Yoga Classes
Every Wednesday @ 12 – 1 pm
Every Friday @ 10:30 – 11:30 am
In-person at Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Fort Totten, NY 11359
Certified Yoga Instructor: Robin Stuelpner
Gardening and Sustainability Workshop Series
Every Thursday @ 10:00 – 11:30 AM
In-person at Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Fort Totten, NY 11359
Instructor: Patricia Griffin Yoon, Former NYC Environmentalist Parks Ranger
Upcoming Topics:
Thursday, April 3rd @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “The Trumpets of Spring” – Join us as we discuss the beautiful Daffodil and other ephemerals of Spring!
Thursday, April 10th @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “A Spring Walk” – Let’s walk around Fort Totten and search for Spring flowers and trees!
Thursday, April 17th @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Compost” – We will discuss the importance and benefits of compost in the garden.
Thursday, April 24th @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Geology of Long Island/Queens part 2” – Meet at upper Alley Pond Park for the continuation of the geology class and explore the actual geological evidence left in this beautiful park. Due to construction at the original entrance, there is a detour off Cross Island Parkway South to Grand Central Parkway Exit 29, follow the Orange Detour signs to the parking lot. On the registration form linked above, see the attached helpful photos to the location. Meet in the lot at 10 AM. CWNY Members only.
Thursday, May 1st @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “May Day” – Learn about this old-time festival still celebrated around the world as we celebrate the first day of May!
Thursday, May 8th @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “It’s Gardening Time” – For our zone 7b this is the safe time to begin planting! From tomatoes to beautiful flowers, let’s begin!
Thursday, May 15th @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Herbs” – From Thyme to Rosemary, Basil to Oregano, we will discuss all aspects from planting, soils, and harvesting.
Thursday, May 22nd @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Container Gardening” – Even if you don’t have a yard all you need is a container/pot and you too can grow flowers, herbs, and vegetables!
Thursday, May 29th @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Let’s talk Tomatoes” – From heirloom to cherry, beefsteak to grape, how to plant them, soils, and pruning will be discussed.
Book Club
Every 4th Friday @ 6:00 – 7:30 pm (Note: change in day in May)
In-person at Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Fort Totten, NY 11359
Join our book club to discuss a different book each month. Please email any questions you have to [email protected]
May 30th book: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang (Note: change in day)
June 27th: Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín
July 25th: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
Women’s Issues Think Tank
Every 4th Wednesday @ 10:30 – 11:30 am
via Zoom
Date & topic TBA
Walking Group
(On Hold)
Once social distancing ends, join CWNY for fitness walks at Fort Totten Park in Bayside on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and/or Saturdays at 9:00 am.