BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Seoul International Women's Association - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Seoul International Women's Association
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://siwakorea.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Seoul International Women's Association
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Asia/Seoul
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0900
TZOFFSETTO:+0900
TZNAME:KST
DTSTART:20220101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20230407T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20230407T203000
DTSTAMP:20230317T135801Z
CREATED:20230317T135801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T135801Z
UID:2619-1680894000-1680899400@siwakorea.com
SUMMARY:SIWA Social Night - monthly evening mingle
DESCRIPTION:New York might be the city\, which is most prominently recognized by the term “The City That Never Sleeps”. But we are sure there are plenty of  new contenders for this title. We would give our vote to Seoul in this contest thanks to its award-winning dance clubs and bars\, unique all-night cafes\, panoramic city views and night markets. \n  \nOur Social Nights will take you to some of the hidden or well-known gems of this buzzing city\, where you can wind down at the end of the week with a glass of wine or fancy cocktail. No better way to start your weekend in delight\, an evening of fun\, chatter and laughter. Spouses\, friends\, newcomers and SIWA alumni are more than welcome to join us at SIWA Social Nights\, where you can feel free to come and go\, stay as long as you wish. \n  \nCatch you on the first Friday of each month at SIWA Social Nights! \n  \nEvent date & time: 2023.04.07 19:00 – 20:30  \n  \nEvent host: Yashu Sitani\, hospitality@siwakorea.com  \n  \nVenue / meeting spot: Why Not\, Hannam \n  \n17\, Daesagwan-ro 31-gil\, Yongsan-gu\, Seoul (서울 용산구 대사관로31길 17) \n  \nhttps://naver.me/xwbjm8eJ \n  \nNr of participants: unlimited \n  \nTicket price: free \nAdditional Information: There’s no fee for these events\, you pay only for what you eat and drink. Feel free to bring with you your friends\, partners\, colleagues\, anyone who is up for good times and little chatter.
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/siwa-social-night-monthly-evening-mingle-3/
LOCATION:Why Not\, 2nd floor\, Daesagwan-ro 31-gil 17\, Yongsan-gu\, Seoul\, Seoul\, 04401\, South Korea
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://siwakorea.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20230411T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20230411T123000
DTSTAMP:20230317T140404Z
CREATED:20230317T140404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T140404Z
UID:2622-1681205400-1681216200@siwakorea.com
SUMMARY:#SIWAHIKINGCLUB - Northern side of Gwanak Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Spring is here!! And we are so excited to explore some beautiful trails filled with cherry blossoms and various flowers in Seoul. Join us as we venture out to walk a trail around Gwanak Mountain in Seoul. The mountain gets its name from its shape. Gwanak\, in Korean\, means ‘hat-shaped’. Therefore\, Gwanaksan means ‘hat-shaped peak’.We will be taking the trail all the way to the Rockcarved Buddha and back and also visiting Nakseongdae park. The finishing point for this hike is Syarosu-gil\, the food street of SNU (Seoul National University) area. \n  \nDistance: 3 km \nGrade: Moderate \nApprox. time: 3 hours \nTrail: Northern side of Gwanak Mountain  \n  \nEvent date & time: 2023.04.11. 09:30 – 12:30 \n  \nEvent host: Yashu Sitani\, hospitality@siwakorea.com  \n  \nVenue / meeting spot: Hollys Nakseongdae Station Branch ( 할리스 낙성대역점) \n1922 Nambusunhwan-ro\, Gwanak-gu\, Seoul (서울 관악구 남부순환로 1922 청동빌딩) \n  \nNaver map link: https://naver.me/xoNiIaJv  \n  \nNr of participants: unlimited \n  \nTicket price: free \n  \nAdditional Information: Please carry some snacks & water for the hike\, in case you need to refill your energy level.  Also carry some cash\, as after the hikes we often land in a restaurant to make up for all those burnt calories on the way. 😉 \n  \nThe event is open to SIWA members and their guests.
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/siwahikingclub-northern-side-of-gwanak-mountain/
LOCATION:Hollys Dongnimmun Station Branch (할리스 독립문역점)\, 230 Tongil-ro\, Jongno-gu\, Seoul (서울 종로구 통일로 230)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://siwakorea.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Hike-website-4.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20230413T155000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20230413T183000
DTSTAMP:20230403T052322Z
CREATED:20230317T140820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T052322Z
UID:2629-1681401000-1681410600@siwakorea.com
SUMMARY:Volunteering at NANUMI Soup Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:SIWA continues to bring you volunteering opportunities supporting underprivileged local communities. This month you can lend your hand in serving food to homeless people at the NANUMI Soup Kitchen\, where hundreds of meals are provided daily to those in need.  \nJoin with SIWA for 2-3 hours on the second or fourth Thursday of the month. Your help will be greatly appreciated at NANUMI Soup Kitchen. \n  \nEvent date & time: 2023.04.13 15:50 – 18:30 \n  \nEvent host: Yashu Sitani\, hospitality@siwakorea.com  \n  \nVenue / meeting spot: NANUMI Soup Kitchen – 353-2\, Hangang-daero\, Yongsan-gu\, Seoul\, Seoul\, South Korea \nNaver map link: https://naver.me/FKx540fK \n  \nNr of participants: unlimited \nTicket price: free \n  \nAdditional Information: \nRequirements: \n\nPlease wear a KF94 mask.\nA participant must have completed the third dose of COVID-19 vaccines.
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/volunteering-at-nanumi-soup-kitchen-5/
LOCATION:Nanumi Soup Kitchen\, 353-2\, Hangang-daero\, Yongsan-gu\, Seoul\, Seoul\, South Korea
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://siwakorea.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Volunteering-w-SIWA-generic.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20230414T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20230414T120000
DTSTAMP:20230403T053747Z
CREATED:20230317T140605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T053747Z
UID:2626-1681468200-1681473600@siwakorea.com
SUMMARY:SIWA Monthly Book Club: “AWAY WITH THE PENGUINS” by Hazel Prior
DESCRIPTION:‘This year’s Eleanor Oliphant . . . Funny\, bittersweet and wholly original.’ Daily Express \n‘I love this gorgeous book. Unflinching\, stubborn\, funny and moving\, Veronica is an unlikely heroine who will sneak in and capture your heart.’ Trisha Ashley \nVeronica McCreedy is about to have the journey of a lifetime . . . \nJoin us this month to read and discuss a very quirky yet heartwarming story written by Hazel Prior. This is a story about Veronica\, an 85 yr old woman who lives alone in her mansion in Scotland. Recognizing that she is nearing the end of her life and has no real legacy or heir\, she starts contemplating what she can do with her amassed fortune. Her love for nature and  penguins leads her to take an adventure of a lifetime!! \nRead this inspirational story filled with hope and an environmental message for our April Book Club.  \n  \nEvent date & time: 2023.04.14 10:30 – 12:00 \n  \nEvent host: Sejung Jang\, bookclub@siwakorea.com  \n  \nVenue / meeting spot: Paris Croissant: Hannam-dong\, 서울 용산구 독서당로 78 (한남동) 청화빌딩 \nNaver map: http://naver.me/xaP7LmuL  \n  \nNr of participants: no limit \nTicket price: free \n  \nAdditional Information: BC events are exclusively for SIWA members.  \n  \nIf you want to plan ahead\, next month’s book is “MIDNIGHT LIBRARY” by Matt Haig.
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/siwa-monthly-book-club-away-with-the-penguins-by-hazel-prior/
LOCATION:Paris Croissant: Hannam-dong\, 273-3 Hannam-dong\, Yongsan-gu\, South Korea
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://siwakorea.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Book-Club-website-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sejung Jang":MAILTO:Sejung@siwakorea.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20230418T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20230418T120000
DTSTAMP:20230412T013151Z
CREATED:20230329T204600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T013151Z
UID:2674-1681813800-1681819200@siwakorea.com
SUMMARY:“The Home Bouquet” oriental flower arrangement class
DESCRIPTION:Feel the beauty of the spring season at your fingertips during this unique flower arranging session under the guidance of our long-time member Hea Sook Kim. \nIn this class you will hear about the basics of oriental flower arranging and how to create a stunning composition while learning about the importance of lines and negative spaces\, floral forms and the textures provided by the components. After the class you will get to showcase your creation at home and enjoy nature in a stylish arrangement close to your heart. \nOur instructor\, Hea Sook Kim is a passionate and experienced floral designer with more than a decade experience creating magnificent floral arrangements and displays. She taught students at the Shin-gu university as a professor of horticulture for 30 years and volunteered with SIWA on several occasions.  \n  \nEvent date & time: 2023.04.18 10:30 – 12:00 \n  \nEvent host: Yashu Sitani\, hospitality@siwakorea.com  \n  \nVenue: Prunus Garden Seoul Forest – Seongdong-gu Seoul forest 2-gil 46-9 (푸르너스 가든 서울숲 서울 성동구 서울숲2길 46-9) \n  \nMeeting spot: Seoul Forest  station(Suin Bundang line) Exit #5 \nNaver map: https://naver.me/F6mt9UVZ   \n  \nThe participants shall gather on the day of the event at 10:15 and walk together to Prunus Garden Cafe. \n  \nNr of participants:  max 10 people \n  \nTicket price: 30\,000 won per person \n  \nPayment information:  \nIf you wish to make a payment through our website\, please make sure to use a credit card issued outside of South Korea\, as currently Paypal and its credit card system do not accept South Korean credit cards. \nWith South Korean bank account and credit card you can make your payment via Bank transfer: \n\nBank Name: KEB Hana Bank\nBank Account #: 359-910024-03504\nAccount Name: SIWA (시와)\nDescription: *please add your name*_FLOWER\n\n  \nAdditional Information: The event is open to SIWA members and their guests. Registrations and payments must be made by April 17th. \nParking is available at the Seongdong-gu Sports Center (성동구민종합센터 부설 주차장) if you decide to take your own car.  \nAddress: Seongdong-gu Wangsimni 89 (서울 성동구 왕십리로 89)
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/the-home-bouquet-oriental-flower-arrangement-class/
LOCATION:Purners Garden Seoul Forest  – 푸르너스 가든 서울숲\, 서울 성동구 서울숲2길 46-9\, 서울\, Korea\, Republic of
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://siwakorea.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Flower-arrangement-class.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20230420T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20230420T120000
DTSTAMP:20230317T141731Z
CREATED:20230317T141731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T141731Z
UID:2635-1681986600-1681992000@siwakorea.com
SUMMARY:SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) - monthly morning mingle
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need a SIWA Coffee Morning (CoMo) to shake up your morning routine. 🙂 \nIf you want to become a regular or pop in occasionally\, then just mark every 3rd Thursday of each month in your calendar\, when  we meet for our monthly morning mingle over a cup of coffee or tea at Maxim Plant Itaewon.  \n  \nThese casual Coffee Mornings (CoMo) are the perfect events for SIWA members and newcomers to come together\, share a chat over a cup of coffee\, hear about the upcoming events and get to know each other a bit better. \n  \nSave the date and see you at our next CoMo! \n  \nEvent date & time: 2023.04.20 10:30-12:00 \n  \nEvent host: Yashu Sitani\, hospitality@siwakorea.com  \n  \nVenue / meeting spot: Maxim Plant (맥심플랜트)\, 250 Itaewon-ro\, Yongsan-gu\, Seoul (서울 용산구 이태원로 250) \n  \nNaver map link: http://naver.me/GpN8C4Ux  \n  \nNr of participants: –  \n  \nTicket price: free \nAdditional Information: There’s no fee for these events\, you pay only for what you eat and drink.
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/siwa-coffee-morning-como-monthly-morning-mingle-3/
LOCATION:Maxim Plant (맥심플랜트)\, 250 Itaewon-ro\, Yongsan-gu\, Seoul (서울 용산구 이태원로 250)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://siwakorea.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SIWA-Como_-generic-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20230421T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20230421T150000
DTSTAMP:20230330T093405Z
CREATED:20230329T204236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T093405Z
UID:2670-1682082000-1682089200@siwakorea.com
SUMMARY:Volunteering opportunity at the Soup Kitchen in ANNA’S HOUSE
DESCRIPTION:New volunteering opportunity with SIWA will bring you to the kitchen of  ANNA’s HOUSE where they prepare and serve 500+ warm meals daily to homeless people and adolescent runaways.  \nANNA’S HOUSE was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo\, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serve those in need. At Anna’s House they are committed to work for underprivileged people living on the streets\, let them be homeless adults\, runaway street kids or abandoned elderly.  \nAnna’s House offers food\, clothes\, medicine to solve daily physiological needs\, while also providing legal\, psychological counseling\, work opportunity\, long term shelter and safe space. \nSIWA volunteers can help out with the cooking preparations in the Soup Kitchen. \nJoin us to give a helping hand every third or fourth Friday of the month. \n  \nEvent date & time: 2023. 04. 21. 13:00 – 15:00  \n  \nEvent host: Yashu Sitani\, hospitality@siwakorea.com  \n  \nVenue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro\, Jungwon-gu\, Seongnam-si\, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28) \n  \nMeeting spot: Moran station Exit #4  \n(subway transfer station on Line 8 and Bundang Line) \nNaver map link: https://naver.me/5GziEAny  \n  \nNr of participants: unlimited \n  \nTicket price: free \nAdditional Information: The volunteers shall meet at Exit#4 at Moran station (Line 8) at 12:50 and walk together to Anna’s House.
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/volunteering-opportunity-at-the-soup-kitchen-in-annas-house/
LOCATION:Anna’s House – 안나의 집  ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)\, 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28\, 서울\, Korea\, Republic of
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://siwakorea.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Volunteer-website-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20230426T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20230426T140000
DTSTAMP:20230421T183739Z
CREATED:20230329T204031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T183739Z
UID:2664-1682510400-1682517600@siwakorea.com
SUMMARY:Jubilant SIWA’s 60th Anniversary Spring Luncheon at the Fairmont Ambassador Seoul
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate SIWA’s 60th anniversary and the end of our current membership year with a festive and jubilant Spring Luncheon hosted in the sky at restaurant Mariposa of Fairmont Ambassador Seoul. This modern restaurant is located on the uppermost 29th floor and a home to a unique interior design\, ethereal ambience and epicurean dishes. \nJourney through a special lunch of carefully crafted meals with seasonal and local ingredients: \n  \nSeared Tuna\, Caviar\, Shallot Cream\, Ginger Jelly (C) \nPaprika Mousse (V) \n*** \nSlow Cooked Blue Chicken Egg\, Shimeji Mushroom\, Onion Compote\, Bread Foam (C\, V) \nTruffle\, Jamon\, Comté Cheese Sandwich\, Egg Yolk (C\, V) \n*** \nSliver Cod Aged in Kombu\, Clam Horseradish Sauce (C) \nOr \nGrilled Australian Beef Tenderloin\, Seasonal Vegetable\, Morel Mushroom (C) \n  \nTofu & Truffle Layered\, Hazelnut\, Crispy Potato Umami Sauce (V) \n*** \nLemon Basil Crème\, Citrus Curd (C) \nCoconut Chocolate Cake (V) \n*** \nDishes marked with ‘C’ are part of the carnivore set-menu\, while dishes marked with ‘V’ make up the vegetarian set- menu. \n  \nEmbrace the eclectic gourmet experience\, savor the views across Seoul and beyond and celebrate the past year of friendships\, events\, volunteering works\, support given to our community and all the fun we had while being part of SIWA. \n  \n*This event is open to members and their invitees only. Registrations and payments must be by April 20\, 2023. For cancellation policy and other important details check out our additional information section.*  \n  \nEvent date & time: Wednesday\, April 26\, 12:00-14:00 \n  \nEvent host: Yashoda Pradhan\, specialevents@siwakorea.com  \n  \nVenue / meeting spot: 108 Yeoui-daero\, Yeongdeungpo-gu\, 07335\, Seoul (서울 영등포구 여의대로 108 페어몬트 앰배서더 서울 호텔) \nNaver map: https://naver.me/x0ahMtPm  \n  \nNr of participants: 22 \n  \nTicket price: 4 course lunch 70\,000 KRW including sparkling water \n  \nPayment information:  \nIf you wish to make a payment through our website\, you have to use international paypal account or international debit/credit card.   \nWith South Korean bank account and debit/credit card you can make your payment via Bank transfer: \n\nBank Name: KEB Hana Bank\nBank Account #: 359-910024-03504\nAccount Name: SIWA (시와)\nDescription: *please add your name*_SL\n\n  \nAdditional Information:  \n\nOnce your registration and payment is received we will contact you about your preferred menu option. \n\nYou can either pick a vegetarian or a carnivore menu. Mixing dishes from the 2 menus is not possible. \nIf you choose the carnivore menu\, you can pick fish or beef for your main course.\n\n\n\n  \n\nWater is included in the cost\, however if you wish to consume something else too\, you can do it at your own cost.\n\n  \n\nFor the event we have to follow the restaurant’s cancellation policy\, which follows:\n\nCancellation on the day of the event 100% of the cost must be paid.\nCancellation 1 day before the event 50% of the cost must be paid.\nCancellation 2 days before the event 25% of the cost must be paid.
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/jubilant-siwas-60th-anniversary-luncheon-at-the-fairmont-ambassador-seoul/
CATEGORIES:Paid Tickets
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://siwakorea.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Spring-Luncheon-website.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20230427T155000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20230427T183000
DTSTAMP:20230403T052452Z
CREATED:20230317T140942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T052452Z
UID:2632-1682610600-1682620200@siwakorea.com
SUMMARY:Volunteering at NANUMI Soup Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:SIWA continues to bring you volunteering opportunities supporting underprivileged local communities. This month you can lend your hand in serving food to homeless people at the NANUMI Soup Kitchen\, where hundreds of meals are provided daily to those in need.  \nJoin with SIWA for 2-3 hours on the second or fourth Thursday of the month. Your help will be greatly appreciated at NANUMI Soup Kitchen. \n  \nEvent date & time: 2023.04.27 15:50 – 18:30 \n  \nEvent host: Yashu Sitani\, hospitality@siwakorea.com  \n  \nVenue / meeting spot: NANUMI Soup Kitchen – 353-2\, Hangang-daero\, Yongsan-gu\, Seoul\, Seoul\, South Korea \nNaver map link: https://naver.me/FKx540fK \n  \nNr of participants: unlimited \nTicket price: free \n  \nAdditional Information: \nRequirements: \n\nPlease wear a KF94 mask.\nA participant must have completed the third dose of COVID-19 vaccines.
URL:https://siwakorea.com/event/volunteering-at-nanumi-soup-kitchen-6/
LOCATION:Nanumi Soup Kitchen\, 353-2\, Hangang-daero\, Yongsan-gu\, Seoul\, Seoul\, South Korea
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://siwakorea.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Volunteering-w-SIWA-generic.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR