Welcome to ND Women Connect – New York Region. This group is part of the Notre Dame Alumni Association and is facilitated through ND clubs in the NY-NJ-CT metropolitan area.

ND Women Connect provides opportunities for women graduates to foster their personal and professional relationships; enhance their personal and professional development; and make valuable contributions to Notre Dame, local communities and causes.

Please email us at ndnywomenconnect@gmail.com with any questions or comments. We’d love to hear from you

Tallship Unicorn/Sisters Under Sail – Jersey City Reception
Date: Saturday, June 25, 2011
Time: TBD
Location: Liberty Landing Marina, 80 Audrey Zapp Dr., Jersey City, NJ
Tallship Unicorn/Sisters Under Sail have teamed up with the Saint Mary’s and Notre Dame Alumni Clubs to sponsor 4 local girls this summer for the passage from NYC to West Point Military Academy. Casual dress is encouraged (flat shoes work best aboard the ship). 

This is the first of 2 receptions that will be hosted aboard the Unicorn. (The second takes place on June 28 at North Cove Marina in NYC). For more information on the Jersey City event, please contact Dom Fanuele: njndalumnet@yahoo.com

Tall Ship Unicorn/Sisters Under Sail – NYC Reception
Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Time: TBD
Location: North Cove Marina, 385 South End Ave., NYC, NY
Tallship Unicorn/Sisters Under Sail have teamed up with the Saint Mary’s and Notre Dame Alumni Clubs to sponsor 4 local girls this summer for the passage from NYC to West Point Military Academy. Casual dress is encouraged (flat shoes work best aboard the ship). 

This is the second of 2 receptions that will be hosted aboard the Unicorn. (The first takes place on June 25 at the Liberty Landing Marina in Jersey City). Regular tickets are $50. Tickets are not expected to be available on the day of the event. Please contact Carey O’Neill: carey.oneill@gmail.com to secure your spot/make a payment. No refunds will be given.

The event will continue in spite of inclement weather unless there is lightning or another dangerous condition, in which case we will endeavor to have alternate indoor arrangements for the reception.  Please provide a cell phone number and/or accessible email in the event that a late update is needed.

Concert in Central Park (Great Lawn)
Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Time: 7pm
Location: Central Park, between 79th and 85th Streets, NYC (specific meeting place TBD)
Weather permitting, we will gather for an informal picnic and cocktails in the park to enjoy the wonderful sounds of the NY Philharmonic. Please e-mail Andrea Gregoire at andrea.gregoire@gmail.com  if you would like to attend.

NYC Restaurant Week
Date: Monday, July 11 – Sunday, July 24, 2011
Time: TBD
Location: Participating NYC restaurants
We had so much fun during NYC Restaurant Week this past winter, we’re signing on to participate this coming summer! Our Social Committee Chair, Yuko Mori, will once again be organizing Restaurant Week dinners. If you would like to attend a dinner, be a table captain, or if you have any location suggestions, please e-mail Yuko at mori.yuko@gmail.com.

Planning Committee Meeting
Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Have ideas for events? Want to get involved with NDWC? Please join us for our monthly planning meeting. We will be working on our Fall Events calendar. Refreshments will be served and late comers are always welcomed! RSVP to nicole.lawrence@ppmamerica.com if you would like to attend.

2nd Annual Spring Reception
Date: May 17, 2011

Melissa Fund Sun Run
Date: May 14, 2011

High Line Walk & Happy Hour
Date: April 27, 2011

Manicures, Martinis, and Markets
Date: April 14, 2011

New York Historical Society Presents “Women and the White House”
Date: February 10, 2011

New York City Restaurant Week
Date: January 24 – February 2, 2011

ND Women’s Basketball Game Watch – Fightin’ Irish vs. Georgetown Hoyas
Date: January 18, 2011