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CWNY’s Annual Membership Meeting & Election
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
@ 7 – 9 PM
In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359

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Anyone is welcome to attend. If you would like to vote at the Annual Meeting but you are not a Member, or you need to renew your membership, please click here.

The evening will begin with a presentation/Think Tank on “Domestic Violence: One Terrible Situation With Many Tentacles” – The intersection of family law, divorce law, criminal law, immigration law in domestic violence situations.

PROGRAM:
– Presentation by Megan Rha, Esq.
– Discussion and Q&A
– CWNY Plan of Action
– Followed by an annual meeting and election for positions of CWNY President and a Director (optional to attend).

The Board of Directors is responsible for the overall governance and oversight of CWNY. Board members play a vital role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction, ensuring its financial stability, and holding it accountable to its mission.

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

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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

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Upcoming Topics:

Thursday, September 19th @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Fall Planting/Garden Harvest” – Let us enjoy the bounty of our labor this past planting season. As we sit around the Table and enjoy our company. Members Only.
Thursday, September 26th @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Autumnal Equinox” – The reason for the seasons. Why do leaves change colors and its significance to the gardener.
Thursday, October 3rd @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Garden Tasks for October/Fall” – From raking, weeding to harvesting there’s plenty to do in the garden.
Thursday, October 10th @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Garlic Planting and other bulbs” – It’s the time of the year to plant the various varieties of garlic, from soft neck to hard neck for our planting zone.
***Saturday, October 12th @ 9 AM – 12 PM: “It’s My Park Day at CWNY: Daffodil Planting” – Come and help the women’s center to plant over 500 Daffodil bulbs while we perform a fall cleanup to beautify the grounds. Raking, weeding, planting will be a few fall tasks. Refreshments & pizza provided.
Thursday, October 17th @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Root Vegetables” – What are they and how do they grow in the cooler months?
Thursday, October 24th @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Plantings for our Native pollinators” – Fall is the perfect time for planting shrubs, perennials that will feed the pollinators for the next seasons.
***Saturday, October 26th @ 9 AM – 2 PM: “Eagle Scout Project” – Come take part in creating a pollinator pathway/garden at the women’s center. You will take part in planting shrubs, plants and perennials to feed the native birds and insects that use our greenspace. You will also help beautify CWNY!
Thursday, October 31st @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Plants we should be afraid of and Very Afraid of!” – From Hog weeds to hemlock to deadly nightshade we will discuss the dark side of plants. Happy Halloween!

Donation: Members $5/session; Non-Members $10/session

Gardening Workshop

CWNY Monthly Book Club
Every 3rd Friday of the month
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Facilitator: Gabriela Chrysostomou
In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359

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Oct. 18th book: “The One in a Million Boy” by Monica Wood
Nov. 15th book: “Giver of Stars” by Jojo Moyes

Please email any questions you have to [email protected]

CWNY Hosts Toastmasters Meeting
Thursday, November 21, 2024
7:00 – 8:45 PM
In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359

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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)

Career Workshop Series
October Workshop: Topic TBA
via Zoom

Guest Presenter: Gail Lewis – CUNY Professor of Communications & Toastmasters Public Speaking Champion

Women’s Issues Think Tank
Every 4th Wednesday of the month
Date & Topic TBA
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
via Zoom

Guest Panelists: TBA

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