African-American Association of Co-op City

History: The African-American Association of Co-op City’s name emerged in 1989 from former incarnations, called the Afro-American Club of Co-op City, the African-American Caucus,

Mission Statement: The intention of the African-American Association of Co-op City is to elevate the inhabitants of the community to their greatest potential. To serve and offer cooperative economics standards

To provide cultural awareness, training classes, programs, educational scholarships, and social activities for the young and seasoned. To take these ideals to the next level by creating a smart community, taking advantage of technological advances that will allow the next generations to compete in an ever-changing society.

Join the African-American Association of Co-op City

Remember:

Zelle us your payment to become a member using our email address. Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com. Call us . The African American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box

Upcoming AAACC Meeting & Events

August 18: Back to School – Sign-up for Tutoring Event

August 26: March on Washington with Reverend Al Sharpton. If you are interested in attending, send an email to AAACCpower@gmail.com (tell us how many will accompany you).

September 17: General Meeting and Swearing-In of New Board, 3 p.m.

November 19: General Meeting, 3 p.m.

December 9: Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration (with The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations)

The AAACC sponsors the following programs for your participation:

Evening Line Dance Classes with Cynthia Dixon – Contact: Cynthia, 917-

Yoga & Pilates Classes with Meena Sharpe-Hicks – Contact: Meena, 917-

“Each one of us multiplied by all of us equals a force for good.”

––Michelle Marbury

Hello, neighbors, we hope all is well. There was a concern about air quality. Regardless, stay cool and careful. Try to avoid walking in the hot sun or use an umbrella to shield you from the sun bearing down on you. Drink plenty of water. People are still wearing their masks and we are still hearing about people having Covid-19. We must take one day at a time and stay prayerful, stay alert and be careful.

Optimum Plans – Optimum may be digging up grounds in your vicinity as they go forth with their plans of making the residential buildings across Co-op Power Outage – For a brief period, lights were out in some buildings. It in the event something happens, such as power outages. Also, we need to check should need them.

Resolution 22-58 was approved by NYS Division of Housing and CommueBikes or electric scooters with lithium-ion batteries in apartments, garages, community rooms or within any building on the grounds of Co-op City. The enforcement took effect on July 24. Please make sure your neighbors are made aware of this enforcement. When you place an order, you will be held responsible that the delivery person is made aware of this enforcement before entering our buildings.

Summer Programs – Register youth ages 13-19 for free programs at Sec-ness, Double Dutch, game night, Karaoke and Pinterest projects. We are glad to see the kids are taking advantage of these programs. The teen center location is at Einstein Loop. For more information, contact 718-671-2655.

The Riverbay Fund – The Fund presents Renaissance Youth Center, a free concert and open house. Location: 139 Dreiser Loop (courtyard) on Saturday,

We offer our sincere condolences to Sharon Sargent and the family on the loss of her sister. We continue to offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the families who lost loved ones. We wish all the best of health and safety. birthday by sending you a card; she is excellent in sharing goodwill. Also, notify her of any illness, or if a neighbor has deceased or transferred to a nursing home.

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” –Coretta Scott King

––H. Overman

Good morning, my fellow shareholders.

President’s Report – In September, the Building 33 Association will start collecting dues for the year. This time, we will be spending the money a lit-

(for adults), a Turkey Giveaway in November (or two rotisserie chickens), for candy giveaway in October (kids), and a candy giveaway and picture with Santa in December (kids). Hopefully, we will collect enough so that we can have a scholarship donation for a resident going to college.

Treasury Report – The Building Association posted the amount of money although a small amount, is a good thing. com. We can afford to give something to one student and you will have to provide proof that you have committed to attending a school. And congratulations! We are proud of you and hopefully in the future we can give more.

Environmental Issues – As requested by the Association, Building and Grounds added another garbage pail to the front of our building. This was necessary because we do not have garbage pick-up on Sundays and people are leaving an awful amount of garbage out there. Overloading the garbage pails, then the wind blows and the garbage ends up on the grounds! It is a terrible look for our community. We would like to remind everyone to please not put boxes in those receptacles. Boxes go in the basement. We want to keep the front of our building looking nice. We all should strive to keep Co-op City looking nice. All it takes is an effort on our part.

And the compactor rooms, why are shareholders still putting takeout conPlease! One of our mottos should be, “no roaches, no mice!”

Elevator Etiquette – Last week, there was a powdery substance spilled in I could, but will never understand the mentality of some. Why would you leave to keep our community nice.

“Small daily improvements over time lead to stunning results.” –Robin Sharma

Take care now, walk good!

––Andrea D. Mayo

Upcoming Events at the Garden:

• • Saturday, August 12 – Chair Yoga, noon

• • Saturday, August 12 – Bomba, 2:00 p.m.

• Saturday, August 19 – Chair Yoga, noon with the City Council and the Bronx Council on the Arts.

So many wonderful events will be happening at the garden. We hope you can participate and be present for the wonderful fruits, veggies and herbs giveaway throughout the summer.

Rivers Run Community Garden is a place where we grow fruits, vegetables, is an outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares and residents of different

• Saturday, August 26 – Chair Yoga, noon

Rivers Run is open:

• • Wednesdays and Fridays – 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

• Saturdays and Sundays – 12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Membership requirements: -

Please mail your due to Gail Sharbaan, 100 Casals Pl #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me, Gail Sharbaan, at 718-671-3801. Please continue to stay safe. ––Gail Sharbaan

NCNW Co-op City Section – Can you believe it is August, the last full month of summer, already? We are quite busy planning our Health and Wellness Fair that will be on September 23 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center Outdoor Courtyard, 2049 Bartow Avenue (Asch Loop side). include health screenings, blood pressure, diabetes, HIV testing, vaccination station, massage, men’s health, CPR training, Zen relaxation, Yoga demonstra- more information, email: ncnwcoopcityhealth@gmail.com.

Good Health WINs – For the past year, NCNW Co-op City Section has been partnering with national organizations to increase vaccination coverage across different racial and ethnic adult populations currently experiencing dis- plement planned strategies and activities to ensure that barriers to health equity disparities regarding vaccination health. Good Health Women’s Immunizationthe drivers of vaccine hesitancy.

August is National Immunization Awareness Monthservance in August is to highlight the importance of routine vaccinations for heat advisories and how to protect yourself, carry a water bottle, dress for comfort, shade yourself, wear a cap with a brim and protect your nose. modify it. We recognize adjustments between high-rise and townhouse residents tests of balconies with webbing going through the railings. Riverbay Corporation says webbings have been installed against the Occupancy Agreement and without permission and must be removed by thirty days from the issuance of

Agreement only allows pieces that are not permanent. Our Occupancy Agreement is uniform for high-rise apartments and townhomes, yet the environment of both is very different. We say, noise, garbage and other random intrusions cannot be timed and is different on the townhouse terrace to the high-rise terrace - someone who is severely immunocompromised and requires a protected environment? Do you have heart disease or diabetes? Do you have chronic lung disease or cancer? Are you an organ transplant recipient? We have learned from Covid-19 that adults need vaccines throughout life. Immunity from childhood an adult. Vaccination is one of the most convenient and safest preventive care

Kindaichi-Lazaar, president; Vivian Burrus, vice president, and Lillian Richardson, treasurer.

Social Media www.ncnwcoopcitysection.com: on Facebook: NCNWCoopcityBethune; Twitter:@NCNWCoop City; Instagram: NCNW Co-op City and email: ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com.

––Joyce Howard

inquiring about their well-being. Regarding garbage bins in the dumpster pad, they are assigned as follows: the white bin is for paper, and green and blue are for all other house garbage.

community programming. Read the Co-op City Times ––Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Neighbors, remember to stay hydrated during these unusually hot and humid temperatures. Close you curtains or blinds to keep out the sun, especially during high noon, and turn off lights that are not used and you will be surprised how much an additional fan along with our air condition system will help cool down your apartment.

Wishing all neighbors born in August a happy birthday, and for those of you who are under the weather, we hope you get better soon. For our neighbors that continue to lose loved ones, our heartfelt prayers go out to you.

Due to our summer break, our next Building 25 Association meeting will be held September 19 at 7:30 p.m. Look out for detailed information posted near elevators as we get closer to the meeting date. Remember, residents of Building 25 can always address any comments or concerns by logging onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com. If anyone has problems accessing the building email address, please let us know.

We will close with the following: “Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air and you.” –Langston Hughes

––Wanda Bailey

Dear Building 24 cooperators, we are about ready to start having meetings again. We have gotten rid of all the clutter, had some painting done and replaced most of the old furniture for a brighter new look, which we think everyone will appreciate. We will try to get started again in September and post meeting notices in the lobby. Everyone is welcome to attend.

In the meantime, we have scheduled a walk around with Riverbay Manage-

This does not include apartment issues that must be reported to Maintenance. We will meet Warren Mitchell from Management in the lobby on August 16 at 12:30 p.m. for the walk around and anyone interested can join us there. If you and cannot make the walk around, you can call me before August 16 at 718320-1458, leave a brief message describing it and I’ll report it.

I hope you will pay us a visit and get to know some of your neighbors as we address community issues, create some social activities, hear from guest speakers and build a stronger cooperative spirit.

––Bruce Silberman

The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection provides these tips to help avoid roommate, rental and moving scams.

In the coming weeks, many students will be heading to college, vocational or graduate school programs. Incoming students have many decisions to make at the start of the academic year, and dealing with new situations can make students vulnerable to potential scams.

Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and check regularly for more practical tips that educate and empower New York consumers on a variety of topics.

“The start of a new school year is an exciting time for students as they learn how to balance their independence and responsibilities, often while living away said Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez. “To help students start the new academic year safely, these scam prevention and safety tips will equip students with the information they need to spot a potential scam so they can focus more on their studies.”

In a roommate/rental scam, scammers pose as an individual selling or renting a property or as someone acting on behalf of a property owner. Potential renters are then solicited for money in exchange for promises that the homes will be shown to them or rented to them upon completion of payment. The scam is realized when there is no home for sale, or the property is already occupied.

Tips to Avoid Rental Scams: listing. Scammers often post fake listings of properties that are not on the market, or may copy a photo or description of a property from another source to use in their ad. A few minutes of research can prevent you from putting a security deposit on a rental that’s not an option for you. To verify if a rental is legitimate:

• Visit real estate websites and see if the rental you want is also listed in another city or available on another website with a different email address. on the internet. There are many reputable free online reverse image search plat- estate professional you’re working with is licensed in New York by following these steps:

• Visit the NYS Department of State’s Public License Search database.

• Conduct an independent online search and check the phone number associated with their real estate license address. Call the number to verify.

• Request to see a copy of the Department of State-issued photo license and arrange an in-person or video meeting to compare the ID. Avoid completing background checks, signing a lease agreement or paying any advance fees or deposits before having an opportunity to inspect the premises.

Scammers generally conduct transactions by phone, text message or email and often ask for a wire transfer, prepaid debit card, payment on a cash-based app or other method of payment that is not traceable. Instead, pay by check or with credit card and get receipts for any payments. It is always better to leave a paper trail. Real estate professionals are required by law to provide you with copies of all instruments relating to the transaction.

Scammers may urge you to rent quickly before someone else gets the property, prompting you to possibly miss an important step in the evaluation process. Remember to be cautious about all the steps involved in a real estate transaction – including carefully reviewing the lease agreement and verifying the identity of those you are engaged with during the rental transaction.

Scammers often request personal information and money for background checks, then disappear. Refrain from providing personal information or your Social Security number unless you are absolutely sure you are dealing with a reputable business or agent.

Tips to Avoid Moving Scams: and reputable business with a physical address, has detailed contact information and is rated well by others in consumer reviews. Check the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) National Consumer Complaint Database or the Better Business Bureau, which has a searchable database of consumer reviews.

This deceptive practice involves providing an initial misleading quote and then making last-minute changes to agreed-upon price quotes. Be wary of companies that offer instant quotes instead of gathering detailed information to provide an accurate estimate. When you receive a binding estimate, you cannot be required to pay more than that amount, unless you’ve requested additional services after.

Deceptive business pracitems, missing items, holding items hostage until consumers provide additional dealing with any business that engages in these practices by doing general online research and learning your rights as outlined below.

Before the movers have moved any of your items into the truck, meet with the company representative at your home to review material terms of the contract, most notably the cost and delivery terms.

Hire licensed or registered movers. Before hiring a moving company, con-

• Moves within New York State (NYS): All moving companies must be licensed in New York. The NYS Department of Transportation licenses companies for moves statewide. To ensure that your moving company has valid New York State operating authority, contact the NYS Department of Transportation at 518-457-6512.

• Make sure the mover is insured and registered with the federal government. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registers companies that meet legal and safety requirements for moves between New York and other states. You can look up whether an interstate moving company is registered through the FMCSA’s Mover Registration Search.

Get multiple estimates. Plan to get estimates from at least three companies. Do not rely on any estimates provided over the phone or email without any visual inventory of the items. Moving companies should be able to see the items you have and base their estimates on detailed information, including the number of items you need to move and how many movers you need.

Be wary of requests for large upfront payments or full payments in advance.

Unscrupulous movers could use the blank or incomplete estimate to change the terms of your move, including the cost, without your knowledge or consent.

Moving companies should give multiple documents before, during and after your move with information on the requested services, cost calculations and other agreements between you and the movers. Make sure you understand which terms in these documents are estimates, which can change later and which are contractual agreements. Scammers might try talking you out of signing written contracts if for some reason items get lost or stolen.

Make a photo record and keep a written inventory of all your items.

Insist the mover provides you with a Summary of Information booklet from the NYS Department of Transportation that describes your rights as a shipper. For interstate moves, the company is required to share these guides thoroughly to know your rights and responsibilities throughout the moving process.

Section Five Association

Project X Destruction and the Metro-North Railroad inconvenience factor for Section 5 travelers needing to enter the far-right lane of I-95 proper once Ramp C Proper? if Ramp C Turnaround alone. do or Power Outage –

Section 5 Fridge & Pantry at Einstein Center the loss of Ramp C adding instead of reducing C

––H. Overman

Brooklyn

Manhattan

Queens & Staten Island: July 29th

Manhattan: August 5th, 12th, & 19th

Brooklyn & The Bronx: August 26th

The Bronx

Mission Statement: Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. Known as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), it profoundly affected the struggle for civil rights and the course of 20th Century American History.

NAACP 50th Anniversary Gala on Sunday, October 15, year’s theme: “Black Resistance,” focuses on the resistance of historic and ongoing oppression in all forms for Black Americans.

In this tumultuous political and legal climate, the NAACP is continues to advance its sacred mission — to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.

The ticket cost is $125 per person. Tickets are available and a

10 a.m.-12 p.m., and Wednesdays in August from 3:30-5 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 36. In recognition of the years in this community, we have a 50th Anniversary Commemorative Pin. You can purchase yours now for $20 each. For tickets, membership or to place a journal ad to commemorate Facebook: Co-op City NAACP.

On behalf of the Co-op City Branch, we thank you for your time, commitment, and support. If you have any questions or require additional information, please call Brenda Brown at Mason or Tracy Overton, or send an email to: naacpcoopbb@ yahoo.com. Tickets are non-refundable.

Follow us on Facebook: Co-op City NAACP.Become a member gift a membership or upgrade your membership: join the NAACP to help us do the work. Annual Adult: $30, Youth: to: NAACP Co-op City;mail to:NAACP Co-op City, Einstein ––Brenda Brown

We are all given gifts, talents, and abilities to bless others. Some may have a gift of charisma, a gift of speaking, a gift of creating projects, a gift of working with their hands, and others the gift of caring. Family caregivers are individuals who embody the gift of caring. The question most often asked by someone looking at a caregiver is, “How can you keep up with the daily challenges of being a caregiver?” It forces the person looking at a caregiver in action to question their ability to take on the role of a family caregiver. For a person who has never undertaken the role of a family caregiver, it is often expressed as a sigh of relief, “Thank Goodness.” as assertive, popular, or the center of attention. They may not win an election or seek fame. Family caregivers are humble, giving, and caring and will set aside themselves for the benetouching the lives of all needing service. They are the gifts God has placed on this earth to be constant reminders that “The greatest among us is that of a servant” Matthew 23:11. Nominate a family caregiver, friend, youth, patient, or co-worker to receive the 2023 Leon David Simmons Award in November in recognition of National Family Caregivers Month.

The gift of caring can be seen in individuals walking in their purpose. It is a natural inborn ability to care about the well-being of another, and it is the ability to manage and continue to care. Family caregivers walking in their purpose realize that they are not walking alone. They know that their strength, energy, and endurance are not related to the present circumstance but something much greater.

Caregivers Outreach and AARP Peachtree Chapter Intergenerational Summer Youth Technology Program is going strong. This free program provides instructions/hands-on training to seniors on using electronic devices. However, all are welcome. The devices include desktops, Kindles, iPhones, laptops, and iPad. The program began on Wednesday, July 5; the last day appointment.

COME’s Zoom www.comeoutreach.org. You are just a click away!

––Diane Cooper

Emergency Food Pantry

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 pickup 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 to six clean shopping bags with a handle and a shopping cart. Please do not bring black shopping bags because black ink can transfer to the food, posing a health hazard. We require guests to wear masks when visiting the pantry.

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 a.m.food.

For Returning Guests (Sections 1-4)

Registration is now open for guests who were did not recertify by April 2023. New guests can also register now. At this time, only Tuesdays and Thursdays will be used for recertifying and sign-ups. The last day to recertify or sign-up is Thursday, August

All occupants within a household must be present have the same 10475 address.

Senior Farmers Market Coupons (Limited available)

Baychester Location: Tuesday, August 2, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Masks required. Please form a line away from the door. Recipients of the coupons must be 60 years of age or older and must bring proof of Recipients who already received coupons this year of Agriculture and Markets cross-checks forms. Recipients will receive $25 worth of vouchers towards the purchase of fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Mohegan Sun Casino Trip

Come with us on a trip to Mohegan Sun in Connecticut on Saturday, October 14. The price is $55, and full payment is required by September 15. Zero refunds. We are now accepting payments. Installment due by August 18 at the latest. The remaining $25 must be paid in full by September 15. Once we have received your full payment, you will be assigned your seat. Call 917-209-5334 or 929-464-5520 for casino inquiries only. Slowly state your name and telephone number when leaving a message.

Contact Us

Reach out to us at coopcityblackforum@gmail. com.

––D. Illis

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us for Worship Service tomorrow in-person at 9:00 a.m. We will have one service at 9 a.m. during the summer. Our regular 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. service will resume on Sunday, September 17.

The attire during the summer will be casual dress.

We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Masks are required.

The service is also available on Zoom at https:// us04web.zoom.us/j/9623430102 or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: 646-568-7788, or Conference ID: 962 343 0102, Password 788175#.

The Church Free Call Conference.com Line dial-in number is 857-357-0254, Access Code is 660065#.

Rev. Williams asks everyone to call into the Sunday Worship service using Zoom through your computer or dialing in using the Zoom information shown above.

All Sunday School classes are on hiatus for the summer and will resume on Sunday, September 17, at 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study classes are on hiatus for the summer. Both the 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Bible Study classes will resume on Wednesday, September 13.

Prayer Warriors Prayer service is on hiatus for the summer and will resume in September.

E-mail: stjosephsepc@aol.com. Church phone number: 718-320-0844. Priest-in-Charge: Fr. Simeon O. Johnson, cell: 917-227-4303.

Greetings! Due to the ongoing pandemic and has made some adjustment to our schedule of services until further notice. We are gradually getting back to normal.

In-person worship service will be conducted at the church on Sunday, August 6, at 9 a.m. as well as via teleconference. To participate by teleconference, please dial 1-425-436-6344, Access Code: 509 898, followed by the # sign. Please note that there will be no weekday prayers at noon during the month of August through September 8. We will resume on Monday, September 11.

Sincere condolences to our members, families and friends who have recently lost loved ones. May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace.

To our sick and shut-in, we extend our well wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery. will be celebrating their birthday this month.

Please save the date for our Annual Dinner Sale at the church on Saturday, September 30, starting at noon.

Grace and Peace!

Merville Chambers

Friday Evening Prayer service is on hiatus for the summer and will resume on Friday, September 8, at 7:30 p.m.

The church has a free app available on your app store by putting in “Co Op CBC.” This app is open to all.

Please keep each other in prayer and be wise in your decisions. Please continue to mask-up, practice social distancing and stay safe!

“God will strengthen us as we continue to travel through this storm. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)

The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible Study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

––Hattie L. Lucas

Greetings, retirees and friends,

We hope that everyone survived the heat wave last week. Hopefully, August will be kinder to us with gentle breezes, tolerable temperatures and fewer

Trip Committee – Our trip to Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, PA on Wednesday, August 16, is just around the corner, and we look forward to a fun day out. The bus for this trip will pick up at 8:30 a.m. in front of H&R Block in Dreiser Loop and the bus will leave promptly at 9:00 a.m. On the return to Co-op City, the bus will drop off at Einstein Loop, Asch

August is here and the time has come for our oneday trip to the Vynecrest Winery and Wind Creek Casino. The date is August 8 and the bus is sold out. We leave from 2049 Asch Loop at exactly 7:30 a.m.; our arrival time should be 7:00 a.m. because there will not be any delay of the bus leaving on time! Please be there early so we will start this journey on time.

Our summer program with the students (SYEP) teaching technology to our members and friends is attracting more clients as we go forth with the program. As we stated at the beginning, the program

718-320-1946 or stop by to schedule your personal appointment for the one-on-one session that lasts one hour. The lunch break is from 12 p.m.-1 p.m.

135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx NY 10475

Ace In the Hole – Tribute to Kool and the Gang at the Brownstone in Patterson, NJ on October 25.

Price: $150. Bus pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 9:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 9:40 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop, 9:50 a.m.

Payment of $50 to hold seat due by August 18. Final payment due September 8. Come have a delicious lunch, enjoy the disco music celebration and more. Make checks to Goose Island Seniors or Zelle to 347-847-1941 or $app to $StephenCarlSr.

Wind Creek Casino – August 10. Bus pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:45 a.m.;

Loop and Dreiser Loop. Questions about this trip may be addressed to Serita at 347-564-5722.

Membership – New members and renewing members can remit a check for the $25 annual dues for 2023. Checks should be made payable to the “Retirees of Dreiser Loop” and mailed to: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 19, Bronx, NY 10475. Please note “new member” or “renewing member” in the memo line on your check. Questions may be addressed to Mary at 718-655-9170.

Happy Birthday – Cheers to all our August birthday celebrants. We wish you an incredibly happy

daily. You can make more than one appointment if you feel you will need more time. Bring the device that you are requesting assistance with and your personal charger for your convenience. Do not let this once-a-year opportunity pass you by.

Covid-19 is reappearing in various states in our country. While cases are nowhere near what we experienced in the past, it does make sense for you to be proactive with your personal health. Consult with your personal medical provider and make the best decisions for you and your health.

not have our regular monthly meetings. You can stop by or call if you have questions or concerns. We share any information from the state and national levels with you in this weekly article. Ms. Baker, 718-379-2088, is our membership contact, and you

and Dreiser Loop, 9 a.m. Price: $55. Bonus: $25 slot play. For more information, call 646-579-1701. Sight & Sound Miracle of Christmas – December 7. Price: $220. Light breakfast on bus, show at 11 a.m., then lunch at Miller's after show. For more information, call 646-579-1701.

Norwegian Cruise 2024 – In Hawaii, August 31, 2024-September 7, 2024. Price range from $2,250$2,900, plus air fare to Honolulu, Hawaii. Deposit of $125 due September 3, 2023. For more information, call 646-579-1701.

Nordic Lodge, Foxwoods Casino and Tanger birthday and continued peace and happiness throughout the year.

Condolences – Please continue to keep those who have recently experienced the loss of loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

Good and Welfare – We extend our well wishes and prayers to all who are sick and shut-in. We pray that they will all soon see brighter days ahead.

General Meeting – Our next meeting will be held in September following our summer break. Enjoy the remaining weeks of summer.

––Georgianna Rodriguez

can join or renew your membership with her. Our Tour Committee is continuing to book reservations for our Christmas Trip to Sound and Shore on December 7. At the theatre, you will see a production of Miracle of Christmas. Round trip transportation, delicious lunch at an Amish restaurant, reserved seating in the theatre and holiday shopping at the Tanger Outlets are all included. Contact Ms. Wright, 718-379-3370, or Ms. Brown, 718-379-7962, for pricing details and availability.

From Mrs. Wilson, Good and Welfare contact, there seems to be no additional news of troubles from friends and family. For this, we are grateful and continue to send well wishes and prayers for continued improvements. We would also like to wish a happy birthday to our July and August members. We are here to serve – not to be served.

––Ann Purnell

Outlets – August 12. Sold out. Bus leaving Manhattan at 125th St., 8:30 a.m.; Einstein Loop, 9 a.m.; Asch Loop, 9:15 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop, 9:30 a.m.

Nordic Lodge –August 19. Few seats still available. Bus leaving Manhattan at 7 a.m.; Einstein Loop, 7:30 a.m.; Asch Loop, 7:45 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop, 8 a.m. For more information, call 646-5791701.

Caesar’s Casino – In Atlantic City, August 22. Price: $50, bonus: $10. Bus pick-ups: Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:45 a.m.; and Dreiser Loop, 9 a.m. Waiting list only.

The Spinners – September 28 at the Board Walk Hall in Atlantic City. Tropicana Casino until 2:30 p.m. Concert at 3:30 p.m.

Notary – With Yvonne Menefee, Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 34 or 39.

Bingo – Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:15 p.m. Members only. Admission: $5 for three cards, 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards are $0.25 each. Refreshments. Proof of vaccination. Temperature taken at entrance.

Game Day – Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. Members only. Come play games and socialize with other members. Call 718-379-9613; $1 donation. Refreshments available.

To all Members: Happy birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of August: Elayne Gubitose, Marvine Hollman, Susan Mondesire, Archangel Ortiz, Paulette Hill, Patricia Watts-Mayo, Angel Rondon and Cheryl Weeks. Birthday cake celebration is August 11 during halftime of Bingo.

Sick and Shut-in: Ella Thorne is in Workmen's Circle. Mary Pilla (former Goose Island president) sends her love to all. You can call her at 718-7531816.

Our club is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475 at Section 5 Center; phone number (718) 379-9613. You may call (mornings) Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Evenings) Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Tue. and Thu., 1 p.m.-9 p.m., or call/text or Zelle Stephen, 347-847-1941. Cashapp to $StephenCarlSr. Our email address is goose.island@optonline.net. ––Stephen Roberts Sr.

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JASA Bartow OAC Apple picking trip to Och’s Apple Orchard, Thurs., Sept. 7; $35. Cash only. Please pay for your trip at the Bartow Center, Room 31, only.

Essex Steam Train and River Boat Trip – Fri., Oct. 6. Lunch on board the steam train and cruise on the Becky Thatcher Riverboat on the Connecticut River; $140. Limited seating. Pay at Bartow Center only.

Weight Management Support Group w/ Gigi, second Wed. of every month in rear of JASA

Steel Drum classes on Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 3

Medicare Information –

Tues., 9 a.m.-

10:30 a.m.; Weds. and Thurs., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ein-

Technology class – Thurs., 6:30 p.m. to 7:30

Line Dancing with Bartow Swingers –Bartow Center, Room 3. Wed. Dreiser Center, Room 2 Please call Einstein OAC – 718-671-5161 for appointments: Hair Styling: First and third Wed., 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Braids, haircuts, shape-ups, twists, ponytails, curls and more. Facials and manicure:

JASA Einstein Public Notary – Tues., 10 a.m.5161.

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.

Turkey Pastrami on Rye, Pasta Salad, Three Bean Salad, Rye Bread, Fresh Fruit

Brown Rice, Oriental Blend Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

Baked Sweet Potato, California Blend Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit

Brown Rice, Roasted String Beans, Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit

Kasha w/Noodles, Steamed Cabbage, Challah Bread Fresh Fruit w/Curried Pineapple, Brown Rice, Baby Carrots w/Parsley, Sauteed String Beans

Chicken, Rice and Red Beans Broccoli w/Toasted Garlic

Fish Fillet, Mashed Potatoes Cooked Cabbage w/ Shredded Carrots

Sausage, Sauteed Onions and Peppers, Baked Potato

Bartow Center (929) 399-1394. Events held in Room 31, unless otherwise noted. Dinner

BARTOW CENTER CLOSED FOR ALL ACTIVITIES ON MONDAYS ONLY

Open on Saturdays.

Walk with Odessa (Will resume in September) Blood Pressure w/Willa third Tues.), Rm. 31

Health and Wellness w/Ann third Tues.), Rm. 31

Smartphone and Tablet Class w/Julesa

Stay Well Exercise w/Odessa (Will resume in September)

Bereavement Hour w/Dorine

Line Dancing w/Cynthia

Dominoes w/José

Arthritis exercise w/Damion 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

Arts w/Laura via Zoom (Will resume in September)

Crocheting w/Lynne

Computer Learning w/Steve

Einstein Center (718) 671-5161. Events held in Room 49, unless otherwise noted. Lunch

Mindful Mornings Tai-Chi 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Rm. 38

Book Club

Ageless Facials & Self Care 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Appointments only

Never Too Old to Learn Spanish 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Rm. 35 Bridge to Care Arthritis Exercise

Creative Arts & Painting 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Go Easy on us Computers

Hair Care 4 U 9-11 a.m.

Spring in Your Step Stretch & Tone, 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45

Action Bodies In Motion

Prize Bingo & Board Games

Art & Design Class

Smart Phones & Tablets

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

Chair Yoga w/ Charles Tyler

Time: 10-11 a.m. Zoom only

“Zumba w/Ola”

Stay Well Exercise w/Denise (Will resume in September)

Piano Sing Along Class

Smartphone and tablet literacy w/Julesa

Computer Learning Zoom Meeting w/Ralph 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Dial-in

Art, Tai-Chi,

Drama Class/Club Will resume in October 2023)

Arthritis Exercise,

Self Defense Class

Tai Chi for Arthritis w/ Jimmy

Spanish Class (In-person)

Manicure

Wheat Tacos w/Vegetables, Rice Pilaf, Baby Carrots w/Parsley

Massage Therapy

Manicure

Knitting w/Lynne and Betty

Line Dance with Cynthia

Coloring for Calmness 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure Screening

Chess Club

Let’s Get It On Zumba

Alert and Alive

10-11 a.m., Rm. 4

Knitting & Crochet

Art Class w/Dmitry Virtual, 1-3 p.m.

Bingo with Gay Brown, p.m., Rm. 4

Line Dance w/Sassy 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Rm 2