Japan-America Society of Southern Colorado upcoming events

May, 2026 Board Meeting (18 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The JASSC board of directors invites members to observe our January board meeting! Get an inside look at this important part of making our mission happen. We hope this inspires you to get even more involved in our JASSC community or even consider becoming involved as a committee member or future board member yourself!

Schedule:

Note: This month's meeting is virtual rather than in-person. We will send you a Google Meet invitation shortly before the meeting.

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm -- Mingle and Meet, Q&A. We will enjoy chatting with you and perhaps learning a bit about you if you're willing to share.

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm -- Board Meeting

Guests are invited only to observe during this part of the meeting.

Conversation Over Cookies (06 Jun 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT

**日本語に興味のある方と一緒に会話を楽しむイベントです。日本人でお手伝いをしてくださる方募集中です！ご興味のある方はayumiohishi@gmail.comまでご連絡ください。**

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).

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

$5 for non-members

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.

Conversation Over Cookies (18 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Want to practice Japanese with real native speakers?

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

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

$5 for non-members

Registration is limited to 20 guests.

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

Conversation Over Cookies (01 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Want to practice Japanese with real native speakers?

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

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

$5 for non-members

Registration is limited to 20 guests.

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