Co-op City Times 08/06/11 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 46 No. 32

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Status report: Most remaining major capital projects nearing completion BY BILL STUTTIG The latest in a series of comprehensive capital projects status updates released by Riverbay management earlier this week and published in the Co-op City Times this week (see page 7) reports that 18 major capital improvement projects undertaken in the community, most made possible by the 2004 recapitalization refinancing, are either 100% complete or nearing completion by the end of 2011. According to the report, major capital improvements fully completed within the last few years include: new elevators for all 35 buildings, shopping centers and garages (179 elevators in total); new common area lighting in all buildings, much of it financed through a matching government energy grant; eight garages reconstructed; a new cogeneration plant which includes a new high pressure boiler, two new gas turbines and a new steam turbine; a new garbage transfer facility; nine new playgrounds, two new ball fields and one new Greenway; a new security command center which controls

more than 600 security cameras, many of them state-of-the-art digital; 59 new compactors in high-rise buildings; the Peartree garbage transfer facility, and 65 upgraded lobby convectors in all high rise buildings. According to the report, 16 of the community’s 35 buildings have had all their capital improvements completed. Among the major capital improvement projects not yet completed in the remaining buildings but still progressing towards final completion is the massive window replacement project which is now nearly 85% complete with just four buildings yet to be started and two additional buildings currently in progress: Building 32, which is 78% complete, and Building 31 which is 45% complete. The four remaining buildings expected to be completed by next year are Buildings 1, 2, 3 and 5. According to the report, as of July 29th, a total 119,835 windows and 4,961 doors have been replaced with (Continued on page 2)

National Night Out goes Hollywood BY BILL STUTTIG More than 700 shareholders enjoyed refreshments, music, information on available services and activities both inside and outside the community and, most importantly, a free movie under the stars as Riverbay and the Riverbay Fund, in association with Public Safety, the 45th Precinct, and Assemblyman Mike Benedetto presented the commu-

nity’s annual National Night Out Tuesday evening. Dora B. Schriro, the City Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, was on hand to present a Proclamation from Mayor Michael Bloomberg thanking Riverbay and the 45th Precinct for annually staging one of (Continued on page 3)

Captain Russell Green of the 45th Precinct and Michelle Sajous, Director of Community Relations for Riverbay, accept a Mayoral Proclamation from the city’s Corrections Commissioner Dora Schriro honoring the Precinct and Co-op City for consistently staging successful National Night Out celebrations each year. Photo by Bill Stuttig

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HCR considers proposed carrying charge increases BY JIM ROBERTS Co-op City residents have their chance to send written comments or speak in person about the proposed 1% carrying charge increases now being considered for approval by the state. Shareholders have until Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, to send written comments to the New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) about the proposed 1% carrying charge increase slated for implementation on October 1, 2011, to be followed by another 1% increase on June 1, 2012. HCR has also scheduled a conference on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium when shareholders and representatives of the housing company can meet with HCR staff to discuss the proposed carrying charge increase and budget for the Riverbay Corporation. Written statements from shareholders on the application to HCR for the carrying charge increases should be mailed to Ricardo Cabodevilla, Housing Management Representative, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Housing Management Bureau, 25 Beaver St. – 6th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10004. Statements must be postmarked by Sept. 6, 2011. Officials from HCR can approve the 1% carrying charge increases as requested

by Riverbay or determine that higher increases are necessary to meet the company’s expenses over the next two years. At its June 22 meeting, the Riverbay Board of Directors approved budgets for the next two fiscal years, 2010/2011 and 2012/2013, which cover the period from April 1 of this year through March 31, 2013 and includes the 1% carrying charge increase in each year. Resolution 11-18, which was submitted by Director Eleanor Bailey, and seconded by Director Francine Reva Jones, was also approved by Directors Bernard Cylich, Leah Graham, Tony Illis, Andrea Leslie, Evelyn Santiago and Raymond Tirado. Board President Helen Atkins did not vote to approve Resolution 1-18, neither did Directors Bill Gordon, Daryl Johnson, Othelia Jones, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Al Shapiro and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab. Total expenses in the budget rise from $191.75 million in 2010/11 to $191.971 million in 2011/12 and to $198.482 million in 2012/13. Tight controls over spending for everyday operations will limit the projected department spending increase in 2011/12 to just 2.2% more than last year, a $2.1 (Continued on page 4)

Water tower replacement to begin later this month on Building 19 BY BILL STUTTIG The task of replacing Co-op City’s five rooftop water towers, all of which are approximately 40 years old, and in varying need of replacement, is scheduled to begin later this month, according to management. Riverbay’s Director of Maintenance, Mike Sanders, said this week that work should begin later this month on the Building 19 water tower, which serves the residents of Buildings 17 and 18 as well as 19. Building 19 was chosen as the first replacement because the roof is due to be replaced as well and it only makes sense to complete the new water tower before the new roof is installed. The water tower on Building 19 is also in the most urgent need of repair. In a memo to the Riverbay Board of Directors last week, Herb Freedman, principal of Co-op City’s management agent, Marion Scott Real Estate Inc., explained: “The water towers on our tower buildings are showing their age. The water tower on Building 19 is in serious need of repair/replacement. The Building 19 roof is about to be replaced

hence it only makes sense to put a new water tower before we replace the roof. Due to leaks, the tower is an emergency.” Bids came in from known companies who replace and construct water towers earlier this summer. According to the Construction Department, Isseks Brothers, Inc., a Manhattan based water tank repair and construction firm with more than 50 years of experience, was chosen as the contractor. According to Construction, since the lowest qualified bid came in under $100,000, approval from Co-op City’s supervising agency, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, is not required, thereby expediting the project. According to Sanders, the only possible administrative detail that remains before work can begin is obtaining the rigging permits to allow the needed supplies to be hoisted up to the roof of the tower. Obtaining those permits is the responsibility of the contractor and is standard procedure for any rooftop water tower replacement project unless it can be accomplished quicker by using the (Continued on page 4)

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23,130 windows and 900 doors remaining to be completed. The massive balcony restoration project began in 2005 in compliance with the city’s Local Law 11 and is now more than 90% complete, with 28 of the 35 buildings fully completed. The seven remaining buildings are now being done simultaneously, with two crews working on each building. Of those seven buildings, Building 1 is 75% complete; Building 5 is 67% complete; Building 7, 59% complete; Buildings 2 and 3, 57% complete; Building 8, 56% complete and Building 6, 53% complete. All balconies are expected to be fully repaired and opened by the end of the year. In early July, 172 balconies were ordered reopened by the Department of Buildings after final inspections and additional lines of balconies on these buildings are expected to be reopened by the Department Buildings in the coming days as soon as final inspections are done as expected. This project was expedited after the city’s Department of Buildings ordered all incompletely repaired balconies in the

community vacated following a partial balcony collapse in Manhattan in March 2010 which resulted in a fatality. The façade repair project, also undertaken as part of the city Local Law 11 requirements, is now complete in all but seven buildings and work has begun in each of those seven buildings. Building 1 is 35% complete; Building 5, 24% complete; Building 6, 7 and 8, 10% complete and in Buildings 2 and 3, the work has commenced. It is expected that all façade repairs will be completed some time in 2012. Another major capital project is replacing the roof of each building, shopping center and townhouse. All townhouses and shopping centers have new roofs along with 20 of the community’s 35 buildings. Five buildings are currently in progress with 10 additional buildings to be started next year and completed by 2013. Other major projects now underway include the long-anticipated restoration of the north sector Greenway which was restarted again in September after additional funding became available through savings provided through the operation of

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the co-generation plant. As of this report, the north section of the Greenway is 85% complete, and the center and north sections are now 30% complete. According to the report, other projects that are planned but have yet to be scheduled include the replacement of 60 high voltage transformers through the complex (24 have been replaced to date), the installation of 21 new garbage compactors (59 have been replaced to date) and the installation of a new water treatment plant to serve the co-generation facility. The major capital improvements completed so far have been largely financed in the recapitalization loan of 2004. The major projects financed completely through the capital improvement funds made available through the 2004 refinancing are the reconstruction of the community’s eight garages, the window and balcony door replacement, the balcony and façade repairs, and the co-generation plant construction. Improvements financed through operating funds include the complete elevator modernization, which commenced before the recapitalization loan of 2004, the roof replace-

ments, the Greenway restoration and the compactor and transformer replacements. The replacement of all the common area lighting was largely financed through government energy grants. In addition, the bulbs in all the garages, 6,098 in total, are currently being replaced by “green” energy efficient bulbs and that project is expected to be completed by next month. Airlock water valves have been installed in all the community pump rooms, except for one remaining building. This project was done at no out-of-pocket expense to the community and is expected to conservatively save the community more than $1.4 million in its annual water and sewer costs. The new security command center was financed through a combination of operation funds and available grant monies. The one major development that has allowed many of these key projects to continue, despite tightening operational and recapitalization funds, is the savings generated through co-generation over the past year which is averaging roughly $1 million a month and has been estimated to be as high as $1.6 million during some months.

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive JazzMobile with Jan Parker cancelled The JazzMobile concert, sponsored by the Black Forum of Co-op City and featuring Jan Parker which was scheduled for August 23, has been cancelled. The Black Forum apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

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the biggest and most successful National Night Out celebrations in the city. This year, the celebration was held on the Section 5 Greenway where a giant movie screen was set up at the south end and, after the sun went down, more than 500 shareholders enjoyed a free showing of the hit movie “Iron Man 2.” The movie showing was made possible through the offices of Assemblyman Benedetto who briefly thanked everyone for coming together for a fun evening. Deputy Bronx Borough President Aurelia Green also was on hand to greet the gathering.

Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations, who coordinated the entire evening, thanked the shareholders for attending and enjoying the movie on such a pleasant evening. She said, “A very special thanks goes to Assemblyman Michael Benedetto who provided the outdoor movie. Additional thanks go to the following businesses and agencies which provided donations: the 45th Precinct Community Council; Blue Wall Security, Inc.; Western Beef; Fairway Supermarkets; Marathon Enterprises, Inc. and Stop & Shop. Personal

thanks goes to Riverbay’s Joe Boiko, Lois English, Tamira King and Barbara Penn for cooking and serving the 550 hot dogs and 1,000 drinks that were given out.” Each first Tuesday evening in August is designated as National Night Out during which communities throughout the United States are asked to come together in an outdoor public gathering to make a statement that their neighborhood will not be held hostage to crime. Traditionally, Co-op City always holds one of the biggest National Night Out celebrations in New York City.

Free tennis this summer The Co-op City Tennis Club has begun its summer program offering free tennis instruction and play for children ages 6 to 18. The program is offered on the outdoor tennis courts located behind Truman HS, Monday to Friday, between 9 a.m. and noon. The program runs through the end of August and serves children of all playing levels and experience. Registration is offered onsite each day. For more information, please call 718-671-4437.

Top, left: Riverbay Board Director and CERT team leader Khalil Abdul Wahhab consults with the 45th Precinct Captain Russell Green and other precinct supervisors. Top, right: Jeanette Graves and Joyce Wilson of Co-op City’s NAACP branch hand out information about the branch’s services and programs to neighbors attending the celebration. Left: Officers from the Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Services Unit demonstrate proper CPR techniques to young and old alike.

Harvest Home Farmers’ Market returns to Co-op City The Harvest Home Farmers’ Market has returned to Co-op City. This year, the market is located in the park on Aldrich Street adjacent to the Fire House, between the hours of 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. each consecutive Saturday until November 19. As in the past, residents will be able to buy the freshest fruits, vegetables, and other products at the Harvest Home Farmers’ Market. Please come out and support the vendors who travel long distances to make their produce available to the community. WIC & Seniors’ Farmer’s Market coupons are accepted.

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Flotilla on the Hutchinson River this weekend to honor its namesake BY BILL STUTTIG As part of a continuing series of events to pay homage to the legacy of the 17th century religious freedom pioneer Anne Hutchinson, the Hutchinson River Restoration Project, together with the Bronx River Alliance, will organize a flotilla of boats to travel up the Hutchinson River through and past the entire length of Co-op City and into Westchester tomorrow afternoon, August 7. Historians, naturalists and Bronx residents and boaters interested in the current state of the river, which flows adjacent to Co-op City, and its past relationship to the latter years of the life of Anne Hutchinson and her supporters, will meet at 3:30 p.m. this Sunday near the northeast side of the Pelham Bay Bridge to begin a multi-boat journey up the river near land where Anne Hutchinson established her settlement of some family and supporters escaping the religious intolerance of the colony of Massachusetts in 1642.

Long-time Bronx resident and historian Toby Liederman said that Sunday’s boating event on the river is just one in a series of events honoring the 420th anniversary of the birth of the woman who pioneered ideas such as free speech and freedom of religion more than 120 years before they became cornerstones of our Constitution, our Bill of Rights, and our way of life in the United States for the past 235 years. “She began an instinctual fight for freedom and a set of beliefs which really helped shape the way this nation developed,” Liederman said. “The fact that she lived here on the land which is now Pelham Bay Park, Co-op City, and the towns of lower Westchester, should be pointed out to the residents throughout this area, including Co-op City,” she said. “Both the river and the parkway, that runs right though this area, including Coop City, were named for her, but very few people know of her significance in conceiving the rights and ideals that we all live

by and enjoy today,” Liederman said. Liederman who is coordinating a yearlong campaign called “The Anne Hutchinson Year” which is continuing with a series of events this summer including Sunday’s boat ride up the Hutchinson River, a brunch next Saturday, August 13th at Bistro SK on City Island to celebrate Anne Hutchinson’s 420th birthday and finally an exhibit on the life and time of Anne Hutchinson opening at the Bronx Historical Society on August 20th and continuing through October. 2nd. According to a biography of Anne Hutchinson, supplied by Liederman and “The Anne Hutchinson Year” campaign, after moving to the Massachusetts colony in 1634 with her husband William, her practices and beliefs regarding rights for women and religious freedoms ran counter to many of the powerful men of the colony, including its powerful governor, John (Continued on page 5)

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Carrying Charge million increase over the 2010-11 figure of $94.4 million. Department spending would then decrease by $300,000 in the following 2012-13 fiscal year. A big portion of that spending is for maintenance and buildings janitorial and grounds, which costs about $30 million a year, or nearly one-third of departments operating expenses. The dramatic cost savings for shareholders through Co-op City’s cogeneration

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plant are also an important part of the next two proposed budgets. In the fiscal year 2008-09, before the cogeneration plant was built, electricity and fuel costs were $46.5 million. In the next two fiscal years, those costs are projected at $21.7 million in 2011-12 and $22.9 million in 2012-13 because Co-op City now produces nearly all of its own electricity. That cost savings is helping to offset some of the skyrocketing water and sewer

Congratulations and Best Wishes, Nancy! Nancy Cosgrove, a loyal employee of Riverbay’s Office Services Department for the last 29 years called it a career in July and was honored with a huge party attended by more than 100 co-workers and loving friends. Nancy, who never called in sick once in her 29 years with Riverbay, called the celebration “The best and most beautiful party I could have imagined.” Her friend and long-time co-worker Eunice Braithwaite said, “One thing is for sure; life will not the same around here without Nancy.” Nancy, a Coop City resident said she plans on staying in her beloved community after her retirement. Her long-time supervisor, Francine Berkowitz said, “Nancy’s dedication to the job will be a forever tribute to her. We wish her no less than the very best along her new road.”

Nancy wipes away a tear as close friend and long-time of co-worker Eunice Braithwaite presents a card filled with the good wishes of more than 80 co-workers

Human Resources Director Collette Ragin and General Manager Vernon Cooper present a plaque to Nancy honoring her 29 years of service to Co-op City.

Co-workers James Melendez and Eunice Braithwaite offer their gratitude and best wishes

costs the community faces from huge increases in water bills imposed by New York City in recent years. The next two proposed budgets project 5% increases each year over the current annual water bill of $18.5 million. Some of those increases might be offset by projected savings through the new Airlock valves currently being installed here. Because the proposed carrying charge increases are only 1%, and not the 3% as

Tower Replacement elevator company at no additional cost to Riverbay, The only direct effect that the necessary work will have on the residents of Buildings 17, 18 and 19 is that water service will be required to shut down for the one day that it will take to construct the new tower once all the supplies have been transported to the roof. One hi-rise elevator may be used prior to the building of the tank to deliver material as well. Water will be shut down between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. that day and management said that residents will be given ample notice of the day of the work so they can adjust their daily routines accordingly. The only other expected effect of the project on the residents served by this water tower will be a faint hickory taste in the water which will last approximate-

originally proposed by Riverbay management in February, Riverbay will request that New York Community Bank approve a withdrawal of $7.18 million from the Riverbay reserve accounts to pay for a portion of the ongoing capital projects. Those reserve funds were restored this year as part of the refinancing of Co-op City’s mortgage with New York Community Bank. (Continued from page 1)

ly for a week. Management has been assured that the water will be safe for drinking and other routine use. Each of Co-op City’s five tower clusters is served by one of five water towers, which sit on top of the middle building of each cluster and supplies water to all three buildings in the cluster. Sanders said that after the Building 19 tower is completed, the tower on top of Building 7 will be replaced later this fiscal year. That tower also serves Building 6 and 8. Next fiscal year, which begins in April of 2012, two other water towers are scheduled to be replaced, with the final new tower scheduled to be constructed in 2013. Sanders added, “The good news is that once each of the towers is replaced, it will last for at least another 40 years.”

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Winthrop. Despite the objections of Winthrop and others, her popularity for publicly declaring her beliefs in basic freedoms grew to the point where Winthrop felt the need to charge her as a heretic. During a two-day trial in 1637, she matched wits and religious knowledge with Winthrop and his followers but the trial ended with her being banished from the colony for her beliefs. Hutchinson and her husband established a settlement

of her many followers in neighboring but religiously tolerant Rhode Island, but after her husband William passed away in 1642, she and 16 followers, including some of her children, established a settlement under her leadership here in the northeast Bronx, where Co-op City and Pelham Bay Park now sit. Unfortunately the Hutchinson settlement in what is now the Bronx survived for only a year before all but one it members were murdered in an attack by the Siwanoys

tribe related to a conflict the tribe was having with the Dutch government regarding land claims in the area. Hutchinson and her followers had nothing to do with the Dutch government, nor their political and material ambitions, but were mistakenly caught up in the conflict and tragically killed. Only one daughter with her survived the attack by, as legend has it, hiding behind Glovers Rock which still sits in Pelham Bay Park on the approach road to Orchard Beach.

Crowley on Passage of the Budget Control Act (Washington, D.C.) – On August 1st Congressman Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), voted against the Budget Control Act of 2011. His statement is as follows: “I am pleased default has been avoided, but disappointed in how it was accomplished. “In their misguided approach to fulfilling our nation's

Help Homeless and Less Fortunate Children Get School Supplies New York State Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto has started his annual school supply drive, and has made his offices available to receive donations of school supplies for needy children. There will be collection boxes at both of his offices, 3602 East Tremont Avenue and 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 12. The donations will be for children between grades three and twelve and will be distributed to children throughout the Bronx. “Having the proper school supplies is the first step towards getting the children in the right frame of mind to learn,” said Assemblyman Benedetto, and has called upon his community to help him help others. The drive will begin this week and continue throughout the month of August into September. If there are any questions, please contact the offices of Assemblyman Michael Benedetto at East Tremont Avenue (718-892-2235) or Co-op City (718-320-2220).

Shareholders should notify Sales Office when receiving furniture delivery Shareholders who are expecting new furniture delivery should notify the Riverbay Residential Sales Office so that arrangements can be made to protect Riverbay’s property, particularly the elevators, from damage. Once the Sales Office is contacted, and the cooperator confirms the date and/or time of their delivery, a permit will be issued in case they are questioned about the delivery. The Sales Office can be contacted by calling (718) 320-3373. Even if the shareholder cannot get to the Sales Office right away to pick up their delivery permit, they should still contact Sales so that the information can be entered into the computer and the Riverbay Buildings & Grounds Department can be notified to pad the elevators and take any other necessary precautionary measures to protect Riverbay’s property from scratches and other damages. Shareholders should also be aware that furniture deliveries are only allowed on weekdays and Saturdays, but not on Sundays.

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financial obligations, Republicans are now putting at risk our most important commitments to seniors – Medicare and Social Security – and the hard-working New Yorkers who rely on our doctors and teaching hospitals to ensure the care of their children and families. I'm willing to compromise and seek a balanced plan that calls for all Americans to

work toward economic prosperity, but I cannot support a plan that gives millionaires and billionaires, corporate jets or big oil a free pass. “We should give the American people what they deserve – and that’s a solution that puts the future prosperity of our country and all Americans first.”

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HUD negotiations update At the recent Board of Directors meeting on June 14 and at the management Forum on June 28, Wells Fargo was asked to provide bi-weekly updates of their progress with the proposed HUD loan. As of Aug. 1st, 2011, they have reported the following: • Wells is reviewing the third party reports from NYCB; • We await the extension of our authorization through September 15, 2012 in front of Riverbay management for signature at the August meeting; • We have bids for conversion of the third party reports to the HUD format (had these as of last update on July 12), and we will proceed with this as soon as authorization is extended and consultant fee is received; • We continue working through a number of underwriting

questions and deal structure with HUD; • If we were locking the rate today, it would still be at or below 4.45% (including Mortgage Insurance Premium); • We are working with the City and the State to come up with a package of benefits to go along with the HUD deal to further induce HUD to approve the loan. Note that Carol Galante, the Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Multi-Family Housing at HUD, who came to Co-op City on May 12, 2011, was nominated on Tuesday, July 12 by the White House to be the FHA commissioner, which is a promotion and increases her authority at HUD. (This update was provided by Paula Levine, Managing Director, Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital.)

Parking Facilities Dept. Changing Reserve Stickers The Parking Facilities Department will be changing the garage reserve stickers for each garage. We are making this change for better accountability and efficiency. The numbers on the garage sticker will correspond with assigned reserved spaces. The new garage reserve stickers are brightly colored and have numbers that are sequenced from 001 to 300, which allows the shareholders to readily identify their reserved space. On Tuesday, August 9, 2011 we will begin to issue reserve garage stickers in Garage #1 only. Parking Facilities staff will have a table set up in Garage #1 to accommodate shareholders which will ensure a smooth transition in changing stickers.

Reserve garage stickers will be issued in Garage #1 on the following dates and times: Tuesday, August 9, 2011 – 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2011 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 2011 – 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Shareholders who have reserved parking in Garage # 1 can come to the Parking Facilities office in Bartow Community Center, room 24, to return their old sticker along with the reserved portion. You can have the garage attendant remove your garage sticker and then return it to our office.

Parking Facilities Rules and Regulations The Riverbay Parking Facilities Department would like to remind shareholders and their families who park in the garages to observe and comply with the following G a r a ge Agr eem en t r u les a n d r egu la t ion s: • Drivers shall drive with headlights on while driving within the Garages • Drivers must observe the posted speed limit of 5 mph while inside the garages (do not accelerate your speed in any area of the garage) • Follow directional signs and arrows (in order to avoid collisions, do not drive in the opposite direction of posted arrows and signs) • Drivers must park their vehicles fully within the painted lines (be considerate and leave enough room for your neighbor to enter and leave their vehicle) • Drivers shall be in compliance with the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York (this means that you must have a current inspection sticker, registration sticker and license plates on your vehicle inside the garage) • Drivers must not park in the designated Fire Zone areas of

the garage (the affected Fire Zone spaces are located on the up and down ramps from the 2nd floor to roof ramps) indicated by signs on the adjacent wall. We would also like to remind you of the following additional rules and regulations which are included in your Garage Agreement that you perhaps did not know: • Shareholders may not loan or reassign their Garage Access Card to another person or transfer their Garage Sticker to another vehicle • Shareholders may not park their vehicle in another garage other than that which they were assigned to after 6 p.m. without authorization • Shareholders must maintain the cleanliness of their vehicle while parked in the garage • Vehicle repairs/washing are not permitted in the garages • If the shareholder violates any terms, covenants or conditions of the Garage Agreement, including payment of carrying charges, Riverbay Corporation reserves the right to terminate the agreement —R iver b a y P a r k in g F a cilit ies Dep a r t m en t

NYC Department of Transportation Bronx parking changes Starting on Monday, July 25, the New York City Department of Transportation implemented new parking meter rates throughout the Bronx which affect short and long term parking, with parking meter rates being increased for short term parking to 25 cents for 15 minutes, thereby making the new rate $1 per hour. Long-

term metered spaces will be increased to $8 a day. In addition, beginning on Monday, September 19, all remaining single-space parking meters will be replaced with muni-meters. A schedule of this work in each area will be released later.

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Public Safety Report Co-op City Department of Public Safety takes action against persons caught writing graffiti BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the New York City Police Department have taken proactive steps to enforce Graffiti Laws in Co-op City. Graffiti may seem like a victimless crime but it in fact causes unsightly damage which is expensive to correct. Graffiti can also lead to more serious crimes, violence or involvement in gangs. Graffiti has been used to mark drug or gang “territory”. It is important for residents, especially those with teenage or young adult children, to be aware of laws pertaining to graffiti as well as the signs of involvement in the graffiti culture. Graffiti and even gang like graffiti has been embraced by pop culture. Graffiti can be seen in videos and on popular clothing. Graffiti has even been embraced as an art form and can be seen in museums and galleries. Graffiti is colorful and can be a means of artistic expression. However, when graffiti defaces the property of another person without the permission of the owner it becomes a crime. Graffiti on public property is always illegal. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety works with the New York City Police Department’s Citywide Vandals Task Force. The Citywide Vandals Task Force is responsible for tracking and preventing vandalism in all five boroughs. When the Department of Public Safety conducts building sweeps potential gang related, biased or threatening graffiti is forwarded to the 45th Precinct. The Vandals Task Force compiles books on the worst offenders “tags” graffiti signatures

so that when they are caught they can be charged with all graffiti they are responsible for throughout the five boroughs. The New York City Police Department Citywide Vandals Task Force is based in Brooklyn with a satellite command in Manhattan and a Graffiti Coordinator in every precinct. The unit falls under the direction of the Transit Bureau because the subway system is still at the heart of the graffiti culture. The Task Force aims to eliminate graffiti by educating the public by speaking at schools and community meetings. More information about the New York City Citywide Vandals Task Force may be obtained at www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/ html/crime_prevention/citywide_vandals _taskforce.shtml or by phone at (718) 265-8899. Riverbay Corporation works to reduce and eliminate graffiti by quickly painting over graffiti after it is photographed and documented by the Department of Public Safety. Rapid removal of graffiti cuts down on the amount of additional graffiti added as a part of a “graffiti dialogue” between different groups or associates. The laws against graffiti vandals are serious in the City of New York. It is illegal for minors to purchase spray paint or broad tipped markers, storeowners are also held accountable. Any person found defacing public or private property with aerosol spray paint, broad tipped markers or etching acid will be charged to the fullest extent of the law. New York City offers a reward of $500.00 (Five Hundred Dollars) to any person who provides information leading to the apprehension,

persecution or conviction of any person who vandalizes property. Persons with information about graffiti should call 3-11 or (212) 639-9675 from telephone numbers outside New York City’s five boroughs. Persons should also contact the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Riverbay Corporation is offering a $100 reward for information leading to the identification and apprehension of anyone writing graffiti within Co-op City. Parents should be aware of any evidence that their children are in any way involved with graffiti. Possession of spray paint or markers should be watched for. Paint stains on skin or clothing are also a sign that a child may be involved with graffiti. Speak to your child and explain the consequences if you think they may be involved. Graffiti enforcement is serious business in all areas of New York City. Any person arrested for graffiti offenses will also receive a Co-op City

Community Complaint for Anti-Social conduct in connection with their arrest. A Community Complaint carries a monetary fine which doubles with each offense. Residents are reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Drivers are reminded to use caution for bike riders in the streets. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Public Safety Blotter: July 24 - 30, 2011 J u ly 30, 2011 1 2 0 B e n c h l e y P l a ce CCPD and NYPD units were dispatched to this area to investigate a report of shots fired. J u ly 29, 2011 100 Da r r ow P la c e A male complainant reported that he was approached by two individuals and robbed. The victim was not injured and the matter is still under investigation.

J u ly 27, 2011 100 Da r r ow P la ce CCPD officers on patrol observed a male involved in a dispute with a family member. The individual fled the area but was apprehended and charged with assault - domestic violence. J u ly 24, 2011 120 B e n c h le y P la c e CCPD and NYPD officers responded to this location to investigate reports of shots fired. A bullet hole was discovered in a parked car.

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Co-op City Times / August 6, 2011

Co-op City’s future is up to us Greetings, ladies and gentlemen. Director’s I hope you are coping as well as you can with the extreme temperatures we have been forced to endure. I would like to discuss some issues concerning our future as a viable entity. The HUD loan which, yes, offers a lower rate will come with required annual increases. It also prohibits our aging out of the Mitchell-Lama Program by prohibiting privatization. I for one, as I had stated before, cannot see myself remaining as a shareholder if I will not see an appreciation of the value of this co-operative. Think about it. Responsibly paying your monthly maintenance at an average charge of $1,300 for a three bedroom unit for one year amounts to $15,600. Take that amount and carry it over thirty years and it turns into $468,000. So if you spent the better part of your life here and then decided to retire

to a warmer climate, you have just the original amount of your equity you paid minus any charges for restoration. I am not the smartest man in the world, but it looks like we can and should want better for our futures. This is why we are losing so many good families and our vacancy rate is growing. Shareholders want to be able to tap into their equity and pay for their children’s education and receive benefit from tax deductions. Seniors want, need and should be able to benefit from the increased appreciation and value of their units to help them in the form of a reverse mortgage or to pay for a retirement home. Having amassed no increased equity after almost a lifetime of paying out here is insane. The point is

the American dream and pride of ownership cannot be realized if we continue on our current path. Now I know this will not happen in a day, but the seeds of progress must be planted now; think about your futures and that of your children. I would like to thank Paulette Bailey and Richard Friedman, shareholders who have taken it upon themselves to start a petition to encourage our Board to vote for a feasibility study. I urge all shareholders regardless of what your opinion is on this important issue to sign this petition and contact the Board Directors. Inform them of your feelings on this issue and your future. The study will provide our corporation with the facts that will help decide our future. If you do not participate then this Corporation will be left to function as an enhanced rental with no benefit to us. Your future in Co-op City is in your hands. We are working together for a better Co-op City. I can be reached at 718-320-3351 or ccdirector @optonline.net.

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Hello. Here is the information for the fall conference. It will be held on Tuesday, September 13th at the American Legion Post on City Island. Registration starts at 4 p.m.; Conference starts at 5 p.m. $28 pp. This is a catered dinner. The bus stop across the street from the City Island Post is at City Island Ave. and Cross Street on the Bx. 29 line which begins its run from Bartow Ave. near Co-op City Blvd. Trip for Thursday, August 18, 2011 – Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. Please be on time. The bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. sharp by the library. On November 11, 2011 – Veteran’s Day – We are going to the Royal Manor to celebrate and honor those who have served, and are serving, our country. $85 – This includes transportation, meal, nice show, a little shopping and a nice group of people. Information, 718-320-1946.

VAN--As of this writing, there is no schedule for the van. Check our weekly article for further information. You can call the office at 718-320-2069. F L E A M AR K E T --Come into 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 are 50¢ each, CD's music in Spanish and English $1 each; New items arrive daily. We are open from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. We are located in the Dreiser community Center, Rm. 13. T H E O F F I C E --Office hours are 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. If you need information, call the office at 718-320-4069. Pennies, pennies, pennies, please bring them into the office. —Ar len e R od r iq u ez

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Raymond Tirado

Metr oCa r d bu s to visit Co-op City th is mon th The MetroCard bus will be visiting all three Coop City shopping malls again this month, enabling people to sign up for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. On Thursday, August 18, the MetroCard bus will be at Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The MTA’s mobile MetroCard sales vehicles are part of the agency’s outreach effort to senior citizens and people with disabilities who might have problems accessing subway station booths. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the bus during regular visits to this community or other locations on scheduled dates throughout the Bronx. To sign up for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard, seniors must be over 65 years and bring proof of age with a photo, such as a Medicare card, driver’s license or passport. Persons with disabilities must have a valid U.S. Medicare card (red, white and blue) along with a valid federal/state issued photo identification card in order to be immediately processed. Disabled persons without Medicare Cards must ensure that their doctors complete the physician’s section of the application. After a review process, permanent Reduced Fare MetroCards are mailed to qualified applicants. In addition to being able to sign up for a ReducedFare MetroCard or have one refilled, anyone can add value to their MetroCards or purchase pre-encoded MetroCards, including daily, weekly and monthly unlimited-ride passes, and also purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. In addition, Transit staff is on hand to answer any MetroCard-related questions. For more information, call (212) METROCARD.

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Co-op City Times / August 6, 2011

Going non-union at our peril Painting and plastering has been done by union workers in Co-op City for 41 years. Director’s For the first time, a non-union painting contract was approved at a closed meeting of the Board of Directors on July 13—ostensibly to save Riverbay money. As most cooperators know, many of us can afford to live here because of union-won wages and pensions. If we ignore the fact that other workers’ pay is being reduced, we do so at our own peril. In 2004, the pay rate of Riverbay’s painters and plasterers dropped from $31 per hour to $25 and has remained at that level ever since. In seven years – while productivity and cost of living have both gone up — they have had no increases. Over the years the number of workers employed has dropped from 35 to 15. Members of District Council 9, the Painters and Plasterers Union, worked without a contract for over a year while negotiating a new contract with the Atlas Company. But on July 14, the day after the Board approved a non-union contract with Atlas, the company proposed to reduce their non-union workers’ wages to $15 per hour. In the face of worker resistance, the company bumped the offer to $20 per hour. That too was rejected, and the workers called on Atlas to negotiate decent wages and benefits with DC 9. After Atlas refused to deal collectively with its employees, a picket line was set up, and the big balloon rat, a familiar feature of union organizing drives, has appeared in several Co-op City locations. Painting and plastering for Riverbay is now being performed by nonunionized workers. This short-sighted management and Board-approved union-busting should be revisited. River ba y: h elp G lor ia Wise to con tin u e ser vin g Without a lease agreement for the Yellow School House, the Gloria Wise Community Center, serving over 100 children, will be evicted on August 31. Professional, affordable childcare provided by the Center will end. How will that move square with Riverbay ads boasting of on-site day-care available here? The Center has complied with management’s demands

for a copy of the agreement with another service provider. It has made the school attendance record available for review. It has agreed to share the space with other care providers during after-school hours. It has countered a management claim that the Center is $100,000 in arrears by citing a Court Stipulation of Settlement (March 14, 2011), signed by lawyers of both Riverbay and the GWCC, which makes no mention of any debt to Riverbay. The GWCC has enrolled close to the maximum number of children that can be served in that space. But management is looking to isolate a section of the Center that is presently used for record storage and office space for rental purposes. Renting that space would require installation of an additional exit door, two toilets and a kitchen. That undertaking has not been reviewed or approved by Riverbay’s architect. I believe it’s an expensive, unworkable idea. I think the array of obstacles placed in the path of a Center that provides a useful service to the community is shameful. At its closed meeting scheduled for August 17, the Board should direct management to negotiate an affordable, $1500-a-month rental lease for the Center, until the GWCC can obtain the private/public grants that dried up after the Rosen scandal. W hy n o com p ar at ive sh op p in g for m an a gemen t? Board president Helen Atkins has constituted the Board as a committee of one to evaluate management’s performance. No framework for this review has as yet been established. I think the best way to evaluate management’s performance is for the Board to do comparison shopping. We should solicit bids from general managers as well as from managing agents. Competing bids would give us a good idea of how Co-op City can best be managed. Fact s a n d m or al q u est ion s a b ou t p r iva tiza t ion A number of cooperators talked about privatization at the last Management Forum. I think information on the subject that was presented there and in the Viewpoint col-

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umn of one of the Board members is incomplete. H er e a r e som e r ea list ic it em s t o con sid er a b ou t p r iva t iza t ion : If privatized, Riverbay would lose the relatively favorable shelter rent tax we now pay, approximately $10 million annually. Instead we would pay real estate taxes that would jump to $29 million or more annually. We would also be subject to NYS and NYC transfer taxes, estimated between $60 million to $80 million. We would lose $3 million to $4 million annual surcharge income, and the elderly would lose senior rent increase exemptions (SCRIE). Under regulations put forth by NYS Homes Community and Renewal (HCR)—Co-op City’s oversight agency—withdrawal from the Mitchell-Lama program requires a vote of approval by 2/3 of shareholders in Co-op City. To begin a feasibility study, a majority of shareholders must approve. On moral grounds, termination of the Riverbay Board and removal of caps on the resale of our apartments would make our homes unaffordable to the very families (middle-income) that Co-op City was built for. Ignoring social considerations–as in the matter of replacing union workers with non-union laborers–will have negative consequences for all. Ar e we b ein g t a ken t o t h e clean er s? The Board has adopted a resolution extending the Coinmach Laundry contract until January 2019. Although I haven’t received a copy of a ruling by the HCR, I understand that the agency has not approved the contract pending Riverbay submission of bids from other vendors for laundry room rental and service. The Board will consider a resubmitted Coinmach bid at its August 17 meeting, but the new resolution offers no option for lease and maintenance contract; lease and in-house maintenance; purchase plus maintenance contract; and purchase and in-house maintenance. I believe it is in the cooperators’ interest for management to offer other bid options, such as those mentioned above. If such options are not considered, the Coinmach contract will be considered in a vacuum. I will propose that the resolution be tabled until management offers alternative options.

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Upon reaching the closing of the 102nd convention of the NAACP in Los Angeles, President Barack Obama spoke on the state of the United States and the economic and social conditions we face. One of the major issues is the lack of faith in the future and the willingness to compromise for the greater good. Further “his speech discussed the challenges of the job market, the importance of education and how the economy has impacted African Americans. As he dove into the complexities of today's political landscape, the President noted the storied history of the Association -- crediting the NAACP's mission in helping lead him on the road to the White House.” Congratulations to those that made this convention possible and we can’t wait to read more and get feedback. Check out our website, http://action.naacp.org, for more on the 102nd convention of the NAACP. On our home front, Branch President Jeannette Graves is authorizing a new calendar reflecting fall 2011 - winter 2012 events and meeting locations. Alright now, August is here so don’t forget to get your tickets to the September 24th, Old School Community Party sponsored by the Membership Committee of the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP. The Membership Committee headed by Brenda Brown is preparing to get everyone up on their feet to have a good old time. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. The featured DJ is DJ Playette. It will take place in the Einstein Community Center, Rm. 45. Get your tickets by calling: 718-671-3748; 347-326-5267 or Joyce at 718-671-0100. You can also contact the Retirees for tickets. Thank you to everyone that worked on National Night Out in Co-op City for this past Tuesday, August 2nd. The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP hosts the annual Walkathon this autumn, October 1st. The Co-op Branch of the NAACP reminds readers our officers are President: Jeannette Graves; First Vice President: Joyce Wilson; Second Vice President: Brenda Brown; Secretary: Eva Lazaar; and Treasurer: Lisa Solomon. All correspondence should be addressed to President Jeannette Graves, P.O. Box 753111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Presently the phone number remains 718-671-7856.

On her way to a bright future is the grand-daughter of long time member and activist, Mrs. Lotte Townes, Cierra V. Townes. Cierra graduated from Aquinas H.S. and will be pursuing a career in nursing at Howard University. She will be leaving on August 13th. Please take a moment to look in on frail neighbors and if you are not well let someone know you may need help. Visit

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Co-op City Times / August 6, 2011

Black Forum Defen sive Dr ivin g r et u r n s in Sep t em b er Our defensive driving course has been suspended until September. Please keep checking back as we will keep you informed as to when the course will resume. Bla ck For u m Aer ob ics 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.

Bla ck For u m ’s Lyon s M a n e Tr a ck C lu b Try-outs are ongoing. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, please call (718) 320-8035. E m er gen cy Food P r ogr a m New H ou 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 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 —Ton y I llis Center.

African-American Association The following are programs sponsored by the African-American Association and you are encouraged to participate: Ed uca tion – The Communiversity of African-Centered Education will meet on Tuesday, August 9th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to view and discuss classical African history that is essential for the survival of people of color. The leader is Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, a protégé of Dr. John Henrik Clarke. All are welcome. Thanks to all our friends and neighbors who attended the book discussion of “The New Jim Crow.” Resolutions to some of the issues will be presented shortly. Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This is a fun and healthy way to stay in shape. No experience is needed. The fee: $15 per class or five classes for $65; plus $15 membership. 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. Call 646-721-8185. Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Will resume in September. Check this column for information. J ob /E n t r epr en eur ia l P r ogr a m – Will resume on September 8th rather than September 1st. St u d en t Sa fet y For u m – Thursday, September 1st. This forum aims to educate parents and children on survival skills and safety strategies, all resulting in street smart citizens. More information will follow. T h e F r eed om P a r t y – Several Association members assisted in getting the Freedom Party on the ballot for last year’s election and the Freedom Party celebrated its First Anniversary on July 30, 2011 at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem. Some of the noted speakers were Charles

Barron, Ramon Jimenez, Inez Barron, Bob Law, Viola Plummer, Jitu Weusi, Roger Wareham and Omowale Clay, who informed of some of the accomplishments, including exposing and ridding the NYC Dept. of Education of the former unqualified Chancellor Cathie Black; fighting to keep many of the schools on Mayor Bloomberg’s hit list from closing; shutting down “The Scottsboro Boys,” a comedy show on the tragedy of racial injustice, to name a few. Association members plan to attend the Millions March in Harlem on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 110th Street and Malcolm X Blvd. to protest critical issues such as the West’s campaign to re-colonize Africa, the bombing of Libya, the illegal economic sanctions on Zimbabwe, and much more. The keynote speaker is the Hon. Minister Louis Farrakhan. Other

speakers include Dr. Molefi Asante, Father Miguel d’Escoto and more. Join us! PanAfricanism or Perish! Gen er a l M emb er sh ip M eet ing – The next general membership meeting will be held on Saturday, September 10, 4:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, room 15. We always welcome new members. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may send your check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families 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 trust that our members and friends are enjoying the summer and keeping hydrated. —F r a n cin e R eva J on es

Co-op City Times / August 6, 2011

American Legion Post 1871 Our Post is located in Section Five Co-op City at the Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop Room 41. Our office phone number is (718) 320-8165; you can also reach us by e-mail: Post1871@optonline.net. Greetings to all of our comrades who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. Happy birthday to all our post members that have a birthday in the month of August: John Calderon, Jr., Phillip G. Roy, James W. McKenzie, Kenneth E. Nelson, Joann Session, Jose M. Ozuna, Paul K. Winfrey, James Moseley, Lawrence Hatfield, Louis Menchise and Richard I. Lawson, Jr. If I have forgotten to include your birthday, please let me know ASAP and I will make the correction at a later date. The homeless veteran number has dropped by 55,000 due to the Department of Veterans Affairs programs to help the homeless veterans with permanent housing for 6,790 homeless veterans. The Obama Administration’s goal is to end veterans’ homelessness by 2015. Folly Beach, South Carolina is a tiny island in South Carolina which pays tribute to Union soldiers whose

National Council of Negro Women T h e Twelft h An nu a l Uncom m on H eigh t Ga la : Friday, September 9, 2011 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Washington Hilton Hotel and Towers 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. Hea lt h com m it tee p r esen t s Discu ssion on H ea lt h C h a n ge: Saturday, September 17, from 1 to 4 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Community Center, Room 14. Please come out and share your ideas, bring a friend or two. Refreshments and door prizes; there will be a special prize for the number 50th guest. As part of our charge to commitment, unity, selfreliance, members from our section will join the Manhattan section in marching at the 42nd Annual African-American Day Parade. The Parade will be held on Sunday, September 18, at 1 p.m. in Harlem. Should you have any questions or concerns, please call the Manhattan Section President, Junell Rollerson. Ou r An n u a l Fa ll Tr ip: Saturday October 22, 2011. Tour Home of Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Val-Kill Cottage, Lunch at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, Shopping at Woodbury Commons Shopping Outlet. Tickets: $85. Please make checks payable to: NCNW Co-op City Section. Mail to: P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. For tickets and more information contact: 718-538-8606, 718-320 2366 or 718-655-9034. Sa ve t h e Da t e! Call to Convention, November 14-20, 2011. Gaylord National Hotel, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745. Sa d News!! Our past Chaplain, Ruth Webster, passed away July 28. You can send cards to her widower: Mr. Sylvester Webster, 4200 Hutchinson River Parkway East, Apt. 12D, Bronx, NY 10475. Please contact Sadie Gilmore 718-671-3721 to notify us of birthdays, illness or bereavement. We wish a ll of you a h a pp y, h ea lt hy a n d sa fe su mm er … Ha p p y Bir t h d a y to Au gu st m em b er s! —Maxine Sullivan

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bones were found there more than a century after the Civil War ended. It was later discovered that the bones belonged to a unit that had camped there from 1863 to 1865. They were members of the 55th Massachusetts Regiment, free men and the first North Carolina Infantry who were former slaves. This happened 150 years ago but the uniform they wore told a story to let you know that the 54th Massachusetts Regiment was one of the first all-Black units of the Civil War. For all of our post members that have high blood pressure, to cut sodium choose smarter spreads and use spice generously on your food. A good tool to have around the house is a good utility knife that can be used to make sharp, clean cuts in wall board, plastic sheets, ceiling tiles, wallpaper and countless other materials. When you decide to purchase a utility knife make sure it has a retractable blade for your safety.

I hope by the time you read this article that the United States debt ceiling debate has been resolved and our Social Security checks are in the mail as usual. I hope the President and the Republicans can reach a agreement to close this dilemma with leaps and bounds in order to keep those checks in the mail for the retired military personnel, soldiers and senior citizens because this is our life line to survival during these hard times. Remember all Executive board members of Post 1871 that on Saturday September 3, 2011 our meetings will start at 11 a.m. sharp so please arrive on time sign in, take a seat and turn your cell phone off. For God and Country. My girlfriend told me to take her someplace she's never seen before, so I took her to the kitchen. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —R ich a r d I . L a wson , J r.

Co-op City Times / August 6, 2011

Improving our Public Safety The cooperators from Buildings 23, 24, and 25 had a really good meeting on Thursday, July 28, 2011, about public safety. The room was packed. And, yes, we had a lively group. Now, to start, I want to thank the building associations for conducting an orderly and a respectful meeting. Yes, there were disagreements. However, the building associations kept the flow going in a very positive manner. And, that is the purpose of this article. Now, I want all of our Public Safety Officers to know that we appreciate seeing you walking and traveling around our community. And, I want you to know that we appreciate your hard work and efforts in maintaining this community in a proper manner and in keeping us safe. These reasons, along with other things, are helping us to become one of the best cooperatives in NYC. Nevertheless, some of our cooperators are outraged over a number of things. Therefore, please, as a united community, I want all of us to work together to try to improve things. And, I absolutely do not want anyone to walk away from this article feeling upset about the ways that we want to improve our community. Let’s just work together and try to make things better here. Fair enough? Visib ility of ou r Sa fety Officer s Some cooperators said that they don’t see our Public Safety Officers walking around the community. One lady even said that out of all the officers that we have, all she is asking for is just one officer. Just one! And, naturally, one official from our Public Safety Department did provide statistics and data to show that they are moni-

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson toring crime and that they are providing services to the entire community. However, I feel that we as a community can do more things to improve our overall safety. K iosk s I would love to see a number of kiosks spread throughout our entire community. In other words, I want all of us to know where an officer should be located at all times. So, say for the tower buildings, there could be one kiosk to cover that area. Then, we could have a similar arrangement for our other buildings, our townhouses, our shopping centers, and our greenways. These kiosks could be staffed 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Now, there could be crime even with surrounding kiosks. However, knowing that an officer is nearby will be of great assistance to us. Now, I’m clearly aware that this a budget issue. Therefore, that is why us Board members must come together on reforming our budget and making safety a priority for our community. Ligh tin g We have to improve the lighting in all of the areas of this community. Some areas of this community are too dark.

Part of feeling safe in a community is directly related to having a sufficient amount of light near and around us. Therefore, we have to put up additional light fixtures so that all areas of Co-op City will be very bright at night. Again, this is a budget issue that us Board members are going to have to come together on. Pub lic Safet y Sign s One lady came up to me at the safety meeting and said that we should put up signs throughout the community with the telephone number of our Public Safety Department. This is a very good idea. C ommand Veh icle Everyone that has spoken to me about the command vehicle has expressed praise for it. One lady said that the removal of the command vehicle from her building has brought the criminal element back to her building. Therefore, we are going to have to deal with this problem. You th Pr ogr a ms There were two young men at our meeting that expressed the need for youth centers. They said that the youths have no place to go. One person said that they cannot sit at home and watch television all day. And, they’re correct. We need youth centers. Now, some people might think of a youth center as a hangout, a drug center, or place of criminal activity. However, that’s where us adults must come in and say, “No. We‘re going to make sure that our center is operating in a proper manner.” However, please understand that we have to talk to our youths. Do you think that your child is involved with drugs, gangs, or

other illegal activities? Do you have a talking relationship with your son or daughter? Yes? No? We have a lot of good, strong-minded people in our buildings and in our community. We’re positive. We’ve been through a lot. We have kids of our own. And, we know about youths and how to help them. Therefore, I encourage you to please reach out to us, your neighbors. That is what makes a good neighborhood even better. If you read my columns, you’ll see that I want all of us to work together, and to show care and compassion to one another. This is a family community. Therefore, I would like for all of us to please move in this direction. Therefore, just being on the Board doesn’t cut it for me. It’s about working with our community. Listening to your concerns. Going out, and talking and listening to you. And, above all making Co-op City a better place to live. Now, do you have a viewpoint in reference to this article or about Co-op City? As shown above, I might share parts of your viewpoint in my column or I might respond directly to you. So, please write to me at: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition cordially invites you to attend its 16th annual “Friends & Family Day”, Sunday October 16 at 3:00 p.m. The affair will be held in Dreiser Auditorium B, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY. You are welcome to invite your family and neighbors to join us for an afternoon of fun. There will be a guest speaker, fabulous entertainment including vocalists, gospel rappers, dancers and more. If you wish to perform for this occasion or volunteer to decorate or serve food, please call (718) 671-5957, (718) 379-3494, or (718) 671-9610. Members are asked to donate juice, soft drinks or dessert. This event is free.

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. meetings will be in recess July and August. Meetings will resume on Tuesday September 6. The Coalition wishes everyone a happy and healthy summer. 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 cooperators 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 AfricanAmerican 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) 671-5957 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

Harvest Restoration Ministries Pastors Anthony and Andrée Davis, co-founders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us. We are a community oriented nondenominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style. Our focus is to teach members of the ministry to use biblical doctrines in a practical

sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. Pastor Davis has a particular affinity towards the empowerment the youth. His approach is to meet these young people where they are and to help transform them to meet their God-given destiny. We m ee t a t : 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 10, for Wednesday night Bible study and Room 9 for Sunday morning worship.

O r d er of Ser vices: Sunday School – 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m. Children’s Church – Every 2nd Sunday of every month Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month Pastor Anthony Davis is currently being mentored by one of the most prolific

preachers in America, Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge, Gardena, CA. E vent s for 2011: Friends & Family Day (August 20th) Church’s 5th year Anniversary/Kids Christmas Party (December 10th) For more information about our church, please visit our website: www.harvest restoration.org. —P a st or Ant h on y Da vis

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Summer is here! It’s time to start new, fun things. Do enjoy the light of the day! Stay cool! Come join us, Retirees and friends. During the summer months, Clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) will continue to be available for your weekday socializing pleasure. Have fun and laughs, play cards, board games, or just watch one of your favorite TV programs with friends. T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: AT T E NT I O N! All Passengers must present a valid US Federal or State governmentissued photo ID at the casinos, for example, Drivers’ License or other state photo identity card, U.S. Passport, or Permanent Resident Card. Join the fun as we travel to: Do v e r Do w n s H o t e l C a s i n o a n d

C r a b F e a s t - On Tuesday, Aug. 9th, meet/board bus at Dreiser Loop at 9:30 a.m. (corner near Pizza Parlor). Bus will leave promptly at 10:00 a.m. Your stay will be at the Dover Downs Hotel Casino – August 9-11, 2011 (3 Day/2 nights). You’ll have 2 buffet breakfasts and 2 amazing dinners including all you can eat spiced and steamed Maryland Style Blue Crab Feast at the Old Mill Crab House. Shop at the Rehoboth Outlet Stores as well as enjoy non-stop action at the award winning Dover Downs casino. Price: $409 Double, $499 Single. A few seats are still available. Final payments are due now. Contact Virginia Stewart at 718-3790377. H a r r a h ’s C h e s t e r C a s in o a n d

R a ce t r a ck , PA – Wed., Sept. 14th. Price $65.00 per person. A 6-hour casino stay, a $10.00 slot bonus, and All You Can Eat at the TEMPTATION Buffet. A funfilled exciting and fruitful day awaits you. Come, sign up and join the party! Contact Lorraine Parker, 718-671-6403 or Beverly James, 718-379-0377. All checks payable to - RETIREES of Dreiser Loop. H O L D T H E DAT E S: (Wed.-Fri.) November 16-18, 2011 (3 days/2 nights) to Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. Details to follow. (Contact - Lorraine Parker, 718- 671-6403). THEATRE COMMITTEE: Committee Members will see you again in September. Do enjoy your summer.

GOOD AND WELFARE: We wish all our members who are recuperating a speedy recovery and a subsequent long and healthy life. “Sending a little sunshine to sprinkle in your day, reminding you that you’re thought of in a warm and special way!” Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-3790377 regarding illnesses and bereavements. H E L P WANT E D: Volunteer PartTime Van Drivers needed. Call 718-3790377 for additional information. “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” Good health, good fortune, and a safe and happy summer to all! —C la u d et t e Da vis

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Co-op City CERT-10 (Community Preparedness) Bea t t h e Hea t : Su r vivin g Sum m er ’s H ea t Wa ves A little over one week ago, New York City recorded records for high temperatures. It was a serious heat wave. Heat waves are particularly dangerous for children, seniors, people with cardiovascular disease, and people taking psychotropic and other medications. During periods of extreme heat this summer, check in daily with your neighbors who may require additional assistance and make sure they are comfortable and cool. When assisting an at-risk individual, some preparedness tips to consider during the warmer months are: • Make sure the air conditioner is working properly and encourage its use. Spending even a few hours in an air conditioned environment can be beneficial. • Identify Cooling Centers or air-conditioned buildings nearby and how to get there. • Offer assistance in getting groceries, prescriptions, and walking pets.

• Make sure shades, draperies, or awnings can cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun. Deh yd r a t ion People perspire, even at moderate temperatures, if the humidity is high. Perspiring or sweating is the body’s method for cooling itself. As sweat evaporates, the body is cooled. However, when you perspire you lose a combination of fluids and salts (called electrolytes). Dehydration is the condition where there has been a loss of water and salts essential for normal body function. Although the very young and the elderly are more sensitive to high temperatures, people of all ages are susceptible to the condition known as dehydration. Some conditions resulting from heat-related dehydration are: H e a t C r a m p s a n d F a in t in g Heat cramps are painful muscle spasms that occur when a person sweats profusely, drinks water but does

not replace the body’s lost electrolytes. Sports drinks such as “Gatorade” can help to replenish lost electrolytes. H e a t E xh a u st ion Heat exhaustion causes a person to experience extreme weakness, fatigue, giddiness, nausea, or headache. The signs of heat exhaustion are clammy or moist skin with a pale or flushed complexion. To relieve the situation, rest in a cool shaded area and give cool fluid, such as water or sports drinks (that will replace the salt that has been lost). H ea t St r oke Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related health problem. A heat stroke victim’s skin is hot and usually dry. The victim is mentally confused, delirious and may be having convulsions or be unconscious. Heat stroke is a medical emergency, and an ambulance should be called immediately.

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 – Is canceled for the summer. Neos will resume in September. Cr escen d o C h r ist ia 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.

TV SERVICES WHEN SERVICES ARE NEEDED, PLEASE CONTACT THE PROPER OFFICE TO EXPEDITE YOUR NEEDS M AT V Viewer s—For MATV service, installation or for service and camera issues,call: 718-3203300, Ext. 3529 C a blevision Sub scr iber s— For camera issues, call: 718-617-3500 For installation, call: 866-218-1931 The following may be found on M AT V: Lobby cameras—Channel: 6 Laundry rm./bsmt—Channel: 8 Information crawler–Channel: 12 The following may be found on C a b levision : Lobby cameras—Channel: 592 Laundry rm./bsmt.—Channel: 593 Information crawler Channel: 591 (Cablevision subscribers must contact Cablevision when having TV or camera issues. As your provider, it is their responsibility for such repairs.)

Remember: Dogs are not allowed on Co-op City premises. If you see or hear dogs in your building, report it!

Flea Ma r ket : We will be having our Flea Market on September 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are interested in being a vendor, please call the following: Pauline, (718) 3201552 (call between 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., weekdays); Barbara, (347) 603-7473 (if no answer, leave message). No applications will be given after September 17th. La nca st er, P a. t r ip – We are going to Lancaster on September 30 to October 1. The trip will consist of shopping 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 Bird-in-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. Deposit must be half payments and full payment must be made no later than August 7th. If you are interested in going on the trip, you must call soon. Limited number of seats available. —Rev. Dr. M ilca Alvar ez-P lau d

Co-op City Times / August 6, 2011

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, and 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 to 8 p.m. followed by Bible teaching from 8 to 9 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Programs and Events: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month. Missionary Sunday takes place on the

third Sunday of the month Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month. Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Kids For Christ Choir and Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 pm. Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am. Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from noon to 1:00 p.m. Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 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. Please join us for a seminar conducted by representatives from Montefiore Medical Group concerning everything you need to know about high blood pressure on August 20th at 10:00 a.m. The Church of the New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 6718746 or (718) 320-0409. —C a r ol H a q u e

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 at 1:00 p.m. 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. – Wednesday – Prayer 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; 12 step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop - 7 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. When something or someone is getting under your skin – deal with it patiently and wait for the outcome. Learn from the oyster: There once was an oyster, whose story I tell, who found that some sand had got into his shell. It was only a grain, but it gave him

great pain. For oysters have feelings although they’re so plain. Now, did he berate the harsh workings of fate that had brought him to such a deplorable state? Did he curse at the government, cry for election, and claim that the sea should have given him protection? ‘No,’ he said to himself as he lay in a shell, since I cannot remove it, I shall try to improve it. Now the years have rolled around, as the years always do, and he came

to his ultimate Destiny STE W. And the small grain of sand that had bothered him so was a beautiful pearl all richly aglow. Now the tale has a moral, for isn’t it grand what an oyster can do with a morsel of sand? What couldn’t we do if we’d only begin with some of the things that get under our skin. Enjoy your weekend and have a blessed and safe summer. —Bishop Nancy Rosario

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invites you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 9:00 a.m. Our summer hours begin tomorrow, there will be one worship service held at 9:00 a.m. This schedule will remain in effect through Sunday, September 11. We invit e you t o wor sh ip , st u d y, a n d p r a y wit h u s. 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. “Feast Delivers” hosted by the Just For Men Ministry invites everyone to participate. Make your selection by circling the

item(s) on the menu. Menus can be found at the information center. Add $5.00 to your total, as a service charge and bring your receipt at pick up time. The deadline for payment is August 7 and distribution will be at the church on Friday, August 26 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please note that the day and time has been changed for the August delivery. This month, the Feast has a Mini BBQ special at a cost of $35. If you prefer less meat and more vegetables, check out the Veggie’s Choice at a cost of $21 or you can look at loading up for your upcoming picnic. Call the church for additional information. The Scholarship Ministry will be going on their Fall Shopping Spree on Saturday, October 29, and you are invited to join them

at the New Tanger Outlet Mall in Deer Park, Long Island. Tickets are $40 and the bus will leave from the Emigrant Savings Bank on Asch Loop and Bartow Avenue at 9 a.m. Fliers, along with store listings, have been placed at the information center. You may secure your tickets following today’s service. Pack your bags! The Scholarship Ministry invites you to hit the high seas again. They will be sailing on the Carnival Miracle leaving from New York City on Monday, July 9, 2012. They will be sailing to San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and Grand Turk. A deposit of $150 is due on or before October 9, 2011. Call the church for additional information. Co-op City Baptist Church will cele-

brate its 40th Anniversary on Saturday, November 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Davenport Country Club located at 400 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, NY. Adult tickets are $65 and children, ages 3 -12 are $30. Please 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.P r in cip le C e n t e r e d L ivin g.com or www.R evDr Sh eld on E W illia m s.com . —H a t t ie L . L u ca s

St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal 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. All are welcomed. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service is at

9:00 a.m. (Sunday school, Bible study and choir rehearsal are on recess during August). The Lord is gracious and full of com-

passion, slow to anger and of great kindness. (Psalm 145:8) —D. Singleton & M. Chambers

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, inter-racial, intercultural, 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 Co-op City community; a warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917734-4058 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: PO Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sunday Morning Schedule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. Summer Worship - 10:00 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you, see you in church. Our children’s Sunday school will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Dr. Smith’s Sermon topic: “Table in

the Wilderness!” Reading from Holy Scripture - Ezekiel 37:1-10. Join us Sunday, August 14 for our church without walls and barbecue at Wilson Woods in Mt. Vernon, NY. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. There is a burger, frank or delicious salad waiting for you. Bring your Bible and appetite. We also have love and fellowship on the menu. Call First Lady Theresa Smith at 718-9255052 for more information. Bon Appetite! Weekly Activity 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 person-

al note: PO Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. Ber eavemen t Sup por t Gr ou p meets Monday evenings at 7 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God Bless You! “I was hungry and 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 for G r owt h : “Alleged impossibilities are opportunities for our capacities to be stretched.” —C h u ck Swin d oll

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Circle of Christ Church 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 OC US SC R I P T UR E F O R T H E WE E K : The eyes of the Lord are on those who

fear him, on those whose hope is in His unfailing love. —Psalm 33:18 (NIV) ANNOUNCE ME NTS: C ommunion Ser vice: Sunday, August 7th at 11 a.m. (1st Sunday each month) Discipleship Cla sses every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. sharp. Bible St udy & Pr ayer every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Teen & C hildr en’s C hur ch every Friday at 7 p.m. Schedule of Ser vice: Sun days: Worship Service*** 11 a.m. start ** Fir st Sunday of ea ch month is our

C om munion Ser vice. Children’s Church (4-12 years old) noon start (Dreiser Rm #2) Little Lambs (2–4 years old) noon start (Dreiser Rm #2) Wednesda ys: Spanish Bible Study; please contact church for time & location. 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 pr a yer r equest on line a t pr a yer @cir cleofch r ist chu r ch . or g or give your request to an usher during

Friday or Sunday services. Circle of Christ Church helps suppor t 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. Please m ail a ll your inquir ies or dona tions to t he following a ddr ess: Circle of Christ Church 147 Dreiser Loop Plaza Level Bronx, NY 10475 347-945-1992 Ema il: admin@circleofchristchurch.org Website: www.circleofchristchurch.org

Community Protestant Church On behalf of our pastor, the 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) 8629172. CHURCH SUMMER SCHEDULE (Dress-down Summer Attire July 3 – September 4) Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 10:00 a.m. (July 24 – September 4) Communion Service - Every First and Third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6 a.m. – 8 a.m., and 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Saturday, August 27th – Nurses Ministry’s Annual Shopping Spree to Reading, Pa. (Vanity Fair and Burlington Outlets). Bus departs 7:30 a.m. from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City). Donation: $43.00. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 671-7935 or (718) 671-1754. Wednesday, September 14th, 9:00 a.m. AARP Driver Safety Program (6-hour course) at Community Protestant Church. Instructor: Mrs. Gwendolyn Richardson. Cost: $12.00, AARP Members; $14.00, Non-AARP Members. (M.O. or Check, payable to: AARP.) To register call the church office at (718) 862-9172. Saturday, September 17th, noon – 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: $40.00. For additional information and to purchase tickets, call (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-

6922, (718) 671-0425 or (718) 671-6122. Saturday, September 24th – Join the Nurses Ministry on their Annual Trip to The Big “E” State Fair in Springfield, Mass. Departure from Church Annex (2053 Asch Loop North, Co-op City) at 7:30 a.m. Tickets: $60/Adults; $35/Children (3-10). For additional information and/or to make reservations call (718) 671-7935 or 671-1754. Saturday, October 8, 3:00 p.m. Get on board the “GLORY TRAIN,” a fantastic play presented by the Sepia Players at Community Protestant Church, 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx. Donation: $20.00. For additional information and/or to purchase tickets call (718) 513-3308; 6712187; 655-7241 or 671-5961. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY BANQUET In observance of his 35th Pastoral Anniversary, Community Protestant Church most cordially invites the Community to join us at a Black Tie Banquet in honor of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, on

Friday, October 14, 2011, 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at the V.I.P. Country Club, New Rochelle, New York. Donation: $110/Adults; $60/Children. For tickets and/or additional information about the Banquet, please call the Church at (718) 862-9172. HOL D TH E DAT E! Thursday, March 22, 2012, CPC Tours sponsors a trip to Sight and Sound Theatre to see JONAH, with dinner at Miller’s Restaurant. The Women’s Guild Announces A FANTASTIC 17-DAY AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL …WEST TOUR - June 26July 12, 2012. Tour includes: round-trip transportation by Amtrak Rail and deluxe motorcoach; reclining coach seat with leg rest or private roomette sleeping accommodation; first class hotel accommodations; 19 meals; sightseeing at the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco and Salt Lake City. For additional information call (718) 6715961; (718) 320-1435; (718) 798-3337, or (718) 320-2608. —E va n G. M itchell

Evangelical Church of Co-op City 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, multi-cultural 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-op cit yum ch ur ch .or g Su n da 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. C r escend o 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 2–8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable. F lea M a r ket: We will be having our Flea Market on September 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are interested in being a vendor please call the following: Pauline (718) 320-1552 (call between

Building 30 Association We have an Email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com At our last meeting, we elected new officers. The following were voted in unanimously: President, Linda Werner Vice President, Liz Penn Secretary, Gerry Prentice Treasurer, Miriam E. Berlofsky These are your new officers. This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I hope that we can

help each other. C om in g E ven t s: 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. HAVE A SAFE SUMMER! —M ir ia m E . Ber lofsk y

9 – 11 a.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. weekdays). Barbara (347) 603-7473 (if no answer leave message). No Applications will be given after September 17th. L a nca ster, PA. Tr ip – We are going to Lancaster on September 30 to October 1, 2011. The trip will consist of shopping 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 Bird-in-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 two 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. Full payment must be made no later than August 7th. If you are interested in going on the trip you must call soon. We have 8 seats available. —Rev. Dr. Milca Alvarez-Plaud

Baychester Visual Arts We had a very successful show at the Barnes and Noble Book store in Bay Plaza on July 27, 2011 from 5 until 7 p.m. Mr. Groves, BVA’s art instructor gave a demonstration on drawing a still life picture. He took us from start to finish on drawing the still life. He then used pastel crayons to show us how you color it and create shaded areas as well as the use of color values. It was a very enjoyable and informative demonstration. BVA members also had their artwork on display and art books were sold during this show. The people who came were very interested in joining BVA and we hope you will get to attend a show or join our class.

Classes begin in September. BVA offers art classes in our permanent room 5, Dreiser Center. Tuesday classes have 3 sessions to choose from, 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. or 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. with Mr. Groves, an award winning artist who studied at NYU and the Art Student’s League, as the instructor. Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who avail themselves of this opportunity. You can contact Moses Groves at 201-8620847 for more information. —Sylvia L och a nsky

Co-op City Times / August 6, 2011

Tues., August 9

Mon., August 8

Bartow Library 9:30am -1 p.m. Rm. 31

Einstein

Dreiser

Library 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 49

Crochet and Knitting 9 a.m., Rm. 7

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise, Chat Session 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Rm. 7

Bingo – 11 a.m., Rm 31 Dominos 2 p.m., Rm 25 Word Games 9:30 – 11 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2 – 4 p.m., Room 25 Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m., Rm. 49

Wed., August 10 Thurs., August 11 Fri., August 12

Pineapple Juice Breaded Hoki Steak Fries Tossed Salad

Meatballs Spaghetti Italian Blend

Whole Wheat Bread Peach

Tues., August 9

Turkey Burger Red Potatoes in Skin Brussel Sprouts

Breaded Pollack Sweet Potato Oriental Blend

Rye Bread Apricot Halves

Apple Juice Chicken Cacciatore Spaghetti Italian Blend

Chicken Parmesan Brown Rice Lettuce/Tomato/Carrots

Orange Juice Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes Spinach

Turkey Loaf Oven Browned Potato Carrots

Rye Bread Banana

Flounder Corn on the Cob Spinach

Whole Wheat Bread Honey Dew Melon

Afternoon Movie 2 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominos 10 in Rm. 49

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 10:30

Thurs., August 11

Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45

Alert & Alive on vacation until September,

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Mixed Cultural dance 10:30 in Aud. A

Fri., Orange/Pineapple Juice Salmon Salad August Potato Salad 12 Tossed Salad

Matinee Movie w/ George Rm. 49, 2-4 p.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00 Garden Club, Rm. 7, 10:00 Sewing w/Raymonde on vacation until Sept. Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Art Class 1-4 p.m., Rm. 7

Library 9 a.m. - 1 p.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 Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Card Games 2:30-4:00 p.m., Rm. 25

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

Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Word Games 9:30– 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31

Spelling Bee10 a.m., Rm. 49

Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Crochet & Knitting 9:00 in Rm. 2

Art 10:00 in Rm. 45

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

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

Meditative Moments on vacation until September

Card Games Rm. 49 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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

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

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

*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

Mon., August 8

Walking & Exercise w/ Ms. Gaskill, 2–4 p.m.

Stay Well Exercise on vacation until Sept. 14

Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 31

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Wed., August 10

Word Games 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

“Movie Madness” 9:30 a.m., Rm. 31 Spelling Bee 11 a.m., Rm. 31 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

Non-Kosher

Mind Teasers 12 – 1 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd on vacation until Sept. 21

Kosher

Bingo 11 a.m., Rm. 31

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

Card Games 2:30-4 p.m., Rm. 25

Stay Well Exercise No July/Aug. Resume Sept.

Date:

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK UP TIMES

Bartow Dreiser Einstein 1 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. (June, July & August only) NO SW I M M I NG UNT I L F URT H E R NOT I C E TO BE ANNOUNCED Tuesdays Bowling $12+ 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

1st Monday: Stew Leonards 1st & 3rd Mondays: Super Wal-Mart

$5 $12

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

Italian Bread Pear

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 I F SA Ad voca cy C a fé at Co-op City. Join us for a lively discussion on senior benefits and entitlements, Wednesday, August 10, 1-3 p.m., Einstein Center, 2nd Floor. Refreshments will be served. Contact Hattie Lucas -718-379-0433 ext. 3002. Given the current New York Budget Crisis, advocacy and community organizing is needed more than ever! O r ch a r d Bea ch - Join us for a trip to Orchard Beach for a day of leisure for 4 hours – $7.00 - Friday August 19, 2011 Trip includes round trip transportation and boxed lunch. Pickups: Asch Loop – 9:00 a.m. Dreiser Loop -9:15 a.m. and Einstein Loop 9:30 a.m. W O O DB UR Y C O M M O NS Monday August 22, $12. Trip includes round trip transportation and boxed lunch. Pickups: Asch Loop - 8:30 a.m., Dreiser Loop - 8:45 a.m., Einstein Loop - 9 a.m. “ Z O O FAR I ” a t t h e Br on x Z oo Come and join us for a trip to the Bronx Zoo Friday August 26th - $16 – 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Trip includes round trip transportation, general admission and boxed lunch - Pickups: Asch Loop – 10:00 a.m., Dreiser 10:15 a.m., Einstein 10:30 a.m. We only have 15 seats. Payment is due by August 15th. Bring your hat, wear sunscreen and wear comfortable shoes. FAI R WAY SUP E R M AR K E T – Monday August 29th - $3, enjoy 2 hrs of leisurely shopping. A new “Home Goods” store is in the mall. Pickups: Einstein Loop 11:00 a.m., Bartow 11:15 and Dreiser Loop 11:30. E M P I R E C I T Y C ASI NO - All of September is SOLD OUT. NE W DAT E S: October 5th, October 12th, October 19th and October 26th. Trip includes transportation, boxed lunch and 4 hours at casino, $10 food coupon. Pickups: 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.

C AR E G I VE R SUP P OR T 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 sessions are Tuesdays, August 16 and 30. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718320-2066. DI SABI L I T Y SUP P O RT /SO C I AL I Z AT I O N G R O UP - First Friday of every month – 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 25. The next meeting for the DI ABE T I C SUP P O RT G RO UP is scheduled for Monday, August 29. SE NI O R C E NT E R F I E L D T R I P P E R 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 WANT E 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. BL O O D P R E SSUR E – Locations and Schedule – 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10 a.m.11:30 a.m. Bartow Avenue Only on vacation until September 21, 2011.

Co-op City Times / August 6, 2011

WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATIONS Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, “Meeting” Mon., 8/8; 7:30 p.m., Bartow Room #28

EDUCATION African-American Association, “Business Education Classes” Wed., 8/10, 6:00 p.m., Dreiser Room #2

HOBBIES African American Association, “Belly Dancing Classes” Mon., 8/8, 6:30 p.m.; “Yoga & Pilates” Thurs, 8/11, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Room #2

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church, Tues., 8/9, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Room #1 Church of the New Vision, “Bible Studies” Sun., 8/14, 9:30 a.m., Einstein Room #38 Faith @ Work Christian Church, Thurs., 8/11, 5:30 p.m.; Sun., 8/14, 8 a.m., Dreiser Rm #8 Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15, Sun., 8/14, 10:00 a.m. Einstein Room #35 Harvest Restoration Ministries, “Bible Study” Wed., 8/10, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Room #10, “Church Service” Sun., 8/14, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Room #10 Circle of Christ, “Children’s Bible Study” Sun., 8/14, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Room #2

SENIORS JASA Senior Services, “Luncheon” Mon.- Fri., 8/8-8/12, 8:00 a.m., Bartow Room #31

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program, Tues., 8/9, “Meeting Time” 6:00 p.m., Dreiser Rm #4

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS Adult Book Discussion - Thursday, August 11, 1:30 p.m. BLA Mtg - Thursday, August 11, 2:30 p.m. End of Summer Reading Celebration for TEENS - Tuesday, August 16, 4 p.m. Adult Reading Celebration - Saturday, August 20, 1 p.m. End of Summer Reading Celebration for KIDS (Marvels of Motion) Monday, August 22, 3:30 p.m. TEEN PROGRAM - Learn to Dance w/Annabella Gonzalez Dance Theatre - Tuesday, August 23, 4:00 p.m. WEEKLY EVENTS Children’s Read Aloud - Every day @ 11:30 a.m. Chess Club - Every Monday & Thursday, 2:00 p.m. KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday, 3:30 p.m. Yu-Gi-Oh! - Every Tuesday, 2 p.m. Arts/Crafts - Every Wednesday, 2 p.m. Teen TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m., ages 12-18 Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday, 4 p.m., Talk about books or listen. Chess Club - Every Thursday, 2:00 p.m. (3:30 on August 11) 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. Film - Every Saturday, 2:00 p.m. - August 6, “The Red Shoes” - A young ballerina is torn between two forces: the composer who loves her and the impresario determined to fashion her into a great dancer.

AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: AARP Driver Safety Class scheduled for Sat. August 20th, 8:30 a.m. in AARP Room “O” in Dreiser Loop Community Center — $12/National AARP members; $14/non-members. Please call the office at 718-320-1946 to register – “speak slowly” and leave your name, phone number and a brief message and someone will return your call. FYI-2: Remember to add AARP Peachtree Chapter #4997 to your Fall/ Winter schedule to keep you abreast of Albany happenings and community activities.… Our first meeting for the Fall is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Heartfelt Condolences to Miriam Henson on the loss of her niece, Ms. Gertrude Furbee of Long Island (NY). NOTE: 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 ACTIVITIES REMINDER: 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…. Aug. 23 (Tues.) – Boston Harbor Cruise; includes roundtrip motor coach; scenic 2-hour Harbor Cruise (aboard the beautiful Odyssey); elegant served 3course luncheon; and musical entertainment – “WAITING LIST” IS AVAILABLE — $90/person – Bus will leave from Asch Loop (in front of the Library) at 7:00 a.m. SHARP…..contact Delores 718 379-2176. Sept. 22 (Thurs.) – Opus “Casino Cruise” Line – trip includes sailing out of Freeport (NY); free hot/cold buffet & dessert; free “top-shelf” drinks while gaming; deluxe motor coach transportation to ship; slot bonus to be announced; “current” photo ID or Passport required; – $60/person – for payment information (make check payable to AARP #4997), contact Jeanne 718-379-3742 A.S.A.P. Oct. 17th & 18th – Rocking Horse Resort Fall Foliage – overnight stay; 3 meals; resort activities; stop-off on the

way home to the Monticello Raceway/ Casino (“current” photo ID or Passport required) — $199/double; $249/single — $50 deposit due with registration – balance due by Sept. meeting – contact Jean 718-379-3742. Dec. 30 – Jan. 1, 2012 – New Year’s Eve Weekend Celebration at the DESMOND – Lavish New Year’s Eve Party; cocktail party w/hot hors d’oeuvres & pasta station; 5 hours open bar; surf & turf dinner; champagne toast; music/ dancing; all new Christmas show at the American Music Theater; after check-in, dinner w/fun & games; full-hot buffet breakfast; then you can go to an Atlantic City casino or shopping at QVC Studio Tour or shopping at King of Prussia Mall or relaxing at the Desmond; 2 nights Deluxe Accommodations; New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch & show; $534/person Double; $634 – Single; $526/person Triple; $50/per person Trip Insurance available – $50 deposit due at Registration – Contact Delores 718 3792176 for Registration Form to be mailed to you. 2012 TOUR ACTIVITIES APRIL 23-24, 2012 – “JONAH” – experience the mighty storm at sea that breaks apart an enormous ship; peer into the underwater world & see the giant fish swallow up God’s misguided Prophet Jonah — at the Millennium Theater in Lancaster (PA) – trip includes: a stop in Bethlehem (PA) known as the “Christmas City”; visit the Sands Casino ($35 Casino Bonus) — current photo ID or passport required; lodging at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Reading; wine & cheese reception w/a sit-down dinner and live musical comedy show; 2nd day hot breakfast buffet; visit an Amish quilt shop, cannery & Kitchen Kettle gift shops; w/reserved seats at the Millennium Theater for “JONAH”; stop for dinner on the way home… $281/person Double; $331 – Single; Trip insurance - $14/each – Double; $28/Single; call Jeanne 718-379-3742 for registration info. —Delor es Deb n a m

Einstein Cancer Fund A Happy Birthday or Anniversary to all celebrating the month of August. Reminder - Tuesday, August 9th Caesar’s Casino. Time of pick-up is at 8:00 a.m., starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch and Dreiser Loop. As always, please bring a valid photo I.D. Saturday, Sept. 17th- Annual Raffle Luncheon at the Seashore Restaurant, City Island. Cost per person, $48, which includes an entrée choice of broiled filet of sole, broiled or grilled salmon, fried shrimp or fried scampi, BBQ chicken, BBQ baby back ribs, prime rib roast of beef, chicken parmesan or combination

BBQ ribs and chicken. There will be an appetizer, pasta, salad, soda, tea, coffee, plus a special strawberry cake to commemorate this occasion. Everyone in attendance will receive a raffle ticket, ensuring them of a raffle gift. Come spend an afternoon of good food, fun and warm companionship. For the above event, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718671-2598 or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta. Good health and healings are wished to all. Have a safe, happy summer. —Lyd ia R u a s

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

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

Tisha B’Av, the Jewish day of mourning the destruction of the First and Second Temple of Jerusalem will be observed this year on Monday evening August 8th and Tuesday, August 9th. Tisha B’ Av services will begin on Monday‘ evening, August 8th at Young Israel 8:30 p.m.with the evening service which will be followed with the reading of the Book of Lamentations. The destruction of the Temples, first by the Babylonians and then by the Romans, are not the only calamities that distinguish this tragic day in Jewish history. On the Ninth of Av, Jerusalem was seized in the Bar Kochba war and turned into a pagan city where Jews were not allowed.

Also on this day, in 1492, the Jews were expelled from Spain during the inquisition. Tisha B’Av has thus become a day of mourning the great persecutions suffered by the Jewish people, including the loss of national independence and the sufferings in exile. But as we mourn the tragedies of old, we are now sustained by the redemption of the Jewish homeland. It is our obligation to continue developing this land left desolate for centuries, thus fulfilling the dream of our ancestors. During Tisha B’Av, we remember the tragedies our forefathers suffered and the will it took to survive them.Yet, while we mourn their tribulations, we also hail their perseverance with a continued commitment to their ancient dream.

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 their 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 servic-

es start at 9 a.m. Rabbi 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) 6712300 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.

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, NY 10475. 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. Plans for the High HOLY days are being set. Check the paper for future information. DONATIONS OR DUES CAN BE SENT TO THE OFFICE —M a r vin Seidma n

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. for the Shule (Same old number) 1-718-379-6920. Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday August 12, 2011 is before 7:41 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday August 6, at 8:52 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, August 6 are 7 p.m. and the Shalosh Seudos repast is at 7:15 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, August 6 - Morning Services are at 9:00 a.m. Mincha is at 7:00 p.m. and the Rabbi’s class is at 7:15 p.m. The class for this week will encompass another Chapter of Pirkei Avot. The parsha this week is “Devarim”. Shabbat ends at 8:52 p.m. Sunday, August 7 at 1:30 p.m. - Enjoy an afternoon of Bingo sponsored by the Sisterhood at the Synagogue. Bring your friends and neighbors. The cost is $3.00 per person and includes admission, snacks and refreshments. Where else can you keep cool and have fun at the same time? Monday August 8 - The Fast of AV begins

at 8:04 p.m. Tuesday August 9 - Fast of the 9th of AV ends at 8:11p.m. Wednesday, August 17 - Make your reservations with the Men’s Club for a great day to Mount Airy Casino. The cost is $28/person and receive back a bonus of $35 for slot play. You need a Government ID to receive the Hotel Bonus. Pick up stops are: Einstein Loop-8:15 a.m., Asch Loop-8:20 a.m. and Dreiser Loop-8:25a.m. Call Marty 718-6717809, Gary 718 671-8424 or Bruce 718-3202234. Sunday, August 21 at 1:30 p.m. - Join us as the Synagogue presents an afternoon of Bingo. Bring your friends and neighbors. The cost is $3.00/person. Good a nd Welfa r e: Dues for 2011: Dues are always in order. 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. Happy Birthday wishes go out to Nora Singer and to Florence Berland celebrating their special day on August 5th. We wish you many more happy and healthy years of joy. Please! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you. Shalom! —M ir ia m E velyn 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 is running a trip to the Mount Airy Casino in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, August 17. COST: $28.00 per person with a $35.00 slot play. There is a senior buffet Special $9.99 (55 and older). Player may use any machine or table. Remember you need a government photo ID card to get your bonus slot play. Payment is due by August

14. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie. For reservations call: Marty (718) 6717809, Gary (718) 671-8424, Bruce (718) 320-2234 P L E ASE NOT E : Pick-up times have changed. Pick-up stops: Einstein Loop 8:15 a.m., Asch Loop 8:20 a.m., Dreiser Loop 8:25 a.m. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us. Shalom! —Br u ce G it elson

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Pl. Building 24, Bronx N.Y. 10475. Sunday school for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday service starts at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Bible study on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Focus: The Miracle in the storm - Jesus walks on the things that cause us to fear. And when the disciples saw him

walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, it is a spirit; and they cried out for fear: But straightway Jesus spoke unto them, saying, Be of good cheer, it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried saying, Lord save me.

And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. Then they that were in the ship came and worship him saying, of a truth thou art the Son of God. (Matthew 14:26-33) Life is much like the ocean in that it is seldom calm, as quickly as the winds of one storm subside, the horizon dances with the clouds of another one approaching. Just as Jesus was the key to the disci-

ples’ security on the sea that faithful night, He is our miracle in the storm of our lives. The storm that arose frightened the disciples, and when they saw Jesus walking on the water, they thought they were seeing a ghost. They cried out in fear, and Jesus revealed himself to them. We should always keep our eyes on Jesus and not on the storms of life. For further information call 718-3240334 or 718-320-4218. —R ev. R . Sib b lies

Goose Island Seniors Happy Birthday or Happy Anniversary to all that celebrate in the month of August. We are not having Bingo on any Wednesday for the month of August. Our next Bingo game is August 28. On Tuesday August 30, plans have been made for Sands Casino in Bethlehem PA. Price is $30.00; rebate is $20.00 slot play and $5.00 towards food. You may use more than one machine. Pick-up time is at

8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of the library), and Dreiser Loop. Wednesday October 19, we are going to Villa Roma for Octoberfest. The price is $55.00. The pick up time is 8 a.m. at our three usual bus stops. Members who signed up must give a deposit or pay in full. All payments must be in by September 30th. Call Ann or Mary at 718379-9613 if you need any information.

Thursday November 10th, our annual End of Year Party at Seashore Restaurant. Price is $55.00. Music and entertainment by Mr. Williard. Menu: appetizer, salad, pasta, baked or grilled salmon, shrimp scampi, fried shrimps, filet of sole, seafood combination platter, prime rib, roasted chicken, chicken parmesan, barbecued chicken, barbecued baby back ribs, barbecued chicken and ribs, vegetables, potatoes, unlimited soft drinks, ice tea, coffee,

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