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Vol. 45 No. 50

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Redeployment of porters in triple core buildings improves janitorial operation at cost savings BY ROZAAN BOONE The change in deployment of the building porters in Co-op City’s triple core buildings in October was done to improve efficiency of the janitorial operation, and also save cooperators money since the deployment has resulted in less need for temporary workers, Riverbay’s management explained recently. In response to a petition submitted by residents of Building 29, Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper stated that based upon a time and motion study of the janitorial staff operation that was conducted two years ago, it was determined that the efficiency of the operation could be improved significantly with the use of more updated and efficient equipment. “Coming off of the study we started in the 15 tower buildings, we purchased high speed burnishing machines which dramatically reduced the time it took for

the porters to burnish the floors,” said Cooper. “Not only are the new machines faster and more efficient, they also cut down on the time it takes for the porters to get power from electrical outlets in order to do the work.” Cooper added that the porters were also supplied with re-usable micro-fiber mops heads that only need cleaning once dirty, the advantage of which negated the porters spending valuable time running down to the basement to get fresh water to replenish their buckets and also to wash their mops. “The micro-fiber mop heads are just swapped out once dirty and a new mop head is placed on the stick and the men can therefore keep on mopping,” Cooper said. For the past two years, this new procedure has been in place in the 15 tower (Continued on page 5)

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Help sought from city to resolve disabled access case BY JIM ROBERTS Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper has reached out to the office of the Mayor for assistance in the wake of a City Commission on Human Rights’ ruling that mandates Riverbay make the front door of one residential building in Co-op City disabled accessible, a decision the housing company will appeal in state court. Cooper, in a Dec. 9 letter addressed to George Torres of the Mayor’s Community Affairs Office, referred to the facts of the case and asked for help in finding a fair solution. “Anything that your office may do to help us amicably resolve this issue is very much appreciated,” Cooper wrote. In its decision rendered on Nov. 18, the City Commission on Human Rights overturned a prior decision by an administrative law judge who ruled earlier this year that Riverbay had already made a “reasonable accommodation” in the case and recommended that the complaint be dismissed. In overturning that judge’s ruling, the

commissioners on the city’s human rights panel ordered that Riverbay make the front entrance of 100 Aldrich St. disabled accessible and awarded damages of $51,000 in total to the complainant in the case, John Rose. The commission also fined Riverbay $50,000 claiming discrimination against Rose. Attorneys for Riverbay Corp. will file an appeal within the next week. It will take several months before a judge in the New York State Supreme Division Court in the Bronx hears the case. Cooper said that installing automatic door openers on the existing front entrance lobby doors is not physically possible and, if attempted, would create security issues. “The existing doors cannot accommodate these automatic door openers because there is not enough space between the door and the transom in order to place automatic door openers,” Cooper said. “Secondly, because of how these doors are constructed, and because of the condition of some (Continued on page 2)

Collaboration between Riverbay and local chamber to help community businesses BY ROZAAN BOONE Riverbay Corporation is working with the Bronx AmeriCaribbean Chamber of Commerce to promote and foster open dialogue between Riverbay and the community’s 119 commercial lease holders in the 3 shopping centers—Bartow, Einstein and Dreiser. “With this new initiative, Riverbay, in collaboration with the Bronx AmeriCaribbean Chamber of Commerce, hopes to bring the merchants together and with the chamber acting as the gobetween, reach out to the business owners so there’s mutual understanding about what Riverbay expects from them and vice versa,” said Kim Umstead, Riverbay’s Director of Commercial Properties. “These types of meetings are important because we need a relationship with the merchants, some of whom have been in business in this community since the 1970’s, and given the state of the economy today, it is beneficial for both sides if we can work together to help them grow their businesses while they provide services for the residents who

patronize their stores.” The Bronx AmeriCaribbean Chamber of Commerce’s website describes the organization as the “gateway” to resources that will build community stability and business growth while creating a productive and profitable environment for all. The group provides a myriad of services to promote, encourage and enhance community businesses, as well as provide social, economic and civic opportunities among businesses and their local communities. Co-op City resident Krystal Serrano, who sits on the advisory board of the Bronx AmeriCaribbean Chamber of Commerce, said that more recently, a number of Co-op City business owners have been participating in the monthly meetings of the chamber which are held outside of Co-op City and attended by entrepreneurs from throughout the Bronx. Seeing this, Serrano, who is also a member of the Riverbay Commercial Properties Committee and therefore knows first-hand (Continued on page 4)

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of these doors and door frames, even if we were able to put automatic door openers on the existing doors, we would have problems with the doors not closing properly. The potential security problem is increased because of the very heavy winds in Co-op City. At times, doors with automatic openers would be hung up by the heavy wind, creating a nightmare trying to adjust those automatic door openers to make sure that the doors always close flush and locks. “That would then create a horrendous security issue,” Cooper said. “Given these set of circumstances, we would have to change both front entrance lobby doors and frames to put door openers on them and this is an expense that the housing company can ill-afford because once it is done on one building, we will have to do it at others,” he said. Cooper explained that simply adding a door opener in the front door lobby would not be a solution and would create safety issues. “The most important issues with Mr. Rose’s request is that the existing lobby door in Mr. Rose’s building cannot accommodate an automatic door operator because of how it is designed,” Cooper said. When all the front lobby doors are

replaced in the future, the new doors will be ADA compliant and will probably operate by remotes and panic bars so that people who are wheelchair bound or have other disabilities would be able to enter buildings on their own, Cooper said. In a memo responding to a Board member, Herbert Freedman, principal of Riverbay’s managing agent, Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., noted that Co-op City has 65 lobby doors, many in serious need of repair and upgrade and that simply adding door openers would cost nearly $400,000 “without solving our door problems.” Freedman also emphasized the risk to security posed by installing door openers without replacing the entire front doors in the lobbies. In her June 16 ruling, Judge Addison decided that providing disabled access through the side door was a reasonable accommodation. “I found many of Mr. Rose’s objections to the side door to be unfounded. The photo evidence provided by the Commission and respondents demonstrates first and foremost that the side entrance is not a service entrance. The only sign on the door is an exit sign. The improvements to it do not extend treatment to Mr. Rose as a “second

class” citizen, but provide him with reasonably convenient and independent access at the same level as the front entrance. One of the photos shows that, when the side entrance door is opened, the lobby entrance can be seen at a short distance. “While Mr. Rose complained about the columns at the side of the building, I found them to be no different from those at the front. Thus, whichever entrance he uses, Mr. Rose must still maneuver his wheelchair around columns. The side entrance is not a segregated entrance designated solely for service personnel or the disabled, but is accessible to all tenants. Also, it is entirely sheltered, is monitored at all times by video cameras, is clean and well lit, and appears to be safe and reliable. Mr. Rose’s concern about the door hitting him was not legitimate because the same thing could happen with automatic openers installed at the front entrance. “Undeniably, some differences exist, such as the lack of an intercom at the side with a video camera feed to each apartment from that entrance. Even so, I found the modification of the side entrance to be a reasonable alternative to the front entrance. Nor did I find the distance of the lobby attendant from the side entrance to be sig-

nificant because the attendant is not a twenty-four hour attendant upon whom Mr. Rose could rely,” Judge Addison concluded. However, in the Nov. 18 ruling, the City Commission on Human Rights disagreed with the judge on her analysis of the New York City Human Rights Law and ruled that providing disabled access entrance through the side door was not enough. Cooper said that Riverbay has offered to accommodate Rose by transferring him to a townhouse and building a ramp for easy access, but that Rose has turned down that offer. “We certainly are sympathetic to Mr. Rose’s condition, as we are to other disabled residents within the community,” Cooper said. “Hopefully, we will be able to find a middle ground and some kind of solution that works for both sides, as well as one that takes away the inconvenience that Mr. Rose experiences. “We certainly don’t want to minimize or take for granted Mr. Rose’s concerns as a shareholder or as a citizen of this city as it relates to reasonable accommodation for disabled residents. We are not trying to treat him as a second-class citizen, but we have to do what is reasonable for both sides,” Cooper said.

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2nd Combing ty Blood p Cinext Co-oDrive NCNW Co-op City Section Toy Drive The NCNW invites the community to join in helping those less fortunate during its 6th Annual Toy Drive and Accessory Drive, today, Saturday, December 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Room 14 of the Dreiser Community Center. New, unwrapped toys (no weapons), as well as new, unwrapped hats, scarves, gloves and socks will be appreciated. All toys and accessories will be donated to a local shelter. For further information, please call (917) 399-2643.

BVA in-house art show/boutique today Today, Saturday, December 18, the Baychester Visual Arts Association will present an in-house art show and boutique from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. in Room #5 in the Dreiser Community Center. Dinners will also be available. BVA members will once again exhibit their beautiful artwork and boutique items will also be on sale. You can pick up some low cost gifts, such as jewelry, scarves and other items. Please stop by; you will be impressed with the beautiful artwork.

14th Annual Kwanzaa celebration set for December 28 The Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations will present their 14th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Tuesday, December 28, at 5:00 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31, at 2049 Bartow Avenue (Co-op City), Bronx NY. This event is free, and everyone is invited to attend.

Bereavement support Church of the Savior’s Bereavement Support Group meets every Monday, 7-8:15 p.m., at 120 DeKruif Place (Building 7, street level). This is a free service and anyone may attend for confidential counseling and support. This service is open to all residents, as well as members of the faith community and social agencies within Coop City, who would like to attend or refer their members or clients to the bereavement support group. The Holiday season is generally a very difficult time for those who have suffered the lost of a loved one, and anyone who would like to take advantage of this service is asked to contact Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr. of the Church of the Savior at (718) 3200002 or (917) 734-4058.

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Co-op City woman urges her community to reach out to the Haitian people three were of Haitian decent,” Durant including putting together the vitaBY BILL STUTTIG Long-time Co-op City resident wrote in her letter describing her expe- mins and whatever basic pharmaceutiMary Durant, a devout member of riences. “We went to the outskirts of cals that were available to be handed Manhattan’s Times Square Church, Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital city, and out upon request. came back home from a recent mission there were thousands of people living Requests from the people of the in the earthquake torn nation of Haiti in tents wherever there is available tents cities came in the form of prewith a message that she wanted deliv- space. The tents are side-by-side num- scription writing by medical personnel ered to her Co-op City neighbors. bering in the hundreds and thousands. who were volunteering to serve in the Nearly a year after the tent cities. devastating earthquake, Basic needs that we take Haiti needs the help of this for granted had to be nation more than ever, she addressed each moment of said. It needs professional each day, she recounted. aid that can be supplied by “Some of the people were doctors, nurses, dentists, dehydrated,” she said, “and engineers, and others, but even young adults were sufalso the spiritual aid of fering from hypertension. religious organizations and Some had not eaten any food leaders here in this commuin a day or two. Our missionnity and elsewhere. ary host told us that the In a recent open letter majority of people have to she wrote describing her purchase all their water and experiences in Haiti last food. A lot of children have month as she volunteered hair that is reddish and to dispense medicine, vitaorange resulting from malnumins and other health relat- A team of medical mission workers, including Co-op City resitrition.” ed supplies to thousands of dent Mary Durant (right) get ready to visit one of Haiti’s tent Although Durant did not cities housing thousands of earthquake victims. people living in tent cities (photo used courtesy of Times Square Church) see any signs of the cholera set up on the outskirts of epidemic that news reports the stricken Haitian capital, Port-au“Each tent city had leaders who have said recently resulted in more Prince, she said: “Haiti is in great need assisted us in setting up a medical clin- than a thousand deaths in the nation, of prayer. Pray for the Gospel of God ic-type tent and the people came by the she said the communities that she visto be preached throughout all of Haiti multitudes,” she recounted in her writ- ited basically suffered from a lack of for the salvation of all its people. Pray ing. “Unfortunately, our service ended communication and a resulting lack of that they may seek God and that he by 5 p.m. because there was no elec- knowledge of what is being done to would open resources of heaven and tricity to give us lighting. We minis- improve the nation’s standard of living heal their people and their land.” tered to people in camps housing long-term and how they can take While describing very difficult liv- 6,000, 1700 and 300 people. Every advantage of those services. “Haiti’s ing conditions for the people of Haiti – adult and every child was given de- immediate needs are for clean water, including a dire need for proper nutri- worming pills and a 30-day supply of housing and food,” she wrote. “The tion and water, in an interview with the vitamins in addition to any other med- people are suffering and in dire need Co-op City Times this week, Durant icines or treatment.” of assistance. said that the people who she served Durant said during the interview Durant added: “The people need were friendly, receptive to the help, that after darkness stopped the dispen- training in health care issues. They and seemingly in good spirits despite sation of medicines and nutritional need engineers, architects and builders their terrible hardships. supplies each day, she and the rest of to train the people to build their own “We were a team of ten women of the team would return to their mission- homes, their own factories or mills so varying ages and nationalities, three of ary home and prepare the supplies whom were medical professionals and needed to be handed out the next day, (Continued on page 4)

A Haitian woman gets her blood pressure checked by medical volunteers. Hypertension is a major problem among the earthquake refugees largely due to a poor diet being the only food available to them. (photo used courtesy of Times Square Church)

Medical mission volunteers look out over one of the vast tent cities on the outskirts of earthquake torn Port-au-Prince. (photo used courtesy of Times Square Church)

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about some of the unique challenges fac- Ventrella. “I’ve employed kids who live was going to be the same and did not 2nd meeting, going forward, monthly ing Co-op City business owners, deter- here and I’m proud of it. Five of my kids attend. However, this time, with the meetings will now be held among mined that perhaps there was a need for have gone on to college and excelled in involvement of the chamber and the Riverbay, the commercial lease holders the services provided by the chamber their lives and their futures. We have to Riverbay Commercial Properties and the chamber on the third Wednesday inside the Co-op City community, and get back to that type of mentorship Department working with us to see what of each month. The January meeting has approached Riverbay’s management because it’s almost like the kids having an can be done to help the businesses, it been scheduled for Wednesday, January about the possibility of hosting a joint extension of their families and you don’t looks like it’s going to work. Business is 12, 7:30 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow meeting between the chamber, Riverbay get that in a mall, you get that from a bad right now and any help that we can Community Center before it is rotated the Corporation, representatives of the community. We have to get back that spir- get from Riverbay and the chamber following month to one of the other two Commercial Properties Committee and it of, ‘Hey, Ms. Jones,’ or ‘Hey, Mr. would be helpful.” community centers. the business owners to hear and possibly Levine, I saw your mother today and I Mehta said that the other benefit to the “This is a venue for the business ownaddress some of their business needs. helped her with her packages’.” meetings is that it affords an opportunity ers to come and voice their concerns “I thought this was a great idea about how they can grow their when Krystal first brought the idea businesses and the challenges to the committee because some of they are facing in this recessed the businesses had mentioned the economy,” said Serrano. “The one need to meet more frequently durthing that was expressed at our ing their meeting with managefirst meeting was that this was ment last year,” said Board long overdue so it was definitely President Helen Atkins, Chair of something that was needed in this the Riverbay Commercial community. The Bronx Properties Committee. “So, we AmeriCaribbean Chamber of followed through and asked manCommerce was well received and agement if it was ok to use the the meeting was very professionpremises to hold these meetings al. We had a perfect dialogue and once we had permission, it about how we can help each other took a while but we finally came among Riverbay Corporation’s to a date that was agreeable to management, the Commercial most of those involved. We made Properties Committee and the flyers, phone calls and visits to business owners.” reach out to the business owners “I hope all merchants do their and we finally made it happen.” best to come out to the future It is hoped that many more of Riverbay’s commercial lease holders will attend the next meeting on As a result, the first meeting of January 12 among Riverbay, the Bronx AmeriCaribbean Chamber of Commerce, the Commercial meetings,” said Ventrella. “We the group took place on Thursday, Properties Committee and local business owners in the Bartow Community Center. In photo above are have to work this together. It’s the December 2, in Room 31 of the some of the business owners who attended the first meeting on December 2, along with others, start of a new beginning and including Riverbay Board President and chair of the Commercial Properties Committee, Helen Atkins; Bartow Community Center and it Krystal Serrano, member of the Advisory Board of the Bronx AmeriCaribbean Chamber of Commerce we’re not here to be unproductive, was attended by 6 business own- and of the Riverbay Commercial Properties Committee and Kim Umstead, Riverbay’s Director of that’s useless. This is not the ers who lease commercial space Commercial Properties. place for you to come with negafrom Riverbay. The meeting, tivity. We can’t change the past; which ran for approximately 1½ hours, Ventrella added that everyone has felt for the business owners to network and This is about how do we fix this and go was also attended by a few others who the pinch of the recession, but it is very help each other. forward and work together as a family. If had heard about the gathering, but do not important that the local businesses, man“We can advertise for each other by any business owner comes with a comlease commercial space from Riverbay. agement and the Board pull together. placing flyers in our stores advertising plaint, you’d better also have a solution to Among the Riverbay commercial tenants “These meetings are not about each other’s businesses, in addition to address it. If not, don’t mention it because in attendance were Cappy’s, Bartow Riverbay and what happened in the past,” advertising in the papers,” said Mehta. if you’re not part of the solution, then Florist, Little Gelt Pharmacy, Co-op City said Ventrella. “All of us have fallen on “We’re going to go to the other merchants you’re part of the problem.” Barber Shop, H&R Block and Compare hard times with the recession, but we and encourage them to come to the next The location of the forthcoming meetSave Associated Supermarkets. need to pull our resources together and meeting so we can get more businesses to ings will vary so that it is convenient to as Junior Gutierrez, Manager of the utilize all the tools available to us. I have come out and participate.” many of the merchants as possible. Bartow Center’s Compare Save known Ms. (Helen) Atkins for a very long “The meeting was very nice,” said “This way, business owners don’t feel Associated Supermarket, said that the time and I’ve worked with her, as well as Gary Yag, Manager of the Dreiser Unisex that they always have to drive to this locameetings are a great idea. Kim Umstead, and they’re both wonder- Barbershop. “I think it will give the busi- tion or that location to attend,” said “It’s a good way for the merchants to ful and I’m looking forward to working ness owners a good way of communicat- Mehta. “Sometimes, the meetings will be get to know each other and to possibly with them on this new venture. I am also ing with the residents and Riverbay. I closer to their stores so they will find it come up with solutions to common prob- looking forward to working with Chief think the involvement of the Chamber is more convenient.” lems,” said Gutierrez. Apollo on the parking lots, and Krystal also a good thing because it will bring Serrano also said that she is open to The owner of Bartow Florist, Anthony Serrrano who has been terrific. She’s real- resources to us that we did not have suggestions as to what time is best for the Ventrella, is a long-time resident of the ly extended herself to help us and I look before to help our businesses.” business owners given the fact that some community having lived in Co-op City forward to working with her as well.” Speaking after the meeting, Director may have to watch their stores or close since he was ten years old. He remembers Manny Santana, a partner of Atkins reported: “We brought people them at a certain time. “We’re relying on in the past when there was more of a com- Ventrella’s who was unable to attend the together who had no idea who the other the owners to let us know what suits their munity spirit among the residents and the meeting, said that he too agrees with the was or that they even existed and once needs and we’ll do our best to accommolocal merchants. more frequent meetings of the business they found out who each other was, we date them,” she said, adding: “The busi“We have to get back to that,” said owners and Riverbay. also found out about the different servic- ness owners welcomed us with open arms Ventrella, who pointed out that some of “We can all get to know each other and es they provide and how they can work and they were very forthcoming with the local business owners also make their discuss the various ways of how we can together. The meeting was very informa- their suggestions. The Commercial homes here. “We’re a team, the merchants help each other,” said Santana. “I really feel tional in so many ways, so it wasn’t that Properties Committee representatives and Riverbay, and we need each other’s good about Ms. Serrano and I am one hun- we met to see what we do and how many who were there heard what was said to support; one goes hand in hand with the dred percent behind what she is trying to employees they have, but also what they help the businesses and we will be workother.” accomplish here. She lives in the communi- can bring to the community.” ing on those ideas to see how best we can Ventrella said that as a local business- ty and she wants to help, plus, through the “What stood out for me was how pro- help, both from the perspective of man who has been in business for over 20 chamber, she has the connections.” fessional and civil the meeting was,” Riverbay and the Bronx AmeriCaribbean years in Co-op City, he is a big advocate Lin Mehta, owner of Cappy’s in the added Umstead. “In addition, the mer- Chamber of Commerce. Our mutual goal of hiring local youth. Dreiser Mall, said: “The meeting was chants got to know each other and dis- is to help in whatever way we can so these “If these kids don’t get their experi- successful. In the past, we’ve had these cussed ways they can help each other community businesses are viable and ence here at the little stores in the com- types of meetings between the merchants which was a very good thing.” continue to serve the residents of this munity, how can we expect them to get and Riverbay and nothing really hapSerrano said that after hearing from community in a way that encourages hired by the big companies,” asked pened. Many of the merchants felt this the commercial tenants at the December them to shop at home.”

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buildings in Co-op City, and with the purchase of the new high speed burnishing machines and reusable micro-fiber mop heads to clean and maintain the hallway floors, management was able to extract one porter from each building and re-assign that manpower to the floor stripping crew. “Heretofore, this function was woefully under-attended, and we were stripping and waxing buildings approximately every 4 to 5 years when in essence the task should be done at least every three years,” Cooper explained. “We simply did not have the staff required to do so before. This change has worked out well in the 15 tower buildings for two years now.” This past October, management decided to replicate the procedure in the 10 triple core buildings and as a result, one porter was removed from each of those buildings and reassigned to the floor stripping crew. “In addition to being reassigned to the floor stripping crew, these personnel also fill-in for other porters who are out on vacation, sick, on disability, or out for other reasons,” said Cooper. “At the same time, Mr. (Luis) Salazar is in the process of purchasing more high speed burnishing machines for use by the remaining porters who have also been given the new micro-fiber mop heads.” Luis Salazar is Riverbay’s Director of Janitorial Services. Cooper added that the re-deployment of staff has also enabled the housing corporation to reduce the number of temporary employees needed on a regular basis to cover for porters who are out, as was agreed upon between management and the union. “We are therefore assigning people to handle duties more efficiently than ever before, while simultaneously cutting our manpower,” said Cooper. “The porters that we have re-deployed have not lost any pay and have been allowed to continue to work the same schedule, the only difference being where they physically work from day to day.” Cooper pointed out that he has asked the directors and their supervisors to conduct inspections of the triple core buildings on a consistent basis in order to monitor the condition of those 10 buildings to ensure that there has not been any diminution of service to the residents. “Again, this change was very effective in the tower buildings and we have every reason to believe that it will be as effective in the triple core buildings,” said Cooper. Cooper also noted that during the labor strike by Local 32BJ, when management personnel along with several smaller union members took on the work that is normally done by 32BJ workers, although the management personnel could not match the 32BJ workers’ efforts exactly, what work was done by management staff was done very effectively and this gave management cause to re-evaluate their janitorial staffing at the time. Cooper said: “In any event, we will watch closely and make changes if needed. We hope that the community understands our position and we thank everyone for their cooperation in this matter.” (Continued from page 3)

they can be able to sustain themselves.” She said she hopes to return to the nation in March to again directly help the people there, but in the meantime, she hopes to reach out to Co-op City’s religious leaders to let them know how their members can get involved in helping the people of Haiti. For a start, she said she points people to the website www.worldvisiongifts.org for information about a donation gift program related to basic medical and buildings supplies for the people of Haiti and www.somebodycares.org. for information about current projects going on in Haiti and what can be done to help. She also points people to her own church’s website: www.tscnyc.org for information about their ministry, “Medicine with a Mission,” which organizes medical mission teams and also sends medicines, vitamins and water purification tablets to the earthquake-torn nation.

There is a Kenyan Proverb, “Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable.” For me, that means that the strength and enduring success of a community is based upon the ability of the people who live there to join together to work for the betterment of all. The diversity of the Co-op City community is a fine example of that good action: though we have different religions, we are able to pray together, although we are of different races and backgrounds we live together har-

moniously. Co-op City residents share the same objective – to maintain a consistently high quality of life for our families and to Second Vice President raise our children in a safe environment. As the largest cooperative residency in the nation, we are an example to all for how well diversity can work. I am very happy to live here and extremely proud to serve our community in every way that I am able. To my fellow cooperators, I wish that this season brings the quiet joys of continued love from family and friends; warmth, comfort and contentment to your home; and the angelic light of peace to shine upon all that you do. Happy Holidays!

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Letter to the Editor

Co-op City Times Forever grateful

(The following letter is from former Board Director Saul Weber, who is recuperating at Jacobi Hospital after suffering a heart attack on the morning of Saturday, December 4.) To m y n eigh b or s: My day started with a book signing at the Westchester County SPCA. I got into my car and drove a bit before passing out. Luckily, Public Safety officers Yan Gularte and Hector Tejada were behind me and immediately took action to save

my life, including breaking the car window, taking me out of the vehicle and promptly beginning resuscitation, which also included the use of a defibrillator. My wife and I are truly grateful for what has transpired. I would like to point out that it is very ironic that as a Board Director, I, among other Board members serving at the time, was intimately involved in the fight to make defibrillators available to our Public Safety officers. Had we not taken the ini-

tiative to do that, the defibrillators would not be available today and the officers would not have been able to save my life. Without access to that defibrillator, the officers would not have been able to do anything for me. I also find it ironic that the Public Safety officers were right behind me at the time that I lost consciousness. I am truly thankful to everyone involved for their swift and courageous actions to save my life. —Sa u l Web er

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SUBM I T T E D BY: Al Sh a p ir o SE C O NDE D BY: K h a lil Abd u lWa h h a b BOAR D OF DIR EC TORS M EE TING, DAT E D: Decem b er 15t h , 2010 W H E R E AS, the Contracts Department sent out nineteen (19) requests for proposals for Bid #2598, Carpet Voucher Program; and W H E R E AS, we received six (6) proposals; and

W H E R E AS, bids were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and W H E R E AS, the Project Manager recommends Tri-state Interiors as the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation attached). NOW T HE R E F OR E , L E T I T BE R E SO LVE D: that the proposed contract 2598 with Tri-State Interiors at a cost of $11.70 per yard plus tax (there is no cutting fee) and $0.75 preparation charge (Contract is Not to exceed $1,050,000.00 over 3 years) be approved as submitted by

Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #9544 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YE S: Atkins, Cylich, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Shapiro, Tirado, Torres, Abdul-Wahhab ABSE NT : Bailey, Morales, Owens, Rodriguez, Santiago Pa ssed

Second Reading Resolution #10-83 SUBMIT TE D BY: Othelia J ones SEC ONDE D BY: Bill Gor don BOAR D OF DIR EC TORS M EE TING, DATE D: December 15th, 2010 WHE RE AS, the Contracts Department sent out eleven (11) requests for proposals for Bid #2625, Purchase of Airgas; and WHE RE AS, we received one (1) proposal; and WHE RE AS, bid was reviewed in detail

by the Project Manager and; W HER EAS, the Project Manager has concluded Airgas East, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendations attached). NOW THE RE FOR E, LE T I T BE RE SOLVE D: that the proposed contract 2625 with Airgas East, Inc. at a not to exceed cost of $75,000.00 per year (This is a proposed three (3) year contract) be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors

Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective. YES: Atkins, Cylich, Gordon, F. Jones, O. Jones, Leslie, Shapiro, Tirado, Torres, Abdul-Wahhab ABSE NT: Bailey, Morales, Owens, Rodriguez, Santiago Pa ssed

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CCPD offers holiday travel safety tips BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers these travel safety tips if a trip is part of your holiday plans. By being aware of and preparing for new travel regulations, you can make your trip safe and stress free. Travel safety begins when you pack. To help avoid becoming a target, do not dress in expensive looking clothing with expensive jewelry. These items identify you as an affluent tourist and a potential victim. It is better to dress low key and try to blend in with the general population of the area you are visiting. Also, try to familiarize yourself with the local laws and customs of the areas you plan to visit. It is always best to travel light. You can move more quickly and will be more likely to have a free hand. If you can carry all your bags, you won’t have to set a bag down and leave it unattended. Pick a few favorite items especially suited for travel. Wrinkle resistant garments with zipper pockets, especially designed for travel will be your first choice to wear. Always leave behind anything you would hate to lose. Wearing practical shoes or sneakers is especially important while traveling. Proper footwear makes it easier to speed up at the first sign of danger. While traveling, it is especially important to walk with a purpose and remain aware of your surroundings at all times. Speaking on a cell phone, text

messaging or wearing headphones with the volume turned up high makes it difficult for you to stay in touch with your surroundings. Be aware of all regulations for required documents needed for the trip you plan to take. Leaving or reentering the country by plane in all cases requires a valid passport. Travel by auto, train or ship to certain destinations in Canada, Mexico and some islands allows the use of the new enhanced driver’s license. Problems can arise if a change to your itinerary requires a flight added due to unforeseen circumstances. Check with the State Department before making travel plans to be sure your destination is safe for travel. Various conditions may cause recommendations to avoid travel to certain countries at certain times. Safety should always be a priority. Make two photocopies of your passport identification page, airline tickets, driver’s license and the credit cards you plan to bring. Carry one copy with you separate from the originals and leave one set home with a trusted friend or family member. Having these copies will be extremely helpful if your original documents are lost or stolen. Also, leave a complete itinerary at home with friends or family. Keep them informed if you change your plans. New airline regulations allow liquid health and beauty products to only be 3 ounces or smaller to be allowed as carry-on baggage. Each passenger is allowed to carry-on only one quart sized Ziploc bag

containing these individual liquid containers. Many of these travel safe products are available in drug stores or discount stores. By being aware of these restrictions, you can save yourself inconvenience at the gate and avoid having to discard your items. Anything you are not sure about should be packed in checked baggage. Be sure to keep all prescription medications in their original bottles with the label containing your name intact. It is also a good idea to carry an extra copy of essential prescriptions. Avoid the temptation to purchase or use any types of drugs while traveling abroad. More than one third of United States citizens incarcerated abroad are held on drug charges. Some countries have very severe sentences even for possession of a small amount of marijuana or cocaine. If you have any questions regarding foreign drug laws, check with the U.S. embassy or consulate. It is best to check with the Department of State’s Country Specific Information before you book a trip to any foreign country at www.travel.state.gov. They describe entry requirements, currency regulations, unusual health conditions, crime and security situations and other information so that travels can make informed decisions about their trips. Certain countries may have a Travel Warning issued. It is best to know this information before you plan your trip. When traveling, be sure to familiarize

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Co-op City Times / December 18, 2010

Do double-standards still prevail in Co-op City? Dear Cooperators, I hope that all of you are enjoying the holiday festivities. As you have probably already read, the late fee for cooperators paying carrying charges has increased from $30 to $50 and the legal fee from $150 to $200. Management initially requested that cooperators pay $85 in late fees. However, many Board members felt that an $85 increase was exorbitant and $50 was proposed. Although some wanted no change, others felt it should remain at $85. When you pay your carrying charges late, Riverbay pays its obligations late and is assessed penalties as well. Therefore, please pay the carrying charge on time, but no later than the 10th day of the month. There was confusion over the space at 147 Dreiser Loop, which is utilized by Young Israel. When it appeared that Young Israel was unable to pay the arrears of $706,339.36 and was “willing” to share the space, the Board agreed to allow it to do so and to pay what it could on the outstanding balance. Is this not a double standard? A resident would never be allowed to remain in Co-op owing that much money. The Board received letters from the pastor of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church stating that he was

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offered to share the space with Young Israel, but was asked to pay an unfair share of the monthly rental fee. A period of time elapsed and, at a meeting he requested with Herbert Freedman, he was informed that the space had been leased to the Circle of Christ Church. I believe that, due to his indecision on paying the bulk of the monthly rental for Young Israel to reside in the shared space, he was rejected. The NAACP Day Care Center is being charged an increase from $5 to $6 per square foot per month for its rental space in Building 31. This is odd, due to the fact that a new day care center, just entering Co-op City to do business, is being charged $4 per square foot. Normally, newcomers are charged the same rate or more than those who are already leasing. Initially, most Board members felt that this was an unfair and exorbitant amount and

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voted it down. However, I was concerned about what could happen if it had no valid lease at all and, therefore, I changed my vote. As Chairperson of the Residential Sales and Marketing Committee, I am working with the committee members to make some positive changes. We are working on an improved website, a revision of the handbook for new cooperators, improving the new cooperators orientation meetings and getting the waiting lists posted in prominent places. The committee members have been very helpful in bringing forth their ideas, drafting pertinent document, inserts and revisions, and attending new cooperators orientation meetings. I really appreciate their involvement. Condolences are extended to Nzingha Adimu on the loss of her husband and our beloved Brother Kojo Adimu, who made his transition on December 1, 2010. Brother Kojo was a Pan-Africanist and warrior and a member of the African-American Association of Co-op City for over 30 years and also the leader of its Communiversity of African-centered Education for over ten years. As a legacy, he left the Association with the “Kojo Adimu Library” for all to share in the education for which he so unselfishly dedicated his life. The list

is quite long of his many contributions. Brother Kojo was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. will proudly present its 14th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Tuesday, December 28, at 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31. Bring a large dish of food to share with others and enjoy the drummers and dancers, the Joy in Motion Belly Dancers, the Kwanzaa Ceremony, vendors, the Karamu (feast) and words of wisdom by Elder Dr. Rosalind Jeffries. Bring a friend or neighbor with you. All are welcome. Join your Building Association today. It will make for a better building and a stronger community. Remember, Co-op City is your home. Get involved. EVIL AND GREED WILL PREVAIL WHEN GOOD PEOPLE SIT BACK AND DO NOTHING. Since there are so few Open Board Meetings, if you have any comments, issues, complaints, etc. that cannot be resolved through your Building Association, please write to me and I will try to help you: Francine Reva Jones, Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Co-op City Times / December 18, 2010

What About The Children? At the closed meeting of the Board, a resolution (1078) was passed renewing the lease for the non-for-profit NAACP Children's Day Care Center for three years, but increasing the cost to $6 per square foot -- a 20% jump, with annual increases to follow. Just before voting to impose those terms on the NAACP facility, another Board resolution gave a six year lease to a new, private children's day care center at a $4 per square foot with biannual increases to follow. The NAACP center serves the children of our own cooperators. Will the Center have to increase its fees for those children? I don't know any cooperator whose income is going to rise by 20%. Why are child care facilities being priced out of existence? Aren't they essential services that contribute to employment and to the social well-being of the community? When will we stop talking about support for childcare and youth services and actually begin supporting them? W HAT ' S TH E RE AL ISSUE ? Board passage of resolution 10-79 increases laundry room fees. The measure was justified as a way to subsidize laundry service. Yes we are subsiding the vendor services. We supply the rooms, electricity, gas and the hot and cold water, as well as a host of other necessities for keeping the service going. The vendor makes a profit, and now we'll be paying more so that the vendor can have an even better deal. We cooperators are charged not just for the service but for increasing a vendor's profit. HARD T IME S W HO PAYS? Board passage of Resolution 10-59 increases the

penalties and the legal fees for late carrying charges, from $30 to $50 and from $150 to $200, respectively. These penalties and fees earned the corporation $57,000 and $17,000 each month during the past year. Once again, additional hardships are being placed on families already struggling to keep a roof over their heads as they cope with the doubledigit carrying charge increases of the past few years. It seems to me that management finds these ways to nickel and dime us while making sure to sustain -- and

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add to -- the profits of vendors. W HAT H APP ENED TO 10-86? Emergency Resolution 10-86 was passed at a closed Board meeting on October 27, 2010. This resolution requires management to prepare and make public (with provision for protection of confidential information) a waiting list of townhouses, apartments, regular and reserved garage spaces, and the spaces in storage and hall closets. These waiting lists have never been published, and it is not known, to date, what, if anything, has been done by management to implement this resolution. The townhouse debacle we are currently dealing with sheds a bright light on what can happen in the absence of the transparency and accountability a measure like Resolution 10-86 would introduce if it were actually applied. Keep your eyes on the prize. You may contact me at the Boardroom, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

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Working Families Party Co-op City Club Happy Holiday! This is a reminder that the next meeting of the WFP Club will be held on January 25th in the Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 28, at 7:30 p.m. We will have much to discuss during the upcoming year: the proposed fee for in-district service by the New York City Fire Department to voted on by the New York City Council; the challenge to Cathie Black, newly appointed Chancellor of the Department of Education, and continuation of the Bush Tax program and its long-term impact, just to name a few. We look forward to seeing you. —C her yl Sim mon s-O liver

Public Safety Blotter: Dec. 6 - Dec. 11 Decem ber 10, 2049 Ba r t ow Avenu e A male was arrested by CCPD Detectives after he allegedly falsely reported an incident. Decem b er 09, 159 E in st ein L oop CCPD officers responded to this location to investigate a report of a fight. Upon arrival, they found a large group leaving the area. One male refused to leave and was placed under arrest and charged with disorderly conduct. Decem ber 08, 2061 Ba r t ow Avenu e CCPD officers on patrol were flagged down by a store manager who had chased a male in an effort to retrieve stolen food items. The officers placed the male under arrest and recovered several items. Decem b er 06, Bella my L oop & C o-op C ity Bouleva r d CCPD officers responded to this location to investigate a report of a robbery of a cell phone. Upon arrival, the suspect was spotted fleeing the area and was chased and apprehended. Further investigation revealed the complainant falsely reported this incident and was arrested for Filing a False Report. Decem ber 05, 100 Da r r ow P la ce CCPD responded to this location to investigate a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, it was learned that a man making a food delivery was robbed at gunpoint by two masked men. The area was checked with negative results.

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Correction There was a typographical error in my column in last week’s Co-op City Times (12/11/10). The paragraph as submitted read: “Note the frequency with which management finds ways to nickel and dime cooperators and seeks Board approval for vendor change orders and increased charges: 30 percent change order to Proto for claimed inflation rate while that rate was actually only 15 percent; $266 per balcony for less than an hour’s work closing terrace doors and windows in Buildings 6, 7 and 8 for two non-union employees, using Riverbay lumber.” The 30 percent figure was incorrectly printed as 0 percent, making that part of the sentence illogical. C H O O SING SIDE S – I N T H E NAT I O N In the waning hours of the current session of Congress, President Obama has tried to coax his Democratic colleagues to pass a compromise measure, hammered out with Republican leaders, that would assist millions of out-of-work Americans whose unemployment benefits were set to expire and would provide credits for the children of eligible working families. The president has asked congressional Democrats to support this legislative compromise, which was necessitated by a Republican insistence on continuing tax breaks for the wealthiest 1–2 percent of the population. On the other hand, the compromise includes measures that would benefit

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Bernard Cylich millions of vulnerable Americans whose purchasing power is essential to stimulate the economy. Many of us were outraged that the opposition party demanded tax cuts that would significantly increase the budget deficit while doing little to jump-start the economy. Nevertheless, providing a lifeline for working families and for the economy in general is justification enough for the deficit-raising tax cuts the opposition party wanted for millionaires and billionaires. C H O O SING SIDE S – I N CO -O P CI T Y Closer to home, MTA service cuts have gutted bus and Access-a-Ride service and compounded the injury with fare increases. The cutbacks are creating hardships for everyone: cooperators, children, visitors, workers traveling here to serve the community. Buses are crowded and run less often. It’s harder to get to work or to school, to keep appointments, harder even to get around in the community. This situation has generated widespread anger, and a Co-op City Coalition Against MTA cuts has been formed. In April, May and October, protest meetings were held, and more than two dozen Co-op City organizations have involved

themselves in efforts to collect and deliver thousands of petition signatures to the MTA offices. Cooperators and community organizations chose sides, and so did Riverbay. The Co-op City Times didn’t just ignore these protest activities: it sneered at them, characterizing cooperators at the events as “disgruntled.” The Coalition Against MTA Cuts— which has chosen to work on behalf of cooperators—has collected several thousand more signatures calling for full restoration of the Bx26 and Bx28 buses and Access-a-Ride service and is preparing to deliver them to the MTA. It is also planning to join a citywide effort to lobby Albany. Co-op City residents could have expected Board leaders to welcome, and support, such efforts to defend the community’s quality of life. That’s not what the Board leaders did, however. RE J E CT E D The Board’s Community Relations Committee — after a lengthy and hostile grilling of Coalition representatives–rejected the Coalition’s application for recognition even though all required documentation had been submitted and strong evidence presented of the Coalition’s service to the community. If sustained by the Board, the committee’s rejection means the organization could not rent rooms, have information printed in the Co-op City Times, or post notices on bulletin boards. Which side is the Board on in the battle with MTA for the

benefit of the community? YO U ARE W H AT YO UR R E C O R D SAYS YO U AR E It was also the Board’s Community Relations Committee that rejected the application—and withheld notification of that rejection for thirteen months— of an organization that registered more than 500 Co-op City voters and campaigned for Obama in the 2008 election. After that historic election, another group, Organizing for America, which supported legislation for jobs, health care, housing and education, was also rejected by the committee, for no plausible reason. AC CE P T E D On the other hand, the Board accepted without questioning and without objection the application of a religious institution located outside Co-op City. Such recognition allows this outside institution to rent rooms, have articles printed in the Co-op City Times, post leaflets in bulletin boards, and make the group eligible for up to $1500 of Riverbay in-kind services per year. Whose side is our Board and its committees on? SE ASO NS G R E E T I NG S T O AL L My sincere wishes to all for a healthy, happy, and peaceful, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year and Feliz Navidad. Communications from cooperators is always welcome. I can be reached by phone at 718-379-5874, by postal mail at the Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Ave. Bronx, NY 10475, or by email at www.lichsr@earthlink.net.

Co-op City Branch of the NAACP Tomorrow, December 19 is our holiday party/meeting/swearing-in ceremony. If you have made another appointment, change it and come to this meeting. The new executive board will be sworn in and we will be celebrating the holiday. If you have suggestions for action in the new year, it would be a good time to start bringing those suggestions to our attention. Please members come, join in the fun, 3 p.m., Sunday, December 19th, at the Erskine Place NAACP Center. You will be able to share with fellow NAACP members and family at our holiday party 2010. We only ask that you bring a donation dish, drink or dessert for the party buffet. The NAACP is committed to communicating and working with organizations to achieve mutual goals. We look forward to you attending this last meeting of 2010

and to your participation in 2011. Like Mr. Lynch, you too will find your membership in the NAACP an important membership. Non-members can join the Coop City Branch of the NAACP at the party. If you are a member, attend the party, socialize with members, and celebrate the holidays. Truly, your presence is the gift that never stops giving. The Co-op City Branch of the NAACP wishes everyone a happy healthy holiday. If you have any questions, call 1-718671-7856 Congratulations and good luck to the newly elected branch executive committee: 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. Visit the NAACP newly redesigned website: http://action.naacp.org/. On the site, you will be able to follow up on many of the NAACP activities, as well as get explanation and dialog on current D.C. activities. Recently, by a vote of 256 to 152, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to appropriate the $1.25 billion necessary to fund the Pigford II settlement between Black farmers and the U.S. government. Specifically, this bill will fund the settlement announced in February of this year between the US Department of Agriculture and the US Department of Justice and as many as 70,000 African American farmers, many of whom suffered blatant racial dis-

crimination at the hands of the U.S. Department of Agriculture for decades, with cash damage awards and debt relief. This caps a decades-long struggle. For more information on the settlement, as well as the struggle, visit our website. This year, we have continued pushing ahead with the kind of strength and resilience that would make our ancestors proud. Regarding the Scott sisters’ legal battle, a folder dedicated to them is active: http://action.naacp.org/ SupportGladysAndJamie on the national website. Gladys and Jamie are not the only people to receive sentences disproportionate to their crime. When we fight to support them, we fight to support all of the people they represent. And most importantly, we fight for equality. —E va L a za a r

American Legion Post 1871 Post 1871 is located in Section # 5, 135 Einstein Loop Community Center. Our phone is 718-320-8165, 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 website, and 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 December: Vernon N. Frazer, Jose Pacheco, Carl C. Ash, Irwin Rudman, John E. King, Jr., Vernon C. Taylor, Wesley Banks, Lloyd R. Johnson, John McMillan, Michael D. O’Livas, Rafael Echevarria, Herbert H. Kantrowitz, Willie A. Thompson, John E. King, Jr., Bettie J. Storey, Andre R. Green, Fernando Hernandez, Ear Bruer, Jasmin A. Lirio, Alfonso Rodriguez, David Walker, Lucius Kennedy and Michael D. Olivas. All our Post members who attended the breakfast at Eastwood Manor on December in honor of veterans in the Bronx and Mount Vernon given by Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Health First and her staff, thanks for taking the

time and effort by attending this affair. Along with our Post, attending the breakfast was the Women’s Auxiliary of Post 1871, looking sharp as always. We also thank our members who came to the Bronx VA Hospital last weekend to give out Christmas presents to our veterans who are hospitalized at the hospital. To all members who would like to get an American Legion license plate or a veteran license plate for your car, all you have to do is send a copy of your Post membership card for the American Legion plate and if you want a veterans license plate, you will have to send a copy of your DD-214, or you can call 518-402-4838 and request an application for a custom plate. You can also down-

load the application from your computer, nysdmv.com. Because of the high cost of living, food stamp use in commissaries has increased 40%; the dollar amount has tripled since 2007 from $24.9 million to $73 million while it doubled nationwide. Commissaries are a great place to do your food shopping if you meet the requirements to shop there. All Post members, you should be receiving your raffles by January and if you need more raffles, visit the Post and ask for more. An idle mind is the devil’s work shop. This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —R ich a r d I . L a wson, J r.

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African-American Association Season’s Greetings to all our friends and neighbors. The Association thanks everyone who attended our Holiday Celebration last Saturday. A special thanks is extended to vocalists Estelle Rollins and Allan Usher for the lovely songs they rendered. The Planning Committee, including Roger Toppin, Estelle Rollins, Sandra Mitchell, Patsy Balfour and Harman Leacock, did a fantastic job. This is a reminder to all who purchased tickets for the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater that the performance is today, December 18th, at 2:00 p.m. Kwa n za a C eleb r a t ion - The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., of which the African-American Association is a member, enthusiastically invites you to attend its 14th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Tuesday, December 28, 5:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 31 of the Bartow Community Center.

Kwanzaa is the seven-day (December 26-January1) African celebration of family, community and culture as personified in African “first fruits” or harvest celebrations. Kwanzaa incorporates the spirit, value and practice of Ingathering, Reverence, Commemoration, Recommitment and Celebration; and evolves around Seven Principles, one for each day of Kwanzaa, called the Nguzo Saba. The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa are: Umoja (Unity); Kujichagulia (Self-determination); Ujima (Collective work and responsibility); Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics); Nia (Purpose); Kuumba (Creativity); and Imani (Faith). Dr. Rosalind Jeffries, School of Visual Arts in NYC, Educator and Activist, will deliver an uplifting message. In addition, there will be a Kwanzaa Ceremony, vendors, the Karamu (feast), dancers and drummers. The Joy in Motion Belly Dancers will also perform. Everyone is required to bring

an offering of a large dish of food to share with others (NO PORK, PLEASE). African garb is preferred, but not mandatory. We look forward to seeing you. Habara gani! The Association sponsors the following programs, and invites you to participate: Belly Da nce C la sses – Mondays at 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 2. 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. Call Ms. SharpeHicks, 718-671-8364. C u b Scouts Pa ck – The next Pack meeting is Thursday, January 6th, 6:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 4. Boys, ages 6-11, are welcome to join. Call 718-379-5555. Book Discu ssion s – The Communiversity of African-Centered Education will meet on Monday, January 10th, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Bu sin ess O p p or t u n it y Wor k sh op Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center,

Room 15. Call Kevin Lambright, 646721-8185. T h e J ob s/E n tr ep r en eur ia l P r ogr a m : Meets again Thursday, January 6, 2011, 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room 15. G en er a l M em ber sh ip M eet in g – The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, January 9th, 4:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. You can join or renew your membership at any time. If you cannot attend, 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 Coop City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Your membership helps to support this organization that sustains our community. We wish all our friends and neighbors an enjoyable and safe Holiday. Be safe and don’t overspend. —F r a n cin e R eva J on es

Building 19 Association The spirit of giving is in the air as demonstrated by the generosity of our Building 19 cooperators who contributed to our building staff’s holiday gift fund. Huge thanks to the committee members, Betty James, Laura Morgan, Marie Beaudouin, Bartu Cottle, Lorene Moss, Catherine Ryans, Jennie and Valencia Pinckney, who unselfishly took the time to sit in the lobby to collect monetary gifts for our janitors, maintenance man, lobby attendant, and mailman. The gift recipients were once again thankful to be recognized for their service at this year’s

holiday season. Let me also take the time to acknowledge the committee members who contributed to the decoration of our building and the success of our third annual holiday party. Decoration Committee: Catherine Ryans, Bertha Means, Voncile Mallory, Chelsea Francois, Deborah Weston, and Courtney Saunders. Food and Beverage Committee: Lisa Proto, Marie Beaudouin, Laura Morgan and Sonia Feliciano. Because of their contribution, our lobby radiates warm holiday feelings as you enter the building from the cold. Over

twenty-seven members enjoyed the sumptuous buffet from Capri’s deli and BJ’s while enjoying the beautifully decorated meeting room and the sound of some quite impressive karaoke renditions. The “Youth Art Contest” was won by Chelsea Francois and Cole Waller, who submitted creative holiday and Co-op City winter scenes. The Association extends warm thanks to our judges, Ralph Tricoche, who is a professional artist, and Brian Wilburn from Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families, who is also a very talented young artist.

The Association sends their deepest sympathy to Nzingha Adimu and family on the death of her husband Kojo Adimu. We also send our sympathy to Carmen Cortez and family on the death of her mother, Aida Cortez. We send our prayers to Joe Boiko, who is recuperating from heart surgery. We also pray that DaReese Frierson recuperates quickly from her knee surgery. As I look forward to your continued support to “Cooperators Doing Something,” enjoy the happy holidays and many blessings for the New Year. —Charlotte Codrington

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. Att ent 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 our mental attitudes as well. It is stimulating and relaxing too. Throw away the tranquillizers and join in the fun. Coming Events: The date has been set for the Association Holiday Party. It will be in the Association Room on (New Date) Sunday, December 19 from 8 p.m. to ?? There will be food, music and fun. We are looking for

your participation to make this party a complete success. Can you bring a side dish and/or a homemade dessert? This is sure to be a fun evening. Please give me a call at 1-347-427-4526 and let me know what you will bring. I will also put a signup list on the association door on the “B” side of the building. Please help! 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. Ponder this! We will be having Nominations and Elections of Officers for the Building 30 Association. Think about running for office. Bring in new ideas. Watch this article for further information and the date of the meetings. —Miriam E. Berlofsky

Broun Place Townhouse Association We send Holiday greetings to all our Co-op City neighbors: “Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Feliz Navidad, and celebration of The Three

Kings.” Our prayers are for everyone to have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2011. May God bless and watch over us all. —Marjorie Helms

Building 2 Association We wish to thank all of the volunteers who came and helped with the decorating of both lobbies. You did a beautiful job. We would also like to thank those who gave toward the gift collections for the porters and lobby attendants. We will be celebrating the holiday season today in the building association meeting room

between 3 - 6 p.m. Don’t forget to bring that unwrapped toy for the children at the shelter. There will be music and refreshments. A good time will be had by young and old alike. Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season. —Carlyn Jones

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Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 7 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. Our 14th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 5:00 p.m., Bartow Community Center, Room 31, 2049 Bartow Avenue (Coop City), Bronx, N.Y. featuring Dr. Rosalind R. Jeffries (School of Visual Arts in NYC, Educator, Activist). Also: Kwanzaa ceremony, vendors, feast, dancers and drummers. Kwanzaa is the seven day (December 26-January 1) African celebration of family, community, and culture as personified in Africa’s "First Fruits" or harvest celebrations. Kwanzaa incorporates the spirit of value and practice of Ingathering, Reverence, Commemoration, Recommitment, and Celebration, and evolves around Seven Principles, one for each day of Kwanzaa, called the Nguzo Saba. The seven principles of Kwanzaa are Umoja (Unity); Kujichagulia (Self-determination); Ujima (Collective work and responsibility); Ujamaa (Cooperative economics); Nia (Purpose); Kuumba (Creativity); and Imani (Faith). The Coalition members are requested to bring an offering of a main dish of food (no pork, please), dessert or juice to share with others. Please contact by December 22, Mr. Leacock, (718) 6719610, or Ms. Jones, (718) 671-5957, to advise of what your offering will be. Traditional African attire should be worn, although it is not mandatory. Your attendance and participation are required to make this family, communi-

National Council of Negro Women HAPP Y HOL IDAYS. The Executive Board wishes all our members, friends a very merry Christmas, happy Kwanzaa and a happy, prosperous New Year! We want you to join us in helping those less fortunate during the Holiday Season. 6th Annua l Toy Dr ive a nd Accessor y Dr ive (new unwrapped toys-no weapons, new unwrapped hats, scarves, gloves, socks). Donated items can be dropped off at: 177 Dreiser Loop, Shopping Center 1, Room 14, Saturday, December 18th, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Toys and accessories will be donated to a local shelter. For further information, contact Youth Committee Chairperson (917) 399 2643. SAVE T HE DATE : 10th Annual Youth Black History Celebration – Saturday, February 26, 2011, Dreiser Auditorium A, 1:00- 4:00 p.m. Any youth or youth groups interested in participating (singing, dancing, instrument playing, short skits, etc.). Please contact Mrs. Melton at (917) 399-2643. TIM E F OR R EF LE CT ION…Where does the time go? We are at the end of another year, and it is with gratitude first and foremost that we made it to see December, 2010. Perhaps we’re moving a little slower, maybe saddened by the loss of a close relative or friend during the year or even rejoicing in the health challenges we have overcome. Nevertheless, time marches on – Audrey Adams says, i.e. take time, so much of it if you use it properly and so little of it if it is wasted. There is a time for everything, walking, sleeping, eating, working, playing, the list goes on. How you spend your time is up to you. It is also important to give time. Giving time requires relinquishing even more valuable…you guessed it…time. Holida y Tr ivia : 1. Poinsettias were first introduced into the United States in 1928 by the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Joel Poinsett. 2. The first Christmas card created by a London businessman, was printed in England in 1843. Three years later, commercial Christmas cards were available to the public. 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 birthday to our December members. —M a xin e Su lliva n

ty, and cultural festivity a success. 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: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Faith@Work Christian Church; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; St. Joseph Episcopal Church, and

Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us your tax deductible contribution, made payable to: Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., Post Office Box 619, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 320-1861 or (718) 6715957 for a membership application which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s stationery and signed by the minister/president. Read the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember, the Coalition motto is: “Coming Together is a Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, Working Together is Success.” —H a r m a n T. L ea cock

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Black Forum Defen sive Dr ivin g Our next defensive driving course will be held next month in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call today to register, 718-320-8035. 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. Stay tuned for the January date. Bla ck For u m Aer ob ics in session Aerobics classes have begun. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday, Dreiser Aud. A, 7:30 p.m. 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. E n d of yea r celeb r a t ion On December 31, we will be having a big New Year’s Eve party. Midnight champagne, live band, DJ. Tickets:

$20/pp. BYOBB. Both events at Dreiser Aud. B, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Tickets available, call now, 718-320-8035. C a llin g a ll m en 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. Bla ck F or u m ’s Lyon s M a n e Tr a ck C lu b Try-outs are ongoing Mondays and Wednesdays, Dreiser Auditorium. A small fee is required for participation. For further information, please call (718) 320-8035. E m er gen cy F ood P r ogr a m - New H ou r s & Da ys We are now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 20 at the Dreiser Community Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring

two clean plastic shopping bags. In order to receive food, you must present a current photo ID such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. New em a il a d d r ess 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 - J oin Us Tod a y Now is the time for us to get involved. Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. 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.

Building 11 Association On Monday, December 6, the Building 11 Association gathered for their 2010 year-end meeting which was called to order promptly at 7:35 p.m. by our building President, Ms. Deborah Henry. She began by welcoming shareholders to the meeting. Ms. Diana Garcia, the building’s inspirational leader, opened up with a wonderful theme of inspirational words. Ms. Henry brought us updates on the meetings she attended during the course of November. Both Ms. Henry and Krystal Serrano sit on a number of Riverbay Corporation Board committees so they can continue to keep our shareholders abreast of the happenings in and around our community. On Thursday, November 4, we took time out to honor our building's seniors with our second brunch. We shared music, food and laughter. We are committed to not forgetting our seniors who are the pillars of our community. Sunday, November 21, we supported our community by having a presence at the Co-op City bazaar, which was a wonderful event and allowed us to raise funds for our Association. We want to thank the following share-

holders who gave of their time to make the event successful for the Association: Ms. Diane Patrick, Ms. Edythe Weber and Ms. Fran Berkowitz. We want to say that we continue to pray for Mr. Joe

Building 11 Association held a Senior Brunch in November to honor the building’s senior residents. Above, everyone enjoys good food, music and laughter.

Boiko and to thank all those who took time out of their schedules to come out to our meeting during the course of 2010, from the Board of Directors, to Management and Public Safety. Please know you had a great favorable impact on us. We also want to thank Ms. Magdalen Lewis, Vice President; Ms. Hattie Robinson, Treasurer; Mr. Jimmie Spivey, Sergeant-at-Arms/Welcome Committee; Diana Garcia, Spiritual Advisor, and all the shareholders who came out to help us during the course of the year. We want to extend a very special thank you for the teams that decorated our buildings lobbies: Dolly, Rose, Edith, Ana, Nancy, Lillian, Diana and one of our youth, Juwan. We thank everyone in our buildings for their continued support. We are looking forward to your continued participation during 2011. Our concerned shareholders keep us doing what we do for our community. Our next Building Association meeting will be held on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. Until then, we want to say we wish all our shareholders and community families a safe and wonderful holiday 2010. See you —K r yst a l Ser r a n o in 2011.

Building 13 Association The last session of the ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOP facilitated by Ms. Gail and Ms. Denise is TODAY, Saturday, December 18, from 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come join the fun; adults and volunteers are welcome. Our Christmas Party is today from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Building 13 Social Committee will be hosting a bus trip to Harrah's Chester Pennsylvania 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 31, and the second deposit of $50 due February 1, 2011. Money orders can be made payable to Building 13 Association, Inc. Mail to Olubiyi Sehindemi (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 Holiday seasons are here. Watch for the dangers associated with this time of year: a) Christmas trees that are not properly secured. b) Careless use of candles. c) Overloading electrical outlets. d) Smoke detectors with no or dead batteries. AVOID these and other dangers. Also don't let pickpockets ruin your holidays. Be aware of your surroundings and secure your wallets in your pocket books. Remain vigilant. Remember, "If you see something, say something," is not just a slogan. 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 t h e followin g q u a lit y-of-life r egu la t ions: 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." —Olu biyi Sehin dem i (M r. B)

Building 32 Association On Tuesday, December 7, the Building Association had its final meeting of the 2010 year. The focus of this meeting was organizations which provide activities and help for our young people. As is always the case, I learned about people and organizations I didn’t know exist. The first organization represented was the Section 5 Teen Center. Mr. Leo Johnson, Director, gave us an overview of its activities. They provide classes, counseling, games, sports activities, and social outlet for our teens. Teens come from all over Co-op City and the surrounding area to participate in this program. It is located in the Section 5 Shopping Center. Another program, the Co-op City Tennis League is directed by Ms. Lorraine Alexander. This program has

existed here for thirty years. Young people from 5 to 18 years can learn, practice and play tennis. Adults can also play. Tournaments are also scheduled for those who wish to participate. This agency also offers the opportunity for young people to obtain tennis college scholarships and is affiliated with the New York Junior Tennis League. For more information, Ms. Lorraine can be reached at (718) 671-4437. Our last representative was Ms. Hattie Lucas of Grandparents, Inc. This agency supports and advises grandparents, aunts and uncles who may be raising the children of relatives. Information about legal rights, health insurance, educational issues for children with special needs, and so much more is provided. This organization is

affiliated with JASA. Ms. Lucas can be reached at (718) 379-0433, EXT. 3002. Other organizations in Co-op City are the Co-op City Little League and the Zodiacs Track Club. Most of the sports organizations may be able to provide connections for scholarship aid. If you are a new family moving here, these organizations can also offer supervised social interactions for your young people. The remainder of the meeting was spent enjoying the wonderful refreshments served and the holiday raffle drawing. Congratulations to the two building association members who won. Our next meeting will take place in 2011. Have happy, healthy, safe holidays —B. Pet er son

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Building 33 Association The association would like to remind the building to come together. This building is a true United Nation. We come from many different countries with different cultures. For years, the Board of Directors of Bldg. 33 have been trying to get people to come to the meetings, to hear what is going on in the community, also to help with a problem you may have, maybe we

can give you some direction. I know you work, you have children, please find time to get your neighbor and come down to the meeting. People who never get involved and thought everything was fine, woke up one day to find out things have changed, but now it is too late. Don’t let that happen here. We like to hear from the shareholders

Our association meeting held on Thursday, December 9, was very informative. The cooperatives in attendance found our speaker, Registered Nurse Juliet Dunn, to be knowledgeable in areas of medicine and prescription drug taking. She volunteered follow-up meetings in either a group setting or an individual one-on-one meeting. Cooperatives may express their interest at the next association. Sincere thanks are sent to all those who contributed decorations for the lobbies.

Also, thanks go out to those who donated their time, especially the “men power” we received this year. The teamwork was magnificent and well appreciated. The Association’s Holiday Party is scheduled for Saturday, January 8th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. We will say “good-bye” to the old and “hello” to the new. We look forward to everyone attending this festive affair. If you wish to share a special dish with your neighbors, please feel free to do so. Come down to meet and greet your

and if you have something you would like to say in the paper, call me. We would like to have a meeting and invite a guest speaker. If you have anyone in mind, please give me a call. I want to give a shout out to Pearl on the 13th floor for always decorating our wall. She always does nice job. Thank you. SANTA will visit in the lobby on

Tuesday, December 21, 5 p.m. The young man who wants to play Santa, please call me. The Associates of Bldg. 33 will host the New Year’s Eve Party in Einstein Center, Room #45. For tickets, call Pat, 320-1861; or Arty B, 347-386-2373. Donation is $25. Get well wishes to the sick and shut-ins. —Patricia Bonaparte

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Public Safety Report for assistance. For more information about crime prevention, contact the National Crime Prevention Council at 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 13th floor, Washington, DC 20036; (202)466-6267; or on their website, www.ncpc.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

neighbors (old and new) on this joyous occasion. Please remember to dispose of all large cartons and Christmas trees in the proper manner. Stay alert of your surroundings at all times. Report any criminal activities to the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411 and/or Public Safety at (718) 320-3050. Also, report suspicious behaviors or situations no matter how insignificant it may seem at the time. Call 3-1-1 for any NYC nonemergency situations or inquiries.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS and SEASON’s GREETINGS to all our cooperators. May everyone have a safe, healthy and joyous holiday. The holidays are for giving and receiving, so please let’s not forget our sick and shut-in. Let’s show our concern and compassion by continuing to check on our sick, elderly and handicapped neighbors. Remember, this is our home…IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. —Yvonne Burrus

you have consumed alcoholic beverages. This is especially important while traveling. Penalties vary by jurisdiction. The consequences of drunk driving in other countries are extremely severe. 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. Call 9-1-1 and the

Department of Public Safety at (718) 6713050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. Enjoy a safe and healthy holiday season. For those of you traveling, have a safe trip. 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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Church of God’s Children Pastors Archbishop Angelo and Bishop Nancy Rosario and the members of Church of God’s Children invite you to come and worship with us every Sunday at 1:15 p.m. We are at 127 Dreiser Loop downstairs near the Montefiore Health Center. 718-790-9120. We are not just a church, we are a family. Sunday - Worship in English at 1:15 p.m. Sunday – Worship in Spanish at 9:30 a.m. Sunday – Bible Studies – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday - Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday – Prayer 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; 12-Step fellowship at 159 Dreiser Loop - 7 p.m. Fundraising ministry is open Tues. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Bibles, children’s books, gift items, new & used books, CD and DVD’s of Bishop Rosario’s sermons.

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its regular scheduled monthly meeting on Thursday, January 20, 2011 in the Bartow Center, Room # 28, at 7:30 p.m. It is requested that all members attend this very important meeting. This will be the first meeting of the year and I am hoping that you will be there to help us plan our future activities for the upcoming year. Please attend. The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club cordially invites you to attend the 8th Annual St. Valentine’s Day Dance on Saturday, February 12, 2011 in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium B. The time of this event is from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Music will be provided by DJ Carol Productions. For ticket information, please contact Gloria Clarke at 3795430, Barbara Irby at 379-9294, or Sylvia Polite at 3202837. As usual, a good time is expected to be had by everyone attending this Annual Observance of Valentine’s Day. The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club would like to wish all our members a very merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, happy Kwanza, and a happy New Year. This wish is also extended to the members of the local community. The club continues to extend get well wishes to those members who have been ill and are recovering. This message is also extended to those members who are homebound and recovering from various medical procedures. Our prayers are with you for a full recovery. Best wishes are also extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special event during the month of December. I would like to thank the membership and the community for their continued support. —Geor ge T. C la r ke

Women’s fellowship will be hosting the annual Holiday Service at the Bay Park Nursing Home on Sat., Dec. 18 - if you want to attend, please be at the church at 1:00 p.m. and join them. You will be blessed by bringing a blessing to all the elderly. Sat., Dec. 18 – at 6:30 p.m. – We will present a Free Holiday Praise and Worship Concert. Fri., Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Holiday Service 7 p.m. Fri., Dec. 31 – Candlelight service – Welcoming 2011 at 10 p.m. Christmas is the time to spread the message of love, harmony and peace. Best of all, Christmas means a spirit of love, a time when the love of God and the love of our fellow men should prevail over all hatred and bitterness, a time when our thoughts and deeds and the

spirit of our lives manifest the presence of God. The baby in Bethlehem’s manger was a gift, a present from a loving heavenly father to his lost and hurting children. Christ was born in the first century, yet he belongs to all centuries. He was born a Jew, yet He belongs to all races. He was born in Bethlehem, yet He belongs to all countries. This Christmas, may you and your family be blessed by God. May baby Jesus reign in your hearts forever. Faith makes all things possible, Hope makes all things work, Love makes all things beautiful. May you have all the three for this Christmas! Christmas spells out love, hope and joy. Pass it on to everyone in your life. Join Bishop Angelo Rosario as we continue to pray for the Peace of Israel and peace to all mankind. —Bish op Na n cy R osa r io

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 917734-4058 for more information. Do you want a place that allows you to meet the living God? Do you want to be connected to people who care about you not what you have on or how much money you make? A special seat and friend awaits you. Church of the Savior is located at 120 DeKruif Place – street level, (under Building #7 near Dreiser Loop). Take the 38 to Dreiser Loop and DeKruif Pl. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 86, Bronx, NY 10475. Sunday Morning Schedule: Adult Bible Study – 9:15 a.m. Divine Worship 10:30 a.m. Divine message will be delivered by Rev. Gregory McMillian, Assistant Pastor - Reading from God’s Word is Luke 2:8-34. Good news! Our children’s Sunday School is ready to

teach and nurture your child/children in the word of God. All sessions are during worship service. Weekly Activity – 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. Tu n e 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 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 is 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! Thought to warm your heart: “The shortest distance between a problem and solution is the distance between your knees and the floor - the one who kneels to the Lord, can stand up to anything!” —R ev. Dr. R ob er t A. Sm it h , J r.

Building 12 Association During this time of year, we are pressed for time and hurried and it slips our minds to stop and give thanks for all that we have. From the Executive Board of Building 12, we thank all of you for your friendship and support. Our lobby and floors are beautifully decorated and we thank all who participated in that effort. A special “thank you” to our lobby decorators: Sonia Soto, Donald Wood, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Cruz, Doris Rowe, George Rowe, Ellie, Diane and Lillian, great job. If you have not already done so, please turn in your dues envelopes to your floor captain or to the apartment number on the front of the envelope. Please be careful. Do not buzz anyone in you don’t know. Do not open your front door to anyone you don’t know or if you are not expecting a delivery. Keep your valuables close to you at all times and be aware of your surroundings. Above all, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and Riverbay Security at 718-671-3050. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who are sick, shut-in and have lost relatives/friends and to our troops. Congratulations to everyone celebrating a special day this month. Have a Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year. We can be reached at MLSAH@aol.com. —Son j a M a xwell

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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. C HUR C H SC HEDULE 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 FOLL OWI NG PROG RAM S ARE AT THE CHURCH ’S ANNE X: 2053 ASCH LOO P NORTH (CO -O P C ITY)

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 SC HEDUL ED EVENT S: The Willing Workers Annual Pecan sale will be held after service tomorrow. Stop by their table and pick up a great holiday gift of pecans. Today, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., come celebrate the Holiday Season with our Community Protestant Church family at our Christmas Party in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31. Donation: $15/adults; $10/children 12 years and younger. For tickets, call

(718) 379-4237. Refreshments served. Saturday, December 25th, 9:00 a.m. CHRISTMAS SERVICE AT COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH. Before or after opening your Christmas gifts, come out and give God thanks for the greatest gift of all - His Son Jesus - and enjoy the fellowship of a wonderful Christmas Morn. Friday, December 31st at 10:30 p.m. – Please join us for Watch Night Service and welcome in the New Year with praise and thanksgiving. Saturday, January 8, 2011 – 9:00 a.m. – Sister to Sister Women’s Ministry’s 12th Annual Breakfast Seminar. Theme: “Faith, Hope and Love - Women Living 1 Corinthians 13.” The guest speaker will be

Reverend Patricia Lawson, Assistant to the Pastor, Community Protestant Church. Enjoy a special continental breakfast with women of all ages. Donation: $15. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 882-5914, 347-200-8996 or email: cpcsisters@aol.com. CHRISTMAS TIDINGS! May your holidays be filled with love and laughter, friends and family and the love of Christ our Savior. Wishing you a blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year. 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

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to worship with them at 120 Bentley Pl. Building 24. Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:30 a.m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Bible study will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. FOCUS: God’s guidance preserves the soul and points the way to bring deliverance, integrity, and uprightness. The meek will he guide in judgment and the meek will he teach His way. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and

truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. What man is he who feareth the Lord? Him shall he teach in the way what he shall choose. His soul shall dwell at ease, and his seed shall inherit the earth. - Psalm 25:9-10, 12-13. A r equest for guida nce: To receive guidance we must be willing to follow the instruction of the Lord. We must look Heaven-ward, placing our trust and confidence in the only true God. Although God knows our needs before we ask him, he desires that we petition Him in prayer. By seeking God through prayer, we acknowledge our love and dependence upon a holy

St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 on the lower level. Telephone: (718) 320-0844. Weekly Schedule: Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday: Choir Rehearsal 7-8 p.m. Friday: Youth Group 4-6:00 p.m. Young Adults 6:30- 9 p.m. The Sunday School leads services every fourth Sunday and the Young Adults lead services every fifth Sunday. Upcoming E vents Tentative Calendar of Services and Events for December, 2010 1. Sat., Dec. 18th – All Church Christmas

Party sponsored by the Men’s Club 2. Sunday, December 19th – Fourth Sunday in Advent (A Service of Christmas Carols and Lessons) 3. Friday, December 24th – Christmas Eve; Mass with Carols and Lessons, beginning at 7 p.m. 4. Saturday, December 25th- Christmas Day – No Service 5. Sunday, December 26th – First Sunday after Christmas (Sunday School Children Leading the Service; Christmas Pageant in place of Sermon.) My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth (Psalm 121). —Kevin Walla ce

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for help and he will deliver us from all our troubles. If you feel all hopes are gone, just look to the Lord He will deliver you. For further information, call (718) 3240334, (718) 320-4218 or (718) 213-1727. An invitation is open to anyone who would like to attend our Christmas service on December 19th, at 10:30 a.m. The Ladies Department will also be serving refreshment, cake and dinner after the service. Please come out and enjoy the day with us, you can eat all you can. You are also invited to attend watch night service which will be held on December 31st start—R ev. R ich a r d Sibb lies ing at 9 p.m.

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

Stay Well Exercise 10 am, Rm. 31 Line Dancing 11, Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 pm, Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30–1:30 pm, Rm. 31 Bingo 2 pm in Rm. 25 Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd 9-10 am, Rm. 31 Card Games 2-4 pm, Rm. 25

Thurs., December 23

Library 9:30-1 pm, Rm. 31 Bingo 11:00 in Rm. 31 Dominos 2 pm, Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30–11:30, Rm. 31 Canasta 2 pm-4 pm Card Games 2-4 pm, Rm. 25

Library 9 am-1 pm, Rm. 31 Chat session 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, Rm. 31 Dominos 2:30 pm, Rm. 25 Word Games 9:30-11:30, Rm. 31 Bingo 2 pm in Rm. 25 Card games 2:30-4 pm, Rm. 25

Fri., December 24

Mon., December 20

Library 9:30-1pm, Rm. 49 Dominos 10:00am, Rm. 45 Around the Lunch Table11:30 in Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Internet Café Rm. 34 2-4 pm Walking & Exercise w/Ms. Gaskill 2 pm – 4 pm Line Dancing, Rm. 45

Tues., December 21

Einstein

Wed., December 22

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CHRISTMAS EVE HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Dreiser Crochet & Knitting 9 am, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise, Chat Session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00 Stay Well Exercise 10:00 in Rm. 2 Afternoon Movie 2-4 pm, Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12-4 pm, Rm. 7 Library, Exercise, Chat Session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00

Dominos 10:00 in Rm. 49

Alert & Alive 10:30, Rm. 7

Tai Chi 11:00 in Rm. 45 Mixed Cultural 10:30 in Aud. A

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Internet Café in the Computer Lab-Rm. 34, 24 pm

Dance

Tuesday Movie w/popcorn 2-4 pm, Rm. 7

Library, Exercise, Chat session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00

Spelling Bee 10am, Rm. 49 Tai Chi 11:00 am, Rm. 2 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in Computer lab

Art 1-4 pm, Rm. 7 Sewing w/Raymonde 9:30-11:30, Rm. 7

Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Internet Café, Rm. 34, 2-4 pm

Dominos 10 am, Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11, Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11:00, Rm. 49 Bingo 1:00 in Rm. 49 Internet Café, Rm. 34, 2-4 pm

CHRISTMAS EVE HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Chicken cutlet w/Parmesan Penne pasta Carrots

Whole wheat bread Red apple

Mon., Orange-pineapple juice fish w/cocktail sauce Dec. HokiCorn on the cob 20 Tossed salad w/dressing Tues., Dec. 21

Apple juice Baked chicken Mashed potatoes Chopped spinach

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Rye bread Banana

Wed., Dec. 22

Meatloaf w/gravy Fresh baked yams Green beans Collard greens

Salisbury steak w/onions and gravy Mashed potatoes Mixed vegetables

Whole wheat Fresh oranges

Thurs., Dec. 23

HOLIDAY PARTY CENTERS CLOSED Pineapple juice; Chicken cutlets; Red bliss potatoes; Mixed vegetables; Dinner roll Apple crisp

HOLIDAY PARTY CENTERS CLOSED

Fri., Dec. 24

CHRISTMAS EVE HAPPY HOLIDAYS JASA CLOSED

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Mind Teasers – 12-4pm Rm. 7

Dominos 10 am, Rm. 45

Date:

Mind Teasers – 12-4 pm, Rm. 7

Library, Exercise, Chat session, Rm. 7, 9:30 – 1:00 Belly Dancing 12:30 pm Aud. A Line Dancing 10:00 a.m., Aud. A “Handi-Flex” 1 pm, Aud. A Drama Rm. 7, 1:30 – 4 pm Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00-11:30, Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12-4 pm Rm. 7

CHRISTMAS EVE HAPPY HOLIDAYS

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

WEEKLY TRIPS

PRICE

PICK UP TIMES

4th Mon., Dec. 27: 1st & 3rd Mondays: Fridays Tuesdays

Fairway Super Wal-Mart Swimming Classes Bowling

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Bartow Dreiser 9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 1 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Einstein 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 11:15 a.m.

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call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch:

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

Upcoming Events/Trips INT E RNET CAF É E VERYDAY AT THE E INST E IN SENIOR CE NTER, 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 TE RNOO N M OVIES AT DREISE R FROM 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in ROOM 7, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Popcorn will be served. Come to the Dreiser Senior Center to participate in a game of Bid Whist and for all Scrabble fanatics come join us every Friday afternoon 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Room 7. Come & join us to play Bingo, Word Games, Card 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. C en t r a l Aven u e Sh op p in g Tr ip – Monday, December 20th Transportation/box lunch, $13. Three stops – 1st stop-Christmas Shop-2 hours; 2nd StopTrader Joe’s-1 hour; 3rd stop-Amazing Savings-2 hours of shopping. Pick-ups: Bartow-9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop-9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop-9:30 a.m. Departure time: 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 27th, the schedule for shopping at Fairway is changed back to the morning, price $3–Transportation - Pick-ups: Einstein Loop at 9:00 a.m., Asch Loop at 9:15 a.m. and Dreiser Loop at 9:30 a.m. Holida y Par ty –Thursday, December 23, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Einstein Loop Senior Center, Room 45. Cost is $4 in advance and $5 at the door. Please register early. Pickups: Bartow, 10:00 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:30 a.m. You can register at the senior centers. If you have any questions, please call (718) 320-2066. Registration begins immediately. Flyers will be located at the senior centers.

Need Su pp or t For An Older Per son? 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, December 21st. The support group is facilitated by a social worker. If you have any questions, please contact JASA at: 718-320-2066. DISABIL ITY SUP P ORT /SO CIALIZ ATIO N 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. Diabetic Support Group Diabetes can seem to be an overwhelming disease because it impacts so many areas of your daily life. The Diabetic Support group goals are too keep you informed and motivated on how to stay healthy. The group meets every last Monday of the month at 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd Floor, Room 7, from 1:00 p.m.-2 p.m. The next session is scheduled for Monday, December 20th. For more information and to register, please contact Chidinma Ezihe, 718-671-2090 (Ext. 3011) or Rosella Stone, 718-320-2066 (Ext. 2003). Senior Cen ter F ield Tr ip Per m ission 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; No Exceptions. If you have not filled out a form prior to the trip, the driver will have blank forms in the vehicle.

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 Association: “Belly Dance Class” Mon., 12/20; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2) “Yoga/Pilates” Tues., 12/21; & Thurs., 12/23; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #2)

Co-op City Duplicate Bridge Club: “Bridge Training Class” Wed., 12/22; 4:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9), “Bridge Game” Wed., 12/22; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room #9)

RELIGIOUS Deeper Life Church: Tues., 12/21; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Room #1) Church of the New Vision: “Bible Studies” Sun., 12/26; 9:30 am (Einstein Room 38) Faith @ Work Christian Church: Thurs., 12/23; 6:30 pm and Sun., 12/26; 8:00 am both dates in (Dreiser Room #8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 12/26; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm #35) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Wed., 12/22; 7 pm & Sun., 12/26; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #10)

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: Thurs., 12/23; 5:30 (Dreiser Room #9) Circle of Christ Church: “Children’s Bible Class” Sun., 12/26; 10:00 am (Dreiser Room #2)

SCOUTS Girls Scouts of New York: “Meeting” Fri., 12/24; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Rooms #1, 2, 4, & 9)

SENIORS JASA Senior Services: “Luncheon” Mon-Thurs., 12/20;-12/23; 8:00 am (Bartow Room #31)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 12/23; “Meeting Time” 6:00 pm (Dreiser Room 4)

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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. May 2nd & 3rd – It Just Doesn’t Get Better Than This – 2 days/1 night (at Comfort Inn - Mystic, CT); Shopping in Olde Mistick Village; Live Musical Theater at the Cornerstone Playhouse; 5 hour stay at Foxwoods Casino (meal voucher & Keno); Breakfast at Comfort Inn; off to Mohegan Sun w/lunch meal voucher and casino bonus; back to Cornerstone Playhouse w/shopping and show time and home w/a box lunch — $165/double & $195/single – $50 deposit due w/registration/balance due by March meeting – contact Delores, 718-379-2176. May 24 (Tues.) – Chubby Checker & the Wildcats at the Twin River (MA) Casino; roundtrip motor coach; $10 slot bonus; gourmet box sandwich @ the Casino - $90/person – contact Delores, 718-379-2176. —Delor es Deb n a m

Einstein Cancer Fund There will be a Bingo game on Wednesday, Dec. 22 in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. for members only. Our next trip to Atlantic City will be on Jan. 25, 2011 to Showboat Casino. Price is $27 with a rebate of $30 slot play. Pick-up at our usual three bus stops. Our first trip for 2011 will be on April 5. We will be going to the Italian Festival at Villa Roma. Meals are included, entertainment and activities too. Price is $49. Everyone is welcome to attend. We will

be taking deposits and/or full payment. More information to follow in coming weeks. For more information, call Ann or Mary at 718-379-4899 or come to Einstein Center, Room 39, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you wish to join, our club dues are still $12. Out best of health to all, especially Mary. Get well quick. —Ann Schlanger

Baychester Visual Arts Association If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw and paint, this is the time to get expert instruction at BVA. The instructors teach drawing skills, as well as painting. You will be able to complete original paintings worthy of exhibiting. Today, December 18, we will have an in-house art show and boutique from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. in our permanent room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center. Dinners will also be available. BVA members will once again exhibit their beautiful artwork and boutique items will also be on sale. You can pick up some low cost gift items such as jewelry, scarves and other items. We hope you can stop by since you will be impressed by the beau-

tiful artwork. BVA offers art classes in our permanent room 5, Dreiser Center. Tuesday classes have 3 sessions to choose from: 1 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. or 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. with Mr. Groves, an award winning artist who studied at NYU and the Art Student’s League, as the instructor. Membership dues are $35 for the year and a session of 10 classes is $60. BVA’s art instructor will guide you along a creative path that will bring hours, weeks and years of joy into the life of those who avail themselves of this opportunity. Science is for the body, but art is for the soul. —Sylvia Lochansky

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Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center), is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 a.m. - until. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday morning serv-

ices 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.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop At the Holiday Season, the RETIREES’ thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. Our sincere thanks to our members and friends for your loyalty and goodwill throughout the year. Wishing you and all of those close to you a joyous Holiday Season, a New Year of Happiness and Hope for a World at Peace. TRAVEL ACTIVITIES: JOIN US as we travel in the New Year, 2011, starting with: the exciting Harrah’s Chester Casino and Racetrack in PA on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 – Price: $45. (Your contact is Lorraine Parker, 718671-6403). Sign up with your phone no. and your payment. Then follow-up by joining us on our awe-inspiring trips to: Cape Cod, MA - May 23 to 27th (5day/4 night). Price: $529/double and $619/single & Dover DE and Crab Feast - Aug. 9 to 11th (3 day/2 night). Price: $409/double and $499/single. (Your contact is Dolores Shivers at 917282-0320). Flyers are available in Clubroom 19. $100 Deposit required (price per person). CHECK/MONEY ORDER (only) Payable to: RETIREES of DREISER LOOP, along with your name, address and phone no. THEATRE COMMITTEE: Come with us to see the following 2011 shows at Lehman College: (Prices include

transportation). Sat., Jan. 15th Doo Wop Forever - $53 Sat., April 9th: The Temptations and Marvelettes (Price-to be announced) Sat., May 21st Johnny Mathis - $82 Sat., June 25th - Michael Jackson Tribute Price - $51 If interested in any show–Sign up ASAP with your name and phone no. + (A 50% DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED). Committee members meet in Clubroom 19 on Thursdays after 3 p.m. or call them at 718-379-0377. G O OD AND W E L FAR E : It is with deep sadness to report that we have recently lost another member, Beatrice Coleman. To her family and friends, please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We support all of our members on the mend and send warm and bright wishes for a speedy recovery, and a subsequent long and healthy life. Contact Elinor Gordon at (718) 3798755 regarding illnesses and bereavements. RETIREES and friends, 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. We will not have our Games Day (4th Saturday) this month. Happy Holidays! Good health and good fortune to all! —C la u det t e Da vis

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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. Not e: Office hours are on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, we are here from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Candle lighting on Friday, December 24, is before 4:14 p.m. Shabbos ends today, Saturday, December 18, at 5:15 p.m. We recite Havdallah (The Recital over the Wine) at the end of Shabbos. Mincha services on Saturday, December 18 are 12 p.m./12:22 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, December 18 at 9 a.m. Morning services. The Parsha is: Vayechi. We will have a guest Rabbi for this Shabbat. His name is Daniel Fliegler. Join us at the Shabbat services. Mincha is 12 p.m./12:19 p.m. The Rabbi’s class is at 4:10 p.m. Shabbat ends at 5:15 p.m. Good and Welfare: Due to Mother Nature’s fury, we had

to cancel the Sisterhood Bingo, which was scheduled for Sunday, December 12. We are so sorry for the inconvenience to you. For Sa le: Metal folding chairs reasonably priced at $2.50/chair. This is a great bargain! Call Mimi at 347-427-4526. 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 or Mimi at 346-427-4526 and we can accommodate you. Happy birthday wishes for December to Robert Linder on the 21; to Albert Abel on the 23; to Jerry Berlofsky & Gary Schwartz on the 26 and to Sheila Linder on the 28th. I’m so sorry to inform you that I (Mimi) took a serious fall which landed me flat on my face. I am suffering from injuries to my mouth (cut and bloody bottom lip); a bloody nose; a knot on my head and two very bruised knees that resemble huge raccoon eyes. Aside from that description, I’m fine. HaHaHa! P lea se! Support the Synagogue. We always need your help. Thank you. Shalom! M ir ia m E velyn Ber lofsky —M

Co-op City Jewish Center The Co-op City Jewish Center is located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Saturday services are continuing thanks to those people who attend. Please try to attend whenever possible. We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative synagogue, we are

still here, and all are welcome. Try to take a Saturday and come to services when you can. We thank all who came last Saturday. It was a lovely service. DONATIONS OR DUES CAN BE SENT TO THE OFFICE. —F r ied a E p st ein

Co-op City Jewish Community Council The Co-op City Jewish Community Council would like to introduce seniors in the Co-op City area to the HOPS program - this stands for Home Organized Personal Services and is sponsored by the NORC Supportive Services Center, Inc. at Penn South in Manhattan. It is a cooperative which offers discounts on many services for a nominal ($30 single, $40 family) annual membership fee. If you need or have a loved one who needs, for example, a home emergency response

system, it can be obtained through HOPS for only $18 per month with no set up fee. Other discounts are available through AudioHelp Hearing Center Cohen Optical, The Amalgamated Bank, Partners in Care (for home health aides) legal help in writing a will, and other services. For more information on becoming a member, contact Lynn Levine at the Council office in Dreiser Loop, Rm. #18, at 718-320-1234. —Lynn Levine

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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 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.

C h r ist m a s T h is Sun d a y – We are having a special Christmas Service tomorrow at 9 a.m. with liturgical dancing by our Blessed Wings and Music from our choir. Bring a friend and get a blessing from this special service. Web 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. 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 the Room 43 of Einstein Community Center. C om e t o t h e M a n ger – Saturday,

December 18th at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, December 19th at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., we will be displaying many manger scenes of different sizes, textures, and from different countries. Very unique!! Come and enjoy these beautiful mangers and bring a friend. Ch r istm as Eve C and lelight Ser vice Friday, December 24th will be our Christmas Eve Service at 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Come get a blessing for the holiday season. Remember Jesus is the Reason for the Season. New Yea r ’s E ve Ser vice – On Friday, December 31st, we will be bringing in the New Year together and in a Christian way. The fun begins at 10 p.m. and will end at midnight. Bring a friend for this blessed time in celebrating 2011. —R ev. Dr. M ilca Alva r ez-P la u d

Faith @ Work Christian Church Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center, Room 8, 9:30 a.m. (Sundays); Church telephone: (718) 644-0951; email: fatwcc@aol.com. Week ly Wor sh ip E xper ien ces: 6:30 p.m., Thursday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Children’s Church, 9:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays.

C h u r ch M ot t o: “We are ChristCentered, Family-Focused with, Power and Authority.” C hur ch M ission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us—where we honor tradition but are not bound by it!

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DEC EM BE R 31st WATC H NIGHT SE RVIC E: Join us for our first Watchnight Service where Pastor and Minister Jenkins will do a tag-team sermon exalting God entitled, “God’s Promises and our Dreams.” You don’t want to miss it as we bring in the New Year 2011 at 10 p.m. The church is blessing non-members with $500 in supermarket gift cards (first come, first served) and closing with red velvet cake and sparkling cider!

We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation of everyone who believes! (Rom 1:16) What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God’s goodness and not our personal accomplishments. Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pa stor Debor ah

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