September/October 2024

A note from our President:

I would like to welcome you ladies back.  I hope you all had a wonderful summer.  I am very excited to resume our HWC activities and general meetings with guest speakers.

Our Philanthropic luncheon will be at The INN at New Hyde Park on October 16, 2024 and will benefit The Nicholas Center which has programs to support individuals with Autism. Fall fashions will be presented by J.Jill. Your invitations should be arriving shortly. Please mark your calendar and help us make it a great success.

I would like to thank Liz Zuvekas and Stacey Milios for co-chairing the luncheon along with their committee who have been working diligently to create a memorable event.

Membership renewals have been sent out, if you have not received them, please contact Stella Caragiorgis. Please send your dues as soon as possible.

Our next General Meeting will take place on September 18th at 12 Noon at the Shelter Rock Library located at 165 Searingtown Road, Albertson NY 11507. Please share rides, if possible, as there is limited parking. The program will be “Greek Dance Moves” with Roula Zegopoulos.  I look forward to seeing you all there!

SAVE THE DATES:

Wednesday,   October 16, Philanthropic Luncheon at The INN in New Hyde Park

Wednesday, November 20, @Archangel Michael Church Speaker :Albert Li Retinal Specialist-Macular and Vitreoretinal care.

September/October 2024   CLUB ACTIVITIES

BOOK CLUB I Gail Leghart 516-333-1754Book Club I will be meeting on September 18th at Jonathan’s Restaurant. Please contact Gail Leghart with any questions. 
BOOK CLUB II  Louise Zuvekas 516-627-7204Book Club II Will be reading Woman on Fire, by Lisa Barr.  They will be meeting at Stresa in Manhasset. Contact Louise Zuvekas for more meeting information. 
DAYTRIPS/MUSEUMS Kelly Lagoudis 917-846-1206Stay tuned for future outings in the fall. 
GARDEN CLUB Electra Gaglia 516-801-1619                  The Garden Club will be going to Hicks Nursery for the Annual Fall Festival.  Hicks Nurseries is located at 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY 11590. There is free parking and free admission to attend. The Fall Festival runs from September 14- October 27th. Please call Electra to select a date that is feasible for you to attend. The outing date will be announced at the General Meeting on September 18th. 
LUNCH BUNCH    Rosemarie Croteau 516-316-1771Lunch bunch will be meeting at Ben’s Restaurant on Glen Cove Road on Wednesday, September 25th at 12 noon. 
NEEDLECRAFT Betty Vontas 516-822-3958Alex Pappas will be hosting the Needlecraft group at 1pm on September 12th. There will be no meeting in October. Please call Betty with any questions. 
THEATER Chris-Marie Tzavelis 347-256-4492A theater outing is being planned. Play options will be announced at the General Meeting on September 18th. Prior to that please call Chris-Marie after September 10th, if you are interested in attending. 
WALKING GROUP Chris-Marie Tzavelis 347-256-4492The Walking Club will resume this fall with Chris-Marie Tzavelis at the helm. Get ready to step up your fitness game! Please join us at the Port Washington Town Dock at 8am for a brisk 2.2 mile loop. Mark your calendars! September Saturdays: 14, 21, 28; Thursday, October 3, at 6pm; October Saturdays: 12, 19. & 26  Please text Chris-Marie if you are interested in joining. 
SHORT STORY READING CLUB Stella Caragiorgis   516-848-9419The meeting will take place on September 19th, at 7pm. Reading selections will be done at the meeting and selected by the hostess. Please call Stella Caragiorgis  if you are interested in joining the group.   
MAHJONG CLUB Stella Caragiorgis   516-848-9419The Mahjong group meets every Thursday at 2:30pm at the Manhasset Public Library.  All are welcome.   

Beginning in September, 2024, the HWC Newsletter will be sent out bi-monthly.

* Please notify Liz Zuvekas at ezuvekas@gmail.com or 917-710-2133 of any HWC Newsletter News

Please visit the HWC website: www.hwcofnorthshore.org , where you can find pictures, past Newsletters and more! 

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Condolences.

To the family of our dear friend Marion Cardasis who passed away in August.

To the family of our dear friend Nina Bendo who passed away in June.

To Katherine Mesologites and her family on the loss of her husband Peter who passed away in June.

May their memories be Eternal

Greek Festivals

Archangel Michael Festival on the Harbor                                            September 26-29th