Co-op City Times 11/13/10

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Vol. 45 No. 45

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Status report: Many major capital improvements complete; most other major projects nearing completion

BY BILL STUTTIG A comprehensive capital projects status update released by Riverbay management on November 3rd and published in the Co-op City Times this week (see page 13) reports that 15 major capital improvement projects undertaken in the community, most made possible by the 2004 recapitalization refinancing, are either 100% complete or nearing completion by the end of 2011.

According to the report, major capital (Continued on page 4) improvements fully completed within the last few years include: new elevators for all 35 buildings, shopping centers and garages (179 elevators in total); new common area lighting in all buildings and garages, much of it financed through a matching government energy grant; eight garages reconstructed; a new cogeneration plant which includes a new high pressure boiler, two new gas turbines A new ball field on the far south end of the north sector and a new steam tur- Greenway is being prepared as part of the ongoing Greenway bine; a new garbage restoration, one of many major capital improvements schedPhoto by Bill Stuttig transfer facility; nine uled for completion in 2011.

new playgrounds, two new ball fields and one new Greenway; a new security command center which controls more than 600 security cameras, many of them stateof-the-art digital, and 65 new lobby convectors in all high rise buildings.

Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper, who helped oversee the commencement and ongoing progress of all of the major projects undertaken over the

City Council’s Transportation Chairman petitions MTA on behalf of Co-op City

BY BILL STUTTIG The city’s powerful Transportation Committee Chairperson, City Councilman James Vacca, has intervened in the community’s ongoing fight with the MTA over the cuts and changes to the bus routes enacted this past June. Vacca has requested in writing that Thomas Prendergast, the President of the MTA’s New York City Transit, order a professional assessment of the bus service in Co-op City and then have his agency make the changes to restore the service in the community to an acceptable level.

In the letter to Prendergast, dated Wednesday, November 10, Vacca stated: “I am writing to express my concern in regard to the numerous bus route changes that went into effect in Co-op City this past June, specifically the elimination of the Bx. 25 and the restructuring of the Bx.

26 and Bx. 38. On a recent trip to Co-op City, I was deluged with complaints from local residents who told me that, more than four months later, the new bus configuration has completely upended mobility options in this sprawling community. We desperately need your help on this issue.”

Vacca, no stranger to the needs of Coop City, having served as the District Manager of Community Board 10 for 26 years before being elected to the City Council in November of 2005, visited Coop City on the morning after the bus route changes took effect and said he was appalled by the confusion that the riders of this community had to endure due to a lack of preparation by the MTA, resulting in little communication with the riders about the changes, specifically old maps (Continued on page 2)

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Board to meet over townhouse waiting list report

BY DEREK ALGER Riverbay Board President Helen Atkins has called a special meeting of the Riverbay Board to discuss the findings of a report investigating allegations concerning a Director allegedly jumping over others on a townhouse waiting list.

The General Counsel was directed to initiate an investigation and prepare a report of his findings after a Daily News article reported that four Directors released a memo calling for such an internal investigation.

The head of Residential Sales at Riverbay was suspended for reportedly jumping a Director over others on the townhouse waiting list, though questions have been raised concerning the possibility of multiple waiting lists.

Another reason for the investigation conducted by the General Counsel was

to ascertain whether the head of Residential Sales acted on his own or if others were involved in reportedly committing inappropriate actions.

The Board is expected to meet this coming Monday in “executive session” to consider the findings and recommendations in the report.

The report, prepared by the firm of Smith, Buss & Jacobs LLP, which acts as General Counsel for Riverbay, was completed earlier this week and distributed to members of the Board to read and digest before meeting as a whole.

While it appears that the Director in question was jumped over others on the waiting list, one of the key issues the Board hopes to determine is whether the report conclusively proves that the respective Director knowingly (Continued on page 5)

November Community Board 10 meeting to be held in Co-op City on Thursday The final meeting of Community Board 10 for the year will take place in Coop City on Thursday, November 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. There no meetings in December.

Please make every effort to attend.

Energy-efficient lighting coming to Co-op City parking garages

BY JIM ROBERTS Riverbay Corporation has reached agreement on a ten-year efficient lighting installation and maintenance contract with Green Energy Management Services Holdings, Inc. (GEM) of Teaneck, New Jersey to replace and retrofit over 6,000 lighting fixtures and elements in eight parking structures within Co-op City.

The contract will provide Co-op City with approximately $350,000 in annual electricity savings, and approximately $2.5 million in maintenance cost savings over ten years, by utilizing power-saving, long-life induction and LED lighting.

The work will involve upgrading the lighting in the garages, retrofitting fixtures with 100 watt metal halide lamps with 40 watt magnetic induction lamp ballasts.

Final paperwork to get the project underway is still being processed with the New York State Energy Research

Development Agency (NYSERDA). Work could begin as early as next month. The target date for completion is September, 2011.

Riverbay received $1 million of a $7.4 million statewide grant for energy projects announced on July 20 by New York State Governor David Paterson. The money comes from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment (ARRA) funding program that the federal government passed last year and which was signed by President Obama to stimulate the national economy and create jobs.

These upgrades will provide cost savings of between 35% and 55% in energy and maintenance costs for induction lamps compared to other types of commercial and industrial lamps which they replace.

The garages will remain well-lit with the new fixtures despite using less energy.

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Transportation and bus stop signs that remained weeks after the changes were enacted.

Vacca told the Co-op City Times this week that during a recent return visit here, he sees very little has improved and he thinks it is unjust that this community has to resort to massive petition drives, and submitting their own surveys pointing to obvious service deficiencies before even the slightest changes are agreed to. He added that the MTA made a pledge to assess the service and make the necessary changes to maintain an adequate level of service, but up until now, they have failed to do so.

In his letter to Prendergast, Vacca states, “…Co-op City relies disproportionately on bus service because it has

Garage Lighting “People will see no reduction in the light,” said Noel Ellison, Riverbay’s Director of Parking Facilities. “The advantage is we’re using less energy and less wattage to get the same amount of light.”

Upon the completion of certain contractual milestones, GEM should receive $800,000 in the form of an ARRA grant. In addition, the contract calls for GEM to receive approximately $1.8 million over the anticipated ten-year balance of the contract.

The money was awarded through the New York State Energy Research Development Agency (NYSERDA) which

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no direct access to the MTA subway and rail network, and because it is home to a large population of senior citizens and others who do not drive. For thousands of residents, MTA buses are the only available means of accessing work, doctors, shopping, and family, whether inside or outside the community. Since the restructuring, residents have reported significantly longer wait times, a loss of access to major destination points and the need for additional transfers (and sometimes an extra fare) to get from Point A to Point B. I cannot believe that what I witnessed in Co-op City recently was the intent of the MTA – namely to isolate a large segment of the community’s 50,000 residents.”

the community so they reflect the current level of service, and moving a bus stop on Bartow Avenue, from underneath the I-95 overpass to the better lit southeast corner of Baychester Avenue.

Vacca said that these changes are not nearly enough and should have been done in the first place regardless of the level of community protest. He added that the entire quality of bus service throughout Co-op City needs to be fully reassessed by the agency responsible for such studies, the MTA, and the required changes enacted in order that residents here no longer endure endless waits at bus stops, confusing and unnecessary transfers, and a lack of basic reliable information as to the routes and schedules.

maintenance for the next ten years.”

“We are very excited about beginning our work with Co-op City and its operating team,” said Michael Samuel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GEM. “Co-op City is a great example of our business model of serving customers seeking cost savings through energy efficiency while providing a ‘green’ solution for their businesses. We also believe there are other products in our green technology portfolio that could help Co-op City achieve greater efficiencies in the future.”

In addition to this new garage lighting program through federal funding, Riverbay

has received several million dollars in NYSERDA grants for other energy conservation initiatives that have been implemented in the residential apartments, such as the low flow shower heads and faucet aerators; energy conserving elevator controllers that have been installed as part of the elevator modernization program; for the new windows that have been installed in most of the residential buildings; and common area lighting, which include the installation of energy efficient bulbs and ballasts, as well as fixtures in the hallways, stairwells, lobbies, basements, inside the shopping centers and community centers.

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evaluated proposals on a competitive basis from around the state.

There are 4,928 garage lights, 395 exterior lights, 496 elevator and stairwell lights and 279 exit signs in the Co-op City parking garages. All the work on the project must be completed by Sept. 1, 2011.

Herbert Freedman, principal of Marion Scott Real Estate Inc., the managing agent for Riverbay Corporation, said: “We have found a company which will provide us with a high-quality ‘green’ solution for our infrastructure upgrade while saving us significant energy costs. In addition, we will not have to concern ourselves with lighting

MTA adopts new toll rates for its 7 bridges and 2 tunnels Late last month, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) approved a series of toll rate changes that are expected to yield a 7.5% increase in revenue collected at the MTA’s seven bridges and two tunnels. This revenue increase, along with one planned for 2013, was agreed upon with the Legislature as part of the MTA financing package enacted last year. The proposal adopted on Wednesday increases E-ZPass tolls by 5%, a reduction from the 10% increase originally proposed. Cash tolls increase by $1 at the major bridges and tunnels and the Henry Hudson Bridge, and by 50¢ at the Rockaway crossings.

These increases will take effect on December 30.

When the MTA presented its preliminary plan in late July, it proposed an “across the board” level increase for cash and E-ZPass users. During the public hearing process conducted in September, the MTA received comments in favor of rais-

Vacca concludes his letter by stating, “The MTA has an obligation to assess the impact of bus cuts on Co-op City, to share with local residents any and all analysis it has conducted in relation to the cuts, and to explain what it intends to do to improve transportation access in this community.”

Following two meetings held in this community in late October — one a town hall meeting organized by the Co-op City Coalition against the MTA Cuts and attended by more than 400 residents and the other, a private meeting hosted by State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto between a handful of community leaders and MTA bus division officials — the MTA stated that they will effect several small changes, including updating bus stop signs around

ing only cash tolls in order to encourage the use of E-ZPass and thereby reduce toll collection expenses and traffic congestion.

After reviewing the pros and cons of these alternatives, the MTA Board settled on a final proposal that incorporates elements of each proposal.

While the MTA is encouraging the use of E-ZPass, it is also making it more attractive and convenient for current cash customers to use E-ZPass. MTA Bridges and Tunnels intends to introduce a new card next year that will allow customers to go to hundreds of retail locations in the region and reload their E-ZPass accounts with cash using the same process that prepaid debit card customers use to reload these cards today. This card will be linked to customer’s E-ZPass accounts and will permit customers to refill their accounts with cash through an existing debit card network.

The new toll rates appear in the table below:

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive Co-op City teen cookbook signing set for November 27th More than 300 recipes, ranging from family favorites to President Obama’s chili have been compiled by the teens of the Building 18 Scholarship Incentive Awards Program and published in a cookbook which will be available for signing and sale at a book signing reception from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 27th in the Building 18 meeting room. Signed cookbooks will be on sale for $18 each that day.

The publishing of the book and the reception are part of a yearlong fundraising effort undertaken by the teens of Building 18 Scholarship Incentive Program to help finance a cultural excursion to Europe next summer.

For more info., call Ruth Edwards, founder and director of the Building 18 Scholarship Incentive Awards Program, at 718671-9475.

No more Farmers’ Market in Co-op City The Co-op City Farmers’ Market, presented in collaboration with Harvest Home, has concluded for this year. The program, which was available every Saturday on the Greenway lot number 3, will most likely return next summer.

Assemblyman Benedetto Winter Coat Drive Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto is once again organizing a coat drive for the needy in our area.

“This is our third winter coat drive, and I was heartened with the overwhelming response we had last year,” said Assemblyman Benedetto.

“I believe that our community will once again rise to the occasion to help those in need.”

Coats will be collected at Assemblyman Benedetto’s office until December 15. Please only donate coats that are in clean and usable condition. All coats will be donated to local charitable organizations for distribution.

To donate a coat or to obtain more information about Assemblyman Benedetto’s Coat Drive, please contact his office at: 3602 E. East Tremont Avenue, Suite 201 (new address); 718-892-2235 or 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 12, 2nd Fl., Coop City; 718-320-2220.

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Co-op City Little League fields will be brighter in 2011 The Co-op City Little League Fields year process and he is very excited that the was rarely used and minimal night games were scheduled. The new lighting will meet located on Co-op City Boulevard and project will soon be completed.

“Anyone who has been part of the Little League standards and enable the home of the Co-op City Little League will league to start our games a little have state of the art sports later in the day to allow our parents field lighting and electronic and volunteers extra time to get scoreboards installed on both home from work and hopefully fields for the 2011 season. allow more children to participate The lighting was made posthis year.” sible through a capital grant The new lighting, being state acquired by City Council of the art, will minimize glare Member Larry Seabrook and coming from the lights and elimian additional grant provided nate the problem of glare shining

by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. through the windows of some of The New York City Parks our fellow cooperators.

They will Department is in charge of the also have automatic timers that installation with a completion will shut the lights down and date of January 2011. ensure they are not left on past the The initial construction New York City Parks nightly began in July, 2010 and all electrical work has been com- Co-op City Little League Field 2 will soon have brighter lights, deadline.

Anyone interested in more pleted. The final phase, the thanks to grants from Councilman Seabrook and Mayor Photo by Bill Stuttig information regarding the Co-op actual installation of the lights Bloomberg.

City Little League or who would and scoreboards, will begin the third week in November. league knows that the lighting we had on like to register for the 2011 season, can Les Tarlton, President of the Co-op City field 2 was inadequate and caused a safety contact the League at 718-379-8242 or Little League, stated this has been a three hazard for our children,” said Tarlton. “It visit their website at coopcityll.tk.

Riverbay to implement ticketing system at Finance’s Bookkeeping window

BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay’s management will implement a ticketing system to alleviate crowds waiting for access to the Bookkeeping window on the two busiest days of the month when the window is open for extended hours.

The Bookkeeping window, which is located in the Riverbay administrative reception area in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, opens at 8 a.m., instead of 9 a.m., on the two busiest days of the month for the Finance Department—the 10th of the month which is the last day for shareholders to pay their maintenance charges without the $30 late fee, and the last business day of the month when maintenance charges must be paid before legal action commences and a $150 legal fee is assessed.

Since extended hours were introduced last year on these two days of the month, they have been heavily utilized by shareholders and oftentimes results in the gathering of a large crowd in the reception area as residents wait for their turn at the window.

Riverbay’s Ombudsman, Joe Boiko, said this week that management will implement a ticketing system whereby shareholders would take a number upon arrival to the reception area and depending on what their number is, be asked to wait either in one of two larger rooms down the hall, depending on availability, until their number is called and they are ready to be seen at the bookkeeping window.

“Shareholders would take a number and depending on what sequence of numbers is being served at that appointed time, they will be asked to wait either in Room 31 or Room 28, whichever is available on that particular day, until they are paged over the intercom and asked to report to the reception area for their turn at the window in sequential order.”

Boiko said that 5-6 shareholders will be called at a time to the reception area so as not to overcrowd the space or create a safety concern.

“It has become apparent to us that the crowds which usually fill the reception area on these two days of the month when the Bookkeeping window is open for extended hours is not a healthy one,” said Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper. “In addition to making it difficult for staff personnel to access the Administrative office, it also presents a

potential fire hazard, and a safety concern.

As a result, we’re taking steps to move some of the shareholders to another room where they can sit and wait more comfortably until they are ready to be seen at the window. This will also eliminate shareholders standing and waiting in the hallway which also prevents the free flow of pedestrian traffic through the building.”

Boiko added that there have been as many as 80 residents standing in the hallways at times waiting for their turn, some of whom have included seniors and people with disabilities.

It is hoped that the new ticketing system will be in place and operational by the ending of this month, but if not, by the 10th of next month. For now, Riverbay is only purchasing the ticketing stand which dispenses tickets, not the lighted panel that displays the number currently being served.

Boiko noted that if the need for the lighted display panel arises, it will be considered in the future, but for now, the public address system in the Bartow Center will be used to call the next 5-6 numbers to report to the Bookkeeping window.

Co-op City’s shareholders generally pay their monthly carrying charges by placing their payments in one of the 3 drop boxes located in each community center, but some also pay at the Bookkeeping window. Prior to extended hours being implemented, shareholders waited in the recep(Continued on page 5)

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Capital Projects past six years, said this week: “Given the enormous size and scope of Co-op City, just undertaking one of these projects by itself would represent a major challenge.

To begin and complete all these huge diverse capital improvement projects simultaneously and to have the vast majority of the work completed in less than six years is a credit to all the workers involved, including the contractors and their staffs and all Riverbay personnel and supervisors.”

Among the major chief capital improvement projects not yet completed but still progressing towards final completion is the massive window replacement project which is now 80% complete with just seven buildings remaining.

Replacement in Building 30 is now underway and Buildings 31 and 32 are scheduled to begin early next year.

The equally enormous balcony restoration project began in 2005 in compliance with the city’s Local Law 11 and is now 83% complete, with 28 of the 35 buildings fully completed. The seven remaining buildings are now being done simultaneously, with two crews working on each building. This project was expedited after the city’s Department of Buildings ordered all incompletely repaired balconies in the community closed following a partial balcony collapse in Manhattan in March which resulted in a fatality. Of the

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seven remaining buildings, as of last week 38% of the balconies on Buildings 1, 2 and 3 have been completed, 32% of the balconies on Building 5 and 30% of the balconies on Buildings 6, 7, and 8 have been repaired.

The façade repair project, also undertaken as part of the city’s Local Law 11 requirements, is now 71% complete with 22 buildings and all townhouses completed. Currently, work is being done on Buildings 17, 18 and 19. Building 17 is 87% complete, Building 18 is 82% complete and Building 19 is 89% complete.

Following the completion of these three buildings, Buildings 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 will have their work commence. Required scaffolding has already been erected on these buildings as part of the expedited balcony restoration project.

Another major capital project is replacing the roof of each building and townhouse. This project is 50% complete. All townhouses and shopping centers have new roofs, along with 17 of the community’s 35 high rise buildings. Building 12 was just completed this week while work continues on Buildings 22, 23 and 24.

Building 22 is 37% complete, Building 23 is 75% complete and Building 24 is 71% complete. Building 4 is the next building scheduled, commencing in a few weeks.

After that, Buildings 19, 20, 31 and 32 are scheduled for next year.

Other major projects now underway is the long anticipated restoration of the north sector Greenway which was restarted again in September after additional funding became available through savings provided through the operation of the cogeneration plant. Seeding of the south end of the Greenway has begun. It is estimated that the entire greenway will be ready for seeding by early spring, but in order to allow the new grass to develop fully, most of the grounds will not be available for public use until later in the year.

According to the report, other projects that are planned but have yet to be scheduled include the installation of 65 new building lobby doors, the replacement of 84 high voltage transformers through the complex (24 have been replaced to date), the installation of 30 new garbage compactors (20 have been replaced to date) and the installation of a new water treatment plant to serve the co-generation facility.

The major capital improvements completed so far have been largely financed in the recapitalization loan of 2004. The report states that more than $296 million has been used so far to complete these projects. It is estimated that an additional $41.6 million will be required for full completion of all the projects.

The major projects financed completely through the capital improvement funds

made available through the 2004 refinancing are the reconstruction of the community’s eight garages, the window and balcony door replacement, the balcony and façade repairs, and the co-generation plant construction. Improvements financed through operation funds include the complete elevator modernization, which commenced before the recapitalization loan of 2004, the roof replacements, the greenway restoration and the compactor and transformer replacements.

The replacement of all the common area lighting and garage lighting was largely financed through government energy grants. The new security command center was financed through a combination of operation funds and available grant monies.

The one major development that has allowed many of these key projects to continue despite tightening operational and recapitalization funds is the savings generated through co-generation over the past year which is averaging roughly $1 million a month and has been estimated to be as high as $1.6 million during some recent months. Management maintains in the report that another huge source of savings for the shareholders in recent years has been the outsourcing of painting, plastering and flooring work, which the report estimates to be approximately $1.9 million in savings annually.

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Arrest made in Shell station murder

BY JIM ROBERTS Police have arrested Anthony Bayne, 41, a resident of 3560 Bivona Street in the Bronx, and charged him with murder and attempted murder in the killing of an employee and wounding of a second man at the Shell station at 1950 Bartow Avenue on Oct. 28.

The victim killed in the shooting was Lamine Diop, 35, who lived at 823 East 147th St. in the Bronx. Another man was also wounded. The shooting occurred in the 47th Precinct.

According to published reports, Bayne has an extensive arrest record and served time in state prison on narcotics charges. The arrest happened while Bayne was visiting someone in Co-op City, according to the press reports.

Investigation

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Out of Control!

A driver of a red Honda traveling eastbound on Bartow Avenue Sunday afternoon lost control of the vehicle which then careened into the Bartow Mall lot and struck two parked vehicles, a white Hummer and silver Honda. The accident caused considerable damage to all the vehicles involved and seriously injured an occupant of the Hummer, who was rushed to the hospital.

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skipped over others on the list.

Regardless of what transpires at the meeting this coming week, President Atkins stated that she plans to join Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper in meeting with representatives of DHCR to make sure proper policy and procedures are followed within the Residential Sales Department in the future.

“I’m more concerned with correcting situations than assigning blame,” Atkins said. “There should be a system in place to safeguard against any potential abuses or anyone receiving preferential treatment at the expense of others.”

According to the Daily News, a spokesperson for the New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), which oversees sales and transfers in Co-op City, said the agency was reviewing the allegations.

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tion area for the window to open at 9 a.m., which also resulted in a crowded waiting room and sometimes with the line stretching out into the corridor.

“To facilitate the extended hours, our bookkeepers were willing to change their work schedules on these specific days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., so that there is no additional cost to the corporation,” said Peter Merola, Riverbay’s Director of Finance. “I’d also like to point out that the bookkeeping window is only open earlier on two specific days of the month, not the entire month, so shareholders should be mindful of that.”

For the balance of the year, the extended hours will be in effect on Monday, November 30; Thursday, December 10 and Thursday, December 31.

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Letters to the Editor

Co-op City Times Halloween Scare

To t h e E d it or : On Saturday, October 30, at 9 p.m., I was returning from my mother’s 75th birthday party at a nearby restaurant. I parked my car in Garage 7 and walked the path to Building 29. As I was walking past the rear of Building 32B, a loud thump crashed just inches away from me. At that same time, a group of young teenaged boys yelled obscenities from a window and ducked inside.

Although I didn’t see the exact window, it was about 1/2 to 3/4 up the building.

What was thrown from the window and landed just a foot away from me was a

jagged soda can filled with a liquid.

I called Public Safety and reported the incident and waited while an officer came to assess the scene. The Chevron lobby attendant also added that the same thing occurred on Friday, October 29 in the same area. This was also reported to security.

I have not forgotten that Halloween is a time for pranks and scares, but mischief of this kind is dangerous. Had this jagged can made contact with my head or my face, which was certainly the intent, I surely would have spent the weekend in the hospital, or maybe worse. That means I would have been a patient in the hospital instead

of tending to patients.

As a caring, conscientious, intelligent, hard-working registered nurse in a nearby hospital, the effect this prank could have had on MY future could very well affect YOURS (should you ever be a patient on my floor). To the parents of Building 32B with windows facing the rear, 1/2 way up and above, and to all parents for that matter, I beg you to talk to your children about the cause and effect of such mischief. Taking into consideration all that I explained, the life you save may be your own.

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Restore advocate’s office for disabled To th e E dit or : In 1980, then-Governor Mario Cuomo established a statewide advocate’s office for the disabled to uphold and defend the rights of disabled persons throughout New York State. Over many past administrations since, that disabled advocate’s office has been altered, reduced and eventually eliminated from the functions of New York State

government.

Now with former Governor Cuomo’s son, Andrew Cuomo, winning New York’s governorship, I think it is time for the son to restore what the father rightfully established – restore that advocate’s office for the disabled back to what it was under his father’s leadership. He can take the first step by appointing a qualified disabled per-

son to run the office and effectively advocate for the millions of disabled people in this state who so desperately need a voice in fighting for services that are owed to them by virtue of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the other pieces of local, state and federal legislation that followed in the two decades since the ADA was first introduced as law. —J oh n R ose

Saving water – help make a difference Last year, Riverbay paid $16 million in water charges, one of the biggest expenses for Co-op City shareholders.

Starting July 1, 2010, the rates increased by 12.9%, which amounts to an additional $2.3 million per year in operating expenses. The entire community can help by saving water to reduce this additional expense.

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A leaking toilet can waste 250 gallons per day. Cost - $2.26 per day.

A constantly running toilet can waste 6,000 gallons per day. Cost - $54.22 per day.

Water wasted in your tub, shower and sink A slow drip faucet can waste 36 gal-

lons per day. Cost – 33 cents per day.

A steady drip faucet can waste 180 gallons per day. Cost - $1.63 per day.

A half-open faucet can waste 1,620 gallons per day. Cost $14.64 per day.

A fully-opened faucet can waste 3,600 gallons per day. Cost - $32.53 per day

How can you make a difference?

Bathroom Do take short showers and save 5 to 7 gallons a minute.

Do fill the tub halfway and save 10 to 15 gallons.

Do install water-saving showerheads and faucet aerators and save 2.2 gallons a minute.

Don’t run the water while shaving, washing your hands or brushing your

teeth and save 2 to 3 gallons a minute.

Don’t use the toilet as a wastebasket, and don’t flush unnecessarily.

Kitchen and laundry Do check all faucets and make sure each has an aerator and reduce flow by one gallon a minute. Your CSO office has aerators.

Don’t let the water run while washing dishes. Kitchen faucets use 2 to 3 gallons a minute. Filling a basin only takes 10 gallons to wash and rinse.

Don’t run water to make it cold.

Have cold water chilled in the refrigerator, ready to drink.

Do run the washing machine only when full. Save even more by using the short cycle.

Everywhere Do repair leaky faucets and turn taps off tightly. A slow drip wastes 15 to 20 gallons each day.

Riverbay Corporation thanks shareholders for their cooperation.

Deborah Harris Editorial Assistant The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors.

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times.

Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Coop City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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Public Safety Report

CCPD takes action against persons caught trespassing inside buildings

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO As the mercury dips and colder weather seems to be with us to stay, people may become tempted to hang out within the buildings of Co-op City. The Department of Public Safety and NewYork City Police Department actively enforce New York City laws as they pertain to trespassing within the buildings of Co-op City. It is important that residents are aware of trespassing laws so that they can advise all family members and guests of these laws.

There are also lease regulations which prohibit hanging out within the buildings.

Co-op City’s 35 high rise buildings are accessible by 85 lobbies which are locked in order to exclude unauthorized persons.

There are also postings which exclude unauthorized persons. Co-op City’s buildings are patrolled by both the New York City Police Department and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety.

Both agencies conduct vertical sweeps of buildings on a routine basis. Any persons caught to be within the buildings’ stairwells, basements, hallways and other common areas without a legitimate purpose may be placed under arrest.

A person may be charged with trespass when the person knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in or upon premises.

A New York City Police Department Universal C-Summons can be issued for this violation of the law. Both the New York City Police Department and the Coop City Department of Public Safety have the authority to issue these summonses.

Co-op City participates in the New York City Police Department’s “CLEAN

HALLS” program. This program allows persons found to be within the buildings without a legitimate purpose to be charged with Criminal Trespass when found within designated buildings.

Criminal Trespass is a class B Misdemeanor and requires a Desk Appearance Ticket or processing at Bronx Central booking to take place. All of Co-op City’s buildings have been designated “CLEAN HALLS” buildings and affidavits have been signed by the General Manager.

The “CLEAN HALLS” program was put in place by the New York City Police Department based on the number of persons found to be within various buildings within New York City for purposes such as using or purchasing drugs. The “CLEAN HALLS” program has been highly effective in improving the quality of life in areas where it has been put in place.

Residents should remind children and guests that it is not permissible to loiter within the hallways, basements, roofs or stairwells of the buildings. Co-op City residents arrested for offenses committed within the confines of Co-op City also receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for Anti-Social Conduct in connection with the arrest. Co-op City Community Complaints carry a monetary fine and increase on subsequent violations.

Residents, in some situations, may receive only a Community Complaint for loitering. One situation is being within the stairwells, hallways or basement of the building in which the person lives with no legitimate purpose. This is a

will save your life in a serious collision.

Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, an auto crime could be ready to happen, notify the authorities. The Co-op City garages have also been designated as CLEAN HALLS locations. Persons found trespassing can be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us.

Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the Public Safety Department is able to keep the crime rate low and maintain a high quality of life throughout the community.

specified violation of the Riverbay Corporation lease.

The Department of Public Safety encourages residents to notify 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 if they see or hear persons loitering within the buildings of Co-op City.

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. New legislation in New York State increases the charges for drinking and driving if there is a child in the auto. Nationwide enforcement of D.W.I. is heightened during the holiday season and in light of past incidents. Always buckle your seatbelt; it

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Public Safety Blotter: October 31 - November 6 November 3, 140 Alcott Place While conducting a vertical sweep at this location, officers encountered a group loitering within a staircase.

One individual was observed rolling a marijuana cigar and was in possession of two plastic bags of marijuana. A CCPD officer conducted a Marijuana Field Test to determine validity. After the test proved positive, the individual was placed under arrest and charged with the misdemeanor possession of marijuana and booked in to the Bronx Criminal Justice System.

November 2, 99 Earhart Lane Several cooperators reported criminal

mischief to their vehicles parked inside the garage.

October 31, 111 Dreiser Loop A complainant reported that he was involved in an altercation with another individual who threatened him with a knife. Although the victim reported it to CCPD officers, he refused to press charges. Additional anonymous calls were received about a male brandishing a knife and allegedly chasing people. An alert officer observed the suspect matching the description provided, stopped the individual and conducted an investigation. As a result, the man was arrested and charged accordingly.

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Cleaning Up In The Laundry Rooms Information contained in management documents seems to indicate that we are subsidizing Coin-mach, the company that installs and operates the washing and drying machines in the laundry rooms. Coin-mach provides the machines and the laundry carts.

Riverbay supplies — and pays for –everything else: the rooms and fixtures, electricity and gas, hot and cold water, porter and public safety services, heat and air conditioning, upkeep of sewer drains and bathrooms. Riverbay even supplies and maintains the fans in back of the machines.

Coin-mach collects the revenue and pays Riverbay a fee. In the fiscal year ending 7/31/10, the vendor says, more than $3.4 million was collected in the laundry rooms, of which Riverbay was paid $2.3 million ($2.1 million annual fee plus 90% of laundry room income above $3.3 million). During that time, however, Riverbay spent $2.8 million on its share of laundry room expenses. So we received $500,000 less than we spent — a subsidy for the vendor.

NE W L AUNDRY C O NT R ACT P RO P O SE D Coin-mach is now proposing a sevenyear extension of the contract, which expires in May 2012. In exchange for an increase of 25 cents per wash, the company would install 570 new 20-pound

Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich washers, 140 new 30-pound washers, and 310 new gas dryers; paint all the laundry rooms; and replace floor tiles in half the rooms. New machines, it says, can be programmed to reduce water use.

We would gain from a nearly half million dollar increase in the annual fee payable to Riverbay. At the same time, however, the proposed change, by raising the threshold above which we collect 90% of laundry room income, would produce a loss.

Management estimates that such a contract would boost Riverbay’s revenue to $2.7 million annually — still short of the $2.8 million that we pay as our share of operating the laundry rooms. Combined with steep increases in city water and sewer taxes, this arrangement would not improve our financial position.

I S I N-H O USE AN O P T IO N? Realistic laundry room planning must be based on firm knowledge of actual revenue figures. As it is, the vendor controls the machines and the sale and refill of laundry credit cards, and management concedes that vendor-provided revenue figures have not been corroborat-

ed. Community assets are insufficiently protected when managers depend solely on vendors’ revenue reports.

Riverbay is too often a cash cow for contractors and vendors. Coin-mach, for example, has operated here for years, with Riverbay apparently providing subsidies and not sufficiently monitoring laundry room revenue.

What is the value of a contract under which we provide an annual subsidy for services that create revenue we do not verify? I have asked management to provide the Board with an analysis of what it would cost to operate the laundry rooms in-house. Going in-house might prove cost effective. If and when management gives me those numbers, I’ll pass them on to you.

L O O K I NG AT OT H E R C O NT R AC T S Recently the contractor who set up the protective bridging around seven buildings requested a change order hiking the cost of the contract by 25%. The contractor claimed that about 1,600 more feet of bridging were required than were originally called for. According to management, a project supervisor initially forwarded the vendor’s claim without checking its figures, but then a subsequent measurement showed that the contractor’s footage estimate was incorrect, and that the change order was

unwarranted. The Board caught this one and did not approve even management’s amended change order.

W IN SO M E – L O SE SO M E The contractor repairing facades and balconies in seven buildings submitted — and got — a 33% change order. A 33% increase at a time when the general rate of inflation was not even half as much. Yet management assured the Board that the deal was a good one.

The same contractor received $89,500 to close off the terraces in Buildings 6, 7, and 8. I am still waiting for documents explaining why we are paying around $216 for each of those terrace closings—work that required less than an hour and for which Riverbay supplied the lumber.

I SN’T I T T I M E ?

I think it is time for the Board to consider ending the eight-year, no-contract, month-to-month arrangement with the Marion Scott Real Estate Company. We should be inviting general managers and even managing companies to bid for the job of managing Co-op City. We should try to do better for ourselves.

If you wish to get in touch with me, you can mail me, attention Bernard Cylich, Director, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; email me at lichsr@earthlink.net; or call 718-379-5874.

Building 26 Association Greetings to our Co-op City families, friends, and especially our new residents.

Happy birthday, wedding, and anniversary wishes to all celebrating during the month of November.

It’s report card time. Best wishes and encouragement to all of our students. Work hard, be nice, lead, and be the change. You are our future! Get well wishes to Mr. Leon Randall of Building 26A and to all others who are sick, hospitalized, and or shut in. Our sincere condolences to those families who’ve lost a loved one. May they be eternally blessed.

Bela t ed T h a n k You - Ha p p y b ela t ed Vet er a ns’ Da y to all of our veterans who are serving, have served, and to those who

served and made the ultimate sacrifice and died for our country. We appreciate you.

God bless.

M eet in g Not ice - Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 14, at 7:30 p.m., in the community room of Building 26B. Please come out and bring a friend or your neighbor. Refreshments will be served and we’ll have a 50/50 raffle.

K n it tin g a n d C r och et in g - Come join us for some good company and instruction on knitting and crocheting on Tuesdays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and on Fridays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the community room of Building 26B. F r ien d ly R em in d er - Residents are strongly urged to ensure their emergency

contact information is properly updated with Riverbay. In the event of an emergency or serious incident, it is imperative that Riverbay can reach you and/or your next of kin. Forms can be obtained from our Building Association, our CSO office, and/or Mr. Boiko at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3409.

H ea lt h y Tip s - iPod and MP3 addicts, when is the last time you cleaned your ear plugs? Dab a cotton ball with some hydrogen peroxide and gently clean your ear plugs. You’d be surprised to see the accumulated dirt and ear wax.

Be C on sider a t e - Please do not litter.

Deposit your garbage into a garbage can.

Residents are reminded to properly bag

your garbage before throwing it down the garbage chute. Oversized and extremely large discarded boxes and furniture are not to be placed into the compactor room.

Please take downstairs to the basement.

Let’s work together to keep our community beautiful, clean, and green!

Secur it y - We’ve fallen back an hour and it gets dark earlier. Remember, security starts at home. Ensure you know who you are allowing to enter through the front/rear lobby doors. If you don’t know them, don’t hold the door. It’s better to be safe than to be sorry! If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1. The life you save could be your own. Love & peace.

Yu Von n e L ewis —Y

Building 27 Association Another great opportunity to come together as cooperators and help make progress for all our residents. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. We will have

a special guest, Captain Apollo from Public Safety. This will also be the occasion for our annual free Turkey raffle with two other very nice prizes. We will also begin the process of preparing for the

January election of officers for the house Board. All are welcome to submit nominations for each position. So begin thinking about who would best serve the community of Building 27. This will be a very

important meeting and we hope to see many of you attend. As usual, there will be refreshments served at the end of the meeting. Remember the date and plan to come.

—Don Doherty

Building 13 Association The next general membership meeting of Building 13 Association will be on Monday, November 22, at 7:00 p.m. at the back of the building (in the voting room).

At this meeting, we will raffle off Thanksgiving turkeys.

The move of this meeting to Monday, November 22, is to allow Building 13 cooperators TO ATTEND COMMUNITY BOARD 10 MEETING AT 7:30 P.M. ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, in Room 31, AT BARTOW COMMUNITY CENTER. For information, please call 718892-1161 and/or bx10@cb.nyc.gov.

Arts and Crafts session will be on

Saturday, November 20, from 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come and explore your creative possibilities.

We are hosting a bus trip to Harrahs Chester Casino and dinner and live Blues and Jazz at WARMDADDYS. The trip is scheduled to leave from Casals Place at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, April 16, 2011 and depart from Warmdaddys at 9:00 p.m.

The cost will be $100 and can be paid in two installments, $50 due December 1, 2010 and the second deposit, $50, due February 1, 2011. Money orders can be made payable to Building 13 Association, Inc. Mail to (Mr. B) at 100 Casals Place,

#29F, Bronx, NY 10475. For additional information on any events, contact Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 or Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801.

The next session of “Women Keeping It Real” is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 4. Save the date!

Please observe speed limit and STOP for yellow school buses.

Building 13 Association reminds all the drivers/passengers that SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES. Always buckle up. “It is not an option, it is the law.”

P lea se ob ser ve th e followin g q u a lit yof-life 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.

Report any criminal activities to the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411 and/or Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050.

For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1. For traffic updates, call 5-1-1.

“If you see something, say something.”

—O lu b iyi Seh in d em i (M r. B)

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Broun Place Townhouse Association We appreciate everyone who attended our last meeting. Welcome to those who joined the Association. Those who have not, may join at the next meeting or see Annie in 25A. Dues are $12/per household. The next Association meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, November 16, at the Bartow Center in Room 31 at 7:00 p.m.

Mark the date on your calendar! The 50/50 will be held. In addition, three $20 gift cards and two door prizes will be raffled.

You must be a member in good standing in

order to participate in the raffles.

Many cooperators attended the 45th Pct. Community Council meeting last Thursday. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend because of a family emergency. I am certain they listened and heard everyone’s concerns and will address them now—not next month! We must still be alert, observant and aware of our surroundings. If you see something out of the ordinary, call 9-1-1 and Public Safety at 718-671-3050.

Building 8 Association We would like to thank everyone for coming out to the October 28, general monthly meeting main topic of discussion: 2011 Building 8 Association Election. Great turnout!!!

On Thursday, November 18, we are having our Building 8 Association 2011 Elections; all board positions are open for challenge (check bulletin board for positions). All challengers must meet the following requirements: 1) must be a shareholder of Building 8; 2) must be 18 years of age; 3) must be in good standing with the association “association dues must be paid up to date;” 4) must be present at the election meeting. To be a voter in the 2011 election, you must meet the same requirements as a challenger with the exception of only one vote per apartment. We encourage all eligible challengers and voters to participate in the 2011 election.

Tuesday, October 19, book club members of Building 8 came out to the first meeting of Building 8 Book Club founded by Tamika Payne who put together the Book Club to offer an outlet for people who like to read.

All interested shareholders must be 18 yrs. of age. The Book Club meets once a month, check bulletin board in the lobby for next meeting.

2010 dues collection ended on October 25, the result of dues collection will be posted in Building 8 bulletin board.

Thanks everyone for your participation.

Thanks to Tamika Payne and the Halloween Committee for the great decorating job done in the building lobby; we would also like to thank everyone for

their donations especially Oscar and Darrell for their generous donation. We hope all the kids who participated in the Halloween “grab-a- treat” enjoyed their bag of treats.

Anyone who would like information about becoming a Floor Captain can speak to Joseph Baldock, Chairman of the Floor Captains, at the next general association meeting.

Please keep in prayer, shareholder of apartment 18-H who encountered a fire on October 29; also, keep in prayer all the shareholders who had damage to their apartments from the results of the fire.

Our next scheduled meeting will be the election meeting on Thursday, November 18, at 7:30 p.m. We ask that everyone attend this important meeting.

All association meetings are held in Building 8 association room, located behind Building 8.

T ip : “SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” This slogan is a helpful security measure when it is used. Now you can apply this security measure from the comfort of your own residence, on Cablevision go to channel 592 to view the lobby, and channel 593 to view the laundry room. If you don’t have Cablevision and you use the master antenna, go to channel 6 to view the lobby, and channel 8 to view the laundry room. While viewing the channels, if you see something suspicious, call Public Safety right away at 320-3300 or 718-671-3050, have as much information as possible about the person(s) and the situation. Remember, we are all the eyes and ears of out building.

—L ee R iver s/G wen d olyn Allen

Building 12 Association Thanks to everyone who attended our last meeting. We covered a lot of topics from building security to building maintenance to porters. We began handing out our once-a-year dues collection envelopes to our floor captains. Please return your envelope to your floor captain by December 8.

We need volunteers for some of our floors that do not have floor captains. If you would like to know more about the duties of the floor captains, see Donald Wood.

If you see something, say something.

Call 9-1-1 and Riverbay Security at 718671-3050.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who are sick, shut-in and have lost relatives/friends and our Troops.

Our next meeting is Monday, November 29, 7:30 p.m., Activity Room.

We will have the drawing for our turkey raffle.

Congratulations to everyone celebrating a special day this month. We can be reached at 718-379-7841 or MLSAH@aol.com.

—Sonja Maxwell

A M essa ge fr om t h e C .S.O . Dep t : Hammering after 6 p.m., vaccuming after 9 p.m., music or TVs played very loudly at any hours, doors slamming constantly at all hours...these are just a few examples of what can disturb the peace of fellow cooperators. Please, let’s work together to make Co-op City a peaceful community.

In last week’s article, I acknowledged those who volunteered to assist the Association in any capacity. Carolyn Nathaniel, who is our Secretary/Director, was not mentioned. I apologize for the oversight.

I have received three articles to print in the “ Broun Place News Bulletin.” I’m still waiting for more. You can email me at brounplaceassoc@hotmail.com or drop it in my mail slot. We hope to have the newsletter completed no later than

December. Bring your ideas and suggestions for our Holiday Party to the meeting. The party is scheduled on December 17, from 7-9 p.m. You may bring family members. We ask that you contribute your special dish.

Our prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery to those who are ill and the homebound. Congratulations to those celebrating a special event.

Happy Veterans’Day to all our veterans.

M a r j or ie H elm s —M

Building 19 Association SAVE TH E DATE ! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Building 19 Association will host its third annual International Food Festival fundraiser in the rear of the building’s meeting room. Come one, come all and take a taste bud trip around the world for only $8. To name a few, we will have dishes from the Caribbean, China, Ghana, Haiti, Italy, Liberia, Puerto Rico, and of course southern dishes from Alabama, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Virginia. Many Association members are from New York and plan to represent our state with a tasty dish. For $8, this will include the meal, dessert and a drink. All donors please have your dish in the meeting room by 11 a.m.

Our General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 17th from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Riverbay’s Ombudsman, Joe Boiko.

The general topic will be on the increased fees on maintenance items and an update on what’s going on in Co-op City. We will also have a free turkey raffle along with our $1 50/50 chance. Please try to make this last general meeting of the year. Next month on Friday, December 10th, we will substitute the general meeting with our ever so fun holiday party.

Blessings are being sent to everyone celebrating a special occasion in the month of November. We also send our get well wishes and prayers to all of you who are not feeling their best.

Cooperators Doing Something – we need you to come out and support your Association by volunteering just a little bit of your time. Flyers will be posted to keep you abreast of all activities. We can be contacted by gmail; bldg19assoc@gmail.com or 347-427-4746.

—C h a r lot t e C od r in gt on

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Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Go to the NAACP website to see how the nation’s oldest and most far-reaching civil rights organization plans to work with the newly elected state and local representatives. Elections are past and we must work with those in office in order to go forward. Yes, we did not win positions, but our candidates did surprise in some areas. It will be a challenge to negotiate with some, but challenge is what our members have accepted and been responsive to for many years. November 11, Veterans’ Day, is celebrated nationally, but if you have a veteran in your circle, celebrate and respect him or her every day.

Mr. Kenneth D. Regional Director NAACP, NYC Metro Council and President, NAACP Northeast Queens Branch certified elections proceedings on October 24. The Election Committee led by

Leonard Murrell, included Jeannette Graves, Mildred Davis, Lottie Townes, Eleanor Donnley, Joyce Wilson and Janice Brown, substitute Eva Lazaar. The Nominating Committee submitted a slate of approved candidates for the Executive Committee. The next meeting is Sunday, November 21. It is also our Election Day. The approved uncontested slate is Jeannette Graves – President; Joyce Wilson – First Vice President; Brenda Brown – Second Vice President; no nominee – Third Vice President (it is not obligated to be filled); Eva Lazaar – Secretary; Clotilda Hartfield – Assistant Secretary; Lisa Solomon – Treasurer. Approved ballot forms are being prepared for use for November 21st. Thank you again to the volunteers seated on all the election committees. The Supervisory Committee for Election Day is Elayne

Cole, Annette Wood, Alfred Lynch Jr., Regina Usher, and Marie McCants.

The NAACP has taken an aggressive position in reviewing education and other issues in the United States, as well as participating in legal and criminal actions in the United States. With that in mind, the NAACP Daisy Bates Education Summit honoring the late Daisy Bates, former president of the Arkansas State Conference of the NAACP and advisor in 1957 to the Little Rock Nine, will soon be announced. Despite threats of violence, Mrs. Bates persisted with her challenges.

The 2010 Daisy Bates Summit will bring grassroots organizers from all-over the U.S.A. to focus on moving the NAACP’s education agenda forward with a combination of traditional and innovative education. This summit serves as a part of our

year-round training regimen for state and unit Education Chairs. The summit will focus on the four-part agenda developed at our retreat in 2009 and focused throughout 2010 at regional conferences and the National Convention. The 2010 Daisy Bates Summit will be held Thursday, December 2—Saturday, December 4.

Location will be announced soon.

Join the NAACP online at: http://action.naacp.org/BeAMember. The NAACP monthly meetings are held at 3:00 p.m., 100 Erskine Place, Bldg. 31A, Gr. Fl. Please phone: 718-671-7856 with questions or announcements for this press release. The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP sends wishes for a speedy recovery to all ill or homebound and congratulates all celebrating an event.

—E va L a za a r

Building 33 Association The Association wants to thank all cooperators who have paid their building dues. The dues are important to the building. Without them, we would be unable to do the things we do. Take the Halloween Party, did the kids have a nice time? Yes, they had franks on the bun, juices to drink, potato chips, party mix, all sorts of goodies. They danced, played musical chairs and went home with a goody bag.

All this was because you paid the dues.

The Association needs more help. We wanted to play more games with the kids, the help wasn’t there. We wanted a dance contest and the best costume contest. All in all, we had fun. Thanks to all of you for bringing the children down.

The children’s Christmas party is on hold, we do not have a Santa. If any young man in the building wants to play

Building 31 Association WOW...You nailed it, Lizette Ramirez, our volunteer from the A side who gave up her time to transform our meeting room into a Halloween “spectacular” setting. All of the children that attended played games and got to win prizes and had a lot of fun. The children were in fantastic costumes and enjoyed playing their part for the night. Pictures were taken as they all entered the room with the massive skeleton that greeted them at the door. The flying ghost above the refreshment table lurched from one side of the room to the other screaming her head off. You could hear the sounds of goblins in the back ground answering her heheheehe!!! Pizza and cupcakes, cookies, to name a few of the refreshments, along with chips and pretzels and Juicy Juice drinks. There were candied and caramel apples along with goody bags given to the children as they left the party. The adults were served coffee and cake and had an opportunity to see their children at play and interaction with other children. I think you can say this was a winner of a Halloween party.

Again thanks, Lizette, and seeing you

with your family at work showed how things can happen when you work together. We would also like to thank all of you that donated towards this party, we greatly appreciate it to help defray the cost. We hope your enthusiasm carries over to next year.

I think we have a volunteer for our Children’s Christmas party, as soon as it is made official, it will be announced in our notice or flyer.

Our Knitting and Crochet circle has been going well for the last couple of Tuesdays. The host, Sarah Abel, is still looking for more participants to share her talents with. She will help you get started from a beginner to someone that has done this before and needs help using a pattern.

Don’t forget about game night; Your host there is “AL.” He is waiting for you to join in with any of the game tables or bring a new game to the room. Games are every other Friday, just look for the flyers that are posted for exact dates. You will have a chance to mingle with your neighbors and learn how to play a card game or even join in with the domino table, make it your choice.

—Marilyn McDaniel

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Santa, please call me, 718-320-1861.

I’d like to welcome our new cooperators to the building. Quite a few move in this month. Please take all large boxes down to the basement, do not put large boxes in the compactor room on your floor. We will look forward to you joining us when we have a building meeting.

Flyers will be posted. Thank you.

The Associates of the building will

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Look out for the flyers.

If anyone needs tickets for the Felix Hernandez Rhythm Revue Event in Dreiser Loop tonight, call me. I have tickets. To notify the Association of illness or bereavement, contact Marguerite Snead at 718-671-1812. Get well wishes to the sick and the shut-ins.

—Patricia Bonaparte

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Black Forum Defensive Driving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, December 11, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-3208035. Please mail check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash.

Black Forum Aerobics in session Aerobics classes have begun.

Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser Aud. A, 7:30 p.m.

Salsa classes to begin in January. Call today. Belly dancing, dance classes for children and Tai Chi will also begin in January. To register for any of the above classes, please call us at (718) 3208035. There is a nominal fee for each of

these classes.

Two major end of year events We’ll be having a pre-Thanksgiving Day Jump-Up on November 20, featuring Calypso Rose, the Queens of Calypso; Lord Konris, Lord Kent, and also Moco Jumbies (stilt dancers).

Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at door; sell 10 tickets, get one free. Finger foods.

On December 31, big New Year’s Eve party. Midnight champagne, live band, DJ. Tickets: $25/pp. BYOBB. Both events at Dreiser Aud. B, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Tickets available, call now.

Calling all men Beginning in January, we will be having workout sessions for men. Activities include exercise, health awareness classes, open discussions. Einstein and Dreiser Community Centers. Call to register today, (718) 320-8035, or email us

at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Try-outs are ongoing Mondays and Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. A small fee is required for participation.

For further information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program New Hours & Days We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center.

Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags.

In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non

or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

New email address The Black Forum has a new email address, coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

For membership applications, inquiries or to join the Black Forum, you may call anytime and leave a message or email us.

We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y Now is the time for us to get involved.

Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

National Council of Negro Women Our 75th Anniversary Celebration, “Women United: Activate the Legacy,” Sunday, November 14, closing will be held at Mother AME Zion Church for Dr. Height’s Memorial Service. In keeping with our tradition, all NCNW members are asked to wear white for the Sunday Morning Worship Service.

Today is our General Membership meeting at 2:30 p.m., Dreiser Community Center in Room 11. Please come out and join us.

Saturday School News!!! On Saturday,

November 6th, Police Officer Anne Marie Morrison and Police Officer Pasquale Pappalardi of the 45th Precinct, visited the Saturday School to talk with the students about personal safety. They discussed issues such as bullying, theft of cell phones and iPods, graffiti, gang avoidance and internet safety. The students had many questions and comments.

It was agreed that we’d invite the officers to our school again in the future.

Saturday school registration for new students will continue on Saturday mornings at

9 a.m. in Room 14 until grades are filled.

Space still available in 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades..

“Our Canada Cruise in July 2011 is booked, however, we are keeping a waiting list in case there are any last minute cancellations. You may still join our waiting list if you are interested in our cruise. Please call 718671-4804 or 718-671-6910.

The Theatre Club has purchased tickets for “Through the Night,” an off-Broadway one man show at the Union Square Theatre, 100 East 17th Street.

We have tickets for December 5, Sunday, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $32.50 each. Few tickets are still available. For tickets, please call 718-320-2366.

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718-6713721, to notify us of birthdays, illness or bereavement.

Happy birthday to our November members.

To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily.

—Ma xine Sulliva n

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Co-op City Democratic Club Congratulations The Co-op City Democratic Club wishes to congratulate all of our local elected. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson and Congressman Joseph Crowley. We look forward to working with each of you to help improve our community and through legislation, make our lives a little easier.

Further, we wish to congratulate our new Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo, Attorney General-elect Eric Schneiderman and N.Y. State Comptroller-elect Tom DiNapoli.

Our two United States Senators had no problem with their re-election, Charles “Chuck” Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand.

The next General Membership meeting is scheduled to take place on

November 16, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 28, at 7:00 p.m. We urge all Board of Election Inspectors and Coordinators to attend, as well as our neighbors.

We will have an open discussion on the approved increased maintenance charges for Co-op City residence and we have invited representatives from

Riverbay Corporation.

The Co-op City Democratic Club wishes to remind the youth in our community to dress like a leader and pull your pants UP. Mr. Jerome Rice, Sgt.-AtArms and State Senator Eric Adams is campaigning and educating our youth concerning this issue.

—Sh ir ley J . Sa u n der s

Cooperators United Thanks all who attended our last Cooperators United Meeting. We have sent letters, per your request, to members of the Youth Committee and to Mr. Johnson to attend our meeting on Tuesday, November 30. As you may recall, we had a lively discussion regard-

ing our youth and would like hear from the Youth Committee and see if we can be of assistance to them.

The other lively topic was the cut back of porters to our buildings. We have asked Vernon Cooper, General Manger, to be at our next meeting to dis-

cuss this.

Congratulations to everyone who is celebrating a special day this month. Our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick, have lost relatives/friends to our shut-ins and to our troops.

Our next meeting is Tuesday,

November 30, 7:00 p.m., Bartow, Room 31. We are asking that as many of our Building/Townhouse Chairpersons attend this meeting or send a representative.

We can be reached at 718-379-7841 or MLSAH@aol.com.

—Sonja Maxwell

Building 16 Association Building 16 Association meeting was held on November 8, the Fire Department was our guest speaker. Subject: How to evacuate from the high rise buildings to safety.

Don’t forget to sign the protest sheet of MTA cuts of our services to our community. Don’t

forget also our bus ride to Atlantic City on November 20. Bus will depart from 620 Baychester Ave., 9:00 a.m. We will be serving a continental breakfast in the meeting room on the “B” side of the building at 8:00 a.m. We still have some seats. To the ones

who are celebrating a special occasion, congratulations. To the sick and shut-in, get well soon. To the bereaved, you have our sympathy. If you have something you would like to share with us, please come to the meeting.

Let your voice be heard.

Our next meeting will be December 13.

Come out and hear what is going on in our building and surroundings.

The Atlantic City trip to ShowBoat is $31 per person. Return is $25.

—Clara Coston

MetroCard bus to visit Co-op City this week The MetroCard bus will be visiting all three Co-op City shopping malls again this month, enabling people to sign up for the reduced-Fare MetroCard or purchase or add money to existing Metrocard.

On Thursday, November 18, the MetroCard bus will be at Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

“Our mobile Metrocard sales vehicles

are part of our outreach effort to senior citizens and people with disabilities who might have problems accessing our subway station booths,” said NYC Transit President Lawrence G. Reuter.

Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may apply for the reduced Fare MetroCard on the bus during regular visits to this community or other locations on scheduled dates throughout the Bronx.

To sign up for the Reduced-Fare Card, seniors must be over 65 years and bring

In Loving Memory of Nelson James Hill Nelson was called by the Lord on November 6, 2009, immediately after the Queens College faculty Gala Concert in which he performed and also helped coordinate.

A first anniversary in heaven Memorial Service was held at St. Vladimir Church, 575 Scarsdale Road, Yonkers, N.Y. on Saturday, November 6, 1010:30 a.m., and also on Sunday, November 14, 9:30 a.m.

Liturgy, followed by a Memorial Service at Sts. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church at 109 Grand Street, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302.

Nelson is survived by his mother, Nilda; uncle, Edward Delgado; his aunts, Maria Teresa Rodriguez and Andrea Paul; his first cousins, Terry Marchena, Jose Rodriguez, Jr., Lillian Krebs, Yvette Woods, Joseph, Deborah, and Elizabeth Delgado; Rebecca Paul, and many

other maternal and paternal cousins too numerous to mention here.

His two passions were Classical Music and Science. But he decided to earn his Music Performance degree and Masters Degree in Violin and Viola from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music, Virginia. He performed with various Orchestras, and taught in the New York public and private schools. Nelson also contributed his talents and time performing in various church concerts, fundraisers or otherwise, as time permitted. His ultimate goal was the priesthood and was therefore studying at St. Vladimir Seminary in Yonkers. But the good Lord chose Nelson to serve Him in Heaven.

Being a God-loving person, Nelson was a most devoted and loving son. He was most compassionate and had unconditional love and respect for all and this made him beloved to all.

proof of age with a photo, such as a Medicare card, driver’s license or passport. Persons with disabilities must have a valid U.S. Medicare card (red, white and blue) along with a valid federal/state issued photo identification card in order to be immediately processed.

Disabled persons without Medicare Cards must ensure that their doctors complete the physician’s section of the application.

After a review process, permanent

Reduced Fare MetroCards are mailed to qualified applicants.

In addition to being able to sign up for a Reduced-Fare MetroCard or have one refilled, anyone can add value to their MetroCards or purchase pre-encoded MetroCards, including daily, weekly and monthly unlimited-ride passes. Also, Transit staff is on hand to answer any MetroCard-related questions.

For more information, call (212) METROCARD.

Missing You It’s your second anniversary in Heaven with God. You are truly missed. You’re gone from our sight, but not our hearts. We love you.

—Flossie Lee, your girlfriend; Cathy Mims, your daughter; Gus, Lee, Leroy, Erma Camille, Samantha, Josephia & Wayne, your best friend.

Basement Storage Shareholders, please ensure that you secure your personal belongings in the unit you pay for.

Do not leave items outside of your unit door, the aisles, or on top of the units. Unsecured items (regardless of what it is) can and will be discarded.

This includes items tucked away in

unauthorized units.

Riverbay Corporation is not responsible for personal items left unsecured for any reason in the basement storage room or outside of the room.

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African-American Association G en er a l M em b e r sh ip M e et in g – Ms. Roz Nixon of Great Blacks in Music, and Mr. Ronald Caesar, Riverbay’s Director of Risk Management and Insurance Services, will be speakers at the Association’s next general membership meeting scheduled for Saturday, November 13, at 5:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. All are welcome to come for engaging discussions and activities. Refreshments will be served.

Members of the Association attended the Conference of the World African Diaspora Union (WADU) at City College and learned of the many business and investment opportunities in several African countries. More information and further discussion will be shared at the Association meeting on November 13th.

We always welcome new members. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may mail your check or money order (DO NOT SEND CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to

support this organization that sustains our community.

The Association sponsors the following programs, and invites you to participate: C u b Scout s Pa ck – The Cub Scout Pack gathered on Nov. 4th and reviewed the pledge and salute under the leadership of Mr. Linwood Wilson, while Mr. Ron Hartridge oversaw registration and attendance. Thereafter, the boys enjoyed games and refreshments. If you have a skill, please teach it to the Pack.

The next Pack meeting will be Thursday, November 18th, 6:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 4. Boys, ages 6-11, are welcome to join. They will get the experience of developing new skills, working on projects together, going places together, being in a friendly/safe environment, making friends, having fun, and much more. If you have not already registered your son, please arrive early. The fee: $30. Call 718-379-5555.

C h ild r en ’s E a r ly M or nin g P r ogr a m – If you need childcare in the morning before school begins, we are available to care for your children on school days starting in September. Call Ms. Hinds at 347-283-3809.

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Post 1871 is located in Section #5, 135 Einstein Loop Community Center. Our phone is 718-320-8165, Room 41 on the 2nd floor. If you have a computer, you can also reach us by using our email address: post1871@optimum.net.

Post 1871 has a new website for all Post members, www.mylegion.org. You must register to open this e-mail.

The only people who can change this information are the Commander and the Adjutant of the Post.

Greetings to all our comrades who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each and every day hoping that you will have a blessed day.

Happy birthday to all our comrades who have a birthday in the month of November: William E. Gordon, Ernest A. Medaglia, Richard Werner, Stephen Werner, Santiago Gonzalez, Ortiz A. Hannys, Robert Moss. Sr., Carlos Tricoche, Silas J. Stanford, Andres Hannys-Ortiz, Stephen M. Neilson, Henry M. Newman, Andre Williams and Kelvin A. White.

Did you know that the New York City bus network carries 2.2 million people on a average weekday within and between all five boroughs on 239 separate routes with a fleet of 6,300 buses each day.

I hope all of our Post members along with their family

and friends voted on November 2, and if you did, congratulations. On March 15, 1919, the American is founded in Paris by members of the American Expeditionary Force.

Post raffles are on the way to all Post members, so let’s sell more than we did last year to your family and friends and in doing this, you will be supporting our Post along with doing your part.

The “sell by” date on milk should stay fresh for two to five days after the date, according to Cornell University’s Department of Food and Science, but once opened, it should be used as soon as possible. Unopened ultra pasteurized milk in sterile aseptic packing can last for several months unrefrigerated, but once opened, drink it within 7 to 10 days. The ideal temperature for storing milk is between 34 and 38 degrees. You can find out where the milk you buy comes from by going to www.weresmymilkfrom.com and by typing the code from the container.

Remember to arrive on time at the next general meeting that will take place on November 20th. Check your credit card bills carefully for several months after purchasing on the internet. If you find purchases you did not make, immediately contact the credit card company and file a dispute claim.

Source is available to care for your children, assist them with homework and offers other enrichment activities. To register, call Ms. Stevens at 914-907-7936.

Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This class consists of exercises to promote weight loss, tone and strengthen muscles. Call Ms. Sharpe-Hicks, 718-6718364.

Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This is a fun and healthy way to stay in shape. No experience is needed. The fee: $15 per class or 5 classes for $65; plus $15 membership. Call Ms. Barnes, 646-281-4570.

C onver sa t ion a l Sp a n ish C la sse s – Meets on Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. for beginners and 4:00 p.m. for intermediate and advanced students in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555.

H olid a y P a r t y – The Holiday Party for members is scheduled for Saturday, December 11th. If you would like to show off your talents, please let us know by calling 718379-5555 or (718) 320-1424.

—F r a n cin e R eva J on es

American Legion Post 1871

Spanish-American Community Council The Cultural and Social Committees of the SpanishAmerican Community Club of Co-op City invites everyone to attend its Annual Holiday Bash on Saturday, December 11, 177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

BYOB. There are no refunds.

Dance the evening away to the sounds of La Excelencia,David Cedeno & his Orchestra and DJ Salsero.

For tickets, please contact Alfonso Gonzales, (718) 671-5922; Delia Anaya, (917 587-7143 or the Spanish American Clubroom at (718) 379-7017.

Feliz Navidad y prospero ana nuevo.

—Nancy Vega-Santiago

Post 1871 received a shipment of baseball caps; price: $18 each.

Q: A man rides into a town on Friday, stays for two nights and three days and then leaves on Friday. How is that possible? A: His horse was named Friday.

This information was provided to you by your Post information officer.

—R ich a r d I . La wson, J r.

Baychester Library Association On Saturday, October 23rd, the library association held a book & bake sale at the Baychester Library. We want to thank the community for their support. We did very well. All the money raised goes directly to fund activities at our local branch library and the entire community benefits. We also want to mention all the association members who contributed baked goods, time and energy to the sale. We plan to hold another book sale in the near future. Look for announcements in the paper and at the library.

—Helen Topal

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop P l e a s e Not e : Today’s Saturday Social has been cancelled.

C ir cle t h e d a t e! Join us for some Holiday fun on Thursday, December 16th. The RETIREES Christmas Party will be held in the Dreiser Loop Community Center Auditorium from 4–9 p.m. For your pleasure, we will have drinks, dining, and dancing. Music provided by DJ Carol Productions. Ticket price is only $45. Tickets are available through Beverly Waller in Clubroom 19 or call her at 718-379-0377.

TRAVEL ACTIVITIES: To Atlantic City Hilton Casino. Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 16th through Thursday, the 18th, (3 day/2 night). Price: $200/double occupancy, $265/single occupancy. Rebates: $20/play + $20/cash + $20/food voucher. (Your contact is Ida Morton at 718-379-0377).

New and Exciting 2011 trips. Join us as we travel to: Harrah’s Chester Casino and Racetrack in PA on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, and the price is only $45. Sign up with your phone number and a deposit.

(Your contact is Lorraine Parker, 718671-6403).

Then we are off to: (1) Cape Cod MA, from May 23 to 27, 2011 (5day/4 night). Price: $529 double, and (2) Dover DE and Crab Feast, from Aug. 9 to 11, 2011 (3 day/2 night). Price: $409 double. Pick-up your flyer in Clubroom 19. Note: $100 deposit due now (price per person) to hold your seat.

Check/money orders payable to: RETIREES of DREISER LOOP, along with your name and roommate’s name and phone number (Your contact is Dolores Shivers at 917-282-0320).

Working Families Party The results of our 2010 midterm elections were worse than we anticipated. The change in the leadership in the United States House of Representatives will have a serious impact upon working and middle class families. We must organize, strategize, and collaborate with others to insure that we do not lose ground on our priority issues: education, taxes health care, jobs, housing, etc. Working Families Party (WFP) remains firmly committed to advocate on behalf of working families. It is lobbying with others to secure federal transportation dollars for New York.

Those dollars so desperately needed promise to create short term, as well as permanent jobs for New Yorkers. For our community, additional transportation dollars may restore some of the MTA bus service cuts.

In New York State, WFP chalked up an impressive victory - it received over 100,000 votes for Andrew Cuomo for Governor on Row E - the WFP line. This not only secured

a ballot status for WFP, but earned it a seat at the table in Albany come January. Our voters sent a clear message to Governor-elect Cuomo - recognize the needs of working people in our state; protect and create union jobs, increase funding for education, housing, and transportation. They also expect the party to win support for a progressive taxation initiative to get the wealthy to pay a fare share of taxes. Such additional income would fund many needs of our state, as well as our city.

Our thanks go out to all who crossed over and voted on the WFP line - Row E on election day.

We hope to see all of you on Tuesday, November 16, 7:30 at WFP Co-op City Chapter’s meeting in Einstein Center, Room 38.

For more information, please contact Chairperson Judith Roberson at 646-206-8555.

—Cheryl Simmons-Oliver

Church of the Savior bereavement support back in session Church of the Savior Bereavement Support Group meets every Monday, 7-8:15 p.m., at 120 DeKruif Place (Building 7, street level). This is a free service and anyone may attend for confidential counseling and support.

At the same time, Church of the Savior is reaching out to all representatives of the faith community and social agencies within

Co-op City, as well as those of no faith, who would like to attend or refer their members or clients to the bereavement support group, especially as the holidays approach, generally a very difficult time for those who have suffered the lost of a loved one.

For further information, you may contact Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr. at (718) 320-0002 or (917) 734-4058.

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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!

Not e: If anyone has special needs, please let your Trip Group Leader know ASAP. THEATRE COMMITTEE: Come with us to see the following: A revival of Driving Miss Daisy (James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave) at the Golden Theatre (will advise theatre date).

Price: $102 orch. Additionally, the Radio City Christmas show on November 12th and the price is $67 (includes transportation). If interested in any show – sign up ASAP with your phone number and your deposit. Committee members meet in Clubroom 19 on Thursdays after 3 p.m. or call them at 718-379-0377.

GOOD AND WELFARE: Our prayers and get well wishes to Ynes King who is ill and in the hospital.

We support all of you on the men and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy

recovery, and a subsequent long and healthy life. We convey our sincere condolences to the family of Wilma Harris who recently passed away. Contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

RETIREES and friends, keep in mind that our Clubroom 19, (718-379-0377), continues to be available for your weekday socializing pleasure to have fun and laughs, play cards, board games, or just watch one of your favorite TV programs with friends. Don’t be alone, come join us.

Don’t forget! The 4th Saturday, November 27th, is GAMES DAY (1 p.m. in Room 19). Light refreshments will be served. Committee contacts are Susie Fuzell and Marie Williams at 718-3790377.

Good health and good fortune to all!

—C la u d et t e Da vis

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 7, at 7 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.

The Coalition continues to plan activities that will enhance the quality of life in our community. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, 1-718-320-1861.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church;

Faith @ Work Christian Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of 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 Coalition’s weekly column for the 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

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050

www.ccpd.us.

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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, inter-racial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the 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.

Sunday Morning Schedule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship 10:30 a.m.

Dr. Smith’s Sermon Topic: “Leave and Don’t Walk Away.“

Faith in God Church & Bible Institute Pastor, President, and Founder Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, and Assistant Pastor, Minister Vernon Little, extend to everyone a healthy, happy, prosperous welcome! Let’s keep the faith. Most of the time, you’re going to feel like you’re in the minority when it comes to standing up for righteousness, but don’t waver. Remember, our road is narrow.

Let’s go into the Word of God. Today, we’re coming from C olossia n s 1: 9-14.

9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the

inheritance of the saints in the light.

13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, 14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.

Invitations: Church doors open this morning at 10:30 for Dr. Little to teach an Evangelism class. We have a ‘Sweet Hour of Prayer’ at 3 p.m. Tomorrow morning, at 10 a.m.; we have a Sunday School class. Morning Worship is at 11 a.m. We play Min. Vernon Little’s songs, ‘Words To Live By’ & ‘Proverbs’ during the offering. Please come out and support these services. Also, go to YouTube and see Min. Vernon Little’s video for his song ‘Proverbs.’

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone #’s are (347) 2764925 & (718) 671-3627. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—M in . Ver n on L it t le

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Scheduled Monthly Meeting on Thursday, November 18, in the Bartow Center, Room # 28 at 7:30 p.m. All members are requested to attend this very important meeting as items of extreme significance will be discussed. We will discuss the past General Election and its impact on the club and the community.

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club extends sincere congradulations to those Democratic candidates who were successfully duly elected in the General Elections on Tuesday, November 02. It is expected that these electees will present themselves as community advocates for better government and help to establish a venue to help members of the community to solve the many problems, both political and domestic currently existing here.

The Good & Welfare Committee of

the Club is still operational. Ms. Gertie Brown is the Chairman of the committee. She can be reached at 347-2752995. If there are any instances of illness, such as hospitalizations, surgery, death in the family or home-bound status will be referred to her. She will take care of acknowledgements from the club related to these matters.

The club extends get well wishes to those members who have been ill and are recovering. This message is also extended to those members who are home-bound and recovering from various medical procedures. Our Prayers are with you for a full recovery. Best wishes are also extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special event during the month of November.

I would like to thank the membership and community for their continued support.

—G eor ge T. C la r k e

The deadline for submitting club articles is Monday at 3 p.m.

Reading from the Holy Writ - Mark 6:10-14.

Good news! Our children’s Sunday School is ready to teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

Weekly Activity – Church of the Savior worship at 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

Tune in!!– Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet. Tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718-320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address.

New Hours - Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you!

New Hours - Every Thursday evening, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Bible Study in session. The dynamic Evangelist and gifted teacher, Dr. Margaret Watson, will be the instructor. Do you know what the scriptures are saying, instead of what’s been passed down from tradition and culture? Come join us, bring a friend, everyone is welcome! The truth shall set you free!

Thought to Lift your Spirit: “Be the change you want to see in people.”

—R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h , J r.

Goose Island Seniors Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all who are celebrating during the month of November!

Wednesday, November 17—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for members only. You may bring a guest. Refreshments served.

Thursday, November 18—General Meeting in Room 38, at 1:30 p.m. This is our first General Meeting. Coffee and cake will be served, also we’ll have 50/50.

Tuesday, November 30—Trip to Atlantic City Resorts Casino. Price is $27.

Rebate is $20 slot play. You may use more than one machine with your rebate. Pickup time is 8 a.m., Einstein Center, Asch

Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Our End of Year Party at Seashore Restaurant was a big success. Plenty of music and always plenty of good food.

Everyone that attended enjoyed themselves. D.J. Willard really outdid himself with the music and the entertainment.

Don’t forget to pay your yearly dues of $12. See Ann or Mary for more information, call 718-379-9613 or come to 135 Einstein Center, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Our get well wishes are sent to Jean Albert who is at Bay Park Nursing Home.

Good health to all.

—M a r y P illa

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for adults and children will be held at 9:15 a.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. and on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 5 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at 12 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. If you are unable to attend, you may dial in to listen on PODCAST. Call (646) 929-2953 at 12 p.m. to hear the service. The podcast is also available on our website.

Please note on Wednesday, November 17th and 24th, there will be no Bible studies or afternoon worship services.

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

We are a community oriented non-denominational 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.

We meet a t: 177 Dreiser Loop Comm. Center, Rm 10.

Or der of Ser vices Sunday School – 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.

Children’s Church – Every 2nd Sunday of every month Communion – Every 1st Sunday of every month Harvest Restoration Ministries will be holding a Woman’s Conference November 13th from 9-5 p.m. entitled: “Shattered But Not Broken” at 177 Dreiser Loop, Rms: 4 and 9. The registration fee for this event is $25.

Pastor Anthony Davis is currently being mentored by one of the most prolific preacher’s in America, Bishop Noel Jones of the City of Refuge, Gardena, CA. Pastor Davis will be speaking at the City of Refuge on —Pastor Anthon y Davis January 16th at 6:00 p.m.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc. Saturday Tutoring Program for students in grades 2 through 5 will resume today, Saturday, November 6.

Tutoring sessions are held from 3 to 5 p.m. Our tutoring sessions are semi private. Please note the fees have been significantly reduced. The fee is now $30 a month. You may register during program hours. For additional information, call 917-620-2859 or 718-671-8449.

We will hold our Fall Revival from November 17 through November 19 at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, November 17, Rev. David Jenkins, Pastor of Bronx Community Baptist Church, will deliver the message. On Thursday, November 18, Rev. Sheila Jenkins, Assistant Pastor of the Bronx Community Baptist Church, will be the revivalist and concluding our uplifting program on Friday, November 19, will be Rev. Dr. Calvin Kendrick, Pastor of Victory Baptist Church in the Bronx. Join us; bring a friend and be revived!

We will be celebrating the church’s 39th Anniversary

on Sunday, November 21 at the 11:00a.m. service. Please join us for this celebratory service.

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.PrincipleCenteredLiving.com or www.RevDr SheldonEWilliams.com.

Have you considered where you will go on your next vacation? The Scholarship Ministry invites you to travel with them to Orlando, Florida on August 13, 2011 for nine days. Visit the Holy Land Experience--a recreation of ancient Jerusalem, Arabian Nights for a Dinner Show, visit many attractions and sightseeing on the way to and from Florida. Prices are $765 pp/double occupancy. For additional information, call 718-671-1918, 718-6717507 or 718-320-3774.

—H a t t ie L . L u ca s

Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you!

There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join? Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events. Attention: We have an Email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

Join the Crochet Club this fall. We meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 PM in our meeting room on the “B” side. Learn how to crochet with Linda. Her students have progressed very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers. We have discovered that this crochet class is helping your mental attitude as well. It is stimulating and relaxing too. Throw away the tranquillizers and join in the fun.

C om in g E ven t s: Wednesday, November 17 -- Meeting and Bake Sale.

The door is open at 7 p.m. and the meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. The agenda includes: Minutes of previous

meeting; sale of turkey raffles and drawing; planning for a holiday party; 50/50 raffle and conclude with the bake sale. Please bring something for the sale. Thank you!

We will continue to run our 50/50 raffle at our meetings. Refreshments always follow at the end of the meeting. Check the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get involved and make a difference!! We are looking forward to meeting and greeting you at the meetings.

We had so much fun at Friday Pokeno Night, that another is planned for Friday, November 19 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Watch our Bulletin Board for further information. We would like to do this at least once a month. Read this article for further Game Night updates.

The Association sincerely “thanks” all who gave so generously for the Halloween candy collection. You made a lot of children very happy. Again, thank you!

—M ir ia m E . Ber lofsk y

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Faith @ Work Christian Church Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop, Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m. (Sundays).

Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; email: fatwcc@aol.com.

Weekly Wor ship Exper iences: 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Children's church: 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays.

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Church Mission: 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!

Upcoming M inistr y E vents: NOVEMBER 24TH: Community Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner: FREE TO THE COMMUNITY!!!! Dreiser, Room 4. RSVP required for the church to ensure enough food is available to all who desire.

We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation of everyone who believes!

(Rom 1:16). What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God's goodness and not our personal accomplishments.

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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 SC HE 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 RO GR AM S AR E AT T H E C H UR C H ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASC H L OO P NO RT H (C O -O P C I T Y)

Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: PLEASE JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR PASTOR, REV. DR. CALVIN E. OWENS’ 34th ANNIVERSARY Closing Services – Sunday, November 14th 11:00 a.m. The Preacher will be Rev. Patricia Lawson 4:00 p.m. – The Guest Preacher will

be Rev. Dr. Arthur Lewter, Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Ossining, NY. Sister to Sister Women’s Ministry hosts two regularly scheduled events on the first Saturday of the month at the Annex – Soul Sisters Reading Network and CRAFTworkshop. At 10:00 a.m., December 4, they will be reading BRING ON THE BLESSINGS, by Beverly Jenkins.

It will be followed by the wildly popular knitting and crocheting sisterhood of women and girls at 12 p.m. Nominal fee for new crafters, $8, and $5 for returning artists. Light refreshments. RSVP your attendance for one or both by November 29 at cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193.

C P C T O UR S SP O NSO R S T H E

F OL L OW I NG T R I P S. C AL L (718) 671-1182 F O R T I C K E T S AND/O R ADDI T I ONAL I NF O R M AT I O N. 1. Tuesday, December 7th CPC Tours’ trip to Foxwoods Resort and Casino to see “Home for the Holidays,” featuring Herb Reed and The Platters.

Tickets: $59, include $15 rebate and $10 food voucher.

2. Saturday, December 11th, 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: $40.

—E va n G . M it ch ell

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds C ome & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available.

Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every other Sunday, the services are as follows:

English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 am. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service.

Websit e - Visit our new website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org to learn more about our church and worship. Also learn about Buy for Charity on our website and learn how to support our church while shopping online for no extra cost to you.

Neos P r ogr a m s – The teens, tweens and children’s programs every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church. We also have for girls & boys liturgical dancing, ages 5

to 12, 8 p.m. on Fridays.

M usic School – Learn piano, guitar, voice and theory. You can contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons.

Earlier lessons can be arranged. Come and register if you are interested in learning music. All ages welcome. Free registration and affordable rates.

C hoir – All ages are welcome and rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.

After School P r ogr am – The after school program will be starting again and

anyone wishing to send their children to a safe environment, where they can do homework, learn what’s in God’s word and just have some fun, please call (718) 671-1033.

The after school program is held in the Room 43 of Einstein Community Center.

C hu r ch Ba za a r : We will be having a bazaar on Saturday, November 20th from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. If you are interested in getting a space, it is $15 and you can call Barbara at (347) 603-7473 to reserve your space. We will also be selling food. The bazaar will be inside the church building so we can be cozy warm while we shop.

—R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

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

Weekly Schedule: Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m.

Thursday: Choir Rehearsal 7-8 p.m.

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

Upcoming Events Monday, November 1 – All Saints Day Tuesday, November 2 – All Souls Day

Sunday, November 7, All Saints and All Souls Day celebrated Sunday, November 14 – Men’s Day – To Honor Men’s Ministry – Men will sing and have a guest speaker Saturday, November 20 – Cake Sale and Vestry Meeting Sunday, November 21 – Last Sunday of

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Monday, November 15

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Nov. 15

Pineapple juice, chili con carne, rice, French style beans

Chicken breast w/wing, egg noodles, peas & carrots

Whole wheat bread, diced pears

Tues., Sweet & sour chicken, red potatoes in skin, Nov. parsley buttered carrots 16

Pork chop w/onions, yellow rice & beans, collard greens

Rye bread, fresh oranges

Apple juice, Wed., salmon loaf w/cocktail Nov. sauce, spaghetti, tossed salad w/dressing 17

Meatballs, spaghetti lettuce, tomato salad & baby carrots

Whole wheat bread, tropical fruit in juice

Lemon salmon, white rice, spinach

Rye bread, bananas

Library

Library

9:30-1pm, Rm. 31

9:30-1pm, Rm. 49

Crochet & Knitting

Bingo

Dominos

9 am, Rm. 7

11:00 in Rm. 31

10:00am, Rm.45

Dominos

Stay Well Exercise

9:30-11:30pm in Rm. 31

Around the Lunch Table 11:30 in Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Internet Cafe 2-4pm, Rm. 34

11:00, Rm. 7

Canasta 2pm-4pm Card Games 2– 4 pm,

Walking & Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill

Afternoon Movie

Rm. 25

2pm – 4 pm

2-4pm, Rm. 7

Dominos

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

Beginner’s Self Defense 9 am, Rm. 31 Advanced Self Defense 10 am, Rm. 31 Dominos

10:00 in Rm. 49

9:30 – 1:00, Rm. 7

Tai Chi

Alert & Alive

11:00 in Rm. 45

10:30, Rm. 7

Bingo

Mixed Cultural Dance

2:30pm, Rm. 25

Word Games

Internet Cafe in the Computer Lab

9:30-11:30 am, Rm. 31

2-4 pm, Rm. 34

2pm, Rm. 25

Word Games

10:00 in Rm. 2

Walking Club,

Tuesday, November 16

Current Events 10 am, Rm. 31 Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

1:00 in Rm. 49

10:30 in Aud. A

Tuesday Movie w/Popcorn 2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Card Games

Thurs., Nov. 18 Fri., Nov 19

Orange juice, lime taragon turkey, Mexicorn, Broccoli/cauliflower

Orange-pineapple juice, Sesame chicken thigh, baked potato, Hoki fish w/pepper & onions, mashed pota- broccoli, cauliflower/ carrots toes, mixed veggies

Whole wheat bread, unsweetened applesauce

All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that members please

2:30-4 pm, Rm. 25

call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch: Stay Well Exercise

10 am, Rm. 45

Library, Exercise, Chat Session

11am, Rm. 31

Spelling Bee

9:30 – 1:00, Rm. 7

Dominos

10 am, Rm. 49

Garden Club

2:30 pm, Rm. 25

Spanish Practice Class

10:30, Rm. 7

Word Games

10:30 in Computer lab

Tai Chi

9:30-1:30 pm, Rm. 31 Bingo 2 pm in Rm. 25 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd, 9-10am, Rm. 31

Bingo

11:00 am, Rm. 2

1:00 in Rm. 49

Art

Internet Cafe

1-4 pm, Rm. 7

2-4 pm, Rm. 34

Sewing w/Raymonde

10 am, Rm. 31

Wednesday, November 17

Dominos

Line Dancing

Card Games Library 9am-1pm, Rm. 31

Thursday, November 18

Dominos 10 am, Rm. 45 Chat session 9:30am-1:00pm, Rm. 31

Stay Well Exercise 10-11, Rm. 45

Dominos 2:30pm, Rm.25 Word Games 9:30 -11:30, Rm. 31

Spelling Bee 11am, Rm. 49 Bingo1:00 in Rm. 49

Bingo 2pm in Rm. 25 Card Games 2:30-4pm, Rm. 25

Internet Café Rm. 34 2-4pm

“Movie Madness”

Dominos

9:30 am, Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45

Day at the Movies w/Popcorn

Self Defense

Dominos

“Handi-Flex” 1pm, Aud. A Drama Rm. 7 Thursday Movie w/ popcorn 2-4pm, Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:0011:30, Rm. 7 Line Dancing 10:00 a.m., Aud. A.

9:00 in Rm. 2

10:00 in Rm. 45

11 am, Rm. 31

Library, Exercise, Chat Session 9:30-1, Rm. 7 Belly Dancing 12:30pm Aud. A

Crochet & Knitting

Art

Spelling Bee

Friday, November 19

Upcoming Events/Trips

9:30-11:30, Rm. 7

2-4 pm, Rm. 25

10:00 am, Rm. 7

9:30-11:30am, Rm. 31

10 am, Rm. 45 Bingo 1:00 pm in Rm. 49 Internet Cafe 2-4 pm Rm. 34

Bingo

Card Games

2-4 pm, Rm. 7

2 pm in Rm. 25

2 pm – 4 pm, Rm. 49

Card Games

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday

2-4pm, Rm. 25

10:00-11:30, Rm. 49

2:30 pm, Rm. 31

Word Games

Meditative Moments 11:00 in Rm. 8

Afternoon Movie *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

1st Monday of Dec.: 1st & 3rd Mondays: Fridays Tuesdays

Fairway Super Wal-Mart Swimming Classes Bowling

PRICE

$3 $12 $3 $10

PICK UP TIMES Bartow Dreiser

Einstein

1 p.m.

9 a.m.

1 p.m.

11 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

11:15 a.m.

1:15 p.m.

9:15 a.m.

1:15 p.m.

11:30 a.m.

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

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

I NT E R NE T C AF É E VE R YDAY AT THE EINSTEIN SENIOR CENTER, 135 Einstein Loop, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in room 34. You can explore on the web, check your e-mail, etc. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COMPUTER CLASS. YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO USE THE COMPUTER ON YOU OWN. A F T E R NO O N M O VI E S AT DRIESER from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in room 7, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.

Popcorn will be served. Come & join us to play Bingo, Word Games & Dominoes in the Bartow Senior Center from 2-4 p.m. on Monday and Friday and 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday in Room 25.

F a ir wa y F ood M a r k et in Pelham Manor - Monday, November 22nd.

Transportation - $3 – Pick-ups: Einstein Loop – 9:00 a.m., Asch Loop – 9:15 a.m., and Dreiser Loop – 9:30 a.m.

T h a n k s givin g Da y F ea st Wednesday, November 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Dreiser Senior Center, Auditorium. Cost is $4 in advance. $5 at the door. Please register early. Pick-ups: Bartow-9:30 a.m.; Einstein-9:45 a.m.

You can register at the senior centers. If you have any questions, please call (718) 320-2066. Registration begins immediately. Flyers will be located at the senior centers.

Do you n eed su p p or t for a n old er p er son ? A caregiver support group can offer an atmosphere of understanding

and support for caregivers to discuss issues and problems. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31 from 1-2 p.m.

Next session is scheduled for November 23. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at: 718-320-2066.

J E R S E Y G A R DE N S M AL L & I K E A-Monday, November 29th - 3 hours of shopping at mall & 2 hours at IKEA for only $12. Price includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pick-ups will be as follows: Bartow-8:00 a.m.; Dreiser8:15 a.m. and Einstein-8:30 a.m.

Se n ior C en t er F ie ld Tr ip P er m ission Slip – Effective immediately all senior center participants will be required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. The driver should have a copy of the permission slip in the van at all times. If you have not filled out a form prior to the trip, the driver will have blank forms in the vehicle.

DI SABI L I T Y SUP P O R T /SO C I AL I Z AT I O N G RO UP The Disability Support/Socialization group meets every 1st Friday of the month at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 25 at 1 p.m. For more information and to register, please call: John Sullivan, (718) 671-2090, Ext. 3010. Transportation will be provided if required.

Blood Pressure screenings Trained volunteers are providing FREE blood pressure screenings to the 60+ community conveniently located at all three of the Co-op City Community Centers.

All you need is to become a member by simply filling out a short application form available at any of the local centers.

L O C AT I O NS & SC H E DUL E : 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 9 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATIONS Broun Place Association, “Meeting” Tues., 11/16, 7:00 p.m., Bartow, Room #31 Debs Place Association, “Meeting” Thurs., 11/18, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room #9

CULTURE AND ARTS The Drammeh Institute, “Meeting” Wed., 11/17, 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room #8

HOBBIES African American Club, “Belly Dance Class” Mon., 11/15, 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Rm #2; “Yoga/Pilates” Tues., 11/16, 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room #2

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club “Bridge Training Class” Wed., 11/17, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room #9; “Bridge Game” Wed., 11/17, 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room #9

POLITICAL Co-op City Democratic Club, “Meeting” Tues., 11/16, 6:00 p.m., Bartow, Room #28 Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club “Meeting” Thurs., 11/18, 7:30 p.m., Bartow Room #28

Working Families of Co-op City, “Meeting” Tues., 11/16, 7 p.m., Einstein, Rm #35

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church, Tues., 11/16, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room #1 Church of the New Vision, “Bible Studies” Sun., 11/21, 9:30 a.m., Einstein, Room #38 Faith @ Work Christian Church, Thurs., 11/18, 6:30 p.m., and Sun., 11/21, 8:00 a.m., Dreiser, Room #8

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15, Sun., 11/21, 10:00 a.m., Einstein, Room #35 Harvest Restoration Ministries, Wed., 11/17, 7 p.m., & Sun., 11/21, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser, Room #10

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Thurs., 11/18, 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room #9

SCOUTS Girls Scouts of New York, “Meeting” Fri., 11/19, 5:00 p.m., Dreiser, Rms #1, 2, 4, 9

SENIORS JASA Senior Services, “Luncheon” Mon-Fri, 11/15-11/19, 8:00 a.m., Bartow, Room #31

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program, “Meeting Time” Tues., 11/16, 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room #4

District Council #37, “Meeting” Thurs., 11/18, 6:30 p.m., Dreiser, Room #1

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY — A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION — 2010/2011 Book Discussion — Thursdays • 1:30 p.m.

Titles can now be reserved through the library. Participants should read each selection in advance and be prepared to take part in the discussion. Admission is free.

Please sign up at the Information Desk.

Game On! - Every Monday, 3:30 p.m. • TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m. • Storytelling/ Poetry Group - 1st Wednesday, 4 p.m. • KIDS Reading Aloud - Every Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. • Teen Book Café - 3rd Wednesday, 4 p.m. • Chess For All - 1st Friday & 3rd Thursday, 3:00 p.m. • Card Games - 3rd Friday, 3:15 p.m. • Teen Book Group - 1st Friday, 3:15 p.m. • Teen Games - 3rd Friday, 3:15 p.m.

The Baychester Branch Library presents the following programs:

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

Conversation with Illustrator Rafael Tricoche— Sat., November 13 • 2 p.m.: Exhibit of his new paintings. Mr. Rafael Tricoche, a Puerto Rican born Illustrator and Co-op City resident, will talk about his life and techniques for the creation of his works.

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : Here are a few helpful additions to your winter diet to help boost your immune system: sweet potatoes – rich in beta carotene which the body connects to Vitamin A; tea – in addition to green tea, black and oolong teas help strengthen the body’s resilience against infection; mushrooms – packed with antioxidents, minerals and vitamins heightens the body’s resistance to viral infection (i.e. colds and flu).

R E M I NDE R : We are once again receiving canned goods (not outdated) and other “non-perishable” food items for our food drive. All donations will be given to a neighborhood soup kitchen.

These items may be brought to the AARP Room “O” in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Mon. – Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Get-well wishes extended to our member, Joan James.

To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-6715493.

2010 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES December 9 (Thurs.) - Peachtree Holiday Celebration at Villa Barone Manor - 1 p.m.-5 p.m. — $65 — (transportation is available on a “first come, first serve” basis). Tickets are available in the AARP Office in Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room “O,” Mon.,10 a.m.-12 p.m.; and Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

December 30 (Thurs.) - January 1 (Sat.), 2011 – New Year’s Eve at the Desmond Hotel (Malvern, PA); includes 4 hour stay at the Sands Casino (Bethlehem, PA) or free time in the town of Bethlehem; after checking-in, dinner & show at the Desmond Hotel; buffet breakfast at the hotel; choice for the day (New Year’s Eve): 4 hour stay in Atlantic City or a narrated tour of Philadelphia or shopping at the King of Prussia Mall or a day at the Desmond (playing cards, a

movie, Bingo or swimming); attend the New Year’s Eve Cocktail Party and Surf & Turf Dinner w/open bar, champagne toast, hats, noise makers, music & dancing & more; New Year’s Day brunch w/music & dancing and a show before departing for home – $530/person - double; $630 single; $520/person/triple; ($50/person trip insurance – optional) — There are a few seats available w/full payment…contact Delores – 718-3792176.

2011 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES: January 19 – 29 – “No-Fly” Cruise Winter Escape; 11 days/10 nights; depart from New York via Deluxe Motor Coach w/overnight stops; arriving in Charleston (SC) to board the ship to Key West (FL); Nassau & Freeport (Bahamas); returning with overnight stops; pricing to be announced; trip insurance optional (recommended); Final payment was due Oct. 1st – contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742.

February 15 – Try your “New Year’s Luck” at the Tropicana Casino (Atlantic City, NJ); roundtrip deluxe.

Motor coach - $38 — (bonus to be announced) – contact Daisy, 718-6713241.

April 7 – 19 (12 days) – Fly to Chicago (IL); dinner and city tour; board the Streamline Vintage Train to New Orleans w/meals and open bar aboard train; overnight stay at the Hilton Hotel/Casino and sightseeing in New Orleans; board the cruise ship Norwegian Spirit – sailing to British Honduras (Belize) and Mexico (Cozumel); return to New Orleans and board the train to Memphis (TN) with sightseeing and a BarBQue; board the train back to Chicago and the flight home — $750 deposit due at registration; rates according to ship category; credit cards accepted; travel insurance available. Additional information at the November meeting.

—Delor es Deb na m

Handicapped Adults Association On Wednesday, November 24, there will be an unveiling of a plaque for Anna Capell. It will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the hallway with our wall of plaques.

F L E A M AR K E T: Greeting cards two (2) for 25¢, jewelry is various prices, soft covered books five (5) for $1, hard covered books 50¢ each, cassettes are 50¢ each, wooden canes are $5 each, DVDs

are $3 each, tapes are $1 each. We are located in Dreiser Community Center, Room #13. Come in and look around.

DUE S: Dues for the year 2011 is now due. Either mail or bring the dues to the Handicapped Adults, 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm. #13, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, or bring it to the office.

—Ar len e R od r iq u ez

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES - NOVEMBER 2010 Introduction to Microsoft Word: Friday, November 16, 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Pre-requisite: Mouse and Keyboard Skills Pre-registration required, please drop in to register; Class size is limited to 8; All classes are one session only; All classes are hands on.

Performance and Reception/Sat., Dec. 11 • 2 p.m.

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

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Baychester Visual Arts Association If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw and paint, this is the time to get expert instruction at BVA. The instructors teach drawing skills, as well as painting. You will be able to complete original paintings worthy of exhibiting.

On Saturday, December 18, we will have an in-house art show and boutique from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. in our permanent room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center. Dinners will also be available.

BVA members will once again exhibit their beautiful artwork and boutique items will also be on sale. We hope you can stop by since you will be impressed by the beautiful artwork.

BVA offers art classes in our permanent room 5, Dreiser Center. Tuesday classes have 3 sessions to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. or 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. with Mr. Groves, an award winning artist who studied at NYU and the Art Student’s League, as the instructor.

Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who avail themselves of this opportunity.

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

—Sylvia L och a n sky

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Reflections

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

It was Disreali who said: “It is easier to be critical than correct.”

A young man once had a dream.

He saw himself on a barren road, struggling beneath a heavy burden. He cried out as he strove to support it, “what is this weight that I must carry?

Why must I carry it?”

From somewhere he seemed to hear: “It is the weight of the faults you have found in others. Why do you complain? You discovered them should they not belong to you now?”

The rung of a ladder was never meant to rest upon, but only to hold a man’s foot long enough to enable him to put the other somewhat higher. You want to be a better person than you now are. Good! Think of that better person. Form a mental image. Keep on thinking about that better person and then act to make yourself fit that mold.

It may take some time, but you will succeed. There are no hopeless situations. There are only men who have grown hopeless about them.

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 OR DUES CAN BE SENT TO THE OFFICE. —F r ied a E p st ein

Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. 718-379-6920 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 19, is before 4:15 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, November 13, at 5:22 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, November 13, is 12 p.m. to 12:10 p.m.

The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes on the “Codes and Customs of Jewish Prayers.”

Coming Events Saturday, November 13 at 9 a.m.-Morning services. The Parsha is: Vayetze. Join us at the Shabbat services.

Mincha is 12 p.m./12:11 p.m. The Rabbi’s class is at 4:20 p.m. Shabbat ends at 5:22 p.m.

New Da t e: Sunday, November 21 at 10 a.m.--General Membership Meeting.

Please attend – Enjoy a cup of coffee!

Sunday, Nov. 21 at 1:30 p.m. – The Synagogue sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. Cost is $3/person for admission and includes refreshments.

Sunday, December 5 from 12:30 p.m.

to 4:30 p.m.–A Chanukah celebration.

Let’s get together for a fun afternoon of latkes, applesauce, etc. This is a game afternoon too! Bring your favorite game(s) and bring your friends. The cost is $5 per person. Reservations are necessary. Make your reservations by calling Mimi at 1-347-427-4526. If I am not available, leave a message on my answering machine, include your telephone number and I will return your call.

We are in the shule on Thursday and Sunday so you can call 1-718-379-6920 (see office hours).

Good and Welfare: Happy birthday and anniversary greetings to all who are celebrating during the month of November.

Do you need a tree certificate sent in “Honor or in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? You can call the shule at 718-379-6920 and we can accommodate you. Wishing Edie and Bruce Gitelson a very happy anniversary on November 4th.

Happy 51st anniversary to Mimi & Jerry Berlofsky who will celebrate their special day on November 8. Happy birthday wishes to Marilyn De Leonardis on Nov. 16 and to Lorna Smith on Nov. 17.

Many more happy returns!

P lea se! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you.

Shalom!

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsk y —M

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue I would like to announce that the Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City will hold a CHANUKAH LUNCHEON and GAME PARTY on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5. The TIME of the party will be 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at a COST of $5 per person.

The main refreshments will be potato latkes, sour cream and applesauce and more dessert will be coffee, tea and donuts.

After the luncheon, we will be playing bingo or bring your own playing cards,

board games, Rummy Q, or Mah Jong.

Call for reservation, Mimi, (347) 4274526 or office, (718) 379-6920.

Remember, everyone is welcome.

The Men’s Club would like to thank all our guest for helping us make this trip to Mount Airy Casino on November 3, a big success. We hope you all faired well with the games and came back with more than you went with. Watch this paper for future trips.

Shalom!

—Br u ce G itelson

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Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.

We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning.

The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, 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 P r ogr a m s a n d E ve n t 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 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 and 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.

Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners.

Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409.

—C a r ole H a q u e

Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24 (street level), Bronx, N.Y. 10475 You are invited to attend services on the following days. Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m.

Everyone that would like to participate in studying the word of God is welcome to attend.

11 Timothy 2:15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Focu s: Virtue is the quality that sustains our entrance and standing before a holy God and allows the strength and healing presence of God to flow through us.

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatso-

ever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

A Christian strength resides in his or her relationship with God. A life filled with virtue results in a clean conscience and removes any cloud of guilt, providing a bold entrance into the presence of the Lord. A virtuous life fulfills the purpose for the grace of God, making that work complete. Godly virtue adds value to

human life, and that enhancement becomes obvious to others. Paul joined Peter in encouraging the pursuits of virtue when he admonished Timothy to give himself wholly to righteous principles.

Read 1Timothy 4: 15 -16) Paul concluded that adding virtue to faith is a profitable venture that causes the believer’s value to rise even in the eyes of those around him. For more information, call 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

—R ev. R . Sibb lies

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• Eyelashes 1-2 weeks $15.99 • Airbrush Make-up (For Brides to be $125/w Free Lashes) • Eyebrows $5 • Facial waxing $50

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Under Arms $10 Full Legs $40 Back Waxing $45 Facials $50 Mini Facials $35 Microdermabrasion (10 Sections) $400

718.792.2655

• Clean • Nightstands • Mirrors • Dressers • Lamps & Under Bed • Dust & Vacuum • Doors • Blinds • Lamps • Furniture • Wash Floors throughout • All Bed Linen Changed

Bathrooms: Disinfect Showers/Bathrooms • Vanities Mirrors • Sink & Toilets • Wash & Scrub Floors Call For FREE Estimates — Seniors Will Receive Discounted Rate!

Call:

• Lip liner $180 • Moles $30

10/22/11

Blinds

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years

EMERGENCY SERVICE

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

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION NEW WINDOWS?

• ALL MAKES & MODELS

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

718.792.2655 2951 Middletown Road (Near Pelham Bay Station) Bronx, NY 10461

SUMMER CLEANING SPECIAL ANY 3 ROOMS OF CARPET — $99 3 SEAT SOFA — $90 AREA/FINE RUGS PICK-UP & CLEANED Includes FREE DEODORIZER

FREE PHONE QUOTES FABRIC & LEATHER FURNITURE CLEANED FURNITURE WOOD POLISHING

Removal & Re-installation of any types of Blinds Quality work! Lowest Prices in Town!

Repair Closet Doors and much more!

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License # 1233497 For More Information, Call

Carpet, Furniture & Vinyl Floor Cleaning Since 1945

NEW STYLE BLINDS

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

10% DISCOUNT (except Vacuums)

12/4

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RENOTEX.COM

LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person

FAMILY BLINDS SERVICE

Ms. Jackson

718.496.7286

11/27

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

All Rooms:

P er m a n en t m a k e u p : • Eyebrows $150 • Eyeliner $100 (pair)

SE RVICE S

JACKSON CLEANING SERVICE

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

(718) 379-8782

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Cleaning Service—Carpet, Furniture

Appliances Repair

AC E AP PLI ANC E RE PA IR

For Sale

S ERV IC ES

DAY-EVENING-SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS

(718) 829.7970

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

E-Mail: Info@Renotex.com Residential & Commercial • Fully Insured & Certified 11/27 All Major Credit Cards Accepted

10/22/11

Cleaning Service

SERVING THE BRONX SINCE 1939 UNITED APPLIANCE SERVICE Sales & Service on All Makes: Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, Stove & Refrigerators, Air Conditioning, Vaccum Cleaners 10% Discount when Mentioning This Ad

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

718.829.9090 1058 Morris Park Avenue 11/27

A BEE RAG SERVICE, INC. LET US SERVE YOU!

1/1/11

Cleaning Service • Carpet Cleaning • Carpet Removal • Personal Shopper Elder Care ($100 for 4 hrs.) • Painting • Upholstery Cleaning • Floor Re-finishes Call us for a quote and other services we provide.

(718) 798-4259 or sales@abrags.org. THANK YOU!

Advertise! Call: 718.320.3300 ext. 3380

SPOONERS DOMESTIC SE RV I C E • • • •

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

www.spoonercleaning.com Call

(718) 320-5112

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CLASSIFIEDS

C o - o p C i t y T i m e s • c c t im e s @ r i v e r b a y c o r p . c o m

Computer Consultant, Sales & Repair

Home Improvement

Dataway

1-800-479-2667

Computers, Inc. Networking, Maintenance, Repair

$40 Field Service MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS

Upholstery/Blinds

JASON LASH

• VERTICAL BLINDS • RANGE HOODS • MINI BLINDS • LIGHT FIXTURES • SINK VANITIES • KITCHEN CABINETS • SPACE SAVERS • CABINET REFACING • MATCHING HAMPERS • COUNTERTOPS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS 11/27

Locksmith

646-326-2676

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

1/8/11

S T Y LI S H DEC O RAT O RS 3314 White Plains Rd. • Bronx, NY 10467

Telephone Jacks

Installation/Repairs • Business & Residential

$75

FAMILY LOCKSMITH

Service • Repair • Instruction

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS 20% Off Any Lock Job! Medco • MultiLock • Wilson High Quality Labor For a Low Price!

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

12/4 Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

917-482-5135

•CAT 5-Wiring • No Dial Tone • Static On Line • Hum On Line Verizon Trained 11/6 Window Cleaning

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

Call (718) 473-0772 Free Telephone Consultation $25/Hour Field Service Professional, Knowledgeable and Courteous Service

24-Hours a day / 7 days a week

11/13

LOVE-JONES PRODUCTION FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC

Floors

DJ PLAYETTE

M & M FLOORS

DJPlayette.com DJPlayette@aol.com

Call Mike. (718) 792-0024

347-664-1952 DJPlayette@facebook.com DJPlayette@twitter.com

Hardwood floors installed - Sanding & Refinishing. Polyurethane, Fabulon & Moisture Cure Finishes. Staining in all colors. Free estimates.

10% Co-op City resident discount.

12/4

Handyman

HANDYMAN 1/15

KJ HANDYMAN, INC.

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

Licensed & Bonded.

11/13

(917) 346-0862

11/27

Co-op City Times BRONX, NY 10475 • 718.320-3380 1.718.320.3300, ext. 3380

CLASSIFIED AD FORM

Rates: $6 for 20 words or less

11/27/10

(718) 746-8925 PLASTIC SLIPCOVERS

Handyman

1-203-482-6337

20492049 BartowBARTOW Ave. • Room 21 • NY21 10475 AVE. • Bronx, ROOM

Slipcovers

THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! NEED THE HOME SPRUCED UP? CALL ME 646-234-1676. I AM YOUR HANDYMAN!

Fast Service Cell:

Cell:

Music

FIRST JACK

Verizon Charges $201/Jack

Licensed and Bonded

Access Computer Consultants

11/27

7 18 . 88 1 . 7 6 91

TELEPHONE JACKS

FREE Phone Consultation Call:

REUPHOLSTERING

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

TABLE PADS CUSHIONS REFILLED • NEW FOAM RUBBER SOFA PLATFORMS 11/27 LOW, LOW PRICES

ALL STATE DECORATORS

Basement Storage Shareholders, please ensure that you secure your personal belongings in the unit you pay for.

Do not leave items outside of your unit door, the aisles, or on top of the units. Unsecured items (regardless of what it is) can and will be discarded. This includes items tucked away in unauthorized units.

Riverbay Corporation is not responsible for personal items left unsecured for any reason in the basement storage room or outside of the room.

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