Nonprofit Education Training Events

Posted on January 30, 2025 by mlenoach

I have always wanted to join a nonprofit board. Earlier this month, I attended a training session at the New York Junior League (NYJL) on Elevating Ethics—Building Nonprofit Board Leaders. It was a great day of training with great topics and speakers.

A week later, I attended a Board Match Mixer at the NYJL and got a chance to meet some great leaders and nonprofits. I didn’t find my ‘match,’ but it was great seeing and hearing from nonprofits I’d never heard of before.

I just have to keep on looking!

Bluey x CAMP

Posted on December 3, 2024 by mlenoach

My family visited Bluey x CAMP this past weekend and had a blast. We were transported to Bluey and Bingo’s home. My daughter and two nieces ran, played, and enjoyed all the rooms and slides. The counselors were friendly and engaging, and they facilitated a dance mode moment and story time. We also had a fun picture moment with Bluey and Bingo. It goes by fast, but I would recommend it, especially if you are a fan of the Bluey show.

Thankful for this year

Posted on December 1, 2024 by mlenoach

As Thanksgiving weekend closes, I want to take the opportunity to share what I’m thankful for.

My family

My friends

My teams

My hobbies

My adventures

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Posted on November 28, 2024 by mlenoach

This year, I was invited to watch the parade at my friend’s apartment. She has an amazing view of Sixth Avenue.

Here are some pictures of the parade.

Pumpkin Nights at the Bronx Zoo

Posted on October 31, 2024 by mlenoach

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻 Two weeks ago, we visited the Bronx Zoo for Pumpkin Nights. We had a blast. They had fun games, a great exhibit, and food. The zoo was definitely creepy at night. 😜

Here are some pictures of the night.

Getting back to Mah Jong

Posted on October 26, 2024 by mlenoach

Back in 2022, I signed myself up for Mah Jong classes. I had fun learning, but it didn’t stick.

I recently got the opportunity to join a group and learn again through Ready Set Mah Jong, and I’m having a blast. Maybe it’s my teacher, maybe it’s my group of ladies, but either way, I’m hooked this time!

If you are in the NYC area and curious to learn, check out Ready Set Mah Jong.

Family dinner at Mokja

Posted on October 20, 2024 by mlenoach

Last month, we had dinner at Mokja in Astoria. The food was amazing, and I still can’t forget how cute this restaurant was.

The restaurant had a very romantic kind of vibe. There were lights and flowers everywhere.

Another thing I loved about the restaurant was that it had a lot of personal touches. They had bag holders at each table. They also had bowls, cups, and silverware for kids. It was so cute and made my daughter feel special.

I will definitely be back. I recommend it for date nights, families, and small groups.

Goodbye Summer

Posted on September 21, 2024 by mlenoach

At the beginning of summer, I created a bucket list of things I wanted to do and created a bingo card. As fall officially starts tomorrow, I took the time to reflect on everything I accomplished.

Here is my summer bingo card.

Not a blackout, but I definitely got a bingo!

This summer was filled with great moments!

We were also so lucky to travel this summer. We visited my family’s beach house in Shirley (which I already wrote about), the Great Wolf Lodge in Pennsylvania, and the beautiful island of St. Thomas.

We visited the Great Wolf Lodge for our wedding anniversary. Maxi loved the water park and all the activities on-site.

In August, we went to St. Thomas with my husband’s family. We had a blast, and it was gorgeous!

The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef

Now, I’m ready for the fall!

Broadway Week – 2 for 1

Posted on September 14, 2024 by mlenoach

I was fortunate to participate in Broadway Week this year. I got to watch not one but two shows, and all tickets this week were two for one.

I saw SIX with my girlfriends. The show was about the six wives of Henry VIII. I loved it. The vocals were amazing, and it was an empowering show.

I also saw The Great Gatsby with my good friend. Of course, I read the book and loved the story. The costumes and backdrops were gorgeous! The icing on the cake was that they had a Filipino actress as the main lead, Daisy.

That Place – An Omakase Experience

Posted on August 15, 2024 by mlenoach

A few months ago, I found an Omakase hidden gem in Astoria called That Place. The restaurant has a cool speakeasy vibe, and the food is fantastic. You can choose a 14-course or 18-course dining experience. It is an amazing place for date night or a special occasion. Yelp has it listed as closed, but I’m hoping it is just for the Summer because I would love to eat there again.

Here are some photos of dinner.