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Walks in Lincoln Park/Old Town with Coffee and Conversation
Gast Haus Bavarian Hunter
Join us for good food and conversation
Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)
Join the Museum Arts SIG for an adventure in art.
Shakespeare Theater of NJ (on campus of Drew University)
Enjoy this live production of the timeless classic at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey in Madison.
Join us at Namastate of Mind for Fragrance + Frequency, a multi-sensory wellness experience
Join Women‘s Connection members and others across the country for 30 minutes of guided meditation. Sessions start at 9:30am eastern time every Monday morning. A Zoom link will be sent to you after you register. There is no charge for this event series.
Come join us at Broad Street Love in center city, and help provide a full restaurant-style, sit-down lunch service to guests who are experiencing deep poverty.
The In Town Monday Mahjong group will continue meeting on Mondays from 10:30am-3:00pm at the Mack Love Senior Center. It is the older building on the edge of Mason Mill Park....1346 McConnell Drive in Decatur.
We welcome all levels of play. Just bring your quarters and your lunch!
For further information, email Rhoda Margolis (RhodaMargolis@gmail.com)
See newsletter for full details.
900 N Michigan Avenue (Bloomingdales Building) 6th Floor - Aster Hall Bar & Study area.
This a brand new weekly game is for our Chicago members just completed the summer training sessions. This new group will meet on (4) Mondays 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
November Book Selection: The Lion Women of Tehran
The November meeting is in person at Seasons 52.
Chicago Magic Lounge proudly presents The Showcase
Join us for lunch at Francesca‘s on Chestnut near the Magnificent Mile!
The OTP Walking Group will resume in October. We will be walking on Wednesdays at 1:00pm at Azalea Park (Roswell).
Contact Cathy Carpenter to RSVP or for more information.
The In Town Movie Group SIG will meet on the first Wednesday of the month, at the theater, to watch a movie and go to dinner together afterward. The movie selection, theater location and restaurant choice will be communicated by the SIG leader.
Our Giving Circle‘s annual event to celebrate the power of women and collective giving. Come, mix and mingle with your friends and fellow donors.
The Pearson Condominium, 37th Floor Club Room
Gather in a Drum Circle to Herald November’s Full Moon. Drumming is fun and therapeutic. No experience needed.
“Inspiring Women” is a monthly forum spotlighting extraordinary women. Led by a member of the NYC Chapter, each session will illuminate and celebrate an accomplished woman’s life work. Come for the knowledge, stay for the inspiration.
Spend an evening with Bulgarika, a unique folklore band playing traditional music from all the Bulgarian regions.
ITP walking group will meet at 9:30am on Thursday, November 6th and November 20th, at Mason Mill Park. Contact Patti Schropp for details and to RSVP.
Enjoy a tasty lunch and great company!
Book Selection: Raising Hare
900 N Michigan Avenue (Bloomingdales Building) 6th Floor - Aster Hall Bar & Study area.
We invite Chicago members who are experienced Mah Jongg players to join our weekly get together. Every Thursday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
900 N Michigan Avenue (Bloomingdales Building) 6th Floor - Aster Hall Bar & Study area.
This weekly game is for our Chicago members who completed the fall training sessions. The intermediate Mah Jongg players meet every Thursday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Please join us for this aromatic exploration of uncommon spices and learn how to use them in your kitchen. Aliza Green, pioneer woman chef, cookbook author, and culinary tour leader will demonstrate three international recipes using a variety of herbs and spices in this cooking demonstration.
Our 5th Cooking Collective event, hosted by Sue Ahmed, will be focused on plant based meals. It promises to be a fun-filled cooking experience resulting in a delicious meal.
Silverwood Park - Visitor Center
As we age, resilience takes on a deeper, even more essential role because the kinds of challenges and transitions we face at this stage of life are different from ealier decades. Join us to learn strategies to expand your resilience options.
Drop-in lunch meeting for members to connect at the end of the week. Open to all chapters!
Dear All - It has come to my attention that recent participants of the Women‘s Connection Media Discussion Group have expressed that they miss discussing movies. Therefore, I want to invite you to join us on Zoom on November 7 at 4:00 pm to discuss the Netflix movie "Steve" starring Cillian Murphy.
As a reminder, we meet on Zoom on the first Friday of each month at 4:00 pm. The forum lasts for 1-2 hours based on participant involvement. This is a great opportunity to share and receive opinions on favorite media sources, so join in the fun! To take part register on the website. You will receive the Zoom link for monthly meetings. Remember that you must be logged into your profile to register for any Women‘s Connection event.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me by email or phone. Sue
To participate, register on the website. You will receive the
Zoom link for monthly meetings.
Remember that you must be logged into you profile to register for any Women‘s Connection event.
Marypat's South Loop Apartment
Join other Women‘s Connection members for BUNCO Night!
Walks in Lincoln Park/Old Town with Coffee and Conversation
Join us for a hike around Lake Needwood in Rockville, MD
Ruth Omlin, a chapter member, is showing artwork with 30 artists who will be selling paintings, jewelry, pottery, photography, sculpture, glass, wearable art and more.
Has your personal or professional life been disrupted by changes that have left you feeling adrift? Is it time to explore new possibilities for what‘s next? This workshop will help you examine yourself, develop insights, explore new possibilities, and navigate the changes in your life.
Upper East Side (Park Avenue) Location Shared after Registration
Celebrate the season at a special holiday cocktail-making class that’s sure to warm your spirits! Together, we’ll explore how to bring festive flavors to life in your glass using seasonal ingredients perfect for the holidays.
Make-Overs, Color Matching, Skin Care Tips, Oh My!!
The Huntington Calderwood
This comedy centers around Mr. Kim, a Korean-Canadian convenience store owner as he navigates family dynamics, cultural identity, and the ever-changing neighborhood around him.
Has your personal or professional life been disrupted by changes that have left you feeling adrift? Is it time to explore new possibilities for what‘s next? This workshop will help you examine yourself, develop insights, explore new possibilities, and navigate the changes in your life.
Join Women‘s Connection members and others across the country for 30 minutes of guided meditation. Sessions start at 9:30am eastern time every Monday morning. A Zoom link will be sent to you after you register. There is no charge for this event series.
The In Town Monday Mahjong group will continue meeting on Mondays from 10:30am-3:00pm at the Mack Love Senior Center. It is the older building on the edge of Mason Mill Park....1346 McConnell Drive in Decatur.
We welcome all levels of play. Just bring your quarters and your lunch!
For further information, email Rhoda Margolis (RhodaMargolis@gmail.com)
Frick Collection Group entrance
Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts. Newly reopened after a $220 Million renovation, "a deft, poetic, expansion worthy of a New York treasure". NYTimes.
See newsletter for full details.
900 N Michigan Avenue (Bloomingdales Building) 6th Floor - Aster Hall Bar & Study area.
This a brand new weekly game is for our Chicago members just completed the summer training sessions. This new group will meet on (4) Mondays 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sort and organize household goods donated for people transitioning to stable housing.
Peer Groups are a signature program of Women‘s Connection. More than half of our members have been or are currently part of the amazing Peer Group experience. There are groups in Center City, the Main Line, Chester County, and Montgomery County. Although most Peer Groups meet in person, we now offer Zoom-only groups as well.
This sequel to author Colm Toilbin’s acclaimed movie and book, “Brooklyn,” is about heartbreak, second chances, and new beginnings.
Online. Zoom link will be sent to registrants two days before event.
Open to Women‘s Connection members nationwide.
Join Women‘s Connection-DC for a fascinating and fun evening. We‘ll watch the TED Talk together and then discuss.
Reflect about our lives with laughter and gratitude with Kim Kane
LaSalle Autograph Hotel Chicago (in the Financial District), 21st Floor
Come join the Still Working group at the LaSalle Autograph Hotel.
Enjoy good food and great company!
The OTP Walking Group will resume in October. We will be walking on Wednesdays at 1:00pm at Azalea Park (Roswell).
Contact Cathy Carpenter to RSVP or for more information.
Join us for a Peer Group Orientation to learn more about NYC Chapter Peer Groups.
The Contemporary Social Issues Committee is holding an annual holiday lunch. The famous and talented Bob Spiotto will present From Brooklyn to Broadway. Spiotto is a famous actor, director, event producer, educator and writer, who has worked in the entertainment industry for 40 years.
900 N Michigan Avenue (Bloomingdales Building) 6th Floor - Aster Hall Bar & Study area.
We invite Chicago members who are experienced Mah Jongg players to join our weekly get together. Every Thursday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
900 N Michigan Avenue (Bloomingdales Building) 6th Floor - Aster Hall Bar & Study area.
This weekly game is for our Chicago members who completed the fall training sessions. The intermediate Mah Jongg players meet every Thursday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Olympic Tower Atrium - 645 5th Ave between 51st & 52nd St.
Drop by for our Chapter Chat, a casual get-together to say hi, meet new people, share ideas, and connect with fellow Women‘s Connection members.
Various types of meditation have been used in many cultures around the world for thousands of years. Please register 48 hours prior to event. New and regular members need to register EACH MONTHExperience a guided meditation for relaxation and rebalancing. No past experience necessary. This group meets the second Thursday of each month online. Zoom link will be sent out the day prior to event. FOR SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER MEMBERS ONLY
Remember to always log into your profile in order to register for any event.
What better way to spend a Thursday evening than getting a relaxing facial and enjoying wine and appetizers with friends before and after.
Drop-in lunch meeting for members to connect at the end of the week. Open to all chapters!
November Book Selection: The Stationery Shop
Location: McAllister‘s in Roswell
The fall season is a wonderful time to connect with friends, meet new ones and welcome potential new members to the LI Chapter of the Women’s Connection.
The Decatur Book Club will meet on the second Friday of every month to discuss the book selected by the group for the relevant month.
Join Women‘s Connection members to play Pickleball at SPF.
It‘s never too late to embrace change and improve your life!
Register to receive location.
Please join us at our monthly Happy Hour for a fun, relaxing time after a long week to enjoy each other’s company.
Bistro Perrier
Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
Join us for a memorable gastronomic experience of fine dining where ambiance and cuisine collide to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience that you won‘t soon forget. We will dine in Bistro Perrier, set in a charming european courtyard, and will enjoy exceptional food and service - all provided by the students and staff of Walnut Hill College. The College‘s resident sommelier has also carefully curated wine pairings from a list that has won The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year for over a decade.
Florida Atlantic University
Join us for the Play: The City in the City in the City by Matthew Capodicasa
+++Tess’s mother dies just before they are supposed to leave on a trip for the ancient city-state of Mastavia to retrieve a package left for them by Tess’s estranged father. Unwilling to give up the mission, Tess posts an ad online for a traveling companion with her mother’s exact name, and meets a new Laura, a mysterious woman eager to escape her life. This unlikely duo sets off on a journey to this strange city of doubles, mystifying bureaucracy, ancient graves, and a hidden world neither of them expected to encounter.+++
Get your tickets at fauevents.universitytickets.com
You must log on and register on-line to let us know if you are coming.
If you are interested in meeting us for dinner before the play, please RSVP directly to gbaker1129@aol.com by November 3rd
(You can also email me if you’ve never been to FAU Theater Lab for precise directions to the theater.)
Walks in Lincoln Park/Old Town with Coffee and Conversation
Join us for shopping and lunch!
241 West 72nd Street between Broadway & West End Avenue
The National Council of Jewish Women of New York (NCJW NY) is seeking volunteers for their weekly Food Pantry. Volunteers work to help clients navigate the Pantry and hand out food. NCJW NY’s Pantry utilizes a “Table-Top Shopping” method, with volunteers stationed throughout the room helping clients to choose food items and maintain a smooth flow of service. This is a rewarding, hands-on volunteer experience that will allow you to directly serve New Yorkers in need.
Join Women‘s Connection members and others across the country for 30 minutes of guided meditation. Sessions start at 9:30am eastern time every Monday morning. A Zoom link will be sent to you after you register. There is no charge for this event series.
The In Town Monday Mahjong group will continue meeting on Mondays from 10:30am-3:00pm at the Mack Love Senior Center. It is the older building on the edge of Mason Mill Park....1346 McConnell Drive in Decatur.
We welcome all levels of play. Just bring your quarters and your lunch!
For further information, email Rhoda Margolis (RhodaMargolis@gmail.com)
See newsletter for full details.
900 N Michigan Avenue (Bloomingdales Building) 6th Floor - Aster Hall Bar & Study area.
This a brand new weekly game is for our Chicago members just completed the summer training sessions. This new group will meet on (4) Mondays 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Peer Groups are a signature program of Women‘s Connection. More than half of our members have been or are currently part of the amazing Peer Group experience. There are groups in Center City, the Main Line, Chester County, and Montgomery County. Although most Peer Groups meet in person, we now offer Zoom-only groups as well.
Please contact host for location information.
Book: We Would Never by Tova Mirvis
Location: TBA (those who register on line will be notified of the location the week prior to the meeting)
Dinner after for those interested
Upcoming:
****December 15th —planning meeting for 2026
Remember to log into the website to register for any event.
A Yakama Indian discusses his life experiences and various Native American perspectives on the holiday of Thanksgiving.
Jean Palmer will share tips for a stress-free, more fun-filled holiday season.
Mary B. Relotto is a passionate advocate for women’s equity and entrepreneurship, with decades of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, and community building. She will share her experience from the orphanage to a lifetime of empowerment.
Already tried AI? Now it‘s time to take your skills and knowledge further. Join us to explore what‘s new and how to unlock more value with practical tips. Disover how to use AI with confidence and safety.
Join the Trail Sister for a hike in Cartersville along the Pine Log Creek Trail
Glenview Mansion Art Gallery
Mycopolitan Mushroom Company
Join one of Mycopolitan‘s farmers for a tour of Philadelphia‘s mushroom farm. We‘ll see, first-hand, the basics of mushroom farming: substrate preparation, sterilization, inoculation, incubation, and harvesting...along with all your mushroom-related questions answered. Note: This is the first of two, identical, one hour tours. The second is at 1:30 pm.
Mycopolitan Mushroom Company
Join one of Mycopolitan‘s farmers for a tour of Philadelphia‘s mushroom farm. We‘ll see, first-hand, the basics of mushroom farming: substrate preparation, sterilization, inoculation, incubation, and harvesting...along with all your mushroom-related questions answered. Note: This is the second of two, identical, one hour tours. The first is at noon.
Take a tour through our website, learning tips and tricks.
Palma Verde
1604 Broadway (50th St.)
4th Floor (elevator)
NYC, NY
It’s a Celebration! Women’s Connection is 25 years strong this year. Join us for a special evening of legacy, libations and luscious hors d’oeuvres plus music and entertainment.
In New York, at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as our first President, and this site was home to
the first Congress, Supreme Court, and Executive Branch offices.
Wednesday | November 19th| 1 pm
Selection: The Book of Unknown Americans by Christina Henriquez
Hostess: Carol Camerino
Social justice issues - racism, homelessness, incarceration to name a few - are complex and hard to grapple with alone. We hope to open many conversations through a book group that will tackle social justice themes through fiction and non-fiction titles. We’ll read a book every two months and alternate fiction with non-fiction.
Contacts: Susan Johnson & Linda Broyd
The OTP Walking Group will resume in October. We will be walking on Wednesdays at 1:00pm at Azalea Park (Roswell).
Contact Cathy Carpenter to RSVP or for more information.
Want to know more about Women‘s Connection? Join us for a guided tour of our history, our purpose and our offerings, with tips for getting the most out of your membership.
Lisa's home in Old Town - address sent with confirmation
Share, ponder and laugh a lot when you join other Women‘s Connection members for a fun evening of Table Talk!
You‘re Invited: Neighborhood Groups Info Session
Wondering whether Women‘s Connection is right for you? Join Darla Hastings, our Executive Director, to learn what you can expect when you join our community. (We are amazing!)
Join fellow working and nearly-retired women for a meaningful exchange of insights, experiences, and support as we navigate our professional and personal journeys together.
ITP walking group will meet at 9:30am on Thursday, November 6th and November 20th, at Mason Mill Park. Contact Patti Schropp for details and to RSVP.
Philadelphia Episcopal Church
All Women‘s Connection members are welcome to assist, as we set up the OCIYN pop-up shop. This mobile basic needs program provides free clothing, food, and access to services throughout neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Along with JFCS, volunteers assist in setting up clothing racks and tables, managing the farmer‘s market stand, helping shoppers make their selections, and checking out shoppers when they are done. If you like this activity, look for this as an on-going monthly opportunity. This will be a great opportunity for the “shoppers” to get to know you and for you to get to know them.
Please be aware that this activity requires some physical strength, removing clothes from large bags, hanging them up as well as considerable time on your feet.
Center city. Details will be provided following registration.
Learn about everything the Philadelphia Chapter has to offer you!
Whether or not you consider yourself artistic, crafty, or neither, all are welcome to join the new SIG Community - Creatives. This group will meet on the third Thursday at 1:00pm every other month.
900 N Michigan Avenue (Bloomingdales Building) 6th Floor - Aster Hall Bar & Study area.
We invite Chicago members who are experienced Mah Jongg players to join our weekly get together. Every Thursday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
900 N Michigan Avenue (Bloomingdales Building) 6th Floor - Aster Hall Bar & Study area.
This weekly game is for our Chicago members who completed the fall training sessions. The intermediate Mah Jongg players meet every Thursday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
The Allegro Royal Sonesta
Please join us for Happy Hour!
This year, it’s especially important to review and update your Medicare coverage during the annual Open Enrollment Period – October 15th - December 7th. There could be changes coming to your Medicare Advantage or stand-alone drug plan (Part D) beginning January 1, 2026. The devil’s in the details! Your plan’s Annual Notice of Change
is coming either by email or regular mail. It is based on how you set it up when you joined. If a plan is closing you will receive a letter from the carrier not an Annual Notice of Change.
PLEASE read these notices carefully.
Members of the Movie Group NNJ special interest group meet on Zoom to discuss two or three movies that have been selected by the group. Most films are current selections and available on popular streaming platforms and, on occasion, in theaters. Contact Rosemary Byrne to join this group and receive monthly emails. Open to NNJ members who have joined this group only.
We will meet at J. Christopher‘s in Sandy Springs for coffee and conversation!
Silverwood Park - Visitor Center
Drop-in lunch meeting for members to connect at the end of the week. Open to all chapters!
Kick off the holiday season with the annual Millennium Park tree lighting!
The Treasury - Indian and Greek Kitchen
Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi is a renowned celebrity chef known for his expertise in Indian cuisine. With his charismatic personality and passion for cooking, Chef Sokhi has captivated audiences worldwide through his television shows and culinary demonstrations.
Full Greek and Indian Menus
Walks in Lincoln Park/Old Town with Coffee and Conversation
Josiah Henson Museum and Park
Learn about Josiah Henson and our local history!
Art On Barcelona Gallery at UUSF
Art Reception for My New Mexico Life: an unending artistic inspiration showcasing the vibrant, colorful paintings and jewelry by Jamie Winslow, a Santa Fe chapter member.
Join Women‘s Connection members and others across the country for 30 minutes of guided meditation. Sessions start at 9:30am eastern time every Monday morning. A Zoom link will be sent to you after you register. There is no charge for this event series.
The In Town Monday Mahjong group will continue meeting on Mondays from 10:30am-3:00pm at the Mack Love Senior Center. It is the older building on the edge of Mason Mill Park....1346 McConnell Drive in Decatur.
We welcome all levels of play. Just bring your quarters and your lunch!
For further information, email Rhoda Margolis (RhodaMargolis@gmail.com)
See newsletter for full details.
900 N Michigan Avenue (Bloomingdales Building) 6th Floor - Aster Hall Bar & Study area.
This a brand new weekly game is for our Chicago members just completed the summer training sessions. This new group will meet on (4) Mondays 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Come join us and lend a culinary hand at MANNA, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing nutritionally sound meals to the critically ill population in Philadelphia and parts of NJ. You will chop, dice and/or package meals, providing much-needed support to a vulnerable population. Open to both members and non-members.
The OTP Walking Group will resume in October. We will be walking on Wednesdays at 1:00pm at Azalea Park (Roswell).
Contact Cathy Carpenter to RSVP or for more information.
Enjoy a holiday meal with your Women‘s Connection peeps!
UES - Location Shared After Registration
You are invited to join the Women‘s Connection Special Interest Group, "The Dining Circle," for Thanksgiving dinner at an
Upper East Side diner, Thursday, November 27th.
Drop-in lunch meeting for members to connect at the end of the week. Open to all chapters!
Walks in Lincoln Park/Old Town with Coffee and Conversation
We invite Chicago members who want to learn to play Mah Jongg to this special instructional session.