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Co-op City Times / May 8, 2010
Black Forum Defen sive Dr ivin g Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, May 15th, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-3208035. Please mail your check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash. Bla ck F or u m Aer ob ics cla sses Get in shape. Recent medical studies have shown that women who exercise 12 hours a week can lower their cholesterol levels by 20 points or more. Won’t you join us every Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium
A, for aerobics classes by Body by Andrea. Classes are $3 per person. Please call to register, (718) 320-8035. New Yor k Lyon s M a n e Tr a ck C lu b If your child, 8 - 17 years old, would like to run track, join the New York Lyons Mane Track Club, under the professional guidance of Don Lyons. Call to register, 718-320-8035. E m er gen cy Food P r ogr a m - New H ou r s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your
card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Monday is registration day for NEW clients, between 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You need to provide proof of address by bringing in your driver’s license or a non-driver’s ID card. Ba b y food n ow a va ila b le We have baby food for children 8 months to juniors, and baby cereal for 6 months old and up. Volu n t eer s u r gen t ly n eed ed ! Would you like to volunteer? Contact us at (718) 320-8035. P lea se h elp u s t o h elp you More food can be made available, however, in order to do so, we have to pay the pick-up and transportation costs. We ask the community to donate $1 - $5
to the Black Forum of Co-op City. Please send your donations to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. I t ’s T im e To G et I nvolved Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call us, (718) 320-8035. We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y The fee is only $5 a year, per person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Ton y I llis
Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. invites the community to break Bread and celebrate the spiritual leaders of Co-op City at our Pastors’ Recognition Day Celebration on Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Pelham Bay Diner Banquet Room, 1920 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Guest Speaker —The Dynamic Rev. Edward Alexander Mulraine, Pastor of the United Baptist Tabernacle. H on or ees: Pastors Anthony and Andree Davis, Rev. Elisamuel “Sam Colon,“ Rabbi Kronengold, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Rev. Dr. Alvarez-Plaud, Archbishop Angelo Rosario, Rev. R. Sibblies, Rev. Dr. Williamson S. Taylor,
Pastor Deborah Jenkins, Pastor P. Crespo, Minister Vernon Little, Pastor Ann L. Palmore, Father Rossi, Bishop Nancy Rosario, Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams. Donation: $35. For tickets and information, please call: 718-379-3494, 718671-9610 or 718-379-0910. Next general membership meeting is on Tuesday, June 1, at 7 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room15. The Coalition continues to plan activities that will enhance the quality of life in our community. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, 1-718-3201861.
The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and 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. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Faith @ Work Christian Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made
payable to: Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president. Read Coalition’s weekly column for the information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition motto is: “Coming Together is a Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, Working Together is Success.” —H a r m a n T. L ea cock
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.
BARTOW FLORAL BOUTIQUE
Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted. HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.
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2071 BARTOW AVENUE • BRONX, NY 10475 SHOPPING CENTER 2 (NEXT TO BRONX EYE CARE)
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