CWNY Annual Meeting
Sunday, December 7th
4 PM – 5 PM
In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359
2025 Girl Power Holiday Celebration
Sunday, December 7th
2 PM – 4 PM
In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359
Bring yourself & a friend who believes in the Center’s ethos & mission for an afternoon of live music, holiday raffles, & refreshments. Limited ticket-availability.
Suggested Ticket Donations: Members: $30 / Non-members: $40
CWNY is also collecting donations for gift bags for residents of the Douglaston Women’s Shelter. All items should be NEW. Ex: Warm socks, Gloves, Scarves, Gift cards to department stores (ex: Costco, Target, Walmart, etc.) CWNY Shelter Donation Amazon Wishlist
Girl, Talk! – CWNY Youth Initiatives
Every 1st Saturday of the month (except January)
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
December topic: “Building Debate Skills”
In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359
Our Period Education Workshop in November aims to empower girls and equip them with knowledge of anatomy to better understand their bodies and feel a sense of confidence, understanding, and comfort. We welcome girls with their parents or guardians to listen to presentations from experienced youth leaders and physicians. Our workshop is meant to make girls and their parents feel comfortable and eliminate the awkward nature of asking and answering questions about this topic, which is oftentimes difficult to discuss.
Our Building Debate Skills Workshop in December welcomes girls to hone & develop their debate skills through an engaging, activity-filled workshop. Elevate your arguments, develop your stances, and feel more confident speaking out. Your voice matters!
Topics:
Sat., Nov. 1, 2025 – “Period Education”
Sat., Dec. 6, 2025 – “Building Debate Skills”
Sat., Feb. 7, 2026 – “Self-Esteem/Body-Image”
Legal Info Workshops: various Tuesdays @ 12 – 1 PM
Half-hour One-on-one Consultations: various Tuesdays @ 1 – 2 PM
Hybrid on Zoom and In-person: Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Presenters: Megan Rha, Esq. and Jenny Kim, Esq.
Topics:
Tue., Oct. 28th Workshop – Journey of Orders of Protection (and Consultation appointments)
What are they, who needs them
How do we obtain Orders of Protection
How do we use them as swords and shields
What are the limits of Orders of Protection
How do they impact our everyday lives
What happens when Orders of Protection are violated
Tue., Nov. 18th Workshop – Journey of Separation: Separation vs. Divorce (and Consultation appointments)
Guidance on legal processes for divorce, especially in cases involving abuse
Tue., Nov. 25th – Consultations only (about anything)
Tue., Dec. 9th Workshop – Journey to Start and Operate a Business (and Consultation appointments)
Employment contracts, freelance work – proper pay, liability
Tue., Dec. 23rd – Consultations only (about anything)
CWNY Hosts Toastmasters Meeting
Every 4th Thursday of the month
7:00 – 8:45 PM
In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359
Overcome your fear of public speaking and giving presentations. Learn skills to help advance your career and even make you a better advocate for women. Please arrive at 7 PM.
CWNY Monthly Book Club
Every 4th Friday of the month (except December)
6:00 – 7:30 PM
In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359
Aug. 22nd: The Favorites by Layne Fargo
Sept.: 26th: A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum
Oct. 24th: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Nov. 21st: Isola by Allegra Goodman
Jan. 23rd: “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn
Feb. 27th.: “Heart the Lover” by Lily King
Mar. 27th: “How to Read a Book” by Monica Wood
Please email any questions you have to info@cwny.org
Career Workshop Series
Every 2nd Monday of the month
12 – 1 PM
on Zoom
Upcoming workshop topics:
September 8th: “Time Management”
October 6th: “Listening Skills”
November 10th: “Effective Customer Service Skills”
December 8th: “Managing Change”
Please email any questions you have to info@cwny.org
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 events@cwny.org if you have any questions.
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
Women’s Health Education Series
Twice monthly
10 – 11 AM
November topic: “Healthy Eating During the Holidays”
In-person
Tue., Nov. 4th: In-person: Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Fri., Nov. 7th: In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359
Join us for a Nutrition and Mindful Eating Workshop! Learn practical strategies to enjoy the holiday season while maintaining balance, wellness, and joy at the table. Discover how to make mindful food choices, manage portions, and build sustainable habits that support your health year-round.
Presenter: Tan, Xiaofang, MS, RD, CDN, CDCES, Registered Dietitian
In partnership with Northwell Health
Taste of the World at Fort Totten 2025
Tuesday, September 9th
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359
Taste delicious international food prepared by favorite local restaurants
Enjoy live music by Sangha Tierra
Sunset Tea
Thursday, July 10th
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359
Join us at CWNY in Fort Totten Park for tea, light refreshments, music, & a clear view of the sunset. Wear your garden party attire for the occasion!
Tickets: $40
Free for CWNY Members with a $100-tier membership
Women’s Issues Think Tank
Tuesday, June 24th
12 – 1 PM
In-person: 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325, Kew Gardens, NY 11359
Topic: Health
We’ll discuss Risk factors, Screening, Causes, and Resources on Colorectal, Cervical, & Breast Cancer
Legal Info Workshop
Friday, May 30th
12 – 1 PM
In-person: Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Presentation by Megan Rha, Esq. and Jenny Kim, Esq.
Topic: Journey of a Divorce Case
- How to prepare for the process
- What happens in court
- What a divorce case decides
- Settling or fighting the case
- The involvement of Family Court and Criminal Court
- The role of domestic violence for the spouse and the children
- Orders of protection as shield and sword
- How much it can cost and who pays for it
- How long it will take for the case to finish
Future Events
Financial Literacy Workshop Series
(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 events@cwny.org for meeting place.