Note: It's a different shelter this year!

Dear All,

You are cordially invited to our Spring Picnic. Bring your family, friends and appetites, and join us for a whole afternoon of fun, sports, good food and company.

When: Saturday, May 17 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Where: Shawnee Mission Park, Shelter #8

The picnic will be a side dish potluck. Bring a side dish to share (börek, pastries, salad, dessert, fruit, ..., whatever you like). Please also bring whatever you want to grill for yourself.

We will provide the following for your convenience:

- Coolers and ice

- Water, lemonade, hot tea, and Turkish coffee

- Grill, charcoal, and condiments

- Paper and plastic disposables

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

TAA-KC

23 Nisan Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramınız kutlu olsun!

This is a TAA-KC sponsored event. Children attend at no cost to you.

Join us at District Eat and Play @Oak Park Mall

(Located on the lower level, two shops west of H&M) 

We will have unlimited arcade games, cheese pizza, and fountain drinks for the kids.

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025

Time: 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM

This event is generously sponsored by our host, Adem Ilbak. We sincerely thank Adem for his support.

Looking forward to seeing you!

TAA-KC Board of Directors

Dear Members,

You are cordially invited to celebrate Şeker Bayramı with us. You can bring appetizers to share (thanks to our wonderful hosts Merve and Brandon for encouraging us to do so).

When: Sunday, March 30 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Where: Revocup Coffee Leawood

5037 W. 117th St., Leawood, KS 66211

RSVP not required. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

TAA-KC

Let us welcome 2025 together!

Come join us at this after-dinner cocktail event.

We will not offer or sell any food or adult beverages. Bring your own beverage (and food if you so choose). We will have plates, napkins, cups, etc. We will also provide water and soft drinks.

WHEN: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 • 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM

WHERE: Raintree Lake Duck Pond Activity Center

111 SW Cole Younger Dr, Lee's Summit, MO 64082

Please note this is a different location than our usual place!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

TAA-KC Board of Directors

RSVP required!

If you received our email announcement, please reply to it.

If not, please contact us if you wish to join us.

29 Ekim Cumhuriyet Bayramınız Kutlu Olsun!

You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the 101st Anniversary of the Turkish Republic with Turkish music & great people.

Please note: We will NOT serve dinner. This event will be a potluck, so PLEASE BRING something delicious to share.

We will have raffle tickets for sale to add some excitement to the evening. If you have something you can donate for the raffle, please let us know.

PLEASE RSVP and let us know how many adults/kids will be attending with you so we can make this a successful event!

  WHEN: Friday, November 1, 2024 • 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

WHERE: Raintree Lake Club House

825 SW Raintree Drive, Lee's Summit, MO 64082

MENU

We will have water, ice, soft drinks, Turkish tea, & Turkish coffee.

Cash bar serving beer, wine, & rakı!

  Looking forward to seeing you!

 TAA-KC Board of Directors

Dear All,

You are cordially invited to our Fall Picnic. Bring your family, friends and appetites, and join us for a whole afternoon of fun, sports, good food and company.

When: Saturday, September 7 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Where: Shawnee Mission Park, Shelter #12

The picnic will be a side dish potluck. Bring a side dish to share (börek, pastries, salad, dessert, fruit, ..., whatever you like). Please also bring whatever you want to grill for yourself. We will also have döner (one 20-lb cone) and make dürüm while it lasts.

We will provide the following for your convenience:

- Coolers and ice

- Water, soft drinks and/or lemonade, hot tea, and Turkish coffee

- Charcoal for the built-in grill

- Paper and plastic disposables

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

TAA-KC

Dear All,

You are cordially invited to celebrate Kurban Bayramı with us. You can bring appetizers to share (thanks to our wonderful hosts Merve and Brandon for encouraging us to do so).

When: Saturday, June 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Where: Revocup Coffee Leawood

5037 W. 117th St., Leawood, KS 66211

RSVP not required. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

TAA-KC

Dear All,

You are cordially invited to our Spring Picnic. Bring your family, friends and appetites, and join us for a whole afternoon of fun, sports, good food and company.

When: Saturday, May 18 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Where: Shawnee Mission Park, Shelter #12

The picnic will be a side dish potluck. Bring a side dish to share (börek, pastries, salad, dessert, fruit, ..., whatever you like). Please also bring whatever you want to grill for yourself.

We will provide the following for your convenience:

- Coolers and ice

- Water, lemonade, hot tea, and Turkish coffee

- Grill, charcoal, and condiments

- Paper and plastic disposables

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

TAA-KC

23 Nisan Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramınız kutlu olsun!

This is a TAA-KC sponsored event. Children attend at no cost to you.

Join us at Urban Air - Overland Park

(14401 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66223)

We will have pizza and bottle water for the kids.

Date: Sunday, April 21, 2024

Time: 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM

RSVP required by April 18th! Please send a message and indicate the number of children and their ages!

IMPORTANT: All party participants need an active participant waiver for Urban Air - Overland Park. Waivers can be completed online in advance (click here). 

Looking forward to seeing you!

TAA-KC Board of Directors

Dear All,

You are cordially invited to celebrate Şeker Bayramı with us. You can bring appetizers to share (thanks to our wonderful hosts Merve and Brandon for encouraging us to do so).

When: Saturday, April 13 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Where: Revocup Coffee Leawood

5037 W. 117th St., Leawood, KS 66211

RSVP not required. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

TAA-KC

Let us welcome 2024 together!

Come join us at this after-dinner cocktail event.

NOTE: We will not offer or sell any food or drinks. Bring your own drinks (and food if you so choose). We will have plates, napkins, cups, etc. We will also provide water and soft drinks.

WHEN: Sunday, December 31, 2023 • 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM

WHERE: Raintree Lake Club House

825 SW Raintree Drive, Lee's Summit, MO 64082

Looking forward to seeing you there!

TAA-KC Board of Directors

29 Ekim Cumhuriyet Bayramınız Kutlu Olsun!

You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Turkish Republic with Turkish music & great people.

Please note: We will serve some appetizers and dessert, but no full dinner. This event will be a potluck so PLEASE BRING something delicious to share.

We will have raffle tickets for sale to add some excitement to the evening.

PLEASE RSVP and let us know how many adults/kids will be attending with you so we can make this a successful event!

  WHEN: Sunday, October 29, 2023 • 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

WHERE: Raintree Lake Club House

825 SW Raintree Drive, Lee's Summit, MO 64082

MENU

We will have water, ice, soft drinks, Turkish tea, & Turkish coffee.

Cash bar serving beer, wine, & rakı!

  Looking forward to seeing you!

 TAA-KC Board of Directors

Dear All,

You are cordially invited to our Fall Picnic. Bring your family, friends and appetites, and join us for a whole afternoon of fun, sports, good food and company.

When: Saturday, September 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Where: Shawnee Mission Park, Shelter #12

The picnic will be a side dish potluck. Bring a side dish to share (börek, pastries, salad, dessert, fruit, ..., whatever you like). Please also bring whatever you want to grill for yourself.

We will provide the following for your convenience:

- Coolers and ice

- Water, lemonade, hot tea, and Turkish coffee

- Grill, charcoal, and condiments

- Paper and plastic disposables

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

TAA-KC

As of August 22, 2023, the total funds raised through our sub-campaign stand at $17,470 . We are grateful to each and every one of our 93 donors. Our fundraising page remains active and can be accessed here.

Many thanks to more than 50 volunteers who helped with preparations throughout the last week, and who braved the extreme heat conditions during the weekend! We couldn't have pulled it off without your help.

Dear All,

You are cordially invited to our Spring Picnic. Bring your family, friends and appetites, and join us for a whole afternoon of fun, sports, good food and company.

When: Saturday, May 13 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Where: Shawnee Mission Park, Shelter #12

The picnic will be a side dish potluck. Bring a side dish to share (börek, pastries, salad, dessert, fruit, ..., whatever you like). Please also bring whatever you want to grill for yourself.

We will provide the following for your convenience:

- Coolers and ice

- Water, lemonade, hot tea, and Turkish coffee

- Grill, charcoal, and condiments

- Paper and plastic disposables

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

TAA-KC

Dear All,

You are cordially invited to celebrate Şeker Bayramı with us. Turkish tea and deserts will be served. You can bring appetizers to share, but no deserts please.

When: Saturday, April 22 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Where: Revocup Coffee Leawood

5037 W. 117th St., Leawood, KS 66211

RSVP not required. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

TAA-KC

23 Nisan Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramınız kutlu olsun!

This is a TAA-KC sponsored event. Children attend at no cost to you.

Join us at Main Event Entertainment - Olathe

(11950 N Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS 66061)

Party includes:

• 3 Hours of Unlimited Video Games

• 2 VR Experiences1 game of Laser Tag (Child must be taller than 48”)

• Cheese Pizza

• Unlimited Fountain Drinks

Event Date: Sunday, April 23, 2023

Event Start Time: 03:30 PM - End Time 06:30 PM

Reservation required by April 18th! Please send a message and indicate the number of adults/children

Looking forward to seeing you!

TAA-KC Board of Directors

Dear All,

We received this survey invitation from a friend at the Pennsylvania State University. Pass it along to anyone you know who might be eligible to participate.

Thanks,

TAA-KC

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From Dr. Ayşen Maraş:

Please participate in our scientific research that explores the psychological experiences and desire to return to Turkey among Turkish young adults living in the United States.

Please participate in the research if :

- You are 18 years old or older and also younger than 30 years old,

- You are fluent in written and spoken English

-  You are living in the United States for 1 year or more

- Either you or at least one of your parents was born in Turkey

Click here to access the survey.