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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

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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

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

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!

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!

Manny helping Christina.

Comadres and Manny

Comadres and Manny part2

AND HERE ARE OUR FINAL PRODUCTS!

#MyComadres

#ComadresFun

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

DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

Hola, Comadres!

We thank Comadre Melanie Iglesias Perez and Simon & Schuster for hosting us this month. And, we thank all of you who brought in contributions for the Canned Food Drive.

Save the Date! Friday, January 5, 2018, for our annual outing to the Three Kings Day Parade. We’ll meet at El Museo del Barrio and go from there to the parade; we’ll end with lunch at La Fonda.

#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. Please send your photos and stories to lascomadresNY@gmail.com.

We Thank You All for your support this past year, and wish everyone a Feliz Navidad and a

Happy New Year!

Las Comadres NYC Network Facilitators

Gladys, Maria, Miriam & Nydia

Las Comadres Book Club Discussion Leaders

Maria, Dora Maria, Nikki & Tess .

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bronx Comadrazo. Comadres Yadhira Gonzalez Taylor and Vivian Cotte have started a Comadrazo in the Bronx. Their second Comadrazo is Saturday, December 16, 12noon, at Poe Park Visitor’s Center. For more information, email viv@arteacreative.com.

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. Email us at lascomadresNY@gmail.com.

NEW COMADRES! Welcome! Please make sure to sign up for our group list serv by registering at: http://lascomadres.com/lco/join-las-comadres/.

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE FOR NEW YEAR!

Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience. – Paulo Coelho

#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).

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER & CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Greetings, Comadres!

Happy Hispanic Heritage Everything! We celebrate our Latinidad all year long!

Many thanks to Comadre Kimberly Hernandez and Univision for hosting us this month.

NEW COMADRES! Welcome! Please make sure to sign up for our group list serv by registering at: http://lascomadres.com/lco/join-las-comadres/

We want to remind all Comadres to take advantage of our website-blog and Facebook page. They are great resource tools for you to keep track of our meeting dates and activities. We promise there will be at least one activity every month.

We also encourage all Comadres to join the Book Club. Join us even if you don’t finish the book; the discussions are amazing.

Last, but not least, please join us in praying for families in Florida, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Las Vegas.

Best wishes for a Happy Fall!

Las Comadres Facilitators

Gladys, Miriam, Nydia & Maria

Las Comadres Book Club Discussion Leaders

Maria, Dora Maria, Nicole & Tess

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Calendar of EvenTs

October 7, Sat –LitCrawl, 6:00pm

sponsored in part by Latinx in Publishing

Havana Outpost, 757 Fulton Street, Brooklyn (corner of South Portland).

6pm—poetry reading from La Pluma y La Tinta

7pm—Literary Loteria sponsored by LxP

October 17, Tues –Book Club, 6:00pm

New Location! Pershing Square Atrium on the corner of 42^nd Street & Park Avenue; across from Grand Central Station. (Doesn’t have visible address but it is to the right of 60 W 42^nd St.) Look for the Comadres table.

Book of the Month: Affections by Rodrigo Hasbun (Pushkin Press).
It’s a fascinating tale of a Nazi family who flees to Bolivia after WWII and then embarks on an expedition to search for the lost Inca city of Paititi. It’s a family’s voyage of discovery with unexpected consequences.

October 28, Sat – Women With Wings exhibit, 12noon

Artist and curator is Comadre Andrea Arroyo.

Maggie’s Garden, 564 West 149^th Street, Bronx

Meet in front of Garden entrance. FREE.

October 30, Mon -- Book Club Teleconference, 8:00pm EST
Register for the teleconference with authors Rodrigo Hasbun and Jorge Argueta. We will be speaking with them about their new books. Early registrants may win a free book. Register now at www.latinolit.com.

November 13, Mon: Comadrazo / Chatting with Las Comadres informational series on Social Media.

November 14. Tues: Book Club

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Announcements

Visit our blog site—www.lascomadresnyc.blogspot.com—to find the latest Comadres news, calendar of events and member bios.

Friday Fun. Join us on Friday’s on our Comadres Facebook page @LasComadresNYCNetwork, and share your photos. Use our hashtag #ComadresFun.

Email: lascomadresNY@gmail.com

Facebook: @LasComadresNYCNetwork

Book Club: www.latinolit.com

Blog: www.lascomadresnyc.blogspot.com

Use our hashtags: #ComadresFun, #ReadLatinoLit

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.

#ComadresFun