Center for the Women of New York

Join the Center for the Women of New York (CWNY) for an empowering Lunch Series event designed to help women build strong financial foundations.✨

Learn from industry experts:
• Kelly A. Rohrs, CPA
• Kelly GonsalvesGonsalves, Founder of Totally Booked

📅 Thursday, June 11
🕛 12–2 PM
📍 207 Totten Ave, Bayside, NY

Enjoy networking, practical insights, and actionable guidance on accounting & bookkeeping—all while connecting with local women in the community.

Members: $35 | Non-members: $40
Register: cwny.org/programs

Have you ever felt intimidated by the weight room? You’re not alone 💪

CWNY is here to change that. Join our Intro to Strength Training — a beginner-friendly 6-week series designed to help you feel comfortable, capable, and confident in the gym.

Thursdays | July 9 – August 13
6–7 PM
207 Totten Ave, Bayside, NY

💲 $90 (members) | $150 (non-members)

🔗 Scan the QR code or visit cwny.org/programs to sign up!

Earlier this month, we gathered for our CWNY Afternoon Tea—celebrating mothers, honoring connection, and uplifting an incredible community. From heartfelt conversations to shared moments over tea, it was truly special to come together in support of brighter futures for women and families. 💕

Through events like these, we continue to power our EmpowerHer, EmployHer, EducateHer, and EmbraceHer programs—because when women are supported, entire communities thrive.
A HUGE thank you to our amazing sponsors for making this event possible:

First Central Savings Bank
Somedays Bakery
NaturArte Spanish Immersion
Olive Seed
Victoria Pilotti
Karen Mazza

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us—you made this day unforgettable 💖

Still buzzing from our second Gather & Grow lunch! 🌸

Thank you to our amazing community for showing up, connecting, and growing together—and a huge congratulations to Madison Marini of Socially Mad for leading such an engaging and insightful session on building a powerful online presence.

We loved seeing so many women come together to elevate their brands and expand their reach 💻✨

More to come… stay tuned!

JUST ONE WEEK AWAY! ⏰

Ready to elevate your brand and expand your reach? Join us for CWNY’s next Lunch Series: “Elevate Your Brand. Expand Your Reach.” 💼✨

Enjoy a networking + educational lunch designed for local women in our community, and learn how to leverage social media, grow your audience, and build a powerful online presence in today’s digital-first world.

🎤 Featuring speaker Madison Marini, Founder of Socially Mad, sharing expert insights on social media strategy, content creation, and digital growth.

📅 Thursday, May 21
📍 207 Totten Ave, Bayside, NY
Members: $35 | Non-Members: $40

Spots are filling up fast—don’t miss out!

🔗 Register now at cwny.org/programs or scan the QR code

Join us on May 20 for a Legal Info Workshop and Consultations designed to support and empower our community of entrepreneurs.

Led by experienced attorneys Meghan Rha and Jenny Kim, this session will focus on how to negotiate what you need to grow and protect your work.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to sign up for one-on-one consultations.

🗓 Wednesday, May 20
⏰ 12–1 PM (Workshop) | 1–2 PM (Consultations)
Via Zoom

RSVP at cwny.org/programs

Setting the mood for THIS SUNDAY’S Mother’s Day Tea 💐✨
Join us as we continue celebrating the incredible women who shape, uplift, and inspire our lives.

CWNY invites you to an intimate Afternoon Tea — a thoughtful way to honor the mothers, daughters, friends, and mentors who mean so much.

🫖 Sunday, May 17 | 2–4 PM
📍 Bayside Fort Totten Location

Come together in community and support women building brighter futures through our EmpowerHer, EmployHer, EducateHer, and EmbraceHer programs.

🎟 Tickets available now at CWNY.org | Diaper donations welcome

Tea party inspo pictures from Pinterest

We’re proud to spotlight our CWNY Career Workshops—creating space for women to build confidence, strengthen their voices, and step forward in their careers 💼✨

A heartfelt thank you to Professor Gail Lewis from Queensborough Community College (CUNY) for over 3 years of dedication to this work. Her passion, expertise, and mentorship have helped so many women navigate entering and reentering the workforce with confidence.

📣 Join us for our next session!
🗓 Monday, May 11
🕐 1–2 PM (via Zoom)
🎤 Topic: Elevator Pitches

Earlier this month, CWNY hosted the first Gather & Grow—our new networking and educational lunch series for local women.

Our “Build It, Protect It, Grow It” session, led by Rebecca L. Langweber, Esq. and Stephanie Leinoff, covered everything from entity formation and contracts to business banking and growth strategy.

We can’t wait to gather again—hope to see you at the next one!

Build your career confidence with us! 💼✨
Join our next Career Skills Workshop featuring guest speaker Gail Lewis, CUNY Professor of Communications and Toastmasters Public Speaking Champion.

Topic: Elevator Pitches
📅 Monday, May 11
🕐 1–2 pm on Zoom
🔗 Register at cwny.org/programs