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Preparing for the worst is an important part of police work, and the Co-op City Public Safety Department, very much aware of several tragic mass shooting events around the nation, is proactively training its force to be ready. BY JIM ROBERTS

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“Co-op City is a tremendous community and I never want us to feel complacent. We have to always recognize that, while we watch things going on in other areas, we’re not immune from it,” said Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo. “These drills are the best way to be prepared for any

Participants in the first-ever active shooter simulation drill conducted by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety included four members of the CCPD’s ESU, volunteer first aid workers from CERT Team 10 and members of New York Grey Cadets.

Members of the Emergency Service Unit of the Co-op City Public Safety Department trained for responding to an active shooter emergency at a drill staged in the Bartow Bingo Hall on Nov. 19. Photos by Ralph Henriquez

Bronx Borough President Celebrates Thanksgiving With Co-op City Seniors

incident that may arise.” On Sunday, Nov. 19, the Public Safety Department, in conjunction with CERT Team 10, conducted its first-ever active shooter simulation drill. The drill was held in the Bartow Bingo Hall and involved four highly-

trained members of the CCPD Emergency Service Unit dressed in tactical gear and carrying simulated weapons. The drill and training session was overseen by CCPD training instructor (Continued on page 8)

We wish our readers an enjoyable and safe Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. Public Safety Resolves Case Of Falling Debris In Building 19

Last Thursday, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and his staff came to Co-op City to host and serve lunch to more than 200 Co-op City seniors who attended a Thanksgiving luncheon in the Einstein Center. The borough president asked Golden Krust to cater the event and he also provided the entertainment. Some of the NORC staff, along with JASA personnel from the three senior centers and Riverbay’s Assistant Executive General Manager Cary Smith III, General Manager Noel Ellison and Director of Community Relations Michelle Sajous, all chipped in to serve the seniors. (See page 5 for more photos.) Photo by Leandra Alexander-Peters

Riverbay’s Executive Management has reported that over the course of last weekend, Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) identified the source of falling debris in Building 19 that was reported in the November 18, 2017 Co-op City Times. Through skillful investigative work, CCPD was able to identify and stop the source of this troubling pattern. “I am thankful that we have identified the person responsible for this conduct and thank the dedicated staff of the CCPD and our Technical Services Department for bringing this situation to an end,” said Bob Klehammer, Riverbay’s executive general manager. “The conduct was not only foolish and potentially endangered lives, but it required the unnecessary expenditure of time and money of the corporation. Tech Services installed high definition cameras focused on the building that allowed CCPD to locate the source of the thrown objects. Res-

idents should be assured that these incidents will not be ignored.” As reported last week, Management sent a memo to all residents of Building 19 asking them to exercise caution when walking along the north greenway in the rear and in the Alcott Place cul-de-sac in the front until the source of the falling debris was identified and neutralized. The memo stated: “The randomness of these incidents requires that all residents be aware when walking near the building. Also, if you have any information or see anything to help us solve this dangerous situation, please contact CCPD…” It was becoming increasingly concerning because the falling debris were progressing from light to heavier objects. CCPD set up extra cameras in the area and officers and detectives canvassed the (Continued on page 2)

Co-op City Times / November 25, 2017

JASA Diabetes Awareness Event

On Friday, November 17th, JASA held its Diabetes Awareness event in the Dreiser Auditorium. The participants were led in exercises such as Zumba, weights, meditation and dance. There were also prizes and everyone got the chance to learn how to prevent, maintain and cope with Diabetes.

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surrounding buildings to get information from residents. Patrols in the vicinity were also increased. Management reports that thankfully no one was injured as a result of the falling debris although there were a few cases of near misses. By going public last week, Management hoped to make shareholders in the area aware of the potential danger and also to put the perpetrator on notice of the intent to prosecute when found. CCPD continues to advise parents to be mindful of the actions of their children and to explain to their children the dangers of tossing items through the window, especially to pedestrian below. (Continued from page 1)

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2017 Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration

The Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations will be hosting a Pre-annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 10, at 3 p.m. in room 31 of the Bartow Center, located at 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY. Admission is free and all are invited to attend. There will be entertainment, Kuumba Dancers & Drummers, a Kwanzaa Ceremony, African dancing and the Karamu Feast, as well as vendors and games. Refreshments will also be served.

Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

The Annual Riverbay Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium B. If you’d like to take a photo with Santa for free, come between 5-7 p.m. There will be performances by the multi-talented 9 year old Brandon Key, Learning Ladders Day Care Center; the Garvey School, Unconventional Dance, Inc. and Music With A Message – Renaissance Center. Refreshments will be served. Come usher in the holiday season in Co-op City.

Active Shooter Workshops In Co-op City

CCPD will host a series of Active Shooter Preparedness Workshops in each of Co-op City’s community centers next month. The workshops will be held on Wednesday, December 13 in Dreiser Auditorium from 7-9 p.m.; on Thursday, December 14 in room 45 of the Einstein Center, 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday, December 20, in room 31 of the Bartow Center, also from 7-9 p.m. Come hear from experts so you will be better prepared to survive should you ever find yourself in such a predicament.

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Two Co-op City Seniors Chosen To Portray “Women In History” At Lehman College Next Week

tainer Bessie Smith, a role that will celebration this past February. rely on Mr. Herrera’s innate singing Her performance caught the attenTwo retired Co-op City women, abilities. tion of the ensemble’s artistic director neighbors in Building 20B recently Ms. Windley, who also has an exand Ms. Heyward-Hull approached Ms. found new life in retirement through tensive musical background, will Windley after the performance – which performing and acting. portray Blues singer Ma Rainey and went on for 30 minutes – and asked her Daisy Windley, a retired Brooklyn pioneering woman Mary Fields, aka to audition for the ensemble on the baschool teacher, and Edwinna Herrera, a “Stage Coach Mary,” a freed slave sis of the talent she displayed that afterretired tow truck driver for New York who, after the Civil War, became the noon. City, both said recently Both she and Ms. Herthat they found new purrera passed the auditions pose in life through acting and the result is that Ms. and singing. Windley was asked to add Their talents will be on and perform her “Stagedisplay next Saturday night, coach Mary” characteriDec. 2nd at Lehman Colzation as part of next lege’s Studio Theater, 250 week’s production. Bedford Park Blvd. West, Ms. Windley said that it as part of the Bronx Interhas been an adjustment begenerational Theater Encause she has been asked semble’s production of to take some of the focus “Historical Women 2017.” off the comical aspects of The performance will bethe skit and focus more on gin at 7 p.m. the historical accomplishThe ensemble’s artistic ments of Ms. Fields as bedirector, Leona Heyward- Daisy Windley and Edwina Herrera have found new purpose fol- ing one of the first women Hull, said the production will lowing retirement — acting and singing. to make it in the tough, ofPhoto by Bill Stuttig focus on women throughout ten brutal world of the 19th history even going back as first woman stagecoach driver for the century American Frontier. far as ancient times and women in hisUnited State Post Office in frontier Both women said that adjustment tory from cultures around the world, Montana, a position that took skills to retirement after decades in the including Scotland, Jamaica and Cuba. and toughness and the ability to comworking world was tough for the first The two Co-op City actresses will pete in a profession completely domfew months, but they credit Co-op be a permanent part of the Bronx Ininated by men. City programs with helping them tergenerational Theatre Ensemble, Actually, it was a skit developed find a purpose and an outlet for their Ms. Heyward-Hull said, after audiand performed by Ms. Windley, portalents. tioning their talents earlier this year traying “Stage Coach Mary,” with all Both women credit Riverbay’s and passing with flying colors. of the historical figures’ colorful idio- “Open Mic Nights” produced through For this upcoming production, Ms. syncrasies at the Bartow Swingers’ anHerrera will portray historical politi(Continued on page 4) nual African American History Month cal activist Ida. B. Wells and enterBY BILL STUTTIG

Why I Attended The 6th Annual Co-op City College Fair My name is Makela Simpson. I am a 6th grader who attends an independent school. My lifetime goals are to become a gymnast, to become a judge and to become a musician. I went to the Co-op City College Fair to learn about different colleges and their programs. I received a lot of information and had several conversations with different representatives. They told me what I need to do to get ready for college life. I was glad I went. For 6th graders, the college fair ended at noon. I was still so excited. When I came home, I researched colleges’ websites to read more about them. Some college websites even had virtual tours that I explored. I stayed up until 10 p.m. looking at different colleges’ websites. I learned more about the different types of degrees to get great jobs. I did find a college that I liked. However, I am still making decisions throughout my BY MAKELA SIMPSON

Makela Simpson

journey. I cannot wait until next year to attend the Co-op City College Fair. My parents made sure I know that education is important. My parents made sure I was given a solid foundation about higher education. One time, my father told me that he purposely

posted his degrees on the wall to inspire me. Both my parents have their Masters’ degrees. My mother is a school teacher, and my father is a social worker. Since I was 6 years old, I have been looking at colleges to attend. My parents purposely sent me to swim classes at Fordham University because they wanted to reinforce the surroundings of campus life. When my cousin moved into a dorm at the University of Central Florida, my mother purposely brought me, so I can have a solid vision of my future. These experiences will help me prepare for my future. What also inspired me to look more into colleges were the different types of arts people learn and the rooms you can decorate yourself. My family is important because they help prepare me for my future. I have lots of aunts, uncles, cousins, (Continued on page 4)

Women In History

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Michele Sajous and the Riverbay Community Relations office with helping them begin their performance careers. Ms. Windley then soon became a key member of the Bartow Swingers Dancing Troupe, the choreographer of that group’s spin-off troupe, “The Dancing Gents” and the lead singer of the local band “Kool KollabortorZ.” Ms. Herrera became heavily involved with performing as well, joining the New Dimension Theater Group, singing with the Smooth Jazz Band and starring in Mecca Talent LLC’s production of “The First Lady,” which made its debut in Co-op City. The pair also occasionally display their singing talents at venues near the community.

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three grandparents, and a greatgrand-parent. My great-grandparent is 100 years old. Therefore, I might live that long, so I have to make sure I’m prepared. I also like to read books. My two favorite books are the Amulet series and the Dairy of A Wimpy Kid series. I visit the local library. I got my own library card at the age of 4. To get a library card, all you need to do was to be able to sign your name. This school year, I was one out of ten students that won the summer reading challenge. The summer reading challenge was an extra summer assignment to complete. I did it because I wanted to and the types of books sparked my interest. I have learned a lot from reading. I

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Ms. Windley said she owes much of her creativity and talent to teaching young school-aged children over several decades, a job that demands creativity and flair in order to gain the attention and interest of very young children. She also credits Odessa Jones and Voncille Mallory with getting her involved in community performance groups after her retirement through her initial involvement with the Bartow Senior Center programs. Ms. Herrera, like Ms. Windley, was trying to adjust to life after retirement. She went back to school to earn a degree from the College of New Rochelle and also started taking acting classes sponsored by the African-

remembered reading a book about how to tie your shoelaces. My parents taught me, but it was hard. My mother and I got a book from the library. I read the book, followed the steps and voila!—I was tying my own shoelaces. My passion for change is to make the world a better place. I care about people so much. I want to create a blog to help people build their confidence. I care about my friends so much, because we look out for each other. My friends and I have known each other for over 7 years. Presently, I have written fourteen manuscripts. My parents are working on getting them published. I will share my first book with my Co-op City community.

(Makela is a resident of Section 3 in Co-op City. She was the winner of the CVS gift certificate at this year’s annual College, Career and Resource Fair organized by Board director Evelyn Turner. Makela is the daughter of proud parents Dwayne Simpson and Makeba Lucio.)

American Association which led to her role in “The First Lady” and then an invitation to audition for the production of “Historical Women 2017.” The cast rehearses for several hours a day, three days a week, a process that the actresses said was challenging but “new and exciting.” Tickets for “Historical Women 2017” are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. For information, call 718-986-2128. Ms. Heyward-Hull, who also teaches Afro-Brazilian and West African Dance for the Dreiser Senior Center said future performances of the production are also planned for 2018 featuring the same ensemble including the two distinguished Co-op City women.

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HAPPENING in Co-op City!

On Thursday, November 16, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. celebrated Thanksgiving with the seniors of Co-op City at a luncheon held by the JASA Senior Services program at the Einstein Center. Golden Krust was the corporate sponsor of the event, providing food for the luncheon, thanks to Bronx Borough President Diaz. There were also performances by the Dancing Gents and the Bartow Swingers, a DJ and lots of great music for dancing. Bronx Borough President Diaz served lunch to the seniors in attendance. He was assisted by several JASA and NORC staff, as well as Riverbay Assistant Executive General Manager Cary Smith III and Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison. Borough President Diaz acknowledged Golden Krust with a Certificate of Merit for their generosity in catering the event. Photos by Leandra Alexander-Peters

Bronx Borough President Celebrates Thanksgiving With Co-op City Seniors

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Letters to the Editor

Examining Both Sides Of That Coin

To the Editor: Mr. Liberati says we should consider both sides of the coin, well let’s do that. He mentions the Clinton emails, but what about Trump’s staff using a private server as well, which they are doing. What about a border wall that was to be paid for by Mexico and now he wants us to pick up the tab? How about “America First,” and yet he just got approval for immigrants to work at his hotels. Trump is making a profit from other countries, for instance for hotels and condos using his name, including Venezuela, which, by law is illegal for a sitting president. Or how about his tax plan that makes the wealthy wealthier when they already hammered the middle class in 2008 and people like me and you will pay more taxes in 2027, or someone making only $30,000 a year will also end up paying more taxes, while 13 million people will not have medical coverage. I believe the president will soon go

after Social Security and Medicare to cover the cost of taxes for the wealthy as is already being hinted at by independent experts. Mr. Liberati also mentioned the stock market which Trump inherited from the Obama era and the Iran deal that at least keeps them from developing a nuclear war-head for ten years. To me, this is the Republican trademark dispute. Why don't you look up Reagan, Bush 1, Bush 2, and see how their tax plan worked for the country? Or how Trump has the lowest approval rating for a president with less than a year in office. I could go on. You and I both live here. We are not millionaires or billionaires. For anyone to say this man has our back is nonsense. A CEO’s best interest is his own wallet and Trump, who ripped off students in his school and does not pay for some of his labor, has your back? Well, my fellow shareholder, find that rocket and go ride on it if you think this man cares about your best interests. —David Sanquiche

To the Loud Minority: Facts, Please

To the Editor: My response to Mr. Hammer’s letter in the November 18th Co-op City Times: Yes, more people died by automobile than by gun … in 2014. In that year, firearm deaths numbered 33,594 while automobile deaths numbered 33,736. So 142 more people died from cars than guns. But gun deaths have been outpacing auto deaths ever since. According to the NY Times, 11/4/17, the rate of gun deaths in the United States rose in 2016 to 12 per 100,000 people. That’s nothing compared to what our own bodies do to us. Deaths per 100,000 people: diabetes, 25; cancer, 185; and heart disease, 196. We can’t ban poor food choices, but we certainly can regulate guns, just as cars are already regulated. No one, no one, wants to take away the right of any licensed gun owner. Gun regulation is another story. According to the latest November 7–13,

2017 Quinnipiac Poll, 65% of Americans support a ban on assault weapons, 79% support a federal mandatory waiting period, 95% support requiring background checks for all gun buyers, and 60% support stricter gun laws across the board. What’s standing in the way of these sensible gun reforms? Greed – encouraging, and encouraged by, the NRA and gun manufacturers. Murder is great for business. To Mr. Liberati, you don’t know if Trump is disrespectful? How about when he mocked the disabled reporter, scored women on their looks, or banned immigrants from certain countries based not on the terrorists each produced, but on which ones host Trump hotels? And to Mr. Kaplan, government determines what is legal, not what is moral. If you don’t believe in abortion, “Don’t have one,” to quote Eliot Engel. —Mary Pearson

Dripping with Conservative Angst

To the Editor: Studies done by Tuffs University reveal that conservatives consume more "outrage-based political radio and television than liberals, due to their cultural vulnerability.” Cultural vulnerability, in this case, means fear of losing white privileges. One of the writers to the editor last week seems to exemplify this type of

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person. His words reveal his anxiety over criminals, and only criminals, having weapons. He writes, "Should we have an outright ban on all firearms throughout the country held in civilian hands?" I believe this is a wonderful example of parroting of wacky Outrage Media. (Continued on page 8)

Honoring Our Beacons Of Light

To the Editor: One out of every five older adult in this country now suffers from the heartbreaking disease Alzheimer's. Dementia/Azheimer's is a degenerative brain disease that takes away and destroys a person's memory, ability to speak, and other cognitive functions. There is no cure. It is heartbreaking and excruciatingly painful beyond words for family members to go through and witness as they watch loved ones slip away. I have watched my mom, Olga Bruh, suffer from this dreaded disease for over two years now. I have watched this incredibly active, spirited and vibrant woman, my best friend, my "beacon of light" drastically decline. Mom doesn't remember much anymore – the six marathons she ran, names of close friends and neighbors, accomplishments in her life and the lives of her family, my own birthday. For those of you who know my mom, you, like me, would never have seen this coming. In the more than two years since Dementia/Alzheimer's mercilessly affected my family, I have come across so many individuals both in the Co-op City community and outside of it who have family members suffering from this awful disease, or who have lost loved ones to it. Whether we suffer in silence, or publicly, it really doesn't matter. It will never change the hurt, heartbreak, agony and suffering that now transcends all of us and has thrown us into the role of caregivers for those who raised us. We share similar stories. We share tears. We share our grief. We share our fondest memories. We share our methods of coping. Most importantly, we strongly express the love we have for those now suffering. One day, there will be a cure for this dreaded disease. For many of us, it will come too late. I missed and ignored the warning signs, and for that, I will forever be haunted. I write this to reach out to others. We need others for support, to vent, to work together to fight for a cure. Forever, my heart will ache. Forever, my heart will be broken. Forever, my heart will overflow with love. For Mom. —Mark Bruh

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Public Safety Report

CCPD Offers Holiday Robbery Prevention Tips For Post-Thanksgiving Shopping Co-op City Times / November 25, 2017

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

As shoppers are anxious to get their holiday shopping underway, criminals are out trying to shop for their next victim. These criminals take advantage of frenzied shoppers in a distracted state. By following these tips, you can avoid being a victim or minimize injury if you become a victim. Pick pocketing is a crime that tends to increase during the holiday season. The pickpocket is a criminal that would like to have his crime go undetected. Pickpockets often practice their skills and take pride in their ability to remove your property unnoticed. Some of these skills may be practiced in prisons or with other pickpockets. Fortunately, the pickpocket is not a violent criminal. Pickpockets may work alone or can work in groups of two or more. One may serve as a lookout, while another serves as a decoy and a third grabs your property. While shopping in crowded stores, be alert to any person that jostles into you or enters your personal space comfort zone. Pickpocket teams can often include one or more women. Never let your guard down. Be alert to any persons loitering near banks or cash machines. Be alert to persons who follow you from a bank or cash machine. Avoid using cash machines at night. If you must use a cash machine at night, choose a well-lit location which you are familiar with. Also use caution when using a drive up cash machine, be sure your car doors are locked. Consider doing banking errands with a friend or family member. Try to avoid days such as the first or the fifteenth of the month when many people receive checks. Always walk confidently and with a purpose. Wearing practical shoes or sneakers is a good idea when shopping or running errands which include banking or carrying of cash. Proper footwear makes it easier to speed up at the first sign of danger. Speaking on a cell phone, text messaging or wearing headphones with the volume turned up high makes it difficult for you to stay in touch with your surroundings. Avoid placing packages in your vehicle if possible. If you must place packages in your vehicle, place them in your trunk or covered if your trunk is unavailable. If feasible, move your vehicle to another spot after placing packages in the trunk. Always choose a well lit, busy area to park your vehicle. Before you enter your vehicle, be sure no one is in or under your vehicle. Also be wary of anyone lurking around your building or the garage as you prepare to enter. If someone suspicious is observed, do not enter, call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Do not permit strangers to enter your building behind you. Not holding the door may seem rude, but can keep a robber from entering your building. To minimize the impact of all crimes involving theft of property from your person, keep your keys, money, identification and cell phone in your front pocket, separate from your non-valuables. Also consider an inside-the-clothing, travel-type wallet for your personal items and valuables. A pocket with a zipper, button or Velcro is ideal for this purpose. If carrying valuables and personal documents in your purse, place them inside of a plastic or metal container, such as a mint case, which does not look like a wallet. Keep less important items with a token amount of cash in your pocket; this way the criminal will think he scored big. (Continued on page 26)

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Training

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Detective Steven Grosvenor. In order to add realism to the drill there were 12 volunteer members of New York Grey Cadets between the ages of 16 to 18 who were made up to appear injured. The “victims” moaned and yelled for help throughout the entire drill so as to add to the effect of the scene. “There was an eerie feeling,” Chief Apollo said. “It was probably as realistic as

CCPD Detective Steven Grosvenor (left) instructs members of the CCPD ESU during the active shooter simulation drill held on Nov. 19 in the Bartow Bingo Hall

you could get in a simulation.” The cadets were highly enthusiastic about carrying out their roles and they did an excellent job acting as victims to help create a realistic simulation, according to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, the incident commander for the CERT team. As the tactical team moved in strategic unison through a partially darkened bingo hall methodically clearing out each area, the CERT team waited in the wings until the area was deemed safe and both shooters (actors) were neutralized, Chief Apollo said. Once the area was deemed safe, the CERT members moved in and started triaging and medically treating the injured. The CERT crew tagged the wounded with Red, Yellow and Green markers, indicating the severity of the injuries from worst to lesser. Two of the “victims” were tagged black, indicating they had been killed. “We worked with CCPD in this event to train for the safety and security of our residents so as to ensure their resiliency in the event of an incident, and the good Lord willing, after the incident,” said Abdul-Wahhab. There were 30 CERT members who participated in the drill. The Co-op City Times filmed and photographed the entire drill in order to allow CCPD to better critique the exercise. The four ESU officers had to burst into the Bingo Hall, find and neutralize shooters and then safely work their way up a narrow flight of stairs in order to search and clear offices and bathrooms on the second level. “When the drill first started, I instructed one of the actors to crash through the doors,” Chief Apollo said. “The ESU team didn’t know anything of what was going

Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo, Capt. David Perez and Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison oversaw events during the active shooter emergency simulation drill.

lators). “The event went extremely smoothly and we were caring for victims and staging their transport into ambulances within 30 minutes from the start of the incident.” Chief Apollo called the drill a positive first step in the department’s ongoing training efforts to protect Co-op City residents and employees in the face of a tragic situation here. “It was extremely effective and impressive for our first active shooter simulated drill,” he said. “There are things we want to build upon. “Planning and training are critical because once you are in the middle of a live firefight it’s a whole new ballgame.” NOTE - Riverbay Corporation and the Co-op City Public Safety Department will be hosting a series of Active Shooter Preparedness Workshops in each of Co-op City’s community centers next month. The workshops will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13 in Dreiser Auditorium; on Thursday, Dec. 14 in room 45 of the Einstein Center; and on Wednesday, Dec. 20, in room 31 of the Bartow Center. The experts will help prepare everyone to survive such a predicament.

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Volunteer members of CERT Team 10 participated in the emergency drill, diagnosing the condition of the “victims” and providing treatment for the wounded. Photos by Ralph Henriquez

to happen. They didn’t know where the active shooters were, how many and how many victims there were. All they had was a blueprint of the Bingo Hall which is what they would have in a real situation. “When that first person came crashing through the door, that really set the tone. I noticed that the CERT team members were kind of shocked because they didn’t expect that. The ESU team restrained the individual accordingly until the scene was deemed safe.” The CERT team members performed their tasks of triaging and treating the shooting victims in a very efficient manner, Abdul-Wahhab said. “Once the site was cleared by CCPD, our team was able to treat the red tag victims quickly in a designated area for their treatment.” The CERT members are volunteers trained in First Aid, CPR and AED (defibril-

No one who advocates for gun control wants to get rid of all guns. Most people know that guns are still needed in rural areas of the country where, for example, animals can do enormous crop damage. Most Americans support a person’s right to enjoy hunting and target shooting. However, many of those same people, including gun owners, support banning the types of guns used in mass murders and support tight background checks everywhere, including gun shows. Conservatives relentlessly cite the 2nd Amendment. It was written with eighteenth century issues in mind when even the best rifleman using a flintlock could get off only four shots a minute – not ten shots per second. Times and guns have changed. Thomas Paine wrote, "Every generation is, and must be, competent to all the purposes which its occasions require. It is the living, and not the dead, that are to be accommodated. When a man ceases to be, his power and his wants cease with him, he has no longer any authority..." Some founding fathers expected change with changing times and they expected competent and rational future citizens to make those changes. The 2nd Amendment needn’t be scrapped, just updated. —Kelly Canzoneri (Continued from page 6)

Co-op City Times / November 25, 2017

Building 32 Association Holiday Decorating Building 32A will be decorating on Saturday, December 9, starting at 10 a.m. Building 32B will be decorating on Saturday, December 16, starting at 11 a.m. Helpers are needed for both buildings. Please consider donating some time to assist in making our lobbies beautiful. The more volunteers available, the less time and effort it will take. Meeting Our next General Membership meeting will take place in January. One topic under discussion will be the need to fill two openings on the executive board; also the need to replace some of the current members. Please think about it. The holiday season has started and we are doing more shopping. Many of us shop online which means the accumulation of boxes. Please remember to dispose of them properly. They need to be taken to the basement and placed in the appropriate area. —Lorna Smith

Building 33 Association I have heard comments from friends and family members who come here to visit say they like the relationship we have in this building towards each other. They like the way we get along with the door lady and the mail lady. We come in, we talk to them as if we are old friends. The atmosphere in our building is very nice. The people on the board who sit in the lobby collecting dues are very pleasant, they don't hassle you; you know why they are there, if you wish to give, you do; if you don't, that is your choice, we can't be mad at you. We continue to speak and talk to each other. What I am trying to say is, as a building, we are a close knit group of people. I have lived here since October 1973, yes, I have seen a lot of changes, people come and go, some of you I hate to see leave, some I have no comment. Basically, I enjoy each and every family in this building. The porters are a great bunch of guys. That is why we try to give them a little X-mas gift. I am most proud of our young people in this building. Do you know how many of our children are high school graduates? A lot. Those who graduated from college, the number is outstanding. Many have gone on to get their Master's and Ph.D degrees. A lot of credit go to the parents of these young people; you were there to support and inspire them on. I wanted to write about some nice things going on in the building, you sometime just get tired of complaining about the negative. Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. Get well wishes to the sick and the shut-in's. —Patricia Bonaparte

MetroCard Bus To Visit Co-op City next Month The MetroCard Bus’ next visit to all three Co-op City locations will be next month. At that time, customers can sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing Metrocard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. On Thursday, December 7 and again on Thursday, December 21, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month. The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old). The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option. EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their Reduced-Fare MetroCard so it refills automatically. For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety is conducting their annual Toy Drive. New, unwrapped toys for children of all ages will be collected from Monday, November 20 until Thursday, December 21. The toys will be distributed to local hospitals and shelters. Please purchase a toy while doing your early holiday shopping. Your generosity goes a long way in making children happy. Toys can be brought to the CCPD main office in the Bartow Center.

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Co-op City Times / November 25, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

Jerome L. Rice Assistant Treasurer

We need to communicate good values by how we govern ourselves. We need to speak to our teenagers, and provide them with a safe community to both grow and learn. We should not randomly issue community complaints to our teenage citizens. Also, there have been calls in the community for a Ring of Steel, like London, where cameras are everywhere. Yes, we have our fair share of crime, however, we are not a community under siege. Crime is actually down, but if you listen to others, you will live in fear. I actually invited building captains to my Security meeting to strategize on keeping crime down, not to focus on teenagers sitting on tot rides in our parks. Besides, our youths are our future leaders; let’s not give them a record. Whatever happened to talking to our youth and asking them to simply move verses calling on CCPD for interaction? The Role of Building Presidents Building association presidents should be impartial because there are always residents on both sides of community issues. They should encourage debate,

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and not favor one side over another by giving one side unfair access to community bulletin boards, newsletters, and meetings. Building presidents should do the following: • Should have a secretary, financial secretary present during the meeting. • Should read the minutes thoroughly especially when requested. Minutes must be endorsed. • Must accept a motion for both financial report and minutes to be formally accepted into the records. • Should they discuss a hot topic like the Waterfront, they should invite someone to speak on both sides of the issues and not be biased or one-sided. • Shouldn’t pick or choose who they want to communicate with because they don’t share the same views. • Should know all items purchased by the association belong to the association. • Should know that all decisions must be agreed upon by members in good standing, NOT by anyone’s personal views. As your Board director, I am aware that the decisions I make are not popular, but what I believe is best for the community and the people I serve. I will continue to tell you the facts even if it is not popular versus what you want to hear. INVITE ME TO YOUR MEETING, SO THAT I CAN TELL YOU

Defensive Driving Course The next defensive driving course is on December 9, 8:50 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dreiser Center, room 1. 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 177 Dreiser Loop, room 20, Bronx, NY 10475 at least 1½ weeks before class. Walk-ins are welcomed but only a $35 cash payment will be accepted the day of the class – no checks. Call by noon Friday to register and assure seating. Please bring your current driver’s license and a pen; (718) 320-8035. Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba Body by Andrea aerobics classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays & Zumba are on Thursdays. Location: Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. Interested? Call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Nordic Lodge & Foxwoods Casino Trip Join us Saturday, August 18, 2018, for an amazing dining experience at the award winning Nordic Lodge, in Charlestown, Rhode Island. Enjoy 2hours of an all-you-can-eat seafood-plus buffet with lobster, prime rib, specialty desserts and more! The excitement continues at Foxwoods Casino. $165 includes dining, shopping, & round-trip coach transportation. 3 payments of $55 due 1/26/18, 2/16/18 and 3/16/18. Please make checks, payable to ‘Black Forum of CO-OP City,’ and mail to 177 Dreiser Loop, room 20, Bronx, NY 10475. No refunds. Pick-up and drop-off at Dreiser, Asch Loop and Section 5. Please call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions. Emergency Food Program Attention: All participants are required in January 2018 to show a current photo with address ID card for re-certification. This confirms residence in 10475. Guests who lost their cards can reapply to the program in January 2018. Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food on Thursdays at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Buildings 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., also on Thursdays. Other buildings and townhouses must pick-up at Dreiser, room 20. Dreiser food distribution hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., room 20. Pilot Program: Dreiser hours extended Tuesdays, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., starting 11/14. Added Dreiser hours on the following Saturdays: December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12 and June 9. All hours are subject to change based on demand. New and currently registered guests are welcomed to participate in extended hours. All Emergency Food Program participants must live in 10475. Please bring a current photo ID to register. ONLY accepted IDs are driver’s and non-driver’s licenses, and the ID NYC card. Bring two clean shopping bags and a shopping cart (if you have one). You will be issued a card that must be shown on every visit in order to pick up food. Contact Reach out to us if you have questions, (718) 320-8035 or coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. —Tony Illis

THE TRUTH, NOT WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR. jrice@riverbayboard.com. Captain David Perez of CCPD reported that during 2016, only three items were thrown out the window at Building 19 verses 2017 with 31 incidents, which equal to a 933% increase. Lt. Warner asks anyone with any information regarding someone throwing items out the window to please call the TIP Hotline at 718-879-6311; you do not have to give your name. Chief Apollo informed the residents of Building 19 that those who are caught will be held fully accountable for their actions and Management will proceed with eviction notice. Your VOTE Mattered Because of your VOTE, the Constitutional Convention is the thing of the past. I ask that you not become comfortable and stay engaged with what is really going on around you. Let’s keep this going for the next election. What is the fear for having Mandatory Gun Background Checks every time you are either purchasing a gun or renewing your permit? In the state of New York, all retirees from law enforcement must have their background checked every time they seek to renew their firearm permit. Everyone is not fit to carry or operate a firearm. So far, the 2nd Amendment didn’t make anyone any safer. My prayers continue to go out to all the victims of gun violence.

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Co-op City Times / November 25, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary As chair of the Sales & Leasing Committee, I opened the meeting by asking the members to express what they are thankful for. An array of responses were voiced, including being thankful for their family, friends, community, job, health and for life itself. We were reminded of the Native Americans that do not celebrate Thanksgiving as most Americans do. I am thankful that many of them have survived the wrong that was done to them, and the U.S. government should do right by them. If you have been blessed with abundance, please share your bounty with those less fortunate. I was the lucky winner of an entire Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by the NAACP Co-op City Branch and was happy to share it with others. The NAACP Co-op City Branch is a progressive organization that all cooperators should consider joining. Smartphone Classes For seniors who want to learn to operate their Smartphones better, please note that JASA sponsors FREE classes. Some of the topics include: Sending and receiving text messages, emailing, using the camera, sending photos, creating eCards, accessing bus and train schedules, play store, movies, and much more. The classes take place in the Bartow Center on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. for beginners and 1:30 p.m. for those who are more advanced. Walking Your Dog It would be appreciated if dog owners would walk their dogs at the street curb. The greenways should

Thanksgiving stay free and clear. It is not for dogs to take a leak. Remember to use your pooper scooper. DAAC I recently attended the Disabilities And Accommodations Committee meeting headed by Director Andrea Leslie. A social worker was present who gave us insight to a number of services that would benefit our community. She spoke about the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP); the Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Waiver Program (NHTD); the Self-Direction Program; the Spousal Refusal issue; the Guardianship issue; the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), and much more. Later this month, there will be a workshop featuring social service administrators with knowledge and experience in navigating through these agencies in order to obtain the services that are best for you and your loved ones. It is scheduled for November 29th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. More information will be provided. Please save the date! Kwanzaa Celebration Ms. Virginia Stewart, president of the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., enthusiastically invites you to attend its 21st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 10, at 3:00 p.m. in room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. Kwanzaa is the seven-day (December 26-January1) African celebration of family, community and culture as personified in African “first fruits” or harvest celebrations. Kwanzaa incorporates the spirit, value and practice of Ingathering, Reverence, Commemoration, Recommitment and Celebration; and evolves around Seven Principles, one for each day of Kwanzaa, called the Nguzo Saba. The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa are: Umoja (Unity);Kujichagulia

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1. Test your smoke detector weekly using the test button 2. Keep your smoke detector clean. Use a damp cloth to wipe the outside of the alarm. Do not use chemicals to clean your smoke detector. Keep cobwebs away. Vacuum the smoke detector every six months. 3. Never paint your smoke detectors or attach stickers or decorations 4. Low battery: The alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor which will produce a single "chirp" approximately every 60 seconds and the red LED light will blink every 30 seconds for a minimum of 7 days should the battery become low. Contact the Maintenance Department when this occurs. 5. Warning: Do not attempt to open the alarm for any reason. 6. End of unit life indicator (10 years): Ten years after installation, the detector will "chirp" twice every 30 seconds and the LED light will blink twice every 30 seconds to indicate it is time to replace the unit. 7. Smoke detectors with 9-volt batteries must be replaced by the cooperator every six months if they choose to keep it. (Remember: Change clock– change batteries). The unit is located outside the bedroom. If the alarm chirps warning that the battery is low, replace the 9-volt battery immediately. 8. Do not install smoke detectors outside kitchen, bathroom or near convectors or windows. Follow manufacturer’s installation guidelines. 9. Nuisance alarms: The smoke alarm is designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Smoke from cooking will activate the alarm. Steam from the shower will also activate the alarm. Using the fan on the range hood and keeping the shower door closed will help avoid those nuisance alarms. 10. Smoke detector activation: If your smoke alarm activates, leave the apartment immediately using either fire stairwell. Every second counts. Call 9-1-1 from inside the exit stairwell. 11. Call Maintenance if the alarm is continuously beeping for no reason – it will be replaced.

(Self-determination); Ujima (Collective work and responsibility); Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics); Nia (Purpose); Kuumba (Creativity); and Imani (Faith). The keynote speaker will be the dynamic New York City Council member Inez Barron. Co-op City’s charming Ebony Raé Lambright will MC, the African-American Association vice president, Deborah C. Nelson, will present the Libation Ceremony and the second VP, Michelle Marbury, will render the Kwanzaa Ceremony. Also, the energetic Kuumba Dancers & Drummers will deliver an exciting performance. The admission fee is a large dish of food (no pork); beverage (no soda) or dessert to share with others. Many in attendance prefer to wear African garb, however, it is not mandatory. We look forward to seeing you with your family and friends. Habara gani! Affordable Care Act Each year, the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. ObamaCare) allows Americans to enroll or to change insurance policies. This is the time to do it. You can enroll in or change 2018 Marketplace health insurance right now. The 2018 Open Enrollment Period runs from November 1, 2017 to December 15, 2017. It's important to act quickly. If you don't act by December 15, you can't get 2018 coverage unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Birthday Greetings Happy Birthday to Board President Linda Berk and the African-American Association Vice President Deborah C. Nelson. I really enjoyed celebrating with them and wish them many happy returns. Contact Should you wish to share your ideas, you may write to me: Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or fjones@riverbayboard.com. Have a lovely Thanksgiving!

Co-op City Times / November 25, 2017

Building 9 Association Greetings: Thankful. Grateful. Blessed. Words by which to live. Happy Thanksgiving weekend, Building 9 family! I trust your gatherings were all you hoped for and expected. Parents, please encourage your children to NOT pull down our lobby decorations. It is with heavy heart we share that our dear friend and neighbor, Wanda Randall, lost her sister, Romona DaCruz, to death on Friday, November 17th. Please keep Wanda and the DaCruz family in your prayers. I attended the Community Board 10 Co-op City Ad Hoc Committee meeting last Monday. Once again, concerns about the water pooling at the corner of Dreiser Loop and Co-op City Blvd. have been brought to the attention of Community Board 10 for action. This is important as we approach the winter months with frigid temperatures that can cause the pooled water to freeze thus creating hazardous conditions for pedestrians and vehicles (as you will recall from last year). Also discussed at the meeting was improved coordination of snow removal efforts between Riverbay staff and the Department of Sanitation. I would like to thank CB 10 District Manager Matt Cruz for his diligence and Bishop Nancy Rosario, Ad Hoc Committee chairperson, for her poise and professionalism. Holiday collections will begin this up-coming

week. Please feel free to stop at our table to donate. Our 2nd Annual Members-only Year-end Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, December 9th at 6:30 p.m. As was our 2016 Year-end Celebration, this year will be a multi-cultural affair. We continue to celebrate inclusion and diversity. We embrace the principles of Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Three Kings. If you would like to make a 3-minuteor-less presentation about the basic tenets or history behind one of the above-referenced four observances, please let us know. When we know each other better, we treat each other better. Somos unidos. Thanks to all of you, 2017 (like 2016) has been filled with new experiences and events for our building association members. With each month and each event, we see new faces. Our growth and level of participation has been well documented on our sign-in sheets and in the photographs posted on our lobby bulletin boards for all to appreciate. As you know, we also post our meeting minutes, notice of our meeting dates, and other relevant information on the bulletin boards for your perusal. Please continue to support the building association with your annual dues, as well as your positive energy. Attend our monthly meetings and social events. It is our pleasure to serve you. "And still I rise." –Dr. Maya Angelou —Linda Collins

Carver Loop Civic Association Welcome, fellow cooperators! Clara Evans led with prayers referencing another incident of recent mass killing events in Texas. Praying for their families and everyone in attendance at today's meeting. Hattie Robinson reported on the association's finances. Jean Mickens then awarded the prize drawings of the 50/50 to our winner, Miss Williams. Deborah Henry opened the floor with the following: • Be involved in Community Activities! • Local AARP Chapter – meet 2nd Monday of every month except December. • Scholarship Committee – members submitting an application for a $3,000 grant to augment scholarship awards. • Montefiore Hospital – careers in healthcare. Contact 844-411-HPOG(4764). • Montefiore – offering free workshops in our community: • Respiratory – 11/28, 1-2 p.m. – Take Control of Asthma/COPD • Diabetes – pre-Diabetes, Dreiser, 11/20, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. • Managing Chronic Kidney Disease – Westchester Medical Group and Bainbridge Group locations Deborah then introduced guest speakers Chief Frank Apollo of CCPP and two colleagues, newly appointed Captain David Perez and Sergeant Carl Wright, Community Policing, to talk about Public Safety. Chief Apollo stressed the importance building associations play working within the community on policing. Community Outreach Program (pilot) headed by Sergeant Carl Wright . • Safety Awareness Tips (flier): Call Public Safety. Safety tips, be vigilant in answering doors to people selling things. Be alert! • Holiday Safety Awareness Tips • Debit cards vs. Cash • Travel in groups when shopping • Car Break-In Prevention Tips • Don't leave GPS systems in cars (cell phones, chargers, radar detectors) • Don't leave handbags, packages in cars • Park in well-lit locations • R.U.O.K. Program – Free automated reassurance calling, will activate emergency services system. • Burglary Prevention • Don't advertise Vacation Plans – Make home look/sound occupied • Don't open doors to anyone you don't expect • Be a good neighbor – keep an eye on apartments, pick up newspapers/ flyers on their doors if they are away. • Cell Phone Safety Tips – Being alert and plugged in to your surroundings while on phones. • Safe Driving in Co-op City – Vision Zero initiative - keeping people safe driving 25 mph - particularly in school zones - with cameras. • Crime Prevention Booklet – Tips with illustrations for personal safety and your property. Captain Perez introduced himself and his history of public service in the NYPD, Public Housing and now his role at Co-op City. He reported on building statistics for 11A, B & C and stressed how communication is key and he is here to help be a servant to our community. He can be contacted at dperez@riverbay.corp. We thanked the officers for their attendance and updates. In closing, we reached out to our association's vice president, Magdalen Lewis, who has been ill with prayers for her healing and recovery. We want to wish everyone a happy, healthy and joyful Thanksgiving holiday! Our next meeting will be Monday, December 4th, 7:30 p.m. —Toni Thomas-Lyon

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210 “Civil Rights Never Sleep” Don’t Stand on the Sidelines of Justice Two week ago, President Trump marked the oneyear anniversary of his election. And, two weeks ago, people across the country went to the polls to make their voices heard. Elections matter, people. We must vote each Election Day, and we must keep fighting for justice each day in between. The NAACP has remained vigilant and persistent in responding to the near daily attacks on our lives and livelihoods this past year. • We overturned suppressive voting laws in Louisiana and Texas and filed lawsuits to combat the Trump Administration’s so-called Commission on Election Integrity. • We lobbied for stricter hate crime prevention legislation after white supremacists shamelessly paraded in Charlottesville, VA. • We sued the U.S. Department of Commerce for unlawfully withholding records preparing for the 2020 Census, in which communities of color run a high risk of being undercounted. • We called on Members of Congress to abandon their lethal plan to strip health care from tens of millions of Americans. • We filed a lawsuit in defense of DACA-eligible people of color to stop the Trump Administration from kicking out the immigrants who make our country great. But there’s more work to be done. Your voice and your support will make a difference. Support your local branch by becoming a member. Annual fee is just $30 for adults and $10 for children. —Jerome Rice

Co-op City Times / November 25, 2017

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Holiday Collection for Children – The Thanksgiving holiday is behind us now and the Christmas holiday season is drawing closer. NCNW Co-op City Section is ever mindful of young members of our community who are not able to join in the happiness and cheer that this season represents to so many children. We will soon begin collecting gifts for children in our community at the Phipps Neighborhood Home. Please “stay tuned” as we post dates and times Shirts & Pants that we will be in room 14 Dreiser Center to collect these items because we will certainly be depending on the Co-op City community to help us make a hapwhen 10 pcs. or more. pier holiday for these children. (limited time offer) Reg. Price $4.25 each As usual, we will be asking you to help us collect new toys (no guns), hats, scarves, gloves, socks, diapers, pullups and games for boys and girls of all ages. after 20 lbs. minimum Members, please bring your unwrapped children’s Same Day Service gifts to our December meeting on the 10th. if you order before 11 a.m. Activities & Events for 2018 – We are also looking forward to 2018 and the various activities and events that we will bring to the Co-op City commuWe accept credit card nity. Our first event of the New Year will be our payments. annual Black History Program, co-sponsored with the Riverbay Fund, on Saturday, February 24, 2018. This program gives the youth of the north-east Bronx an opportunity to showcase their talents including R&S Express Laundry Center singing, spoken word, stepping, praise dancing, and 2077 Southern Blvd, Bronx NY, 10460 instrumental performances. Developing and showcasing these creative talents enrich the lives of the XpressLaundryNY.com performers as well as the viewers. 212.470.7689 • 718.220.1005 On April 21, 2018, we will be celebrating our Women’s Day Program. We are so fortunate to have a creative artist in our membership, Camille Worrell, to develop this program being that God has created and will continue to work earnestly to fulfill our around the theme of “Self Love” in the service of praising the place of women in pledge “…to make a lasting contribution to all that is finest and best in America, to cherish and enrich her heritage of freedom and progress by working for the our society. Goals of NCNW – The mission of the members of NCNW to support our integration of all her people regardless of race, creed, or national origin, into her families and communities has not been diminished by the recent political and spiritual, social, cultural and civic life, and thus aid her to achieve the glorious —Joyce Howard social events in our country. We still believe in the inherent value of every human destiny of a true and unfettered democracy.”

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community complaint will probably cost more money a window and hit someone. Plus, Riverbay will hit than the alleged robber stole. Thereafter, Riverbay them with community complaints and a summons for an eviction. will start an action in housing court for an eviction. Bottom line: Some people in other communities will So, now, the alleged robber will be facing charges in criminal court and their entire family will be facing not think twice before throwing diapers, garbage, and a possible eviction in housing court. Now, was it anything that they don't want outside of their windows. Some of our young residents are unfortunately worth it? The answer is no! So, I want to encourage But, that type of conduct is unacceptable in this comgetting into a lot of trouble with the law. So, I'm hop- our young adults to do the right thing. In other words, munity. Therefore, we have strict policies to make sure ing that we, as a community, will be able to encour- go to college or a trade school and get your career that we maintain a decent standard of living here. age them to straighten up and make better choices going. Thereafter, please watch your association and But, think, we have to ask ourselves this question: Are we going to destroy our community and make stay away from illegal drugs. with their lives. Lastly, some of our parents are doing an outstand- this place into a slum or are we going to be good and Robberies How is it possible that a young person can make a ing job of raising their children. So, I want to encour- respectful neighbors that will do our best to keep Co-op City nice and clean? decision to start committing crimes? Some might say age them to keep up the good work. Everyone, please, let's work together and keep our Please Don't Hang Out In The Stairwells that it's the way that they were raised. Then, other It's nice to have friends over to have a good time. community nice and clean. And, please, let's make a people might say that some young adults are getting involved with the wrong crowd. Therefore, "Tell me But, taking those friends into a stairwell to smoke good decision that we will never throw anything out who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are," as marijuana is going to cause a lot of problems. For of our windows. Thank you. instance, that marijuana smoke is going to travel into the saying goes. Holidays — Drinking and Driving The holidays are here and lots of people will be So, is it possible that some of our young residents several apartments. Thereafter, our officers will have chosen to disregard their good upbringing for a respond and possibly arrest everyone that they catch partying and drinking lots of alcohol. Thereafter, they lifestyle that includes robbing people? Well, let's look inside of that stairwell. And, this is exactly what hap- will get into their vehicles and attempt to drive with elevated amounts of alcohol in their system. at some incidents and then you make up your mind pened in some of our recent cases. Example: There was a lady that thought that she Bottom line: Some of our residents might not about this matter. To start, just a few short years ago, we had a string know that we have a small jail inside of our Public was okay to drive. Then, within a short time, her drivof robberies in some of our buildings. In one case, a Safety department in Bartow. So, I hope that our res- ing allegedly caused the death of her boyfriend. Now, young resident allegedly tried to rob someone in a idents will make some good choices and never see can she bring him back? Can she press an undo button and reverse the course of her actions? No! building. Thereafter, the victim was able to easily that jail. But, what we can do is to make good plans so that identify the alleged robber. Now, disregarding the Throwing Objects Out Of The Window address, where do you think the alleged robber lived Over the years, some of our residents have thrown we can have a great time and not cause any problems. and the victim lived? That's right, they lived in the some horrible items out of their windows. The situa- Therefore, please consider taking a taxi or using pubsame building. tion was so bad in one building that our officers lic transportation to get home. Close Then, we had a few cases wherein some of our placed a 24-hour camera in another building to I hope that everyone will have a wonderful holiday young residents were arrested for allegedly robbing record everything that was going on with that buildfood delivery workers. So, perhaps they allegedly ing. Thereafter, they had undercover officers moni- season. Thank you. stole a few dollars from their victims. But, the vic- toring that suspected building. Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Eventually, allegations surfaced about one apart- Daryl H. Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o tims, in some cases, called our Public Safety department and the NYPD. Thereafter, videos were pulled. ment. Thereafter, I can only surmise that the residents Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, And, at that point, the young residents were arrested knew that they were going to get caught and face NY 10475. Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you would some heavy, heavy consequences. So, everything just in their own building. like to have a discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for Now, a family will get hit with a community com- stopped. now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may As mentioned in last week's paper, cooperators plaint once an alleged robber gets caught. Then, this God bless you and your family. Thank you. can face tremendous felony charges if they throw something out of Please make sure to attend our next building association meeting and get answers to some of your pressing questions. Our scheduled guest speaker is Sheena McNeill, director of sales. We will also begin collecting donations in December. Please check the bulGreetings, neighbors. Winter and the holidays are upon us. Dress accordingly. letin board for exact dates and times. If you would like to volunteer, please see Hope all enjoyed Thanksgiving Day and ate well. the flyer and contact our vice president, Vivian Campbell. We will post information on the dates the decorating committee will be in the lobby. Calling all men, The Association Meeting – was held on Thursday, November 16, at 7 p.m. Our women and kids…come and participate in this festive building event. Informaguest speaker was Mr. Edgar Perez, director of the Restorations Department. He tion will be posted on the board in the lobby. explained the staffing of his department and how it takes at least 60 days to Women Keeping It Real – WKIR is always an inspiring, insightful and restore an apartment in Co-op City because of the union’s specifications, which can become complexed. informative social gathering where we exchange information, empower and Mr. Perez asked cooperators to be patient, for example, plaster takes two encourage each other. Our next gathering will be on Saturday, December 9, weeks or more to dry before painting can take place. Inspections by his depart(6:30-8:30) so make a note and save the date. We welcome new participants so just drop by but remember, you must be 18 and over to participate. ment are now conducted via technology; the damages and pictures are taken and Join us Saturday, July 14, 2018 for our 2nd All-You-Can-Eat bonanza documented. Mr. Perez patiently answered all questions. Thank you, Mr. Perez, LOBSTERFEAST at the NORDIC LODGE, and 4 hour Casino stay at and hopefully cooperators have a better understanding as to why repairs, etc. are Foxwoods with outlet shopping at Tangers. We will leave from 100 Casals not completed as expeditiously as we would like. Thank you, cooperators, you showed up to the meeting, we were happy to see Place at 7:30 a.m., depart our destination for home at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $165 each and everyone. Now we will be looking forward to seeing you at the buildper person (includes taxes and gratuities). The deposit of $55 is due by November 30, 2nd payment of $55 is due on February 28, 2018 and final payment of ing annual holiday party. Will let you know the date and time, so stay tuned. $55 due April 30, 2018. Please be prompt with your deposit or pay in full. Holiday Raffle Winners – Kudos to 1st prize, Barbara, $25; 2nd prize, Reminder: Seats go fast. Paquita, bottle of wine; 3rd prize, Lillian, bottle of wine. All raffles winners from Building 27C. Gee whiz!! Thank our cooperator, Linda, who was the raffle drum “Straight Outta Co-op City” shirts back by popular demand. If you are interroller. The 50/50 raffle winner, believe it, our guest speaker, Mr. Edgar Perez; he ested in purchasing a shirt, please contact Deborah Henry @ 718-379-6312. The graciously donated his winnings back to the association. Thank you. cost is as follows: Children (small-xl) $10, Adults (small-xl) $12, Adults (2X3X) $15. Send money orders to 140 Carver Loop #24F, Bronx, NY 10475. The Holidays – To show our appreciation for our porters, lobby attendants Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. and postal clerk, representatives from Bldg. 27A, B and C will be collecting your Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Contacts: Sherrie generous monetary gifts on Thursday, December 7, and Friday, December 8th, 4 to 8 p.m. both days. We thank you one and all in advance. Hernandez at 914-837-5970, Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Happy birthday to all in this month. Remember those who are in bereaveLeslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com ment. Contact Lydia Rondon at (718) 583-3030 to share of any sickness or if a or e-mail us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com. Again, thanks for making our team work. neighbor has deceased. —Leslie Peterson —H. Overman

Daryl Johnson

Building 13 Association

Building 27 Association

Co-op City Times / November 25, 2017

Building 25 Association Hope everyone had a happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is just the beginning of the holiday seasons and can be a very stressful time. Remember to take time out to take care of yourself between working, school children, cooking, cleaning, shopping, decorating, wrapping gifts, oooh, enough to make anyone stressed. Just breathe, take a time-out, delegate, smile and above all there is always the day after the holidays. Our building association meets every third Tuesday of the month generally from September through June at 7:30 p.m. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 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, asst. treasurer. Building 25 Association is looking for a volunteer to fill the position as recording secretary and floor captains. —Wanda Bailey

Building 10 Association

Broun Place Townhouse Association From Broun Place Townhouse Association: Wednesday, November 15th in rm. 28 an association meeting was held in the Bartow Community Center. The purpose of this public safetyfocused seminar was to highlight the differences between the environment of hi-rise residents and townhouse residents. Townhouse homes are exposed to crime and anti-social behavior. Be alert and careful as you exit and enter your home; make sure doors are closed tight when you leave, carry a flashlight or light of some kind. Thank you, Officer Kiona Singleton of the 45th Precinct, for attending and bringing the super senior bags and telling us about the auto-safety programs available. Our CCPD came in force with Captain David Perez, Lieutenant Cruz and Community Affairs Officer Wright. Each explained something valuable for us to know. Information on the “Are You Okay” program was available, as well as a safety tips pamphlet. Additional thanks go out to president of Adler Place, Ken Graham, and to Mr. Wyatt for attending. We also appreciated the attendance of Board members Leslie Peterson and Junius Williams. Thank you to the members of the Section 5 residents association and all the Broun Place residents that attended. Finally, Scavellos’ on City Island did a wonderful catering job and we thank them for their prompt and courteous professionalism. Contact Public Safety at 718-671-3050 if you see something, don’t you enter into a confrontation. At the community precinct meeting other local items discussed at that meeting were the traffic problem on PearTree, Conner/Givan Ave. Saturday, November 11th, it was evident that something really has to be done about the dangerous conditions at that intersection. In order to put our neighbors’ minds at ease regarding the possibility of poison ivy, Grounds has assured us there is none between Broun Place homes and Building 25. Speak up, help protect our cooperative against litter. Alert our politicians to take action to areas under and around I-95, behind Stop and Shop and let’s get surrounding streets cleaned up! We have to make an all-out effort to keep Co-op City cleaner. Call 3-1-1 and register a complaint. All residents, if you have Co-op City memorabilia and stories, please let Eva know. Artifacts and stories are being reviewed. We are interested in what you have and what you remember. Phone scams include this one, caller, “You don’t have to donate now, we have your information, we will send you a letter…” Last week this one got through the “Do Not Call” restrictions: “You qualify for a reduction in your credit card interest rate, press #2 to speak to a rep.” Don’t do it! We are so lucky to have City Island Theater so close by. A professional performance for a nominal charge is rare today. Sylvia Ruiz is being prayed for. Submit your tidings and news to Eva. Hope your Thanksgiving was joyeous. —Eva Lazaar

Happy Thanksgiving, friends and neighbors. I hope everyone had a delightful holiday. Last week's General Membership meeting was well attended and we thank everyone who came out. Our guest speaker was Captain David Perez from the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. He was accompanied by his colleague, Sgt. Singleton. The meeting was very informative with some valuable suggestions on how to remain safe. Residents were encouraged to stay vigilant and to say something when they see something. Capt. Perez left several handouts on crime prevention and safety tips. We thank both guests for coming. Our recent bus trip to Foxwood/Tanger was sold out and Santa came early for many of our guests. A "healthy" 50/50 raffle pot gave the lucky winner lots of extra cash for shopping. Two bottles of coquito were raffled off and several guests received an early holiday gift, wrapped and lovingly donated by association board vice president Lisa. At the end of the trip, each guest was WOWED when given a goodie bag containing various treats also generously donated by Lisa. Bottles of wine and Figenza Vodka contributed by Tiny Wood had them giddy. Heartfelt thanks to Lisa and Tiny for their thoughtful and generous spirits. The Medicare Insurance Seminar held November 11th and hosted by Bldg. 10C resident Mr. Jalen Chapman and his associate Mr. Andrew Lax was very interesting. The meeting focused on the various parts of Medicare and changes in the program for 2018. Mr. Chapman reminded everyone that the open enrollment period ends December 7, 2017. We appreciate the expertise and professionalism of this young man. We will begin accepting Holiday Shelter Toy Donations on Monday, November 27th for newborns to 18 year olds. Donations accepted every Monday and Thursday, 5-8 p.m. in the association room. The last day to drop off donations: Monday, December 18th. Please see flyer posted in building. We will begin decorating lobbies immediately after Thanksgiving. Teams have been formed to decorate each bldg.. 10 lobby section. Collection of a Holiday Gift for Building 10 Work Staff will take place on Tuesday-Thursday, Dec. 5-7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. in each Bldg. 10 lobby. Our thanks to Tiny Wood for the piano he donated to the building association in loving memory of Rene King who recently passed away. Due to the number of activities planned for next month, there will be no General Membership Meeting in December. Our next meeting will be held sometime in January, 2018. Building 10 Association Mission Statement: The overall goal of the Building 10 Association is to continually seek improvements in the quality of life for Building 10 cooperators and its families. The mission of the Building 10 Association Board is to be advocates for the Riverbay Corporation and for Building 10 cooperators and families. We will seek opportunities to source information that will be useful to its members and plan for activities that will enhance the life and well-being of all. —Carol Campbell

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Co-op City Times / November 25, 2017

Bartow

Einstein

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Dreiser

Room 7 unless otherwise noted Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: Word Games 9:30-11 a.m. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Weight Management Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m. Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Bartow Center – 10:00 a.m. Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Word Search 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.-noon Monday of the month Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., Rm. 13 Bingo 1-2 p.m. Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 Diabetes Support Group 2nd MonCard Games 2-4 p.m. Basic Cell Phone & iPad Training day, 1:00 p.m. 11 a.m. -12 p.m., Rm. 7 Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Word Games:9:30-11:30 a.m. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Walking Club: 10:30 a.m. Dominoes 10 a.m. Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bingo: 12:30-2:00 p.m. Cultural Dance 10:30 a.m.–11:30 Caregiver Support Group: 1:00 p.m., Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 a.m., Aud. B 1st and 3rd Tues. Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Karaoke by Steven 1-2 p.m., Rm. 45 Card Games: 2-4 p.m. Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Dominoes: 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie 1 p.m. Computer Class – Rm. 13; Beginner 10Blood Pressure: Every 1st and 3rd Walk Group 9:30 a.m., Rm. 40 11 a.m.; Intermediate – 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wednesday 9-10 a.m. Only 6 seats available. Games 9:30-11 a.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Line Dancing 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Spelling Bee 10 a.m. Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Bingo 1-2 p.m. Tai Chi 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Mind Teasers 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Computer Lab African Brazilian Dance 1 p.m., Rm. 2 Smartphone Class Bartow Main office Art Class 1-3 p.m. Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Intermediate 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Word Games 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Blood Pressure 10-11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd, Rm. 8 Rm. 35 10:30am Spanish Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Bartow Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Main Office Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Piano Sing Along 11am-12pm Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Spelling Bee 11 a.m. Purple Life Trail Fitness w/Damion Bingo 1-2 p.m. Word Search 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Section 1 Greenway Card Games 2-4 p.m. Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., Rm. 45 Drama Club 1:30-4:00 p.m. Dominos 2:30 p.m. Dominos 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Men’s Line Dancing 9 -10 a.m. Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Word Games 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 9:30-10, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30 a.m. Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Meditative Moments 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Chat Session 10 a.m. Pokeno 2-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Rm. 8 Piano Sing-along 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., Pokeno 3rd Fri. 1- 2:30 p.m. Bingo 1 -2 p.m. 10:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo Rm. 7, 1 -3 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. (New) Free Oil Painting Classes Card Games, Dominoes 2 - 4 p.m. Dominos 2:30 p.m. Room 38, 10:00 -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.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Orange juice Beef Hamburger Plain hamburger bun Red bliss potatoes Mixed greens Fresh Fruit Alt: Egg salad

Turkey Meatloaf Garlic mashed potatoes Steamed kale

Apple Juice Shake & Bake chicken Mashed sweet potatoes Cole Slaw Whole wheat bread Canned pears Alt: Salmon salad

Pork chops w/ oyster sauce Baked macaroni & cheese Red cabbage

Orange Pineapple Juice, Turkey & beef Chicken & Broccoli Salisbury steak stir fry w/mushroom gravy Brown rice Orzo, Creamy spinach Tossed salad Whole wheat bread w/dressing Healthy Wildberry & Or applesauce Oriental blend Alt: Tuna fish salad Orange juice Lemon Pepper Tilapia Beef pot roast Cuban style brown Baby carrots w/ rice, Stewed tomatoes parsley Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit, Alt: Home- Red bliss potatoes made turkey salad Apple juice Roasted chicken Steamed peas & Carrots, Mashed potatoes, Challah Bread, Fresh fruit Alt: Gefilte fish

BBQ chicken leg quarters Braised collard greens Mashed sweet potatoes

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 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. (FREE) LiveOn NY - SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fri., Dec. 8th; Tues., Dec. 12th & Fri., Dec. 15th, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments. Walkins! First come! First served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office. Empire – Tues., Nov. 28th, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m. Central Avenue South – Tues., Nov. 28th. Kohl’s, Burlington & Marshalls, $13. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m. Stew Leonard’s – Mon., Dec. 1st & Fri., Dec. 22nd, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Empire – Wed., Dec. 6th; Tues., Dec. 12th & Tues., Dec. 19th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m. St. Mary’s Pool – Fri., Dec. 1st; Fri., Dec. 15th & Mon., Dec. 18th; $3. Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m. –12 p.m. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. There is a $25 yearly fee to use the

facility. Ridgehill – Fri., Dec. 8th; $7. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Fairway – Fri., Dec. 8th; $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Game Day – Sat., Dec. 9th, 11a.m. -3p.m. Dreiser lunch room – Bingo, Pokeno, Cards. Sign up in room 7 for meals no later than Fri., Dec. 1st. Non-Kosher menu: curry chicken, rice & beans, cabbage. Kosher Menu: Salmon salad, tri-color pasta and cucumber salad. Call 718-320-1345. Foxwoods Resorts Casino – Sat., Dec. 9th; $30. Bartow, 8 a.m.; Einstein, 8:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 8:30 a.m. Arrive at casino, 11 a.m. Coach USA bus. Bonus package: $10 slot & $10 food. Depart: 5 p.m. (Final payment due by Thurs., Nov. 30th.) Doo Wop Christmas – Tues., Dec. 12th; $95. Coach Bus @ The Brownstone in Paterson, New Jersey. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 8:30 a.m.; Bartow, 8:45 a.m. & Einstein, 9 a.m. Depart: 3:45 p.m. (Final payment due by Thurs., Nov. 30th). Wait List. Central Avenue – Xmas Tree Store, Trader Joe’s & Amazing Savings, Thurs., Dec. 14th, $13. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wal-Mart – Thurs., Dec. 14th; $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 9 a.m. Join us the Annual JASA Holiday Party – Fri.,

Dec. 15th, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 177 Dreiser Audit. B; $5 in advance; $7 at the door. Raffle & entertainment. Menu & DJ: TBA. Tickets sold at all three senior centers. Target Throggsneck – Fri., Dec. 15th, $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Shoprite – Mon., Dec. 18th, $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. IKEA, NJ – Tues., Dec. 19th, $15. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:45 a.m. Radio City Christmas Show – Wed., Dec. 20th - $90. Show starts at 11 a.m. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. 48 seats available. Coach bus (No refunds). Deadline for payment, Fri., Dec. 8th. Woodbury Commons – Thurs., Dec. 21st, $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. Aldi – Thurs., Dec. 21st, $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25th, Christmas Day – JASA is closed. Happy Holiday!

Please remember to curb your dog!

Co-op City Times / November 25, 2017

Scheduling Activities Calendar

Goose Island Seniors We are happy to announce that sometime in January 2018 Stephen Roberts will be sworn in as President of Goose Island Seniors, working alongside our president Ann Schlanger. We are saddened to announce Mary Pilla is stepping down from her position as President. Mary has worked very hard as President alongside Ann Schlanger and has brought so much to Goose Island. Her untiring service, for many years, has brought Goose Island where it is today and we want to thank her so much. More information will soon be available. Bingo- Sunday, November 26th, at 1:30 p.m., tomorrow with Stephen, in our club room 39. All are welcome. Admission $5 for 3 cards and $1 for Jackpot Sheets. Bring your daubers. Extra cards are 25 cents each. Full card jackpot will be played in three parts. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Bingo- Wednesday, November 29th, 1:30 p.m., with Stephen, in our club room 39. Members only. Admission is $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards are 25 cents each. Refreshments and snacks will be served. 2018 Sister Act - The Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford, NY. Friday, June 15, 2018. Come and enjoy a delicious lunch and a terrific show. Prices went up but we feel we can still keep the price for this trip at $79. This price includes a show, luncheon and transportation. A small deposit of $5 or more will reserve your seat at the theatre. You can pay a

little at a time so by June you’ll be all paid up. See Ann, Mary, or Stephen. To all members: Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all members that celebrate their day in the month of November: Alberta Hundley, Olivine Durant, Florence Middleton, Hillary Weber, Hilda Seidl. We are now collecting $15 for your 2018 dues. Please be paid up by January 1, 2018. Starting the first of January anyone who has not paid their dues will not participate in any club activities until all money is paid. No exceptions. See Ann, Mary, or Stephen. Our Lounge- Come sit and relax, read a book from our large library, play cards every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ($1 is collected for refreshments and snacks). Play bingo every Wednesday and last Sunday of each month for only $15 per year. Also, come with us on wonderful trips. Note: Call Ann, Mary, or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors 718-379-9613 or visit us Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. You can also call Mary at 718-379-4899 and she will return your call. Leave a message and your phone number. To call Stephen it’s 347-847-1941. Visit Stephen in room 39, every Mon. & Fri, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Wed. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.; and Tue. & Thurs. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Good Health To All. —Mary Pilla

AARP Chapter #4997 Reminder: AARP #4997 Holiday Luncheon scheduled for Monday, December 11, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium ‘A.” Donation: $45. Tickets are available in Dreiser, room 0, Mondays or Thursdays, noon-3 p.m. 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. 2017 Tour Activities December 29, 2017-January 2, 2018: Swingin’ New Year’s Eve Celebration in Savannah (GA) – Motor coach trip (2-night lodging to & from Savannah); 4 breakfasts; 2 full course dinners including a Riverboat Dinner Cruise; guided tour of Savannah, historic Davenport House, and Savannah’s River Street District; New Year’s Eve Show & Party at the Savannah Theater; New Year’s Day Buffet Lunch. $609/person – double; $798 – single. Trip insurance available. Contact Judith, 718- 379-3370. 2018 Tour Activities February 8, 2018: WarmDaddys & Sugar House Casino (Philadelphia, PA) – Motorcoach trip; enjoy downhome culture & live Blues & Jazz music; Southern style delicious dinner; 5-hours at Sugar House Casino w/bonus; $125. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962. April 10, 2018-April 11, 2018: Sight & Sound Theatre & Sands Casino – Motorcoach trip to Sands Casino with casino bonus and shopping; next day (after Breakfast) to Sight & Sound spectacular production of “Jesus” to experience the greatest rescue story of all time (reserved seating); dinner & breakfast coupons; $309/person - double; $395 – single; $295/person triple; $50/per person deposit + optional travel protection due A.S.A.P.; Final payment due February 23, 2018. Contact Judith, 718379-3370. 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

Einstein Cancer Fund We wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. Tuesday, December 5 to the Sands Casino has been cancelled. All trips to the Sands Casino have been cancelled until further notice. Tuesday, April 3, 2018 – We are going to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for the Luncheon Show of “Steel Magnolias.” Cost per person $79. More details will follow in next week’s article. As always, good health and healing are wished to all. Remember to give a call to those who are homebound or in nursing homes. Your calls will cheer them up and they will know that they are in your thoughts and prayers. —Lydia Ruas

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Co-op City Times / November 25, 2017

Retirees Of Dreiser Loop

The RETIREES’ Holiday Luncheon will be on Thursday, December 14th at Marina Del Rey. Tickets are available. The contacts are Beverly W and Daisy Y who can be reached at 718-379-0377, or see them in RETIREES’ room 19, Dreiser Loop Community Center, after 1:00 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. Travel Events: (price includes transportation via Coach Bus; located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • Jan. 10-11, 2018 (Wed.-Thurs.), “FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO.” Price: double $130 pp; single $175. Deposit required ASAP: double $65/single $90. FINAL/Balance Due: double $65/single $85 by Monday, Dec. 4. All passengers must have valid government issued ID. Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500. • March 13, 2018 (Tues.) “SANDS CASINO RESORT.” Price: $40. Payment due date: Mon. Feb. 5, 2018. Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722 /Barbara W., 718-320-0500. • May 11, 2018 (Fri.) “Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Theatre,” NJ. Showtime: 11:00 a.m. Price: $75. Deposit: $40. Balance $35 due Mon., April 19, 2018. Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500. Remember – Your DEPOSIT, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. No Cash. 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, 3:00-5:00 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 in January 2018 - Wednesday date to be determined. Call Claudette D, 718-379-4784/Hattie L, 718-671-8449 and leave your name and phone number, if interested in pampering your body and joining us in January. To All Bridge (and Want to Be) Players: The door is open to all interested in learning how to play as we are a group of players with open arms of welcome. Please join us in the RETIREES room the Dreiser Community Center at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. “Black Friday is not another bad hair day in Wall Street. It's the term used by American retailers to describe the day after the Thanksgiving Holiday, seen as the semi-official start of Christmas shopping season.” –Evan Davis —Claudette Davis

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American Legion Post 1871

Post 1871 Honored The Community In A Grand Style American Legion of Co-op City paid host to New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer at the General Membership meeting held on Saturday, November 18. Mr. Stringer, who was represented by his Bronx District Representative, Anderson Ortiz, spoke about a series of bills that are ongoing in his office. He specifically spoke about a $400M grant that the office had put in place for affordable housing from which veterans will benefit. The veterans had originally invited Mr. Stringer to discuss the issue of retirement and pension fund, but he was unable to make it. During the event, which was the celebration of the Veterans Day this year by Post 1871, Commander Toba used the occasion to honor some individuals and businesses in the community whose efforts or work have added value to veterans in the neighborhood. The AMERICAN SPIRIT Award, which captured the relentless and selfless efforts of these individuals, is the highest award by a Post commander. Two businesses were recognized. These include, but not limited to Section Five Pizza and Food Universe Marketplace Members of the community who were recognized for their professional service, included but not limited to, Rozaan Boone, editor of the Co-op City Times and Michelle Sajous, Riverbay director of community relations. The two awardees were unable to attend but were represented by Ms. Leandra Alexander-Peters from Riverbay Community Relations, who accepted the awards on their behalf. Other members of the community who were recognized by the veterans included Joyce Wilson, popularly known as Mayor of Co-op City, and Ellie Minor, the director of Single Source Production. Both ladies in their eighties have done a tremendous job of educating the community through AARP where they offer driving safety lessons to community members. We are so glad to reach out to our awardees as a way of appreciating their services. Assemblyman Benedetto was also in attendance to support the veterans for their event this year. The lawmaker, who was the former chairperson of veterans’ affairs in Albany, used the opportunity to thank the veterans for their services to the nation. At the same time, he gave two awards to the oldest members of the Post, who both served during the World War II. Willie Thompson celebrated his 100th year this year while Hattie Harris, the oldest female, marked her 96th birthday this year as well. Oratorical Speech Contest Co-op City Post 1871 will be the host of this year’s Constitutional Speech Contest. The Bronx County Chairman of the Oratorical Speech Contest, Legionnaire Adeyemi LaCrown Toba, made this announcement at the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the County Legionnaires held at the Sam Young Post on Wednesday, November 1. The competition will be held on Wednesday, January 03, 2018 at 5 p.m. Students from grade 9 through 12 are eligible and encouraged by reaching out to the nearest American Legion Post to participate. Kindly call the Co-op City Post at 718.320.8165. —Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O'toba

Congratulations President Linda Berk! The Building 21 Association was represented at the 65th Anniversary of the birth of Riverbay Board President Linda Berk. The celebration was lavish and heartwarming. The Dreiser Auditorium was transformed into an elegant dinner club. Her color theme was Tiffany Blue and White, and the queen of the evening, Ms. Berk herself, set the tone in a golden beaded evening gown. Stunning! Happy Birthday again, Madame President, from your fellow shareholders and neighbors of Building 21. THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m. This is where we develop your ideas to empower each and every shareholder in CO-OP City. THINK TANK at Building 21 is where we strive to make miracles and dreams come true, in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of the B Section. ALL are welcome. Come and bring a friend with you. Be a part of something to change your life for the better. Come and meet us at one of our gatherings. Now ask yourself, what YOU are doing for your community to help make it better? Rewards Points Program is back! and “21 Strong”… Family Owned and Operated The 21 Association Rewards Point Program is underway. September (the beginning of the fiscal • Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling year) marked the start of the race for the prize. The on premises rewards are for all 21 Association members, BUT • Out of town services NOT 21 ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS. • Ample Parking Note: A member is a shareholder who has paid their on premises A dignified funeral every family can afford. • Cremations annual $5 dues to the Building 21 Association. Any • Casket Showroom and every Shareholder of CO-OP City is eligible to All areas are handicapped accessible on premises be a paid member of the Building 21 Association. Our Holiday Decorating Extravaganza date has Personalized & Professional Care • 50 Years Serving Our Community been changed…The new date is Saturday, December 9th starting at 9 a.m. Questions regarding The 21 Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America Association? EMAIL: 21association@gmail.com. CALL: 347.504.1821. FYI, all monies collected (i.e., annual dues etc.) are turned in to our treasurer and installed in the association’s bank account. We are now accepting annual dues for the new fiscal year September 2017 thru June 2018. Serving all Call We are dedicated to the self-development and cultures empowerment of every shareholder in CO-OP City. 24 NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD We are passionate about our community. Do you & faiths Hours share this positive energy and passion? Come join us at Building 21 sometime. Each one of us, multiplied www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. 4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

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Co-op City Times / November 25, 2017

Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York competed in our 1st competitive Indoor 2017 – 2018 track meet on Sunday, November 19, at the Ocean Breeze Recreation Facility, Staten Island, NY. It was the 2nd Annual 2C2W Track & Field Fiesta. Medals were giving to the top 6 athletes in their events/division & gender. The following events were contested: 55 meters hurdles, 1500 meters, 400 meters, 55 meters, 1500 meters race walk, 800 meters, 200 meters, long jump, high jump, shot put and triple jump. Teams from throughout the Northeast were in attendance. Velocity Track Club earned 45 medals!!! (14 gold, 8 silvers, 7 bronzes, 5 - 4th place, 5 – 5th place and 6 – 6th

Velocity Track Club Track Team

place medals). Velocity do not run many relays, however, we competed in 4 relays and all medaled, plus the 8 & under girls (Hannah Deflorimonte, Sheyenne Blake, Jenelle Bryan & Brianna Burrell) broke the USATF New York Association Record and the Ocean Breeze Facility Record. We had two girls, 11 & 12 age division relay teams, the A team (Jada Bentham, Saagi Hemmings, Jada Clarke & Olyvia Burrell) took 1st place. The “B” team (Allyson Wright, Patience Burgess, Adonijah Washington & Tiarra Jackson) took 3rd place. Our girls 9 & 10 relay team of Saniah Caldwell, Kimaris Hickman, Eternity Piper and Dakota Hickman took 2nd place. VTC other medalists: Girls 8 & under: Brianna, 1st in the 55 & 200 meters dash. Hannah 2nd in the 55 meters & 6th in the 200 meters dash. Shyenne 3rd in the 55 meters & 2nd in the 200 meters dash & Jenelle 6th place in the 55 meters dash. Boys 8 & under: Adeyemi Senior 4th place in the 400 meters & 5th place in the 800 meters. Ethan Lee 6th place in the 800 meters. Girls 9 & 10 age division: Saniah 4th place in the 55 meters. Dakota 5th place and Kimaris 6th place in the 200 meters. Boys 9 & 10 age division: Pierce Parker 1st in the 1500 meters & 3rd in the 800 meters. Girls 11 & 12 age division: Jada Clark 2nd place in the high jump. Tiarra 1st place in the 1500 meters race walk and 5th in the high jump. Adonijah 2nd place in the 1500 meters race walk. Olyvia 4th place in the 200 meters. Saagi Hemmings 6th place in the 200 meters. Boys 11 & 12 age division: Dontae Lindo 1st place in the 1500 meters. Khalil Mitchell 4th in the 200 & 5th in the 400 meters. Julian Caldwell 3rd in the 800 meters. Jordan Ingram 5th in the 800 meters. Girls 13 & 14 age division: Hannah Gadpaille 6th place in the 200 meters. Boys 17 & 18 age division: Darius Gordon 1st in the 1500 meters & 4th in the 800 meters. Great job everyone! Our next meet will be Saturday, November 25, at the AAU Season Opener, 168th Street Armory and the Foot Locker Northeast Region Championship at Van Cortland Park. Come out and see your future Olympians! For additional information, you can go to our web site Velocitytrack.org or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914-441-6196 or email watclt@aol.com. —Winston Dinkins

Co-op City Martial Arts Champ Represents At Karate Tourney Of Champs On Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Karate Tournament Of Champions (KTOC), 15 year old Matthew Miller (at left), representing Martial Way Kungfu Center here in Co-op City, under the tutelage of Sabonmin Chris Robinson, took First Place in the Black Belt Forms Division and 2nd Place in the Black Belt Weapons Division. This comes as a bittersweet victory for Matthew and me. While on our way to the tournament early Sunday morning, we received a call informing us of the passing of our Japanese Goju Karate teacher, Grandmaster Dr. Ernest Hyman of the Harlem Karate Institute (HKI). Matthew dedicated his Form competition last Sunday in Grandmaster Hyman’s honor. In photo at right, Grandmaster Hyman (right) presents Matthew (center) with his promotional certification to high Brown Belt almost three years ago. Matthew’s next stop is Atlantic City in January for his induction into the Martial Arts Hall of Honors Award and its magazine for “Rising Star In Martial Art.” —Michael Miller

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Co-op City Times / November 25, 2017

Co-op City Working Families Party Election Day – 12/12/17 This is the last BIG ONE of the year, and it’s happening in Alabama. Doug Jones is fighting for a special election, US Senate seat on December 12th, a seat vacated by Jeff Sessions. Jones’s opponent: Roy Moore. He’s the gun toting, anti-gay, anti-Muslim, white supremacist-supported, court defying judge and child molester who could win this thing. What can you do? Call your second cousin in Alabama and tell him to VOTE. Give money to the Doug Jones campaign. Volunteer to make calls to get out the vote. But do something. The Co-op City Working Families Mission As a political party, Working Families works to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation. As a civic action group, Co-op City Indivisible (which at this point remains a virtual organization) promotes progressive causes. As Co-op City WF/Indivisible members we do both. As members of either or both, we embrace progressive values by modeling inclusion, respect, and fairness in all of our actions; we work to make Co-op City a stronger community; and we insist our representatives serve as our voice in Co-op City, in the Bronx, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C. Next Meeting of Co-op City Working Families The next meeting of the WFP is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19th at 7:30 p.m. in room 35, Einstein Community Center, Section Five. It’s the busiest time of the year, so please plan ahead. WF meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, through June. All progressives are welcome. If you would like to be kept informed of Working Family/Indivisible issues and plans, email mpjazz@optonline.net. —Kelly Canzoneri

Baychester Visual Arts Association Our new season began on September 12 and we hope your creative juices are yearning for release. As people have seen in the past, you will derive much pleasure from your artwork. Our next session of art classes began on November 21 and you can choose from the 2 class schedules which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 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 own 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 201862-0847 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. Mr. Sam Schwartz, one of BVA’s artists, has his work on exhibition in the Bartow Center next to room 31. It will be on exhibit for a month. His artwork includes paintings and photography. 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

Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church Peace, Love, And Joy For The Justified Romans 5:1-11 wishes us peace, love and joy. As the holiday season swung into full tilt this week with the arrival of Thanksgiving we ask for God’s blessings on all our friends and neighbors. Our joy is complete in knowing that you have as much pleasure in your thanksgiving activities as we are for you as you journey on to good health. It is a well-known fact that Seventh-day Adventist are among the top three groups worldwide in longevity. USA Today in an article dated 2001 noted that Seventh-day Adventist are renowned for the healthy lifestyle of most of its members. A report extracted from USA Today online reads, “…. a recent study in the Archives of Internal Medicine that looked at Seventh-day Adventists in California, a group made up mostly of vegetarians. The 12-year of study of 34,192 people found that on average, group members lived 10 years longer than the general population.” http://ww.usatoday.com/news/health/diet/2001-12-07-vegetarian.htm National Geographic gave this explanation for the longevity of Seventh-day Adventist after its own investigation: “This can be partly explained by the fact Adventists don't drink or smoke and many stick to a vegetarian diet the church advises. But not all members do and even they live significantly longer than average.” National Geographic http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/04/080414longest-lived_2.html The Seventh-day Adventist Congregation in Co-op City extends an open invitation to all our friends and neighbors to practice healthful living. This is especially crucial as we approach the holiday season, so we can work together to encourage each other in wellness. Healthy Living Tip of the Week The following excerpt was taken from a pamphlet printed by the head office of the Co-op City congregation in Long Island, NY. “Increase your intake of the natural foods given to us by our Creator (Genesis 1:29) — fruits, whole grains, nuts, legumes, and vegetables. They contain fewer calories than concentrated foods do, while at the same time giving us more vitamins, minerals and fiber, or "fillability." Because high-fiber foods pass through the intestinal tract more quickly, approximately 100 fewer calories are absorbed each day when we include them in our meals. However, concentrated fiber, such as bran, hinders the absorption of minerals, so it should not be used in great quantities. “Lose Weight Naturally, Greater New York Conference Seventh-day Adventist Community Health Services, 1989, 1991. “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10 NKJV) Join us in a “Daniel Diet,” contact us for more details. Services and Community Outreach Wednesdays — Midafternoon Prayer Service, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday — Food Pantry every 1st and 3rd, 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday — Night Prayer meeting, 7:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. Saturday — Sabbath School, 9:15 a.m. Saturday — Divine Worship, 11:00 a.m. Saturday — Adventist Youth Program, 2:30 p.m. Saturday — Bible Study, 4:30 p.m. Saturday — Vespers @ sunset The Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; http://coopcity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ —Cheryl C. Silvera

Building 17 Association Quality of Life is our Goal for Everyone At our monthly meeting held on Monday, November 13th, we set the schedule for our yearly collection for our Building’s terrific porters. We ask our fellow cooperators to be as generous as they can for our hardworking building staff. Our annual Christmas Lobby decorating will begin on either Friday, December 15th or Saturday, December 16th. Volunteers will be most welcome, minors must be accompanied by an adult. Keep your eyes open on our Lobby Bulletin Board, we are trying to start a Crocheting Club! Our donation barrels are in place and cooperators are reminded to keep in mind to check all food items for expiration dates and that toys (unwrapped) should be in good condition. Our collections will be donated to St. Joseph’s Church located in Dreiser Loop. One item on our agenda got many members quite vocal. This concerns ongoing building security concerns. It seems that during the morning and afternoon hours when students are gathering in our Lobby and sitting on the floor, making it difficult for our building’s residents to come and go. It has been suggested that having a Security Officer in the lobby during these hours would help alleviate this situation. We wish everyone good health and hope to see you at our next meeting. “If everyone did a little, no one would have to do a lot.” —Lisa Proto

Co-op City Times / November 25, 2017

Church of New Vision

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC

Pastors Kenneth 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 44 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 • Church 47th Anniversary Celebration, Sunday, November 26th at the 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. service. • Wednesday evening Bible study is canceled, will resume January 10, 2018. • Women’s Bible Study: held on the second Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (November canceled). Next scheduled date is December 9. • Cruise with us in 2018, July 20th to July 27th on the Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Sea. Going to Port Canaveral, Fl., Cococay, Bahamas, and Nassau, Bahamas. Interior $1,025 - Ocean View $1,175 - Balcony $1,320. Please note that $100 deposit was due November 19; additional $150 due January 21, 2018 and balance due by April 1, 2018 (includes taxes, fees, transportation to/from cruise ship in NJ). Gratuities not included, can be charged to your stateroom upon check-in. No refunds after January 21, 2018. For additional information, please contact Sadie James at 718-652-8943 or Hermena Smith at 917-974-9282 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Telephone: (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

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Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle Happy Thanksgiving to all. Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Sundays: Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday Worship Service starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Effective Fervent Prayers change things. Come and experience the power of Biblical prayer. God’s power is released through His Word. Come and study the word of God; it can change your life. Fridays: Youth service will start at 7:30 p.m. Focus: Right Living Micah 6: 1-9 Hear ye now what the Lord saith; Arise, contend thou before the mountains; and let the hills hear thy voice. Hear ye, O mountains, the Lord’s controversy, and ye strong foundations of the earth; for the Lord hath a controversy with his people, and he will plead with Israel. O my people, what have I done unto thee? And wherein have I wearied thee? Testify against me. For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed out of the house of servants; and I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that ye may know the righteousness of the Lord, Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the high God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He hath shown thee O man, what is good; and what doeth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? The Lord’s voice crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom shall see thy name; hear he the rod, and who hath appointed it. The Requirements The prophet questioned, in Micah 6: 6-7 “Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the high God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? The answer is no. God does not want mere outward signs of contrition or a mere show of repentance. The Lord requires us to do justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with God Micah 6:8 In the New Testament, Jesus simplified the Law into two commandments. First we must love the Lord with all our hearts. Second, we are to love our neighbors as ourselves. Matthew 22:37-39. —Rev. R. Sibblies

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and leave a message if there is no answer. “Jesus” in Lancaster Pa.: Come join us on March 30, 2018 to see “Jesus” at Sight & Sound Theater (their newest show), shopping at Bird in Hand Farmers Market and dinner at Miller’s Smorgasbord. Cost is $175/person and $120/child 12 and under. If you are interested in going, call Barbara at 347-603-7473; if no answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you. Hurry to reserve your spot, seats are going fast. Sunday Services – Come and receive a blessing. The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Each Sunday, the English Service is at 10 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 12:30 p.m. Children: Sunday School time will be at 10:30 a.m. Bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word. Sunday morning Bible study for adults at 8:45 a.m. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer/Bible Study Afternoon (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday mornings at noon to 1 p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children who have a personal relationship with Him. Friday Family Night: starts at 7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the different groups for parents, young adults, teens and children. Learn the Bible and also other activities. It’s a fun time for all. Christmas Concert: Come share some Christmas cheer with the NY Methodist Church Choir – Contico Nuevo – they will be performing Christmas songs. The concert will be held at the Beth Abraham Nursing Home at 612 Allerton Avenue, corner of Bronx Park East on December 16th from 2 -3 p.m. Hope you can come and enjoy this blessing of music. —Barbara Penn

Open Door Ministries The Good that comes out of Evil Good – that which is morally right; a benefit or advantage. Evil – profoundly immoral and malevolent; harmful or tending to harm. Genesis 50:20 AMP As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good to bring about this present outcome, that many people would be kept alive as they are this day. People, life circumstances, health, even strangers hurt us but God can turn the evil into an enhancement of our skills, abilities and talents to shame them and the devil. The lives of many people demonstrate that they were first dragged down then lifted to save many. Social Work job given away – received better job; Dr. Castex abused – became social work advocate; Joni Eareckson Tada paralyzed at 17 – shares hope and the gospel to millions. We need to reframe our thinking – Bob Sorge writes in his book Pain, Perplexity and Promotion; “Job had the hand of God on him, the hand of Satan on him, and the hand of man on him - and he couldn’t distinguish between them. Job is in the battle of his life, warring with God’s sovereign purposes, Satan’s evil incitements, people’s carnal reproaches, and the imperfect realities of a fallen world – all elements involved in spiritual warfare” (22). 2 Corinthians 4:16 We do not become discouraged [spiritless, disappointed, or afraid]. Though our outer self is progressively wasting away, yet our inner self is being progressively renewed day by day. 17 For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent splendor and an endless blessedness]! 18 So we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen; for the things which are visible are temporal [just brief and fleeting], but the things which are invisible are everlasting and imperishable. Within psychology, Locus of Control is an important aspect of personality. The concept was developed originally by Psychologist Julian Rotter in the 1950s. Locus of Control refers to an individual's perception about the underlying main causes of events in his/her life. Or, more simply: Do you believe that your destiny is controlled by yourself or by external forces (such as fate, God, or powerful others)? Romans 8:28 And we know with great confidence that God who is deeply concerned about us causes all things to work together as a plan for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. Sunday Services are at 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28. Open Door Ministries’ Therapeutic Mentoring Program offers free Counseling. Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net. Blessings in Christ. —Pastor Luis Ramos

Co-op City Times / November 25, 2017

Traditional Synagogue Of Co-op City

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue

The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. Phone #: 718-379-6920. Note: Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, leave a message and we will get back as soon as possible. The Synagogue has Services Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a Kiddush. We serve a wide selection of food. Come to services and have nosh. We need Jewish Men Saturday Morning, to come to services between 10 a.m. and noon, we need your help to make a minyan and take out the Torah. Our services are open to all Jewish people in the community. It would be a mitzvah if you could attend. Sabbath ends on Saturday, November 25, at 5:16 p.m. Candle lighting for Friday, December 1 at 4:11 p.m. Please honor your donations. Please come to the synagogue, or mail your donations to Traditional Synagogue 120 Erdman Pl., Building 27B Lobby, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Good & Welfare: We sell tree certificates in Honor or Memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per Tree. Mazel Tov to all having Simchas. If you’re ill, wishing all a speedy recovery. If you asked the rabbi to say prayers for the sick, you should make a donation in that person’s name to the synagogue. The synagogue thanks Saul and Hillary Weber for the delicious kiddush last Shabbat in honor of their anniversary. Bingo: The synagogue will have a Bingo on Sunday, December 3, at 1 p.m. The cost is only $3 admission, which includes refreshments and 10 games of Bingo. Also, there is a Jackpot game which costs $2. This is a 3part game in which you have a chance to win up to $30, if you win all three games. Come on down and have an afternoon with your friends and neighbors. The Bingo games are open to all residents in the community. So if you like to play Bingo, please attend. Chanukah Luncheon: On Sunday, December 17, we will celebrate Chanukah. The cost is only $18. We are serving corn beef, turkey breast, pastrami, potato pancakes, and all the trimmings, and a jelly donut. We have limited space, so make an early reservation. Call the synagogue or Marilyn, 347449-5005. Your support of the Traditional Synagogue, and Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members, and friends, peace and good health, and happy holiday season. —Gary Schwartz

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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. Our youth ministry is very active and dynamic. The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama, counseling among many other activities. Somos una Iglesia multicultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos. La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros. 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 347-945-1992. 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 347-945-1992 de no haber nadie en la oficina sientancen libres de dejar un mensaje, le devolveremos su llamada. Thought for the week Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and He will make you paths straight. —Prov. 3: 5-6 Reflexion para la semana 5 Confía en el Señor de todo corazón, y no en tu propia inteligencia. 6 Reconócelo en todos tus caminos, y él allanará tus sendas. —Prov. 3: 5-6 English services Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study. Friday, 7:00 p.m. 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. Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m., Prayer and the Word Thursday, 5:00 p.m., Boys and Girls Club 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 Special Events Boys and Girls Club, every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Boys and Girls Club is free. —Pastor Sam Colon

Our next trip is Sunday, December 10, to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, which is only two weeks away. Holiday Jubilee Show The cost of the trip is still $35 per person. This trip, you will receive a slot play for $15 and a complimentary ticket worth $25 for the Holiday Jubilee Show. This is a $40 value. The Holiday season at the Tropicana means more music, memories. The Holiday Jubilee Show is similar to the Christmas Show at Radio City. This show will sell-out fast, so make an early reservation. Shop for the holidays at the outlets, enjoy the sights, food and have a good time. All men and women over 21 years old can attend our trips and functions. You need a Tropicana Casino card or a government ID, passport, non- or driver’s license to receive the bonus. On the bus, we provide a drink, snacks, play Bingo, 50/50 raffle and show a recent movie. We keep you entertained, the trip goes fast to Atlantic City. This is our last trip of the season. Our next trip won’t be until March or April 2018. So come with us and have a good time. The bus stops by all three shopping centers going and returning. This trip we will be leaving 30 minutes later to accommodate the show. Leaving Einstein Loop at 8: 30 a.m. by the supermarket, Asch Loop at 8:40 a.m. by the library, and Dreiser Loop by 8:50 a.m. For reservation, call Gary at 718-671-8424 or Bruce at 718-320-2234 If no one is available, please leave a message at either number. Please make out check or money order to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue and mail it to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B Lobby, Bronx, NY 10475. Your support of the Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing everyone peace and good health, and a happy Thanksgiving holiday. —Gary Schwartz

Community Protestant Church On behalf of our pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. 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 10:00 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, 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. Other Scheduled Events On Wednesdays, at noon, please join Pastor Owens for NOON DAY PRAYER AT CPC, an hour of Power, Prayer, Praise and Testimony. Refreshments will be served. RSVP: (718) 862-9172. The Willing Workers Annual Natural Pecan and Pecan Clusters Sale will be held after service. Stop by their table and pick up a great holiday gift of pecans. As we enter into this season of thanksgiving and celebration, know that God Is In Every Tomorrow “God is in every tomorrow, therefore I live for today. “Certain of finding at sunrise, guidance and strength for the way; “Power for each moment of weakness; hope for each moment of pain, “Comfort for every sorrow, sunshine and joy after rain. “God is in every tomorrow, planning for you and for me; “Even in the dark will I follow, trust where my eyes cannot see. “Stilled by His promise of blessing, soothed by the touch of His hand, “Confident in His protection, knowing my life path is planned.” 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

Building 6 Association

I want to thank everyone who bought a Thanksgiving Turkey raffle this year. This year’s winner of the turkey raffle was Anna Torres. Congratulations and enjoy your 20 pound turkey and stuffing. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving with family and friends. We are going to try to have a building meeting soon. At our next meeting, we want to add members to our building association. We will be looking for people to help put up holiday decorations in December to make our lobby look great for the holidays. Let’s make Building 6 great again. We need everyone’s help. We will be collecting for the porters and lobby attendants in the middle of December too. We might have Santa Claus in our lobby too, in December. —Jeffrey Schwartz

Co-op City Times / November 25, 2017

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship 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 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. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m. 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, November 26, when we will celebrate The Last Sunday after Pentecost. Our supply priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant.

Upcoming Fundraising Event: The Annual Post Thanksgiving Day Atlantic City trip to Bally’s Casino will be this Saturday, November 25. Deluxe Motor Coach leaves Dreiser Loop at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Please be there at 8:45 a.m. The church will be open for your convenience. Remember to bring your ID. 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. “Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving * and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.” —Psalm 95:2 —Merville Chambers

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greets everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! God’s hand is a hand of comfort. God also multiplies the impact of His comfort by calling us to use the memory of the comfort He gives us to comfort others in similiar situations. Let’s look at Scripture to support this. 2nd Cor. 1:3-7 says: 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 5 For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ. 6 If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted,

it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. 7 And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort. Invitation Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Vernon Little just released a new single ‘The Chance To Tell You’ on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc. It’s a fusion of R&B, Rap and Gospel. https://www.amazon.com/Chance-Tell-You-Vernon-Little/dp/B071ZFJQ29. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone number is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we! —Evangelist Vernon Little

Newsong Church Beyond Borders-Part Two The Heart of God 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. Luke 15:3-7 (NIV) At Newsong Church, our mission is to reach people who are far away from God with the good news of Jesus Christ, and help them become fully-devoted followers of Him one step at a time. We’re passionate about this, because God is passionate about this! In this parable, Jesus reveals the heart of our heavenly Father. God knows that we’re spiritually lost without Him. He loves each of us so much, that He goes beyond borders looking for us in hopes of bringing us back to Himself. When He finds us, He gives us a choice to turn back to Him or to keep going our own way. When we turn away from our own way and turn back to God, it’s called repentance. His desire is that all of us would choose to come back with Him. When we repent, He forgives us, and the angels in heaven rejoice as He carries us back home!

As Christians, we have the greatest news! There’s a God in heaven who loves us. Through Jesus, He makes right our every wrong, and when we trust in Jesus, we will spend eternity with Him! This is called The Gospel, and its only good news, if people hear it in time! This Sunday, we invite you to experience the Gospel in the form of an illustrated parable called “A Journey to the Potter’s house.” Join us at either 10 a.m. or 12 p.m. as our guest speaker Dr. Michael Ferris visually brings the good news about Jesus to life! We’re so grateful that God brought us to Co-op City three years ago, and we will continue to be a church that goes beyond our borders to love and serve this community. We know that the best is yet to come! This Sunday’s Schedule Location: 177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium B Sunday Worship Experience: 10 a.m. & 12 p.m. Kidsong is available at both services. This week, deaf interpretation is available at both services. For more information about Newsong Church, our beliefs, or our ministries, please go to our website, www.newsongchurchnyc.org. —Pastor Mike Tolone

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. And, be sure to extend your worship with us today and every Saturday, 4 – 5 p.m. on Principle Centered Living Radio, redeemradiofm.com. Also, learn more about our pastor and the principles of our church, while enjoying a laugh or two on Facebook (Principle Centered Living with Rev. Sheldon Williams). Please “Like” the page and share the posts. Only those who “LIKE” the page will qualify for upcoming contests and rewards. 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. 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 and you will be connected. 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

Building 30 A and B Association Hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Today’s the day to come on down and help decorate the lobbies at 1 p.m. Save the date: We will be having our holiday party on Saturday, December 16 in the association room. Collection for the porters: We will start collecting for the porters on Wednesday, December 6th in the association room at 1 p.m. To everyone who is celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and new additions, congratulations. Those under the weather, get well soon. Those suffering a loss, our condolences. —Linda Werner

Co-op City Times / November 25, 2017

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Remember, property can always be replaced; your safety is the most important thing. If someone does try to rob you despite your precautions, do not resist, especially if the person is armed with a weapon of any type. Try to remember as many details of the crime, as well as a description of the perpetrator. Notify police immediately if you have been the victim of a crime. For more information about crime prevention, contact the National Crime Prevention Council at 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 13th floor, Washington, DC 20036; (202)466-6267 or on their website, www.ncpc.org. School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely. If consuming alcoholic beverages is part of your holiday festivities, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink. Call a taxi, if necessary. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. The consequences of drunk driving are extremely severe. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State. Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, an auto crime could be ready to happen, notify the authorities. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. Enjoy a safe and healthy holiday season. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’t forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disability.” It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability. November is known as COPD Awareness Month, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Diabetes Awareness Month, Epilepsy Month, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Prostate Cancer and Men’s Health Awareness Month. This is a good opportunity to learn about disabilities or conditions that may affect your friends, family members or neighbors. It is also a good opportunity to schedule a full physical examination with screening tests recommended by your physician. Knowledge is power, the more you learn the stronger you become.

JUSTICE LEAGUE BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

Let me just be clear. I went into JUSTICE LEAGUE with no hype machine. The trailers were subpar and the aura of DCEU is pretty low. Having said that, JUSTICE LEAGUE is very, very disappointing. Somewhere in there was such a good film to be made. Extremely shocking is how all over the place it was. Man, to everyone who thought Batman v. Superman was all over the place, wait until you see how JUSTICE LEAGUE was patched and edited. Also for a film that is made in 2017 and has a budget of $300 million, the CGI was pathetic. Good call for the reshoots, WB. Was very successful...SAID NO ONE EVER! Now to the good stuff, because I liked plenty...Ben Affleck as Batman continues to be the best thing in the DCEU. Love, love, loooove him in this role. I really hope he doesn't leave. He's incredible and actually thought-provoking as Wayne/Batman. Gal Gadot was good in Justice League, but her scene in France was so weird and seemed like it was forced. The action scene seemed out of place, but she was beautiful and pretty epic in JUSTICE LEAGUE. Jason Mamoa, Ezra Miller and Ray Fisher as Aquaman, Flash and Cyborg, respectively, were actually all quite good but their solo scenes were so random and felt a bit weird because of the editing miscues. Like let's make a dramatic and impactful scene with Barry/Flash and his father and then boom! a comedic scene with Aquaman and Wayne. The Inclusion of Steppenwolf in JUSTICE LEAGUE was also pretty weird having him being a pretty bad villain in

DC. Hence DCEU pushing everything out so quickly. Steppenwolf was ok. He looked like Ivan Ooze (from Power Rangers) with horns. Shame that Snyder left (due to personal reasons) but the inclusion of Joss Whedon (The Avengers) was very visible. The corn and cheese was a bit unbearable at times, but sometimes it worked well with Flash/Barry in particular. The action was pretty epic actually towards the end; Zack Snyder knows how to blend some action together. The end fight sequence was pretty cool with all of them together working as a unit. The Superman comeback was pretty awesome too. It was pretty epic, but included some awful CGI. Yes, it is every bit as bad as the internet warriors have said. JUSTICE LEAGUE was incredibly disappointing. But I won't be ignorant and hypocritical saying I didn't enjoy a good chunk of it. The eventual Director's Cut will probably be better as was BvS'S. Also, I marked out with the second end credits scene. OH MY GOD! 6/10 JUSTICE LEAGUE, 2017, PG-13, 120 minutes Zack Snyder and Joss Whedon – Director Joss Whedon and Chris Terio – Writer Ben Affleck – Bruce Wayne/Batman Henry Cavill – Clark Kent/Superman Gal Gadot – Diana Prince/Wonder Woman Ezra Miller – Barry Allen /Flash Jason Momoa – Arthur Curry/Aquaman Ray Fisher – Victor Stone/Cyborg Jeremy Irons – Alfred Amy Adams – Lois Lane

Co-op City Times / November 25, 2017

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