Events
Holiday Family Photo Day
Saturday, November 8 2025
11 am – 3 pm
YWCA Southeastern MA
20 South 6th St New Bedford, MA
$50
Come get a holiday family portrait taken at the YWCA!
* Professional, high resolution digital family portrait
* 15 minute session
* Indoor studio session
* Print release
* Photography provided by Shutter Punk Photo
Photos will be delivered within two weeks
Well behaved pets are allowed, but must remain leashed, crated, or otherwise contained at all times when photographs are not being taken. Owner assumes all responsibility for cleaning up after pet.
Please arrive on time and ready to be photographed, as sessions are back-to-back late comers may not be able to be accommodated.
If you have questions or need a discount, please email mtarentino@ywcasema.org
Clothesline Project
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
9 am – 5 pm
YWCA Southeastern MA
20 South 6th St New Bedford, MA
FREE
The Clothesline Project is a visual display that bears witness to the violence against women. Resources for support and to participate in the project will be available.
Cant make it that day? Visit us between 9 – 4 Monday October 27 through Friday October 31
Breast Cancer Information Session
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
2:00 PM
YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts
20 S 6th St, New Bedford
FREE – RSVP HERE
Get the facts about breast cancer, including risk factors, prevention, early detection, and more!
Menopause Workshop – Presentation & Q&A Session
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
5 PM
YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts
20 S 6th St, New Bedford
FREE – RSVP HERE
Join the YWCA and Health Imperatives to learn more about what is happening to our bodies as we go through menopause, symptoms, treatment options, and sexuality during and after menopause
Facilitated by Kristina Shepherd, Asst. Medical Director of Health Imperatives
Kristina is a certified nurse midwife with degrees from Boston College and Frontier Nursing University. She has over 10 years of experience caring for women and individuals from diverse backgrounds throughout their reproductive lifespans, and has worked in numerous NYC and Boston/Rhode Island hospitals, clinics, and private practices.
The 2025 Women of Distinction Awards tickets are now on sale.
Thursday October 30, 2025
5:30 PM
Rachel’s Lakeside
950 State Rd, Dartmouth, MA
$85
discounts available for awardees, nominators, and members – check your emails!
2025 Honorees are:
Dr. Aminah Pilgrim
Dr. Kathleen Mackenzie, EdD,MSW, LICSW, CIMHP
Rev. Karen LeBlanc
Jaliyah Gonsalves, Spirit of Leadership Award
Julia Monaghan, Yvonne M. Drayton Award
Congratulations to all!
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
Young Women’s Focus Group
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
5:30 – 6:30 PM
YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts
20 S 6th St, New Bedford
FREE
Tell us what programming you want to see for women your age in your community!
Questions and discussion with light refreshments.
The purpose of this focus group is to gauge the interests and needs of women age 18-30 to create programming for this age group at YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts.
Focus group is open to women age 18 – 30. No commitment to participating in related programming is required.
If you can’t make it, but would like to participate in the survey, visit Bit.ly/YWCA18-30
please note the url is case sensitive.
Annual Members’ Mixer
Monday, September 15, 2025
5:30 – 7 PM
YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts
20 S 6th St, New Bedford
FREE
All ages welcome! Open to past, current, and future members.
Drinks, raffle, speakers, refreshments, and more.
Learn about the YWCA, its mission and programs, and what it means to be a member. Plus, be the first to hear an exciting announcement about new benefits to members!
Have questions? contact mtarentino@ywcasema.org
Estate Planning Info Session
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
5:30 – 6:30 PM
FREE
YWCA Southeastern MA
20 South Sixth St
New Bedford, MA 02740
Learn about creating wills, estate planning tools, & how to leverage philanthropy to achieve your financial goals from a financial planning professional
Questions? Contact mtarentino@ywcasema.org or call 508-999-3255
Baby Sitting Course
Wednesday June 25, 2025
9:30AM – 3:00PM
$25 per person
YWCA Southeastern MA
20 South Sixth St
New Bedford, MA 02740
This workshop will give youth (age 11-15) the knowledge and confidence to care for infants, toddlers and school age children and start their own babysitting business.
Certificates and lunch provided.
Questions? Contact mtarentino@ywcasema.org or 508-999-3255
Board Networking
May 20, 2025
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts
20 South Sixth St, New Bedford, MA 02740
The YWCA Board Leadership Program graduates, panelists, and boards in need of members will be in attendance to network over refreshments.
In need of board members?
Please select “organization” and bring a ‘job description’ for potential candidates to the event!
email mtarentino@ywcasema.org with questions
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