Social & Other Events
Big Apple Greeters
Members' Mix & Mingle
New year 2025 get together
was held on Wednesday, 8 January 2025
AFICS/NY Office, Unitar building, 801 E 45th Street, 4th Floor
The President of AFICS-NY, together with the Co-Chairs of the Membership and Social Committees, warmly invited all members to a wine & cheese get-together. 70 members came to reconnect with former colleagues, meet with AFICS/NY Board Members, and learn about AFICS activities and how to become involved in the Association.
Fall Luncheon on NY Bateau, 24 October 2024
Bateau New York, a sister ship of Bateau in London and Paris, offers fine food, wine, music, and unparalleled views of the magnificent New York skyline through its unique design of curved glass walls and ceiling.
Bateau New York provides for an unforgettable experience.
Reception after Annual Assembly 2024
Traditional AFICS/NY Spring Luncheon, 11 April 2024
70 AFICS/NY members attended 11 April 2024 spring luncheon
After Annual Assembly Reception held on 18 May 2023
A virtual Civil Rights Tour
Tuesday, 11 April 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
A virtual Civil Rights Tour | ASSOCIATION OF FORMER INTERNATIONAL CIVIL SERVANTS / NEW YORK (un.org)
Book Club meetings
Orchid Show
Audubon Mural Project held on Zoom, 19 August 2020
AFICS NY Social Committee invited its members to a virtual guided tour of the Audubon Mural Project on Wednesday, 19 August 2020 from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon given by Ms. Leigh Hallingby, a licensed NYC tour guide.
The Audubon Bird Mural Project is an impressive effort to create murals of over 300 North American birds. Most of the murals are in the Harlem neighborhoods of Hamilton Heights and Washington Heights, where John James Audubon lived the last ten years of his life. Since all of the birds painted are threatened by climate change, the Project is designed not only to display the birds’ beauty, but also to make us aware of the challenges that they face. The artworks range from lovely panels that fill in a former window to spectacular murals covering the entire side of a building. We saw about 40 murals, plus Audubon’s grave site, in a slide presentation with live commentary. There was Q&A afterwards.
The virtual tour was conducted via Zoom, an app that should be downloaded to your device, laptop or computer in order for you to access the link for the tour.
The link was sent to those who respond in the affirmative.
If you have any questions, please email susandesouza@hotmail.com.
Mix & Mingle on 11 December 2019 (last before pandemic)
Luncheon in Tony's Di Napoli on 20 November 2019
Tony's has served up some of the best Old New York Italian favorites since 1959.
To truly appreciate this restaurant, come with a large family and a large appetite. Portions are huge, designed to serve two to three people.
Luncheon in Sachi, 14 August 2019
The AFICS-NY Social Committee organized a luncheon on Wednesday, 14 August 2019, @ Sachi, Asian Bistro. 32 members attended.
Summer members' Mix & Mingle, 26 June 2019
The president of AFICS-NY, together with the co-chairs of the Membership and Social Committees, invited all members to a wine & cheese get-together on Wednesday, 26 June 2019 in AFICS/NY office.
Annual Reception, 29 May 2019
Held after the Annual Assembly, in Zaika, authentic Indian restaurant.
Winter-Spring Luncheon, 27 March 2019 at 12:30
The Social & Other Events Committee of AFICS/NY organized a traditional winter / spring luncheon on Wednesday, 27 March 2019, in Zengo restaurant, where our 46 members enjoyed a sophisticated blend of latin-asian styles and flavors.
Lunch and Visit to MoMA held on 13 February 2019
The Social & Other Events Committee of AFICS/NY organized an outing in New York City on Wednesday 13 February 2019, which began with lunch at a popular midtown French restaurant, "La Bonne Soupe". The delicious three-course meal was enjoyed by 51 AFICS/NY members and their guests, who were seated in two private rooms on the upper floor. After lunch most of the participating AFICS/NY members enjoyed the free entry to the nearby Museum of Modern Art accorded to holders of valid UN Staff Passes, including Retiree Passes.
Fall Luncheon Cruise on the Hudson - November 2018
The Social Committee of AFICS/NY organized a Fall Luncheon held on Thursday 1 November 2018 on the Bateaux New York, elegant dining while cruising the East and Hudson Rivers. A total of 61 participants enjoyed the cruise and the unparalleled views of the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty through the unique design of the cruise boat’s curved glass walls and ceiling. A welcome glass of champagne was appreciated by all, followed by a three-course lunch, a glass of wine, and some delicious New York style cheesecake with coffee or tea.
It was indeed an unforgettable experience!
Fall Excursion to Lake George NY - September 2018
The Social Committee of AFICS/NY arranged a three-day excursion from 11-14 September 2018 to the Chelka Lodge on beautiful Lake George in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.
The excursion to Lake George was enjoyed by the group of 11 participants, in no small part due to the weather that was better than forecast. There was a meet and greet gathering at the Chelka Lodge where the group stayed, followed by dinner at a lakeside restaurant at Bolton’s Landing. The events for the next few days were based on popular choice starting with a visit to the Natural Stone Bridge & Caves in Pottersville, NY, then lunch at The Sagamore Hotel and a delicious dinner at the elegant Inn at Erlowest where Restaurant Week was appreciated by all! The Lake George Steamship company luncheon cruise on Wednesday 13 September was delightful as the Red Hatters chapter of Lake George hosted their annual event that day with live music and dancing for all. The sportier among the group went hiking, swimming, kayaking and played ping pong on the grounds, while some relaxed on the lounge chairs enjoying the awesome view. On the way back home, the group visited the city of Saratoga Springs where they had lunch at the newly renovated Adelphi Hotel.
A good time was had by all!
https://www.visitlakegeorge.com/
2018 EVENTS
Mar Winter/Spring Luncheon (Al Bustan)
April New Member Mingle (AFICS/NY Office)
June Annual Assembly Reception Dinner (Zaika)
Sept Fall Excursion to Lake George, Chelka Lodge
Nov Fall Luncheon Cruise (Bateaux New York ship)
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Ideas to be Explored
Wine Tour in Eastern Long Island
High Tea at Plaza Hotel or other venue
Boat Ride
Wine and Cheese for Members
Wine and Cheese for Pre-Retirement Staff