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TAP is at it again! We are organizing a national virtual fundraiser through Panda Express. No restrictions to a particular store! Panda Express will donate 28% to the nonprofit Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP). TAP will use the funds raised towards the 2020 US Census “Write in Taiwanese” Campaign.
Online orders only! Save the date and go order some delicious orange chicken at your nearby Panda Express using the code “CENSUS2020” in the promo box during online checkout at order.pandaexpress.com on Sunday, September 27!
If you would like to support our parent organization TACL to continue providing value to our community, please consider donating to https://tacl.org/how-to-get-involved/.
Join us for movie night, at the comfort of your homes, using Netflix Watch Party! We will be watching the new Netflix movie “Enola Holmes”.
You will need to have access to a Netflix account to view with everyone. We will be using the Chrome extension “Netflix Watch Party” so we are synced to watch together (link posted here right before event). Our Discord server will be used for voice/video chat for some pre and post chatting/discussion.
About Enola Holmes (2020):
When Enola Holmes-Sherlock’s teen sister-discovers her mother missing, she sets off to find her, becoming a super-sleuth in her own right as she outwits her famous brother and unravels a dangerous conspiracy around a mysterious young Lord.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7846844/?
Movie length: 2h3m
Set up info:
Download your Netflix Watch Party extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/netflix-party/oocalimimngaihdkbihfgmpkcpnmlaoa?hl=en
How to use Netflix Watch Party: https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/24/21191503/netflix-party-stream-movies-tv-chat-watch-friends-social-distance
TAP-Seattle Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/jG95qWu
Please set up your Discord account, if you don’t have one yet:
https://discordapp.com/
Instructions: https://support.discordapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360033931551-Getting-Started
Joining a server: https://support.discordapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360034842871
Join us to shake off the stress with some Zumba!
We are excited to have instructor Grace Wu to lead us in this hour long fun session. Grace has been a licensed Zumba instructor since June 2014. She loves teaching Zumba classes because every class feels like a party! So, come party with us with some latin hits, Flamenco, and K-pop!
No experience is needed. Just come and have some fun!
This class is free!!! But please register with the Eventbrite link to receive the zoom link (new link).
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tap-sea-zumba-workout-class-with-grace-tickets-119701561593
Setup: No workout equipment needed. Do make sure you have a decent space to move around with the screen in front of you to follow along and working audio hear the music. Stay hydrated!
We are inviting you to an engaging three-session discussion series that centers around identity, race, and community engagement. Why? We hope to create an open conversation that normalizes conversations about the recent protests.
In the second session, we will have a deeper discussion into what systemic racial structure means and how it impacts us differently. Finally, the last session will conclude with a discussion on actions and individual commitments that we can make.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tap-sea-its-time-to-talk-about-race-part-2-tickets-122177142121
We will follow these ground rules in every discussion:
1. Listen for understanding and with empathy
2. Allow everyone a chance to speak
3. Be kind and brave
4. Use “yes, and…” and “I” statements (I feel…I experienced…)
5. Criticize ideas, not individuals and keep the focus on the conversation
6. No fixing or correcting
7. Respect the silence that comes with thinking, learning, and processing
8. Avoid assumptions about others and recognize that not all values align
9. Lean into discomfort
10. Expect that we will leave/end with session with unanswered questions
11. Have fun!
12. And other rules that the group suggests
Discussion session dates:
Wed 10/7 and 10/28
If you are ready to break the silence and wanting to listen and share, please RSVP with Eventbrite. We will send the Zoom link to registered participants prior to the event. If you are not ready to have a conversation, it is okay too. We will keep this conversation going, and hope to see you soon.
Join us for movie night, at the comfort of your homes, using Netflix Watch Party! This month the theme is Halloween! We will be watching the Netflix movie “Vampire vs the Bronx”. (More comedy than a horror movie. Not scary)
You will need to have access to a Netflix account to view with everyone. We will be using the Chrome extension “Netflix Watch Party” so we are synced to watch together (link posted here right before event).
About Vampire vs the Bronx (2020):
A group of young friends from the Bronx fight to save their neighborhood from gentrification…and vampires.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8976576/
Movie length: 1h26m
Set up info:
Download your Netflix Watch Party extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/netflix-party/oocalimimngaihdkbihfgmpkcpnmlaoa?hl=en
How to use Netflix Watch Party: https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/24/21191503/netflix-party-stream-movies-tv-chat-watch-friends-social-distance
Join us online for a virtual TAPpy Hour!
Bring your favorite drink and mingle with old friends and meet new ones! We’ll be using Discord (a chat and streaming platform) and will have breakout rooms to allow for smaller conversations and meeting new people every 20-30 minutes.
Feel free to join or invite your friends, even if not in Seattle!
TAP-Seattle Discord server link: https://discord.gg/jG95qWu
Set up: You will need a Discord account to communicate with others.
***Please set up your Discord account, if you don’t have one yet:
https://discordapp.com/
***Instructions: https://support.discordapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360033931551-Getting-Started
***Joining a server: https://support.discordapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360034842871
Step deep into the woods to find a missing person in the forest. Join us on this spooky Dungeons & Dragons mystery, Tales Trees Tell. We’ll be meeting online on Discord. New players welcome!
Dungeons & Dragons Tales Trees Tell Description
Despite the shaky alliance that exists with the elves of the Quivering Forest, they do not suffer trespass in their realm lightly, especially from common folk from nearby Phlan. A woodworker’s recent blunder into the forest might set off a diplomatic incident. Can you help find him and mollify the aggravated elves?
TAP-Seattle Discord server link: https://discord.gg/jG95qWu
Set up: You will need a Discord account to communicate with others.
Sign up for this session at https://forms.gle/ykhp5ZrYR6GAFmueA
Spots for this D&D session are limited with priority given in order of google form sign up.
It’s recommended but a not a requirement to read the basic rules at https://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/DnD_BasicRules_2018.pdf
Access to the Player’s Handbook, which contains the Basic Rules and more, will temporarily be given on DnDBeyond after google form sign up.
Please set up your Discord account, if you don’t have one yet:
https://discordapp.com/
Instructions: https://support.discordapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360033931551-Getting-Started
Joining a server: https://support.discordapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360034842871
Join us on this spooky multisession Dungeons & Dragons adventure, Death House. We’ll be meeting online on Discord. New players welcome!
Dungeons & Dragons Death House Description
Under raging storm clouds, the vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wind’s howling increases as he turns his gaze down toward the village of Barovia. A lightning flash rips through the darkness, but Strahd is gone. Only the howling of the wind fills the midnight air. The master of Castle Ravenloft is having guests for dinner—and you are invited. Death House is the introductory adventure to Curse of Strahd.
TAP-Seattle Discord server link: https://discord.gg/jG95qWu
Set up: You will need a Discord account to communicate with others.
Sign up at https://forms.gle/1Y24giP5jpR9Suqe6
Spots for this D&D session are limited with priority given in order of google form sign up.
It’s recommended but a not a requirement to read the basic rules at https://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/DnD_BasicRules_2018.pdf
Access to the Player’s Handbook, which contains the Basic Rules and more, will temporarily be given on DnDBeyond after google form sign up.
Please set up your Discord account, if you don’t have one yet:
https://discordapp.com/
Instructions: https://support.discordapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360033931551-Getting-Started
Joining a server: https://support.discordapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360034842871
We are inviting you to an engaging three-session discussion series that centers around identity, race, and community engagement. Why? We hope to create an open conversation that normalizes conversations about the recent protests.
In this session, we will have a discussion into what implicit bias means and how we can engage with our friends and family members in a racial discussion.
You are encouraged to do the implicit bias test before our conversation. We will not ask you to share your result at the event. Here’s the test: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tap-sea-its-time-to-talk-about-race-part-3-tickets-124505795185
We will follow these ground rules in every discussion:
1. Listen for understanding and with empathy
2. Allow everyone a chance to speak
3. Be kind and brave
4. Use “yes, and…” and “I” statements (I feel…I experienced…)
5. Criticize ideas, not individuals and keep the focus on the conversation
6. No fixing or correcting
7. Respect the silence that comes with thinking, learning, and processing
8. Avoid assumptions about others and recognize that not all values align
9. Lean into discomfort
10. Expect that we will leave/end with session with unanswered questions
11. Have fun!
12. And other rules that the group suggests
If you are ready to break the silence and wanting to listen and share, please RSVP with Eventbrite. We will send the Zoom link to registered participants prior to the event. If you are not ready to have a conversation, it is okay too. We will keep this conversation going, and hope to see you soon.
Join us to shake off the stress with some Zumba! This time it will be HALLOWEEN themed~
We are excited to have instructor Grace Wu to lead us in this hour long fun session. Grace has been a licensed Zumba instructor since June 2014. She loves teaching Zumba classes because every class feels like a party! So, come party with us with some latin hits, Flamenco, and K-pop!
No experience is needed. Just come and have some fun!
This class is free!!! But please register with the Eventbrite link to receive the zoom link (new link).
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tap-sea-zumba-workout-class-with-grace-tickets-123599492409
Setup: No workout equipment needed. Do make sure you have a decent space to move around with the screen in front of you to follow along and working audio hear the music. Stay hydrated!