Co-op City Times 11/20/10

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Vol. 45 No. 46

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Man wanted for three knife point robberies in Co-op City elevators

BY BILL STUTTIG Public Safety and 45th Precinct detectives are seeking a man who they believe committed three knife-point robberies in Co-op City elevators between November 9th and November 14th.

Images of the suspect, taken from Riverbay elevator surveillance cameras, have been distributed throughout the community on wanted posters printed by the NYPD. Residents who believe they have further information about any of the three crimes or the whereabouts of the suspect are asked to call Detective John Fennell of the 45th Precinct Detective Squad at 718-822-5414.

Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper said that the housing company is offering a $2,500 reward to anyone whose information leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

The suspect is described as being approximately 6 feet tall and weighing between 200 and 250 pounds. During his most recent crimes, he was described as wearing a green flight jacket, blue jeans, brown boots and a hat. Investigators also believe he was seen driving a white Pontiac Sunfire.

According to the Public Safety reports on the incidents, the first robbery in the troubling series of three happened at approximately 11:30 p.m. on November 9th when a 50-year-old woman returning to her home in Building 18 entered her building’s elevator and was confronted by the suspect who produced what is described as a black knife and demanded money. The victim did not resist, and handed over her money. The suspect also (Continued on page 2)

Installation of energy efficient lighting to begin in Garage 7, thanks to $1M NYSERDA grant

BY ROZAAN BOONE Green Energy Management Service Holdings, Inc. (GEM) is expected to begin installing 94 energy efficient light fixtures in Garage 7 early next year as a result of a federal American Recovery and Reinvestment (ARRA) grant administered through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in the amount of $1M. Earlier this week, Riverbay’s management was notified that the corporation had satisfied all of NYSERDA’s pre-

implementation requirements and therefore approved to proceed with the project.

“I am pleased that we have received the ‘Notice to Proceed’ from the NYSERDA, relevant to the $1,000,000 federal stimulus grant for garage lighting,” said Vernon Cooper, Riverbay’s General Manager. “This is a great project for the housing company in that we will be able to replace all of the garage lighting throughout the development with energy efficient bulbs and elements at no cost to (Continued on page 4)

Early deadline notice Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 25th and 26th, respectively, in observance of Thanksgiving. Because of the holiday shortened work week, all community organizations must submit their club articles before 8 a.m. on Monday, November 22. Material received after 8 a.m. on Monday, November 22, will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, November 27th issue of the Co-op City Times.

Directors’ viewpoints must be submitted by 8 a.m. on Monday, November 22 to be considered for publication in the November 27th issue of the Co-op City Times also.

Although the administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, shareholders may contact their local CSO for services and the Co-op City Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050, and 9-1-1 with emergencies.

We wish everyone a memorable and safe Thanksgiving holiday.

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Improving our community step by step While we are snapshot there, facing some tur- President’s Message but in truth, Cobulent times in op City is a true the world today, city unto itself President and uncertainty and the operain the current tion and delivery economy, I truly believe it is also a of services for some 50,000 residents time to be grateful for the good is no easy task. things and the blessings in life. We When all is said and done, and the are about to celebrate Thanksgiving, complaints are put aside, and put in a time of year to reflect and think of proper perspective, Co-op City all we have, all the gifts we possess remains the best housing buy in the and perhaps forget from time to time. metropolitan New York City area, Personally, I am extremely grateful and I, for one, wouldn’t want to live for my friends, my family, my anywhere else. The Board of church, the people of Co-op City, and Directors can be like a family. yes, Co-op City itself, which I think Everyone won’t get along all the time is the best community on earth. or see things the same way. The main Though Thanksgiving will soon goal of the Board, however, is to set be upon us in a matter of days, and policy and adhere to the fiduciary soon after we will enter the holiday responsibility of making sure cooperseason, the Riverbay Board has been ators get the most for their hardworking diligently on a number of earned dollars paid in carrying issues to improve the community. It’s charges to make it possible for Co-op easy to criticize things based on the (Continued on page 2) perspective of a snapshot here, and a

Helen Atkins

Co-op City’s first female Power Plant mechanic sets her sights even higher

BY BILL STUTTIG Charmaine Joseph, the first female ever and the first African American woman to earn the position of utility mechanic at Riverbay’s Power Plant, said this week that she does not consider herself a pioneer.

“I know some people call me a pioneer,” Charmaine said, “but I don’t necessarily think of myself in those terms. I wanted to be treated like everybody else.”

But still Charmaine, who only first came to Co-op City less than 11 month ago as a temporary worker at the Power Plant, has distinguished herself in this previously so-called man’s profession so much so that she has jumped in rank twice in that short time.

A graduate of Washington DC’s prestigious Howard University with a degree in communications and business, Charmaine spent the early years of her professional life in the field of property management with an emphasis on construction.

With an eye towards one day managing a power plant, Charmaine applied for and received an apprenticeship with the operating engineers union. For three years, she worked full time as an appren-

Charmaine Joseph, the Co-op City Power Plant’s first female utility mechanic.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

tice with the power plant in Starrett City.

The break that allowed her to come to Co-op City came at the outset of 2010, with the removal of Fresh Meadow Mechanical Corp., as the contractor overseeing the construction of the community’s cogeneration (Continued on page 4)

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President’s Report City to function on a day-to-day basis.

The Board met this past week and opinions and feelings were expressed on a number of controversial issues.

We, as a Board, will meet again this coming week with the goal of resolving outstanding issues. We are facing major issues, such as the high cost of water and completing the homestretch of our capital repairs program. These are large issues which impact on everyone. There’s an old saying,

Robberies pattern to the first one on November 9th.

In one robbery that occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. Sunday, the victim told investigators that she arrived at Building 33 via a cab and entered the building just in front of another man carrying groceries. A third man followed just behind and entered the elevator with the victim entering just a few seconds after. When the elevator door closed, the suspect reportedly repositioned himself, blocking the door and produced a weapon described as an ice pick and demanded money while threatening the woman’s life. He then went through the woman’s purse looking for cash and valuables. He took money and two shopping bags and exited the elevator on the 18th floor after ordering his victim to sit on the floor. In this robbery, the victim, age 50, was also not injured physically.

Earlier that afternoon, the suspect appar-

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“Principles above personalities,” and that is what is needed now. There is no room for personal animosity on this Board of Directors. We, as a Board, must do what is in the best interests of the community.

Whether it’s voting to approve leases, or contracts for all manner of jobs, materials, or projects, the Board has to deal with such items in a timely manner. For the most part, the Board as a whole, as the governing body repre-

senting you, the cooperators, seems to genuinely want what’s best for Co-op City. Most Directors offer suggestions or ideas with the hope of improving conditions in our community. It’s unfortunate when some feel the need to put politics first and go out of the way to condemn and denounce and complain about everything in the hope of scoring personal points, but fortunately, the overwhelming majority of the Board recognizes such antics for

what they are, and that is political grandstanding for some at the expense of others.

I was not planning to write at length this week, but I did want to wish everyone in the community a very happy and wonderful Thanksgiving. I also wanted to assure everyone that the Board is not ignoring any of the tough decisions which have to be made ahead. Once again, I want to thank everyone, and have a happy Thanksgiving.

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ently struck in Building 23 as well. The victim was followed into the elevator and the suspect demanded money while producing a weapon, this time described as a knife.

When the victim, a woman aged 45, claimed she did not have any money, the suspect went through her hand bag and took a cell phone, a gold ring and $85, plus other items that were in shopping bags that the woman was carrying.

Chief Frank Apollo of the Co-op City Public Safety Department, said that all three crimes took place in elevators in tower buildings and all involved the suspect entering the building directly behind another person.

Apollo is asking the entire community to not allow strangers to enter the buildings either by following behind or buzzing them in before verifying the identity of the visitor.

Apollo said that if you are suspicious of any-

one awaiting an elevator, do not enter the elevator, but simply stay in the lobby and hit the button on the emergency call box in the lobby. Public Safety will be dispatched to that lobby immediately.

Chief Apollo said this week: “In the past, we have always asked and stressed to the residents to be mindful of who is entering their building behind them and never to buzz anybody in from your apartAn image captured by elevator surveillance cameras of ment without verifying their the suspect wanted for three robberies in less than a identity, preferably through week. the lobby cameras viewable through your television. With this suspect still If you are suspicious of anyone, do not enter at large, we are asking residents to be particthe elevator with them, but hit the lobby call ularly vigilant about who enters the building. button and we will come to investigate.”

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive Co-op City teen cookbook signing set for Saturday More than 300 recipes, ranging from family favorites to President Obama’s chili have been compiled by the teens of the Building 18 Scholarship Incentive Awards Program and published in a cookbook which will be available for signing and sale at a book signing reception from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 27th in the Building 18 meeting room. Signed cookbooks will be on sale for $18 each that day.

The publishing of the book and the reception are part of a yearlong fundraising effort undertaken by the teens of the Building 18 Scholarship Incentive Program to help finance a cultural excursion to Europe next summer.

For more information, call Ruth Edwards, founder and director of the Building 18 Scholarship Incentive Awards Program, at 718671-9475.

Assemblyman Benedetto’s Winter Coat Drive Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto is once again organizing a coat drive for the needy in our area.

“It is a very sad fact, but thousands of people in our city lack a warm coat for the winter. Many are homeless, while others are working people who often have to choose between paying bills and buying a winter coat,” said Benedetto.

While Assemblyman Benedetto is working hard in the Assembly to make sure that our State is addressing the problems facing our community, he also believes that we as individuals can make a difference for our fellow citizens.

“This is our third winter coat drive, and I was heartened with the overwhelming response we had last year,” said Assemblyman Benedetto.

“I believe that our community will once again rise to the occasion to help those in need.”

Coats will be collected at Assemblyman Benedetto’s office until Dec. 15. Please only donate coats that are in clean and usable condition. All coats will be donated to local charitable organizations for distribution.

To donate a coat or to obtain more information, please contact his office at: 3602 E. East Tremont Avenue, Suite 201 (new address); 718-8922235 or 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 12, 2nd Fl., Co-op City; 718-320-2220.

FRONT PA G E

Two former Zodiac Track members achieve Dean’s List honors at Lincoln University The following Zodiac athletes qualified On Thursday, November 11th, two for- ing performances. It seems like all the children wanted the opportunity to go to for the National XC Championship: mer Zodiacs were honored for their acaDisney World.

28 children competed in the Aaliyah Wajid, Kendra Todd, Kayla demic achievements at Lincoln University. event and 21 qualified for the Nationals Johnson, Sukanya Wade, Erica Pate, Kristina D. Rembert and Laniqua C. which will be held at the Wide World of Beverly Seignious, Romaro Bowes, Hugh Dinkins, with GPA’s over 3.3, received Sports in Orlando, Fl. on December 4th.

Fraser, Shem Spencer, Jacqueline Kendall, Dean’s List honors at Lincoln University, This is a great achievement, to be some of Adrian Swift-Henry, Giovanna Tolbert, the oldest historically Black university the best in the Metropolitan area and have Joseph Webster, Josephine Kendall, Elijah where they are both enrolled. the opportunity to represent New York at Harewood, Xavier Wajid, Pearl Webster, Kristina and Laniqua are also team capthe Nationals.

Devante McLean, Kendall Todd and tains for the Lincoln University Track Kristian Cadiz.

Team. During their summer If you have or know of any breaks, they assist the Zodiacs’ children between the ages of 6 and coaches here back home in Co-op 16, who are looking to utilize City. They teach the children diftrack and field to improve their ferent drills and techniques that horizon, please contact the Zodiac they learned from school. Great Track team. job, Kristina and Laniqua. We are Please continue to help us proud of your accomplishments! advance our children by sending a The blessings continue to be tax deductible donation to the with the Zodiacs. This year has Zodiacs Track Foundation, P.O. the signs that it will be the team’s Box 67, Bronx, NY 10475. best year since the former For additional information, President/Coach, Robert Taylor, please contact President Thomas retired. On Saturday, November Francis at 718-679-2060 or co6th, Zodiacs competed in the President Winston Dinkins at 914American Amateur Union (AAU) 441-6196, email WATCLT Cross Country District qualifier for the National Championship. Kristina Rembert and Laniqua Dinkins after receiving their @AOL.COM or visit our website ZODIACSTRACK.ORG. The Zodiacs had some outstand- Dean’s List honors.

Truman High posts third straight year of performance gains New York City’s fourth annual Progress Report for its 422 public high schools showed continuing improvement for Truman High School with gains in two out of three areas and an increase in its overall score.

The progress reports measure high schools based on the school environment, student performance, and student progress.

Truman’s overall score of 69.5 is half of a point away from being an “A,” earning the school a high “B.” In addition to this score, the overall grade marks a third-year of progressive increase for the comprehensive large high school.

Truman went from 18.4 to 19.3 out of 25 in student performance and from 7.5 to 9.5 out of 15 in school environment. The increase in scores is due to higher daily attendance and passing rates on Regents examinations; the increase in school environment is largely due to the positive feedback from teachers, parents, and students on the school environment surveys.

“This was a huge feat for the Truman community,” said Principal Sana Q. Nasser. “Over the last three years, we have seen our school grow tremendously, and the data proves it. Our students are performing well while being challenged in an academically-rigorous setting, and they are finding great success on high-stakes examinations that are vital to their acceptance into four-year colleges. Our Truman fami-

ly — administrators, faculty, parents, and examine data on all lower-performing stustudents — are all working very hard to dents. support one another in our learning and “We are using data to drive instruction, collaboration.” and collaboration among teachers and Citywide, 40% of high schools earned administrators is at an all-time high,” As, 29% Bs, 21% Cs, seven percent Ds, Nassar said. “I am so proud of everyone and three percent Fs. Last year, 45% and thank them for their efforts—it’s wonearned As, 29% Bs, 19% Cs, seven percent derful to work with people who truly care Ds, and less than one percent Fs. Principal Nasser is confident that this (Continued on page 5) year will lead to a solid “A” because Truman CCPD Training Session High administrators and teachers are using data to improve areas of weakness. “We dropped slightly in student progress, and we know that we need to continue to raise our graduation rates and credit accumulation— and we have implemented a plan over the last three years that is working to help stuCCPD receives tactical defense training—Co-op City’s Public dents with these two Safety Officers are undergoing periodic tactical defense areas,” she said. training where they are instructed on the basics of self In addition to lookdefense, which, in addition to teaching the officers how to handle themselves in dangerous situations involving ing at overall school firearms, is also aimed at reducing instances of friendly fire data, the school uses among officers. In photo, instructor Al Medina (right) gives their collaborative and valuable feedback to officers after a simulated exercise.

Photo by Rozaan Boone inquiry Fridays to

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Garage Lighting the housing company. The total cost of the project is over $2,700,000 and the balance after the $1,000,000 grant will be paid based upon shared energy savings. We are projecting a reduction of almost 50% in energy cost associated with the garage lighting. In addition to the fact that the new bulbs will provide more lumens than our current bulbs, which enable us to make the garages brighter as well, this can be viewed as a significant security measure.”

Cooper noted that the work will start in Garage # 7 because this garage has fewer fixtures than the others. “Garage 7 was the first to be restored and subsequently we were able to make lighting changes during the restoration of the other garages,” he said.

In total, there are 4,928 garage lights, 395 exterior lights, 496 elevator and stairwell lights and 279 exit signs in the community’s eight garages.

John Morra, Director of Project Development for GEM, said that material will be ordered next week and it usually takes approximately 6 weeks before delivery

Joseph plant.

Power Plant Director Brian Reardon said that in the days that followed Fresh Meadows leaving the project, he needed to bring in a number of temporary workers to help with a number of clean-up issues left behind by Fresh Meadow. Charmaine was one of several candidates interviewed for the temporary position and easily won the job based on her general knowledge of the industry and her positive attitude, according to Reardon.

“Ms. Joseph was the most viable candidate for this historic opportunity because she came to the table with an impressive background of educational accomplishments, certifications, and pertinent work experience,” said Shona Pinnock, Riverbay’s Human Resources Employee Relations Manager and Recruitment Specialist.

In March, a permanent position as a mechanic’s helper opened.

“We then offered Charmaine that permanent position based on her work ethic and her demonstrated ability to complete tasks well without supervision,” Reardon said.

While working as a mechanic’s helper, Charmaine prepared for the utility mechanic test that Riverbay was due to offer in June and, at the same time, studied for the extremely demanding test for the high pressure boiler operator engineering license, the top license in the city for operating boilers.

Charmaine passed Riverbay’s utility mechanics written test in June and passed the practical test in July. An opening occurred in August and she was promoted to a full time mechanic.

During this process, Charmaine also prepared for and took the city’s demanding test for the high pressure boiler operator engineering license and passed it on the first try.

Reardon said this is one of the most demanding engineering licenses to attain with approximately only 10% of applicants who take it passing the two required segments, the written and the practical.

“In my 33 years in the business,” Reardon said, “I know of only one other female engineer with this license.” Reardon added that Charmaine is the first female engineer in Local 94 and the first one in the Riverbay Power Plant’s four decades of operation.

Asked about the challenge of being on one of two females employed by the Power Plant,

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is made.

“We’re going to be retrofitting all of the lamps in all of the fixtures in each of Co-op City’s eight garages and stairwells,” said Morra. “The existing fixtures will remain in place; we’re only changing the lamps to energy efficient lamps so Co-op City will be saving significantly in their energy costs.”

Morra said that he is hoping the garage lighting project will get underway early next year, pending delivery of the material, keeping in mind the upcoming holiday season when deliveries tend to take longer.

Riverbay’s Director of Parking Facilities, Noel Ellison, reemphasized this week that shareholders will not see any reduction in the light in the garages.

“The advantage is we’re using less energy and less wattage to get the same amount of light,” said Ellison.

The 10-year contract between GEM and Riverbay Corporation provides for the replacement and retrofit of over 6,000 lighting fixtures and elements in Co-op City’s 8 parking garages, as well as maintenance over the (Continued from page 1)

the other one being Reardon’s administrative assistant, Sherron Clarke, Charmaine said: “I like it; When you are surrounded by nice people it makes it easier. The only issue is the physical strength that is sometimes required. I have to figure out a way to do that same job a man does but the man can use his physical strength. I have to figure a way around that.”

Asked if she has encountered any backlash or resentment for being a woman in a man’s field, Charmaine said, “It can be a hostile environment for a woman, but it has not been like that in Co-op City. In Co-op City, everybody has been very supportive. It has been like a miracle. It can be difficult in some places, but not in this place.”

Charmaine said she is particularly grateful to Power Plant Director Reardon and Collette Ragin and Shona Pinnock of Human Resources for their support. “I have been truly blessed by their encouragement and support, especially in this job market,” she said.

Ragin said that Charmaine’s hiring and earned advancement is in keeping with Riverbay’s policies of encouraging diversity in the work place.

“The new concept of diversity goes well beyond the traditional equal employment opportunity,” said Ragin. “It calls for recognition of contributions of the individual with diverse backgrounds. Here at Riverbay, embracing differences and inclusiveness, not just tolerating those who are different but celebrating those differences, are imbedded in our guiding principles. We open work opportunities to men and women of different colors, races and religions. The recruitment of Charmaine Joseph is a testimony to our ongoing commitment to managing diversity.”

Charmaine said her long term goal is to earn a management position with this plant or, if not possible here, then at another facility.

According to Reardon, this will require the completion of an intense internship as a supervisor and logging significant hours operating a boiler on her own.

The high pressure boiler operating engineer license that Charmaine recently passed the test for will allow her to qualify to begin that process. But until then, Charmaine Joseph will continue her work as a utility mechanic in the buildings of Co-op City, the first woman to do so in more than four decades.

life of the contract. This is expected to save the community approximately $350,000 in electricity charges annually and some $2.5M in maintenance costs over the next 10 years, simply by utilizing the new power saving, longer life induction and LED lighting.

Specifically, the contract calls for retrofitting the 4,044 canopy garage fixtures which currently run at 113 watts with induction bulbs which are rated at 43 watts; retrofitting the 540 existing wallpacks which currently run at 113 watts with induction bulbs which are also rated at 43 watts; installing 80 new wallpack induction fixtures in garage 7 to provide the adequate lighting necessary. These will also be induction fixtures and are rated at 43 watts; replacing the 25 one thousand watt metal halide fixtures with 400 watt induction fixtures; and replacing the 1216 4 ft. T8 lamps with linear LED equivalent, which are rated at 12.5 watts.

“We have found a company which will provide us with a high-quality ‘green’solution for our infrastructure upgrade while saving us significant energy costs,” said Herbert Freedman, principal of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., Riverbay’s managing agent. “In addition, we will not have to concern ourselves with lighting maintenance for the next ten years.”

GEM will receive $800,000 in the form of an ARRA grant for the project, as well as approximately $180,000 per year for the ten years of the contract.

“We are very excited about beginning our work with Co-op City and its operating team,” Michael Samuel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GEM, stated in a press release announcing the $2.6M contract. “Co-op City is a great example of our

business model of serving customers seeking cost savings through energy efficiency while providing a ‘green’ solution for their businesses. We also believe there are other products in our green technology portfolio that could help Co-op City achieve greater efficiencies in the future.”

Back in March, 2010, the Riverbay Board approved Emergency Resolution 1029 recommending GEM as the contractor for the grant application and to do the project if the grant is approved. The resolution stated that three separate contractors had approached Riverbay with various plans which involved installation of new fixtures in the garages at no cost to Co-op City, however, the entire project was estimated at a cost of $2M with a projected annual savings of $700,000. “…Riverbay may be eligible for federal ARRA grant money and NYSERDA funding if an application is filed on or before April 7, 2010…” the resolution stated. “…If approved for the grant, the job must proceed using prevailing wages progress payments. If not approved, we will bid for this work in the usual manner. Whichever option is available, there is no monetary cost to the Riverbay Corporation and payment is from savings actually realized;…”

With the approval of the grant application by NYSERDA this week, Riverbay will not have to pay out of pocket for the cost of the new lighting or for their associated maintenance over the next ten years, resulting in almost $3M in electric and maintenance cost savings to the shareholders of Co-op City.

All the work on this phase of the garage lighting project must be completed by Sept. 1, 2011, according to NYSERDA.

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Truman gains about student achievement.”

In a time where there are few large high schools still standing, Truman remains a pillar of the New York City Department of Education, striving towards success with each student in mind, Nasser said.

This year’s citywide high school Progress Reports contained the following notable results: 180 schools received the same grade as they did in 2009; 46 schools improved by at least one grade, while 82 schools went down.

Five schools scored above 100: Theatre Arts Production Company School and Marble Hill High School for International Studies, in the Bronx; and Brooklyn International High School at Water’s Edge, Williamsburg Preparatory School, and Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design, in Brooklyn.

New schools opened since 2002 outperformed schools opened prior to 2002, particularly schools without aca-

Broun Place Townhouse Association Thanks to everyone who attended our last meeting. As of today’s article, everyone should have received the “Broun Place Town House Bulletin.” To date, many of you who have submitted complaints to me about repairs have had them addressed. However, there are three complaints that I will check on with our CSO to see why they haven’t been followed up. You may continue to place your completed complaint form or a note with your name and apt. number in my mail slot. Any anonymous notes I receive will not be addressed and will be discarded! I believe everyone wants improvement in services delivered to us; better security, clean grounds, etc. In order to achieve this, we must be united. (Please read the article in “The News Bulletin” titled ‘Keep the Unity’ submitted by Ms. Roberts.) It expresses everything we as human beings, not just neighbors, should be about. We have great folks in Broun Place supporting this Association 110%. I personally want to let them know the entire Executive Board appreciates them.

Forms have been distributed indicating whether or not you are attending our “Holiday Party” scheduled on Friday, December 17th from 7-9 p.m. at the Bartow Center in Room 31.You may bring family members and we ask that you prepare your special dish for all to enjoy. Please return the form to me ASAP. We have excellent cooks in Broun Place. I can personally attest to that! The party will take place as scheduled! Raffles for door prizes are extended to all members in good standing. In addition, all members will receive a small gift from the Association because you have been so supportive. Surprises are in store for the children too, but we need to know how many will be present. Please indicate the total from your household that is attending as your guest. SO GET READY, SET, & START PLANNING TO HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE! We wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Let’s not forget our neighbors who are alone and may not have anyone to celebrate with. I’m certain they would appreciate an offering of a plate of food or anything you wish to give to let them know they are not forgotten. Congratulations to those celebrating a special event. We pray for speedy recoveries for those who are ill and the homebound. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Bautista and Valentine families on the loss of their loved ones. Our prayers are with you. You can email me at brounplaceassoc@hotmail.com to submit articles for the “Bulletin” or just drop it in my mail slot.

M a r jor ie Helm s —M

Remembering two inspiring cooperators We recently commemorated the first year anniversary of the transitioning of two of Co-op City’s most active and civic minded cooperators: Flo McClain, former long-time Riverbay Board Member, PTA past President, Vice President of Broun Place Townhouse Association and one of the strongest, most thoughtful, funny, intelligent, loyal, loving parents and most independent women Co-op City has ever known; and Milton Alexander, who literally built the Co-op City Tennis Club for the benefit of the youth and adults in this community. They will never be forgotten and as long as we remember, their spirits live on. —E va L a za a r

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demic screens. The average score for new unscreened high schools that opened since 2002 was 68.1 out of 100 points. The average score for all other unscreened high schools was 60.0 out of 100.

Progress Reports give each school an overall letter grade based on three categories: school environment (15% of the grade), student performance (25%), and student progress (60%). “School environment” includes the results of surveys taken by more than 920,000 parents, students, and teachers last spring, as well as student attendance rates. “Student performance” measures graduation outcomes and rewards schools based on the rigor of the diplomas students receive. “Student progress” measures how well schools are helping students progress towards graduation by amassing course credits and passing Regents exams. Schools that do an exemplary job closing the achievement gap can earn additional credit.

Three-fourths of a school’s Progress Report score comes from comparing the school’s results to the 40 or so other high schools in the city serving the most similar student populations. The remaining one-fourth of the school’s score is based on a comparison with all high schools citywide.

Harry S Truman High School is committed to excellence by offering a variety of programs that build success in academics, the arts, and athletics. Truman’s administrators, faculty, and staff believe that scholastic success and extracurricular activities will prepare students to become well-rounded and productive adults beyond their high school years.

While many large neighborhood schools have been replaced with smaller schools, Truman has remained intact, serving more than 2,800 students. Truman’s success is attributed to its strong core curriculum across the content areas, administrators said.

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Where are the flags?

To t h e E d it or : As a veteran, I was appalled at the lack of flags displayed on 11/11, Veterans’ Day, here in Co-op City.

I realize times are "tough." People are out of work, our monthly maintenance charges have increased over the years.

However, a dollar flag flying in the breeze

from the window or terrace would have "brightened the heart of a veteran."

Please, next year, "fly the flag!!!”

—Ala n A. K a lt er

Derek Alger Director of Communications

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Bill Stuttig

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Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 25th and 26th, respectively, in observance of Thanksgiving. Because of the holiday shortened work week, all community organizations must submit their club articles b efor e 8 a .m . on M on d a y, Novem b er 22. Material received after 8 a.m. on Monday, November 22, will n ot be considered for publication in the Saturday, November 27th issue of the Co-op City Times.

Directors’ viewpoints must be submitted by 8 a.m. on Monday, November 22 to be considered for publication in the November 27th issue of the Co-op City Times also.

Although the administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, shareholders may contact their local CSO for services and the Co-op City Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050, and 9-1-1 with emergencies.

We wish everyone a memorable and safe Thanksgiving holiday.

Tire theft … Four tires were stolen from a vehicle parked on Hutchinson River East across from Building 30 early Thursday morning. Incidents of tire theft have been increasing in the surrounding vicinity of Co-op City as reported by residents of the area at a 45th Precinct Community Council meeting held in Co-op City earlier this month.

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See Garage Waiting List on page 10.

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Mary Ann Sowah Graphic Artist

Deborah Harris Editorial Assistant The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors.

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give every one a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times.

Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Coop City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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Public Safety Report

CCPD offers Thanksgiving safety tips

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Whether you are staying at home and cooking a feast for the family or traveling for the holiday, we have provided safety tips for the Thanksgiving holiday. Follow these holiday safety tips for a healthy and happy Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Day has more than double the number of home cooking fires than an average day, according to the United States Fire Administration.

More than 4,000 fires occur on Thanksgiving Day across the country.

Stay safe while enjoying a good homecooked meal this Thanksgiving.

The leading cause of home fires on Thanksgiving Day is unattended cooking. People may become distracted when entertaining while food is cooking. Others may go out and leave food in the oven or on the stove. This is never a safe option. Food may cook faster than you think or drippings may catch fire on the bottom of the stove. Kitchen fires spread quickly causing fire and smoke damage throughout your home.

Keep potholders and food wrappers at least three feet away from your stove.

Avoid loose clothing with long flowing sleeves that may drape over a hot burner. Turn handles of pots and pans inward to avoid accidents. Follow all manufacturers’ instructions regarding the use of all appliances. Be sure all burners are turned off when you leave the kitchen. After guests leave, have a responsible adult walk around your home to be sure all candles and smoking materials have been extinguished.

Choking is another serious

Thanksgiving hazard. The most common cause of choking is talking while eating. Try to avoid talking if you have food in your mouth. Cut food into small pieces and chew each bite thoroughly. If you feel like you may have food caught in your throat, stay where others can see you.

The American Red Cross recommends the “FIVE and FIVE Can Keep Them Alive” procedure if someone is choking. Once you know the person is unable to cough, speak or breathe, have someone call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety. If the person is coughing, just keep them under observation, the force of the cough should dislodge the object. Outside interference at this point can force the object further down.

Once you have established that the person is actually choking, lean the person forward and give FIVE sharp back blows with the heel of your hand. This is the procedure known as the Heimlich maneuver, the “FIVE and FIVE” is new terminology for the same very effective procedure. If the obstruction still is not dislodged, give the person FIVE quick, upward abdominal thrusts. The same procedure is used for children over the age of one. Children under age one should be placed face down over your forearm and given back blows with the heel of your hand followed by abdominal thrusts. Gravity assists in dislodging the obstruction.

If you are alone, you can perform the abdominal thrusts on yourself, just as you would on someone else. Thrusts can also be administered by pressing your abdomen firmly against a solid object, such as the back of a chair. Call 9-1-1 and leave the line open if you are

Public Safety Blotter: November 7 - November 13 November 12, 120 Dreiser Loop CCPD and NYPD units were dispatched to this location after receiving reports of shots fired. Upon arrival to the area, no evidence was found to support the report. CCPD officers actually heard shots at another location around the same time and checked the area, but could not locate anything, or anyone that could point them in the right direction as to the source of the shots.

November 10, 100 Alcott Place CCPD and NYPD officers responded to a report of a robbery at this location. Upon arrival, it was learned the victim was approached by a male either Black or Hispanic from 5’10 – 6’00 in height, approx. 200-250 pounds brandishing a knife. The man removed money without hurting the victim and fled the area.

Corner of Asch Loop and Bartow Avenue A motorist flagged a CCPD patrol vehicle and reported that a yellow school bus hit his car breaking the sideview mirror and kept going. NYPD responded and filed an accident report.

The matter was referred for investigatory follow-up. There were no injuries.

November 7, Bartow Shopping Center A red Honda being driven by a shopper went out of control narrowly missing traffic and pedestrians as it barreled across the sidewalk near General Vision and hit two parked vehicles. One of the parked vehicles actually had a number of children sitting in it. However, despite the appearance, none of the injuries were life threatening. The driver stated her accelerator stuck causing the car to suddenly lurch into the parking lot.

unable to speak, help will be on the way. For more Red Cross fire safety and first aid information, visit www.redcross.org.

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages or are tired. Designate a driver before you begin your holiday festivities. 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 suspi-

cious 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. If you see someone who looks unfamiliar near the front or rear of the building, do not enter the building, and notify the authorities.

Persons intent on committing crimes often attempt to enter the building behind a resident who has unlocked the door; do not give them that opportunity.

It may seem rude, but do not give access to your building to anyone you are not familiar with. This will help to insure the safety of your family and other residents of the building. 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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Bicycle parking in Co-op City garages The Garage Committee of the Riverbay such parking would come Director’s Viewpoint Board of Directors met Tuesday, Nov. 9th with a fee and after discusand discussed plans for parking bicycles sion among the committee in our garages. New York City recently members, we are recomAsst. Treasurer passed legislation requiring garages to promending to the full Riverbay vide for bicycles. Despite the intent of the new law, our Board fees along the lines of $3 an hour, $8 a day max, ability to provide bicycle parking in the garages is and $25 a month. Riverbay would provide an area in the extremely limited, and it is estimated that each garage garage to park your bicycle with a metal post to secure would only be able to accommodate 30-35 bicycles at the bicycles. The cooperator would be responsible for most. The Garage Committee is interested in knowing the purchase of a chain and lock and the chaining of the how much, if any, interest cooperators would have in bicycle to the post. Riverbay would not be responsible parking their bicycles in our garages. Of course, any for any theft of, or damage to, the bicycles while they

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National Council of Negro Women Sat ur da y School News!!! On Saturday, November 6th, Police Officer Anne Marie Morrison and Police Officer Pasquale Pappalardi of the 45th Precinct visited the Saturday School to talk with the students about personal safety. They discussed issues such as bullying, theft of cell phones and iPods, graffiti, gang avoidance and internet safety. The students had many questions and comments. It was agreed that we’d invite the officers to our school again in the future.

Saturday school registration for new students will continue on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. in Room 14 until grades are filled. Space still available in 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades..

“Our Canada Cruise in July 2011 is booked… However, we are keeping a waiting list in case there are any last minute cancellations. You may still join our waiting list if you are interested in our cruise. Please call 718-671-4804 or 718671-6910.

The Theatre Club has purchased tickets for “Through the Night,” an off-Broadway one-man show at the Union Square Theatre, 100 East 17th Street.

We have tickets for December 5, Sunday, at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $32.50 each. Few tickets are still available. For tickets, please call 718-320-2366.

SAVE T H E DAT E: “Founder’s Day Program,” Saturday, December 11, at 2:30 p.m., Dreiser Community Center, Room 11. More information will be forthcoming from the Chairperson Roberta Booze.

Did you know that…The first African American woman to win a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives was Shirley Chisholm? Then in 1972, she broke another barrier by becoming the first African American woman to declare her candidacy for the presidential nomination of the Democratic Party.

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.

Happy Thanksgiving to all our members, friends.

—M a xine Sulliva n

Thank you!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who took time out of their busy lives to send cards, make telephone calls, and to visit me during my recent illness and hospitalization. I was overwhelmed by the various displays of friendship from all my friends, but I was especially touched by my Section Five buddies. The inspiration your actions gave me, helped me through the difficult times, friendship is a great prescription. My sincere gratitude also to Klaus —Bill G or d on Wolters.

A M essa ge fr om t h e C .S.O . Dep t : Hammering after 6 p.m., vaccuming after 9 p.m., music or TVs played very loudly at any hour, doors slamming constantly at all hours... these are just a few examples of what can disturb the peace of fellow cooperators. Please, let’s work together to make Co-op City a peaceful community.

are parked in the garages. Please send your comments and ideas to baldsgm@optonline.net or to Riverbay Board of Directors, c/o Bill Gordon, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

The committee also discussed the methods the Parking Facilities Department would use to comply with Resolution 10-86, which requires the public posting of the General Garage Spaces and Reserve Garage spaces waiting lists. The Parking Facilities Department will start posting these lists in building bulletin boards this December and the committee is advising cooperators to look for the postings.

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 •

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Panera expands its offerings for the Holidays Warm up from the inside out and bring some added joy to the holiday table with Panera Bread. Beginning now through the New Year, Panera will help its neighbors take comfort in the season with its new menu items and the return of several holiday bakery favorites.

In time for colder temperatures is a new All Natural Steak Chili with Cornbread. Drawing inspiration from a hearty traditional Texas-style chili, the team gave it the Panera twist and created a satisfying chili that offers a heartier meal option than other soups on the menu. The recipe calls for tender beef brisket that is slow-cooked for more than six hours before it is combined with ground beef, onions, bell peppers, kidney beans and garlic, as well as cayenne and ancho chili powders.

Dan Kish, Panera’s head chef and former associate dean at the Culinary Institute of America, reveals: “During taste tests, we found it critical to incorporate the sweet taste of cornbread into every bite of chili, creating a flavor ‘trifecta’ of savory, smoky and sweet notes.” To ensure the cornbread doesn’t get missed, Kish and team decided to serve the chili with a piece of cornbread on top.

The new French Toast Bagel Sandwich marries the flavors of savory and sweet in an unexpected combination. A freshly cracked egg, an all-natural sausage patty and a slice of Vermont white cheddar cheese sit atop a vanilla and maple syrup-laced bagel. When heated on a panini press, the flavors of the bagel intensify, giving this breakfast sandwich a deeper caramel flavor and added sweetness.

The concept for the newest item in Panera’s bakery case came to head baker Tom Gumpel, also a former associate dean at the Culinary Institute of America, while he was studying American baking influences and regional elements. The Mint Crinkle cookie boasts a rich blend of European-style cocoa powder and dark chocolate, enhanced with a natural peppermint flavor. Each cookie is rolled in powdered sugar prior to baking, and as the Mint Crinkle cooks in the oven, it begins to split and crack open, resembling a dry, cracked desert floor and revealing the rich chocolate inside.

Designed to appeal to everyone in the family are Panera’s Gingerbread Man Cookies.

“The dough for our gingerbread is not prepared in the traditional European-style with lots of nutmeg,” explained Gumpel. “We purposely sought out a spice combination that is more enjoyable to the American palette, which means that our recipe focuses on cinnamon and ginger, rather than nutmeg.”

The Gingerbread Cookies are brought to life with white icing trim, candy gem buttons and dried currant eyes.

Panera Bread will also celebrate the season with its Cranberry Walnut Panettone. This bread begins with sweet dough made with cream cheese, candied orange peels, cranberries and walnuts. Topped with Turbinado and powdered sugars, visions of panettone will surely be dancing in customers’ heads!

Returning to the holiday menu is Panera’s beloved Holiday Bread.

“It’s our sweetest, most indulgent bread,” commented Gumpel. “It’s fantastic for breakfast or even later in the day as a pick-me-up with coffee or tea. It has lots of harvest flavors, including chopped apples, whole cranberries, plump raisins and cinnamon sugar, all rounded off with a little chocolate and a drizzle of white icing.”

From freshly-baked, handcrafted artisan breads to delicious pastries, Panera Bread offers a host of bakery items to satisfy even the most difficult Scrooge on your holiday list. Gingerbread Man cookies, the Holiday Bread and the Cranberry Walnut Panettone are great stand-alone gifts, or delectable additions to any gift basket. And don’t forget the holiday gift card – because it’s hard to wrap soup.

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Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Happy Thanksgiving, everyone, and sincere wishes you will join with friends and family for this favorite time.

Tomorrow, could we see you at our very important election meeting? We could and should, if you are a current member of the Co-op City Branch of the NAACP. And yes, you should be part of this branch. If you were, you would have a channel through which to influence, learn and create change in the Co-op City community.

Members, celebrate Thanksgiving without gaining a calorie by participating in the voting process of the NAACP tomorrow.

Our general meeting/election day is tomorrow from 3 p.m. at 100 Erskine Place, Bldg., 31A Gr. Fl. It is November 21st in order not to conflict with the Thanksgiving Holiday so make every effort to be there. The slate of candidates

is President, Jeannette Graves; First Vice President, Joyce Wilson; Second Vice President, Brenda Brown; Secretary, Eva Lazaar; Assistant Secretary, Clotilda Hartfield; Treasurer, Lisa Solomon. With this executive committee and you, the NAACP will continue to prosper in Coop City.

Continued appreciation goes out to Mr. Kenneth D. Cohen, Regional Director, NAACP; NYC Metro Council and President, NAACP Northeast Queens Branch certified elections proceedings on October 24. The Nominating Committee, led by Leonard Murrell, included Jeannette Graves, Mildred Davis, Lottie Townes, Eleanor Donnley, Joyce Wilson and Janice Brown, substitute Eva Lazaar.

Approved ballot forms are being prepared for use for November 21st. Thank you again to the volunteers seated on all the

election committees. The Supervisory Committee for Election Day is Elayne Cole, Annette Wood, Alfred Lynch Jr., Regina Usher, and Marie McCants.

The NAACP takes an aggressive position in reviewing national spending, education and other issues in the United States and participates in legal actions.

With that in mind, the NAACP Daisy Bates Education Summit honoring the late Daisy Bates, former president of the Arkansas State Conference of the NAACP and advisor in 1957 to the Little Rock Nine, will be announced. Despite threats of violence, Mrs. Bates persisted.

The 2010 Daisy Bates Summit will bring grassroots organizers from all over the U.S.A. to focus on moving the NAACP’s agenda forward with a combination of traditional and innovative events and seminars. This summit is part of our year-

round training regimen for state and unit Education Chairs and focuses on the fourpart agenda developed at our retreat in 2009 and focused on throughout 2010. It will be held Thursday, December 2— Saturday, December 4, visit the website for more.

Thanks to Virginia Stewart and the Co-op City Retirees for hosting “Friends Meeting Friends,” Saturday, November 13. It was a great party. Join the NAACP at: http://action.naacp.org/BeAMember,, monthly meetings are held at 3:00 p.m., 100 Erskine Place, Bldg. 31A, Gr. Fl., dates published here. Phone: 718-6717856 with questions and announcement.

The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP sends wishes for a speedy recovery to all ill or homebound and congratulates all celebrating an event.

—E va L a za a r

Building 13 Association Monday, November 22, is our next general membership meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the back of the building (in the voting room).

At this meeting, we will raffle off Thanksgiving turkeys.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL. Arts and Crafts session is TODAY, Saturday, November 20, from 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come and explore your creative possibilities.

We are hosting a bus trip to Harrahs Chester Casino and Dinner and Live Blues and Jazz at WARMDADDYS. The

trip is scheduled to leave from Casals Place at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, April 16, 2011 and depart from Warmdaddys at 9:00 p.m. The cost will be $100 and can be paid in two installments, $50 due December 1, and the second deposit, $50, due February 1, 2011. Money orders can be made payable to Building 13 Association, Inc. Mail to (Mr. B) at 100 Casals Place, #29F, Bronx, NY 10475.

For additional information on any events, contact Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 or Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801.

The next session of “Women Keeping It Real” is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 4. Save the date.

Please observe speed limit and STOP for yellow school buses.

Building 13 Association reminds all the drivers/passengers that SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES. Always buckle up. “It is not an option, it is the law.”

P lea se ob ser ve th e followin g q u a lit yof-life r egu la t ion s: 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.

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

For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1. For traffic updates, call 5-1-1.

“If you see something, say something.

—O lu b iyi Seh in d em i (M r. B)

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American Legion Post 1871 Post 1871 is located in Section #5, 135 Einstein Loop Community Center. Our phone number is 718-320-8165. We are located at Room 41 on the 2nd floor. If you have a computer, you can also reach us by using our e-mail address: postl871@optimum.net.

Post 1871 has a new website for all Post members, www.mylegion.org. You must register to open this e-mail. The only people who can change this information are the Commander and the Adjutant of the Post. Greetings to all our comrades who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home. Our minds and hearts are with you each and every day hoping that you will have a blessed day. Happy birthday to all our comrades who have a birthday in the

month of November: William E. Gordon, Ernest A. Medaglia, Richard Werner, Stephen Werner, Santiago Gonzalez, Ortiz A. Hannys, Robert Moss. Sr. Carlos Tricoche, Silas J. Stanford, Andres Hannys-Ortiz, Stephen M. Neilson, Henry M. Newman, Andre Williams and Kelvin A. White. The Post would like to thank all our members who supported the Military Ball at the Villa Barone on November 12th. I’m sure all those who attended the Ball had a great time and we will be looking forward to seeing you next year.

On Veterans’ Day, November 11th, after forty years, a forgotten friend was remembered who died in Vietnam. His name was Peter R. Wiesneifki, and he was killed in

action in Tay Ninh Province. After years of fighting with the Parks Department, a friend finally won to have his name added to a grey granite movement located in Union Port Road, White Plains Road and Mead Street. Post 1871 members were there to join in on the celebration for having his name added to the monument.

Do you remember that in March 1968, the troops under the command of Lt. William Calley killed 109 women and children in My Lai Vietnam during a military operation. Lt. Calley was found guilty and he was sentenced to life in prison in 1971 for 22 murders, but was released after serving three years in jail.

After the last election, at least 18 people who served in the military, including 9

who served in Afghanistan or Iraq were elected to Congress. The American Legion has turned to social media to help recruit younger and new members to help replenish a steep decline in membership.

I trust all our Post members enjoyed their FREE meal at AppleBees on Veterans’ Day. Thanks, AppleBees, for remembering our veterans. The next “GENERAL” meeting will take place on November 20th. Please arrive on time and turn your cell phone off and sign in.

Marriage is a three-ring circus: There is an engagement ring, a wedding ring and suffering.

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

—R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

Building 30 Association The Building 30 Association (A & B) is here for you! There is always an advantage to becoming a member of your association. Won’t you please join?

Be sure to read the Building 30 Bulletin Board located in your lobby to learn of future get together events.

At t en t ion : We have an email address.

It is: Building30@hotmail.com.

Join the Crochet Club this fall. We meet every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in our meeting room on the “B” side.

Learn how to crochet with Linda. Her students have progressed very nicely. She has patience and teaches you with feeling. Give it a try! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and fingers. We have discovered that this crochet class is helping your mental attitude as well. It is stimulating and relaxing too. Throw away the tranquillizers and join in the fun.

Coming Events: Wednesday, November 17 - Meeting and Bake Sale. The door is open at 7 p.m.

and the meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. The agenda includes: Minutes of previous meeting; sale of turkey raffles and drawing; planning for a HOLIDAY PARTY; 50/50 raffle and concludes with the Bake Sale. Please bring something for the sale. Thank you!

We will continue to run our 50/50 raffle at our meetings. Refreshments always follow at the end of the meeting. Check the Association Bulletin Board in your lobby for dates and times of events. Get

involved and make a difference!! We are looking forward to meeting and greeting you at the meetings.

Due to hustle and bustle of the upcoming Holidays, we have cancelled the Pokeno game nights until January 2011.

The Association sincerely “thanks” all who gave so generously for the Halloween Candy collection. You made a lot of children very happy. Again, thank you!

M ir ia m E . Ber lofsk y —M

EARLY Club Article Deadline Reminder: All club articles must be submitted by 8 a.m. this Monday due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. NO EXCEPTIONS! Building 31 Association Thank you, Vernon Cooper, for being the guest speaker at our general meeting on Thursday, Nov. 4th. You explained to us the window program. Although most of us disagree with how the process has gone we hear you, but still the decisions made leaves many unanswered questions as to why no new windows before the end of 2010 for Bldg. 31. You said you will get back to us before the end of the year to give us definite dates so we are waiting 41 more days for your promised answer regarding schedules. This was a very hot topic for the evening and you knew it would be but that is how dialogue can sometimes clear the air, so to speak. Thanks to all of the cooperators who attended and expressed their opinion. Although we might not have liked the answers we heard at the meeting, just think, without those questions we would still be asking ourselves what's going on.

One other note to take in are those maintenance charges and as Mr. Cooper put it, they are to defray cost of our operating expenses. How about preventive maintenance, is there anyone out there reading this that can bring to the table a resolution to that question with a do-able answer?

Perhaps these apartments would not have as many problems as they currently have.

Please don't forget about the bed bug problem which could be yours if your neighbors have them and don't seek treatment through our Maintenance Department. If you think you have a problem, contact Maintenance for an appointment to have someone inspect.

The winner of our 50/50 was from the B-side; Her name is Carmen Ponce. The

door prize was collected by Nettie Williams from the A-side. That's what I call a win-win situation.

For those of you who did not attend, you missed an important meeting and we needed your voice. Together, we stand stronger than trying to go at it alone. There will not be any general meeting in December, but there will be activities going on so its up to you to become involved and enjoy what your association has sponsored.

Holidays are fast approaching and you know what that means, right? December schedule looks like this--decorating our lobby which will take effect on Fri., Dec. 3rd and Sat., Dec. 4th on the A-side. If you would like to join in, speak to Loretta Paul or Marilyn McDaniel and Al King.

Seeking volunteers for the B-side are Joyce and Robert Hedgepeth, and Auvril Anderson, so contact any of them if you want to join in. Wed., Dec. 8th; Fri., Dec. 10th; Sat., Dec. 11th are dates you need to mark on your calendar as we will be collecting for our porters and lobby attendants. Fri., Dec. 17th is the holiday celebration for the adults. The children from our building are receiving a treat this year as Audrey Cabbell from the B-side has graciously volunteered to host a Christmas party for them with the support of the association. Please know any contributions to that cause will also be appreciated to make sure our children have a joy filled time at that party.

Please check the bulletin board and the flyers posted for all of these events which will confirm dates and time.

—M a r ilyn M cDa niel

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Black Forum Defensive Driving Our defensive driving course will be back on Saturday, December 11, Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-3208035. Please mail check in the amount of $35 to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. All money must be received at least one week prior to the class. No personal checks will be accepted on the day of the class, only cash.

Black Forum Aerobics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. Salsa classes to begin in early October. Call today. Belly dancing, dance classes for children and Tai Chi will also begin in October. To register for any of the above classes, please call us at (718) 320-8035. There is a nominal fee for each of these classes.

Two major end of year events We’ll be having a pre-Thanksgiving Day Jump-Up on November 20, featuring Calypso Rose, the Queens of Calypso; Lord Konris, Lord Kent, and also Moco Jumbies (stilt dancers). Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at door; sell 10 tickets, get one free. Finger foods.

On December 31, big New Year’s Eve party. Midnight champagne, live band, DJ. Tickets: $25/pp. BYOBB. Both events at Dreiser Aud. B, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Tickets

Building 26 Association Happy fall greetings to all of our Co-op City families, friends, neighbors, and especially our new residents.

Happy birthday, wedding, and anniversary wishes to all celebrating during the month of November. Best wishes and encouragement to all of our students. Work hard, be nice, lead, and be the change. You are our future! Well wishes to the sick and shut-in. Please include in your prayers, a speedy recovery for Mr. Leon Randall of Building 26A. Our sincere condolences to those families who’ve lost a loved one. May they be eternally blessed.

M eet in g Not ice - Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 30, at 7:30 p.m., in the community room of Building 26B. Please come out and bring a friend or your neighbor. Refreshments will be served and we’ll have a 50/50 raffle.

Kn it t in g a n d C r och et in g - Come join us for some good company and instruction on knitting and crocheting on Tuesdays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on Fridays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the community room of Building 26B. F r ien d ly r em in d er : Residents are strongly urged to ensure that their emergency contact information is properly updated with Riverbay. In the event of an emergency or serious incident, it is imperative that Riverbay can reach you and/or your next of kin. Forms can be obtained from our Building Association, our CSO office, and/or by calling Mr. Boiko at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3409.

Hea lt hy Tip s: Get out and enjoy autumn by taking a leisurely walk. A 30 minute walk helps to promote a healthy heart, it reduces cholesterol, and it decreases stress.

Don’t forget to hydrate - drink plenty of fresh water.

Be C on sid er a t e - Please do not litter. Deposit your garbage into a garbage can. Residents are reminded to properly bag your garbage before throwing it down the garbage chute. Oversized and extremely large discarded boxes and furniture are not to be placed into the compactor room of your resident floor. Please take downstairs to the basement. Let’s work together to keep our community beautiful, clean, and green!

Secu r it y - Remember, security starts at home. Ensure you know who you are allowing to enter through the front/rear lobby doors. If you don’t know them, don’t hold the door. It’s better to be safe than to be sorry! If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1. The life you save could be your own.

—Yu Von n e L ewis

EARLY HOLIDAY DEADLINE for submitting club articles is Monday at 8 a.m.

available, call now, (718) 320-8035.

Calling all men Beginning in January, we will be having workout sessions for men. Activities include exercise, health awareness classes, open discussions. Einstein and Dreiser Community Centers. Call to register today, (718) 3208035, or email us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Try-outs are ongoing Mondays and Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program - New Hours & Days 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.

New email address The Black Forum has a new email address, coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. For membership applications, inquiries or to join the Black Forum, you may call anytime and leave a message or email us.

We Need You - Join Us Today 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: tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call us or visit us in Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

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African-American Association The Association sponsors the following programs, and invites you to participate: Belly Da nce Cla sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This is a fun and healthy way to stay in shape. No experience is needed. The fee: $15 per class or 5 classes for $65; plus $15 membership.

Call Ms. Barnes, 646-281-4570.

Yoga & P ila t es M a t C la sses – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. This class consists of exercises to promote weight loss, tone and strengthen muscles. Call Ms. Sharpe-Hicks, 718-671-8364.

C onver sa t ion a l Sp a n ish C la sses – Meets on Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. for beginners and 4:00 p.m. for intermediate and advanced students in Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555.

Cub Scouts Pa ck – The next Pack meeting will be Thursday, December 2nd,

6:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 4. Boys, ages 6-11, are welcome to join. They 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. If you have not already registered your son, please arrive early. The fee: $30. Call 718-379-5555.

C hildr en’s Ea r ly M or ning Pr ogr a m – If you need childcare in the morning before school begins, we are available to care for your child on school days starting in September. Call Ms. Hinds at 347-2833809.

C hildr en’s After School Pr ogr a m – The Learning Source is available to care for your children, assist them with homework and offers other enrichment activities. To register, call Ms. Stevens at 914-907-7936.

Book Discu ssion s – The

The 4th Saturday, November 27th, is GAMES DAY (1 p.m. in Clubroom 19, Dreiser Loop). We play card and board games. Come laugh and have fun. Light refreshments will be served. Donations, $2.

Contacts: Susie Fuzzell and Marie Williams at 718-379-0377.

Circle the date! Join us for some festive fun on Thursday, December 16th.. The RETIREES Holiday Party will be held in the Dreiser Loop Community Center Auditorium from 4 – 9 p.m. Ticket price: $45. For your holiday pleasure, we will have drinks, dining and dancing. Music provided by DJ Carol Productions. Tickets are available; see Beverly Waller in Clubroom 19 or call her at 718-379-0377.

TR AVEL ACT IVIT IE S:

New and Exciting 2011 trips. Join us as we travel to: (a) Harrah’s Chester Casino and Racetrack in PA on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 – Price: $45. Sign up with your phone number and a deposit. Your contact is Lorraine Parker, 718-671-6403. (b) Cape Cod MA, May 23 to 27th (5 day/4 night). Price: $529 double, and (c) Dover DE and Crab Feast, Aug. 9 to 11th (3 day/2 night). Price: $409 double.

Note: $100 deposit due now (price per person) to hold your seat. Check/Money Order (only) payable to: RETIREES of DREISER LOOP, along with your name, address and phone number. Your contact is Dolores Shivers at 917-282-0320. Pick up your flyers in Clubroom 19.

Communiversity of African-Centered Education will meet on Monday, December 13th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15 to discuss chapters from “Egypt Revisited” by Ivan Van Sertimer. The group is led by Brother Kaba Hiawatha Kamene, a/k/a Dr. Booker T. Coleman, a retired educator. All are welcome. Call 718-379-5555.

T he J obs/E ntr epr eneur ia l P r ogr am: Our mission is to help anyone who wants to work and is seeking a job. All are welcome on the first Thursdays: Dec. 2, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room 15. Roger Toppin, Sr., Chairperson/ Coordinator, (718) 320-1424.

Gener a l M ember ship M eeting – The Association thanks all those who attended the meeting last Saturday. Mr. Ronald Caesar, Riverbay’s Director of Risk Management and Insurance Services, elaborated on several aspects of cooperators’

home insurance and answered many questions. The Association will collaborate with Ms. Roz Nixon of Great Blacks in Music to present a concert in the near future.

Holida y Pa r ty – The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, December 11th, 6:00 p.m. when there will be a holiday party for members. If you would like to show off your talents, please let us know by calling 718-379-5555 or 718-320-1424.

You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may mail your check or money order (DO NOT SEND 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.

—Fr a ncine R eva J ones

Retirees of Dreiser Loop THE AT R E C OM M ITT EE : Come with us to see the following 2011 shows at Lehman College: Sat., Jan. 15th - Doo Wop Forever - Price - $53.

Sat., April 9th - The Temptations and the Marvelettes (Price to be announced) Sat., May 21st Johnny Mathis Price - $82.00 A Revival of Driving Miss Daisy (James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave) at the Golden Theatre (will advise theatre date).

Price: $102/orch.

If interested in any show – Sign UP ASAP with your phone number and leave your deposit. Committee members meet in Clubroom 19 on Thursdays after 3 p.m. or call them at 718-379-0377.

GOOD AND W EL FAR E:

We send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery to Barbara Albright who fell and injured herself, and to Elinor Gordon, our Good and Welfare Chair, who had eye surgery. We also convey our sincere condolences to the family of Louella Hayes who passed away recently. Contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 379-8755 regarding illnesses and bereavements.

RETIREES and friends, keep in mind that our Clubroom 19, (718-379-0377), continues to be available for your weekday socializing pleasure to have fun and laughs, play cards, board games, or just watch one of your favorite TV programs with friends.

Don’t be alone, come join us.

Good health and good fortune to all!

—Cla udette Davis

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing NEW S AND VI EW S DISC USSE D AT C OALI TION ME ET ING Members and other cooperators who attended a general meeting of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing on Monday, November 8th, discussed current issues in the community and had an opportunity to air views on such matters as the status of Riverbay finances and allegations of improprieties in the Apartment Sales department.

We also heard reports of the recent Coalition fish fry and plans for the next one, which takes place today, Saturday, November 20th, in Room 2 of the Dreiser Center, between noon and 5 p.m. The event will feature crispy fried whiting, baked chicken, peas, and several salads: potato, macaroni, and mixed green. Dinners cost $9; sandwiches are $6. If you need delivery

is available if you call 347-907-4815 or 646-522-5498.

R AFFL E DRAW ING AT F ISH FRY TODAY If you bought tickets for the Coalition’s raffle, you may be the winner of one of the cash prizes. The raffle winners will be drawn today at the fish fry between 3-4 p.m.

SEARC HING FOR C ANDIDATE S One order of business at the November 8th meeting was the formation of a committee to search for candidates in the upcoming Riverbay Board election. The Coalition seeks candidates who are committed to preserving Co-op City’s Mitchell-Lama status, who believe that management of the community’s finances can be improved, and who favor the expansion of cooperator participation in the community’s governance.

COOPE RATOR S AT TE ND M IT CHE LL -LAM A M EE TING In line with the Coalition’s goal of preserving the benefits of Co-op City’s participation in the Mitchell-Lama program, members of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing have been attending meetings of a citywide organization, Cooperators United for Mitchell-Lama (cu4m-l). In fact, some Coalition members are officers of that group. Cooperators traveled to Manhattan on Sat., Nov. 13th, for a cu4m-l meeting/workshop on strategies to resist privatization (that is, to remain in the M-L program). More information about such activities will be available at future Coalition meetings, which are open to everyone. Follow our articles in the Co-op City Times for times, dates, and locations.

BAT TL ING M TA SE RVIC E C UTS Mounting opposition to MTA service cuts and fare hikes is seen in a petition campaign waged by the Co-op City Coalition Against MTA Cuts which our organization is a part of. The MTA group will meet on Tuesday, November 23rd at 7:30 to collect filled in petition pages and to strategize for a meeting with MTA officials. The location is Room 9 of Dreiser Center.

To learn more about Co-op City financing, governance, history, and so on, visit the Coalition to Save Affordable House at www.CTSAH.net or write to CTSAH, P.O. Box 64, Bronx, NY 10475.

For information on the citywide movement against privatization, go to www.CU4ML@UHAB.org.

—Seba st ia n Ulanga

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Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle, 120 Benchley Pl., Building 24, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; (718) 324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

Rev. R. Sibblies and the entire congregation welcome everyone who needs a place to worship, and magnify the name of the Lord.

Services are as follow: Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship begins at 11:45 a.m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

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

Focu s: Brotherly kindness is a trait Christians need in order to live triumphantly.

And be ye kind one to another, tender hearted, forgiving one another; even as

God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

Ephesians 4:32 Kindness cannot be relegated to a personality that some have and some do not.

Christians must show common decency and courtesy to their fellow humans and especially to other Christians. Paul stated in his writing that we must be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another. We should always be touched with the feelings of others. These are practical implications of Christianity, and practicing them is clearly the daily task of all believers. We must not allow wrath, anger, evil speaking, hate and malice to take control of

our daily life. All these practices must be put away out of our daily life.

Paul stated in Ephesians 5:15, 18-19, “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise. Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. And be not drunk with wine wherein is excess, but be filled with the spirit. Speaking to yourselves in psalm and hymns and spirituals songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.”

When we maintain a close relationship with God, and walk in humility, we will be able to Love others as Christ loved us. As God showed kindness to us

by extending forgiveness, so we are to forgive others. This echoes the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 6:14. For if we forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

If we are willing to show forgiveness to others, this same forgiveness will be measured back to us. God’s kindness towards us is a model for how we are to treat others. As moral agents, created in God’s image, we too have an obligation to show kindness to one another.

For further information, call 718-3240334 or 718-320-4218.

—R ev. R . Sibb lies

Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 7, at 7 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.

The Coalition continues to plan activities that will enhance the quality of life in our community. Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Patricia Bonaparte is the President of the Coalition.

Phone number, 1-718-320-1861.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators and providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. Members of the Coalition include the following: AfricanAmerican Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Faith at Work Christian Church;

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Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writ-

ing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president.

Read Coalition’s weekly column for the information about events and issues.

Remember the Coalition motto is: “Coming Together is a Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, Working Together is Success.”

—H a r m a n T. L ea cock

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

CHURCH SCHEDULE 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. – 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 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. – 8:30 p.m.

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: The Willing Workers Annual Pecan and Bake Sale will be held after service tomorrow, Sunday, November 21. Stop by their table and pick up a great holiday gift of pecans and a delicious dessert for Sunday dinner at their bake sale.

Sister to Sister Women’s Ministry hosts two regularly scheduled events on the first Saturday of the month at the Annex – Soul Sisters Reading Network and CRAFTworkshop. At 10:00 a.m., December 4, they will be reading BRING ON THE BLESSINGS,

by Beverly Jenkins. It will be followed by the wildly popular knitting and crocheting sisterhood of women and girls at 12:00 p.m. Nominal fee for new crafters, $8; and $5 for returning artists. Light refreshments.

RSVP your attendance for one or both by November 29 at cpcsisters@aol.com or (718) 320-1193.

CPC TOURS SPONSORS THE FOLLOWING TRIPS. CALL (718) 671-1182 FOR TICKETS AND/OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. 1. Tuesday, December 7th CPC Tours’ trip to Foxwoods Resort and Casino to see “Home for the Holidays,” featuring Herb Reed and The Platters.

Tickets: $59, includes $15 rebate and $10food voucher.

2. Saturday, December 11th, 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: $40.

A happy and blessed Thanksgiving to all our members and friends.

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

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC 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, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available.

Su n d a y Ser vices – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Every

Faith in God Church & Bible Institute Pastor, President, and Founder, Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, and Assistant Pastor, Minister Vernon Little, extend to everyone a healthy, happy, prosperous welcome! Let’s keep the faith. Most of the time, you’re going to feel like you’re in the minority when it comes to standing up for righteousness, but don’t waver.

Remember, our road is narrow.

Let’s go into the Word of God. Today, we’re coming from Colossians 1:9-14.

9 For this reason, we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light.

13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, 14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.

Invitations: Church doors open this morning at 10:30 for Dr. Little to teach an Evangelism class. We have a ‘Sweet Hour of Prayer’ at 3 p.m. Tomorrow morning at 10 a.m., we have a Sunday School class. Morning Worship is at 11 a.m. We play Min. Vernon Little’s songs, ‘Words To Live By’ & ‘Proverbs’ during the offering. Please come out and support these services. Also, go to YouTube and see Min. Vernon Little’s video for his song ‘Proverbs.’

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.

—M in. Ver non Little

other Sunday, 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.

We b sit e - Visit our new website at www.co-opcityumchurch.org to learn more about our church and worship. Also, learn about Buy for Charity on our website and learn how to support our church while shopping online at no extra cost to you.

Neos P r ogr a m s – The teens, tweens and children’s programs every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church. We also have for girls & boys liturgical dancing, ages 5 to 12, 8 p.m. on Fridays.

M u sic Sch ool – The church is happy to announce the start of the Crescendo Christian Music School at the church. Learn piano, guitar, voice and theory. You can 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. Earlier lessons can be arranged. Come and register if you are interested in learning music. All ages welcome. Free registration and

affordable rates.

C h oir – All ages are welcome and rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. There will be a special choir rehearsal today at 6 p.m.

Aft er Sch ool P r ogr a m – The after school program will be starting again and anyone wishing to send their children to a safe environment, where they can do homework, learn what’s in God’s word and just have some fun, please call (718) 671-1033. The after school program is held in Room 43 of Einstein Community Center.

Ba za a r – Today is our Bazaar in the church social hall. There will be a variety of items & food and other things. If you would like to sell a table & spot it is $15.

Come to the church by 9 a.m. to set up. The bazaar starts at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

T h a n k sgivin g Ser vice – We will be having a 9 a.m. service to give thanks unto the Lord for all he has done.

L ea d er sh ip O r ie n t a t ion – The leadership orientation will be tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

This is for Worship Leaders and participants in Sunday services.

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for adults and children will be held at 9:15 a.m.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptist church.org. If you are unable to attend, you may dial in to listen on PODCAST. Call (646) 929-2953 at 12 p.m. to hear the service. The podcast is also available on our website.

Please note on Wednesday, November 24th, there will be no Bible studies or

afternoon worship services.

We will be celebrating the church’s 39th Anniversary tomorrow, Sunday, November 21at the 11:00 a.m. service.

Rev. Dr. Johannes J. Christian will be the speaker at both the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Please join us for this celebratory service.

Feast Delivers,” hosted by the Just For Men Ministry, invites everyone to participate. Make your selection by circling the item(s) on the menu. Add $5 to your total as a service charge and bring your receipt at pick-up time. This month, the feast has a Christmas Day Special, a 7 to 9 lb. ham with all the trimmings at a cost of $21.

The deadline for payment is Sunday, December 5 and distribution will be at the church on Saturday, December 11

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 all 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. List of Programs and Events: 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

Church of the New Vision

Einstein Cancer Care As we sit down on Thanksgiving Day with family and friends, let us remember in our prayers of thanksgiving the men and women serving our country in harms way and throughout the world.

We will be going to Showboat Casino on Tuesday, December 14th. The cost is $27 and your casino bonus is a $30 slot play. Please bring a valid photo ID. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

Our next membership meeting will be

on Tuesday, December 7th at 1:30 p.m. in Room 38. This will be a Bingo meeting.

Everyone is welcome. This will be our last meting until March 1, 2011.

Refreshments will be served.

For the above trip, please call Loretta at 718-671-2958, Mildred at 718-320-0288, or Lydia at 718-671-3005. For memorial cards, please call Loretta.

A special prayer of good health and healings go out to Rachel Gitterman, as well as to all who are ailing.

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from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call the church at 718-320-3774 for additional information.

The Christian Education Ministry invites you to attend their annual Christmas Program on Saturday, December 18 at 10:00 a.m. as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc. Saturday Tutoring Program will resume in January 2011.

Our tutoring sessions are semi-private.

Please note the fees have been significantly reduced. The fee is now $30 a month. For additional information, call 917-620-2859 or 718-671-8449.

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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 meet 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.

Please join us as we celebrate our Church Anniversary on Sunday, November 21 at 3:00 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Timothy Burkett, Pastor of Christ Alive Community Church, Bronx, New York. Come out and be blessed.

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Have you considered where you will go on your next vacation? The Scholarship Ministry invites you to travel with them to Orlando, Florida on August 13, 2011 for nine days. Visit the Holy Land Experience--a recreation of ancient Jerusalem, Arabian Nights for a dinner show, visit many attractions and sightseeing on the way to and from Florida. Prices are $765/pp/double occupancy. For additional information, call 718-671-1918, 718-671-7507 or 718-320-3774.

—H a t t ie L . L u ca s 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 I 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) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409.

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Tuesday, November 23

Monday, November 22

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., Nov. 22

Orange pineapple juice Hamburger w/ketchup Sweet potato fries Carrot raisin salad

Turkey sausage w/peppers Linguini Mixed vegetables

Burger bun Diced pears

Tues., Nov. 23

BBQ chicken Mashed potato Summer blend

Meatballs Linguine Mixed vegetables

Wheat bread Fresh oranges

Wed., Nov. 24

Cranberry juice, Turkey w/gravy, Stuffing w/raisins, Sweet yams, French cut green beans w/sliced almonds

Thanksgiving Day Party

Dinner rolls w/margarine Apple pie

Thurs., Nov. 25

Thanksgiving Day Center Closed

Thanksgiving Day Center Closed

Thanksgiving Day Center Closed

Fri., Nov 26

Boxed lunch: Orangepineapple juice, Hoki Fish w/pepper & onions, mashed Potatoes, mixed veggies

Centers Closed

Whole wheat bread Unsweetened Applesauce

Library

Library

9:30 - 1 pm, Rm. 31

9:30-1pm, Rm. 49

Bingo

Dominos

Crochet & Knitting

10:00am, Rm. 45

9am, Rm. 7

Dominos

Around the Lunch Table 11:30 in Rm. 49

2 pm, Rm. 25

Bingo

10:00 in Rm. 2

Word Games

1:00 in Rm. 49

9:30 – 11:30, Rm. 31

Internet Café

11:00 Rm. 7

Canasta

2-4 pm in Rm. 34

Afternoon Movie

2 pm - 4 pm

Walking & Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill

2-4pm, Rm. 7

Card Games

2pm – 4 pm

2– 4 pm, Rm. 25

10am in Rm. 45

11:00 in Rm. 31

Stay Well Exercise Walking Club

Line Dancing

Current Events 10am in Rm. 31 Bingo 10:00 in Rm. 31 Beginner’s Self Defense 9 am in Rm. 31 Advanced Self Defense 10 am in Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 pm, Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30 –11:30 am in Rm. 31 Card Games 2:30-4 pm in Rm. 25

Dominos 10:00 in Rm. 49 Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Internet Café in the Computer Lab 2-4 pm in Rm. 34

Library, Exercise, Chat Session Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00 Alert & Alive 10:30, Rm. 7 Mixed Cultural Dance 10:30 in Aud. A Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2-4 pm in Rm. 7

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:

Friday, November 26

Thursday, November 25

Wednesday, November 24

Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Gloria Wise Center (718) 671-5161 THANKSGIVING DAY PARTY CENTER CLOSED

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

WEEKLY TRIPS DATES

WEEKLY TRIPS

1st Monday of Dec.: 1st & 3rd Mondays: Fridays Tuesdays

Fairway Super Wal-Mart Swimming Classes Bowling

PRICE

$3 $12 $3 $10

PICK UP TIMES Bartow Dreiser

Einstein

1 p.m.

9 a.m.

1 p.m.

11 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:15 p.m.

9:15 a.m.

1:15 p.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

Upcoming Events/Trips INT ER NE T C AFÉ E VERYDAY AT T HE E INST E IN SENI OR C E NT E R , 135 Einstein Loop, FROM 2:00 -4:00 P.M. IN ROOM 34. You can explore on the web, check your e-mail, etc. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COMPUTER CLASS. YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO USE THE COMPUTER ON YOU OWN. AF T E R NO ON M OVI E S AT DRI ESE R FROM 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. IN ROOM 7, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Popcorn will be served. Come & join us to play Bingo, Word Games & Dominoes in the Bartow Senior Center from 2-4 p.m. on Monday and Friday and 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday in Room 25.

Fa ir wa y Food M a r k et in Pelh a m M anor, $3 - Monday, November 22nd, Transportation - Pick-ups: Einstein Loop – 9:00 a.m., Asch Loop – 9:15 a.m., and Dreiser Loop - 9:30 a.m.

Monday, December 6th schedule for shopping at Fairway has been changed to the afternoon. Transportation – Pick-ups: Einstein Loop at 1:00 p.m., Asch Loop at 1:15 p.m. and Dreiser Loop at 1:30 p.m.

Th anksgiving Da y Fea st - Wednesday, November 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Dreiser Senior Center, Auditorium. Cost is $4 in advance, $5 at the door. Please register early.

Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m., Einstein, 9:45 a.m. You can register at the senior centers. If you have any questions, please call (718320-2066). Registration begins immediately.

Flyers will be located at the senior centers.

Do you need support for an older person?

A caregiver support group can offer an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to discuss issues and problems. Whether you care for a loved one from a distance or in your home, you are most welcome. The group meets every other Tuesday at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31 from 1-2 p.m. Next session is scheduled for Tuesday, November 23. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at: 718/320-2066.

J ER SEY GARDEN M AL L & I KEAMonday, November 29th, Monday, December 13th - 3 hours of shopping at mall & 2 hours at IKEA for only $12. Price includes transportation/boxed lunch. Pickups will be as follows: Bartow-8:00 a.m., Dreiser-8:15 a.m. and Einstein-8:30 a.m.

Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip – Effective immediately, all senior center participants will be required to fill out a Senior Center Field Trip Permission Slip before going on any JASA senior center trips. The driver should have a copy of the permission slip in the van at all times. All forms must be filled out prior to going on the trip. If you have not filled out a form prior to the trip, the driver will have blank forms in the vehicle.

DI SABIL ITY SUPPORT / SOC IALI ZAT ION GROUP The Disability Support/Socialization group meets every 1st Friday of the month at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 25 at 1 p.m.

For more information and to register, please call John Sullivan, (718) 671-2090, Ext. 3010. Transportation will be provided if required.

Blood Pressure screenings Trained volunteers are providing FREE blood pressure screenings to the 60+ community conveniently located at all three of the Co-op City Community Centers.

All you need is to become a member by simply filling out a short application form available at any of the local centers.

L O C AT I O NS & SC H E DUL E : 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 9 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE HOBBIES African American Club: “Belly Dance Class” Mon., 11/22; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2) “Yoga/Pilates” Tues., 11/23; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2); Cub Scouts, 1st & 3rd Thurs., Dec. 2 & 16, 6:30 pm, (Dreiser Center, Rm. 4.)

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: “Bridge Training Class” Wed., 11/24; 4:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9), “Bridge Game” Wed., 11/24; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9)

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church: Tues., 111/23; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Church of the New Vision: “Bible Studies” Sun., 11/28; 9:30 am (Einstein Room #38)

Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., (Community Center Closed) Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 11/28; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Wed., 11/24; 7 pm & Sun., 11/28; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #10)

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., (Community Center Closed)

SCOUTS Girls Scouts of New York: “Meeting” Fri., (Community Center Closed)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services “Luncheon”: Mon-Wed 11/22;-11/24; 8:00 am (Bartow Room #31)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 11/23; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #4)

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY — A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION

— 2010/2011 Book Discussion — Thursdays • 1:30 p.m.

Titles can now be reserved through the library. Participants should read each selection in advance and be prepared to take part in the discussion. Admission is free.

Please sign up at the Information Desk.

Game On! - Every Monday, 3:30 p.m. • TAG - Every Tuesday, 4 p.m. • Storytelling/ Poetry Group - 1st Wednesday, 4 p.m. • KIDS Reading Aloud - Every Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. • Teen Book Café - 3rd Wednesday, 4 p.m. • Chess For All - 1st Friday & 3rd Thursday, 3:00 p.m. • Card Games - 3rd Friday, 3:15 p.m. • Teen Book Group - 1st Friday, 3:15 p.m. • Teen Games - 3rd Friday, 3:15 p.m.

The Baychester Branch Library presents the following programs:

Sing for Life, Sing for Joy — Pamela Warrick-Smith A Ten-Session Workshop To Promote Enjoyment of Choral Singing Class Dates: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Tuesdays, Nov. 23, 30; additional session: Tues., Dec. 14, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Performance and Reception/Sat., Dec. 11 • 2 p.m.

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

NEW 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

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AARP Chapter #4997 F YI : Here’s wishing all a happy, healthy Thanksgiving. To those who are traveling, be safe and have a wonderful time with family and friends.

F YI -2: Following are the last helpful additions to your winter diet to help boost your immune system: Salmon – wildcaught salmon contains reasonable amounts of vitamin D; Yogurt – and other fermented milk products contain probiotics, beneficial bacteria that help strengthen the body’s natural defenses; and Chicken Soup – may not prevent the flu, but can help symptoms once you are sick; Chicken soup ingredients may inhibit inflammation.

Recovery wishes extended to our member, Elinor Gordon, who had cataract surgery last week.

To notify Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-6715493.

2010 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES December 9 (Thurs) - Peachtree Holiday Celebration at Villa Barone Manor - 1 p.m.-5 p.m. — $65 — transportation is available on a “first come, first serve” basis, leaving from Asch Loop (in front of the library) at 11:45 a.m.

December 30 (Thurs.) - January 1 (Sat.), 2011 – New Year’s Eve at the Desmond Hotel (Malvern, PA); includes 4 hour stay at the Sands Casino (Bethlehem, PA) or free time in the town of Bethlehem; after checking-in, dinner & show at the Desmond Hotel; buffet breakfast at the hotel; choice for the day (New Year’s Eve): 4 hour stay in Atlantic City or a narrated tour of Philadelphia or shopping at the King of Prussia Mall or a day at the Desmond (playing cards, a movie, Bingo or swimming); attend the New Year’s Eve Cocktail Party and Surf

& Turf Dinner w/open bar, champagne toast, hats, noise makers, music & dancing & more; New Year’s Day Brunch w/music & dancing and a show before departing for home – $530/person/double; $630 single; $520/person/triple; ($50/person trip insurance – optional) — There are a few seats available w/full payment – IMMEDIATELY!!

Contact Delores – 718-379-2176.

2011 TOUR COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES: January 19 – 29 – “No-Fly” Cruise Winter Escape; 11 days/10 nights; depart from New York via Deluxe Motor Coach w/overnight stops; arriving in Charleston (SC) to board the ship to Key West (FL); Nassau & Freeport (Bahamas); returning with overnight stops; pricing to be announced; trip insurance optional (recommended) – contact Jeanne – 718-379-3742.

February 15 – Try your “New Year’s Luck” at the Tropicana Casino (Atlantic City, NJ); roundtrip deluxe.

Motor coach - $38 — (bonus to be announced) – contact Daisy, 718-6713241.

April 7 – 19 (12 days) – Fly to Chicago (IL); dinner and city tour; board the Streamline Vintage Train to New Orleans w/meals and open bar aboard train; overnight stay at the Hilton Hotel/Casino and sightseeing in New Orleans; board the cruise ship Norwegian Spirit – sailing to British Honduras (Belize) and Mexico (Cozumel); return to New Orleans and board the train to Memphis (TN) with sightseeing and a BarBQue; board the train back to Chicago and the flight home — $750 deposit due at registration; rates according to ship category; credit cards accepted; travel insurance available. Additional information at the November meeting.

Handicapped Adults Association On Wednesday, November 24, there will be an unveiling of a plaque for Anna Capell. It will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the hallway with our wall of plaques.

F L E A M AR K E T: Greeting cards two (2) for 25¢, jewelry is various prices, soft covered books five (5) for $1, hard covered books 50¢ each, cassettes are 50¢ each, wooden canes are $5 each, DVDs are $3 each, tapes are $1 each. We are located in Dreiser Community Center,

Room #13. Come in and look around.

DUE S: Dues for the year 2011 is now due. Either mail or bring the dues to the Handicapped Adults, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room #13, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, or bring it to the office.

M E E T I NG S: Our next General Membership meeting will be Friday, November 12 at 11:30 a.m., Room #1, Dreiser Community Center.

—Ar len e R od r iq u ez

Goose Island Seniors HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OUR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS. Wednesday, November 24, NO BINGO WILL BE HELD IN ROOM 39.

Sunday, November 28—Bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m.

Admission is $3. Everyone is welcome to join us. Refreshments served.

Tuesday, November 30—Going to Resort Casino in Atlantic City. Price is $27. Rebate is $20 slot play. You can use your $20 in more than one machine. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Center,

Asch Loop (back of library) and Dreiser Loop. Always bring your picture I.D. cards.

A big thanks to Seashore Restaurant for their wonderful service. All the waiters were very pleasant and helpful.

Also, we should thank Milton and his quartet for all their entertainment.

See Ann and Mary for more information, call 718-379-9613 or come to our Room 39 at 135 Einstein Center, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL —Mary Pilla

EARLY HOLIDAY DEADLINE for submitting club articles is Monday at 8 a.m.

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue There are two major necessities with which every person should be provided in order to participate fully in the deep fountains of contentment and happiness which life so amply provides. They are the material things necessary “to live on” and the spiritual things I needed “to live for.”

These two are indispensable to one another. A person in possession of one cannot be genuinely happy unless he or she also enjoys an ample supply of the other. This thought is well presented in the Bible, where it says, “Man does not live by bread alone” and, therefore, advises, “Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the Lord, thy G-d, to walk in His way and to fear Him” (Deuteronomy 8:3).

Both necessities should be given equal attention and effort by parents in preparing their offspring for life. Facts do not confirm this. All good parents, we find, are deeply concerned about the future careers of their children and do everything in their power to provide for their success. Not all, however, give sufficient thought to the question “What to live for?”

The answer to “What to live for?” may vary with different individuals, nations, religions or sects - but the common denominator of them all is the fact that it is something other than the material; it is the spiritual. I maintain that religion is the answer and would prescribe a good dose of it for children and adults alike.

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 it doors every morning from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which your 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 Torah reading of the week 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.

Traditional Synagogue

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them. Tel.: 718-379-6920.

Note: 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 26, is before 4:11 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, November 20, at 5:18 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, November 20 are 12 p.m. to 12:11 p.m.

The community is always welcome to attend our various functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship. Rabbi Kronengold is encouraging you all to attend his most informative classes on the “Codes and Customs of Jewish Prayers.”

Coming Events Saturday, November 20 at 9 a.m. Morning services. The Parsha is: Vayishlach. Join us at the Shabbat services.

Mincha is 12 p.m./12:11 p.m. The Rabbi’s class is at 4:15 p.m. Shabbat ends at 5:18 p.m.

New Date: Sunday, November 21 at 10 a.m.-General Membership Meeting. Please attend – Enjoy a cup of coffee!

Sunday, Nov. 21 at 1:30 p.m. – The Synagogue sponsors an afternoon of Bingo.

Cost is $3/person for admission and includes refreshments. Browse around the table and perhaps you will find a lovely gift worth giving to a special someone for

Chanukah or any other special occasion.

Sunday, December 5 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – A Chanukah celebration sponsored by the Jewish Community Council of Pelham Parkway. Let’s get together for a fun afternoon of latkes, applesauce, etc. This is a game afternoon, too! Bring your favorite game(s) and bring your friends. The cost is $5 per person. Reservations are necessary.

Make your reservations by calling Mimi at 1-347-427-4526. If I am not available, leave a message on my answering machine, include your telephone number and I will return your call. We are in the shule on Thursday and Sunday so you can call 1-718379-6920 (see office hours).

Good and Welfare: Happy birthday and anniversary greetings to all who are celebrating during the month of November.

For Sale: Metal folding chairs reasonably priced at $2.50/chair. Thanksgiving is coming and you may need extra seating.

This is a great bargain! Call Mimi at 1-347427-4526.

Do you need a tree certificate sent “in Honor” or “in Memory” of a special occasion or a condolence? You can call the shule at 718-379-6920 and we can accommodate you.

Happy birthday wishes to Marilyn De Leonardis on Nov. 16 and to Lorna Smith on Nov. 17. Many more happy returns!

Please! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you.

Shalom! —Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky

Co-op City Jewish Center Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd, Bronx, NY 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 and

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.

HAPPY & HEALTHY THANKSGIVING TO ALL. Donations or dues can be —F r ied a E p st ein sent to the office.

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue I would like to announce that the Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City will hold a CHANUKAH LUNCHEON and GAME PARTY on Sunday, December 5. The TIME of the party will be 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at a COST of $5 per person.

The main refreshments will be fruit cup, potato latkas, sour cream and applesauce, egg salad and tuna fish salad.

Dessert will be donuts, coffee and tea.

After the luncheon, we will be playing bingo or bring your own playing cards, board games, Rummy Q, or Mah-Jong.

Call for reservation: Mimi (347) 4274526 or office (718) 379-6920.

Remember: Everyone is welcome.

The Men’s Club would like to wish everyone a HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY..

—Br u ce G it elson Shalom!

Castle Hill Funeral Directors, Inc.

SHALOM Jewish George Farr - Funeral Director funeral “The Bronx Jewish Community home, inc.

Memorial Chapel” (718) 828-9222 (718) 828-1700 1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, New York 10462 Keeping Tradition Under Rabbinical Supervision

PIONEER TRANSMISSION and auto repair center Serving the Bronx Community for over 25 Years!

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718-519-1872

FREE: • Transmission Multi-Check • Loaner Car(when available)

• Diagnostic Check • Towing - 24 Hours

Motor Oi l Ch a ng e Sp ecia l

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$29.95 up to 5 qt. regular motor oil w/filter

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Offer valid w/coupon only. Coupon must be presented before work is started. Exp. 11/30/10

$100 off Valid for one major transmission repair

Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue Parking Facilities • Pre-Arrangements

• Road Test

Offer valid with coupon only. Coupon must be presented before work is started. Exp. 11/30/10

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New Fluid & Pan Gasket Adjust Bands & Linkage Check Modulator & U-Joints Clean Oil Filter (if applicable)

Foreign & Front Wheel overdrive, light trucks additional.

We may refuse to perform these services if transmission check shows a problem already exists.

Offer valid w/coupon only. Coupon must be presented before work is started. Exp. 11/30/10

• • • • ALL WORK IS GUARANTEED! • • • •

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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 WE E K : “I, the Lord, will be your eternal light, more lasting than the sun and the moon.” Isa 60:20 Announcements: NEW LOCATION: After 4 years in

Bartow, Room #31, CCC will celebrate its first service in its new location on Sunday, November 21st at 11 a.m., 147 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Bronx, NY 10475. Join us for a time of worship, praise and thanksgiving. All are welcome.

Communion Service on Sunday, December 5th at 11 a.m. Join us at the Lord’s Table for a time of worship and praise. All are welcome.

Services on Cable – You can watch portions of our Sunday Services on Cablevision’s Bronxnet Channel 70, Saturdays at 4 p.m.

Schedule of Service: Sundays: Discipleship Class 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service*** 11 a.m. start ** First Sunday of each month is our

Communion Service.

Children’s Church (4-12 years old) 1 1 a.m. start Little Lambs (2 – 4 years old) 11 a.m. start Wednesdays: Prayer Service & Bible Study 7 p.m. start Fridays: Youth Fellowship & Bible Study 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Children’s Fellowship & Bible Study 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

F Y I: You can now see portions of our services and worship on our website www.circleofchristchurch.org, Facebook and Youtube.

All Sunday services are recorded on CD for a donation of $5. Please see Elder Raul Torres after service or place your order online. You can also see part of our mes-

sages on Facebook. Look us up and become a fan.

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.

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

P lea se m a il a ll you r inq u ir ies or d on a t ion s t o t he followin g a d d r ess: Circle of Christ Church, 147 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Bronx, NY 10475; 718-864-4002 or 203-559-1494.

Web sit e: www.circleofchristchurch.org.

—E lder J a y R a m os

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, inter-racial, 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 917-7344058 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.

Sun da y Mor n in g Sch ed ule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship 10:30 a.m.

Dr. Smith’s Ser mon Topic: “How Big is Your God?” Sacred Reading - Acts 17:22-28.

Good news! Our children’s Sunday

GENERAL MEDICINE • CARDIOLOGY

CHANDRAVADEN SHAH, M.D. Internist/Cardiologist • Board Certified Medicine

School is ready to teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service.

Weekly Activit y – Church of the Savior worship at 10:30 a.m. Come and be blessed, we want an opportunity to love you. See you in church.

Tune in!!– 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 718-320-0002. If you prefer to drop a personal note: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475 is our mailing address.

New H ou r s - Bereavement Support

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist

PADMAKANT SHAH, M.D.

• Practicing in Co-op City since 1975

Internist • Board Certified Internal Medicine

• Board Certified in Foot Surgery

General Medical Care & Diagnosis Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

• ALL conditions of the foot treated • Most insurance plans accepted, including:

Also includes: • Echocardiography • Stress Testing • 24-hour Holter Monitoring • Spirometry • X-rays & Laboratory Facility

• Most GHI plans • Health Plus • Affinity

At Our Office We Accept:

• H.I.P. Montefiore

• Medicare • GHI • Empire Plan • Magna Care, Multiplan • 1199 • Blue Cross Blue Shield • Aetna US Health Care • Cigna • United Health Care • Health Net • Oxford

*All Other Union Plans Are Accepted*

• Metro Plus Dr. Lewis Wolstein

140 BELLAMY LOOP (Bldg. 21C) Co-op City, Bronx, NY 10475 Office Hours: Monday & Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday: 12 - 7 p.m.

Friday: Closed • Saturday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

*Same Day Appointment Available *

718-671-6600

Group meets Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Come, our arms and hearts are open to you. God Bless You! New H ou r s - Every Thursday evening 6:00-7:30 p.m., Bible Study in session. The dynamic Evangelist and gifted teacher, Dr. Margaret Watson, is the instructor. Do you know what the scriptures are saying, instead of what’s been passed down from tradition and culture? Come join us, bring a friend, everyone is welcome! The truth shall set you free!

T h ou gh t t o L ift you r H ear t: “God needs our availablity more than our ability.”

—Rev. Dr. Rober t A. Sm ith , J r.

• Participating in the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Program • Evening and Saturday appointments

“Se Habla Español” Call:

718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

Building 8 • Ground Floor Section 1 • Co-op City • Bronx, NY 10475

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