Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

New Cooperators – Welcome all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next General Membership meeting. On Saturday, August 5, from 2 p.m.-4 p.m., we will host an Ice Cream social and a back-to-school giveaway in the Building 10 Association room (located in the rear of Building 10B). This event is for all Building 10 residents.

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto Lobby Visit – On Wednesday, August 9, from 5:15 p.m.-7 p.m. Assemblyman Benedetto will be in the lobby of 120 Debs Place. Everyone is encouraged to meet with him to hear key highlights of the Legislative Session and discuss your concerns on local and personal matters.

Nordic Lodge/Foxwoods Casino – Ther, if you would like to be added to the waitlist or need additional information, please contact Lisa at 646-220-0802. Back by popular demand, on Saturday, November 18, the Building 10 Association will be having a bus trip to Nordic Lodge for an all-you-can-eat Lobsterfest buffet. The trip includes a visit to Foxwoods Casino and shopping at Tanger Outlets. The cost of the trip is $219 per person (non-refundable). A payment of $50 is due immediately to reserve your seat. The next payment of $50 is due on August 19. A third payment of $50 is due on September 16. The fourth payment of $50 is due on October 21. Final payment of $19 is due on November 11. All collections will take place in the Building 10 Association room from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. The bus will depart from 140 Debs Place at 9 a.m. sharp.

If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or in emotional distress, WELL (1-888-692-9355) or text “WELL” to 65173. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number is 988, you can call or text. Someone is available 24 hours a day.

Questions, Comments and Suggestions –Association via email at Building10Assoc@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook happenings in and around Building 10.

We would like to wish all who are born in July/August an incredibly happy birthday.

To the homebound and sick, we wish you a speedy recovery.

To all who have lost a loved one recently, we offer our deepest condolences.

––Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Black Forum

Emergency Food Pantry (Free) – 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (entrance faces basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 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 pickup 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 residents can 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/tion forms.

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 (Updated) – 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 15. Zero refunds. We are now accepting by August 18 at the latest. The remaining $25 must be paid in full by September 15. 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 when leaving a message. Contact Us – Reach out to us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

––D. Illis

Naacp

Mission Statement: Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. Known as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), it profoundly affected the struggle for civil rights and the course of 20th Century American History.

NAACP 50th Anniversary Gala on Sunday, October 15, from 4-9 p.m. at Scavello’s On the Island in City Island. This year’s theme, “Black Resistance,” focuses on the resistance of historic and ongoing oppression in all forms for Black Americans.

In this tumultuous political and legal climate, the NAACP is as relevant today as when it was founded 114 years ago; and it continues to advance its sacred mission — to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.

The ticket cost is $125 per person. Tickets are available and a payment plan

Building 27 Association

Hello, neighbors. We hope all is well. There is still also concern of air quality. Stay alert and careful. Try to avoid walking in the hot sun or use an umbrella to shield you from the hot sun bearing down on you. Drink plenty of water. People are still wearing their masks and we must to take one day at a time and stay prayerful.

Optimum Plans – Last week, Optimum was here digging up the grounds going forth with plans of making the residential buildings across Co-op City

Congratulations – Congratulations to Building 26 Association and their spirit of unity for coming together to rebuild the Association and elect a board in full capacity. Kudos to the board and we wish them full success towards their goal in utilizing resources to enhance the quality of life in their building and in the community.

E-bikes Resolution 22-58 was approved by NYS Division of Housing and or chargeing battery-operated bikes, electric scooter in apartments, garages, community rooms or within any building on the grounds of Co-op City. The enforcement took effect July 24. Please make sure your neighbors are made aware of this enforcement. When you place an order, you will be held responsible so be sure delivery persons are made aware of this enforcement before entering our buildings.

Summer Programs at Section 5 Teen Center – Register now for ages 13-19 for free programs offering studio time, photography, cooking, sports a very good and safe summer. There are very interesting and exciting programs right here in our own community. Section 5 Teen Center is located in Einstein Loop. For more information, contact 718-671-2655.

Happy birthday to those celebrating this month. We continue to offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the families who lost loved ones. We wish all the best of health and safety. Contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 and she will gladly acknowledge your birthday by sending you a card; she is excellent in sharing goodwill. 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 and Wednesdays in August from 4-6 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 36. In recognition of the years in this community, we have a 50th Anniversary Commemorative Pin. You can purchase yours now for $20 each. For tickets, membership or to place a journal ad to commemorate this event, call Brenda Brown, 718-671-3748; Terry Gavin, 917-587-5057; or go to: Facebook: Co-op City NAACP.

On behalf of the Co-op City Branch, we thank you for your time, commitment, and support. If you have any questions or require additional information, please com. Tickets are non-refundable.

Follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP – Become a member, gift a membership or upgrade your membership. Join the NAACP to help us do money order payable to: NAACP Co-op City, mail to: NAACP Co-op City, Einstein Station, P.O. Box 75-3111, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 ––Brenda Brown

Building 9 Association

Greetings, Building 9 family and friends. We are in the midst of a heat wave. Please remain indoors between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. If you must venture out, make sure you are hydrated, wear light weight and light color clothing, wear a hat and apply sunscreen.

Last Sunday, we experienced a loss of electricity for approximately two hours. Not all sections and buildings were affected, however; Building 9 was affected. We were fortunate that the power loss occurred during the latter part of the evening, and the power was out for only about two hours. I would like to express my deep gratitude to Riverbay Corporation Board President, Sonia Feliciano, for reaching out to me and other affected Building Association presidents during the height of the power loss. Also, I thank Wanda Randall for reaching out to neighbors to offer support during the power loss. Public Safety, FDNY, NYPD and our Riverbay Power Plant crew were actively monitoring a battery operated or hand-crank radio in case your cell phone or tablet cannot be charged. The public space lighting and one elevator will run on emergency power. Please exercise caution in the garages when there is a power loss at night.

12 students. All shareholders with children residing in Building 9A and 9B are eligible to participate. To enter, please provide the shareholder's name, telephone number, address, apartment number, your child's name, school and grade entering in September. Please submit your entry information via email to conducted via Zoom group photo taken on the date the gift cards are distributed.

Our next Building 9 Association meeting is scheduled for September. The L. Walton to be our Guest Speaker. He will share his vision for Riverbay Corporation policy and culture. Please join us with your concerns.

Please let me know if you have any concerns about our public spaces.

this year. Tickets are available through our local JASA programs and other senior programs throughout the district. Buses will depart from the community centers. You must ride the bus departing the location you purchased your tick-

“For while our eyes are on the future, history has its eye on us.” –Amanda Gorman ––Linda Collins and having lots of fun in the sun. As the saying month of July is quickly moving along.

Greetings, retirees and friends.

Trip Committee – The trip to Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, PA on August 16 is sold out. 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

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop

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 718-6559170.

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

AARP Chapter #4997 Goose Island Seniors

Summer is off to an excellent start! Traveling has been relatively calm and the activities have been enjoyable for all. The Tour Committee is advising it is time to prepare for our trip to the Vynecrest Winery on August 8. The bus is full and departure is at 7:30 a.m. from 2049 Asch Loop. It is best to arrive by 7:00 a.m. so that you do not get left behind. The trip includes the winery tour, time at the Wind Creek Casino and the all-you-can-eat buffet before returning home. If you are interested in the holiday trip to Lancaster, PA. to see a production of “Miracle of Christmas” at the Sight and Sound Theater, the date is December 7 and includes Coach transportation, Amish lunch, reserved seating at the theater and shopping at the Tanger Outlets. Contact Ms. Wright, 718-379-3370; or Ms. Brown, 718-3797962, with any questions on pricing and availability for this trip and more.

The SYEP program is enjoying continued success with the students patiently instructing the members and friends of AARP in the use of their own devices like phones, laptops and tablets. The students are available Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 177 appointments for your convenience. Walk-ins are accepted, but the times are not guaranteed. We only have until August 16 to take advantage of this opportunity.

During the summer months, we do not always receive information in a timely fashion, so these are just honorable mentions for our family and friends: if travelling to Bermuda, exercise normal caution with areas of interest. Department of Civil Service is opening many examinations for employment and HELP (Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement) do not all require examinations. You must have a personal NY.gov ID to apply. Our friends at the 45th Precinct held an additional Auto Crime event on July 21 and it was scheduled at the last minute. P.O. Michael Fraterrigo, our contact, can be reached at the precinct, 718-822-5487, or email: Michael.Fraterrigo@NYPD.org and he can help Fraterrigo.

Ms. Baker, our membership contact, at 718-3792088, collects annual dues and new memberships all during the summer. She can answer any questions you may have about our organization. From Mrs. Wilson, Good and Welfare contact, at 718-671-5493, we hear that our members are continuing to improve. We send our get well wishes to our member and friend, Ms. Delores Stanton, for a rapid recovery. Prayers and well wishes are sent to everyone that we may not have heard from but still care for. For information to appear in the article, please contact Mrs. Wilson.

Keep yourself well, aware and alert to your surroundings as you go forth with the fun and outdoor enjoyment this summer.

We are here to serve – not to be served.

––Ann Purnell

135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475. Wind Creek Casino – August 10. Price: $55; bonus: $25 slot play. For more information, call 646-579-1701.

Sight & Sound, Miracle of Christmas –December 7. Show at 11 a.m. Lunch at Miller's after show. For more information, call 646-579-1701.

Norwegian Cruise – In Hawaii, August 31, 2024––September 7, 2024. Price range from $2,250 –$2,900, plus air fare to Honolulu, Hawaii. Deposit of $125 due September 3. For more information, call 646-579-1701.

Nordic Lodge, Foxwoods Casino and Tanger Outlets – August 12. Sold out. Bus leaving 125th St. in Manhattan at 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. Few seats available. Bus leaving Manhattan at 7 a.m.; Einstein Loop, 7:30 a.m.; Asch Loop, 7:45 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop, 8 a.m.

Caesar’s Casino – In Atlantic City on Tuesday, August 22. Price: $50, bonus: $10. Bus pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:45 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop at 9 a.m. Waiting list only.

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

Notary – With Yvonne Menefee on Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., 135 Einstein , 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: Carol Pope, Annie Perez, Valerie Ruiz and Craig Harrison. In the month of August: Elayne Gubitose, Marvine Hollman, Susan Mondesire, Archangel Ortiz, Paulette Hill, Patricia Watts-Mayo, Angel Rondon and Cheryl Weeks. The Birthday Cake celebration is Friday, August 11, from 2:15-2:45 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 718-7531816.

Our club is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475 at Section 5 Center; phone , 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. Cashapp to $StephenCarlSr. Our email address is goose.island@ optonline.net.

––Stephen Roberts Sr.