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Co-op City Times / February 2, 2019
Retirees Of Dreiser Loop
Membership Meeting … will be held on Wednesday, February 6, at 1:30 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, room 9. Travel Events (Price includes Lorant coach bus; located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • Mar. 21 (Thurs.), Sands Casino Resort, PA. Price: $40. Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347564-5722/Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500. • Apr. 9, 2019 (Tues.), Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Theatre. Price: $85. Deposit: $45. Balance: $40 due by Monday, March 18. Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722/Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500. Theatre Committee: (Price includes van transport, from Dreiser Loop across from Rehab Center) • March 20 (Wed.), “Menopause the Musical,” Westchester Broadway Theatre. Showtime: 11:00 a.m. Price: $75.00. Deposit: $45.00/Balance $30.00 due by Thursday, February. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949. • March 30 (Sat.), “Ruben Sings Luther,” Lehman Center. Showtime: 8: p.m. Price: $55. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847. Remember: Your deposit (and final payment) in the form of a check/money order payable to Retirees of Dreiser Loop, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. No cash accepted. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser clubroom, #19. For more information, please call (718-3790377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, after 2:00-5:00 p.m. Good And Welfare Our heartfelt condolences to Joyce Hamilton-Williams on the recent loss of her loving husband. To members and friends still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements. Join us on our next Jazz Up Your Health with A Senior Spa Day, date to be announced. Call Claudette D, 718-379-4784/Hattie L, 718-671-8449 if interested in joining us. Attention! The Retirees need experienced part-time freelance drivers with a CDL license with passenger endorsement with at least three years’ experience and a clean driving record. This volunteer position requires transporting members and friends safely to and from special events within the Bronx, as well as to outer boroughs. Stipend can be expected for each trip. Please call C. Davis at 718-379-4784 and leave your name, telephone number and a brief message. “I didn’t get old on purpose, it just happened. If you’re lucky, it could happen to you.” — Andy Rooney —Claudette Davis
Spanish-American Community Club
African American Association
Black Film Festival Today! We had a great meeting Monday night. Councilman King spoke about the decision that the city made to bring in the animal shelter and the 16 concessions. Though the audience was somewhat divided, they respectfully voiced their opinions. Several announcements were made including the Black Film Festival in Bartow Center, room #31, at 12 p.m. Admission is free. Invite your family, friends and neighbors. Our Fundraising Committee made their report from last month’s successful event. If you would like to be part of our Fundraising Committee or any one of our other committees, contact us. Our next meeting will be Monday, February 18, where we will go back to our lounge-style meeting. There will be food, drink, music and periodic announcements. There is so much we need to do and we want to include you. Are you still waiting to become a member? Why are you waiting? Now is the best time to become a member. Setting aside the discounts you receive to most of our functions, the information and pride of membership to the African-American Association is unmeasurable. Culture, economics, health and education will continue to be our focus in 2019. Portions of our meetings may be recorded in order to archive some events. Our new number for the African-American Association is 929-430-3255. The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation: Acting Classes – Children’s and Adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Talent. For more information, call us at: 646-373-4122. Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438. Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Also first and third Tuesdays in Einstein, Section #5. Call Cynthia, 917-9037073. Institute for Youth/Adult Study Group – Meets every second and fourth Monday, Dreiser Center, room #15, 7 p.m. Contact Heru Maat - herumaat @msn.com. Karaoke – Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15. Call Keith, 917-561-6211. Salsa Class – Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop, Auditorium A. Call Keith, 917-561-6211. Specialized Workshops /Programs – Life Group workshops (Understanding My Money My Relationships/My Politics/My Culture. For more information, contact Kevin at 646-721-8185. Yoga and Zumba – Classes on Saturday start at 10:00 a.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Monday, February 18. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc/email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com. —Kevin Lambright
Please join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Our next meeting will take place next month, on February 14, in room 16 of the Dreiser Community Center. ‘Recordar Es Vivir,’ hosted by the Cultural Committee, is planned for Saturday, February 9, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in room 4 of the Dreiser Center. Great music will be provided by the ever popular Juan Ortega. Complete information is available on the flyers page of our website. Donations for the pot luck will be greatly appreciated. Members will enjoy free admission; Non-members will be asked for $10 at the door. If you have not renewed your membership by January 31, you will be considered a non-member for admission. February’s ‘Social Friday’ will take place on the 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Upcoming Events Nomination of Club Officers and Elections are coming in March. Nominations will take place on March 14th. Election Night will take place on March 28. Members: Please plan to attend both meetings. The Installation of Officers Dinner and Dance is scheduled for Friday, April 26, at Maestro’s. Tickets are $65 for members, $80 for non-members. Additional details will be available soon. Applications for the Tony Mondesire Scholarship are now available. The forms are available in room 16 of Dreiser Loop Center at any of our monthly meetings, either the 2nd Thursday of every month or at the Board of Directors meetings on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and residents of the Bronx. Students must carry a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an accredited institution for at least one year. Applications must be returned by • ABSOLUTE LOWEST FEES • FREE CONSULTATION May 9, either by mail, or to a member of the Scholarship Board of Trustees. • EVENING APPTS. AVAILABLE • FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS Membership renewals for this year are now past due. A penalty fee of $48 for • IMMEDIATE FILING the year ($4 a month) will be assessed for renewals. Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details “COURTEOUS AND PROMPT SERVICE concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. AT AN AFFORDABLE FEE” You may also email the club at SpanAmCCCC@ gmail.com or find us on Facebook (search for ‘spanamcccc’). 633 Lydig Ave • Bronx, NY —Carmen Rodriguez 1 block from Pelham Parkway & White Plains Road Accessible by #2 & #5 trains • #12, #22 & #39 buses
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