In IWAT, We can make a difference together
Welcome Letter from the President of IWAT
Dear IWAT Members, Friends, and Visitors,
On behalf of the entire IWAT board, it is my great pleasure to warmly welcome you to a brand-new and exciting IWAT year!As President of the International Women's Association of Taichung, I am truly looking forward to an energetic and inspiring year ahead—one filled with new connections, meaningful experiences, and plenty of laughter and learning. Together with our dedicated board members, I am full of energy and new ideas to make this year as enjoyable, inclusive, and enriching as possible for everyone.At IWAT, we believe in the power of community and connection.
Whether you’re new to Taichung, a long-time resident, or a local member, we warmly invite you to be part of this vibrant and international network of women. Through a wide variety of events—ranging from workshops, creative gatherings, and cultural outings to sports and wellness activities—we hope to offer something for everyone.
Giving back is also at the heart of what we do. Each year, IWAT proudly supports local charities and community initiatives. By joining us, you are not only enriching your own life, but also helping to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. If you ever have questions, ideas, or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you at iwatpresident@gmail.com.We can't wait to welcome you to our upcoming events and to see you connect, grow, and thrive within our IWAT community. Here’s to a joyful, connected, and inspiring IWAT year ahead!
Warm regards,
Brenda GodschalkPresident,
International Women’s Association of Taichung (IWAT)
Our regular events
LUNCHEON
Our monthly luncheons are on the second Wednesday of the month, from 11:30am to 1:30pm, at various wonderful and interesting restaurants in town. At the luncheon, members born that month receive a special birthday gift and there are often special guest speakers and activities. Come enjoy a special time with old and new friends. Please look under "Upcoming Events" for our next luncheon.
COFFEE MORNING
On the fourth Wednesday of the month, we have Coffee Morning. This is a casual fun get-together held from 10am to 12pm. Enjoy a morning of snacks, tea, coffee, and good conversation. Please bring a dish to share and feel free to invite your friends! Instead of a dish, a donation of 300 NT can be made to our charity box. Please look under "Upcoming Events" for the next Coffee Morning.
BOOK CLUB
Book Group meets monthly at various coffee houses and is a great way to relax with good friends. We hope you can join us and add to our discussion! Contact iwatpresident@gmail.com for more details.
WORKSHOPS
We have various workshops scheduled throughout the year. We have made mooncakes, cards, Christmas cookies and beautiful chopsticks, among other projects. Please look under "Upcoming Events" for the next series of planned events.
TOURS
Taiwan offers a vast amount of touring opportunities for IWAT members. We have gone to Sun Moon Lake and even Taroko Gorge so join our group for upcoming outings to parks, museums, temples, mountains, etc. Luckily, we have the best tour coordinator, Jessie, on our board so that is a bonus!
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Yes...and even more groups! Biking, hiking, mahjong, yoga...etc. We organize and manage the communication for these groups through the IWAT Member Only LINE group. For more information contact our president at iwatpresident@gmail.com.