Co-op City Times / April 28, 2012
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African-American Association J ust ice for Ra m a r ley an d Tr a yvon – The Association members will attend A Memorial Tribute and Forum for Trayvon Martin and Ramarley Graham on Saturday, April 28th, 3:00-8:00 p.m. in the Einstein Community Center, Room 45, 135 Einstein Loop in Section 5, sponsored by the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club. Bring your children and grandchildren for an exchange of information and tactics for the survival of our Black children. All are encouraged to attend. Schola r sh ip Awar ds P r ogr am – The Association will offer two $400 scholarships to high school seniors in June. Applications may be obtained by calling 718-379-5555. The submission deadline is May 30th. The scholarships will be presented at the Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Saturday, June 9th. H olist ic H ealt h & Wellness Sem ina r – The Association has designated April as
Holistic Health & Wellness Month and we thank all our members, neighbors and friends for attending our recent seminar. There has been a growth in the numbers of people who pursue alternative medicines, such as iridology, acupuncture, hypnosis, meditation, massage and many others. It would be worth it to check them out. Health tip of the week: Get a second opinion if you question the medical diagnosis you are given or if surgery is recommended. The following are ongoing programs sponsored and/or supported by the AfricanAmerican Association and we encourage you to participate: Belly Dan ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Instructor: Norma Jean O’Garro, 646-281-4570. E d uca t ion – The Per Ankh Study Group, led by Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, meets every 1st and 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15.
Co-op Tea ms Ba ttle I n ter -Leagu e P la y It was the battle of the Co-op City baseball teams during inter-league play. In the first encounter of the two Major division squads, Atlas Construction Corp. Cyclones, Mgr. Robert Grant, defeated Vinnie Carter Blue Birds, Mgr Earl Williams. Winning pitcher Bryan Grant’s bid for a shutout was ruined by Jestin Martinez’s RBI. Cyclones Jhojany Hernandez hit an over the fence and into the river homerun for his third of the season at the CCLL field. Sajay Singh and Bryan Grant continued their hitting streak. Brian Mitchell pitched for the Blue Jays. The Minor Division showdown was one sided as the Atlas Restoration Corp. Royals, Mgrs. Frankie Colon/Nelson Morales, over-
powered the Marion Scott Realty Red Hawks, Mgr. Sebastian Ulanga, Sr. For the Hawks, starting pitcher Bryan Baez paired off with reliever Zachary Wallace for the win and a combined 12 strikeouts. The offense consisted of Christopher Riley, 3 for 4; Bryan Baez, 3 for 4; and Zachary Wallace, 3 for 3 with 6 RBI. Ryan Mendez’s strong pitching and 3 RBI double propelled the Timpson Trading Corp. Junior div team, Mgr. Edwin (Squid) Williams, over the Atlas Restoration Corp Yankees, Mgr Al Santiago. The game was played in a steady rain as the Yankees pitcher Brandon Nazario challenged the hitters. Absolute defensive plays by Cole Waller and Jarret Gonzales thwarted the Yankees from staging a come back. The
C om p u t er /L ap t op C la sses – This class meets every 2nd and 4th Monday, in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555. Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Instructor: Meena Sharpe-Hicks, 718671-8364. Bu sin ess O p p or t u n it y Wor k sh op – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call Kevin Lambright, 646-721-8185. J ob s/E n t r ep r en eu r ia l Wor k sh op s – These workshops will be held on the first Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Facilitator: Roger Toppin, 718-3201424. C h ild r en ’s Su m m er Da y C a m p – Register your child for July and August. Call 347-283-3809. C hildr en’s E ar ly M or n ing Pr ogr a m – If you need childcare in the morning before school begins, we are available to care for
your children on school days starting in September. Call Ms. Hinds at 347-283-3809. C hild r en’s Aft er Sch ool P r ogr am – The Learning Source is available to care for your children, walk them from school, assist them with homework and offers other enrichment activities. Director: Ms. Stevens at 914-907-7936. G en er a l M em b er ship M eet ing – The next meeting will be Saturday, May 12th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. All are welcome. You are encouraged to bring your ideas and suggestions. If you cannot attend, you may send your membership check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership and $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community. —H a r m a n T. L ea cock
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CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST
(718) 671-2233 DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.
Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted. HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted. We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans. Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT
Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.
teams will meet again on Thursday, May 3rd, Astor Senior field, 6:30 p.m. A vast number of parents and fans turned out for the T-ball division games at the Co-op City LL fields this past Saturday. The sponsors are Atlas Restoration Corp., Co-op Sales, Montefiore Medical Center and Bay Plaza Shopping Center. The players’ roster consist of: Rosaun Afriyie, Sofia Aponte, Angel Baez, Marion A Blake, Jasmine Brett, Eric Chancey, Zamair Christie, Benjamin Cintron, Kyle I Cohen, Shane Coombs-Jones, Joshua Cuilan, Elijah Curtis, Sean Daniel, Isaiah Elsayed, Kyler, Amani Emanuel, Kyler Emanuel, Jacobi Garcia, Jon Gonzalez, Ronald Graham, Alexander Grant, Christian Green, Nicholas Illas, Jordan Ingram,
Kevin Irby Jr., Michael Jacobs, Joshua Johnson, Ralsean Jones, Christopher Kabore, Julius Lopez, Jalen Martin-Percell, Josiah Miller, Kenneth Nelson, Destinee Pankey, Marc Pearson Jr., Saleem Pena, Keon Peterson, Raven Pierre, Tamia Rhoden, Thierry Rigby, Jaden Rivera, Michael Robles, Gelson Rojas Jr., Joseph Roman, Daniel Savage, Ramello Simmons, Jace Smallwood, Jared Smith, Joshua Smith, Demetrius Tillman, Bianca Vasquez, Anthony Williams, and Perry Zoë. Tyrell Ingram, former CCLL player, is the T-ball division coordinator. For a copy of the game schedules, visit the website at WWW.COOPCITYLL.TK and go to the “Handouts” page. —H ect or Aya la