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February 2022
Hello CWNY Members and Friends,

We hope you have been staying warm this winter.

Our next Career Workshop, "Networking for Career Success: Make Valuable Connections," will be on Thursday, March 3rd at Noon.

Our next Financial Literacy Workshop, "Income Tax Preparation Continued," will be on Wednesday, March 16th at 8 PM.

We will offer free one-on-one tax filing preparation assistance on Wednesdays in March and April.

We will be having a Members-Only Virtual Meet & Greet on Monday, March 28th at 7 PM. Current members will receive the Zoom link in an email closer to the date. To become a member or renew your membership, please click here!

Our 35th Anniversary CWNY Gala will be on Thursday, April 7th at 7 PM via Zoom. We would love for you to join us!

With appreciation,

Cecilia Venosta-Wiygul
CWNY President

The Center for the Women of New York empowers and supports women who face financial, housing, food insecurity, violence, social, emotional, or legal problems by understanding their needs and connecting them with the resources they need to overcome their challenges.
EVENTS AND SERVICES
CWNY's 35th Anniversary Virtual Gala

Thursday, April 7th @ 7:00 - 8:15 PM
via Zoom

Honoring those who have gone above and beyond in empowering women

Special musical performances by

Faith Coleman, Dawud Rahman,
and Rowan McKiernan

Tickets or Sponsorships: cwnygala2022.givesmart.com
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Career Workshop

Every first Thursday of the month

March Workshop Topic:

"Networking for Career Success: Make Valuable Connections"

Thursday, March 3rd @ Noon

Guest Speaker: Regina Bonolo

Free Zoom registration is available at:
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Financial Literacy Workshop

Every third Wednesday of the month

March Workshop Topic:

"Income Tax Preparation Continued"

Wednesday, Mar. 16th @ 8 - 9 PM

Presenter: Kathleen M. Carroll, E.A.

Free Zoom registration is available at:
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Free One-On-One Tax Filing Preparation Assistance

Wednesdays in March and April
12 - 4 PM
To make a one-hour appointment:

March 9, 23, and April 6
@ Queens Borough Hall

March 16 and 30 @ Fort Totten
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Members-Only Virtual Meet & Greet

Monday, March 28th @ 7 PM

Current members will receive the Zoom link in an email closer to the date. To become a member or renew your membership, please click here!
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Caregiver Support Group
Thursdays 2 - 3 pm

For family members who have found themselves taking care of their aging loved ones. This group discusses caregiving issues and concerns in a supportive environment.

Conversational ESL Classes
Thursdays 4 - 5 pm

Due to current restrictions, the events above are offered by phone.

For free registration for the support group or ESL Class, write the specific service in the subject line and send your name, email, zip code and phone number to events@cwny.org.
You will receive an email response with a registration by phone appointment for Tuesdays or Thursdays 12:30 - 1:00
or 1:00 – 1:30 pm.
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CWNY Green Team
We care deeply about the environment. Our program focuses on the connection between the environment and women.

If you are interested in joining our Green Team or have ideas to share, please write to events@cwny.org and specify "Green Team" in the subject line of your email.

Our gardening and sustainability workshop series will start in-person in the spring.
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AmazonSmile

AmazonSmile Foundation will donate half
a percent of most purchase prices when
you shop at smile.amazon.com. You can choose Center for the Women of New York as your charity.
February is
Black History Month
"[In my life], in my educational journey, that struggle against racism and sexism, all the things that [my family and I] encountered, women were always at the center. They were the ones who lifted me and kept me moving forward."
— Dr. Bessie Blake, CWNY interview: "Black History Always"
February is
Heart Health Month
"As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain." 
— American Heart Association
February 21 - 27 is
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
"This annual campaign educates the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope, support, and visibility to individuals and families affected by eating disorders." 
— National Eating Disorders Association
February 2 was
National Girls and Women in Sports Day
“Sport is one of the most powerful platforms for promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls.” 
— International Olympic Committee
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PAST EVENTS

PowerPoint slides and videos from past webinars can be found on our Past Events web page.
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CWNY presents
Women of New York
(our podcast on women's issues)

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ARTIVISM - Call for Artists!

April - May 2022
Multi-Venue Exhibition including CWNY's building at Fort Totten, Bayside, NY

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COVID-19 Vaccine

NYC.gov has an overview on the vaccine for New Yorkers.
The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for everyone age 5 and up.
A COVID-19 vaccine booster shot is authorized for everyone age 12 and up in the U.S. if it has been at least 5 months after the 2nd dose of Pfizer or Moderna or at least 2 months after one dose of J&J.

To find where you can receive a vaccine near you when you’ve become eligible:

New York City:
or
Call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692)

Long Island & New York State:
or
Call 833-NYS-4VAX (833-697-4829)
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