Building 13 Association

Thank you to member Lisa Rodriguez who scheduled the FDNY mobile CPR Training Unit on January 21 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The CPR classes were held in the Building 13 Association Room. This was a free course provided by the FDNY mobile CPR Train-ics, they taught the group basic instructions on how to how to perform CPR using compression-only mannequins. Shareholders from throughout the community participated and took part in this potentially lifesaving technique.

We have been informed that the cylinder of the main entrance doors will not be removed. In the event there is a problem with the door, please do not hesitate to contact the Call Center and report the condition.

Notices were placed in the buildings reminding all shareholders of the importance of disposing their garbage properly in the compactor rooms and in the basement. Fines will be imposed for the offenders.

Note: wire cord covers in our public space. Shareholders are complaining about the holes being left in the walls when the coverings are being removed and reinstalled. We hope to have updated information shortly regarding this situation.

Scholarship: Do not miss the chance for your child to apply for a $5,000 scholarship. The deadline for high school seniors to apply for an Albert Shanker Scholar- cially eligible and be accepted in a full-time, matriculated, degree-granting program at an accredited college or university. We believe that education is the gateway to a productive life. This opportunity will instill a greater sense of belonging and motivation for your child to make it through their higher education. The deadline to apply for a $5,000 scholarship is Tuesday,

Visit our Facebook Page at: Building 13 Association Inc.–Co-op City e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com. Contacts: Leslie Peterson, president, at 718-320-1370; or Wensupporting our team. ––Leslie Peterson

Bronx County Chorus currently has openings in all sections and always welinterested in joining is welcome to visit rehearsals, meet the director and chorus chorus within this area, Bronx County Chorus is proud to say that all featured Zoom concert productions of last Spring 2021 and holiday season 2021 on YouTube, search by or online at

, and leave a detailed message that includes your contact inforBronx County Chorus is made possible with funds from the Statewide Com-

––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Mission Statement: Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimfoundly affected the struggle for civil rights and the course of 20th Century cent meeting, we discussed upcoming meeting topics we hope to initiate and the Scholarship: ble and be accepted in a full-time, matriculated, degree-granting program at an uating students to apply!

54th NAACP Image Awards BET.

Follow us on Facebook: Co-op City #2210 and mail to: N.A.A.C.P. Co-op City, Einstein Station, P.O. Box 75-3111, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

––Brenda Brown

• Follow Speed Limit - 5MPH

• Observe One-Way and Do Not Enter Signs

• Park Centered Within Lines/Not Angled or Taking Two Spots

• Watch For Pedestrians - Turn Corners Slowly

• Avoid Walking Down the Middle of Ramps or Lanes

• Be Mindful of Your Surroundings at All Times.

Remember to get your Co-op City Times every Saturday for all our commu––Betty Leak

The Association will have more dates and times when we will be collecting

––Leon Tulton

The next 21 Association General Session Gathering will be: Thursday, Zoom.

If you enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows:

– List all “emergency” contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor

2. Co-op City Times – Place them at each apartment door (delivered to the

3. Elevator notices

4. Promote:

5. Encourage your neighbors to: Vote – Vote – Vote! in the Riverbay

6.

If you have questions regarding The 21 Association, you have three ways Everyone from

“Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals “A FORCE FOR GOOD…” ––Michelle Marbury

For up-to-date communication from Riverbay Corporation, read the Co-op City Times, delivered to your building lobby and the community

Emergency Food Pantry (Free): 920 Baychester Ave., Bldg. 1A (entrance faces basketball court). The pantry opens Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for grocery distribution. Guests are eligible to pick up food once a month. Look at the last date on your pantry card. The next pick up would be one month from the last pick up or after. It is a 30/31 day rotation, on average. Black Forum will text registered guests if items outside of regular distribution become available. All guests must present a pantry card to receive food. Remember to bring at least four clean shopping bags with a handle and a shopping cart. Please do not bring black shopping bags, since they pose a health hazard. We require masks and physical distancing.

Section 5 guests should visit the Co-op City United Methodist Church at 2350 Palmer Avenue to pick up groceries. They open on Thursdays from 11:00 guests will register or recertify at the 920 Baychester location, while Section 5 guests go to the Co-op City United Methodist Church.

Required documentation is as follows: NY State Driver’s license, NY State Non-Driver’s or NYC I.D (zip code 10475). Passports, Medicaid Cards, Medirequired for all 2022 registered guests wanting to continue visiting the pantry in 2023. These guests must also show the required documentation listed above. Guests should apply by the end of April 2023 even if they do not plan to pick up food until later in the year.

All occupants within a household must be present at the time of registration/

Black Forum has used orange bags to pack monthly packages for distribution. The cost of the bags has tripled, so the pantry will pack the canned goods directly in bags you provide. Thus, four to six sturdy and clean (non-black) bags are a must on your visit. Please note that we reserve the right to not provide certain items if we believe cross contamination may occur. This is for your safety. Please help us by bringing enough bags.

Defensive Driving Class: Black Forum is not sponsoring in-person defensive driving classes at this time, but an online version of the course is available at the Empire Safety Council website: https://www.empiresafetycouncil.com/. Use

Contact Us: Reach out to us at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. ––D. Illis

Our next gathering will take place on Friday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. on Zoom make a great gift any time of the year. If you do not have one, make sure you get one, or two! Many buildings are celebrating 50 years of existence, making up the largest cooperative in the country. The shirts are beautiful and on sale now with the Section 4 Partnership logo on the back. You will be proud to wear it. If you would like one or two, contact us by emailing: section4partnership@ gmail.com or phone: 347-915-4939.

We must all (in every section and every building) show up for our Building Associations and committees. We may be on Zoom or Webex or other modes of video conferencing, but that is no excuse not to show up. It is even more of a reason to attend because you do not even have to leave your home. You cannot beat that commute. We all owe it to our shared community. Please think about this and make a silent pledge to get involved this year.

50th Anniversary T-Shirts!

S4P Mission Statement:

The Section 4 Partnership’s purpose is to promote a community of more than just neighbors, but as one family of many cultures, that proactively embraces greatness, and promotes neighborhood interaction. The goal of the organization is to offer solutions that will educate, elevate, inspire, and mobilize our community in unity, to sustain affordability and growth in order to remain environmentally sound and vibrant for generations to come.

“All of us divided by each one of us equals a force for good.”

––Michelle Marbury

Greetings, to neighbors and friends.

The Building 20 Association met last Thursday. If you missed it, the following are the highlights:

First of all, I thank the Riverbay staff for the excellent job they did in our meeting room. The room was warm and comfortable.

The Recreation Committee has planned a social event for Saturday, January 28, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Building 20 Association meeting room in Section B. It will be a monthly event for all Building 20 residents. There will be games, monthly meetings beginning February 16. Participation is optional.

The Decorating Committee is attempting to enhance the appearance of our meeting room. If residents would like to donate pictures or other decorations, please do so. Also, we have giveaways: World Book Encyclopedia, Encyclopedia Britannica, novels, movies, carts, walkers and much more.

The Special Projects committee is following up with Riverbay regarding the problems in our building and apartments.

The Sick and Shut-in Committee has created a memorial plaque in remembrance of the neighbors and friends in Building 20 who passed away.

We have created goals/objectives for the Building 20 Association. We are working on creating a motto and invite the Building 20 residents to bring your idea(s) to our next general membership meeting on Thursday, February 16.

On February 11 from 4:00-5:00 p.m., the Building 20 Association will present, “Children’s Story Telling.” The children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Please call 718-671-5957, if you have questions or comments.

––Francine Jones

Be the vision you want your people, your children and your or call: 929-430-3255 The African American Association of Co-op send a check or money order only.

To provide a forum for African-American issues of importance that affect our lives;

To address problems affecting the African-American community in Co-op City in particular – and the African-American community in general;

To provide and make accessible the most up-to-date and accurate information, through educational lectures, forums, study groups, etc. – to enable critical analysis and intelligent decisions based on fact; your participation (Contact respective instructor indicated below for updates.)

To provide cultural awareness, programs, educational scholarships, and social activities for our youth.

Belly Dance Classes with Xonia Wilson – Contact: Xonia, 646-301-9438.

– Contact: Cynthia, 917903-7073.

Salsa Class with Keith Witherspoon – Contact: Keith, 917-561-6211.

– Contact: Meena at 917-863-1507.

Co-op City Baptist Church “Gospel Line Dancers” with Joyce Smith –Contact: Joyce, 718-320-0714.

––Michelle Marbury

their respective building and representatives of Section 5 newly reorganized uninvolved and better represented community within Co-op City.

will work towards the goal of resolving the concerns of our community. As a reminder, Section Five is beautifully comprised of ten high-rise buildings, townclean up and made presentable to those who would want to ponder by the rivour area; please go to YouTube

To obtain the maximum quality of life for all shareholders residing in Section 5.

To act as a liaison between management and the building associations and townhouse associations in all problem areas. a strong and vibrant organization representing the ten high-risers plus a cluster make all those who started this organization for the betterment of our community ––H. Overman

For up-to-date communication from Riverbay Corporation, read the Co-op City Times, delivered to your building lobby and the community centers on Saturdays, and secretary.

On January 31, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and February 4, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., I will be taking the names of the candidates in the Association Room.

On February 5, a poster of all the candidates will be posted in the bulletin board, which is located in the lobby. Then on February 25, from 3 p.m. to 4

During the week of January 8, at about 8:00 a.m., three teenagers out in our staircases using drugs, burning paper, leaving a lot of garbage, uri-

If you see something that is not right happening in the building, you do not concern as shareholders.

During this new norm, I would like to thank the current Building 8 Associa––Azalea McDavid

Dear friends and residents, for the commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King weekend, we hope that each of us remembers and has committed to making our world ultimately a world of peace and justice for all. Today, his writings stand as part of the great writings of our history. In those writings, Dr. King wrote about vicious hangings and acts of cruelty at the “will and whim” of cruel mobs. Dr. King was assassinated in 1968, and I was heading back to college from spring break. Our college civil rights organization took immediate action to present opportunities to grieve and honor Dr. King. A scholarship was created in his name, and we swore to continue his mission. And still in 2023, we are on that mission.

been committed to supporting Co-op City for way over thirty years. They never discredited the ideals of our Mitchell-Lama middle-income development. Mr. lems and set up solutions have been exemplary. Thank you for all that and more.

Soon, the next Riverbay Board of Directors election will be headlining the Co-op City Times. Yes, come February 2023, it will be time to prepare. Candidates will be asking for your signature to get on the ballot then the campaigns are underway. Voting is your cooperator responsibility, so prepare to do it.

ping, many medical services, exercise and rehabilitation and socialization opportunities all within walking distance; and those items contribute to a robust community.

Disappointingly, regarding having a meeting in Building 21, their executive members have gotten back to us and responded that their meeting room is not and shout-outs. All your news is welcome, anything of importance to you is important to me.

Reviewing garbage procedures: the white bin is for paper, while green and blue are for all other house garbage. Mattresses are required to be covered. Use pedestrian bins and pails for masks. Clothes for recycling should be brought bay “RUOK” emergency contact program. This is critical for those living alone or with a chronic sickness. Seniors, get involved with JASA. gift with respect to their son, John, 57, who succumbed to cancer on Sat- extend our deep and sincere condolences to the know no more sorrow.

––Eva KindaichiLazaar

Baychester Library is temporarily closed for renovations to make improvements to the branch. Holds can be picked up at the Eastchester Library, 1385 E. Gun Hill Rd., Bronx, NY. The library is expected to reopen in February.

Graduation Ring; City College of New York; 1966.

The stone has three Greek letters on it: Beta Sigma Rho.

Lost in or around Food Universe in the Bartow Mall a couple of weeks ago.

If found, please contact: Stewart Berman at (347) 880-2235.

in the future.

From Mrs. Wilson, our Good and Welfare contact, Be Safe-Be Healthy-Be Aware

––Ann Purnell

Greetings, Retirees and friends.

Trip Committee our trip to the Resorts World Casino in the Catskills Scholarship Committee – Scholarship applica sion of completed applications to the scholarship

Newsletter Committee Membership

Valentine’s Party Resorts Casino

“Moses” Sight and Sound Theater

Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard

Carnival Cruise 2023

Notary Bingo ture taken at entrance.

Game Day

To all members:

Happy Birthday

Condolences

Good and Welfare General Meeting

––Georgianna Rodriguez

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Sick and Shut-in: island@optonline.net. ––Stephen Roberts Sr.

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Please call Einstein OAC at 718-671-5161 to schedule appointment for: Hair styling, 1st & 3rd Wed., 9 a.m.11 a.m. Braids, haircuts, shape-up, twist, ponytails, curls and more. Facials & Manicure, Mon., 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

JASA Einstein Black History Month Celebration – “African American Dance,” Tues., Feb. 21st – 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Lunch/refreshments served. Tickets: $4.

JASA Einstein Public Notary – Tues., 10 a.m.-12 p.m., and Thurs., 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Aldi – Wed., Feb. 8 and Feb. 22; $4. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m., and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. Only10 seats available. Participants must be registered with JASA.

BJ/Shoprite – Fri., Feb. 10; $6. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m., and Einstein, 10:30 a.m. Only 10 seats available. Participants must be registered with JASA.

Costco – Fri., Feb. 3rd and Feb. 24; $4. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Dreiser: 10:15 a.m. and Einstein: 10:30 a.m. Only 10 seats available. Participants must be registered with JASA.

Payment Due NOW – African American Heritage Tour of Philadelphia – Thurs., Feb. 16, $124. Deluxe motor coach transportation. African American Museum. Lunch included at Golden Corral. Pick-ups: Bartow, 7:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 7:45 a.m.; Einstein, 8 a.m. Wait list only.

Free Financial Counseling Services started on Jan. 9, and Free Tax Services starting on Jan. 30, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., appointment only in collaboration with Ariva. Please call 718-320-2066 to make appointment.

Medicare Information w/Alex Wu from the Dept. of the Aging – every Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.,

Are you interested in learning (virtual) how to tailor your own clothes? Would you like to attend virtual crochet classes? Please register at 718-320-2066.

Would you like to be part of a vocal program that will culminate in a concert for the community? Ses- ration with Riverbay and the Onaje Allan Gumbs and Sandra Gumbs Community JazzArts Foundation.

Concerts in Motion – Mondays, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Call in #: 646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 527-067-8391.

Bereavement Support Group w/Dr. Smith –Mon., 1 p.m. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 839 6918 9974, Passcode: 520396.

Painting Class w/Dmitriy – Mondays, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 846 0511 1606, Passcode: 585936.

Notary – Appointment only, call 718-320-2066. Available at Tues., 9 a.m.10:30 a.m.; Weds. and Thurs., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Einstein Center, Room 34, Thurs., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Painting Classes – Every Wed., 9-11 a.m. Zoom meeting. Dial in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 920 9563 1147, Passcode: 024057.

Meditation Class – GPC (Grandparents), 11 a.m.12 p.m., 3rd Thurs. of every month. Dial in #: 929-2056099, Meeting ID: 991 1390 5105, Passcode: 170462.

Technology class w/Ralph Lucenti – Smart devices and computers, Thurs., 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Dial in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 862 5043 9695, Passcode: 896989.

Line Dancing with Bartow Swingers – Mon., 12-1 p.m. at Bartow Center, Rm. 31; Wed. and Fri., 12-1 p.m. at Dreiser Center, Rm. 2.

JASA Bartow Arts and Crafts show for Black History Month – Sat., Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bartow Center, Rm. 31.

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066 (Schedule subject to change without notice)

Payments for trips at the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

MENU Fee for lunch is $2 & $5 for guest. ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk. Menu subject to change without notice.

KOSHER: Hot Deli Roast

Beef, Baked Potato, Roasted

String Beans, Rye Bread

Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Tuna Noodle Casserole

NON-KOSHER: Spanish

Style Beef Stew, Brown Rice

Sauteed String Beans

KOSHER: Italian Herb

Chicken Cutlet, Toasted Egg

Barley w/Mushroom & Onion, Roasted Zucchini, Whole Wheat

Bread, Fresh Fruit & Juice,

ALT: Baked Breaded Fish

NON-KOSHER: Baked

Chicken Thighs, Baked Sweet

Potato, Broccoli w/Toasted

Garlic

KOSHER: Pasta Primavera, Roasted Mushrooms, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice, ALT: Vegetable Cutlet

NON-KOSHER: Baked Fish w/Mushrooms and Peppers

Caribbean-Style Roasted Cabbage w/Carrots

Bartow Center (929) 399-1394. Room 31, unless otherwise noted.

KOSHER: Apricot Glazed Salmon, Wild Rice, California Blend Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice, ALT: Egg Frittata

NON-KOSHER: Pork Roast w/Mango Chutney, Bowtie Pasta, Steamed Spinach

KOSHER: Sweet and Sour

Chicken, Spinach Noodle

Kugel, Winter Blend

Vegetables, Challah Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Gefilte Fish

NON-KOSHER: Vegetable

Lasagna, Baby Carrots w/ Parsley

Einstein Center (718) 671-5161. Room 49, unless otherwise noted.

Open Mic Singing & Poetry

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Let’s Get It On Zumba 1-2 p.m., Rm. 45

Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345. Room 7, unless otherwise noted.

Chair Yoga w/Charles Tyler 10-11 a.m., Zoom only, 1-646-876-9923, Meeting

ID: 995 6534 1173,

Passcode: 855423

Stay Well Exercise w/Denise

10 a.m.-11 a.m., Room 2

Piano Sing Along Class in-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Smartphone and tablet Literacy w/Julesa, In-person, 1:15-2:15 p.m.

Zumba w/Ola, 1-2 p.m., Rm. 2. Computer Learning w/Ralph Zoom only: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Dial-in #: 347-893-2966, Meeting ID: 936 8132 9040,

Passcode: 259554.

Blood Pressure, 1st & 3rd Tues. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 2

Art, In-person, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tai-Chi, In-person,

––M. Chambers

Our schedule is as follows:

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Second Sunday

Third Sunday

Fourth Sunday

Fifth Sunday

Every Wednesday

Every Wednesday Zoom

––Sarita Tidball

Come As You Are…

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Monday-Friday: Facebook Live

Tuesday: Facebook Live,

Thursday: Facebook Live

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday Services: Kids Career Day/Mid-Winter Break Come Join Us:

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Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.-

––Pastor Elisamuel Colón

Take pride in your home and community!

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––Bishop Nancy Rosario

The bus only makes one stop in Co-op City: Some services offered by the bus are:

For more MetroCard information, please visit new.mta.info/fares.

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