歡迎參加Spark 9/25 的 meeting, 主題是中秋節

各位小火花與火花好友們,

又到了我們固定Meeting的時間啦! 

 

我們本周的主題是中秋節。

中秋月圓夜，最美的風景是與家人相聚。無論日常多忙，中秋總提醒我們放慢腳步，珍惜相聚的時刻。願明月見證家的溫暖，祝福闔家中秋快樂、幸福安康。

請工作人員從下方挑一題回答給主持人, 讓主持人知道怎麼介紹你唷

1. 你通常如何慶祝中秋節?

2. 你的家人中, 誰給你的影響最大?

 

小提醒：

日期：9/25（四）

時間：晚上 7:30 – 8:40

地點：北投區石牌路二段115號9樓（永明社區活動中心）

記得吃飽再來，中途沒有休息時間可以補充能量唷~

 

那就在Spark等大家來啦!!

 

Dear Sparks and Friends,
It's Spark Meeting time again! 

Our theme this week is Mid-Autumn Festival

On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the most beautiful scene is being together with family. No matter how busy life gets, this festival reminds us to slow down and cherish time with our loved ones. May the full moon witness the warmth of family, and may your Mid-Autumn Festival be filled with happiness and peace

 All assignment takers please pick one of the following questions and send your answer to Toastmaster of Evening so she can introduce you properly during the session:

1. How do you usually celebrate the Moon Festival?

2. Among your family members, who influences you most?

 

Date: Thursday, September 25

Time: 7:30 PM – 8:40 PM

Location: 9F, No. 115, Sec. 2, Shipai Rd., Beitou District (Yongming Community Activity Center)

PS: Eat before you come—we're rolling straight through without a snack break! 

 

We can't wait to see you at Spark!

Best wishes,

Freda (惠蓮)

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9/11的meeting的主題AI的影響力, 也歡迎來聽Joanna 和Jennie的演講

各位小火花與火花好友們,

又到了我們固定Meeting的時間啦! 

 

我們本周的主題是AI的影響力。

 

在這個瞬息萬變的時代，人工智慧（AI）不再只是科技公司的專利，而是已經融入我們日常生活的關鍵力量。它幫助我們更快地獲取資訊、更準確地做出判斷，甚至改善醫療、教育、交通與環境。

AI的重要性，不只是因為它能帶來效率與便利，更在於它能夠擴大人的能力。
它不是取代人，而是成為我們的輔助者，讓我們有更多時間去專注在創造、關懷與思考。

懂得運用AI，就像會使用電與網路一樣，將成為新世代的基礎能力。

 本次想要分享大家目前如何應用AI。

 

請工作人員從下方挑一題回答給主持人, 讓主持人知道怎麼介紹你唷

1. 我們可以如何使用AI來幫助我們?

2. 你常常使用ChatGPT嗎? 用它幫你做些什麼事呢?

 

小提醒：

日期：9/11（四）

時間：晚上 7:30 – 8:40

地點：北投區石牌路二段115號9樓（永明社區活動中心）

記得吃飽再來，中途沒有休息時間可以補充能量唷~

 

那就在Spark等大家來啦!!

 

The Influence of AI

Dear Sparks and Friends,
It's Spark Meeting time again! 

Our theme this week is The Influence of AI

In today's rapidly changing world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the privilege of tech companies—it has become a vital force woven into our daily lives.
It helps us access information faster, make smarter decisions, and improve areas such as healthcare, education, transportation, and even the environment.

The importance of AI lies not only in its ability to bring efficiency and convenience, but also in its power to expand human potential.
It is not here to replace us, but to assist us—giving us more time to focus on creativity, compassion, and critical thinking.

Mastering AI will soon be as fundamental as knowing how to use electricity or the internet.

 All assignment takers please pick one of the following questions and send your answer to Toastmaster of Evening so she can introduce you properly during the session:

1. How can we use AI to help us?

2. How often do you use ChatGPT and for what?

 

Date: Thursday, August 14

Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: 9F, No. 115, Sec. 2, Shipai Rd., Beitou District (Yongming Community Activity Center)

PS: Eat before you come—we're rolling straight through without a snack break! 

 

We can't wait to see you at Spark!

Best wishes,

Freda (惠蓮)

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[SPARK TMC] 8/28的Meeting主題: 隨興感V.S.儀式感, 歡迎大家來參加唷

各位小火花與火花好友們,

又到了我們固定Meeting的時間啦! ✨

 

我們本周的主題是隨興感V.S.儀式感,

 

在生活中很多時候都有儀式感的存在, 某些儀式感可以表現出我們對這個主題的重視程度, 比如慶祝生日, 慶祝紀念日等等. 但有人習慣隨興, 想買個點心讓自己開心就買, 不用特別挑日子, 想約朋友吃飯就吃飯, 不用找理由

在追星族群中也是有儀式感的, 幫偶像慶祝生日, 幫喜歡的角色紀念相關的日子, 譬如某個文物被封為國寶的紀念日等等, 慶祝方式也有很多不同, 像韓國就會集資舉辦限定的生日咖啡廳活動, 或者是包下咖啡外賣車, 送咖啡給其他粉絲順便幫自家偶像宣傳, 台灣也有包下捷運燈箱慶祝角色或偶像生日的廣告看板, 這些儀式感無所不在的充斥在追星文化中.

 

本次想要討論大家在生活中, 是否有堅持一定要進行的儀式, 或者是隨心所欲就好, 這些對你的生活又有怎樣的影響呢?

 

請工作人員從下方挑一題回答給主持人, 讓主持人知道怎麼介紹你唷

1. 請問你有沒有每隔一段時間就要做的儀式? 這些儀式對你的生活會不會造成不方便, 或者是為你的生活帶來甚麼樣的改變?
2. 你會有某些儀式開切換你生活模式的開關嗎? (譬如追劇的時候一定要做甚麼, 或者做手工藝品的時候一定要做甚麼?

本次的聚會依舊是即席問答馬拉松的形式, 另外也請來參加的來賓,穿著好活動的衣物, 這次的暖身活動會需要這樣的裝扮唷! 😉

小提醒：

日期：8/28（四）

時間：晚上 7:30 – 8:30

地點：北投區石牌路二段115號9樓（永明社區活動中心）

記得吃飽再來，中途沒有休息時間可以補充能量唷~

 

那就在Spark等大家來啦!!

 

A Sense of Casualness vs. A Sense of Ritual

Dear Sparks and Friends,
It's Spark Meeting time again! ✨

Our theme this week is Casualness vs. Ritual.
In daily life, rituals are everywhere. Sometimes, they reflect how much we value a moment—like celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or special milestones.

But not everyone is into rituals. Some people prefer to keep things casual—buying a treat just because they feel like it, or inviting friends out for dinner without needing a special reason or occasion.

In fan culture, rituals are also very common. Fans might celebrate an idol's birthday or mark a special day connected to a favorite character—like the anniversary of a work being recognized as a national treasure. Celebrations can take many forms: in Korea, fans often raise money to host themed birthday cafés or even hire coffee trucks to serve drinks and promote their idol. In Taiwan, fans sometimes rent MRT lightbox ads to celebrate a character or idol's birthday. Rituals are truly everywhere in fandom culture!

This week, we'd love to hear your thoughts: Do you stick to certain rituals in your life, or do you prefer to go with the flow? And how do these choices affect your daily life?

👉 All assignment takers please pick one of the following questions and send your answer to Toastmaster of Evening so she can introduce you properly during the session:

1. Do you have any rituals you repeat regularly? Do they ever cause any inconvenience, or do they bring positive changes to your life?
2. Do you have certain rituals that act like a "switch" for you, helping you shift into a specific mood or activity? (For example, needing to do something before binge-watching a show, or before working on crafts.)

This week's meeting will once again follow our table topic marathon format.
Also, a quick reminder: please wear comfortable clothing—our warm-up activity this time will need it! 😉

 

Date: Thursday, August 14

Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: 9F, No. 115, Sec. 2, Shipai Rd., Beitou District (Yongming Community Activity Center)

PS: Eat before you come—we're rolling straight through without a snack break!

 

We can't wait to see you at Spark!

 

[Spark TMC] 這周來聊聊電影配樂~ 8/14見

🎬 哪一首電影配樂一響起，就讓你回到難忘的情節裡？ 🎶💥
這週 Spark Meeting，我們要聊聊讓電影變得超有感的秘密武器——電影配樂！

👋 哈囉大家～又到 Spark Meeting 的時間啦！
最近有沒有去看《鬼滅之刃》新電影？才上映兩天，票房就突破 1 億！😱
一部電影要好看，除了導演、演員、剪輯團隊，還有一個超重要的角色——🎵 配樂 🎵

🎯 好的配樂 = 氣氛直接拉滿
🎯 錯的配樂 = 全場秒出戲

這週我們要讓配樂成為主角，來聊聊你跟電影音樂的故事！👇

本次的會議一樣是即席問答馬拉松, 即席問答的主持人會依照會議主題, 來設計問題讓大家回答唷~

 

工作人員們選一題來分享你的想法, 並回答給主持人：
1️⃣ 如果把你最近的一次旅行拍成微電影，你會配什麼音樂？有沒有一首歌剛好超適合？
2️⃣ 有沒有哪部電影的主題曲，一聽就能馬上回想起劇情畫面？為什麼？
3️⃣ 你會去聽電影配樂演奏會嗎？像久石讓、約翰威廉斯那種，為什麼？

💡 小提醒：

日期：8/14（四）

時間：晚上 7:30 – 8:30

地點：北投區石牌路二段115號9樓（永明社區活動中心）

記得吃飽再來，中途沒有休息時間可以補充能量唷~

 

 

🎬 The soundtrack kicks in, and suddenly you're there again, heart and all. 🎶💥

This week at Spark Meeting, we're shining the spotlight on a secret weapon that makes movies truly magical—movie soundtracks!

👋 Hey Spark friends—it's that time again!
Quick question: have you caught the new Demon Slayer movie yet? Only two days in theaters and it's already raked in over $100 million! 😱
Sure, an awesome film needs a talented director, actors, and an editing team… but there's another hero working behind the scenes (well, behind the speakers): 🎵 the soundtrack.

💡 Here's the thing:
✅ The right soundtrack = goosebumps, emotions dialed to 100%
❌ The wrong soundtrack = instant "wait, what?" vibes

From epic fight scenes to heart-tugging goodbyes, music sets the tone and pulls you deeper into the story. Sometimes, a single melody can stick with you for years.

So this week, we're making music the main character of the night. We want to hear YOUR stories:
1️⃣ If you turned your most recent trip into a short film, what music would you use? Got a perfect song in mind?
2️⃣ Is there a movie theme that instantly takes you back to its story? Why does it hit so hard?
3️⃣ Would you go to a live concert of movie scores—like Joe Hisaishi or John Williams? Why (or why not)?

📅 Mark your calendars for this week's Spark Meeting!
🎤 Bring your stories, your favorite tunes, and let's chat about how the right music can transform a film from good to unforgettable.

🗓 Date: Thursday, August 14
🕖 Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: 9F, No. 115, Sec. 2, Shipai Rd., Beitou District (Yongming Community Activity Center)

PS: Eat before you come—we're rolling straight through without a snack break! 🍽

 

 

See you in Spark!

轉寄: [Spark TMC] Your Idols!! 本次會議要來討論偶像唷!!

抱歉忘記附上Agenda...

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主旨: [Spark TMC] Your Idols!! 本次會議要來討論偶像唷!!

 

親愛的小火花們＆火花好友們  

又來到了Spark meeting的時候了,

本周的主題是"偶像" — 那些我們崇拜（或偷偷在 Instagram 上追蹤）的人

你的第一位偶像是誰？

是像 G-Dragon 那樣的韓星？還是好萊塢演員？本地英雄？或者……是你的狗？🐶（畢竟他是個好孩子。）

我們每個人都有自己的偶像。有些人讓我們敢於作夢，

有些人則讓我們忍不住買了一堆奇怪的周邊商品。

本週，我們要好好聊聊「偶像崇拜」——用最正面的方式。

💡 我們能從像 G-Dragon 這樣的超級偶像身上學到什麼？

💡 他們的世界是否只有光鮮亮麗，還是其實蘊含了某種智慧？

對了，你有發現嗎？

最近來台灣的偶像真的很多耶！演唱會、見面會、驚喜快閃咖啡廳…甚至你阿嬤現在也在看韓劇啦！😲

所以我們想問問：

💬 這麼多偶像來台灣，有什麼正面與負面的影響？

💬 我們是在進行文化交流，還是只是在排隊買票熬夜而已？

🎯 最令人期待的來了：

👉 這次的聚會將有特別加長版的 Table Topics 時段！

更多有趣的問題、更多發言機會、更多歡笑～

（也許還會出現一些尷尬的真心話，我們不會笑你的 😅）

本週的 Table Topics 可能包括：

🎤 分享你從最喜歡的偶像身上學到的一個人生課題

🎤 坦承你最中二的追星經歷（沒錯，就是那張海報配眼淚的那次）

🎤 如果你是偶像，你的粉絲團要叫什麼名字？

期待見到你！

 時間提醒  

 日期：7/24（四）

 時間：晚上 7:30 – 8:30

 地點：北投區石牌路二段115號9樓（永明社區活動中心）

記得吃飽再來，中途沒有休息時間可以補充能量唷~

Theme: IDOLS — the ones we admire (or secretly stalk on Instagram)

Who was your first idol?

A K-pop star like G-Dragon?

A Hollywood actor? A local hero?

Or… your dog? 🐶 (He is a good boy after all.)

We all have idols.

Some inspired us to dream big.

Some made us buy weird merch.

This week, we're diving into idol worship — in the best way.

💡 What can we actually learn from super idols like G-Dragon?

💡 Is it all glam and glitter, or is there wisdom behind the fame?

And hey, have you noticed?

Taiwan is getting a lot of idol visitors lately. Concerts, fan meetings, surprise café pop-ups... Even your grandma's watching Korean dramas now! 😲

So we're asking:

💬 What's the positive and negative side of having so many idols visit Taiwan?

💬 Are we winning in culture exchange… or just losing sleep waiting in ticket lines?

🎯 And here's the exciting part:

👉 This meeting will feature an extra-long and super-varied Table Topics session!

More fun questions. More chances to speak. More laughs.

(And maybe more awkward confessions. We won't judge. 😅)

This week's Table Topics may include:

🎤 Share a life lesson from your favorite idol

🎤 Confess your cringiest fan moment (yes, the one with the poster and tears)

🎤 If you were an idol, what would your fan club name be?

Look forward to seeing you!

 Reminder:

 Date: Thursday, Jul 24th

 Time: 7:30 – 8:30 PM

 Location: Yong-Ming Community Center, 9F, No. 115, Sec. 2, Shipai Rd., Beitou, Taipei

See you in Spark!

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[Spark TMC] Your Idols!! 本次會議要來討論偶像唷!!

親愛的小火花們＆火花好友們  

又來到了Spark meeting的時候了,

本周的主題是"偶像" — 那些我們崇拜（或偷偷在 Instagram 上追蹤）的人

你的第一位偶像是誰？

是像 G-Dragon 那樣的韓星？還是好萊塢演員？本地英雄？或者……是你的狗？🐶（畢竟他是個好孩子。）

我們每個人都有自己的偶像。有些人讓我們敢於作夢，

有些人則讓我們忍不住買了一堆奇怪的周邊商品。

本週，我們要好好聊聊「偶像崇拜」——用最正面的方式。

💡 我們能從像 G-Dragon 這樣的超級偶像身上學到什麼？

💡 他們的世界是否只有光鮮亮麗，還是其實蘊含了某種智慧？

對了，你有發現嗎？

最近來台灣的偶像真的很多耶！演唱會、見面會、驚喜快閃咖啡廳…甚至你阿嬤現在也在看韓劇啦！😲

所以我們想問問：

💬 這麼多偶像來台灣，有什麼正面與負面的影響？

💬 我們是在進行文化交流，還是只是在排隊買票熬夜而已？

🎯 最令人期待的來了：

👉 這次的聚會將有特別加長版的 Table Topics 時段！

更多有趣的問題、更多發言機會、更多歡笑～

（也許還會出現一些尷尬的真心話，我們不會笑你的 😅）

本週的 Table Topics 可能包括：

🎤 分享你從最喜歡的偶像身上學到的一個人生課題

🎤 坦承你最中二的追星經歷（沒錯，就是那張海報配眼淚的那次）

🎤 如果你是偶像，你的粉絲團要叫什麼名字？

期待見到你！

 時間提醒  

 日期：7/24（四）

 時間：晚上 7:30 – 8:30

 地點：北投區石牌路二段115號9樓（永明社區活動中心）

記得吃飽再來，中途沒有休息時間可以補充能量唷~

Theme: IDOLS — the ones we admire (or secretly stalk on Instagram)

Who was your first idol?

A K-pop star like G-Dragon?

A Hollywood actor? A local hero?

Or… your dog? 🐶 (He is a good boy after all.)

We all have idols.

Some inspired us to dream big.

Some made us buy weird merch.

This week, we're diving into idol worship — in the best way.

💡 What can we actually learn from super idols like G-Dragon?

💡 Is it all glam and glitter, or is there wisdom behind the fame?

And hey, have you noticed?

Taiwan is getting a lot of idol visitors lately. Concerts, fan meetings, surprise café pop-ups... Even your grandma's watching Korean dramas now! 😲

So we're asking:

💬 What's the positive and negative side of having so many idols visit Taiwan?

💬 Are we winning in culture exchange… or just losing sleep waiting in ticket lines?

🎯 And here's the exciting part:

👉 This meeting will feature an extra-long and super-varied Table Topics session!

More fun questions. More chances to speak. More laughs.

(And maybe more awkward confessions. We won't judge. 😅)

This week's Table Topics may include:

🎤 Share a life lesson from your favorite idol

🎤 Confess your cringiest fan moment (yes, the one with the poster and tears)

🎤 If you were an idol, what would your fan club name be?

Look forward to seeing you!

 Reminder:

 Date: Thursday, Jul 24th

 Time: 7:30 – 8:30 PM

 Location: Yong-Ming Community Center, 9F, No. 115, Sec. 2, Shipai Rd., Beitou, Taipei

See you in Spark!

[Spark TMC] Coming meeting on Jul 10th - 本次主題: 世界末日預言

親愛的小火花們＆火花好友們 ✨

🌍 Spark Toastmasters 例會預告：世界末日預言？我們還在說話！

你有聽說嗎？7/5 日本凌晨有人預言世界會結束。

結果呢？太陽還是照常升起，咖啡機還能按，生活還是繼續。

在 Spark Toastmasters，我們相信就算是世界末日，也值得來一場精彩的演講。

這次例會主題是——「世界末日預言」

雖然世界還沒真的毀滅，卻讓我們忍不住思考：

如果今天真的是最後一天，你想對大家說什麼？

有什麼故事、笑話或心裡話是你一直想說卻沒說的？

會不會想用不同的方式、更勇敢地表達自己？

讓我們一起用輕鬆有趣的方式，探索這些「末日前的思考」。

當天會有即興問答、精彩演講，還有很多歡笑，讓你用不同角度看待這個主題（不用擔心，世界不會真的結束啦）。

不管你是資深的 Toastmaster，還是第一次加入，

這是個絕佳機會，讓你在預言來臨前，好好說出自己的故事與心聲。

🗓️ 日期：[7月10日]

🕰️ 時間：[19:30 ~ 20:30]

來吧！就算世界真的要結束，至少我們能用最棒的演講，留下最精彩的回憶。😉

🌍 Spark Toastmasters Meeting Promo: End-of-the-World Prediction? We're Still Talking!

Did you hear the latest doomsday buzz?

On the early morning of July 5th, a prediction from Japan said the world might end.

But guess what? The sun still rose, the coffee machine still worked, and life… well, it went on.

At Spark Toastmasters, we believe even the end of the world deserves a great speech.

That's why our next meeting theme is:

"End-of-the-World Prediction"

Sure, the world didn't explode (again), but it got us thinking:

If today were really the last day, what message would you share?

What stories, laughs, or confessions have you been waiting to tell?

Would you speak differently, more boldly, more honestly?

Let's explore those questions together — not with fear, but with fun.

Expect creative table topics, thought-provoking speeches, and plenty of laughs as we dive into the end-of-the-world mindset (without the actual end, of course).

Whether you're a long-time Toastmaster or joining us for the first time,

this is your chance to reflect, express, and enjoy the moment — before the next prophecy rolls around!

🗓️ Date: [July 10th ]

🕰️ Time: [19:30~20:30]

Come for the speeches, stay for the fun — and bring your "last words" just in case. 😉

Because even if the world ends… Spark will go out in style!

See you in Spark!