Building 27 Association

Hello, neighbors. We hope all is well. There is still a concern for air quality. Stay alert and careful. Try to avoid walking in the hot sun. People are still wearing their masks; we must take one day at a time and stay prayerful, stay alert and be careful.

Optimum Plans – Last week, Optimum was here digging up grounds around the Triple Core buildings, going forth with the plans of making the resManagement Report – Executive General Manager Marvin Walton indicated the importance of Riverbay shareholders was being echoed across the corporation with emphasis on the concept of how respect begets respect, andholders. A plan is to be developed to address the conditions observed during the property walk-through, which will be divided equally among Mr. Walton, Cary Smith and Warren Mitchell.

E-bikes Resolution 22-58 was approved by NYS Division of Housing and or charging battery-operated bikes or electric scooter in apartments, garages, community rooms or within any building on the grounds of Riverbay. The enforcement takes effect on July 24. Please make sure your neighbors or even delivery persons are made aware of this enforcement, as you will be held responsible.

Summer Programs – At the Section 5 Teen Center, register now for ages

We are glad to see the kids are taking advantage of these programs. May they all have a very good and safe summer. We have very interesting and exciting programs right here in our own community in the Einstein Loop. For more Board of Directors – We as shareholders never thought that the Board of Directors functions based on politics or a balance of power. Believe it or not, this is the sentiment expressed over and over by shareholders. The Board’s main function is to make important decisions and set policies on behalf of shareholders and not their own personal agenda and who has the power. With the new leadership of Mr. Walton, whose motto is respect begets respect, we trust the Board will return to respecting one another as it once was.

Happy birthday to those celebrating this month. We continue to offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the families who lost loved ones. We she is excellent in sharing good will. Also, notify her of any illness, or if a neighbor has deceased or transferred to a nursing home.

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” –Coretta Scott King ––H.

Overman

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The Co-op City Times has informed us on the following updates happening in Building 8.

We had a meeting in the Association room with our Executive General Manager, Mr. Walton. into the building and accosted by a male stranger in the basement. Our building porter heard the noise, and rescued the girl and held the man until the police arrived. He deserves rewards.

Co-op City Public Safety responded to several disputes, including a disorderly group in Building 8. Community complaints were issued for loitering

You can receive important information involving you as a shareholder in the Co-op City Times. scooters, and batteries in any Co-op City building.

In my opinion, many of the benches in Co-op City have bird feces on it daily, so we need to start calling mManagement, requesting that they clean those benches daily because we use them daily.

Also, I have asked about getting new benches. Let us start calling our senators and representatives, like Mr. Benedetto, and see if we can get some grants to help fund new benches.

Just a reminder that we are shareholders and responsible for cleaning the outside of our apartment doors.

––Azalea McDavid

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15

Isaías 41:10 No temas, porque yo estoy contigo; no os desaniméis, porque yo soy vuestro Dios; Te fortaleceré, te ayudaré, te sostendré con mi diestra justa.

Paz de Dios sea con ustedes.

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 les hace una cordial invitación a la comunidad hispana a congregarse con nosotros.

El Dios que creó el universo, el ser más poderoso de la historia, te ama personalmente. Él te ama, no solo a la gente en general, sino tú como persona. Se preocupa por tu vida y quiere ser parte de ella. Incluso si has pasado toda tu vida huyendo de Dios o has hecho cosas de lo que te arrepientes, él todavía te ama y quiere tener una relación contigo.

Si usted está buscando una iglesia para adorar a nuestro Señor Jesucristo, si se siente solo, herido, deprimido y necesita liberación nuestras puertas están abiertas para recibirlos. Cristo está dispuesto y es capaz de liberarte y sanarte.

Salmo 91:11 Porque Él mandará a sus ángeles acerca de mí; para protegerme en todos mis caminos. Servicios Ofrecidos:

Lunes:

Martes: Estudio Bíblico, Zoom

Jueves: Oración por teléfono: 9:00 p.m. (mismos números que anteriores)

Viernes: Estudio Bíblico, Zoom Zoom)

Domingos: Servicio de Adoración, 11:30 a.m.

1er Domingo del mes: Santa Cena

Que Dios le bendiga y recuerda que Cristo te ama.

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15 come gather and worship with us.

Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

May the peace of the Lord be with you.

The God who created the universe, the most powerful being ever, loves you to have a relationship with you.

If you are looking for a church to worship our Lord and Savior, if you feel alone, wounded, depressed, and need liberation, our doors are open to receive you. Jesus is willing and able to free you and heal you.

Psalm 91:11 For He will command His angels concerning me; to guard me in all my ways.

Monday: Tuesday: Zoom

Services Offered:

Thursday: Prayer by telephone, 9:00 p.m. (same numbers as above)

Friday: Zoom

Sundays: Worship Service, 11:30 a.m.

1st Sunday of the month:

God bless you and remember, Jesus loves you.

—Blanca Santana

When driving in parking garages, follow all posted directional signs and speed limits.

Building 25 Association

Wishing all neighbors born in July a happy birthday, and for those of you who are under the weather, we hope you get better soon. For our neighbors who continue to lose loved ones, our heartfelt prayers go out to you.

Due to our summer break, our next Building Association meeting will be held Tuesday, September 19, at 7:30 p.m., so look out for detailed information posted near elevators as we get closer to the meeting date. Remember, residents of Building 25 can always address any comments or concerns by logging onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com. If anyone has problems accessing the building email address, please let us know.

We will close with the following: “If you saw a heat wave, would you wave back?” –Steven

Wright

––Wanda Bailey

Black Forum

Emergency Food Pantry (Free): 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (entrance faces basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month. Look at the last date on your pantry card. The next pick up would be one month from the last pick up or after. It is a 30/31-day rotation on average. Black Forum will text registered guests if items outside of regular distribution become available. All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. Remember to bring at least four to six clean shopping bags with a handle and a shopping cart. Please do not bring black shopping bags because black ink can transfer to the food, posing a health hazard. We require guests to wear masks when visiting the pantry.

Section 5 guests should visit the Co-op City United Methodist Church at 2350 Palmer Avenue to pick up groceries. They open on Thursdays from 11 a.m.-1 register as new guests or recertify as returning guests beginning Thursday, July 13.

(Sections 1-4): Starting on July 11 during regular business hours, guests who April 2023 may do so. New guests can register starting this day. At this time, only Tuesdays will be used for recertifying and sign-ups. The last day to re-

All occupants within a household must be present at the time of registration/

We want to move people through the line as quickly as we can, but it takes entry or the area around it. Please form a line, and when it is your turn, all inquiries and information will be addressed. Please have your 2023 pantry card

Mohegan Sun Casino Trip: Come with us on a trip to Mohegan Sun in Connecticut on Saturday, October 14. The price is $55, and full payment is required by September 22. There will be no refunds. We accept installment pay$25 must be paid in full by September 22. Once we have received your full payment, you will be assigned your seat. Call 917-209-5334 or 929-464-5520 for casino inquiries only. Slowly state your name and telephone number.

Contact Us: Reach out to us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

––D. Illis

Building 22AB Association

day in Section 5. Continue to read your Co-op City Times for more information. Compactor Room – We are not following the instructions on the door of the Compactor Room. Please read. Do unto others as you would have them do Laundry Room Etiquette – We have new containers for disposing of trash.

bors’rights and remove your clothes from the washers and dryers on time so others can use them.

Happy birthday to all. Our prayers to all who have lost loved ones. Please

––Betty Leak

Naacp

Mission Statement crimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. Known as the profoundly affected the struggle for civil rights and the course of 20th Century American History.

The Boston Globe: Vice President Kamala Harris to Address NAACP Convention in Boston.

NBC Boston: Vice President Kamala Harris coming to Boston for NAACP National Convention

Building 1 Association

Thank You:

Bake Sale:towards holiday decorations.

Donations Needed:

Tip of the Week: Know who your children are associating with. Safety Tip of the Week: Be alert at all times.

Etiquette Tip of the Week: ––Desiree Scurry

Building 10 Association

New Cooperators –

Ice Cream Social/Back 2 School Giveaway –

Nordic Lodge/Foxwoods Casino

Lodge for an all-you-can-eat Lobsterfest buffet. The trip includes a visit to

NAACP 50th Anniversary Gala

Anniversary Commemorative

Facebook: Co-op City NAACP.

Bulk Garbage and Furniture –(follow the signs). All raw garbage should be thrown down the chute. Please

Suicide Prevention –hours a day.

Questions, Comments and Suggestions –Facebook

Follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP –membership or upgrade your membership. Join the NAACP to help us do the NAACP Co-op City

––Brenda Brown

Celebrating an anniversary this month? Happy anniversary!

––Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Accessible by #2 & #5 trains

#12, #22 & #39 buses

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2023

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Greetings, retirees and friends.

We hope that you are all well and enjoying your summer thus far.

Trip Committee – We still have a few seats available for our trip to the Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, PA on August 16. Tickets are $50, with a free slot play of $25. The bus for this trip will pick up at 8:30 a.m. in front of H&R Block in Dreiser Loop and the bus will leave promptly at 9:00 a.m. On the return to Co-op City, the bus will drop off at Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Questions may be addressed to Serita at 347-564-5722.

Membership – New members and renewing members can remit a check for the $25 annual dues for 2023. Checks should be made payable to the “Retirees of Dreiser Loop” and mailed to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19, Bronx, NY 10475. Please note “new member” or “renewing member” in the memo line on your check. Questions may be addressed to Mary at 718-655-9170.

135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475.

Happy Birthday – Cheers to all our July birthday celebrants. We wish you an incredibly happy birthday and continued peace and happiness throughout the year.

Condolences – Please continue to keep those who have recently experienced the loss of loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

Good and Welfare – We extend our well wishes and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in. We pray that they will all soon see brighter days ahead.

General Meeting – Our next meeting will be held in September following our summer break.

We wish everyone a wonderful and safe summer.

––Georgianna Rodriguez

Goose Island Seniors

Wind Creek Casino – August 10. Price: $55, bonus: $25 slot play. For more information, call: 646-579-1701.

Maryland-Washington Crabfeast Trip – This Friday, July 28-31; four days. Also, making stop at African American Museum in D.C. $699, quad; $979, single. Pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 7 a.m.; Asch Loop ,7:15 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop, 7:30 a.m. There are a few seats left. To make reservations, call or text: 646-579-1701.

Nordic Lodge, Foxwoods Casino and Tanger Outlets – August 12. Sold out. Bus leaving Manhattan at 125th St., 8:30 a.m.; Einstein Loop, 9 a.m.; Asch Loop, 9:15 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop, 9:30 a.m.

Nordic Lodge – Friday, August 19. There are a few seats available. Bus leaving Manhattan, 7 a.m.; Einstein Loop, 7:30 a.m.; Asch Loop, 7:45 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop, 8 a.m. For more information, call 646-579-1701.

Caesar’s Casino – In Atlantic City on Tuesday, August 22. Sold out.

The Spinners – Thursday, September 28, at the Board Walk Hall in Atlantic at 3:30 p.m. If you need more time, leave casino earlier.

Notary – With Yvonne Menefee. Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 34 or 39.

Bingo – Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:15 p.m. Members only. Admission: $5 for three cards, 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards are $0.25 each. Refreshments. Proof of vaccination. Temperature taken at entrance.

Game Day – Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. Members only. Come play Dominoes, Bid Whist, watch movies, read books and socialize with other members. Call 718-379-9613; $1 donation. Refreshments available.

To all Members: Happy birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of July: Helen Atkins, Carmen Ponce, Mary Bruno, Annette Michel, Debra Sabella, Miriam Kravitz, Thomas Gordon, Doreatha Brundage, Annie Perez, Valerie Ruiz and Craig Harrison. The birthday cake celebration is this Wednesday, July 26, from 2:15-2:45 p.m. during halftime of Bingo.

Sick and Shut-in: Ella Thorne is in Workmen's Circle. Mary Pilla (former Goose Island president) sends her love to all. You can call her at 718-753-1816. Our club is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475 at Section 5 Center. Phone number: 718-379-9613. You may call (mornings) Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Evenings) Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Tue. and Thu., 1 p.m.-9 p.m., or call, text or Zelle Stephen, 347-847-1941. Cash App to $StephenCarlSr. Our email address is goose.island@optonline.net.

––Stephen Roberts Sr.

AARP Chapter #4997

AARP Chapter #4997 is praying and hoping that all our friends and family are enjoying their summer activities and trips. We know that many people are to them. Covid-19 and the ongoing health concerns have made our “normal” activities much different than what we are accustomed to. Be safe and alert wherever you are going and whatever you are doing.

The Tour Committee is in an ongoing work in progress for new ideas and suggestions for the group. The Vynecrest Winery Trip is in August; and later this year in December, we have a trip planned to the Sight and Sound Theater for the production of “Miracle of Christmas.” The Hawaiian Cruise for September 2024 has been progressing very well. Please contact Ms. Wright, 718-379-3370; or Ms. Brown, 718-379-7962, for exact dates, prices and availability. On any trips that you register for, it is in your best interest to have trip insurance just in case! You may also contact the Tour Committee if you have suggestions or requests for a particular trip. Call before 8 p.m. since this is a private residence.

Our SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Program) personnel are at work giving lessons to the members and friends on the use of technology. The students give one-to-one sessions that are one-hour each. You bring the device that needs attention and the charger, and they do their utmost best to have you leave with a clearer understanding of how to use it. The service is available Monday–Thursday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; our address is 177 Dreiser Loop, Room “0,” make an appointment to secure the time that works best for you. We do accept walk-ins, but timing is not guaranteed. The students have lunch from 12 program will be in force until August 16.

From Mrs. Wilson, our Good and Welfare contact, we send prayers for continued improvement to Ms. Gladys Williams and all who may be recovering from various ailments. If you know of anyone you would like to send good wishes to, please call 718-671-5493 and advise Mrs. Wilson. Ms. Baker, Membership contact, at 718-379-2088, is continuing to collect annual dues and new memberships during the summer months.

Even though we do not have General Membership meetings during July and August, we do continue to share any important information with the members. at the hours stated above. News from the national and state levels will be shared in this article. Enjoy the summer, be alert, stay safe and healthy.

We are here to serve – not to be served.

––Ann Purnell

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