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Mary Dannegger and
Warren Sheinwald
We can all agree that volunteerism in our borough
is important — it benefits the community,
makes volunteers feel like they’re making a difference
and is a terrific opportunity to connect
with neighbors. But one local couple proves
that volunteering can lead you to a new relationship,
too.
Two years ago, the goodwill of Mary Dannegger
and Warren Sheinwald led to the couple
meeting at a dart game sign-up at a Thanksgiving
canned food drive organized by Astoria Social
at The Irish Rover bar.
“The following summer we started dating. Our
first date was at Blackbirds, and as of November,
Warren is my fiancé,” Dannegger said.
Both Dannegger and Sheinwald feel rooted
and right at home in Astoria. The two bonded
over their love of recreational activities and
now play together on a dart and softball
league (shoutout to their teams, Sissy
McGinty’s and JTFT).
“We love Astoria because there’s always
something to do, a new restaurant
or bar in the area, and have met
so many great friends from being involved
in Astoria Social. Sheinwald
was drawn to Astoria because some
of his friends from Long Island that
he grew up with moved here, and I
was looking for a change after living
in Midtown Manhattan for a few years,”
Dannegger said.
The couples Valentine’s Day will be spent
cooking dinner together and then having a
nightcap at Vintage off Ditmars.
Photos courtesy of Mary Dannegger and Warren Sheinwald
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