Indoor Play Areas in Queens and Brooklyn

Posted on August 13, 2025 by mlenoach

Here are some indoor play areas/activities that are fun to try when you want to beat the heat (or cold), when it rains, or just for fun.

Twinkle Playspace in Williamburg

PLAYDAY in Long Island City – heavy on art classes vs playground. We attended a birthday party, but they have so many cool offerings: bookmarking, cartooning, collage creations, fashion design, painting and drawing, and printmaking.

Dream City in Forest Hill

Puzzles in Astoria – have seasonal special events, snapology, STEM based and sensory activities.

2025 Summer Bucket List

Posted on July 6, 2025 by mlenoach

I had so much fun creating a bucket list last year that I knew I wanted to do it again this year. Aiming for a blackout, let’s go summer!

Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2025 by mlenoach

Lunch with Marc Happel

Posted on January 30, 2025 by mlenoach

At the beginning of January, I had the pleasure of attending a luncheon featuring Marc Happel, the Costume Director for the New York City Ballet at the New York Junior League.

Marc discussed his process of creating costumes for new ballets and his visually stunning book NEW YORK CITY BALLET: CHOREOGRAPHY & COUTURE.

I had an amazing time, enjoying lunch by Liz King of Kings Carriage House, and meeting new friends at the League.

Here are pictures from the event.

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Posted on January 27, 2025 by mlenoach

Last week, I participated in two service projects in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Last Monday, I created cards for Senior Citizens with my daughter. We decorated them with hearts for Valentine’s Day and we made 20 of them.

Last Wednesday, I helped create HomeNow kits for families moving from shelters into permanent housing with the NYJL’s Women of Color Affinity Group and DIAD-OD committee. These kits include home essentials like cookware, bed sheets, and cleaning supplies. We unboxed boxes, sorted supplies and put the kit together. We were able to put together approx. 40 kits.

My 2025 Vision Board

Posted on January 9, 2025 by mlenoach

What I’m manifesting this year.

My 2025 goals

Posted on January 2, 2025 by mlenoach

I had so much fun with my Summer bingo card last year that I made one for my goals this year. Let the games begin!

Outstanding Volunteer

Posted on December 3, 2024 by mlenoach

On November 22nd, I was officially announced as one of five Outstanding Volunteers for the New York Junior League. The League is a women-powered volunteer organization that focuses on improving the health and well-being of women, children, and families in NYC. Each year, the nonprofit chooses five members and honors them as Outstanding Volunteers, and I am honored to be part of this year’s Outstanding class.

The soiree was a fun, memorable night, and I’m so proud to be part of such an impactful organization. Here are pictures of the night!