SATURDAY, OCT. 12TH
What: ‘Healthy Choices for Healthy Living’: Plant-based Health Conference
Where: Trinity Baptist Church, 179 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, 11216
When: 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Contact: For more information and to register, call 646-670-3238 or 917-593-0032 or email centerofjoy2010@gmail.com
TUESDAY, OCT 1ST
What: Let’s Talk: Mental Health in the African American Community
Where: Frank E. Merriweather Library
When: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Contact: For more information, visit wned.org/MentalHealth
THURSDAY, OCT. 10th – SAT. OCT 14th
What: Organizing boot camp (1199SEIU and Voice Buffalo)
Where: 1199SEIU Office, 2421 Main Street, Buffalo
When: 5:30 p.m. onwards
Contact: For more information, call Voice Buffalo at (716) 842-6571 or visit VOICE-Buffalo on Facebook
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2
What: Free Flu Shot / Gratis vacuna contra la gripe
No health insurance needed / No necesita Seguro médico
Where: 37-63c Suite 1B, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Contact: Call 718-593-4528
THURSDAY, OCT. 3RD, 17th and 31st
What: Family Support Group
Where: 100-01 Northern Blvd, Corona, NY, 11368 (Langston Hughes Queens Library, basement)
When: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Contact: For more information, call (914)-693-0600 Ext. 1122 or Ext. 1634
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9th
What: The Impact of Migration on Human Health
Where: Elmhurst Hospital, 79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373 (Auditorium A1-22)
When: 8:30 a.m. – 11.00 a.m.
Contact: RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theimpact‐of‐migration‐on‐human‐health‐tickets‐73376530177
FRIDAY, OCT. 11th
What: Mammogram Bus (free screenings) hosted by Senator Jessica Ramos
Where: 32-37 Junction Blvd., East Elmhurst, NY 11369
When: 9 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Contact: Cruz Torres, Susana.TorresCano@1199funds.org
FRIDAY, OCT. 18TH
What: Wellness: Healthy Sexuality and Well-Being (is this a workshop or a presentation?)
Where: Brooklyn College Graduate Center for Worker Education, 25 Broadway, 7th Fl. Auditorium, NYC
When: 9 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Contact: Cruz Torres, Susana.TorresCano@1199funds.org
SATURDAY, OCT 12TH
What: The Power of Pink! A Breast Cancer Awareness Forum
Where: St. Mary Magdalene Church, 218-12 136th Avenue, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
When: 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Contact: For information or to register, call 718-765-7359
SATURDAY, OCT. 19TH
What: Staten Island Public School Family Fun Day
Where: 216 Clawson St, Staten Island NY 10306
When: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Jenny Palaguachi at Jenny.Palaguachi@1199funds.org
SATURDAY, OCT. 19TH
What: Women’s Empowerment Tea (in honor of breast cancer survivors and domestic violence victims)
Where: 59 Wright St, Staten Island, NY 10304
When: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Jenny Palaguachi at Jenny.Palaguachi@1199funds.org
SUNDAY, OCT. 20TH
What: Breast and Colon Cancer Workshop @ Mt. Carmel
Where: 1265 Castleton Ave, Staten Island NY 10310
When: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Contact: Jenny Palaguachi at Jenny.Palaguachi@1199funds.org
SUNDAY, OCT. 20TH
What: Breast and Colon Cancer Workshop @ Our Lady of Good Council
Where: 10 Austin Place, Staten Island, NY 10304
When: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Jenny Palaguachi at Jenny.Palaguachi@1199funds.org
THURSDAY, OCT. 31ST
What: CHCR Healthy Spooktacular (education and resources on healthy eating and preventive care)
Where: 235 Port Richmond Ave, Staten Island NY 10302
When: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Jenny Palaguachi at Jenny.Palaguachi@1199funds.org
THURSDAY, OCT. 3RD
What: FREE Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance – Golden Gathering Health Fair
Sponsored by State Senators John Brooks and Todd Kaminsky
Where: Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd., Freeport, NY 11520
When: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Contact: For more information, call 631-435-3000 or visit www.coverage4healthcare.org
THURSDAY, OCT. 3RD
What: SEPA Mujer Inc. 26th Anniversary Gala and Awards @ Giorgio’s Baiting Hollow
Where: 100 Fox Hill Drive, Baiting Hollow, NY 11933
When: 6:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Contact: For more information, contact Luis Valenzuela at Luis.Valenzuela@1199funds.org
MONDAY, OCT. 7TH
What: FREE Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance – Golden Gathering Health Fair
Where: Dominican Village, 565 Albany Ave, Amityville, NY 11701
When: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Contact: For more information, call 631-435-3000 or visit www.coverage4healthcare.orgwww.coverage4healthcare.org
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16TH
What: The National Assoc. of Puerto Rican Hispanic Social Workers 36th Anniversary Awards Gala
Where: 877 Main Street, Holbrook, NY 11741
When: 7:00 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Contact: For more information, contact Luis Valenzuela at Luis.Valenzuela@1199funds.org
FRIDAY, OCT. 25TH
What: FREE Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance – Golden Gathering Health Fair
Where: Rockville Center Recreation Center, 111 North Oceanside Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
When: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Contact: For more information, call 631-435-3000 or visit www.coverage4healthcare.org
TUESDAY, OCT. 22ND
What: Crouse Hospital Employee Benefits Fair (Breast cancer awareness and sign-up)
Where: Crouse Hospital Small Cafe
When: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Contact: LaToya Jones at latoya.jones@1199funds.org or 315-640-0015
FRIDAY, OCT. 25th
What: Senator Rachel May Senior Information Fair
Where: 101 Roberts St., Canastota, NY
When: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Carol Ball at 315-478-8745 or boll@nysenate.gov
SATURDAY, OCT. 19th
What: Shades of Inspiration Breast Cancer Support Gala
Where: Embassy Suites 311 Hiawatha Blvd West Syracuse, NY 13204
When: 8 p.m.
Contact: LaToya Jones at latoya.jones@1199funds.org