JASA Co-op City NORC Program Invites You for These In-Person & Virtual Activities

CLOSED: JASA Bartow Older Adult program will be closed Saturday, Feb. 18, in recognition of Presidents’ Day.

CLOSED: ALL JASA offices will be closed Mon., Feb. 20, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Steel Drum classes – Wednesdays, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.,

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

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

JASA Einstein Older Adult Center Trips –Please call 718-671 5161 for information: Wed., Feb. 15, 10 a.m., Derfner Judaica Museum; Fri., Feb. 17, 9:30 a.m., Ridge Hill Mall, and Thurs., Feb. 23, 9 a.m., Walmart.

JASA Einstein Black History Month Celebration, “African American Dance,” Tues., Feb. 21, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Lunch and refreshments served.

Tickets: $4.

Common Pantry – Distribution is scheduled for Tues., Feb. 21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in Bartow, Room 31.

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

Costco – Fri., Feb. 24, $6. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m.; Einstein, 10:30 a.m. Only 10 seats available. Participants must be registered with JASA.

Free Financial Counseling Services and Free Tax Services from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. by appointment only, in collaboration with Ariva. Income Limit: Single, $32,000, and with dependents $60,000. Please call 718-320-2066 to make your appointment.

Medicare Information – w/Alex Wu from the Dept. of the Aging, every Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., laboration with Riverbay and the Onaje Allan Gumbs and Sandra Gumbs Community JazzArts Foundation.

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?

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 a.m.-11 a.m. Zoom meeting, dial-in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 920 9563 1147, Passcode: 024057.

Meditation Class – GPC (Grand Parents), 11 a.m.12 p.m., 3rd Thurs. of every month. Dial in number: 929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 991 1390 5105, Passcode: 170462.

Technology class w/Ralph Lucenti – (Smart devices and computer), 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 p.m.-1 p.m., Bartow Center, Room 31; Wed. and Fri., 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Dreiser Center.

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: Chickpea Stew, Basmati Rice, Dinner Roll, Toss Salad with Dressing,

Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Egg Frittata

NON-KOSHER: Jerk

Chicken, Rice and Beans

Mixed Vegetables

KOSHER: Baked Salmon, Baked Sweet Potato

Normandy Blend Vegetables

Whole Wheat Bread

Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Sliced Deli Turkey

NON-KOSHER: Turkey

Chili w/Sweet potatoes & Corn, Steamed Green Beans

KOSHER: BBQ Grilled Chicken Cutlet, Toasted Egg Barley w/Mushroom and Onion, Grilled Vegetables

Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice, ALT: Vegetable Cutlet

NON-KOSHER: Beef and Broccoli, Bowtie Pasta, Steamed Sliced Carrots

KOSHER: Beef Stew, Brown Rice, California Blend Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Baked Breaded Fish

NON-KOSHER: Stewed

Beans, White Rice, w/Arugula

Salad, Balsamic Vinaigrette California Blend Vegetables

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

KOSHER: Lemon Herb

Chicken, Ratatouille, Brown Rice, Challah Bread

Fresh Fruit and Juice

ALT: Gefilta Fish

NON-KOSHER: Lemon

Pepper Fish, Pasta, Steamed Broccoli

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

Open Mic Singing & Poetry 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 35

Let’s Get It On Zumba 1-2 p.m., Rm. 45 p.m.-2 p.m., Rm. 35

Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345. Events held in 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 p.m., Rm. 4

Mailing address: P.O. Box 204, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Sundays: Worship Service will be held in the sanctuary at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, at 11 a.m.

Wednesday: Prayer and fasting service every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.

However, Wednesday and Friday evening services will be held online at 7:30 p.m., until further notice. The call-in number for the evening services is 720740-9746, Access Code: 8876631.

Friday: Evangelistic service will start at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: The Miracle in the Middle of the Storm: Jesus walks on the things that cause us to fear.

“And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, it is a spirit; and they cried out for fear: But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer, it is I, be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried saying, Lord save me.

“And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? And when they came onto the ship, the wind ceased. Then they that were in the ship came and worship him saying, of a truth thou art the Son of God.” (Matt 14:26-33)

Life is much like the ocean in that it is seldom calm, as quickly as the winds of one storm subside, the horizon dances with the clouds of another one approaching.

Just as Jesus was the key to the disciple’s security on the sea that faithful night, He is our miracle in the storm of our lives.

The storm that arose frightened the disciples, and when they saw Jesus walking on the water, they thought they were seeing a ghost. They cried out in fear, and Jesus revealed Himself to them. The storms of life can make us afraid, however if we keep our eyes on Jesus, He will deliver us from our problem. We have and snowstorms where many people have lost their lives. However, we must learn to trust in God believing in Him that He is able to take us through all the storms of life. When Peter saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid and began to sink, therefore, our duty is to keep our eyes on Jesus. “He arose and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” (St. Mark 4:39)

For further information, call: 718-324-0334.

––Rev. R. Sibblies

Saturday/Sabbath blessings to you. May the peace of our Lord be with you. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop, patio level. Our Bishops are Angelo and Nancy Rosario. We welcome you to join us or any of the Houses of Worship within the community; be comfortable praising our Lord wherever you are. We are a Word teaching church. Come as you are, and enjoy your day with the families that gather here. We offer in-person Sunday Service in English and Spanish at 10:00 a.m. Monday morning Bible Studies with Min. Steve at 9:30 a.m. Youth/ young adult Bible Studies with Min. Chinyeri via Zoom on Fridays at 8:00 p.m. Zoom meeting ID: 89225952943, Access Code: 125685. Thursday night Intercessory prayer group by phone at 7:30 p.m. For information, call 718-790-9120. Visit our Goodwill Ministry shop at 163 Dreiser Loop for a variety of items, fellowship and prayer with Sis. Inez. During the month of February, we are sponsoring The Gospel of Love Month beginning at 10 a.m.

February 12th Speaker: Rev. Gail Badger from New Mt. Zion Baptist and Youth Word with Josue and Kayleigh.

February 19 – Bishop Peggy Smalls, Pastor at Change A Life Ministries.

February 26 – Leadership Elevation and Birthday/Fellowship Service (this service will be at 4 p.m.).

Dear Father,

Thank you for loving me and sending Jesus to the world to free me from my sins and give me eternal life through Him. (John 3:16). My heart is forever grateful to You for providing a way to be reconciled to You. (2 Corinthians 5:18) Through Jesus, You provided the way for me to be Your child and to know You as my Father.

Mend my heart, Father, from earthly fathering wounds. Remove all walls and barriers that built up over the years to resist receiving Your love and presence in my life. Prepare me to be willing to welcome you into my life as my Father. Show me how to be in a father-child relationship with You. Open up my heart to relate, receive, and reach out to You as my Father. Teach me to see myself as Your child.

Thank you for calling me one of your children. As 1 Peter 1:3 explains, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy, He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

At your service,

––Bishop Nancy Rosario

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City is proud to announce the appointment of Rabbi Avranham Eliyahu Parks to be our religious leader. We welcome everyone to join us.

Entrance to our synagogue for Saturday services is on the side door of Building 27B.

The synagogue would appreciate donations to keep our shul open. If you would like to help, go to www.Gofundme.com/Traditional-Synagogue-ofCo-op-City to donate.

The synagogue will be serving a hot Kiddush meal after Sabbath morning services. Saturday morning services will start at 10 a.m.

General Information

The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of 27B. Iticap accessible, no steps. Phone number: 718-379- leave a message.

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 10 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush.

The synagogue has a Facebook page: Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help.

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who do not come to services. Please come by 10 a.m., so we can take out the Torah.

The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City.

Sabbath ends on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 6:15 p.m. Candle lighting for Friday, Feb. 17, at 5:12 p.m.

Good and Welfare a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree (if you want to buy a tree, call 347 449-5005). Mazel Tov, to all having simchas. If you are ill, we wish you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

Happy birthday, Debbie Schwartz, Mark Caetaie, and to all our members who will be celebrating their birthday or anniversary in January. Please send me your name and I will add them to the list.

Fun and Games

After services and Kiddush, members play games. Your support for the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.

––Bruce Gitelson

St. Joseph’s is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Co-op City, Bronx, NY 10475.

Greetings! Due to the ongoing pandemic and related repairs to our space, St. Joseph’s Church has made some adjustment to our schedule of services until further notice. We are gradually getting back to normal.

Father Johnson will conduct worship service in-person at the church this Sunday, February 12, at 9 a.m. as well as via teleconference. The usual teleconference weekday prayers at noon will also continue.

To participate by teleconference, please dial 1-425-436-6344, Access Code: 509 898, followed by the # sign.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women are having these Upcoming Fundraising Events

• Cake Sale at the church on Saturday, March 25, starting at noon. Please come down and join us for this event. Buy and take home some of our delicious baked goodieas!

• Raffle in celebration of St. Joseph’s Day. Tickets are now available. Donation: $5 for a book of six tickets. Please contact Valrie Payne at 1-347200-5850. First prize: $300, second prize: $150, and third prize: $75. Drawing will take place at the church on Saturday, May 27, at noon and winners need not be present.

Grace and peace!

––M. Chambers

Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Church of the New Vision and Pastor’s Kenneth and Deborah Hodge welcome you to worship with us at 115 Einstein Loop North, Bronx, NY 10475. Church phone: 718-671-8746 and Pastor’s phone: 914-522-5039.

Our scripture verse for 2023 is: (Luke 10:27) “And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.”

Sunday service will be at 11:00 a.m. Masks are required and temperature will be taken.

Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study starts at 7:00 p.m. The Conference Line Number: 646-769-9900; Access Code: 3099388

Sunday, February 5 Worship Service: “The Faithfulness of Our God”

Scripture: (Psalm 37:25) “I have been young and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.”

Save the Date: Thursday, August 10, 2023. Join us for a bus trip to see “Moses” at the Sight and Sound Theatre, and lunch at the Golden Corral prior to the 3:00 p.m. show. Adults: $190. Youth: $150. Deposit: $30 to reserve your seat. Final payment due July 15, 2023. Contacts: Sadie James, 917-6674227, or Hermena Smith, 718-708-5035, or email: info@churchnewvisionbx.org.

Thank you to all who collaborated on one accord, blessing the community with a free health screening program. Thanks for your energy, spirit and willingness to serve at the Blueprint for Wellness Health Fair on January 28. What a great event and wonderful turnout. Special thanks to the Amen Ministries, Inc., Elder Mike, Choose Healthy Life, Quest Diagnostics, United Way of NYC and VIP Star-Network, Sister Loretta Scott and Brother Anthony Davis.

Your contributions, tithes and offerings can be mailed to Church of New Vision, P.O. Box 75-3037, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Thank you.

––Brenda Brown

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 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 (lower level). Masks are required. The 11:00 a.m. service is also available on Zoom at https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9623430102, or Zoom Telephone Conference Line: 646-568-7788, Conference ID: 962 343 0102, Password: 788175#.

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

Tomorrow, February 12, at the 11:00 a.m. service, the Hospitality Ministry will celebrate their 12th Anniversary. All are invited to join us for this celebratory service.

Next Sunday, February 19, the First Ladies’ Ministry will celebrate their 27th Anniversary at the 11 a.m. service. Join us for this celebratory service.

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.

The Scholarship Ministry invites all to join them the Smoky Mountains. Motor coach transportation, show and guided tour of the Smoky Mountain National Park and much more. The cost of the trip is $765 per person based on double occupancy. Payment is due on March 5. To make a reservation or for additional information, call Sister Brenda Robinson at 718-671-1271 or Sister Claudette Cutler Day at 718-379-0541.

Adult Sunday School classes are held on Sundays at 9:15 a.m., in-person. Classes are also available on The Free Call Conference.com Line dial-in number:

857-357-0254, Access Code is 660065#.

Young Teens Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m., call-in number: 701-802-5240, Access Code: 2528913. Teens Class is held at 9:30 a.m. Call-in number: 702-843-2644, Access Code: 2676710, and Juniors Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m. Call-in number: 737-774-8306, Access Code: Juniors.

Mid-Week Bible Study will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Prayer Warriors Prayer service is held on Thursdays at noon. Prayer Service is also held on Fridays at 10 a.m.

Friday Evening Prayer service will be held at 7:30 the month.

All Prayer services can be joined using the Free Call Conference.com Line dial-in number, 857-3570254, Access Code is 660065#.

The church has a free app. You can go to your app store Apple, Android, Google or wherever you get your apps and put in “Co-Op CBC.” Share this information with family, friends and neighbors.

Please keep each other in prayer and be wise in your decisions.

“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

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Greetings, Building 9A family and friends. I trust you all are well. Happy pre-Valentine’s Day wishes to you.

Black History Month

Gilbert Edward Noble was born in Harlem on February 22, 1932 to Jamaican born parents, Gilbert R. and Rachel Noble. ‘Gil’ Noble attended City College. He was drafted and served in the army during the Korean war. He was hired as a reporter by WLIB radio in 1962. As a result of his coverage of the race riots in 1967, broadcasters were forced to was hired by ABC TV in 1968.

- lic affairs programs in the country. The show was African-American experience in this country. One of the many times when tensions rose between Mr. Noble and ABC was in 1991 when Mr. Noble planned to broadcast a speech in which his long-time friend counting irregularities, or other suspected wrongdoing affecting Riverbay, you are encouraged to report it to law enforcement, or you may report it through an anonymous hotline by the following methods: Go to an independent website, www.lighthouse-services.com/riverbaycorp to complete an online disclosure form; Call the following independent third party whistleblower hotline at 1-833-290Email: reports@lighthouse-services.com; or Send a fax of disciplinary action against Gil Nobel prompted spontaneous protests outside WABC headquarters led by the late Rev. Calvin Butts of Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem and Rev. Al Sharpton. No disFormer Gov. David Patterson said, “The protest

Noble once told The Village Voice that “Some white Americans are repelled by the program, but that is the nature of the program. We are witnessing a quarrel between the races in America, and certain opinions munity, died in 2012. food in the lobby waste paper containers. The containers are placed near the mailboxes for your con-ate a slip and fall hazard. Food attracts roaches and mice to our lobbies. Please do not sit on the lobby convectors.

“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” –Muhammad Ali ––Linda Collins

• 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.