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
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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

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.

Register today at www.latinolit.com.  Early registrants may win a free book.   

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!

Manny helping Christina.

Comadres and Manny

Comadres and Manny part2

AND HERE ARE OUR FINAL PRODUCTS!

#MyComadres

#ComadresFun

#MYCOMADRES. MEET COMADRE C.C. AMAYA

C.C. Amaya is a writer, editor, and consultant residing in New York City. After 10 years of editorial and communication experience, C.C. Amaya has launched its digital media marketing, content creation, and writing services to small businesses and the general public. With a focus on imagination and sophistication, C.C. Amaya aims to create beautiful and effective content for all of her clients and collaborators. Writing for C.C. Amaya is not only a passion, but a way to document beauty. You can follow her journey to document the beautiful on: Facebook (@ccamayainc), Instagram (@c.c.amayainc), and Twitter (@cyndiamaya).