Co-op City Times 11/12/11

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Vol. 46 No. 46

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Congressman Crowley to hold postal rally on Monday

BY ROZAAN BOONE On the heels of two hearings held by the US Postal Service (USPS) in Co-op City last week on the proposed closures of the Dreiser and Einstein post offices, Congressman Joseph Crowley is adding his voice of support to the residents of Coop City fighting to keep their local postal services available.

On Monday, November 14, 8:30 a.m., the Congressman will hold a rally in front of the Einstein Post Office at 127 Einstein Loop, and residents are invited to join him, along with representatives from the National Association of Letter Carriers and the American Postal Workers Union, and postal workers, in protesting the closures.

“I encourage residents to attend the rally on Monday,” said Congressman Crowley, who has already signed on to HR 1351, legislation that counters HR2309, which, if passed, would result in $1 billion worth of post office closures in the first year of its passage and another $1 billion worth in the second year.

The Congressman added: “As soon as

the Postal Services made their intended targets public, we began immediately to voice opposition to these closings and quite frankly, the reason why we’re having this rally is because it is our responsibility to try to make as many people aware of this and do what we can to try to prevent what we think will be malfeasance and a mistake on behalf of the Postal Service to close these offices.”

Board Director Eleanor Bailey, a retired postal worker and postal union member who was responsible for organizing two rallies held so far to express residents’ concerns over the U.S. Postal Service’s proposal to close the two post offices that serve the Co-op City community, along with representatives of the Postal Service Workers Union, have been urging residents to contact their federal elected officials to not only express their disapproval of the closings, but also to urge their support of HR 1351 which would authorize the Postal Service to (Continued on page 4)

Police arrest man for attempting to accost a woman in Garage 2

BY BILL STUTTIG For the second time in two weeks, a woman was attacked in an isolated location in the community, but in this latest incident, the victim was able to escape the grasp of her attacker, and run for help which subsequently caused NYPD and Public Safety officers to track down and arrest the suspect.

This latest incident, according to

the Public Safety report, occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon when the victim, while walking with her mother on the main floor of Garage 2, was suddenly attacked, grabbed by the neck, and dragged towards the garage stairwell. The victim managed to break free of the grasp (Continued on page 2)

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Potential Co-op City Metro North station preliminarily back on track

BY BILL STUTTIG An often considered but long-delayed proposal to bring Metro North railroad stops to four east Bronx communities, including Co-op City, seems to be back in the planning stages, although still years away.

MTA Metro North Railroad representatives, including its President Howard Permut, met with Bronx community leaders on Monday at Bronx Borough Hall to get an update on the status of the project which involves building four new Metro North stations in the Bronx at Co-op City, Parkchester, Morris Park and Hunts Point and utilizing the existing tracks currently used by Amtrak to bring commuters into New York City’s Penn Station. The plan is linked to the MTA’s current east access plan for Grand Central Station which will

bring LIRR trains into new tracks being constructed under Grand Central. This will free up approximately 50% of the tracks currently used by LIRR at Penn Station giving Metro North the room to expand their service and begin adding trains to serve new communities such as Co-op City and Parkchester.

On the negative side is the fact that this plan has been talked about for almost two decades, but now at least feasibility studies into the proposal have begun and should be completed by 2013.

Aaron Donovan, spokesman for the MTA, said this week: “Metro-North is currently performing a Federal Environmental Assessment for the introduction of its rail (Continued on page 2)

Construction on The Mall At Bay Plaza to begin in the Spring; center will bring 1700 new permanent jobs to the area In what developers are calling one of New York City’s most significant and exciting retail projects in recent memory, Prestige Properties, owners and operators of Bay Plaza, announced on Wednesday that it will develop The Mall at Bay Plaza, a new $270 million, 780,000-square-foot enclosed fashion mall anchored by a new Macy’s combined with the existing JC Penney.

The three-level, state-of-the-art mall will be built on the vacant parcel of land on the southern end of the shopping center adjacent to Barnes and Noble on one end, and J.C. Penny on the other.

Not only is the new construction the first of its kind in New York City in almost 40 years, but Prestige Properties

Rendering of the new Mall at Bay Plaza, which is expected to bring 1700 new permanent jobs to the area.

has secured Macy’s as The Mall at Bay Plaza’s second anchor tenant. The iconic retail giant will occupy 160,000 square feet on three floors, and will be an immediate draw for other national and regional retailers. The Mall at Bay Plaza is expected to create more than 2,000 construction jobs and more than 1,700 permanent jobs.

Complementing Bay Plaza Shopping Center’s existing roster of retail tenants, The Mall at Bay Plaza and the three-story Macy’s are poised to further elevate the entire center, which will approach a total of 2 million square feet.

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Railroad service from the Hudson and New Haven Lines to Penn Station. The review includes potential stations along Amtrak’s Hell Gate Line in the vicinity of Co-op City, Morris Park, Parkchester and Hunts Point. We anticipate completing this assessment in 2013.”

Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper was one of several Co-op City community leaders to attend Monday’s meeting.

Others included Broad Directors Helen Atkins, Andrea Leslie and Eleanor Bailey; Riverbay’s Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous; Riverbay’s Ombudsman Joe Boiko, and two of Co-op City’s elected representatives, State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto and State Senator Ruth HassellThompson.

Cooper said after the meeting: “Although this project is not yet a done deal, the prospect is very promising, with tremendous advantages for our community. Therefore, we will make sure that we do all that we can to help the Borough President and the MTA make this project a reality. We will keep everyone informed of any progress going forward.”

“The timeline for completion would be between 5 to 8 years,” Cooper added.

Arrest and contacted the garage attendant who immediately called Public Safety.

Officers from Public Safety and the 45th Precinct arrived quickly thereafter, sealed off the area surrounding the garage and began searching each floor of Garage 2 and the immediate vicinity surrounding the garage.

According to reports, the suspect was found a short time later by 45th Precinct

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“However, the time for planning and community support must start now. The Borough President plans to hold a subsequent meeting with the stake holders (community leaders) to further discuss how we can help in making our voices heard with respect to the fact that we emphatically want and believe we deserve to have these train stations built in our community, given our residents here in the northeast Bronx faster access to Manhattan and Connecticut. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Borough President Diaz and the representatives of the MTA – Metro North for their efforts to make this project a reality.”

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., said: “We thank the MTA for presenting a preliminary plan to expand east side access to Metro North in the Bronx, with potential stations in Hunt’s Point, Parkchester, Morris Park and Co-op City. While similar plans have been proposed for decades, we are grateful that the MTA is bringing this important proposal to the forefront once again, and we are looking forward to making this a reality in the future.”

Assemblyman Benedetto added that he strongly supports the proposal and feels it

would be a great benefit to thousands of Bronx residents who now endure an hourlong commute or more in to their jobs in Manhattan each day. If these stops become a reality, the average commute from Co-op City to Penn Station would be 25 minutes, Benedetto said.

“Of course, along with everything else,” Benedetto said, “a major obstacle in making this plan a reality is money, an estimated $350 million, but I am optimistic that the funding can be found and I will do whatever I can in Albany to make that happen.”

Cooper said: “It is projected that each new station will cost between $30 million and $50 million to build and as it relates to Co-op City, the new station would be installed in Section Five, of course, where the Amtrak trains currently pass through our community, along Erskine Place. They do not believe there will be a need for additional parking and there is a very good possibility that they will be able to provide shuttle bus service through the community so that residents in different sections of Co-op City will have easy access as well.

He continued: “There are several challenges, however, which include the fact that,

although Metro North has the money to do the survey, they do not currently have the money to design or implement this project.

Another challenge is the fact that they must be able to enter into an agreement with LIRR, AMTRAK, and the other commuter service agencies and, of course, the stake holders, which are the people who reside in these respective communities.”

Although Metro North officials believe at this time that additional parking to serve any new Co-op City station will not be needed, Benedetto said that he believes that such a station would surely attract hundreds of commuters from other areas around Co-op City who might bring additional cars into the area and without parking provided by the railroad, might try to park on the streets of Co-op City where space is already at an absolute premium.

Benedetto said that he is willing to do a walkthrough of the area surrounding the potential site of the train station to identify vacant areas off of Co-op City property which might be suitable for a parking lot to serve local commuters, similar to what surrounds most Metro North stations serving Westchester communities.

attack which included 23 prior arrests. It is not known why he was in Co-op City on Sunday.

Green added that Montanez is in no way connected with the attack on the female resident in Building 4 early in the morning on November 2 which resulted in significant injuries to the woman, including a broken rib.

Green said that the Precinct and Public Safety released earlier this week a clearer

image of the suspect (see page 10) in that attack taken from Co-op City’s surveillance cameras. He added that while investigators have some leads into the identity of the violent and dangerous attacker, they are urging residents with information to come forward by calling Detective John Ferrell of the 45th Precinct Detective Squad at (718) 822-5414.

The suspect is not believed to be a Co-op City resident.

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officers on the roof of the garage hiding between two parked autos. The suspect did not have any identification on him and refused to give his name. According the Chief Frank Apollo of Riverbay’s Public Safety Department, he was later identified as Johnny Montanez, 31, of Manhattan.

Captain Russell Green, commander of the 45th Precinct, said Montanez had a long criminal history before Sunday’s

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive Riverbay Indoor Fair cancelled The Riverbay Indoor Fair scheduled for Saturday, November 19, 12 to 6 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium, has been cancelled due to poor vendor response.

Riverbay sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused as a result of the cancellation.

Final CB #10 Meeting for the year upcoming The next Community Board #10 meeting will be held on Thursday, November 17, 7:30 p.m., at Providence Restaurant, 3303 Waterbury Ave., Bronx NY 10465.

Please make every effort to attend as this will be the last meeting for the year. No meetings are held in December. For further information, please call (718) 892-1161.

Riverbay Holiday food & toy drives Public Safety and the Riverbay Fund, in conjunction with the Black Forum of Co-op City, are sponsoring a food drive to help stock the Black Forum’s food pantry for the Holiday season.

In addition, Public Safety and the Riverbay Fund is having a toy drive.

The toys will be distributed to the nursery and day care centers in the community by the seniors in the JASA program at JASA’s December 22nd holiday party.

Donations of unexpired canned and boxed foods, as well as dry goods, and wrapped or unwrapped toys will be accepted.

Collection boxes for both the food and toys will be placed in the outer office of the Co-op City Public Safety Department in the Riverbay administrative offices.

Both drives end on December 22.

We salute our Veterans and the men and women in our military for their service and sacrifices.

FRONT PA G E

First time children’s book author hopes to give children the right directions

BY BILL STUTTIG Long-time Section 5 resident Rosetta Conroy has been teaching Sunday School to small children for more than two decades at the Living Faith International Church in Mount Vernon.

As part of her teachings a few years back, she had her young students act out a skit in which they ask others where they can find Jesus in today’s world. The small skit became such a hit with children, parents and religious leaders that Conroy, a retired civilian employee with the NYPD, decided to turn the skit into a short story for children and self-publish it with illustrations.

The outcome is her first-time children’s book “Can you Tell Me Where to Find Jesus?” which was released through Xlibris publishing in September and is available through the Xlibris website: www.xlibris.com or Conroy’s own website: www.rconroy.weebly.com.

Conroy describes the book as the quest of a little girl, Mandy, who heard that Jesus can solve any problem. She sets out to find him in the secular world.

She seeks out the most logical people in the world who might help her find this person including her big sister, a telephone operator, a bus driver and a cab driver and receives no satisfactory answers, only blank stares, confusion and frustration.

Rosetta Conroy

Photo by Bill Stuttig

As the book continues, Conroy explains, Mandy becomes discouraged and saddened by her failure to find Jesus and while she is sitting sad and bewildered on a stoop after her failed quest, a kindly lady sees her and asks her why such a young girl is looking so sad. When Mandy explains her problem, the kindly lady explains to the little girl that Jesus can only be found in your heart and when you find him there, he will never leave.

Upon receiving this simple but profound revelation, Mandy’s heart begins to burst and her sadness is replaced with pure joy as she goes skipping off, having

found Jesus in her heart.

Conroy said she wrote and produced the book as a gift to her mother and her Bishop, Dominic Allotey, who always loved the skit and wanted to see the simple story on paper for others to enjoy.

But her real intended audience is lots of children. “My intention is to teach how Jesus lives in each of us and deliver that message to the very young to give them strength and a way to find answers without going through hopelessness,” she said.

The Sunday School teache,r who currently teaches very young children from 2 to 4 years old, said she was inspired to do the book and it was something she really enjoyed doing.

Publishing the book required an initial investment in illustration, production and marketing costs, but she hopes to make the money back and more. “I hope to make money,” she said, “But if children like the book, then that’s pay enough.”

Conroy said that she hopes to publish a second book in the near future, one with a more secular theme of making children okay with who they are and teaching them self-esteem and confidence.

Can You Tell Me Where to Find Jesus? is available through www.rconroy.weebly.com or through www.xlibris.com. Conroy said that she is hoping to have it placed in some Christian book stores as well.

Zodiacs’ athletes qualify for National Championship The hard work is paying off. The Zodiacs took 13 athletes to the AAU Cross Country National qualifier on Saturday, November 5th at Cunningham Park, Queens, NY. Most of the best teams throughout the East Coast competed in the event. All 13 athletes qualified for the National Championship, which will be hosted at Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. Medals were given to the top 3 athletes in each division. Zodiacs were blessed with 5 athletes winning medals. To have 5 out of 13 athletes in the top three is a great accomplishment.

All of the athletes ran personal best times for the right to go to Disney.

The Zodiacs athletes who medal were: Giovanna Tolbert, Jacqueline Kendall, Aaliyah Wajid, Xavier Wajid and Darius Gordon. All the others athletes who qualified were Tiffany Dawson, Josephine Kendall, Pearl Webster, Julian Coley, Alix Scott, Ralph Escobar, Adrian Swift Henry and Joseph Webster. After the meet, the Coaches treated the athletes to pizza.

On Sunday, November 13th, we will be competing in the USATF Cross Country Regional qualifier at Van Cortland Park. Come on out and support

Zodiacs team members enjoying pizza after meet.

the Olympians of the future.

Co-op City Youth Sports Coalition is holding a petition drive for the construction of a Community Multi-Purpose Athlete Field and Track. The field will have an accessible area to walk, play, host community events and provide an adequate recreation area for all Co-op’s City residents. When you are approached by one of our members, please sign the petition. More information will be in next

week’s paper.

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 President Thomas Francis at 718-6792060 or co-President Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196, email WATCLT@ AOL.COM or visit our website ZODIACSTRACK.ORG. —Win son Din k in s

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Rally utilize its overpayments into pension futures in order to attain fiscal solvency, avoid cuts to services and the loss of thousands of postal jobs.

“I am elated that the Congressman has signed onto HR 1351 and that he will be holding a rally in Co-op City to demonstrate his support to keeping the Dreiser and Einstein post offices open,” said Bailey.

“Although I was a bit disappointed that the Congressman’s office was not officially represented at the rallies that have already been held, I gladly welcome his support and all of his efforts to help us keep these vital services available to the residents of this community.”

Last week, hundreds of Co-op City residents attended both a hearing in the Dreiser Auditorium on Tuesday, November 1, and one held in the Einstein Center on Wednesday night, November 2. Both hearings were convened by the U.S. Postal Services to solicit comment from community residents about the agency’s proposal to close the two post offices despite data provided by the USPS itself that shows while both post offices have been losing some money over the course of the last 4 years, that loss of revenue is no where close to the total revenues brought in at the two stations and far from the national trend of first class mailings decreasing 28% during that same time frame.

According to information distributed by the USPS, the Postal Service would save $169,679 per year if the Dreiser Post Office closes and $191,079 if they were to close the Einstein Post Office. Meanwhile, the Dreiser Post office pulled in $332,112 in business last year and the Einstein post office, $318,286. The Postal Service claims that during the last 4 years, revenue has dropped by approximately $21,000 at the Einstein post office and by less than $35,000 at the Dreiser office, while first class revenue has

Mall Shopping Center is already a great site of economic activity,” said Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. “Now, the addition of The Mall at Bay Plaza is great news not only for the Bronx – whose residents will have another great place to shop – but also for the entire city. A new mall means new job opportunities and new tax revenue, which will help boost our economy.”

“Our new Macy’s store in Bay Plaza will help us to better serve customers and deepen our presence in the diverse and densely populated New York marketplace,” said Ron Klein, Macy’s Chief Stores Officer. “We will be tailoring our merchandise assortments of well-known brands to local customer needs, with an emphasis on the distinctive fashion, obvious value and exciting shopping experience for which Macy’s is known.”

“This project will bring new jobs and new business to the Bronx, and I am thrilled to welcome a new Macy’s to our borough,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. “Their decision to build a new store in the Bronx shows just how much opportunity our borough has to offer, and I thank the developer, Prestige Properties, for making this major project a reality for the Bronx.”

Located at the intersection of the Hutchinson Parkway and I-95, The Mall at

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gone down 28% nationwide.

“Clearly, at the two post offices in Co-op City revenue has not dropped by 28% and there is a demonstrated need for keeping these two post offices open given that each post office brought in more than $300,000 in revenue for the USPS,” said Director Bailey.

“We have a large senior population here that relies heavily on these two post offices and closing them would result in a hardship for these customers. Their statistics simply do not support their proposal to close these post offices.”

“I think what the USPS is missing, in terms of the overall picture, is the unique nature of Co-op City,” said Congressman Crowley. “One of the reasons why I have a district office in Co-op City is I know and recognize how difficult it is for people to eventually get off that campus isolated by highways, it’s isolated geographically and it would be a real hardship, a tremendous hardship, I think, if these post offices are closed because of the difficult nature it will be for the elderly particularly to get to the post office and I think that’s what they’re missing; that there’s something unique about how Co-op City came into existence in the first place and the nature of it and that as great as a community it is, it has its shortcomings in that it is a bit isolated.”

Congressman Crowley said that his overall message at Monday’s rally will focus on the uniqueness of Co-op City, a city within a city.

“My biggest message on Monday, I think, will be that there is a tremendous need for these post offices, and this is not just because we want to save the jobs or to save the letter carriers who are also important parts of this, but more significant is the fact that this will have an impact on people’s everyday lives,” Crowley said.

At both USPS hearings last week, many shareholders joined Bailey in giving person-

al account of how difficult it would be for them to travel to Connor Street to take care of their postal needs.

Throughout the hearings, Bronx Postmaster Howard Sample reiterated that all of the oral testimony collected over the two evenings in Co-op City as submitted by residents and their supporters would be made part of the official record when the USPS decides the fate of the 17 post offices in the Bronx currently proposed for closure.

Nationwide, the USPS had identified 3,600 post offices for review which they claim would save the cash-strapped agency approximately $200 million.

Sample stressed that the public hearings were part of a study to determine which post offices would be more feasible to close. He also stated that surveys will be mailed to each household in Co-op City in the near future and that, when received, shareholders should describe in detail just how much they rely on the local post offices.

In July, after the USPS announced its planned closures, the Co-op City Times published the information and at the same time, Director Bailey began spearheading plans to save the two local post offices. She distributed petitions to each building association president for residents to sign and presented stacks of signed petitions to USPS officials at the hearings last week. Bailey also organized two rallies—one in August and the other in September—at which she was joined by residents, the Postal Union and postal workers.

She emphasized to USPS officials last week that Co-op City has a large senior and disabled population who depend on the local postal offices to pay their bills and take care of their other postal needs the traditional way, by going to their local post office. She also pointed out that it would be a significant

hardship for them to have to travel to Connor Street, having to cross a very dangerous and wide intersection, to get to the nearest remaining post office.

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, the only elected official to attend both hearings held in Co-op City, also pointed out to USPS officials that Co-op City is one of, if not the, largest Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) in the nation and therefore should be given special consideration.

“The needs of this particular group of senior citizens and their reliance on the post offices as a means of communication and their limited mobility, demands easy access to post office services,” stated Benedetto.

“Also, Co-op City has one of the largest disabled population in the nation…Here is a community that is clean, safe, basically barrier free with shopping for virtually all of one’s needs close by. Postal service is one of those basic needs…I would ask that consideration of closing either the Dreiser or Einstein substations be disregarded so that the people of Co-op City, senior citizens and disabled included, are able to enjoy the community as they have for over 40 years.”

For his part, Congressman Crowley stressed the need for residents to continue to make their voices heard. In addition to attending the rally planned for Monday, he said that residents should continue to contact his office and the Postal Service to let them know how important it is to keep the facilities open.

“Aside from supporting the legislation (HR 1351), as federal legislators, we can impose on the USPS our thoughts in terms of representing these individual and these constituents on the federal level to impart how important these particular postal offices are for the residents of Co-op City and what makes them unique.”

shopping destination for a diverse and active consumer base.”

According to Russ Colchamiro, a spokesperson for the developers, Bay Plaza Shopping Center is already New York City’s largest retail center, with 1.3 million square feet of retail space. The Mall at Bay Plaza will increase the size of the existing complex by 630,000 square feet or roughly 50%. On its own, the new Macy’s 160,000 square feet of retail space on its three levels combined. When

finished, all of Bay Plaza will have a combined 2 million square feet of retail space.

According to the spokesperson, retail space in the new Mall will be leased monthly for approximately $100 to $200 per square foot. With the new Macy’s as the draw, Prestige Properties is hoping that the new mall will attract up to 80 new retailers to the area with the existing JC Penny as the anchor on one side and Macy’s as the anchor on the other.

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Bay Plaza is scheduled to break ground in spring 2012, with the entire complex anticipated to open in fall 2013 or spring 2014.

The development will also include a 1,800-car parking garage.

Being hailed by developers as New York City’s most significant enclosed retail project in decades, The Mall at Bay Plaza has already drawn intense interest from dozens of other national and regional retailers eager to lease space at a retail destination that serves more than 4 million residents in just a 10-mile radius, according to a spokesman for the Mall’s developers.

“We have had excellent success at Bay Plaza since its inception, and we are pleased and excited to bring this best-in-class, enclosed fashion mall to our community and the Bronx,” said Prestige Properties CEO & Chairman Sam Shalem. “We thank Mayor Bloomberg, Bronx Borough President Diaz and the people of the Bronx for their continued support and patronage.”

“The Mall at Bay Plaza is a retailer’s dream,” said Welco Realty Principal Jerry Welkis, who, along with Allen Cooperman, leads all Bay Plaza leasing efforts on behalf of Prestige Properties. “With a perfect location, an existing powerhouse shopping platform and incredible highway access and transportation for shoppers, Prestige will deliver an even grander New York City

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I t ’s a com m u n it y ser vice p r oj ect — Shar e O ur Sh oes—today, Satur day, Nov. 12 Share Our Shoes (SOS), a North Carolina based not-for-profit shoe charity, has partnered with Co-op City resident Evelyn Turner to launch a massive shoe donation drive to benefit the people of Haiti and around the world.

If you have new or gently used shoes to donate, please tie them in pairs, and donate them today, Saturday, November 12, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. See your building president or bring your bags to one of the drop off sites in each of Co-op City’s five sections today, as follows: • From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the side of Garage #7.

• From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ashe Loop

behind the Adler Place townhouses, across from the library.

• 1-3 p.m., the side of Garage #1 between Darrow Place and Co-op City Boulevard • 3-5 p.m., side of Garage #3 at Co-op City Boulevard between Carver and Casals Place.

• 5-7 p.m., side of Garage #6 on Co-op City Boulevard between Bellamy and Benchley Place.

Also, look for drop boxes in commercial establishments in Co-op City’s three shopping centers and Bay Plaza, as well as in the three community centers.

For additional information or to volunteer, please contact Ms. Turner at (917) 324-1033 or (718) 320-8088.

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MTA - Metro North’s proposed train stop in Co-op City On Monday, November 7th, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., held a “Stake Holders” meeting regarding the MTA – Metro North Railroad’s proposed plan to build four new train stations along the north east corridor of the Bronx, on their New Haven line, which would provide residents in these communities access to Penn Station in Manhattan going south (it will take only 25 minutes to get to Penn Station) and Westchester County and Connecticut going north (this would include 8 cities in Westchester County and a number of cities in Connecticut including Greenwich, Standford and Bridgeport).

The Borough President invited key representatives from each of the four communities that are being considered for the new train stations, which include Co-op City, Parkchester, Morris Park and Hunts Point. The meeting was well attended by various elected officials, Board members, condominium owners, association and community board members.

Elected officials in attendance representing Co-op City included Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Annette Jericho representing Congressman Crowley’s office and Cleveland Beckett from Councilmember Larry Seabrook’s office. Riverbay Board members in attendance were Helen Atkins, Eleanor Bailey and Andrea Leslie; Management was represented by Joe Boiko, Michelle Sajous and I. The President of the Metro North Railroad, Mr. Howard Permut, stated that they are currently conducting an environmental study to determine the feasibility of creating these new train stations and that they project that the study will be completed by early 2013; what spurred the idea of conducting this survey is the fact that new lines are slated to be built by the LIRR, which is an $8 billion project. This will enable the LIRR to discontinue the use of approximately 50% of the lines that currently go to Penn Station. This will free up these lines for potential use by Metro North or other divisions of the MTA. That being said, Metro North wants to be able to take advantage of this situation.

There are several challenges, however, which include the fact that although Metro North has the money to do the survey, they do not currently have the money to design or implement this project. Another challenge is the fact that they must be able to enter into an agreement with LIRR, AMTRAK, and possibly other commuter service divisions for the right of way to use these lines and they must have the support of the stake holders, which are the people who reside in these respective communities.

It is projected that each new station will cost between $30 million to $50 million to build and the overall project could be between $250 million to $300 million. As it relates to Co-op City, the new station would be installed in Section Five, of course, where the Metro North trains currently pass through our community, along Erskine Place. They do not believe there will be a need for additional parking and there is a strong possibility that they will be able to provide shuttle bus service through the community so that residents in different sections of Co-op City will have easy access as well.

The timeline for completion would be between 5 to 8 years, however, the time for planning must start now, in part so that monies can be identified in the MTA’s next five year capital budget projections which will run from 2013 to 2018. In addition, community support must start now as well, so that the decision makers know that the residents in the north east Bronx want this project to take place. The Borough President plans to hold a subsequent meeting with the stake holders (community leaders) to further discuss how we can help in terms of expressing our support and explaining how and why these stations will benefit our community.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Borough President Diaz and the representatives of the MTA Metro North for their efforts to make this project

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Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. a reality and although it is not yet a done deal, the prospect is very promising, with tremendous advantages for our community. We will, therefore, make sure that we do all that we can to help the Borough President and the MTA in their effort to make this project a reality. We will keep everyone informed of any progress or new developments.

Bu ild in g con t est This year, we will once again have a building appearance contest to determine which building in each section is being cleaned/maintained the best. We held

this contest two years ago and the result was favorable, not so much because a nominal amount of money was awarded to the porters (each building received $100 that was then split among the porters of said building), but more so because the porters embraced the idea of competing to demonstrate that they deserve to be acknowledged for their hard work and dedication to details as it relates to their duties and responsibilities.

This year, the contest is being expanded to include the grounds keepers for each section, as they also play a major role in maintaining the curb appeal of the buildings. We are hopeful that eventually we can include employees from various departments who do outstanding work and go above and beyond their regular duties to help and accommodate the residents of this community. We will discuss this initiative in more detail next week.

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An open letter to the Board To t h e E d it or : Can someone please tell me and the other 50,000 residents of this community what are Riverbay’s overall policies for providing for our growing disabled population in what is the largest NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) in the northeast United States? In the past few months, Riverbay has received more than its share of negative publicity over its legal battles with disabled residents in need of basic services whether it be a question of fair access to their homes (as in my case) or the use of service dogs for physically or emotionally challenged shareholders.

While all this is going on, it seems like

the Board can’t even designate a committee to deal specifically with disabled issues, but instead lumps these issues with other community relations matters which frankly has nothing to do with helping the disabled.

All this bad press regarding Riverbay’s compliance with many requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, signed into law more than 20 years ago, is coming at a time when the community is trying to reach out to HUD to get their assistance in getting badly needed refinancing to keep the community affordable. I suspect that the negative light that is being cast upon Riverbay — largely due to the lack of a clear and effective understanding of the needs of its disabled residents of which

there are many — is not helping the community and Riverbay in its other dealings with government agencies, specifically HUD, regarding securing the future affordability of our homes.

In short, I believe that Riverbay and the Board needs to get their act together in addressing disabled issues if they want to secure the government’s help that we need regarding broader financial issues affecting everyone. If Riverbay is seen as discriminating against a certain segment of the Co-op City population, then it will certainly affect our political dealings regarding the economic future of the entire population over the long-term.

—J oh n R ose

Riverbay Management responds to Director’s viewpoint Management always welcomes suggestions, especially from the Board, as well as from cooperators, and to the extent that those suggestions are practical and fiscally responsible, we listen. However, in his viewpoint last week, Director Daryl Johnson made some assumptions that simply need to be addressed to keep matters in perspective and also to paint a more accurate and true picture of our finances.

Director Johnson printed budget numbers from which he draws the conclusion without any basis that cuts are in order. The Director then goes on to say “there are only 35 buildings, seven townhouse clusters and 3 shopping centers,” which as you know, significantly minimizes the size of Co-op City and the scope of services we provide to the 55,000 residents who live here: • If stand alone, we are the 11th largest City in New York State.

• 15,372 residential units housing 55,000 people, the world’s largest cooperative on 330 acres; with 8 parking garages for 10,800 cars; 3 community centers, all of which have to be maintained; a 40 megawatt power plant which provides all electric, heat, AC and hot water for the entire complex; a 24/7 Public Safety Department and on and on.

• Co-op City is almost 50 years old which means there is an infrastructure in constant need of repair. It was built poorly to begin with and with age, more is

required.

• Riverbay performs more maintenance and restoration work inside the apartments than any rental, cooperative or condominium in New York and probably the country, most of which is at NO cost to the shareholders.

Director Johnson’s statement, “So, on top of the above-cited expenses, we have a system whereby we charge the outgoing residents money if repairs need to be done on their apartments. And, we charge incoming residents money to repair things in these same apartments” is not true.

The incoming shareholders are not charged for any repairs. Also, per the occupancy agreement, upon moving out, the apartment must be returned in the same condition as it was received, and if it is not, the vacating shareholder will be charged for the restoration – this only protects the remaining shareholders in the complex.

As to overtime, almost ALL of the overtime listed was paid to Union employees in accordance with their union contracts. We are a 24-hour a day, 7 days per week operation in the power plant, garages, maintenance and public safety departments. There is overtime for weather (snow/storms, etc), convector leaks and related repairs, power plant watch or absence or strike coverage or arrest processing or emergency leaks, power failure and holidays. But if you

look at the numbers, average overtime at $650,000 a year and 925 employees, the total annual overtime per employee is $703, not a great deal of money given our size and volume of services provided.

The majority of the carrying charge increase is due to increased Water and Sewer costs, plus increased debt service from the 6/15/2011 refinance. Riverbay now pays New York City $18.2 million per year for Water and Sewer costs.

We repeat, there was not one specific suggestion from the Director in the viewpoint which, unfortunately, was also coupled with a lack of appreciation as to our size. But then Mr. Johnson’s conclusory statement, “So, can you see the waste and double-dipping in these insane business practices?

Although I don’t have enough space to walk you through our entire budget right now, I hope that you can see what is going on here.

We didn’t even get to the other departmental expenses.” These statements allude to the fact that there are improprieties occurring at Riverbay – if this is the case, the evidence should be presented to the proper authorities.

Director Johnson keeps stating there is waste – but never gives specific examples.

Riverbay does employ outside contractors to perform certain work. This is done when it is more prudent to do so, and in most cases, also more economical.

—Her ber t Fr eedma n, Pr incipa l M ar ion Scott R ea l Estat e, Inc.

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Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give everyone a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days.

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Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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Public Safety Report CCPD takes action against persons caught throwing objects out of windows

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Throwing objects out of the windows of Co-op City apartments is a violation of the lease and is also illegal. Complaints of this nature are taken very seriously by the members of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. When objects are thrown out of windows, a substantial risk of serious injury or death is created. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety utilizes all available resources to make certain that persons caught throwing objects out of the windows of Co-op City buildings are appropriately penalized.

Fireworks thrown from windows or terraces are extremely hazardous.

In the case where the person who actually throws the object out of the window can be identified, that person can be charged with Reckless Endangerment.

Reckless Endangerment occurs when a person engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person. If there is an injury, the person who threw the object out the window can be charged with Assault. Reckless Endangerment and Assault are serious charges with severe penalties. As in all cases where a Co-op City resident is arrested for actions within the confines of Co-op City, a

Community Complaint is also issued.

The Community Complaint carries a monetary fine and can be attached to the monthly carrying charges. Repeated violations may result in eviction.

Most commonly in Co-op City, the person who actually throws the object out of the window cannot be specifically identified. However, the apartment where the object came from is identified. In these instances, a Co-op City Community Complaint can be issued to the offending apartment. Throwing objects out of windows is a lease violation, therefore, the tenant of record can receive a Community Complaint when their apartment is identified as the location an object came from.

The shareholder is responsible for the actions of all family members and guests, and as such, the Community Complaint can be issued without the need to identify the specific offender. The Co-op City Community Complaint offers our department an extra level of enforcement in eliminating this very dangerous activity.

Repeated violations result in escalating fines and can result in eviction.

It is important that parents instruct children and teens that throwing objects out the windows is a serious matter. Parents need to make certain that young children

Public Safety Blotter: Oct. 31 - Nov. 5 November 05, 140 Debs Place A CCPD officer observed a male drinking alcohol in public. The individual refused to stop drinking and attempted to flee the area. The individual was apprehended, placed under arrest and charged accordingly.

November 02, 169 Dreiser Loop A male was found possessing an open container of alcohol and was arrested.

The man was issued two summonses and released.

November 02, 140 Donizetti Place A female resident was robbed by an unknown male. The matter is currently under investigation. Wanted posters with the picture of the male have been posted throughout the community. Residents are urged to contact 9-1-1 or CCPD with any information as to the identity of the male.

November 02, 3200 Peartree Avenue.

NYPD officers were called by School

Safety officers who reported that a male driving a white Honda displayed a gun.

The vehicle was observed and a male driver exited the car and fled into Casals Place. The female passenger in the vehicle was observed throwing a gun out of the car and was quickly arrested. A search for the male was conducted by both agencies with negative results. An investigation is ongoing.

October 31, Baychester Footbridge A male resident was assaulted and robbed on the Baychester footbridge by two masked males, one brandishing a gun. This matter is currently under investigation.

October 31, Einstein Loop A woman crossing the street was struck by a vehicle and rendered unconscious. Medical treatment was quickly administered to the victim. She is expected to make a full recovery.

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and toddlers do not have access to open windows. Toddlers are fascinated by throwing objects out windows and have been known to empty an entire toy box.

Fortunately, no one has ever been injured when this has happened. Be certain that window guards are installed in any apartment where children under 10 years of age live or visit. Call Riverbay Corporation at (718) 320-3300 if you would like to have window guards installed. Smaller items can still fit out windows with window guards in place, so young children should not be left unsupervised near windows that are even open just a little bit.

This is another situation where the Public Safety Department asks for the help of the public in identifying violators. If you observe objects being thrown from a window, try to pinpoint the exact window and notify the Department of Public Safety.

Use a brightly colored curtain or shade as a landmark. The responding Public Safety Officer can use a floor plan map and identify the exact apartment. By signing a Community Complaint Affidavit, a complaint can be issued. Your information will

not be revealed to the person receiving the complaint. Even if you cannot specifically identify the apartment in question or do not wish to sign an affidavit, it is still a good idea to call Public Safety for informational purposes. Always remember, if you see something, say something. 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.

If consuming alcoholic beverages is part of your holiday festivities, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink. Call a taxi, if necessary. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. The consequences of drunk driving are extremely severe. New legislation in New York State increases the charges and penalties for driving while intoxicated if there is a child in the vehicle.

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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If Cuba gets it, why can’t we?

Greetings to all.

On November 10, 2012 the socialist country of Cuba will enact a new property law. In an historical and radical move from their socialist history the Cuban government will allow Cubans to buy and sell property in their country.

If they can see the economic sense of home ownership then why can’t we.

Food for thought.

I wish to thank the many of you who have reached out to me in support of the feasibility study and moving forward with the next phase of the future of Coop City. I was pleasantly surprised to see the tremendous interest and support grow to the level it has. I have introduced to the Board Resolution 1196 to authorize a feasibility study. I’m sure this Board will see the logic in going forward with an impartial study.

I’d like to answer some questions that have been asked in your emails, letters and phone conversations.

1. Do we have to purchase our apartments if we were to privatize?

No, you would NOT have to pay for your shares twice.

2. Will maintenance charges go up?

Maintenance charges have risen and will continue to rise in the MitchellLama program. Let the feasibility study provide the impartial answers.

3. What about Trump Village 3?

They are in the process of privatizing. I understand they must pay a large transfer tax.

Yes and that decision is now on appeal in the Appellate Court. A decision should be made some time in approximately May of 2012 and should

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Raymond Tirado not divert our attention from a study to determine if our Corporation will benefit from proceeding in that direction.

4. What about the seniors on the SCRIE program, will they be forced out?

This is a Cooperative of people and as such we put people first, especially the seniors who settled here in Co-op City’s frontier days. It’s the right thing to do for those seniors who have a 40 year investment in Co-op City. A program can, must and will be developed such as SCRIE to assist our seniors in similar fashion.

5. What is a feasibility study?

It is an outline of what a possible privatization would look like in terms of the condition of the property including title and survey information and legal implications and the possible drawbacks. The physical condition portion of the survey was performed during the recent mortgage refinance, but is becoming dated and if we delay any further it would be deemed unusable and would cost us additional money.

Ladies and gentlemen, the debate

whether to privatize or not is moot until we perform a feasibility study and have concrete answers available to all concerned.

I was disappointed to read that a fellow Director wrote in a viewpoint that going private will force shareholders to chose between food and maintenance. I think that speaks to the fear that many have of change.

Fear is the number one reason people don’t leave their safety zone. If the Wright brothers were afraid of flying we would have never reached the cosmos. Enough said on that issue.

SE C UR I T Y I am outraged at the attacks that occurred in Co-op City last week by predators. One of the two parasites has been arrested and the other is still out there.

If you have any information that can lead to the arrest of the perpetrator please contact 9-1-1.

Board Director Abdul-Wahhab will reintroduce the resolution to prevent and expunge sexual predators from living among us. It is coming before the Board again and I sincerely hope it passes.

At our first Security Committee meeting held I brought up the possibility of utilizing our Lobby Attendants as the eyes and ears on patrol stationed inside the unused CCPD kiosks throughout our community. I feel that we can save money by utilizing the attendants in the booths as opposed to an officer with arrest powers who can be more effective on a roving patrol. I feel it would be an effective tool in enhancing our safety and security. Also allocating personnel whose sole

responsibility is to observe our security monitors, which I feel we need to expand on to help prevent crimes from occurring on the 4 to 12 and 12 to 8 tours of duty. Also, I feel we must focus the manpower allocated to non field assignments to uniformed patrols and let the NYPD handle certain investigations. It’s what we pay for.

DO G S I N C O -O P C IT Y Unless an individual has a medical necessity that has been verified by a professional in that field and is approved for said dog on a case by case basis by the Corporation, I am against rescinding our no dog policy. It would not take long for our clean grounds to become a wasteland of dog droppings.

Also, having our CCPD enforcing dog clean up rules on shareholders would divert the CCPD’s attention from their main objective which is the safety and security of Co-op City and it’s residents.

H O L I DAY PAR K I NG I introduced Resolution 10-96 last year to provide discounted parking to our visitors during Christmas eve, Christmas day and New Year’s eve.

Details to follow.

Remember this is the season when criminals converge on safe neighborhoods such as ours. Don’t be caught off guard particularly you, seniors.

Remember if you observe a crime or have information concerning a crime in Co-op City, dial 9-1-1 first. Let’s put the NYPD to work for Co-op City.

You may contact me at ccdirector@optonline.net; or by calling 718320-3351.

Thank you and be safe.

Building 18 Association Hi neighbors.

Our next Building Association general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Association Room with refreshments and 50/50 drawing as always. Please make all efforts to attend this meeting, bring your neighbor. We thank all who made special dishes and purchased food from us at the Building 18 Fish Fry last Saturday, November 5, and to all who gave monetary donations or contributed

in any way; You helped to make this event a success. On behalf of the Building 18 Scholarship Fund, we thank you all.

Building 18 holiday lottery tickets are on sale now for only $1.50 each.

Three prize drawings will be held on Tuesday, December 13th at 9:00 p.m. in the meeting room. You need not be present to win. All proceeds will go toward the Building 18 Scholarship Fund. We will be sitting in the lobby

to sell the tickets soon, please watch the bulletin board for dates and time.

Lawson’s men meetings continues every other Thursday. Please support these meetings as much as possible.

They have a lot to offer. Remember, the meetings are not just for men.

Monthly movie matinee is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16th at 3:30 p.m. in the meeting room. Please come and join us. You will have fun and refreshments will be served as usual.

Happy birthday to all November birthdays and may whatever occasion or event you may encounter be the best it can be.

To the sick and homebound, we wish you a speedy recovery and to the bereaved families, we give our deepest sympathies. Our sincere sympathy to the Holland family and to the Dowdy family.

P lea se st a y a ler t : If you SEE something, say something!!

—G er t ie Br own

Building 13 Association The next building meeting will be held on November 17, in the Association Room. Let’s discuss upcoming events and holiday celebrations. Give us an hour of your time, suggestions welcome to make your building a better place to live.

Free turkey raffle and other surprises.

DON’T FORGET TO SHARE OUR SHOES TODAY!! Check the bulletin board for times and locations.

Arts and Crafts Workshop, facilitated

by Ms. Gail and Ms. Denise, will be held on Sunday, November 13, in the Association Room. Come on down from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Adults and other volunteers are welcome. An additional date is scheduled for Sunday, December 11.

Thanks to all who came out to celebrate the welcome back held in October; it was

great, can’t wait to see you all again.

“Women Keeping It Real” is scheduled for Saturday, December 10, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Association Room of Building 13 (100 Casals Place). It’s an INSPIRING, INSIGHTFUL, INFORMATIVE and often HILARIOUS social gathering of women of all ages discussing various issues. The next installment will be filmed. You must be 18 and over to participate. All are welcome, bring a friend. DON’T MISS IT! Holiday Brunch is scheduled for Sunday, December 18, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Music will be provided by DJ Gunn.

We ask that you contact the Social Committee (numbers below) or let us know at the next meeting if you will be contributing a dish for the party so we can

provide a menu.

For information on any events, check the bulletin board or contact Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Valerie Gunn at 718862-0308.

Please observe the speed limit and STOP for yellow school buses with flashing red lights.

Remain alert and report any criminal activities to the police.

Our security and safety is our collective responsibility and requires all of us to pitch in.

P lea se ob ey t h e followin g q ua lit y-oflife r egu la t ion s: 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.

SEAT BE LT S SAVE L IVES - Always buckle up; “It is not an option, it is the law.”

Please avoid texting and unnecessary distractions while driving. Report any criminal activities to Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050, and/or the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411.

For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1.

For traffic updates, call 5-1-1.

“IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —O lu biyi Seh in dem i (M r. B)

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, call the Public Safety dispatcher at (718) 671-3050. Be sure to give as many details as possible since this will help Public Safety officers respond expeditiously to the correct location and to identify and apprehend the responsible person(s).

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Crime statistics for Co-op City compares favorably to the Precinct

BY BILL STUTTIG Captain Russell Green of the 45th Precinct provided crime statistics for Sector J of the 45th Precinct at a recent meeting of the 45th Precinct Community Council and the statistics he gave indicates that while Co-op City represents approximately half of the precinct in terms of population, it accounts for a much lower percentage of the crime committed throughout the precinct.

Co-op City represents nearly 95% of Section J, Captain Green said, although the Sector also includes Bay Plaza and some small residential and commercial areas adjacent to Co-op City.

Captain Green read the statistics to a small gathering of shareholders who attended the Precinct Council meeting held on

November 3rd in the Bartow Community Center and provided a written copy to Chief Frank Apollo, commander of the Riverbay Department of Public Safety, who then shared the numbers with the Co-op City Times .

The Captain’s report indicated that so far this year, there has been one murder committed in Co-op City (a fatal domestic dispute inside a Co-op City apartment). A total of five murders have been committed throughout the entire area of the 45th Precinct so far this year as of October 30, according to statistics posted online by the NYPD. While no rapes have been committed in Co-op City so far this year as of October 24, there have been a total of 11 rapes reported throughout the precinct’s service area in

approximately the same time period.

There have been 28 robberies committed in Co-op City and surrounding areas so far this year as opposed to 180 committed throughout the precinct as of October 30.

There has been a total of 23 assaults committed here as of October 24 of this year. Throughout the entire precinct, 132 felonious assaults have occurred as of October 30.

The Captain reports that there have been 11 burglaries committed in Co-op City and its surrounding areas so far this year, nine residential and two commercial. Throughout the Precinct, a total of 232 burglaries have been reported as of October 30.

A total of seven cases of grand larceny auto, or stolen vehicles, have been reported

to have occurred within Co-op City so far this year. Throughout the entire precinct, 160 cars have been reported stolen.

The comparison indicates that Co-op City, despite having close to half the population of the entire 45th Precinct, accounts for far less than 20% of the crime.

This comes during a year when crime is significantly down in the 45th Precinct.

According to statistics provided by the NYPD, major crime is down 13.64% in the 45th Precinct so far this year and is down more than 31% over the last decade.

Historically, the 45th Precinct has always been considered to have one of the lowest crime rates in the borough and that trend is continuing throughout the area and in Co-op City in particular.

Holiday Safety Tips This holiday season, don’t let the spirit of giving lu into giving muggers, thieves and pickpockets a bel chance to do their dirty work. They do some of th biggest business during the holiday season. PeoplE rushing around, stressed out and careless, trying t everything done. It’s enough to make a crook giddy with holid Here are some tips on how to safely celebrate the holiday season Be extremely careful using ATM machines Use them in populated places and be constantly paying attention to what’s going on around you.

Try to go during the daylight hours.

If you must go at night, pick a machine that is well lit and visible to passing traffic.

If anyone is lurking near the machine, pass it up and find another.

At the M a ll Try to shop when the mall is less crowded -- during the weekday night when malls stay open late for holiday shoppers. Avoid the weekend rush, when it’s easy to lose children among crowds.

Don’t dangle your handbag from your shoulder. You are creating perfect setup for a purse-snatcher. Instead, keep your purse tu tightly under your arm, or better yet, don’t even carry a purse. fanny pack facing the front instead. *Besides allowing your hand free to hold onto or carry your child, you’ll eliminate the possible leaving your purse behind or having it stolen.

If you use pockets, place your checkbook, cash, or credit cards in your front pockets. Only bring one or two credit cards and a limited of cash with you.

Spread your money around in different

pockets. That way a pickpocket can’t clean you out in one fell swoop.

Avoid carrying your checkbook, cash, and credit cards all together wallet, because a thief who gets the whole package together ca checks with your identification and run up a large credit card bi short amount of time. Keep your keys separate, too.

Don’t “flash” large rolls of money in public. You never know who’s watching!

Check to see you’ve been given back your card once you’ve pal what you bought.

Watch your credit card slip being filled out e it’s passed through the machine more than once. Ask for your carb Destroy the carbons, but keep your credit card receipts and ch€against monthly bills.

Make a list of your major credit cards, their account numbers ai phone numbers to

call if cards are lost. Keep this list at home.

If you’re not sure a shopping bag will be available, take one of to the mall.

In the Pa r king L ot Always park where there is plenty of light, not only around youi also from your car to the mall or store entrance.

Once your car is parked, familiarize yourself with its location so find it without delay.

Don’t hesitate to ask for a security escort if you feel unsafe.

Use the trunk of your car to keep your packages out of sight.

Keep your car locked at all times.

When walking through parking lots, be sure that you are aware surroundings. Walk with authority. Don’t look like a victim!

Have your keys in your hand before you go to your car.

I t ’s a com m u n it y ser vice p r oj ect — Sh a r e O u r Sh oes—t od a y, Sa t u r d a y, Nov. 12 Share Our Shoes (SOS), a North Carolina based not-for-profit shoe charity, has partnered with Co-op City resident Evelyn Turner to launch a massive shoe donation drive to benefit the people of Haiti and around the world.

If you have new or gently used shoes to donate, please tie them in pairs, and donate them today, Saturday, November 12, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. See your building president or bring your bags to one of the drop off sites in each of Co-op City’s five sections today, as follows: • From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the side of Garage #7.

• From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ashe Loop

behind the Adler Place townhouses, across from the library.

• 1-3 p.m., the side of Garage #1 between Darrow Place and Co-op City Boulevard • 3-5 p.m., side of Garage #3 at Co-op City Boulevard between Carver and Casals Place.

• 5-7 p.m., side of Garage #6 on Co-op City Boulevard between Bellamy and Benchley Place.

Also, look for drop boxes in commercial establishments in Co-op City’s three shopping centers and Bay Plaza, as well as in the three community centers.

For additional information or to volunteer, please contact Ms. Turner at (917) 324-1033 or (718) 320-8088.

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Co-op City Times / November 12, 2011

You did it! A Million Thanks…

To all those who attended the public hearings on November 1 at Dreiser and November 2 at Einstein, the joints were standing room only. Thanks! Thanks!

I had been bragging to the New York Metro Postal Union that Co-op City folks would outshine and outnumber those at our first two outdoor rallies.

Most importantly, I must thank Eleanor Minor, Joyce Wilson and Roger Toppin for the jobs they did getting petitions signed. According to Metro, over 3,000 signatures have been obtained and sent to elected officials and the offices of the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO, from our Co-op City.

I had a light bulb moment when I received and read a copy of the United States Constitution, Article I, Section 8, which states that the Congress shall

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Eleanor Bailey have the Power…Paragraph 7, to establish Post Offices and Post Roads.

According to Article VII, the Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the establishment of this Constitution between states so ratifying the same. Done in Convention by the Unanimous Consent of the States present Seventeenth Day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand, seven hundred and eighty-seven and of the Independence of the United States of A m e r i c a … S u b s c r i b e d … G e o rg e Washington, President and Deputy

Police seek suspect in Building 4A elevator attack

from Virginia…New York Deputy Alexander Hamilton…Attest William Jackson, Secretary.

Our Founding Fathers created a means for communication from the very beginning of our country. It was service to the people and it needs to remain as created.

There are many naysayers concerning our efforts to save our post offices.

Yes, folks, we have done an excellent job of presenting our wants. I feel as though we shall be winners.

Monday, November 14 at 8:30 a.m., Congressman Joseph Crowley is requesting Co-op City to show our stuff. Please, Co-op City, Let’s Do It Again. Even if he is a little late and darn early.

The fight to save the postal service

New Parking Stickers for Garage 2 Reserved Parkers On Tuesday, November 8, the Parking Facilities Department will resume issuing new reserve garage stickers. This will take place only in Garage #2 on the following days and times: • Tuesday, November 15 – 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, November 16 – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Thursday, November 17 – 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Police this week released a crisper image of the suspect wanted in the Building 4A elevator attack on a 55 year old woman. The suspect is described as a male, black, 30 to 35 years old, approximately 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue jean jacket, blue jeans and a gray hat. Anyone who thinks they have information about this attack or the suspect and his whereabouts is asked to call Detective John Ferrell of the 45th Precinct Detective Squad at (718) 822-5414.

Notice to shareholders – Move out inspections Move Out Inspections will be conducted by Restorations on the same day the cooperator moves out of their apartment between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to allow the inspectors a clear view of any and all work required to be done in the apartment. The inspector will walk through with the cooperator and indicate those areas that are beyond

normal wear and tear that occurred during their tenure. The inspector will provide the quantities in square footage and/or items that will be charged back.

The inspector will not indicate dollar amounts at the time of the inspection; That information will be provided to the cooperator at a later date.

—R iver b a y M a n a gem en t

and six-day mail delivery is still very much alive.

The Union still needs your calls to the Capital switchboard, 202-224-3121, to remind Representative Joseph Crowley, Senator Charles Schumer and Senator K. Gillibrand not to accept the backroom deals being presented at this time. HR 1351 is the best deal for the employees, the Postal Service and the country!

Maybe someone can explain to me how laying off employees helps the budget and our economy?

Together, we can make a difference in our quality of life for ourselves and community.

Again, the New York Metro and Eleanor G. Bailey thank you for your participation.

Shareholders who have reserved parking in Garage #2 and cannot pick up their garage stickers during the scheduled days and times can have the garage attendant remove their old stickers and bring them to the Parking Facilities office, Room 24, in Bartow Community Center. A new reserved parking sticker will be issued.

—R ive r b a y P a r k in g F a cil it ie s De p a r t m e n t

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Post Office Closings, Unfair Transfer Practices I really appreciated seeing everyone at both post office hearings recently.

And, I like the fact that we cared to keep this community together.

Now, part of having a good community is having good services. We have over 50,000 people who live here. So, regardless of what the postal officials say, we conduct a lot of business with them.

However, in my opinion, they don’t appreciate our business. So, they think that they can hold hearings and have people beg them to keep our post offices open.

Now, I heard a lot of seniors express the fact that they cannot get to Conner Street. Part of the reason given was that the bus service is lousy. Other people said that the cost of going to Conner Street was too much for them.

Yet, the postal officials seemed unfazed by all the pleas to keep our post offices open. Their mission was to say that they conducted a hearing and to send out a senseless survey.

Why would they want to send out a survey when they could clearly see that people are imploring them to keep the post offices open?

What they didn’t realize was that this community can easily turn the tables on them.

Be C a r efu l W h a t You Ask F or They want to close two of our post offices, right? They want everyone to go to Conner Street, right? And, they foolishly think that the ball is in their court.

However, they forgot a few things.

First, we have strong and capable

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Daryl Johnson people who live here. So, you mess around with some of our seniors and our people with disabilities and you might lose.

Sounds familiar?

Additionally, you have representatives here who care about people, human rights, seniors, people with disabilities, and good causes.

So, we’re not going to just sit back and let the so-called mighty walk over other people. It won’t happen!

Now, putting our minds together, we can easily turn this situation around. And, I mentioned a strategy that we can use when we were at Einstein the other evening.

I asked them what would they do if this entire community were to overwhelm that post office on Conner Street.

In other words, what if large groups of people conducted business at this post office on a sustained basis throughout an entire day.

Did you see the expression on their faces when they were confronted with this question? They answered “I don’t know.”

Hey, after a while, those postal

workers would get frustrated if we were to keep the pressure on them.

Hour after hour , all day long, there’s hundreds of people waiting to fulfill the postal officials’ dream of having all business conducted at this one post office.

After a while, something would have to give. And, it won’t be our seniors and our other residents. No! Let me get this straight. I do not want to hurt those postal workers at the Conner Street station.

Nevertheless, postal officials would see that their ideas of closing two of our post offices will not work.

Therefore, we can keep the post offices at Dreiser and Einstein open.

L esson t o b e L ea r n ed We need to consider people, especially seniors and people with disabilities, into our business decisions. Let’s show them that we care about them.

And, let’s teach our families to value and respect our seniors, people with disabilities, and other people in general.

Ap a r t m en t Tr a n sfer s Currently, I’m dealing with a case where a cooperator had his apartment “fixed” several times because of stress cracks. Even before he moved out, they primed and painted his apartment again. And, he was given a so-called Transfer Closing Statement that indicates that there would be no charges for restoration work.

However, his apartment was vacant for almost a year. And, according to his statement, he and his daughter found the new residents to take over his former apartment. Why? How is it

that we can have a waiting list and have vacant apartments?

To add insult to injury, they charged this cooperator over $2,800 for priming and plastering. Isn’t this outrageous?

Look, I don’t care how you cut this nonsense. There is no excuse for this senseless business practice.

And, I have other cases that I’m dealing with where our good cooperators are outraged because they feel like Riverbay is cheating them.

Now, we board members must get together and put a stop to these outrageous sale and transfer practices.

In the meantime, I absolutely do not want this community to suffer. So, I would like for you to let us know what’s going on. Have you tried to transfer to another apartment?

I just heard about a case where a cooperator was told that they would have to wait six years to transfer to another apartment. Crazy!

Now, we need your help. Are you being charged unfairly? Is your former apartment still empty? I promise you that we’re going to do everything to fix this nonsense. So, please, write a message and let us know what has happened to you. Thank you.

Here’s my information: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net.

Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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American Legion Post 1871 Our Post is located in Section 5 Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office phone number is 718-320-8165 and you can also reach us by e-mail at post1871@optimum.net.

Greeting to all of our comrades who are home-bound and recovering from various medical operations.

Happy birthday to all of our Post members who have a birthday in November: Comrade Puleo, Robert Moss, Jr., Richard Werner, Henry N. Newman, Ernest A. Medaglia, Kathryn C. Brooks, Silas J. Stanford, Stephen Werner, John J. Jackson, Joshua Reyes, Stephen M. Nelson, and Santiago Gonzalez. If I have forgotten to include your name for your birthday, please let me know ASAP and I will include your name in the next edition in the Co-op

City Times.

For all our Post members, here is a list of the up and coming events for our Post members: On November 11th, the Military Ball will be held at the Villa Barone at 1900 hours. The price for a ticket is $75 per person.

November 13th is the Veterans’ Day parade. For information, contact the Post.

The next GENERAL meeting will be on Saturday, November 19th at 11 a.m. sharp. Upon your arrival, please turn off your cell phone and sign in.

On October 13th, it has been confirmed that a rocket-propelled grenade caused the August 6th CH-47 Chinook crash that killed 30 U.S. troops and eight Afghans and a military working dog. This weapon can be purchased on

Congratulations to the New York City Labor Chorus on their 20th Anniversary and the nearly standing-room only concert held last Saturday. Town Hall, famed for hosting a wide variety of passionate, message delivering artists, continued the tradition with this jam packed celebration.

Versatile “GQ,” a group exhibiting tremendous musical accomplishment turned the heat up, preparing the audience for the choir program that spanned labor movements; their recent trip to Cuba; the past and new “Rise Up” offerings. The NAACP Co-op City Branch was proudly represented and especially supported members and NYC Labor Chorus member, Ms. Ione Foote and Stage Manager, Mr. Jay McKenzie. Harriet Silver, another longtime cooperator, is also a long-time member of the NYC Labor Chorus.

Attention members, join branch committees NOW. Select one or more to participate in. Committee choices include: Education, Health, Youth, Membership, Civic Engagement/Political Action and others. Each offers an opportunity to contribute to the community and NAACP.

Express your choice by calling 718-6717856 and leave a message. Comments and/or suggestions can also be submitted or write to P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit the NAACP website: http://action.naacp.org/ or the New York State Branch website for current news. New members and returning members should be receiving a “welcome letter” including a 2011-2012 calendar.

The November Executive Committee Meeting was Wednesday, November 9, in Einstein Community Center. Special scheduled guest was Co-op City General Manager, Mr. Vernon Cooper.

The next General Meeting is November 29, at 7 p.m., Room 35. Don’t miss the November 29th meeting. Director of Jonah Village, Ms. Roslyn E. Bacon, is coming to discuss Domestic Violence.

Please make every effort to attend.

Please refer to the http://action.naacp.org/ organization website for information on the National Branch and matters pertaining to the state branch are referenced on the State Branch website.

Coming up, other community leaders,

the black market for about $150 U.S. currency.

The Veterans Affairs Department will soon have a change of regulations about service dogs allowed in VA facilities.

This law was last changed in 1985 to allow only seeing eye dogs in VA facilities. On October 11th, this law was expanded to allow all types of service dogs in VA facilities.

Election Day will be here real soon. I hope all of our Post members are registered to VOTE this month. If you’re not registered, please make an effort to register ASAP. Men who regularly get moderate exercise may have lower risk of developing PROSTATE cancer and aggressive, fast growing tumors; a new study has found this among 190 men who had biopsies

for prostate cancer.

Here’s a new reason to put down that sugary soft drink. Research suggests that diet high in fructose, a common sweetener, boost the risk of high blood pressure.

High fructose corn syrup is found in many processed foods and beverages.

Americans consume 30% more fructose now than 20 years ago.

All of our retired Navy, Air Force, Marines and Army comrades, you can expect a 3.6% cost of living in your January check and the same in your Social Security check too. This is great news, comrades.

What are lice called on a bald man’s head? Answer: Homeless.

This information was provided to by your post information officer.

—R ich a r d I . L a wson , J r.

NAACP, Co-op City Branch

Building 31 Association What a “SPOOK-ERRIFIC” Halloween party our children had on Sat., Oct. 29th.

BOO-TIFUL job, Audrey Cabbell, from the B-side who was the host/coordinator and to her we say, “THANK YOU.” The room was decorated and draped in spider webs and darkened enough to be very scary. It was boo to anyone walking into the room. We are fortunate to have someone give their time so that children from our building could have a safe place to go to celebrate Halloween. There was a craft table where the guests made skeletons out of pasta when the party first began, along with those who like to use crayons and color pictures that were given to them. It was wonderful to hear the laughter of the children as they played musical chairs and bobbed for doughnuts.

The hot dogs and pizza, along with the cup cakes and jello cups adorned with the edible eyes and fingers placed in them, part of the treats given; There was the dirt cake with the jelly worms which was also a hit. Audrey had several helpers we want to also thank for making this party a success. They are: Esther, Margo, and Robert, along with our teenagers leading an example of volunteerism, Malik Barnes, and Devin Navarro.

We thank those neighbors who made contributions toward this party. What a great gesture for your unselfish deed. Hopefully, we

can do this again next year.

Children’s Christmas party is next, and without you, we can’t make it happen. It takes a village to raise our children. If you volunteer now, we will make sure to support your ideas and meet with you to discuss your visions for a successful party. Please contact one of the association’s cabinet members.

We recently lost one of our neighbors.

Robert (Bob) Stern departed this world at the age of 90. He lived on the B-side and was the original cooperator in that apartment. To his family, we extend our condolences. If you’re aware of anyone who is ill or has lost a relative, please contact Rosie, 718-862-9772 from our Sunshine Committee to give her that information so we can send a card. We also have an email address bldg31assoc@gmail.com.

Do you have any suggestions for our association that would help enhance the goals we have in place? If yes, please come to the next meeting or drop us an email, or contact any Board member, names listed on bulletin board in lobby.

Next meeting, Mon., Nov. 21; Watch for the notice. We will be looking for you, this is your home and you need to be proactive to help keep it safe and clean.

—M a r ilyn M cDa niel

activists and artists will be leading meetings. These guests include Artist and Coop City talent, Mr. Daren Chambers; Gospel Comedian and Writer, Pat d’Gorge Walker (aka Sister Betty); Ava Maria Cross, Playwright. The NAACP, Co-op City Branch, looks forward to your active participation in this branch and results from your committee work.

Another date to mark as reserved for the NAACP, Co-op City Branch is Saturday, December 17th. On December 17th, come to the Einstein Community Center, Rm. 38, to join our holiday

celebration.

You may want us to mention a celebratory event or publish tidings for the ill or if someone has experienced a transition. If so, please call and let us know by leaving a message or write a note to our P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Loop Station.

Again, our next general meeting is Tuesday, November 29th, Room 35, 7 p.m., Einstein Community Center. Light refreshment will be offered.

This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves.

—E va L a za a r

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Riverbay’s CSO’s are residents’ first step in securing essential services Riverbay’s Cooperator Service Office (CSO) has an office in each of the three community centers—Dreiser, Bartow and Einstein—which is charged with providing essential services to residents of Co-op City in a timely and efficient manner.

These services include providing maintenance to social work, and each CSO office is staffed by an Area Manager, Assistant Manager, Secretary and two maintenance service representatives.

In addition to inspecting damaged apartments, walls and floors due to fire or floods, CSO staff take floor measurements for replacement and follow up with the flooring and plastering/painting departments, and with the Risk Management Department for personal damages to apartments which result from fire, air conditioning leaks and pipe breaks. CSO processes requisitions and work orders for disbursement to Maintenance. CSO also interacts with other departments on a daily basis based on cooperators’ requests for services, for example, window replacement, lobby glass and apartment window glass replacements.

They allocate hall closets to cooperators interested in such rentals and maintain the waiting list for those rentals. CSO personnel also prepare lease agreements for shareholders with freezers and dishwashers and forward all pertinent information to the Rent/Bookkeeping office.

Senior residents who require social services assistance are referred by CSO staff members to in-house case worker at JASA’s Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) program. The CSO staff document these cases through the

preparation of confidential reports.

Another important function of CSO is to process community complaints as they are received by logging and notifying the shareholder of such complaints through correspondence, and then forwarding the complaint to the Riverbay Board’s Cooperator Appeals Committee for a hearing, as well as attending these hearings if the shareholder requests their presence. In addition, CSO sends letters to shareholders for poor housekeeping, noise complaints, illegal appliances, throwing objects out of windows, mats outside of their apartment doors and dogs in the apartments.

“We are the information source for cooperators,” said Juanita Net, Director of Riverbay’s CSO. “In addition, we provide a wide range of services that many shareholders may not even be aware of. Whenever there is doubt, call your CSO. We are the catalysts that will then go ahead and disburse to every department. We make sure that we get back to the shareholders so that they don’t have to make fifty calls.”

Shareholders can also contact their respective CSO for guidance in properly disposing of their garbage in the compactor rooms, including adherence to the city’s recycling laws, as failure to do so may result in a fine.

“It is very important that every cooperator abides by these rules as they will help Riverbay tremendously in our efforts to adhere to the city’s recycling regulation,” said Net. “Failure to do so will result in fines to Riverbay, which in the end, the shareholders end up paying. As the corporation attempts to comply with the rules, we

expect each cooperator to be good neighbors and do their respective part.”

Net said that all recyclables should be washed and placed in the plastic bag in the compactor room before being left for the porters to cart away.

No raw garbage, plastic bags or cans should be left on the floor of the compactor room. Only newspapers and magazines should be left on the shelf in the compactor room. All bulk items, such as cardboard boxes of any kind and sizes, including pizza boxes, must be taken down to the lower ash cart room in the basement.

“Cooperators must comply with New York City’s recycling regulations,” said Net. “Failure to do so will result in a community complaint and a fine of $125 if the cooperator is identified.”

New cooperators who may not be familiar with the CSO office and its services are given an information package during their Orientation session which includes the information on this office.

“In addition to the services already mentioned, we conduct face-to-face interviews with shareholders who have unresolved ongoing issues,” said Net. “The CSO also sells small, over-the-counter items, such as towel bars, aerators, drawer rollers, hinges and glass shelves for medicine cabinets to cooperators and maintain an inventory of such items. So we provide a lot of services that cooperators need to familiarize themselves with.”

Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper said, “The Cooperator Service Office is a vital part of the management operation for this community. Basically,

cooperators can rely on this office to address their service requests, disseminate information regarding policies and procedures or just provide information about how management works.

Cooper added, “The CSO managers are seasoned individuals who work with and relate to the cooperators on a oneon-one basis primarily, but also in group settings, such as at Association meetings. They are one of the departments that is instrumental in conducting inspections and subsequently, preparing reports to expedite needed repairs and make adjustments and revisions where needed. All in all, they are the ‘eyes and ears’ of the corporation because of their close relationship to the cooperators.”

According to Net, no appointment is needed and any cooperator can walk into the CSO office for service. In addition, they may also call their respective CSO or contact the office through the official Riverbay website, www.riverbaycorp.com “They can log onto us and we will go ahead and make out a Work Order accordingly,” said Net. Cooperators who live in Buildings 1-14, may contact CSO 1 in Dreiser, Room 6, at (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts.

CSO 2 covers Buildings 15-25 and is located in the Bartow Community Center, Room B. The office may be contacted by calling (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts.

CSO 3 covers Buildings 26-35 and is located in Room 37 in the Einstein Center.

The office can be reached by calling (718) 320-3300 and follow the prompts.

Defensive driving course sponsored by Riverbay now available online and open to general public The defensive driving course offered

by Riverbay Corporation to its employees to enhance their driving skills and lower points on their licenses is also available online and open to the general public at a reduced cost.

The 6-hour course, which is offered through the National Safety Council of which Riverbay is a member, has been open only to Riverbay’s employees, their family members and friends for the past 10 years, and were generally held once every three months over two evenings during the week or on weekends. Now, the program is going online at a cost of $44.96, and anyone in the general population can enjoy the reduced price by entering Riverbay’s referral code.

During the registration process, applicants who use referral code #664 will receive a $5 discount which brings the cost down to $39.95. For participating in the program, Riverbay Corporation, in turn, will receive a rebate of $11.39 per participant which goes back into the corporation’s general fund to help offset the expenses of the corporation.

“It is important to point out that any-

one interested in taking advantage of this opportunity should contact their respective insurance company first to ensure that they will be eligible to receive credit for taking the defensive driving course online, which in most cases, will result in a reduction of their insurance premiums,” said Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager. “It is also a plus that the housing company can receive credits for those taking the course when they use our referral code to register and I invite everyone in the development to let their family members, friends and coworkers know about this program. I also thank them because having more conscientious drivers on our roadways benefits everyone.”

Cooper noted that Riverbay has been providing defensive driving courses to its employees for the past decade precisely because the company recognizes that importance of safety especially among those staff who operate vehicles.

“We realize how vital it is that the people who drive vehicles for the corporation are in fact operating them safely and are fully aware of the State’s traffic laws par-

ticularly as they relate to the work that they do, and this includes the individuals that drive our trucks, vans, construction equipment and passenger vehicles,” Cooper said. “Therefore, I am all for any policy that promotes defensive driving courses and anything that can be done to encourage people to take these courses is beneficial.”

Monica Williams, Riverbay’s Loss Prevention Manager in the Risk Management Department, was instrumental in organizing this course offering.

“We’ve been a member of NSC for the past ten years and we’ve been providing defensive driving classes to our employees to help enhance their driving skills and reduce points off their licenses, which also reduces their automotive insurance premiums,” said Williams.

“Now, we are able, through this program, to offer it throughout the community so we’re inviting everyone to encourage their friends and family members to take advantage of it.”

Williams emphasized that registrants for the course must input the referral code #664 or else they will not receive

the discount.

To purchase the online version of the NSC’s defensive driving course, log onto its website at www.ddcnsc.org/ny. The program uses Adobe Flash Player to deliver the course and if a student exits the program before completing it, their progress is bookmarked. There is also no limit to the number of times you may log in to complete the course, however you must complete the course within 30 days from the date of purchase or else you have to repurchase it.

Applicants must complete a minimum of 320 instructional minutes, answer 25 questions at the end of the course and achieve a score of 75% or better to pass the course. Each applicant is allowed three attempts to pass the course, after which it must be repurchased.

After successfully completing the course, the defensive driving certificate is mailed to the applicant.

The NSC offers support and service via online email help and a toll-free telephone help desk which is open MondayFriday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Riverbay’s Succession Rights summarized and updated for clarity

BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay Corporation has summarized the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s (DHCR) rules and regulations on succession rights to avoid confusion or misunderstanding.

The DHCR has specific rules governing the transfer or assumption of ownership of apartments within Mitchell-Lama developments, which are spelled out in 9NYCRR Part 1727-8.1.

“The Succession Rights Policy is intended to help a cooperator be aware of the protection provided to a family member or a ‘life companion’ in the event a cooperator moves or dies,” said Michael Munns, Riverbay’s Senior Attorney. “DHCR regulations provide that eligible persons may continue to live in an apartment after the death or move-out of the cooperator. Our policy follows DHCR rules and explains succession rights to Co-op City residents.”

It should be pointed out that while new ownership can only be assumed in cases of move-out or death, only persons who meet all of the regulatory requirements may obtain leases and stock certificates in their own names as successors.

“It is our intention to reiterate for shareholders what Riverbay’s policy is when it comes to their succession rights so that there will not be any confusion as to who they can leave their apartments to in the event that they decide to move or in cases where the primary shareholder passes away,” said Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper. “Hopefully, this will go a long way in helping to simplify the process so that we, in turn, can speed up this particular transaction. It’s also important to emphasize that these are DHCR’s rules governing Mitchell-Lama developments

and we have to ensure that we are in full compliance.” According to the rules and regulations, succession of an apartment can only take place if the primary owner of the apartment moves out or passes away. As a general rule, whenever there is a change in the number of persons living in the apartment, Riverbay should be notified within ninety (90) calendar days of any such changes through the use of an Interim Affidavit Form, which can be obtained from their respective CSO Office.

“It is critical for all shareholders to inform Riverbay of changes in the household occupants in order for those occupants to potentially have succession rights at some point in the future,” said Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Director of Finance. “The annual filing of the Income Affidavit accomplishes this, as well as filing an Interim Affidavit in between annual filings.”

If the shareholder moves out permanently, any member of the primary cooperator’s family or life companion may request, in writing, to be named as a tenant on the lease and on the stock certificate.

However, this person must meet certain requirements.

“They must have resided with the cooperator in the apartment as their primary residence for a period of not less than two years, or for one year if the succeeding cooperator is a senior citizen or disabled person, imm ed ia tely prior to permanent vacating of the apartment by the cooperator,” said Merola. “In cases where the occupancy or relationship is less than two years, the succeeding cooperator must have lived in the apartment from the inception of the tenancy or commencement of the relationship. The succeeding cooperator must have been listed on the Income Affidavit and/or Interim Income Affidavit during the relevant period of time.”

Per DHC R r ules, th e “ r eleva nt per iod of time” must be d ocu mented by n o less th a n 3 a ffid avits a nd ca n be suppor ted by eith er com bina t ion of 3 a nnu a l a ffidavits, or 1 int er im a ffidavit p lus 2 a nnu a l a ffidavits if t he successor moves in b et ween a n nua l filings.

DHCR’s rules define “family member” as a husband, wife, son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, father, mother, stepfather, stepmother, brother, sister, nephew, niece, uncle, aunt, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law or daughter-inlaw of the primary cooperator.

C ousins a r e not defin ed fa m ily member s a nd ther efor e a r e not eligible for succession un der t his r ule. However, cousins ca n a pply for succession under t h e DH C R r u le of “ E m ot ion a l a nd Fina ncia l In ter -d ep en dence.” I n a ddition to meeting the r esidency r equir ement s in th is ca se, a successor would have to pr ovide simila r evidence a s in t he ca se of a life com pa nion .

“Primary residence” is defined as the housing accommodation in which the person actually resides and maintains a permanent and continuous physical presence.

Proof of such residency must consist of the Income Affidavit or Interim Income Affidavits together with other evidence, for example, certified copies of tax returns, voting records, motor vehicle registration and driver’s license, school registration, bank accounts, employment records, insurance policies and other pertinent documentation.

At the same time, ‘life companion’ is defined as any other person residing with the cooperator as a primary resident who can prove emotional and financial commitment and interdependence between such person and the cooperator. Evidence of this can be the Income Affidavit or Interim

Income Affidavit filed by the primary cooperator, as well as evidence of longevity of the relationship; sharing of or relying upon each other for payment of household or family expenses; joint ownership of bank accounts, personal and real property, credit cards, loan obligations, sharing a household budget for purposes of receiving governmental benefits; engaging in family type activities by jointly attending family functions; and formalizing of legal obligations by such means as executing wills, naming each other as executor and/or beneficiary, granting each other power of attorney, etc.

The other avenue through which a successor can be named to the apartment is through death of the primary shareholder.

If this is the case, the lease and shares of stock for the decedent’s apartment shall be surrendered to the Riverbay Sales Office by the decedent’s estate or survivors for redemption.

If there are no legal disputes, Riverbay will sell or transfer the shares to any member of the decedent’s family or life companion, as long as they meet all of the requirements as stipulated by DHCR’s rules and regulations.

Munns stated that any family member or life companion of a cooperator who would like permission to remain in occupancy after the cooperator moves or dies should submit a written request within ninety (90) days to Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, Attn.: Succession Rights.

“It is imperative that shareholders understand that no other types of stock transfers or lease amendments are allowed except those directed by statute or an appropriate tribunal or court of law,” said Munns.

Shareholders may log on to Riverbay’s website at www.riverbaycorp.com to download a copy of these succession right.

NOTICE TO ALL SHAREHOLDERS R ega r d in g r oom r en t a ls Shareholders are reminded that community center rooms are adjacent to residential homes. As a result, the following rules must be adhered to: • Community Center rooms are rented for eight (8) hour time frames—11 a.m.-7 p.m.; 12 p.m.-8 p.m.; 1 p.m.-9 p.m.; 2 p.m.-10 p.m.; and 3 p.m.-11 p.m.

Only specific rooms are allowed for later hours—4 p.m.-12 a.m., and 5 p.m.-1 a.m.

Any function that runs past 11 p.m. pays a mandatory clean-up charge.

• These eight-hour periods include decorating time, party time and departure.

• The time printed on your signed contract is the time requested and

In Loving Memory

Alfred Holland, a long time employee of Riverbay Corporation and Co-op City resident, passed away on October 29 at Calvary Hospital. He was a dedicated employee who worked as a back hoe operator in the Maintenance Department for over 30 years. He will be truly missed.

—L ovin g wife, Dia n a H olla n d

Thank you, Building 1 The Washington family would like to thank Building 1, their president Charles Phipps and the associate board members for their kind words and gifts in support of our wedding. We may be biased, but we do think we live in the best building in Co-op City!

—K h a lid a n d C r yst a l Wa sh ingt on

agreed to by all parties.

• It is the responsibility of the signer of the rental contract to ensure that everyone, including their personal items, leave the premises at the end of the time specified in the rental agreement.

• Unauthorized overtime is ANY amount of time spent in the rented room

past the hours printed on the signed contract and will be deducted from the security deposit.

Failure to adhere to these rules can result in the shareholder(s) being restricted from future rentals.

Thank you for your cooperation.

—R iver b a y’s C om m er cia l P r o p er t i es D ep a r t m en t

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Donizetti Building 4 Association Our next meeting will be on Thursday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room in the rear of Building 4B. At that time, the official election for the association’s executive board will take place.

Ballots will be distributed to all cooperatives present at this meeting in order to cast their vote. Nominations were made at the November general meeting. Please check bulletin boards for the names of nominees.

Our Halloween Party was a blast, each year it gets better than the year before.

Thanks to all the children and their parents/guardians who came out to make it a success and those who helped with the decorations and the clean-up after the party. Not only were the children dressed for the occasion, but so were some of the parents. They really represented!!

A special thanks goes out to the few parents who donated to this year’s event and a thank you (in advance) go out to the parents who promise to donate next year.

We will certainly be looking forward to it…“every little bit helps.”

R em em b er : The turkey raffle drawing for will be held on November 15th in the lobby of Building 4B. Upcom in g even t s inclu d e: The Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon on Saturday, November 19, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the meeting room in Building 4B. You may still reserve a seat at the table by calling Yvonne at (718) 671-6922, Diane at (347) 275-7565 or Mary at (718) 671-0425.

Our End-Of-Year Celebration for all cooperatives will be held on Saturday,

December 17, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. *Bring your favorite dish that you want to share with your neighbors.

Lite refreshments are served and a 50/50 raffle takes place at the end of each monthly meeting.

Congratulations are sent to all those celebrating a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion. Get well wishes are extended to our sick and shut-in neighbors.

Remember, t his is our h ome…IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. —Yvon ne Bur r u s

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City this week The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations again this upcoming week, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing Metrocard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags.

On Thursday, November 17, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to

2:30 p.m.

MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month.

The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Coop City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular

MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old).

The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both

the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option.

EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their Reduced-Fare MetroCard so it refills automatically.

For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

Motorists now able to conduct more DMV business online or by mail with new “MyDMV” internet application Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto recently announced that the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is implementing several changes in the way that it does business in an effort to improve customer service. Changes include the institution of a new Internet application called “ MyDMV,” which will allow customers to establish secure personalized, online accounts that can be

used to do business with the DMV that would otherwise require mailing, a phone call or a trip to a DMV office.

“These changes will make it easier for New Yorkers to use the Internet or mail to renew their driver license and conduct a number of other transactions,” said Assemblyman Benedetto. “By allowing customers to conduct some of their DMV transactions at their leisure, we will also

decrease the wait times at the DMV offices for those who need to conduct other transactions which require an in-person visit.”

By registering for MyDMV through the DMV website (www.dmv.ny.gov), customers are able to change their address, receive e-mail reminders when their vehicle registration and inspection are about to expire, download and print a copy of their driving record, and monitor their teens

driving behaviors. Customers establishing MyDMV accounts will eventually be able to use their usernames and passwords to access online services from other State agencies through the State’s NY.GOV ID initiative. In addition to these new services, there are more than 40 other transactions and services that can be completed on the DMV website without establishing a personalized account.

High Efficient “He” detergents required for new washers in laundry rooms Shareholders using the new laundry rooms are reminded that they must purchase high efficient or “ he” detergents, which are specially formulated for use in front-load and high

efficiency washers. Several laundry detergent manufacturers currently offer the “ he” formula for use in front-load and high efficiency washers such as those being installed in

Co-op city’s laundry rooms, along with their regular detergent formula used in older washers. However, regular detergents generate too much suds which will cause the new front-load,

high efficiency washers in the laundry rooms to shut down and result in the shareholder not being able to complete their wash.

We appreciate your cooperation.

Halloween thanks to volunteers On behalf of Riverbay Fund and the Co-op City community, the Riverbay Community Relations Department would like to express gratitude to the following individuals for volunteering to make 2011 Halloween safe and fun for everyone. These wonderful volunteers helped decorate the Haunted House, worked with the kids and manned the tattoo tables at the Halloween Party and dressed as monsters for the Haunted House: Jackie Riley, Monica Thomas, Nicole Sills

from the Greater NY Girl Scouts; Tamira King and Los English from Riverbay Corporation; Dets. Debra Smith and Mike Mabrey, Officers Valencia Boone, Collette Mills, Pete Mombrun and Steve Clarke from the Co-op City Public Safety Department and Andrea Leslie and Francine Reva Jones from the Riverbay Board of Directors. The following youth assisted in making this year’s Halloween activities a success: Aaliyah Baker, Anjali Bromfield, Ashley Carter, Ashley

Edwards, Asia Malcolm, Avery Hamlet, Aylandra Dross, Bria LemonJohnson, Chiani Figueroa, Daija Saunders, Daunte Figueroa, Elijah Harewood, Elsie Dowouna-Hammond, Erica Pate, Gianni Thompson, Giseah Coley, Imani Thomas, Inayah Shabazz, Isaian Cabrew, Issac Rowser, Jada Thomas, Jade Rodriguez, Jaime Rose, Jared Penn, Jayda Lawrence, Jermaine Antonetty, Kearra Bryant, Kevin Mathis, Kilea Monet Francis, Kyann Covan, Kyanna Alfred, Lacey

Williams, Leyonna Williams, Linelle Jordan, Mia Calderon, Michael Bromfield, Mideleke Austin, Onyinye Njoku, Raven Rodriguez, Ryan Herrera Murphy, Shane Cherry, Shania Sames, Shareeka Harewood, Shem Spencer, Simone Grant, Solomon Reed, Tia Rooney, Tianna J. Frye, Tiffany Challenger, Tyron Ingram, Walter Brennan and Will Valenzuela.

—Riverbay Community Relations Department

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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.

C H UR C H S C H E DUL E 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.

T H E F O L L OW I NG P R O G R AM S AR E AT T H E C H UR C H ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L O O P NO RT H (C O -O P C I T Y) M or n in g P r a yer Ser vices - Tuesday, 6 a.m. – 8 a.m., and 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Ne igh b or h ood B ib le S t u d y Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” -

Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

P L E AS E J O I N U S I N C E L E B R AT I NG O UR PAST O R R E V. DR . C ALVI N E . OW E NS’ 35t h ANNI VE R SAR Y: Sunday, November 13th: 11:00 a.m. - Service of Celebration.

Our Guest Preacher will be Reverend Peter Wilson, Sr., Pastor of Mt. Zion Christian Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, NY; 4:00 p.m.

- The Voices of CPC Choir, directed by Minister Charles Smith, with special guests, present a MUSICAL GOSPEL CARAVAN IN HONOR OF OUR PASTOR’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY. OT H E R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: Saturday, November 19th, 8:30 a.m. AARP Driver Safety Program (6-hour course) at Community Protestant Church. Instructor: Mrs. Gwendolyn Richardson. Cost: $12. AARP members: $14, non-AARP members. (M.O. or check, payable to: AARP.) Please bring a

snack. To register, call the church office at (718) 862-9172.

Sunday, November 20th, The Willing Workers Annual Pecan and Bake Sale will be held after service. Stop by their table and pick up a great holiday gift of pecans and some scrumptious dessert.

Saturday, December 3rd, CPC Tours’ Annual Christmas Shopping Spree to Tanger Outlet Center in Riverhead, LI. Stock up on gifts from Banana Republic, Gap, Coach Factory Store, Jones NY, J. Crew, Easy Spirit, Timberland, London Fog. Tickets: $42. For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182.

Thursday, March 22, 2012, CPC Tours sponsors a trip to Sight and Sound to see JONAH. Set sail on an extraordinary journey with one of the Bible’s most colorful prophets! Dinner to follow at Miller’s Restaurant. Shopping before the show at the Tanger Outlets. Ticket:

$130. For ticket and/or additional information, call (718) 671-1182.

The Women’s Guild Announces A FANTASTIC 17-DAY AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL…WEST TOUR - June 26-July 12, 2012. Tour includes: roundtrip transportation by Amtrak Rail and deluxe motorcoach; reclining coach seat with leg rest or private roomette sleeping accommodation; first class hotel accommodations; 19 meals; sightseeing at the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco and Salt Lake City. For additional information, call (718) 671-5961, (718) 320-1435, (718) 798-3337 or (718) 320-2608.

The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing.

—E va n G . M it ch ell

Building 33 Association The children’s Halloween Party was a big success. We had a professional clown, Mr. Brown, the clown. He played jokes, made balloon shapes, made cotton candy.

Mr. Brown, the clown, was a big hit with the children and everyone had a nice time. The children and parents enjoyed franks on the bun and drinks, the kids had goodie bags to take home. Everyone agreed, this was one of the best parties we ever had.

As long as we can, we will continue with

the building association, but I do think it is time for the younger adults to come forward and take over. Trust me, it is a rewarding experience.

On Tuesday, October 25th, we had a very interesting building meeting with Chief Apollo from Public Safety, who gave a presentation on post condition checks, robberies, assaults, burglaries. According to his reports, our building is in good shape.

Officer Rivera was also in attendance. He is

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER

our beat cop and we see him a lot in the building.

Ray Fraticelli, Assistant Area Manager from our CSO office, was also invited to our meeting. He is a very enjoyable speaker, giving us good advice. He also advised cooperators who have a problem with the walls in their apartments to call the office before Nov. 30 for an inspection.

The turnout was fair, not many cooperators showed their support. You have to

understand, these meetings are for you to bring your concerns to the right people. If everything is going fine with you and you have no problems and the meeting do not concern you, I am happy for you. The association is here for those who might need a little help, that is why I invite different people to come to meetings. Thank you very much to those who continue to support us.

Get well wishes to the sick and the —P a t r icia Bon a p a r t e shut-in.

Gregory S. Gang D.D.S., M.S. Complete Family Dental Care

SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

(718) 671-2233 DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans.

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

Cosmetic Bonding Periodontal (Gum) Treatment Endodontics (Root Canal) Dentures / Crowns / Bridges Participating Dentist UFT • Oxford • CSA • Con Edison Guardian • BC/BS • Aetna Cigna • HIP/Dental • PBA Most other dental plans as full or partial payment

Evening and Saturday Appointments Available

140-1 Casals Place, Co-op City Building 14, Section 2 - Bronx, NY 10475 Visit our website G r e g o r y G a n g D D S . c o m or email us at: smileggdds@aol.com

(718) 671 - 6000

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The Drammeh Institute Today, November 12, the Griots’ Gate Film Festival will be held in Dreiser Community Center, Audtorium B – organized by Drammeh Institute as a day of authentic African cinema in tribute to women, their struggles for justice and acts of redemption. Scheduled films include the award winning film Zimbabwe’s Lost Children, produced by one of South Africa’s few successful black filmmakers, Xoliswa Sithole.

Griots’ Gate is presented through a partnership of The Drammeh Institute, the South African-based film group, Women of the Sun, and the Harlembased Medicine Women Productions who will inaugurate the day’s events to empower women and those that love them. Griots’ Gate Film Festival is an event not to be missed!

The festival is free to the public and one of several projects to promote 2011

as the United Nations International Year for People of African Descent. Griots’ Gate is funded in part by the Bronx Council on the Arts, through the New York Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Decentralization Program and in-kind support from Riverbay Corporation.

Starting time is 3:00 p.m. sharp to 10:00 p.m. The schedule is as follows: Welcome and Introduction, 3 p.m.

Inauguration and Opening Ceremony,

3:10 p.m., Medicine Women Productions.

Silent Auction begins, 3:40 p.m.

Films: Zimbabwe’s Forgotten Children, 4:00 p.m. Izulu Lami (My Secret Sky), 5:30 p.m. Tears of My Joy, 7:00 p.m. Confessions of a Gambler , 8:45 p.m. In America: Soul Sisters, 10:10 p.m.

For information, contact Elise Edwards 718-737-1976. GriotsGate@gmail.com or visit www.thedrammehinstitute.org.

—I ma n Dr a m m eh

Baychester Visual Arts Association If you’ve ever wanted to learn to draw and paint this is your chance to get expert instruction at a very low cost. Mr. Moses Groves, an award winning artist is the instructor for classes given on Tuesdays.

Our 2011 – 2012 season began in September. Tuesday classes started on September 13, with 2 sessions to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Membership dues are $35 for the year and

a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who avail themselves of this opportunity. The next session begins on Tuesday, November 22.

As of Saturday, November 19, we are adding a Saturday class from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.

Ms. Massenburg is the instructor and she

is an accomplished artist who was granted an A.S. Diploma from the Parson School of Design and honed and expanded her artistic skills in numerous media, namely oils, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, charcoal, pen and ink, etc.

Art classes for youth are going on now.

The instructor, Angela Taylor, teaches drawing, painting and creative artwork.

Classes are held on Wednesdays from 3:30

– 5:30 p.m. Ms. Taylor is a graduate of the Art Institute of Washington, D.C. She was an art specialist with the PAL program in NYC. She is a member of the Harlem Arts Alliance. For more information to register, please call Mr. Groves at 201-862-0847 or K. Klaus at 718-379-6074.

Science is for the body, but art is for the soul.

—Sylvia Lochansky

Building 19 Association We did it again! Our 2011 International Food Festival (IFF) was a huge success. A million thanks to our wonderful and giving Building 19 cooperators who donated and/or purchased over thirty-five different dishes, desserts, and drinks. Cooperators

came out from buildings near and far to support our IFF. Many thanks are also owed to the many committee members and their family and friends who provided the service needed to pull off our end of the year Building and Scholarship

fundraiser.

As we approach the holidays (Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa), we are looking for volunteers to help in the decoration of our building lobby.

If you can lend some time towards this

effort, please call 347-427-4746 or drop us a line at bldg19assoc@optonline.net.

Happy birthday blessings go to all of our members born this month. Please continue to pray for our members who are ill.

—C h a r lot t e C od r in gt on

Building 21 Association A New Idea!!!

We would like to open our doors to new ideas. We find that so many of you have some innovative ideas that you have been keeping to yourselves for so long.

Well, it is time to unleash those ideas for the benefit of your community. Just a hint: if you present it first, then you own it.

Although motion is synonymous to thought, nothing gets accomplished if you only share it with yourself. We will open our next meeting on Tuesday, November 15, with a NEW IDEA seg-

ment. It will take place the first 10 minutes of our meeting and then continue the last 10 minutes of our meeting. This is why it will be important to get there 5 minutes ahead of time and be sure to stay to the very end.

Our special guest will be Ellen V. Lehman, Membership Coordinator of TimeBanks NYC. TimeBanksNYC, an initiative of NYC Service and Department for the Aging, is a free resource for connecting individuals and organizations that want to share their

skills, learn new ones, spread their passions and support their neighbors. For each hour a TBNYC member spends providing a service or sharing a skill with another member, he or she earns a “time credit” for the exchange. This “time credit” can then be redeemed for a service from someone else in the network. TimeBanksNYC offers you an opportunity to help your community, save money, and meet new people.

Come learn how it works!

We are still looking to create a

Hospitality Committee to greet our new neighbors. If you are interested in being part of that committee, there is a limited amount of slots available, so the first 8 people to contact us will be considered for that committee.

We are neighbors and we are family.

We will all win by working, sharing and living together.

F or f u r t h er cor r es p on d e n c e: 21association@gmail.com or call us at: 347-504-1821 —Kevin L a m b r igh t

Building 24 Association Hi, neighbors!!! This is going to be short because I must make the deadline.

First, the event is over but the memory will linger on. Thanks neighbors, on 10, 21 and 31 for keeping the fun of Halloween alive.

We will never forget the show you put on this year.

NE XT: We had a visit from Mr. Benedetto on Thursday. The only notification we had was in our house newspaper. I

guess I didn’t have to have an official notification. So, I did not remind you of his visit; thought you read it as I did and neglected to post a notice. Well, as everything we do here in our Building, it was not attended any better than our meetings. More at another time because I must tell you of our annual Thanksgiving Turkey Raffle.

We will be selling tickets in the lobby daily. The prize will be two gift certificates

from Pathmark for you to buy your own FIXINS. A bottle of wine to end the festivities. So buy your tickets to win your free Thanksgiving festivities. The drawing will be held on Saturday, November 19th at 4:00 p.m. in the lobby. See you then.

PROTECTION, PROTECTTON! It can’t be expressed enough. Of course, you have to use your own means to protect you from the unknown, but try to keep that in

mind when you are traveling or coming home. Our community has been invaded by this problem. You have to remember you are not alone in this tragedy. I am hoping to use the MAN above. Nevertheless, we will keep each other in mind.

Remember, your apartment is next to another human being and should be connected in thought, word and deed. SEE YA. —C eleste With ey

National Council of Negro Women Tomorrow, Sunday, November 13, is our General Membership meeting at 3:00 p.m. in Room 11, Dreiser Community Center. Our president Judy Roberston would like each member to support a committee. The following members have signed up to chair the various committees: Education: Joyce Howard/Judy Roberson. Good & Welfare: Sadie Gilmore. Hospitality: Vivian Westcott.

Constitution: Eleanor Donnley.

Fundraising & Gift wrapping: Maxine Sullivan. Membership: Joyce Howard.

Black Family Reunion: Judy Slowly.

Youth Committee: Lori Melton. Health Committee: Barbara Smith. Please come

out and join a committee.

The Youth Committee is gearing up for our annual Toy and Winter Accessory drive which will take place during the month of December. We will be collecting new and unused, unwrapped toys. We will also collect new and unused hats, scarves, gloves and socks for new borns, youth and teenagers. Donations will be sent to Phipps Town and Country Residence Home and others in need. Stay tuned for drop off dates and time. Our guest speaker at our general membership meeting tomorrow will be Dhalia Bernard, Recreation Coordinator from Phipps Town and Country Residence Home.

Book Club last meeting of the year was on Saturday, October 29, 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. However, due to the snowstorm, only two members braved the elements to attend. Therefore, in January, 2012, we will discuss our October selection. Enjoy the holiday!!

Sa t u r d a y E d u ca t ion P r ogr a m : Children in grades 2-8 will receive small group instruction in reading and mathematics each Saturday during the school year with certified teachers. Registration: 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., Room 14, Dreiser Community Center, and will continue each Saturday as space allows. Fee for total year, $225, includes registration fee. For

further information, call 718-655-9034 or 718-671-1958.

Save th e Da t e: February 4, 2012, Long Island Cross County Section will be hosting their Annual Black History Luncheon at the Garden City Hotel, April 28, 2012. Co-op City Section will be celebrating its 41st Anniversary at Marinia Del Rey. Additional information will be coming soon.

To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718671-3721, to notify us of birthdays, illness or bereavement.

Happy birthday to November members.

—M a xine Su lliva n

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Black Forum Hea lth a ler t !

How much do you value your health? Obesity has been linked to several maladies that afflict the very young to those in their golden ages. It has become all too obvious that Co-op City needs to lose weight—not tomorrow, but now. To help you, the Black Forum will be embarking on a new health program on healthy eating and food preparation in January, 2012. This program will consist of healthy cooking, sensible eating, a little exercise, nutritionist and motivational speakers. For register, please call to register and begin a new way of life, 718-320-8035. Don’t wait until it’s too late—YOUR HEALTH COMES FIRST. Next Defensive Dr ivin g Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, November 12, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035.

Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Coop City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

Bla ck For um Aer obics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

E mer gency Food Pr ogr a m - New Hou r s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due 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.

We Need You - J oin Us Toda y Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

Retirees of Dreiser Loop The RETIREES’ Holiday Party will be on Thursday, December 15, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. at Marina del Rey, and the price is $60. NOTE: The ticket price includes transportation on a first come, first paid basis, AND, it also includes free admission to the Spring Bash. See Beverly Waller or Virginia Stewart (718-379-0377) for your ticket in Clubroom 19 on Mondays and Thursdays.

TR AVE L AC T IVI TI ES: Join the fun as we travel on: November 16-18th (3 days/2 nights) to SHOWBOAT Casino and Hotel, Atlantic City and get a $30 slot bonus & 2 French Quarter Buffets. Before going home (11/18), we’ll stop at the RESORTS Casino and get a $22 casino rebate. Price:: $200/double and $265/single occupancy. A few seats are available. Final payment due. Contacts: Lorraine Parker, 718-671-6403/Virginia Stewart, 718-3790377.

In t he Yea r 2012 (mark your calendar): Sight & Sound show, JONAH. Price: $99. Planning a 2nd bus - A wait list (with min. 50% deposit) available.

Date to be determined.

NOT E: NAMES ON ORIGINAL LIST – MINIMUM 50% DEPOSIT DUE NOW! Or name will be moved to

Goose Island Seniors Wednesday, November 16—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only and they may bring a guest. Refreshments served.

Tuesday, November 23—There will be No Bingo, it’s Thanksgiving EVE. Tuesday, November 29—Going to Atlantic City Showboat Casino. Price is $30. Rebate: $30. Pick-up time and place is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops. Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Our End of Year Luncheon at Seashore, November 10, was wonderful. Everyone had a good time with plenty of food, music and entertainment.

For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Center, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call 718-379-9613 or call in evening to Mary at 718379-4899.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

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wait list for second bus. (first come, first paid). LAST CHANCE. On Saturday, June 9, 2012, Senior Outing to Holiday Hills, CT. Price: $25. (Contacts: Beverly James, 718-3790377/Lorraine Parker, 718-671-6403).

THE AT R E C OM M IT T E E: Sat., Nov. 19th – 2 p.m. Matinee, COTTON CLUB PARADE, City Center. Price: $98.

Wed., Nov. 30th – Matinee HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price: $65 includes lunch and show. Wait list available.

In 2012, we are going to Lehman College to see: Sat., Jan. 14th, 8:00 p.m. - THE O’JAYS, Living Legends of R&B - $72.

Sat., Jan. 28th, 8:00 p.m. - DOO WOP show, another night of oldies and fun - $55.

Sat., Apr. 28th, 8:00 p.m. - SMOKEY ROBINSON, the Award-winning golden-voiced Tenor - $85.

All program prices include transportation. After 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays, see Committee members in Clubroom 19. After 6 p.m., any questions regarding theatre shows, call 718-324-7847 or 718-671-8637.

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All payments (for parties, trips and shows) will be accepted by check/money order (only) payable to RETIREES of Dreiser Loop.

GOOD AND W E LFAR E : Our thoughts, prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with the family of Margaret Bailey, who passed away on Friday, November 4th. 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 718-379-0377 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Come join us, RETIREES and friends, for your weekday socializing pleasure in Clubroom 19 (718-379-0377).

Have fun and laughs as you play cards, Board games, or just watch one of your favorite TV programs.

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African-American Association Gen er a l M em b er sh ip M eet in g – Our next membership meeting will be held today, Saturday, November 12, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. The agenda will include your suggestions, enhancing our programs, holiday celebration and November birthday recognition. All are welcome. If you cannot attend, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Coop City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community.

Sh a r e Ou r Sh oes – The Share Our Shoes Co-op City Community Service Project shoe collection is today, November 12th. If you and your family have gently used or new shoes that you no longer want, please donate them. Kindly

use a rubber band for each pair. If you can, please place $1 in each pair of shoes, to help with the expenses. If you prefer to donate in another way, call 917-324-1033.

Today, volunteers will be at various locations from 8:00 a.m. to accommodate donors and a truck will collect the shoes.

Please be sure to give them to the Share Our Shoes volunteers, as other bins have been placed around the community and it could be confusing. Should you have any questions or concerns, please call 917324-1033.

The following are programs sponsored or supported by the African-American Association and you are encouraged to participate: Alvin Ailey Da nce Per for m a n ce – The Association has planned a holiday outing the see the Alvin Ailey Dance Performance on Saturday, December 10th, 2:00 p.m., City Center, NYC. Ticket

prices: $35 for Association members; $40 for nonmembers. Call 718-379-5555.

Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This is a fun and healthy way to stay in shape.

Call 646-281-4570.

Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays, 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 718-671-8364.

C om p u t er C la sses – This class meets every 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Bring your laptop and $5. Members get one FREE class.

Call 718-379-5555.

E d u ca t ion – The Per Ankh Study Group/Communiversity of African-

Centered Education meets every 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to review and discuss books and films on classical African civilizations, which are essential for the survival of people of color. “Magical Egypt” will be shown and discussed at our next gathering, led by Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene. All are welcome. 718-3795555.

Bu sin ess O p p or t un it y Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call Kevin Lambright, 646-7218185.

C u b Scou t s P a ck – A pack leader and assistants are needed to give guidance to boys 6-11 years old. Call 718-379-5555.

Females welcomed.

Vet er a n ’s Da y – The Association recognizes the men and women who fought to protect our country.

—F r a n cin e R eva J on es

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 6, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.

O u r 15t h An n u a l K wa n za a C eleb r a t ion s will be held on Thursday, December 29, 5 p.m., Bartow Community Center, Room 31, 2049 Bartow Ave. (Co-op City) Bronx, NY. This event is Free.

Kwanzaa is the seven-day (December 26-January 1) African Celebration of family, community and culture as personified in Africa “First Fruits” or harvest celebrations. Kwanzaa incorporates the spirit of value and practice of Ingathering, Reverence, Commemoration, Recomitment, and Celebration, and evolves around seven principles, one for each day of

Kwanzaa called the Nguzo Saba. The seven principles of Kwanzaa are Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-determination), Ujima (Collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). The Coalition members are requested to bring an offering of a main dish of food (no pork, please), dessert or juice to share with others. Please contact by December 22, Mr. Leacock (718-6719610) or Ms. Jones (718-671-5957) to advise what your offering will be.

Traditional African attire should be worn although it is not mandatory. Your attendance and participation are required to make this family, community and cultural festivity a success. This event is free.

Please inform the Coalition of any sug-

gestions 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: AfricanAmerican Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us

your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 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 the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues.

Remember the Coalition motto is: “Coming Together is a Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, Working Together is Success.”

—H a r m a n T. L ea cock

From the Warfront to the Homefront From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) I.R.S. approved organization located right here in Co-op City, is sponsoring its second CARDS FOR TROOPS project that will run until the end of November.

Our organization, which works toward providing assistance for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, current service members and their families, has created this project for the sole purpose of sending holiday

cards to troops currently stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as those men and women who are currently rehabilitating at various VA facilities throughout New York State for various injuries and severe wounds, as well as those suffering from PTSD (Post-Traumatic Syndrome Disease).

In addition to these men and women, we will also be sending cards to older veterans from previous wars, such as World War ll, Korea, Vietnam and Dessert Storm. Many

of these veterans are living in nursing homes, homeless shelters and long/shortterm care facilities.

We are looking for homemade cards from all ages of individuals and folks can write whatever positive greetings they want inside the cards for the holiday season. The only thing we ask is that you address the inside with “HAPPY HOLIDAYS” since we do not know the religion of the soldiers and veterans receiving such cards.

All cards can be forwarded to the American Legion Post that is located in the Einstein Community Center in Section 5.

Please send your cards to: American Legion Post 1871, C/O CARDS FOR TROOPS, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 For further information, please contact Mark Bruh at (646) 359-7723 or send an email to Mark.Bruh@gmail.com.

—Ma r k Br uh

Williamsbridge Club The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development.

We are seeking members, with a like mind to join us. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month from September to June.

Ombudsmen are men of the community

interested in decreasing the high school drop out rate. The Ombudsmen will sponsor a forum “Addressing the Challenges of Minority Males: A Vital Need for Mentoring” on January 26, 2012, please save the date. This forum is open to all those in the community interested in addressing the challenges faced by minority males. Please call Sandra Hall, Membership Director, 917-9727732 if you are interested in joining the adult club or the ombudsmen.

The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedicated to community service, education, technology and activism. The Youth Club is open for new members. If youth are interested in these areas, as well as developing leadership skills, you should call Sylvia Hicks, Youth Advisor, at 917-9215445 or the Membership Director, Sandra Hall, at the above telephone number.

Information about the National Association of Negro Business and

Professional Women’s Clubs Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org. Our mailing address is Williamsbridge Club, Post Office Box #6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

If you are interested in rendering community service, assisting with any of our programs or require more information, call Eloise Paige, First Vice President, at 917-868-0331. Thank you for your continued support.

—Sylvia H ick s

Building 35 Association Monday, Nov. 14th, 7 p.m. is our next meeting. Come and participate in our Thanksgiving raffle. Ten members of the Association will win a Holiday Turkey.

Check the bulletin board Tuesday for the names of the winners and the date

and time the turkeys can be picked up.

Ms. Dailey, a lawyer, will be our Speaker. She will give a presentation of interest to all of our members and will answer your questions on many legal issues.

—Bill G or don

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us If you SEE something, SAY something!

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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. Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org.

Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion beginning at 10 a.m. All

other Sundays, 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.

P r a yer Nigh t : We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs, so we can all pray and become prayer warriors. Bring a friend who would like prayer. You know the Lord said “whenever two or more are gathered in my name I will be in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 C r e sc e n d o C h r is t ia n M u s ic Sch ool: Learn piano, guitar, percus-

The family of the late David Robert Palmore extend to the Co-op City community our heartfelt thanks to everyone for the outpouring of love, care and concern during our difficult time of sorrow.

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning.

The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality.

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning

services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people.

Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of Pr ogr a m s a nd E vent s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month.

Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month.

sion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable.

M e n ’s F e l lows h ip : Men’s Fellowship: Every Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Come and share your testimonies, explore your gifts, and be Blessed in the Word of our LORD. Hope to see you.

After School Pr ogr a m : In Room 43 of Einstein Community Center is a safe environment, where children can do home-

work, learn God’s word and just have some fun. Please call (718) 671-1033.

H e a l t h a n d E x e r c is e : Every Monday & Thursday from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. is health and exercise time. Come and do exercises and learn about good health. Bring a friend.

C h oir : If you love to sing and want to sing for the Lord come on Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. for choir practice.

F a m ily Nigh t : Friday nights will now be family night with Bible studies and other spiritual growth activities for all ages. Come and join either English or Spanish groups. For all ages. Bring a friend or two or more.

—R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez -P la u d

Church of the New Vision Memorial Sunday (Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month.

Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth Sunday of the month.

Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m.

Kids For Christ Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.

Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

The Usher Board Ministry is sponsoring a trip to see “Miracle of Christmas” at the Sight and Sound Theatres on Saturday, December 3. Roundtrip transportation, all you can eat at the Old Country Buffet, outlet shopping at Rockvale taxes, and all gratuities are included. Donation for

adults is $145 and children 11 years old and younger, $130. A deposit of $25 per person reserves your seat. Payment plan is available. For information, call the church at 718-671-8746.

Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475: Telephone: (718) 6718746 or (718) 320-0409.

—C a r ole Ha qu e

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Faith In God Church & Bible Institute 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. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 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. - 8:00 p.m.

PL EASE J OIN US I N C EL EBRAT ING OUR PASTOR RE V. DR . C ALVIN E. OW ENS’ 35th ANNIVE RSARY – Sunday, November 13th: 11:00 a.m. - Service of

Celebration. Our Guest Preacher will be Reverend Peter Wilson, Sr., Pastor of Mt. Zion Christian Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, NY; 4:00 p.m. - The Voices of CPC Choir, directed

by Minister Charles Smith, with Special Guests, present a MUSICAL GOSPEL CARAVAN IN HONOR OF OUR PASTOR’S 35th ANNIVERSARY. OTHE R SC HEDULE D E VE NT S: Saturday, November 19th, 8:30 a.m. - AARP Driver Safety Program (6-hour course) at Community Protestant Church. Instructor: Mrs. Gwendolyn Richardson. Cost: $12. AARP members: $14, non-AARP members. (M.O. or check, payable to: AARP.) Please bring a snack. To register, call the church office at (718) 862-9172.

Sunday, November 20th, The Willing Workers Annual Pecan and Bake Sale will be held after service. Stop by their table and pick up a great holiday gift of pecans and some scrumptious dessert.

Saturday, December 3rd, CPC Tours’ Annual Christmas Shopping Spree to Tanger Outlet Center in Riverhead, LI. Stock up on gifts from Banana Republic, Gap, Coach Factory Store, Jones NY, J. Crew, Easy Spirit, Timberland, London Fog. Tickets: $42. For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718)

671-1182.

Thursday, March 22, 2012, CPC Tours sponsors a trip to Sight and Sound to see JONAH. Set sail on an extraordinary journey with one of the Bible’s most colorful prophets! Dinner to follow at Miller’s Restaurant.

Shopping before the show at the Tanger Outlets. Ticket: $130. For ticket and/or additional information, call (718) 671-1182..

The Women’s Guild Announces A FANTASTIC 17DAY AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL …WEST TOUR June 26-July 12, 2012. Tour includes: round-trip transportation by Amtrak Rail and deluxe motorcoach; reclining coach seat with leg rest or private roomette sleeping accommodation; first class hotel accommodations; 19 meals; sightseeing at the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco and Salt Lake City. For additional information, call (718) 671-5961, (718) 320-1435, (718) 798-3337 or (718) 320-2608.

The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing.

E va n G. M itchell —E

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church The Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Congregation has been serving this neighborhood for over thirty years at its present location. Readers of this newspaper may remember advertisements announcing a health food store in the basement of the church. Perishable and non-perishable items were sold to all who were interested in healthful living. “Heaven’s Pantry” as it was called, flourished for a few years in the 1990’s until it was retired. While it was in operation, it served as an accessible and affordable means of procuring healthy vegetarian foods.

Now, in every grocery store, there are reasonable alternatives to supplement a healthful diet. Most Seventh-Day Adventists are vegetarians. A vegetarian usually follows the practice of eating a plant-based diet of fruits, vegetables and so on with or without the inclusion of dairy products or eggs, but definitely with the exclusion of meat, red meat, poultry, and seafood. For many, it is the chosen

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level), Bronx, N.Y. 10475 Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m.

Mid-day worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Prayer meeting will be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Bible study every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: The Gospel Message to the Gentiles, The preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ brings conviction and salvation when preached to those who hunger for God. Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and Worketh righteousness is accepted with him.

The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is lord of all) that word, I say ye know which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached.

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power, who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil, for God was with him. Acts 10:34-38 For salvation to come to the Gentiles, God had to find willing and dedicated individuals both to proclaim and to receive the gospel.

Peter, a Jewish apostle, and Cornelius, a Roman officer, characterized godly men with vision. God always searches for people with vision to expand His purposes.

Peter received his mission in a vision, and Cornelius received his orders from an angel in a vision from heaven and responded to it. This miraculous account of the gospel message spreading in the gentile population through the influence of Cornelius and the apostle Peter graphically illustrates many significant truths. One point of truth is that God honors people with spiritual hunger, whether they are Jews or Gentile.

For further information, call 718-324-0334 or 718—R ev. R . Sib b lies 320-3218.

lifestyle to combat the ravages of high blood pressure and diabetes. To learn more about the Seventh-Day Adventist lifestyle or to join in one of our free community programs, please see the information at the end of this article.

Healthy Living Tip of the Week “Since fiber is the calorie-free, indigestible portion of foods, removing it concentrates the calories. When fiber is markedly decreased, as in white flour products—or absent, as in sugar, oil, meat, and dairy products—calorie intake quickly exceeds the level the body requires for energy and maintenance. The excess calories are stored as fat.” Lose Weight Naturally, Greater New York Conference Seventh-day Adventist Community Health Services, 1989, 1991.

C o-op C it y SDA Bet t er L iving Hea lt h & F itn ess E d uca t ion C en t er • Children’s Self Defense/Fitness Class, Sundays, 11:00— 12:00 p.m.; Free.

• Adult Self Defense Fitness Class, Sundays, 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.; Free.

• Walkers for Wellness with NYC – walk around Coop City with this group a distance of about 3 miles on: Sunday mornings, 7:00 a.m.; Free. Wednesday afternoons; Free.

We have an active Disabilities Ministry. Please ask us about disabilities facts and information for children and adults. Please share your special needs with us so that we may try to accommodate you in our worship service.

Br ea d M in ist r y: Pick up on Saturdays between 2:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m.

Week ly Bib les St u d ies: Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Worship Services: 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

The Co-op City SDA Church: 1010 Baychester Ave., Bronx, NY 10475. Pastor Okezie Erondu can be reached at 718-320-0518. We are located next to the Ramada Inn. Reach us on the web at www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org.

P a st or ’s t ext of t h e week : I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

John 10:10; New King James Version (NKJV) —C her yl Silver a

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-3203774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Mid-week worship service and Bible study will not be held on Wednesdays, November 16 and 23. Both will resume on Wednesday, November 30.

On Tuesday, November 15 at 10:00

a.m., the Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center (CCIOC) Senior Program is having a forum exploring volunteer opportunities for seniors, as well as employment opportunities for seniors to supplement their retirement income. You are invited to join us for this informative session. For additional information or to RSVP, call 718-6718449 or 718-379-5267.

Fall Revival will be held on Wednesday, November 16; Thursday, November 17 and Friday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Everyone is invited to join us.

Co-op City Baptist Church will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on Saturday, November 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the

The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

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.RevDr SheldonEWilliams.com.

—Hatt ie L. Luca s

Davenport Country Club located at 400 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, NY. Adult tickets are $65 and children, ages 3-12 are $30. Please call 718-320-3774 for additional information.

Pack your bags! The Scholarship Ministry invites you to hit the high seas again. They will be sailing on the Carnival Miracle leaving from New York City on Monday, July 9, 2012 sailing to San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and Grand Turk. A deposit of $150 is due immediately. For additional information, call 718-379-0541, 718-671-7507 or the church at 718-320-3774.

Mission Statement for the Co-op City Baptist Church:

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.

Weekly Wor sh ip E xper iences: 5:30 p.m. - Thursdays Praise Team Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. - Thursday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m.

Youth 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 hu r ch M ission : To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and

teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Come worship with us—where we honor tradition but are not bound by it!

P r e-T h a n k sgivin g C om mu n it y Mea l: Please join us on Wed., November 23, at 6:30 p.m. for our 2nd Annual FREE community meal. This is our way of saying Jesus loves you and so do we!

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.

—Pastor Deb or ah

Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc. Pastor Anthony and Pastor Andrée Davis, co-founders of Harvest Restoration Ministries, Inc., extend to you a warm invitation to come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us.

We are a community oriented nondenominational church that preaches and teaches the Bible in an exegetical style. Our focus is to teach members of

the ministry to use Biblical doctrines in a practical sense to be a blessing to both the home and the community. Pastor Davis has a particular affinity towards the empowerment the youth. His approach is to meet these young people where they are and to help transform them to meet their God given destiny.

W e m e et a t : 177 Dreiser Loop

Community Center, Room 10 for Wednesday night Bible study and Room 9 for Sunday morning worship.

O r d er of Ser vices Sunday School – 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 12:00 p.m.

Wed. night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.

Children’s Church – Every 2nd

Sunday of every month Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month Pastor Anthony Davis is currently being mentored by one of the most prolific preachers in America, Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge, Gardena, CA. —P a st or An t h on y Da vis

Association of Building 14 Cooperators (AB14C) Our next Association meeting is being moved up one week to November 17th since the fourth Thursday will be Thanksgiving. Much appreciation to the “crew” - Sandy McMichael, Peter Garcia, Muriel Arthur, Edna Fuller, and Garvin for their help in transitioning the lobby decorations from Halloween to Thanksgiving or the Harvest season.

Also, on the bulletin board are photos of our precious little “goblins, princesses and the like” in their Halloween costumes. Check them out.

Please heed to the following reminders regarding holiday activities and general

Association business: T ha n k sgivin g O b ser va n ce–One fortunate Association member will be the recipient of a $25 grocery store gift card as part of our annual Thanksgiving giveaway. The winning name will be picked at next week’s meeting.

H a nu k a h , C h r ist m a s, K wa n za a a n d T hr ee K in gs Da y – Lobby decorating is scheduled for Thursday, December 8th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. New, unique and gently-used decorations accepted. Also, join us in the lobby for a modest feast in celebration of the season. This occasion will also serve as an opportunity to meet

and greet new cooperators, so we encourage them to stop by and introduce themselves.

Bu ildin g St a ff C ollect ion - Donations for building staff will be collected Dec. 9th through Dec. 11th (Friday-Sunday).

The schedule of collection times will be decided at our upcoming meeting.

O r ga n iza t iona l R est r uct u r ing – In an effort to get more things done, the Association will establish various committees to replace officer positions. The committees will oversee regularly occurring activities, tackle issues of general concern, and spearhead special projects.

Members and other cooperators are asked to identify and serve on a committee that interests them. Committees currently identified are: Hospitality, Maintenance/ Building and Grounds; Special Projects (Annual Celebrations, Fundraising, and Scholarship), and Meeting Logistics.

Volunteers are needed for all of the above activities. There’s a new vibe among our membership, and we encourage more cooperators to help us expand our reach and impact! Please e-mail questions, suggestions and comments to jdfergie31@gmail.com or call 917.612.1951.

—J D Fer gu son

VISION CARE SPECIALIST

DR. DAVID HORN, O.D. FAAO • FELLOW, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY • OCULAR DISEASE TREATMENT

• COMPLETE VISION CARE - EYE EXAMINATION • VISUAL PERCEPTUAL TRAINING • CONTACT LENSES

High Fashion Frames on Premises. “Your Vision Health Is My Concern.”

Much of Learning Is Done Through The Eyes. Insist on a Professional Eye Examination.

120 ALCOTT PLACE

(Bldg. 17 • Sect. 3) • Co-op City

718-379-8029 Medicare and many insurances accepted.

DOCTOR’S HOURS: MONDAY: 1:30 - 7:30 PM • WEDNESDAY: 2:00 - 7:00 PM FRIDAY: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • SATURDAY: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

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Einstein

Dreiser Crochet and Knitting

Library 9:30am -1:00pm

10 am-12:00 p.m., Rm. 7

Rm. 31

Library

Bingo – 11:00 am, Room

9:30am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 49 Dominos 10:00 am, Rm. 45

31

Dominos

2:00

pm,

Room 25

Word Games 9:30 am – 11:00 am, Rm. 31

Card Games 2:00 pm –

Around The Lunch table 11:30 am, Rm. 49 Bingo 11:00am, Rm. 31 Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill, 2 – 4 pm, Rm. 45

Dominos 10 in Rm. 49

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45

Word Games 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Wed., November 16

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m., Room 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30– 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed., 9–10 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25

Thurs., November 17

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

Library 9 am-1 pm Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 am-1:00 pm, Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 pm, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 am11:30 am, Rm. 31 Bingo 2:00 pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:30-4 pm, Rm. 31 Movie Madness 9:30 am, Rm. 31 Men’s Line Dancing 9-10 am, Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing 10-11 am, Rm. 31 Spelling Bee 11:00am, Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 pm, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 am – 11:30 am, Rm. 31 Bingo 2:00pm, Rm. 25 Card Games 2-4 pm, Rm. 31

–10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m., Rm. 2

Mind Teasers

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Pineapple juice Mon., Chuck wagon steak Nov. Whole grain penne pasta 14 Tossed salad

Chicken breast Vegetable rice Collard greens

Whole wheat bread Banana

Orange juice Tues., Herb marinated chicken Nov. Oven browned potatoes 15 Brussels sprouts

Tuna loaf Orzo w/mushrooms Beets

Rye bread Pineapple chunks

Date:

Kosher

12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 7

Gentle Yoga w/Anne 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Rm. 2

Wed., Nov. 16

Apple juice Beef macaroni casserole Broccoli/cauliflower

Pot roast beef Mashed potato Broccoli florets

Italian bread Grapes

Thurs., Nov. 17

Baked Turkey leg Yams Italian blend

Honey turkey wings Sweet potato Green beans

Whole wheat bread Diced peaches

Fri., Nov. 18

Orange pineapple juice Fish cake w/cocktail sauce Corn on the cob Kale

Chicken stew Bowtie egg noodles Tossed salad

Whole wheat bread Fruit salad

2 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 a.m.

Afternoon Movie

4:00 pm, Room 25

Fri., November 18

Tues., November 15

Mon., November 14

Bartow

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/ George, 2-4 p.m., Rm. 49

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee10 a.m., Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Advanced Line Dance 2:00-4:00 pm, Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, 9:30 – 10:30, Rm. 7 Alert & Alive 10:3011:30 am, Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30 am in Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1:30-2:30 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, 9:30 – 10:30, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11 am-12 pm., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Art Class 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7 Yoga 1st, 2nd and last Wed, 2-3 p.m., Aud. A Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 am10:30 am, Rm. 7

Dominos 10 am, Rm. 45

Blood Pressure 1st and 3rd

Stay Well Exercise 10:00 am -11:00 am Rm. 45

Thurs. 10 -11:30 am, Rm. 7 Line Dancing 3rd & 4th Thurs., 10-11 am, Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 pm, Rm. 4 Belly Dancing 12:30-1 pm, Aud A Handi-Flex 1-2 pm, Aud A Drama 1:30-4 pm, Rm. 7 Piano Sing Along 11 am12 pm, Rm. 7

Spelling Bee 11:00 am, Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00 pm, Rm. 49

Dominos 10 am, Rm. 45 Art 10:00 am, Rm. 45 Bingo 1:00 pm, Rm. 49 Card Games 2:00pm4:00pm, Rm. 49 Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday, 10:00am11:30 am, Rm. 49

Crochet and Knitting 10 am-12 pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 am10:30 pm, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11 am-12 pm, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12 pm-1 pm, Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 pm, Rm. 7 *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 DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

1st Monday: 1st Mondays: Fridays Tuesdays

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling

$5 $12 $3 $12.50

Bartow Dreiser 1 p.m. 1:15 p.m.

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m.

1:15 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Einstein 1:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

11:15 a.m.

To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips J er sey Ga r d ens-M ond a y, Novem b er 14. $12 - Trip includes transportation and boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow Avenue, 8:00 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:15 a.m. and Einstein Loop, 8:30 a.m.

P a lisa d es M a ll-M on d a y, Novem b er 28. $10 - Trip includes transportation and boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow Avenue, 9:00 a.m.; Einstein Loop, 9:30 a.m. and Dreier Loop, 9:15 a.m.

E M P I R E C I T Y C ASI NO , $3 - I F your n a m e is on t h e list, you r p a ym ent M UST be m a d e b y t he F r ida y pr ior t o t h e t r ip . DAT E S F O R NOVE M BE R O NLY! Sea ts ava ila b le for Tuesd a ys, Nov. 15th & 22n d. Wed nesd a ys, Nov. 16t h (Wa it ing list on ly) a n d Nov. 30t h - 1 sea t a va ila ble or wa it in g list . P ick-u ps: E inst ein, 10:00 a .m .; Ba r t ow, 10:15 a .m . a n d Dr eiser, 10: 30 a .m . NO T R I P T O E M P I R E NOVE M BE R 23r d !

T H A N K SG I V I N G PAR T YWed n esd a y, Nove m b er 23. 11: 00 a .m . t o 2: 00 p .m ., Dr eiser C om m u n it y C en t er, $4 in a d va n ce, $6 a t t h e d oor.

M u sic b y DJ Wood y a n d ot h er en t er t a in m en t . P ick -u p s: E in st ein , 10: 00 a .m . a n d Ba r t ow, 10: 15 a .m .

R a dio C it y C h r ist m a s Sp ect a cula r, 11: 00 a .m . sh ow, Decem b er 14. P icku ps: Ba r t ow, 8: 30 a .m .; E in st ein , 8:45 a .m . a nd Dr eiser, 9:00 a .m . $65 (C oa ch Bu s). Pa ym en t d ue u pon r egist r a t ion .

No r efu n ds a fter Decem ber 2.

SC R I E C L I NI C : JASA will continue to hold a SCRIE Clinic. Please call to make an appointment with a Social Worker, 718-320-2066, to sign up.

Documents to bring: 1. Must be 62 years of age or older; bring proof of age.

2. Have an annual household income of $29,000 or less; bring proof of income: Pension, Dividends, Wages, Social Security, etc.

3. Federal Tax returns, if filed; bring a copy of your 10-40 from 2010 be sur e t o b r in g you r M ed ica id/M ed ica r e P a r t B ca r d with you .

Weigh t M a n a gem en t Su p p or t

Gr ou p. M ond a ys, 10: 00 a m , Ba r t ow Aven ue, R oom 25.

C a r egiver Su p p or t G r ou p - A C a r egiver Su pp or t Gr ou p ca n offer a n a t m osp her e of u nd er st a n d in g a nd sup por t for ca r egiver s t o d iscuss issu es a nd con cer ns. W h et h er you ca r e for a loved on e fr om a d ist a n ce or in your home, you a r e m ost welcom e. T h e gr ou p m eet s ever y ot her Tu esd a y a t : 2049 Ba r t ow Aven ue, R oom 31 fr om 1-2 p.m. T h e next session is Tu esd a y, Novem ber 22n d.

T he su pp or t gr ou p is fa cilita t ed by a socia l wor ker. I f you h ave any questions, please con ta ct J ASA a t 718-320-2066.

DI SABI L I T Y SUP P O RT /SO C I AL I Z AT I O N GRO UP - W ill m eet F r id a y, Decem b er 2 - 1:00 p.m ., 2049 Ba r t ow Ave., R oom 25.

Dia b et ic Su pp or t Gr ou p Diabetes can seem to be an overwhelming disease because it impacts so many areas of your daily life. The Diabetic Support group’s goals are too keep you informed and motivated on how to stay healthy. The group meets every last Monday of the month at 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd Floor, Room 7, from 1:00 p.m. - 2: p.m. The next session is scheduled for Novem b er 28. For more information and to register, please contact C h id in m a E zih e, 718-671-2090 (E xt . 3011) or R osella St on e, 718-320-2066 (E xt . 2003).

Senior C en ter F ield Tr ip Per m ission Slip – Effective immediately, all senior center participants are required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. If you are paying for someone to go on the trip, you m u st make sure that they bring the form with them on the day of the trip. All for ms m ust be filled ou t p r ior to goin g on t he t r ip ; No excep tion s.

BL OO D P R E SSUR E : Locations and schedule, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10 a.m. – 11-30 a.m.; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; Bartow Avenue, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Coalition of Affordable Housing: “Meeting” Mon., 11/14; 7:00 pm (Bartow Room #28) Cooperators United: “Meeting” Tues., 11/15; 7:00 pm (Bartow Room #31) Broun Place Association: “Meeting” 11/16; 6:00 pm (Bartow Room #28)

EDUCATION African American Association: “Business Education Classes” Wed., 11/16; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

Co-op City Toastmasters: “Meeting” Thurs., 11/17; 7:30 pm (Einstein Room #35)

HOBBIES Duplicate Bridge Club: “Bridge Game” Wed., 11/9; 4:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9) African American Association: “Belly Dancing” Mon., 11/14; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2), “Yoga/Pilates” Tues., 11/15; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

POLITICAL Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club: “Meeting” 11/17; 7:00 pm (Bartow Room #28) Working Families of Co-op City: “Meeting” Thurs., 11/17; 7:00 pm (Einstein Room #35)

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church: “Bible Study” Tues., 11/15; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Church of the New Vision: “Bible Studies” Sun., 11/20; 9:30 am (Einstein Room #38) Faith @ Work Christian Church: “Bible Study” Thurs., 11/17; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #8) “Youth Ministry” Fri., 11/18; 3:30 pm (Dreiser Room # 10) “Worship Service” Sun., 11/20; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room #8) Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: “Bible Study” Sun., 11/20; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: “Bible Study” Wed., 11/16; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #10), “Worship Service” Sun., 11/20; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #9) Circle of Christ: “Children’s Bible Study” Sun., 11/20; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #2) Greater Love Cathedral Baptist Church: “Bible Study” Wed., 11/16; 6:30 pm (Dreiser Room #8) “Worship Service” Sun., 11/20; 3:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Mount Calvary Baptist Church: “Bible Study” Thurs., 11/17; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #9)

SCOUTS Greater New York Girl Scouts: “Meeting” Fri., 11/18; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Rooms #1, 2, 4, and 9)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services: “luncheon” Mon., - Fri., 11/14;-11/20; 8:00 am (Bartow Room #31) A.A.R.P. Peachtree Chapter 4997: “Meeting” Mon., 11/14; 11:00 am (Dreiser Loop Aud. A)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 11/15; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #4)

SPORTS New York Lyons Mane Track: “Track Practice” Mon., 11/14; & Wed., 11/16; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Aud. B)

Zodiac Track Foundation: “Track Practice” Tues., 11/15; and Thurs., 11/17; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Aud. B)

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS Kids Arts/Crafts - Friday, 11/25 @ 2:00 p.m.

Storyteller for Kids (Stories to play with) - Saturday, 11/19 @ 11:00 a.m.

AD Program (Meditation) - Monday, 11/21 @ 11:00 a.m.

Drawing - Friday, 11/25 @ 3:00 p.m.

WEEKLY EVENTS Film Series - Saturday, 2:00 p.m., TBA KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday @ 3:30 p.m.

Tween Time - Every Tuesday @ 3:30 p.m.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) - Every Tuesday @ 4 p.m.

Read Aloud - Every Wednesday @ 3:30 p.m.

Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday @ 4 p.m.

Chess Club - Thursday 11/17 @ 3:00 p.m.; Library CLOSED on Thursday, 11/24 for Thanksgiving.

Teen Time - Every Friday, 2:30 - 4 p.m.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible)

HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5.

Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI: Our next meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14th, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Auditorium “A.” R E M I NDE R: AARP Driver Safety Program (sponsored by Peachtree Chapter #4997) is scheduled for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, at Community Protestant Church, 1659 East Gun Hill Road; Bronx, NY. To register, call the church office, 718-862-9172, and leave your name and phone number and someone will return your call.

Heartfelt condolences to the family of “Marge” Bailey, who passed away on Nov. 4th.

NOT E : To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2011 TO UR AC T I VI T I E S REMINDER: You don’t have to be a member of Peachtree Chapter to attend any of the trips, so, come and go with us; Let’s have fun together.

Dec. 8 (Thurs.) - AARP Peachtree Holiday Celebration at Villa Barone Manor — $65/person (bus available – first come/first served). Tickets are available in Dreiser Community Center, Room “O” on Thursdays, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., or Fridays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For additional information, contact Stella Baker, 718379-2088.

Dec. 30 – Jan. 1, 2012 – New Year’s Eve Weekend Celebration at the DESMOND – Lavish New Year’s Eve Party; cocktail party w/hot hors d’oeuvres & pasta atation; 5 hours open bar; surf & turf dinner; champagne toast; music/dancing; after lunch (on your own), all New Christmas Show at the American Music Theater; after check-

in, dinner w/fun & games; full-hot buffet breakfast; then you can go to an Atlantic City Casino or shopping at QVC Studio Tour or shopping at King of Prussia Mall or relaxing at the Desmond; 2 nights deluxe accommodations; New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch & show; WAITING LIST AVAILABLE - $534/person double; $634 – single; $526/person triple; $50/per person. Trip insurance due A.S.A.P. FINAL PAYMENT DUE AT NOV. 14TH MEETING. Contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

2012 T O UR AC T I VI T I E S APRIL 23-24, 2012 – “JONAH” – experience the mighty storm at sea that breaks apart an enormous ship; peer into the underwater world & see the giant fish swallow up God’s misguided Prophet Jonah — at the Millennium Theater in Lancaster (PA) – trip includes: a stop in Bethlehem (PA) known as the “Christmas City”; visit the Sands Casino ($35 Casino Bonus) — current photo ID or passport required; lodging at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Reading; wine & cheese reception w/a sit-down dinner and live Musical Comedy Show; 2nd day hot breakfast buffet; visit an Amish quilt shop, cannery & Kitchen Kettle gift shops; w/reserved seats at the Millennium Theater for “JONAH;” stop for dinner on the way home…$281/person double; $331 – single; Trip insurance - $14/each – double; $29/single; call Jeanne, 718-379-3742, for registration info.

NOT E : The Tour Committee will be working on trips for 2012. If you have a “wish list” for a trip you would like us to consider, please contact any member of the committee with details…we would like to hear from you.

—Delor es Deb n a m

Handicapped Adults Association VAN—For information on the van, call the office at 718-320-2069.

F L E A M AR K E T —Come to Room #13 and shop in our flea market.

Greeting cards are 25¢ each; canes $5 each; jewelry; soft covered books 5 for $1; hard covered books 50¢ each; we also have a small selection of books in Spanish; CD’s music in Spanish and English $1 each, new items arrive daily.

We are open on Monday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. We are located in

Dreiser Community Center, second floor, Room #13.

T H E OF F I C E —There has been a change in office hours. The office hours are Monday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

DUE S—Dues for the year 2012 is due. Either mail or bring your check to the Handicapped Adults, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx N.Y. 10475, Room #13.

Pen n ies, p en n ies—Bring them to the office.

—Ar len e R od r iq u ez

Einstein Cancer Fund We are going to the Showboat Casino on Tuesday, December 13th. Cost per person is $30 and receive a $30 slot play from the casino. Time of pick-up is at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed

by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring your casino card, as well as a valid photo I.D. Our next general membership meeting will be on December 6th in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. This also will be a Bingo event.

Everyone is invited to spend the afternoon with us. You don’t have to be a member for this or any of our trips. This meeting will be our last until March 6, 2012.

For the above trip, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718-6712598, or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

Our prayers of good health and healings are wished to all. Stay safe.

—Lyd ia R u a s

The deadline for submitting club articles is Mondays at 3 p.m.

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Traditional Synagogue

Reflections

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

The Book of Ecclesiastes sums up life in the following sentence (3:11): “The Creator has made everything beautiful in its own time.”

We are all subject to certain demands in life which at times seem beyond us. But if we have a vision of life’s larger purposes, we will learn to say yes to life, and even beyond, learn to appreciate it at every age and stage.

At birth, there is the pain of delivery but also the pleasure of a new child. In infancy, there are diapers to change, illnesses, long hours. But there is also the joy of the first words and the bright happy moments.

School means schedules and worries and anxieties. But then comes the

moment of achievement and the exhilaration of graduation.

Adolescence has its challenging moments and at times it can become frustrating and infuriating but if we can help a young person through this very difficult period, we find our lives really endowed with meaning.

And then there is marriage with its possibilities and its problems. And middle age and old age and even the last peaceful relief to be found in death.

All contain both the good and the bad. If we learn to say yes to them properly, we will find our lives deepened as we see our place painted on the larger canvas of life.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 7 p.m. Saturday morning serv-

ices start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Ethics of our Fathers begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, N.Y. 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.

Donations can be mailed to the Co-op Jewish Center.

—M a r vin Seid m a n

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B-120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number), 1-718-379-6920.

Not e: 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, November 18, is before 4:25 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, November 12 at 5:23 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, November 12 followed by Musaf around 12 noon.

The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship.

C om in g E ven t s: Saturday, November 12-The Torah lecture/Sermon will take place at 10 a.m.

Also, we will recite Mi-she-baeirachs.

We will start Torah reading about 10:30 a.m. The parsha is “ Vayera.” The Rabbi’s class commences at 4:15 p.m. Shabbat ends at 6:30 p.m.

Building 30 Association We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

There are new officers. This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I hope that we can help each other.

C om in g E vent s: We are looking forward to Wednesdays when we happily attend our Crochet class at 1:00 p.m. We have a wonderful teacher, Linda Werner, who will teach you with a lot of patience. It’s great exercise for arthritic fingers. It’s a challenge and gratifying. Try it!

Pokeno night will be held on Friday, November 11 in our meeting room on the “B” side. The time is 7:30 p.m.

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Sunday, November 20 at 1:30 p.m.The synagogue sponsors a fun afternoon of friendship and BINGO. The cost is $3/person. Refreshments are served.

Thursday, November 24 - Happy Thanksgiving to all.

G ood a n d Welfa r e: Come on down to the synagogue to purchase kosher wine.

Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-4274526 and we can accommodate you.

November simchas-Happy anniversary to Bruce & Edie Gitelson on the 4th and to Mimi & Jerome Berlofsky on the 8th.

We wish Esther Waxman a speedy recovery and pray that she does not have to make another visit to the hospital.

Very good wishes to Marty Linder who recently had an in-hospital procedure.

Everybody, stay well and healthy.

P lea se! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you.

Shalom!

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsk y —M

The next Building 30 Assn. Meeting to be announced in the future. Hope to see you there.

We are raffling off two beautiful crochet afghans. The raffles are $1 per raffle.

We are encouraging you to buy $10 worth of raffles and sell them to your friends.

Check the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events.

Make a difference!!

Good & Welfa r e: Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day.

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Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, interracial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Coop City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 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 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Su n d a y M or n in g Sch ed u le: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

Ser m on top ic: “Come and Get your Blessing.”

R ea din g fr om H oly Scr ipt u r e: John 4:1-10.

Week ly Act ivit y 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 6:30 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you!

Up com in g E vent s: “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fed me” …Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052.

T h ough t for t h e Week: “Everyone needs to be loved, especially when they don’t deserve it.”

—R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h , J r.

Church of God’s Children Pastors Angelo and Nancy Rosario and the members of Church of God’s Children invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for Spanish Service and 1:15 p.m. for English Service. We are at 127 Dreiser Loop downstairs adjacent to the Montefiore Health Clinic. You may call the church office at 718-790-9120 or email: cogcministries@aol.com.

Sunday – Bible Studies – 11:30 a.m. – English class Topic: “Living a life of True Worship” Spanish Class Topic: Freedom in Christ (Libertad en Cristo).

Wednesday – Prayer 7 p.m.-8:30

“failed” experiments are as much a part of the process as the experiments that ultimately “work.” Lessons are repeated until they are learned. A lesson will be presented to you in various forms until you have learned it. When you have learned it, you can go on to the next lesson. Learning lessons does not end. There is no part of life that doesn’t contain its lessons. If you’re alive, there are still lessons to be learned. “There” is no better than “here”. When your “there” has become “here,” you will simply obtain another “there” that will again look better than “here.” Other

p.m.; 12-Step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop-7 p.m.

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RULES FOR BEING HUMAN ~ You will receive a body. You may like it or hate it, but it’s yours to keep for the entire period. You will learn lessons.

You are enrolled in a full-time, informal school called life. There are no mistakes, only lessons. Growth is a process of trial, error and experimentation. The

people are merely mirrors of you. You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects to you something you love or hate about yourself. What you make of your life is up to you. You have all the tools and resources you need.

What you do with them is up to you. The choice is yours. (Dr. Cherie Carter-Scott) God loves you and wants the very best for you, coming to church and learning about Him will only make you realize that there is someone you can go to for help in your choices.

—Bishop Na ncy R osa r io

Co-op City Toastmasters Members of Co-op City Toastmasters are very much involved in fulfilling their goals. Kelly Maxwell has completed five out of her ten speeches to reach her goal of Competent Communicator while filling positions on her way to also becoming a Competent Leader. Kelly was the Grammarian at our Nov. 3 meeting. Part of this assignment was to keep track of “Filler” words, such as “ah,” “uh,” etc. which are distractions to the lis-

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On our December 1 meeting, which will be held at Bartow Center, Room 28 at 7:30 p.m., Co-op City Toastmasters is honored to announce a special guest speaker, Ms. Elaine Rogers. Ms. Rogers is an Impromptu Speaking Champion, a former District Governor, and a 25 year active member of Toastmasters International. Everyone is welcome to

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