International Women’s Day was first celebrated in Europe March 8, 1911. Since that time, almost a century ago, women have taken time in March to focus on new challenges and embrace their place in the world.
PEF women will have an opportunity to celebrate Saturday, March 28, at the Institute for Worker Education and Labor Studies in New York City from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Germaine Greco, chair of the PEF’s Women’s Committee, has organized a day full of appealing activities and speakers.
“The committee wanted to do something special this year,” Greco said. “The day will be fun and empowering. Everyone in attendance will surely take something back with them.”
The event kicks-off with a workshop on meditation and relaxation, followed by a workshop on financial management and how women can best plan for their retirements.
The program features a guest appearance by TV host and beauty expert Betty Leigh, as well as live music by Bev Grant and the Dissident Daughters.
The event will include a brunch and a talk by Beverly Fortune, an associate publisher at the Long Island Press and vice-president of The Morey Organization, Long Island’s largest privately-owned media company. Fortune is noted for being instrumental in giving a “face” to many of Long Island’s not-for-profits through a news column, “the Fortune 52.”
All PEF women and guests are invited to attend. A $20 registration fee will be collected at the door. A portion of the fee will be donated to the Belmont Child Care Association. To register, e-mail Kpartridge@pef.org
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In addition, a one-day Region 8 women’s conference will be held Saturday, March 7, at the NYSUT building in Latham from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Speakers will include local labor leaders, including a panel discussion with Kathleen Scales, executive director of the Capital District Area Labor Federation.
The cost is $10 for PEF members and $20 for non-members. To register, contact Sandi Hunt at (518) 785-1900 ext. 215.
