2024-2025 MONTHLY PROGRAMS

 

October 10, 2024

Babies & Babes Expo

Our fourth upcoming Expo features photos of our members from their early years to the glory days of adulthood.

Members have searched through family archives to share their best iconic photos from two very different time periods of their lives. See WCD members/friends from unique previously unseen perspectives. There are sure to be a wide range of emotional responses as you view these treasures. To conclude our program, those members who wish to can tell the personal stories behind their photos.

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November 7, 2024

You Are Not Alone Murals: Healing Through Art

You Are Not Alone Murals is a non-profit public art project that inspires artists to create murals in their communities, sparking hope, connection and conversations about mental health. By reducing the stigma around dealing with mental health challenges, these powerful murals create community and increase help-seeking. To date, more than 100 murals have been created around the world: Australia, Brazil, Portugal, India, the USA, to name a few, and presented in over 10 languages. Annually, the South Street Seaport has allocated over 150 feet of display space for these outstanding murals. You Are Not Alone Murals have been the recipient of numerous grants, among them the prestigious Howard Hughes Foundation Grant. Co-founder and author Samantha Schutz will share a highly visual presentation and screen an award-winning short documentary about the project. 

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December 5, 2024

Music, Love and Holiday Memories

Back by popular demand, Bobby Damato (Bobby D.) will sweep us away to our favorite musical memories. An array of hits made famous by Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Elvis, Engelbert Humperdinck, to name just a few, will be heard. Bobby D. is best known for his entertainment abilities and making the audience feel they are very much a part of the show. Bobby has been singing and performing since the age of 5. Showing early talent, he took vocal lessons with the highly regarded vocal coach, Phil Orlich. Bobby's entertainment career has gone on for well over 25 years. He has brought his “live audience shows” to many venues throughout New York City, Long Island and surrounding areas. We are delighted to have him perform for our seasonal musical tribute.

 

February 13, 2025

Getting Gorgeous at Any Age                                                                                     

Dr. Deborah Sarnoff, M.D., F.A.A.D., F.A.C.P. is a Board Certified Dermatologist specializing in cosmetic dermatology, dermatologic, laser and Mohs surgery for the treatment of skin cancer. She will present a PowerPoint presentation of before-and-after procedures on real patients. Dr. Sarnoff is Director of Dermatology at Cosmetique Dermatology, Laser & Plastic Surgery, LLP, NY, and has been interviewed on The Today Show, Good Morning America, 20/20, The Doctors, Dr. Oz, to name just a few. Introducing Dr. Sarnoff is Joan Swirsky. Joan has authored 12 books, some with Dr. Sarnoff. Additionally, she has had a multifaceted career as delivery room nurse, psychotherapist and award-winning journalist. Related books will be available to purchase for $10, the proceeds of which will be donated to The Skin Cancer Foundation.

 

March 6, 2025

Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)

Join us in welcoming our newest charity, Center for the Women of New York. Raquel Chariah, Executive Director, and Cecilia Venosta-Wiygul, President, will enlighten us about CWNY’s broad range of services and events benefiting women from all walks of life who need help overcoming financial, violence, social, wellness, legal, and gender equality issues. Career skills classes, crisis support groups, exercise and social activities designed to build self-esteem and connection, tax, legal, and other one-on-one support are all part of CWNY’s offerings, many of which take place locally at Fort Totten Park in Bayside.

 

April 3, 2025

Teaching Gender Equality to Achieve Education for All

For the first time in the WCD’s history, we are partnering with the United Nations to help some of the most severely affected, educationally deprived girls around the world. Antara Ganguli, Director of the UN Girls’ Education Initiative, will share with us her work in 13 countries in Africa and Asia, where she participates and plans with schools, teachers, children, and ministries of education. UNGEI works to end school-related, gender-based violence and help the most vulnerable girls attain greater safety when they go to school in brutal, discriminatory settings. Antara has met with royalty and heads of state around the globe in her tireless efforts to improve prevailing conditions.

 

May 7, 2025

Annual Meeting and Luncheon Fundraiser.  "Hollywood and The Oscars".

North Hills Country Club, North Hills. Surprise entertainer, raffles, 50/50 and much more ...