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.

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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

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

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JANUARY 2018 -- CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Happy New Year, Comadres!   Felicidades! 

Here is our calendar of events for January 2018:

Jan 4 (thurs)— An Evening with Author Erika Sanchez, 6:00pm, Solas Bar, 232 East 9th Street.  Free admission. Cash Bar. Bring friend and munchies to share.

Jan 5 (fri)— Three Kings Day Parade. Meet at 10:30am at El Museo del Barrio (1230 5th Ave at 105 St). We’ll end with lunch at La Fonda.  If you are interested, please email us at lascomadresNY@gmail.com so we have accurate number for restaurant. 

Jan 9 (tues)— Comadrazo Birthday Celebration

6:00pm Institutional Investor (1120 6th Ave at 43rd St).  

We are celebrating the New Year and everybody’s birthday!  

We’ll provide the cake! You bring ID, munchies to share AND a small birthday gift for a fellow Comadre.  Watch for the Eventbrite invitation coming soon. 

Jan 16 (tues)— Comadres Book Club Meeting, 6:00pm, Atrium Lobby, Philip Morris Bldg, 120 Park Ave at 42nd Street (across from Grand Central Station). Look for Comadres table. Our first book of the year is IT'S NEWS TO ME by Olga Campos Benz.

Jan 27 (sat)— Mosaic Workshop with El Barrio artist Manny Vega. Cost= $25. Workshop is limited to 15 people. If you are interested, please email us at lascomadresny@gmail.com. 

Las Comadres NYC Network Facilitators

Gladys, Maria, Miriam & Nydia

Book Club Discussion Leaders

Maria, Dora, Nikki & Tess

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

  
COMADRES & FRIENDS WELCOMED!

Join us for All or any of these events.

Remember to wear your flowers!

RSVP at lascomadresNY@gmail.com

SEPTEMBER 19 (TUESDAY)  -- COMADRES & FRIENDS BOOK CLUB

Meet at 6:00pm at the "Reading Room" at Bryan Park on 42nd Street & 6th Avenue.  IF it rains, meet at the Bank of America Atrium across the street on 6th Avenue.  All readers welcomed.

Book of the Month:  
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL:  
My Life with Prince by Mayte Garcia

Music icon Prince is revered not only for his remarkable music, but also for his enigmatic and mysterious public image.  Few knew him as intimately as his first wife, Mayte Garcia, his longtime muse and mother of his only child. Mayte shares an intimate, candid and deeply loving look inside the personal and professional life of one of the world's most beloved artist-- Prince.

SEPTEMBER 21 (THURSDAY) -- COMADRAZO

Meet at 6:00pm at Credit Suisse at 11 Madison Avenue at 23rd Street.  
We thank Comadre Dora Maria Abreu for hosting us.

Please RSVP by September 18 so we have an accurate count for the Security Desk.  
Bring you ID, a friend or two, and food / drink to share.

We will have a special presentation from Comadre Karen Valentin, author of THE MOTHER GOD MADE ME TO BE.  Free books courtesy of her publisher Hachette Book Group.

SEPTEMBER 23 (SATURDAY) -- FREE OUTING TO THE MUSEUM OF NEW YORK

We are meeting at 12 noon outside the Museum of New York at 1220 Fifth Avenue (at 103 Street).  September 23 is Free Museum Day.  Get your ticket (good for 2!)  in advance at:

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/venues/museum-day-live-2017/?state=NY

We will be viewing the "Rhythm & Power: Salsa in New York" exhibit.  

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