CWNY Gala 2024
Thursday, May 9, 2024
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359
Our Gala is an opportunity for us to celebrate our work and grow our community. Please join us and support the Center!
$125 – Individual Ticket (early bird until 4/20)
$150 – Individual ticket (after 4/20)
$1,100 – Table of 10 (early bird until 4/20)
$1,350 – Table of 10 (after 4/20)
Sponsorships: DIAMOND $5,000 / PLATINUM $3,500 / GOLD $1,500 / FRIEND $500
HONOREES
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.
Assemblywoman Nily Rozic
WOMAN OF DISTINCTION
Karissa Bodnar – Thrive Causemetics
Lisa Louis Burton – Zonta International District 3
Elizabeth De Jesus – The Cottontail Corner: El Centro Pedagógico
Sergeant Yadira Reyes – NYPD
GOOD GUY AWARD
Gene McNamara – Retired NYPD
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
TBA
Women’s Issues Think Tank
Every 4th Wednesday of the month
April Discussion: “Environmental Injustice”
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
via Zoom
Guest Panelists: TBA
Yoga Classes
Every Wednesday @ 12 – 1 PM
Every Friday @ 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Certified Yoga Instructor: Robin Stuelpner
In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359
All levels of yoga experience welcome. Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Donation: Members $5/session; Non-Members $10/session
Gardening & Sustainability Workshop Series
Every Thursday @ 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Instructor: Patricia Griffin Yoon, Former NYC Environmentalist Parks Ranger
In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359
Upcoming Topics:
Thursday, April 4th: “Cool Crops” – We will discuss cool hardy spring crops to plant in the garden now, beginning with peas!
Thursday, April 11th: “First Ever Seed Swap” – Bring your heirloom, organic, whatever seeds you wish to share!
Thursday, April 18th: “Tool Maintenance” – Keeping our gardening tools clean and properly sharpened is a must! We will show different ways of sharpening, safety, and tips to keep our tools lasting a long time!
Thursday, April 25th: “Irrigation for Raised Bed Gardens” – Let’s discuss various ways of watering our garden. Cost effective and most efficient ways will be demonstrated!
Donation: Members $5/session; Non-Members $10/session
Career Workshop Series
Monday, May 6, 2024
May Workshop: “Vision Board”
12 PM – 1 PM
via Zoom
Guest Presenter: Gail Lewis – CUNY Professor of Communications & Toastmasters Public Speaking Champion
Future Events
Financial Literacy Workshop Series
Third Wednesday of each month (Date & time TBA)
Next Workshop: Topic TBA
via Zoom
Presenter: Kathy Carroll, E.A.
Walking Group
Event is on hold
Free ongoing event
Fort Totten Park, Bayside
Contact [email protected] for meeting place.
Career Conference
In-Person Date TBA
Free event, registration will be required
Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens
FEATURING:
- Guest panelists
- Tips for career transition
- Where to find the hidden job market
- Challenges in resume preparation
- Acing the interview