Brookhaven Town announces annual women’s services conference set for October


Daniel J. Panico Supervisor | Town of Brookhaven

The Town of Brookhaven’s Department of General Services, Division of Women’s Services, will hold its 16th Annual Women’s Services Conference on Saturday, October 4. The event is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the second-floor auditorium at Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville. Check-in and breakfast will start at 8:00 a.m., with registration open until October 1.

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico stated, “The mission of the Women’s Conference is to create a space where women can learn, connect and be empowered by one another. We want every participant to leave feeling confident and inspired about the next chapter in their lives.”

This year’s conference theme is "Ageless and Unstoppable: Rethink, Reshape, Refocus." The program includes workshops and activities designed for women who are navigating life transitions and looking to refocus their goals.

The conference will feature keynote speaker comedian Maria Walsh. Other sessions include “The Sandwich Generation – Navigating the Next Chapter – Your Kids and Your Parents” presented by Anne-Marie Conner of Angel Home Care, Inc.; “Decluttering and Organizing” with Vinnie Giacalone, founder of The Organized Guy; and “Get Up and Move!” led by professional boxer Johnathan Arroyo.

Tickets are $10 each and non-refundable. Registration is available online through October 1. For more information, interested participants can contact Sharon Boyd, Director of Women’s Services, at 631-451-6146.

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