Co-op City Times 12/02/17

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Vol. 52 No. 48

Power Plant Scores High Marks In Con Ed Reliability Tests

BY JIM ROBERTS

The Riverbay Power Plant earned nearly 100% of the maximum amount of credits available from Con Ed during the annual summer test of reliability conducted between June and September this year.

Con Ed informed Riverbay in November that it will apply a total credit of $1.656 million toward

Personnel at the Riverbay Power Plant achieved near-perfect reliability performance during testing

by Con Ed this summer, earning Riverbay nearly $1.65 million in credits.

Photo by Jim Roberts

Riverbay’s account based on the outstanding performance of the plant this year. The top amount the plant could have earned was $1.727 million. Last year’s credit was $960,000.

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Departments We Can Be Proud Of President’s Message

Power Plant States, 15 of which are in New The power plant continues to be York and 12 in other countries. our most progressive department There was a complaint that RiverPresident leading the way for how we aim to bay was spending over $1 million for three people! One of the posirun each department, efficiently tions provided by NAES is a safety and with cost savings. The reliability of director, which we severely needed in the power plant has resulted in a our power plant and the NAES director $700,000 increase in the standby credits is in the position to help Riverbay conthat Riverbay will receive through Octotinue to improve on the efficiencies of ber 2018 from Con Edison. the power plant. We are in line to be able With the hiring of NAES for the operto sell substantially more electricity on ation and management of the power plant, the grid, to the tune of $2-3 million a there is room for continued efficiency improvements and cost savings. NAES is year. That was a promise when we the power plant management company that began grafted state-of-the art tri-generation generators onto 50 year old boilers years ago. However, we this summer to provide professional operational were not able to do so and were not in line to be and management (O&M) services for our power able to sell electricity. plant. Managing power plants is what they do, and (Continued on page 2) they do it well at over 250 plants across the United

Linda Berk

“This past summer, the reliability and availability of the Riverbay power station operated at the top quartile of industry standards,” said Riverbay Director of Utility Assets Anthony Ligato. “This accomplishment could only be achieved by having a high-performance team of operators and maintenance staff who were very dedicated to achieve these results.”

During the test period, Riverbay was allowed to miss the demand targets set by Con Ed three times before potentially forfeiting some or all of the credits.

“In order to recover the full credits the power plant needs to be almost perfect,” Ligato said. “We just missed our total possible credit by a small

Holiday Season Kicks-Off Wednesday With Annual Tree Lighting And Visit From Santa

Lights, music and a visit from Santa will kick-off Co-op City’s holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Wednesday evening in the Dreiser Center auditorium.

Santa Claus will take photos with the community’s children beginning at 5 p.m.

At 7 p.m., a brief tree lighting ceremony will take place, followed by musical performances by some of the community’s talented young people.

Scheduled to perform are: Brandon Key, The Learning Ladders Day Care Center, The Garvey School, Unconventional Dance Inc. and Renaissance’s Music with a Message.

Refreshments will be served. The program is sponsored by the Riverbay Fund and produced by the Riverbay Community Relations Department under the direction of Michelle Sajous. All are welcome. Admission is free.

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New York State statutes allow Con Ed to charge independent power producers like Riverbay standby fees that the utility says are required to maintain their equipment so they can always be ready to send electricity to Riverbay and other plants in emergencies.

By proving during the summer test period that the Riverbay power plant operates at a high standard of reliability, Con Ed will offset almost all of those standby fees with the $1.656 million credit.

Operations at the power plant are undergoing continuous improvements, Ligato said. “Every year, we do an outage in April for the changeover to air condi(Continued on page 4)

Holiday Cheer In Building 20B

P.S. 160 Wins Five-Year Federal STEAM Magnet Grant Registration Will Be Open To All Students

BY BILL STUTTIG

The administration of PS 160, under the charge of long-time Principal Lori Baker, announced this week that the Section 5 elementary school is one of only 32 schools throughout the nation to have received a five-year federal magnet grant.

Under the grant, the school now offers its students STEAM-based learning.

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.

According to a description provided by the school administration: “STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. The end results are students (Continued on page 3)

Shareholders in Building 20B are greeted with holiday cheer every time they enter their lobby thanks to their neighbor Oscar Vasquez who purchased and decorated the lobby for the enjoyment of all. A fellow shareholder was so struck by Mr. Vasquez’s generosity, cooperative spirit and the work he put in to get everyone in the holiday spirit that she submitted the photos of their lobby to the Co-op City Times.

Mr. Vasquez has been engaging in this labor of love for the past five years. He said that it is a joy for him to be able to do this for his neighbors, especially the children who react with such glee when they step into the lobby. He added that being able to bring joy to the residents of the building is ample payback for him. See page 5 for more photos.

Photo by Tushawnda Garrett

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We also contracted a new energy supplier to work with our asset manager of the power plant to purchase oil and gas at better prices in the past. While we cannot predict the actual cost of energy, that is a day-to-day decision based on global issues. However, the formula for paying for these services is greatly improved in Riverbay’s favor with our new contract benefitting Riverbay in what we pay.

Peartree Sanitation Processing Plant Recently, I took a tour of the sanitation processing plant on Peartree just outside of Co-op City. I had heard many good things about the site and the workers.

I know many of the shareholders who have lived here for a while are happy to not have the garbage on our dumpster pads any more waiting for the NYC Department of Sanitation to pick up our refuse. It is not a slight on the Sanitation Department, it has just been much better controlling our own garbage removal. We no longer must put up with garbage not picked up in the snow or during a strike. Our garbage is picked up daily without any garbage left behind trailing into the street and most importantly there are no rodents or other critters hanging out around our dumpsters for their next meal.

Our Riverbay employees are our unsung heroes who pick up our refuse without any evidence of their work and haul it off to the facility at Peartree. During my tour yesterday, I was very impressed with what I saw. Did they clean up before our visit? I’m sure they did! However, looking closely at the site, you can tell how well it is maintained. There was no build-up crud or caked-in garbage. I live near the facility and many of us pass by it daily, and you would never know that 1,000 tons of garbage are packed and disposed of from this location every month.

The men who work in this facility do an incredible job to keep our quality of life clean and odor-free and we tend to forget them because they do their job seamlessly. I want to take this opportunity to let the community know that we are fortunate to have the well-maintained facility and hard-working staff.

No More Penny-Wise Pound Foolish My training, education and experiences in management and the theories in Organizational Behavior and Communication dictate that it is very important to me that we look at Riverbay as a major corporation and, in turn, run it as such, not as the mom and pop shop that I believe we were doing in the recent past. We are looking at the big picture these days, more concerned about the bottom line and its implications on our quality of life. One of the formulas to understand that benefit to all of us as shareholders of this awesome corporation is to understand our ROI (return on investment). We must not look at just what we are spending, we must also look at what spending can save us in the long run. This has been true in the case of the power plant. Spending what we have for the O&M has given Riverbay the opportunity to look forward to earning significant income for selling electricity. This will outweigh the money we will spend to get to a point of positive income efficiency!

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An impressive picture of the cleanliness of the Peartree sanitation plant taken during my visit of the facility yesterday.

So, as I remind my fellow Board directors that we cannot afford to be pennywise and pound foolish, I remind shareholders, too. We must continue to look at the benefits of doing business differently and more innovatively than in our past and realize that there will be times when we will need to spend money to save money. In the end, it is about two issues, budgetary bottom line and quality of life.

Let’s stay focused.

Happy Holidays!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with their family and friends. I wish you the very best for the upcoming holiday season. May you have joy, peace and good fortune.

I continue to be interested in your thoughts. I may be reached at Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or Lberk@riverbayboard.com.

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Attendees will be able to discuss their concerns and express their opinions and ideas as constituents in the 16th congressional district.

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Open House At P.S. 160 STEAM Magnet School P.S. 160 The Walt Disney Magnet STEAM School will hold an Open House for all parents of Co-op City who would like information on the school’s new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering Arts and Mathematics) curriculum on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m.

The meeting will be held in the school auditorium, 4041 Hutchinson River Parkway East, and it is open to all Co-op City parents, not only those in Section Five.

P.S. 160 is one of only four schools in School District 11 designated as a magnet school and the only elementary school in the two adjacent districts designated as a STEAM school. (See related article on page 1 of this issue.)

Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration, Dec. 10 The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community organizations will host the annual Pre-annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 10 in room 31 of the Bartow Center at 3 p.m.

The Keynote Speaker at the celebration will be New York City Council Member Inez Barron of Brooklyn, N.Y. There will entertainment, Kuumba Dancers & Drummers, a Kwanzaa Ceremony, African Dancing and the Karamu Feast, vendors and games.

This event is free and all are invited to attend to ensure its success.

Refreshments will be served.

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who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process. These are the innovators, educators, leaders, and learners of the 21st century.”

P.S. 160 is one of four schools in Community School Districts 11 and 8 to be designated as magnet schools and the only elementary school in the two adjacent districts to be designated as a STEAM school.

The school has already been renamed the Walt Disney Magnet STEAM School. P.S. 160’s Parent Coordinator Kwafi Gray said that STEAM is already the school’s focus and much of the curriculum has already been implemented.

The school administration added in a prepared statement, “The staff at the school has already been working hard on integrating this new age thinking into their curriculum, and will continue to do so through project-based learning, and theme-based learning units.”

The biggest change that the relatively new magnet designation brings to the school is that registration into the school will now be open to the entire community and beyond, although the school will still be zoned for Section 5, according to Principal Baker. Student selection from outside Section 5 will be done by lottery using NYCDOE priorities if demand for a particular grade exceeds the available seats, Principal Baker added.

On Wednesday evening, the school hosted a meeting with the parents of current students where changes in the curriculum were explained to them.

The school administration said this week that although the school is still zoned for Section 5, “parents of students outside of the zoned area have the opportunity to apply to attend our school based upon the available seats.” This means that parents from all over Co-op City and beyond are now eligible to apply for the school.

In accordance with that change, the school will be offering two open houses to introduce parents to the school and the new STEAM curriculum. The first is scheduled for next Thursday, December 14th beginning at 6 p.m. and the second open house will take place on Wednesday, January 10th at 6 p.m. Both will be held in the auditorium at the

school, 4041 Hutchinson River Parkway East in Section 5.

According to the United States Department of Education (USDOE) website, The Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP), which the PS 160 STEAM grant falls under, assists “in the desegregation of public schools by supporting the elimination, reduction, and prevention of minority group isolation in elementary and secondary schools with substantial numbers of minority group students.”

The posted program description states: “In order to meet the statutory purposes of the program, projects also must support the development and implementation of magnet schools that assist in the achievement of systemic reforms and provide all students with the opportunity to meet challenging academic content and student academic achievement standards. Projects support the development and design of innovative education methods and practices that promote diversity and increase choices in public education programs. The program supports capacity development–the ability of a school to help all its students meet more challenging standards through professional development and other activities that will enable the continued operation of the magnet schools at a high performance level after funding ends. Finally, the program supports the implementation of courses of instruction in magnet schools that strengthen students’ knowledge of academic subjects and their grasp of tangible and marketable vocational skills. The statute defines a magnet school as a public elementary school, public secondary school, public elementary education center, or public secondary education center that offers a special curriculum capable of attracting substantial numbers of students of different racial backgrounds.”

P.S. 160 serves students, including special education students, from Pre-K through 5th grade and currently has an enrollment of 409 students, according to the New York City Department of Education.

Since 2009, the school building also houses the Equality Charter School for middle school students which has an enrollment of approximately 250 students. The two schools operate independent of each other.

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Active Shooter Workshops CCPD will host a series of Active Shooter Preparedness Workshops in each of Co-op City’s community centers this month, 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.

Little League Registration Today Register for the Co-op City Little League today, Saturday, Dec. 2, in room 17 of the Dreiser Center, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration will also be held on Saturday, Dec. 9 and 16th, in room 17, Dreiser Center, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

You must bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate.

For additional information, please contact the Co-op City Little League at coopcityll@yahoo.com.

A retirement party was held for Nancy Delrio of the Riverbay Legal Department on Thursday night at Sangria Restaurant to celebrate 33 years of service to the Riverbay Corporation. Nancy was joined by co-workers who wished her well in her retirement. She was thanked for her many years of service to the Riverbay Corporation and to the Co-op City community. Among Nancy’s many accomplishments is serving as the first female director of the 200-employee Riverbay Buildings and Grounds Department. In addition to co-workers, Board Director Jerome Rice and Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark also stopped in to celebrate and wish Nancy well.

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tioning which also allows us to prepare for the summer period when reliability is contracts and bulk purchasing power. The Board approved the three-year contract by a vote of 12-2 through a resolution sponsored by Riverbay first vice president measured by Con Ed. “Power Plant management and the plant staff of Local 94 work together each and Construction Committee chair Bernie Cylich.

“NAES is a premier operations and maintenance contractor and they’ve done a year to ensure that the operations and maintenance programs will produce excellent reliability during the summer peak period, as well as the winter heating sea- great job of being part of our team and working with the staff at the plant. The son. This teamwork is a key component to making sure that we can maintain addition of NAES will help us achieve increasing reliability so in the future we will continue to reap the benefits available through these sorts of results in the future.” this Con Ed program,” Ligato said.

Capital investments paying off In October, the Board unanimously approved a Investments in capital improvements at the plant “This plant is the largest combined heat new contract with Direct Energy to serve as Riverover the past two years have also contributed to the better performance that produced the higher credits and power station in North America. Now bay’s energy management service provider. Direct from Con Ed this year. Work on the steam turbine con- we want to make it the best, and we are Energy will coordinate Riverbay’s fuel purchases and manage participation in the Con Ed programs, as well denser was done in an expedited fashion by working on the right course to achieve it.” as programs with NYISO, New York’s power grid with the Riverbay procurement department and vendors to produce a faster delivery. Other major compo– Anthony Ligato, manager. That resolution was introduced by Board President Linda Berk and was the product of months nents in the plant were upgraded, including a deaerator Riverbay Director of Utility Assets of work by Ligato, Klehammer and Riverbay Audit used to remove oxygen and other dissolved gases from Director Averil James-Bonnette after the Board the feedwater to the steam-generating boiler which directed Riverbay to seek out more bidders for the allowed it to operate more efficiently and prevent corcontract. The Direct Energy contract will reduce the fees paid by Riverbay by rosion damage.

Capital projects and contracts with outside firms to help manage the plant are nearly half compared to the previous contract.

Riverbay also will receive payments expected to match last year’s totals of important components of the improved performance, Ligato said.

“It takes a whole team to accomplish these sorts of goals. The support of the $1.5 million from Con Ed for two other programs, the Distribution Load Relief, Board of Directors and executive management of Douglas Elliman headed by and the Commercial System Relief. Those programs involve voltage control and Bob Klehammer has contributed much of this success,” Ligato said. “They megawatt supply. Ligato forecasts that the power plant could increase its producapproved the capital projects and funding for other items that we think are impor- tion for export to Con Ed next summer by 2 to 3 megawatts, raising another tant, including the NAES contract and the hiring of Riverbay’s new energy man- $300,000 in revenue.

“This model now running the plant follows the industry standard and is very agement advisor Direct Energy.” sustainable, has specific accountabilities and is structured to maintain superlative New contracts offer savings In February of this year, the Riverbay Board approved an operations and main- performance to achieve the kind of numbers we need to increase revenues to tenance contract with North American Energy Services (NAES) that brought Riverbay,” Ligato said.

Riverbay’s cogeneration power plant makes 40 megawatts of electricity, prothree full-time supervisory, engineering and environmental health and safety duces 20,000 tons of chilling and 500,000 pounds of air and steam. “This plant is engineers to the plant as consultants.

NAES is expected to potentially save $1.3 million annually in plant operating the largest combined heat and power station in North America. Now we want to expenses through reduced labor costs, lower purchasing expenses, less consulting make it the best, and we are on the right course to achieve it,” Ligato said.

Building 5 Association Hello, neighbors. As the year winds down to its conclusion, the Building 5 Association tends to look back and reflect on its accomplishments, activities, and events. The year began under the leadership of a newly elected board: Deborah Lowden, president; Barbara Larkins, vice president; Ruby Cruz, secretary, assisted by Juan Cruz-Barrios; and Deborah Brown, treasurer.

A Quarterly Newsletter was designed in January and continues to be pub-

Co-op City Working Families Party Election Day 12/12/17 is Ten Days from Today 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 Jefferson Beauregard Sessions, III, when he became the US Attorney General. Jones’ opponent: Roy Moore. He’s the gun toting, anti-gay, anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant, white supremacist supported, court defying, accused child molester judge who could win this thing. What can you do? Call your relatives in Alabama and tell them 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 entity) 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 Coop 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. Last Meeting/Next Meeting of Co-op City Working Families At our last spirited meeting on 11/21, we discussed a road trip to Albany on Saturday, December 9th, to represent Co-op City at a Voting Rights strategy session jointly held by several progressive groups. We also spoke of joining the efforts of our parent organization, WFP New York, in challenging the DINOs in the State Senate (Democrats In Name Only) in the 2018 primary season.

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, please email mpjazz@optonline.net.

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lished. No doubt the Newsletter has expanded the Board’s ability to communicate with association members and beyond.

Beginning in June, a Chess Club was established which meets two Saturdays per month. The club is open to members 12 years of age and above. Under the excellent teaching provided by instructors Carl Belle and Henry May, the club has proven to be very successful.

On November 11th, the association held its annual Bake Sale. The bake sale was a tremendous winner. A big thank you is deserved to the vice president’s effort and the many volunteers and member contributions. There was a wide selection of wonderful tasty cakes and pastries.

On November 13th, the first holiday collection for the service staff, lobby attendants and postal staff was held, future dates will be posted.

The association’s next General meeting will be held on December 20th, at 6:30 p.m. The planned invited guest speaker is Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and should prove to be an interesting meeting. All Building 5 cooperators are invited to join us and come with your concerns and questions.

The association has scheduled a Christmas Gifts Day for Children of current members. The event is scheduled for December 16, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Well, as we soon get ready to say farewell to 2017, we look forward to a New Year in 2018. —Juan Cruz-Barrios

No Standing/Parking In Dumpster Pads

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

Thank you for your cooperation.

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Baychester Visual Arts Association

The new year will soon begin and if you enjoy being creative, painting will give you much satisfaction. Come and join BVA’s art classes and you will be among the many who find pleasure in creating Our session of art classes began on November 21st with two class schedules to choose from 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.

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

Online Payment Of Monthly Carrying Charges

Shareholders can now pay their carrying charges online by logging onto the Riverbay website at www.riverbaycorp.com, and clicking on the “PayLease” icon on the home page, or by signing in directly at the PayLease website at www. paylease.com.

Go green, go paperless!

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Letters to the Editor

The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be signed by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor – can•verify or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

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

Women Rising Up! To the Editor: Disgraceful, shameful, inexcusable.

Those are just some of the descriptions one has with regards to how women have, for decades, been treated in the workplace by male counterparts, whether coworkers or superiors. There is never any type of justifiable reason that in 2017 this is still widespread and excessive.

The claims of “thinking it was consensual” or that “signs were misread” or “oops, I accidently touched her” are pathetically lame and the doings of pathological sexual predators using their power to coerce, intimidate and pressure.

This has gone on too long, must end now, and the consequences against those who

commit such acts need to be severe.

Over 25 years ago, many of us watched as Anita Hill had to painfully testify against Supreme Court nominee and eventual Justice Clarence Thomas before a group of male senators serving on the powerful Judiciary Committee.

So now in 2017, we are seeing women, and thankfully so, rising up and speaking out regardless of how many years have gone by since they were harassed and preyed upon. Hollywood, Congress, the sports world and other industries are now on notice. To those who knew of such disgraceful actions, but kept silent, I believe their lack of action needs to be penalized as well.

Furthermore, preying on children is extremely unacceptable and utterly despicable, as in the case of Roy Moore in Alabama, regardless of how long ago it happened. Even more despicable are Republicans in Alabama and Washington, including this sitting president, who would rather send/support a pedophile and sexual predator to the Senate, than vote for a Democrat or even a write-in candidate. Would any of them like it if their very young daughter, granddaughter, etc. was preyed upon by an adult? I seriously doubt they would tolerate this violation of youth. Shame on those who still support this predator for they are no better than him. —Mark P. Bruh

Failure of Gun Control To the Editor: There have been many gun-control zealots who want total firearms confiscation. There have already been many anti-gun laws passed, but anti-gun fanatics always want more, even though these laws wind up harming the law-abiding public.

The Second Amendment was not written to protect the rights of hunters, target shooters or people who live in rural areas. The principles protected by our Constitution were not meant merely for the 18th or 19th centuries.

They were meant by our Founders as a part of the eternal vigilance needed to protect the rights of the American people from possible government oppression.

The common people had just

secured their freedom from King George, and didn’t trust a strong central government as the sole guarantor of their rights. They knew that, throughout history, liberty had been threatened by dictatorial governments.

I believe we need look no further than the massacres at Waco and Ruby Ridge by the FBI and the ATF to see the results of allowing the Feds to destroy the rights of the American people.

One problem with the statistics on gun control is that they fail to cite the large number of self-defense shootings.

As researcher John Lott noted: “The firearms homicide numbers include justifiable homicides. Should it really count [as an anti-gun statistic] when an officer has to kill in the line of duty? Or when a private citizen defends his own

life or the lives of others?”

Guns are used every day for selfdefense, and to deter criminals. I know from personal experience that a bunch of would-be muggers can be deterred merely by displaying a firearm (it doesn’t necessarily need to be fired!)

Background checks frequently don’t work. At the recent Texas church shooting, the perpetrator had been dismissed from the U.S. Air Force following a domestic violence incident. Even so, he was able to pass a background check due to reporting errors in the federal database. This was during the Obama administration. As I previously pointed out, criminals will steal or manufacture weapons (they have done so even in maximum security prisons!)

—David Hammer

Shareholder Responds To Neighbor To the Editor: It’s a shame that Ms. Pearson (CCTimes, 11/18/17) doesn’t see in President Trump someone who recognizes the dignity of the unborn and their right to no longer be murdered in the abortion clinics, but to have life as God intended for them. For this, he appointed as a Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch to ensure that their rights as members of our human family are no longer denied; that religious rights and beliefs are no longer being denied.

President Trump defended the religious beliefs of the Little Sisters of the Poor when the Affordable Care Act penalized them for following God’s law “you shall not kill” and refusing to provide abortion and contraceptive service

to its employees. Whatever they were penalized for following church teaching, President Trump removed. Imagine that, the Little Sisters of the Poor being penalized for refusing to murder the unborn, while Planned Parenthood was rewarded with $525 million to carry out the murder of the unborn. It just doesn’t make sense to me.

Try to imagine, if you will, the relief and gratitude of the mother, father, family members and neighbors of two 15-year-old girls murdered on Long Island at the hands of illegal immigrants who should have been deported before this crime happened, but have been now rounded up and will definitely be deported so there will be no further loss of life.

For the first time in 17 years, unemployment is going down. Industry is no longer leaving the United States, but is staying resulting in new jobs being available.

I’m sorry you feel the way you do, Ms. Pearson. My supporting President Trump doesn’t make me or anyone who supports him a cheerleader for Trump or someone who is for the division of our nation or against racial or criminal justice or to encourage white supremacy as you suggest.

In fact, for myself and others who support President Trump what you suggest is just the opposite. We want a nation and president who works for the benefit of all people.

—Michael Kaplan

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 6 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period.

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

Building 6

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

Building 6 140 DeKruif Place

Feb. 28, 2018

Feb. 29, 2021

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Public Safety Report

Lobby Attendants Are EYES And EARS Of The Co-op City Department Of Public Safety

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety utilizes the Lobby Attendant program as one of the tools to help keep the community safe. Co-op City’s 65 lobbies are manned by lobby attendants during the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and from 4:00 p.m. and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. This coverage is provided by a total of 70 lobby attendants and three supervisors.

When each lobby attendant comes on duty they set up their podium and notify Public Safety that they are present. The lobby attendant proceeds to conduct an inspection of the lobby. This inspection includes the elevators, doors and windows. They are responsible for noting any broken items, malfunctioning equipment or hazardous conditions. Any deficiencies are noted in the Log Book and Public Safety is notified.

During the course of their tour of duty, a lobby attendant is responsible to monitor the lobby for illegal activity or violations of the lease. Illegal activities include any crimes, Disorderly Conduct, Trespassing, and Public Consumption of Alcohol or Use of Controlled Substances. Violations of the lease monitored by the lobby attendant include smoking, loitering, bike riding and dogs without permits entering the building. Public Safety is to be notified when any violations of the law or lease are observed.

Log Book entries documenting this notification are also to be made.

All lobby attendants are responsible to maintain an up-to-date Log Book. In this Log Book, all inspections, referrals and notifications are recorded.

All move-ins, move-outs, deliveries and other visitors are entered into the Log Book. Public Safety is to be notified if a move-in or move-out does not have a valid permit. Log Book entries are also made when Public Safety, New York City Police Department, Fire Department or any other authorized agency enters the building. Public Safety is to be notified if there is any question regarding allowing access to any party. The lobby attendant must also make entries in the Log Book when leaving post for any reason, such as a meal period or a break.

Lobby attendants are not authorized to receive mail, packages or any other deliveries. Lobby attendants are not required to hold or open the front door except in the event of a disabled person or elderly person carrying packages. Residents are required to utilize their key for entry into the building. Lobby attendants are not permitted to run errands or perform outside jobs for cooperators or other Riverbay employees. Lobby attendants are not permitted to leave their assigned area without permission.

Engaging in unnecessary conversation is also against the rules.

Lobby attendants may not identify themselves as Public Safety officers, police officers or security officers. Lobby attendants are not permitted to arrest or detain violators. In the event a violation of the lease or the law is observed, it is the responsibility of the lobby attendant to notify the Department of Public Safety.

As the “civilian” EYES and EARS of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, lobby attendants effectively serve to reduce crime and maintain a high quality of life within the community. By being aware of the duties and responsibilities of the lobby attendants, residents can feel comfortable with the extra level of security their presence brings.

Lobby attendants have a long list of outstanding accomplishments, including a few months ago when a Section 4 lobby attendant noticed that a young child wandered out of their apartment, onto the elevator and down to the lobby. This lobby attendant immediately notified Public Safety and the child was returned safely to their home. The actions of this lobby attendant were instrumental in maintaining the safety and well-being of a very young child.

Public Safety is honored to have this member on our team. This is just another example of a lobby attendant doing a great job.

Be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Texting while

driving carries a minimum fine of $150 plus five (5) points added to your license. Texting while driving has proven to be one of the leading causes of accidents in this country. Be sure all drivers in your family are aware of this law. According to the National Safety Council, more than 100,000 accidents per year involve a driver who was texting. Young adults and teens are the most susceptible to getting in an accident due to texting, yet they continue to do so.

Seventy-five percent of teens state texting while driving is common among their friends as per the National Safety Council. Texting & Driving can change your life in an instant. No text is worth the (Continued on page 26)

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

Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

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

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

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES

There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check back again next week.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THE CO-OP CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY WILL BE OFFERING AN ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION BELOW Test Dates: Saturday, February 3, 2018, Time: 10:00 AM or Saturday, February 17, 2018 Time: 10:00 AM APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND APPOINTMENT Applicants must meet the following requirements: • Not be convicted of any crime(s) • Be 21 Years of Age or older • Be a High School Graduate (Diploma or GED) • Possess a valid NY State Drivers License AT TIME OF APPLICATION (no restrictions or serious traffic violations within the past 5 years) • Be a citizen of the United States • Reside in New York City within the 5 boroughs (NOTE: The address you provide on your application MUST be the address on your NYS Drivers License) • Be in good physical condition • Qualify for high level security and character clearance • Previous applicants for this position will be required to re-file Applicants will be required to pass: • Written Examination (4 Part) • Physical agility test • Panel interview • Psychological examination • Complete medical examination including drug screening • Criminal background history check • Driver license review

Upon appointment candidates must successfully pass: • Co-op City Department of Public Safety Training Academy • New York City Police Department Special Patrolman Background Investigation • New York City Police Department Firearms Background Investigation Applicants must apply in person with a valid NYS Drivers License at: 2049 Bartow Avenue Bronx, NY 10475, Room # 28 A non-refundable test processing fee of $35.00 will be required upon filing of application.

(Money order of cashier’s check only – Payable to: Riverbay Corporation) Filing Dates: Wed., Jan. 3, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Fri., Jan. 5, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sat., Jan. 6, 9 a.m. -1 p.m.

Mon., Jan. 8, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Wed., Jan. 10, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Fri., Jan. 12, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sat., Jan. 13, 9 a.m. -1 p.m.

Tue., Jan. 16, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Wed., Jan. 17, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Sat., Jan. 20, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.* Mon., Jan. 22, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Sat., Jan. 27, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. *Room TBA Processing fee will be waived for current Riverbay Employees & Co-op City Residents upon verfication.

Starting Salary approximately $40,000, Paid Pension and Liberal Benefits Package (Continued on page 26)

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Building 13 Association

Building 10 Association

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Day and is ready to move forward to the next end-of-year observances, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Eve. The Annual Riverbay Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, December 6th at 7 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. Kids get a free picture with Santa, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and refreshments will be served.

Our next building association meeting on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. welcomes our scheduled guest speaker, Sheena McNeill, director of Residential Sales. If you have questions about transferring, moving out, waiting list, succession rights, and delivery and shipping permits, you need to attend and receive accurate information.

We will also discuss our Holiday party and upcoming events.

We are collecting donations, please check the bulletin board for exact dates and times. Thank you to our association vice president, Vivian Campbell, for preparing the schedule. We postponed our decorating and send condolences to Doris Sanchez and family. Information regarding decorating will be forthcoming shortly and posted in the lobby. Calling all men, women and kids…come and participate in this festive building event.

Women Keeping It Real — WKIR is always an inspiring, insightful and informative social gathering where we exchange information, empower and encourage each other. Our next gathering will be on Saturday, December 9, (6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) 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.

Join us Saturday, July 14, 2018 for our 2nd All-You-Can-Eat bonanza LOBSTERFEAST at the NORDIC LODGE, and four-hour Casino stay at Foxwoods with outlet shopping at Tangers. We will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:30 a.m., depart our destination for home at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $165.00 per person (includes taxes and gratuities). The deposit of $55.00 was due by November 30, 2nd payment of $55 is due on February 28, 2018 and final payment of $55 due April 30, 2018. Please be prompt with your deposit or pay in full. Reminder: Seats go fast.

To place an order for “Straight Outta Co-op City” shirts, please contact Deborah Henry @ 718-379-6312. The cost is as follows: Children (small-xl) $10.00, Adults (small-xl) $12.00, Adults (2X-3X) $15.00. Send money orders to 140 Carver Loop #24F, Bronx, NY 10475.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Contacts: Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970; Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-3201370. Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or email us at bthirteen.assoc @yahoo.com.

Again, thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Good Day, everyone, 1. Holiday Toy/Gift Drive — Our 3rd Annual Toy/Gift Drive for children who reside in a Bronx Shelter, targeting ages newborn to 18, has begun. Donated toys or other new, suitable/age appropriate items must be wrapped and labeled to show age group of child and indicate whether gift is for a boy or girl or is appropriate for either. Your donation can be dropped off every Monday or Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Bldg. 10 assn. rm. (rear lobby Bldg. 10B). The last date to drop off your gift is Monday, December 18th. Please help us put a smile on the faces of children less fortunate than our own. You'll definitely feel better about yourself.

2. Holiday Gift Collection for Bldg. 10 Workers (Porters, Basement Staff, Maintenance & Groundskeeper) — Collection will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, December 5th, 6th & 7th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in each Bldg. 10 lobby. Maintaining our building and its surrounding area is not an easy task, so this is a way to show our appreciation for all their hard work throughout the year. Please note, this collection does not include our lobby attendant or mailperson both of whom are recognized individually. We thank you in advance for your support.

3. As a result of the various activities planned for the month and the hustle and bustle of the holiday itself, there will be no General Membership meeting held this month. Our next meeting will take place in January, 2018.

4. Holiday Party — Although still more than a month away, plans are already in the works for this big event which is scheduled for Saturday, January 13, 2018. So please save the date. Details will follow at a later date.

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.

Have a wonderful week.

—Carol Campbell

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

We are very grateful for the speakers who spoke at our general meeting on Tuesday, November 21st sharing information which was very informative. Our first speaker was Ann Moncrieffe, social worker from JASA. She shared how they help caretakers and those who are in need of services for seniors. There are many services that they offer, but this talk focused primarily toward caregivers and their needs which are available in our community. Along with Ann there was Dorett Brown, who is an independent insurance broker. Most seniors are aware of the Medicare change period where you can focus on getting additional insurance and she would be the one to discuss this with getting a different health plan. Contact JASA, 718-320-2066, to speak to either one or anyone concerning this matter or any other services which may be available.

Our next group of speakers came from our Public Safety Department, Chief Apollo, Captain Perez, Sgt. Wright and Officer Iffle. They all stressed the matter of safety and how we can protect ourselves from becoming a victim — be aware of your surroundings at all times. Locking your door would be a start when you’re just going down to the mailbox. Notice stairwells and the lighting to see if someone is there and if you don’t have a safe feeling, call security. Make sure Riverbay workers knocking on your door are indeed from Riverbay; if not, by your request, call the Maintenance Office to verify and look for ID which is mandatory for them to wear around their neck. Also check out the R.U.OK program which calls your phone to verify daily if you are ok when you’re residing alone. Once again, we thank both groups that spoke at our association meeting.

Christmas: We are now preparing to decorate our lobby for the holidays and still in need of donations. We ask that you contact Marilyn, 718-320-2631, from the A-side and Robert, 718-320-2656.

• Decorating, Dec. 8th & 9th • Collection for our Porters and lobby attendants, Dec. 13th, 15th, and 16th • Holiday party, Dec. 22nd.

Notices will be posted to keep you informed of time and additional information.

Our 50/50 was won by Carmen Ponce who donated winnings toward holiday decorations; one of several neighbors giving from the heart. Our door prize was won by Doris Bailey A-side.

Please join us in the activities with your association to celebrate the holidays together.

—Marilyn McDaniel

Greetings. We hope all of you had a joyful Thanksgiving.

Our next general membership meeting is Monday, December 11, 7 p.m., activity room. Come on down for some holiday cheer and prizes.

By now, you should have received your Building Dues envelopes due by December 8th. We are in the process of decorating our lobby.

Sight And Sound to see “JESUS.” Our trip is scheduled for Saturday, May 12, 2018, leaving at 7 a.m., from Building 12. Adults $165 per person, each child under the age of 11, $140. Adult, 1st deposit of $55 due January 30th, 2nd deposit of $55 due February 28th, final payment of $55 due March 30th. Child, 1st deposit of $40 due January 30th, 2nd deposit of $40 due February 28th, final payment of $40 due March 30th. Please make checks payable to Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association, 120 Casals Pl., 26L, Bronx, NY 10475. Contact Sonja, 718-379-7841, or Sonia at 718-379-8305 or Donald, 917-848-0122.

“Straight Outta Co-op City” shirts are back. Purchases can be made by contacting president of Building 11, Deborah Henry, 718-379-6312. Sizes are children (smallxl, $10), adults (small-xl, $12), adults (2x-3x, $15). Money orders to be made payable to Summer Fun Day, mail to Deborah Henry, 140 Carver Loop, 24F, Bronx, NY 10475 or if you wish, in cash.

The Holiday Season has arrived. Please be extra careful. Best wishes to all who are celebrating a special event this month. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss or is sick and shut-in. If you see something, say something. To contact CCPD (Public Safety), call 718-671-3050.

We can be reached at MLSAH@aol.com or 718-379-7841.

—Sonja Maxwell

No Standing/Parking In Dumpster Pads Shareholders are reminded that there is no standing or parking in the dumpster pads.

These areas are strictly for the use of Riverbay Corporation vehicles. All unauthorized vehicles will be towed at vehicle owners’ expense.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Building 31 A/B Association

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Building 24 Association Building association members celebrated Halloween with the children by giving out Trick or Treat candy in the lobby. It was a big hit with the kids and I, dressed as a pirate, enjoyed reliving my childhood fantasy.

For Thanksgiving, we held a raffle and gave out four first prize $25 Stop and Shop gift certificates and four second prize bottles of wine from Fairway’s wine and liquor store. We changed our original plan and decided to more evenly share the proceeds of the raffle by awarding more prizes than what was at first planned. A shareholder questioned the change, but we felt that we were more in tune with the spirit of the holiday by being more generous in our gift giving. Everyone appreciated the prizes.

Our final fundraiser is scheduled to begin on December 4th when we’ll collect contributions for our building porters, mailman, lobby attendant and maintenance man. We want to show our appreciation for their dedicated hard work throughout the year. Much of the comfort we enjoy all year in the way of a clean and secure building and grounds is because of their hard work. We hope all shareholders will join us in showing our appreciation.

We’ll be taking contributions starting Dec. 4th through Dec. 16th, on weekdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from noon to 3 p.m.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 14th in the community room under the portico. All shareholders are welcome. We want to wish everyone happy holidays.

—Bruce Silberman

The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing Come One Come All The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing’s objectives are to: • Keep Co-op City affordable and livable within the Mitchell-Lama program.

• Encourage fuller cooperator participation in activities within Co-op City.

• Enhance cooperative spirit and fulfill the aims and principles of the founders of the cooperative movement.

We cordially invites all shareholders to join us for our annual Pot Luck Celebration Meeting to be held on Monday, December 11th at 7 p.m. in Bartow, rm. 28. Join us as we celebrate our accomplishments, discuss upcoming events and honor members who have passed on. This is a Pot Luck celebration so if you’d like to bring some food or drink, please contact either Bernie or Olivia Cylich at 646-522-5498 or 718-379-5874 to let them know what you’d like to bring. There’ll be music, food, drink and camaraderie while celebrating our accomplishments and looking forward to upcoming events some of which are listed below.

Upcoming Events February 10-11, 2018: DC Historical, Cultural & Entertainment Getaway.

Round-trip transportation & overnight hotel accommodation, 2 day/1night package featuring buffet meals, Comedy show, DJ Dance Party, Arundel Mills Mall visit and National Museum of African American History and Culture. $50 deposit requested ASAP. For more information, contact either Andrea, 917-8212419, or Yolanda, 347-837-3806 March 10th: 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Dance Other future events are also being discussed. Join us in celebrating the cooperative spirit.

—Bruce Silberman

Building 11 Association Seasons Greetings, fellow shareholders. We are hoping that you all had a good Thanksgiving. ‘Tis the season to be jolly and giving.

On that note, volunteers from your association will again be sitting in your building lobby for our Annual Holiday Day Collection for all of our building workers. We are asking $10 per household which will be divided among our workers. Our workers provide us with outstanding services throughout the year, so please do not just pass us by.

We still need volunteers to help decorate our lobbies for the holidays. We could also use holiday decorations, no trees or lights. Please contact Mag Lewis or Deborah Henry, as noted in the lobby.

Our Scholarship Committee has been working very hard to get us a $3,000 grant from the Citizens Committee for New York, so that we can continue to provide some of our building's graduating high school seniors with scholarships. We are encouraging our high school seniors to watch our building’s bulletin boards for information on how to apply for the scholarship. Also, please read the Co-op City Times and building association announcements that are posted in our bulletin boards, as well as in the laundry room.

Fellow shareholders, this is our home and it is up to us to help maintain it.

One of our Board directors has stated on several occasions that we are responsible for raising our children. We are also responsible for people who we invite into our homes. I have noticed on several occasions, trash and other items thrown/dropped in our lobbies, hallways and elevators, as well as other droppings. Please reinforce with your children and guests to pick up/clean up after themselves. I am also asking that you please dispose of your trash and garbage properly.

We wish all who are celebrating a special event the best. We ask you to keep our sick and shut-in in your prayers. We are wishing everyone a safe and healthy holiday season.

—Deborah D. Henry

Youth Committee Report Second Meeting Report

BY BEATRICE DURUWAA I am thrilled and proud to announce that the Board has approved all of the proposed ideas from participants of the Youth Committee!

Previously in our first meeting which was held on September 29, each member brought forth a recommendation on how to get the youth to become involved and active within our community. Among the submitted ideas were the planning of fun trips, the start of sport tournaments, bake sales, and contacting other organizations to collaborate with the Youth Committee and bring forth engaging and resourceful activities just for the youth. With glee and full support, all the proposed ideas were approved by the Board and are now being executed by the Youth Committee.

Our second meeting, which took place on the 27th of October, was also a success. It featured Mrs. Leah Richardson (co-chair) who has offered a third hand and is more than excited to help. The committee summarized the proposed plans and how each is going to be carried out. Without hesitation, the members are going to take charge and bring these ideas to life! The Youth Committee members are quite optimistic about the existence of these plans and aim to turn them into a legacy that will continue generation after generation. We hope for nothing more but enjoyment and success in every step of the way.

Thank you, Riverbay Board, Mr. Lambright and Mrs. Richardson, for giving us this amazing opportunity to help the youth of our community!

(Ms. Beatrice Duruwaa is a 17 year old resident of Co-op City currently serving on the Riverbay Youth Committee, chaired by Board Director Kevin Lambright and co-chaired by Director Leah Richardson.)

Throwing garbage/objects from apartment windows is UNLAWFUL, DANGEROUS and could cause you to receive a community complaint and fine.

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Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration Next Week

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary With the Christmas and New Year’s holidays falling on or close to the weekends, the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. will hold its 21st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration next Sunday, December 10, at 3:00 p.m. in room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the Coalition’s president and enthusiastically invites you to attend.

Our 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 president of the Section Four Partnership, Michelle Marbury, will render the Kwanzaa Ceremony. Also, the energetic Kuumba Dancers & Drummers will deliver an exciting performance. The admission is a large offering of food (no pork, please); beverage (no soda) or dessert to share with others.

Kwanzaa is the seven-day (December 26-January 1) 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 (Self-determination); Ujima (Collective work and responsibility); Ujamaa

(Cooperative Economics); Nia (Purpose); Kuumba (Creativity); and Imani (Faith).

Many in attendance will wear African garb, however, it is not mandatory. We look forward to seeing you with your family and friends. Habara gani!

Good CCPD Work Kudos to the Co-op City Police Department on identifying the location of the “fallen debris” from Building 19. My definition of “fallen debris” means items being thrown out of the window. It was certainly a dangerous situation that went on for several weeks. Thankfully, no one was injured.

Shareholders should be mindful that this type of anti-neighborly behavior will result in the shareholder being subject to a fine. The shareholder would be served with a community complaint summons. This fine is included on the list of Community Complaint fines, which states: “Throwing or dropping objects from windows, terrace or any portion of the building.” This fine is $200. Therefore, shareholders should watch what their children are doing. Also, talk to them about how dangerous it is to toss items out of the window, that it could hurt, or possibly kill someone. Children should be provided with games and toys to keep them constructively occupied if an adult cannot be present. If the shareholder must leave a younger child with an older sibling or babysitter, they should be given the instruction to guard against throwing items from the window. Again, a job well done by our CCPD. Hurricane Maria One of the Sales & Leasing Committee members was absent from our last meeting because she went to Puerto Rico to help her family following Hurricane Maria. As most of us know, the territory of Puerto Rico has experienced hundreds of fatalities and devastating destruction from which they

Building 27 Association Greetings neighbors, winter and the holidays are upon us. Dress accordingly.

The Association Meeting – was held on Thursday, November 16, at 7 p.m.

Our guest speaker was Mr. Edgar Perez, director of the Restorations Dept. He explained the staffing of his department and how it takes at least 60 days to restore an apartment in Co-op City because of the union’s specifications, which can become complex.

Mr. Perez asked the cooperators to be patient. For example, plastering takes two weeks or more to dry before painting can take place. Inspections by his department are now conducted via technology; the damages and pictures are taken and documented. Mr. Perez patiently answered all questions. Thank you, Mr. Perez, and hopefully the cooperators have a better understanding as to why repairs, etc. are not completed as expeditiously as we would like.

Thank you, cooperators: You showed up to the meeting, we were happy to see each and every one. Now we will be looking forward to seeing you at the building annual holiday party. Will let you know the date and time, so stay tuned.

Holiday Raffle Winners – Kudos to 1st prize, Barbara, $25; 2nd prize, Paquita, bottle of wine; 3rd prize, Lillian, bottle of wine. All raffle winners from Bldg 27C. Gee Whiz!! Thank our cooperator, Linda, who was the raffle drum roller. The 50/50 raffle winner - BELIEVE IT - our guest speaker, Mr. Edgar Perez; he graciously donated his winnings back to the association.

Thank you.

The Holidays – To show our appreciation for our porters, lobby attendants and postal clerk, representatives from Bldgs. 27A, B and C will be collecting your generous monetary gifts on Thursday, December 7, and Friday, December 8, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. both days. We thank you one and all in advance.

Holiday Decorations – also will begin on both days around noon. If you feel festive or creative, come on down and help decorate our lobbies. You also may bring your own decorations if you like and also take them down and keep them for the next year. Sounds like fun, and a plan.

Happy birthday to all in this month. Remember those who are in bereavement. Contact Lydia Rondon at (718) 583-3030 to share any sickness or if a neighbor has deceased.

Please continue to pray for our Board members to make the best decisions for our homes and community. Pray for peace among the nation’s leaders.

—H. Overman

are struggling to recover. It has been reported that Hurricane Maria is the worst hurricane to hit this U.S. territory in more than 90 years. Many Puerto Ricans continue to suffer as they are without adequate food, water, shelter, power and jobs. I trust that the people of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands will get the U.S. government assistance that they need as soon as possible.

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.

Voting It is never too early to discuss voting in the Riverbay Board of Directors race. This is an annual election which occurs in May. However, there is lots of campaigning, forums and information distributed and televised from which you can determine the five candidates of your choice for whom you can vote. Read about them, go out to see and question them, discuss them with your friends and neighbors and be ready to cast your vote. This is a very important annual election in our community in which you should be involved. If you are a shareholder, you can run for a seat of this 15-member voluntary Board.

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 week.

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Shared Feeling Or Sexual Harrassment

Director’s Viewpoint

Safety in conjunction with the shareholders of CO-OP with mental issues, however, if they had undergone City who help solve most of the crimes committed in a routine background check, many lives could have our community. Again, this clearly shows that when been saved. The bottom line is we are not living in Assistant Treasurer the community works with law enforcement and vice the wild wild west. If you have nothing to hide, what is the problem? versa, results will happen. Crime is down because of Don’t be the Party of NO your tireless efforts and dedication. I will continue to (Statute of Limitation on Ignorance) Imagine you are snowed in your place with your work with the fine men and women of Public Safety to What is going on in the world today? Everyday child in the dark, and your child says to you: bring to justice those who dare to commit crimes in we learn that another lady had been the victim of a our community. While there is so much to complain I need to know, what you know man’s dark past. Groping has become more proceabout that is not getting done at your pace, there is so But you won’t let me know, what you know dural than punishable. So who gets to bring back much to be thankful for. Again, thank you.

When I tried to know, what you know respect for women? We can’t look at the leader of As the holidays approach, here are just some holYou keep saying NO the free world, because he came into office not iday tips: Parents, raise your children, because if you don’t, respecting women. The Gov. of Alabama, who is a • Do not leave valuable items in plain view inside the streets will. I know that no parent wants to be Republican female, chose politics over justice when your vehicle. told how to raise their child, but the truth is Public she stated that we couldn’t give the Senate seat over Safety is not in the business of putting your child • In an effort to prevent pick pocketing, try to to the Democrat. Then there is journalist Charlie through the system, especially on things you can carry your valuables in your front pocket.

Rose who believed it was simply shared feelings.

• If you know that you are not expecting a delivcorrect or avoid. Too many so-called good kids are As men, we must control our actions and address ery, don’t open the door. hanging out with the wrong kids, which could lead our problems. We must work towards a better future • Try to handle all bank transactions inside the to various crimes. Don’t wait for the knock on the for our women, particularly our daughters, where bank. door from Public Safety to now fix the problem. they can work without being harassed or violated.

• If walking alone, walk the opposite direction of Know who your child is hanging out with, where There is no statute of limitation on ignorance. I chaltraffic where you can always be seen they claim to be going, when are they scheduled to lenge all men to rise up and speak out against other return?

Remember you are actually responsible for • No credible business will ask for your personal men who are ruining our women’s future. Women, not only your child’s behavior, but also your guest’s. information over the phone. the moment you feel that you are violated by anyIf we all do our part, we can maintain a comfortable • Use a Uni-Ball pen when writing checks to one, raise your voice to be heard. Report all inciliving environment. avoid acid washing dents immediately to the police and then your Prior to me joining the Board, I traveled the five • Protect our seniors by doing some of their human resource office. It is a federal offense to go errands for them boroughs conducting various survival workshops after anyone who files a complaint.

• If possible, avoid taking too many children to a for an organization called 100 Blacks in Law Shareholders vs. Tenants crowed mall without additional adults Enforcement Who Care and Blacks in Law EnforceIt’s been said that the only time you appreciate Wild-Wild-West ment Alliance. Here are some of the workshops: something is when you don’t have it. Many com• What to do when stopped by the police As I read a shareholder’s recent letter on the plain about CO-OP City, but are not in a rush to leave • Senior Citizen Safety Second Amendment, I have yet to receive a suitCO-OP City. Why? Because everything you need is • Gangs, Our community domestic terrorist able justification for not having Mandatory Gun in arm’s reach. We are in reach of several malls, Want to talk safety? Put politics aside and invite Background Checks. So far, the Second Amendentertainment, “Splash Day” events and various me to your meeting: jrice@riverbayboard.com. ment has yet to make anyone safer in the wake restaurants. When the rest of the city is in the dark, of so many senseless shootings. Yes, guns will our lights are on. When others complain about being continue to enter our cold, our heat is on. Compared to others, we remain communities, but if we affordable, secure where crime remains down. can get everyone to go There is a difference between a tenant and a through a background shareholder. A tenant complains about a decision check, it will reduce already made whereas shareholders are part of the Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful. Let’s look forward to the winter the amount of people decision-making process. So when those dare to bad holiday festivities around us, like the events here in the Bronx, such as the not qualified to purmouth your community, ask them one question, amazing, renowned Train Show in our Botanical Gardens. chase a firearm. Many why are they still here?

Our Public Safety seminar held Wednesday, November 15th in rm. 28 of the senseless shootThank You, Public Safety focused on the special needs of townhouse residents and answered questions. ings were by those I want to thank the men and women of Public 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, have your keys in your hand.

Thank you, Officer Kiona Singleton of the 45th Precinct, for attending and “Civil Rights Never Sleep” bringing so much information and telling us about the auto-safety programs NAACP Outraged At Trump Administration Decision available. Our CCPD came in force with Captain David Perez, Lieutenant Cruz To End Temporary Protection For Haitians and Community Affairs Officer Wright. The “Are You Okay” program was The NAACP is outraged at Homeland Security officials’ announcement that described too. Additional thanks out to president of Adler Place, Ken Graham, and Mr. Wyatt for attending. We also appreciated the attendance of Board memthe Trump administration has decided to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from 59,000 Haitians. bers Leslie Peterson and Junius Williams. Thank you to the members of the The Temporary Protected Status Program, enacted by President George Bush Section 5 residents association and all the Broun Place residents who attended. in 1990, currently benefits 320,000 individuals. El Salvador, with 200,000 peoFinally, Scavellos’ on City Island did a wonderful catering job and we thank ple in the program, makes up the largest percentage; Haiti comes in second. them for their prompt and courteous professionalism. Contact Public Safety at The Homeland Security announcement followed another on November 6 that 718-671-3050 if you see something, don’t you enter into a confrontation. If you ended protections for 2,500 Nicaraguans. The NAACP urges our government’s want a set of pamphlets from the seminar, please let Eva know. They will be leaders to reconsider their decision and extend the protections on which 59,000 delivered.

Haitians depend. The NAACP also calls upon the administration to halt their Speak up, help protect Co-op City against litter. Alert our politicians to take unraveling of the TPS program and instead invest in the well-being of all those action to areas under and around I-95, behind Stop and Shop and let’s get surroundwho call the United States home. ing streets cleaned up! We have to make an all-out effort to keep Co-op City cleaner.

NAACP Opposes FCC Plan To Repeal Net Neutrality Call 3-1-1 and register a complaint. I called them again myself to reiterate our serious garbage problem at Bassett and DeReimer Avenues going out Section 5.

“The NAACP resolutely supports an open internet and opposes the FCC’s new The Grounds Department has assured us there is no poison ivy between plan,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP president and CEO. “The internet is fundamental to economic opportunity, social action, and innovation in the Broun Place homes and Building 25. Regarding disposal of garbage, neighbors modern age. It has the power to democratize information, it allows us to witnessed house garbage being disposed in the street waste can. A few steps communicate instantly and effectively, and in recent years, it has facilitated more and it is where it belongs, in the compactor bins. Neighboring areas must innovation and been the catalyst for social justice movements. Throughout our divide their garbage and separate food garbage for a special compost recycle.

If you have Co-op City memorabilia and stories, please let Eva know. Arti108 year history, the NAACP has fought against discrimination and for justice and equal opportunity for all. We see the fight for net neutrality as an extension facts and stories are being reviewed. We are interested in what you have and what of that mission.” you remember.

About the NAACP Phone scams include this one: caller, “You don’t have to donate now, we have Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest nonpartisan your information, we will send you a letter…” Last week this one got through civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world the “Do Not Call” restrictions: “You qualify for a reduction in your credit card are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities. Join our branch, interest rate, press #2 to speak to a rep.” Don’t do it!

Prayers and healing thoughts out to Sylvia Ruiz. Submit your tidings and 718-320-3210/naacp2210@gmail.com. news to Eva. —Jerome Rice —Eva Lazaar

Jerome L. Rice

Broun Place Townhouse Association

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

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National Council Of Negro Women Holiday Collection for Children — The Thanksgiving holiday is behind us ing our Women’s Day Program. We are so fortunate to have a creative artist in now and the Christmas holiday season is drawing closer. NCNW Co-op City our membership, Camille Worrell, to develop this program around the theme of Section is ever mindful of young members of our community who are not able “Self Love” in the service of praising the place of women in our society. to join in the happiness and cheer that this season represents to so many children.

National Council of Negro Women, Inc. North East Leadership Training We will soon begin collecting gifts for children in our community at the Phipps Conference – NCNW alternates years with a biennial National Convention and Neighborhood Home. Please “stay tuned” as we post dates and times that we a regional Leadership Training Conference. This weekend, our North East Leadwill be in room 14, Dreiser Center, to collect these items because we will cerership Training Conference (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania tainly be depending on the Co-op City community to help us make a happier holand Mid-Atlantic States) is being hosted by the NYS Conveners Team on iday for these children. As usual, we will be asking you to help us collect new December 1–3. The conference is being held at the beautiful Honor’s Haven toys (no guns), hats, scarves, gloves, socks, Pampers, pullups and games for boys Resort & Conference Center, 1195 Arrowhead Road, Ellenville, NY 12428. The and girls of all ages. Members, please bring your unwrapped children’s gifts to conference theme is “Fortified by the past … focused on the future.” Some of the our December meeting on the 10th. workshop topics include: “NCNW Operations from A-Z;” “J.O.I.N. Workshop” Activities & Events for 2018 — We are also looking forward to 2018 and the (Recruitment); “Technology;” “Civic Responsibility” and “Health & Wellness.” various activities and events that we will bring to the Co-op City community. Several members from Co-op City Section are attending.

Our first event of the New Year will be our annual Black History Program, coJoin Us at Outback Steakhouse – We are inviting members and friends to sponsored with the Riverbay Fund, on Saturday, February 24, 2018. This projoin us at Outback Steakhouse at 270 Baychester Avenue for dinner on Wednesgram gives the youth of the northeast Bronx an opportunity to showcase their talday, December 13, any time between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. Just identify yourselves ents including singing, Spoken Word, stepping, praise dancing, and instrumental as “friends of National Council of Negro Women” and Outback will donate 15% performances. Developing and showcasing these creative talents enrich the lives of the price of your dinner to our NCNW section. What a great way to celebrate of the performers, as well as the viewers. On April 21, 2018, we will be celebratthe holiday season with all our friends!!

—Joyce Howard

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, December 5 at noon, 177 Dreiser Community Center, room 15. It is important that two representatives should be sent from each organization to attend all Coalition meetings.

We will be hosting a Pre-annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 10 at 3.00 p.m. in room 31, 2049 Bartow Community Center. All are invited.

There will be entertainment, Kuumba Dancers & Drummers, Kwanzaa Ceremony, African Dancing and the Karamu Feast, vendors and games. Keynote Speaker Inez Barron, New York City Council Member. Refreshments will be served. This event is free.

Kwanzaa is the seven-day (December 26-January 1) 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 Nguzo Saba. The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa are: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-determination), Ujima (Collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith).

The Coalition members attending the Kwanzaa Celebration are requested to bring a offering of a large, main dish of food (no pork, please) or dessert, etc. to share with others. Please contact the president or Patricia Bonaparte (718-3201861) to advise what food offering you will be bringing. Also, Traditional

Building 30 A and B Association Thank You – I want to thank everyone who helped decorate our lobbies this past Saturday.

Save the date – We will be having our holiday party Saturday, December 16 in the association room. Those who bring a dish will be greatly appreciated.

Collection for the porters – We will start collecting for the porters on Wednesday, December 6th in the association room at 1 p.m. We will also be in the lobby on the A side on Tuesday, December 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the lobby on the B side on Thursday, December 7th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

PoKeno – We will have our monthly PoKeno night on Friday, December 8th. Door opens 7 p.m.; games begin at 7:30 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

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African attire should be worn, although it is not mandatory. Your attendance and participation are required to make this family cultural festivity a success.

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

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day and Kwanzaa Celebrations, free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: AfricanAmerican Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; and St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church.

Please support our efforts by sending us a tax-deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-9610 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the minister/president. Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. The Coalition wishes everyone Happy Holidays. Remember the Coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.”

—Harman T. Leacock

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Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club

Co-op City Little League

It’s a blessing to see another formal VTC (Velocity Track Club New York) athlete move on to another stage of their track & field life.

I felt privileged to be invited to attend Dominique Jackson’s NLI (National Letter of Intent) signing.

Dominique was one of our outstanding athletes. She won the Fastest Kid on the Block 55 meters twice at 8 years old. She was a Colgate Women’s Games finalist for multiple years, earning educational grants. She was a team captain and great role model for our younger athletes. She is also a USATF National medalist and is one of the top high school athletes. Dominique committed to Binghamton University! Congratulations, Dominique, and to the Jackson family!

On Saturday, November 25, VTC competed in two meets – The AAU Season Opener at the New Balance Armory on 168th in New York and the Foot Locker Cross Country Northeast Championship at Van Cortland Park, Bronx. We had eight athletes compete in the Foot Locker Northeast Championship! The meet was well organized, and the competition was fierce with the top XC runners from throughout the Northeast in attendance. Lovely medals were awarded to the top 30 for the 14 & under divisions. All participants received lovely bags. The following were medalists: Pierce Parker, 7th; Dontae Lindo, 10th; Aysya Brown, 14th; Tiarra Jackson, 24th; Justice Willington, 24th; Allyson Wright, 26th and Top: Velocity athletes at the Foot Locker Cross Counchampionship.

Julian Caldwell, 30th. Great job to all who participated. try Bottom: Dominique Jackson (seated) with Coach The AAU Season Opener, which was our 2nd Dinkins of Velocity (left), and coaches, Mrs. & Mr. indoor meet for the season, was productive. We got an Brown (Team Dynasty). opportunity to see what adjustments we need to make during practice. Medals were given to the top three athletes in their division/ gender. VTC was able to muscle out 19 medals! The following athletes medaled: In the 6 & under division: (Boys) Ethan Lee, 2nd in the 400 & 800 meters. In the 8 & under division: (Girls) Brianna Burrell, 1st in the long jump, 55 & 200 meters. Shyenne Blake, 2nd in the long jump & 55 meters.

Hannah Deflorimonte, 3rd in the 55 meters. (Boys) Adeyemi Senior, 2nd in the 1500 & 200 meters. 9 & 10 age division (Girls): Dakota Hickman 1st high jump. 11 & 12 age division: (Girls) Jada Clark, 1st in the long jump & 2nd in the high jump. (Boys) Micah Claxton 2nd 55 meters. Matthiaus Anderson, 1st in the shot put & 3rd in the 55 meters. Khalil Mitchell 2nd in the 200 meters. 13 & 14 division: (Girls) Treynece Davis shot put 3rd. High School division: (Boys) Darius Gordan, 3rd in the 1500 meters.

Our next meet will be on Sunday, December 10th at the CT Hawks Developmental Meet at the Floyd Little Athletic Center, New Haven, CT. Come out and see your future Olympians!

Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit. One hundred percent of your donations will go towards helping our children. For additional information, visit our website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or email me at watclt@aol.com.

—Winston Dinkins

Co-op City Toastmasters

Registration Begins Today, Dec. 2 Co-op City Little League registration will begin today, Saturday, Dec. 2, and take place at the Co-op City Little League office at 177 Dreiser Loop, room 17; also on the following Saturdays: December 2nd, 9th and 16th from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Please be sure to bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate. Pricing has been modified to make it more accessible to our community families. T-Ball Division, Ages 4-6, $75; Farms Division, Ages 7-8, $100; Minors Division, Ages 9-10, $175; Majors Division, Ages 1112, $185; Juniors Division, Ages 13-14, $200; Seniors Division, Ages 15-16, $200. In an effort to get more volunteers, each price includes a $25 volunteer fee.

Our hope is that each family donates 15 hours of their time over the course of our season. Should your family reach 15 hours of volunteer time, $25 of this year’s fee will be applied towards your 2019 registration. Should you care to schedule an alternative time for registration, be sure to contact us at coopcityll@yahoo.com to set up an appointment.

Also, Co-op City Little League is proud to announce that we will be holding our Winter Indoor Baseball Clinics beginning on January 7th, 2018. Our clinics this year will be run by Robert Gordian and the PEGS baseball training academy.

Finally, Co-op City Little League is still in need of sponsors for our upcoming season. If you have a business in the community, please consider sponsorship of our league!!!

New Standards for Little League Bats (Please read before purchasing a new baseball bat!)

Beginning with the 2018 season, non-wood and laminated baseball bats used in Little League Baseball (Minor, Major and Junior divisions, ages 9-15) shall bear the USA Baseball logo signifying that the bat meets the USA Bat – USA Baseball’s Youth Bat Performance Standard. Little League approved baseball bats approved for use for the 2017 season will no longer be acceptable for use in any Little League game or activity starting on January 1, 2018. Solid one-piece wood barrel bats do not require a USA Baseball logo. Please contact at coopcityll@yahoo.com should you have further questions about bat specifications.

—Joe Roman

At a recent Toastmasters Club meeting, a speaker spoke about how she learned to speak more confidently simply by speaking at Toastmasters club meetings.

She attributed her enthusiasm about being a better speaker by learning new skills from the 10 speeches in her Competent Communication Manual. These projects enabled her to grow stronger and feel more confident as a speaker. In short, she was empowered and no longer felt the fear and butterflies in her stomach when she had to speak in front of strangers.

Friends and neighbors, you are invited to attend our regularly scheduled meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Our year-end meetings are Shirts & Pants Dec. 7 and Dec. 21 @ at 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx.

Please mark your calendar and plan to be with us.

We want you to start your journey to become a betwhen 10 pcs. or more. ter speaker or leader right now. (limited time offer) Reg. Price $4.25 each In addition, having fun is also a major part of a Toastmasters meeting. While there are clubs all over the world, we are thankful to have another top Toastafter 20 lbs. minimum masters Club here in the Northeast Bronx CommuSame Day Service nity called BAS: Bronx Advanced Speakers and we if you order before 11 a.m. are happy to join with them to host a Holiday Extravaganza/Open House for our community on We accept credit card Tuesday, December 12, @ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. It will be held at the College of New Rochelle, 755 Co-op payments.

City Blvd. All are welcome. Bring a friend for an evening full of holiday cheer, tasty treats and a special guest speaker, Speakerpreneur, Marquesa R&S Express Laundry Center Pettway, DTM, CSP. You may register for this phe2077 Southern Blvd, Bronx NY, 10460 nomenal event through eventbrite.com.

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Management Needs To Make Some Changes Here

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Our management company, Douglas Elliman, has been here for about a year and a half. And, although we disagree on some things, I can give them credit for bringing a sense of integrity to this community.

Integrity is The Key With over 15,000 apartments, 3 malls, a power plant, and many other projects, we can proudly say that Co-op City is tremendous. Therefore, trying to hold things down in a positive manner takes a lot of time, effort, and a willingness to do what's right.

So, when I looked back at my previous viewpoints, there was one thing that stood out about our management company, Douglas Elliman. Now, they're not perfect. But, based on everything that I've seen, I can say that it seems like they have placed integrity at the top of their operations.

Now, despite our differences on how things should be done here, I believe that we have to look at their intentions to understand how they have actually conducted business here.

Therefore, let's consider a few things to get a better perspective on this matter. Example: Did they ever try to cheat us? Did they ever try to bribe the board? Did they ever try to take sides with certain board members? Did they ever try to finagle a contract for their personal benefit? As far I know, the answers are no.

On the other hand, did we previously have problems with other managers and some members of the board? Absolutely yes. In fact, there were some investigations that resulted in criminal charges in some cases here.

Regardless, Douglas Elliman has shown this community that they can work with us without employing these negative factors into their business practices.

So, yes, we will have differences when we're dealing with resolutions and other business matters. But, as a board member, I always raise specific questions to try to get to the bottom line on why resolutions and other matters were brought before our board. And, up to this point, I have not seen any of the negative factors that I have outlined. So, that's a step in the right direction for conducting business here.

But, we can do better. And, as you continue read-

ing, I hope that you will see that we need to make sider some new approaches to the way departments are conducting their business. some big changes here.

Clean Up After Your Dog Controversial Contracts On another note, some dog owners are not cleanWe have 16 employees in our Construction department. So, from my perspective, it's troubling to ing up after their dogs. So, I want to encourage everysee that some multimillion dollar contracts are being one that is capable to please clean up after your dog. issued to outside construction companies. In other Thank you.

Don't Get Into That Car words, why can't our employees do most of the conA young man hugged his mother and said goodstruction work here? This is a big problem for our bye to her before going out for the evening. Next, he management company and for this community.

Then, as an example, we have some multimillion met up with some friends and they started drinking dollar resolutions that might say that 'Request For alcohol. Then, the young man stepped into the pasProposals' were sent out to 25 construction compa- senger side of a vehicle that was going to be operated nies. But, only 5 companies submitted a bid for that by a man that was allegedly drinking with them. job. How is this possible? From my point of view, I Within moments, the driver lost control of the vehicle cannot see how 20 hungry construction companies and crashed into a tree. are going to pass up an opportunity to get a multimilNow, who do you think died at the scene of this lion dollar contract. crash? That's right, the young man that said goodbye So, I would like for management to get involved in to his mother died instantly in that horrific crash. how these contracts are handled from start to finish. Thereafter, that crash left his mother in shock for sevAlso, at some point in time, management should con- eral years after that young man died. sider having a discussion with some of these conSo, please make sure that you and your friends struction owners to find out why they're not bidding have another way to get home if everyone has been on our projects. drinking alcohol. Thank you.

CSO Department Close The complaints are still coming in about the teleI want to thank Douglas Elliman for bringing a phone service in the CSO department. Just recently, sense of integrity to this community. Also, I hope that several people complained that someone hung up the they will make some additional changes to straighten phone on them. Then, one man let the phone ring for this place out. an extended amount of time and no one picked up the Thank you. phone.

Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Hanging up the phone as soon as a call is received Daryl H. Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o is beyond rude. So, management needs to conduct Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, some tests to find the employees that are behaving in NY 10475. this manner. Thereafter, they must take appropriate Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you would action to stop this negative behavior. like to have a discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for Excessive Overtime now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may Some departments are raking in tremendous God bless you and your family. Thank you. amounts of overtime.

And, unfortunately, some pe op le have s im p ly blown off excessive overtime as just a way to run a department. Therefore, the mentality is that our cooperators will simply have to pay more money SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C to keep this ball rolling.

4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST This is nonsense in my opinion. So we need for management to con-

Building 32 Association Turkey Raffle — The raffle for a $25.00 gift certificate at Stop & Shop was held on November 20 in both lobbies. The winner in 32A was Alfred Gonzalez.

The winner on the “B” side was Rose White-Gill.

Trip — Our trip to the Dinner Theatre is on May 2, 2018. This will be a matinee performance to see “Sister Act.” Details will follow in January.

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. 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

MTA Real-Time Service Updates The most up-to-date information on MTA service status is always available at www.mta.info. For immediate notice of service changes, sign up for email or text alerts at www.mymtaalerts.com. For weekend subway service changes, visit web.mta.info/weekender.

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER (718) 671-2233

DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED

The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES

The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

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

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Co-op City Times / December 2, 2017

Building 9 Association Greetings. Happy holiday season to all. Thankful. Grateful. Blessed.

In the spirit of gratitude, thank you all for your continued support of the work we put into scheduling monthly guest speakers for our meetings, planning social events for our members, and facilitating diversity and inclusion among the membership. Thank you to all who regularly take the time to express your appreciation, and to encourage us to continue the work we do on behalf of the Building 9 Association members. Thank you to those who make it their practice to read the weekly Building 9 Association articles. Our articles are written for your information, empowerment, encouragement and inclusion. Thank you for allowing us to post photographs of you on our lobby bulletin boards and in this newspaper. One picture is worth a thousand words. Thank you to the parents who allowed their children to participate in our children's events.

Our volunteers will be available to collect for building staff on December 6th and 7th. Thank you to our volunteers, Shirley Wells, Gwen Anderson, Catherine Lemon, Eloise Coleman, Wanda Randall, Wanda Rodriguez, Gabriella Concepcion, Janice Rosario, Mitzi Cleare, Barbara Cloud, Daisy McCoy and Antonio. We couldn't do it without all of you.

The Building 9 Association's 2nd Annual members Only Year End Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, December 9th, at 6:30 p.m. Our 2017 Year-End Celebration is a multi-cultural event in honor of Christmas, Three Kings and Kwanzaa observances in

accordance with our mission of promoting diversity and inclusion. If you would like to share a one-to-three minute presentation on the basic tenets or history behind one of the above-referenced observances, let us know. Please let us know if you intend to attend. When we know each other better, we treat each other better. Somos unidos!

Lobby decorations are scheduled to go up on December 13th. ‘Tis the season to be jolly (and safe). As per the recent presentation by the 45th Pct. Community Affairs Officers, please remain alert while shopping, while walking outside, when entering and exiting your vehicle, your building and your home. Keep your eyes on your wallet, your purse, your packages, etc.

Criminality often relies on opportunity.

Don't be afraid to use the personal alarms the Community Affairs Officers distributed to you at our meeting.

There are multiple cracks in the asphalt on Dreiser Loop that may pose a trip hazard to pedestrians crossing the street. Please exercise caution. This condition have been reported to 3-1-1. Once again, water has begun to pool at the intersection of Dreiser Loop and Co-op City Boulevard. Please feel free to make additional complaints to 3-1-1 about these hazardous conditions.

Parents, please do not allow your children to ride scooters, skates, etc. in the laundry room. It is hazardous to the child and to fellow shareholders.

We have experienced a productive and bountiful two years. Let's keep it going. "And still I rise." –Dr. Maya Angelou —Linda Collins

Building 21 Association What do you want?

Hello, fellow cooperators, Shareholders and Building 21’ers! That is the question: what do you want and what are you willing to do to have what you want? We address that question and whatever you bring to the tank, in our “Think Tank” at Building 21 every Friday, 8:30 -10 p.m. This is the place where your ideas are the basis of why we gather. Help your community to flourish, thrive and prosper. We are located in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of the B-section, and all are always welcomed.

Our Holiday Decorating Extravaganza date has been changed. Note: This is the 3rd printing of this change. If you are a regular reader, please spread the word. The new date is Saturday, December 9th starting at 9 a.m. Questions regarding the 21 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.

Floor Captains are an absolute necessity in every building If you have not yet done your part, please know that your building, your block, your community needs you. All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: 1. CONTACT NUMBERS (FOR YOUR FLOOR ONLY) • LIST ALL EMERGENCY CON-

TACT NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTE TO EACH NEIGHBOR 2. CO-OP CITY TIMES • PLACE THEM AT EACH APARTMENT DOOR (Delivered on Saturdays) 3. ELEVATOR NOTICES • READ THEM AND TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT THEM 4. PROMOTE: • MEETINGS, CLUBS AND GATHERINGS 5. ENCOURAGE • YOUR NEIGHBORS TO: VOTE – VOTE – VOTE! IN THE RIVERBAY ELECTION • MAKE CALLS TO THE RIVERBAY OFFICES SECURITY 718-671-3050 CSO OFFICES 718-320-3300 Our next 21 Association gathering will be Thursday, January 26th. Note: We “may” do some Christmas Caroling on December 22nd if we have enough voices and participation. Stay tuned to this article and the elevator notices We are dedicated to the self-development and empowerment of every shareholder in Co-op City. We are passionate about our community. Do you share this positive energy and passion? What do you want? Let’s achieve our dreams together, in our community, where we live. Come join us at Building 21 sometime. Bring a friend. Come, and let’s begin again! Each one of us divided by all of us equals a force for good. See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

American Legion Post 1871

With the Veterans Day events and Thanksgiving celebration behind us, it is evident that the drum for Christmas is being rolled out. This is a testament that year 2017 is running to the finish line faster than could be imagined. Thus, I want to use this medium to wish all our veterans a happy festive season based on the numerous holidays that characterized the next few days of this year.

What You Should Know Veterans’ Christmas Gift at the VA. This year’s event will be today, Saturday, December 2, 10 a.m.-noon in room 1B07. Volunteers are needed and if you are available, but will need ride to the VA Hospital on Kingsbridge, fellow veterans will be leaving the Post by 9:30 a.m.

Let’s get out and show support to fellow veterans Blue Star Cares: Blue Star Families offers Blue Star Cares Virtual Training on December 2 & 4 for military-connected caregivers. Assist them in evaluating how an avatar-based training program can help you improve your overall health and well-being to provide better care for your wounded warrior.

Celebration Aboard Intrepid: On Sunday, December 3rd, Military families with children ages 3-18 have the privilege of learning how crewmembers aboard Intrepid celebrated holidays and other special events with their fellow sailors when their families were far away.

Bronx County Christmas Party: There will be a luncheon, 2-5 p.m., at Sam Young Post 620, located at Erickson Pl. by Tremont East Diner on Saturday, December 9. It is a free event. Let us all come together and jump-start the spirit of Christmas Medical Marijuana: During the cel-

ebration of this year’s Veterans Day, Governor Cuomo signed a bill into law adding PTSD as a lawful condition for the prescription of medical marijuana in New York State. With this law, medical marijuana will now be a legal treatment for PTSD Anti-Discrimination Law: Just a week after celebrating Veterans Day, on Saturday, Nov. 18, the anti-discriminatory law, Local Law 119, took effect.

This law will provide new protection for veterans and service members from discrimination in housing, employment, and places of public accommodation.

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 Toba, made this announcement earlier this month. The competition will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 6 p.m. Students from grade 9 through 12 are eligible to contest. Over $138,000 in college scholarships is awarded each year. The overall national contest winner gets an $18,000 scholarship. Second place takes home $16,000, and third gets $14,000. Usually, the contestants will gather in Co-op City where four (4) people would be chosen to represent the county at the city level. The Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students.

The contest teaches important leadership qualities and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. Kindly call the Co-op City Post at 718-3208165.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O'toba

Smoke Detector User Guide Working Smoke Detectors Save Lives 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.

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Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner Many students are busy visiting and applying for colleges all over the State. As you read about cooperator Makela Simpson in the November 25, 2017 Co-op City Times, we have the best and brightest living in Co-op City. A special thanks to all parents/guardians for what you do to support your/our youth.

Also, we must accept the fact that some flowers (youth) bloom late and don’t always listen or take advantage of opportunities until later in life. In addition, many parents/guardians have experienced youth who decide to “do it their way” until they fall, get up and find out as a young struggling adult, “I should have listened.” Regardless of the choices our youth make, they are our future and one day will be in charge. So again, parents/guardians, thank you for all that you do and/or offer to do for our future.

Need Free Money For College?

At a recent College Fair in Manhattan, volunteer Alethea Cherbin represented us well. Not only did she attend, but was able to obtain a listing of over 200 websites to search for all kinds of free money. Since we are not able to add to a Flash Drive, copies will be made and left in the administrative office. We also have a few flash drives left from the College Fair and will leave at the Co-op City Times office as inquiries have been made. Moving forward, I will be working with the IT Committee to figure out a way we can get this type of information on a Co-op City website.

Additionally, we received information after the College Fair from New York State of Opportunity,

Our Children Our Future Higher Education Services Corporation entitled will be informed accordingly.

“You Can Pay for College” and TAP, Helping New Why A Kwaanza Celebration?

Yorkers Pay for College. These resources will be African-Americans are the only Americans whose available at the main office reception area: 2049 Bar- forebearers were dragooned to America against their tow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Students should not will and enslaved in this country for nearly three cenmake the mistake of not applying for financial aid turies. A curiosity about our past, questions about because they think they don’t meet the requirements. ancestors known and unknown and a need to know APPLY! Remember, financial aid comes from a vari- Africa before we were torn from its breast is not only ety of sources, as well as from parents/guardians’ normal, but indeed, a sign of a healthy intellect, pocketbook. psyche and soul, according to Randall Robinson.

Congratulations, PS 160, Kwaanza is a time to celebrate and share principles The Walt Disney School! that we can embrace to ensure our continued exisOur neighborhood school is now a MAGNET tence. American youth need to also know the story S.T.E.A.M. SCHOOL – Science, Technology, Engi- about who assisted in building the “White House” neering, Arts and Math is a statewide/worldwide focus. currently occupied by President Donald Trump. More PS 160 was chosen, along with two other schools importantly, we must continue to embrace our first within District 11, to become a Magnet school with a homeland and contributions in this American homefocus on S.T.E.A.M. Students will be given an early land as other cultures do. We should not allow our introduction of the Sciences that will prepare them to youth to have cultural amnesia about the “free labor” compete successfully on the global stage. Congratu- enslaved, creative, brilliant Africans provided to help lations to the awesome leadership at PS 160. make American great. Thanks to Board Director Board Committee Meetings Francine Reva Jones for her steadfast leadership in Notices for the Community Relations and Garage making sure this annual initiative is celebrated.

On this day, December 2, 1884, Granville T. Committees are being mailed. So far, we have some great ideas and will be sharing them in hope that in Woods, inventor, patented the Telephone Transmitter, his second invention.

2018 implementation is possible.

Yours In Truth & Service: Contact, Evelyn M. Board Meeting As of to date, we have not had a meeting to discuss Turner, LCSW – eturner@riverbayboard.com. getting an estimate for the “proposed donated land for a public park.”

Also, the meeting with Christmas Caroling with the Section 4 Partnership…How would you like CB 10 Ad Hoc leaderto spread some cheer for this joyful time of year? How does Friday, December ship has not been re22nd sound to you? Let us know if you can come and join the fun. Help us to proscheduled. Cooperators mote Unity in Our Community. Sing your favorite carol or just hum along. Come and get involved. Building presidents and vice presidents, organize your neighbors and let’s have a holiday good time. We’ll start at 6:30 p.m. in the Benchley Place Oval, then make our way down to the Broun Place Townhouses, then Adler Place and finish up at our Ice Cream Social site, behind Building 21. ALL are welcomed, from all buildings, the more voices, the better! Email: section4patrtnership@gmail.com. Phone: 347-915-4939.

The next Ice Cream Social is already on the calendar for Saturday, August 11, 2018 (rain date: Saturday, August 18th).

The Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City Needs You The Section 4 Partnership is comprised of every building in CO-OP City that makes up the sectional geographic which is referred to as CO-OP City’s Section 4 (i.e., Building 20 - Asch Loop, Building 21 - Bellamy Loop, Building 22 - Co-op City Boulevard, Buildings 23, 24, 25 - Benchley Place, the Adler Place Townhouses and the Broun Place Townhouses. The Partnership meets on the 4th Friday of every month, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in “The Gathering Room” in the rear lobby of Building 21B (120 Bellamy Loop).

Section 4 Partnership Mission Statement The Section 4 partnership’s purpose is to promote a community of more than just neighbors, but as one family of many cultures, that proactively embraces greatness, and promotes neighborhood interaction. The goal of the organization is to offer solutions that will educate, elevate, inspire, and mobilize our community in unity, to sustain affordability and growth in order to remain environmentally sound and vibrant for generations to come.

—Michelle Marbury

Section 4 Partnership

Debs Townhouse Association December Meeting Cancelled The Debs Place Townhouse Association has decided to cancel its regularly scheduled December meeting originally planned for December 14. Since we do not hold a meeting in January, this means that the next meeting of the association will not take place until Thursday, February 8th. A speaker for that meeting will be announced at a later date.

We were able to meet with Captain Perez and Sgt. Wright at our November meeting and we were able to discuss safety concerns related to our Debs Place area. Captain Perez assured us that he would increase patrols and surveillance in the area of the Debs Place circle and Building 10 after we had voiced our complaints having to do with loitering and possible drug trafficking. We hope to see an improvement.

We wish to extend our wishes to our members and neighbors for a happy and safe holiday season.

—Nels Grumer

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African-American Association of Co-op City Kwanzaa (kwänz ) is a week-long celebration held in the United States and in other nations of the West African diaspora in the Americas. The celebration honors African heritage in African-American culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and giftgiving. Kwanzaa has seven core principles (Nguzo Saba). It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966–67.

If you are familiar with the Principles of Kwanzaa, we are looking to implement these principles year-round. It is time we begin to put our words into action. We are currently working on developing The African-American Research Science Center. The seven Principles of Kwanzaa will be a major part of its infrastructure. We will begin to have separate closed meetings for those interested in this development. If you are interested email us aaaccpower@gmail.com Our next General Meeting will be Tuesday, December 12th.

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

Acting Classes – Children’s and Adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Talent. For more information, call us at: 646-373-4122 Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438 Children’s Programs – For information about the after school program, call 718-379-5555.

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

Institute of Youth/Adult Study Group — Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday, Dreiser Center, room #15, 7 p.m. Contact HeruMaat - herumaat@msn.com.

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

917-561-6211.

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

For more information, call 718-671-8364.

Yoga and Zumba – Classes on Saturday start at 9:30 a.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2.

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Tuesday, December 12th. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc/email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com.

—Kevin Lambright

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, 2017. 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: $40.00. 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,” N.J. Showtime: 11:00 a.m. Price: $75.00. Deposit: $40.00 Balance $35.00 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 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Good And Welfare: We regret to inform you that Ms. Tanya Crouch Sutton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Building 16 Association

George Crouch, passed away recently. Our deep condolences to the Crouch family and friends. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. 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.

“Now that December is here, the New Year is only a stone’s throw away, may the Joy that comes with ending this year stay with you throughout the New year. Have a Blessed new month and year 2017.”

—Claudette Davis

MATTRESS DISPOSAL

Greetings, everyone. Bldg. 16 is hosting a menonly talk on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Pastor Keith Williams is the speaker. Come down, have coffee and meet your neighbors.

Our association seems to be getting smaller. We need officers and people who would like to keep the association going. We also need help with our decorations for the holidays.

If you would like to help, please call me, Teriann Garcia, at 718-671-2606. Thank you.

—Teriann Garcia

The City of New York requires all residents to fully cover all mattresses or box springs in a sealed plastic bag for garbage disposal and collection. This rule was intended to prevent an increase in bed bug activity. Under the rule, failure to place a mattress or box spring in a proper bag will result in a $100 fine imposed by the City. In addition, Co-op City residents who violate this rule may be subject to a Community Complaint with related fines and legal fees. (The City of New York and Riverbay do not provide mattress or box spring bags or covers). Plastic bags to cover mattresses and box springs are available at department stores, home improvement centers and large moving companies. They can also be purchased online. Please follow this rule when disposing mattresses and/or box springs. These covered items are to be brought to the basement or placed on the dumpster pads for proper trash collection. Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.

—CSO

COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH OF CO-OP CITY

CO-OP CITY BAPTIST CHURCH

1659 EAST GUN HILL ROAD BRONX, NY 10469

135 EINSTEIN LOOP (Section 5) • Rooms 50-51 Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor

REV., DR. CALVIN E. OWENS, PASTOR CHURCH

(718) 862-9172 OFFICE (718) 862-9179

An interdenominational Church of love and understanding, consisting of people of many faiths, races and cultural backgrounds, seeking to live the spirit of Christ with relevance.

CHURCH SCHEDULE WEEKLY: CHURCH SCHOOL - SUNDAY, 9:00 a.m.

WORSHIP SERVICE: SUNDAY, 11:00 a.m.

NOON DAY PRAYER - HOUR OF POWER - WEDNESDAY, 12:00 NOON BIBLE CLASS & PRAYER MEETING - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 p.m.

MONTHLY: COMMUNION - 1 AND 3 ST

ALL ARE WELCOME!

RD

SUNDAYS

(718) 320-3774 • Sunday School – 9:15 a.m.

• Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.

• Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon • Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m.

• Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m.

COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

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Community Protestant Church

On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our Church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone (718) 862-9172.

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 12:00 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

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving with their family and friends.

Hope everyone found great deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, too. The holiday season is here. A lot of people have been asking when we will be decorating our building lobby for the holidays. Last year, we had to throw out a lot of our holiday decorations because they were old and worn out. We are asking people in our building to please donate holiday decorations so we can decorate our lobby for the holiday season. Everyone loves to see the holiday decorations during this season. Let’s all help make our lobby look great this holiday season. You can give your holiday donations to the building president and Andy, our lobby attendant, too. We are hoping to have a building holiday party this year. We will be also collecting for the porters and lobby attendants for the holidays later this month.

People also been asking about if we are going to take holiday photos with Santa Claus and with the holiday tree in the lobby this year and post them up in the lobby. It was a big hit two years ago. Everyone loved it. Our lobby attendant Andy and I are going to see if we can make it happen again this year in our building lobby. We are trying to make this holiday season enjoyable for everyone in the building. We can’t do it alone. We need your help in making this year a very enjoyable time in our building.

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Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church

When is a fast not a fast? - A Daniel Fast! The Daniel Fast is not an abstention from foods, but rather a totally plant-based menu for a prescribed period, eaten in ample amount. The practice found its roots in the story of Daniel and his friends living in Nebuchadnezzar’s palace after their capture. Daniel requested of the Chief of Staff, “Please test us for ten days on a diet of vegetables and water,” Daniel said. “At the end of the ten days, see how we look compared to the other young men who are eating the king’s food. Then make your decision in light of what you see. The attendant agreed to Daniel’s suggestion and tested them for ten days.” (Daniel 1:12-14) “In modern versions of the Daniel Fast, food choices may be limited to whole grains, fruits, vegetables, pulses, nuts, seeds and oil. The Daniel Fast prescribes the vegan diet in that it excludes the consumption of animal products. The diet also excludes processed foods, additives, preservatives, flavorings, sweeteners, caffeine, alcohol and products made with white flours. Ellen G. White states that the example of Daniel demonstrates that “a strict compliance with the requirements of God is beneficial to the health of body and mind.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Fast Tips to Eat Healthy and Smart — Here are a few tips for optimizing your efforts to stay or get healthy. Add grapes to your diet if you don’t already do so.

Grapes, especially dark purple concord grapes are a key help in fighting the effects of aging. Delicious strawberries ripen throughout the year and help fight breast cancer.

A recent study by Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, confirms that eating berries can lower the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Berries are also known to help fight heart disease. Coconut water to the rescue! Pure coconut water is full of natural electrolytes (as found in Gatorade) and is low in calories without the sweeteners and artificial sweeteners found in most sports drinks.

Join us in a “Daniel Diet,” contact us for more details.

For more information on healthy living and cooking classes please visit with us on December 2 when we will launch the project by distributing the accompanying booklets. Then on December 9 we will begin the “diet” and continue our education with a cooking school on December 10. All are welcome to join us.

“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly”. (John 10:10 NKJV) 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.

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

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Church Of The New Vision Co-op City Times / December 2, 2017

Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us. Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for over 45 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love. All are welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

Upcoming Events • Wednesday evening Bible Study is canceled through December; 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.

• Sunday, December 24, there will be one service at 10:00 a.m.

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• Sunday, December 31, there will be one service at 10:00 a.m.

• Watch Night Service, December 31 at 10:00 p.m., doors open at 9:30 p.m.

• Cruise with us in 2018, July 20 to July 27, 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 $100.00 deposit due November 19, 2017, additional $150.00 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

Open Door Ministries

Praising God in the Fire A refiner's fire does not destroy indiscriminately like a forest fire. A refiner's fire does not consume completely like the fire of an incinerator. It purifies. It melts down the bar of silver or gold, separates out the impurities that ruin its value, burns them up, and leaves the silver and gold intact. Purity and holiness will always be a dreadful thing. Christianity is never a play thing and the passion for purity is never flippant. The furnace of affliction in the family of God is always for refinement, never for destruction. – John Piper Acts 16:22-34 The crowd joined in the attack, and the chief magistrates tore their robes and ordered that Paul and Silas be beaten with rods. 23 After striking them many times, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to guard them securely. 24 He threw them into the dungeon and fastened their feet in the stocks in an agonizing position. 25 At midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening; 26 there was an earthquake so powerful that the foundations of the prison shook and the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were unfastened. 27 When the jailer saw the doors open, he was about to kill himself, thinking that the prisoners had escaped. 28 Paul shouted, “Do not hurt yourself, we are all here!”

30 and after he brought them out, he said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 They answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus as your Savior and entrust yourself to

Him and you will be saved and your household if they also believe.” 32 And they spoke the word of the Lord concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ to him and to all his house. 33 He took them and washed their wounds and he was baptized and all his household. 34 He brought them into his house and fed them, and rejoiced greatly, since he had believed in God with his family accepting with joy what had been made known to them about the Christ.

1 Complacency with false religion appears as agreement with it 2 When we go against the World’s religion we can expect to be singled out 3 Our attitude in the fire will inspire or discourage those observing us 4 People are judging our reactions and making decisions based on them 5 Suffering is a part of service to God and how we suffer will limit or expand our influence 6 Our personal comfort is secondary to the salvation of those around us 7 We should speak the truth with love regardless of the circumstances 8 For the Jailer to be saved, Paul and Silas had to be arrested Sunday Services are at 11 a.m. in the 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

Pentecostal Tabernacle

Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend worship We are absolutely engaged in a battle in which our enemy is more than willservice at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A (main lobby), Bronx, NY. ing and capable of being the aggressor. The armor of God in general and the 10475; Tel. 718-320-4218 or 718-324-0334. Services are: Sunday School for gospel of peace in particular provide for us safety against his attacks. Our footall age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. ing is sure, our foundation will never move or crumble. We are protected, God Wednesday morning prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m. to 12:30 is our shield, our fortress, our high tower, our bulwark, and our refuge. For in p.m. the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion in the secret of his tabernacle Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held every Wednesday evening shall he hide me; He shall set me upon a rock. —Psalm 27:5. at 7:30 p.m. Youth service will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

— Rev. R. Sibblies Focus: Protection by peace God provides a covering to equip and protect the feet, the gospel of peace to give stability and mobility that allow the believer flexibility to move and advance as God directs.

Believers need to have their feet protected. Ephesians 6:15 stated: ‘And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. The enemy is aligned against us whose purpose is clearly defined Family Owned and Operated by the scriptures: “The thief cometh not, but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy’ (John 10:10) • Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling Satan is bent on the complete destruction of on premises every child of God. He will take what he can from • Out of town services us, and what he cannot take he will seek to slaugh• Ample Parking ter, what he cannot kill, he will attempt to ruin to on premises A dignified funeral every family can afford.

• Cremations render it unfit for its divine purpose. Ephesians 6: • Casket Showroom 10-14, 16-18 All areas are handicapped accessible on premises Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armor Personalized & Professional Care • 50 Years Serving Our Community of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places, Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that he may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having Serving all Call on the breastplate of righteousness. Above all, takcultures 24 ing the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD & faiths quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take Hours the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net Praying always with all prayer and supplication 4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. in the spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.

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Bartow

Einstein

MENU

Dreiser

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available 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 Apple Juice Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Weight Management Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Turkey Meatloaf Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Bartow Center – 10:00 a.m.

Baked Turkey Breast Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Yellow Rice Word Search 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.-noon Monday of the month Brown Rice Garden Salad Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., Rm. 13 Bingo 1-2 p.m.

Steamed Kale Whole Wheat Bread Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 Diabetes Support Group 2nd MonCard Games 2-4 p.m.

Fresh Fruit Basic Cell Phone & iPad Training day, 1:00 p.m.

11 a.m. -12 p.m., Rm. 7 Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Alt: Tuna salad Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Orange Juice Word Games:9:30-11:30 a.m.

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Grilled Caribbean Walking Club: 10:30 a.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Meat Sauce Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Chicken Breast Bingo: 12:30-2:00 p.m. w/Chunky Peppers Cultural Dance 10:30 a.m.–11:30 O’Brien Potatoes Caregiver Support Group: 1:00 p.m., Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 in Tomato Sauce a.m., Aud. B Steamed Carrots 1st and 3rd Tues.

Spaghetti Whole wheat bread Karaoke by Steven 1-2 p.m., Rm. 45 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Card Games: 2-4 p.m.

Sautéed Spinach Fresh Fruit Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Dominoes: 2:30 p.m.

Alt: Egg salad 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.

Orange Pineapple Wednesday 9-10 a.m.

Only 6 seats available.

Games 9:30-11 a.m.

Juice Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Beef Stew Oven Fried Chicken 9:30-10:30 a.m.

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

Egg Noodles Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Yellow Rice Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m.

Bingo 1-2 p.m.

Broccoli Souffle Tai Chi 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Mixed Vegetables Whole wheat bread Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Mind Teasers 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Computer Lab Fresh Fruit African Brazilian Dance 1 p.m., Rm. 2 Smartphone Class Bartow Main office Alt: Salmon salad 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 Orange juice Word Games 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Fish w/Creole Sauce Beef Salisbury Steak Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. w/Mushroom Sauce Blood Pressure 10-11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd, Rm. 8 California Blend Spanish Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Bartow Rm. 35 10:30am Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Smashed Red Vegetables Main Office Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Piano Sing Along 11am-12pm Mashed Potatoes Potatoes Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Purple Life Trail Fitness w/Damion Whole wheat bread Steamed Peas Bingo 1-2 p.m.

Word Search 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Section 1 Greenway Fresh fruit Card Games 2-4 p.m. and Carrots Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., Rm. 45 Drama Club 1:30-4:00 p.m.

Alt: Chicken salad 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.

Apple juice Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Word Games 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Hawaiian Chicken Legs Bingo 1 p.m.

– 2 p.m.

Pork Stir Fry 9:30-10, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30 a.m.

Mauzone Toasted Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Meditative Moments 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Chat Session 10 a.m. w/Vegetables Pokeno 2-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Barley and Onion Rm. 8 Piano Sing-along 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

White Rice Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., Challah Bread 3rd Fri. 12:30 p.m.

Pokeno Bingo 1 -2 p.m.

Steamed Broccoli 10:00-11:30 a.m., Rm. 45 Fresh fruit Bingo Rm. 7, 1 -3 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

(New) Free Oil Painting Classes Alt: Gefilte fish Card Games, Dominoes 2 - 4 p.m.

Dominos 2:30 p.m.

Room 38, 10:00 -11:30 a.m.

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Fri., Dec. 8

Thu., Dec. 7

Wed., Dec. 6

Tues., Dec. 5

Mon., Dec. 4

Kosher

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.

Non-Kosher

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.

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all 3 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 – Wed., Dec. 6th; Tues., Dec. 12th & Tues., Dec. 19th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait list.

St. Mary’s Pool – 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, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Dreiser lunch room. Bingo, Pokeno, Cards. Sign up in room 7 for meals no later than Fri., Dec. 1st. NonKosher 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 was due by Thurs., Nov. 30th).

Doo Wop Christmas – Tues., Dec. 12th; $95.

Coach Bus. At the Brownstone in Patterson, NJ. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 8:30 a.m.; Bartow, 8:45 a.m. & Einstein, 9 a.m. Depart 3:45 p.m. (Final payment was 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. Wait list.

Join us the Annual JASA Holiday Party – Fri., Dec. 15th, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Aud. 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.

Stew Leonard’s – Fri., Dec. 22nd; $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Mon., Dec. 25th – Christmas Day. JASA is closed. Happy Holiday!

Please remember to curb your dog!

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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- Wednesday, December 6th, 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.

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 December: Happy Birthday, Barbara Owens.

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

When walking in the Parking Garages, please do not walk down the center of the aisle. Keep to the side, and stay aware of your surroundings.

AVOID ACCIDENTS!

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Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue

Traditional Synagogue Of Co-op City

Try your luck with the Men’s Club. Our next trip is Sunday, December 10, to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, which is only one week 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. Only a few seats available.

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 reservations, 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. —Gary Schwartz

Bingo: The Synagogue will have a Bingo on Sunday, December 3, at 1 p.m.

The cost is only $3.00 admission, which includes refreshments and 10 games of Bingo. Also, there is a Jackpot game which costs $2.00. This is a 3-part 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 corned 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, 347-449-5005.

General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. Phone # 718-379-6920. 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, please leave a message.

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a nice kiddush. Come to services and pray and then have a nosh. Our services are open to all Jewish men and women in Co-op City.

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 you a speedy recovery. If you asked the rabbi to say a prayer for the sick, you should make a donation in the person’s name to the synagogue.

Sabbath ends on Saturday, December 2, at 5:14 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, December 8, at 4:10 p.m.

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue and Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health, and a happy holiday season. —Gary Schwartz

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

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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.

On Wednesdays, there is a very short midday service starting promptly at 12 noon. 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. Our next meeting will be tomorrow, December 3.

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, December 3, when we will celebrate The First Sunday of Advent. Our supply priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant.

Advent Folders and Pledge Cards are now available for distribution. Please pray on your ability to pledge, complete your cards, and return them to the

church as soon as possible. Bear in mind that a workable budget depends largely on your commitment.

Fundraising Event: Many thanks for supporting our fundraising trip to Atlantic City last Saturday. Judging from the feedback, the trip went very well and everyone had a good time. Please stay tuned for upcoming fundraising events.

Outreach Program: St. Margaret’s Church together with our church take this opportunity to acknowledge with gratitude your kind contribution of warm clothes for the needy. We hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving.

Collection of non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms is ongoing. 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 “Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; * show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.”—Psalm 80:18 —Merville Chambers

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

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 similar 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.

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 p.m.

– 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

Co-op City Democratic Club The next meeting of the CCDC is scheduled for December 12th in room #28 of the Bartow Community Center at 6:00 p.m.

Our guests will be Ms. Linda Berk, president of the Riverbay Corporation, and Mr. Rod Saunders, president of the Riverbay Fund. They will be advising us on the status of the Corporation, the community and the Riverbay Fund.

We will also be collecting our Toys for Tots at this meeting to donate to the children in the shelter. Please do not spend more than $25 on any one toy (UNWRAPPED) for children from 1 to 5 years old. New clothing also accepted.

We are always looking for new membership. If anyone is interested, please feel free to call 646-245-1795, and we will mail you an application, or better, come to our next meeting on December 12 at 6:00 p.m. in Bartow, room 28.

—Shirley J. Saunders

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 is (347) 2764925. Jesus loves you, and so do we!

—Evangelist Vernon Little

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Never drive if you have been drinking; never drink if you will be driving. Penalties for drunk driving are severe and can be very costly. Drunk driving enforcement is heightened during the holiday season. SCHOOL is open, drive carefully; never pass a stopped school bus from either side of the street with its red lights flashing or its “STOP” sign out.

Children are a precious resource, we must keep them safe. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Newsong Church Advent-Week One “The Word Became Flesh” In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. –John 1:1;14 (NIV) (Emphasis Mine) I was twelve years old when E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was released in theaters. I remember being mesmerized by the story of this gentle alien who was stranded on earth and his friend Elliott, who wants to help him find his way home. Months after seeing the movie, my friends and I would look into the sky at night to see if we could find a space ship.

We never did find any!

According to Merriam-Webster, an extraterrestrial is someone or something that originates or exists outside the earth or its atmosphere.

The truth is, our world has had a visitor from beyond our atmosphere. He didn’t’ arrive in a space ship, but a star lit up the sky as a heavenly host sang about the glory of God! Christmas is when God came from Heaven to earth and lived among us as a man. Are you searching for meaning and purpose in your life? Do you want to find out what real life is? Look at the verse above. “The Word became flesh.” Jesus became a human being to show us what true life looks like, to understand us, and to die for us. This season, put Christ back into your “Christmas” and re-discover the joy and wonder of His birth!

This Advent season, we invite you to experience our new teaching series, “Oh What Fun!” For many people, Christmas doesn’t always feel like the most wonderful time of the year. Obligations, money, family drama, and loved ones who are not around can make us feel sad and stressed out. But what if there was a way for us to have a deep joy that overcomes all of these circumstances? Join us this Sunday for week one of #OhWhatFun. This Sunday’s Schedule Location: 177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium B Sunday Worship Experience: 10 a.m. & 12 p.m.

Kidsong (Nursery to 6th grade) available at both services Deaf Interpretation available at our 12 p.m. service For more information about Newsong Church, our beliefs, or our ministries, please go to our website, www.newsongchurchnyc.org.

God bless you!

—Pastor Mike Tolone 1

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