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• Conversation Over Cookies

  • When
    03 Jan 2026
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    CreateSpace at Library 21c (1175 Chapel Hills Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920)
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Registration is now filled up for this month's meeting, sorry!

  Free for members! If you're a member, just log in to enable the free ticket option.

  $5 for non-members

  Want to practice Japanese with real native speakers? Come join us for Conversation Over Cookies (COC), hosted on one Saturday every month! Regularly entertaining between 10 and 20 guests, this monthly conversation event allows everyone to practice their language skills, no matter what their skill level. ✋ Each table will have at least one native Japanese speaker, and groups are split into beginner, intermediate, and advanced. 

  Bring a dessert or snack to share, and a water bottle to keep your talking muscles hydrated~~ (aka your lips and throat). 

  

  This event is led by dedicated JASSC member and Japanese native, Ayumi Peek. Ayumi was born and raised in Tokyo. She has been a frequent attendee of this event as a native speaker since she moved to Colorado Springs in 2023, and recently volunteered to host. Ayumi loves to share her culture and meet people who are interested in Japan. If your hobbies include hiking, reading thrillers, or baking, she will be extra excited to chat. Come join us!

  Registration is limited to 20 guests. 
  

  If you have questions or need to cancel your registration, please email Ayumi Peek at ayumiohishi@gmail.com.

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• Shinnenkai (New Year's Party)

  • When
    03 Jan 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Eurocars office/Alpine Auto Direct, 730 N Circle Dr. Colorado Springs, CO

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  Celebrate the New Year with us at our Shinnenkai! Food, friends, and the JASSC spirit - the perfect start to 2026.

  Date: Saturday, January 3rd

  Time: 3 pm - 6:30 pm 

  Location: Eurocars office/Alpine Auto Direct, 730 N Circle Dr. Colorado Springs

  Volunteer Recognition Ceremony: 3:30 - 3:45 pm - a short moment to honor and thank our dedicated volunteers.

  
  

  Please log in to register!

  Free for JASSC members in good standing.

  Guests: $10 per person (prepaid on our website)

  Non-members without a member escort: not eligible to attend, but encouraged to join JASSC.

  
  

  Board Update

  A brief "Past, Present, and Future of JASSC" progress report with time for questions.

  
  

  Dinner & Mingling

  • JASSC will provide sushi and drinks (alcoholic + non-alcoholic)
  • Members are invited to bring a potluck dish to share. 

  We encourage you to bring a warm side dish or a mochi/rice inspired dish or dessert to share with everyone!

  • A relaxed time to eat, talk, and enjoy each other's company.

  
  

  Activities

  • Secret Gift Exchange (Optional)

  Bring a wrapped $10-$20 gift if you would like to participate.

  • Karaoke

  Enjoy singing, cheering, and celebrating together!

  
  

  Please register by December 31st. Space is limited to 100 people. If you have questions or need to cancel your registration after the 31st, please email info@japanamerica.org. 

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• Conversation Over Cookies

  • When
    07 Feb 2026
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    CreateSpace at Library 21c (1175 Chapel Hills Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920)
  • Spaces left
    14

  Register

  

  Free for members! If you're a member, just log in to enable the free ticket option.

  $5 for non-members

  **There will be no March meeting so be sure to register for this one, otherwise see you in April!**

  Want to practice Japanese with real native speakers? Come join us for Conversation Over Cookies (COC), hosted on one Saturday every month! Regularly entertaining between 10 and 20 guests, this monthly conversation event allows everyone to practice their language skills, no matter what their skill level. ✋ Each table will have at least one native Japanese speaker, and groups are split into beginner, intermediate, and advanced. 

  Bring a dessert or snack to share, and a water bottle to keep your talking muscles hydrated~~ (aka your lips and throat). 

  

  This event is led by dedicated JASSC member and Japanese native, Ayumi Peek. Ayumi was born and raised in Tokyo. She has been a frequent attendee of this event as a native speaker since she moved to Colorado Springs in 2023, and recently volunteered to host. Ayumi loves to share her culture and meet people who are interested in Japan. If your hobbies include hiking, reading thrillers, or baking, she will be extra excited to chat. Come join us!

  Registration is limited to 20 guests. 
  

  If you have questions or need to cancel your registration, please email Ayumi Peek at ayumiohishi@gmail.com.

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