Chapters
Join one of our dynamic chapters! All members are welcome to attend any chapter meeting, provided space allows. Please contact the appropriate Chapter Chair whose name is noted in the chapter descriptions below.
Art Chapter
The Art Chapter offers its members opportunities to appreciate art in various styles and settings. Please check the Calendar and Newsletter for more information.
Chairs: Amy D’Amato (Chair), Jacquie Hemmerdinger (Co-Chair)
Cards and Games Chapter
The Cards and Games Chapter organizes a variety of luncheons, lessons and supervised play for Bridge, Scrabble, Canasta and Mah Jong at both the Community House and at the West Side Tennis Club. Please check the Calendar and Newsletter for more information.
Bridge and Scrabble Luncheons at the Community House – Dates for the 2024-2025 season are on the following Mondays: 10/28, 11/18, 12/9, 1/27, 2/10, 3/24, 4/28 and 5/19. $10 cash for lunch. Prior sign-up required. Bridge players please RSVP to Rosemary Kruh at [email protected], scrabble players please RSVP to Denise De Maria at [email protected] about one week in advance.
Bridge and Scrabble Luncheons at the West Side Tennis Club – Dates for the 2024-2025 season are on the following Fridays: 10/4, 11/1, 12/6, 1/3, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4 and 5/2. Pay for your own lunch with credit card. Bridge players please RSVP to Rosemary Kruh at [email protected] and scrabble players please RSVP to Denise De Maria at [email protected] about one week in advance.
Canasta Luncheons at the West Side Tennis Club – Dates for the for 2024-2025 are on the following Fridays: 10/11, 11/8, 12/13, 1/10, 2/14, 3/14, 4/11 and 5/9. Pay for your own lunch with credit card. Please RSVP to Maria Tardugno at [email protected] about one week in advance.
LESSONS:
Advanced Beginner Bridge Eight-class series begins on Monday, October 7, from 10:00-11:45am; prior sign-up required. Please contact Rosemary Kruh at [email protected]
Basic Beginner Bridge Eight-class series begins on Tuesday, October 8, from 10:00-11:45am; prior sign-up required. Please contact Rosemary Kruh at [email protected]
Mah Jong Eight-class series begins on Friday, October 11, from 10:00-11:45am; prior sign-up required Please contact Maria Tardugno at [email protected]
Canasta Six-class series begins on Wednesday, October 2, from 10:00-11:45am; prior sign-up required Please contact Maria Tardugno at [email protected]
Weekly supervised bridge will resume at the Community House on Thursdays beginning on October 10 2024. (Please check the Calendar to confirm dates.). Read more…
Chairs: Marilyn Matthes (Chair) Denise De Maria (Co-Chair), Rosemary Kruh (Co-Chair), Maria Tardugno (Co-Chair)
Community Affairs Chapter
The Community Affairs Chapter meets once a month to discuss subjects of interest or concern that impact our members and their community. In an effort to promote civic betterment, our members attend local Community Board meetings, communicate concerns to local representatives, act as advocates for our members on issues that will affect our neighborhoods, and provide our members with updated information about available community services.
The Community Affairs Chapter meets monthly at the Community House on Thursday at 10:00am. The dates for the 2024-2025 season are: 10/17, 11/14, 12/12, 1/16, 2/13, 3/13, 4/17 and 5/15. Please check the Calendar and Newsletter for more information. Read more…
Chairs: Diane Elkan (Chair), Denise De Maria (Co-Chair)
Crafts and Creativity Chapter
A Circle of Women: No matter the level of talent, there is an atmosphere supportive of creative expression. From the time-honored yarn and knitting needles and crochet hooks to bead work for jewelry and decoration to paint, silk, and wood, members share ideas, work, and the joy of project completion.
The Crafts Chapter meets bi-monthly at the Community House on a Monday or Wednesday at 11:30am-1:00pm. The dates for the 2024-2025 season are: 10/21, 10/30, 11/14, 11/25, 12/11, 12/18, 1/13, 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/10, 3/26, 4/14, 4/30, 5/12 and 5/28. Please check the Calendar and Newsletter, as dates are subject to change. Read more…
Chairs: Barbara Marsh (Chair), Barbara Reisch (Co-Chair)
Discover Queens Chapter
The Discover Queens Chapter will meet monthly to explore the great borough of Queens. Most of the meetings will be held outside of the Community House and will include visits to various cultural performances, historical sites and other notable places of interest. Guest speakers may occasionally be invited to address the chapter members. Since the locations are largely offsite, members will be notified via email about upcoming events, including weather conditions that might affect the viability of the trip. Read more…
Chairs: Christine O’Brien Beydoun (Chair), Ann Chamberlain (Co-Chair)
Drama/Singers Chapter
This year’s Guest Night performance at the Community House will be on Saturday, May 3, 2025
As the Drama & Singers Chapter gets ready for the 2024-2025 Season, we would love to invite you to participate in this year’s show! There are a lot of moving parts from kick lines to curtains, to lighting, scenery and costumes. There are so many ways that you could get involved – be it on or off the stage. Please consider joining in the fun this year…
Rehearsals usually start in early January. Stay tuned for more details!
Additionally, we organize “Caroling in the Gardens” – the date this year is Sunday, December 15, 2024 Read more…
Chair: Audrey Brown
Evening Chapter
The Evening Chapter was created to provide an opportunity for women who work outside the home to attend Women’s Club functions after work and meet other Club members. Events vary and include social, cultural, sports and dining experiences. Events are typically held once a month from September through May and the day and times vary.
The tentative dates for the 2024-2025 season are: 9/17, 10/15, 11/25 and 12/11. Additional dates for 2025 will be provided at a later date. Please check the Calendar and Newsletter for more information on upcoming events. Read more…
Chairs: Maureen Shillet (Chair), Jamie Ehrenthal (Co-Chair)
Garden Chapter
The Garden Chapter aims to enhance the knowledge of flowers, their care and maintenance, within a friendly social setting for its members. Meetings for the 2024-2025 season will include planned trips, centerpiece arranging, wreath decorating, floral design workshops and an annual floral luncheon. Please check the Calendar and Newsletter for dates and more information. Read more…
Chair: Angela Martin (Chair)
Ladies Who Lunch Chapter
The Ladies Lunch Club will organize a couple of lunches at local restaurants during the season. Please check the Calendar and Newsletter for more information.
The spectacular annual holiday lunch at Barosa will be held on Thursday, December 5th at noon. Read more…
Chair: Yolanda Jacaruso
Meditation Chapter
The Meditation Chapter offers its members an opportunity to slow down and find peace within, as life swirls on around us. Participants will learn how to meditate both formally and informally, and how to incorporate these practices into everyday life to promote a greater sense of well-being.
The Meditation Chapter meets bi-monthly at the Community House from 10:00am-11:30am (there is a small charge per class and specific dates will be posted on the Calendar and in the Newsletter). Month-long courses and/or workshops will also be announced in the Newsletter and by clicking on the link… Read more…
Chair: Linda Fishbaine
Music Chapter
The Music Chapter’s mission is to provide a discussion forum on musical news and events of interest, with a particular focus on enjoying local performances. Several classical or Broadway musical-type productions are selected to attend during the year, and a musical program is produced for the “Celebration of the Arts” General Meeting.
The Chapter’s Sing-along group, “Just For the Fun of It” meets monthly on the stage of the Community House at 10:00am. The group has also performed at the Forest View Rehabilitation Center, and we are planning a repeat performance there, as a fun time was had by all! The dates for the 2024-2025 season are: 10/29, 11/19, 12/17, 1/7, 2/25, 3/25, 4/29 and 5/27. Please check the Calendar and Newsletter for more information. Read more…
Chairs: Denise De Maria (Chair), Helen Griffin (Co-Chair)
Reading Chapter
The Reading Chapter selects seven books to read and discuss during the season. We invite all members to make reading suggestions and our meetings are always very lively! Please click on the link to our page to review the Book Readings List for the season.
The Reading Chapter meets monthly at the Community House on Wednesday at 10:30am. The dates for the 2024-2025 season are: 10/9, 11/6, 12/4, 1/8, 2/5, 3/5, 4/9 and 5/7 (Please check the Calendar and Newsletter for any changes). Read more…
Chairs: Barbara Marsh (Chair), Salvatrice Musacchia (Co-Chair)
Spanish Chapter
Kick off the new Women’s Club year by sharpening your Spanish skills in a fun and lively way! Join us for conversations and games most Tuesdays at the Community House. Whether you’re a beginner or fluent, everyone is welcome! Please contact Nurit Har-zvi [email protected] or Adaleza Michelena [email protected] for the topic of the week.
The Spanish Chapter generally meets weekly at the Community House on Tuesday at 10:30-12:00pm. The dates for the 2024-25 season are: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 11/5, 11/12, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 (Please check the Calendar and Newsletter for any changes). Read more…
Chairs: Adaleza Michelena (Chair), Nurit Har-zvi (Co-Chair)
What’s Cooking Chapter
This Chapter is open to anyone who enjoys cooking and wants to share that passion with others. Each meeting highlights a specific type of food, such as Crock Pot recipes, soups, summer salads, breads, etc. Members then bring in samples, along with the recipe, for tasting. We hope to come away with new ideas and recipes that will make cooking more enjoyable!
The What’s Cooking Chapter meets monthly at the Community House on Thursday at 10:00am. The dates for the 2024-2025 season are: 10/24, 11/,21, 12/19, 1/23, 2/20, 3/20, 4/24 and 5/22 (Please check the Calendar and Newsletter for any changes). Read more…
Chair: Angela Berardino
Writers’ Chapter
Members read and review their stories, poetry, etc. Most of our readings inspire in-depth conversations on the topic at hand. All members are encouraged to bring something to read at each meeting. One reason the group remains small is that we want to ensure that everyone has time to read her work – be it a chapter from a book, a poem, or an essay. And we do keep it lively!
The Writers’ Chapter meets monthly at the Community House on Monday from 9:30am-11:30am. When we cannot meet the Community House, we will meet at a member’s home. I will email all chapter members of any changes to our scheduled meetings. The dates for the 2024-2025 season are: 9/16, 10/14, 11/25, 12/16, 1/13, 2/24, 3/10, 4/14, and 5/12 (Please check the Calendar and Newsletter for any changes). Read more…
Chair: Louise Naples