October 2019 Events

September 30, 2019

BROOKLYN 

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

 

BUFFALO 

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

 

NORTH-WEST QUEENS 

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


SOUTH-EAST QUEENS 

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

 

STATEN ISLAND 

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

 

LONG ISLAND 

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

 

SYRACUSE 

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