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New Rochelle officials, community groups celebrate senior women at third annual 'Her Story' event
Summary
City officials and service providers gathered at Green Street Country Club for the third annual "Her Story" event to honor senior women during Women’s History Month and connect attendees with local services, sponsors and a fashion show.
City officials and community organizations joined senior residents at the third annual "Her Story" event at Green Street Country Club in New Rochelle to mark Women’s History Month and highlight services for older adults.
Vince Bracey, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, emceed the program and introduced city officials including a city manager and members of the City Council. Bracey opened the event, thanked sponsors and the event committee, and outlined scheduled activities including a fashion show at 1:15 p.m.
“Your strength, wisdom, and resilience inspire all of us,” Bracey said, introducing the program and asking attendees to visit resource tables and activity stations set up for the event.
Mayor Yadira Ramos Herr addressed the audience, thanking senior women for their contributions to families, neighborhoods, schools, churches and businesses. “I feel the power of this room,” she said. “I love each and every one of you.”
A staff member identified in the program as the city manager spoke next and thanked staff for the behind-the-scenes work that made the event possible. The city manager also praised commissioners who participated as escorts for the attendees and said the event recognizes the “strength, the wisdom, the resilience of our senior women in our community.”
Organizers listed a range of on-site resources and activities. Sponsors and community partners mentioned in the program included Monopur (providing the DJ and a photo booth), Araceli’s Flower Shop (a bouquet activity), Montefiore, Power Transit, the Westchester County Department of Senior Services, the Foster Grandparents program, the Q Doyle Senior Center, the Office for the Aging, and city communications staff. Attendees were encouraged to visit senior service tables and enjoy food and activities before the scheduled fashion show.
The event combined celebration with information: organizers asked attendees to meet local leaders and use the resource tables, while thanking the event committee and volunteers who helped stage the afternoon’s program.
