Co-op City Times 10/09/10 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 45 No. 40

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Energy savings from cogeneration continues to increase BY ROZAAN BOONE The benefits of Riverbay’s cogeneration plant continue to increase as energy savings for August reach the highest level yet resulting in more than $1.6M. In its monthly analysis, the Riverbay Finance Department recently reported that the community saved a total of $1,644,439 in electric and gas costs over its budgeted allotments for the month of August. The savings in August increased $797,132, or 94% higher, than in July when energy savings totaled $847,307. Spending on gas for cogeneration in July was $1,148,930 because of increased testing compared to just $657,8551 in August.

In addition to cogeneration producing conservatively about 95% of the development’s energy needs, Riverbay also became eligible for ConEd’s new tariff rates for electric and gas consumption now that the community’s primary source of energy is from the cogeneration plant. These new rates became effective in July for electric consumption and in August for gas consumption. Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Director of Finance, said that when comparing Riverbay’s purchases of electric from this time last year when cogeneration was not yet fully up and functioning, to present (Continued on page 2)

M TA B oa rd ap pr o ve s f a r e i n c r e a s e s The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board Thursday approved a series of fare policy changes that are expected to yield a 7.5% increase in fare revenue. This fare revenue increase, which becomes effective on December 30, 2010, with New York City Transit, subway and bus fares, along with one planned for 2013, was agreed upon with the Legislature as part of the MTA rescue package enacted in May 2009. Last winter, the agency learned that despite the rescue legislation, a $900 mil-

lion funding gap existed caused by shortfalls in the new and dedicated State taxes, as well as cuts to State aid. Despite a shortfall of this magnitude, the MTA was able to hold to the 7.5% revenue increase by undertaking the largest and most comprehensive cost-cutting initiative in the MTA’s history. A series of internal cost cutting actions taken this year will save $380 million in 2010 and generate more than $525 million in annual recurring (Continued on page 4)

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Preferential treatment in townhouse waiting list allegation being investigated BY DEREK ALGER Questions continue to surround the alleged jumping of a Riverbay Board Director over others, including other Board Directors, on the townhouse waiting list, it was reported this week. The Daily News first reported on the story this week that the Riverbay Director of Residential Sales may have given a Board member preferential treatment in obtaining a townhouse ahead of others. Rumors and theories are spreading through the corridors of Riverbay Corporation concerning the potential townhouse waiting list scandal. Specifically, many are asking who knew what, and when did they know it. While allegations have surfaced that one Director possibly jumped others on the townhouse waiting list, it has not been determined with any degree of certainty whether that Director even knew such an

action may have been taken. Also not known is how the charges first surfaced and specific information concerning those on the townhouse waiting list, which is confidential while the matter is under investigation. Riverbay’s General Counsel, Jeffrey Buss, who has been authorized to investigate the matter, told the Daily News that Board Directors “should not receive any special treatment” and vowed to issue a public report within 30 days. Although names are being floated about concerning those possibly involved, it has been determined that in fairness, and to ensure the integrity of any subsequent investigation, those either directly identified with the potential scandal, or others who have not yet been specifically implicated, should be kept in confidence. (Continued on page 2)

D o ze n s o f ca r s pa r k ed o n Bay ch e ste r A ve n u e da ma ge d b y va nda lis m la st we ekend BY BILL STUTTIG Dozens of vehicles parked along Baychester Avenue from Bartow Avenue extending as far north as Education Park were severely damaged by vandals last weekend. One estimate provided by a shareholder who found her vehicle severely damaged Saturday morning said that as many as 35 cars were vandalized in a rampage

that apparently took place in the early morning hours of October 2nd. The extensive damage to the vehicles included kicked-in windshields and broken off side-view mirrors The Co-op City resident wrote to the Co-op City Times about the damage to her and numerous other cars and e-mailed (Continued on page 5)

More than 30 vehicles parked on Baychester Avenue last weekend were severely vandalized. Damage includes kicked-in windshields (above) and broken side view mirrors. The 45th Precinct and Public Safety are jointly seeking information as to the identity of the vandals.

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Investigation

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In the wake of the revelation about the allegations concerning the townhouse waiting list controversy, the Director of Residential Sales was suspended pending the findings of

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the investigation. Depending on whom one talks with, different and conflicting views are offered about the situation, though at the moment, the true facts

have not been ascertained and assertions by many are based on pure speculation. According to the Daily News, a spokesperson for the State of New

York’s Division of Housing and Community Renewal, which oversees sales and transfers in Co-op City, said the agency was reviewing the allegations.

energy service solutions for residential, business, industrial and institutional customers. Since April of last year to March of this year, Co-op City has realized $7,501,948 in savings. From April of this year to August, Riverbay has seen net savings of $6,134,341, for a total to date of $13,636,290 in savings. “The energy savings from the cogeneration facility are important to the Co-op City community because these monies are being reinvested into the ongoing capital projects which include window replacements and balcony & façade repairs,” said Merola. Over the past five years, the shareholders of Co-op City have invested some $76M in the 40 plus year old

Power Plant to upgrade and modernize equipment and build an energy efficient 40 megawatt cogeneration plant. With the community only needing 24 megawatts of power at peak usage periods, the extra capacity provides redundancy in case of equipment failure, as well as the ability to sell the excess capacity providing a new income stream. The Co-op City cogeneration plant is also connected to ConEd’s grid which allows it to run parallel to the system, and also buy and sell electricity as needed. “What this means is that it is an extra insurance to the residents of Co-op City because if cogeneration fails, ConEd is still functioning as a last resort backup,” said Debowski.

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day, figures show that Riverbay is now purchasing 95% less electricity from ConEdison.

In August, $2,396,857 was budgeted for electric consumption while the actual cost was only $304,041. The budgeted amount for gas during that same month was $1,406,999 and the actual expense was $1,197,525. During the month, $657,851 was spent on gas for cogeneration. Net savings for July was $847,307; for June, $1,058,207; for May, $1,067,145 and for April, $1,517,244. Arthur Debowski, Vice President of Sales at Great Eastern Energy Company, said that his company manages the fuel supply for Co-op City, which, in this case is natural gas and oil.

“We are doing the ConEd tariff rate analysis to lower the cost of running the cogeneration project at Riverbay,” said Debowski. “As a result, we try to pick the lowest tariff to lower the cost or expense to Co-op City residents. We advise Riverbay about innovative ways to buy gas, about staying on top of cost and how to run the facility to continue cutting cost.” Great Eastern Energy Company, known as one of the region’s leading providers of deregulated natural gas and electricity service, is based in Brooklyn, N.Y., and also has offices in Texas, Massachusetts and New Jersey. According to the company’s website, it is an approved Energy Service Company and offers flexible

MetroCard bus to visit Co-op City two weeks The MetroCard bus will be visiting all three Co-op City shopping malls again this month, enabling people to sign up for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard or purchase or add money to existing MetroCard. On Thursday, October 21, 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. “Our mobile MetroCard sales vehicles are part of our outreach effort to senior citizens and people with disabilities who might have problems accessing our subway station booths,” said NYC Transit President Lawrence G. Reuter. 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 Reduced-Fare 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. Also, Transit staff is on hand to answer any MetroCard-related questions. For more information, call (212) METROCARD.

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive Autumn Auction today to raise funds for youth The Scholarship Incentive Awards Program of Building 18 will host a fun Autumn Auction of valuable gifts from 3 to 6 p.m. today in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. Valuable items such as Waterford wine glasses, a CHI limited edition hairstyling iron, and a collection of handmade dolls, will be auctioned off as part of a fundraising effort to send the teens of the SIAP of Building 18 off on a trip to Europe next summer. Opening bids on approximately 35 items will be set at just a fraction of the actual worth of many of the items for sale. All of the items were donated to the youth program to be used as part of the fundraising activities. The Autumn Auction is just one of a series of fundraising events the SIAP of Building 18 will be hosting over the next several months. The teens of the program organize and run the events under the guidance of program coordinator Ruth Edwards. For this afternoon’s event, teens will actually serve as auctioneers. A similar auction held last year raised more than $3,000 for the program.

Community Board 10 meeting The next meeting of Community Board 10 will take place on Thursday, October 21, 7:30 p.m. at Schuyler House – Lounge, 3077 Cross Bronx Expressway, Bronx, N.Y. 10465. For more information, kindly contact Community Board 10 at 718-892-1161; or email bx10@cb.nyc.gov.

Next 45th Precinct Community Council meeting in Co-op City On Thursday, November 4, the 45th Precinct Community Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center in Co-op City, 2049 Bartow Avenue. For additional information, please contact Vice President Bob Bieder at 718-828-4401.

Memorial for the late Anna Capell The Handicapped Adults Association have scheduled a memorial for the late Anna Capell to be held on Sunday, October 24, at 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room #4, during the organization’s general membership meeting. There will be a plaque presentation and refreshments will be served.

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Firearms retraining emphasizes prevention of friendly fire tragedies BY BILL STUTTIG To help avoid an occurrence here similar to tragic incidents in the Tri-State area in the past two years in which police officers were fired on and killed by fellow officers because of mistaken identity, all firearms training reviews, required of each Public Safety officer on an annual basis, now include an emphasis of the proper handling of confrontations and challenges involving the use of firearms. The Department of Public Safety’s longtime training director, Lieutenant James Keappock, said: “Co-op City is the home of many law enforcement officers from either federal or state agencies, NYPD or private agencies. Many, if not all of these officers, have the right to carry firearms when off duty. If these officers witness a crime here or even become a victim of a crime themselves, they likely will take action which may include drawing their firearm to stop the alleged criminal. If our officers in uniform come upon this scenario, it is very important that they know exactly the correct procedures to follow in order to avoid the tragic incidents that we saw last year in East Harlem and the year before in White Plains when responding officers mistakenly fired upon another responding officer in plain clothes and killed him. If the proper procedure is followed for making confrontations and challenges when responding to a crime in progress involving a firearm, the likelihood of this type of tragedy happening here will be kept to an absolute minimum.” This week, all members of Public Safety’s Detective Unit were given a training review for handling situations where they might be making an arrest at gunpoint while in plain clothes and are then approached by other officers arriving on the scene from either inside their own department or another law enforcement agency. In most instances, those secondary responding officers cannot be sure whether an individual with a gun drawn is a

law enforcement officer or not because of their civilian clothes. Lt. Keappock, in an interview with the Co-op City Times this week, said that this week’s lesson emphasized that the first rule in any incident involving simultaneous response by both uniformed and plain clothes officers, is that the commands of the uniformed officer takes precedent. Uniformed officers, when responding to a scene where the identity of the plain clothes officer who has drawn his hand gun is not absolutely confirmed, are instructed to take cover, if at all possible, draw their firearm, and yell clearly and loudly, “Police, don’t move.” Officers not in uniform need to know and realize that, in order to avoid the type of tragic case of mistaken identity that we have seen in the past in the Tri-State area, they must instantly respond to that command. “Officers who are challenged absolutely must remember not to move,” Keappock said. “This is the most essential factor in avoiding any potential tragedy.” Keappock said that often in the tragic cases of mistaken identity, the plain clothes officer, while responding to the challenge, will wave his hand with the gun back in the direction of the uniformed officer giving the command to stop. Once the gun hand starts moving past 45 degrees in the direction of the challenging uniformed officer, in most cases,

that officer, not knowing the identity of the non-uniformed officer, has no choice but to discharge his firearm or else put his or her own life in grave danger. After the plain clothes officer responds to the command of the uniformed officer and the identity of the plain clothes officer has been established, then the joint pursuit of the suspect or suspects can continue. This review of the proper procedures for confrontations and challenges involving plain clothes and uniformed officers is just one aspect of a comprehensive training review that each officer and supervisor for the Department of Public Safety is required to undergo on an annual basis. The annual review also includes refresher training on laws regulating the proper use of force by law enforcement officers, firearms safety review including proper maintenance and handling of the firearm, a retraining on the use of standard law enforcement tools such as batons, O.C. or pepper spray, hand cuffs and proper techniques to be used in the restraint of individuals resisting arrest through the use of force. Keappock said that all 110 Public Safety officers and supervisors undergo a full day of annual review training in these areas. The training is spread out over a period of seven weeks to accommodate all officers and supervisors. Approximately 10 to 12 officers comprise the class of each refresher training session.

F r ien d s & F a m ily Da y C eleb r a t ion n ext Su n d a y The Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organizations will host their 15th annual Friends & Family Day Celebration on Sunday, October 17, at 3 p.m., Aud. "B," 177 Dreiser Loop (Co-op City), Bronx. Everyone is welcome to invite their family and neighbors to attend for an afternoon of family reunion, networking, entertainment, inspiration, vendors, games, prizes, and much more. Refreshments will be served. The Guest Speaker will be Bronx District Attorney Robert T. Johnson, Esq. Admission is free. For further information, call (718) 3201861, (718) 671-5957, (718) 379-3494.

Cops of the month…Detectives

Melvin Gonzalez (l.) and Jacinto Cruz (r.) were recently named Public Safety’s Cops of the Month for their role in arresting two suspects wanted for a violent break-in to a home in Building 11 on June 14th. The two detectives responded to the call from the apartment where they found a grandmother with three young girls who were injured by intruders who pushed their way into the home moments before. With the help of one of the victims, the two detectives searched the area and found two of the three suspects who were identified by the cooperating victim. The suspects were arrested and charged with numerous felony counts of burglary and assault. Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo (c.) presented the two detectives with their honor on Tuesday morning.

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savings that will grow to more than ¾ of a billion dollars by 2014. “Given the magnitude of the budget shortfall the MTA faced in 2010, this fare increase would have been much larger if our efforts to fundamentally overhaul the MTA’s cost structure had not been successful,” said MTA Chairman and CEO Jay H. Walder. “While we cannot avoid this increase, we have listened to the comments of hundreds of customers and others about how they use the MTA’s services and how dependent they are on it.” New Fa r es The new fare structure takes into account customer feedback that the MTA received at a series of nine public hearings held throughout the MTA’s service territory in September. It is designed to raise the needed revenue while minimizing ridership loss and keeping impacts on low-income customers to a minimum. M TA New Yor k C it y Tr a n sit , M TA L on g I sla nd Bu s a n d M TA Bu s C om p a n y Fa r e C u r r en t Ad op t ed Base subway and local bus fare: $2.25 $2.25 Base express bus fare: $5.50 $5.50 Single Ride Ticket: $2.25 $2.50 Pay-per-ride MetroCard bonus discount: 15% when adding at least $8.00; 7% when adding at least $10.00 Fa r e C u r r en t Ad op t ed 30-day unlimited MetroCard: $89.00 $104.00 7-Day Express Bus Plus unlimited MetroCard: $45.00 $50.00 7-day unlimited MetroCard: $27.00 $29.00

• The 1-day unlimited “Fun Pass” and the 14-day unlimited ride MetroCard will be eliminated. These passes together were used by less than 3% of customers, and the Fun Pass was involved in a disproportionate share of MetroCard fraud cases. • To help reduce expenses of printing MetroCards and to reduce litter in stations, the MTA will begin charging a $1 surcharge to purchase a new MetroCard. There will be no such charge for customers turning in a recently expired MetroCard. M TA L on g I sla n d R a il R oa d a n d M TA M et r o-Nor t h R a ilr oa d • Most commuter rail tickets will increase between 7.6% and 9.4%, depending on ticket type and distance traveled. • The discount offered for purchasing a monthly commuter rail ticket/unlimited MetroCard via Mail&Ride program will be reduced to 2% (from 4%). • Other Mail&Ride discounts and all WebTicket fare discounts will be eliminated. (This program will be retained for tickets to, from or within the State of Connecticut.) • The validity period for one-way and round-trip tickets will be reduced to 14 days (from six months). • The validity period for all other non-commutation tickets will be reduced to six months (from one year). • The MTA will institute a $10 charge for processing refunds for unused or partially used tickets, and will reduce the length of time a refund request will be honored to 30 days from the date the ticket is purchased.

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• One-way fares on the Newburgh-Beacon Ferry and the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry will increase by 25¢. I m p lem en t a t ion The new fare charges and the commuter railroad ticket policy changes will go into effect on or about January 1, 2011. The MetroCard re-use incentive surcharge will begin later in 2011 at a date to be announced. Tolls The MTA Board did not take action on toll policy this week. The MTA Board is expected to address toll policy at the agency’s next regularly scheduled Board meeting on October 27.

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photos of much of the extensive damage that was discovered Saturday morning. “It is apparent that the individuals sent to smash our car windows stood on the hood of our cars and kicked the windshields in,” the resident wrote. “Boot prints could be seen on several of the dark colored cars and pictures were taken as well as boot size measurements.” The angry shareholder added that she was informed that an image of one of the suspects was captured on the surveillance camera of a nearby business and the 45th Precinct and the Department of Public Safety are both investigating the matter. ‘The assault on ours cars is no different than an assault on us personally and should not be minimized,” the woman wrote. She posted flyers on each of the nearly

three dozen cars that were damaged last weekend asking them to report the crime to both Public Safety and the 45th Precinct. She is also asking that each of the victims of this crime spree attend the next general monthly meeting of Community Board 10 scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 21st at Schuyler House, 3077 Cross Bronx Expressway in Throggs Neck. According to Riverbay Ombudsman Joe Boiko, Captain Russell Green, Commanding Officer of the 45th Precinct told a public meeting of the 45th Precinct Community Council that an image of a possible suspect is in the hands of investigators and they are looking into a person of interest in this case. In the meantime, Captain Green asked

that anyone who has had damage done to their car and/or who might have further information about this case to immediately call the Precinct’s Community Affairs office at (718) 822-5449 or the Precinct’s main desk at (718) 822-5411. Chief Frank Apollo, Commanding Officer of Co-op City’s Department of Public Safety, said this week that his department has taken many reports of damage to vehicles parked along Baychester Avenue and as a result, Public Safety has stepped up patrols and plain clothes surveillance in that area particularly during the overnight hours when this latest crime spree occurred. Some of the vandalism was committed outside the technical boundaries of Co-op City and the jurisdiction of Public Safety,

but nevertheless, Public Safety is heavily involved in the ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information about this case or who wants to report additional crimes related to this case can also call Public Safety, (718) 671-3050 or 3051. Some residents victimized by the latest vandalism spree have said that they believe the crimes are the work of an auto glass repair service which is desperate for business. Apollo said that such speculation is unfounded at this time. Apollo added that he and others from Public Safety met with Captain Green this week about this matter and will continue to work with the 45th Precinct in finding the person or persons responsible for these crimes.

Shareholders asked to notify Sales Office if receiving furniture delivery Shareholders who are expecting new furniture delivery should notify the Riverbay Sales Office so that arrangements can be made to protect Riverbay’s property, in particular, the elevators, from damage. As soon as cooperators have confirmed the date and/or time of delivery of their new furniture, even if they cannot get to the Residential Sales Office right away to pick up their permit, they should call the Sales office as soon as possible at (718)

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Jones, Chair of the Riverbay Board’s Cooperator Appeals Committee, brought to light the fact that shareholders were being issued community complaints and fined if their furniture arrived after 4 p.m. in adherence of a Board resolution which allows move in and move out traffic only between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. However, by Board resolution, shareholders who are expecting retail delivery of furniture or other household items and can produce a valid invoice, bill of sale or other

relevant document confirming that delivery can continue to accept such deliveries beyond the 4 p.m. deadline. “When the Sales Office is contacted, the shareholders will be issued a permit in the event they are questioned about the delivery,” said Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager. “They will not receive a community complaint or be fined if they fail to get this permit, however, we are asking that shareholders comply with our request.”

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Service on new QB 23 is deplorable To t h e E d it or : I recently sent a letter of complaint to the MTA about the deplorable service I’ve experienced on the new QB23 line in Section 5 of Co-op City. Since the transition from QB1 to QB23, the service has been horrendous. On an average day when going to work for 10 a.m. in the morning, I would arrive at 9:10 a.m. at the bus stop

and no QB23 comes by. On an average, I wait 20-25 minutes. The only way I have been getting out of Co-op City at that time is the BX29 which comes at approximately 9:33 a.m. Because of this, I sometimes barely get to work on time or I am late. A trip that usually takes me 25 minutes to get to the Parkchester area of the Bronx now takes forever.

I think a terrible disservice has been done to our community. Also, the additional trip of QB23 going through Bartow is ridiculous, since most people are going home and not going shopping. This adds minutes to customers’ precious time of going home to either pick up a child (which I do) or cook for their —Ann -M a r ie Br a it h wa it e families.

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Looking out for each other as neighbors To t he E d it or : To my fellow neighbors and cooperators, I want to share with you all that you must be aware of your appliances, such as your gas stove. I had an unfortunate experience happen to me that could have been worse. I arrived home on Monday, October 4, to find that the Fire Department had to break in my door due to a smell of gas someone reported. Con Edison flagged my gas stove with a red tag, indicating a leak from the oven and shut the stove down.

I asked the question, how could that be, and I was told there can be a gas leak, and one can get used to it, not realizing it. So I encourage you all, especially our seniors, if your stove is well over 10 years old, I believe it would be to your advantage to have Maintenance come in and take a look at it. The second option would be to get a carbon monoxide detector. I also want to give special thanks to my neighbor who informed me on Tuesday, that he came out

of his apartment on my floor and smelled what he thought was gas. He stated he left the building, however, was still concerned about the smell of gas and returned to my floor to investigate. He then reported it to Public Safety, and also followed through to see if I was okay. I would like to also say, if you smell, see or hear something, say something. It can save lives. Let us all look out for one another and G-- bless. —H . O ver m a n

Riverbay Columbus Day closings and Co-op City Times deadline notice The Co-op City Times and SOME Riverbay administrative offices will be in operation during normal business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) on Columbus Day, Monday, October 11, but with limited staff and services available, while other departments may be closed. If you have a need to contact Riverbay on Monday, kindly call ahead to make sure that the respective office or department/personnel is available. The Riverbay Executive Office will be closed on Monday, October 11. All regular Co-op City Times deadlines will remain in effect. Club articles, letters to the editor and advertisement copy are due by 3 p.m. on Monday, October 11. The deadline for Directors’ viewpoints remains Monday, October 11, at 5 p.m. Materials received past these deadlines will not be considered for publication in the October 16th issue of the paper because of the holiday-shortened work week. As always, you may submit your article around the clock, seven days a week via fax at (718) 320-2595 or by email at cctimes@riverbaycorp.com. Material may also be slipped under the door to the Co-op City Times office, Rm. 21 in the Bartow Community Center, over the weekend. Thank you for your cooperation. Have a safe and enjoyable Columbus Day weekend.

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Public Safety Report CCPD urges residents to “TAKE A BITE OUT OF AUTO CRIME” for OCTOBER BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO October has been recognized as Crime Prevention month since 1984. In recognition of Crime Prevention Month, the Public Safety Report will provide various crime prevention topics for the month of October. This week’s article will address the topic of Auto Crime Prevention. McGruff, the Crime Dog, says, “Crime Bites, Take a Bite Out of Crime.” Auto crime is often a crime of opportunity. Auto crime tends to increase during both challenging economic times and near the holiday season. By staying one step ahead of the criminals, you can do your part to decrease auto crime, plus decrease your chance of becoming a victim. With the proper precautions, the auto thief will either move on or get caught. It is essential to the fight against auto crime that residents notify 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at 1 (718) 671-3050 when they first notice any type of suspicious activity near parked vehicles. Information received from cooperators is our first line of defense in the fight against auto crime. Immediately report any persons lurking in the garages or near parked cars. Co-op City’s garages are private property, locked to exclude unauthorized persons. The Public Safety Department and the New York City Police Department have the right to question any persons believed to be trespassing within the garages. Any person found in the garage without a vehicle parked inside is subject to

receiving a Universal Summons for Trespassing. Never let anyone you do not know into the locked garage behind you. It may seem rude, but you can be giving access to an auto thief. Never leave personal identification or your house keys inside your vehicle. Do not give an auto thief the extra bonus of the opportunity to burglarize your home. Never leave packages or other valuables visible within your vehicle. If you are shopping and place packages in your trunk, be sure to move the vehicle in the event a criminal is watching you. This crime becomes more prevalent as the holiday shopping season approaches. Portable Global Positioning Systems (G.P.S. devices) are an auto thief’s object of choice. If you have one, take it out of your car when parked. Also, clean off the circular marks made by the rubber suction cups on the windshield. The telltale rubber circle marks on the windshield are an indicator to the auto thief that there is probably a G.P.S. device under the seat or in the glove compartment. It is also a good idea to purchase a locking gas cap. This is especially important if your gas cap is readily accessible from the outside, not behind a door with an inside latch. There have been reports of siphoned gas in some areas. An inexpensive locking gas cap keeps your fuel supply safe from auto thieves. For more information about crime prevention, contact the National Crime Prevention Council at 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 13th floor, Washington, CD

20036; (202) 466-6272 or on their website www.ncpc.org. There are McGruff the crime dog activities for kids and crime prevention ideas for adults. School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State. Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, an auto crime could be ready to happen, notify the authorities. Call 9-1-1 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.

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Take Part, Win Big Director Reva Jones, in her Viewpoint last week (10-02-10), wrote about the hardships that the MTA bus-route changes has caused to community residents including confusion, longer ‘wait time’, and possible fare increases. Reva asked that riders continue to keep pressure on the MTA by raising their voices and rallying to protest in an effort to make the agency amend their actions to better serve the community. In his September 18th Viewpoint in the Co-op City Times, Director Ray Tirado mentioned a survey he requested to be provided to the community concerning the Lobby Attendant program. He wrote that his first request for feedback from cooperators got a wide array of answers, from upgrading the program using armed personnel to accolades for the present lobby attendants and retaining the program ‘as-is.’ However, he also said that the number of people that had responded was small compared to the number of cooperators that will be affected. T h e Power of Act ive Su pp or t “Success is Dependant on Effort” was the title of Ray’s viewpoint. No statement could be clearer or have greater truth. For our community to succeed at challenging bad MTA decisions or taking effective surveys, all cooperators must supply input, take part, and lend active support. Riverbay Corporation is the Co-op City

Director’s Viewpoint

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab Second Vice President

landlord, but we are R i v e r b a y Corporation; we are the corporation’s shareholder-owners. We have 1,100 employees working for us, providing necessary services to maintain our homes and grounds. As owners, all cooperators need to take an active part to ensure overall quality service. This Board of Directors is reaching out to cooperators, asking everyone to take part in shaping the destiny of our community. Directors are seeking ways to improve communication between cooperators and the Board. I was proud to be asked by Board President Helen Atkins to accompany her to a building association meeting a little over a week ago. At the meeting, we took issues and concerns from cooperators and we were able to get those concerns resolved. I believe it’s safe to say that effectively addressing cooperator issues is the most satisfying feeling that a Board Director can experience. I want to continue to make one-onone connection with cooperators. I will

attend ANY building association meeting that I am invited to (and my schedule allows) in order to hear ideas, suggestions, issues, and concerns directly from cooperators. Association Presidents can contact me through the Board office or by sending me an e-mail to schedule a date and time (see the addresses listed at the end of this Viewpoint). T he Bed bu g I ssu e – St ill Alive One infested apartment in a high-rise building can be the staging area for a bed-bug assault on the entire building. The best way to mitigate the problem is to eliminate the bedbugs as soon as they are discovered. Articles and letters have been written locally stating that cost for eliminating vermin (such as cockroaches and bedbugs) is the responsibility of the landlord. Well, we are the ‘landlords’ in Co-op City. We are ultimately responsible to pay the cost of that service and every other service. What needs to be figured out is how to pay for the service in a way that removes any individual cooperator’s reluctance for having it done and still keep the expenditure within a reasonable budgetary level and equitable to all. The bedbug issue remains an item of concern to be further discussed with management. Director Tirado has requested that a seminar be scheduled to educate Co-op City residents about how to protect themselves from the critters. I agree with

that idea. The next step is for the Board and management to form a plan of action that will best protect the community from a bedbug infestation for the foreseeable future with a payment policy that is fair and effective for all cooperators. C on t inu in g C h a n ge for t he Bet t er As I read the viewpoints of Directors Reva Jones and Ray Tirado, I felt uplifted. There is no negativity in their words; just hopefulness and a focus on bringing benefit to cooperators. This Board is moving away from the dysfunctional actions characterized by many previous Boards. We’re asking cooperators to report problems when seen, attend building association meetings, and please send your ideas, suggestions, and concerns to us so that they can be considered, implemented, or addressed. Join in; speak up, if you can – join a committee. Please take the time to vote in the upcoming November elections. Remember, these are critical financial times and politicians elected in this midterm election will shape the near future in very important ways. If you see something, say something. Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me. Send letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or address e-mail to k wa hh a b10475@h ot m a il.com.

Building 13 Association The next general membership meeting of Building 13 Association will be on Thursday, October 28, at 7:00 p.m. at the back of the building (in the voting room). The first "Women Keeping It Real" gathering was held on Saturday, October 3, and it was absolutely fantastic. Women of all ages attended offering information that spanned a lifetime and a glimpse into how we change over the years. The conversation was spirited and insightful. It was truly an enlightening experience. Thanks to all who attended. Special thanks to the Social Committee for a job well done. The next session is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 4. Save the date. So you think you can sing!! All are invited

to our fundraising KARAOKE Night on Saturday, October 16, from 7:00 p.m. until at the "NoWhere Diner," Bldg. 13 Association Room (100 Casals Place). Come along and bring a friend. $10 donation. See you there! For additional information on any events, contact Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 or GailSharbaan at 718-671-3801. The ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOP, facilitated by: Ms. Gail and Ms. Denise is in full swing. Tap into your creative mind or just have fun, Saturdays, in the voting room. Come on down kids, from 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adults and other volunteers are welcome. We'd love to see the finished product. Remaining dates: October 23, November 20, and December 18.

We need volunteers to help decorate for Halloween and prepare Halloween candy bags. To help, please call Gail Sharbaan at (718) 671-3801. The next meeting of Community Board 10 will be on Thursday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Schuyler House Lounge, 3077 Cross Bronx Expressway, Bronx, NY 10465. For more information, call CB10 at (718) 892-1161 or email at bx10@cb.nyc.gov. Please observe speed limit and STOP for yellow school buses. Building 13 Association reminds all the drivers/passengers that SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES. Always buckle up. "It is not an option, it is the law.” P lease ob ser ve the followin g qu ality-of-

life r egulat ions: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways. c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators. Unannounced police sweeps are conducted day and night to enforce these rules. Report any criminal activities to the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411 and/or Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050. For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1. For traffic update, call 5-1-1. “If you see something, say something." —Olu biyi Seh in demi (M r. B)

Broun Place Townhouse Association The next meeting is scheduled on Thursday, October 28th at 7 p.m., Room 31 at the Bartow Center. Mark that date on your calendar and make every effort to attend. Our new neighbors are especially welcome. New committees and Directors will be formed at this meeting. Some of our neighbors have already volunteered to be Directors and join committees. We hope more of you will volunteer. Membership fees are due. Association membership dues are $12 per family. You

may join at the meeting or drop your dues off to Anne in 25A. We have confirmation that our surprise special guest will make an appearance at this meeting. I’m sure you will appreciate the information our guest will speak on. Notices will be distributed prior to the meeting. I have informed Buildings & Grounds about the “woodchuck” that has taken up residence in one of the “A” townhouses! I was told they will address this situation as soon as the ground dries from the recent

abundance of rain we have had. Many of you complained about cats making themselves at home in Broun Place. I have notified the proper personnel at Riverbay to attempt to rectify this problem. You can help too by not feeding the cats as this encourages them to remain in our area and attracts other animals too. If you have serious issues, we want to hear them and hopefully get them resolved in a timely manner. In addition, any suggestions for any activities you would like to see

implemented are welcome. R E M I NDE R : Please remove your GPS system and any valuables from your car upon parking it. Even loose change and visible packages can be tempting to anyone who wishes to take them. Best wishes to those celebrating an event and get well wishes and blessings to the sick and homebound. I can be contacted at brounplaceassoc @hotmail.com. —M a r j or ie H elm s

Building 20 Association Don’t forget to send in your brief résumé for your candidacy in your quest for an office/position in our Building 20 Association. The résumé is needed so that the members will have some idea of who you are and what you represent. It will be

circulated in our building. All offices are open, including President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary and Treasurer. You may run for either of them.

The vote will be taken on Tuesday, October 19, by secret paper ballot. Ms. Judith Glass will be charged with the responsibility of conducting the election. So, bring your résumé to our ‘A’ building meeting room on Saturday, October 16,

between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Otherwise, please call 718-862-4190 or 718-6715957 to make arrangements to deliver it no later than October 16. We encourage your participation. —W illia m C r a ft

Co-op City Times / October 9, 2010

Standards. Standards. Standards. Greetings, ladies and gentlemen. I hope you are doing well. We are fortunate in that we live a community that is in close proximity to almost all necessities and amenities that we enjoy. Most of our supermarkets, shopping centers and medical offices are all within walking distance. Would you agree with me, yes? Then why the heck are some people in our community using stolen shopping carts to bring their purchases home? If you are one of those people, guess what? Once you remove a shopping cart from its store location without permission, it’s called stealing. It also displays your lack of standards.

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Raymond Tirado Secretary So I will say it for every one of us who has witnessed this and is tired of it. As a cooperator and a Board Director, I am embarrassed by your actions. Buy yourself a personal shopping cart, which you can buy in

our shopping centers, and help raise standards in our community. Thank you. Now you may say I have seen Riverbay employees use these carts as well, and you are correct, they do. I have contacted Management and intend to end this practice. We must purchase and use our own carts that display our own Riverbay emblem. Standards should start at the top. L ob b y At t en d a n t s The Lobby Attendant survey will be released soon. Please reply. This is your chance to demonstrate that your opinion counts. Voice your opinion no matter what it is and let’s be heard. I would like to thank all of you who

continue to email and write letters. I’m proud to say I have replied to each one with the exception of the anonymous letters. To address those, please include contact information if you’d like a reply. We must maintain and increase the communication with our Board of Directors. H isp a n ic H er it a ge M on t h I also would like to mention that the Latin Media & Entertainment Commission has produced a guide which contains a list of excellent Hispanic Heritage Month events that can be downloaded at www.NYC.gov/LMEW.com. Be well. Progress through cooperation. God Bless America.

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exhibited art work at the Focal Point Gallery located in City Island We are now having an art show at the Bartow mall in Co-op City on Saturday, October 16, from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Our talented artists will have their paintings on display around the fence area. We hope you come to see this impressive artwork done by BVA members.

Our 2010 – 2011 season begins in September. Tuesday classes start on September 14, with 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, as the instructor. Saturday morning classes will start on September 12 from 10 – 12 p.m. with Ms. Massenburg, art instructor, contingent upon registration.

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Knights of Pythias Co-op City Lodge #616 As the Pythian year starts to move into full gear, I wanted to make you aware of events that are coming up. The 72nd district’s Pacemaker Fund brunch will be held on October 17th at Slattery’s in Hudson Pointe. We will be presenting a check for $1,500 to Saint Joseph’s Medical Center. This worthy cause is one of the district’s charities that our lodge supports to help defray the costs of a pacemaker. This will be the 3rd time we have chosen Saint Joseph’s Medical Center. They have always been grateful to us in giving this money to help those in need. Our Deputy Grand Chancellor Donald Rosenberg will come to our castle hall on Friday, October 29th to give the Grand Chancellors message. This will be an open meeting so, bring your wives, significant others or a friend to see what the Grand Chancellor has planned for this year. Also, as always at an open meeting, it will be can night. As you know, we collect canned foods or any other non-perishable foods to donate to a food pantry. So, please don’t forget to come with your hands full. This program has been a great success in past years. We cannot do it without your support. On November 19th, we will be hosting the 72nd districts honor night for the Grand Chancellor. This will be a closed meeting and we look forward to

all our Pythian brothers to support our Grand Chancellor. Please mark your calendars so you do not forget the date. There will be many dignitaries from various lodges and the Grand Council attending this event. This year, PACDGC Randy Siverman & I are on a few Grand Council committees including the Humanitarian Fund, Planning Commission & Service Men’s & Women’s/Veterans Committee. We will keep you updated on fundraising events, so you will be able to participate and help these worthy causes. Just as a reminder for each donation of $13 to the S e r v i c e m e n / Wo m e n ’s / Ve t e r a n s Committee to mail a package out to our troops in Iraq & Afghanistan, we will be placing a certificate in the box with your name so our troops will know who sent the package. This is a great cause and one we hope you can get others involved with this year. We have already sent out over $50,000 worth of items to our troops. They need our support so, please help us. If anyone is interested in donating, please contact Doug Handler at 718-671-8859. Membership is also a key factor in keeping our charitable work continuing. If you know of anyone who would like to join the order, please have them contact me. They can also, look at our website at www.kopny.org. —Dou g H a n d ler

Building 10 Association Greetings to all our families of 10 A, B, C. It's time for our first building meeting in the fall. As you know, these gatherings are planned with the intention of informing us of what is going on in our community. This month, we will have as our guest the Co-op City CERT Team. The date is Friday, October 22, at 7 p.m. Mark the date on your planner and come out to be informed of their mission. This year, we will be reaching out to all who would like to join our association. I would also like to inform you of an enriching women’s lives program that will take place on Saturday mornings. For more information, you can call

me, Evelyn Santiago, 347-242-4698. We are also developing an evening to learn how to read and understand the Bible. Look for flyers to be posted. If you are interested in being part, reach out to me. As we move into the fall season, enjoy and remember to do your part in keeping the quality of living here at Co-op City high. Watch out for our children as they cross the streets, for our seniors who are out also, and for each other as we strive together to keep our community a safe place. Report things that are out of order to public safety. Looking forward to seeing you at our meeting on 10/22. —E velyn Sa n t ia go

Blood Bank coming October 23rd Please donate; Blood is urgently needed The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be holding its bi-annual blood drive in two weeks in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation. The blood drive will be held Saturday, October 23, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and have not donated within the last 56 days are eligible blood donors. Those above the age of 75 may donate provided they have a note from their doctor stating that the person may donate. Individuals 16 years of age may donate provided they have a consent form completed by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms are available at the donation site, or online at www.nybloodcenter.org. New will be the use of the Alyx System should you choose to use it. The Alyx System allows a donor to donate the same one (1) pint of blood; the difference being is that the Alyx System as you donate will separate your blood components into two, allowing two persons the opportunity to receive a complete blood transfusion from your one donation. The Alyx System only takes a few minutes longer when donating, and the collection syringe is smaller than that used in the

conventional method. The choice is yours, you will be asked at the time of registration as to which type donation you wish to make, the conventional method or by using the Alyx System. The blood center staff will be glad to answer any questions you may have. All donors must be able to show picture ID and provide their Social Security number. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health are eligible to donate; even those on medications may donate with few exceptions. Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility you may contact the Hudson Valley, NY Blood Center at 1-800-688-0900. Please be sure to eat prior to donating. Light refreshments will be available upon completion of your donation. Close to 2,000 men, women and children, including cancer, transplant and surgery patients, trauma victims, newborn babies and many more in our community need blood transfusions each day. Please be a caring person and donate. The life you help to save may be that of a family member, friend or neighbor. For additional information, please contact Joe Boiko at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3409. “ Live and Let Live is Good – Live and Help Live is Better.”

Co-op City Times / October 9, 2010

Clearing Up The Role Of Two Boards – The Riverbay Corporation & The Riverbay Fund The Board of the Riverbay Fund which is comprised of the members of the Riverbay Board has met for the first time since we were seated in June. We met in closed session and received documents from Riverbay counsel Jeff Buss including draft By-Laws, copies of financial statements, state and Federal tax forms, and an IRS letter defining the fund as a non private foundation. Buss emphasized the separateness of the Riverbay Fund and the Riverbay Corporation. The Fund was established in 1980 by the then Riverbay Board of Directors. But since Counsel Buss was unable to locate any records of its By-Laws in either the corporation archives or at the IRS, he prepared draft By-Laws for review and adoption by the present Board. During the last four years the fund’s sole income was from fees collected from vendors at community fairs. Last year’s revenue was $36,554. These moneys funded sports, cultural, sports, educational and the annual July 4th fireworks. In its filing with IRS, Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s Community Relations Director is listed as the Fund’s full time director. I noted that, since she is on the payroll of the Riverbay Corporation, that cost should be listed as a contribution to the Fund. Mr. Buss indicated that his services to the fund is being pro-

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Bernard Cylich vided pro bono. In conclusion the Fund’s Board agreed that it must approve all future activities and disbursement. No Fund activities can be subject to review or direction by Riverbay Corporation Board committees, as it has been in the past. In line with the suggestion that the Fund should seek grants to increase its funding for programs, the Fund’s Board met the following day to approve a grant application for a million dollar lighting upgrading in our 8 garages from the NYS Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) which administers the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in New York State. The application will include a contractual agreement with an approved contractor who, among other requirements must comply with Davis Bacon Act which protects payment of prevailing wages, the Buy American Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act. The total project is estimated to cost more than $2.7 million, but the contractor agreed to assume all above costs preclud-

ing any Riverbay indebtedness. After NYSERDA approves the work performed by the contractor it will reimburse them for up to one million dollars. The remainder of the cost to the contractor and profit for the contractor will come from a percentage of electric energy savings - estimated to be $700,000 annually - to Riverbay from the installed high energy lighting bulbs. TW O T HO RNY RE SOL UT IONS Two thorny resolutions were considered at a closed meeting of the Board on September 21, 2010. Two houses of worship, Traditional Synagogue in Einstein Community Center and Young Israel in Dreiser Center. Both were original tenants whose congregations have dwindled and owe large debts to the corporation - $144,000 and $706,000. Each has agreed to vacate their large spaces. Traditional Synagogue will move to a new space in back of Building 27. Young Israel will surrender its space to Circle of Christ Church and will share a portion of the space with the church. The Board also agreed to compromise language regarding the indebtedness. The indebtedness remains, and though not simply “forgiven,” as in a previously proposed resolution, management is now directed to negotiate for repayment. Responding to an inquiry I made, man-

agement informed the Board that they are working to downsize the number of porters that are servicing our buildings. The number of porters in each of the 15 tower and 10 triple buildings will be reduced from 4 to 3. The 10 Chevron buildings will continue with compliments of 4 porters. Until several years ago, 5 porters were assigned to each of high rise buildings. Rationalizing staff use is understandable, but the affect on service is a real concern. Building organizations should raise this issue at their meetings and begin monitoring delivery of services. A DAY IN THE SUN – A HOPE FOR THE FUTURE Co-op City residents from the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, the AfricanAmerican Association, the Co-op City branches of NAACP, Working Families Party, NAARP, and 1199 SEIU joined 175,000 Americans in Washington, DC on Saturday, October 2. The audience left with a marching order — get out the vote on November 2 for hope, not hate, for rebuilding America. If you wish to get in touch with me you can either mail me, attention Bernard Cylich, Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; email me at lichsr@earthlink.net, or call 718-379-5874.

Co-op City Times / October 9, 2010

Black Forum Defensive Driving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, October 16, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. Please mail check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash. Black Forum Aerobics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. Salsa classes to begin in early October. Call today. Belly dancing, dance classes for children and Tai Chi will also begin in October. To register for any of the above classes, please call us

at (718) 320-8035. There is a nominal fee for each of these classes. New Year’s Eve Dance Big New Year’s Eve party planned. December 31. Midnight champagne, live band, DJ. Call today to make your reservations. Tickets are $25 per person. Details to follow. BYOBB. Calling all teenagers If you are 13 years and older, call today to join an exciting teenagers group composed of girls and boys. Get together for healthy, open debates and discussions, peer counseling, talent showcases, poetry, dance, etc., etc. Call to register, (718) 3208035 or email us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Applications available. Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club

Try-outs are ongoing Mondays and Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program New Hours & Days We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:15 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 email address The Black Forum has a new email address. It is coopcityblackforum@ gmail.com. For membership applications, inquiries or to join the Black Forum, you may call anytime and leave a message or email us. We Need You - Join Us Today 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: tonyshome 10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

Association of Building 14 Cooperators Thanks to all of the cooperators who attended the September Association meeting and for their suggestions, comments and feedback. The Membership Drive held last weekend topped our agenda. It is our first initiative to increase cooperator participation and (re)establish year-round programs. Your Association thanks all households – approximately one-third of the 384 units - that were able and willing to pay the $7 annual dues thus far. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and valued. If the timing was not feasible, cooperators can still drop off their dues at the monthly meetings (October 28th; November, TBD) or at upcoming events. Please allow me to address questions about what the Association does – and, more importantly, its potential when more cooperators get involved. The primary functions of the Association have been to address cooperator problems,

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, 10/14, at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room located in the rear of Building 4B. Our scheduled guest speaker for the evening will be a representative from the NY Fire Department. The topic of conversation will center on Fire Safety in high-rise buildings. This information is essential to everyone’s

quality of life issues, and sponsor holiday festivities. We’ve accomplished this by bringing in guest speakers, primarily Riverbay directors from various departments, including an Annual Review with Vernon Cooper (top manager) and our Annual Spring Spruce Up List (building maintenance problems); by intervening in individual cooperator complaints and issues involving neighbors or those unsuccessfully resolved through normal Riverbay channels; and, by representing the building at community meetings. Hence, the Association is quite active and instrumental in Riverbay’s responsiveness. Lastly, Thanksgiving and winter holiday activities are sponsored for the enjoyment of all cooperators. Factually, these Association functions have been led by a handful of cooperators involved and committed since the Association started back up in 2005. Similarly, 15-20 households (remember,

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safety so we look forward to all cooperatives attending this meeting. This information could save not only your life, but those of your loved ones. Refreshments are served at the end of each meeting along with a 50/50 raffle. Come and bring a friend to our first Game Day on Oct. 13th (in the association meeting room) at 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Spanish-American Community Club The Cultural and Social Committees of the Spanish-American Community Club of Co-op City invites everyone to attend its ANNUAL HOLIDAY BASH on Saturday, December 11, 177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. BYOB. There are no refunds.

there’re 384 households!) consistently attend Association meetings; an estimated half are seniors. This contingent of cooperators has yet again committed itself to reviving our Association – even with full-time jobs, families to attend to and other commitments – because this is home; where we rest our heads, want to be safe, and sense community. Indeed, ideas are plentiful; how much gets accomplished will reflect largely on the level of cooperator participation. Believe me, there is a place for you to give back - during the day and from home. Monthly meetings (Sept.-June) are dutifully started on time and determinedly productive. Floor captains (we need more) will be distributing two flyers: one flyer asking how you can support/participate in the Association. The other asks cooperators to identify any repair needs or maintenance problems on their respec-

Dance the evening away to the sounds of La Excelencia, David Cedeno & his Orchestra and DJ Salsero. For tickets, please contact Alfonso Gonzalez, (718) 671-5922; Delia Anaya, (917) 587-7143 or the Spanish American Clubroom at (718) 379-7017. Feliz Navidad y prospero ano nuevo.

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The building bulletin boards contain information, dates, and times for upcoming events. Such events include raffle tickets for the Thanksgiving turkey(s) drawing, the Thanksgiving senior dinner scheduled for Nov. 13th (seniors must sign up in advance) and our annual Halloween Party that will be held on Saturday, October 30th from 5

tive floor and stairwell. Return forms as instructed. Several quality of life issues continue to be violated: loud music, late night and rowdy house parties, abandoned shopping carts; removal of laundry carts; security camera tampering, graffiti, etc. The increasing and blatant sighting of dogs and Management’s seemingly lighthanded approach is a growing concern community-wide. Do not approach violators! Simply gather as much “intelligence” as discreetly possible, i.e., building, floor, garage sticker or license plate number; description of person and dog; date, time and area sighted; take pictures. Timely reporting to CCPD is critical. The Association will seek two Riverbay Board members to serve as guest speakers at our October 28th meeting. Please direct comments to jdfergie nyc@juno.com or call 917.612.1951. —J D Fer gu son

p.m. to 8 p.m. Get well wishes are sent to our sick and shut-in. Let’s show our concern and compassion by continuing to check on our sick, elderly and handicapped neighbors. Remember, this is our home…IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. Yvon ne Bur r us —Y

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Building 31 Association THANK YOU, to our area manager, Warren Mitchell, and our security officer, Edward Rivera. They stepped in at the very last minute to be the guest speakers at our general meeting, 9/30, since Vernon Cooper was unable to attend. We had a room filled with cooperators wanting primarily to have that all important question answered...When are we getting our new windows? Warren was able to shed some light on that situation as he put it, “good news.” The window company has returned to Section 5 and they will be starting with Building 30. Building 31 will be next and that should begin the early part of 2011, probably March or April, according to Warren. Until then, if you have any window problems, call maintenance and let

them fix those breezes that will be flowing thru this winter. Bed bugs, which is another hot topic, was addressed. Warren stated there are preventative measures that can be taken by cooperators and if you suspect any activity, please contact maintenance and they will inspect. Any questions that were raised where a one to one response was needed, Warren asked that we contact CSO, especially if he could not properly address it at this meeting, so those issues could be resolved. Once again, thanks to all who took the time to come out and remember this is our home and we should realize that we can fix things quicker together, so join and support your association in this endeavor. If

you see something you think is a problem and needs to be addressed, please call the appropriate office. Officer Rivera stated that noise complaints within and outside of our building should be made to the security office. If it is on his watch, he will investigate. If it is the train blowing whistles at late night or very early morning, call 3-1-1 as this was not the responsibility of Riverbay. However, Warren said he will help with a form letter we could send as individuals. If you’d like him to assist, you just call him. Our 50/50 was won by Margo Rosario from the B side and the door prize winner was Marilyn McDaniel from the A-side. October’s general meeting will be announced by flyer. Please check the bul-

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The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join? Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events. Attention: We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com. Join the Crochet Club this Fall. We meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to crochet with Linda. Her

students have progressed very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers. We have discovered that this crochet class is helping your mental attitude as well. It is stimulating and relaxing, too. Throw away the tranquillizers and join in the fun. Coming Events: Our next Building Assn. Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 7th. The door is opened at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. We

The first meeting of autumn was well attended. The minutes and financial reports were accepted without any corrections or questions. There were no new members to present, but a few who had not been able to attend for a long time due to schedules. Most who attended are regular participants at our meetings and do most of the work. Our President had informed us he would arrive later, so Carol officially opened the meeting. Since we had the CERT program at the last meeting, we were encouraged to make sure we take some action to prepare for any emergency. It is good to have a “Go

Bag” ready with necessary items in case of quick evacuation of your apartment. Choose a meeting place for your family to reunite. Update phone numbers and any pertinent information. Remember the “A” elevator on your floor goes to the lobby. The “B” elevator goes out to the back of the building. In the time allotted for new ideas, someone suggested consideration of floor captains. Should we try to resume the practice? There are responsibilities connected which should be considered. Think about it and bring it to the next meeting. Someone brought up the problem of flyers and ads left in front of doors.

will continue to run our 50/50 raffle at our meetings. Refreshments always follow at the end of the meeting. Watch the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved and make a difference!! We are looking forward to meeting and greeting you at the meetings. We had so much fun at Friday Pokeno Night that we have planned to do it again on Friday, October 8 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and October 22, so watch our Bulletin Board for further information.

letin board for the date, as well as all other events for the month. Don’t forget, we have card night, knitting club, and movie night. Note: we now have an email address for anyone wanting to share their ideas or who want information from your association. The email address is bldg31assoc@gmail.com. We will respond ASAP if you include your name, apartment number and telephone number. Take time to help out a neighbor if you know anyone who is ill or bereaved, keep us informed so we can send a word of encouragement thru our sunshine committee. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting. Until then, if you see something, say something. —M a r ilyn M cDa n iel We would like to do this at least once a month. Read this article for further Game Night updates. Halloween Candy Collection: We will be sitting in the lobbies of Building 30 A and B on Monday, Oct. 11; Tuesday, Oct. 12 and Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of collecting candy and/or money to purchase candy for Halloween goodie bags. They will be distributed on Halloween evening in the lobbies from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. —Miriam E. Berlofsky

Building 27 Association Could we have a better way to distribute these which would not bring any safety issues? November will be the meeting for nominations of candidates for all board Building 27 offices. Suggestions were made to have a building movie night or game night or free cycle night for an exchange of things with others. The President then presented his report. He reminded us that we belong to the Section Five Association also and pay an annual fee of $10. We also belong to Cooperators United group and pay a fee of $20. At the last Section Five meeting, Captain Apollo

and associates reported that no one mans the kiosk since they rather roam the area for better security. We will have a new winnebago as a Command Center working for us now. We need to cooperate with security to report any noisy or suspicious activity of groups loitering around the building. Call if you are aware of any disturbances. Most all agreed that lobby attendants add security. Some suggested there should be more and better coverage. After the 50/50 raffle, the meeting was closed. The next meeting in November will be announced. Refreshments were served. —Don Doh er ty

Building 26 Association October greetings and a warm welcome to all of our Co-op City families, friends, and especially to our new residents. Happy birthday, wedding, and anniversary wishes to all celebrating during the month of October. Best wishes and encouragement to all of our students. Work hard, be nice, lead, and be the change. You are our future! Well wishes to the sick and shut-in. Our sincere condolences to those families who’ve lost a loved one. May they be eternally blessed. Meetin g Notice: Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 12, at 7:30 p.m., in the community room of Building 26B.. Please come out and bring a friend or

your neighbor. Refreshments will be served and we’ll have a 50/50 raffle. F r ien d ly R em in d er : Residents are strongly urged to ensure that their emergency contact information is properly updated with Riverbay. In the event of an emergency or serious incident, it is imperative that Riverbay can reach you and/or your next of kin. Forms can be obtained from our Building Association, our CSO office, and/or by calling Mr. Boiko at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3409. Volunteers are needed to prepare Halloween candy bags to be distributed to our children on Halloween. Please contact YuVonne Lewis via email, Coopbuilding2

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@aol.com or (917) 251-3975 if you can help us. We also need volunteers to distribute the candy. H ea lt hy T ip s: Get out and enjoy autumn by taking a leisurely walk. A 30 minute walk helps promote a healthy heart, it reduces cholesterol, and it decreases stress. Br ea st C a n cer Awa r en ess - October is breast cancer awareness month. Ladies, make sure you get your yearly mammogram. And if possible, try to make a monetary donation to the Cancer Society. Thank you! Be C on sider a t e - Please do not litter. Deposit your garbage into a garbage can. Residents are reminded to properly bag

your garbage before throwing it down the garbage chute. Oversized and extremely large discarded boxes and furniture are not to be placed into the compactor room of your resident floor. Please take downstairs to the basement. Let’s work together to keep our community beautiful, clean, and green! Secu r it y - Remember, security starts at home. Ensure you know who you are allowing to enter through the front/rear lobby doors. If you don’t know them, don’t hold the door. It’s better to be safe than to be sorry! If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1. The life you save could be your own. —Yu Von n e L ewis

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African-American Association G en er a l M em ber sh ip M eetin g – Today, October 9th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room 15, the Association will hold its monthly general membership meeting. Mr. Andrew King will give us a summary of the developments at the One Nation Working Together Rally in Washington D.C. last Saturday to support President Barack Obama in his efforts to create jobs, better education and equal justice. Also, a member of the Freedom Party will speak to us about the importance of voting on November 2, and in all elections. If you cannot attend and have not yet paid your membership dues, please mail your check or money order (DO NOT SEND CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: AfricanAmerican 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. The Association sponsors the following programs, in which we invite you to participate: C onver sa t iona l Sp a n ish C la sses – Will begin on Saturday, October 16th, 3:00 p.m. for beginners and 4:00 p.m. for intermediate and advanced students. Discount registration: Tuesday, 10/12, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. The fee: 8 classes at $12 each, plus $15 membership to support the African-American Association. Same day registration: Saturday, 9/16, 2:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. The fee: 8 classes at $14 each, plus $15 membership. Busin ess O pp or t u n ity Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 646-721-8185.

C ub Scout s – The next meeting of the Cub Scout Pack will be on Thursday, October 21st, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 4. Boys, ages 6-11, are welcome to join. They will get the experience of developing new skills, working on projects together, going places together, being in a friendly/safe environment, making friends, having fun, and much more. If you have not already registered your son, please arrive at 6:30 p.m. The fee: $30 for 18 months. Call 718-379-5555. Sa lsa Da nce C la sses – The next classes will be held on October 14th and 28th at 7:30 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, Room #1. No class will be held on Oct. 21st. The fee is $15 per class. We look forward to this fun and exciting way to get in shape and look good doing it. Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.,

Dreiser Center, Room 2. This class consists of exercises to promote weight loss, tone and strengthen muscles, gently stretch the spine, improve posture and flexibility while reducing stress with breathing techniques and meditation, to create a sense of well being. Call 718671-8364. Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. No experience is needed. The fee: $15 per class or 5 classes for $65; plus $15 membership. Call 646-281-4570. Book Discu ssion s – The Communiversity of African-Centered Education will meet on Monday, October 25th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. We will discuss Chapter VIII of “Stolen Legacy” by George G. M. James. Call 718-379-5555. —F r a n cin e R eva J on es

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, November 2, at 7 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Our 15th annual “Friends & Family Day Celebrations” will be on Sunday, October 17, at 3 p.m., Aud. “B,“ 177 Dreiser Loop (Co-op City), Bronx. You are welcome to invite your family and neighbors to join us for an afternoon of family reunion, networking, entertainment, inspiration, vendors, games, prizes, and much more. Refreshments will be served. We are pleased to announce that Robert T. Johnson, Esq., Bronx District Attorney,

has accepted our invitation and will be our guest speaker. Free admission. For further information, call (718) 320-1861, (718) 671-5957, (718) 379-3494. The Coalition continues to plan activities that will enhance the quality of life in our community. 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 the information about events and issues. Heartfelt condolence to John Hill, Jr. and his family on the loss of his father, John Hill, Sr. 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

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP How did your weekend of October 2nd pass? The NAACP participated in one of the largest rallies in decades. The NAACP has always worked to create a united America and on October 2nd our work, once again, culminated in Washington, DC. The One Nation Working Together Rally united labor, civil and human rights communities around jobs, justice and education. These are values that unite us as a people, and by marching alongside the NAACP and our allies this weekend — either in Washington, DC or at a local event in your community — you reinforced our message that the spirit of this country lives in the things that bind us together, not the divisive politics, fear-mongering

and racism that works to drive us apart. September 26th marked the opening of the 2010-2011 season of the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP. It is an election year and the election committee has been established with Mr. Leonard Murrell, Chairperson. Other committee members include Jeanette Graves, Mildred Davis, Lottie Townes, Eleanor Donnley, Joyce Wilson and Janice Brown. Eva Lazaar will fill in should any member withdraw from the committee. Interested candidates will need to submit signed petitions. Then on Sunday, October 24th at the meeting, the Nominating Committee will submit a slate for officers and members of the executive committee. All current members are eligi-

ble to run for any office. Additional nominations may come from the floor with three (3) signed petitions. Only members in good standing are eligible to vote. Sunday, November 28th the voting takes place. The NAACP monthly meetings are held at 3:00 p.m., 100 Erskine Place, Bldg. 31A, Gr. Fl. The date is announced in our press release in the Co-op City Times. Members should attend the meeting and participate in other community activities, such as “Friends and Family Day in Co-op City” at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 17, Rm. B, Dreiser Community Center. The next official NAACP general meeting is October 24th. Support the Coop City Branch of the NAACP and call Eleanor Donnley, 718-379-1297 or Ms.

Lottie Townes at 718-379-3504 for information about the branch and activities. Join the NAACP online at: http://action.naacp.org/BeAMember. Visit the website, attend meetings and be part of the solution. You can also call the Co-op City branch of the NAACP if you have a question, (718) 671-7856. You are welcome to let us know about a celebration or announcement of interest. Let the Co-op City branch know if you are ill or homebound and sends wishes for a speedy recovery. Last week, Bronx born actor Tony Curtis passed leaving a legacy of films including the unforgettable, “The Defiant Ones;” Rest in peace, Tony Curtis. —E va L a za a r

National Council of Negro Women Welcome to our 2010-2011 session!! The summer is just about over and we’re gearing up to start another exciting year. Please come out and join us!!! Regular Monthly Meeting will be held the second Saturday of each month at 2:30 p.m., Room 11, Dreiser Community Center. Today at our regular meeting, we will have a Guest Speaker from Phipps Town & Country Residence Home. Reminder: Our $20 local dues will be due. All members who pay their dues at the October meeting will be entered into

a raffle to win a great raffle gift. Our Saturday school registration for new students will continue on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. until grades are filled. “ E a r ly C hr istm a s Sh op p in g” trip to Tanger Outlets in Riverhead, New York on Saturday, October 23. There are over 16 brand name outlets, such as Jones New York, Gap, Coach, Easy Spirit, Timberland, London Fog. We will end the day with a tour and wine tasting at Baiting Hollow Farms Vineyard before returning home. The cost for this delight-

ful outing is only $60 per person. The bus will leave at 8 a.m. in front of the hardware store in Dreiser Loop. For further information, contact: 718-671-4804 or 718-671- 6910 or 718-320-2366. Few seats still available. Theatre group will be going to see “A Free Man of Color” at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, Saturday, November 13th. Please contact Sadie Gilmore to notify us of illness or deceased members, 718671-3721. Did You Know That…Bessie

Coleman was the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license? She grew up dreaming of a career in aviation, but was not allowed to attend U.S. flight schools. So she trained in France, earned her pilot’s license in 1921, then returned to the U.S. to specialize in stunt flying and parachute jumping as a popular barnstorming entertainer in the 1920s. To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. —M a xin e Su lliva n

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Zodiacs Track Club The Zodiacs was blessed to start the season on track. We competed in 2 meets and surpassed expectations. On Sunday, September 26, we won 5 medals in the USATF Metropolitan Cross Country meet at Van Corlandt Park. Since it was a developmental meet, the coaches decided to put some of the athletes in longer races than they would normally run. And they ran faster than some of the older athletes. The meet had races for all competitors. There was an 800 meter race for the sprinters and middle distance runners. They also had a mile race and its normal XC races. Everyone ran some outstanding times. The following athletes medaled: Erica Pate, Aaliyah Wajid, Jorge Arenas, Romeo Bowes and Hugh Frazier. I must also acknowledge Josephine Kendall and Giovanna Tolbert, who are only 10 and 9 years old, and competed well in the 13 year old race. On Sunday, Oct. 3rd, we competed at the new Sports Center Athlete Training Academy in St. James, New York. This was one of the fastest Cross Country tracks that we competed on. The times were outstanding. The top 5 in each division won medals. Our high school athletes showed their stuff. In the 3.1 mile race, we had 7 high school athletes compete and 5 of them medaled: Devante McLean, Romaro Bowes, Jaquan Mclure, Erica

Pate and Beverley Seignious winning the girls division. In their first year running XC, 8 year old Jacqueline Kendall and Adrien Swift-Henry medaled in their 2000 meter run. Jacqueline’s sister, Josephine Kendall, and Giovanna Tolbert medaled in 10 years and under 3000 meter run. Hugh Fraser won the boys 12 and under 3000 meter run. Our sprinters also competed and ran some excellent times. If you have or know of any children between the ages of 6 and 16 who are looking to utilize track and field to improve their horizon, please contact us. Please continue to help us advance our children by sending a tax deductible donation to the Zodiacs sporting their medals at the Cross Country meet. Zodiacs Track Foundation, P.O. Box 67, Bronx, New York 10475. Dinkins at 914-441-6196; email WATCLT@AOL.COM For additional information, please contact President or visit our website at ZODIACSTRACK.ORG. —W in ston Dink in s Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060 or co-President Winston

American Legion Post 1871

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing

Post 1871 is located in Section 5, Einstein Loop Community Center. Our phone is 718-320-8165, Room 41 on the 2nd floor. If you have a computer, you can also reach us by using our e-mail address. Post 1871 has a new e-mail for all Post members, www.mylegion.org. You must register to open this e-mail. The only people that can change this information are the Commander and the Adjutant of the Post. Greetings to all our comrades who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each and every day hoping that you will have a blessed day. Happy birthday to all our comrades who have a birthday in the month of October: Isaac F. Washington, Alberto Ravello, Ruben Cruz, Joseph Bruer. Sr., Robert T. Dandridge, Llewelyn Waterman, Kelvin A. White, John O’Neil, Paul E. Graves, William P. Garvin, Wilfred Rivera, Jessie H. Johnson, Cesar L. Alicea, Jessie H. Johnson, D’Agata Fiorello and Isaac F. Washington. For all our Post members who would like to visit Carl Barr who is residing at Cavalry Hospital, Room 33, located at 1740 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10461. It will cost you $5 to park all day. If you would like to call him, the phone is number (718) 518-2000. A reminder to all Post members that on October 3rd, Sunday, Turner Club will be serving breakfast between Randall and Phillip Avenues in the Bronx, starting at 10 a.m. $20 per person, and on October 5th, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., the Bronx County meeting will take place at POST 1871 in Co-op City Einstein Loop, Room 41, at 7:00 p.m. sharp. All Post members are welcome to attend this meeting; Mark these dates on your calendar for further reference Once again, all our Post members would like to thank you for your donations that you gave at the outdoor fair on September 19. Thank you and thank you again for supporting our Post in Co-op City. If you want to get rid of bad odors around the house, you can stuff fabric softener sheets in gym bags, shoes, closets, empty suitcases. You can also repel bees when you have an outdoor party by laying fabric sheets around the outdoors. All US doctors are starting to use e-prescriptions. This will allow the doctors to see if a patient’s health plan covers certain drugs. This is a prayer for the ill and shut-in. God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers, mercifully accept our prayers on behalf of our comrades and loved ones who are ill or shut-in. Remember, we know not what is best for them, but you know. Grant them patience and endurance, relief from pain and suffering and if it be your will, the blessing of a swift recovery. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —R ichar d I. La wson, J r.

Election of Coalition Officers Officers of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing for the coming year will be elected at the October meeting of the organization. The meeting will be on Monday, October 18 that 7:30 p.m. in Room 28 at the Bartow Community Center. Although only members may vote, everyone is welcome to attend and take part in our discussions. Cooperators Marched For Jobs, Health Care, Education Cooperators rallied in Washington on Saturday, October 2nd, for jobs, education, and health care. They were part of a crowd estimated at more than 150,000 by organizers of an event that was initiated originally by the NAACP and the AFL-CIO. Co-op City marchers left from the Bartow mall at 5 a.m. Saturday morning on a

bus provided by Local 1199 of the Hospital Workers Union. In Washington, massed under perfectly sunny skies, they heard a procession of speakers, including Harry Belafonte, urge ongoing efforts on behalf of living wage jobs, expanded public education, and access to health care. A massive campaign reaching every community in the nation to get out the vote in the coming national election was called for. Coming Up - October Fish Fry, November Dance Watch future Coalition columns for particulars about a couple of upcoming Coalition events: an October fish fry, and a November dance. Plan on joining us for a good time, either dining or dancing, and in a worthy cause. Visit our web page - www.ctsah.net. Write - P.O. Box 64, Bronx, NY 10475. —St u a r t E dwa r d s

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. CHURCH SCHEDULE Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” -

Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (beginning October 1) OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Tomorrow, Sunday, October 10th at 3:30 p.m. - The Missionary and Nurses Ministries will be pleased to have you join them as they celebrate their Joint Anniversary. Theme: “We Live by the Grace of God Each Day.” Our Pastor, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, will bring the message for the afternoon. G O SP E L E XT R AVAG ANZ A AT C O M M U NI T Y P R O T E S TA N T C H UR C H , SAT UR DAY, O C T O BE R 16T H , 6: 00 P.M. - Featuring The Soul Converters, Spiritual Echoes, The Four Stars, Edward James Nesmith and The Gospel Helpers, The Heavenly Royals, MLBC Male Chorus, Men in Christ of Gethsemane Church. Theo Hundley Productions. Sponsored by O&M Productions. Tickets: $20/advance $25/at door. For tickets: (914) 310-8552; (718) 862-9172; (917) 557-5502.

Saturday, October 23, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.– Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Union’s Annual Dance in Dreiser Auditorium. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $20/advance; $25/at door, available by calling (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-0425, (718) 671-5493 or (718) 671-0231. Saturday, November 6th: Look forward to two regularly scheduled events hosted by Sister to Sister Women’s Ministry on the first Saturday of the month: Soul Sisters Reading Network and CRAFT workshop. At 10:00 a.m., they will be reading THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS by Rebecca Skloot. It will be followed by the widely popular knitting and crocheting sisterhood of women and girls at 12:00 p.m. New crafters fee is $8, and includes supply package; $5 for returning members. Reservations required. Contact cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193.

C P C T O UR S S P O NS O R S T H E F O L L OW I NG T R I P S. C AL L (718) 671-1182 F O R T I C K E T S AND/O R ADDI T I O NAL I NF O R M AT I O N 1. Saturday, November 6th, CPC Tours’ annual trip to the Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village and Penn Purchase, Bucks County, PA. Enjoy an autumn day where crafts people gather to show their wares and demonstrate their skills. In Peddlers Village, you will have over 70 quaint shops including handcrafts, leather jewelry, collectibles and specialty foods. Penn Purchase, located across from Peddlers Village, features such stores as Brook Brothers, Coach, Jones NY and Nine West Outlets. Ticket: $47. 2. Tuesday, December 7th CPC Tours’ trip to Foxwoods Resort and Casino to see “Home for the Holidays,” featuring Herb Reed and The Platters. Tickets: $59 includes $15 rebate and $10 food voucher. —E va n G . M it ch ell

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 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. It is our

desire to be a church that is “relevant” in affecting society and culture, by raising up not merely “members,” but “leaders” and “agents of change.” We want to empower you to take control of your life and sphere of influence through the power of God’s Word. Pastor Anthony Davis is currently participating in a mentoring program called “A Covering” under the tutelage of Bishop Noel Jones of the City of

Refuge in Gardena, California. This mentoring program is an effort on the part of Pastor Davis to enhance the ministry, through his partnership with Bishop Jones and bring a spirit of excellence to the community. Please come and visit our ministry and take advantage of the wonderful insight that is being shared. God bless!! We m ee t a t : 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 10.

Order of Services Sunday School – 11:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship – 12 p.m. Wed. night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m. Family night – 7:30 (on selected Fridays) Children’s Church – Every 2nd Sunday of every month Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month —P a st or An t h on y Da vis

St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 on the lower level. Telephone: (718) 320-0844.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday: Choir Rehearsal 7-8 p.m. Friday:

Youth Group 4-6:00 p.m. Young Adults 6:30- 9 p.m. The Sunday School leads services every fourth Sunday and the Young Adults lead services every fifth Sunday.

I will exalt you, O God my King, and bless your Name for ever and ever (Psalm 145). —Kevin Wallace

Building 21 Association $2,000 WINNERS We would like to congratulate the 14 winners of the $2,000 certificates. We had a decent turnout at our meeting. Although there should have been standing room only, there were many seats still available…were you represented by someone in your household?

Our meeting was quite interesting. Our Guest Speaker from Riverbay management was Director of Sales, Steve Gold. Building 21 had many questions and all were answered by Mr. Gold. He stated that he had worked for Riverbay for over 30 years in other departments and was now holding this position.

We will be holding elections for our Association. All positions are available: President/Vice President/Treasurer/ Secretary/Committee Chairpersons. If your yearly dues are paid and you want to run for one of these offices, be there to run or vote on Tues., Oct. 19th at 6:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

We are looking to create more activity in our Association this year. We need your input. Feel free to give us a call and leave your suggestions on our voicemail below or we will see you at the meeting. For more information, contact: Kevin Lambright (646) 721-8185. —Kevin Lambright

Working Families Party On behalf of the working families, the WFP co-sponsored the 10.2.10 One Nation Working Together march on Washington to reinforce the change we voted for in 2008. Finally, the nation is moving in a direction that will provide healthcare for all, creation of jobs, bet-

ter educational systems, Wall Street reform and affordable housing for all. We are progressing because our desire for change has committed us to improving our lives and those who have been left behind. There is much more to be done and as we move

towards Election Day, we must continue to remain vigilant to ensure that our voices are heard. Working together, we have had a significant impact as demonstrated by the election of Gustavo Rivera in the 33rd Senate District in the primary. By continuing

our efforts, we can effect even greater changes. WFP meets the fourth Tuesday of every month in the Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 38 at 7:30 p.m. Come out and join us. We are making a difference! —C h er yl Sim m on s-O liver

Co-op City Little League G e n er a l M eet in g 2011 Boa r d E l ect i o n R es u l t s The Co-op City Little League held its Board of Directors elections at the Annual General Membership Meeting last Thursday, September 30. As a result of the voting, the 2011 season’s

new Board members are: Les Tarlton, President; Worley Kinnes, Vice President; Rose Young, Treasurer; Hector Ayala, Secretary; Les Melendez, Safety Officer; Stellar ‘Cookie’ Carattini, concession stand manager; Cliff Wade, fundraiser coor-

dinator; Sebastian Ulanga, information officer, and directors Eric Dixon, Robert Grant, Al Santiago, Robin Sullivan. Registration for the 2011 season will start on Saturday, October 9th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the CCLL

Room #17, Dreiser Loop Community Center. For further information, please visit the CCLL website at www.eteamz.com/ COOPCityLL or call the league office, 718-379-8242. —Se b a st ia n Ula n ga

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for adults and children will be held at 9:15 a.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. and on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 5 p.m., Prayer Service is held on Fridays at 12 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718320-3774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. If you are unable to attend, you may dial in to listen on PODCAST. Call (646) 929-2953 at 12 p.m. to hear the service. The podcast is also available on our website. Tomorrow, Sunday, October 10, the Nurses Ministry will be celebrating their 12th anniversary at the 11:00 a.m. service. Mid-week worship service is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Please join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up. If unable to attend, you may phone in on PODCAST at 646-

929-2953. Distribution for “Feast Delivers,” hosted by the Just For Men Ministry, is on Saturday, October 16, 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please make note of the change in distribution date. The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc. Saturday Tutoring Program for students in grades 2 through 5 has resumed. You may register during program hours. Tutoring sessions are held from 3 to 4 p.m. for 2nd and 3rd graders and 4 to 5 p.m. for 4th and 5th graders. Tutoring is offered in Mathematics, English, Science and Social Studies. For additional information, call 917-620-2859 or 718-671-8449. The Glory Girls book club will resume this fall. Our first selection will be Necessary Heartbreak by Michael J. Sullivan. Transported back in time to first century Jerusalem during passion week, we see the events through the eyes of a single dad who must reaffirm his faith. Necessary Heartbreak is a story that shows how life’s greatest losses can become the most wondrous blessings. The meeting will

Church of the Savior

Pentacostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level); Tel. 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218. Sunday School starts at 10:30 a.m. Midday worship begins at 11:45 a.m. Prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday evening. Bible study starts every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Focus: Grace is divine power that causes the heart to rejoice and reflects in the lives of those who find favor with God. And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. (Acts 4:33) The promises of God are given by His grace. Peter explained that the outcome of God’s grace working in our lives is the giving of “great and precious promises.’’ Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (II Peter 1:1-4) At a glance, we may credit these promises to God’s power, but a closer examination of scripture reveals that all scriptural promises are ultimately the result of God’s grace. Apart from his grace, we receive no promises from God. It should not be a strange thing for one who has experienced the grace of God to ask for more. Although there are several means of obtaining more grace one way is through seeking a greater knowledge of Jesus Christ from the study of his word. —Rev. R. Sibblies

Building 15 Association We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable summer. Our next building association meeting will be on Wednesday, October 13 at 7 p.m. in the basement. We will have a guest speaker, Chief Frank Apollo of Public Safety. We would like to welcome any new cooperators to the building and invite them to come join us at our meetings. Refreshments will be served. We will also have a 50/50 raffle. Remember, if you see something, say something. —Sa n dy K r a sn ove

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be on October 25th at 7:00 p.m. Call 718-320-3774 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.PrincipleCentered Living.com or www.RevDrSheldon EWilliams.com. Have you considered where you will go on your next vacation? The Scholarship Ministry invites you to travel with them to Orlando, Florida on August 13, 2011 for nine days. Highlights of the trip include: Visit the Holy Land experience, a recreation of ancient Jerusalem, Arabian nights for a dinner show, visit Bok Tower Gardens, Morse Museum see Tiffany Chapel and sightseeing on the way to and from Florida. Prices are $765 pp/double occupancy. For reservations or additional information, call 718-671-1918, 718-671-7507 or 718-320-3774. —Ha ttie L. Luca s

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, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the 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 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place –street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 or QBX1 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sunday Morning Schedule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. Divine Worship 10:30 a.m. Dr. Smith’s sermon topic: “God will Rock your World!!” Scripture Acts 16:16-31.

Good news! Our children’s Sunday School is ready to teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Discount tickets are available for Great Adventure. Call 718-925-5052 to get yours! Tickets good on weekends also, SAVE $20! Good for Frightfest in October. Weekly Activity – Church of the Savior worship at 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church. Tune in!!– Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet. Tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address. Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you! Every Thursday evening 7:00-9:00 p.m. Bible Study in session. The dynamic Evangelist and gifted teacher, Dr. Margaret Watson, will be the instructor. Bring a friend, everyone is welcome! Thought to Ponder : “If a window of opportunity appears, don’t pull down the shades.” —Tom Peters —R ev. Dr. R ober t A. Smith, J r.

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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, 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. 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. Web sit e - Visit our new website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org to learn more about our church and worship. Also learn about Buy for Charity on our website and learn how to support our church while shopping online at no extra cost to you. Neos P r ogr a m s – The teens, tweens and children’s programs every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church. We also have for girls & boys liturgical dancing, ages 5 to 12, 8 p.m. on Fridays. M u sic Sch ool – The church is happy to announce the start of the Crescendo

Christian Music School at the church. Learn piano, guitar, voice and theory. You can 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. Earlier lessons can be arranged. Come and register if you are interested in learning music. All ages welcome. Free registration and affordable rates. C hoir – All ages are welcome and rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Aft er Sch ool P r ogr a m – The after school program will be starting again and anyone wishing to send their children to a safe environment, where they can do

homework, learn what’s in God’s word and just have some fun, please call (718) 671-1033. The after school program is held in the Room 43 of Einstein Community Center. P r a yer R et r ea t s – The first prayer retreat today from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. & it will be in Spanish. The next retreat will be November 6th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and will be in English. Both retreats will be at the church. L a it y C e leb r a t ion – On Sunday, October 17th, we will be celebrating all the people who have dedicated their time to giving to the church where needed. The celebration will be at both services. —R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

Faith @ Work Christian Church Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m. (Sundays); Church telephone (718) 6440951; email: fatwcc@aol.com. We ek ly Wor sh ip E xp er ien ces: 6:30 p.m. — Thursday Bible Study resumes September 16. Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Children’s Church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays. C h u r ch M ot t o: “We are ChristCentered, Family-Focused with, Power and Authority.” C h u r ch M ission : To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and

girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us—where we honor tradition but are not bound by it! Up c om in g M in ist r y E ven t s: October 10: 5th Church Anniversary celebration!!! Still standing. In honor of our church’s 5th anniversary, we are kicking off our ambitious Economic Empowerment Ministry, “The Struggle Is Over.” ALL new members who commit their lives to JESUS CHRIST and this ministry by faithful attendance and service will receive FREE training in CHRIS-

TIAN DISCIPLESHIP (not CHURCH MEMBERSHIP) and receive unpublished job leads, and be eligible for 10 new jobs created by the church. We do not play church, we are the church and understand that in tough economic times the church MUST be on the forefront to change the lives of individuals and family. Octob er 17: Join the Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organizations for their Annual Family and Friends Day Celebration at 3:00 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B. Guest Speaker is Bronx District Attorney, Robert Johnson.

NOVE M BE R 24T H : Community Pre-Thanksgiving dinner: FREE TO THE COMMUNITY!!!! Dreiser, Room 4. RSVP required for the church to ensure enough food is available to all who desire. We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation of everyone who believes! (Rom 1:16) What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God’s goodness and not our personal accomplishments. Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —P a st or Deb or a h J en k in s

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Monday, October 11

Bartow

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Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Orange-pineapple juice, w/ketchup, Oct. hamburger sweet potato fries, 11 tossed salad w/dressing

Turkey sausage w/pepper, linguine, mixed vegs

Hamburger bun, diced pears

Tues., Oct. 12

BBQ chicken, mashed potato, summer blend

Baked chicken, macaroni & cheese, green beans

Wheat bread, fresh oranges

Date:

Kosher

Library

9:30 a.m.-1 pm, Rm. 31

9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 49

Alert & Alive

Dominoes

10:00 am, Rm. 31

10:00 am, Rm. 45

9 a.m, Rm. 7

Bingo

Around The Lunch Table

Stay Well Exercise

11:30 a.m. Rm. 49

Walking Club

Bingo

11 a.m., Rm. 7

1:00 p.m., Rm. 49

Afternoon Movie

Word Games

Internet Cafe

2 - 4 pm, Rm. 7

2 p.m. Rm. 25

Apple juice, meatballs, linguine, mixed vegs

Tilapia w/tomato sauce, baked potato, sliced carrots

Italian bread, apricot halves in juice

2 - 4 pm, Rm. 34

Wed., Oct. 13

Current Events

Dominoes

10 am, Rm. 31

10:00 am, Rm. 49

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Sliced turkey, yellow rice, broccoli florets

Rye bread, red apples

9:30 am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 7

Rosemary chicken, baked fresh yams, Scandinavian blend

Tai Chi

Thurs., Oct. 14 Fri., Oct. 15

Orange juice, Tilapia w/lemon sauce, fried rice, tossed salad w/dressing

Beef stew, lo mein, tossed salad w/dressing

Whole wheat bread, banana

11 am, Rm. 31

Dominoes 2 p.m. Rm. 25

Bingo

Tuesday, October 12

Dreiser

10:00 am, Rm. 31

Beginner’s Self Defense

11:00 am, Rm. 45

9 am, Rm. 31

Crochet & Knitting 10 am, Rm. 2

Alert & Alive 10:30 am, Rm. 7

1:00 pm, Rm. 49

Mixed Cultural Dance Tuesday Movie w/popcorn

Word Games

Internet Cafe in the Computer Lab

2-4 pm, Rm. 25

2-4 pm, Rm. 34

Advanced Self Defense

Bingo

10 am, Rm. 31

Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm.25

10:30 am in Aud. A

2-4 pm, Rm. 7

All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

Thursday, October 14

Wednesday, October 13

*Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that members please Stay Well Exercise

Dominoes

10 am, Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45

Line Dancing

Library, Exercise, Chat Session,

Spelling Bee

11 am, Rm. 31

9:30 am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 7

10 am, Rm. 49

Garden Club

Spanish Practice Class

10:30 am, Rm. 7

10:30 am in Computer lab

11 am, Rm. 2

Bingo

1-4 pm, Rm. 7

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd

1:00 pm, Rm. 49

Internet Cafe

Sewing w/Raymonde

9-10 am, Rm. 31

2-4 pm, Rm. 34

9:30 - 11:30 am, Rm. 7

Library

Dominoes

9 am-1 pm Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Chat session

Stay Well Exercise

9:30 am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 7

9:30 am – 1 pm Rm. 31

10-11 am, Rm. 45

Dominoes

Spelling Bee

2:30 pm, Rm. 25

11am, Rm. 49

Word Games

Bingo

2-4 pm, Rm. 25

1 pm, Rm. 49

Bingo

Internet Cafe

2 pm, Rm. 25

2-4 pm, Rm. 34

Dominoes 2:30 pm, Rm. 25

Word Games 2-4 pm, Rm. 25

Bingo 2 pm, Rm. 25

“Movie Madness”

Art

Belly Dancing 12:30 pm Aud. A

“Handi-Flex 1 pm, Aud. A

Thursday Movie w/popcorn 2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00-11:30, Rm. 7

Dominoes

Crochet & Knitting

10 am, Rm. 45

9 am, Rm. 2

Art

11 am, Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45

Day at the Movies w/popcorn

Self Defense

10 am, Rm. 7

Dominoes

10 am Rm. 45

2:30 pm, Rm.31

Bingo

Meditative Moments

9:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Spelling Bee

Friday, October 15

Tai Chi

1 pm, Rm. 49

11 am, Rm. 8

Word Games

Internet Cafe

Afternoon Movie

2 pm-4 pm, Rm. 25

2-4 pm, Rm. 34

2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Bingo

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th

2 pm, Rm. 25

Friday 10:00-11:30 Rm. 49

*Schedule subject to changes without notice*

We ask that members please call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch. WEEKLY TRIPS 1st Monday: Stew Leonard’s 1st & 3rd Mondays: Super Wal-Mart BOWLING SWIMMING CLASSES

$5 $12 $10 $3

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

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 C on t in u in g E d u ca t ion C la sses in C o-op C it y-L eh m a n C ollege, in collaboration with JASA, is offering the following classes for Fall 2010: Computer Basics 2007, Introduction to the Internet and Social Networking, Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007, Conversational Spanish for Beginners, An Introduction to Hatha Yoga, An Introduction to Belly “Aerobics,” Beginning Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong, Jewelry Making: From Paper-Mache to Pearls, Embroidery w/Reverse Applique,’ The Art of Crochet and Paper Crafts. Catalogues can be found at local Senior Centers in Einstein, Bartow, and the Dreiser Community Center; also at the JASA Senior Services Office at 2049 Bartow Avenue and the Riverbay Corp. Management Office, across the hall from the Co-op City Public Safety Office. For more information, please call 718320-2066. Pick up your catalog today! Sponsored by Lehman College & JASA. I NT E R NE T C AF É E VE RYDAY AT T H E E I NST E I N SE NI O R C E NT E R , 135 Einstein Loop, FROM 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. IN ROOM 34. You can explore on the web, check your e-mail, etc. NOTE: T H I S I S NOT A C OM P UT E R C L ASS. YO U NE E D TO BE ABL E T O USE T H E C O M P UT E R ON YO U OW N. AF T E R NO O N M O VI E S AT DR E I SE R FROM 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. IN

ROOM 7, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Popcorn will be served. Come & join us to play Bingo, Word Games and Dominoes in the Bartow Senior Center from 2-4 p.m. on Monday and Friday and 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday in Room 25. Fa ir wa y Food M a r ket We have not solidified a date for future trips to Fairway due to lack of transportation. We will try our best to include Fairway Food Market within our shopping trips for the upcoming months. H a lloween Pa r t y - Thursday, October 28, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Bartow Senior Center, Room 31. Cost $3. Pick-ups – Einstein, 10:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. You can register at the senior centers. If you have any questions, call 718-3202066. Registration begins immediately. Flyers will be located in the local centers. Wood b u r y C om m on s – Monday, October 25th – Transportation/boxed lunch, $12. Pick-ups: Asch Loop at 9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Telephone registration will begin immediately. Please sign up by calling the Bartow office, (718) 320-2066. T h e K n it t in g & C r och et in g E xt r a va ga n za is here again. Come join us on Monday, October 25, at the Dreiser Loop Senior Center, Room 7, at 9:30 a.m. until 12 p.m.

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

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATION DeFoe Townhouses Association: Wed., 10/13; 7:30 p.m., Dreiser, Room 8

HOBBIES African-American Club: “Yoga/Pilates,” Tues., 10/12; - Thurs., 10/14; 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room 2; Cub Scouts “Meeting” Thurs., 10/14; 6:30 p.m., Dreiser, Room 4

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club “Bridge Training Class,” Wed., 10/13; 4:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room 9; “Bridge Game,” Wed., 10/13; 6:00 p.m. Dreiser, Room 9

POLITICAL Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club: Thurs., 10/14; 7:30 p.m., Bartow, Room 28

RELIGIOUS Church of The New Vision: “Bible Studies,” Sun., 10/17; 9:30 a.m., Einstein, Room 38

Circle of Christ Church: “Church Service,” Fri., 10/15; 6:00 p.m. & Sun., 10/17; 9:00 a.m., Bartow, Rooms 28 & 31

Faith @ Work Christian Church: “Bible Studies,” Thurs., 10/14; 5:00 p.m., “Church Service,” Sun., 10/17; 8:00 a.m., Dreiser, Room 8

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 10/17; 10:00 a.m.; Einstein, Room 35 Harvest Restoration Ministries: Wed., 10/13; 7 p.m. & Sun., 10/10; 10:00 a.m., Dreiser, Room 10

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 10/14; 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room 9 Co-op City Seventh Adventist Church: “National Mental Illness Awareness Week,” Thurs., 10/14; 6:30 p.m., Bartow Room 31

SCOUTS Girls Scouts of New York: “Meeting,” Fri., 10/15; 5:00 p.m., Dreiser Rooms 1, 2, 4, & 9

SENIORS JASA Senior Services: “Luncheon,” Tues. - Fri., 10/12 - 10/15; 8:00 a.m., Bartow, Room 31

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 10/12; “Meeting Time,” 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room 4

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY — A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION — 2010/2011 Book Discussion — Thursdays • 1:30 p.m. Titles can now be reserved through the library. Participants should read each selection in advance and be prepared to take part in the discussion. Admission is free. Please sign up at the Information Desk.

Today, Saturday, October 9: In celebration of the Latin Heritage Month, the Baychester Branch Library presents the following programs: 2:00 p.m. — Zarzuela musical program with pianist Inna Leytush and the Allegro Singers 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Spanish Books Sale October 14 - OLIVIA JOULES AND THE OVERACTIVE IMAGINATION by Helen Fielding November 4 - THREE CUPS OF TEA by Greg Mortenson TAG/Every Tuesday, 4 p.m. • Storytelling/Poetry • 1st Wednesday, 4 p.m. Book Café/3rd Wednesday, 4 p.m. • Book Group/1st Friday, 3:15 p.m. Card Games/3rd Friday, 3:15 p.m.

In Celebration of the Latin Heritage Month, the Baychester Branch Library presents the following programs: Tuesday, October 12: 1:30 p.m. — Sing For Life; 4:00 p.m. — Mexico & Puerto Rico Mask making for children & teens (pre-registration required) Wednesday, October 13: 3:30 p.m. — Bilingual Reading Aloud for Children (ages 3-8) 4:00 p.m. — Mask Making for Everyone (pre-registration required) Friday, October 15: 3:30 p.m. — Closing Latino Week Celebration (Piñata Breaking for Everyone) Tuesday, October 19: 1:30 p.m. — Sing For Life; 4:00 p.m. — TAG Clases de Computadora Gratis — Viernes 8 de Octubre (10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.) Se require matrícula previa (firme en escritorio de informacíon) • clases limitadas a 7 personas • clases son de una sección solamente • clases son con práctica immediata

Sing for Life, Sing for Joy — Pamela Warrick-Smith A Ten-Session Workshop To Promote Enjoyment of Choral Singing Class Dates/1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Tuesdays, Oct. 12, 19, 26; Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30; additional session: Tues., Dec. 14 • 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

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AARP Chapter #4997 R E M I NDE R : The next meeting of AARP Peachtree Chapter #4997 is scheduled for Monday, October 18th at 1 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Auditorium “A.” NOTE: Due to Columbus Day Observance on Oct. 11th (the 2nd Monday), the meeting is scheduled for the 3rd Monday. R E M I NDE R -2: We are once again receiving canned goods (not outdated) and other “non-perishable” food items for our food drive. All donations will be given to a neighborhood soup kitchen. These items may be brought to the AARP Room “O” in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Mon. – Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. F YI : AARP Defensive Driver Class is scheduled for Saturday, November 20, at 8 a.m. Call 718-320-1946, speak slowly and leave your name and phone number, and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-6715493. 2010 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES (COME EARLY TO SIGN-UP AND PAY FOR BELOW LISTED TRIPS/ACTIVITIES) October 18 (Mon.) – TRIP CANCELLED - Atlantic City Tropicana w/a show by Pat Cooper - a comedic genius contact Daisy, 718-671-3241. December 9 (Thurs) - Peachtree Holiday Celebration at Villa Barone Manor - 1 p.m.-5 p.m. — $65 — (transportation is available on a “first come, first serve” basis). Tickets are available in the AARP Office in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room “O,” Mon.- 10 a.m.-12 p.m.;

and Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. December 30 (Thurs.) - January 1 (Sat.), 2011 – New Year’s Eve at the Desmond Hotel (Malvern, PA); includes 4-hour stay at the Sands Casino (Bethlehem, PA) or free time in the town of Bethlehem; after checking-in, dinner & show at the Desmond Hotel; buffet breakfast at the hotel; choice for the day (New Year’s Eve): 4-hour stay in Atlantic City or a narrated tour of Philadelphia or shopping at the King of Prussia Mall or a day at the Desmond (playing cards, a movie, Bingo or swimming); attend the New Year’s Eve Cocktail Party and Surf & Turf Dinner w/open bar, champagne toast, hats, noise makers, music & dancing & more; New Year’s Day Brunch w/music & dancing and a show before departing for home — $530/person double; $630 single; $520/person - triple; $100 deposit due with reservation form ($50/person trip insurance – optional) – NOT E : A payment is due at the Oct. meeting…contact Delores – 718-3792176. 2011 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES: January 19-29, 2011 – “No-Fly” Cruise Winter Escape; 11 days/10 nights; depart from New York via Deluxe Motor Coach w/overnight stops; arriving in Charleston (SC) to board the ship to Key West (FL); Nassau & Freeport (Bahamas); returning with overnight stops; pricing to be announced; trip insurance optional (recommended); BOOK A.S.A.P., limited categories available at the group rate; 2nd payment ($500) due NOW; Final payment due Oct. 1st – contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742. —Delor es Deb na m

Handicapped Adults Association The Handicapped Adults are planning a memorial to Anna Capell, to be held on Sunday, October 24, at 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room #4. There will be a presentation of a plaque. Coffee and cake will be served. Our van operates Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. We are requesting that you make your doctors’ appointments in the morning. You must be ready to return before 2:00 p.m. To make reservations for the van, call the office at 718-320-2069. F L E A M AR KE T: Greeting cards are 2 for 25¢, jewelry is various prices, soft

covered books are five (5) for $1, HARD covered books are 50¢ each, DVD’s are $3 each, tapes are $1 each, cassettes are 50¢ each, wooden canes are $5 each. We are located in Dreiser Mall, Room #13. Come in and look around. Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Friday, October 8, at 11 a.m., Room #1, Dreiser Community Center. General membership, Sunday, October 24, plus memorial to Anna Capell at 1:00 p.m., Room #4 Dreiser Community Center. For those celebrating an October birthday, happy birthday! —Ar len e R od r igu ez

Einstein Cancer Fund Happy birthday and good health to all celebrating this month of October. We want to give our heartfelt gratitude of thanks to everyone, members and friends for a most successful luncheon. Special accolades go out to Toby Landau, members and local merchants for their contributions of gift cards and certificates, for this special occasion. Again, thank you for your continued support. Monday, October 11th, Foxwood Casino-cost per person, $27, with a casino

package of $15 Keno play and a $10 food voucher. Time of pick-up, 8:00 a.m. at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser. Please call for the above, Mildred-718-320-0288; Loretta-718-6712958; Lydia-718-671-3005, also for memorial cards. The next general meeting of Einstein Cancer Fund will be on Tuesday, November 2nd at 1:30 p.m. in Room 38 of the Einstein Community Center. —Lydia Ruas

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Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. 718-379-6920. Note: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, October 15, is before 5:56 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, October 9, at 7:05 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on

Saturday, October 9 are at 6:10 p.m. The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes. Coming Events Saturday, October 16 at 9 a.m.- Morning services. The Parsha is: Lech-Lecha. Mincha is at 6:10 p.m. The Rabbi’s class’ topic discusses the Parsha-Lech Lecha. Shabbat ends at 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, October 17 at 1:30 p.m. – Synagogue sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. Enjoy a great afternoon with your friends. The cost is $3 per person and includes refreshments and noshes. Good and Welfare: Happy birthday and anniversary greetings to all who are celebrating during the month of October. We join together to wish Bruce Gitelson a very happy birthday on Sunday, October 17th. Happy birthday to Josh Breitbart, the

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Men’s Club of Traditional Synagogue The Men’s Club will be running a trip to the Mount Airy CASINO in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, November 3rd. At Wednesday's Mount Airy casino run is a senior buffet (for people 55 and older) at a cost of $7.77. C O ST: $25 per person with a $35 slot play; Use any machine or table. We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a

movie. For reservations, call: Marty, (718) 671-7809; Gary, (718) 671-8424; or Bruce, (718) 320-2234. P ick -u p st op s: Einstein Loop, 7:45 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:05 a.m. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us. Shalom! —Br u ce G it elson

grandson of Faye. Have a great year in good health. Gary & Debbie Schwartz will be celebrating their anniversary on Saturday, October 23rd. Mazel Tov! Yiskor Pledges – Please do not forget to honor your Yiskor Pledges during office hours or by mail. We are thanking you in advance for your generosity. Please! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you. Shalom. —M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky

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.

A lovely Simchas Torah luncheon was enjoyed by all. Thanks to Phyllis and Marvin Seidman. Frieda will be in the office Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. if anyone wants to drop off their donations or dues. For information regarding the Synagogue or questions, please get in touch with Frieda at 718-671-3679. —F r ied a E p st ein

Retirees of Dreiser Loop T R AVE L AC T I VI T I E S: The Tunica, MS and Memphis, TN trip, Oct. 23rd to Oct. 31st (9 day/8 night/Sat.-Sun.). Price: $690/double occupancy. The trip includes: tour of Memphis, visit the Civil Rights Museum dedicated to Martin L. King, visit the Smithsonian Museum, and visit the Rock 'n' Soul Museum and much more. Contact Eleanora Jones at 718-671-5707. We are going to AC Hilton Casino. Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 16th through Thursday, the 18th, (3 day/2 night). Price: $200/double occupancy/$265/single occupancy. Rebate: $20/play+$20 cash+$20 food voucher. FINAL PAYMENT DUE: Oct. 15. (Contact: Ida Morton at 718-3790377). Contact Dolores Shivers (917-2820320) about two exciting 2011 trips: Cape Cod, May 23-27th ($529/double)

and Dover, DE and CrabFeast, Aug. 911th ($409/double). Pick-up your flyers in Clubroom 19. Not e: If anyone has special needs, please let your Trip Group Leader know ASAP. T H E AT R E C O M M I T T E E : Come with us to see the following: The comical play Medea’s Big Happy Family, Madison Square Garden, Sat., Oct. 17th; a revival of Driving Miss Daisy coming to the John Golden Theatre-opening in Oct. (date to be determined); and hear the inspiring Gospel Celebration show with BEBE and CECE Winans, plus a host of others at the Paradise Theatre on the Grand Concourse, Sat., Oct. 30th at 6 p.m. Price: $70. Additionally, the Theatre Committee is planning a trip to the Radio City Christmas Show (date to be

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determined), and in May 2011, they are also going to see Johnny Mathis who will be appearing at Lehman College. If interested in any show, sign up ASAP with your phone# and a deposit. The committee members meet in Clubroom 19 on Thursdays, after 3 p.m. or call (718) 379-0377. CHECKS/MONEY ORDERS ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ALL CLUB ACTIVITIES. G OO D AND W E L FAR E : We support all of you on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery, and a subsequent long and healthy life. Contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. Keep in mind that our Clubroom 19 is in Dreiser Loop, and is open yearlong (daily) and available for:

• The SATURDAY SOCIAL – Today is the DAY! Sat., Oct. 9th at 1:00 p.m. The hostesses will be our BRIDGE players. So don’t miss the wonderful meal that awaits you along with the mouthwatering desserts. The donation is only $3. The door will be open and waiting for you. (Call Margie Watson, 718-379-0377, for information). • The next GAMES DAYS will be Sat., Oct. 23rd at 1 p.m. (Call Susie or Marie if you have questions). • BRIDGE CLASSES - If interested, call Alvin Lisle, instructor, at (718) 6718852. Classes are held in Clubroom 19. Learn to play Bridge. Beginner’s classes – 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Advance/Intermediate classes – 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Good health and good fortune to all! —C la u d et t e Da vis

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Church of God’s Children Church of God’s Children and its Pastors, Archbishop Angelo and Bishop Nancy Rosario, invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. We are at 127 Dreiser Loop downstairs near the Montefiore Health Center. 718-790-9120. Sunday - Worship in English - 1:00 p.m. Sunday – Worship in Spanish - 9:30 a.m. Sunday – Bible Studies – 11:30 a.m. English course: Fasting for your Spiritual and Physical Health. Study guide available. Spanish Course: Steps to Freedom in Christ (Pasos para la liberacion en Cristo)-study guide available.

Wednesday – Prayer 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; 12-Step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop – 7 p.m. Fundraising ministry is open Tues.Thurs., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Bibles, children’s books, gift items, new & used books, CD and DVD’s of Bishop Rosario’s sermons. Join us on Sat., October 9 for the “Peace in our Streets’ initiative with the Bronx Clergy Task Force and the Boro President Ruben Diaz, Jr., 12:30 p.m. We will meet at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 1170 Nelson Avenue – Community Outreach from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Peace in our Streets is a

borough-wide community outreach initiative where members of the faith based community, along with volunteers, go out into the community and speak to fellow Bronxites and disseminate information about ways they can make their neighborhoods safer and help to remove guns from our city’s streets. On Sept. 25, the kick-off for this initiative was a great success. The next one will be October 16th. Bronx Clergy Task Force Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Bx. County Supreme Court House, 851 Grand Concourse – Rm. 915 – 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Meeting, Wed., Oct. 13. Saturday, October 30th – 10:30 a.m.6:30 p.m., a call to all women to join us at the Women’s Prayer Summit at Fort Washington Armory – 216 Fort Washington Avenue (W. 168th St.); www.womensprayersummit.com. FOOD FOR T HOUGHT: "The trouble with the world," said the Master with a sigh, "is that human beings refuse to grow up." "When can a person be said to have grown up?" asked a disciple. "On the day he does not need to be lied to about anything." —Bishop Na ncy Rosar io

Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY “Pressing towards the prize” 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. God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." — Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) Up com in g E vent s

& Sched u le C ha n ges: Discipleship classes every Sunday from 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. – Bartow Community Center, Room 28. Please contact Deacon Hilberto Nieves or Deaconess Phyllis Streeter. Communion Service on Sunday, November 7th at 11 a.m. Join us at the Lord’s Table. All are welcomed. Services on Cable – You can watch portions of our Sunday Services on Cablevision’s Bronxnet, Channel 70, Saturdays at 4 p.m. SC HE DUL E OF SE RVI C E : Sundays: Discipleship Class, 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Worship Service** 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service.

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Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 11 a.m. start Little Lambs (2-4 yrs old), 11 a.m. start Fridays: Bible Study and Prayer* 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Youth Fellowship & Bible Study 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. F Y I: • You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook and Youtube. • All Sunday services are recorded on CD for a donation of $5. Please see Elder Raul Torres after service or place your order online. You can also see part of our messages on Facebook. Look us up and become a fan. • Circle of Christ Church helps

support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions. • You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services. Please mail all your inquiries or donations to the following address: Circle of Christ Church, P.O. Box 1365, Bronx, NY 10475; 718-864-4002 or 203-559-1494. Se r vice loca t ion : 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bartow Community Center, Room 31, Bronx, NY 10475. Web site: www.circleofchristchurch.org. —E ld er J a y R a m os

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Front Desk Receptionist for Bronx Physical Therapy Office. Full Time. Responsibilities include: greeting and registering patients insurance verification and authorization, scheduling appointments, co-payment collection, billing, answering phone, filing, etc. Strong people skills and professional demeanor required. Must be organized, computer literate, pleasant, responsible and dependable. Please fax resume to 631-665-8646; Attn.: Front Desk Manager. No Recruiters, please. 10/9

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Appliances Repair

Refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers. Free service call with repairs.

For prompt service call:

(718) 379-8782

10/30

Top Cash for your Jazz, Soul, R&B and Gospel albums from 50’s to 70s. Call Howard at 212-873-4016 anytime. 11/6

•1 Year Guarantee on parts • Over 25 Years Experience • Insured • Seniors Discount • 10% OFF with this Ad Call (718) 671-0700

NYC License # 1233497

Call 718.792.2655

Computers, Inc.

All Colors • Vertical • Minis Woods • 2 in. Regulars

Removal & Re-installation of any types of Blinds Quality work! Lowest Prices in Town! Repair Closet Doors and much more! Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR

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Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week “When You See Me, You’ll Know Me!”

Present This Coupon (except Vacuums)

STOVES • WASHERS • REFRIGERATORS VACUUM CLEANERS and more NYC License #1233497

718.792.2655

Call:

646-326-2676

Visit Us: www.dattaway.com All Major Credit Cards Accepted Celebrating 10 years of service to Co-op City.

1/8/11

Access Computer Consultants Service • Repair • Instruction

Co-op City Resident • Se Habla Español

Babysitting could be done in your house or mine!

• ALL MAKES & MODELS

Call:

• Stoves • Washers • Dryers • Dishwashers • Vacuum Cleaners • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Refrigerators

Glorinel

347.427.2937

Call (718) 473-0772

(Private calls will not be accepted)

Free Telephone Consultation $25/Hour Field Service

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Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License # 1233497

10/16

Professional, Knowledgeable and Courteous Service

For More Information, Call

Cleaning Service—Carpet, Furniture

10% DISCOUNT

10/23

SERVING THE BRONX SINCE 1939 U N I TE D A P P L I A N C E S E RV I C E Sales & Service on All Makes: Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, Stove & Refrigerators, Air Conditioning, Vaccum Cleaners

• Service within 24 Hours • In Home Repairs • 2 Year Parts Guarantee • Free Estimates with Repairs

718.829.9090 1058 Morris Park Avenue 10/30

FREE Phone Consultation

LOOKING FOR A FUN AND CARING BABYSITTER FOR A FEW HOURS? From 2 - 10 years old 1 child $10 an hour • 2 children: $15 an hour

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

10% Discount when Mentioning This Ad

MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

Child Care

IN NEED OF A BABYS ITTE R?

EMERGENCY SERVICE

2951 Middletown Road (Near Pelham Bay Station) Bronx, NY 10461

$40 Field Service

10/23

LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person

718.792.2655

Networking, Maintenance, Repair

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION NEW WINDOWS?

EMERGENCY SERVICE

$20 OFF

10/16

NEW STYLE BLINDS

12/25

10/23

LET US SERVE YOU!

Cleaning Service • Carpet Cleaning • Carpet Removal • Personal Shopper Elder Care ($100 for 4 hrs.) • Painting • Upholstery Cleaning • Floor Re-finishes Call us for a quote and other services we provide. (718) 798-4259 or sales@abrags.org. THANK YOU!

Dataway

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years

DR. STEVE’S APPLIANCE REPAIR

Stoves • Washers Dryers • Refrigerators Vacuum Cleaners, and more 10% DISCOUNT

A BEE RAG SERVICE, INC.

FAMILY BLINDS SERVICE

Appliances Repair

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

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Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

Blinds

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Cleaning Service

A CE AP P LIA NCE R EP AI R

Records Wanted

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SPOONERS DOMESTIC S ER VI CE • • • •

4 Hour Minimum General Cleaning — $72 + tax Semi-Heavy Duty & Senior Care — $80 + tax Super Heavy — $120 + tax Bonded • 7 Day Accept Cash, Pay-Pal:

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

Handyman

KJ HANDYMAN, INC.

Painting • Plastering • Sheet Rock Repairs • Vinyl/Ceramic Tiles Installed • Shower Doors/Vanity/Kitchen Countertop/Faucets Installed • Lights/Blinds Installed. Licensed & Bonded. 11/13

Fast Service Cell:

(917) 346-0862

www.spoonercleaning.com Call

(718) 320-5112

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To Advertise in our Classifieds Section, Please Call: 718.320.3300, ext. 3380

Co-op City Times / October 9, 2010

CLASSIFIEDS

Goose Island Seniors

Co- op Cit y Ti mes • c c t im e s @ r i v e r b a y c o r p . c o m

Home Improvement

Painting

1-800-479-2667

FATHER & SON

Top Quality Work Painting, Plastering, Wallpapering, Floor Sanding & Refinishing. Also, Floor Waxing. Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or 917.325.5334

JASON LASH

• VERTICAL BLINDS • RANGE HOODS • MINI BLINDS • LIGHT FIXTURES • SINK VANITIES • KITCHEN CABINETS • SPACE SAVERS • CABINET REFACING • MATCHING HAMPERS • COUNTERTOPS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS

10/30

Pigeon Problems RON THE PIGEON MAN

Locksmith

THE ORIGINAL — NEW & IMPROVED

FAMILY LOCKSMITH Licensed and Bonded

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS 20% Off Any Lock Job! Medco • MultiLock • Wilson

PIGEON GUARD

OVER 17 YEARS OF GUARANTEED SATISFACTION

NEW

A R E PI G EO N S A B I G P E S T ?

NO FISHING LINES or STRINGS CALL

Ron: 718.671.3697

High Quality Labor For a Low Price! Serving Co-op City for over 25 years. “When you see me, You’ll know me.” 10/30 Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

RIVERBAY APPROVED 3 YEAR NETTINGS GUARANTEE PLASTIC

10/9

Slipcovers

(718) 746-8925 PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS TABLE PADS CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS 10/30 LOW, LOW PRICES

Moving

KEEP IT MOVING WITH PATRICK MOVING

WE’LL PUT YOU IN YOUR FAVORITE PLACE FOR T HE GREAT EST RATES Expert Service • Local and Long Distance 24 Hour Service • 7 Days • Free Estimates • Last Minute Jobs • Packing Available Boxes for Sale at Low Low Price • Free Box Delivery • Expert Piano Movers License & Insured U.S. DOT # 1700192 • MC #624099

ALL STATE DECORATORS Upholstery/Blinds

REUPHOLSTERING

Custom Craftsmen - 40 yrs. experience. Sofas & Chairs upholstered; Slipcovers-Fabric & Plastic; Kitchen Chairs - $8.99 & up: Caning; Venetian Blinds; Drapes - Custom made Refinishing, Touch up & Polishing of Furniture

S TY L IS H D E C O R A T O R S 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

Fax: 718.547.8596

WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS

Visit us at PATRICKMOVING@GMAIL.COM

A-1 PAINTING PLUS CUSTOM COLOR

SENIORS’ SPECIAL PRICES!!! BATHROOM/KITCHEN — LOW, LOW PRICES (Paint included) Floor Stripped & Refinished • Wallpaper & Panel Removal • Minor Repairs • Bi-fold Door Repair — We Save You $$$!!!

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Window Cleaning

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE

Painting

ESTIMATE!

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10/9

Call Bill

718.320.5270

Submit your articles for clubs & organizations via email to: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Monday, October 11—Columbus Day. All centers will be closed. Wednesday, October 13—Bingo game in Room 39. Admission is $2 for members only. Time is 1:30 p.m. Refreshments served. Come and join Goose Island Seniors, it's only $12 per year. Thursday, October 21—General Meeting at Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. We’re also having Chinese Auction. Admission is $3 per envelope, it has 12 tickets. We would like to invite our non-members and guests to join us. We have some wonderful gifts. Refreshments served. Tuesday, October 16—Going to Atlantic City Showboat. Price, $27, rebate is $30. Make sure you bring picture I.D. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops--Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Thursday, November 11—Going to Seashore Restaurant for our end of year party. Price $50 (fifty dollars) per person. Everyone is welcome to join. Music and entertainment by Willard. There are seven entrees to choose from: fried shrimps, shrimps scampi, filet of sole, rosemary chicken, veal cutlet parmagiana, baked salmon, prime rib of beef, wine, and soda on table, dessert, coffee and tea. For more information, call Ann or Mary, 718-379-9613 or come to Room 39 at 135 Einstein Center, Monday, Thursday, 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Get well wishes to Fran Riback. We all miss you. —M a r y P illa GOOD HEALTH TO ALL.

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Co-op City Times CLASSIFIED ADS: 718-320-3300, X3380 Rates: $6 for 20 words or less

Over 20 words, $6 plus 30¢ for each additional word. $2.40 per line for bold type (3 words max.)

Display Classified: $8.00 per column inch. Fee is payable in advance. No exceptions. No refunds. Checks or Money Orders ONLY payable to Co-op City Times must accompany ad. (We will no longer accept cash.)

Deadline is MONDAY at 3 P.M., except when there is a holiday, in which case the deadline is moved up one day or as announced.

There’s something for everyone at Mosholu Community Center Pre-schoolers are invited to enjoy this new wonderful, creative and fun fitness and exercise class with Chris Pinto on Tuesday mornings, 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. from now through December 21st. The fee is only $110 ($10 per session). The children will have lots of fun while learning the beginning fundamentals of a healthy fitness program under the direction of Chris Pinto, Director of Sports and Fitness, at the community center. At the same time, starting today, Saturday, October 9, there are Saturday classes and sports programs for young people, 5-13 years, at the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center. You name the class and Mosholu Montefiore Community Center has it and most start at $75 ($85 for non-members) for 8 weeks. Ballet, jazz/hip-hop dance, chess, ceramics, woodcrafts, jewelry making, creative arts & crafts, actor’s studio, puppetry, carton art, street art, introduction to art, gymnastics, weight and fitness training, basketball, indoor soccer, flag football (at Oval Park), fundamentals in reading and math, computer training, karate [classes start at $90 ($100 for non-members; boxing, $90)]. There are also Saturday classes for adults starting at $75 ($85 for non-members) for 8 sessions in chess, kickboxing, jewelry making, computer training $80 ($90 for non-members), karate $100 ($110 for non-members), Boxing ($90). For information on the pre-school program, please contact Chris Pinto at (718) 882-4000, Extension 280. For information on the sports program and Saturday classes, kindly contact the center at (718) 882-4000, extension 280. Mosholu Montefiore is located at 3450 Dekalb Avenue and Gun Hill Road, one block East of Jerome Avenue.

To Advertise in our Classifieds Section Please Call 718.320.3300, ext. 3380

Co-op Insurance

Co-op City Times / October 9, 2010

The Wright Agency: Serving Co-op City for 29 years!

Riverbay Requires Current Co-op Shareholders to Obtain Coverage!

Your Co-op is an Investment Worth Protecting! Protection to cover your belongings against: • Fire & Smoke • Water damage from plumbing • Vandalism/Riot

We offer:

• Low Premiums

• Protective Device Discounts • Auto-Home Discounts

• 55 & Retired Discounts

• Certain personal liabilities • Guest medical protection • And so much more!

Other Lines of Insurance: • Auto

• Homeowners • Life

The Wright Agency

Agency Owner

We are conveniently located only blocks from Co-op City! Hours: Monday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

(near Eastchester Road)

1435 East Gun Hill Road

718-671-8000 Call Us Today!

Courteous Staff! Convenient Hours!