LAS COMADRES NYC NETWORK: 2018

HAPPY HOLIDAYS !

FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS.

Feliz Navidad

Merry Christmas

Happy Hanukkah

Happy Kwanzaa

Happy New Year

Happy Everything!

DECEMBER 2018 COMADRES NEWSLETTER

Hola, #MyComadres!

A big Thank You to Comadre Maggie Castro and AARP for hosting us this month.

Mark your calendar for these 2019 dates:

January 4 (Fri) – Outing to Three Kings Day Parade and Luncheon January 14 (Mon) – Comadrazo and Birthday Celebration February 21 (Thur) – February Comadrazo & visit with Las Comadres Founder Nora de Hoyos Comstock

Our January Comadrazo is also our Birthday Celebration, and will be at Institutional Investor with Comadre Maria Ferrer. The address is 1120 Avenue of the Americas, 6^th floor at 43^rd Street. Watch for email and Eventbrite invitation. And, make sure to attend February’s Comadrazo as Las Comadres Founder Nora de Hoyos Comstock will be joining us.

WANTED! We are looking for a couple of Comadres who can speak about financial planning at the next Chat with Las Comadres on Our Financial Health. Please email Maria at ferrerm@aol.com.

HOSTS WANTED! If your company can sponsor a Comadrazo for 15-25 people. Please let us know.

Job Opportunities. Please remember to let us know of any job opportunities, volunteer positions or upcoming events you come across that would be of benefit to a fellow Comadre.

Our Book of the Month is PATH TO THE STARS by Sylvia Acevedo. It’s a powerful and inspiring memoir of a young girl who reached the stars as a rocket scientist. We also have a Conversations With Book – SNOW FALLING by Jane Gloriana Villanueva. If you follow the TV drama, Jane the Virgin, this is Jane’s book. We’ll be speaking with Comadre Caridad Piῆeiro regarding the book.

Register now for the LIVE! Interviews / Teleconference on Monday, December 10, 8pm EST. Sign up TODAY at www.latinolit.com and you may win a free book. Listen in on the conversation at home, at work, out with friends. Listen in as you wash dishes or have dinner or hang out with your Comadres. AND, join the simultaneous Twitter Chat by following @ReadLatinoLit and using hashtag #ReadLatinoLit.

We wish you and yours the happiest of Holidays. Feliz Navidad and Happy New Year!

Las Comadres NYC Network Facilitators

Gladys, Maria, Miriam & Nydia

Las Comadres Book Club Discussion Leaders

Maria, Dora Maria, Nikki & Tess

Inspirational Quote: Think like a Queen. A Queen is not afraid to fail.Failure is another stepping stone to greatness. --Oprah

OCTOBER 2018 NEWSLETTER

Hola, #MyComadres!

A big Thank You to Comadre Maria Ferrer and Institutional Investor for hosting us this month.

Next month, we will be hosted by Comadre Gladys Perez-Mojica at the offices of TDF, so save the date for Tuesday, November 13th, 6pm. On December 3rd, we will be hosted by Comadre Maggie Castor of AARP, and we’ll have a Holiday theme.

WANTED! We are looking for a couple of Comadres who can speak about financial planning, life insurance, identity theft, etc. at the next Chat with Las Comadres on Our Financial Health. Please email us at lascomadresNY@gmail.com.

Hosts Wanted! If your company can sponsor a Comadrazo for 15-25 people. Please let us know.

#MyComadres Campaign. We are looking for photos and mini stories about how YOU became a Comadre, and how this group has inspired or helped you in any way. We want to share our stories as we connect with each other and with other Latinas in our city and everywhere.

Job Opportunities. Please remember to let us know of any job opportunities, volunteer positions or upcoming events you come across that would be of benefit to a fellow Comadre.

Our Book of the Month is DEATH COMES IN THROUGH THE KITCHEN by Teresa Dovalpage. It’s a Cuban poison-laced culinary mystery. And, our Conversations With Book is FRUIT OF THE DRUNKEN TREE by Ingrid Rojas Contreras. It’s a coming of age novel set in Bolivia.

Register now for the Teleconference at the end of October at www.latinolit.com and you may win a free book. Listen in on the conversation at home, at work, out with friends. Listen in as you wash dishes or have dinner or hang out with your Comadres. AND join the simultaneous Twitter Chat by following @ReadLatinoLit and using hashtag #ReadLatinoLit.

HAPPY FALL!

Las Comadres NYC Network Facilitators
Gladys, Maria, Miriam & Nydia

Las Comadres Book Club Discussion Leaders
Maria, Dora Maria, Nikki & Tess

OUTING: Sat, Aug 4 -- Aloha Nights at NY Botanical Garden

Hola, #MyComadres.

Join us on Saturday, August 4, 6:00 PM for Aloha Nights at the NY Botanical Garden.

It promises to be an evening of #ComadresFun, as we visit the Georgia O'Keeffe: Visions of Hawaii exhibition; get interactive hula lessons; watch lei-making demos; enjoy live music and walk around the outdoor exhibition by Hawaiian artist Mark Chai. AND, there is even a Poke food truck.

Here is the link:

https://www.nybg.org/event/georgia-okeeffe-visions-hawaii/exhibition-nights/aloha-nights/

Tickets cost = $38. Members get discount. Advance purchase recommended.

We'll meet at 6:00pm at the Mosholu gate, and start from there. Feel free to bring Friends and Loved Ones.

RSVP, by July 30 to ferrerm@aol.com.

And, remember to wear your flowers and scarves.

We'll see you there!

LAS COMADRES NYC NETWORK
Gladys, Maria, Miriam & Nydia

Visit our blog at www.lascomadresnyc.blogspot.com
Friend us on Facebook @LasComadresParaLasAmericas

COMADRES! DINNER & A MOVIE ON THURS, JULY 19

Meet us for Dinner and a Movie on Thursday, July 19.

5:30pm -- Dinner at Chevy's, 259 W 42nd Street, corner of 8th Avenue

7:00pm -- Movie at Regal E-Walk Stadium, 247 W 42nd Street
--This theatre does reserved seating. Get your ticket ASAP.
--Get ticket for row D. (We already have seats 1-4.)

JOIN US! For both dinner and a movie, or just dinner, or just the movie.

ALL Comadres & Friends are welcomed.

See you at the Movies!

Las Comadres NYC Network
Gladys, Maria, Miriam & Nydia

BINGO!

Hola, #MyComadres.

Our first annual Comadrazo and Game Night was a huge success!

We played bingo all night and everyone went home a winner. We must admit that some of the Comadres got creative when we ran out of marking chips. See photos below.

Next outing is a Dinner and a Movie on July 19 (Thursday). Watch your email for the particulars.

Happy Summer!

Las Comadres NYC Network
Gladys, Maria, Miriam & Nydia

BINGO!

Using cookie bits as markers.

Even bits of paper were used as markers.

#COMADRESFUN

#COMADRESGETCREATIVE

JULY 10 -- COMADRAZO & GAME NIGHT

Join us on Tuesday, July 10, for a Comadrazo & Game Night from 6:00-8:00pm at
Institutional Investor, 1120 6th Avenue, 6 floor (between 43rd and 44th Streets).

We will network, catch up with each other AND play bingo and dominoes.
Plus, we will have fun prizes. So bring your ID, a friend or two, and food and drink to share.

Please RSPV by Monday, July 9. Watch for the email and evite invitations.

Las Comadres NYC Network Facilitators
Gladys, Maria, Miriam & Nydia

Happy Summer

Read Latino Lit

JUNE 7 COMADRAZO

Greetings, #MyComadres!

This month we gather to network and celebrate the beginning of Summer!

We are also donating toiletries and female undergarments to The Women’s Project, which helps homeless women in our city. Comadre Miriam Gonzalez will join us and take our contributions to the shelter. For more information on the Project, visit www.gsecdc.org.

JUNE OUTINGS. Let’s start with the June 12 (Tues) Museum Mile Festival from 6-9pm. Let’s meet at 6:00pm across the street from the Guggenheim Museum at 1071 Fifth Avenue (88^th Street). Look for Comadre Maria Ferrer. For more ideas on outings and links to interesting events, see back of this page.

BOOK OF THE MONTH. EVERYBODY KNOWS YOU GO HOME by Natalia Sylvester (Litte A). It’s a fanciful story about a father-in-law who appears every year on the Day of the Dead to his new daughter-in-law asking for her help in reconciling with his estrange son. Set amid a Texas border town, run ins with immigration officers is common. ATTENTION: Amazon has the kindle copy on sale for $1.99 right now. Get your copy today.

Mark your calendar for Monday, June 25, for the Book Club Teleconference, where we’ll chat with author Natalia Sylvester about ghosts, in laws, Mexican border, writing process, etc. Register for free at www.latinolit.com. Listen in on the conversation at home, at work, out with friends. Listen in as you wash dishes or have dinner or hang out with your Comadres. AND join the simultaneous Twitter Chat by following @ReadLatinoLit and using hashtag #ReadLatinoLit.

Wait for it! Las Comadres & Friends National Latino Book Club will be releasing its Summer Reading List on June 21^st , the first official day of Summer. Visit www.latinolit.com for the full list.

SUMMER TIPS. Drink plenty of water. Stay active. Hang with your Comadres. Watch the list serv for upcoming Comadres events. Follow us on Facebook. Wear your flowers. Wear sunscreen!

Happy Summer & Happy Reading!

Las Comadres NYC Network Facilitators

Gladys, Maria, Miriam & Nydia

Las Comadres Book Club Discussion Leaders

Maria, Dora Maria, Nikki & Tess

COMADRES PRIVACY POLICY & THE GDPR

May 2018

Dear Comadres,

Las Comadres Para Las Americas' mission is to connect Latinas globally through culture and community.

In light of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) taking effect on May 25, we want to assure you that we have always and will continue to safeguard your privacy. Las Comadres does not share or sell any of its databases. All information gathered will only be used internally.

There is no action required on your part. By continuing to interact with Las Comadres you agree to our privacy policy. Read it here: http://lascomadres.com/lco/terms/

If you wish to unsubscribe, simply reply with Unsubscribe in the subject heading.

Mil gracias for your continued support.

Las Comadres Para Las Americas

www.lascomadres.com

www.latinolit.com

512-710-8181
PO Box 141071, Austin, TX 78714
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Twitter: @LasComadresOrg / #readlatinobks
Join: http://www.lascomadres.com/lco/join-las-comadres

MAY 14 (MONDAY) COMADRAZO

Hola, #MyComadres.

Join us on Monday, May 14, at 6:00pm for our monthly Comadrazo. We are meeting at the offices of Institutional Investor, 1120 6th Avenue, 6th floor, between 43 and 44 Streets.

Bring your ID, a friend or two, and food and drink to share.

Remember to wear your flower or Comadre scarf.

RSVP to the Eventbrite invitation or email us.

See you soon. Happy Spring.

Las Comadres Para Las Americas
Las Comadres NYC Network

Gladys, Maria, Miriam & Nydia

APRIL 18: COMADRES OUTING TO MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN

An invitation from Comadre Rosalinda Wessin and

the Museum of Arts and Design.

*** This invitation admits a Comadre and a Guest ***

RSVP by April 12, Thursday

*** F R E E ***

Open House at the MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN

on Wednesday, April 18, from 5:30-8:00 pm

2 Columbus Circle, NYC

5:30-6:30pm --- Exhibition Tours (with curators)

surface/depth

the decorative after

miriam schapiro

la frontera

encounters along the border

derrick adams

sanctuary

6:00-8:00pm --- LOOT: Mad About Jewelry

MAD's annual exhibition and sale of one-of-a-kind

contemporary jewelry created by 35 of the world's

most innovative jewelry artists who will be onsite to

present their collections.

THIS INVITATION ADMITS YOU AND A GUEST

RSVP by Thursday, April 12

members@madmuseum.org

Tel: 212-299-7732

Museum of Arts and Design

#MyComadres, #ComadresFun

Thank you Rosalinda and MAD.

CHAT WITH LAS COMADRES ABOUT HEALTH & STRESS

Greetings, #MyComadres.

We had a great and informative Comadrazo last night. Many thanks to our Comadres Gladys Ayala-Borjas, Ingris Garcia and Nydia Marsella for their presentations and their handouts.

If you missed the Comadrazo, fear not, our speakers have shared their handouts with us.

For Gladys' presentation on Heart Disease and Diabetes, click here.

For Ingris' list of links for tips and recipes, click here.

For Nydia's presentation on Meditation, click here.

Thank You again to Comadres Gladys, Ingris and Nydia for speaking.

Thank You also for all our attendees.

We'll see you all at our May Comadrazo.

Happy Health!

APRIL 3 (TUES): COMADRAZO CHAT WITH LAS COMADRES ABOUT HEALTH & STRESS

Hola, #MyComadres.

April's Comadrazo will be a Chat with Las Comadres session on Health and Stress.

Date: Tuesday, April 3

Time: 6:00pm

Venue: Institutional Investor

1120 6th Avenue - 6 floor

between 43 + 44 Streets

Hostess: Comadre Maria Ferrer

The Chat with Las Comadres series are informational sessions by Comadres for Comadres, where we tap into the wealth of knowledge within Las Comadres for the benefit of all. This month, we will be talking health and how to take care of ourselves.

Speakers:

Gladys Ayala-Borjas will help you recognize early signs of diabetes and teach you to know your numbers.
Ingris Garcia will talk food and flavors, and how we can cook healthier without giving up el gusto.
Nydia Marsella will share Buddhist meditative techniques that help you overcome your obstacles, achieve your goals and become happy.

JOIN US! Remember to bring your ID, a guest or two, and food and drink to share.

Please respond to the Eventbrite invitation coming your way OR email us at lascomadresNY@gmail.com to let us know you are coming.

We look forward to seeing you next week and chatting about Health and Stress.

Happy Spring!

Las Comadres NYC Facilitators

Gladys, Maria, Miriam & Nydia

Las Comadres Book Club Discussion Leaders

Maria, Dora, Nikki & Tess

MARCH 19 --- COMADRES OUTING TO SOFRITO

Many thanks to Comadre Jacklyn Rosa, Director of Artists for Creative Theatre, for the invitation and discount to see Organic Sofrito by Venessa Diaz. The one-woman show was held at the Flamboyant Theatre, and proceeds went to the Mariafund to help victims in Puerto Rico.

Over 22 Comadres were present to enjoy the show. Some even had an early supper at El Castillo del Jagua. (The mofongo was delicious!) It was a great night, a wonderful show. Again, many thanks to Jacklyn for the invitation, and Congratulations to Venessa on her grand performance.

And a big Thank You to all the Comadres who attend.

Comadres with Venessa Diaz (with flowers) and Jacklyn (in hat)

LOVE HANGING WITH #MYCOMADRES !!!

FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Hola, #MyComadres.

Here's our group photo from the January 2018 Comadres Birthday Celebration:

Happy 2018. Happy Birthday.

Now we are gearing up for fun in February; see below. Join us!

February 6 (Tuesday) – COMADRAZO – WEAR RED!

Join us on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at 6:00pm at the American Diabetes Association at 333 7th Avenue, btwn 28 & 29 streets.

Remember to bring your ID, a friend or two, and something to eat /drink and share. And, to wear RED.

**RSVP to the eventbrite invitation or email us to confirm attendance.**

February 20 (Tuesday) – NEW! TWITTER BOOK CLUB CHAT

NEW! We are starting an online Twitter Book Club Chat on Tuesday, February 20, 6:30pm EST. Follow us at @ReadLatinoLit, and please use our hashtags #ReadLatinoLit and #MyComadres.

Our Book of the Month is THAT WAS THEN by Julia Amante.

Book Summary: Dr. Grace Montoya won a battle with cancer five years earlier, but now she is sick again, and while Grace thinks it’s time to pass down lessons to her daughters before it’s too late, those who love her plan to save her. Her colleagues have medical cures, her mother has made a deal with God, but it’s her 17-year-old daughter, Jessica who devises the most unexpected medicine of all – finding her Mom’s true love.

February 26 (Monday) – BOOK CLUB TELECONFERENCE

Every month we chat with our Author of the Month. On Monday, February 26, 8:00pm EST, we’ll be chatting with author Julia Amante (THAT WAS THEN). Members are welcomed to send in questions on the book or the author.

We hope to see you at any or all these events.

LAS COMADRES NYC NETWORK MODERATORS

Gladys, Maria, Miriam & Nydia

Las Comadres Book Club Discussion Leaders

Maria, Dora Maria, Nikki & Tess

#MyComadres

#ComadresFun

#ReadLatinoLit

MOSAIC WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST MANNY VEGA

It’s always a fun day when I get to spend it with #MyComadres!

Thanks to Comadre Nydia Marsella for arranging a private mosaic workshop with artist Manny Vega on Saturday, January 27. Manny specializes in Murals, Illustration, Printmaking, Beadwork, Theatrical and Costume Design. Many of you might have seen the beautiful mosaic he created for the old La Casa Azul Bookstore; plus, his other mosaics around Harlem. To learn more about Manny and see his work, visit him at http://artbymannyvega.com.

All Comadres finished their mosaic masterpieces during the workshop. We are happy to share pictures of our “collaboration” with Manny. #ComadresFun!