Co-op City Times 11/26/11

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Vol. 46 No. 48

Saturday, November 26, 2011

A Thankgiving Blessing

Riverbay expands number of teams to help stem convector leaks; training to begin early January

BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay’s management has expanded the number of teams of porters/staff from 10 to 35 to assist shareholders clean and change their convector filters in an effort to help curb the number of convector leaks and flooding in apartments that occur each year during air conditioning season.

In August, Management reported that instead of relying on shareholders to clean their convectors annually before the air conditioning period, beginning in February of next year, Riverbay will enlist in-house porters to clean each convector and change every filter in Co-op City— approximately 79,000 convectors.

“We presently charge for filters which are high quality and can be cleaned and reused. For this program, we will use disposable filters and take the old filters to be cleaned and reused if possible,” Management stated in a memo describing the program to the Board in August.

Old metal filters will be collected and recycled.

More than 200 seniors were served a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings on Wednesday afternoon at the Dreiser Center. The day, presented by JASA’s Co-op City Senior Services, featured music and dancing and a traditional Thanksgiving meal, including turkey, yams, green beans and pumpkin pie.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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

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

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

Captain Green read the statistics to a small gathering of shareholders who attended the Precinct Council meeting held on November 3rd in the Bartow Community Center and provided a written copy to Chief Frank Apollo, commander of the Riverbay Department of Public Safety, who then shared the numbers with the Co-op City Times.

The Captain’s report indicated that so far this year, there has been one

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

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

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

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Each team will consist of 2 porters from each building and their supervisors.

Each team will make their own appointments in the buildings where they work and there will be one check-off slip for each convector which must be signed by the cooperator and spot checked by the supervisor.

Training is expected to begin the first week of January, 2012, and the program will be implemented in February prior to the beginning of the air conditioning season. It will end some time in May. All air conditioning units will be serviced once annually.

Riverbay porters will clean the convector spout, vacuum the pans and inside of the convector, test the drainage, insert Biocide tablets, remove the old filter and replace with a new one, and check for proper operation. If there are any signs of malfunction, defects or leaks, the porters will follow up with the Maintenance (Continued on page 2)

Hot Water Shutdown on Wednesday, November 30 Because of a leak in the high pressure hot water system, domestic hot water will be shut down in Zone 2 on Wednesday, November 30, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., so that the Power Plant can make repairs.

The buildings that will be affected are Buildings 8-14 and 21-25, and the Broun, Cooper and Debs Place townhouses.

This shut down procedure will only affect hot water service. Cooperators

will have cold water available for their use.

To avoid the possibility of flooding in your apartment, please ensure that your hot water faucet is kept in the closed position and that all drains are cleared of any objects.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to restore hot water service to your household.

Signs of change … Riverbay’s Omar DeLosAngeles places one of 19 new advertising signs high above the entrance to the Bartow Shopping Mall earlier this week. Signs that lost some of their lettering were replaced with newer designs and new businesses were added replacing those commercial tenants who left the center over the past 12 months.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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

A total of seven cases of grand larceny

Convector team Department.

“Maintenance will follow up on items identified in the ordinary course and not as a special program,” a follow-up memo to the Board in October stated. “The work of the porters, we hope, will help with leaks, the maintenance issues are, for the most part, routine and not causing the floods.”

In June, Management added convector inspections to the maintenance check-list, also to help reduce the number of convector leaks that were occurring in apartments.

At that time, General Manager Vernon Cooper stated that it had been noted that the increase in convector leaks experienced this past summer seemed to have been exacerbated by failure in many instances in

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

The comparison indicates that Co-op City, despite having close to half the popu-

lation of the entire 45th Precinct, accounts for far less than 20% of the crime.

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

According to statistics provided by the NYPD, major crime is down 13.64% in the 45th Precinct so far this year and is

down more than 31% over the last decade.

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

The new program enlists the help of the porters which, Management notes, is a relatively inexpensive measure, compared to the expenses currently incurred by the housing company to fix convector leaks which result in floor damages, asbestos abatement and monitoring, overtime and insurance claims. Management proposes to pay porters $5 per convector, which amounts to some $350,000; filters costing $2-$3 each, for an approximate total of roughly $200,000; miscellaneous materials such as soft brushes, rags, safety glasses, dust masks, rolls of plastic, Biocide tablets, wet vacs, small bucket, shopping carts, etc., estimated to cost approximately $150,000 for a total expense of approxi-

mately $750,000.

“We cannot guarantee it will minimize convector leaks but it should and has to be very helpful,” they said.

Although this work has not been budgeted for, it is anticipated that it could be funded from savings realized on the leak problems or additional laundry income.

In the meantime, convector cleaning procedures are periodically placed in the Co-op City Times before the beginning and during the air conditioning season. In addition, a new video developed by Riverbay to demonstrate the cleaning procedures can be seen on YouTube. To view, go to http://ww.youtube.com/watch?v=YvXqhE zO2WA.

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the convectors not being properly cleaned and checked prior to the air conditioning season. As a result, whenever a utility man does work in an apartment, included on his check-list is inspection of convectors for cleanliness, operations and frayed wires.

Management explained that through the years, they have looked at various things to do or install to help minimize convector leaks. In addition to an extensive program to re-pitch pipes in the wall, they have also looked into a device to sound an alarm when there is a leak and to turn off the convector with a thermostat. “Any of these may be workable in the future, but expensive and best case projection is we can stem 75% of the leaks,” noted the memo.

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2nd Combing ty p Cinext Blood Co-oDrive Riverbay Holiday Lighting Ceremony The annual Riverbay Menorah and Holiday Tree lighting ceremony takes place on Wednesday, December 7, in Dreiser Auditorium B at 6 p.m.

Refreshments will be provided by Panera Bread and Zipcar. Come out and take your photo with Santa.

This event is free, all are invited.

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

In addition, Public Safety and the Riverbay Fund will be having a toy drive. The toys will be distributed to the nursery and day care centers in the community by the seniors in the JASA program at JASA’s December 22nd holiday party.

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

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

Both drives end on December 22.

NCNW toy & winter accessory drive The Youth Committee of the NCNW will hold its 7th annual Toy and Winter Accessory Drive beginning on Saturday, December 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Room 14, 177 Dreiser Loop shopping center 1.

They will be collecting unwrapped new and unused toys, as well as new and unused hats, scarves, gloves and socks for newborns - teens. They will also accept unexpired canned food, baby food and diapers. Donations can also be dropped off on Saturdays, December 10 and 17. All donations will be sent to Phipps Town and Country Residence Home and others in need. For info., call 917-399-2643.

Domestic Violence discussed by NAACP On Tuesday, Nov. 29, the NAACP, Co-op City branch will present a discussion on domestic violence, with special guest speaker Roslyn Bacon, Executive Director of Jonah Village, dedicated to the prevention of domestic violence among youth of African ancestry between the ages of 13 and 21. The program will be held in Room 36 of the Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. This event is open to all residents. Light refreshments and a reception will follow.

FRONT PA G E

Extension of Riverbay’s Bookkeeping window hours continue

BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay Corporation continues the extension of the Finance Department’s Bookkeeping window as a convenience to shareholders who work outside of the community and may need to utilize the service before leaving for work.

The Bookkeeping window, which is located in the Riverbay administrative reception area in the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue, will continue to open 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 $50 late fee, and the last business day of the month when maintenance charges must be paid before legal action commences and a $200 legal fee is assessed.

The Bookkeeping window’s next early opening day is Wednesday, November 30.

In December, extended hours will be available on Monday, December 12 and Friday, December 30.

Riverbay’s Finance Director, Peter Merola, said: “We are happy to be able to provide the extra hour for the shareholders to remit their payments during the two busiest days of the month. This added service comes at no additional cost to the corporation’s shareholders because the

Bookkeeping employees agreed to change their work schedule to accommodate the extended hours.”

Primarily, shareholders 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 the extended hours being implemented, shareholders waited in the reception area for the window to open at 9 a.m., usually resulting in a crowded waiting room and sometimes with the line stretching out into the corridor.

Since its implementation, many more shareholders, including seniors and those who are disabled, have been taking advantage of the extended hours which also results in a crowded waiting room. As a result, Riverbay’s management implemented a ticketing system whereby shareholders take a number upon entering the Riverbay reception area, and then wait in another room down the hall until their number is called over the intercom and they are directed to report to the reception area for service at the Bookkeeping window.

Generally, 5-6 shareholders are called at a time so as not to overcrowd the reception area and create a safety concern.

“It has become apparent to us that the crowds which usually fill the reception

Emergency gas shutdown in Building 9B affects “B” line apartments A gas emergency earlier this week resulted in shareholders along the “B” line in Building 9B not having the use of their stoves as Riverbay worked feverishly to rectify the situation so as not to ruin residents’ holiday cooking plans.

The problem began to manifest itself late last week when the laundry room in the building had to be closed for emergency repairs after a gas leak was uncovered behind the dryers. Emergency repairs were completed and the laundry room was scheduled for reopening late on Friday so shareholders would not have to be inconvenienced over the weekend when a majority of households do their laundry, and more permanent repairs could be conducted on Monday.

However, Riverbay’s plumbing contractor and Maintenance staff then discovered a leak in the gas riser in the portico section of the building which feeds gas to the “B” line apartments. As a result, at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday, the gas was shutdown by the New York City Fire Department and Con

Edison crews were called in, placing a red tag on the gas line.

Con Ed subsequently permitted Riverbay to open the laundry rooms while they worked with Riverbay plumbers and Maintenance personnel to take care of the necessary repairs to the gas riser. These repairs required a complete gas shutdown to all apartments along the “B” line of Building 9B. In addition, Con Ed and the City of New York regulations necessitated that all stoves along the line be disconnected before the leaking pipe could be repaired.

With the cooperation of shareholders on Monday night, plumbers were able to access all apartments and disconnect the stoves and on Tuesday, work began to replace the gas line, which, once completed, passed an integrity test performed

by Riverbay plumbers.

As of presstime on Wednesday, Con Ed had yet to conduct their own intergrity test and remove the red tag, allowing Riverbay to open back up the gas line for usage.

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’ve taken 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.”

In addition to shareholders paying their carrying charges at the bookkeeping window, or dropping them in the boxes in each of the three community centers, carrying charges can also be dropped off at New York Community Bank branch located inside of the Pathmark store in the Bay Plaza shopping mall.

Riverbay does not accept cash; all payments must be made by personal check, bank check or money order. Shareholders should also write their account number and/or building and apartment numbers on any payment to Riverbay and return it along with the stub portion of their bill to ensure proper processing.

Laundry room upgrade schedule The laundry room in Building 3 was closed yesterday, Friday, November 25 and it is now slated to be reopened on December 19, because flooring will also be replaced in this laundry room.

Coinmach started working in Building 4 on Monday, November 14 and that laundry room is expected to be completed on or around December 2, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Shareholders are reminded that they must purchase “he” or high efficiency laundry detergent which is specially formulated for use in the new high efficiency and front load washers such as those being installed in Co-op City’s laundry rooms. Several laundry detergent manufacturers currently offer the “he” formula, along with their regular detergent formula used in older washers. However, regular detergents generate too much suds which will cause the new front-load, high efficiency washers in the laundry rooms to shut down and result in the shareholder not being able to complete their wash.

The new washing machines should not be overloaded either or else the wash may not be cleaned properly at the end of the wash cycle.

We appreciate your cooperation.

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Co-op City Toastmasters Club On Saturday, November 19, District 46 of Toastmasters International held their Fall Conference. Eleven Co-op City Toastmasters attended this day-long event. Four of the attendees were new members, which illustrates the commitment our members are making. Co-op City Toastmasters and its members received numerous awards, too many to mention in this article. Bill Bute and Jeanette Steadman both received Triple Crown Awards for having earned 3 or more Education Awards in a year. Lauretta Jaysura, Bill Bute and Jeanette Steadman

were awarded honors for the completion of a High Performance Leadership Project.

Lauretta Jaysura, in her role as Area Governor, won an additional award.

Additionally, Co-op City Toastmasters Club again received an award for being a President’s Distinguished Club, meeting 10 of 10 goals.

At our meeting on November 15, four of our members gave speeches, which were warmly received by those in attendance. Kim Patterson informed us of the differences between a cold and the flu, and offered pre-

ventative methods to avoid catching either one. Sherba Richards spoke about the Bible, while Jimmy Britt reminded us of the importance in following directions.

Valerie Mapp-Palma gave us an important lesson in counting every moment. At Co-op City Toastmasters, you are both informed and entertained.

Our next meeting will take place on Thusday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m. at Bartow Center Room 28. Attendees will hear from our special guest, Elaine Rogers. Ms. Rogers, an active member in Toastmasters

for 25 years, will be presenting Terrified to Speak in Public. Ms. Rogers is a Personal Development guru, and a impromptu speaking champion. Come out and join us in welcoming Ms. Rogers as this will be an informative session that you will not forget. Light refreshments will be available. You can park in Garage #5; bring your voucher to the meeting for validation.

For additional information, please go to www.freetoasthost.org or www.toast masters46.org.

—L or n a Sm ith

Building 21 Association H O L I DAY C H E E R It is that time again, neighbors. It’s time for us to come together to decorate our lobbies. Everyone is welcome to participate. It doesn’t matter if you can spend 30 minutes or 4 hours, just come and make your physical contribution to the holiday spirit in your lobby.

We all have something to do in our personal lives; This is also very personal. It is a representation of our commit-

ment to working together and sharing creative compassion for our community within. The date is Saturday, December 3. We will meet in the lobbies starting at 8 a.m. If you are the first one, feel free to go to the association room in Building 21B. That is where our decorations are stored (see Michelle Marbury).

If you haven’t already paid your $5 dues for the coming year, now is the time to do so. You can do it in the lobby on

that day.

We had a wonderful time welcoming Ellen Lehman of TIMEBANKSNYC at our last meeting. It was not only informative, but a rewarding opportunity as well. She is coming back to follow up with orientation for the program that will offer some fantastic experiences here in our community. I urge everyone to attend this free orientation.

On Tuesday, November 29, at 6:30

p.m., TIMEBANKSNYC will have its orientation for all who want to join. It will be in the Association room in Building 21B. We are neighbors and we are family, we will all win by working, sharing and living together.

For further correspondence: 21association@gmail.com or call us at: 347-5041821.

—Kevin L a mb r igh t

Building 30 Association We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

There are new officers. This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I hope that we can help each other.

Coming Events: We are look forward to Wednesdays when we happily attend our Crochet class at 1:00 p.m. We have a wonderful teacher,

Linda Werner, who will teach you with a lot of patience. It’s great exercise for arthritic fingers. It’s a challenge and gratifying. Try it!

Pokeno night will be held on Friday, December 9 in our meeting room on the “B” side. The time is 7:30 p.m.

The next Building 30 Assn. Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 7th.

The doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. On the agenda

is: Participation in a holiday party; help with lobby decorating; collection of annual dues and collection of holiday money for porters holiday gifts.

We are raffling off two beautiful crochet afghans. The raffles are $1 per raffle. We are encouraging you to buy $10 worth of raffles and sell them to your friends and relatives.

They are lovely and unique.

Check the Association Bulletin Board in

your lobby for dates and times of events.

Make a difference!!

Good & Welfar e: Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day.

Everyone, have a beautiful and joyous happy Thanksgiving. SEE YOU SOON. Mir iam E . Ber lofsky —M

Building 26 Association Tr ip to th e Sa n d’s H otel & Ca sin o Our Building Association had our election for the President of the Association last week and I will be president for another term. I want to thank Ms. Barbara Skinner for being an outstanding opponent.

Our next building meeting will be on

December 13th at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the back of the B building. We hope to see everyone there. Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Our Building Association is having a trip to the Sands Hotel and Casino in Bethlehem, Pa. on Tuesday, December 6.

Cost is $35 per person with the Sands giving a $20 gambling voucher and $5 food voucher. We will be leaving from in front of Building 26 at 10 a.m. and returning in the evening. We have seats still available, so if you would like to come, call Patty at (718) 320-2217 or Pat (718) 671-3102. If

no answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you. You do not have to be a Building 26 resident to go on the trip.

Hope to see you on this fun trip.

I would like to take this opportunity to tell everyone to have a great week.

—P a t r icia C ip olla r o

Building 9 Association On Tuesday, November 15, we voted on a new Executive Board Committee for Building 9 Association. This new Committee will start their new duties at the beginning of the new year. President: Leah Richardson; 1st Vice President: Jerome Rice; 2nd Vice President: Georgette Moye; Secretary: Stephanie Clarke; 1st Asst. Secretary: Wanda

Randall; 2nd Asst. Secretary: Shirley Johnson; Treasurer: Carmen Ferrer; Asst.

Treasurer: Catherine Lemon and Sergeant-at-Arms: Angel Mangual.

We will be collecting for the porters of Building 9A and 9B for the Christmas Holiday. This collection will take place in the lobby of our building. The upcoming dates for the collection are 11/26,

12/03, 12/10 and 12/17. Volunteers are needed.

We want to also say “thank you” to all of our Building 9 neighbors who came to the meeting. We had a nice turn out. If you have some complaints or concerns, come and voice your opinions at our next meeting; We have them every month.

Please take pride of where you live. No

loitering in the lobby and the stairways.

Keep our laundry room and elevator clean. Please be safe for the holidays.

Thank you to the members of Building 9A and 9B for a beautiful job on decorating the lobbies. Looking forward to seeing you at our next meeting to be held on December 13. We can make a difference!

—Wa n d a R a n d a ll

Building 25 Association Our guest speaker at our most recent meeting was CPOP Officer Rivera from Section 5 who was standing in for our own CPOP Officer Lugo who had a court appearance.

Officer Rivera addressed the Association members present regarding his duties which include patrolling areas around the building perimeters, building sweeps roof to basement, post conditions, floors with reported issues, such as drugs or people sleeping or hanging out in the staircases, etc.

He stressed that the staircases are not for

“hanging out” or waiting areas while waiting for friends still in their apartments.

Community complaints are being issued for such actions.

We wish to thank Officer Rivera for his in-depth report regarding the functions of the CPOP unit and his informative answers to the questions put forth by the members.

Our CSO Manager, Mr. Perez, sent word that Riverbay will start cleaning convectors in January, 2012. Also, the public hallway vents are working except for the “L” line which need parts.

However, I find that all the vents do not

work above certain floors.

The laundry rooms are being renovated. Are there waterless washers in our future? Understand that people are unhappy with them.

Cooperators are concerned about the night time lighting in the area of the greenway and the pathway behind Building 24 that leads to Bellamy Loop in the direction of Garage 6.

A suggestion was made by a cooperator that Riverbay should post a reward for information leading to the apprehension of the robbery suspect from Building 4.

The turkey raffle was won by Mr. Ernie Chambers, #14B. Congratulations, Ernie.

For some reason, we (the board) thought there would have been more participants. If an opportunity to win a free turkey will not get you out, maybe someone has some suggestions as to what will. We are still looking for floor captains.

Light refreshments were available at the conclusion of the meeting REMEMBER, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. “COOPERATORS, NOT TENANTS.” —Dock Ha r vey

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

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Association of Building 14 Cooperators (AB14C) Our November 17th, Association meeting can certainly be added to the list of “increasingly productive and wellattended” meetings. We moved right through the agenda with thoughtful comments and insightful feedback. The following items of business were addressed: Thanks to all those who volunteered to help decorate the lobby for the winter holidays on Thursday, December 8th.

We’ll start at 6:00 p.m.

On the same night (December 8th), the Association invites all Building 14 cooperators to a holiday feast of hot and cold

hors d’oeuvres, desserts and beverages.

We always have a great time (we do, occasionally, sing a Christmas carol or two), so all families are encouraged to come down and join in.

A schedule for the holiday collection for building staff was also established: Friday, Dec 9th (4:00-8:00 p.m.), Saturday, Dec 10th (10:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. and 4:00-8:00 p.m.) and Sunday, Dec. 11th (3:00-6:00 p.m.). We are still in need of Association members willing to help on either of the Saturday shifts or the Sunday shift.

While work is in progress to update our By-Laws, the Association laid out plans for operating under a committee structure with the intent that “shared responsibilities” will have the effect of more projects and tasks being accomplished. Committees thus far proposed— and in need of volunteers—are: Hospitality, Meeting Logistics, Decorating, Maintenance/Building & Grounds, and Special Projects.

Congratulations to the Driver residence. This household was the lucky winner of our second Thanksgiving give-

away - a $25 grocery store gift card. Bon appetite!

Two final notes: (1) Floor Captains are needed to represent their floor, help disseminate information, etc., and (2) there was discussion about purchasing group tickets to see a Broadway show or other theatre event. If you are interested in either of these activities, please call or send me an email. Your suggestions and comments are always welcome. Reach out to me at jdfergie 31@gmail.com or 917.612.1951.

—J D Fer gu son

Retirees of Dreiser Loop The next RETIREES’ General Meeting will be on Wednesday, November 2, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium.

The RETIREES holiday party will be on Thursday, December 15, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. at Marina del Rey, and the price is $60.

NOTE: The ticket price includes transportation on a first come, first paid, first served basis, and, it also includes free admission to the Spring Bash.

T R AVE L AC T IVIT I E S: Join the fun as we travel on: November 16-18th (3 days/2 nights) to SHOWBOAT Casino and Hotel, Atlantic City and get a $30 slot bonus & 2 French Quarter Buffets. Before going home (11/18), we’ll stop at the RESORTS Casino

and get a $22 Casino rebate. Price: $200/double and $265/single occupancy.

Final payment due now. Contacts: Lorraine Parker, 718-671-6403/Virginia Stewart, 718-379-0377.

I M P ORTANT ! To hold your seat for the March 14, 2012 Sight & Sound show, JONAH - (Price: $99) a 50% deposit is required now, 11/2 latest. First come, first paid, first served. The wait list will be accepted for fill-ins. Contacts: Lorraine Parker, 718- 671-6403/Virginia Stewart, 718-379-0377.

T H EAT R E C OM M I T T EE : Fri., Nov. 4th - 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall presents Sweet Honey in the Rock.

Price: $86.50.

Attention, Garage #2 parkers Effective Tuesday, November 29, at 8:00 a.m., the front entrance of Garage # 2 will be closed to allow concrete repair work on the overhead canopy.

The repairs will take approximately five (5) working days to complete, weather permitting.

Please use the rear entrance of Garage #2 for parking during repair work.

Additional Parking Facilities staff will be available to assist you with this transition.

They will direct your entry and exit in Garage # 2.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation in our efforts to correct this problem.

—R iver b a y P a r k in g F a cilities Dep ar tm ent

Final payment due now. Tickets available for pick-up. A few seats still open.

Note: Van leaves promptly at 6:00 p.m. Dreiser Loop.

Sat., Nov. 19th–2:00 p.m. Matinee, COTTON CLUB PARADE. Price: $98.

Final payment due now, 11/2 latest.

Wed., Nov. 30th –Matinee HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price: $65, includes lunch and show. Full payment due by 11/17 sip. Wait list available.

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

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

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

All program prices include transportation on a first come, first paid, first served basis. After 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays, see Committee Members in Clubroom 19. After

6 p.m., any questions regarding Theatre shows, call 718-324-7847 or 718-671-8637.

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

GOO D AND W E L FAR E : We send many good wishes to brighten Jackie Nelson’s days as she recuperates from her recent surgery. We support all of you on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery, and a subsequent long and healthy life. Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-379-0377 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

HE L P WANT E D: Volunteer part-time van drivers needed. Call Ms. Virginia Stewart (718 379-0377) for additional information.

“When one door closes another opens..

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Co-op City Times

Letters to the Editor

Thank you, Co-op City participants and others I attended the meeting that was held in Section 5 regarding the Post Office inquiry for information from the public. What astonishes me is the fact that our government, in such a time of crisis when so many people out of work, is willing to put 120,000 workers also out of work. Think of the lives of these people being shattered,

Losing their homes, their security; They, with their families, going into poverty. I, for one, will not stop buying stamps to mail a letter, if the cost was increased by 25¢, not by a penny. I feel sure all Americans would welcome paying the extra 25¢ if they knew it would save 120,000 people from facing poverty. I myself would even be glad to pay

50¢, if need be. Business could be kept at its current rating. They need it for advertising, etc. Please, recognize people will not cut back to save a letter. I myself would feel proud as an American to know that 25¢ is more than a 50% increase in income to stave off the firing of 120,000 people.

—Avr a m M sh Nuch a m

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Derek Alger Director of Communications

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig Associate Editor

Jim Roberts Business Manager

Second Reading Resolutions #11-88

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

SUBM I T T E D BY: K h a lil Abd u l-Wa h h a b SE C O NDE D BY: Bill Gor d on BOAR D O F DI R E C T OR S M E E T I NG , DAT E D: Novem b er 16th , 2011 W H E R E AS, Proto Construction & Development Corporation is performing work for Riverbay under Contracts 2196 A and 2196 I ; and W H E R E AS, to maintain competitive insurance premiums, Proto Construction & Development Corporation is assigning all obligations under contract 2196 A and

2196 I to Proto Restoration Construction LLC. (“Assignee”); and W H E R E AS, Assignee desires to assume all of the obligations, including but not limited to, obtaining all required insurance coverages required under the above referenced contract; and W HE R E AS, in the event Assignee should default on any obligations under the Agreement, Proto Construction & Development Corporation will perform all such obligations personally; and NOW T H E R E F O R E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed consent to assignment to Contract 2196 A and to Contract 2196 I

be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44, and the President is hereby authorized to execute the change orders and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YE S: At k in s, Ba iley, G or don , I llis, O . J ones, T ir a d o, Ab d u l-Wa h h a b NO: C ylich , J oh n son , ABSTAI N: F. J on es, L eslie, Sa n tia go ABSE NT F O R VOT E : Sh a pir o ABSE NT: G r a h a m , Owen s PASSE D

Second Reading #11-89 SUBM I T T E D BY: K h a lil Abd u l-Wa h h a b SE C O NDE D BY: R a y Tir a d o BOAR D O F DI R E C T OR S M E E T I NG DAT E D: Novem b er 16th , 2011 W H E R E AS, Riverbay Corporation

is permitted to establish a policy which provides that current cooperators who become Class III sex offenders, are not permitted to live in Co-op City and in addition that policy may also preclude regular visits from individuals registered as Class III sex offenders, or from individuals who have been adjudicated as dangerous felons.

N O W, T H E R E F O R E , B E I T R E S O LVE D, that Board General Counsel set forth a policy to be reviewed, discussed, and approved by the Board of Directors for the purpose of evicting individuals convicted sexual offenses, from remaining in occupancy.

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Emergency Resolution #11-98 SUBM IT TED BY: Tony I llis SEC ONDED BY: R ay Tir ado BOAR D O F DI RE CTO RS MEE TING, DATED: November 16th, 2011 WHERE AS, A.P.A Restoration Corp. is doing work under Contract 2571, Roof Replacement at Buildings 4, 9, 11, 19, 20, 22, 23 & 24; and WHERE AS, a Change Order is requested for the installation of a construction ply and associated work at building 18, as outlined in the attached proposal from A.P.A dated November 8, 2011 which was not included in A.P.A.’s original contract (Bid #2571); and W HERE AS, building 18 roof is in poor

condition (violations attached) as sand bags (photos attached) are currently holding down the roof and the membrane has lost its elasticity, putting it in danger of opening at low temperatures; and W H E R E AS, if awarded the Change Order, APA has agreed to hold their pricing from their original contract (Bid # 2571); and W HER EAS, the Project Manager and Project Engineers/Architects are in agreement with the change order as indicated by the attached correspondence from Project Manager dated November 10, 2011 and from the Project Engineers/Architects dated November 10, 2011.

NOW THE REFO RE, LET I T BE RESO LVED: that the proposed Change Order Two (2) to Contract 2571

with A.P.A. Restoration Corp. for the cost of $243,048.30 (Total contract amount including Change Order One (1) $1,850,615.00 plus Change Order Two (2) $243,048.30 is $6,310,312.30) be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YE S: At kins, Bailey, Cylich, Gor don, I llis, F. J ones, O. J ones, L eslie, Sa nt ia go, Shapir o, Tir ado, Abdul-Wa hha b ABSTAIN: J ohnson ABSENT: G r aham , O wens PASSED

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager

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

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

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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

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Public Safety Report

CCPD takes a stand against Domestic Violence

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Domestic Violence is a serious problem affecting our nation. The holiday season can often add stress to an already strained relationship. Domestic Violence is a multi-faceted problem that takes on many different forms and affects many people. Awareness of the early stages of Domestic Violence may help people avert a serious problem. The best thing to do if you suspect domestic violence is to seek assistance. You should notify the authorities if you are the victim of domestic violence or you witness or suspect domestic violence. Immediately call 9-1-1 if a violent situation is taking place. In Co-op City, the Department of Public Safety should be notified at (718) 671-3050 if the incident is taking place within the community.

The term “Domestic Violence” refers to any situation where persons are living together in a Domestic Partnership or have a child/children in common.

Domestic Violence incidents may be heard in either Criminal Court, Family Court or both. In cases where there is violence and the persons are not in a Domestic Relationship, the cases are heard in Criminal Court only. Domestic Violence and other types of violence against a person are never acceptable regardless of a person’s sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability or any other characteristic. The

laws are stricter when injuries are the result of Domestic Violence.

The good news about Domestic Violence is that there is a lot of help available. Remember, if a situation does not feel right, it probably is not. Not every case of Domestic Abuse or Violence is as obvious or as graphic as the incidents portrayed on television. If you feel that you or a family member or a friend may be the victim of Domestic Violence, reach out for assistance. It is also wise for the person who has committed some level of abuse to seek help before the situation escalates. The sooner you seek help, the more resources will be available and the fewer penalties an offender may face. If you are in a relationship and you feel like injuring someone, leave the situation and seek help immediately.

The Center against Domestic Violence is an excellent resource for information and assistance for any type of domestic violence. They can be reached by telephone at (718) 439-1000 or online at cadvny.org. According to their mission statement, The Center against Domestic Violence leads the way to a society free from abuse by offering education and prevention programs and promoting wellbeing and economic independence for survivors of abuse.

Unfortunately, children can often be innocent victims of domestic abuse.

Nearly four children die every day in this

Public Safety Blotter: Nov. 13 - Nov. 19 Novem b er 19, Deb s P la ce Town h ou ses CCPD was called to this area because of a male yelling and screaming. Upon arrival, they found a male apparently acting irrationally and walking barefoot.

Once CCPD’s EMT arrived on scene, it was determined the male was under the influence of a narcotic and he was taken to a local hospital for treatment. It was learned the male had apparently taken an Ectasy pill which caused his irrational behavior.

Novem b er 18, 140 Alcot t P la ce A CCPD officer on patrol observed a female smoking a cigarette within the lobby of the building. When he approached and attempted to get identification from the violator, two of her friends quickly surrounded and stopped the officer from administering public service and as such, they were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct

and obstruction of governmental administration. Both were remanded for their roles.

Novem b er 18, 140 Ben ch ley P la ce CCPD officers responded to the 5th floor of this location to investigate a report of a dispute. Upon arrival they found a male within who, as a result of his presence, violated an Order of Protection that had been previously served on him. As a result, he was arrested and charged with criminal contempt and remanded.

Novem b er 16, 2049 Asch L oop A juvenile male was arrested at this location for apparently refusing an order to disperse from location. The male also began cursing and yelling at officers.

The same juvenile had been arrested the day before for the same offense at a different location. He was turned over to the custody of a parent or guardian on both occasions.

CORRECTION In the Capital Projects Status Report in the November 19th issue of the Co-op City Times, it was noted that 58% of the windows in Building 5 were completed.

This was an error. The window replacement project is not slated to begin in Building 5 until mid-January, 2012 and it is estimated to be completed by the end of March. As of Monday of this week, 61% of the facades in Building 5 had been completed, barring any new wall leaks.

We apologize for the error.

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country as a result of abuse or neglect.

Most of them are under four years old.

Almost half will not live to their first birthday. Up to 10 million children in this country are exposed to domestic violence each year. If anyone suspects a child is the victim of neglect or abuse, notify the authorities immediately. Early intervention can easily avert a tragedy. Before striking a child, reach out for help and get someone to watch the child and seek immediate assistance. In New York City, GET HELP NOW-GET SAFE CALL 1(800) 942-6906, TTY for the Hearing Impaired at 1(800) 818-0656. New York City’s 24 hour domestic violence hotline can be reached at 1(800) 621-4673 TTY for hearing impaired at 1(800) 810-7444.

New York City Courts’ general information can be reached by phone at (646) 386-4500. Bronx Criminal Court can be reached at (718) 590-2000 and Family Court at (718) 590-3318. Seek outside help if you have any problems or questions regarding a situation you may be encountering.

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus from either side of the street with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading.

Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders

when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages.

Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, an auto crime could be ready to happen, notify the authorities. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us.

Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

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

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Lifting the Fog (Part two) M it ch ell-L a m a in Per sp ect ive The New York State's MitchellLama (M/L) Housing Program was created in 1955. The purpose of the program was to encourage construction of affordable housing for middle-income families, to support neighborhood stabilization, and to retain middle-class families in the cities of New York (See http://www.wikipedia.com).

The program has been one of the most successful government programs – providing affordable housing for almost 40 years. Approximately 270 developments (totaling almost 140,000 apartments) were constructed throughout the 1950s, '60s and '70s. The apartments provided housing for lower- and middle-income families across the state. Funding for the original construction of M/L developments was provided by either New York State, or New York City.

However, like many large programs (governmental or otherwise) over the course of years, there have been various challenges. Many of those challenges centered on deteriorating infrastructures requiring major capital improvements, slow response from government agencies to requests from M/L residencies, or meeting regulatory compliance – such as Local Law 11 which requires periodic inspections of building exteriors, coupled with hefty fines if specific repairs are not made.

P r iva t iza t ion – Bu yin g O u t In M/L co-ops, shareholders cannot resell their apartment for a profit. When they leave, they are entitled to a refund of

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Khalil Abdul-Wahhab their initial equity investment. In a private co-op, a shareholder can resell their apartment to anyone, for whatever price the market will bear.

M/L co-ops receive special tax treatment and other benefits to encourage affordable monthly maintenance; private co-ops have no similar benefits, and no similar restrictions. When a M/L residency privatizes, there is no requirement or encouragement to be affordable for middle-income families.

Once Co-op City privatizes, the real estate tax abatements and exemptions related to initial finances, no longer apply and real estate taxes would increase to the same amounts paid by similar cooperatives. In addition to the loss of special tax benefits, the City of New York has taken the position that the privatization process is the same as a sale, and that as a sale, it triggers a taxable event, known as a transfer tax. Specifically, on August 9, 2010 the NYC Department of Finance issued a notice of determination to Trump Village 3 of a tax deficiency in the amount of $21 million for unpaid transfer taxes. The notice stated that since Trump Village 3 had amended its certificate of incorpora-

tion and left the Mitchell-Lama program, the reconstitution to the new form of ownership constituted a conveyance (transfer) of the underlying real property, making it subject to the real property transfer tax. Trump Village 3 is responsible for payment of that full amount.

Comparatively, it is estimated that the transfer tax for Co-op City would be in the area of $60 million, a one-time payment that would be due upon privatization.

T h e Up sid e Privatization proponents here say that Co-op City would earn sufficient income from the fees (known as “flip taxes”) collected when residents sell their apartments. They assert that privatizing is financially solid and will not cause evictions.

For those who can afford it – those willing to relocate beyond the city, or have plans to buy a home from the revenue they acquire through the sale of their apartment – selling has powerful incentives. The sale of our apartments at present market rates could provide significant profit over initial equity investments.

T h e Down sid e Any plan to privatize must be very carefully thought out. Privatization also carries critical disadvantages. As mentioned above, individuals on modest or fixed incomes, senior citizens, and/or disabled residents registered for exemptions will be negatively impacted. It should also be noted that not everyone wants to sell his or her apartment. Finally, anyone viewing today’s housing market has to

give pause for wonder about whether or not resale activity will meet expectations and be able to cover the total cost of privatization.

Su m m in g Up The Mitchell-Lama program was initiated to establish “affordable housing” for middle- and low-income families. My family benefited from the program.

Privatization will remove “affordable” from the equation.

The nation is in the throes of a “Great Recession.” With the intended lessening of entitlement and social programs, it is my opinion that the poor and middle class are being targeted to bear the weight of ALL of the nation’s financial woes. In the current political environment, opportunity and advancement for the middle class is a diminishing possibility.

If Co-op City gets a loan through HUD and must thereby wait ten years before being able to have a feasibility study, I am okay with that scenario.

Those intervening years may work in favor of a stable national economy, normalized employment levels, and equitably shared prosperity. At present, living in a beautiful community, with good security, and paying modest carrying charges, I am comfortable and I am happy. I can wait to privatize.

If you see something, say something.

Share your suggestions, complaints, or special concerns with me. Send letters to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or address e-mail to kwa h h a b 10475@h ot m a il.com .

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Questioning MTA Decisions On Monday morning, November 14, Sandra Jackson and I attended the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Transit Committee meeting at its Madison Avenue offices. During the public comment period before the session, I took the opportunity to address the committee regarding its proposed BX30 route revision. I introduced myself as a Riverbay Board member, and as speaking on behalf of 5,000 cooperators who had signed petitions protesting the cuts of service that MTA has made in our community. I expressed our opinion that the bus route, even in its latest version, leaves thousands of Co-op families undeserved.

T RANSIT – T HE F UL L PICT URE I noted that the income of MTA cannot be based simply on the number of Metro cards that are sold. The revenue estimate should include the money the city saves when riders leave their cars home and use mass transit instead. Every time riders choose mass transit over driving, the city benefits significantly. Millions are saved on street repairs. The decrease in air pollution protects the health and well-being of our residents. On a daily basis mass transit delivers hundreds of thousands of workers to public and private employers; students to colleges and universities; shoppers to retail stores; patients to health providers, and so on.

More than 45 years ago, New York made a commitment with the sponsors of Co-op City that, among other things, the

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Bernard Cylich city would provide mass transit service to the new community. For over 40 years, busses BX 26 and BX28 helped unify our community of 15,000 families, the nation’s largest naturally occurring retirement community, or NORC. Wherever they traveled within Co-op City, riders paid only one fare. They traveled without a single transfer ticket to senior citizens centers, daycare facilities, doctors’ offices, shopping centers, Riverbay offices, and an array of local events, activities, and meetings. Traveling out of the community, they reached subway lines, off-campus high schools, Montefiore and Veterans Administration hospitals, Bronx Botanical Gardens, Fordham shopping center, and other places on a single fare.

That seamless service was significantly reduced by the altering of the BX26 and BX28 bus lines. Those alterations – in the name of austerity – severed a contiguous community.

The introduction of BX38 and now BX30 routes will still bypass thousands of families. Many will have to transfer in order to reach their destinations and their trips will take longer.

Before the proposed BX30 route changes were adopted, a member of the Transit Committee conceded that the

Black Forum F r ee b lood p r essu r e scr een in gs Wed n esd a y in E in st ein Black Forum and the NYU Langone Medical Center have teamed up to bring the Men’s Health Initiative Research Project to Co-op City to provide free blood pressure screening to men and sign up interested participants in their hypertension and colorectal cancer research project on Wednesday, November 30, and Saturday, December 3rd at the Einstein Center; on Wednesday, December 7 at the Dreiser Community Center and on Saturday, December 17 at the Bartow Community Center. All events are tentatively scheduled from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The blood pressure screenings are open to everyone, but specifically males of African ancestry. To be eligible for the research project, males of African descent should be 50 years or older, not have had a colonoscopy within the last 10 years and no colorectal cancer screening in the last year, and must have high blood pressure.

This project is aimed at combating the high rate of hypertension and colorectal cancer among Black men, and to inspire people to live healthy lives.

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

Next Defen sive Dr ivin g Our next defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, December 10, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Call today to register, 718-320-8035.

Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black

Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1_ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

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

E mer gen cy Food P r ogr a m New H ou r s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags.

In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

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

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

—Ton y I llis

changes will not serve the entire community. He offered no back up for a claim that restoring the full BX26 and BX28 would cost an additional $800,000. He merely stated it.

Meetings of the MTA’s Transit Committee at its Madison Avenue office are open and include a public comment period. The next meeting of the committee is scheduled for December 19, at 10 a.m.

COO PE RATORS EXP RE SS SOL IDARIT Y I and other of members of the Co-op City Coalition to Save Affordable Housing were among the tens of thousands in the amazingly diverse crowd on Foley Square on Thursday, November 17th expressing solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street participants who have become the conscience and voice of the “99 percent.” This “99 percent group” includes us in Co-op City and the vast majority of Americans who are increasingly under the thumb of the “wealthiest 1 percent.”

R EVI EW OF C ARRYING C HARG E I NC REASES REQ UESTED Prior to the approval of the Board’s closed-meeting agenda on Wednesday, November 16, I requested, for the record, that management be directed to file an appeal with the Housing and Community Renewal for an examination of possible deficiencies in their determination of the two 3% increases of Co-op City carrying

charges. I will inform you if and when management makes an appeal to HCR regarding this matter.

SO ME VOTES & SOM E REASO NS All Board members must take an oath pledging to obey all rules and regulations of the corporation. In accordance with that oath, I voted against approval of a three year rental lease for Church of the Savior which, in my opinion, did not conform with resolution #05-103 adopted in 2005. That resolution limited the leasing of commercial space to certified charitable organizations and accredited religious institutions at a rate of $3 a square foot. I objected to the lease to Church of the Savior because it stipulates a rental rate above $3 a square foot.

I am similarly unable to approve the assigning of all local #11 terrace and façade work from the present contractor, Proto, to another company until I am satisfied by legal counsel that Proto did not, as I believe, bill the corporation twice for scaffolding and insurance in a May 19, 2010 emergency purchase order for securing terrace doors of Buildings 6, 7 and 8. I will not approve any Proto item brought before the Board until my questions about that company have been answered.

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.

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Starting with a new deck I hope all my fellow cooperators enjoyed a healthy and happy Thanksgiving Day. This is traditionally the time of year to be grateful for what we have, however, that does not mean we shouldn’t seek to improve things in Co-op City. I have lived in this community most of my life, and like many others, we all came here because it offered affordable living in a safe environment.

Over the years, I have come to think of many of my friends and neighbors in Co-op City as part of an extended family. We never moved here to try and become real estate moguls or to try and flip our apartments to make a profit, which brings me to privatization, which I have never favored. Why take a gamble, a gamble that can potentially hurt folks, when there is no reason for it?

Most people are quite content with the way things are, compared to what they could be, with affordable carrying charges, spacious apartments, and I am certain the majority of shareholders never moved here to simply sell and move out. And in moving out, where are folks going to go, especially seniors and those on fixed incomes?

And, fellow cooperators, I must say, even if one was in favor of privatization, aside from all the steps and the lengthy process and high cost of such a process, which would come out of cooperators’ pockets, why would any-

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Tony Illis one want to go private in such an uncertain and troubling economic climate as we are facing now? I guess some have personal visions of riches, regardless of reality, and regardless of whether privatization is the best option for others.

Some years back, we had a referendum over exploring privatization as an option, but it did not pass by much, and today, I have no doubt the negative vote against exploring privatization would be even higher, and remember, in the final analysis, two-thirds of all shareholders have to vote in favor of privatization, and I don’t mean two-thirds of those voting, but two-thirds of the shareholders living here. That’s quite a large total, especially in such troubling economic times.

One of the problems I do have is with the most recent loan from New York Community Bank. I believe our backs were up against the wall, which New York Community Bank knew, and I also believe the interest on the $550 million loan is excessive. Yes, we needed to complete the window replacement program, and balcony repairs, and work required by Local Law 11, exterior brickwork because of

Broun Place Townhouse Association We hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving celebration and that it was all that you wanted it to be.

We had an excellent turnout in spite of the “wet and rainy” weather at our meeting on Wednesday, November 16th.

Thank you to all who attended.

Congratulations to the winners of the three “free” $20 gift certificates that were raffled off. The winners were the Garcia Family, Ms. Gwen Roberts, and Rev. Grace Emanuel.

Unfortunately, our guest speaker was unable to attend. We will schedule him for another meeting in the near future. If you did not receive your membership gift, please see Ms. Ann Ventrella.

Our next meeting is scheduled on Friday, December 16, at 7 p.m. in Room 31 at the Bartow Community Center.

We have invited Mr. Donovan Plummer, Director of Buildings & Grounds, as our guest speaker. As usual, we will have a 50/50 raffle. We ask everyone to make a special effort to attend.

After the meeting, we will have a “Holiday Celebration.” Everyone should have received a form indicating if they plan to attend. We are also asking everyone to bring their special dish. We have fabulous cooks in Broun Place! If you did not receive a form or you misplaced it, please see me if you need another one. Return the forms to Marjorie Helms no later than Saturday, December 3rd. You can drop them off in my mailbox.

Christmas decorations are already up in some of the buildings and townhous-

es. Broun Place is normally “lit up” during the holiday season! At this time of the year, everyone feels the spirit of this special holiday; the decorations are a delight to see as you enter the buildings and townhouses. Be careful not to overload your extension cords. Pay careful attention to whether or not they can be used indoors, as well as outdoors.

Be extremely careful if you are using candles as they can be tipped over very easily and could start a fire. Flameless candles are just as pretty and emit the same desired lighting effects as regular candles. . . FURTHERMORE, THEY ARE SAFER! S AF E T Y T I P S Be extra careful as you embark on your holiday shopping trips. Be aware of your surroundings. Do not open your door or buzz in anyone you do not know. Do not carry large amounts of cash. When using an ATM, always cover the keypad as you enter your PIN number. Your safety is paramount. If you observe any suspicious activity, please call 9-1-1 first; then contact Public Safety at 718-671-3050.

We pray for a speedy recovery for all our neighbors experiencing health challenges and to the homebound.

Congratulations to those celebrating a special event. If you have acknowledgements of any kind that you wish to share with us, please contact Ms. Iris Sanchez or any officer on the Executive Board.

You can also email us at brounplaceassoc@hotmail.com.

—M a r j or ie H elm s

water seepage which has caused havoc on various floors where the water has settled. I also believe that work now being performed on the exterior of buildings has still not gotten a firm grip on the problem which we have had since this place was first built, and we are facing the prospect of countless dollars that will have to be earmarked for future Local Law 11 repairs.

This place could have been one of the Wonders of the World had the State of New York overseen the building of Coop City, but instead, it seems inspectors were scarce to none on the job site where work was being performed, with the result that shoddy construction work was done and we are now living on a daily basis with water leaks, water breaks, convector pitch problems, and it goes on and on. Yes, we have corrected many of these problems, but one of our yearly money drains is the need for the replacement of tiles because of convector leaks and the exorbitant cost of testing for air samples for asbestos, which is nonfriable and poses no health hazard whatsoever. I believe we were unjustly selected to do this air testing, whereas no other building was selected in the city or the entire state, costing us hundreds of thousands of dollars and millions to repair flooring.

I feel I must mention the Restoration Department. Everyone can see there are

problems there, and work has not been getting done in a timely manner.

Management’s answer has been to keep reshuffling people, and yet, experienced employees who have the ability to contribute to solutions are exiled to the Gulag in Siberia, and some who can handle such jobs are omitted or not even considered. Instead of continually reshuffling, sometimes it’s better to get a new deck and begin again.

Management seems preoccupied with quick, cosmetic fixes instead of tackling problems in the Restoration Department head on. Doing something for the sake of doing something, or for appearances sake, hardly tackles the continuing problems in Restoration, which only seems to be getting worse.

I believe we as a Board working together can objectively accomplish many things to first and foremost benefit cooperators, which includes savings wherever possible or practical, making sure jobs are completed correctly on the first try, implementing future responsible forecasting and planning, and most of all, keeping a close watch on contracts so we get true value for each dollar spent, which, after all, is our cooperators’ money, and our fiduciary responsibility.

Give me a call and let me know what you think at (718) 320-8035 or email me at tonyshome10475@gmail.com — no attachments, please.

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Helping out During the Holiday Season and Beyond The holiday season can be a time a great joy and good cheer for many people.

People are buying gifts. Stores are full.

Families are socializing and eating together. And, some people are generally in a very festive mood.

Therefore, I would like for us to see if we can possibly do some good during this holiday season and perhaps show our good works beyond this joyous time.

Ta ke a n In t er est One good thing about living in this community is that we have an opportunity to personalize our communications.

Therefore, our words and actions can affect thousands of people here.

So, recognizing that power, we have to make sure that we're looking out for the greater good of everyone. In other words, are our messages being used to help other people? If so, then people should be able to read our material and walk away with something positive in their life.

Also, we want to write messages that will affect a variety of people. So, we might have several groups of people living here. Therefore, we have to ask ourselves, "Are we reaching out to everyone?" The goal should be to bring this community together and make people feel glad to be here.

How are your neighbors doing? Do we greet them with a cheer, now? Or, can we advance our kindness and say hello to them throughout the entire year?

Can we look out for our seniors and other individuals and ask them if we can get something from the store for them?

How would you feel if you helped someone who truly needed help and you put a smile on their face? Okay, please

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson stop and think about that point for a moment.

Just us offering our help to other people should help to bring this community together. A position is fine.

However, as cooperators, we all have the capability to reach out and make this community better.

There have been many times when people have told me about other cooperators. The other cooperator might have been elderly and needed some type of assistance. Therefore, working together, we were able to get the proper assistance to that elderly person.

Moreover, I was glad that we had neighbors who were watching out for that elderly person. And, from that point, their family was able to offer additional assistance.

Volun t eer for a G ood C a use One of the greatest things that we can do is to help other people. Additionally, there are many ways that we can help people.

One easy way that we can help people during these trying times is to donate our gently-used clothing. So, do you have unwanted clothing in your closet? What about your children's old clothes? Did

National Council of Negro Women The Youth Committee is gearing up for the 7th Annual Toy and Winter Accessory Drive which will take place during the month of December. We will be collecting new and unused unwrapped toys. We will also collect new and unused hats, scarves, gloves and socks for newborns, youth and teenagers. We are also collecting canned foods, diapers and baby food. Donated items can be dropped off at: 177 Dreiser Loop, Shopping Center 1, Room 14, Saturdays, December 3, 10 and the 17th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Donations will be sent to Phipps Town and Country Residence Home and others in need. For further information, contact the Youth Committee Chairperson at 917399-2643.

Sa t u r d a y E d u ca t ion P r ogr a m : Children in grades 2-8 will receive small group instruction in reading and mathematics each Saturday during the school

year with certified teachers. Registration: 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., Room 14, Dreiser Community Center, and will continue each Saturday as space allows. Fee for total year, $225, includes registration fee.

For further information, call 718-6559034 or 718-671-1958.

Sa ve t h e Da te: April 28, 2012 - Co-op City Section will be celebrating its 41st Anniversary at Marina Del Rey. Additional information will be coming soon.

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

Happy Thanksgiving to all!!! May God continue to bless and keep us this Holiday and those to come.

Happy birthday to November members —M a xin e Su lliva n

Building 2 Association We would like to thank all of our neighbors who so generously donated shoes for the Shoe Drive. We were able to give several large bags of shoes for those in need.

The holidays are coming and we desperately need help to decorate the lobbies.

We plan to do this on Saturday, December 3rd at around 1 p.m. At that time, we will also be collecting for the porters and lobby attendants who work in our building.

Our holiday party is planned for December 17th (Saturday) between 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. As usual, we are requesting that you bring a new, unwrapped toy for the children at the shelter. There will be music, games, food and lots of fun.

Come and celebrate with us. Bring the whole family. May you all have a healthy and happy holiday season.

—C a r lyn J on es

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they outgrow their clothes?

If yes, then please think about using those clothes to benefit other people.

Now, Riverbay has made this task very simple for you.

All you have to do is to drop those clothes inside of a large bin near a garage in Co-op City. And, then, your clothes can benefit lots of people.

Another way that we can help people is to do volunteer work. Does your building need help to organize their meetings?

What about your building association?

Are they planning events for your building? Can you help them out?

And then, we have several organizations throughout the city that are currently looking for volunteer help. Now, you'll be surprised at how many people there are that you can help just by volunteering for just one day.

Plus, you'll meet a lot of new people who may have a similar mindset like you.

And, all of you will be doing things to contribute to the betterment of our society.

Act in g R esp onsibly Another way that we can help people is to operate our vehicles in a responsible manner. Also, we can help our friends and associates from committing something that can possibly hurt a lot of people.

Now, I hope that the following message can stop at least one serious accident.

You're with friends, and the alcohol is flowing heavily. Now, you know that one of your friends has been drinking a lot.

And, you know that they have to drive home. What will you do?

Worse, you're the person who threw or helped to throw a party. And, you know that your guests have been drinking heav-

ily. So, what happens now? Will you let them drive home in a drunken manner?

Please stop and think about these points for a moment.

These good scenarios will hopefully help us to plan responsible events.

Can we ask our guests to have a designated driver who will not consume any alcohol? Or, can we make other travel arrangements for our guests?

It might cost a few dollars to get them back home. However, that cost is small in comparison to an accident that might cost another person to lose their life.

And then, someone might go to jail.

And, now we have families that are destroyed, plus, there will be devastating lawsuits. Do you really want something like this to happen to you? How about to anyone else? No! So please, help out by having responsible parties. And, please do not let your guests have "one for the road." Thank you.

Okay, I would like for you to please have a safe and enjoyable time during this holiday season. However, please do not drink any alcoholic beverages and drive a vehicle.

Also, please do not let your friends and associates drink and drive. Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@ optonline.net.

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

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African-American Association We hope all our friends and neighbors enjoyed Thanksgiving.

The Association members attended a tribute at the National Black Theater last Sunday where we pledged to make contributions to the support of three leaders in the African diaspora who have devoted their lives to educating our people. They include Dr. Yosef A.A. ben-Jochannan, Egyptologist, Pan-Africanist, Educator; Brother Gil Noble, Journalist, host of WABC TV’s “ Like It Is” ; and Brother Elombe Brath, head of the Patrice Lumumba Coalition. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, won’t you give to those who gave so much to us? For more information and/or to donate, call 718-3795555.

The following are programs sponsored or supported by the African-American Association and you are encouraged to participate:

Alvin Ailey Da n ce Per for m a n ce – The Association has planned a holiday outing to see the Alvin Ailey Dance Performance on Saturday, December 10th, 2:00 p.m., City Center, NYC. Ticket prices: $35 for Association members; $40 for nonmembers. There are eight tickets remaining, so call today, 718-379-5555.

J ob /E n t r epr en eur ia l P r ogr a m - Our mission is to help anyone who wants to work and is seeking a job. The next meeting is Thursday, December 1st, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-3201424.

Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 646-281-4570.

Yoga & P ila t e s M a t C la sses – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call 718-671-8364.

C om p u t er C la sses – This class meets every 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m.,

Our Post is located in Section 5, Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office phone number is 718320-8165 and you can also reach us by email: post1871@optimum.net.

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

For all our Post members, here is a list of up and coming events for our Post members: Saturday, December 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Post 1871 will be handing out Christmas gifts to veterans in the Bronx VA Hospital, report to Room 3D22.

Volunteers will be needed to support this mission. All are welcome, so mark this date on your calendar.

There will a coat drive for veterans on Wednesday, December 7th, 1-7 p.m. and on December 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can drop your coats off at H&R Block in Co-op City, 169 Dreiser Loop, Bronx N.Y. 10475. For more information, contact Mark Bruh at mark.bruh@ gmail.com.

Please remember to put your name on

Dreiser Center, Room 15. Bring your laptop and $5. Members get one FREE class. Call 718-379-5555.

E d u ca t ion – The Per Ankh Study Group/Communiversity of AfricanCentered Education meets every 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to review and discuss books and films on classical African civilizations, which are essential for the survival of people of color. “ Magical Egypt” will be shown and discussed at our next gathering, led by Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene. All are welcome. 718-3795555.

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

Females welcomed.

K wa n za a C eleb r a t ion – Save the date of Thursday, December 29th, 5:00 p.m. for the annual Kwanzaa Celebration.

Gen er a l M em ber ship M eet in g – Our next membership meeting will be held on Saturday, December 10, 6:00 p.m. (instead of 4:00 p.m.), Dreiser Center, Room 15.

The agenda will include an update on our programs and a holiday celebration for members. Non-members who would like to attend can do so by making $5 donation.

There will be a grab-bag exchange and participants should spend a maximum of $10 for the gift. We trust that all our members will join us on this festive occasion.

If you cannot attend, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of 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.

—F r a n cin e R eva J on es

American Legion Post 1871 the list for your FREE breakfast at the Eastwood Manor at 0900 hours on December 7th. This will be given by Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson.

The next GENERAL meeting will be on Saturday, December 17th at 11 a.m. sharp. Upon your arrival, please turn off your cell phone, sign in and take a seat.

I would like to wish all of our Post members and their families a “HAPPY THANKSGIVING.” Here is a sample of what will be served to our troops in Afghanistan: turkey, 86,800 lbs.; beef, 67,750 lbs.; shrimp, 22,500 lbs.; cranberry sauce, 2,059 cans.; eggnog, 6,000 gals.; sweet potatoes, 27,360 lbs.; stuffing, 25,200 lbs.; and pies, 27,000. In Iraq, they will be serving to our troops, turkey, 81,800 lbs.; beef, 26,126 lbs.; shrimp,

1,500 lbs.; eggnog, 1,500 gals.; cranberry sauce, 2,028 cans; sweet potatoes, 16,200 lbs.; stuffing, 12,600 lbs.; and pies, 7,500.

A new Navy ship was launched in San Diego Bay ship yard. This ship was named after Medgar Evers. Mrs. Myrlie Evers christened the ship. It’s 689-foot at the cost of $500 million.

Lisa Martinez, Willie Martinez’ sister, passed away last month. Lisa will be missed by family and friends.

Did you know that the U.S. Marines Corps is 236 years old!

St up id L a ws: In Ohio, women are prohibited from wearing patent leather shoes in public.

This information was provided to by your post information officer.

—R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing R E AC H I NG OUT Coalition to Save Affordable Housing members were among a group of cooperators who attended a meeting at the Transport Workers Union office early in November. One of the union’s chief demands in negotiations that started on November 15th is restoration of MTA service cuts, an issue of huge interest in Co-op City.

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing members also participated in a workshop meeting held on Saturday, November 12th by the citywide group Cooperators United for Mitchell-Lama. Four members of the Riverbay Board of Directors attended the event.

The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing will hold a similar workshop for its members here in Co-op City on Saturday, December 3.

M E M BE R SH I P C AM PAI GN L AUNC H E D Members of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing voted at the organization’s October meeting to add a new post – Membership Director — to its list of officers, and elected Linda Berk to the position. At the following Coalition meeting on Monday, November 14, the Membership Director distributed newly prepared forms for use in recruiting members, and emphasized the goal of restoring a cooperative consciousness in our community.

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She maintained that cooperative consciousness has been weakened by the use of words “tenant” or “resident” instead of “shareholder” or “cooperator” in official papers, and in the submergence of the cooperative name “Co-op City” and its Twin Pines logo under the corporate name “Riverbay” with its bird in flight over water logo.

In the same vein were comments made by cooperators at the meeting about New Cooperator Orientation Meetings which no longer present input to new move-ins from the wide variety of Co-op City organizations, and about a preponderance of commercial vendors at Co-op City fairs that is reducing participation of com-

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M AK E A NOT E Our December 12th General Meeting Monday, December 12th at 7:30 p.m. in Room 28 at the Bartow Community Center will be a pre-holiday party — food, drink, good company, good talk. Everyone is welcome.

W E AR E T H E 99% Members of the Coalition and community residents joined others this past November 17th “Occupy Wall Street Rally”. Thousands of people converged downtown to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge calling for jobs and the rich to pay their fair share in taxes!

—Seba st ia n Ula nga

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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 Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – Street Level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Su n d a y M or n in g Sch ed u le: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed. We want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

Dr. Sm it h ’s Ser m on top ic: “Touch of the Master.”

R ea d in g fr om H oly Scr ip t u r e: Gospel of Mark 5:21-34.

Week ly Act ivit y: Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet, tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you,

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, (718) 320-0844. All are welcomed.

Sunday service and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m.

Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m., and Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

Up com in g even t s Saturday, November 26 - Trip to Trump Plaza in Atlantic City. Reminder - the bus leaves from in front of the deli on Dreiser Loop at 8:30 a.m. sharp!!

Sunday, December 4 - Service of Advent Readings and Songs.

Sunday, December 18 - Service of Lessons and Carols.

Saturday, December 24, Christmas Eve, 7 p.m.

Service of Lessons and Carols.

Sunday, December 25, Christmas Day - Service with Sermon and Holy Communion.

Thanks to everyone who supported the Pie & Cake sale last Saturday.

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving* and raise a loud shout to him with psalms. (Psalm 95: 2) —M . C h a m b er s

please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718-3200002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address.

Bereavement Support Group meets Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God bless you!

Up com in g E ven t s: “ I wa s h un gr y a n d you fed me” …Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052.

T h ou gh t of t h e Week : “Worry: The senseless process of using TODAY to clutter up TOMORROW’S opportunity with leftover problems from YESTERDAY!” —R ev. Dr. R ober t A. Sm ith , J r.

Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org.

Sunda y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. All other Sunday, services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service.

Pr a yer Night: We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church building. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can all pray and become prayer warriors. Bring a friend who would like prayer. You know the Lord said “whenever two or more are gathered in my name I will be in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20 After Sch ool P r ogr a m: In Room 43 of Einstein Community Center is a safe environment, where children can do homework, learn God’s word and just have some fun.

Please call (718) 671-1033.

Cr escendo C hr istian Music School: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable.

Men’s Fellowship: Every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come and share your testimonies, explore your gifts and be Blessed in the Word of our Lord. Bring a friend so they can get a blessing too. Hope to see you there.

Choir : If you love to sing and want to sing for the Lord, come Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. for choir practice.

Hea lt h & E xer cise: Every Monday & Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. if health & exercise time.

Come and join and learn about good health and join the exercise group.

Fa mily Night: Friday nights are for the family. We will be having Bible studies and other spiritual growth activities for all ages. There will be English & Spanish groups. Bring a friend or two or more.

Upcoming E vents: Lighting of the Manger on the front lawn– Saturday, Dec. 3rd at 6 p.m. followed by hot chocolate, goodies and singing Christmas Carols.

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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.

CH URCH SCHE DULE Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

THE F OLLOWI NG P ROGRAMS ARE AT TH E CH URCH’S ANNE X: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CI TY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-

11:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Friday, December 9th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Rev. Keith J. Williams,

Facilitator, and Life on God’s Terms present a very special program, WORDS OF CHRISTMAS at the Church’s Annex in Co-op City, 2053 Asch Loop North, Bronx. All are welcome.

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

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

The Women’s Guild Announces A FANTASTIC 17-DAY AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL…WEST TOUR - June 26-July 12, 2012. Tour includes: round-

trip transportation by Amtrak Rail and deluxe motorcoach; reclining coach seat with leg rest or private roomette sleeping accommodation; first class hotel accommodations; 19 meals; sightseeing at the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco and Salt Lake City. For additional information, call (718) 671-5961; (718) 3201435; (718) 798-3337, or (718) 3202608.

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

E va n G . M it ch ell —E

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Mid-week worship service will resume on Wednesday, November 30 at 12 p.m. Join us for a mid-week spiritual

pick-up. Bible study will also resume on Wednesday, November 30 at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Florence Walton Steed – Registered Representative will present a brief discussion about MONEY. Ways to protect it, save it, grow it on Sunday, November 27 following the 11 a.m. service. We invite all to attend to hear about growing our money.

The Missionaries Ministry will be having a coat drive for the homeless.

Kindly bring either new or gently used coats to the church’s Fellowship Hall on the following Sundays, December 4, 11th

and 18th.

Pack your bags! The Scholarship Ministry invites you to hit the high seas again. They will be sailing on the Carnival Miracle leaving from New York City on Monday, July 9, 2012 sailing to San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and Grand Turk. A deposit of $150 is due immediately. For additional information, call 718-379-0541, 718671-7507 or the church at 718-3203774.

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.RevDrSheldonEWilliams .com.

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

—H a t tie L . L u ca s

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Dreiser

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Library

Crochet and Knitting

Rm. 31

9:30am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 49

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

Dominos 10:00 am, Rm.

Orange/pineapple juice Turkey burger Mashed potato Peas and carrots

Baked chicken thighs Whole grain penne pasta w/garlic Oriental blend

Whole wheat bread Diced pears

Bingo – 11:00 am, Room

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

Mon., Nov. 28

31

45

Tues., Nov. 29

Apple juice Chicken Cantonese Fried rice French beans

Breaded Tilapia Lima beans Carrots

Rye bread Apricot halves

Wed., Nov. 30

Orange juice Swedish meatballs Whole wheat spaghetti Broccoli florets

Meat loaf Spinach Mashed potato

Whole wheat bread Banana

Thurs., Dec. 1

Baked turkey wings Yams Italian blend

Chicken legs Baked potato Mixed vegetables

Rye bread Orange

Fri., Dec. 2

Pineapple juice Fish cake Steak fries

Pork loin Stew beans w/rice Tossed salad

Whole wheat bread Apple

Einstein

Library 9:30am -1:00pm

Dominos

–10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Room 25

Around The Lunch table 11:30 am, Rm. 49

Word Games 9:30 am –

Bingo 11:00am, Rm. 31

2:00

pm,

11:00 am, Rm. 31

Card Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Room 25

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31

2 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Dominos 10 in Rm. 49

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49

Wed., November 30 Thurs., December 1

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

12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 7

Rm. 45

Word Games 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 a.m.1 p.m., Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30am11:30am, Rm. 31 Bingo 2:00pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:30-4:00 p.m., Rm. 31

Mind Teasers 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Rm. 2

Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45

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

10 a.m., Rm. 2

Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill, 2 – 4 pm,

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

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

Stay Well Exercise

Gentle Yoga w/Anne

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

Fri., December 2

Tues., November 29

Mon., November 28

Bartow

Matinee Movie w/ George, 2-4 p.m., Rm. 45

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

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

Afternoon Movie Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, 9:30 – 10:30, Rm. 7 Alert & Alive 10:3011:30 am, Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30 am in Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1:30-2:30 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, 9:30 – 10:30, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11 am-12 pm., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Art Class 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7 Yoga 1st, 2nd and last Wed, 2-3 p.m., Aud. A Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10-11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Line Dancing 3rd & 4th Thurs. 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Belly Dancing 12:30-1 p.m., Aud. A Handi-Flex 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Drama 1:30-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Piano Sing Along 11 am – 12 pm, Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10 am-12 pm, Rm. 7

Art 10:00 am, Rm. 45 Self Defense 10-11 a.m., Rm. 36 Bingo 1:00 pm, Rm. 49 Card Games 2:00pm4:00pm, Rm. 49 Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday, 10:00am11:30 am, Rm. 49

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 am10:30 am, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11 am-12 pm, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12 pm-1 pm, Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 pm, Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to change without notice*

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

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK-UP TIMES

1st Monday: 1st Mondays: Fridays Tuesdays

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart Swimming Bowling

$5 $12 $3 $12.50

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

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

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

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

Einstein 1:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

11:15 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips FL U SHOT S – Tuesday, November 29, Dreiser Community Room 7, 2-3:30 p.m.

FREE. Sponsored by the Visiting Nurse Services of New York (VNS).

NUT C R AC KE R - New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center, $60. Wednesday, December 7, 2 p.m. show. Trip includes boxed lunch, round trip transportation.

Pick-ups: 11:00 a.m., Bartow Avenue; 11:15 a.m., Dreiser Loop and 11:30 a.m., Einstein Loop. ONLY 20 seats available!

E MPI RE C IT Y CASINO, $3. - If your name is on the list, your payment MUST be made by the Friday prior to the trip. Tuesdays, December 6th, December 13th and December 20th. Wednesdays, December 14th, December 21st and December 28th. Trip includes round transportation and boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Einstein, 10:00 a.m.; Bartow, 10:15 a.m. and Dreiser, 10:30 a.m.

WALM ART - Friday, December 2. $12 - Trip includes round trip transportation and boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow-8:30 a.m., Dreiser-8:45 a.m. and Einstein-9:00 a.m.

NO WALMART FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER. C E NT R AL AVE NUE - Monday, December 5. $13 - trip includes round trip transportation and boxed lunch. 2 hours at Christmas Tree Store, 1 hour at Trader Joe’s and 2 hours at Amazing Savings. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m., Einstein, 9:30 a.m.

J E R SE Y G AR DE NS - Monday, December 12. $12 – trip includes round trip transportation, boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:00 a.m., Dreiser – 8:15 a.m. and Einstein – 8:30 a.m.

W O O DBURY C O M M O NS – Monday, December 19. $12 – Trip includes round trip transportation and boxed lunch.

Pick-ups: Bartow-8:15 a.m.; Dreiser-8:30 a.m., Einstein-8:45 a.m.

R ADIO C IT Y CHR IST MAS SPE CTAC ULAR, 11 a.m. show, Dec. 14. Pickups: Bartow-8:30 a.m.; Einstein-8:45 a.m., Dreiser-9 a.m. $65 (Coach bus). Payment due upon registration. No refunds after December 2. WAITING LIST ONLY. SC RI E C LINIC: JASA will continue to hold a SCRIE clinic. Please call to make an appointment with a Social Worker, 718320-2066, to sign up. Documents to bring: 1. Must be 62 years of age or older;

bring proof of age.

2. Have an annual household income of $29,000 or less; bring proof of income: pension, dividends, wages, Social Security, etc.

3. Federal Tax returns, if filed; bring a copy of your 10-40 from 2010 be sur e to br ing your M edica id/Medica r e Pa r t B ca r d with you.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GR OUP, Mondays, 10 a.m., Bartow Avenue, Room 25.

C ARE GI VER SUP PORT GROUP can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and concerns. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31 from 1-2 p.m. The next session is Tuesday, December 27th. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at 718-320-2066.

DISABIL I TY SUPP ORT /SOC IAL IZ AT ION GROUP - Friday, December 2 – 1 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., Room 25.

DI ABE T I C SUP P O RT GRO UP Diabetes can seem to be an overwhelming disease because it impacts so many areas of your daily life. The Diabetic Support group goals are to keep you informed and motivated on how to stay healthy. The group meets every last Monday of the month at 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd floor, room 7, from 1-2 p.m. The next session is scheduled for November 28. For more information and to register, please contact Chidinma Ezihe, 718-671-2090 (Ext. 3011) or Rosella Stone, 718-320-2066 (Ext. 2003).

SE NI OR C E NT E R F I E L D T R I P PER M ISSION SLI P – Effective immediately, all senior center participants are required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. If you are paying for someone to go on the trip, you must make sure that they bring the form with them on the day of the trip. No Exceptions.

BL OOD PR ESSUR E – Locations and schedule – 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10 a.m. – 11-30 a.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Bartow Avenue, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE EDUCATION African American Association, “Business Education Classes” Wed., 11/30, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room #2

FRATERNAL Co-op City Toastmasters, “Meeting” Thurs., 12/1, 7:30 p.m., Bartow, Room #28 NAACP Branch, “Meeting” Tues., 11/29, 6:00 p.m., Einstein, Room #35

HOBBIES Duplicate Bridge Club, “Bridge Game” Wed., 11/9, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room #9 African American Association, “Belly Dancing” Mon., 11/28, 7:00 p.m. Dreiser, Room #2; “Yoga/Pilates” Tues., 11/29, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room #2

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church, “Bible Study” Tues., 11/29, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room #1 Church of the New Vision, “Bible Studies” Sun., 12/4, 9:30 a.m., Einstein, Room #38 Faith @ Work Christian Church, “Bible Study” Thurs., 12/1, 5:30 p.m., Dreiser, Room #8; “Youth Ministry” Fri., 12/2, 3:30 p.m., Dreiser Room #10; “Worship Service” Sun., 12/4, 8:00 a.m., Dreiser, Room #8 Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15, “Bible Study” Sun., 12/4, 10:00 a.m., Einstein, Room #35 Harvest Restoration Ministries, “Bible Study” Wed., 11/30, 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room #10; “Worship Service” Sun., 12/4, 10:00 a.m. Dreiser, Room #9 Circle of Christ “Children’s Bible Study” Sun., 12/4, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser, Room #2 Greater Love Cathedral Baptist Church, “Bible Study” Wed., 11/30, 6:30 p.m., Dreiser, Room #8; “Worship Service” Sun., 12/4, 3:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room #1 Mount Calvary Baptist Church, “Bible Study” Thurs., 12/1, 5:30 p.m., Dreiser, Room #9

SCOUTS Greater New York Girl Scouts, “Meeting” Fri., 12/1, 7:30 p.m., Bartow, Room #28

SENIORS J.A.S.A. Senior Luncheon, Mon. - Fri., 11/28 - 12/2, 9:00 a.m., Bartow, Room #31, Dreiser Room #4, and Einstein Room #49

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program, “Meeting Time” Tues., 11/29, 6 p.m., Dreiser, Rm. #4 Williamsbridge Club “Youth Meeting” Wed., 11/30, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser, Room #1; “Regular Meeting” Fri., 12/2, 5:30 p.m., Dreiser, Room #8

SPORTS New York Lyons Mane Track, “Track Practice” Mon., 11/28 & Wed., 11/30, 5:30 p.m., Dreiser, Aud. B Zodiac Track Foundation, “Track Practice” Tues., 11/29 and Thurs., 12/1, 6:00 p.m., Dreiser, Aud. B

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION WEEKLY EVENTS Film Series - Saturday, 2:00 p.m., TBA KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday @ 3:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Chess Club - Every Thursday @ 3 p.m.

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

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

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

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

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : AARP is calling on Gov. Cuomo (D-New York) to restore $1.3 million in funding for “kin-care” services to ease the burden on grandparents raising grandchildren. More than 250,000 New York children are being raised by a grandparent or other non-parent relative.

Heartfelt condolences to the family of Evelyn Wright who passed away last week. Get-well wishes to Rocco Iacovelli.

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

2011 T O UR AC T I VI T I E S Dec. 8, (Thurs.) - AARP Peachtree Holiday Celebration at Villa Barone Manor — $65/person (bus available – first come/first served). Tickets are available in Dreiser Community Center, Room “O” on Thursdays, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. or Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For additional information, contact Stella Baker, 718379-2088.

Dec. 30 – Jan. 1, 2012 – New Year’s Eve Weekend Celebration at the DESMOND – Lavish New Year’s Eve Party; cocktail party w/hot hors d’oeuvres & pasta station; 5 hours open bar; surf & turf dinner; champagne toast; music/ dancing; lunch after arriving in Lancaster (PA); then to the all-New Christmas Show at the American Music Theater; after check-in, dinner w/fun & games; full-hot buffet breakfast; then you can go to an Atlantic City Casino or shopping at QVC Studio Tour or shopping at King of Prussia Mall or relaxing at the Desmond; 2 nights deluxe accommodations; New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch & show… $534/person double; $634 – single; $526/person triple; $50/per person Trip Insurance — Contact Delores, 718379-2176.

2012 TO UR ACT I VIT I ES April 23-24, 2012 – “JONAH” – experience the mighty storm at sea that breaks apart an enormous ship; peer into the underwater world & see the giant fish swallow up God’s misguided Prophet Jonah — at the Millennium Theater in Lancaster (PA) – trip includes: a stop in Bethlehem (PA) known as the “Christmas City”; visit the Sands Casino ($35 casino bonus) — current photo ID or passport required; lodging at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Reading; wine & cheese reception w/a sit-down dinner and live musical comedy show; 2nd day hot breakfast buffet; visit an Amish quilt shop, cannery & Kitchen Kettle gift shops; w/reserved seats at the Millennium Theater for “JONAH”; stop for dinner on the way home… $281/person double; $331 – single; Trip insurance $14/each – double; $29/single; call Jean, 718-379-3742 for registration info.

May 22, 2012 – New York Botanical Gardens, presenting Monet’s Gardens: Impressions of Giverny, France – admission & guided Docent Tour of Monet’s Garden Exhibit; plus 4-hour Casino stay at Empire City Casino (including Casino package of the Day) - $75/person - contact Daisy, 718671-3241.

June 1–11, 2012 (11 days/10 nights) – Mount Rushmore, the Badlands & Black Hills of South Dakota – trip includes 10 nights lodging (w/4 consecutive nights in South Dakota); 10 breakfasts/8 dinners; visit Mt. Rushmore National Memorial; tour of Wildlife Loop Road at Custer State Park; admission to the Unique Journey Museum; guided tour of Deadwood, plus gaming at a Deadwood Casino; visit the Crazy Horse Memorial; & visit the Badlands National Park & much more…$905/double; $1265/single; $885/triple; trip insurance available upon request – contact Jean, 718379-3742.

—Delor es Deb nam

Handicapped Adults Association T h e Va n —From now on, if you need to book an appointment on the van, call JASA at 718-320-2066.

Please do not call the office.

F lea M a r k et —Come to Room #13 and shop in our flea market. New items arrive daily.

T h e O f fic e—There has been a change in office hours. The office hours are Monday and Friday, 9:30

a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

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

P en n ies, p e n n ies, p e n n ie s—Please bring them to the office.

—Ar len e R od r iq u ez

Goose Island Seniors HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OUR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS. Wednesday, November 23—NO BINGO GAME. Sunday, November 27—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3.

Everyone is welcome to join us. Snacks and refreshments served.

Tuesday, November 29—Going to Atlantic City Showboat Casino. Price $30. Rebate $30. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser

Loop. Always have your I.D. picture card.

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

It’s time to think about your yearly dues of $12. For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Center in Room 39 or call 718-379-9613, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Or call Mary in evening or on weekends at 718379-4899.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

Einstein Cancer Care We wish everyone a healthy, happy Thanksgiving as you are united with families and friends, plus, a special prayer to our men and women in the service of our country.

Our next general membership meeting will be on December 6th, Room 38, at 1:30 p.m. This also will be a bingo event.

Everyone is invited to spend the afternoon with us. You do not have to be a member to participate in this or any of our trips.

This meeting will be our last until March 6, 2012.

We are going to the Showboat Casino

on Tuesday, December 13th. Cost per person is $30 and receive a $30 slot play from the casino. Time of pick-up: 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop. Followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring your casino card, as well as a valid photo ID. For the above trip, please call Loretta at (718) 671-2958 or Lydia at (718) 6713005. Please call Loretta for memorial cards.

A speedy recovery for those in rehab and our prayers of good health and healing are wished to all. Stay safe.

—Lyd ia R u a s

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue With Thanksgiving behind us, we know that winter, with its forbidding austerity will soon come upon our world.

Soon the paralysis of cold will strike.

Soon nature will cover its growing glory with a mask of snow. I can see the birds in their migrations southward, seeking the comforts of a warmer home.

Who taught the birds to follow the journey south? Who mapped out their

itinerary? Who gave them the spirit of adventure to follow the promise of a better life and who gives them the wisdom to find their way back when the winter is ended and a warm sun shines on our world once more?

When I contemplate the wonder of the birds, I know that G-d Almighty guides it all. Not blind chance but a plan of infinite wisdom governs the life of the universe.

Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church “And God said, Let there be light: and there was light” (Genesis 1:3 KJV). For many Americans, an abundance of sunlight plays an important and crucial role in their moods. Many are affected by the gradual decrease in the amount of hours of sunlight during the winter hours. This is called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

According to the National Institutes of Health NIH, the symptoms of SAD are usually those displayed below, the symptoms may vary in individuals: • Sad, anxious or “empty” feelings • Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism • Feelings of guilt, worthlessness or helplessness • Irritability, restlessness • Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy • Fatigue and decreased energy • Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions • Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping • Changes in weight • Thoughts of death or suicide These symptoms are listed on their website http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medline plus/seasonalaffectivedisorder.html The general consensus is to increase the amount of light in your home during these hours. This is called light therapy. Special lamps are sold for this purpose. The NIH website lists other methods of addressing this condition. When there are thoughts of harming oneself, this should be taken seriously and professional help sought.

Better Living Tip of the Week Cultivate a taste for water, a most essential nutrient. Drink it freely, especially between meals. In order to be sure you get

the 6-8 cupfuls your body needs each day, try putting them in a container each morning. When the container is empty, you will know you have gotten the needed amount. Lose Weight Naturally, Greater New York Conference Seventh-day Adventist Community Health Services, 1989, 1991.

C o-op City SDA Better L iving Hea lth & Fitness Educat ion C enter • Children’s Exercise Program, Sundays, 11:00—12:00 p.m., Free • Adult Exercise Program, Sundays, 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m., Free Wa lker s for Wellness with NYC – walk around Co-op City with this group a distance of about 3 miles on: Sunday mornings, 7:00 a.m., Free Wednesday afternoons, Free We ha ve a n a ct ive Disa b ilit ies M inistr y. Please ask us about disabilities facts and information for children and adults.

Please share your special needs with us so that we may try to accommodate you in our worship service.

Br ea d Ministr y pick up on Saturdays between 2:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m.

Weekly Bible Studies, Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Sa tur da y Wor ship Ser vices, 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

The Co-op City SDA Church, 1010 Baychester Ave., Bronx, NY 10475.

Pastor Okezie Erondu can be reached at 718-320-0518. We are located next to the Ramada Inn. Reach us on the web at www.CoopCitySDAChurch.org.

“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10) New King James Version (NKJV) —C her yl C. Silver a

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Traditional Synagogue The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B-120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-379-6920.

Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, December 2, is before 4:10 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, November 26 at 5:15 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, November 26 followed by Musaf around 12 noon.

The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship.

C om in g E ven ts: Saturday, November 26-The Torah lecture/Sermon will take place at 10 a.m.

Also, we will recite Mi-she-baeirachs. We will start Torah reading about 10:30 a.m..

The parsha is “Toledos.” The Rabbi class commences at 4:15 p.m. during Shalosh Seudos. Shabbat ends at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 4 at 1:30 p.m.-The Sisterhood sponsors an afternoon of Bingo and fun. The cost is $3/person and includes refreshments.

Monday, December 5 at 1:30 p.m.-

Sisterhood General Membership MeetingDrawing of the annual raffle. See you there!

Sunday, December 18 at 1:30 p.m.-The Synagogue sponsors an afternoon of Bingo. The cost is $3/person and includes refreshments.

G ood a n d Welfa r e: Note: On Sunday, Nov. 20 was a very important date, as our Beverly Davidoff was honored by the National Council of Young Israel and received the Shofar Award for her services to the Jewish community. There are many ways that Beverly has helped so many in our community and in our synagogue. It is so wonderful that a woman has been so recognized by the NCYI. Mazel Tov and continue your good deeds for many years to come. Thank you, Beverly!

Come on down to the synagogue to purchase kosher wine.

Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you.

Good wishes to Esther W. who had to return to the hospital. Everyone, please stay well and healthy.

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

Shalom!

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services start

at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Boulevard, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible.

We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City

looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can Donations can be mailed to the Co-op Jewish Center.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL. —M a r vin Seid m a n

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Faith in God Church Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist, Vernon Little, greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us.

May God bless you in this house!

Saints, God sometimes allows sorrows and tears today to open our hearts to the joys of tomorrow. Let’s look at

some scripture to support this.

L a m en t a t ion s 3: 25-33 sa ys: 25 The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. 26 It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.

27 It is good for a man to hear the yoke in his youth.

28 Let him sit alone and keep silent, because God has laid it on him; 29 let him put his mouth in the dustthere may yet be hope.

30 Let him give his cheek to the one who strikes him, and be full of reproach.

31 For the Lord will not cast off forever.

32 Though He causes grief, yet He will show compassion according to the multitude of His mercies.

33 For He does not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men.

Sweet Hour of Prayer will commence Saturday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Every Sunday, I offer a class for Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by Worship

Service at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Pastor Vernon Little’s album ‘A New Beginning’ is available now on iTunes, Amazon, etc.

We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone#’s are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627.

Jesus loves you, and so do we.

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