Co-op City Times 05/26/18

Vol. 53 No. 21

Saturday, May 26, 2018

First Look at Proposed NYC Animal Shelter on Bartow Avenue Officials from New York City and the non-profit that runs animal shelters came to Co-op City on Thursday evening, May 24, to give the community its first look at a proposed 47,000square-foot animal shelter and veterinary medical clinic that would bring more than 100 jobs. Artist rendering of proposed animal shelter.

Courtesy of NYC DOH Their presentameeting of Commution took place in front of a capacity audience at a joint nity Board #10’s ad hoc Co-op City and Land & Zoning Committees held in room 31 of the Bartow Center here in Co-op City.

The proposed shelter would be built on city-owned land on Bartow Avenue south of Co-op City on an empty lot next to (Continued on page 8)

BY JIM ROBERTS

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2018 Riverbay Voting Period Extended To June 12 Vote Now!

The 2018 Election Committee has extended the voting period for the Riverbay Board of Directors annual election to 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, or 11:59 p.m. of the day that at least 1/3 of the community’s shareholders cast their ballots to validate the election, as required by the corporation’s by-laws.

The voting period, which began on Wednesday, May 16, closed on Wednesday, May 23, when all mail-in ballots had to be postmarked and electronic ballots were due back to Election-America by 8:59 p.m.

This year’s quorum is 5,037 votes.

Shareholders who received an election ballot, but did not cast a vote by the May 23rd deadline should complete and return their ballots as soon as possible either in the mail or online.

Those voting online using their laptops, smartphones, iPad or the voting kiosk in the community centers, will need the PIN and CODE from the ballot that was mailed to Co-op City households by Election-America in order to vote. Log onto www.riverbayvotes.com which will then take you to the (Continued on page 2)

By ROZAAN BOONE

Grand Reopening of Section 4 Basketball/Tennis Courts

Co-op City Resident And Post 500 Officer Honored At Veterans Breakfast This Past Monday

Alan A. Kalter (l) honored by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr, and his Veterans Advisory Council held a Bronx Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Monday, May14, at Maestro's in the Bronx.

A large number of veterans and some guests attended the affair. After breakfast came the ceremonies, posting of the flag, singing of the “National Anthem,” prayer, and messages by various dignitaries, including Borough President Diaz, who praised all of the veterans for their service and sacrifices made.

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Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison imparts words of wisdom to the youth gathered on the new Section 4 basketball and tennis courts at the grand reopening ceremony held last Sunday. “We pray that anyone who comes into this park comes in peace and leave in friendship…

When you go to the NBA, remember that you started out here!” See page 2 for story and more photos on page 5. Photo by Toriea McCauseland

Memorial Day Observance Tomorrow At Mosley Veterans Memorial Park

Tomorrow, May 27th, Co-op City residents will honor the memory of those who gave their life for the country during this nation’s military conflicts as a Memorial Day Ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the community’s Harley J. Moseley Veterans Memorial Park on Bartow Avenue The ceremonies honoring those who served in the many wars of the United States and all those who are currently serving in the military on active duty, in the National Guard or in the Reserves, will be hosted by the American Legion Post 1871 and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Music for the day will be provided by the New York City Transit Authority Drum and Bagpipes and remarks honoring our veterans will be offered by invited guests, elected officials and veteran leaders from throughout Co-op City and the Bronx.

Following the speeches, there will be the laying of the wreath at the community’s Veterans Memorial at the center of the park and a gun salute by the Post 1871 Honor Guard.

After the ceremonies, refreshments will be served by the American Legion Auxiliary Post 1871.

The observance is sponsored by American Legion Post 1871 and Riverbay Corporation.

In case of rain, festivities will be moved inside to room 31 of the Bartow Community Center.

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Riverbay voting portal set up by Election-America for the Board election. Once there, you will input your PIN and CODE to vote for five candidates you would like to elect to represent you on the Riverbay Board.

At the bottom of the ballot, shareholders will also vote “Yes” or “NO” for an amendment to the Riverbay by-laws to add term limits for Board directors starting in 2019.

Those who require a replacement ballot can contact Election-America at 866384-9978. Please note that no replacement ballots will be mailed after June 7.

Election-America personnel is available in each of the three community centers for anyone who would like to use the voting kiosk and needs assistance. The kiosks will be manned daily during the business week until the quorum is reached according to the schedule below: • Einstein Center from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

• Bartow Center from 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• Dreiser Center from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Following the close of extended voting at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, or on the day that at least 1/3 of the shareholders vote in order for the votes to be counted, Election-America will provide the 2018 Riverbay Election Committee with the final election count for review and certification.

The new Board will be sworn in on Thursday, June 20 and begin serving their three year terms.

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Memorial Service – Mrs. Renee King

A memorial service for the late Mrs. Renee King of Building 10C will be held on June 16, at 2 p.m. at Benta’s Funeral Home, 630 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10030. Mrs. King passed on September 25, 2017.

Love And Basketball: Co-op City Youth, Friends & Family (Re)Unite For Section Four’s Basketball Court Reopening

The reopening of Section Four’s basketball and tennis court and park took place last Sunday, May 20th, in Co-op City’s Bellamy Loop. The basketball event included a full-day of basketball activities for Co-op City youth comprised of free basketball and tennis clinics, featured games and much more.

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

Federal Agencies and NYPD Raid Palmer Avenue Home And Find Drugs, Guns, Grenade Launchers

NYPD investigators and federal agents, including those from the Department of Homeland Security executed a search(HSI) and Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) warrant on a home on Palmer Avenue Tuesday afternoon and found weapons, explosives and materials known to be used for drug manufacturing. Palmer Avenue is just two blocks west of Section 5’s Building 26.

During Tuesday’s raid on the Palmer Avenue home, the bomb squad was called in and the immediate area was sealed off because police feared that some of the materials could explode. It was determined shortly thereafter that there was no immediate danger of the explosive materials found in the home going off spontaneously.

The suspect believed to be responsible for the illegal and potentially dangerous materials was identified by authorities as Richard Laugel, 38. He was not home or escaped detection at the time of the raid, but was found in an apartment in the Pelham Bay community the next afternoon and arrested by federal agents and NYPD investigators on various federal charges related to the possession of weapons and drug making materials.

U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman said: “As alleged, Richard Laugel had accumulated an arsenal of dangerous weapons in his Bronx apartment, including a grenade launcher and an assault rifle. Thankfully, the local and federal law enforcement officers were able to arrest Laugel without incident, and his trove of dangerous weapons has been seized.”

HSI Special Agent-in-Charge Angel M. Melendez said: “It is important to note the collaborative efforts that went into locating and apprehending this individual And from what was found during this investigation, he appears to be a threat to public safety and someone we don’t want on the streets. This collaboration, brought together by HSI’s Border Enforcement Security Taskforce, is paramount to finding the criminals who bring in goods from abroad to support their criminal activity in our local communities.”

ATF Special Agent-in-Charge Ashan M. Benedict said: “Laugel’s alleged conduct once again demonstrates the dangerous intersection between the distribution of narcotics, the illicit possession of firearms, and violent crime. Laugel’s alleged conduct presented an extreme danger to the community, and we are grateful that he will now face prosecution in the Southern District of New York. I would like to express my appreciation to our law enforcement partners for their work on this investigation.”

A prepared statement from the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District said: “On May 22, 2018, HSI and the NYPD executed a search warrant at Laugel’s home in the Bronx in connection with an alleged illegal operation to distribute controlled substances. During the search, law enforcement officers recovered from Laugel’s home and garage, among other items, firearms silencers, a grenade launcher, an AR-15 Rifle, three handguns, two of which had defaced serial numbers, plastic molds used to make the lower receiver of handguns, firearms barrels, drill press and milling machines, ammunition, and a teddy bear that contained approximately 30 grams of cocaine.”

According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Mr. Laugel is charged with the unlawful possession of firearms silencers, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison; possession with intent to distribute narcotics, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; and the unlawful possession of firearms with defaced serial numbers, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

Mr. Laugel, at the time of his arrest, was already out on $100,000 bail and was soon due to be tried on charges related to his alleged placement of a bomb underneath a car in the nearby Pelham Bay community which went off with a couple inside the car in March of 2016.

According to press accounts on the original incident and arrest, the couple was not seriously hurt even though the exploded device was reported to contain nails. Mr. Laugel was arrested at the time on suspicion that he was responsible for the attempted murders shortly after police discovered surveillance which allegedly showed him placing a device under the car.

BY BILL STUTTIG

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attented by Riverbay Management and Board officials, and basketball and tennis enthusiasts in the community who came out to enjoy a day of fun on the new courts.

Photo by Toriea McCauseland

The weather was perfect for a day on the basketball courts. The sun came out to play as the ribbon cutting for the new courts started promptly at 9:30 a.m., followed by a blessing for the new-and-improved park, plus speeches from the team that made the reopening achievable.

Mr. Noel Ellison, general manager of Co-op City, one of the many people to lead the efforts for making the reopening possible, was recognized for his "outstanding commitment to the community." Mr. Ellison said: “I had a dream for this, it was a team effort. This [the reopening] is a Co-op City success story; it's about the kids.”

The event’s program featured free basketball clinics for boys and girls who registered onsite and online. Upon registering, youth received white Co-op City t-shirts, while coaches, who consisted of ‘old-school’ Co-op City basketball veterans, received black t-shirts commemorating the day’s event. Kids were excited to partake in the activities – which included tennis clinics by the Co-op City Tennis Club of which Ms. Lorraine Rohlson has charge – and were looking forward to utilizing the park again in the future. The DJ played music as the youngsters played on the courts and parents filled the bleachers looking on in enjoyment.

Eric Hicks, a former Co-op City resident and owner of Game Over, was also responsible for the court makeover and coordinating the reopening festivities.

He credited Co-op City for introducing him to basketball.

“I moved to Co-op City in 1969, got introduced to basketball and never put the ball down from there. I’ve met some of my best friends here and some of my heroes who've set examples for me,” said Hicks. He went on to say: “From the parks of Co-op City to a Division I scholarship, to owning my own company, Game Over. A company born here in Co-op City about twenty-five years ago. It's an honor that he [Mr. Ellison] called me to help with all the parks in Co-op City.”

Mark Warren, Riverbay’s assistant general manager of construction, helped manage the construction of the new courts. He mentioned that the initial problem with the previous courts stemmed from having an old drainage system and it took about a year to complete the renovations fully. He added: “The drainage system would drain out into the garages and create problems on the street. We had to dig down 12 feet of sand to put in a new drainage system and put on a surface that would accommodate our basketball courts.”

Special guest, former NBA player John Wallace of the New York Knicks, stopped by the event. He shared moments of his career in basketball, lessons he learned on the court and how he applied it to the business world. Kids got a rare opportunity to ask the NBA player a few questions during an intimate Q&A session. He revealed, "Having a basketball court in the community is vital. It keeps (Continued on page 5)

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Community Fair on June 2 at Section 1 Greenway Join the fun from noon to 6 p.m. with food, drinks and entertainment at the Co-op City Community Fair and Caribbean-American Heritage Month Celebration. Visit the website www.ccc-fair-2018.eventbrite.com for vendor information.

BVA Art Show Begins Tuesday The Baychester Visual Arts Association will have an art show at the Baychester Library beginning on Tuesday, May 29.

The paintings will be located above the bookshelves so please look up. You will be impressed.

The display will run through June in celebration of Bronx Month.

Co-op City Scholarship Deadline Is May 29 The deadline for the Co-op City Scholarship Program sponsored by Assemblyman Michael Benedetto is Tuesday, May 29.

This $500 scholarship is open to Co-op City high school seniors who earn a C+ grade average or better and who serve the community.

For applications and further details, please contact Mr. Leon Tulton in the office of the assemblyman at (718) 320-2220 or visit rm. 12 in the Dreiser Center.

Tap Dancing Exhibit Class The Riverbay Fund is sponsoring a free Tap dancing exhibition class on Friday, June 1, with instructor Jason E. Bernard. The class will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Auditorium B in the Dreiser Center.

Jason has performed on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning musical “Bring In Da Noise, Bring In Da Funk,” and featured in the Broadway production “After Midnight” (Cotton Club Parade).

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Co-op City’s Olive Glasgow Stands Out As Nurses Week 2018 Is Celebrated

marks the 75th anniversary of the Cadet Nurse National Nurses Week was established in Corps that was established in 1943 in response to America in 1974. Every year, it is celebrated in the need for wartime nurses during WWII. “It provided a motivation and a stepping ladMay and this year it was from May 6 to May 12. der for many Cadet Nurses to apply for adAmong the many nurses recognized during this vanced academic nursing,” Mrs. Glasgow said year’s celebration, Co-op City’s own Olive Glasof the program. gow is someone who stands in her own league.

“It was a proud day to be part of an historic With 46 years in various Public Health occasion as 50 students marched down the Nursing experiences, Mrs. Glasgow has fully aisle with our hearts beating fast and being given herself to serving her community. She has engaged in a myriad of community activiable to know we were going to serve our counties, from being a member of the Community try when we graduated,” she said about her Advisory Board of Jacobi Hospital, National graduation day in the Cadet Nurses Corp.

Olive Glasgow Olive said that as a child, she lived right Council of Negro Women Inc., Co-op City near a Visiting Nurse Service building on 136th Street and Section, to the Youth Activity Committee at Co-op City. she would watch the nurses coming out of the building with Mrs. Glasgow started her journey as a Visiting Nurse in their little black bags and decided that when she grew up, 1947 at a time when she was only one of five African Amershe would pursue becoming a nurse. ican Visiting Nurses in New York City. Born and raised in Harlem, she went to work as a nurse’s aide at Goldwater Olive always felt a need to be involved with the commuHospital, now called Coler-Goldwater Hospital, where the nity around her. As a mother of two boys, she said that nurse in charge inspirited her to become a nurse. when she moved to Co-op City in 1970, she involved herself in many different activities so that she could involve One of the many ways Olive served her community was her boys as well. through her work as a part of the Cadet Nurses Corp. This year

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

“Water Day” Walk At MS 180 Led By Co-op City Resident

On Friday, May 18, students at M.S. 180 in Co-op City walked a mile along Baychester Avenue, Bartow Avenue and Co-op City Boulevard for fresh water.

The walk, which stemmed from the My Sister’s Keeper (MSK) program in the MS 180 after school program, symbolized the distance people, and in some cases, mainly girls and women, walk in some villages to collect potable water for their families.

The MSK program was organized by Co-op City resident of Building 19, Lydia Fernandez, who attended MS 180 as a youngster. Now as a young adult, she returned to the school to work with the youth in the after-school program.

“One of my first tasks was to lead a group of 10-15 young ladies, called My Sister’s Keeper,” said Lydia. “The purpose of

the group was to produce a service learning project that meant something to them. Many of the girls agreed that the Flint Water Crisis was a social issue they were passionate about. The girls did a lot of research on other communities that were affected by unclean water as well and they came up with the idea to sell water bottles in their after-school store.”

After selling bottled water for a week, the young ladies made $120 to donate to WE Charity, a program that the after school works closely with. With every $25 raised, WE Charity sends clean water to a village in need.

As the group marched last Friday, they carried signs, small water bottles to give away and chanted, “Water Day, MSK; we’re giving water to people today!” Many passers-by demonstrated their support by honking their car horns, accepting water and reading the signs the young people carried.

“Our walk ended at the stage on the greenway where we debriefed and took our final photo,” said Lydia. “The children enjoyed making people’s day a bit better, even if it was with just a water bottle. They realized just how long a hike some people in villages have to take just to get to a basic necessity that we sometimes take for granted. In the process, we helped four villages get clean water and we will continue to make impact as a community and family.”

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A Well-Deserved Honor!

Honoree

Then, during the awards presentations, long-time Co-op City shareholder Alan A. Kalter was honored for his service in World War II. Alan was in the Second Armored Tank Division that battled through much of Europe in the war. He is one of the few Bronx World War II veterans remaining.

Alan’s wife, Irene, to whom he has been married for 70 years, could not attend the ceremony, but their two sons, David and Michael, and some family members, attended and were very proud of him.

Alan Kalter is an officer in Co-op City Post 500, Jewish War Veterans of the USA. His fellow members, Marvin Warm, Leon Weinstein and Louis Kahn were in attendance and elated to see him get this well-deserved honor.

—Marvin Warm (Continued from page 1)

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Gas Leak At Earhart Lane Townhouses

Congratulations to Michelle Sajous, Co-op City shareholder and Riverbay’s director of Community Relations, on her recognition by the Bronx Times Reporter as one of the Bronx’s 25 Most Influential Women of 2018. Michelle was joined by her family, including her mom Joy (2nd left) and dad Gerald (right) photographed above, along with General Manager Noel Ellison (left), as well as many friends and colleagues at a celebratory dinner held at Maestro’s on Tuesday evening, May 22.

Photo by Leandra Alexander-Peters

Recommended Convector Cleaning Procedures

With the spring change-over in progress at the power plant, shareholders are reminded to maintain their apartment convectors and to clean them regularly.

During the summer months when air conditioning is provided, it is beneficial to check and clean your convectors regularly even if you don’t use them. Clogs occur as dust and debris accumulate in the convector drain lines and can cause backups and flooding which can damage floors and apartments below.

Shareholders who are elderly or disabled and require assistance checking and cleaning their convectors, may contact Maintenance for assistance (See contact information below).

If shareholders follow the procedures recommended below, the potential for clogging will be greatly reduced and the efficient functioning of convector units will be facilitated.

We suggest the procedures be performed bi-weekly for maximum effect.

In addition to the tips printed here, a Co-op City convector cleaning video can also be found on YouTube, www. youtube.com/watch?v=YvXqhEz O2WA, or search “Convector Cleaning Video.”

Cleaning Procedures • Turn off the convector before cleaning by moving the power switch to the middle position.

• Remove the cover by lifting from the bottom and swinging out and up.

• Remove any debris (coins, leaves, plant soil, loose scale, etc.) from the upper drip tray (long pan) and lower drip tray (drain pan).

• Slowly pour one quart of hot water into the upper drip tray and check that it flows into the lower drip tray and down the drain. Do not continue to pour water if it doesn’t flow freely down the drain.

If the water flows down freely, pour another 2-3 quarts of hot water into the upper drip tray to ensure a thorough cleaning.

If the water does not flow from the upper tray into the drain pan, it is likely that the spout is clogged. You can probably use a ball point pen to remove the debris from inside the spout and clear the clog.

If the water does not go down the drain of the lower drip tray, or becomes clogged, contact the Maintenance office immediately at the number listed below.

• Remove the filter located at the bottom of the convector unit to ensure it is clean. Clean filters allow for air to flow freely which is essential for the efficient operation of the convector.

During the winter, filters may be vacuumed or washed. During the summer, they must be vacuumed only (a wet filter can cause dirt to coagulate in the summer and hamper air flow). For a replacement filter, please go to your respective CSO. The charge for a new filter is $4, money orders or checks are accepted.

• Replace the cover by placing it flat against the convector front, lift the cover top approximately 1 inch above the convector top and slide it down into position. Make sure the small hooks at the bottom of the cover slide onto the rail at the bottom of the convector.

Maintenance Contact Information Buildings 1-14, Carver, Debs and Defoe Pl. Townhouses Maintenance Service, Dreiser Center, rm. 6; (718) 320-3000, then select 3 to be connected to Maintenance and CSO and follow the prompts.

Buildings 15-25, Adler, Asch, and Broun Place Townhouses) Maintenance Service, Bartow Center, rm. B; (718) 320-3300, then press “3” for Maintenance and CSO, and follow the prompts.

Buildings 26-35, Earhart Lane Townhouses) Maintenance Service, Einstein Center, rm. 37; (718) 320-3300, then press “3” for Maintenance and CSO, and follow the prompts.

A small gas leak was discovered in the Con Ed gas service line for townhouse apartment at Earhart Lane. The condition is currently deemed “safe,” but some repair work will have to be done to ensure safety.

Con Ed is currently working with Riverbay to determine the proper corrective actions. We are hopeful that Con Ed can perform a temporary repair that will allow us to continue providing gas to you during the holiday weekend.

However, there is a strong possibility that we will have to make permanent repairs after the weekend. Unfortunately, this may require a shutdown of gas service for a week or more.

Once we determine the nature and source of the leak, we will strategize with Con Ed and our plumbing contractor to determine the most expeditious process for addressing the repair work.

We will keep you updated via notices and/or telephone messages. In the interim, please be observant of the directional barriers and follow instructions of the workers when traveling around the work area.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding in this matter.

—Riverbay Management

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Court opening

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HAPPENING in Co-op City!

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kids out of trouble, and it teaches them how to work with others.” He continued: “It’s not always going to be your friends on the court, so you learn how to get along with others while honing your skills and becoming a better player and a better person. I always revert to my days of playing in the parks because it gives you that inner grit and toughness that you need to succeed on the court. If you apply yourself on the basketball court

Game on!

Photos by Toriea McCauseland

The life lessons you learn on the court will stick with you forever.”

Many former Co-op City residents and basketball veterans or “old-timers” returned to their old stomping grounds to celebrate with old friends and teammates.

Tennis fundamentals being taught by one of the pros.

Many spent the day reminiscing, speaking passionately and give it everything you have and do the same thing in about their time spent on the old courts. Former and current Co-op City ballers showed their respects for those the classroom, you will be successful.”

Senator Jamaal T. Bailey also shared his love for the Co-op City basketball veterans who passed away over the game of basketball with the youth. He said: “Basketball is years with a “Co-op City fallen baller tribute.”

Curtis Archer, a former resident of Section One, moved more than just a sport. I became successful in my own right because of what I learned on the court. It’s about to Co-op City on April 7th, 1969. He acknowledged: “It learning how to play with each other and work with each was a life-changing event for me moving to Co-op City. other later in life. So remember this day when you go to Today is an emotional moment for me because I played a the NBA or when you get your MBA, understand that this lot of basketball games out here. I honed my skills and is the beginning and there is no limit to what you can do. craft in basketball here. It’s gratifying to see some of my

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Letters to the Editor

Reviving Disabled Advocacy Requires Organization And Involvement To the Editor: There has been talk lately about reorganizing the formerly active and effective Handicapped Adults Association (HAA) which I was a part of under the leadership of the late great Anna Capell.

HAA accomplished much for Co-op City’s disabled community under Anna’s leadership because Anna knew how to get people involved – whether disabled or not – to fight for what is right on behalf of the disabled.

This included organizing such events as the Chinese New Year’s celebration and dinner – which frankly had nothing to do with the cause – but attracted people to the organization for a festive fun occasion who then were enlisted for future involvement.

I would like to be a part of the revival of HAA’s former mission here in Co-op City because much more needs to be done such as getting disabled access to all building lobbies and creating more disabled accessible apartments on or near the ground floor to ease the emergency evacuation concerns.

I invite the young man who brought the issue up recently or anyone else interested in the cause to reach out to me. I am usually in the Bartow Center Plaza reading a

book most afternoons from 1 to 5 p.m. except when it rains.

To revive disabled advocacy in Co-op City, we will need help from the elected officials in the form of funding and grants, help from Riverbay, but most of all, we need help from each other. People are the most important ingredient of any effective organization – not just a few, but many. Anna understood this and that is why HAA was so effective during her leadership from the ‘70s through her passing in 2010.

In honor of Anna, let’s make her proud and revive her mission with today’s generation of disabled leaders. Anna would be the first one to tell us, it can and must be done.

—John Rose

Dog Rules Need Enforcement To the Editor: I’m very happy other residents are observing what I do every morning regarding dog sizes and temperaments. We used to have a size limit, but that does not seem to be the case any longer; evidently you can get away with walking a St. Bernard here. As far as municipal laws go, “curb your dog” is a joke as the greenways and townhouse flower beds are riddled with dog waste. I too have seen more feces on the greenways now.

I’d like to leave off by saying NYC laws for the length of a dog leash is no longer than 4 feet!

Finally, I’ve personally never seen a summons issued to anyone here breaking NYC laws regarding dogs. What I’d like to know is how many summons have been issued this year?

—Nick Liberati

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Time For a Dog Park in Co-op City To the Editor: It's been a while since dogs have been legally allowed into our community by federal law and, in my opinion, it has been a great thing with the exception of some people not picking up after their animals. I believe it's people who have issue with health ailments or younger walkers who tend to not abide by the laws. These people must find a way to pick up after their dogs; it makes other owners look bad. Please take the time to pick up.

Now on to the main subject: we have a brand new state-of-the-art basketball and tennis court in the same place which is a boom for the community, but we have not addressed the issue of a dog park.

It would be a simple thing from what I can see, two or three sections near to a water source – one for the big, aggressive dogs, dogs who need just to do their thing and walk in a closed area, and for dogs to play with each other.

I have a sample sketch I can share with anyone interested in a possible design that is similar to the dog park in Pelham Bay Park. This will provide safety for everyone's dog without the risk of getting hurt by bikes or skateboards.

I hope this issue will be addressed as soon as possible.

It is not fair to the community for dog owners not to have it. We have parks for kids, tennis, basketball, walkways, etc. We should not have to go that far for enjoyment for the dogs. And, community residents should assist in the cleaning of the park as is the case in Pelham Bay. —David Sanquiche

Co-op City Times Deadline Notice For Week Of May 28, 2018

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 28. Because of the holiday shortened work week, Directors’ viewpoints and community organizations’ articles must be received by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29.

Material submitted after that time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, June 2, 2018 issue of the Co-op City Times.

Material for publication may be emailed to cctimes @riverbaycorp.com; faxed to (718) 320-2595 or slipped under the office door at 2049 Bartow Avenue, rm. 21.

Have an enjoyable and safe Memorial Day weekend.

Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period.

If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

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Co-op City Times / May 26, 2018

Public Safety Report

CCPD Urges Residents To Enjoy Summer Fun

By The Rules For Memorial Day Weekend

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

As we enter the Memorial Day weekend, it is a good opportunity to review summer rules. Residents can kick back, relax and enjoy summer fun by the rules. This is a good time to focus on having good, safe summer fun while reviewing Riverbay Corporation’s rules. Please enjoy a safe and Happy Memorial Day weekend.

In Co-op City, it is most important that bicycle riders pay attention to Riverbay Corporation’s rules as they pertain to bike riding. Bicycle riding is prohibited in the areas near the buildings and shopping centers or any areas where it is posted that bike riding is prohibited. The reason for this is that bicycle riding in these areas presents a serious hazard to pedestrians. Cyclists need to extend the same level of consideration to pedestrians as cyclists expect from motorists. NYPD issues summonses for traffic infractions committed by bicyclists.

Persons observed riding bicycles in restricted areas may receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for “Bike riding in prohibited areas.” Community Complaints can also be issued for “Ball playing in prohibited areas.” All Community Complaints carry a monetary fine which doubles for repeated violations. Parents need to make certain children are aware of these rules.

Consuming alcohol in public is a violation of the law within New York City. Public Safety Officers issue New York City Universal Summonses for this violation. As with any other arrest, a Co-op City Community Complaint is also issued for AntiSocial Conduct in connection with the arrest. This Complaint carries a monetary fine of $125 and also doubles with repeated violations.

Universal Summonses are also commonly issued by the Department of Public Safety for Possession of Marijuana and Disorderly Conduct. Disorderly Conduct includes a range of behavior, including fighting, being loud or boisterous or blocking a pedestrian walkway causing public annoyance, inconvenience or alarm. Co-op City Community Complaints are issued in these situations as well.

Residents are reminded that barbequing is not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City.

Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect for barbequing only on terraces or townhouse patios at least 10 feet from combustible material. All building terraces are less than 10 feet wide ruling out the use of charcoal on building terraces. Therefore, barbecuing is not permissible in Co-op City. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings.

Residents are also reminded that fireworks are illegal, as well as dangerous. New York City put in effect a Zero Tolerance policy regarding the sale or use of illegal fireworks within the limits of New York City. Here in Co-op City, the Zero Tolerance laws are enforced by both the New York City Police Department and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. New York City offers rewards of up to $1,000 to anyone who gives information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone caught selling fireworks within New York City. Call 3-1-1 with information. Co-op City residents are also subject to receiving a Community Complaint if they are arrested by any police agency within the geographical confines of Co-op City.

Remember to stay safe this summer, especially near pools and beaches. Some beaches and pools

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should remember to respect each other and embrace may be open without lifeguards on duty. Some their differences. Don’t forget to say hello to your beaches and pools may have lifeguards on weekneighbors when you pass each other in the hallway ends only. Be aware and alert to this fact. Use extra or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate caution if there are no lifeguards on duty. Be sure all persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys, that children are made aware of the dangers of in oceans or lakes.

“We need to make every single thing accessible to swimming alone especially Have a safe and healthy Memorial Day weekend. every person with a disability.” It is also important Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt and avoid distracto remember that not all disabilities are visible. tions when driving. If you plan to consume alcoholic Someone who appears to be healthy may have a beverages, be sure to designate a driver who will not physical or developmental disability. drink or call a taxi. Police agencies throughout the May is awareness month for ALS, Allergies and country are stepping up DWI enforcement for the sumAsthma, Arthritis, Cystic Fibrosis, Celiac Disease, mer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Fibromyalgia, Hepatitis, High Blood, Huntington’s disease, Lupus and Lyme disease. This is a good Wherever you may travel, always be alert to suspicious persons or packages in high traffic areas. opportunity to schedule an appointment for a physiAlways remember, if you see something, say somecal exam. It is also a good opportunity to learn about thing. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety these diseases or others which may affect your at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers friends, family members or neighbors. May 31st is may remain anonymous when giving information. known as World No Tobacco Day. Use this opportuThe Co-op City Department of Public Safety would nity to motivate you to take steps to quit or cut back like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious on cigarette smoking or other tobacco uses. It is a that the crime rate good time to learn about your neighbors and activity. It is by your actions remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. embrace your differences and celebrate your simiCo-op City is a diverse community with people larities. Knowledge is power, the more you learn the of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons stronger you become.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com.

Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails.

For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES Contract 3240, Engineering for Domestic Water Pump Project Bids Due: June 7, 2018 at 4 p.m.

Insurance: Winning bidder has to provide insurance.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Please Visit The Bartow Administration Office To See All Jobs Posted.

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This 50th Year Anniversary is Going To Cost A Lot of Money about getting another increase? Do you think that we should be spending all of this money on these events when an increase is on the table?

Bottom line: Regardless of cost, some of the organizers of these events feel that we need to go all out to celebrate our 50th anniversary. However, to say it mildly, some of these plans have caused some sharp disputes with some foul language to occur here. Personally, I feel that we're wasting a lot of our money on this so-called 50th anniversary. But, we're going to see how everyone feels when we get another increase in July. Wait!

Riverbay Summer Intern Program — $15 an Hour! Final Notice!

June 1, 2018 is the last day for your son or daughter to apply for a summer job with Riverbay. So, did they apply? If not, then, when are they going to turn in their application? What about the summer jobs with the city? Did they apply for those jobs?

Look, let me tell you something. I get a lot of complaints about some young adults hanging out in front of our buildings. "Why are they allowed to hang out there?" is a typical question. The answer is that we have a curfew only from 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. in front of every building. So, no one can hang out during those time periods. Nevertheless, our officers will take action if they see someone breaking the law at any time.

However, do you honestly think that anyone in our family community should be outside drinking, taking drugs, and messing up? The answer is no!!!

So, please, let's work together and make some improvements here.

Point #1: Can the young adults in your family work? If yes, then make them go to Bartow and fill out an application. Point #2: Some people at Riverbay will not tolerate any type of nonsense at work.

So, please sit them down and teach them how they should conduct business on a job.

Most young adults don't have a lot of bills and responsibilities. So, getting paid $15 an hour for a

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

Shortly, we are going to be celebrating Co-op City's 50th anniversary. And, the plans call for a big celebratory event, other community events, and a tremendous fireworks show. Money? Hey, get ready to spend lots of money.

Co-op City — Going All Out You may have heard that Co-op City is going to turn 50 this year. And, you may have heard that some big events are going to be planned for this anniversary. But, what you probably did not hear about are the huge sums of money that we're going to have to spend for these events.

To start, lots of plans are being made for a tremendous event at the Marina Del Rey. But, this event is not just a typical party. No, this upscale event is labeled as a 'gala affair.' And, amazingly, the expectation is that hundreds of our cooperators and other guests will pay some good money to attend this pricey event.

Next, from January 2019 - June 2019, other events are being planned for this anniversary. Thereafter, plans are being made for the largest July fireworks show in the history of Co-op City.

Now, all of the figures are not out yet. But, the preparations for this gala affair are going to be very expensive. Then, believe it or not, this pricey gala affair is supposed to be for 700 guests. So, Riverbay might have to pay for everything up front. Then, lots of cooperators, sponsors, and other guests will have to buy tickets for this event.

Questions: Do you think that Riverbay is going to, at least, break even on this gala affair? Do you think that we need to have a larger fireworks show? Do you know that we're going to get another carrying charge increase in July 2018? How do you feel

the Red Lobster restaurant where NYPD trailers are now parked. Groundbreaking is projected for spring 2022 with an anticipated opening date in the fall of 2024, six years from now.

The project includes 8,600 square feet of exterior courtyards for clients to meet and greet and dog runs, and internal housing for 70 dogs, 140 cats, 30 rabbits and 20 small animals and birds. Services will include lost and found, adoptions, veterinary clinic for shelter animals, as well as owned pets (vaccines, spay/neuter and wellness care). It will also offer access for pet surrender and end of life services.

Animal shelter

Attendees listen attentively as the DOH representative presented on the proposed animal shelter.

Photo by Bria Lemon-Johnson

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The facility is anticipated to operate seven days a week with adoptions from noon to 8 p.m. and admissions from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The facility would be operated by Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC), the only open-admissions animal welfare organization in New York City, according to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH). The organization takes in approximately 30,000 animals each year with locations throughout New York City and is contracted by the City of New York.

The public hearing on the animal shelter will take place on June 18 at 7 p.m. in room 31 of the Bartow Center. At that time, residents will be able to express their opinions on the shelter with a three-minute

full-time schedule should be great money for them.

Now, if this summer program looks good, then let's review the requirements for this program.

All students between the ages of 16 - 22 must live in Co-op City to apply to the summer intern program. The full-time positions pay $15 an hour. The application period will run from May 1 - June 1.

And, the jobs will last from July 9 - August 24, 2018.

According to the Co-op City Times, “All youth in high school, transitioning to a technical or trade school program, or attending a college are eligible."

Applicants will need a resume or working papers, an email address, and a phone number. A random drawing of all applications will occur on June 4.

Then, the announcements will be made on June 5.

Please go to Bartow to pick up an application.

Close There has been a lot of information in the Co-op City Times about summer jobs with the city and with Riverbay. Additionally, there has been a strong effort to get our young adults to do something nice and productive with their lives over the summer. So, realistically, all they had to do was to apply for those jobs. That's it!

Also, a lot of information has been placed into this paper about the new stores that will be opening up soon. Plus, we have new basketball courts on Bellamy Loop. Then, we have other recreational fields throughout the community. So, there are many things for our young adults to do here.

I hope that everyone here will have a nice Memorial Day weekend and a nice summer.

Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl H. Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

speaking limit. Following the comment session, Community Board #10 will vote on its recommendation.

After that, the proposal goes back to the City Council’s Land Use Committee and then to the Bronx Borough President’s office and on to the Mayor’s Office.

A proposal for a hotel development on property on Bartow Avenue in Bay Plaza was also discussed at the meeting.

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Section 5 Association

Section 5 Association meeting was held on Monday, May 21. Matthew Cruz, district manager of Community Board 10 (CB #10) was our guest speaker. Mr. Cruz explained to members of the association that he handles the initial complaints that are referred to the community board. However, if further help is needed, he will contact our electeds when appropriate.

Mr. Cruz encouraged us to attend the Ad Hoc Meeting on Thursday, May 24, 7 p.m. at Bartow Center, rm. 31. The subject matter to be discussed will be the proposed animal shelter to be built on Bartow Ave. near Co-op City Blvd. in the near future. We should come with reasons why the animal shelter should not be built at this location.

At the reading of this article, it will be afterwards. However if one wishes to voice their opinions, they can email CB #10, write a letter or contact by phone number, 718-892-1161.

Section 5 Concerns – The jersey barriers are to be painted during the summer. The pot hole complaints can be filed with CB #10. Ms. Bailey asked why is it that Section 5 does not have the proper signage/School Zone signs posted?

Mr. Cruz stated that we can always call 3-1-1, look up the website for DOT, Parks Department, and file a complaint online, always keeps the complaint #. If no results, at least you have the complaint number to file it with CB #10.

Mr. Cruz has agreed to do a walk around the problem areas with members of Section 5 Association. The association appreciates all of his help and we are looking forward to some things actually getting done. We thank Mr. Cruz for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit Section 5 Association.

—H. Overman

It’s Graduation Time!

Shareholders, if you have a graduate or a student who excelled this past school year, let us know so their accomplishments can be shared with your neighbors. Send your submissions to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or call us at 718-320-3300, x3375/6.

Congratulations, Co-op City Graduates!

Congratulations, Melissa!

Melissa Fairclough

Congratulations to our daughter, Melissa, on graduating from the College of New Rochelle, School of Nursing. Through years of hard work and dedication, you’ve prepared yourself for this Nursing profession.

Hoping you’re proud of everything you’ve done so far and excited for everything still to come. We are very proud of you, Melissa.

Love, —Mom and Dad

Congratulations, Anjuli on your many accomplishments!

After graduating from Cornell University, you moved on to Business School at Union/ Clarkson University for your MBA in Health Care Administration.

Later, you found your calling in Nursing, graduated from the Montefiore School of Nursing, and became an RN. This May, you received an advanced Nursing degree from Pace University and while on the Dean's List, you received two scholarships and became a member of two Honors Societies while working full time and doing community service in your chosen vocation.

We love you and we are most proud of you! We wish you continued success!

Love, —Mom, family and friends

So Proud of You, Anjuli!

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Building 19 Association

Hello, Building 19 family. Can you believe that next Friday it’ll be June? Before you know it, summer will be upon us.

I want to remind everyone of some upcoming association events before we break for the summer.

Before I do, I want to congratulate Marie Beaudouin for winning the $50 prize for the Mother’s Day Raffle drawing that was held at the association’s May 11th general meeting. I also want to say congratulations to Carmen Ramos for winning the 50/50 raffle.

I’m confident that both ladies put their money to good use.

On Tuesday, June 5th at 7:30 p.m., the association will be holding its monthly committee meeting in the association room.

Later that same week, the association will be hosting a bake sale fundraiser on Saturday, June 9th, noon -3 p.m. in the lobby. We’re still looking for volunteers to serve as cashiers and servers for two shifts that day: noon-1:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.

We’re also looking for donations of baked goods to sell. Those who are interested in either volunteering or donating can contact me at 917-442-9526.

The association’s last general meeting before we break for the summer is Friday, June 15th at 7:30 p.m. in the association room. I encourage you to attend this important meeting because we need quorum (a minimum of 12 people) to vote to approve changes in our organization’s by-laws (a draft of the proposed changes were handed out at the previous general meeting earlier this month).

In closing, I want to wish everyone a safe Memorial Day weekend. While Memorial Day is a holiday that allows many of us an opportunity to enjoy the day off, let’s not forget those who bravely served our country and paid for the price of our freedom with their lives.

—Leon Tulton

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Building 21 Association

A rare opportunity…Look at this marvelous property and ask yourself these questions: What if more people showed up at their building association gatherings? That’s called community involvement.

What if we all were informed because we encouraged our new neighbors and existing shareholders to simply read the CO-OP City Times once a week? That’s called interest. What if you took the 30 seconds it takes to bend down, pick up the CO-OP City Times, (i.e., left right by the elevators on each floor, each week) and placed them by your neighbors door? That’s called encouragement. What if you picked up your phone and dialed your CSO Office or CO-OP Security when you see or hear ANYTHING that you know is not quite right? That’s called caring. What if you did just a little something, like VOTE? Now multiply that by every shareholder. That’s called power. What if you stopped making excuses and showed up, so that this community can show off, just – how – special – it really is?

Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City Needs Partners…Here’s a perfect and rare opportunity for you to be involved, help elevate your community and have fun all at the same time. Let’s show how special we are. Be a partner and helper for the 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social on August 11th. The Section 4 Partnership meets every Friday, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in “The Gathering Room” in the rear lobby of Building 21B (120 Bellamy Loop). It matters not, what building you live in. Come and lend a helping hand.

THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m. This is where we take your ideas and empower each and every shareholder in CO-OP City. THINK TANK at Building 21 is where we develop and make miracles and dreams come true; in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of The B Section. Your community needs your dreams, your strength and your fortitude. ALL are welcome. Come and bring a friend with you. Be a part of something to change your life and the lives of others for the better. Now, ask yourself, what are YOU doing for your community to help make it better?

Our next 21 Association General Meeting is Thursday June 28th. 21 Association inquiries?

Email 21association@gmail.com; call 347.504.1821. Attend the monthly meetings which are held every 4th Thursday in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. We are passionate about our community. Don’t you share this positive energy and passion? Come join us at Building 21 anytime. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

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Building 27 Association

Greetings, neighbors. Spring is here, the trees are finally budding and flowers blooming. Our Matriarch, Ms. Bea, stated that the flowers/tulips are so beautiful, and when we see the gardener, to thank him for always doing such a good job in the upkeep of our grounds.

The Building Association – Last General Meeting was held last Thursday, May 17. Flyers were posted on all floors. We will be on summer break until September. Time is moving on, folks. However, keep an eye out for possible game nights, also mark your calendar, a Spirit of Philadelphia lunch cruise trip is scheduled for Saturday, October 6. Stay tuned; more details are coming.

Kudos to the 50/50 raffle winner, Mr. Wilfredo of Bldg. A. Note: The Scholarship Awards Applications are due June 30. Please read the instructions and return the completed applications, signed by principal/counselor where applicable and required signatures by student/parent or guardian.

Contact Thalia Roach at 718-320-0435, if there are any questions regarding the requirements to qualify for a $500 scholarship award. Student graduating in June must be a resident of Bldg. 27 and the household member must maintain current dues status in the building association.

By this reading, sure hope we met the quorum and the chosen candidates are in place.

We want to continue to move forward in a peaceful and fruitful manner, in other words, getting things accomplished.

Stay Alert to what’s happening around us, and begin to become proactive as opposed to reacting.

Building Complaint – Please put your garbage/trash in the incinerator conveniently located on each floor. Let’s appreciate our building and community and help our porters who do a fantastic job. We would love to keep them forever.

A request should be made to Riverbay and Management for penalty fine signs to be posted alerting the owners that allow their dogs to poop on our walk ways.

Neighbor, if you witness such neglect, please document it and contact CSO and Public Safety. We do not want this situation to get out of control. Dogs have the tendency to go back to the same spots.

Happy birthday to those in this month, and the best of health to all. Contact Lydia Rondon at (718) 583-3040 to share of any sickness or if a neighbor has deceased.

Please pray that we voted and chose the right candidates as Board members to continue to make the best decisions for our homes and community. Pray for peace amongst the nations and world leaders. At the end of the day, be nice, respectful and offer genuine kindness and love to your fellow neighbor; life is so short, and we do not know who will be there to lend a helping hand.

—H. Overman

Building 10 Association

This is the beginning of the Memorial Day/Week.

Please take time to remember and honor those who sacrificed their lives while serving in our country's Armed Forces to protect ours.

On Saturday, June 2nd, from noon to 4 p.m., Co-op City's Raymour & Flanagan is hosting a "FREE" event call "Healthy Eating For The Beloved Community." The event is sponsored by BCA Global. There will be free food tastings and entertainment. You will also be able to meet the author of above entitled book and purchase a signed copy of the book. Lenise, our resident professional baker, is an active member of BCA and is a participant in the event.

Reminder: Saturday, June 2nd, from noon to 6 p.m., Annual Community Fair on Section 1 Greenway. Come out and support vendors and enjoy a good time.

Friday, June 15th, final payment (balance in full) is due for our July 28th bus trip to an all-you-can-eat Lobsterfest Buffet at Nordic Lodge. Trip includes visit to Foxwood Casino w/bonus and shopping at Tanger Outlet. Bus departs from 140 Debs Pl. @ 7:30 a.m. sharp.

We will be accepting payment in the Bldg. 10 Assn. room from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on above date. No refunds!

Tuesday, June 19th, our last General Membership Meeting before we break for summer. Flyers will be posted at a later date.

Saturday, June 23rd, from noon to 6 p.m., Summer Fun Day Event sponsored by Section 2 Bldgs. 9 thru 14; lots of fun, free refreshments and entertainment. Expect a good time.

Saturday, June 30th, Pizza Party/Ice Cream Social.

Watch for flyers with details.

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. –Unknown Have a blessed week.

—Carol Campbell

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Building 13 Association

Memorial Day is a national holiday in the US to remember the country's fallen war heroes. "A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." It is said that on May 1, 1865, freed slaves gathered in Charleston, South Carolina to commemorate the death of Union soldiers and the end of the American Civil War. Three years later, General John Logan issued a special order that May 30, 1868 be observed as Decoration Day, the first Memorial Day — a day set aside “for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country. Thank you to the families, for your loved ones’ sacrifice.

Summer Fun Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 23, noon-6 p.m. Place your order for the event shirts. Children’s shirts: $10, Adult small to extra-large, $12, and Adult 2X/3X, $15. Free shirts for the first 50 youth.

Summer Fun Day will have refreshments and games. We have fantastic entertainment planned to celebrate the diversity of our community. Free popcorn, cotton candy, franks and more. All are invited.

Getting ready for the Lobsterfeast at the Nordic Lodge, and 4-hour casino stay at Foxwoods with outlet shopping at Tangers Saturday, July 14, for our 2nd All-You-Can-Eat bonanza. The cost is $165 per person. If you have a balance due, please pay immediately.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc.

Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Contacts: Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970, Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 (daddpeterson@aol.com). Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

Again, thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Building 29 Association

On May 18, our featured speaker at the monthly meeting was Matthew Cruz, district manager for Community Board 10, which represents Co-op City. Here are some interesting things that Mr. Cruz informed us about.

Community boards are city agencies which deal with municipal matters.

Community Board 10 has 50 board members, and is one of the larger districts represented in New York.

Community boards deal with many, many issues, most of which deal with our quality of life, for example, potholes, garbage on the highways, food stamps, liquor licenses, land use, noise ordinances, and so much more.

Finally, two times a year, Community Board 10 will come meet in Co-op City – in October and April.

Some issues discussed: The animal shelter (is it wanted?), the waterfront park (update in the fall), barriers on Killer Curve to be re-painted and patched in the near future, bus routes (Cruz gets seasonal updates), garbage clean up along Killer Curve by the NY Sanitation Dept. (finally!), updates (coming in the fall) for the proposed ramp from the highway into Section 5 Also mentioned was the fact that people parking their vehicles with bogus plaques (of which there seem to be many) are finally being towed. Also, it appears that Amtrak might be paying for a garage for the new MetroNorth Station (slated for 2020).

The above and so much more (with lively input and questions from the audience) was discussed. Everyone was encouraged to attend meetings and give their input.

Matthew Cruz offered ongoing assistance for cooperators from the board and was a very informative and interesting speaker. We thank him for his time!

Next month, we will have a simple 'end of season' get together instead of a meeting, plus our popular flea market on Saturday (more details forthcoming).

Reminder: The last Book Club meeting will be in June (4th Friday), and Senior Exercise continues on Saturday at 10 through most of June and then breaks till the fall. All events and meetings are in the association room in Building B. Wishing everyone and their families a good Memorial Day. —Katharine Wood

American Legion Post 1871

Parkchester Chorus End of Spring Concert 2018

On Sunday, June 3rd at 4 p.m., come, relax, enjoy, and be part of the audience entertained by Parkchester Chorus’ end of spring semester 2018 concert entitled, “A Musical Potpourri,” because it presents a true potpourri of many of our favorite vocal pieces.

The program includes a group of songs from the musical “Godspell,” a duet from “Fiddler On The Roof,” a duet of “Hallelujah,” folk songs, art songs, a selection by Freddie Mercury, “Glocca Mora,” a selection from “Carmen,” an international lullaby and many more fun pieces. The spring 2018 program is truly a montage of well-known songs sung by chorus members and selected by experienced director, Miles Fellenberg, along with the skilled teaching from assistant director, Christian Aquino.

Parkchester Chorus, the oldest ecumenical chorus in the Bronx, has a long history of musical diversity in its repertoire and membership. The chorus’ well received winter program was composed of holiday music celebrating the birth of Christ, in Latin, German and English.

Parkchester Chorus, a not-for-profit chorus, has had a 78 year history in the Bronx. It is supported by the Bronx Council on the Arts. Membership is open to all comers twice a year, at the beginning of each semester. Members are of all ages and backgrounds and come from all over the Bronx, as well as Westchester. Rehearsals are held weekly on Mondays, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church of Throggs Neck, 3075 Baisley Avenue, Bronx 10461. In addition, once a month, Sunday afternoon rehearsals are held at First Lutheran Church, 3075 Baisley Avenue. Semester fees are $40 per person, $60 per couple and a $10 per person music fee.

Parkchester Chorus’ website address is http://www.parkchesterchorus.org/.

For membership information, please write: ParkchesterChorus.Members @gmail.com. You can access the First Lutheran Church by the Q50 or Bx5 bus from Pelham Bay Station. By car, a left turn from Tremont Avenue crossing east over Crosby to Baisley, will get you there. Street parking is available. For further information, call 1-718-320-2790; please leave a message.

—Eva Lazaar

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—Riverbay Management

Post 1871 Welcomes Commander Toba At the monthly meeting of the American Legion of Co-op City on Saturday, May 19, the Legionnaires were happy to receive Commander Toba back from his trip to Nigeria. Commander Toba, who left the country in the early days of April, was in Nigeria to visit family and friends for about six weeks. The commander thanked Adjutant Codrington, Vice Commander Dean and other executive members who maintained that everything went smoothly in his absence.

During the meeting, Chaplain Thomas reported that the Post was saddened to note that the wife of one of our comrades who died recently, Ron Gantwarg, had just passed a couple of weeks after the loss of her husband. The Legion commiserates with the children they both left behind.

Memorial Day 2018 The Memorial Day Ceremony will be held here in Co-op City on Sunday, May 27, at 1 p.m. in the Mosley Veterans Park on Bartow. We are, therefore, using this opportunity to invite the general public to come and show support for the service of our veterans in maintaining and defending the constitution of this country. During this annual ceremony, a spectacular performance by the Transit Authority Drums & Bagpipes will be displayed. Post 1871 Honor Guard will fire volleys and lay wreaths in honor of our fallen heroes.

The American Legion Auxiliary will also be in attendance in their adorning and beautifully crafted uniform. It is going to be a time of fun and we enjoin you to find the time to be part of this ceremony.

Election of Officers I want to use this medium to announce to the general membership of Post 1871 that election of new officers will take place in our monthly general meeting of June 2018. All positions will be declared vacant before the meeting and will be filled during the election. Thus, interested members who are financially eligible are encouraged to step up and pick up the mantle of leadership. Immediately after the Memorial Day celebration, a nominating sheet will be on display in the post and members who are interested should just go to the post and fill in their names. We hope to see a more vibrant and energetic board come up next year.

Don’t leave the assignment for the same set of people year in year out.

Last Meeting Our last meeting for this fiscal year is in June 2018 and we will be on recess for two months before coming back in September. However, during the recess months, we have both the Department Convention in Rochester, NY (Jul. 19-21) and the National Convention in Minneapolis, MN (Aug. 24-30). I want to encourage every member to plan ahead and attend these summits. It is always very fulfilling to be in these meetings and fellowship with comrades who share the same story that you are telling as a legionnaire.

VA Secretary?

Do you know that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has now been without a secretary for 60 days as of today?

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O'toba

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Building 9 Association

Greetings.

I wish a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend to all.

As is our custom, the May 10th meeting Minutes were posted on our lobby bulletin boards for your perusal.

Photos of our surprise Volunteer Recognition Award Ceremony have been posted on our lobby bulletin boards. We continue to be humbled by, and appreciative of, the sustained increase in monthly meeting attendance. We are thankful to you, grateful for you and blessed by you. We meet together. We work together. We have fun together. We continue to grow as an association, together. Your Building 9 Association Executive Board works diligently to create inclusion, diversity, empowerment, and engagement for our members. Somos unidos.

As always, our June event calendar is full.

June 8th: Fish Fry Friday, 4 p.m. until it's gone. It is our expectation to continue the Fish Fry Friday event in July and in August dependent upon sufficient patronage and response.

June 16th: Bake Sale, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

May membership meeting.

Please support our Bake Sale fundraiser by donating your baked goods and/or by purchasing our baked goods.

June 23rd: Summer Fun Day, 12-6 p.m. Come out. Bring your lawn chair.

Enjoy music, food, entertainment, games, etc. We will be in the lobby with a sample of the 2018 Summer Fun Day t-shirt for pre-sale.

We had to cancel the 2018 Summer Children's Art Workshops.

The new bulletin boards in our lobbies are there for posting required safety documents by our Risk Management/Safety Departments as required by New York City ordinance.

As discussed in our recent articles, the entire Building 9 landscape project is shaping up very nicely.

Please do not litter in our garages, walkways, lobbies nor our elevators. It is inconsiderate, unsightly and often unsanitary.

Janice, Deborah, Shirley and I attended the “Uprooted: 1863 Draft Riots” exhibit opening. For documented, powerful accounts of the New York City race riots, please visit the Drammeh Center on or before May 28th.

Vivian and I had planted several new beds with serrano pepper plants at the Rivers Run Community Garden ahead of Tuesday's wind and rain storm (which we narrowly escaped as we scurried out of the garden gate). It is difficult to believe that with all the wind gusts, only the straw atop soil was displaced.

Building 32 Association

Meeting Thanks to our guests, Sgt. Wright from Public Safety and Supervisor Quinlan from the Lobby Attendants Program. We had a very informative program. In addition, it was so nice to see such a large turnout of our fellow cooperators.

The influx of dogs, and the lack of good behavior from dog owners, were the featured topic of discussion. It is not enough to see something and say something; it must be said to the right people. Complaining to a neighbor or friend is not going to change anything. We must complain to the members of the Riverbay Board of Directors if we want change. You can address your letters to the Board members at 2049 Bartow Avenue or use the addresses and/or telephone numbers that appear at the conclusion of their viewpoints as they appear in the Co-op City Times.

We all know that there are illegal dogs in our community, but we are unable to see the dog tags that legal dogs should have on their collars. The discs are small and the only way they can be made more visible is by a Board directive.

Contact the Board members. If you know people have more than one dog, you need to contact the Riverbay Legal Department. When you see someone not cleaning up their dog poop, contact Public Safety. If there are dogs on the grass, call Public Safety. We are the only ones who can make a change by contacting the right people – Board members.

Game Night The next game night is scheduled for Friday, June 1, starting at 7:00 p.m. in our association room in Building 32B, first floor rear.

Bake Sale Our fundraiser Bake Sale is scheduled for June 16, starting at noon. Homebaked, as well as store bought items are appreciated. We have wonderful bakers in our building and hopefully they will be sharing their skills.

We are in dire need of new board members. The time commitment is small and the rewards are great. Contact Eleanor Bailey, the building board president, for further details at (718) 379-7754. There is also a need for volunteers for the Section Five Fun Day. Contact Ms. Bailey for further information.

—Lorna Smith

We attended the N.C.N.W. Dorothy Height Luncheon at Russo's on the Bay this past Saturday. Hopefully, more of you will join us next year.

Pray for those who wish to divide us. Continue to pray daily for our school children, our community, our country and our Constitution.

Please stop by and sign the petition to save our Black Forum food pantry which has been closed as a result of the Town House diner fire in March.

"Do not react to toxic people. Not giving them a reaction when they desperately seek it, is far more powerful." –Unknown —Linda Collins

Building 26 Association

Happy Memorial Day weekend to our Co-op City families, friends, merchants, and especially our new residents. Please celebrate responsibly by designating a sober person to drive. And please remember to wear your seat belts and utilize your baby car seats because the police will be out in full force to issue summonses.

We extend our sincere thanks to the men and women who are currently serving, who have served, and/or who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We appreciate your service.

Congratulations to everyone celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, new births, and other celebrated events during the end of May and the beginning of June.

Well wishes for a speedy recovery to those of you who are sick, hospitalized, or homebound. Be a good neighbor and check in on your elderly and/or sick neighbor(s).

Congratulations to all graduates. May you be blessed in your future endeavors.

Our sincere condolences to those families who have, unfortunately, experienced the loss of a loved one. May God bless you with strength during your difficult time of bereavement.

Although Mother Nature has blessed us with quite a few rainy days, the sun has come back out so take advantage of it by strolling through our beautiful community. Take a walk over to our beautiful mall and shop for some super Memorial Day sales. Enjoy!

If you see something, please say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for non-emergencies. Please dispose of your garbage into the nearest receptacle. Help keep our community clean and beautiful!

—YuVonne Lewis

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

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

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

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

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Black Forum

Food Pantry Update The Black Forum food pantry incurred damage during a recent fire which began in a restaurant in the Dreiser Community Center complex. We were forced to close for repairs. We realize that our closing has caused a tremendous hardship for the community. The office has been flooded with calls from cooperators who have had to decide between buying food or buying their medication. Riverbay continues to struggle to find us a space to restart operations and we need the help of the community to reopen.

Petitions will be available for the next several weeks throughout CO-OP City. They ask that Riverbay act now to make every effort to provide a viable, independent space for the pantry to exist in order to continue serving the community.

Please consider signing.

Defensive Driving Course Next course: June 9; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dreiser Center, room 1.

Please arrive ten minutes early. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make checks of $35, payable to ‘Black Forum of CO-OP City,’ and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475 at least 1½ weeks before class. Include name and phone number.

Walk-ins are welcomed, but only a $35 cash payment will be accepted the day of the class — no checks. Call by noon the Friday before to register for seating. Please bring your current driver’s license and a pen, (718) 320-8035.

Sands Casino — Bethlehem, PA Saturday, June 16; $45 cash only. Round-trip transportation included. NO REFUNDS. Casino rebates: $20 slot & $5 food.

Monies due now. Seats will be given out at the end of May. Call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 for inquiries.

Contact (718) 320-8035 or coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

—D. Illis

Broun Place Townhouse Association

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: Broun Place sends Memorial Day greetings to all with wishes for a safe, fun and memorable holiday weekend. We appreciate the services of all uniformed service people and especially those soldiers and families making the ultimate sacrifice. This commemoration has also gained significance as an early summer holiday. We hope it is good for you.

Sadly, it has happened again. Something has to be done to change the horror of mass shootings like those in Texas and Florida. We have to change this culture of killing and accepting mass murder.

Congratulations to Ms. Michelle Sajous and her wonderful accomplishments in continuing and enhancing the path of beloved Ms. Martha Howell. The recognition and naming her as one of 2018’s most influential women is absolutely on target. In fact, it should read, one of 2018’s most influential people!

Yesterday, we observed the wonderful participation of people of all ages in the new Section 4 Basketball Court. From my vantage, it was a three-ring sports exhibition, with organized activity in each section. The tennis group was there, too. We loved seeing so many cooperators. Please just don’t litter, use the litter cans. From 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., the festivities went on. There were basketball competitions, lessons and coaching and the whole community was out there.

Although the “alert your ballot is coming” postcards got to Broun Place for the Riverbay Board Election, the ballots did not! We understand Earhart Lane was also missing some. We applaud cooperators for taking the next step and calling “Election America.” It was not a difficult process. Most of us did it as an online matter. But why didn’t we get our ballots? The committee attempted to be helpful. We will follow up with the post office, since we understand the ballots were mailed on Friday, May 11. Our townhouse meeting was on the 24th and we will report on that in next week’s Co-op City Times. The non-receipt of our ballots is sure to be a hot topic.

Regarding planting and grooming of our grounds, we see the beauty and results of our staff’s hard work. Tuesday, April 24th Mr. Ambo; Martin, our groundskeeper; Vivian, our vice president, and I took a walk around and addressed the questions received at the association meeting.

The next day, work began in response. However, there is still much to be done and follow-up will be undertaken. Other issues like “how to get your door painted” were brought up. We were directed to call Maintenance. This issue was again discussed at our meeting.

The news on Legionella was released, test results were forthcoming and available in the Co-op City Times. In response to the 2015 Legionella outbreak, Riverbay hired a specialist to investigate the water recycling building. Since then, samples are reviewed monthly.

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all the folks feeling pain or loss. Happy birthday to former cooperator, Diana Miyuki Kindaichi, here’s to many more happy and healthy birthdays.

Wakanda forever!

—Eva Lazaar

Building 25 Association

First and foremost, congratulations to our very own Chase Reeves. Chase graduated from Yale University, a private, American Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut on Monday, May 21, with a job at the end of the rainbow. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors. We also extend congrats to his proud parents, Kesha and Michael; job well done.

Thank you, Grounds Department, for the hard work on the new basketball courts and for completing the work on time for a beautiful ceremony last Sunday.

Viewing the basketball court lit up for the first time on Saturday night through the fog was a site for sore eyes; it looked great.

Also, let’s take time out of our busy Memorial Day holiday preparations to observe and honor the men and women who died while serving in our U.S. military.

Some of us may wonder what is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. To clarify, Memorial Day is the holiday set aside to pay tribute to those who died serving in the military and Veterans Day is designated to honor all who have served in the military. The important thing to remember about both holidays is that the men and women in our military fight and die every day to preserve our way of life and our freedom.

Our last scheduled meeting before the summer break is Tuesday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m. If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other obstacles in your way, please log onto our building email address at building25ca @gmail.com and address your emails to any or all members of Building 25 Association.

Friendly reminder, our building annual dues are $5 per family. We would like to thank the residents who have paid their annual dues. Dues are collected at our monthly meetings by Carol Eilets, treasurer, or Celeste Stukes, assistant treasurer.

In honor of Memorial Day, I will close with the following: “Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” —Mark Twain —Wanda Bailey

It’s Graduation Time!

Shareholders, if you have a graduate or a student who excelled this past school year, let us know so their accomplishments can be shared with your neighbors. Send your submissions to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or call us at 718-320-3300, x3375/6.

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Velocity Track Club

Velocity Track Club athletes are getting into champion form! On Sunday, May 20th at the USATF New York 2018 Spring Fling Invitational Youth Challenge Series at Icahn Stadium, our children showed that they are ready for the AAU District Qualifier on June 2nd.

There were over 500 children competing from throughout the tri-state area. Medals were awarded to the top three athletes in their event/gender & division. The following events were contested: 100 meters, 200 meters, 200 & 400-meter hurdles, steeple chase, turbo javelin, javelin, long jump, shot put, high jump, 1 mile run and 3000-meter run.

Thanks to the coaching staff, dedicated parents, hardworking children and God’s blessings, we won medals in eight out of the 12 events!

This shows that we train our athletes in a variety of events at a high level! Velocity was blessed with 22 medals (6 Gold, 6 Silver & 10 Bronze).

The following athletes medaled: In the 8 & under division: (Girls) Cameron Joseph, 3rd place in the Turbo Javelin. (Boys) Justice Wellington, 2nd place in Long Jump and 3rd in the 200 meters. In the 9 & 10 Division (Girls) Brianna Burrell, 2nd place in the Long Jump, Velocity Track Club New York Athletes sporting their 3rd in the 100 & 200 meters. Ryann Joseph, 3rd lovely medals from the Spring Fling Invitational! place in the Turbo Javelin. Shyenne Blake, 1st place in the Long Jump. (Boys) Pierce Parker, 3rd place in the 1 Mile Run. Sachin Ramharak, 1st in the Turbo Javelin.

In the 11 & 12 division (Girls) Tiarra Jackson, 1st place and Adonijah Washington, 2nd place in the 1500-meter race walk. Oliver Burrell, 1st place; Saggi Hemmings, 2nd place and Jada Clark, 3rd place in the Long Jump. (Boys) Dontae Lindo, 2nd place in the 3000 meters. Julian Caldwell, 3rd place in the High Jump. In the 13 & 14 Girls Division, Hannah Gadpaille took 1st in the 100 & 200 meters race. In the 15 & 16 division: (Girls) Kiana Davis, 2nd place, and Janelle Overton, 3rd place in the Javelin.

(Boys) Dravid Brown, 3rd place in the Javelin. Great job to all who participated. You all are winners!

Our next meet will be on Saturday, June 2nd, the AAU Metropolitan (New York) District Qualifier meet at Jamaica High School in Queens, New York and Sunday, June 3rd, Northeast International Youth Track & Field Qualifier at New Haven, CT. Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(c)3 not-for- profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go towards helping our children. Support your youth, so they can continue to do great things! For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914441-6196 or email watclt@aol.com.

—Winston Dinkins

Co-op City Sports

Drammeh Center

It has been a pleasure meeting the visitors to the exhibit “UPROOTED 1863,” and I’d like to especially thank those who came out for our community reading of contemporaneous narratives. Our conversations were impactful and memorable.

This will be the last weekend of the exhibit and we hope that those who could not come out can join us. We will be sad to see the exhibit leave. However, we are committed to keep uncovering facts about the families and people that lived during the 1863 uprising.

Tomorrow (Sunday, May 27), the exhibit will be opened for only 45 minutes (noon to 12:45 p.m.) as we plan for our 1863 Walking Tour in lower Manhattan.

We will depart on the 1:00 p.m. Express bus at the Dreiser Loop stop (in front of the Drammeh Center).

Rain or shine, we will be walking to highly recognizable streets where key events took place. Thirty second video statements that share your thoughts will be on order if you wish to participate.

Return with us or on your own. Expected costs: Round trip metro pass/to RSVP call: 718-737-1976, leave your name and contact as the message.

Exhibit Trailer: https://vimeo.com/262627102 UPROOTED 1863 is FREE to the public and runs from May 11 - May 28. Closing Day Hours for Monday: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Drammeh Center, 140 DeKruif Place (Building 6), side entrance under portico Sponsored in part by Humanities New York Action Grant, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and public support.

LIKE US on our Facebook page, facebook.com/ DrammehInstitute. P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

—Iman Drammeh

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN

Coalition Of African American Churches & Community Organizations

Greetings to our Coalition members and friends. The Coalition has been in recess for the last few months. We have scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, June 5, at noon. The meeting will be held in the Dreiser Community Center, room 15.

We are inviting all community organizations, churches and building associations to appoint a representative from your organization to attend this meeting.

The meeting’s Agenda will focus on future activities of the Coalition and we would like to have input from all of our member organizations. We also encourage all community organizations to consider becoming members of the Coalition. We sincerely appreciate the community’s support of our efforts to sponsor events that include positive family values. We look forward to your attendance.

Please continue to read this column for further updates.

Please inform Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virgina Stewart is the president of the Coalition. Phone number (718) 671-4506.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights.

We also sponsor Friends & Family Day celebrations and Kwanzaa free for the community.

Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch and St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church.

Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-9610 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the minister/president.

Read the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues.

Remember the Coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.”

—Harman T. Leacock

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Co-op City Toastmasters Club

National Council Of Negro Women

On May 17, Co-op City Toastmasters (CCTM) welcomed guest speaker TM Wei Guy of California, but originally from China, as he makes his way around the country on an arduous Toastmaster mission to visit 100 clubs in 2018.

CCTM welcomes one and all to join us on the first and third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., lower level. Our next meeting is scheduled for June 7th.

Co-op City Toastmasters welcomes Special Speaker, TM Wei Guy (third from left, front row).

This was an exciting meeting to hear TM Guy speak on “Toasting Around the World.” Using a bit of humor and magic, he encouraged everyone to expand their horizons, reach higher and higher and to never give up your dreams. This was his 44th club visit.

Other dates to remember: June 7 Meeting and June 12, Hail & Farewell. Details to follow.

More Toastmaster information can be found at www. Toastmasters.org or Toastmasters46.org.

—Lauretta Jaysura

Building 15B Association

We would like to thank guest speakers, Ms. Vanessa Aldea, executive manager, and Ms. Tanysha Farley, assistant manager, for attending our meeting on May 17th. It was a very informative meeting. We also wish Ms. Vanessa Aldea good luck in her new position.

Thanks to all those cooperators who attended our meeting and we wish more would attend. Remember, if you see something, say something.

We wish Ismael, our vice president, get well wishes & speedy recovery.

—Sandy Krasnove

Please remember

to curb

your dog!

Bethune Height Recognition Program – Our 44th Annual Bethune Height Recognition Program took place on Saturday, May 19, at Russo’s On the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, NY. This is a celebration in which all NCNW sections in New York State come together to support and live the legacy of NCNW’s founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Chair/President Emerita, by contributing to the work for which they dedicated their lives.

NCNW has the only Black femaleowned building on 633 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., the Dorothy Irene Height Building, NCNW National headquarters. Our annual Recognition Bethune Achievers (L-R) Joyce Howard, Program takes place all over the country Judge Kim Adair Wilson and Olive Glasgow in May. This national initiative is unique in that it offers an opportunity to present the BHRP to the community, as well as honor the Bethune Achievers, Life Members and Legacy Life Members, who have contributed and/or worked to raise funds to strengthen the financial base of the national organization.

Sight and Sound Theatre – Join us on Saturday, August 18, to see the performance of “Jesus.” Your friends who have seen it told you how fantastic it is. We will also have lunch at the Shady Maple Buffet and have time for shopping at the Farmers’ Market. A wonderful experience for $175 (adults) or $120 (children under 12).

Please send check or money order made out to NCNW Co-op City Section to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. If you have any further questions, contact: (718) 379-3788 or (718) 931-9681 or (347) 6025600. There will be no refunds.

Donations – We will begin this month collecting canned goods for the Phipps Neighborhood home. Pantries that were filled at Christmas are pretty depleted by now. Children who have meals at school will no longer get those meals during the summer. Members, Legacy Life Member please remember that diapers and pull-ups are also always appreci- Dr. Lillian Holloway-Mills ated, as well as can openers. We were very pleased to be able to donate 37 nightgowns to residents of the Workman’s Circle Nursing Home for Mothers’ Day. Health Program – Save the date, Saturday, September 15, for our Health Program. In room 4, Dreiser Center, from 1 – 4 p.m., we will have eight medical professionals discussing Medicare and information about health topics that we are concerned about.

International Trip 2019 – Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are sorry that the Greek Isles trip has been cancelled.

—Joyce Howard

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Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church

The Famous Unknown and the “Everlasting Gospel” The sad case of America’s best-known unknown was of a girl about 22 who was found shot to death on a road near Kansas City, Kansas in 1934. Through her red hair, freckled face, blue eyes and a unique scar on her ankle, she was “positively” identified as 26 different women by nearly 120 persons. These persons claimed she had been their wife, sister, daughter, or friend. All 26 girls, however, were found alive, and so, after seven long months, Miss X was buried-still unknown.

Another known unknown is the story of the thief on the cross. Three men were crucified, executed as a public example, on the hill of Golgotha (also called Calvary and The Skull) in a painful, horrible death. Identified and innocent was the Savior, the Messiah of mankind, Jesus of Nazareth and two criminals who are known unknowns.

“One of the criminals hanging beside him scoffed, “So you’re the Messiah, are you? Prove it by saving yourself—and us, too, while you’re at it!” But the other criminal protested, “Don’t you fear God even when you have been sentenced to die? We deserve to die for our crimes, but this man hasn’t done anything wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.” And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:39-43 NLT)

Here is the Everlasting Gospel: King Jesus coming into the fullness of His mission to earth, His death and resurrection to save humankind by wiping out the control of Satan over us. We too had been sentenced to die eternally from the curse of sin but thank God for Jesus we have been sent the everlasting gospel to rescue us, and that is the good news that Jesus has died for all our sins if we will accept Him. Services and Community Outreach Sabbath School — Saturdays, 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship Service — Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.

Adventist Youth (AY) — Saturdays, 3:30 p.m.

Midweek Afternoon Bible Studies — Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Midweek Prayer meeting — Wednesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Food Pantry — 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. distribution to Last Name A to M Food Pantry — 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 5:30

p.m. to 7:00 p.m. distribution to Last Names N to Z Women’s Bereavement Group lunch meeting — (4th Sabbaths) May 26 “Daniel” Bible Study Teleconference — Mondays, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All are invited join us at 712451-0929 Access Code: 248075# Gospel Concert — Saturday, June 2, Maranatha Mission Concert featuring the Mission Singers, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Medical Missionary Health Checks (Blood Pressure, BMI, etc.), Health Literature and more at the Community Fair, Section 1 Greenway, Saturday, June 2, from noon.

Annual Community Health Seminars – June 10-15, Dreiser Community Center, room #10, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

The Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; http://coopcity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ —Cheryl Silvera

Retirees Of Dreiser Loop

The RETIREES’ 46th Annual Luncheon will be held on Wed., June 13th at the beautiful Marina del Rey, featuring disco music by DJ Baker from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Donation: $85. Tickets are available.

Please advise if transportation is needed. (Contacts: Beverly Waller and Daisy Young-Anderson, 718379-0377).

Travel Events: (*price includes Coach Bus; located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • July 10-12th (Tues.-Thurs.), “DOVER DOWNS HOTEL & CASINO.” Price: Double $400.00/Single $490.00. Deposit required $100. Two payments each. $150.00 Double/$195.00. FINAL payment: May 21.

Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718320-0500.

• Sept. 9-14th (Sun.-Fri.), MYRTLE BEACH & CHARLESTON, SC. Price: Double $729.00 pp/Single $819.00. Deposit required ASAP $100.00. Three payments each for Doubles and for Single as follows: Double $243 and Single $273; Due by each date - 5/2, 6/4, & Final 7/2/18. Travel protection insurance available.

Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (*price includes Van transportation, from Dreiser Loop opposite Rehab Center) Remember – Your deposit, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. A check or money order only payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP will be accepted. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Good And Welfare Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days.

Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Our next JAZZ UP YOUR HEALTH WITH A SENIOR SPA DAY will be Wednesday, July 25th.

Call Claudette D., 718-379-4784 or Hattie L., 718671-8449, if interested in joining us on our upcoming SENIOR SPA DAY. Attention! The RETIREES need experienced parttime freelance drivers ASAP with a CDL license with at least 3 years’ experience and a clean driving record.

This volunteer position requires transporting members and friends safely to and from special events within the Bronx, as well as to outer boroughs. Stipend can be expected for each trip. Please call C. Davis at 646-3352810 and leave your name and telephone number.

“Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So, love the people who treat you right, forget about those that don’t. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it.

Nobody said life would be easy. They just promised it would most likely be worth it!” —Author unknown —Claudette Davis

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Church of the New Vision

Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us.

Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for over 45 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love. All are welcome.

Order of Services Sunday Worship Service: 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

Mid-day Bible Study: Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events • Sunday, May 27th, Senior Ministry will celebrate their anniversary at the 11 service. Guest speaker will be Rev. Lisa Coleman from Jubilee Baptist Church.

• Sunday, June 10th Senior Family & Friends Day. Guest speaker at the 11 service will be Rev. Grace Emmanuel from Co-op City Baptist Church.

• The Food Pantry at our church in Section 5 is suspended until further notice.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Office: (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 75303, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips or call the church.

—Sis. Carol Haque

Rivers Run Community Garden

Rivers Run will be busy offering free workshops in the month of June so stop by and enjoy yourself. More will be added as soon as we get the confirmation, so check back often.

Employees of Google will be volunteering at the garden on June 11th. If you have time, please take this opportunity to get your hands dirty and make your heart happy at the garden. There is always something that needs doing.

Please tell your friends and family about this amazing place where we not only grow fruits and vegetables, but we grow knowledge and friendships. Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health. We provide all types of workshops including nutrition, meditation, edible and medicinal wilds identification, planting, building and crafting. We are the outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares as well as residents and neighbors. We are a place of beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us.

Important dates (All are welcome): Saturdays, June 2, 9, and 16 – Low Impact exercise with Teneia at noon.

Saturdays in June – Meditation with Latik at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, June 10th – Painting by the River with Lelia at 3:00 p.m.

Monday, June 11th – Work Day with Google, Inc. Wednesday & Thursday, June 13 & 14 – PS 153 (4th Grade) visits the garden at 9:30 a.m.

Rivers Run is open: Tuesday – 4:00 p.m. to dusk Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Saturdays & Sundays, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome.

If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801.

We are located on Co-op City Blvd. (between Bellamy Loop and Peartree Ave.), Bronx, NY 10475.

—Gail Sharbaan

No Standing/Parking In Dumpster Pads Shareholders are reminded that there is no standing or parking in the dumpster pads. These areas are strictly for the use of Riverbay Corporation vehicles. All unauthorized vehicles will be towed at vehicle owners’ expense.

Thank you for your cooperation.

African American Association

Our summer Acting Bootcamp will begin registration. Bootcamp workshops will be throughout the summer, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for all ages. There is limited availability. For more information, call 646-373-4122.

A new day for our general meetings have been established. We will now meet on the 3rd Monday of the month. So our next meeting will be held Monday, June18. We will convene in room #15 in Dreiser Center at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend at 7 p.m. There will be announcements and important information available. Culture, economics, health and education will continue to be our focus in 2018.

New workshops are opening up this summer. Most are all based on personal development with professional guest instructors; from money matters and relationship building to character building. These are all amazingly very low-cost certification courses. For more information, email us at aaaccpower @gmail.com.

The association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation.

Acting Classes – Children’s and Adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Talent for more information, 646-373-4122 Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438.

Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Also 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in Einstein, Section #5. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

Institute of Youth/Adult Study Group – Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday, Dreiser Center, room #15, 7 p.m. Contact Haru Maat, harumaat@msn.com.

Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211.

Specialized Workshops /Programs – Life Group workshops (Understanding My Money/My Relationships/My Politics/My culture. For more information, contact Kevin at 646-721-8185.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes on Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364.

Yoga & Zumba – Classes on Saturday start at 9:30 in Dreiser Center, room #2 General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Monday, June18.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Coop City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc/email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com.

—Kevin Lambright

Building 30 A and B Association

Blessing to all our active service members and veterans on Memorial Day. On Wednesday, May 30th is our monthly building meeting in the association room in the lobby of Building 30B. The door opening at 7 p.m. and the meeting starting at 7:30. At this meeting, we will discuss plans for next season and having an end of season closing party.

Itinerary for June Pokeno on Friday, June 8th, with the door of the association room opening at 7 p.m., and games starting at 7:30.

Movie Night on Friday, June15th, with the door opening at 7 p.m., with the movie starting at 7:30.

Our Last Crochet Class until Sept. will be on Wednesday, June 20th at 1 p.m.

For those celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and new arrivals, congratulations. Those who suffered a recent loss, our condolences. Those under the weather, get well soon.

—Linda Werner

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Open Door Ministries Depression due to Service for God Full sermon at opendoorministries.net

1 Kings 19 3 Then Elijah was afraid and arose and went for his life and came to Beersheba of Judah and left his servant there. 4 But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness and came and sat down under a lone juniper tree and asked that he might die. He said, it is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life; for I am no better than my fathers.

5 As he lay asleep under the tree, an angel touched him and said to him, Arise and eat. 9 He came to a cave and lodged in it; and behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and He said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 13 When Elijah heard the voice, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. And behold, there came a voice to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 14 He said, “I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts, because the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, thrown down Your altars, and slain Your prophets with the sword. And I, I only, am left, and they seek my life, to destroy it.” 15 And the Lord said to him, “Go, return on your way to the Wilderness of Damascus; and when you arrive, anoint Hazael to be king over Syria. 16 And anoint Jehu son of Nimshi to be king over Israel and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah to be prophet in your place. 18 Yet I will leave Myself 7,000 in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal and every mouth that has not kissed him.”

1 Great mountains top experiences are followed by deep valley moments 2 When we see the power of God in action our spirits are troubled by the inaction of people 3 Elijah was overcome by seeing the hand of God and overcome by seeing the continual evil 4 We should not expect that as we are raised higher in service all around us will feel the same 5 God allows depression or sadness after a great moment so that we are not satisfied with one victory and understand that we must continually fall back on God 6 Sometimes the remedy for depression is simple rest, eating and a time of recovery 7 God showed Elijah that His power is in a small whisper not only in wrath and fury 8 Elijah was corrected by God in that he thought he was the only faithful one left Sunday services are at 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28.

Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net.

Blessings in Christ.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

Newsong Church

This Sunday’s Schedule Location: 135 Einstein Loop (room 45) Service Time: 11 a.m. *Kidsong available in rm. 49 *Deaf interpretation available during adult service.

For more information about Newsong Church, our beliefs, or our ministries, please go to our website, www.newsongchurchnyc.org.

The Spirit-filled Life “If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever-the Spirit of truth.

The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.” –John 14: 15-17 (NIV) “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” –Acts 2:1-4 (NIV) Jesus knew that His time on earth was coming to an end. He promised His followers that He would send the Holy Spirit, who would not only be their advocate, but would take up residence in them! On the day of Pentecost, Jesus’ promise was fulfilled as

the Holy Spirit was poured out in power and all were filled. Now, every follower of Jesus not only has the Holy Spirit living in them, but can also live a Spirit-filled, Spirit-led life!

Right before Jesus ascended into Heaven, he said: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” –Acts 1:8 (NIV) The Holy Spirit gives us power to do the things God is calling us to do! God has a purpose and a plan for you. He wants to shine His light through you. The Holy Spirit gives us the boldness to share our faith, He gives us the strength to live a life that is pleasing to God, He leads and guides us in all truth! What an amazing God we have! He calls us and He gives us everything we need to fulfill His plans! Think about this…At Christmas, He was God with us! At Easter, He was God for us, at Pentecost, He is God in us!

Now, He is always with us, He’s always for us, and He lives inside of us! Open your heart to the Holy Spirit of God, ask Him to fill you and lead you, and experience the power you need to fulfill God’s plan for your life!

We invite you to join us this Sunday morning, and get to know the Person and the Power of the Holy Spirit of God! —Pastor Mike Tolone

Baychester Visual Arts Association

If you enjoy being creative, painting will give you much satisfaction. Come and join BVA’s art classes and you will be among the many who find pleasure in creating Our session of art classes began on Tuesday, April 17 with two class schedules to choose from which are 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered. Come and join us.

Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. You can call M. Groves at 201-862-0847 or S. Lochansky at 718-379-1049 for more information.

You can register by mail by indicating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

Visit our studio room 5 and see beautiful paintings on display. You will be amazed at the artwork done

by BVA members. Many of our members have won awards at art shows. Some of our members started to paint for the first time when joining BVA and they

have been pleased with their completed work.

Beginning on May 29th, we will have an art show at the Baychester Library located at the Bartow Mall.

The paintings are located above the bookshelves. You will be impressed with the beautiful artwork on display for the month of June, celebrating Bronx Month.

BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. So come join BVA on this fabulous artistic trek, take a class, make a tax deductible donation, and feel the satisfaction of being a creator and/or patron of the arts.

All checks should be made out as indicated above.

Science is for the body and art is for the soul.

—Sylvia Lochansky N.A.R.F.E. Bronx Membership Meeting, June 4th in Co-op City Community Center, room 9 at 1 p.m.

Pat Farrell from Blue Cross/Blue Shield will update Health Benefits. Don’t miss this meeting.

Voting for National NARFE National Officers will be discussed.

See you on June 4. Circle your calendar.

—Olive Glasgow

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Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Fri., June 1

Thu., May 31

Wed., May 30

Tues., May 29

Mon., May 28

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JASA Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

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Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Orange juice 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Garlic chicken meatAlert & Alive 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. balls Computer Class – Rm. 13, Beginner Rice & corn 11:00 a.m. – noon Winter blend vegetables Cultural Dance 10:30–11:30 a.m., Aud. B Whole wheat bread Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Fresh fruit Choir/Singing class 1 p.m. Rm. 7 Alt: Salmon Salad Zumba 1–2 p.m., Aud. A

Word Games 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

Bingo 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Caregiver Support Group 1:00 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tues.

Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Blood Pressure Every 1st & 3rd Wed 9:00 -10:00 a.m.

Games 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Line Dancing 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Bingo 1-2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Smartphone Class Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.; Intermediate 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Bartow Main office Library 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Spanish Class 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Bartow Main Office Chat Session 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Bingo 1–2 p.m.

Card Games 2–4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing 9a.m.-10 a.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Women’s Line Dancing 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Chat Session 10 a.m.

Piano Sing-along 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Bingo 1 p.m. -2 p.m.

Card Games 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Computer Class – Rm. 13 Beginner 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Intermediate 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Only 6 seats available Baked whiting Orange pineapple juice Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30fish fillets Beef Moussaka Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Home fries w/ Garden salad (New) S.A.I.L. Exercise Class 10-10:45 a.m. peppers & onions Fresh fruit Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m.

Tai Chi 11 a.m.12 p.m.

Steamed vegetables Alt: Tuna Nicoise salad Computer Lab African Brazilian Dance 1 p.m., Rm. 2 Art Class 1-3 p.m.

Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Health & Wellness Support Group 10–11 a.m.

Karaoke by Steven 1–2 p.m., Rm. 45

Oven baked pork chops Steamed carrots Yuca

Walk Group 9:30 a.m., Rm. 40

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., Rm. 35 10:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Word Search 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., Rm. 45 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Pokeno 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10 11:30 a.m., Rm. 45 Free Oil Painting Classes Room 38, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066

(Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all three centers. Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – JASA will not accept checks under $5.

Senior Articles (FREE) LiveOn NY – SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance, Fri., June 8th & 22nd, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments! Walk-ins! First come! First served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office.

Walk w/Ease for 6 weeks from the Dreiser Sr. Center, starting Fri., May 4th, ending Fri., June 8th, 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Meet at Dreiser Loop Senior Center, rm. 7, to walk the greenway.

Intergenerational Performance – Thurs., May 31st, 1 p.m. Drama Group and PS 178 students, Dreiser, Audit. C. Stew Leonard’s – Fri., June 1st, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Shoprite – Mon., June 4th, $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Empire – Tues., June 5th, $5. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Costco – Thurs., June 7th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

(Free) Senior Splash – Riverdale Neighborhood House, Fri., June 8th, 12 p.m.-3 p.m. Pick-

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure 10 – 11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd, Rm. 8 Line Dancing 10 – 11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Drama Club 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Orange juice Salmon cakes Kasha Varnishkes Carrot salad Whole wheat bread Fruit Cocktail Alt: Chicken salad

Apple juice Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Honey Apricot glazed Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. chicken, Potato Kugel Meditative Moments 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Steamed broccoli & Rm. 8 Cauliflower, Challah Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. bread, Fresh fruit Bingo 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Alt: Gefilte fish

Chicken Cacciatore Brown rice Green Bean Sauté

Hamburgers Plain hamburger bun Baked sweet potato Tossed salad w/dressing

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

Upcoming Events/Trips

ups: Bartow, 10:15 a.m.; Einstein, 10:30 a.m. & Dreiser, 10:45 a.m. To reserve a seat, call 718-3202066.

Bartow/Einstein Senior Center Advisory Council Bake Sale – Sat., June 9th, Bartow shopping mall, 10 a.m. until sold out. $2 per slice – Chocolate cake, Carrot cake, Jamaican Rum cake, Cupcakes & Red Velvet cake IKEA – Mon., June 11th, $15. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Aldi – Mon., June 11th, $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Understanding Blood Pressure – Wed., June 13th; JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Light refreshments and giveaways.

Dreiser Senior Center Fathers’ Day Event, 177 Dreiser Loop, Audit. A; Tues., June 12th; $5; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Only 140 tickets will be sold in advance. Tickets will not be sold at the door!

Menu: Kosher – Salmon w/glazed Lemon Butter Sauce, Baked Potato & String Beans, dessert. NonKosher: Spare Ribs, Potato Salad & Collard Greens. You can purchase tickets at all three senior centers. Entertainment: TBA. Bartow Senior Center Father’s Day Event, 2049 Bartow Ave., rm. 31; Wed., June 13th; $3; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Only 150 tickets will be sold in advance. Tickets will not be sold at the door!

Menu: Kosher – Hamburger, Sweet Potato Fries & Corn on the Cob. Non-Kosher – Spare Ribs, Sweet

Potato Fries, Corn on the Cob, Lettuce & Tomatoes.

Dessert; Entertainment by DJ Woody. Tickets will be sold in the Einstein & Bartow Centers only.

The Einstein Senior will be closed on this day.

“Explore your Finances.” If you are 50-59 years old, we invite you to join Co-op City NORC’s Cross Roads Program for a two session workshop, June 15 & June 22, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. JASA main office, 2049 Bartow Ave. Space is limited. Call 929-399-1398 to reserve a seat.

Bartow Presents “Game Day;” Thurs., June 28th; $2 at the door. Come out and enjoy a day of fun & games in the Bartow Center Courtyard (lower level); Bartow/Einstein for the Bartow Senior Center Advisory Council Fundraiser, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Music, light refreshments, raffles & giveaways.

2018 Lunch Train Excursion – Fri., Sept. 7, $100. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:30 a.m. & Einstein, 8:45 a.m. Departs destination, 4 p.m. Journey through the heart of the scenic Connecticut River Valley aboard the only Steam Train & Riverboat ride in the U.S. Lunch aboard the Essex steam train with choice of roast beef or baked chicken, meal also includes salad, vegetable, rolls and dessert, water, coffee or tea. Cash bar for soda.

Also enjoy a 1½ hour cruise on the Mississippi style Riverboat. Motorcoach bus. Light continental breakfast will be served on the bus. Payment deadline is Aug. 3rd. Wait list.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

AARP Chapter #4997

Reminder: AARP Driver Safety 2-day Class scheduled for Wednesday, June 20 and Thursday, June 21, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. To enroll, call Errol Olton, Equality Adult Education, 718-459-9597.

FYI: Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5th at Marina del Rey; $90/person, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. See Stella B. for tickets.

Good & Welfare – Please contact our Good & Welfare coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-6715493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home.

July 21 – Nordic Lodge & Foxwoods Casino – All-You-Can-Eat lobster buffet; 4-hour stay at Foxwoods Casino; deluxe motor coach transportation. $170. $50 deposit due ASAP; balance due June 1st.

Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962.

September 5-September 6 – Dover Downs Hotel & Casino w/Live Marvin Gaye Tribute Show, $50 slot play; 1 night stay at hotel; 1 breakfast, 1 dinner; tour of Dover Delaware & farmers market. Price: $309/person Double; $395 single; $100 Deposit due ASAP; $100 due May 1; Balance due June 30. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962.

2019 Tour Activities April 1-12, 2019: Panama Canal 11-night Cruise on the Norwegian Jade – Price includes roundtrip flight to Miami (FL); ports of call include Cantagina, Columbia; Panama Canal/Gatein Lake; Puerto Limon; Roatan Bay Islands; Harvest Cape, Costa Maya, Mexico; 3 days at sea; valid Passport is required; all meals on board the ship. Only SINGLE Oceanview Category available - $3,954 (price change); $350/person deposit due immediately to hold your reservation; insurance available and must be paid with deposit; Final payment due October, 2018; only 5 cabins available in each category. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370 Attention: When signing up for the above trips, please give your name, phone number and a deposit.

Checks/money orders made payable to AARP Chapter 4997 with the name of the trip in the memo section of your check/money order. Room 0 (Dreiser Community Center) is opened Monday or Thursday, noon – 3 p.m. for checks to be dropped off (in an envelope w/Group/Trip Leader Name).

They may be mailed to the Group/Trip Leader.

—Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors

We want to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day. We lost so many wonderful people who have crossed our path and touched us so deeply. We miss their presence, but thank God for the memories.

We had a great time at Bingo last Sunday. Congratulations to all our winners.

Our wi-fi is up and running for our members. You can now work your laptops and tablets and lots more.

We also have a computer available for our members which can be used for research.

Bingo – Wednesday, May 30th, at 1:30 p.m., with Stephen, in our club room 39. Members only. Admission $5.00 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments will be served.

Game Days – Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our club room is set up for Dominoes, Spades, UNO, Kalooki, Mahjong, Exercise DVD and Wii games (Bowling, Tennis, etc.) from 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Come and play. Members only. (Members may bring a friend or two, to play with them). ($1 is collected for refreshments).

Sister Act – Friday, June 15th, at the Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford, NY. Come and enjoy a delicious lunch and a terrific show for $79. Time: 9 a.m. WAITING LIST ONLY. If you can’t bring your check, you may mail it to 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475 or call to have your check picked up by Stephen. Make check out to Goose Island Seniors. All money is due by May 9th. After May 9th, those who have not paid in full will be replaced by the people on waiting list with full payment.

Nunsense – Thursday, August 2nd at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. Time 8:30 a.m. Price $86 for lunch and show. Musical, comedy. Let’s have

a great day together.

Run For Your Wife – Thursday, September 27th at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, N.J. Very funny play. Time: 8:30 a.m. Price $86 for lunch and show. Spend an enjoyable day with us.

Our Lounge – Come sit and relax, read a book from our large library. This is your club, a great place to hang-out Dues, $15 per year.

To all members: Happy Birthday to all members who celebrate their day in the month of May: Bernice DeCarmo, Mary Pilla, Gerald Ortiz, Josephine Betacourt, Vivian Melendez-Vasquez and Geneva Lindsey. May this be your best year ever.

Note: Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613, or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit Ann, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Visit or call Stephen in room #39, every Mon. & Fri. from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs., 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., and Wed., 10 a.m.

– 12 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Call Stephen on cell at 34 7-847-1941.

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts Sr.

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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.

Regular Church Schedule Sunday School – 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service – 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service – Every first and third Sundays Noon Day Prayer – Hour of Power – Wednesday at noon Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

The following program is at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Neighborhood Bible Study – Thursday at 10 a.m.

Sunday School Is Now In Session Every Sunday At 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School is really a part of our history, and because someone cared and was concerned enough,

Circle of Christ Church

The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center).

La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una cálida invitación a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros. Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio (localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser).

We are a multicultural church that embraces God’s love for all. Family unity is very important to us. We have a wonderful children ministry focus on learning God’s word.

Somos una Iglesia multicultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos. La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros.

Our youth ministry is very active and dynamic.

The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama, counseling among many other activities.

Tenemos un ministerio para los jóvenes que es muy dinámico. Los jóvenes disfrutan de música, retiros, conciertos, debates, conferencias, dramas, consejería y mucho mas.

We also have a food pantry for those in need in our community. Our phone number is 347-9451992. In case there is no one in the office, please feel free to leave a message, we will call you back.

Suplimos comida a aquellos en nuestra comunidad que lo necesitan. Nuestro teléfono es 347-9451992 de no haber nadie en la oficina sientancen libres de dejar un mensaje, le devolveremos su llamada.

Thought for the week Matthew 6:33 English Standard Version (ESV) 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Reflexion para la semana Mateo 6:33 Nueva Versión Internacional (NVI) 33 Más bien, busquen primeramente el reino de Dios y su justicia, y todas estas cosas les serán añadidas.

English services Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11:00 a.m., Worship and the Word Children Church, 5 years old to 12 years old Little lamb nursery.

Thursday, 9:00 a.m., Prayer and the Word Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo, 9:00 a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y Predicación Jueves, 12:00 p.m., Oración y Estudio Bíblico.

—Pastor Sam Colon

Community Protestant Church many of us benefitted and know its value. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you.

WORSHIP SERVICE BEGINS AT 11:00 A.M. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. We will be delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul before our Heavenly Father. We encourage you to spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant.

Other Scheduled Events On Wednesdays, at noon, you are cordially invited to NOON DAY PRAYER AT CPC, an hour of Power, Prayer, Praise and Testimony. Refreshments will be served. RSVP (718) 862-9172.

Come Out And Enjoy Gospel Comedy At CPC! LOL GOSPEL COMEDY SERIES AFTERNOON OF LAUGHTER WITH THE COMMUNITY, today, Saturday, May 19, at 3 p.m. hosted by Kenny Williams, presented by the Women’s Guild and Hospitality Ministry. Tickets: $25 in advance; children 12 and under, $15. Contact (718) 320-8576 or (718) 671-6122.

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.

—Evan G. Mitchell

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9:00 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.

Please join us on Wednesdays for an uplifting midday service starting promptly at noon. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7.00 p.m., and we are always looking for new members.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 20, when we will celebrate The Day Of Pentecost (Whitsunday). Our Supply Priest is Father Simeon O. Johnson who will be the Preacher and Celebrant.

Members who have not yet submitted their 2018 Pledge Cards are encouraged to complete and submit them as soon as possible.

Congratulations to the winners of our raffle drawn on Thursday, May 12. First Prize – Crystal Noriega; 2nd Prize – Yvonne Phillips; 3rd Prize – Josephine Delgado. Many thanks to all our supporters and we look forward to your continued support in our future fundraising events.

Fundraising Event Please join us for a fun-filled afternoon on Saturday, May 26, as we celebrate St. Joseph’s Day with a Luncheon at Eastwood Manor in the Bronx. The event starts at noon and ends at 5.00 p.m. Lunch, raffles, music and more. Tickets: Adults - $100; Children, 12 and under - $50.

For tickets, please contact Renee, 718-379-6511; Janice, 718-781-0273; Dorothea, 718-304-4335; Yvonne, 718-671-8815; or Merville, 718-320-2089.

Reminder: Notary Public service is available to the congregation (free of charge). If interested, please speak with Merville ahead of time.

Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org “O Lord, how manifold are your works! * in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.” Psalm 104:25 —Pearline Lawrence

Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday morning. Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Prayer meeting and Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening starting 7:30 p.m.

Fridays: Youth service will be held at 7:30 p.m. May the rich blessings of GOD be with you all as we all continue to walk in His love.

Focus: The faith of the apostle Paul was active and visible impacting the lives of multitudes everywhere he went. Likewise, our faith in Jesus Christ should impact those around us. PAUL was a native of Tarsus in Asia Minor, and although he was Grecian Jew; he was a strict Pharisee. Paul was born a Roman citizen and after receiving his education in tarsus he came to Jerusalem and studied at the feet of Gamaliel who was a Pharisee and a celebrated doctor of the law. However, he bitterly opposed the church and became one of the leaders in persecution against the Christians, until he came in contact with Jesus who said Saul, Saul why persecutes thou me? Saul’s conversion shows how a man can be fearfully wrong and yet think that he is right, it also shows how no case is hopeless when we turn our lives over to God. Here we see how Paul wrote words of encouragement to the church. They are as follow: (Romans 1:14-17) I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and the unwise. So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth, to the Jews first, and also to the Greeks For therein is the Righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just shall live by faith. (I am a debtor) Paul described his debt as being one to two cultures, to the Greeks and those who are not was prepared to discharge his debt to all men, whether educated or Uneducated, whether cultured or uncultured. His commitment included the people of Rome the most influential and cosmopolitan city in the world.

The heart of Paul’s message was faith in Jesus Christ, by which all could come before the presence of God with equal standing and all could receive the gift of eternal life.

For further information, call 718-324-0334, 718-320-4218 or 646-345-6707.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Have A Safe Memorial Day Weekend!

Church of God’s Children

Church of God’s Children, located at 127 Dreiser Loop, patio level to the right of Montefiore Clinic, welcomes you to a Word teaching house of worship.

We invite you with open arms to come along to our church, we hope that you can join with us in worship and God’s word. If you have needs, and want someone to listen and to pray, we’re here for you with open hearts and God’s love to give away. The Gospel is the good news that God is restoring our broken lives through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Whether you are looking for a new church home, or are in a time of personal crisis, we hope you can join us.

When we see what Jesus did, we are seeing prophecy of what God has created us for and intends for us to do. Our spirit is identical to Jesus’ spirit, so we are equipped to do what Jesus did when he walked on the earth. We have all the same resources Jesus had inside us already. So, we can follow his example and do the same things we saw Jesus doing. “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.” John 14:12 Schedule of Services: 5/27 – One Bilingual Service at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday – Spanish Worship, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship 1:15 p.m. At 11:30 a.m., Women and Men’s classes in Spanish and English; English Children/Youth Studies—ages 4-18. Monday: Fasting-Prayer-Study at 9:30 a.m.; WednesdayIntercessory Prayer & The Word at 7 p.m. Sat., July 21 – Trip to Sight & Sound in Lancaster, PA to see the new show titled “Jesus.” Trip includes: Bus fare, movie in bus. Dinner at the Hershey Farm, a full-service family restaurant offering a scrumptious all-you-can-eat dinner and dessert smorgasbord. Adults $181 Children up to 12 - $119. Reserve your seat; call 718-790-9120 for info.

So many seem to struggle in really experiencing happiness. Jesus gives us a radically counter cultural view of how to discover spiritual joy. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Blessed means ‘happy’ or ‘joyful.’ What? How can He relate ‘poor in spirit’ with happiness? Well, ‘poor in spirit’ means recognizing our need for God. It is the opposite of arrogance. Arrogant people say, “I do not need God. I am self-reliant. I am self-sufficient.”

That’s very much a part of the American way. Jesus is trying to help us understand something deeper. This is really about humility. And humility is the one virtue, when you think you have it, you just lost it. It’s something that man does not come by naturally. You’re never going to discover ultimate happiness until you have enough humility to recognize you need God. Without Him, you’re going to miss the ultimate meaning of life. Without God, lasting happiness is unattainable. Remember Jesus Loves YOU. —Bishop Nancy Rosario

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. 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, lower level, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774.

Join us for a midweek spiritual pick up at our midweek worship service held on Wednesdays at noon. Bible Study classes are held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Bible Study will also be held on Wednesday, May 16 at 5:00 p.m. The Wednesday Bible Study classes are now open to all. You may attend these classes or join in from the comfort of your home using the conference line 563- 999-2090; when asked for the PIN, enter 660065 to be connected.

Prayer service is held on Fridays at noon. Prayer Service is also held on Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us from the comfort of their home for an hour of prayer. Making use of available technology, Friday evening prayer service is held using a conference call line. On Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., you can call 563-999-2090; when asked for the PIN, enter 660065 to be connected.

Please Note: Prayer conference call line will no longer be held on the 1st Friday the month.

Tomorrow, May 20, the Pastor’s Aide Ministry will celebrate their 40th Anniversary at the 11 a.m. service. The guest speaker will be Rev. Deborah Hodge, assistant pastor of Church of the New Vision, Bronx, NY. Their theme is “Honor the Man of God,” 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13. All are welcome to join us for this celebratory service.

The First Lady’s Ministry invites you to join them on Saturday, June 2 at 11:00 a.m. for brunch with Letitia James, public advocate for the City of New York for “Her Journey.” The event will be held at the Einstein Community Center, room 45 (second floor). Adult tickets are $20 and $5 for children ages 3-17. Adult prices will be $25 after May 20.

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.

—Hattie L. Lucas

Bronx Ball 2018

On Saturday, May 19, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the 2018 Bronx Ball celebrating the official close of Bronx Week. Co-op City shareholder Shirley Saunders, female district leader, is photographed above (left) with State Senator Jamaal Bailey and his wife, Giamara Rosado-Bailey.

Deadpool 2 DEADPOOL 2 is literally endless entertainment.

When it isn’t the action-packed set pieces in which David Leitch completely knocked it outta the park for (uncredited director for JOHN WICK), it was non-stop hilarious comedy.

I think in the sequel everything was even elevated in terms of 4th wall breaking, the innuendos, the one liners, the cameos, etc.! The references were top-notch. Some of the best cameos ever!

They were literally “you blink and miss it.” So good and actually quite genius on behalf of the writers.

Can’t mention enough about how amazing the writing was in this one. Ryan Reynolds is absolutely living his dream. Took a shot few years back and created something so incredible with Deadpool. It is paying off in tenfold! In my opinion, DEADPOOL 2 is even better than the first. Everything just seemed to work so much better in this film.

Josh Brolin continuing with “the year of Brolin Continues” with Cable. Such an amazing character. Easily better than the last two Terminators! He is so good in this. The rough and raspy voice is spot-on for Cable. Zazie Beetz as Domino is magnificent and I hope this will be a career-defining film for her; I will look out for her in future. She is amazing and gorgeous. Also, supremely heroic to add. TJ Miller, who I know is a dummy in real life, but in DEADPOOL 2 he is insanely hilarious. So many, funny lines! Brianna Hildebrand and Stefan Kapicic as Negasonic Teenage Warhead and Colossus are great yet again.

The chemistry with the cast in this film is amazing which is another reason why DEADPOOL 2 works so well. There are many, many surprises here which I will not spoil. But they are were amazing and got amazing reactions from crowd. I will remember DEADPOOL 2 as one of the greatest sequels and one of the few that I can actually say was better than the first. I am still actually smiling from so many comedic material from the film, especially the scene in which I won’t spoil anything, but just name it “baby legs.” Oh my goodness! Felt like my chest was about to burst from laughter. So, so good! 10!

2018, DEADPOOL 2, 119 MINUTES, RATED R David Leitch – Director Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick and Ryan Reynolds – Writers Ryan Reynolds – Wade Wilson/Deadpool Josh Brolin – Cable Morena Baccarin – Vanessa Julian Dennison – Firefist Zazie Beetz – Domino TJ Miller - Weasel

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

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS 20% Off Any Lock Job!

Medeco • MultiLock • Wilson High Quality Labor, Low Price!

NEW STYLE BLINDS

All Colors • Vertical • Minis • Woods • 2 in. Regulars • Wash, Tape, Cord Blinds

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION

Re-installation of any types of Blinds.

Repair Closet Doors and Sell New Bi-Fold Doors!

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

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PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT

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

Co-op Insurance

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Co-op City Times / May 26, 2018

The Wright Agency: Serving Co-op City for 37 years!

Riverbay Requires Current Co-op Shareholders to Obtain Coverage!

Your Co-op is an Investment Worth Protecting!

Pro te c ti on to co v er yo u r be lo ng ing s ag ains t: • Fire & Smoke • Water damage from plumbing • Theft Coverage

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

We o f f e r :

• Low Premiums • Protective Device Discounts • Auto-Home Discounts

Anthony Wright Agency Owner

Othe r Li nes o f Insu ra nce : • Auto • Homeowners • Life

Licensed Staff: (L-R) Nichola Ferguson, Licensed Insurance Agent Lawrence Newkirk, Life Insurance Specialist Kealy Wright, Licensed Insurance Agent Albert Issifu, Licensed Insurance Agent Polly Heckstall, Sr. Account Representative (Not Pictured)

The Wright Agency

Low Rates For T h e E n t i r e Ye a r !

Notary Public on staff!

We are conveniently located only blocks from Co-op City!

Hours: Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Wednesday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

(near Eastchester Road)

1435 East Gun Hill Road

718-671-8000 Call Us Today!

Courteous Staff!

Convenient Hours!