Co-op City Times 10/29/11

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Vol. 46 No. 44

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Co-op City man arrested for alleged involvement in illegal painkiller distribution scheme

BY BILL STUTTIG A Manhattan-based medical doctor who lived in Co-op City’s Building 19 was arrested here last Wednesday, October 19th and charged with alleged crimes related to illegal street distribution of the painkiller Oxycodone.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York, Dr. Felix Rodriguez was arrested by agents of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Marshalls for allegedly writing prescriptions for the painkiller Oxycodone for the purpose of allowing others to sell it on the black market illegally.

Riverbay Department of Public Safety detectives assisted the federal agents in executing a search warrant on the Co-op City home. According to Lt. Raymond Duran, commander of the Public Safety detective unit, Dr. Rodriguez was arrested at his home as part of a simultaneous raid on his home and Manhattan office. Duran said that it is not believed that any of the alleged illegal activity took place in Co-op City,

but instead in other nearby areas of the Bronx and communities in lower Westchester.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Rodriguez, 50, was arrested and charged with conspiring to distribute Oxycodone and cocaine along with five others identified by federal agents and prosecutors as Fernando DeJesus, Efrain DeJesus, Carol Reynolds, Laurie Melo, and Juan Melo.

In announcing the arrests on October 19th, Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “It is particularly disturbing when a physician entrusted to be a healer and caregiver, allegedly engages with co-conspirators to traffic in Oxycodone. Properly prescribed, Oxycodone is a remedy in pain management. Improperly used, it is a highly addictive and possibly lethal drug. That some of the co-conspirators in this case also allegedly dealt cocaine only emphasizes the dangerous proximity of the illegal diversion of prescription (Continued on page 4)

Changes to air monitoring and flooring procedures may lessen inconvenience to shareholders

BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay has revised its flooring replacement procedures in an attempt to lessen the amount of time shareholders have to miss from work and to help avoid other inconveniences when such work is being done in their apartments.

This procedural change is made possible by a “Site Specific Variance” that Riverbay won earlier this summer from the city’s Department of Environmental Protection after former State Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman, representing Riverbay Corporation, presented insurmountable evidence to the agency showing that several thousand samples taken over the course of the past 6-7 years have never detected any evidence of air borne asbestos.

The variance reduces the number of air samples that must be taken by an outside air monitoring company during and after floor abatement in Co-op City apartments before new floor tiles can be installed and therefore saves the shareholders $300,000 annually.

Prior to the issuance of the variance, the city’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) required four air samples to be taken during and after asbestos abatement work was being conducted while floor tiles were being replaced. Now,

because of the variance, Co-op City is only required to do one air sample and as long as no air borne asbestos is detected, flooring work can commence immediately.

As a result, management has informed shareholders that asbestos abatement/air monitoring and floor replacement will be done on the same day where possible instead of the work being spread out over several days.

“Starting on Monday, October 24th, we will arrange for CAC, the asbestos abatement contractor, to coordinate their appointments so that after their abatement projects are completed, our carpenters will go behind them to install new floors,” said Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper. “Both the asbestos abatement contractor and the air monitoring consultants are on board with this arrangement and have pledged to give us full support.”

Unlike other similar residential developments in the city, such as Rochdale Village in Queens, N.Y. and Concourse Village in the Bronx, Co-op City is required to conduct asbestos abatement and air monitoring which amount to between $3-4 million dollars in unnecessary expenses each year (Continued on page 2)

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Newest city-approved terrace reopenings completes balcony repair work in Buildings 1 & 5

BY ROZAAN BOONE The latest round of terrace approvals by the city’s Department of Buildings (DOB) results in the reopening of all terraces in Buildings 1 and 5, and signals the completion of Local Law II work on the balconies in these two buildings.

Following an inspection on October 12, DOB officials have informed Riverbay’s project engineer that the housing company can reopen 188 more balconies in Buildings 1A and B along the A line; Buildings 5A (C and D lines), Building 5B (D and E lines) and Building 5C (C and D lines).

The A line apartments in Building 1 recently had new terrace doors and windows installed and so the contractor has been coming down the line and reopening the terraces since those balconies were

sealed from the outside when Riverbay received the vacate order in May, 2010 from the DOB. In notices distributed to the A line apartments in Buildings 1A and B this week, the Dreiser office of the Riverbay Cooperator Services Offices (CSO) informed shareholders that if their balconies have not yet been reopened, they should be by Tuesday, November 1. The notice goes on to advise those shareholders not to use their balconies until they contact the CSO office at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3460 to first determine if their balcony was identified as one needing safety extenders and if so, to make an appointment for their installation since several balconies were found during the restoration work to have railings which (Continued on page 2)

H ea r in gs in t o closin g of C o-op C it y Post offices sch ed u led for Novem b er 1st a n d 2n d On Tuesday and Wednesday evening, November 1st and 2nd, Co-op City residents will get their chance to voice directly to Postal service officials their opposition to plans to close Co-op City’s two satellite Posts Offices in Dreiser and Einstein Community Center.

Two hearings are scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. on November 1st at the Dreiser Community Center auditorium and 6 to 8 p.m., November 2nd, in Room 45 of the Einstein Community Center. The first hearing will be to specifically address the closing of the Dreiser office, and the second to address the closing of the Einstein office, although the issues concerning the closing of either post office are very much the same.

Hearings are set in each community affected by the 15 post offices proposed to be closed in the Bronx, which include the two in Co-op City. A representative of the Bronx Postmaster’s office said that residents who wish to speak can sign-up the evening of either hearing. No pre-registration is necessary.

Get ready for some frightening fun … A ghoulish goblin prepares to greet hundreds of Co-op City children as the annual Halloween Haunted House returns this weekend to the Bartow Community Center from 5 to 8 p.m. today and tomorrow. Hundreds of children (and some parents) will line up to be guided through the scary maze filled with ghosts, goblins, monsters, and witches. Under the leadership of Riverbay Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous, young people from many of Co-op City’s youth programs helped prepare for some of the scary festivities this past week, and this weekend will play the role of the creatures that will make the hearts of children race while their voices scream for more all in the name of fun.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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exceeded an acceptable width to ensure the safety of young children.

“It is imperative that all shareholders whose balconies have been reopened up to this point, especially those who have young children residing in or visiting their apartments, contact their CSO to arrange to have the extender brackets installed, if they are deemed necessary,” Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper reiterated this week. “The housing company understands that it may be a bit of an inconvenience, but

I’m sure everyone will agree that the safety of our residents, and especially our children, is of the utmost importance.”

On the other hand, the balconies along the C, D and E lines in Buildings 5A, B and C were sealed from the inside, and reopening will begin on Tuesday, November 1. Those shareholders are asked to contact the CSO office at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3460 to make an appointment for their balconies to be opened and at the same time, have the safety extenders installed by Riverbay Maintenance

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Appointments will be scheduled on Mondays through Fridays, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

In May, 2010, the city’s DOB issued vacate orders to prevent shareholders from using their balconies in 7 Co-op City buildings (Building 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 & 8) as a precautionary measure after a fatal incident in midtown Manhattan resulted in a man falling to his death after his balcony railing reportedly gave way. The order affected 1,000 bal-

conies in those seven buildings in Co-op City.

Prior to this change in policy by the DOB, residents were allowed to use their balconies as the community completed Local Law 11 work on the terraces and balconies and up to that point, had done so in 28 of the 35 highrise residential buildings in the development.

Balconies can only be reopened after all of them along a particular apartment line are completed and pass inspection by DOB inspectors.

Miele, former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, who have confirmed that all the unnecessary asbestos testing required by the city should end.

The evidence submitted by Kaufman to city officials also includes test results from McCabe Environmental Services and reports from several independent laboratories.

“Although our battle to be able to terminate the asbestos abatement program altogether continues, we continually strive to receive variances that will make the asbestos abatement process less restricting which saves the housing company time and money,” Cooper said.

Cooper noted that the procedural changes will first be applied to smaller jobs within the development—those consisting of approximately 70 square feet or less, which represents approximately 3035% of the total percentage of flooring installed in occupied apartments per day.

“As we continue to improve in this regard, we believe we will eventually get to the point where all floor restoration work done in occupied apartments will be completed in one day,” he said.

As management continues to look for ways to tighten up and improve services to cooperators, Cooper said that they are also working on reducing the amount of time it takes to replace ceramic wall tiles in the bathrooms.

“We believe that by making some procedural changes, we will be able to reduce the time it takes to replace the ceramic wall tiles throughout the entire full bathroom from three days to two days or less,” the General Manager said. “We will continue to make these kinds of changes so that cooperators are able to have their apartments restored as quickly as possible, without having to take an excessive amount of time out of their busy schedules.”

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before wooden floor tiles can be replaced because the mastic glue used to put down the floor tiles during the buildings’ construction contains slight amounts of encapsulated asbestos. Thousands of tests, however, have shown that the asbestos does not become air borne unless heated at extremely high temperatures in a special oven.

Earlier this year, the Riverbay Board retained the services of attorney Steve Kaufman to represent Riverbay Corporation in its battle to stop the city from requiring these exorbitant and unfair air sampling and asbestos abatements and end its unfair enforcement practices.

“It’s obvious, to any fair minded, rational person, that this requirement in Co-op City is inconsistent with similar material under legal and programmatic administration and interpretations by the government entities,” Steve Kaufman told the Co-op City Times in August when

DEP issued the variance. “All of the independent experts I’ve been working with and consulting have unequivocally concluded that there is no risk to anyone.

Therefore, the floor repair and renovation activity in Co-op City does not warrant regulation as environmentally sensitive material.”

Kaufman has argued that the city should grant Co-op City “relief from the onerous costs of abatement when in fact there is nothing to be abated” and pointed out that Co-op City is the only community being singled out for such exorbitant and unnecessary costs which “only serves to jeopardize affordable housing for middle income families.”

He has submitted hundreds of pages of evidence to the city, including letters from several former high ranking New York City officials, such as Brendon Sexton, former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation, and Joseph

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive Farmer’s Market closes early this year The Harvest Home Farmers’ Market, which was expected to stay open until Saturday, November 19, has been closed early this year due to a lack of produce. Unfortunately, Hurricane Irene took a heavy toll on the farmers and they have not been able to replant and harvest enough produce to continue bringing freshly harvested fruits and vegetables to the community. They sincerely regret the inconvenience and thank the community for their patronage. The farmers look forward to returning again next year.

Co-op City Little League Registration Continues The Co-op City Little League 2012 Season Baseball Registration resumes this Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dreiser Loop Community Center, Rm. 17, and will continue every Saturday until Nov. 19 at the same time. There will be two Fridays, November 4 and 18 as well, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Boys and girls of ages 4 through 16 are eligible to participate; there’s a discount for siblings. New players must bring in a birth certificate copy.

For more information on the Coop City Little League program and registration fee, please visit www.eteamz.com/coopcityll.

Memorial for Betty Katz A memorial for Betty Katz, the former Co-op City community leader who passed away earlier this month at the age of 103, is planned for noon to 2 p.m., Sunday, November 6th in Room 10 of the Dreiser Community Center. Those who knew Betty or were helped by her many good works and causes over the past four decades are invited to attend and perhaps tell a few stories about her affect of their lives.

Final CB #10 Meeting for the year upcoming The next Community Board #10 meeting will be held on Thursday, November 17, 7:30 p.m., at Providence Restaurant, 3303 Waterbury Ave., Bronx NY 10465.

Please make every effort to attend as this will be the last meeting for the year. No meetings are held in December. For further information, please call (718) 892-1161.

FRONT PA G E

Co-op City native publishes acclaimed science fiction/fantasy novel

BY BILL STUTTIG When Edward Lazellari was a young boy growing up in Co-op City, he would draw his own comic books on construction paper, telling stories featuring characters he created as part of puppet shows he performed to entertain his younger sister in the family’s Co-op City apartment.

That child’s play that took place in a Building 12 apartment nearly forty years ago sparked a lifetime penchant for imaginative storytelling which recently resulted in the publishing of Lazellari’s first novel, “Awakenings,” a fantasy/science fiction tale using the working class heroes and settings he grew with set against a fantasy of other worlds and good battling evil.

Released just last month, Lazellari first novel, published by Tor Books in hardcover, has already received great reviews. Publishers Weekly said of his book: “This solid debut will appeal to fantasy fans looking for familiar bones under a modern skin.”

Graeme’s Fantasy Book Review said, “A thoroughly entertaining read with a cast that you can really get behind and root for.”

The novel, as described in promotional material, tells the story of two characters, one a New York City police officer and another, a photographer, who both suffer

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from amnesia with no memory of life before thirteen years ago. What they actually have no memory of is a past life in another world which suddenly becomes a very real part of their present day co-existence when they both find themselves pursued by beings from that other world intent on killing them for reasons unknown to them. But, as they soon find out, their survival could decide the fate of both their past and present worlds.

Lazellari, in an interview with the Coop City Times conducted earlier this week, said he began writing this novel in 2003.

He recently signed a contract with Tor Books to produce a trilogy, with

Awakenings being the first in the set. The second novel in the set, tentatively entitled The Lost Prince, is currently in the works.

He said at a recent appearance at the New York Comic Con Festival last weekend at the Javits Convention Center that his characters and stories are set in New York City because that is what he knows best. He said that in many ways, his characters are based on the New York City working class heroes, such as the police officer and the photographer in this book, because those are the people he knew and admired while growing up in New York City and Co-op City, specifically .

Lazellari added in the interview that those are the types of people that he also hopes to have read his books, working people such as the majority of people in Co-op City, who can relate to the daily struggles of the heroes yet get lost in the fantasy world that is being created around them. He calls his work urban fantasy which is meant to be nothing but fun escapism set against an urban backdrop to be devoured during long bus rides and/or daily commutes to work.

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As trial looms, Seabrook defends his record in Co-op City

BY BILL STUTTIG As City Councilman Larry Seabrook and his team of lawyers get set to defend him in court next month against federal charges related to money laundering and contract influencing, the four-term Councilman also took time to defend his record of achievement here in Co-op City in a letter sent to the Co-op City Times last week.

The letter was a direct response to a Board Director’s viewpoint published in the October 15th issue of the Co-op City Times in which the director cited inaction by elected officials on a number of fronts including improving safety conditions on the pedestrian bridge on I-95. While not mentioning Seabrook by name, the director did refer to all four major elected offices representing this community and the inaction of this issue in particular.

In his letter to the Co-op City Times, Seabrook took specific issue with the directors’ inference of Seabrook’s alleged inaction.

Seabrook stated in his letter: “I am pleased to report ‘good news’ regarding the public safety of Co-op City community residents! We now have improved the lighting above the Baychester Avenue

footbridge between Baychester Avenue and the New England Thruway. The old lights have been replaced, additional ones have been added, and efforts are underway to install a new camera across the top of the bridge. This and other cosmetic improvements, along with regular maintenance, will improve the safety of countless Co-op City residents as they cross the footbridge.

“In early July, it was brought to my attention that three women had been attacked in that area, and a suspect was still at large. I visited the area myself and observed dense, overgrown trees and poor lighting that effectively turned the walkway leading to and from the footbridge into an isolated and dangerous tunnel.

Subsequently, my staff and I reached out to the New York City Department of Transportation, the New York State Thruway Authority and the NYPD regarding safety concerns at the footbridge.

“On July 14th, I called a press conference with Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper and Chief of Co-op City’s Public Safety Department, Frank Apollo.

Members of the media from Bronx News Channel 12 and the Co-op City Times

attended the press conference and the issue was broadcast on Channel 12 and in the Co-op City Times.

“Within a few days, personnel from the New York State Thruway conducted a thorough cleaning, cutting down trees and bushes, making the walkway clearly visible from Baychester Avenue and the New England Thruway. This has done a great deal to improve safety in the area.

“We also recently received a letter from NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly stating that the 45th and 47th Precincts have strategized to ensure police protection of the area. I will continue to work with these agencies to ensure that the necessary work is completed.”

Seabrook goes on in his letter to point out his contributions on many other fronts, including allocating millions of dollars in Council funds to improve schools in the community. Among the new facilities made possible by that funding secured through his office, according to his letter, are a media center at Truman High School, a recreational therapy room and a computerized music lab at M.S. 180, and two new playgrounds and a new (Continued on page 5)

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Arrest medication and trafficking of other illegal drugs. We will now prosecute these defendants to the full extent of the law.”

Wilbert L. Plummer, the Acting Special Agent in charge of the New York Field Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration, said in a prepared statement: “These arrests place a doctor, whose oath was to keep people healthy, and his drug distribution organization behind bars. Dr. Felix Rodriguez hid behind his white jacket while overseeing and facilitating an Oxycodone distribution ring based in the Bronx, New York.

The abuse of diverted prescription pain medication is the fastest growing drug problem in our country and law enforcement has combined our efforts from the state, local, and federal levels to identify and investigate those responsible at all levels and types of illegal drug distribution.

According to the criminal complaint, unsealed in the federal district court in White Plains on October 19th, Dr. Rodriguez is alleged to have provided his co-conspirators and their associates with prescriptions for Oxycodone knowing that they would use these prescriptions to obtain the painkilling drug for the purpose of selling it on the black market

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rather than for legitimate purposes.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, the conspiracy involved the sale of at least 425 grams of Oycodone.

All six defendants arrested on October 19th were charged with one count of conspiracy to violate the narcotics laws of the United States. Prosecutors said that a conviction on this charge would result in a maximum penalty of life in prison with a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of $10 million.

The investigation that led to the arrests involved the efforts of the DEA, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Officer, the Westchester County Department of Public Safety, the U.S. Marshall’s Service, the New York State Police, the Mount Vernon Police Department and the Yonkers Police Department.

The alleged crimes by the defendants took place between the spring of 2009 and May of this year, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. The case is being prosecuted by the White Plains division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jeffrey Alberts and Abigail Kurland in charge of the prosecution of all six defendants.

Wedded bliss!

Congratulations and best wishes to Jennifer Flynn and Marc Piovanetti, who exchanged wedding vows on Saturday, October 15. Jennifer is the Co-op City Times’ Operations Manager. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Piovanetti a lifetime of love and happiness, and look forward to many more additions to the Co-op City Times extended family.

Congratulations, Paul!

Riverbay’s Budget Analyst Paul Arroyo, who will be running in the ING NYC Marathon on November 6, has reached his fundraising goal on behalf of Autism Speaks and would like to thank everyone who has given so generously to help him achieve his mark. Altogether, TeamUp! with Autism Speaks has raised $565,818 of their $1M goal. Congratulations to Paul and his running mates. There’s still time to donate; please visit: http://events.autismspeaks.org/nycmarathon/gabbysrun.

Assem b lym a n Ben ed et t o r esu m es lob b y visit s Assemblyman Michael Benedetto will visit the following lobbies in Co-op City between 5:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., as follows: November 3—120 Benchley Please come out and bring your issues to the assemblyman.

Management Corner This will be the first week of our new Management Corner which will be featured in the paper on a weekly basis. In this space, we will strive to keep cooperators informed of the various projects that are either in process or scheduled to take place, respond to the most commonly asked questions pertaining to the housing company’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and/or report on the various changes that have taking place or simply give periodic reminders for the benefit of the community. The comments will take into consideration projects that are being handled by any of the various departments within the Riverbay Corporation.

We welcome any feedback from cooperators as to how they feel about the Management Corner and what they would like to see included.

H OT WAT E R SHUT DOW N Earlier this week, we experienced a leak on the 6 inch high temperature water line that provides hot water to one third of the entire development—Buildings 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, and the Broun Place, Debs Place and Cooper Place townhouses, as well as the Dreiser Center. The Power Plant engineers, working with an outside contractor, removed the existing insulation and cut out the defective section of pipe and replaced with new. Due to the size of the plumbing line and the amount of buildings affected by the shut down, the process required a shut down of approximately 10 to 12 hours. Unfortunately, once the piping work was completed and the hot water was restored, a crack developed in a major valve to this line.

It was believed that we could hold off replacing the faulty valve until the morning, given the fact that cooperators in this section had already been without the use of hot water for over 12 hours and therefore, the plan was to do a shut down at 10 a.m. the following morning in order to replace the valve. However, early on Thursday morning, the power plant engineers noticed that they were losing pressure on the other two sections and had to shut down everything in order to start making an emergency repair.

The valve replacement went smoothly and the hot water was completely restored by approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. It is important to note that new insulation must still be placed over this section of exposed pipe, which will be done next week. Fortunately, the power plant will not need to shut down the line in order to have this work done.

As always, we thank everyone for their cooperation and patience in this matter.

C AP I TAL P ROJ E C T S The recent refinancing with New York Community Bank has enabled us to move full speed ahead with the major

capital projects that we need to complete. We have the Local Law 11 work taking place simultaneously at seven buildings, which are Buildings 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8. There are 40 terrace lines altogether at these seven buildings. The terrace work has been completed and we have approvals from the City of New York’s Department of Buildings for 30 of the terrace lines. The remaining 10 terrace lines will be completed within the next month.

Restoration work along the building façade will continue in the spring of 2012.

Window and terrace door installation is also progressing well. In fact, we’ve been able to accelerate the work so that it can take place at two buildings simultaneously. The A section of Building 1 is complete and the contractor is down to the 14th floor of the B section of the building. In addition, they are down to the 9th floor in the A section of Building 2. We anticipate that these buildings will be completed within the next two weeks and the end of December, respectively.

R E STO R AT IO NS C HAR GE S We realize that there is a need to give cooperators more clarity about charges that are assessed against their accounts when vacating an apartment. The occupancy agreement, signed at the time that cooperators take possession of their apartments, is comprised of a number of covenants and agreements, one of which makes reference to the fact that cooperators are expected to redecorate and repaint their apartments, at their own cost and expense, not less than once every three years and to maintain and keep the apartment in good repair.

However, many cooperators are not painting their apartments every three years. In some cases, apartments are not periodically repainted and as a result, if or when the apartment is eventually vacated, there is extensive plastering work required in order to restore it to its original condition.

Please be advised that the housing company will charge back the outgoing cooperator the costs associated with restoring these conditions, along with other conditions that are not due to normal wear and tear.

Please note also that in the event you plan to vacate your apartment, your efforts to restore the apartment to its original condition will go a long way in helping to ensure that most, if not all, of your equity is returned to you. Providing that residents give the housing company proper notice about vacating the apartment, as outlined in your occupancy agreement, we will arrange to have your apartment inspected on the day of the move out, so that an accurate assessment of the condition of the apartment can be made at that time.

C or r ect ion : The photos published in the Co-op City Times from the Hispanic Heritage celebration held in the Dreiser Auditorium on October 8 were taken by Jessica Rodriguez and not by Michelle Sajous as reflected in the Saturday, October 2nd issue of the paper. We apologize for error.

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Author spark Lazellari’s interest in serious fiction writing as an outlet for the imaginative mind that he showed from boyhood.

According to his posted bio, during his daily commute from Co-op City to Marvel Comics, he would read more than 50 novels a year, delving into the fantasy worlds of Frank Herbert, J.R. Tolken and Stephen King and others, but also delving into the great works of John Steinbeck, F. Scott Fitzgerald and many other great classic authors whose books were set in stark reality but contained the artistic prose that he grew to admire and hope to one day emulate.

At the same time, his career at Marvel Comics was progressing from lettering and coloring to eventually creating and

Seabrook new library, and a soon-to-be refurbished auditorium at P.S. 160.

In the letter, Seabrook also claims to have played a central role in the successful fight to prevent two of Co-op City’s senior centers from closing in the summer of 2010.

He also cites his central role in setting up meetings between Co-op City management and several representatives of city agencies which led to improvements in conditions on several pieces of government-controlled properties surrounding the community which were impacting on the quality-of-life within the community.

In his letter, Seabrook also points to several Co-op City community organizations which have been helped in upgrading their programs and services through funding arranged by his office.

Seabrook concludes his letter: “These real life examples are used by Co-op City residents everyday due to my abilities and dedication to investment in the future of Co-op City. They are not subject to speculation or based on narrow opinion, but are clearly visible for all Co-op City residents.”

Twice in the last month, Seabrook has been honored by local schools for his

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writing the stories that comprised the pages of some of the great superhero comics of our time, such as Daredevil.

Trained as a graphic artist at the Joe Kubert School of Art after graduating from Truman High School, Lazallari found that his interest was more on the writing side as he became more adept at crafting stories for Marvel. A short time later, he enrolled in Rutgers University’s English literature program with a concentration on creative writing. While a student there, he entered into Playboy magazine’s short story writing contest for college students and won.

His short story “The Date,” was published in the October 1999 magazine, the first major publication of his work. That story has since been republished in an anthology

of short stories published in Playboy over the last two decades.

After graduating from Rutgers, to support him while preparing his novels at night, he worked during the day as an editor and is currently a financial editor who lives in Jersey City, New Jersey because of the short commute to his Manhattan job.

But he added that he is still a frequent visitor to Co-op City, coming here several times a month to visit his mom, Rosa, who still lives in the same Building 12 apartment that the Lazellari family moved into 41 years ago.

A product of the Co-op City school system and perhaps one of the first students to graduate from the Education Park progression that took him from kinder-

garten back in 1971 through 12th grade and graduation from Truman, Lazellari said that many of his first jobs took place in and around Co-op City including delivering newspapers for the Co-op City Times as a pre-teen on Saturday mornings and working as a waiter at the Pizza ‘n’ Brew restaurant on Boston Road and later in the restaurants on City Island and at the concessions at Orchard Beach.

Lazellari said that he hopes to be able to promote his book in his old neighborhood at the Barnes and Noble store in Bay Plaza in the near future, but in the meantime, he said the book is available to interested Co-op City readers at Amazon.com and at select Barnes and Noble bookstores.

library is being updated and this auditorium will be our newest project. He has been keeping us very busy. As soon as one project passes, his help allows us to move on to the next one. Through his help, the whole school is being revamped and we are very grateful.”

P.S. 160 PTA President Elizabeth Penn said: “Councilman Seabrook has made wonderful investments in our school, supporting our children and giving them an excitement to come into school and look forward to all kinds of modern technology. We are very grateful to Councilman

Seabrook for investing in the future of the children of P.S. 160.

As Seabrook continues to face felony charges and awaits the beginning of his trial set for November 7th in Manhattan Federal Court which will likely decide not only his political future but his personal future as well, he vehemently denies the charges against him as he has done since his indictment more than two years ago and he just as vehemently defends his record of achievement in this community and other communities of the northeast Bronx.

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contributions to their physical improvement.

On October 6, M.S. 180 honored Seabrook, along with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, for their contributions to the school’s now comprehensive music program. In remarks to the gathering which included top Department of Education representatives and other elected officials charged with representing this community in government, M.S. 180 Principal Frank Uzzo said, “Councilman Seabrook has made many beautiful things happen for us at M.S.180 and we are very grateful for his support.”

On October 20th, P.S. 160 held a small reception to thank the Councilman for $400,000 in funding which will allow the school to upgrade its auditorium with new seating and state-of-the-art audio and video equipment. The school is currently having its library upgraded due to funding secured by Seabrook and just two years ago, the school yard and playground were completely redesigned and upgraded through Seabrook’s help.

P.S. 160 Principal Lori Baker-Armond said of the Councilman’s help to the school: “He done our schoolyard, helped us get our air conditioning upgraded, our

I t ’s a com m u n it y ser vice p r oj ect — Sh a r e O u r Sh oes—Sa t u r d a y, Novem b er 12 Share Our Shoes (SOS), a North Carolina based notfor-profit shoe charity, has partnered with Co-op City resident Evelyn Turner to launch a massive shoe donation drive to benefit the people of Haiti and around the world.

If you have new or gently used shoes to donate, please tie them in pairs, and donate them on Saturday, November 12, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. See your building president or bring your bags to one of the drop off sites in each of Co-op City’s five sections on Saturday, November 12, as follows: • From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the side of Garage #7.

• From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ashe Loop behind the Adler Place townhouses,

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across from the library.

• 1-3 p.m., the side of Garage #1 between Darrow Place and Co-op City Boulevard • 3-5 p.m., side of Garage #3 at Co-op City Boulevard between Carver and Casals Place.

• 5-7 p.m., side of Garage #6 on Coop City Boulevard between Bellamy and Benchley Place.

Also, look for drop boxes in commercial establishments in Co-op City’s three shopping centers and Bay Plaza, as well as in the three community centers and in the Co-op City Times office.

Volunteers are still needed to assist with this community service project.

Please contact Ms. Turner at (917) 3241033 or (718) 320-8088.

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Public Safety Report CCPD offers Halloween Safety Tips

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Halloween is a fun holiday for kids and adults alike. There are a wide range of potential risks on Halloween that could take all the fun away from the day. By being aware of the hazards and taking steps to avoid them, you can have a fun and safe Halloween. The Department of Public Safety has provided these safety tips to keep you safe this Halloween.

Roadways present a serious hazard to trick or treaters. Children may become distracted by all the excitement and run into traffic. Remind children that they should only cross streets at the corners. Motor vehicle drivers should be extra alert to young ghouls and goblins who may dart into traffic. If trick or treating at dusk or in darkness, place reflective tape on costumes. Adults should always accompany young children.

Care should be used when selecting costumes. Loose costumes or large shoes can present a tripping hazard. Masks can reduce vision. Makeup is much more comfortable and does not obstruct vision. Always remove masks when crossing the street.

Consider enlarging eye openings if a mask is worn. Fake swords or other props should be made of a soft material and not contain sharp edges.

Fire presents a serious hazard on Halloween. Candles should never be used to light Jack o Lanterns or for any other purpose. Small battery operated L.E.D. lights simulate even the flickering of a real flame with none of the hazard. Flashlights or light sticks can be carried for illumination purposes. Costumes and wigs should be of a flame resistant material. Instruct children to avoid going near flames which could easily ignite costumes.

Halloween costumes provide identity concealment for persons intending to commit a crime. Halloween pranks, such as egg throwing and shaving cream spraying, can often turn to violence.

Co-op City’s commercial tenants have voluntarily agreed to ban sales of eggs and shaving cream to minors during the Halloween season.

Parents of older children and teens should check on the whereabouts and activities of their children. Early curfews should be put in place throughout the Halloween weekend. With Halloween falling on a Monday, many parties and activities are taking place the preceding weekend. As the hour grows later, the number of persons with bad intentions using Halloween as a guise increases.

Residents are encouraged to call the Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050 or 91-1 if they observe any suspicious activity during the Halloween season.

Children should never enter anyone’s house or apartment for any reason. All treats should be received at the door.

Younger children should be accompanied by an adult or older child. Make sure an adult is aware of the route children intend to follow. Treats received should be checked by an adult before being eaten. Discard any non-packaged candy or any candy with a torn wrapper.

The Riverbay Fund presents the Halloween Haunted House TODAY, Saturday, October 29, and TOMORROW Sunday, October 30, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 28, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Haunted House is appropriate for ages 5 to 12. This event is free and offers a safe alternative to trick or treating. The Public Safety Department would like to wish all residents a happy and safe Halloween.

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and

bike riders when operating a motor vehicle.

Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers.

Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages.

Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the garage or lurking near parked vehicles on the street, an auto crime could be taking place, an auto crime could be ready to happen, notify the authorities. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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Mitchell Lama vs. Going Private; Draw Your Own Conclusions Mit ch ell-L a m a (M -L ), a lit t le hist or y tization of Trump Village 3 will cost the cooperative Under The Limited-Profit Housing Director’s Viewpoint Companies Act of 1955, the Mitchell-Lama upwards $21 million in housing program is known as the most sucNYC transfer taxes. Our Second Vice President cessful affordable housing program ever corporation would incur created in New York State. The program got these types of expenses by its name from former Manhattan State leaving the Mitchell-Lama program, seniors and Senator, MacNeil Mitchell, and former those on fixed incomes may not be in a position Brooklyn Assemblyman Alfred Lama. to pay the increased monthly maintenance. Would Under the Mitchell-Lama program, lowseniors have to choose between their medicainterest mortgages and property tax exemption(s) and maintenance? tions was given in exchange for limitations Even if you wanted to flip and sell your on profits, income limits for shareholders, apartment, you too would have to pay the signifand state supervision (DHCR/HCR). The icantly higher carrying charges until your apartpurpose of Mitchell-Lama is to provide ment is sold and still there is no guarantee you affordable housing, both rental and co-operwill be able to sell. atively owned, for low and middle-income Many might have to borrow money just to mainresidents. tain their apartment or sell it, simply because they can no Get t he facts & dr a w your own conclusion longer afford to keep it. What would happen to our low Lately, there has been much conversation on privatiza- and middle-income families? Where would they go? tion, with very little talk on the importance of preserving How do you gain Mitchell-Lama and privatization the Mitchell-Lama program, its benefits, and a compari- knowledge and get all the facts? I am glad you asked. son of the two. Even with the housing market being unsta- Cooperators United for Mitchell-Lama (CU4ML) is an ble and below market value, privatization pressure organization of several Mitchell-Lama co-ops in New remains.

York City whose goal is to not only share all the facts, but Anything that may have an effect on the financial cir- to preserve the Mitchell-Lama program for co-ops such as cumstances and livelihood of individuals, good or bad, ours, and for the future generations of moderate and midshould never be shared or discussed in part. Shareholders dle income New Yorkers. have the right to know and understand the pros and cons I recently attended a meeting at the Wall Street location of both. Shareholders should know in June 2011, an and had the pleasure of meeting the president and several Appellate court ruled in favor of keeping East Midtown executive board members. The meeting was focused, Plaza in Mitchell-Lama. As you can see, a ll tha t glitter s is detailed and informative. I could not wait to write my n ot be gold. viewpoint to share the type of information that is available Shareholders should also know if we went private, to all of us. carrying charges for those who really want to be here, I encourage you to learn what I am learning about would go up drastically. We would lose the tax benefits Mitchell-Lama, privatization, and legislative items by visof being in Mitchell-Lama as in a recent court case this iting their website at www.cu4ml.org to stay abreast of year, where a Supreme Court judge ruled that the priva- their upcoming meeting notices and other valuable infor-

Leah Graham

mation, a nd then dra w your own conclusions. You may also contact me at 718-862-9375 for the date and time of their upcoming meeting.

Remember if we spend within our means and better manage our budget, carrying charge increases can be kept to a minimal.

Com m unit y E ven ts 1. The Black Forum of Co-op City’s Kids Enrichment Literacy Program, that recently sponsored the field trip to the United Nations, has scheduled a Grand Central History Tour field trip for Tuesda y Nov. 8, and a Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture field trip for Fr ida y, Nov. 11. To reserve your child a seat, contact Ms. Carroll at 718-825-9361.

2. On Fr ida y, Nov. 4, a “Let’s Get You Back to Work!” job fair is being held at the Bronx Library Center. If you are interested in attending this event, call 3-1-1 for more information.

3. Evelyn Turner, LCSW, a resident of Co-op City and member of the Harriet Tubman Democratic Club has partnered with Jennifer Pierce, Founding Director of the Share Our Shoes (SOS) drive for Haiti.

If you have shoes sitting in your closet, as I do, you can donate them to a worthy cause. On Sa t ur da y, November 12, SOS is sending a truck to Co-op City for pick-up from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Additional volunteers are still needed. You can contact Ms. Turner for more information at 917-324-1033 or 718320-8088. You can also check out their website at www.shareourshoes.org.

4. Public hearings on the proposed closing of our local post offices are scheduled for Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Co-op City. Please show your support by attending one of these hearings. Share how important these locations are to our community and offer possible solutions in lieu of closures.

As always, I look forward to hearing from you at riverbaydirectorlg@gmail.com. Thank you.

NAACP, Co-op City Branch Many important suggestions were discussed for the coming months with regard to the NAACP, Co-op City Branch. Stay tuned to announcements of upcoming topical subjects for discussion and experienced wellknown professionals who will be coming as guests at our future meetings. It is really important for enough Executive Committee members to attend these monthly meetings so that votes can be taken and plans confirmed sooner rather than later! New members should attend meetings and begin their participation in general meetings. By this writing, the general meeting of October 25 will have been held. Hopefully, members, new and old, have taken note of the meeting date and time. Next week’s press release will give you information from the general meeting.

Att ent ion : new members, it is time to join a branch committee of the NAACP. Continuing members, you can participate in more than one committee. They include education, health, youth, membership, civic engagement/political action and others. Each offers an opportunity to contribute to the community and NAACP. Express your choice by calling 718-671-7856 and leave a message.

Comments and/or suggestions can be expressed or write to P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

Visit the NAACP website: http://action.naacp.org/ or the New York State Branch website for current news. Don’t forget to renew your membership and very importantly include your membership number on the renewal form.

Hilary O. Shelton, Director, NAACP Washington Bureau and Senior VP for Advocacy and Policy, the National Branch of the NAACP, released the following news: On Thursday October 6, Senator Ben Cardin (MD) introduced S.1670, the NAACP-supporting “End Racial Profiling Act of 2011.” The End Racial Profiling Act attacks the insidious practice of racial profiling by law enforcement on four levels: first, it creates a federal prohibition against racial profiling; second, it mandates data collection so we can fully assess the true extent of the problem; thirdly, it provides funding for the retraining of law enforcement officials on how to discontinue and prevent the use of racial profiling; and fourth, it holds law enforcement agencies that continue to use racial profiling

accountable. For more information on this legislation, or to see what you can do, please review the action alert on the NAACP website http://action.naacp.org/ The NAACP, Co-op City Branch again congratulates the Membership Committee on their recent successes, membership drive and “Ole’ School Party” held September 24th, as well as congratulates the recipients of high honor and acknowledgement at the African American Friends and Family Event. You may want us to

mention a celebratory event or advice, readers, if someone is ill or moved. If so, please call and leave a message.

This weekend is Halloween. It is hoped those who trick or treat are dressed in costume and related activities acted out in fun.

The branch of the NAACP wishes everyone a good time. This press release is submitted with the approval of President Jeannette Graves.

—E va L a za a r

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Cooperators still wait several years to transfer apartments Apa r t m en t Tr a n sfer s I was informed by a family that they applied for a transfer when their second child was born. Their transfer was realized when that child was six years old.

Two other families informed me that they were transferred after being on the waiting list for six years. After waiting more than two years, two other families decided to leave Co-op City.

There was once a four-to-one ratio policy, which is still a New York State Homes & Community Renewal policy, but one which the management company chooses to reject. This policy states that four cooperators should be transferred to every one new cooperator that moves in. Since management no longer uses this policy, cooperators who have been good, solid residents, are being treated like second-class shareholders.

Board Directors were elected to represent the shareholders. We were voted in

by YOU because you felt that we would best represent your needs and concerns.

Board Directors have received several complaints regarding the long wait to be transferred, especially since there are nearly 200 vacancies. There appears to

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Francine Jones Secretary

be no logical reason for transferring cooperators to wait six years. This is an area that needs improvement and I, with the assistance of my fellow Board Directors, will strive to make the necessary adjustments.

C o-op C it y P ost O ffices You are encouraged to support the efforts to keep our Dreiser and Einstein Postal Offices open. Hearings are scheduled for Tuesday, November 1st at the Dreiser Community Center and Wednesday, November 2nd at the Einstein Community Center, Room 45; both hearings are from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Also, you should contact Congressman Joseph Crowley and Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to demand that they reject bill HR 2309, which would establish a solvency authority over the Postal Service to cut

National Council of Negro Women Book Club last meeting of the year will today Saturday, October 29, at 3:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. We will be discussing “ On Black Sisters Street” by Chika Unigwe. Please come out and join us!

Our next membership meeting is Sunday, November 13, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 11. Please come out and join us.

Sa t u r d a y E d u ca t ion P r ogr a m : Children in grades 2-8 will receive small group instruction in reading and mathematics each Saturday during the school year with certified teachers. Registration: 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., noon, Room 14, Dreiser Community Center, and will continue each Saturday as space allows. Fee for total year, $225, includes registration fee. For further information, call 718655-9034 or 718-671-1958.

T hea tr e C lub members will be heading to see the New Play by Kirsten Greenidge “Milk like Sugar,” Sunday, November 6.

NCNW members, why not join the Theatre Club. Dues is $10 per year and will be collected at our January 9th meeting.

Sa ve T h e Da t e: NCNW Co-op City Section will be celebrating its 41st Anniversary, April 28, 2012 at Marina Del Rey. To our sick and shut-in, you are not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718-671 3721, to notify us of birthdays, illness or bereavement.

We want to welcome back home Jeanne Murray.

Happy birthday to October members.

—M a xin e Su lliva n

Co-op City Toastmasters Co-op City Toastmasters responded that increased self-confidence was the first benefit that came to mind when asked about what they had gained from membership in Toastmasters.

When guests are asked what their opinion was about the meeting they had just attended, invariably they will state that they speakers spoke with confidence and self-assuredness. The change in our members, starting from their first speech, is remarkable to behold. The body stance, eye contact and hand movement, to the improved vocabulary, is akin to a rebirth.

At our last meeting, Sherba Richards gave her 7th speech. She spoke about heart attacks, and the warnings one receives prior to the actual event. Her research included the use of numerous sources which was the objective of her speech. Kelly Maxwell presented her 5th speech, which dealt with body language. Kelly’s body spoke to all the attendees, going from insecure and meek, to strong and powerful. These are techniques that you learn at Toastmasters, and

they useful in all aspects of your life We wish to greet our newest member, Kim Odindo. Mr. Odindo was one of 4 guests at this meeting. Our next meeting is on Thursday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Bartow Center, Room 28. Free parking is available in Garage #5; please bring your parking voucher for validation.

Guests are always welcome to visit and participate. You will see and hear for yourself the benefits of belonging to Toastmasters International, and the welcoming, comfortable atmosphere at Coop City Toastmasters. Many times, we hesitate to try something new for fear of embarrassment, and/or shyness. At Coop City Toastmasters, you are part of a family, and never have to fear negative emotions. You may attend as many meetings as you wish; there is never any pressure to join. For additional information, go to www.toastmasterss46.org, or cooptoastmasters@hotmail.com.

Remember, you are never too old to learn and improve your self and your life.

—L or na Sm it h

wages, benefits and eliminate job security. And, insist that they support bill HR 1351, which would give the Postal Service the authority to utilize its overpayments into pension futures in order to attain fiscal solvency and avoid cuts to services. Co-op City is your home.

Please STAND UP for the services that we need.

H u m a n it a r ia n M ission The entire Co-op City community is pulling together to support Ms. Evelyn Turner, President of the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, in her humanitarian mission for “Share Our Shoes.” If you and your family have shoes that you no longer wear, please donate them to those in desperate need in Haiti and other parts of the world. A truck will collect the shoes on Saturday, November 12th. Please contact your building association president to confirm their involvement. For more information and to volunteer, contact Ms. Turner at 718-320-8088.

F r ien d s & Fa m ily Da y On October 16, the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. sponsored its 16th Annual Friends

& Family Day Celebration. The keynote speaker, Honorable Darcel D. Clark, Justice of the Supreme Court, presented Youth Recognition Awards to Germaine Antonetty, Anthony Purnell, Samantha Medina, Matthew Salmon and Newton Salmon, Jr. for their community participation and service. There was entertainment by the Midnight Riders, Joy in Motion and Ms. Eva Jenkins. There were also games, prizes, family reunions, networking, vendors, dinner and more. The Coalition thanks all the friends and neighbors who assisted and those who came and enjoyed the afternoon.

P a r t icip a t e Once again, I urge you to participate because EVIL AND GREED WILL PREVAIL WHEN GOOD PEOPLE SIT BACK AND DO NOTHING. Co-op City is your home. Join and support your Building Association. Your participation will make Co-op City an upstanding, stable community and you might even inspire others to join. Should you be unable to resolve an issue through your Building Association, you may contact me for help: Francine Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us If you SEE something, SAY something!

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Church of God’s Children Pastors Angelo and Nancy Rosario and the members of Church of God’s Children invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for Spanish Service and 1:15 p.m. for English Service. We are at 127 Dreiser Loop downstairs adjacent to the Montefiore Health Clinic. You may call the church office at 718-7909120 or email: cogcministries@aol.com.

We are not just a church; we are a family and a house of Prayer.

Sunday – Bible Studies – 11:30 a.m. – English class Topic: “Living a life of True Worship” Spanish Class Topic: Freedom in Christ (Libertad en Cristo).

Wednesday – Prayer 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; 12-Step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop - 7 p.m.

We are offering Free Discount Prescription Cards -

no registration required – call 718-790-9120 and speak with Gloria Wallace or Felipa Isales for additional information.

RULES FOR BEING HUMAN ~ You will receive a body. You may like it or hate it, but it's yours to keep for the entire period. You will learn lessons. You are enrolled in a full-time, informal school called life. There are no mistakes, only lessons. Growth is a process of trial, error and experimentation. The "failed" experiments are as much a part of the process as the experiments that ultimately "work". Lessons are repeated until they are learned. A lesson will be presented to you in various forms until you have learned it. When you have learned it, you can go on to the next lesson. Learning lessons does not end. There is no part of life that doesn't contain it's

lessons. If you're alive, there are still lessons to be learned. "There" is no better than "here". When your "there" has become "here", you will simply obtain another "there" that will again look better than "here." Other people are merely mirrors of you. You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects to you something you love or hate about yourself. What you make of your life is up to you. You have all the tools and resources you need.

What you do with them is up to you. The choice is yours (Dr. Cherie Carter-Scott) God loves you and wants the very best for you, coming to church and learning about Him will only make you realize that there is someone you can go to for help in —Bish op Na n cy R osa r io your choices.

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Crowley applauds Cost-of-living Adjustment for Social Security beneficiaries Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx) recently applauded the announcement by the Social Security Administration that Social Security beneficiaries will see their first Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase in two years to help meet the growing costs for consumers.

Starting in January 2012, Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 3.6 percent increase in benefits.

“Seventy-five years ago, America’s seniors were made a promise of economic security and stability – a promise that after a lifetime of hard work, their financial future would be protected,” said Rep. Crowley. “After two years without any cost of living adjustments, seniors who are struggling to make ends meet can now breathe a sigh of relief.”

While seniors received a $250 rebate from the federal government under the Recovery Act in 2009 to help manage the economic downturn, they went without a COLA increase in both 2010 and 2011. Recognizing many seniors were struggling as a result of not receiving a COLA, in large part because seniors’ basic expenses like rent, food and prescription drugs did rise, Rep. Crowley introduced the Seniors Protection Act (H.R. 2590). Under the Crowley bill, seniors, veterans, and other Social Security beneficiaries would receive a one-time payment of $250 in 2011 to help make ends meet.

“With six out of 10 seniors relying on Social Security for more than half of their income, it is critical that we help seniors meet today’s rising costs,” added Crowley.

“From my seat on the Ways and Means Committee, I will continue to stand up for New York’s seniors and be a strong advocate for Social Security, including fighting to ensure seniors receive an annual COLA increase and against efforts to privatize the program.”

Signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935, Social Security was created at a time when the American economy had crumbled and was struggling to recover. Pensions were almost non-existent, and a majority of seniors were unable to support themselves after retirement. Today, more than 50 million Americans, including 3.2 million in New York, rely on Social Security’s guaranteed benefits for retirement security or to make ends meet, put food on the table and stay in their homes.

Monthly Social Security payments average $1,082, or about $13,000 a year. A 3.6 percent increase will amount to approximately $39 a month, or just over $467 a year, on average.

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For the record...

Every week, I read the viewpoints of my fellow directors and wonder if they are attending the same Board meetings and reading the same memos as I. I have used my viewpoints only to explain my vote on what I felt were controversial issues and have refrained from criticizing any Board member in this paper. After all, viewpoints are our opinions and everyone is entitled to an opinion. I am sorry to say that is not one

of my usual viewpoints.

In last week’s viewpoint of the recent carrying charge increase, Director Cylich states in the very same paragraph that the Board amended management’s proposal of two 3%

Heading to the NFL The splitz is called and the boys step on the line in a sea of pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October). The Coaches are calling plays, the fathers are on the sidelines watching with an intense stare, and you can hear the moms in the background cheering on their boys. The players who are between the ages of 6-8 look like pro players as they place their helmets on, mouth pieces in, and listen to the advice of their coach: “We do not fight out here, we express ourselves with our shoulder pads.” The chants begin on the field, “What time is it? Game Time! Clap it up, Go Cowboys!” These Cowboys are not from Texas, they are from the heart of the Bronx. A team of African-American and Latino children who come from “real life” modern families, put together for one purpose and that is to achieve all things possible.

Rickie Jaysura and Lennox Thompson recruited all 17 children to create a team so the young boys had somewhere to go when their homework was complete and didn’t have to deal with the pressures of the

streets. The coaches are strict, yet loving, have become second fathers and in some cases, the child’s first. They volunteer their time every day to coach these boys into becoming young men not only on the field, but in the classroom as well. The only way to shine on the field is to shine in school.

Rick and Lennox stress to the children that you can’t get into the NFL if your school work is not up to par and every child makes sure their homework is complete before practice begins. Unsatisfactory behavior will cause a couple of laps to be run around the field. This is love, we call it tough love.

A team now filled with brothers practices hard to be the best. The summer of 2011 they played in the heat advisory conditions every Saturday and they made it to the Championship game. Although it was a hard loss for the boys, their coach showed them that real champs keep their heads up and try again. Today, now playing in the Big Apple league, this is exactly what they have done. In the number one spot, the North Bronx Cowboys are on their way to competing in the Nationals out in Florida. They are hoping to come

Director’s Viewpoint

Bill Gordon Treasurer

increases, but that he is asking management’s Finance Director to explain why his budget analysis was overruled by HCR. HCR did not overrule management’s budget analysis; they overruled the Board members who arbitrarily decided that 3% was too high and voted to approve two 1% increases. I wrote a viewpoint after that vote stating that I voted no because I thought 1% was not

sufficient and that the majority Board members who approved the resolution were setting up the situation so that they could blame HCR for the increase.

Well to only one person’s surprise, this is what happened.

We, as Board members, are not expected to agree on all subjects, but let’s base our disagreements on different interpretations of the facts, not distortions of the facts.

North Bronx Cowboys

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing COALITION MEETING ELECTS OFFICERS AND UPDATED BYLAWS Officers for Coalition to Save Affordable Housing for the coming year were elected at the October 12th meeting.

The by laws of the organization were also updated – among other things — to include a new post of membership director, and guidelines for an Election Committee to direct the work of the organization in Riverbay Board elections.

Coalition officers and members at large of the Executive Committee elected for the coming year are: - Chairperson, Sabastian Ulanga - Co-Chairperson, Stuart Edwards.

- Tr e a s u r e r, Yo l a n d a C a n a l e s Schumann - Secretary, Dolores Rankin - Assistant Treasurer, Hattie Overman - Assistant Secretary, Mitch Berkowitz - Membership Director, Linda Berk - Members-at-large on the Executive Committee: Bruce Silberman, Leroy Moorhead, Angel Mangual, Sheila Sinclair, Judy Camacho and Hal Satinoff.

NEXT GENERAL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH All are welcome at all meetings of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing.

The next one will be on Monday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 28

at the Bartow Community Center. With costs of operating our community rising along with all other costs, cooperator interest and activity is the best hope for preserving affordability of housing. Join us as a way to examine ideas about community issues or as a way to actually affect them from the ground up.

MTA PHONE IN PROTEST CONTINUES How have the bus cuts affected you? The community phone protest to restore our bus service continues in 2011. Cooperators will be phoning the MTA every Monday at noon to let them know how we have been affected by changes and reductions of transit service. Please direct your calls to MTA offices at 646-252-2660 & 646-252-2659.

Ask for a community relations person and protest the service. Argue for restoration of BX 26, Bx28 and Access-A-Ride services.

Do not settle for any excuse!

Community members are also encouraged to contact our Assemblyman at 718-892-2235 and our State Senator at (718) 547-8854 who should also be informed of our frustration with poor services, changed bus stops, no communication and double fares. Tell them the service is not working!

Visit www.CTSAH.net; Write to CTSAH, P.O. Box 64, Bronx, NY 10475.

—Seb a st ia n Ula n ga

The North Bronx Cowboys are on their way to the Nationals in Florida.

home with the trophy, however the experience is a reward within itself.

The boys can be found practicing Tuesday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Section Five of Co-op City. Their courage comes from the unity of the par-

ents who are now friends, the coaches who now have 17 sons, and the sons whom now have an extended family. The Bronx community has a team. A team that has a vision and that vision is to conquer it all.

—Natasha Winchester

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Getting Good Results for Our Community As mentioned recently, Board members should represent the best interests of this community. Therefore, we must work together and make sure that we get good results in all of our activities for you, the cooperator.

Now, as a representative, I have alerted you to many things that I feel are not being done in a proper manner. And, now, I can see that my viewpoints are enlightening this community as to what’s going on.

So, were you outraged to see that we’re collecting approximately $200 million and spending over $94 million just for our departmental expenses? No? Then certainly, you were outraged when our carrying charges went up 3% this year and 3% next year.

Now, we cannot continue on this same road. So, we need our Board members to get together and make this community into a better place to live.

Audit Com m it t ee As mentioned recently, I’m happy to be serving on the new Audit Committee.

Director Othelia Jones is the Chair.

And, I’m happy to report that we had a meeting recently about some of the things that we want to audit. And, based on our findings, we have agreed that we are going to make changes in the way that business is conducted here.

Now, I’ve always felt that the Board was receiving half of the information that they needed to make good decisions.

Example: What would you do to me, as an employee, if I walked into your office and gave a few multimillion dollar contracts to you and told you to sign them? Would you feel disrespected if I did not give the most relevant information

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson and the details to you? Would you feel that I thought highly of your intelligence if I presented documents to you in this manner? And, would you feel that I was just taking advantage of you?

Board members, please know that I care about you. And, I will not let anyone go into that Board room and present documents in this manner to you. Therefore, you will hear some noise when I can clearly see that someone is playing games with you.

And now, based on our recent audit meeting, I’m glad that you can clearly see the reasons why I fight for this community. Would you respect me more if I could clearly see that someone was cheating you and I said nothing, just to be a good Board member?

No! You and this community deserve the best representation from all of us.

Therefore, we have to work together and get good results for this community.

Now, since we have this Audit Committee, this community can be sure that we’re going to get a better understanding as to what is going on here.

And, guess what? You’ll know what works and what doesn’t work.

Now, what doesn’t work is the big problem.

People become emotionally attached to people and things. Therefore, it becomes hard to let go of them.

It’s just like a malfunctioning relationship. One person can be doing all sorts of things behind your back. And, just by their actions and the way that they do things, it is clear to everyone else that there should be a separation. However, some people let their emotions keep them in this trap. And, they hold on to things that should have been terminated years ago.

Everyone, please stop thinking in this way. Please let go and let’s make things better for ourselves.

We need to control our own destiny.

And, a big part of our destiny will be to control our finances and our business practices.

Again, do you want continued increases? No. Then, this Audit Committee is going to expose the things that must be eliminated from our budget.

However, we’re going to need everyone’s support on a variety of things.

Nevertheless, I want the excess waste, double-dipping, and other games to stop when the proof is right before us. No nonsense. Let’s make our cuts and move on.

Tr a nsfer s or Movin g on Now, I have received several negative reports from residents who want to transfer or want to move away from this community. And, the reports are not good.

One complaint that I received recently from a cooperator stated that if there are so many people waiting for their size apartment, why should they have to pay because their apartment is empty? The

cooperator even questioned if these list[s] are really authentic? All of these rules and lack of rules, the cooperator feels, are geared toward taking their equity.

Why should a cooperator raise a question of this nature about our business practices? Our business practices should be way above board. You should know, by our full disclosure, what is going to happen when you move in and when you move out.

It should not take us six months to restore an average apartment. Games should not be played with your equity payment. Plus, you should not have to wait several months to get your equity back.

Who is actually doing the work on the apartments, our in-house employees or our outside contractors?

A lot of these questionable business practices will be reviewed by the Board.

Thereafter, I hope that we can get some good resolutions passed so that we can make things better here.

The bottom line is that I want to get some good results for this community.

Thank you.

Now, do you have a comment about some of the points in this article? What do you think about our business practices? I want to hear your point of view.

So, please write to me at: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net.

Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Building 13 Association

Thanks to the community Last week, I thanked all the people in the community who were so gracious with their time and came out to help us make the Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations of Co-op City’s 16th annual Friends & Family Day a huge success. One cooperator, a mentor in the community, was not mentioned. I apologize for this, because she was very instantaneous in getting a few things done. Her name is Ms. Joyce Wilson. She was there early to help us in anyway she saw fit. I am truly sorry.

Explaining the apology, I need all of these people and more next year and in the years to come to continue making this event successful. Thanks again. —Pa t r icia Bon a p a r t e

Our sincere "thanks" to Dr. Edward Palmer, the Eye specialist (Ophtalmologist), for a wonderful presentation on preserving our eyes at our 10/27 meeting.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL. Be careful when you go trick or treating.

Building 13 Association, Inc. appreciates the large turnout and participation for "Women Keeping It Real" held on Saturday, October 15. The group is very diverse with women of all ages gathering to discuss various issues and believe me the topics are riveting. Special thanks to Leslie Peterson, Gail Sharbaan and Denise Shelley for providing an evening of open expression. The gathering is currently held every two months, so don't miss the Building 13 articles for upcoming dates. It's INSPIRING, INSIGHTFUL, INFORMATIVE and often HILARIOUS. If you have any suggestions for questions you would like to see tackled, you can contact us at BUILDING13ASSOC@YAHOO.COM. Our annual Karaoke Night was held on Saturday, October 22, and my oh my was it fun. The true spirit of Karaoke was in the night air as we were brought to tears of laughter and stunned delight by the "X Factor" folks who attended. Our hosts and neighbors Toni Wilson and Yasmine Hecker always do an awesome job with all the songs and they did not disappoint, neither did their baked ziti. Special thanks to DJ Gunn who plays awesome music and keeps the party going.

ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOP facilitated by: Ms. Gail and Ms. Denise are presenting a welcome back to crafts with light refreshments on Sunday, October 30, in the voting room. Come on down or come on over from 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adults and volunteers are welcome. Additional dates: November 13, and December to be announced.

HALLOWEEN TREATS will be distributed in the lobby on October 31, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

For additional information on any events, contact the social committee at building13assoc@yahoo.com or call Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 or Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801.

FYI...Do you love CSI? Well a special experience awaits you at the Discovery Times Square, it's more than just a museum.

Play the role of a crime scene investigator.

For details, contact the museum.

Please observe the speed limit and STOP for yellow school buses with flashing red lights.

Remain alert and report any criminal activities to the police.

Our security and safety is our collective responsibility and requires all of us to pitch in.

Please obey the following quality-of-life regulations: a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways. c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators.

Unannounced police sweeps are conducted day and night to enforce these rules.

SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES - Always buckle up. "It is not an option, it is the law."

Please avoid texting and unnecessary distractions while driving.

Report any criminal activities to Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-3050, and/or the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411.

For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1.

For traffic updates, call 5-1-1.

"IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING." —Olubiyi Sehindemi (Mr. B)

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Building 31 Association We thank Juanita Net, Director of the Cooperator Service Offices, for attending our general meeting on Mon., Oct 17th.

Your response to our complaints and your knowledge of that department has made us feel confident that you were listening to our issues and they would be followed up on and resolved a.s.a.p. Ms. Net addressed the question of what hours should there definitely be NO NOISE as many of us are flanked with neighbors disregarding their neighbors at ungodly times. She suggests if it is a constant noise to call security office for them to track the noise. Between 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., noise is definitely not allowed.

Some suggestions: Have compassion for

your neighbor and think about picking up that kitchen chair instead of dragging it to or from the table. Hammer that picture to the wall quickly and earlier in the evening. Don’t slam your front door when leaving or entering the apartment.

It’s not all about you, think of your neighbor. Also feeding stray cats is not condoned and any cooperator found doing this is in violation and will receive a community complaint ticket if it is continued.

Empty cat food cans left behind are a hazard and bring in other animals in the area.

Thanks to all who supported our association by purchasing tickets for our bus ride to Mt. Airy Lodge on Oct. 15th. It was a successful, fun-filled trip. Thanks

Sylvia, Robert, Loretta for organizing the trip. We will be looking forward to the next one.

We have the Knitting and Crochet circles on Tues. evening, 6:30 p.m., and Sarah Abel will be waiting to help you get a project going. Audrey and Robert are hosting the game nights and invite anyone interested in playing cards or dominos to come down and join them. Do you want to have movie nights? Well, it will be starting up soon, so get your popcorn taste buds ready. Watch for the flyer.

Halloween approaches very quickly and Audrey Cabbell will be the host for those children up to the age of 10, Sat., 10/29, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Her plans are to

make sure that there will be a lot of games and a lot of fun. Parents, remember, you have to accompany your children to the party. We are also looking for a volunteer for the children’s Christmas party, would you like to volunteer? Please contact me at bldg31assoc@gmail or apt. 2b on the A side. I will pass that information on to the association.

Carmen Ponce won the 50/50 and Henry Weiss won the door prize. They are both from the B-side of our building.

Congratulations to both of you. Won’t you join us next time? Maybe it will be your turn to win.

See you next month.

—M a r ilyn M cDa n iel

Building 18 Association Hi, neighbors. Please mark on your calendars; Our next general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15th. Please make all attempts to attend. As always, we have refreshments and 50/50 drawings available at these meetings. All meetings are planned with you in mind.

ATTENTION! ATTENTION! BUILDING 18 ASSOCIATION WILL HAVE AN OLD FASHION FISH FRY ON SATURDAY, NOVEM-

BER 5th. Fried fish dinners and chicken dinners with your choice of sides can be yours; iced cold sodas and mouth watering desserts will also be available, so DON’T COOK! Come and enjoy a delicious meal(s) with us. To place advance orders, you may call Gertie at 347-2752995 or Lorraine at 718-379-2145. All money raised will go toward Building 18 Children Scholarship Fund. Thanking you in advance for your support.

Building 18 HOLIDAY LOTTERY TICKETS are on sale NOW for only $1.50 each with (3) prizes to win.

Drawings will be held on Tuesday, December 13th in the Association Room at 9:00 p.m. Try your luck, you need not to be present to win. All proceeds will go toward the Building 18 Children Scholarship Fund. Again, your support is very important to us. For tickets, please call Gertie Brown at 347-275-2995, or

Lorraine Turner at 718-379-2145.Thanks.

Please keep your articles coming for our building newsletter, E-mail address: BLDG18newsletter@aol.com.

As always to the sick and homebound, we wish you a speedy recovery and to the bereaved families, we give our deepest sympathies.

Please stay alert: If you see something, say something!

—G er t ie Br own

Building 34 Association On October 20th, the association held the first meeting of the 2011-2012 year. Our guest speaker was Mr. Warren Mtchell, the Director of the Parking Facilities Department. We would like to thank him for coming and answering cooperators’ questions on the waiting list for reserved parking and other matters. He also gave information on the upcoming improvements scheduled for Garages 7 and 8, as well as the positive changes that have already occurred.

We would also like to thank the Grounds Department for the upkeep of the beautiful garden behind our building. We are still seeking volunteers, with or without a green thumb, to take on this task.

We had several people sign up to help the association with our Halloween lobby decorating and trick or treat bags. Thank you all.

There are still several projects that are on the slate for the upcoming year.

Even though volunteers signed up for some of these events, more are needed.

The holiday decorating is scheduled between December 8th and December 10th, followed by the pot luck meet and greet, December 15th. We could use your help for these occasions. There is also an ongoing search for floor captains.

Save the date for the bus trip on May 19th going to the Spirit of Philadelphia and Harrah’s Casino. If you are inter-

ested, please call Pauline Warren at (917) 504-4150 or La Verne Floyd at (917) 705-0528 for more information.

If you are interested in signing up for the CPR training, use the same numbers.

Our next meeting will be November 17th. We will have a guest speaker and will go into further details on all projects. There will also be a turkey raffle.

Look forward to seeing you there.

—La Verne Floyd

Building 25 Association Our recent association meeting on Wed., Oct. 19 was attended by the usual amount of cooperators, a pretty small group considering the size of the building, to hear our guest speaker Mr. E. Perez, the Area Manager of Section 4, address the concerns of our neighbors and explain what his duties are.

Let me start by informing those cooperators who seem to have a problem making anonymous complaints to Public Safety. As published in the Co-op City Times: “Please know that you may request to remain anonymous when you contact the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) regarding said issues and the Public Safety dispatchers, officers and supervisors have been instructed to accept these calls and

investigate accordingly.” If you have a problem with whoever answers the phone, take it to a higher level. Please be sure to request a name or number.

Mr. Perez addressed issues regarding warped floors due to convector leaks.

Riverbay is only responsible for the damaged portion, not the entire floor.

If it is an ongoing problem, let him know. Perhaps the convector lines will have to be repitched. Any improvements made by cooperators to their apartments are the cooperators’ responsibility, if they have to be moved or removed to effect repairs.

Apparently, the light bulbs for the new kitchen fixtures are quite expensive, they do not have a long life and are hard to find outside of Riverbay. You didn’t

hear it from me, but you could always look into installing a conventional light fixture.

The laundry room is to be fumigated to solve the fly problem and new fly paper placed to replace the ones currently in use. The tables in the laundry room should be used for the folding of clean clothes, not the sorting of dirty ones. The same applies to the laundry carts; no dirty clothes, please. The carts are not to be used as rolling toys for cooperators’ children. If you cannot or will not control them, please do not bring them to the laundry room. Also, cooperators should realize that if they leave their laundry in the washers and/or dryers after they have finished, they can expect to find their laundry removed and placed, hope-

fully, in a clean laundry cart.

Once again, the non working bathroom and hallway vents are to be looked into with some positive results, we hope.

It is time to clear the air in the hallways and get rid of bathroom mold.

To make an appointment to have your apartment door painted, call Riverbay at 718-320-3403/05.

There were a few other items brought to Mr. Perez’s attention that he promised to look into. Our thanks to Mr. Perez for an informative and enlightening presentation.

At the conclusion of the meeting, light refreshments were available. We are cooperators, not tenants. REMEMBER, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. —Dock H a r vey

Building 21 Association We are United!!!

There has been much discussion on whether the residents of Buildings 21A, 21B or 21C are more active in our Building Association. Although I must say that good competition is always welcomed, we must remember that we are all shareholders working together for common causes. There is no such thing as a

singular cooperation. It would only be foolish to try to create one.

Recently, there has been a consistent outage of lighting for several hours in the back of Building 21. We were informed that the power plant is working on the problem. However, it is still necessary for us to continue to call Public Safety to make them aware of every incident. Please do not hes-

itate to call and report any lighting outage at night. The reason is because these areas need to be concentrated on for security reasons that are obvious to everyone.

We are looking to create a Hospitality Committee to greet our new neighbors. If you are interested in being a part of that committee, there is a limited amount of slots available so the first 8 people to con-

tact us will be considered for that committee.

We are neighbors and we are family.

We will all win by working, sharing and living together.

For fu r t h er cor r esp on d en ce: 21association@gmail.com or call us at: 347-5041821.

—Kevin L a mb r igh t

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Building 16 Association Building 16 Association meeting was held on October 17. The meeting was very informative on a speaker of sleep disorder. Our next meeting will be held

on November 14.

We are holding a Thanksgiving raffle in each lobby on November 4th starting at 5:30 p.m. Please come out and help us

to make it a success.

To the ones who are having a special occasion, congratulations.

To the sick and shut-in, get well

soon.

To the bereaved, you have our sympathy.

—C la r a C ost on

Building 27 Association Things are really picking up in our Association. We have had two more very enjoyable evenings for the residents. On October 9th, we had our 3rd game night with a fine turnout and lots of fun. On October 20th, we had our second FREECY-

CLE night, combined with clothes and shoe collections.

We were almost overwhelmed with the response. It was a great sign of the generous spirit of our residents and will go a long way in helping people in need. The FREECY-

CLE part of the night was full of all kinds of useful things just for the taking. Many residents went home with a big smile and arms full of useful items. And it’s all FREE. I think we will certainly keep this going. If you haven’t been able to attend, make sure

to watch out for the next FREECYCLE night. Our next regular meeting will be on November 17th. At this meeting, we will have our annual free turkey raffle so don’t miss it. Enjoy the Autumn leaves.

—Don Doherty

Building 30 Association We have an email address. It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

There are new officers. This organization cannot work without the participation of the cooperators of Building 30 A&B. I hope that we can help each other.

C om in g E ven t s: We are looking forward to Wednesdays when we happily attend our Crochet class at 1:00 p.m. We have a

wonderful teacher, Linda Werner, who will teach you with a lot of patience. It’s great exercise for arthritic fingers. It’s a challenge and gratifying. Try it!

Pokeno night will be held on Friday, November 11 in our meeting room on the “B” side. The time is 7:30 p.m.

The next Building Assn. Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 10.

The door opens at 7:00 p.m. and the

meeting commences promptly at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker Capt. Apollo of the CCPD. Questions and answers to follow.

Come on down and find out “What’s new?” Hope to see you there.

We are raffling off two beautiful crochet afghans. The raffles are $1 per raffle.

We are encouraging you to buy $10 worth of raffles and sell them to your friends.

Check the Association Bulletin Board

in your lobby for dates and times of events. Make a difference!!

G ood & Welfa r e: Speedy get well wishes to all who are under the weather. If you are celebrating a special occasion, an anniversary or a birthday, we hope that you enjoy your day.

SEE YOU SOON. M ir ia m E . Ber lofsky —M

Building 35 Association November 14th is our next meeting. We will be conducting our annual Thanksgiving Raffle, 10 members of the Association will win a turkey for the hol-

idays. It is too late to join the association for this year’s drawing, but join now and be eligible for next year’s drawing.

Also remember, Attorney Rannylin

Stephanie Dailey will be at our November meeting to make a presentation and answer questions on issues such as: wills, trusts, health proxies,

etc. November 14th, 7 p.m. in our Association Room, come hear our speaker and maybe win a turkey.

—Bill G or d on

Building 33 Association The Association will give the children’s Halloween Party on Monday, Oct. 31, at 5 p.m. Please bring children down in costume. We will have a pro-

fessional clown to entertain the children. Refreshments will be served and the children will receive a bag of goodies we prepared for them. The suggest-

ed age is 1-10 years old. Just a reminder: we are still collecting building dues. Those of you who have paid, thank you. Our sincere wishes for a

speedy recovery go out to Ms. Elizabeth (Betty) Gill. Get well wishes to the sick and shut-in.

—P a t r icia Bon a p a r t e

Co-op City Little League Registration Continues The Co-op City Little League 2012 Season Baseball Registration resumes this Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dreiser Loop Community Center, Rm. 17. It will continue every Saturday up to Nov. 19 at the same time. There will be two Fridays, November 4 and 18 as well, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Boys and girls of ages 4 through 16 are eligible to participate and

there will be a discount for siblings. New players must bring in a birth certificate copy.

Tentatively, the winter baseball clinic, at no extra cost, will start in January and is offered to all CCLL registered players. The league provides a full baseball uniform which consist of jersey, pants, socks and cap.

The players need to have a baseball glove, bat (optional), athletic supporter (male play-

ers), heart guard (younger players) and baseball shoes (rubber molded cleats for major division and under). As a way to give back to our community, the Bay Plaza Modell’s Sporting Good Store sponsors a Team Week that offers discount coupons with a given percentage off all merchandise.

At the end of the regular season, participation trophy will be given to all T-ball

and Farm Division players. Minor and above divisions championship and runnerup team players will also be awarded.

Volunteered managers, coaches, and field maintenance assistants are needed. For more information on the Co-op City Little League program and registration fee, please visit our website at www.eteamz.com/coopcityll.

—H ect or Aya la

Panera Bread® celebrates autumn with seasonally-inspired flavors Autumn at Panera Bread® is all about the best ingredients and flavors that warm from the inside out. To celebrate the transition into Fall, Panera is offering a variety of seasonally inspired flavors with the return of some favorite feel-good foods and the introduction of exciting new items.

New this Fall is the Roasted Turkey Artichoke Panini. Made with all-natural roasted turkey, artichoke-parmesan spread, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions and fresh baby spinach, all expertly grilled on Asiago Cheese Focaccia, it can be savored alone or paired with Panera’s Mac & Cheese as part of a You Pick Two® combination meal.

This all-natural turkey is also featured in the new Roasted Turkey Harvest Salad, which boasts a mix of romaine and field greens, fresh d’Angou pears, dried cherries, Gorgonzola cheese, and toasted

pecans. Each delicious salad is handtossed in cherry balsamic vinaigrette for a sweet touch that complements and ties together each ingredient.

On the sweeter end of the spectrum, Panera Bread is excited to introduce the new Chocolate Pecan Babka this Fall.

“Babka” is the Polish name for “grandma” – and it’s also the name for the rich, buttery, yeasty bread that Eastern European immigrants brought to America in the 19th Century. Panera Bread skilled bakers artfully create each babka with a brioche-type dough with a buttermilk flavor to craft sweet egg bread that is marbled with a chocolate-flavored filling and toasted pecans.

For those looking for a low-fat snack on-the-go or a complement to any meal, Panera Bread introduces the new Cranberry Orange Smoothie with Ginseng to its smoothie lineup. This

offering is made with Stonyfield Farm® organic, low-fat vanilla yogurt, and is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Calcium, while also providing 100% of the daily value of Vitamins B6 and B12.

The Cherry Vanilla Bagel will celebrate its 10th anniversary with its annual return to Panera Bread this Fall. For the entire month of October, the Pink Ribbon Bagel® will help to raise funds toward the fight against breast cancer. Flavored with cherry chips, dried cherries and cranberries, vanilla, honey and brown sugar, this bagel is best enjoyed plain or paired with plain cream cheese. A portion of proceeds from all Pink Ribbon Bagel sales during the month of October will be donated to the local Bronx Chapter of the American Cancer Society.

Since 2001, more than 7 million Pink Ribbon Bagels have been sold nationwide and $1 million has been raised for breast

cancer charities.

A seasonal customer favorite, the signature All-Natural Steak Chili with Cornbread is back. A hearty blend of slow-cooked tender brisket slices, ground beef with onions, green bell peppers and kidney beans flavored with garlic and ancho peppers in a rich tomato-based broth, it is topped with a fresh-baked sweet cornbread crumble and provides a warm way to take the chill off any Fall day.

Autumn also brings the return of the Pumpkin Spiced Latte. An artful mix of flavors, this tasty drink is made with espresso, steamed milk and pumpkin spice topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce. This latte can stand alone or be paired with one of Panera’s Pumpkin Cookies, made from a pumpkin-shaped shortbread cookie decorated with orange and green icing.

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Black Forum H ea lt h a ler t !

How much do you value your health?

Obesity has been linked to several maladies that afflict the very young to those in their golden ages. It has become all too obvious that Co-op City needs to lose weight—not tomorrow, but now. To help you, the Black Forum is embarking on a new health program beginning on Friday, October 28, in the Dreiser Center, Rm. TBA, when salads and fruits of fiber will be presented. This program will last for some time to come whereby you will be taught how to cook and eat sensibly, as a new way of life. We expect to have programs in both the Dreiser and Einstein Centers. For more information, please call to register and begin a new way of life, 718-320-8035. Don’t wait until it’s too late—YOUR HEALTH COMES FIRST.

There’ll be guest speakers, nutritionist and motivational speakers to help you.

Next Defen sive Dr ivin g Our next defensive driving course will be on Saturday, November 12, Rm. 1, Dreiser Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call to register, 718-320-8035. Lower your insurance cost by 15% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Bla ck For u m Aer ob ics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser, Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

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 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.

In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

Bla ck For u m’s Kid s E n r ich m en t L it er a cy P r ogr a m The Black Forum of Co-op City’s

Kids Enrichment Literacy Program that sponsored the field trip to the United Nations, has scheduled a Grand Central History Tour field trip for Tuesday, Nov. 8, and a Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture field trip for Friday, Nov. 11. To reserve your child a seat, contact Ms. Carroll at 718-825-9361.

We Need You - J oin Us Tod a y Now is the time for us to get involved.

Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony I llis

American Legion Post 1871 Our Post is located in Section Five, Co-op City, at the Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office phone number is 718-320-8165. You can also reach us by e-mail at post1871 @optimum.net.

Greetings to all of our comrades who are home-bound and recovering from various medical operations.

Happy birthday to all our Post members who have a birthday in the month of November: Comrade Puleo, Robert Moss, Jr., Richard Werner, Henry M. Newman, Ernest A. Medaglia, Kathryn C. Brooks, Silas J. Stanford, Stephen Werner, John J. Jackson, Joshua Reyes, Stephen M. Nelson, and Santiago Gonzalez. If I have

forgotten to include your birthday, please let me know ASAP and I will make the correction at a later date.

Sorry, I missed your birthday for October, Wilfred Rivera.

For a ll of ou r Post m em b er s, h er e is a list of u p a nd com in g even t s: November 11th—Military Ball at the Villa Barone at 1900 hours. The price is $75 per/person November 13 — Veterans’ Day Parade. For any information about these events, please contact the Post by e-mail or call to make arrangements to attend or purchase a ticket, please contact the Post ASAP. Did you know that men who routinely

hooked their cell phones onto their belts for at least a year had thinner thighbones on that side? More research is needed, but keeping a little distance can’t hurt. A good tool to have around the house is a level. You could splurge on a high-tech laser level, but a basic level, the kind that uses a liquid filled tube with a bubble inside to indicate when objects are flush, will get the job done when you need to straighten picture frames or drill holes in an even line.

I would like to see all of our Post members in great shape, but if you use white granulated sugar it contains 45 calories per tablespoon. Real sugar is made from sugar beets and cane sugar

and cane. Sugar has never been proven to cause hyperactivity in children.

If you have a computer, all veterans can go online to check their health records, order their medications and health history by using www.myhealth.va.gov. Happy Halloween to all our Post members and their families. Nat Sherman, may the sun shine on your speedy recovery.

Question: What has many keys but can’t open a door? Answer: A Piano.

Stupid Laws—In Connecticut, you are not allowed to walk across a street on your hands.

This information was provided to you by your Post information officer.

—R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. thanks its members, friends, and the community who attended the 16th Annual “Friends & Family Day Celebrations” on Sunday, October 16.

Special thanks to the Keynote Speaker, the Hon. Darcel D. Clark, Justice of the Supreme Court; Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Sister Ione Foote, Brother Jeffrey Mabry, Allan Usher & Night Riders Band, Sister Eva Jenkins (singer), and Joy in Motion (Belly Dancer). Also, thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Murrell, Ms. Francine R. Jones, Ms. Patricia Bonaparte (President), Ms. Virgina

Stewart, Mr. Ted Byrd, and those who gave us donations and volunteered their services to make this affair a success.

Special thanks to Capri IV Deli.

The Coalition next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 1, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.

Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition.

Phone number, 718-320-1861.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and cultur-

ally 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; 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 AfricanAmerican 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 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

Retirees of Dreiser Loop The next RETIREES’ General Meeting will be on Wednesday, November 2, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium.

The RETIREES’ holiday party will be on Thursday, December 15, from 12:004:00 p.m. at Marina del Rey, and the price is $60. NOTE: The ticket price includes transportation on a first come, first paid, first served basis, AND it also includes free admission to the Spring Bash.

TR AVE L AC TI VI TIE S: Join the fun as we travel on: November 16-18th (3 days/2 nights) to SHOWBOAT Casino and Hotel, Atlantic City and get a $30 slot bonus & 2 French Quarter Buffets. Before going home (11/18), we’ll stop at the RESORTS Casino and get a $22 casino rebate. Price:: $200/double and $265/single occupancy.

Final payment due now. Contacts: Lorraine Parker, 718-671-6403/Virginia Stewart,

718-379-0377.

I MP ORTANT! To hold your seat for the March 14, 2012 Sight & Sound show, JONAH - (Price: $99) a 50% deposit is required now, 11/2 latest. First come, first paid, first served. The wait list will be accepted for fill-ins.

Contacts: Lorraine Parker, 718-6716403/Virginia Stewart, 718-379-0377.

T HEAT RE COM MI TT EE : Fri., Nov. 4th - 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall presents Sweet Honey in the Rock.

Price: $86.50.

Final payment due now. Tickets available for pick-up. A few seats still open.

Note: Van leaves promptly at 6:00 p.m. Dreiser Loop.

Sat., Nov. 19th – 2:00 p.m. matinee, “COTTON CLUB PARADE.” Price: $98.

Final payment due now, 11/2 latest.

Wed., Nov. 30th – Matinee HOME FOR

THE HOLIDAYS at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price: $65, includes lunch and show. Full payment due by 11/17.

Wait list available.

In 2012, we a r e going to Lehman C ollege to see: Sat., Jan. 14th, 8:00 p.m. - THE O’JAYS, Living Legends of R&B - $72.

Sat., Jan. 28th, 8:00 p.m. - DOO WOP show, another night of oldies and fun - $55.

Sat., Apr. 28th, 8:00 p.m. - SMOKEY ROBINSON, the Award-winning goldenvoiced Tenor - $85.

All program prices include transportation on a first come, first paid, first served basis. After 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays, see Committee Members in Clubroom 19.

After 6 p.m., any questions regarding Theatre shows call 718-324-7847 or 718671-8637.

All payments, for parties, trips and

shows, by check/money order (only) payable to RETIREES of Dreiser Loop.

GOOD AND W E LFARE : We send many good wishes to brighten Jackie Nelson’s days as she recuperates from her recent surgery. We support all of you on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery, and a subsequent long and healthy life.

Contact Elinor Gordon at 718-379-0377 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

HEL P WANTE D: Volunteer part-time van drivers needed. Call Ms. Virginia Stewart (718-379-0377) for additional information.

“When one door closes another opens.

But often we look so long so regretfully upon the closed door that we fail to see the one that has opened for us.”

Good health and good fortune to all!

—Cla udette Davis

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Williamsbridge Club The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. will hold an Employment Seminar on Saturday, October 29, in Dreiser Center, Room 9, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. An Employment Specialist from the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center will discuss the many programs available at the center. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss various employment opportunities.

Applications will be available for

city and state job openings. This event is open to the community.

We are an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. We are seeking members with a like mind to join us. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month from September to June. Ombudsmen are men of the community interested in mentoring. The Ombudsmen will sponsor a forum “Addressing the Challenges of

Minority Males: A Vital Need for Mentoring” in January 2012. Please call Sandra Hall, Membership Director, 917972-7732 if you are interested in joining the adult club or the ombudsmen.

The Youth Club consists of youth 12 to 18 years of age. The Youth Club is dedicated to community service, education, technology and activism. The Youth Club is open for new members. If youth are interested in these areas, as well as developing leadership skills, you should call Sylvia Hicks, Youth Advisor, at 917-

921-5445 or the Membership Director, Sandra Hall, at the above telephone number. Information about the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. may be found at www.nanbpwc.org. If you are interested in rendering community service, more information about any event and/or assisting with any of our programs, please call Eloise Paige, First Vice President, at 917-868-0331. We look forward to seeing you.

—Sylvia H ick s

Donizetti Building 4 Association Our next meeting will be on Thursday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m. in our meeting room in rear of Building 4B. Come down and make your nominees known for the building association’s executive board, this will be the only opportunity to do so. The official election will take place at the December meeting.

Our executive board members and cooperatives who were present at our October meeting would like to thank the members of Co-op City CERT Team for

their informative presentation regarding Ready New York Emergency Preparedness. We learned what we can do in an emergency and how to prepare for them. Don’t forget to have your “GO BAG” properly packed and ready to go!

This week’s raffles were sold in each lobby for 3 Thanksgiving turkey baskets.

Good luck to all who participated. The drawing will be held on November 15th in the lobby of Building 4B. You may still purchase raffle tickets by calling Yvonne at

(718) 671-6922, Diane at (347) 275-7565 or Mary at (718) 671-0425. Remember: The winner need not be present to win and you do not have to be a resident of Building 4 to purchase a raffle(s).

Please save dates for the following upcoming events: our annual Halloween Party for the children on Saturday, October 29, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., a Thanksgiving Luncheon for our seniors on Saturday, November 19, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and our End-Of-Year celebration

for all cooperatives on Saturday, December 17. ***Lite refreshments are served and a 50/50 raffle takes place at the end of each monthly meeting.

Congratulations is sent to all those celebrating a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion. Get well wishes is extended to our sick and shut-in neighbors.

Remember, this is our home…IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING..

—Yvon ne Bur r u s

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, (718) 320-0844. All are welcomed. Sunday service 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. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. and choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

Join us on a trip to Trump Plaza in Atlantic City on Saturday, November 26th. Tickets are $35. Buses leave from in front of the deli on Dreiser Loop at 8:30 a.m. sharp. A good time awaits you! For

further information, please contact June, (718) 320-0844.

Happy are they whose delight is in the law of the Lord. (Psalm 1:2) —D. Sin glet on & M. C h a m b er s

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African-American Association The entire Co-op City community is pulling together to support Ms. Evelyn Turner, President of the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club, in her humanitarian mission for “Share Our Shoes.” If you and your family have shoes that you don’t wear, please donate them to those in desperate need in Haiti and other parts of the world. A truck will collect the shoes on Saturday, November 12th. Please contact your building association president to confirm their involvement. For more information and to volunteer, please contact Ms. Turner at 718320-8088.

The following are programs sponsored by the African-American Association and you are encouraged to participate: Alvin Ailey Da n ce P er for m a n ce – The Association has planned a holiday outing the see the Alvin Ailey Dance Performance on Saturday, December 10, 2:00 p.m., City Center, NYC. Ticket

prices: $35 for Association members; $40 for non-members. Call 718-379-5555.

J ob /E n t r ep r en eu r ia l Wor k sh op P r ogr a m – Meets every first Thursday.

Next meeting: November 3rd, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Our mission is to help anyone who wants to work and to assist individuals in starting a small business. Call 718-320-1424.

C om p u t er C la sses – This class meets every 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Classes are tailored to your needs. Bring your laptop and $5. Members get one FREE class.

Call 718-379-5555.

E du ca t ion – The Per Ankh Study Group/Communiversity of African-Centered Education meets every 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to review and discuss books and films on classical African civilizations, which are essential for the survival of people of color.

“Magical Egypt” will be shown and dis-

cussed at our next gathering, led by Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene. All are welcome.

718-379-5555.

C u b Scou ts P a ck – A pack leader and assistants are needed to give guidance to boys 6-11 years old. The Boy Scouts of America programs demonstrate how the boys will get the experience of developing new skills, working on projects together, going places together, being in a friendly/safe environment, making friends, having fun, and much more. Our boys need you. Won’t you please volunteer? Call 718-379-5555. Females welcomed.

Bu sin ess O p p or t un it y Wor k shop – Meets Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call Kevin Lambright, 646-721-8185.

Belly Da n ce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. No experience necessary. Call 646-281-4570.

Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center,

Room 2. Call 718-671-8364.

K wa n za a C eleb r a t ion – Save the date for the Annual Kwanzaa Celebration: Thursday, December 29th, 5:00 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 31.

G en er a l M em b er ship M eet in g – Our next membership meeting will be held Saturday, November 12, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. The agenda will include reviewing our programs, fundraisers, community enhancement and celebrate November birthdays. All are welcome.

If you cannot attend a meeting, you may send your 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.

—F r a n cin e R eva J on es

Drammeh Institute On Saturday, November 12, the Griots’ Gate Film Festival comes to Co-op City – organized by Drammeh Institute as a day of authentic African cinema in tribute to women, their struggles for justice and acts of redemption. Scheduled films include the award winning film Zimbabwe’s Lost Children, produced by one of South

Africa’s few successful black filmmakers, Xoliswa Sithole.

Griots’ Gate is presented through a partnership of The Drammeh Institute, the South African-based film group, Women of the Sun, and the Harlem-based Medicine Women Productions who will inaugurate the day’s events to empower women and

those who love them. Griots’ Gate Film Festival is an event not to be missed!

The festival is free to the public and one of several projects to promote 2011 as the United Nations International Year for People of African Descent. Griots’ Gate is funded in part by the Bronx Council on the Arts, through the New York Council on the

Arts (NYSCA) Decentralization Program and in-kind support from Riverbay Corporation.

Starting time is 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

For information, contact Elise Edwards, 718-737-1976. GriotsGate@gmail.com or visit www.thedrammehinstitute.org.

—I ma n Dr a m m eh

Church of the Savior Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., Pastor; Lady Theresa M. Smith, co-founder; Rev. McMillian, Assistant Pastor, and the Church of the Savior family extend an invitation to every person to worship with us. We are a non-denominational, interracial, inter-cultural, intergenerational fellowship of believers. We care about you, not your W2. We are not church as usual. Come as you are, we leave the judging to God. The Church of the Savior family extends love and affirmation to the Co-op City community; A warm welcome awaits you!! We love you for who you are, not what you have. Please call us at 718-320-0002 or 917-734-4058 for more

information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you, not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you.

Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475.

Su n d a y M or n in g Sch ed u le: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship - 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

Our children’s Sunday School will teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

Dr .

Sm it h ’s Ser m on t op ic: “Appointments in Disappointment.”

R e a d in g fr om H oly Scr ip t u r e: Genesis 39:1-23.

Week ly Act ivit y Each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Channel 70, Bronxnet, tune in and be blessed. If this program has lifted you, please let us know. Dr. Smith can be contacted at 718320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address.

Bereavement Support Group meets

Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God Bless You! Up com in g E vent s: “ I wa s h u n gr y a n d you fed me” …Church of the Savior is reaching out to individuals and families who need nutritious food. Our food pantry, coordinated by First Lady Theresa Smith, is just a phone call away. For more information in donating or receiving food, please call her at 718-925-5052.

T h ou gh t for t h e Week : “Let us endeavor to so live, that when we come to die, even the undertaker will be sorry!”

—R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h , J r.

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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) 8629172.

C H UR C H SC HE DUL E Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” -

Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m.

- 8:00 p.m.

P L E ASE J O I N US I N C E L E BR AT I NG O UR PASTO R R E V. DR . C ALVI N E . OW E NS’ 35t h ANNI VE R SARY O p en in g Ser vice - Sunday, November 6th, 4:00 p.m. Theme: “A Shepherd After God’s Own Heart.”

The Guest Preacher will be Reverend Hugh Farrish, Bowen Memorial Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, NY. An n iver sa r y Se r vice – Sunday, November 13th, 11:00 a.m.

4:00 p.m. –The Voices of CPC Choir, directed by Minister Charles Smith, with special guests, present a MUSICAL GOSPEL CARAVAN IN HONOR OF OUR PASTOR’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY. OT HE R SC H E DUL E D E VE NT S: Saturday, November 5th, CPC Tours’ annual trip to the Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village and Penn Purchase, Bucks County, PA. Enjoy an autumn day where crafts people gather to show their

wares and demonstrate their skills. In Peddlers Village, you will have over 70 quaint shops including handcrafts, leather jewelry, collectibles and specialty foods.

Penn Purchase, located across from Peddlers Village, features such stores as Brook Brothers, Coach, Jones NY and Nine West Outlets. Ticket: $47. For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182.

Saturday, November 19th, 8:30 a.m. AARP Driver Safety Program (6-hour course) at Community Protestant Church.

Instructor: Mrs. Gwendolyn Richardson.

Cost: $12, AARP members; $14, nonAARP members. (M.O. or check, payable to: AARP.) Please bring a snack. To register, call the church office at (718) 8629172.

Saturday, December 3rd, CPC Tours’ Annual Christmas Shopping Spree to Tanger Outlet Center in Riverhead, LI. Stock up on gifts from Banana Republic, Gap, Coach Factory Store, Jones NY, J.

Crew, Easy Spirit, Timberland, London Fog. Tickets: $42. For tickets and/or additional information, call CPC Tours at (718) 671-1182.

The Women’s Guild announces A FANTASTIC 17-DAY AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL…WEST TOUR - June 26-July 12, 2012. Tour includes: round-trip transportation by Amtrak Rail and deluxe motorcoach; reclining coach seat with leg rest or private roomette sleeping accommodation; first class hotel accommodations; 19 meals; sightseeing at the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco and Salt Lake City. For additional information, call (718) 671-5961; (718) 320-1435; (718) 798-3337, or (718) 320-2608.

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.

E va n G . M it ch ell —E

Building 24 Association Hi, neighbors!!! Two weeks in a row of reporting. WOW! We must be doing something right. Not really. I just wanted to again give a shout out to the cooperators who did attend the meeting being this topic was asked for a few times. PRIVATIZATION. I have been approached and asked what happened, as if this was an event. My reply was,

“You missed the meeting? Well, I am so sorry, but maybe next time you will put forth a better effort and attend.” O.K., so now I will be impeached.

Next point of interest - the Halloween decorations. The floors that have made this exciting are to be applauded. It shows that being neighbors has its rewards. Thank your

neighbors for their show of being a part of our community. If you haven’t done so yet go to the 10th floor and see their decorations.

Their imagination and imagery is unreal.

O.K., so I am sticking my neck out again by boasting this floor. It is just so exciting, I want all cooperators to see what imagination can do on a big scale. BIG SHOUT OUT TO

the other floors again. (SMILE). Please be careful with your children during this event.

Make sure their costumes are fire-proof and don’t let them eat too much candy.

TRICK or TREAT. The Trick is to Treat your neighbors as you would want to be treated.

—Celestine Withey

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. 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, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Mid-week worship service is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study will be held on Wednesday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. Prayer service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m.

Feast Delivers has been suspended until further notice.

Tomorrow, October 30, the Senior Choir will celebrate their anniversary at the 11:00 a.m. service and the theme for the day will be “Forever Grateful.” The guest speaker will be our very own Rev. Grace Emanuel. All

are invited to attend.

On Tuesday, November 15 at 10:00 a.m., the Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center (CCIOC) Senior Program is having a forum exploring volunteer opportunities for seniors, as well as employment opportunities for seniors to supplement their retirement income. You are invited to join us for this informative session. For additional information or to RSVP, call 718-671-8449 or 718-379-5267.

Co-op City Baptist Church will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on Saturday, November 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Davenport Country Club, located at 400 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, NY. Adult tickets are $65 and children, ages 3 -12, are $30. Please call 718-320-3774 for additional information.

Pack your bags! The Scholarship Ministry invites you to hit the high seas again. They will be sailing on the Carnival Miracle leaving from New York City on Monday,

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and 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!

Please forgive us for getting so involved in our seventh (God’s perfect number) convention that we omitted, or forgot to print our ad for the Bible Institute in September as I had promised. Anyway, I started Evangelism Class on Saturday, October 1, from noon-1 p.m. Everyone who is interested in taking Evangelism, please come in on Saturday, October 29, at 10:30 a.m. and register. Registration time is ½ an hour. I am also offering Secondary Pastoral Excellence to ministers only.

Sweet Hour of Prayer will commence Saturday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Every Sunday, I offer a class for Sunday School at 10 a.m., followed by Worship Service at 11 a.m.

Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

Please remember 2nd Timothy 2:15 in the Amplified Bible: we are admonished to study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial) – a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing, and accurately dividing (rightly handling and skillfully teaching) the Word of Truth!

We love you, and may God forever bless you is our prayer. We don’t worry about anything, but we pray about everything. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1.

Our phone numbers are (347) 276-4925 & (718) 671-3627.

Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Apostle Gla dys R . Little

American Legion Auxiliary 1871 Hello, as for the County meeting, when and where it will be held, I will let you know.

Our trip to the Royal Manor for Veterans’ Day is still on. Four-course meal, complimentary cocktails, live band, day-long shopping, star entertainers & musicians to celebrate and honor our VETERANS, past and present. This is a VETERANS’ DAY GALA BENEFIT with proceeds going to the VFW. Leaving from Asch Loop at 9:30 a.m. On return, we will make 3 stops: Friday, November 11. Donation is $85.

For information, call the office at 718-320-1946 or —Delor is C .

Deloris C. at 718-671-1672.

If you see something, ca ll t h e P u b lic Sa fet y d isp a t ch er a t (718) 671-3050. Be su r e t o give a s m a n y d et a ils a s p ossib le sin ce t h is will h elp t o a p p r eh en d t h e r esp on sib le p er son (s).

July 9, 2012 sailing to San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and Grand Turk. A deposit of $150 is due immediately.

For additional information, call 718-379-0541, 718-6717507 or the church at 718-320-3774.

Mission Statement for the Co-op City Baptist Church: 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 Rev. Dr. Williams has a radio show on WMCA 570 AM every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Williams is the author of Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons To Maintain Your Values in a Pressure Filled World and Founder of SEW Universal, Inc. Visit his websites: www.Principle CenteredLiving.com or www.RevDr SheldonEWilliams.com.

—H a t t ie L . L u ca s

Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds C om e & 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, multicultural 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. Visit our website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org.

Su n da y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion beginning at 10 a.m. All other Sundays, the services are as follows: English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. There are Bible studies in English and Spanish at 10:30 a.m. We also have a children’s service during the English service.

P r a yer Nigh t : We will be having a prayer night on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can all pray and become prayer warriors. Bring a friend who would like prayer.

You know the Lord said, “whenever two or more are gathered in my name I will be in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 M en ’s Fellowsh ip : All men are invited for great fellowship of men. Come and get a blessing on Thursday

nights at 7 p.m. in the church.

Aft er Sch ool P r ogr a m: In Room 43 of Einstein Community Center is a safe environment where children can do homework, learn God’s word and just have some fun. Please call (718) 671-1033.

C r escen d o C h r ist ia n M u sic Sch ool: Learn piano, guitar, percussion, voice and theory. Contact Maestro Frank Colon at (917) 753-3644. The school will be open from Monday – Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Private and group lessons are available. Earlier lessons can be arranged. All ages are welcome. Registration is free and rates are affordable.

Hea lt h a nd E xer cise: Every Monday & Thursday from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. is health and exercise time. Come and do exercises and learn about good health. Bring a friend.

C hoir : If you love to sing and want to sing for the Lord, come on Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. for choir practice.

Fa m ily Nigh t: Friday nights will now be family night with Bible studies and other spiritual growth activities for all ages. Come and join either English or Spanish groups.

For all ages. Bring a friend too, so they can be blessed or bring two or more friends.

—R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

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• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

• Cremations

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All areas are handicapped accessible

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718-231-7647 Call 24 Hours

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Serving all cultures & faiths

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to join in worship service every Sunday morning at 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24; Tel. 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday starts at 7:30 p.m.

Bible study on Fridays starts at 7:30 p.m.

FOCUS: The church is a privileged people who have been buried and risen in Christ, which enables them to walk in the light of His love, forgiveness and redemption.

As ye therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him.

(Colossians 2: 6)

What a powerful confession for an individual to recognize the Lordship of our savior Jesus Christ, and to be able to share the privileges pre-destined for those who love Him and walk in His ways. Apostle Paul in his letter to the Colossians wanted to share some important characteristics that distinguish a follower of Christ. What exactly are those characteristics? We would have to examine the scriptures to further authenticate and understand what Paul wanted to nurture them in recognizing. In Colossians 2:7, he states, “Those who live in Christ are ‘rooted’ in him, they are also ‘built up in him’,” meaning it is a continual process where one grows in Gods grace. They are established and strengthen in faith because faith makes

things move. The results of trusting an unseen God benefits the believer greatly in which they abound with thanksgiving, they overflow with thankfulness because God always remains true. Apostle Paul stressed the importance of avoiding false teaching that could steer the believers to incorporate poor philosophy and ultimately rob them of their joy in Christ. Colossians 2:8 reads, “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” Now because we are embracing the fullness of Christ, we recognize that God is a reality.

Thus now we possess the spiritual completeness all humans are able to obtain, not needing to adapt teachings that are not

spirit led. In Christ we have a new birth.

The Old Testament’s sign of a new life was the covenant of circumcision. The New Testament identifies the believer by baptism as the saving work of Christ, specifically by his death, burial and resurrection.

Apostle Paul reflects that one did not have to add man-made obligations to the victory of Christ. Jesus’ death on the cross gave all people freedom to live above sin.

Christ is all sufficient and offers mankind an opportunity to enjoy life with him.

Therefore wisdom that reigns within us is because we have a Reason, hope and trust in our walk in Christ. And when the Lord blesses us we must worship and praise Him more and give thanks every day.

—R ev. R . Sibb lies

Church of the New Vision Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality.

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer Service takes place every

Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. L ist of P r ogr a m s a n d E ven t s: Adult Sunday School is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Youth Sunday School is also from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of the month.

Youth Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of the month.

Missionary Sunday takes place on the third Sunday of the month Memorial Sunday.

(Men’s Day) takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month Seniors’ Sunday takes place on the fifth

Sunday of the month.

Singles’ Ministry meets every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m.

Kids For Christ Choir & Club meets 1st & 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Seniors’ Ministry meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.

Mid-day Bible Study meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

The Usher Board Ministry is sponsoring a trip to see “ Miracle of Christmas” at the Sight and Sound Theatres on Saturday, December 3rd. Roundtrip transportation, all you can eat at the Old Country Buffet butlet shopping at Rockvale, taxes and all gratuities are included. Donation for adults is $145 and children 11 years old and younger $130.

A deposit of $25 per person reserves your

seat. Payment plan is available and balance due on or before November 1st. For further information, please contact the Church of the New Vision.

Come join New Vision’s “Partners in Reading Program” every Sunday afternoon from 1:40 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 8 discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners. Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room #33, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 6718146 or (718) 320-0409.

—C a r ol H a q u e

Circle of Christ Church - Hearts of Love Ministry of NY Reverend Elisamuel “Sam” Colon and the congregation of Circle of Christ Church would like to extend an invitation of love and peace in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us for a time of adoring worship, praise and the Word of God. Allow the Lord to reach into your heart and help you see the road of light and joy.

Circle of Christ Church is a beacon which the Lord has lit onto Co-op City and it is our purpose as a church and as children of God to serve, teach and bring forth the Gospel for all to hear and witness.

F O C US SC R I P T UR E F O R T H E W E E K: “But His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not” (Jer. 20:9).

ANNO UNC E M E NT S: Food Drive: October is Food Drive Month at CCC. The church will be accepting canned good, rice, & all non-perishable food items during the whole month for families in need. All donations can be dropped off at the church on Wednesday & Friday evenings after 6 p.m., Saturday mornings and Sundays from 10 a.m. thru 2 p.m.

Communion Sunday, November 6th at 11 a.m.

Discipleship Classes every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. sharp.

Bible Study & Prayer every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Teen & Children’s Church every Friday at 7 p.m.

“Extreme Worship Even During

Extreme Suffering” by Pastor Luis Ramos.

Available on CD for a suggested donation of $5.

Sch ed u le of Ser vice: Sundays: Worship Service*** 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our Communion Service.

Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 12 noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Little Lambs (2–4 years old) 12 noon start (Dreiser, Rm. #2) Wed n esda ys: Spanish Bible Study Please contact church for time & location F Y I: You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook, Youtube and Bronxnet Cable, Channel

#70, Saturdays at 4 p.m.

You can submit your prayer request online at prayer@circleofchristchurch.org or give your request to an usher during Friday or Sunday services.

Circle of Christ Church helps support missions in Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bronx and Africa. Join us in our goal to expand God’s work throughout the world. Please make all donations to Circle of Christ Church – memo Missions.

P lea se m a il a ll you r in q u ir ies or d on a t ion s t o t h e followin g a d d r ess: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, Plaza Level, Bronx, NY 10475; 347-9451992.

Em a il: admin@circleofchristchurch.org.

Web site: www.circleofchristchurch.org.

—E ld er J a y R a m os

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DOCTOR’S HOURS: MONDAY: 1:30 - 7:30 PM • WEDNESDAY: 2:00 - 7:00 PM FRIDAY: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • SATURDAY: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

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Einstein

Dreiser

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Oct. 31

Orange/pineapple juice Arroz con pollo Glazed carrots

Turkey burgers Steak fries Brussels sprouts

Whole wheat bread Banana

Tues., Nov. 1

Apple juice Meatloaf Mashed potato California blend

Pork chop Mexican corn Collard greens

Rye bread Pineapple tidbits

Wed., Nov. 2

Orange juice Chicken a-la-king Egg noodles Oriental blend

Chicken cutlet Parmesan Brown rice Tossed salad

Whole wheat bread Apple

Thurs., Nov. 3

Pineapple juice Spanish omelet Home fries Tossed salad Tilapia w/lemon sauce Fresh yams Italian blend

Shepherd pie Spinach

Rye bread Apricot halves

Pollack fish Baked potato Carrots

Whole wheat bread Orange

Library 9:30am -1:00pm

Library

Crochet and Knitting

Rm. 31

9:30am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 49

10 am-12:00 p.m., Rm. 7

Bingo – 11:00 am, Room

Dominos 10:00 am, Rm.

31

45

Dominos Room 25

Word Games 9:30 am –

Bingo 11:00am, Rm. 31

pm,

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 a.m.

–10:30 a.m., Rm. 7

Around The Lunch table 11:30 am, Rm. 49

2:00

11:00 am, Rm. 31

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m., Rm. 2

Mind Teasers 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rm. 7

Gentle Yoga w/Anne

Card Games 2:00 pm –

Walking and Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill, 2 – 4 pm,

2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Rm. 2

4:00 pm, Room 25

Rm. 45

2 – 4 p.m., Rm. 7

Current Events 10 a.m., Rm. 31

Dominoes 10 in Rm. 49

Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31

Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45

Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30 –11:30 a.m., Rm. 31

Wed., November 2

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m., Room 31 Dominoes 2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30– 1:30 p.m., Rm. 31 Bingo 2 p.m. in Rm. 25 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd 9–10 a.m., Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 p.m., Rm. 25

Thurs., November 3

Card Games 2:30 - 4 p.m., Rm. 25

Library 9 am-1 pm Rm. 31 Chat Session 9:30 am-1:00 pm, Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 pm, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 am11:30 am, Rm. 31 Bingo 2:00 pm, Rm. 31 Card Games 2:30-4 pm, Rm. 31

Fri., November 4

Tues., November 1

Mon., October 31

Bartow

Movie Madness 9:30 am, Rm. 31 Men’s Line Dancing 9-10 am, Rm. 31 Women’s Line Dancing 10-11 am, Rm. 31 Spelling Bee 11:00am, Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 pm, Rm. 31 Word Games 9:30 am – 11:30 am, Rm. 31 Bingo 2:00pm, Rm. 25 Card Games 2-4 pm, Rm. 31

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Matinee Movie w/ George, 2-4 p.m., Rm. 49

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee10 a.m., Rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Advanced Line Dance 2:00-4:00 pm, Rm. 45

Dominos 10 am, Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10:00 am -11:00 am Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11:00 am, Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00 pm, Rm. 49

Dominos 10 am, Rm. 45 Art 10:00 am, Rm. 45 Bingo 1:00 pm, Rm. 49 Card Games 2:00pm4:00pm, Rm. 49 Blood Pressure 2nd and 4th Friday, 10:00am11:30 am, Rm. 49

Afternoon Movie Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, 9:30 – 10:30, Rm. 7 Alert & Alive 10:3011:30 am, Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30 am in Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1:30-2:30 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2-4 p.m., Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, 9:30 – 10:30, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rm. 7 Tai Chi 11 am-12 pm., Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 7 Art Class 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7 Yoga 1st, 2nd and last Wed, 2-3 p.m., Aud. A Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 am10:30 am, Rm. 7 Blood Pressure 1st and 3rd Thurs. 10 -11:30 am, Rm. 7 Line Dancing 3rd & 4th Thurs., 10-11 am, Aud. A Mind Teasers 12-1 pm, Rm. 4 Belly Dancing 12:30-1 pm, Aud A Handi-Flex 1-2 pm, Aud A Drama 1:30-4 pm, Rm. 7 Crochet and Knitting 10 am-12 pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 am10:30 pm, Rm. 7 Meditative Moments 11 am-12 pm, Rm. 2 Mind Teasers 12 pm-1 pm, Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 pm, Rm. 7 *Schedule subject to changes without notice*

We ask that members please call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch.

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

1st Monday: 1st Mondays:

Stew Leonards Super Wal-Mart

$5 $12

Fridays Tuesdays

Swimming Bowling

$3 $12.50

PICK-UP TIMES Bartow Dreiser Einstein 1 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

(June, July & August only) 1:15 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

To register for trips and classes, please call: (718) 320-2066 Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation

Fri., Nov. 4

All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. We ask that members please call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch:

Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Gloria Wise Center (718) 671-5161

Upcoming Events/Trips NEW !! Effective September 26, in order to receive R E FUNDS, JASA must be notified of cancellations at least 24 hours in advance.

Fa ir wa y – Fr ida y, November 4. Trip includes transportation and boxed lunch.

Pick-ups: Einstein Loop —11:00 a.m.; Bartow Avenue – 11:15 a.m., Dreiser Loop – 11:30 a.m.

C entr a l Avenue-Fr iday, November 11.

2 hours at Christmas Tree Store, 1 hour at Trader Joes and 2 hours at Amazing Savings.

Trip includes transportation and boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow Avenue, 9:00 a.m.; Dreier Loop, 9:15 a.m. and Einstein Loop, 9:30 a.m.

J er sey Ga r dens-M onda y, November 14. Trip includes transportation and boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow Avenue – 8:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop – 8:15 a.m. and Einstein Loop – 8:30 a.m. “ NEW ” Ta nger M a ll-Deer Pa r k, L ong I sla nd . M on d a y, Novem ber 21. Tr ip includes tr a nspor ta tion a nd boxed lunch.

Only 18 sea ts ava ilable, PI CK-UP TIM E TO BE ANNOUNC E D. Pa lisa des Ma ll-Monda y, November 28.

Trip includes transportation and boxed lunch. Pick-ups: Bartow Avenue - 9:00 a.m., Einstein Loop - 9:30 a.m. and Dreier Loop 9:15 a.m.

E MPI RE CI TY C ASINO. IF your na me is on t he list, your pa yment MUST be mad e by the F r ida y pr ior to t he tr ip.

DAT E S F OR NOVE M BE R O NLY! Tu esd a ys, Novem b er 1, Novem b er 8, November 15 a nd November 29th and Wednesda ys, Novem ber 9, November 16, November 22 a nd November 30. Pickups: Einstein - 10:00 a .m., Ba r tow - 10:15 a .m. a nd Dr eiser - 10:30 a .m. NO TR IP TO E M PIR E NOVE MBER 23r d!

T H A N K SG I V I N G PAR T YNovem b er 23. Ad d it ion a l in for m a t ion t o b e a n n ou n ced .

ACE IN T HE HOLE , SOL D OUT. WAIT ING LIST ONLY I N C ASE OF E M E R G E NC Y! Friday, November 18.

Lonnie Youngblood Live! Shop “N” Show Pre-Holiday Party. Transportation by Coach Bus. $65. Pick-ups: Dreiser - 9:30 a.m., Bartow - 9:45 a.m., Einstein - 10:00 a.m.

SC RI E C LI NI C : JASA will be continue to hold a SCRIE Clinic. Please call to make an appointment with a Social Worker 718-320-2066 to sign up. Documents to bring:

1. Must be 62 years of age or older; bring proof of age.

2. Have an annual household income of $29,000 or less; bring proof of income: Pension, Dividends, Wages, Social Security, etc.

3. Federal Tax returns, if filed; bring a copy of your 10-40 from 2010 be sur e to br ing your M edica id/Medica r e Pa r t B ca r d with you.

Weight Ma na gem ent Suppor t Gr oup.

Monda ys, 10:00 a .m., Ba r tow Avenue, Room 25.

C a r egiver Su p p or t Gr oup - A Ca r egiver Suppor t Gr oup ca n offer a n a tmospher e of under sta nding a nd suppor t for ca r egiver s to discu ss issues a nd concer ns. W hether you ca r e for a loved one fr om a dista nce or in your home, you a r e most welcome. T he gr oup meet s ever y other Tuesda y a t: 2049 Ba r tow Avenue, Room 31 fr om 1-2 p.m. T he next session is Tuesd ay, November 8th a nd November 22. The suppor t gr oup is fa cilita ted by a socia l wor ker. I f you have a ny questions, plea se conta ct J ASA a t 718-320-2066.

DISABI LI TY SUP PORT /SOCI AL IZAT ION GROUP - Will meet F r ida y, November 4 – 1:00 p.m., 2049 Bar tow Ave., Room 25.

Dia betic Suppor t Gr oup Diabetes can seem to be an overwhelming disease because it impacts so many areas of your daily life. The Diabetic Support group goals are too keep you informed and motivated on how to stay healthy. The group meets every last Monday of the month at 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd Floor, Room 7, from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. The next session is scheduled for Monda y, October 31. For more information and to register, please contact C h id in m a E zih e, 718-671-2090 (E xt.

3011) or R osella St on e, 718-320-2066 (Ext. 2003).

Senior Center Field Tr ip Per mission Slip – Effective immediately, all senior center participants are required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. If you are paying for someone to go on the trip, you must make sure that they bring the form with them on the day of the trip.

All for m s must be filled out pr ior to going on th e tr ip; No exceptions.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE EDUCATION African American Association: “Business Education Classes” Wed., 11/2; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

HOBBIES Duplicate Bridge Club: “Bridge Game” Wed., 11/2; 4:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9) African American Association: “Belly Dancing” Mon., 10/31; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2), “Yoga/Pilates” Tues., 11/1; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church: Tues., 11/1; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Church of the New Vision: “Bible Studies” Sun., 11/6; 9:30 am (Einstein Room #38) Faith @ Work Christian Church: “Bible Study” Thurs., 11/3; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #8) “Youth Ministry” Fri., 11/4; 3:30 pm (Dreiser Room #10) “Worship Service” Sun., 11/6; 8:00 am (Dreiser Room #8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 11/6; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: “Bible Study” Wed., 11/2; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #10), “Worship Service” Sun., 11/6; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #9)

Circle of Christ: “Children’s Bible Study” Sun., 11/6; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #2) Greater Love Cathedral Baptist Church: “Bible Study” Wed., 11/2; 6:30 pm (Dreiser Room #8) “Worship Service” Sun., 11/6; 3:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1)

Mount Calvary Baptist Church: “Bible Study” Thurs., 11/3; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Room #9)

SCOUTS Greater New York Girl Scouts: “Meeting” Fri., 11/4; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Rooms #1, 2, 4, and 9)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services: “Luncheon” Mon., - Fri., 10/31-11/4; 8:00 am (Bartow Room #31) Retirees of Dreiser Loop: “Meeting” Wed., 11/2; 1:00 pm (Dreiser Loop Aud. A)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 11/1; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #4)

Einstein Cancer Fund: “Meeting” Tues., 11/1; 1:30 pm (Einstein Loop Room #38)

SPORTS New York Lyons Mane Track: “Track Practice” Mon., 10/31; & Wed., 11/2; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Aud. B)

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION WEEKLY EVENTS Film Series - Saturday, October 29, 2:00 p.m.,”Roots of Rhythm" Harry Belafonte hosts this globe-trotting, star-studded celebration tracing the history of the popular sounds we call Latin music, from tribal celebrations in African jungles to Cuba's wild carnivals and New York City's hottest nightspots, This critically acclaimed production highlights an incredible array of dancin~ and musical performances from world-renowned stars including Gloria Estefan, Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Desl Arnaz, Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades, Isaac Oviedo, King Sunny Ada and many more.

KIDS Game On Nintendo Wii! - Every Monday @ 3:30 p.m.

Tween Time - Every Tuesday @ 3:30 p.m.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) - Every Tuesday @ 4 p.m.

Read Aloud - Every Wednesday @ 3:30 p.m.

Teen Book Café - Every Wednesday @ 4 p.m.

Chess Club - Every Thursday @ 3:30 p.m.

Teen Time - Every Friday, 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Halloween Fun For Kids/Teens - Monday, October 31, 3 - 5 p.m.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible)

HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5.

Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

AARP Chapter #4997 F YI: AARP Driver Safety Program (sponsored by Peachtree Chapter #4997) is scheduled for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, at Community Protestant Church, 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY. To register, call the church office, 718-8629172, and leave your name and phone number and someone will return your call.

NOT E : To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2011 TOUR AC T I VI T I ES REMINDER: You don’t have to be a member of Peachtree Chapter to attend any of the trips, so come and go with us. Let’s have fun together.

Dec. 8 (Thurs.) - AARP Peachtree Holiday Celebration at Villa Barone Manor — $65/person (bus available – first come/first served). Tickets are available in Dreiser Community Center, Room “O” on Thursdays, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. or Fridays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For additional information, contact Stella Baker, 718-379-2088.

Dec. 30 – Jan. 1, 2012 – New Year’s Eve Weekend Celebration at the DESMOND – Lavish New Year’s Eve Party; cocktail party w/hot hors d’oeuvres & pasta station; 5 hours open bar; surf & turf dinner; champagne toast; music/dancing; after lunch (on your own), all New Christmas Show at the American Music Theater; after check-in, dinner w/fun & games; full-hot buffet breakfast; then you can go to an Atlantic City Casino or shopping at QVC Studio Tour or shopping at King of Prussia Mall or

relaxing at the Desmond; 2 nights Deluxe Accommodations; New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch & show; WAITING LIST AVAILABLE - $534/person double; $634 – single; $526/person triple; $50/per person trip insurance due A.S.A.P. FINAL PAYMENT DUE on or before Nov. 15th – Contact Delores, 718-379-2176.

2012 TOUR AC T I VI T IE S APRIL 23-24, 2012 – “JONAH” – experience the mighty storm at sea that breaks apart an enormous ship; peer into the underwater world & see the giant fish swallow up God’s misguided Prophet Jonah — at the Millennium Theater in Lancaster (PA) – trip includes: a stop in Bethlehem (PA) known as the “Christmas City”; visit the Sands Casino ($35 Casino Bonus) — current photo ID or passport required; lodging at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Reading; wine & cheese reception w/a sit-down dinner and live Musical Comedy Show; 2nd day hot breakfast buffet; visit an Amish quilt shop, cannery & Kitchen Kettle gift shops; w/reserved seats at the Millennium Theater for “JONAH”; stop for dinner on the way home… $281/person double; $331 – single; Trip insurance - $14/each – double; $29/single; call Jeanne, 718-379-3742, for registration info.

NOTE : The Tour Committee will be working on trips for 2012. If you have a “wish list” for a trip, you would like us to consider, please contact any member of the committee with details…we would like to hear from you.

—Delores Debnam

Handicapped Adults Association VAN - For information on the van, call the office at 718-320-2069.

F L E A M AR KE T - Come to Room #13 and shop in our flea market. Greeting cards 25¢ each, canes $5 each, jewelry, soft covered books five for $1, hard covered book 50¢ each, CD’s—music in Spanish and English—$1 each. New items arrive daily. We are open from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. We are located in Dreiser Community Center, Room #13.

T H E O F F I C E - Our office hours are 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. If you need information, call the office at 718-3202069.

DUE S - Dues for the year 2012 is due.

Either mail or bring your check to the Handicapped Adults, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #13, Bronx, N.Y.10475.

Penn ies, p en n ies, p en n ies - Please bring them to the office.

—Ar len e R od r iq u ez

Goose Island Seniors Tuesd a y, O ct ob er 25—Going to Mt. Airy Casino. Price is $30. Rebate: $35.

You can play on more than one machine.

Pick-up time is 8:30 p.m. at out 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Center, Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop.

Wed n esd a y, O ct ob er 26—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $2. Members and guest are welcome.

Refreshment are served.

Su n da y, O ct ob er 30—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3.

Everyone is welcome to join our game.

Snacks and refreshment served.

T hur sd a y, Novem ber 10—Come and join us at our End of Year Party at the

Seashore Restaurant. Price is $55 (fiftyfive). You’ll be entertained by our D.J. Williard. Menu: appetizer—salad, pasta; Entrees: shrimps, Salmon, filet of Sole, also seafood platter, prime of beef, also BBQ chicken or ribs or both chicken and ribs; soft drink, iced tea, and special cake, coffee, tea.

On Wednesday, October 19—We went to Villa Roma. More information will follow next week. For more information, see Ann or Mary at 135 Einstein Center in Room 39 or call 718-379-9613, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or call Mary in the evenings, 718-379-4899.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —M a r y P illa

Einstein Cancer Fund R em in d er : Tuesday, November 1st — Our next general membership meeting in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. We welcome new members and dues are only $12 so be part of a worthwhile cause.

The meeting will also be a Bingo meeting and refreshments will be served.

Tuesday, November 8th, Foxwoods Casino — The cost per person is $30 with a cash bonus of $10 Keno play and a $10 food voucher. Time of pick-up is at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch and Dreiser Loop. Don’t forget to bring your bonus $10 coupon

which was mailed to you by the casino.

As always, a valid photo ID is required, along with your casino card.

For the above trip, please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Loretta at 718-671-2598, or Lydia at 718-6713005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

Our longtime member, Fran Riback, suffered an accident in her home which will involve surgery to her leg. Our prayers of good health and healing are with her. Fran is in the hospital.

—Lyd ia R u a s

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Traditional Synagogue

Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue

The Rabbi of Birditchev once saw a man hurrying along the street, looking neither right nor left. “Why are you rushing so?” he asked the man.

“I am pursuing my livelihood,” the man replied, “And how do you know,” continued the Rabbi, “that your livelihood is running before you, so that you have to rush after it? Perhaps it is behind you, and all you need to do to encounter it to a stand still. Yet here you are running away from it. Stand still, my friend.”

Stand still. Look at your wife. Love

her now; for who knows what tomorrow may bring?

Stand still. Look at your children.

Share in their experiences of growth for soon enough they will grow away from you.

Stand still. Look at your friends.

Don’t take them for granted. To have a friend, you must continue to be a friend.

Stand still. Look at the sunset.

Admire it today. Tomorrow may be cloudy, o tomorrow, the sunset may be here, but you may not.

Baychester Visual Arts Association If you’ve ever wanted to learn to draw and paint, this is your chance to get expert instruction at a very low cost. Mr. Moses Groves, an award winning artist, is the instructor for classes given on Tuesdays.

Our 2011 – 2012 season began in September. Tuesday classes started on September 13, with 2 sessions to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who avail themselves of this opportunity.

Art classes for youth are going on now.

The instructor, Angela Taylor, teaches drawing, painting and creative artwork.

Classes are held on Wednesdays from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Ms. Taylor is a graduate of the Art Institute of Washington, D.C. She was an art specialist with the PAL program in NYC. She is a member of the Harlem Arts Alliance. For more information to register, please call Mr. Groves at 201-862-0847 or K. Klaus at 718-3796074.

Science is for the body, but art is for the soul.

—Sylvia Lochansky

JWV Post 500 To coincide with the celebration of Jewish War Veterans week, November 6th to November 13th, Co-op City Post 500 is having a membership drive. We would like to add as many Jewish veterans as possible to maintain our existence and help us continue our services to veterans. If you are interested, call our Membership Officer, Stuart Rosenthal, at 718-379-8876 for an

application.

The next meeting of Post 500 will be on November 6th at 10 a.m. at the Town House Restaurant on Dreiser Loop.

The Post would like to thank all those who helped out at the barbecue for the nursing home veterans at the Bronx Veterans Hospital and to those who sold poppies for the veterans.

—M a r vin Wa r m

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 (new address) at Bldg. 27B-120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Shule (same old number) 1-718-379-6920.

Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Candle lighting on Friday, November 4, is before 5:31 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, October 29 , at 6:38 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos.

Mincha services on Saturday, October 29 at 5:30 p.m.

The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship.

C om in g E ven t s: Saturday, October 29—The Torah lecture/Sermon will take place at 10 a.m.

Also, we will recite Mi-she-baeirachs. We will start Torah reading about 10:30 a.m.

The parsha is “Noach.” The Rabbi’s class commences at 5:45 p.m. Shabbat ends at 6:38 p.m. Visiting with us this shabbos will be Professor Steven Gradman.

Sunday, November 6 at 11:00 a.m.—

Sisterhood paid-up brunch followed by a great afternoon of Bingo. The Bingo is $3 per person and should start about 1:30 p.m.

This will complete a day of enjoyment.

Sunday, November 20 at 1:30 p.m.— The synagogue sponsors a fun afternoon of friendship and BINGO. The cost is $3/person. Refreshments are served.

Thursday, November 24—Happy Thanksgiving to all.

G ood a n d Welfa r e: Come on down to the synagogue to purchase kosher wine.

Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? For information, you can call Mimi at 1-347-427-4526 and we can accommodate you.

October brings joyous birthday wishes to: Josh Breitbart (grandson of Faye) who celebrated on the 25th. Happy anniversary wishes on Oct. 23. to Debbie and Gary Schwartz and to Gail and Marty Dick who are celebrating their 50th Anniversary. Mazel Tov to all.

P lea se! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you.

Shalom!

M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsk y —M

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle lighting time. Saturday morning services start

at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Ethics of our Fathers begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, New York 10475.

Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible.

We would like to remind our members

and any Jewish people in Co-op City, looking for a conservative synagogue, we are still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can. Donations can be mailed to the Co-op Jewish Cener.

—Marvin Seidman

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Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church During the Fall season of every year, Seventh-Day Adventist believers across the world step out into the streets to gather funds, food and clothing for those in need. For over a century, the program “Hope for Humanity,” formerly known as Harvest Ingathering, asks for our prayers and financial gifts. This program recognizes the grace and blessing of the healing ministry of Jesus. Hope for Humanity is interested in the needs of the local community and that of our global community.

This humanitarian ministry galvanizes Seventh-Day Adventist believers worldwide into caring, saving and changing lives through personal donations and solicita-

tions from friends and neighbors. Look for the triangular collection box and official ID card of your SDA friend and neighbor.

100% of all money collected is used for the program. Administrative and promotional costs are covered separately. Please visit http://www.hope4.com to learn more about projects around the world.

Here at home in Co-op City, we are committed to the needs of our members and neighbors. By the grace of God, we have been led to offer the following services to promote a healthier lifestyle. Join with us to help craft for yourself an established lifestyle that will see you through the holidays and lead you into a healthier New Year.

C o-op C it y SDA Bet t er L iving H ea lth & F it n ess E du ca t ion C en ter : • Children’s Self Defense/Fitness Class, Sundays, 11:00— 12:00 p.m.; Free.

• Adult Self Defense Fitness Class, Sundays, 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.; Free.

Wa lk er s for Welln ess wit h NYC – walk around Co-op City with this group; A distance of about 3 miles on: Sunday mornings, 7:00 a.m.; and on Wednesday afternoons. Both events are free.

We h a ve a n a ct ive Disa b ilit ies M in ist r y. Please ask us about disabilities facts and information for children and adults. Please share your special needs with us so we may try to accommodate you.

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Spark Plug Replacement Oil Change & Filter • 4 Tire Rotation Drain & Fill Radiator w/up to 1 gal. anti-freeze Check Thermostat Complete Vehicle Inspection 6 CYL. ADD $10 • 8 CYL. ADD $20

*Parts Included

$

Most American cars (6 cyl. & 8 cyl. slightly higher)

End & Brake Checks • FREE Tire Rotation

MOST AMERICAN CARS • WITH AD

COMPUTERIZED WHEEL ALIGNMENT

29

$

Service on Limos & Oversized Vehicles Now Available

95 Most Cars

BRAKE SPECIAL DISC or DRUM Replace pads and/or shoes (semimetallic pads extra). Cut drums or rotors. Repack wheel bearings, inspect hydraulic system. Add fluid if necessary, road test.

59

$

95

Front or Rear Brakes Most Cars

AXLE

9995

$

COMPLETE CV AXLE INSTALLED MOST CARS

SPECIAL

WINTER SPECIAL

TIRE SAVER PACKAGE Includes: Wheel Alignment Balance Tires

FREE 21 point

vehicle inspection

39

$

99

Most U.S. Cars. Alloy & oversized wheels additional. Up to 24” wheels.

State of The Art Hi-Speed ELECTRONIC Wheel-Balance IGNITION TUNE-UP

24

$

95

Most Cars

Custom and oversize wheels slightly higher

RADIATOR $ 95 29 FLUSH Replace with up to 1 gal.

Anti-freeze • Check Belts, Hoses, Clamps, Thermostat MOST CARS

WE ARE AUTHORIZED GE CAPITAL • PHH • ARI DEALERS.

2995 $ 99 34 $ 3999 $

4 cyl

6 cyl

8 cyl

• New Spark Plugs • Adjust Timing & Carb when needed • Inspect Emission Control • Inspect Cables & Hoses • Most American Cars • Foreign Plugs Extra

WE HONOR ALL EXTENDED WARRANTY PLANS.

NYS INSPECTION STATION

9

59 95 95

Most Cars

COMPUTERIZED ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC “Check Engine Lights”

$

29

95

Most U.S. Cars

TRANSMISSION TUNE-UP Includes: Changing Fluid, New Pan Gasket, Clean Screen, Adjust Band if Necessary

$

34

95

Most Cars

FUEL INJECTION CLEANING

DON’T DAMAGE YOUR SENSITIVE INJECTORS, PROTECT THEM FOR:

39

$

95

Most Cars

WE DIAGNOSE & REPAIR: • CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS • ELECTRICAL SHORTS. WE NOW SERVICE LARGE VEHICLES: STRETCH LIMOS, TRUCKS, VANS, SPOILERS, FOG LIGHTS, CUSTOM ACCESSORIES, XENON HEADLIGHTS, NEON LIGHTING and CLEAR TAIL LIGHTS.