Co-op City Times 05/28/11 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 46 No. 22

Saturday, May 28, 2011

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New Board Directors to be seated Transit executives visit Co-op City; June 9; 2011/12 Board officers promise to report back by July to be elected on that date BY BILL STUTTIG Last Friday’s meeting likely came out BY ROZAAN BOONE The 2011 Election Committee officially certified last week’s Riverbay Board election results after a recanvass of all ballots cast in the May 18th election resulted in the top five candidates holding onto their leads, but with the fourth and fifth place winners switching positions. After the recount on Thursday, May 26, the official results showed Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, an incumbent Board Director running for re-election, holding onto his first place lead with 2,430 votes, followed by Leah Graham maintaining second place with 2,165 votes, and former Board Director Tony Illis also remaining in third place with 2,156 votes; Daryl Johnson moved up to the fourth place position with

2,028 votes; and Eleanor Bailey, another incumbent Director who sought re-election, slipped down into the fifth place spot with 2,023 votes. Among the other candidates, Emmanuel Manny Torres, an incumbent Director seeking re-election, placed sixth with 2,008 votes; Krystal Serrano placed seventh with 1,979 votes; Yolanda Canales Schumann placed eighth with 1,960 votes; John A. Rose placed ninth with 1,948 votes; Frank Belcher placed tenth with 1,839 votes; Michelle S. Davy placed eleventh with 1,838 votes; Carmen M. Howell placed twelfth with 1,047 votes and Kenneth Mercer placed thirteenth (Continued on page 2)

NYC starts repaying past shelter tax overcharges to Riverbay Corporation BY JIM ROBERTS The first payment of the $3.9 million that New York City owes Co-op City for tax overcharges over the past several years has arrived. Riverbay’s Finance Department reported this week that a check for $142,000 was received and has been added to the community’s operating budget to pay for ongoing expenses. New York City hasn’t provided any firm schedule as to when the entire amount of shelter rent tax overcharges will be paid back. “The money has begun to trickle in,” said Peter Merola, Riverbay Director of Finance. Persistent work by Riverbay’s Finance Department led to the $3.9 million refund calculation agreed to by New York City for overcharges in shelter rent taxes paid by

Co-op City over the past four years. For the four fiscal years from 2008 through 2011, shelter rent tax bills in the amount of $45,636,366.68 were sent to Co-op City by the city and paid as required by law. However, based on the final revised figures, the bills sent here for those years should have come to $41,694,068.00, leaving a balance owed back to Co-op City of $3,942,298. Because Co-op City is a MitchellLama development, Co-op City pays shelter rent tax to New York City every year instead of property taxes. Each year’s shelter rent tax is calculated by a formula that takes all the revenue, including carrying charges, garage and appliance fees and other income to Riverbay and then deducts the utility costs

The community’s hopes of having its bus lines partially revised and improved some time in the near future received a big boost last week when a number of high ranking officials from the New York City Transit Authority, including its President Tom Prendergast and the MTA Bus Company’s Vice-President of Operations and Planning Norman Silverman, met with Riverbay management, Board Directors and elected officials. State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, who arranged for and hosted the private meeting held in his Co-op City office last Friday afternoon, called the discourse a very productive one in which both sides promised to continue a dialogue with the idea of making changes to improve service. Benedetto added that the MTA made it very clear that any adjustments to the routes must be done at little or no cost to the financially strapped agency, but they are willing to look at suggestions, as well as their own, and make improvements.

of a letter that Benedetto wrote to MTA Chairman Jay Walder in March inviting him to visit the community and see for himself some of the problems that were being experienced. While Chairman Walder didn’t personally come, Co-op City received the next best thing as many of his top decision makers did, including TA President Prendergast. Other NYCT representatives who came to the meeting included: General Manager Anna Peck, Chief of Operations Peter Cafiero, Director of Short Range Bus Planning Sarah Wyss, Assistant Director of Government and Community Relations Jacqueline Carter, Vice President of Government and Community Relations Lois Tendler, and Senior Vice President Darryl Irick. In a statement to the Co-op City Times following the meeting, MTA spokesman Kevin Ortiz said: “While we have not (Continued on page 4)

Power Plant completes change-over to air conditioning Riverbay Power Plant’s annual spring change-over from heat to air conditioning was on schedule this week with one chiller going online as of Wednesday, May 24, followed by the second on Thursday and the plant running at full cooling capacity by noon Friday, in time for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. During the change-over, aside from the usual tasks involved in preparing the chillers for the cooling season, upgrades to co-generation were performed, including a program upgrade to the digital control system, and inspections of the gas turbines to ensure their maximum efficiency.

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Memorial Day closings; CCT deadline notice

The Co-op City Times office and all other Riverbay administrative offices, will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Because of this holiday-shortened week, we ask all Board Directors, religious institutions, community organizations and others who submit articles to the Co-op City Times to please do so as early as possible. Directors viewpoints and club articles not received in our office by 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning, May 31, will not be considered for publication in the June 4th edition of the paper. As always, you may submit your article around the clock, seven days a week via fax at (718) 320-2595 or preferably via email at cctimes@riverbaycorp.com. Thanks for your cooperation. Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.

Three Co-op City centenarians were among the 35 seniors ranging in ages from 95 to 104 who were honored by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. on Thursday, May 12 at Villa Barone Manor, to kick off Bronx Week. Above, Mrs. Miriam V. Henson, 104 years young, is congratulated by Borough President Diaz, after he presented her with her Citation of Merit during the festivities which included music by DJ Carol and dancing. The other two Co-op City centenarians recognized during the ceremony are Mrs. Virginia Bollings and Ms. Marguerite A. Bayley.

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for the year. The shelter rent tax for the year is then calculated at 10% of the balance after the utility costs are deducted from the revenues. The shelter rent tax is generally only one-third of the amount that the standard property tax would be. Calculating the accurate shelter rent tax each year is complicated by the fact that

New York City and Riverbay use different fiscal year calendars. The Riverbay Finance Department had to work for many months to get the corrections through the state HCR, the city HPD and then finally, the city DOF. Lou Salegna, Riverbay’s controller, and the Riverbay Finance Department managed to untangle the red tape and get the $3.9

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million overcharges corrected by working with DOF officials following an additional overbilling matter that surfaced this year. “Every dollar that we are able to save and/or make goes a long way in helping to meet operating expenses, keep our capital projects going and minimize the need for carrying charge increases to the cooperators of this community,” said Vernon

Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager. “I applaud the efforts of Mr. Merola and his staff for effectively and efficiently reconciling our accounts and determining that we were being over assessed shelter rent taxes, as well as their diligence in persistently demanding that said overage payments be reimbursed to us or credited, which, either way, is a big plus to our operating budget.”

and counted before the final vote count was certified by this year’s Election Committee. Challenge ballots are primarily filled out by shareholders whose names do not appear on the official voting register but who claim to be the shareholder of record of a particular apartment. The top five candidates who placed in the election—Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Daryl Johnson and Eleanor Bailey—will serve full threeyear terms when they are sworn in on Thursday, June 9, during an Open Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Room 31 in the Bartow Community Center, and begin serving their terms as Riverbay Board Directors.

On that day, the traditional election of Board officers will also take place to fill the positions of President, First, Second and Third Vice Presidents; Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Secretary and Assistant Secretary. The 2011 Election Committee will also give its report to the full Board. This year, shareholders voted to fill five open seats on the Riverbay Board. 5,019 votes were needed for a quorum. The 2011 Election Committee certified that in all, 5,398 ballots were cast in this year’s Riverbay Board Election. 5,335 were machine votes, 31 were stand-by ballots, 29 were absentee ballots and 3 were challenge ballots.

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with 969 votes. The unofficial results in this year’s election were announced in the May 21st issue of the Co-op City Times, and based on the preliminary results that were announced after the vote tally on election night, the results showed that Rev. Calvin E. Owens was the top vote getter with 2,403 votes; Leah Graham in second place with 2,273 votes; Tony Illis, in third position with 2,135 votes; Eleanor Bailey, fourth, with 2,104 votes and Darryl Johnson in fifth place with 2,012 votes. The recanvass, which included the counting of absentees ballots and three challenge ballots which were not factored into the preliminary count on election

night, May 18th, did not change the order of the remaining 8 candidates although some of them were able to pick up a few more votes during the recount. As is standard procedure in each Riverbay Board election, the recount and certification of the preliminary election results took place on Thursday, May 26 at 4312 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. During the recount, all 65 voting machines used in the election were recanvassed and emergency ballots, which were counted during election night’s preliminary tally, were recounted, rechecked and verified. At the recanvassing, absentee and challenge ballots, which were not counted on election night, were opened, verified

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive Next Community Board 10 meeting scheduled The next meeting of Community Board 10 will take place on Thursday, June 16, 7:30 p.m. at the Throggs Neck Senior Center, 2705 Schley Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10465.

Community Fair Caribbean Heritage celebration On Sunday, June 26, the Riverbay Fund and the Bronx AmeriCaribbean Chamber of Commerce will present the annual community fair and Caribbean Heritage Month celebration on the Section 5 Greenway. From 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., there will be food, drinks, entertainment and much more. Everyone is encouraged to mark the date and plan to attend. For vendor information, please call Riverbay’s Community Relations Office at (718) 320- 3300, Ext. 3532.

Blood Drive set for June 11th Church of the Savior and the American Red Cross are co-sponsoring a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 in Room 2 for the Dreiser Community Center. Rev. Dr. Robert Smith, Pastor of Church of the Savior, said this drive is particularly important because we are heading into the summer months when distractions, such as summer vacations, traditionally lead to a decline in blood donations and subsequent blood supply shortages. All are eligible to donate a pint and no pre-registration is required, but all donors must have identification with them in order to give. For more information, call Rev. Dr. Smith at the church 718-320-0002 or on his cell, 917-734-4058.

City Island Arts & Crafts Fair The annual City Island Spring Arts & Crafts Fair will be held next weekend, Saturday and Sunday, June 4 & 5, along City Island Avenue, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine. More than 50 artists and craftspeople will be on hand offering paintings, photography, jewelry, stained glass, native crafts, bath & body products, clothing, face painting, fishing trophies, live music and great food.

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Memorial Day celebration tomorrow in Co-op City BY BILL STUTTIG Tomorrow, Sunday, May 29th, Co-op City residents will honor the memory of those who gave their lives for their country during military conflicts as part of a Memorial Day Ceremony scheduled for 1 p.m., at the community’s Harley J. Moseley Veterans’ Memorial Park on Bartow Avenue Charles Lirio, a chief organizer of the event for the Co-op City Veterans Memorial Council, said: “Co-op City’s annual Memorial Day observance has been a great tradition in the community for many years. I would like to encourage as many residents as possible to attend and help pay respect to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.” Each year, Co-op City’s Officer from American Legion Post 1871 placing a wreath at the community’s Veterans Memorial Veterans Memorial Council (con- is one of the many highlights of Co-op City’s annual Memorial Day ceremony. The year’s obsersisting of American Legion Post vances kick-off at 1 p.m. Sunday in Harley J. Moseley Veterans’ Memorial Park on Bartow Avenue. Photo by Bill Stuttig 1871, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Jewish War Veterans, Veterans Mark Bruh, founder and director of “From half mast. of Foreign Wars, and the Vietnam Veterans) the Warfront to the Homefront,” an organiOther highlights of the day include The hosts the community’s annual Memorial zation which attempts to support returning Star of the Sea Cadets, under the command Day Ceremony honoring those who served veterans. of Col. Joseph Ronda, performing marching in the many wars of the United States and all After the numerous remarks, Amazing and precision drills. those who are currently serving in the miliGrace will be sung by resident Almira There will be an informal reception after tary on active duty, in the National Guard or Sessions. the ceremony where light refreshments will in the Reserves. A wreath will be placed at the communibe served by members of the American Riverbay Board Director and American ty’s memorial for local veterans by Post Legion Auxiliary of Post 1871. Legion Post 1871 Finance Director, William 1871 Executive Officer Kenneth Nelson and The day is sponsored by Riverbay Gordon, will serve as the emcee and speakPost 1871 Adjutant Silas Stanford. The layCorporation, in association with Compare ers will include representatives of various ing of the wreath will be followed by a gun Foods, Emigrant Savings Bank, Con veteran organizations throughout the comsalute by the American Legion Honor Edison, Ridgewood Savings Bank, Bravo munity and the Bronx, elected officials, and Guard comprised of Charles Lirio, Wilson and Section 5 Pizza. local residents who recently returned home Sepulveda, Norman Thomas, and Llewelyn For more information, contact the after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Guest Waterman. Two Public Safety officers, who Veterans Memorial Council at (917) 734speakers will include Co-op City resident are also veterans, will then lower the flag to 4186.

Winners of 5th Annual Co-op City Scholarship competition announced New York State Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto recently announced the 2011 Co-op City Scholarship winners. It was an especially competitive year, with almost two dozen students from around Co-op City applying for the scholarship. With so many deserving applicants to consider, the Scholarship Committee, which had awarded four scholarships last year, looked to increase the number this year. Happily, Riverbay Corporation rose to the challenge and added a fifth award. In the end, Mary Addawoo, Genessi De Los Santos, Briana Hamilton, Justin Long-Moton, and Taina Lugo were chosen for their outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to our community. A former teacher and member of the Assembly Committee on Education,

Assemblyman Benedetto is committed to making the dream of a college education a reality for our students. “I am very concerned by how expensive college is becoming for many of our students and their families,” said Assemblyman Benedetto. “And I am always excited at the opportunity of offering scholarship opportunities to our students.” Assemblyman Benedetto extends his deepest gratitude to Congressman Joseph Crowley, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Riverbay Corporation, and McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home, and for their support of the scholarship. Additionally, Assemblyman Benedetto would like to thank Scholarship Committee members Lorraine Alexander, Vernon Cooper, Michael Horowitz, Len Murrell, James H. Alston

and Reverend Dr. Robert Smith for their dedication in making this year’s competition a success. Sadly, Ms. Rose Kaufman, the original founder of the Co-op City Scholarship, could not participate because of an illness. “Rose was instrumental in making this scholarship happen; Her dedication to this community and to our young people is truly inspiring,” said Assemblyman Benedetto. “I know that I can speak on behalf of the committee by wishing Rose a quick recovery and a speedy return.” The Co-op City Scholarship Fund is dedicated to fostering the education of deserving Co-op City residents who have shown the academic ability to move on to higher education and who also have a demonstrated commitment to community service.

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Transit committed to any specific changes or restorations of service, we are open and receptive to community concerns and will continue to engage the community to examine ways to address those concerns within our current funding envelope.” Co-op City General Manager Vernon Cooper called the meeting extremely productive especially given the fact that the TA officials promised to get back to the group before the end of June with any possible ideas or changes. “The MTA was very clear about the financial constraints that they were under and explained it thoroughly but they also were willing to listen to our problems and suggestions and clearly showed an understanding of the community, its needs and how the bus lines here were working currently, if they were serving people at maximum capacity, and where possible,improvements can be made,” he said. Board President Helen Atkins said that one of the best things about the meeting was the productive relationship was that established between the Co-op City representatives and these decision makers for the Transit Authority. “Throughout the meeting, everyone was very cordial and respectful and the dialogue was open and ideas flowed in an atmosphere of mutual respect. By having this meeting, I think we finally moved past the name-calling and the threats that were coming from some in the community which frankly were significantly unproductive. Major decision makers from the Transit Authority came to us and opened a dialogue and that is a huge step in the right direction. They said that they would get back to us in a month’s time and we have every reason to believe them and have confidence that service will be improving here shortly as a result.” Aside from Atkins, the Riverbay Board was also represented at the meeting by Directors Al Shapiro, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab and Rev. Calvin Owens. Management was represented by Cooper, Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko and Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous. Shapiro said of the meeting: “Right from the start, you can tell by the demeanor and their cordial, courteous

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manner that they really cared about getting things done and helping the community. President Prendergast and many of his top executives all came to meet with us and their response to our concerns was genuine. I feel extremely confident that many improvements will be coming in the near future.” Besides Benedetto, the other elected official attending the meeting was Councilman James Vacca, Chairman of the Council’s Transportation Committee. Vacca, who does not directly represent Coop City as part of his service area, nevertheless has been at the forefront of the effort to get some of the lost service restored to Co-op City. He made a public appearance in the community the first morning that changes took full effect on June 28th of last year and has been here several times since, checking on the progress in service or lack thereof in the months that followed. Last November, he took it upon himself to personally write to Transit Authority President Prendergast and request that a comprehensive study of the service provided to the community be done. Prendergast wrote back to Vacca several weeks later stating that the changes made to Co-op City bus service was saving his agency more than $3 million annually while still providing service to all major transportation transfer points serving the community at no additional cost to the riders. Vacca countered Prendergast’s assessment saying that a $3 million cut means that Co-op City has been forced to take on an unfair share of the burden resulting from the agency’s financial difficulties. After last Friday’s meeting, Vacca said: “I believe now that the MTA realizes that the changes it made has caused many inconveniences to the residents of this community. Assemblyman Benedetto and I reiterated to them that Co-op City is a NORC with many seniors who don’t drive making them solely dependent on bus service for their transportation needs. In other communities in my district, changes have been made and service has been restored as long as it was done without adding to the financial burden of the

Public Safety Blotter: 5/15 to 5/21 May 21, 100 Dreiser Loop A disorderly male drinking an alcoholic beverage in public was arrested and issued two summonses to appear in Bronx Criminal Court. May 19, 99 Earhart Lane A cooperator reported their car had

been broken into and items removed. The matter is currently under investigation. May 16, 100 Donizetti Place A delivery person was approached by three unknown males and robbed. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Memorial Day closings; CCT deadline notice The Co-op City Times office and all other Riverbay administrative offices, will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Because of this holiday-shortened week, we ask all Board Directors, religious institutions, community organizations and others who submit articles to the Coop City Times to please do so as early as possible. Directors viewpoints and club articles not received in our office by 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning, May 31, will not be considered for publication in the June 4th edition of the paper. As always, you may submit your article around the clock, seven days a week via fax at (718) 320-2595 or preferably via email at cctimes@riverbaycorp.com. Thanks for your cooperation. Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.

agency. I see no reason why that can’t be done here and there seems to be willingness on their part to reassess the situation and accommodate the community.” Areas that were brought to the attention of the community included the lost service within the loops, longer intervals between buses, posted schedules that have never been updated and are grossly inaccurate as a result, and a lack of service to specific areas of the community, particularly Sections 2 and 4. Where there once were several buses that ran along the eastern spur of Co-op City Blvd. serving the residents of Section 2 and 4, now there is only the Bx. 38 and the newly created Bx. 23. Benedetto specifically asked if more buses could be added to the Bx. 23, because it serves the entire community and if it could run more efficiently in a loop between Co-op City and Pelham Bay Station. Boiko suggested that maybe the Bx. 28 and 38 can be combined to provide service from Gun Hill Road through the entire community and into Bay Plaza before continuing onto Section 5. Riverbay also provided the TA executives with a comprehensive list of bus stops in the community in need of bus shelters, and according to those who attended the meeting, the transit officials said that they would work with the Department of Transportation to expedite this work and also update existing shelters.

Another meeting is tentatively scheduled to take place before the end of June. Under the new system which began in late June 2010, the Bx. 26, which travels to and from Bedford Park via Allerton Avenue, now enters Co-op City on Bartow Avenue and goes into Asch Loop and into Section 5, bypassing most of Sections 1 through 4. The Bx. 28, which goes to and from Norwood via Gun Hill Road before continuing onto 205th Street, now also bypasses Section 1 through 4 and goes directly into Section 5. The Bx. 28 no longer goes to the northern sections of the community, Sections 1 through 4, except during overnight hours – midnight to 6 a.m. – when the bus will make stops at Dreiser Loop and Defoe Place and Bellamy Loop. The Bx. 30 has kept the same route going to and from Norwood except that Asch Loop stops have been eliminated. The Bx. 38 travels between Co-op City and Norwood via Gun Hill Road except it does not go into Section 5, or through Asch Loop, terminating its run in Bay Plaza instead. In addition, beginning in September 2010, the QBx.1 was split into two separate lines – a new Bx. 23 which shuttles riders between Pelham Bay station and all sections of Co-op City, and a new Q50 which provides express service between Co-op City, Pelham Bay station and Flushing, Queens.

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Co-op City Little League update The Co-op City Hawks, defending champions of the East Bronx region’s senior division, has split the first seven games of the 2011 season, winning three games, losing three and tying one. According to Coach Cliff Wade, seven games remain of the schedule including a game against Throggs Neck #1 later today. The Hawks, who are sponsored by Marion Scott Real Estate Inc., managed by Cisco Rodriguez and coached by Eric Bowman and Wade, have won in impressive

style in their three victories so far this year. On April 21st, they beat the Bronxchester team, 23 to 3, in a game that was stopped after three innings, because of the league’s mercy rule. Hitting stars included Kumar Sadaat, who had three hits and three RBI; Joel Melendez, three hits and three RBI; Reggie Tankard with four hits and three RBI; Marck Tarlton with three hits and two RBI; and Manny Calderon with two hits and one RBI. Glenn Matos was the winning pitcher

Einstein Cancer Fund Let us remember and hold in our prayers our men and women serving our country in the Armed Forces and the many who have laid down their lives for our country. Tuesday, June 7th — General membership meeting, Room 38 at 1:30 p.m., Einstein Loop Center Tuesday, June 14th — Mt. Airy Casino. $30 per person and receive $30 slot play and a $10 food voucher. Time of pick-up is 8:30 a.m., starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. As always, please bring a valid photo I.D. Saturday, Sept. 17th – Annual Luncheon at the Sea Shore Restaurant. Cost per person is $48. Price includes entrée choice of broiled filet of sole, shrimps (fried, broiled or scampi), chick-

en parmesan or prime rib, roast of beef, plus fruit cup, salad, macaroni, strawberry short cake, soda, coffee. This luncheon is based on the successful premises of gift cards ranging from $5 to $25 where everyone received a gift card by raffle drawings. In order for each one to participate in the drawings, we need donations of gift cards in the amounts of the above range; please don’t leave it the burden of a few members to carry us to a successful outcome. We need your participation and are grateful for all that you can do. For the above trip, please call Mildred at (718) 320-0288; Loretta (718) 6712958 or Lydia at (718) 671-3005. Please call Loretta for memorial cards. Good health and healings are wished to all. —Lyd ia R u a s

pitching all three innings while striking out three batters. On April 29th, the Hawks beat Throggs Neck #2, 18 to 3, a game that featured a 12-run rally in the sixth inning. Joel Melendez had two hits and scored four runs; Derrick Wade had four hits, four RBI; Marck Tarlton, three hits, three runs scored and three RBI; Gabriel Santiago had one hit and two RBI; Malik Dixon had one hit and two RBI. Devin Sullivan pitched five innings with five strikeouts

and Joel Melendez nailed down the victory with two innings pitched and five of his six recorded outs coming via the strikeout. On May 15th, the Hawks again beat Throggs Neck #2, 11 to 4. The offense was led by Marck Tarlton who had two home runs and five RBI; Glen Matos had two hits and three RBI; Jose Martinez with three hits and three runs and Derrick Wade who had two hits, two RBI and stole home. Matos pitched all six innings, recording eight strikeouts.

Special Gratitude Mr. Elmer Sánchez, a Library Information Assistant for the past 27 years with the New York Public Library system, the last 17 of which have been dedicated to serving to Co-op City community at the Baychester branch of the library, will be retiring on Tuesday, May 31. Known to many as simply “Mr. Sanchez,” he started working on March 12, 1984 at the Clason’s Point Branch in the South Bronx. On January 19, 1994, he was transferred to the Baychester Branch in Co-op City. “I remember very well that year because 19 snow storms affected our area,” said Mr. Sanchez. “I was very lucky; my commute was 3.5 minutes walking distance. I have been living in this community since July 1987. In all those years, I have accumulated a lot of experiences and met many people, some have become good friends. “The journey has been a challenging learning experience with lots of unforgettable moments. I had the opportunity to use my professional educational skills to provide the best service possible to any person in need. It is with mixed emotions that I have decided to retire.” Mr. Sanchez thanks everyone for making his professional years an enjoyable and fun journey. “I am leaving with a big bag of great memories from one of the most vibrant communities in the Bronx,” said Mr. Sanchez. “A mi querida comunidad latina le expreso mi mas sincera gratitud y respeto por darme la oportunidad de servirles durante todo este tiempo.”

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Thank you for your support To t h e E d it or : I want to take this opportunity to say “thank you” to my fellow shareholders who took the time to vote in the Riverbay Board of Directors election on May 18. To all of the shareholders that I met during the campaign and those who supported and voted for me, I’d like you to know that I heard you clearly and although I did not win election to the Riverbay Board, this does not stop me, as a concerned shareholder, from remaining involved in this community and working in whatever ways I can to improve our quality of life, and to

make Co-op City the best place to live and raise a family in these hard economic times. I am truly thankful for the amount of love and respect you showed me when I attended the building meetings, the Candidates’ Forums and campaigned in the community. I am also grateful to those who helped me during the campaign and encouraged their friends and neighbors to vote for me. I have gained many new friends and for that, I count myself a winner. Not being on the Board will not stop me from working to ensure that we count as

Co-op City Times shareholders of this community, that we are respected and we work in harmony to maintain and upkeep our homes in the most cost efficient ways. I believe it is important that those of us who can, in whatever ways possible, contribute something back to the place we call home, whether it is by running for the board or volunteering on a committee to help make meaningful and sensible changes. As I said repeatedly during the campaign, this is my home too. Together, we can make a difference. —Kr ysta l Ser r a n o

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To t h e E d it or : I ran for Director twice, and what I ran for was to open up Riverbay operation to its owners. What I believe shareholders need is an outside review of the following: • Physical status of all structures — That includes an estimate of the cost to restore the structure to new, or correct ongoing problems, such as mold and convector flooding. • Co-op City Bylaw’s — Make public and easy accessible to all shareholders the current version by which we are supposed to abide. • Financial status — The current and pro-

jected operating and capital expense for Coop City. This should include a comparison of Co-op City’s two options—privatization and remaining in the Mitchell-Lama program. An unbiased analysis, not filtered by the Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation or Marion Scott Realty, but one directly provided to shareholders with an explanation on how the analysis was done, and where shareholders get to ask questions of the people who created the analysis. This analysis is called a feasibility study. Currently, shareholders are divided into three camps: • Left camp — will never vote for pri-

vatization even if the facts show major carrying charge reductions. • Right camp — will always vote for privatization even if there are no carrying charge reductions. • Center Camp — is the one that will use the study to decide where Co-op City goes. Given the alignment of the stars, i.e., the availability of money, the need to provide real facts so that shareholders can decide what the future direction should be, the first order of business should be to authorize a feasibility study. —Br u ce Git elson

Does Co-op City need change? To t h e E d it or : In a letter to the editor of the Co-op City Times dated September 8, 2007 titled, “How to Save Co-op City,” I argued for term limits for Riverbay Board members. The concluding paragraph of my above-referenced letter was, “Another disturbing trend is cooperators becoming professional board members. Much as members bring a wealth of experience, longevity breeds lethargy, cronyism and corruption. I, therefore, propose we amend our By-Laws to set term limits for Board members and hold them accountable for their stewardship.” Running for the Board today is like running for Congress, but why should cooper-

ators invest valuable resources to get on the Board? Incumbency almost always invariably breeds inefficiency, lethargy and possible corruption. This happened once when our management firm appeared to bankroll a slate of candidates to insure that its members got elected; when the AG’s office issues a report that is critical of our management firm, and when a former Board president is convicted and jailed for corruption, we don’t have to be rocket scientists to conclude that there is something seriously wrong with our Board and management firm; especially so when, on some occasions, management had palpably set policy fore the Board. The problem, as I saw it then and as I

see it now, is incumbency, and not until we set term limits, I don’t see any salvation for this community. For Board members, everything boils down to politics and, in the process they give us the short end of the stick. But giving shareholders the short end of the stick translates into higher carrying charges and compromises our quality of life. Meanwhile, Board members are left off the hook for their disservice to the community—there is no accountability. The time has come for amending our Bylaws to include term limits and hold Board members accountable for their stewardship. —Solo J . Dowu ona -H a m m on d

Memorial Day deadline The Co-op City Times office and all other Riverbay administrative offices, will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Because of this holiday-shortened week, we ask all Board Directors, religious institutions, community organizations and others who submit articles to the Co-op City Times to please do so as early as possible. Directors viewpoints and club articles not received in our office by 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning, May 31, will not be considered for publication in the June 4th edition of the paper. As always, you may submit your article around the clock, seven days a week via fax at (718) 320-2595 or preferably via email at cctimes@riverbaycorp.com. Thanks for your cooperation. Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.

Deborah Harris Editorial Assistant The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors. Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give everyone a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp. Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available. The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor. All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times. Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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Public Safety Report

CCPD offers travel safety tips BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers these travel safety tips if a trip is part of your holiday plans. By being aware of and preparing for new travel regulations, you can make your trip safe and stress-free. Memorial Day weekend is the official start to the summer travel season which lasts until Labor Day or later. Travel safety begins when you pack. To help avoid becoming a target, do not dress in expensive looking clothing with expensive jewelry. These items identify you as an affluent tourist and a potential victim. It is better to dress low key and try to blend in with the general population of the area you are visiting. Also try to familiarize yourself with the local laws and customs of the areas you plan to visit. It is always best to travel light. You can move more quickly and will be more likely to have a free hand. If you can carry all your bags, you won’t have to set a bag down and leave it unattended. Pick a few favorite items especially suited for travel. Wrinkle resistant garments with zipper pockets, especially designed for travel will be your first choice to wear. Always leave behind anything you would hate to lose. Wearing practical shoes or sneakers is especially important while traveling. Proper footwear makes it easier to speed up at the first sign of danger. While traveling, it is especially important to walk with a purpose and remain aware of your surroundings at all times. Speaking on a cell phone, text messaging or wearing headphones with the volume turned up high makes it difficult for you to stay in touch with your surroundings. Be aware of all regulations for required documents needed for the trip you plan to take. Leaving or reentering the country by plane in all cases requires a valid passport. Travel by auto, train or ship to certain destinations in Canada, Mexico and some islands allows the use of the new enhanced driver’s license. Problems can arise if a change to your itinerary requires a flight added due to unforeseen circumstances. Check with the State Department before making travel plans to be sure your destination is safe for travel. Various conditions may cause recommendations to avoid travel to certain countries at certain times. Safety should always be a priority. Make two photocopies of your passport identification page, airline tickets, driver’s license and the credit cards you plan to bring. Carry one copy with you separate from the originals and leave one set home with a trusted friend or family member. Having these copies will be extremely helpful if your original documents are lost or stolen. Also leave a complete itinerary at home with friends or family. Keep them informed if you change your plans. New airline regulations allow liquid health and beauty products to only be 3 ounces or smaller to be allowed as carryon baggage. Each passenger is allowed to carry-on only one quart sized Ziploc bag containing these individual liquid containers. Many of these travel safe products are available in drug stores or discount stores. By being aware of these restrictions, you can save yourself inconvenience at the gate and avoid having to discard your items. Anything you are not sure about should be packed in checked baggage. Be sure to keep all prescription medications in their original bottles with the label containing your name intact. It is also a good idea to carry an extra copy of essential prescriptions. Avoid the temptation to purchase or use any types of drugs while traveling abroad. More than one third of United States citizens incarcerated abroad are held on drug charges. Some countries have very severe sentences even for possession of a small amount of marijuana or cocaine. If you have any questions regarding foreign drug laws, check with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. It is best to check with the Department of State’s Country Specific Information before you book a trip to any foreign country at www.travel.state.gov. They describe entry requirements, currency regulations, unusual health conditions, crime and security situations and other information so that travels can make informed decisions about their trips. Certain countries may have a Travel Warning issued. It is best to know this information before you plan your trip. When traveling, be sure to familiarize yourself with local numbers for emergency services. 9-1-1 is not always the number for emergencies. It is also a good idea to become familiarize with locations of local hospitals and police precincts in case of an emergency. To minimize the impact of all crimes involving theft of property from your person, keep your keys, money, identifi-

cation and cell phone in your front pocket, separate from your non-valuables. Also consider an inside the clothing travel type wallet for your personal items and valuables. A pocket with a zipper, button or Velcro is ideal for this purpose. If carrying valuables and personal documents in your purse, place them inside of a plastic or metal container such as a mint case, which does not look like a wallet. Keep less important items with a token amount of cash in your purse, this way the criminal will think he scored big. Remember, property can always be replaced; your safety is the most important thing. If someone does try to rob you despite your precautions, do not resist, especially if the person is armed with a weapon of any type. Try to remember as many details of the crime, as well as a description of the perpetrator. Notify police immediately if you have been the victim of a

crime. If you are the victim of a crime in another country, contact the U.S. Embassy for assistance. For more information about crime prevention, contact the National Crime Prevention Council at 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 13th floor, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 4666267 or on their website www.ncpc.org. School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

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Black Forum Defensive Driving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, June 18, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. Please mail check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash. Bla ck For u m Aer obics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call us at (718) 320-8035. There is a nominal fee for each of these classes. Ad va n ced Aer obics cla sses This is an advanced aerobics class for men and women which will begin soon. This is not for the light hearted, but for

those who are serious about getting in shape. Activities include exercise, health awareness classes and open discussions. Einstein and Dreiser Community Centers. Call to register today, (718) 320-8035, or email us at coopcityblack forum@gmail.com. Other classes being formed are Tai Chi, Salsa, Belly Dancing and children’s dance classes. Sign up today. Bla ck For u m’s Lyons M a n e Tr a ck C lu b Try-outs are ongoing Mondays and Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, please call (718) 320-8035. E m er gency Food P r ogr a m - New Hou r s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due

The sweet smell of summer fills the air as many of us prepare for that last days of school, or that long awaited vacation. As we prepare for our summer break, we’d like to thank all the people who have supported the building association. At our last meeting, the main topic was the 2011 Board election. We discussed how important the 2011 Board election is to the Co-op City community, and we highly stressed the importance of shareholders attending one of the two candidates’ forums. We thank all the shareholders who came out on May 18 to exercise their voting right. Congratulations to the five-elected candidates of the 2011 Board election. On March 10, Joseph Baldock, Chairman of the floor captains, held a meeting with all the building floor captains and with Chief Apollo as the special guest speaker. Chief Apollo came well prepared with great information that benefited everyone who attended the meeting. We’d like to make note that Chief Apollo is a great leader with sincere integrity and

an innovative mind. We applaud Chief Apollo for the excellent job he is doing in Co-op City. Any person interested in becoming a floor captain can speak to Joseph Baldock at the next general association meeting or event. Collection of 2011 association dues has started; dues are $5 a year, per apartment. Check the bulletin board for dates and times of collections. You can also pay dues at any Building 8 Association meeting or event. Remember, dues are used to buy needed supplies; have money available for emergencies, building activities and other needed expenditures. All financial information is shared at all general meetings. We are pleased to announce that Building 8 Association has its own website, http://building8associationofficialsite.com/ which is created by: “The Team” Building 8 Association Board. The site provides community information to help keep you informed. If you don’t have a computer, no problem. Building association meetings, building bulletin board, Co-op City Times, Channel 591 (Cablevision customer).

to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. New em a il a d d r ess The Black Forum has a new email address, coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. For membership applications, inquiries or to join the Black Forum, call anytime and leave a message or email us. We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum,

P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. Sin cer e con d olence We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Leon Merrick, affectionately known as Uncle Leon, who passed away last week. Uncle Leon is a long-time member of the Black Forum. He, and his better half, Aunty Leona, shared a very special relationship, both working tirelessly in the Black Forum especially during the butter and cheese distribution of past years. Uncle Leon volunteered to drive the truck, no matter the hour of day. He will be sorely missed. —Tony I llis

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Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join us and help to make a difference? Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events. At t en t ion : We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com. Join the Crochet Club this fall. We meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to crochet with Linda. Just think of how grateful your family will be when they receive a beautiful handmade gift that you have made with love. Her students have progressed very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers. It is stimulating and relaxing too. Throw away the tranquillizers and join in the fun.

Coming Events: Join us on Wednesday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m. for the Building 30 Association Meeting. This meeting is for the Nominations and Elections of the following officers: President, Vice President, Secretary and a Treasurer. Bring your thoughts and recommendations for good officers. It is very important that you will work for the benefit of our building and cooperators (your neighbors). We look forward to your attendance. We will continue to run our 50/50 raffle at our meetings. Refreshments always follow at the end of the meeting. Check the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved and make a difference!! G ood & Welfa r e: Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day. —M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky

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These are sources that provide great information and is available to every cooperator. We highly recommend that all cooperators take advantage of these resources. Remember, “Knowledge is power, and power is knowledge.“ Coming in June, we will hold our III annual Summer Bash! This year’s summer bash will have all the normal bells and whistles, good company (your neighbors), good food and great music, however, this year, we are adding a twist of Mardi Gras! For the exact date and time, check bulletin

board in the lobby. Due to major planning of the summer bash and the long Memorial weekend, our May General Meeting has been cancelled. Tip : “If you watch something, say something.” Channels 592 or 593 Cablevision; 6 and 8, master antenna. While viewing these channels, if you see something suspicious, call Public Safety right away at (718) 320-3300 or 718-6713050. Make sure to provide as much information as possible about the situation. —L ee R iver s

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Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Memorial Day weekend is here. We send greetings in the hope everyone enjoys a safe and happy weekend. However, Memorial Day is to honor people who have died while serving the United States. The ceremony in Co-op City begins Sunday, May 29th, 1 p.m., at the Harley J. Moseley Memorial Park on Bartow Avenue. Here is a fact, New York State was first to recognize the day. After World War I, all the states adopted Memorial Day when it changed from honoring Civil War dead to honoring all Americans killed in any war. As part of the National Holiday Act of 1971, locked in on May’s last weekend, it became a federal three day weekend. Again, we hope everyone remembers Memorial Day and has a safe weekend. Recently, Square Dance has gained in popularity and recognized as an excellent source of exercise. The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP announces our Square Dance event. Yes, it’s time to get out your calico scarf, dancing shoes and

do-si-do, friends and partners, over to Dreiser Loop, Auditorium A on June 24th. What a great opportunity to break out and do something new here. Bring a partner to the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Square Dance. The date is Friday, June 24th, 7 – 9:30 p.m., Dreiser Loop, Auditorium A. Before you swing your partner, get your tickets by calling 718-379-3504 or 718-379-1297. They are just $20 per adult and $10 for children, 12 and under. Refreshments will be on sale. Members are encouraged to sell at least two tickets each. Participation in our “at home tea” guarantees you will be entered in the drawing for one of three prizes to be awarded at the end of the campaign. Till June 30, our Co-op City Branch of the NAACP is in full-swing with this annual fundraising campaign. Thus far, it has been a very successful effort as the quiet determination of members to forge ahead peacefully and make the NAACP stronger is exemplified. If you have received the invitation to participate, we hope you

will use it and support the NAACP. Additionally, to help the victims of the recent weather-related natural disasters, the NAACP has set-up the following site to help insure a happy future is possible: http://action.naacp.org/Alabama Donation. This is the time to prepare our children and teens for situations and to sign them up for a program or prepare a schedule to help them stay focused and safe. Visit the newly redesigned website: http://action. naacp.org/ or the NewYork State Branch website. Remember NAACP membership comes to students for $15 and adults $30 with the respected quarterly, “The Crisis” coming as an additional resource. Join on-line, just indicate this branch as your choice. The Coop City Branch of the NAACP hopes for the good health of all our friends and neighbors. This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves. —E va La zaa r

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing COMMUNICATION The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing has a website that provides cooperators with news and views on community issues—information that may not be easily available from other sources. Our website, for example, may discuss Co-op City finances or explain the way carrying charges are spent. In addition, communicating via the web helps reduce wasteful consumption of natural resources and represents a local contribution to the public movement for environmental responsibility. Visit our website for all daily information and newsletters on up to date housing issues in our community, www.CTSAH.net. NEXT COALITION MEETING MONDAY, June 6th All meetings of the Coalition are open to all cooperators. We encourage community members to attend our

meetings as a good way to remain up-to-date on issues that concern everyone in Co-op City. Each of us has a vital interest in keeping our homes affordable. So join with us in our work to maintain Co-op City as a community for people with moderate incomes. Attend our next membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Room 28 of the Bartow Center. For more information about our future meetings and other activities, please visit our website at www.CTSAH.net. Team For Change We congratulate our team for a job well done in this year’s campaign race for the Board of Directors. We look forward to keeping our community affordable for all. MTA Phone in Protest How have the bus cuts affected you? The community phone in protest to restore our bus service continues in

2011. The community will be phoning in to protest the service and the change of service, every Monday starting January 17, at noon and every Monday thereafter at noon. Please direct your calls to 646-252-2660 & 646-252-2659 and ask for a community relation person and protest the service and argue to the fact that we want our Bx26, Bx28 and Access-A-Ride restored. Do not settle for any excuse! Community members are encouraged to contact our Assemblyman at 718-892-2235 and our State Senator at (718) 547-8854 to share their experience of frustrating poor service and double fares. Tell them the service is not working! Sebastian Ulanga Santiago, 347-231-4821; visit www.CTSAH.net; write to CTSAH, P.O. Box 64, Bronx, —Seba stia n Ula n ga NY.

National Council Negro Women Book Club meets today Saturday, May 28, at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. We will be discussing “Perfect Peace” by Daniel Black. This is the last book selection that we have made! Please bring your suggestions for future books to our meeting on May 28th. Please come out! The Book Club cannot continue without your support! National Council Negro Women, Inc.’s New York State

37th Annual Bethune/ Height Program & Luncheon was held Saturday, May 21, at The Garden City Hotel. Congratulations to our section 2011 Life Members Robin Joyce Miller and Kim Adair Wilson, Esq. and to our section 2011 Achievers Judith Roberson, Michelle Woody, Joyce Howard, Kathleen Rolle, Gladys Williams and Maxine Sullivan. E F FE C T I VE I M E DI AT E LY!!! The official mailing

Building 33 Association Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 Riverbay Board Elections. I hope that the hard work we put into this election will not be in vein. Our hope is for a united Board working together for the betterment of our community. I commend Connie Bridges, our Vice President, on getting us a full bus for our trip to Philadelphia’s Sugar House Casino on Saturday, June 25. We will serve a light breakfast on the bus. When we get to the casino, a $15 coin voucher and a $5 food voucher will be given to each person. This casino is an old sugar mill converted into a casino. The flea market and cake sale will be on Saturday, June 11, noon. Bring all donated item to the room by June 9. The donated cakes can come down as early as 10 a.m. on Sat., June 11. All proceeds go towards the Building 33 fund. One of the first college students of our building to receive a $500 scholarship will graduate this week. We wish him all the best. Another student who won is on her way to graduate school. All the best to her. When more than half of the building paid the building dues, we were able to give a student going to college a scholarship. If the economy changes and you can afford to pay the dues, we will continue the practice. Trudy’s son, Brian Williams, graduated from college in Tennessee last week. Brian was one of the senior ball players on his way to greater things. We wish him much success in his future. Go Brian, NBA. Get well wishes to the sick and the shut-in. Everyone, have a happy and safe Memorial Day. —Pa tr icia Ma yo Bona par te

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African-American Association The following are programs sponsored by the Association and you are encouraged to participate: Sch ola r sh ip Awa r d s – The Association is offering scholarships to two high school seniors. The submission deadline is May 30th. Applications may be obtained by calling 718-379-5555. Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This class consists of exercises to promote weight loss, tone and strengthen muscles, to create a sense of well being, and much more. Call 718-671-8364. Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 646-281-4570. Bu sin ess O p p or t u n it y Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. 646-721-8185. J ob /E n t r ep r en eu r ia l P r ogr a m - Our

mission is to help anyone who wants to work and is seeking a job. The next meeting: Thursday, June 2nd, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-3201424. C om p u t er C la sses – Learn all there is to know about Microsoft Word, the Internet, E-mail, Facebook, Skype, and much more. Bring your laptop and $5. Members get one FREE class. The next class: Monday, June 6th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-3795555. C u b Scou t s Pa ck – The next Pack meeting is Thursday, June 2nd, 6:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 4. Boys from ages 6-11 years old are welcome to join. A trip to Dorney Park is being planned. Call 718379-5555. E du ca t ion – The Communiversity of African-Centered Education will meet on Tuesday, June 14th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser

Center, Room 15, to discuss classical African history that is essential for the survival of people of color. There will be an introduction to the language of Kiswahili. Call 718-379-5555. Last Saturday, members of the Association enjoyed the earthday celebration of Brother Junior-Jawara Blake, Food Therapeutic Counselor & Human Development Advocate, where we enjoyed music, dancing, delicious food, entertainment by the infamous comic, Brother Dick Gregory; political analyst, Brother Hugh Hamilton; and the child genius poet, Sister Autum Ashante. It was awesome. C om m u n it y Ser vice – If you are a student seeking community service credit, call us at 718-379-5555. P r e-Fa t her ’s Da y Affa ir – Celebrate Father’s Day at the fabulous Ms. Gloria Lynne Concert on June 18th, 7:30 p.m. Discounted tickets are available. Call 718-

671-5957 or 718-379-5555. G en er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – The General Membership meeting will be held on Saturday, June 11th, 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. The agenda will include nominations and elections for new officers. Dinner and music will follow. We always welcome new members. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend the meeting, you may send your check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $7.50 for a single membership and $12.50 for families (thru August 31st) to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community. We wish all our friends and neighbors a cheerful and safe Memorial Day holiday. —F r a n cin e R eva J on es

Building 34 Association There was an association meeting on May 19. We would like to thank Mr. Vernon Cooper, who informed us of the re-capitalization efforts, cost saving measures that are being taken, including the installation of new energy efficient laundry equipment, water valves installed to help lower the consistently rising cost of supplying water to our complex, the asbestos abatement, as well as the status of the yellow schoolhouse

and other topics. Many cooperators had questions concerning their apartments which Mr. Cooper made note of, and promised to be addressed on a personal basis. We would also like to thank Mr. William Floyd, CPR instructor, who did a demonstration of some of the life saving techniques of CPR. Some cooperators signed up for a full length class, where, after completion, they would receive the

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American Heart certification. Laverne Floyd followed with an information session on the warning signs and symptoms of heart attack in women. We also reminded neighbors of our upcoming bake sale and flea market on June 25th. There was much interest in the event and pledges were taken for donations. We ended the meeting with a save the date for our bus trip to the Spirit of Philadelphia with lunch followed by a five

hour casino stop with bonus, May 19th, 2012. This was received with enthusiasm. More details to come in upcoming articles and posters. Voter turn out May 18th was small compared to the number of people living in our buildings, but we would like to thank all of the people who did participate. Neighbors, we cannot let apathy become the winner in trying to maintain our community. —Laverne Floyd

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American Legion Post 1871 Our Post is located in 135 Einstein Loop, Section #5, Community Center, Room 41. Our office number is 718-8628165 and you can also reach us by e-mail: post1871@optimum.com. Greetings to all our Post members who have a birthday in the month of June— Aston O. Thomas, Jr.; Raymond Dyson, Robert L Walter, William Martinez, Benjamin J. Wright, Eugene J. Fastook, Bernard Gibbs, Norman L. Cook, Patricio Serrano, Ismael J. Perez, James Hess, Israel Cruz, Joe Walker, Jr.; Jose Alvarez, Ramon F. Betancourt, Roosevelt Mason and William Craft. On May 13th, the Hon. Rev. Ruben Diaz, our New York State Senator, invited our Post to a breakfast at Maestro’s Catering Hall. The breakfast was great and I would like to thank the fol-

lowing members who attended the breakfast on May 13th: the Bronx County Commander Joe Goodin; Post 1871 Commander Robert Feliciano; Vice Commander, Jerome Rice; Mrs. & Mr. Sailas J. Stanford; Post Adjutant, Chaplin and Post Information Officer Richard I. Lawson, Jr.; Kenneth Nelson; George McKay and Charles Bishop. Did you know that a fake CHECK is often lighter than the paper stock used for checks? They also feel slippery. The next Executive meeting will take place on June 4th at 11 a.m. sharp. Please arrive on time and upon your arrival, please sign in, turn your cell phone off and take a seat. If you are still holding raffle money, PLEASE turn in your money ASAP to the Post, along with your raffle

The next General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 1, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium. See you there. ATTENTION! ALL completed applications must be returned to Clubroom 19 by Tuesday, May 31! The Scholarship Applications are available in Clubroom 19 for high school students graduating in June, 2011. To be eligible, the student must be the child, grand or great grandchild of a member whose financial status is current. NOTICE! The RETIREES’ annual luncheon will be held at Marina Del Rey on Wednesday, June 15 – from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Donation: $75. We will have three exceptional honorees: Joan Murrell, Carl Tyler and Marge Watson. (See Beverly Waller and/or Ida Morton for your tickets). Transportation will be available on first come, first serve basis.

The RETIREES have selected two organizations, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Disabled American Veterans, to receive our annual charitable contributions. We are asking all members to donate as generously as possible to the Humanitarian Committee. T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: Make a connection as we travel to: Dover, DE and Crab Feast – Aug. 9-11th (3 days, 2 nights at the DOVER DOWNS HOTEL & CASINO; 2 breakfasts; 2 dinners, including an ALL You can eat Crab Feast and shopping at Rehoboth Outlet Stores. Price: $409 double and $499 single. (Contact Beverly James at 718-379-0377 or Dolores Shivers), $100 trip deposit required. Biloxi, MS – Aug. 27–Sept. (9 days). Price: $750 double and $1020 single. The

stubs. The bus ride to Washington, DC has been cancelled due to not enough members wanting to go. All Post members who paid to go on the trip will receive their check in the mail. Comrade Waterman sold 348 raffle books for the Post. Job well done, comrade! The Bronx County meeting will take place on Friday, June 3rd at 7:30 p.m. sharp at the Sam Young Post 620 located near Lemmon High School and Tremont Avenue, for any Post members who would like to attend this meeting. Post member Donald Fuller is next in line to attend the American Legion College for three days free of charge. This will be a great experience for him to learn the workings of the Post and to pass his

knowledge along to other Post members. Welcome aboard to our new member who transferred from the City Island Post, Barney A. Puleo, who happens to be an ex-Marine. All members who still have the old VA medical cards with their Social Security number on them, are advised to have their card replaced ASAP. The next General Meeting will take place on June 18th at 11 a.m. sharp. Please arrive on time, turn your cell phone off, sign in and take a seat. How do you make a man laugh on Saturday? Answer: Tell him a joke on Wednesday. This information was provided to you by your Post Information Officer. —R ich a r d I . L a wson , J r.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop trip includes 8 nights lodging with 4 consecutive nights at a Casino Hotel on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners, guided tour of Bay St. Louis. Admission to NASA’S Stennis Space Center and much more. (Contact Eleanora Jones at 718-6715707 or Harriet Ford at 718-379-0377). All checks payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP. Refunds for the Cape Cod Trip will be mailed shortly. T H E AT R E C O M M I T T E E (prices include transportation): Come with us to see the following shows at Lehman Center which start at 8:00 p.m. The van will leave from Dreiser Loop at 6:45 p.m. *Sat., June 25th, Michael Jackson Tribute; Price: $52. Sat., July 16th, Spirit NY Cruise, Luncheon; Price: $65.

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Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY Reverend Elisamuel “Sam” Colon and the Congregation of Circle of Christ Church would like to extend an invitation of love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us for a time of adoring worship, praise and the Word of God. Allow the Lord to reach into your heart and help you see the road of light and joy. Circle of Christ Church is a beacon which the Lord has lit onto Co-op City and it is our purpose as a Church and as children of God to serve, teach and bring forth the Gospel for all to hear and witness. F O C US SC R I P T UR E F O R T H E W E E K : Hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. --Romans 5:5 (NIV)

ANNO UNC E M E NT S: Wednesday, June 1st at 7 p.m. – Bible Study and Prayer Service Friday, June 3rd at 7 p.m. – “Broken Chains:” Youth Ministry – Young people 13 thru 21 are encouraged to join us in Worship, the Word and Fellowship. This is a service that is run by young people for young people. Saturday, June 4th at 12 p.m. – “Heart Seekers” Ministry: Christian Single’s Fellowship. Please join other single people for a time of fellowship and sharing. Sunday, June 5th at 11 a.m. – Communion Service: All are welcomed at the Lord’s Table. Saturday, July 9th – You are invited to join us for our Youth Summer Production “ The Fall.” A play that depicts The Beginning, The Fall and The Victory

through music and dance. All are welcome. Sch ed u le of Ser vice: Sundays: Worship Service** 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service. Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 12 a.m. start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Little Lambs (2–4 years old) 12 a.m. start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Wednesdays: Spanish Bible Study Please contact church for time & location Worship, Prayer, & Bible Study 7 p.m. start Fridays: Teen Church 7 p.m.–9 p.m. Children’s Church 7 p.m.–9 p.m. F Y I: You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook,

Youtube and Bronxnet Cable Channel #70, Saturdays at 4 p.m. You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services. Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions. P lea se m a il a ll you r in q u ir ies or d on a t ion s t o t h e followin g a d d r ess: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, Plaza level, Bronx, NY 10475; 347-9451992. Em a il: admin@circleofchristchurch.org. Website: www.circleofchristchurch.org. —Elder J a y R a mos

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s invite you to worship with us at 155 Dreiser Loop (lower level) here in Co-op City; telephone: (718) 320-0844. Week ly Sch ed u le Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 7 p.m. Thursday: Choir rehearsal 7 p.m.

Friday: Youth group 4-6 p.m. Young adults 6:30 - 9 p.m. Every 4th Sunday, the Sunday School children lead the service and every 5th Sunday, the young adults lead. Thanks to all who helped make our luncheon a success. CONGRATULATIONS to the win-

ners of our raffle: 1st prize to M. Yenefee; 2nd prize to R. Phillips and the 3rd prize to M. Nelons. Up com in g E ven t s: June 26th: Confirmation and Reception of new members. July 9th: Deluxe bus transportation to Duck Walk Vineyard in Montauk,

L.I. Donation: $85. Trip includes lunch at Gurney’s Inn, wine tasting and tour of the facility. Please contact the church at (718) 320-0844 for reservations. In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your rightousness. (Psalm 31:1) —D. Sin glet on & M . C h a m b er s

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, interracial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Coop City community. A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows

you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Su n d a y M or n in g Sch ed u le: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. Divine Worship – 10:30 a.m. Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Praise the Lord, everyone! We serve a good God. He will never leave you, nor forsake you. Let Him take charge of your life, and if you have any questions, read your Bible. Christ Jesus provides salvation from sin, death, and suffering. Let’s look at some verses of scripture that support this. Romans 8:1-10 in the NKJV says: 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin; He condemned sin in the flesh, 4 that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the

flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. 8 So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. 10 And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. I nvit a t ion s: Please come out today at 3 p.m. for a sweet hour of prayer. Tomorrow morning, please join us for Sunday School and Worship Service beginning at 10 a.m. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop on the lower level of shopping center #1. Our phone number is (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we! —P a st or Ver non L itt le

Upcom in g E ven t s Sunday, May 29 - Dr. Smith’s Sermon Topic – The Tongue: The Weapon of Mass Distraction. Reading from the Sacred Scripture: James 3, 3-6. Saturday, June 11 - Red Cross Blood Drive, 10:00 - 3:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room 2. Sunday, June 19 - Father’s Day - Our speaker is the dynamic, annoited Rev. Robert Stevens, Associate Pastor, Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, Bronx, N.Y. Sunday, June 26 - Meet us at the Co-op City Fair. Information, along with cold drinks and desserts for sale. Week ly Act ivit y: Church of the Savior worship at 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet. Tune in and be blessed. If

this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you! “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fed me” — Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by first Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052. T h ou gh t of t h e Week : “Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil - it doesn’t have a point.” —R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h

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Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Pr ogr a ms a nd Event s:

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow, for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to attend. Bible study is held on every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, June 1 at 5 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and at 7:30 p.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Mid-week worship is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. All are invited to attend. On Saturday, June 4 at 9 a.m., you are cordially invited to the First Lady’s Ministry annual breakfast to be held in the Community Center, Room 45. The guest speaker will be Rev. Shon Adkins, Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Harlem, N.Y. The theme for the day is “You Are Never Alone,” Hebrews 13:5. Adult donation is $15; children, 612 years old, is $5, and children under 5 years of age are free. Call 718-862-9243, 718-379-1064 or the church at 718-320-3774 for reservations or additional information. We will hold our annual spring revival on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, June 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Our revivalist will be Rev. Melvin E. Wilson, Pastor of St. Luke A.M.E. Church, located in Harlem, N.Y. The Christian Education Ministry presents its 2nd annual Youth and Young Adult Conference on Saturday, June 25th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. The conference will start at 10 a.m. with Rev. Quinton Ervin, Associate Minister, at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Bronx, NY, presenting “Bullying and Conflict Resolution. The second presenter will be by Rev. Dr. Eric B. Turner, Associate Minister and Minister of Music, from St. Luke Baptist Church, Harlem, NY, presenting “Staying in Your Lane.” Registration and a continental breakfast will be at 9 a.m. Call the church for additional information. “Feast Delivers,” hosted by the Just For Men Ministry, invites everyone to participate. Make your selection by circling the item(s) on the menu. The deadline for payment is June 19 and distribution will be at the church on Saturday June 25 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. This month, the feast has a ham dinner special at a cost of $20. If you prefer less meat and more vegetables, check out the Veggie’s Choice at a cost of $20. Checks are accepted, made out to the Co-op City Baptist Church. Call the church for additional information. Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and Founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.Principle CenteredLiving.com or www.RevDr SheldonEWilliams.com. —H a tt ie L . L u ca s

Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday is on the second Sunday of the month. Missionary Sunday is on the third Sunday of the month Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors’ Sunday is on the ffth Sunday of the month. Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Kids For Christ Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Tuesday of the month, 11 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Please join us as we celebrate Senior, Family and Friends Day on Sunday, June 12 during the 11:00 a.m. service. Dinner will be served immediately after. Family and friends

are invited for an afternoon of praise, worship and fellowship. Church of the New Vision Cruise set sail once again on August 20th thru August 27th aboard the “Norwegian Jewel” leaving from New York to the beautiful Ports of Orlando, (Port Canaveral), Great Stirrup Cay (Pvt. Island) and Nassau, Bahamas. For additional information, please contact Sis. Sadie James at 718-652-8943 or Sis. Marquetta Walker at the Church of the New Vision, 718-671-8746. Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals. The Church of the New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671—C a r ole Ha que 8746 or (718) 320-0409.

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, June 7, at 7 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. There will be a guest speaker. C E L E BR AT I NG G L O R I A LYNNE I N C O NC E RT: Co-hosted by the African-American Association. From her very first album entitled "Miss Gloria Lynne," she never dreamed her future would hold a consecutive string of hit singles that would lead to more than 50 albums. Miss Lynne's amazing song book which includes "I Wish You Love," “I’m glad There is You,” “He Needs Me" and “I Thought About You" has etched a place for her in American musical history. Doing what she does best, Gloria Lynne is a premier songstress known for her rich tone and regal manner and on Saturday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m., "Celebrating Legends in Music" will honor Miss Lynne and in return, she will perform in concert. For tickets or more information, call 1-646-667-1234, 718-671-5957 or 646-267-1521. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. Phone number: 1-718-320-1861. The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of coopera-

tors and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Faith @ Work Christian Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 6715957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition motto is: “Coming Together is a Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, Working Together is Success.” —H a r m a n T. L ea cock

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone (718) 862-9172. CHURCH SCHEDULE Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7 p.m. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY)

Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Tomorrow, Sunday, May 22nd at 3:30 p.m. – Observance of All Clubs Day at CPC. Theme: “Joining Together in the same Mind and in the Same Judgment.” Our guest preacher will be Rev. Henry Bolden, Pastor, Greater Eternal Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. Wednesday, June 1st – Friday, June 3rd starting at 7:30 p.m. Join us for A SPRING REVIVAL at CPC.

Sunday, June 12th, 11:00 a.m. – Annual observance of WOMEN’S DAY. Theme: “Unique Women Serving An Awesome God.” Sunday, June 26th, at 11:00 a.m. – Observance of Youth Day. Wednesday, July 20 - Friday, July 22 – Delaware Delight and More Getaway sponsored by the Shepherd’s Ministry. Tour includes deluxe accommodations at the Dover Hotel & Casino; a day in Atlantic City; shopping spree; Crabfeast at the Old Mill Crab House; buffet dinner at Dover Downs; 2 breakfasts; baggage handling and transportation. Cost per person: $395/double; $495/single. For additional information and/or reservations, call (718)

994-5761 or (718) 652-2906. Saturday, September 17th, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Dreiser Auditorium B, the Missionary Ministry presents a RED CARPET FASHION SHOW AND BRUNCH, featuring the fashions of Dressed to A “T” by Theresa Ferguson. Tickets: $40. For additional information and to purchase tickets, call (718) 379-8514, (718) 671-6922, (718) 671-0425 or (718) 671-6122. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. Evan G. Mitchell —E

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds C om e & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org. Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other Sunday, the services are as follows:

English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service. Neos P r ogr a m s – The teens, tweens and children’s programs every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church, ages 5 & up. We also have for girls & boys liturgical dancing, ages 5 to 12, 8 p.m. on Fridays. Every last Friday night is pizza and movie night at 8 p.m. at the church. C r escen do C h r istia n M u sic Sch ool: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable. Recital by our music school students on June 26th at 5 p.m. Come and bring a friend and have a great time. Hear the lovely music from our students. Aft er Sch ool P r ogr a m – In Room 43 of Einstein Community Center is a safe environment, where children can do homework, learn God’s word and just have some fun, please call (718) 6711033. L a n ca st er, P a . Tr ip – We are going to Lancaster on September 30 to October 1. The trip will consist of shop-

ping at Rockville Square Outlets, Dutch Apple Dinner Theater to see “ I Love a Piano,” staying at the Heritage Hotel, breakfast at the hotel and going to Birdin-Hand Farmers Markets and luncheon at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Travel by deluxe coach. Cost is $237 per person, double occupancy; $295 single occupancy; $229 for triple occupancy; $165, children 13 to 18, and $133, children 12 and under. Children must have 2 adults in the room in order to get the double occupancy rate. Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473 to find out more and make your reservation. If no answer, please leave a message. —R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

Faith @ Work Christian Church Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m. (Sundays). Church telephone, (718) 6440951; email: fatwcc@aol.com. Week ly Wor ship E xp er ien ces: Praise Team Rehearsal: 5:30 p.m., Thursdays; 6:30 p.m., Thursday Bible Study; Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Children’s Church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays. Ch ur ch M ot t o: “We are Christ-Centered, Family-Focused with, Power and Authority.” C hu r ch M ission : To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us—where we honor

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Mon., May 30

JASA CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY

Tues., May 31

Bartow

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31 Beginner’s Self Defense 9 a.m., Rm. 31 Advanced Self Defense 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2:30-4 p.m. Rm. 25

Einstein

Dreiser

JASA CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY

Dominos 10:00 in Rm. 49 Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/George Rm. 49, 2-4 p.m.

Wed., June 1

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m., Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise, Chat session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1 p.m. Garden Club 10:00 a.m., Rm. 7

Spelling Bee 10 a.m., Rm. 49

Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab

Tai Chi 11:00 a.m., Rm. 2

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m. Rm. 7

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd 9-10 a.m., Rm. 31

Chat session 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30 -11:30, Rm. 31

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49

Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Card Games p.m., Rm. 25

Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30, Rm. 7

Art 1-4 p.m., Rm. 7

Library 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Rm. 31

Thurs., June 2

Library, Exercise, Chat Session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 10:30 Alert & Alive 10:30, Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural dance 10:30 in Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Beginner’s Self Defense 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Word Games 9:30–1:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25

Fri., June 3

JASA CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY

2:30-4

Library, Exercise, Chat session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30, Rm. 7 Line Dancing 10:00 a.m. Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Drama Rm. 7, 1:30–4 p.m. Belly Dancing 12:30 p.m., Aud. A Handi-Flex 1 p.m., Aud. A

“Movie Madness” 9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 2

Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 31

Art 10:00 in Rm. 45

Day at the Movies w/ popcorn 10 a.m., Rm. 7

Self Defense 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Meditative Moments 11:00 in Rm. 8

Bingo 1:00 p.m. in Rm. 49

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7

Card Games Rm. 49 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Whist Card Game/ Scrabble 2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10-11:30, Rm. 49

*Schedule subject to change without notice*

We ask that members please call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch. WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK UP TIMES

1st Monday: 1st & 3rd Mondays: Fridays Tuesdays

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling

$5 $12 $3 $10

Bartow 1 p.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. 11 a.m.

Dreiser 1:15 p.m. 9:15 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 11:30 a.m.

Einstein 1:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 11:15 a.m.

To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation

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Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., May 30

JASA CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY

Tues., May 31

Apple juice, Breaded fish w/tartar sauce, Mexicorn, French beans

Beef-A-Roni, Italian blend

Rye bread, Apricot halves

Wed., June 1

Baked chicken, Baked potato, Broccoli florets

Spare ribs, Baked potato, Broccoli florets

Whole wheat bread, Fresh oranges

Orange juice, Curry chicken, Brussel sprouts, Oriental blend

Rye bread, Banana

Pineapple, Tilapia, Rice, Spinach

Whole wheat bread, Red apples

Thurs., Baked salmon w/lemon June wedge, Garlic macaroni, Collard greens 2 Fri., June 3

Turkey legs, Orzo, Mixed vegetables

All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that members please call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch:

Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Gloria Wise Center (718) 671-5161

Upcoming Events/Trips E F F E C T I VE I M M E DI AT E LY DOOR TO DOOR DROP OFFS FOR SHOPPING TRIPS ONLY. E M P I R E C I T Y C ASI NO-Wednesday, June 1st, June 15th, June 22nd and June 29th - $3. PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE OF PICK-UP. Trip includes transportation, 4 hours at casino, $10 food coupon. Pick-ups: Einstein, 10:00 a.m.; Bartow, 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. DROP OFF AT ASCH LOOP IN FRONT OF LIBRARY, DREISER LOOP AND EINSTEIN LOOP ONLY. WAL M ART – Pick-up times for Walmart for the months of June, July and August has been changed as follows: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser – 8:45 a.m., Einstein – 9:00 a.m. FASH I O NS BY RAYM UNDE – Come join us for a fashion show and much, much more on June 6th - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B. $2 Performance by the Drama Bunch, art viewing and dancing by Ellie. J ER SEY G AR DE NS M AL L & I K EAMONDAY, June 20. 3 hours of shopping @ mall and 2 hours at IKEA for only $12. Trip includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pickups: Bartow, 8:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 a.m. and Einstein, 8:30 a.m. SPI RI T C RUI SE S O F NE W J ER SE Y – For a totally entertaining and dining cruise experience, come join us on the Spirit Cruise of New Jersey for a Lunch Cruise – Friday, June 24. Boarding time: 11:30 a.m. Cruise time: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Price: $55 with a $20 non-refundable deposit. Final payment is due by Wednesday, June 7th. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15; Einstein, 9:30 a.m. Only 19 seats available. C AR EG I VER SUP P O RT G RO UP Do You Need Support For An Older Person? A Caregiver Support Group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and problems. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday

at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, from 1-2 p.m. The next session is Tuesday, May 31st. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at: 718-320-2066. NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE. W E I G H T M ANAG E M E NT SUP PO RT G RO UP - Come and join the Weight Management Support Group to learn techniques and information that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Monday, June 13 at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 25, for 8 weeks. To register, please call 718-320-2066. DI SABI LI TY SUP PO RT / SO C I ALI Z AT I O N G RO UP - First Friday of every month – 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25. DI ABE TI C SUP P O RT G RO UP - Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 27. DI ABE T E S W E L L NE SS W O R K SH O PS: Free Diabetes Wellness Workshops will be held at 177 Dreiser Loop, starting May 3rd – June 7th; Room 7, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. For further information or to sign up, please contact Rosella Stone, JASA Senior Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 718-320-2066, Ext. 2003. AL L J ASA C E NT E R S W I L L BE C L O SE D O N M O NDAY, M AY 30. SE NI O R C E NT E R F I E L D T R I P P ER M I SSI O N SL I P – Effective immediately, all senior center participants are required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. If you are paying for someone to go on the trip, you must make sure that they bring the form with them on the day of the trip. All forms must be filled out prior to going on the trip, No Exceptions. NOW H I R I NG : PART T I M E DR I VE R WANTE D - The Co-op City Bartow Senior Center is searching for a responsible, part time driver with a valid CDL License to work 20 hrs. per week. You can obtain an application or submit your resume to the Co-op City Senior Center Office, located at 2049 Bartow Ave., 718-320-2066.

Blood Pressure screenings Trained volunteers are providing FREE blood pressure screenings to the 60+ community conveniently located at all three of the Co-op City Community Centers. All you need is to become a member by simply filling out a short application form available at any of the local centers. L O C AT I O NS & SC H E DUL E : 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; and 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 9 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE CULTURE & ARTS The Drammeh Institute: “Meeting” Wed., 6/1; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #8)

EDUCATION African American Association: “Business Education Classes” Wed., 6/1; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

HOBBIES African American Association: “Belly Dance Class” Mon., 5/30; (Closed) “Yoga & Pilates” Tues., 5/31; & Thurs., 6/2; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: “Bridge Training Class” Wed., 6/1; 4:00 pm Dreiser Room # 9 “Bridge Game” Wed., 6/1; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9)

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church: Tues., 5/31; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Church of the New Vision: “Bible Studies” Sun., 6/5; 9:30 am (Einstein Room #38) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 6/2; 5:30 pm and Sun., 6/5; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room #8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 6/5; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: “Bible Study” Wed., 6/1; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #10), “Church Service” Sun., 6/5; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #10)

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 6/2; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #9) Circle of Christ “Children’s Bible Study”: Sun., 6/5; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #2)

SCOUTS Girl Scouts of Greater New York: “Meeting” Fri., 6/3; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1, 2, 4, and 9)

Cub Scouts: “Meeting” Thurs., 6/2; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #4)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services: “luncheon” Tues-Fri., 5/31/;-6/3; 8:00 am (Bartow Room #31)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 5/31; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #4)

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS Free Computer Classes Mouse Basics, Thursday, June 2, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Basic Internet, Thursday, June 9, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Email Basics, Thursday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Introduction to Microsoft Word, Thursday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Computer’s Practice & Q/A, Thursday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration required, please drop in to register; Class size is limited to 8; All classes are one session only; All classes are hands on.

The Annual Book Sale - Saturday, June 4. Contributions of books in good condition are welcome from the community. Starting now, bring your books to the library at the Bartow Shopping Center. We can use regular fiction, romance novels, science fiction, cooking and health-related materials, as well as children and teen books. No magazines or encyclopedias, please! We thank you in advance for your participation and look forward to a successful book sale to help our community library with its programs and activities. A Summer Reading Kick-off Celebration - Thursday, June 9 at 3:30 pm.— Thinking Big: Tales of Dreamers & Doers: Martin Luther King had one. Aliquipiso had one and ingeniously rescued her tribe. Brer Rabbit had so many that they ricocheted off every critter he met! History, legend and folklore are full of Big Thinkers with inspiring dreams. Join LuAnn Adams and travel to Africa, Asia and the Americas. Meet spunky young rainmakers and unabashed dreamers, who "pushed the envelope" and "broke the mold" with their intrepid ideas, can-do attitude and never-give-up spirit. For ages 5 and older. YA Day & Summer Reading Kick-off - Tuesday, June 7 at 4 pm-All teens welcome! Sign-up for Summer Reading; Get a fresh start; Get a teen library card; replace a lost library card, plus snacks, games & prizes! Sponsored by the Baychester Library Association.

WEEKLY EVENTS KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday, 3:30 p.m. • Teen TAG - June 14, 21, 28, Tuesday, 4 p.m., ages 12-18 • KIDS Reading Aloud - Every Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., ages 3-8 • Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday, 4 p.m., Talk about books or listen. • Chess Club - Every Thursday, 3:00 p.m. • Teen Time - Every Friday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Come and hang out in the library’s community room: Bring a snack, talk to friends, play games.

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AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: If you have private health insurance, you know how hard it can be to understand the bills and plan documents your insurer sends to you. And if you need to go outside your plan’s network for care, it gets even more complicated. How do you know how much you will owe? What’s an estimated price for the service you may need? FAIR Health is an important new on-line resource made available to assist New Yorkers with understanding the out-of-network reimbursement system and estimating the costs they may be responsible for paying if they use out-of-network care. FAIR Health was established in 2009 in response to then-New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s investigation into one of the insurance industry’s methods for determining reimbursement rates for patients who seek care from out-of-network providers. The investigation determined that such reimbursement policies were conflict-laden, potentially flawed, and unclear to patients seeking cost information. FAIR Health, Inc. was created with the mission to help ensure fairness and transparency in out-of-network reimbursement. Heartfelt condolences to Anna MitchellJackson on the death of her husband, Edward Jackson; to Stella Baker on the loss of her cousin; and Gwen Richardson on the loss of her cousin. FYI-2: To our sick, on the mend and

shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2011 TOUR C OM M ITT EE AC TI VI TI ES RE M INDE R: You don’t have to be a member of Peachtree Chapter to attend any of the trips — so, come and go with us…let’s have fun together… Also, final payment is due for ALL trips at the June meeting. July 21 (Thurs.) – 4-hour stay at the “new” & “exciting” Sugar House Casino (PA) – w/a 3-course luncheon aboard the Moshula Historic Ship; casino bonus (to be announced) – $87/person — contact Daisy, 718-671-3241/Wini. Aug. 23 (Tues.) – Boston Harbor Cruise; includes roundtrip motor coach; scenic 2hour Harbor Cruise (aboard the beautiful Odyssey); elegant served 3-course luncheon; and musical entertainment – A “WAITING LIST” IS AVAILABLE — $90/person – contact Delores, 718-379-2176/Wini. Oct. 17th & 18th – Rocking Horse Resort Fall Foliage – overnight stay; 3 meals; resort activities; Monticello Raceway/Casino on return trip home — $199/double & $249/single — $50 deposit due with registration – balance due by Sept. meeting – contact Jean, 718-379-3742/Wini. —Delor es Debna m

Handicapped Adults Association VAN—The van is available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on a limited basis. We will take your reservation but no guarantees against cancellation. Time of operation is 9:30 a.m., return by 2:00 p.m. M EE TINGS—A special meeting of the Handicapped Adults was held on Friday, May 13. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss if the organization should continue to meet on a monthly basis. The decision was not to meet on a monthly basis any more. If an important topic has to be discussed, a

meeting will be held in the office. FL EA MAR KET—Come in to Room #13 and shop in our Flea Market. Greeting cards are 25¢ each; canes are $5 each; jewelry; soft covered books, 5 for $1; hard covered books 50 cents each; CD’s—music in Spanish and English, $1. New items arrive daily. We are open from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Pennies, pennies, pennies…please bring them into the office. —Ar lene Rodr iquez

Goose Island Seniors HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE IN THE MONTH OF JUNE! Wednesday, June 1—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members and guest. Refreshments served. Thursday, July 14—a trip to PLATZL BRAUHAUS, N.Y. A day in the country. Price is $57 (fifty-seven). Menu Continental breakfast. Lunch is sausage and peppers, franks, hamburgers and French fries. All salads, corn on cob, watermelon, and at 4 p.m., we go into the large dining room for dinner. Roast beef, roast chicken, potatoes and vegetables. If you desire salmon, it’s $2 extra. Coffee, tea. Pick-up time, 8 a.m.

Wednesday, October 19—Going to VILLA ROMA FOR OCTOBERFEST. Price is $55 (fifty-five). Luncheon menu fruit cup, soup, sauerbraten with potato pancake, turkey with stuffing, bratwurst with German potato salad, served with red cabbage. Dessert: black forest cake, and apple strudel; coffee, tea. When making reservations, please tell what entree you wish to have. Pick- up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops-Einstein Center, Asch Loop, Dreiser Loop. For more information, see Ann or Mary at 718-379-9613 or come to 135 Einstein Center, Room 39, 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. or call Mary in evening, 718-3794899. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Ma r y Pilla

Broun Place Townhouse Association Happy Memorial Day to all our veterans and troops. Thank you for the service you have given our country. We continue to pray that our troops currently serving remain safe and return home to us soon. The Riverbay Board election is now over. Congratulations to the winners. We hope to see a united Board working together in the best interest of this community. Welcome to all our new neighbors. We hope that you join the Association and look

forward to seeing you at our meetings. Our prayers go out to the sick and homebound. Congratulations to those celebrating a special event and our condolences to those who have lost loved ones. If you have acknowledgements of any kind that you wish to share with us, please contact Ms. Iris Sanchez, or any officer on the Executive Board. You can also email us at brounplaceassoc@hotmail.com. —Marjorie Helms

Co-op City Times / May 28, 2011

Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue

A sense of purpose is needed in our daily life. Whether it is in pursuit of our vocation, the well-being of those near and dear to us, our character, our sincerity, our capacity for kindness, our decision to live decent, ethical lives, our eagerness to serve our community and be generous with our worldly goods to those less fortunate, we all need that sense of purpose which strengthens people on the road of life. Without a sense of purpose, the daily grind just gets too much. Does this make us feel guilty? To the

psychiatrist, feelings of guilt are a hindrance to the normal or the well-adjusted life. Guilt feelings interfere with normal relationships with others. But religion says feelings of guilt have another normal function. Sensitivity to wrongdoing is healthy. It is when we become insensitive to wrong that morality disintegrates and society degenerates. As long as a person is sensitive to what is wrong and feels he ought to do something about it, man is improvable, society is redeemable; the future can be made better.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 7 p.m. Saturday morning serv-

ices start at 9 a.m. Rabbi I. Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Ethics of our Fathers begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

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Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B-120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. (Mimi) 1-347-427-4526 Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, June 3, is before 8:04 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, May 28, at 9:07 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, May 28 are 7:00 p.m. The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. C oming E vents: Saturday, May 28-Morning services are at 9:00 a.m. Mincha is at 7 p.m. and the Rabbi’s class is at 7:15 p.m. The parsha this week is “BeMidbar.” Shabbat ends at 9:07 p.m. Monday, May 30-Take a moment, on this Memorial Day, to honor and remember those who fought and died to keep us all safe and free. Sunday, June 5-Sisterhood sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. Bring your friends! Join us for a fun afternoon. Monday, June 6-Make your reservations

for a trip with the Men’s Club to Mount Airy Casino. The cost is $28 with a $30 return for the slots, plus a $10 food voucher. Call Gary at 671-8424, Marty at 671-7809 or Bruce at 320-2234. Saturday, June 18-The Men’s Club sponsors a Kiddush in honor of Father’s Day. This is scheduled to occur directly after services. Good a nd Welfa r e Dues for 2011: Dues are now in order and payment would be greatly appreciated. Please honor your Yiskor pledges. Send your checks to: Traditional Synagogue at 120 Erdman Place, Bronx, NY 10475. Thank you! Come on down to the synagogue to purchase kosher wine. Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you. It is with much sadness that I report the passing of Espira Levina, the mother of Felix. Lillian Bentitou, the wife of Ed Bentitou and the sister of Max Lemberger, has also passed. May you all know no more sorrow. Please! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you. Shalom! —M ir ia m Evelyn Ber lofsky

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue I would like to remind everyone that the Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City has MOVED to a new location in Section 5. The new address is 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B. The Men’s Club will be running a trip to the MOUNT AIRY CASINO in Pennsylvania on Monday, June 6. C OST: $28 per person with a $30 slot and a $10 food voucher. Player may use any machine or table. Remember you need a Government Photo ID card to get your bonus slot play. This is the lowest price currently being offered in Co-op City. We provide a free snack going, play

games, and on the return trip, we show a movie.. For r eser va tions, ca ll: Marty, (718) 6717809; Gary, (718) 671-8424; Bruce, (718) 320-2234. Pick-up stops: Einstein Loop, 7:45 a.m., Asch Loop, 8 a.m., Dreiser Loop, 8:05 a.m. The Men’s Club is sponsoring a Father’s Day KIDDUSH on Saturday, June 18, at the conclusion of the morning services. It will be held in our new facility at 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B. All are welcome to attend. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us. Br uce Git elson Shalom! —B

Co-op City Jewish Center Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible. We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and

come to services when you can. DONATIONS OR DUES CAN BE SENT TO THE OFFICE. THERE WILL BE NO SERVICES NEXT SATURDAY BECAUSE OF MEMORIAL DAY. —Ma r vin Seidma n

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11Timothy 2:15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that need not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Focu s: Virtue is the quality that sustains our entrance and standing before a holy God and allows the strength and healing presence of God to flow through us. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever

things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. A Christian’s strength resides in his or her relationship with God. A life filled with virtue results in a clean conscience and removes any cloud of guilt, providing a bold entrance into the presence of the Lord. A virtuous life fulfills the purpose for the grace of God, making that work complete. Godly virtue adds value to human life, and that enhancement

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Church of God’s Children Pastors Archbishop Angelo and Bishop Nancy Rosario and the members of Church of God’s Children invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday. Memorial Day Service – May 29 – will be held at 9:30 a.m.– One Worship Service to give an opportunity for families and friends to enjoy the rest of the afternoon and weekend. We are at 127 Dreiser Loop next to Montefiore Health Clinic. We are a family and a house of Prayer. Sunday – Bible Studies – 11:30 a.m. – Tuesday – Bible Study-Building a Healthy Church. Wednesday – Prayer 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; 12 step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop7 p.m. Humor and laughter is an excellent way of beginning your day. Put a smile on someone’s face, it will come right back to you. Smile-Jesus loves you. Our Sunday School class for the past two months is titled: “How Do you Walk the Walk you Talk” based on the book of Ephesians. I just had to share the following story with our readers.

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