Co-op City Times 10/12/19

Vol. 54 No. 41

CB #10 schedules public hearing in Co-op City on downzoning 500 Baychester Ave.

Saturday, October 12, 2019

New garage doors

$1.25

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

The Riverbay Garage Department this week began changing the doors to the garages in preparation for the new key fob system being installed in residential lobbies. The same key fob will be required to access the garages once the project is completed, making it more convenient for shareholders. An added bonus is that the glass on the window on the doors is clear making it easier to see if anyone is behind the door as you enter/exit the garage. So far, new doors have been installed at garages 6 and 8 and garage 4 is in progress.

Downtown Gun Hill subway station remains closed as Co-op City awaits MTA bus response Photo by Brandon Ortiz

Bronx Community Board #10 urges shareholders to attend Thursday’s public hearing on rezoning 500 Baychester Ave. A presentation by the New York City Department of City Planning will be followed by a CB #10 board meeting.

The hearing will be held in room 31 of the Bartow Center on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. Co-op City shareholders will be provided an opportunity to give their feedback during the hearing.

Last Wednesday, Oct. 2, Bronx Community Board #10’s Housing and Zoning Committee met to discuss a New York City Planning Department proposal aimed at addressing Co-op City shareholders’ concerns about the large overhead electronic billboards erected at the corner of Baychester and Bartow Avenues in the 7-Eleven mini mall. The billboards negatively impacted shareholders’ quality of life and the peaceful enjoyment of their apartments, especially at night.

The community board only has 60 days to respond to City Planning’s proposal, making it important for residents to attend and share their comments. The Uniform Land Use Review Procedure includes a vote during the public forum in which city planning will present its plan to the community to downzone 500 Baychester Ave. from C-7 to C8-2 in hopes of preventing the issues with the large billboard signs from reoccurring in the future.

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Co-op City seniors give back

BY JASON CHIREVAS

As a reminder to Co-op City shareholders, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority released information this week indicating the Gun Hill Road subway station’s downtown platform remains closed for rehabilitation and downtown trains will skip the station for the duration of the work, which is expected to be complete in February 2020.

In order to mitigate the inconvenience of the closed platform, and help subway riders get where they’re going, the MTA recommends the following: Riders can take an uptown, Dyre Avenue-bound, 5 train and transfer at Baychester Avenue to head downtown.

To travel to the Gun Hill Road station from points north along the 5 line, the MTA recommends getting off at Pelham Parkway and taking an Eastchester-bound uptown 5 to the Gun Hill Road station.

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Happening this weekend…

Today, Saturday, Oct. 12 – Medicare education workshop with United HealthCare, sponsored by the Riverbay Disabilities and Accommodations Committee, chaired by Director Andrea Leslie, and Bronx Clergy Task Force, Bishop Angelo Rosario, president. The event will be held in room 49, Einstein Center.

Admission is free. Two sessions: 9:30 a.m. – Continental breakfast offered; 11:30 a.m. – luncheon appetizers. If you have questions about Medicare, come get answers, tips and other information. Each session will last approximately 1 hr.

Sunday, Oct. 13 – Annual NYC Disabilities Expo, “Building Inclusionary Bridges through the Arts,” sponsored by Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Riverbay Corporation, Sen. Jamaal Bailey, AHRC NYC, and presented by the Disabilities & Accommodations Committee, chaired by Director Andrea Leslie.

Event will be held in Einstein Center, rm. 45, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be exhibits, speaker series, interactive arts and clinics & workshops. Admission is free.

L-R: Sam Perry, Stanley Mallory, Adona Fleming, Vasthni Sanders, Margaret Chinnery, Voncile Mallory, Pat Raspberry (back), Barbara Wattley and Henry Wilson.

On Monday, Oct. 7, members of the Bartow Swingers/Dancing Gents line dance group in Co-op City traveled to the NAN Tech Center in Newark, NJ to deliver 68 cartons of water donated by members of the group, in collaboration with the JASA Advisory Board, for the residents of Newark who are dealing with lead-contaminated water.

“In our line dance class, we asked people to bring in water and they did; we had a truck full of water,” said Margaret Chinnery, assistant to Ms. Voncile Mallory, president of the Bartow Swingers/Dancing Gents line dance group.

“We are seniors giving back – that’s what we should do, that’s what we’re about and we’re happy about it,” Ms. Mallory affirmed.

Ms. Chinnery noted that the Bartow Swingers/Dancing Gents line dance group is not just a dancing group. “We are very involved, she said. “Two years ago, we gave clothes and personal items to female veterans. Ms. Mallory wants to always give back to the community and try to help everyone. Under her leadership, we are always involved in the community.”

In addition to Ms. Mallory and Ms. Chinnery, others who made the trip to Newark to deliver the much needed cartons of water included Vasthni Sanders, Stanley Mallory, Barbara Wattley, Adona Fleming, John Jerrell, Henry Wilson, Sam Perry and Pat Raspberry. Special thanks to driver Glenn Henry.

RIVERBAY OFFICES WILL BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS ON COLUMBUS DAY, MONDAY, OCT. 14, 2019

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Gun Hill station

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Anyone travelling on the 5 train from Manhattan or Brooklyn to the Gun Hill Road station can proceed as normal.

That’s the trains for the moment. As for the busses, representatives of the Co-op City ad hoc committee dedicated to addressing the MTA’s bus redesign plan for the area are expected to hear back from the authority by the end of the month with respect to suggestions the committee made to revise the MTA’s updated plan. The committee voted Aug. 29 to accept the MTA’s first revision — which reversed most of the cuts and reductions of service originally slated for Co-op City’s buses — and has been waiting ever since to find out if the authority will adopt any of its suggested changes.

Chief among the ad hoc committee’s further suggestions to the MTA were trading a proposed express bus from Co-op City to Wall Street for continued Q50 service to Co-op City and tightening some of the scheduled off-peak gaps for existing routes within Co-op City from 30-minute intervals to something more reasonable.

This past June, the MTA’s president of New York City transit, Andy Byford, stood in the Bartow Community Center courtyard and told the approximately 1,000 shareholders gathered there he and the authority would listen to any suggestions the community might have to change the initial bus redesign plan. The ad hoc committee was formed to tackle that task and submitted a report of its alternatives to Byford and the MTA in August.

During his Aug. 27 meeting with ad hoc committee representatives and Riverbay Board President Linda Berk, Mr. Byford said future changes or enhancements to Coop City bus service were a matter of budgetary possibility but his operating budget is at its limits. State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto has suggested going to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office for help procuring any future funds needed to make changes to Co-op City’s buses.

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While the electronic billboard signs are not permitted in residential and most commercial districts, the small tract of land on which the mini-mall sits is listed as a C-7. The special zoning was designated for the development of amusement parks – allowing for large, flashy signs. The signs at 500 Baychester reflect a New York City zoning oversight that occurred more than half-a-century ago, when the long-defunct Freedomland amusement park occupied the land on which Co-op City now sits.

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Maintenance of carbon monoxide detectors

Some shareholders have reported that carbon monoxide detectors in their apartments have been activating and are requesting replacement as a result. The following are steps to follow if your carbon monoxide detector or smoke detector activates: • If your carbon monoxide detector activates, even if you believe it is malfunctioning, immediately leave your apartment, call 911 and wait outside the apartment for FDNY to arrive.

Once FDNY clears the apartment, Riverbay Safety Department will respond to replace the detector if it is deemed to be defective.

Carbon monoxide is a silent killer that cannot be detected by smell. The sole purpose of installing these detectors is to detect CO which may be present from the stove.

The carbon monoxide/smoke detectors installed by Riverbay in your apartment must not be removed or taken down for any reason. A community complaint may be assessed if a shareholder removes the device.

• If your smoke detector activates when there is no smoke and/or fire in the apartment, you can depress the “Hush” button on the device which will silence it for eight minutes and then reset the unit. If the device does not reset and continues to activate, contact your respective CSO and Safety personnel will be dispatched to replace the detector.

• If your smoke detector activates because of smoke (from cooking, cigarettes), there is no reason to replace the detector because it did what it is designed to do – activate when smoke is present. If, however, the detector continues to activate well after the smoke has dissipated, the Safety Department will replace the device.

Please note: New York City mandates if the detectors in your apartments need to be replaced because they are not being properly maintained or damaged or lost by the shareholder, then the shareholder will be charged $25.00 for the replacement smoke detector and $50.00 for replacement of the combination CO/Smoke Detector.

—Riverbay Safety Department

Please Refrain From Littering.

• Participating in the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Program

Keep Co-op City Clean!

• Evening and Saturday appointments

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Co-op City’s 8th annual college, career and resource fair

Youth and parents attended Co-op City’s annual College, Career, and Resource Fair that took place on Saturday, Oct. 5, at M.S. 180, in Education Park. The event featured handson Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (S.T.E.A.M.) activities, including building an object out of toothpicks, but required to have height and hold the weight of a cell phone.

Young students also enjoyed making slime that changes colors with body temperature and assembling 3-D glasses.

They also got an opportunity to test out Morris High School’s 2 Train Robotics Team’s robot as they maneuvered it around a cone obstacle course.

Furthermore, those who were interested in information about col-

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

Find out what’s going on in Co-op City here...

Today! NCNW Book Club Join NCNW today, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at the River’s Run Community Garden at 4 p.m. for a discussion of the book, “The Sun Does Shine,” by Anthony Ray Hinton. This is the story of an African American man wrongfully accused of murder and spends 26 years on death row fighting for his truth to come out. The story touches on how both racism and classism play a large part in court rulings and everyday life in the state of Alabama. How does Ray find “Sun” while on death row?

Stop by the River’s Run Community Garden to be a part of the NCNW Book Club discussion. If inclement weather, the event will move indoors to Dreiser, room 11. For further information, please email ncnw coopcitysocial@gmail.com.

Assemb. Benedetto’s Lobby Visits Assemblyman Michael Benedetto will be visiting the lobbies of more Co-op City buildings according to the following schedule. Both visits are from 5:15 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 120 Elgar Place, Bldg. 34 Wednesday, Oct. 16, 920 Baychester Avenue, Bldg. 1A These lobby visits give Co-op City shareholders an opportunity to discuss a broad range of topics with Assemblyman Benedetto and to hear about key highlights of the 2019 legislative session.

Girl Scouts Breast Cancer Walk Join the Girl Scouts of Co-op City on Friday, Oct. 25, at the Section 1 greenway outdoor stage as they honor the lives of those who have been affected by breast cancer. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and runs until 7:30. So wear all your pink and join the Co-op City Girl Scouts to honor breast cancer awareness month.

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lege met with school representatives to ask important questions and receive information about the college application process.

Students also learned about scholarships, as they sat in on financial aid workshops on how to get free money for college.

Founder and organizer of the annual College, Career & Resource Fair, former Board director, Evelyn Turner, said: “Today’s event was very successful. I’m so happy about the networking and connections people made who attended the college fair. It would not have happened if we didn’t have this event, and that makes me feel that this was very successful. Those students who came walked out with information and were pleased with the fair. The younger students were ecstatic. This was the first time they’ve had hands-on activities, and they loved it; we will have that again next year.

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Photos by Toriea McCauseland

Subletting Co-op City apartments violates lease agreement and is grounds for eviction

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Shareholders who cease maintaining their Co-op City apartments as their primary residence or sublet their apartments face eviction in accordance with the terms of their occupancy agreement and state regulations.

According to the occupancy agreement of the Riverbay Corporation, which is signed by every incoming shareholder, the shareholder agrees: “Not to sell, assign, transfer, mortgage, encumber or create any charge upon this Agreement, nor sublet the leased premises or any part thereof or cause the leased premises or any part thereof or suffer the same to be used for any business, commercial or professional purposes or for any purposes other than as a private dwelling apartment of the primary residence of the Member and his immediate family. Section “FOURTH,” Subsection 10.

Increasingly, ads have been showing up on Craigslist and other websites reportedly advertising apartments either for sale or sublet in Co-op City, as well as apartments being used for illicit business endeavors.

Riverbay’s Senior Attorney Michael Munns emphasizes that shareholders cannot sublet their apartment because it must be used as their primary dwelling.

For the most part, vigilant neighbors report abuses to the occupancy agreement to their CSO Office. They oftentimes report when the shareholder of record has moved out, and is illegally subletting the apartment, or when there’s a lot of traffic in and out of an apartment at all times of the day and

night. Complaints to the CSO office may be made anonymously and should contain as much details as possible. Helpful information, if known, includes approximate date the shareholder moved out, where the shareholder moved to, names and family composition of illegal subletters or any other information that may help establish that the shareholder has moved out of the apartment.

Riverbay investigates complaints of possible illegal subletting or an illegal business operating out of an apartment and, if reasonably confirmed, legal action is commenced to evict the shareholder. Mr. Munns said that if a shareholder is evicted for violating the primary residence provision of the lease, the shareholder faces costs and fees, including loss of equity; attorney fees; court costs; marshal fees; locksmith fees; moving and storage costs, possible adverse credit ratings and difficulty finding another apartment.

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Seats available at PS 178

PS 178 – Dr. Selman Waksman, Magnet School of Multimedia Arts & Design, recently announced open spots for in Kindergarten, first, second and third grades and fifth grade.

Schwanna Elliman is principal and Jennifer Streppone is assistant principal.

PS 178 offers a variety of programs and services, including English as a New Language (ENL), projectbased learning, portfolio promotion and lots more.

Registration takes place on Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For further information, please call (718) 9045570.

Social Security benefits increase 1.6 percent for 2020

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase 1.6 percent in 2020, the Social Security Administration has announced.

The 1.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 63 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2020. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 31, 2019.

(Note: some people receive both Social Security and SSI benefits). The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax—taxable maximum—will increase to $137,700 from $132,900.

Social Security and SSI beneficiaries are normally notified by mail in early December about their new benefit amount. Most people who receive Social Security payments will be able to view their COLA notice online through their my Social Security account. If you are a Social Security recipient and have not yet set up a my Social Security online account, you may do so at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Information about Medicare changes for 2020, when announced, will be available at www.medicare.gov. For Social Security beneficiaries receiving Medicare, Social Security will not be able to compute their new benefit amount until after the Medicare premium amounts for 2020 are announced. Final 2020 benefit amounts will be communicated to beneficiaries in December through the mailed COLA notice and my Social Security’s Message Center.

The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. To read more, please visit www.socialsecurity.gov/cola.

Townhouse façade inspections

Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, the construction department, working with Riverbay’s environmental contractor, began inspecting exterior façades in all seven townhouse clusters in Co-op City.

This work will continue each weekday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Wednesday, Oct. 23, weather permitting. Workers will be accompanied by two Riverbay Construction personnel and all involved will be wearing Riverbay-issued identification.

The work entails removal and inspection of bricks from the buildings’ façades and then immediately replacing them.

Workers will need to access the back yards of the “A” townhouses as well as some balconies of “B” townhouse units. If shareholders are home, their cooperation in granting access to the workers would be appreciated so the project can be completed in a timely manner.

Upcoming Voter Education Programs

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m., in room 31 of the Bartow Center, the Co-op City branch NAACP, collaborating with NYC Councilman Andy King, Co-op City Democratic Club and Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club, will present a public forum on Early Voting this year in New York, voting procedures and the five proposals on the ballot. There will be time for question and answers. Voter registration will also be available. Please make plans to attend, bring someone!

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, the Working Families Party of Co-op City will host a special meeting to discuss Rank Choice Voting, one of the five proposals on this year’s ballot. The discussion will be led by representatives from Common Cause and Rank the Vote. This presentation will take place in room 49 of the Einstein Center, 7 p.m. Save the date.

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HAPPENING in Co-op City!

Co-op City’s annual college, career and resource fair

More highlights from the 8th Annual College, Career and Resource Fair held at MS 180 on Saturday, Oct. 5. Following the event, Ms. Evelyn Turner, organizer of the annual event, said: “I am especially grateful to my ‘Dream Team’ for their extraordinary work and support throughout the arduous journey of organizing this community event as well as to all former and new volunteers who enthusiastically committed to spending the day at the event.”

She extended appreciation to Principal William and staff at the Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Middle School, MS 180, for the use of the space and their assistance; special recognition to A. Thomas and the Greater Bronx Links Volunteers for the STEAM events during the morning sessions, and to the 2Train Morris HS Robotic Team who were a big hit with younger scholars.

Ms. Turner also thanked another first time participant, NYC Department of Youth & Community Development, for sharing information about Summer Youth Employment and job information as 2020 Census workers; FDNY, NASA, the numerous colleges and universities that sent either representatives or literature; and all corporate sponsors and individuals who ensured there were supplies for the STEAM team and refreshments.

Photos by Evelyn Turner and Toriea McCauseland

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The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be signed by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor – can•verify the• authors. or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

– •the– authenticity • – • – of•– – • Anonymous – – • –L•etters – •cannot – •exceed – •–350•words.

– • –Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Letters to the Editor

A better use of 65 cents

To the Editor: At the September 12th Board meeting, I asked two questions that were more or less answered in the Co-op City Times. Unfortunately, due to the two minutes time allotted, I was not allowed to question the answers.

One director, in answer to the first question concerning the resolution for all fifteen members of the Board to attend a weekend training in Rye, NY stated the cost is only 65 cents per shareholder. I would rather my 65 cents go towards paying my maintenance which is going up every year, or even better, keeping the overnight garage attendants from being eliminated.

Regarding the answer to my question concerning the Waterfront Park development, several years ago a meeting was held at the Little League field concerning the Memorandum of Understanding with the city of New York for development of the land.

The takeaway from that meeting was the shareholders would have the final input over the use of that land. As a matter of choice, I’d like to see the land used by community organizations that provide services to our community or our youth.

—Annie Haynes

New doors are appreciated

To the Editor: I want to say a big thank you to Riverbay for installing a door with glass at the entrance/exit to the garages so, while exiting, you can see if there’s someone entering. One day I was almost knocked to the ground because the person exiting pushed the door so hard.

I had asked about this type of door years ago. So, many thanks for finally getting this type of door installed.

—Auvril Anderson

Placard parking enforcement is overdue To the Editor: The fire department is absolutely correct in trying to get the police department to get out of their cars and enforce laws regarding parking in our circles. I think it’s obvious we have a tremendous amount of placards being used here, the majority of which seem to be police placards. I believe a number of handicapped placards are also questionable.

We see vests from city agents on dashboards and a mess of phony papers getting away with this illegal parking.

It’s time the 45th Precinct steps up.

—Nick Liberati

Favorite art teacher

To the Editor: Thank you, Co-op City Times, for the article about Co-op City artist Ersilia Crawford in the Sept. 28 newspaper. Last year while attending an event in the Bartow Center, I was surprised and excited to reunite with my 1981 junior high school art teacher, Ersilia Crawford. We both are longtime residents of Co-op City and have never connected until last year.

Ersilia was absolutely the best and favorite art teacher; all the students had so much respect for her. I am very happy her art work is being displayed. I attended the opening of her art show at the El Fogon Center for the Arts. She certainly is a fantastic artist and fantastic person as well.

—Rachelle Anthony

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Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

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Ralph Henriquez Production Manager The Co-op City Times welcomes issueoriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be signed by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors.

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m.

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All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times. Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

Shareholders are reminded that if their carrying charges are two months late their parking agreements are subject to termination and may not be renewed for six months.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Buidlings 27 A, B & C Building 27 A, B & C

Building 27 A, B & C 100, 120 & 140 Erdman Place

Current Lease Expiration Date

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Public Safety Report

Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers burglary prevention tips for residents

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

October has been recognized as Crime Prevention Month since 1984. In recognition of Crime Prevention Month, the Public Safety Report this week will feature a crime prevention article. The article will address the topic of burglary and other crimes against your home and your property.

McGruff the Crime Dog says, “Crime bites; Take a bite out of crime.” For more information about crime prevention, contact the National Crime Prevention Council at 1000 Connecticut Ave., NW, 13th floor, Washington, D.C. 20036, 202-466-6272 or on its website, ncpc.org. There are McGruff the Crime Dog activities for kids and crime prevention ideas for adults.

Burglary is a crime that tends to occur in patterns from time to time. Advanced surveillance systems and improved technology have greatly reduced the occurrence of burglaries within Co-op City. It is still a good idea to be aware of steps to further decrease your odds of being a burglary victim. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers these tips to decrease your chance of being burglarized.

Never welcome burglars by telephone. Burglars have been known to try to find out if anyone is home by phoning. If you get a pattern of several suspicious wrong numbers or hang-up calls notify 911 or the Co-op City Department of Public Safety at 1-718-671-3050. Warn family members, children included, not to give out information by telephone. It is particularly important not to tell callers who is out or how long they are expected to be out. Also do not put this information on your answering machine. A standard greeting like, “There is no one available to come to the phone right now, please leave a message,” does not divulge extended absences to potential burglars.

Never open your door to anyone you do not know. Ask repair persons or delivery persons to show identification. All Riverbay employees and utility providers such as Cablevision are required to carry identification while on duty.

Do not open your door until you are sure the person on the other side is legitimate.

If you have any doubt, call 911 or the Department of Public Safety at 1-718-6713050.

Be an informed cooperator — Pick up and read your Co-op City Times

Residents are reminded that the Co-op City Times is the official newspaper of the Riverbay Corporation. It is the vehicle through which your Board of Directors and management, and the state supervisory agency, the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), communicate with you, the shareholder.

The Co-op City Times is distributed every Saturday to each townhouse door, at the elevators in the high rise buildings, and in the three community centers.

It is very important that you pick up and read your Co-op City Times to make sure you are informed about what is going on in the community, and more importantly, what your Board and management are doing to ensure fiscal responsibility, efficient delivery of services to you, the shareholders, and the proper upkeep of the development.

When you are informed, you can be prepared to discuss issues that are pertinent to you and your household at the community meetings held by the Board of Directors.

The Co-op City Times can also be read and followed online at www.issuu.com/cctimes. The Issuu app can be downloaded for your iOS and Android devices.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

Always make your home look and sound occupied. Consider purchasing a timer with a random setting to turn on a radio and lights at different times every day while on vacation. Lights left on for long periods of time can also signal no one is home. Never advertise your vacation plans. Inform a trusted neighbor who can collect newspapers, mail or other deliveries. The postal service will suspend mail service for vacation periods. Notify the Public Safety department if you are a member of the “Are you okay?” program. Wait until you return home to post vacation pictures on social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

Install good, pick-proof locks and use them every time you leave the house or go to sleep. Riverbay Corporation provides only bottom lock access. A good quality top lock with a safety plate is highly recommended. Always change your locks if you lose your keys. Never leave keys under the mat, on top of the door frame or in any other “hiding” spot. Always keep house keys separate from car keys when utilizing valet service. Never place identifying information on keys.

Do not reward the burglar who does get in. If, despite your precautions, a burglar does get in, don’t reward them with a large sum of cash and jewelry.

Never keep large sums of cash in your home. Keep jewelry not often worn in a safe deposit box. Consider purchasing a high-quality personal safe for shortterm storage of certain valuables. Inventory valuables and keep receipts in a safe place in the event you are the victim of a burglary. Never enter your apartment if you believe it has been burglarized. The burglar could still be in the apartment.

You also do not want to ruin evidence such as fingerprints before they are collected by the police.

Fall is a very active season, expect an increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Always be alert to driving hazards. Never pass a stopped school bus with a stop sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

Just a reminder, gas or electric powered bicycles or scooters are illegal to use within the confines of New York City and are also in violation of Riverbay rules.

With holiday shopping season around the corner, avoid the temptation to purchase these items for your children, friends or family. In addition to being illegal, they are also very dangerous.

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages.

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. If you see suspicious persons or hear suspicious noise coming from your neighbor’s apartment, a burglary could be taking place. Notify the authorities. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at 718-671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. 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 the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Einstein Community Center, the Riverbay Corporation Disabilities and Accommodations Committee, in conjunction with the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, will be celebrating the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with the NYC Disabilities Expo. The title of this year’s expo is “Building Inclusionary Bridges through the Arts.” The expo features exhibitors, speakers, interactive arts, clinics and workshops. This is the fifth annual disabilities expo.

Public Safety Blotter 09/29/2019 – 10/05/2019 10-01-2019 – 4240 Hutchinson River Parkway East FDNY responded for a smoke condition. The source was a smoking electrical outlet.

10-02-2019 – 167 Dreiser Loop An unknown person entered the establishment and grabbed the “tips” jar and fled. A canvas was conducted for the suspect with negative results.

140 Benchley Place A cooperator reported their motorcycle was stolen. When the owner returned he found a chain had been cut and the motorcycle gone.

10-05-2019 – 920 Co-op City Boulevard A cooperator reports returning to their car and finding both side view mirrors missing.

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Co-op City Times / October 12, 2019

Election Days 2019

back of the October/November 2019 sample ballot and it is not at all friendly. Be advised: study-up beforehand or bring a magnifying glass with you the day you go to vote.

Secretary Another voting change was shortening the time it So the November 5 Election Day is starting takes to change party affiliation aka, Party Enrollment this month? Before the Jack-o-lanterns are lit and the Deadline. witches’ brooms are gassed up, you ask? Yes. A slew You might recall how many voters were surprised of voting reforms including Early Voting were passed how far in advance they would have had to change in the state legislature so Election Day starts on Octo- parties before the 2016 Primary Election to be allowed ber 26 this year. to vote.

It started out as a grassroots effort by Easy ElecThe new cutoff date has been shortened to Februtions NY in 2017. Theirs was an attempt to move us ary 14, 2020 for the June 23, 2020 Democratic Priup a notch in the voter turnout score. New York was mary. The Board of Elections lists October 11 as the #41 in voter turnout and the group was embarrassed cutoff but is in the process of updating their site. Looks about New York’s voting laws’ record: “We must be like everybody’s confused this year. But even with the a leader in voting rights, not an excuse for voter sup- shortened length, grassroots groups want more, er, less, pression,” they clamored. saying NYS now has the second most restrictive deadIt seems, whenever states such as North Carolina line in the country. The Democratic National Conand Ohio would get in trouble over some nasty busi- vention agrees and would like to see every one on the ness at their polls, they’d point at New York for justi- same page – registration deadline-wise. As Let NY Vote fication. The governor of Ohio – when he signed a law phrases it: “25 days. ONE person, ONE vote, ONE to cut back early voting – was quoted as saying, “Don’t registration deadline.” yell at Ohio, go yell at New York, they don’t have early Maybe next session. voting at all.”

Ballot Proposals: Continued Easy Elections NY changed its name to Let NY Vote, The front side of the Autumn 2019 ballot is pretty and once the NYS legislature turned Blue, voter reform simple. There’s just one competitive race this year. slipped into high gear. Much of what the group lob- Three candidates are running for Public Advocate but bied for, plus some other items not even on their radar, absolutely everyone else is running unopposed – unless came to be. Their/our big voting reform win is Early you write-in Donald or Daisy Duck. Pretty simple. But Voting – nine days of it – along with electronic poll the flip side, not so much. books and the money to pay for both. NYS also got We’ve covered the first three Proposals to be voted Consolidated Primaries, Uniform Polling Hours, on this October/November election season. Here’s how Portable Registration, Online Registration, Pre-Reg- they appear on the ballot: istration for 16 and 17 year olds, and (arguably) Voter Proposal Number One, a question: Elections. That’s Friendly Ballots. I’ve seen the size of the font on the the one that deals with Rank Choice Voting. Should we vote the same old winner-takes-all, first-acrossthe-finish-line style of voting or try something new?

Proposal Number Two, a Question: Civilian Complaint Review Board. That’s the one that deals with the size, make-up, and power of the entity that oversees

Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson

Thanks for a “Beautiful” day, History Committee

This is to acknowledge and give kudos to the 10 mighty Co-op City travelers that made it to the Stephen Sondheim Theater on Sunday, Oct. 6, and saw the matinee performance of the Carol King musical homage “Beautiful.” It was indeed beautiful to see some of our 50th Anniversary Committee members off campus. Manhattan was locked up and blocked off due to a parade. Only one member was unable to make it. Of course, we wish her the best.

To Linda Berk, Michelle Marbury, Ilene Giacoia, Sandra Krasnove, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Sweeting, Denise, Peggy Powell and Sandy’s guest, thank you and looking forward to continuing to work with you on the History Committee.

Thank you, too, to Bernie Cylich for encouraging the outing. It was a great idea.

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

police department transparency and officers’ conduct.

Proposal Number Three, a Question: Ethics and Governance. That one addresses four issues: lobbying rules, who appoints those who decide issues of conflict of interest, how contracts are awarded following racial and gender numbers, and who gets to hire and fire the city’s law firm.

Here’s the run down on number four and number five.

Proposal Number Four, a Question: City Budget.

Proposal #4 would allow for a “rainy day fund,” but only if the State law changes to make it so; the Public Advocate’s and the Borough Presidents’ offices would get a pay bump thanks to a different way of computing, but only if the Mayor says the City can afford it; the Mayor has to finish his finance report of the previous year six weeks earlier, unless he asks for an extension; and if the financial plan changes, the Mayor must let the City Council in on it within 30 days.

Proposal Number Five, a Question: Land Use. Proposal #5 deals with ULURP (Uniform Land Use Review Procedure) and with people having more time to learn of, know about, and digest proposed changes to their neighborhoods than they now have. As Errol Lewis of New York 1’s Inside City Hall puts it, “Squabbling over bits of land. That’s what we do.”

Co-op City VOTE 2019: UPDATE A “Flip Your Ballot” refresher course, a Rank Choice Voting Rank the Vote run-through, and a Now That We Finally Have Early Voting Let’s Use It Before We Lose It conversation will be happening on Tuesday, October 22. The Co-op City VOTE 2019 event has been pushed a week to Tuesday, Oct. 22, to accommodate speakers’ schedules. It’ll be held in the Section 5 Einstein Community Center, second floor, room 49, at 7 p.m. Be on the lookout for the flyer. It says: Bring the kids. Learn a Lot. Eat some cake.

You can reach me by voice or text at 718-219-221.

No email this week. My “work” computer is on the fritz.

Throwing garbage/objects from apartment windows is UNLAWFUL, DANGEROUS and could cause you to receive a community complaint and fine.

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One year apartment downsizing pilot ongoing in Co-op City for senior and DRIE-qualified shareholders Application period ends June 2020 The first ever apartment downsizing program approved by the state Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) for a Mitchell-Lama development was implemented in Co-op City this summer.

Only Co-op City shareholders who are 62 years or older at the time of application, and those who qualify for the New York City Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE), are eligible for the waiver as long as their annual household income as reported on their income affidavit does not exceed $59,000 and they are not currently paying a surcharge, or in arrears on their carrying charges, and they apply by June 30, 2020.

The downsizing program was pursued by Riverbay Management at the request of the Board of Directors to free up the corporation’s stock of larger apartments and allow seniors – who have since raised their families and no longer require those large apartments – the chance to downsize without having to pay the current equity for the new apartment and three months carrying charges for the old unit as required by HCR regulations, which, for many living on fixed incomes, is cost prohibitive.

Although transferring shareholders will not be responsible for current equity on the new unit and three months carrying charges for their old unit, they will, however, be required to pay for any damages to the old unit beyond normal wear and tear as well as incidental charges associated with the application process to secure the new unit.

"I am happy that the Board of Directors has been able to work cohesively to bring about a major regulation revision to provide a necessary relief for seniors and disabled shareholders of Co-op City,” said Riverbay Board President Linda Berk when she learned of HCR’s approval of the initiative this past April. “Getting HCR to consider Riverbay's request was a journey of patience and persistence. Nothing good comes easy and consideration and approval from HCR demonstrates how perseverance pays off."

“I thank HCR for approving our request to allow downsizing,” Riverbay’s executive general manager Bob Klehammer said in the May 4 issue of the Co-op City Times after the waiver was granted. “Not only will this allow elderly and handicap residents to remain in the community and lower their housing costs, but it will also create additional transfer opportunities for families seeking larger units.”

HCR approval was finalized in late April after more than six years of the Board and Management petitioning the agency, local elected officials and the governor’s office to relax the regulation to allow seniors to move to smaller, more affordable living spaces.

As reported in the May 4, 2019, issue of the Co-op City Times, this is the first such waiver of its occupancy regulation HCR has approved for a Mitchell-Lama development and only after several meetings among HCR, Riverbay and Co-op City’s mortgage holder and stake holders to iron out mutually agreed-upon details of the program.

Eligible shareholders who wish to transfer to a smaller apartment can submit a completed Transfer application (Form HM-80T) to the Riverbay Sales Department. All household members on the application must be documented as living in the current unit. Individuals being added as co-owners of the new unit must have a FICO score of at least 650. All persons 18 and older must submit their most recent tax returns. Anyone 18 years and older being added to the transfer application who was not listed on the applicant’s original application must undergo a criminal background check and home visit.

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Next Co-op City NAMI meeting to be held Nov. 14

The next meeting of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Co-op City will take place on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in room 35 of the Einstein Community Center.

The Co-op City support group, facilitated by former Board Director Marie Smith, gives individuals an opportunity to talk freely about their challenges without the fear of judgment and offer practical information for coping with stress.

NAMI is a grassroots organization that provides support, education, and advocacy for families and people of all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds who live with mental illness.

According to data gathered by NAMI, approximately 43.8 million adults experience mental illness in a given year, and of those, 60% did not receive any help.

African American and Hispanic Americans were found to use mental health services at about half the rate white Americans did. Additionally, NAMI found that depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide and domestically, costing America $193 billion in lost earnings every year.

For more information about NAMI-NYC Metro Support Group and their classes, email Helpline@naminyc.org or contact their helpline at 212-884-3264.

—Brandon Ortiz

Co-op City shareholders under 62 years of age applying for the downsizing pilot must provide documentation of their handicap that would qualify them for eligibility under the city’s DRIE program. In other words, the shareholder must provide proof of award of federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or US Department of Veterans Affairs disability pension or compensation, or Disabilityrelated Medicaid if the shareholder received either SSI or SSDI in the past.

Applicants adding a co-owner to the new unit who was not on their original application will be responsible for paying the criminal investigation fee of $117.58, plus a home visit fee of $84.92. At closing for the new apartment, the applicant must pay the first month’s carrying charge for the new unit in advance. They will then be billed the pro-rated amount based on their scheduled move-in date for the new apartment. There is also a non-refundable administrative fee of $75 which must be paid to Riverbay Corporation by certified or bank check or money order — personal checks and cash payments are not accepted.

Upon closing on the new unit, the total equity built up on the old apartment will be transferred to the new apartment.

It should be noted that Riverbay does not warrant or represent that shareholders who downsize their apartments will continue to be eligible for the same Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) or DRIE benefits after their transfer. It is advised that they confirm their continued eligibility for these respective programs with SCRIE and/or DRIE. Although the Riverbay Board had been pursuing HCR approval for the occupancy waiver for years, the effort began in earnest in 2014 when the Board passed a resolution asking Management to draw up a plan to be submitted for HCR’s approval. Management’s plan is outlined in Resolution 19-18. The resolution was submitted by Board President Linda Berk and Director Rod Saunders and unanimously approved by the Board on April 3, 2019. That Board meeting was preceded by months of negotiations between Riverbay’s Executive General Manager Klehammer and the community’s supervisory agencies with input from key Board officers. Those discussions culminated on April 1 of this year with a sit-down meeting among the Board, Management, HUD, HCR and Wells Fargo where the details of the program were discussed and solidified.

HCR’s approval was relayed to Board President Berk on April 30, 2019 in official communication by DHCR’s director of the Office of Integrated Housing Management, Alfred Walcott. An HCR spokesperson later told the Co-op City Times: “HCR is pleased to support Riverbay’s ‘rightsizing’ proposal and to work with the housing company to increase access to affordable housing for seniors and families. This is a win-win for all. It gives Co-op City’s long-term senior residents the option to transfer to smaller, more affordable units with no out-of-pocket costs, and thereby remain in the community where they’ve raised their families. At the same time, it frees up larger apartments for growing families in need of affordable housing.”

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Co-op City Times / October 12, 2019

Disabilities Expo

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary Nearly 50 vendors have registered for the Disabilities Expo happening on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 11:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. in Einstein Center, room #45 and several other rooms on the 2nd floor.

What is a Disability? According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, a disability is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of a person’s major life activities. Major life activities include breathing, seeing, hearing, walking, communicating, learning, taking care of one’s self, manual tasks, and working. The seven major disability groups, i.e., Cognitive, Hearing, Hidden disabilities, Mobility, Psychiatric, Speech and Visual.

There will be an exhibition of goods and services in the Main Hall, room #45. Some of the participating vendors include Fidelis Care, City Smiles Dental, Bronx Independent Living Services, The NY Foundling, JASA, the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, NYC Emergency Management, Barrier Free Living, Visions Services for the Blind, Inclusive Links, Taxi and Limousine Commission Accessibility Outreach Coordinator, Genesis Lifestyle Educator, Community Access Unlimited, Meenan & Associates, LLC, Bankers Life, OPWDD Independent Self Direction Broker, Disability Rights New York, Mt. Vernon SDA Church, and many more.

There will be lectures/seminars on health & wellness in room #35; an Art Exhibit in room #38; a Calming Room in room #39; and a Wheelchair Clinic in room 49.

This NYC Disabilities Expo is sponsored by the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church; the Riverbay Disabilities and Accommodations Committee chaired by Board Director Andrea Leslie; Greater NY Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; AHRC New York City; in collaboration with Sen. Jamaal T. Bai-

ley. I trust that all who attend will learn more about disabilities and the people who have them; and will show concern and sensitivity to those who might be different than themselves.

Building and Grounds Committee This committee is led by Board Director Sonia Feliciano. All Co-op City buildings and townhouses are represented here. This committee is well organized and each building or townhouse representative gets to present the issues and problems that need attention in their areas. Every building president should send a representative from their building or townhouse cluster.

At the meetings every second Tuesday in Bartow Center, room 31, everyone signs the attendance sheet and is called upon in that order to state their issue. The Riverbay staff directors and managers are present and they inform us what transpired between meetings. Minutes are prepared and distributed. The items that were resolved are highlighted. Director Feliciano stated that the complaints have been reduced because she sees to it that the problems that are brought to her meetings are resolved. Kudos to Sonia for her leadership.

Condolences Jessye Norman was born on Sept. 15, 1945 and died on Sept. 30, 2019. She was a soprano opera singer and recitalist who sang a wide repertoire and did whatever she could to avoid being categorized as a singer.

Norman was born in the U.S. state of Georgia and spent much of her early career in Europe before making her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in 1983. As one of the most popular opera singers of the 1980s and 1990s, she sang at the presidential inaugurations of Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, as well as the 60th birthday celebrations of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth. In 1970, Norman performed in Italy for the first time. There she sang in Handel’s Deborah.

The following year, she performed at the Maggio Musicale for the first time. There she sang in L’Africaine.

Jessye Norman also addressed humanitarian endeavors such as hunger, homelessness, youth development, and arts and culture education. She was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, won Grammy Awards, received a Spingarn Medal, received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and a National Medal of Arts. Jessye Norman entertained the world and left a legacy of fine music. She will be sorely missed.

Diahann Carroll Diahann Carroll (7/17/1935-10/4/ 2019) was one of television’s premier African-American series stars, an elegant actress, singer and recording artist. Diahann Carroll was born Carol Diann (or Diahann) Johnson in the Bronx, NY. She began singing at age six with her Harlem church choir. She received a Metropolitan Opera scholarship for studies at New York’s High School of Music and Art. She auditioned for Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts show and won the contest.

Some of the shows in which she performed: “Same Time, Next Year,” “Agnes of God,” “Porgy and Bess,” “Paris Blues,” “Julia,” “Claudine,” “Dynasty,” “Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years,” “Livin for Love: The Natalie Cole Story,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “White Collar,” “Diary of a Single Mom,” “Soul Food,” “Sally Hemings: An American Scandal,” among others.

In 1962, Diahann Carroll received a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, “No Strings.” In 1969: Golden Globe Award for Best TV Female Star, “Julia.” In 1975: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, “Claudine.” In 2011, she was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. Diahann Carroll was a wonderful entertainer and will long be remembered.

I can be reached at fjones@riverbayboard.com.

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Co-op City Times / October 12, 2019 Building 32 cooperators, it’s a repeat on a theme, so I’ll keep this week’s installment short and sweet.

What started Oct. 5 continues. The Building 32 Association executives are currently circulating a petition asking cooperators if they would like the return of the overnight garage attendants. If you agree, please sign the petition. If you have alternatives or suggestions regarding the overnight garage attendants, please feel free to voice them to us on the petition. Be on the lookout for this petition in our lobbies.

On Nov. 16, the Building 32 Association will have a holiday market starting at noon. Your friends and neighbors will be in the association room selling their wares and services. If you would like to display your entrepreneurial spirit, rent a table from us. Small tables are $15 to rent. Long tables are $20 to rent. Rental fees go directly to support future Building 32 Association activities and events.

Sellers get to keep 100% of the profits they make. What a win-win! If you want to be a seller at the holiday market, please contact Ms. Thomas at 917-406-1304.

Supplies are limited, so please get your request in ASAP by Oct. 15.

—Ezekiel Springer

Building 32 Association

Building 20 Association

There will be a meeting of the Building 20 Association Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. in the Building 20 Association room, located in the rear of Building 20B. A Cooperator Services Office representative from Riverbay will be in attendance to speak with us. Please inform your neighbors and encourage them to attend. I look forward to seeing all Building 20 residents.

—William Craft

Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators. Welcome all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next general membership meeting.

Halloween candy collection We will be accepting candy donations for Halloween from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Building 10 Association room on the following dates: Thursday, Oct. 17, and Thursday, Oct. 24.

Halloween candy giveaway The Halloween candy giveaway will be held Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Building 10 Association room.

NYC Disabilities Expo The NYC Disabilities Expo will be held Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Einstein Community Center, located at 135 Einstein Loop. The expo will feature exhibitors, speaker series, interactive arts, clinics and workshops.

Bingo night On Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, we will have Bingo night in the Building 10 Association room — rear lobby of Building 10B. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Start time: 7:15 p.m. Come out for a night of fun and laughter. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, please call 917-488-5237.

Karaoke/Game night Karaoke/Game night will be held Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in the Building 10 Association room from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. A night of music, games and fun. Warm up your vocal cords, bring your favorite game and be prepared to have a great time.

All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

NYC ferry The Soundview Ferry is operated by Hornblower. Other communities have received free shuttle service to the ferry sponsored by Hornblower. Please contact NYC ferry by Hornblower and request Co-op City be provided free shuttle service to the Soundview Ferry. We are a community of more than 55,000 residents and we need a shuttle to the Soundview Ferry.

Association dues Collection of building association dues has begun for the year 2019. Building association dues are $10 per apartment. If you missed the dues collections in your building, you can bring the money to the association meeting or please see any executive board member.

We would like to wish all October babies, a very happy birthday.

To the homebound and sick, we wish you a speedy recovery.

To all who have lost a loved one recently, we give our deepest condolences.

Have a great week.

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Building 30 A and B Association

Hello everyone from Buildings 30 A and B. Hoping everyone is happy with our new entrances to our lobbies.

We are changing our association meeting from Oct. 16 to Thursday, Oct 24, with the door opening at 7 p.m. and the meeting starting at 7:30 p.m. in the association room in the lobby of building 30B. Our guest speaker will be Assistant General Manager Warren Mitchell.

Don’t forget our Pokeno games in the association room will still be Oct. 18, with the door opening at 7 p.m. and games starting at 7:30 p.m.

We will continue to collect association dues at our meetings and whenever the door to the association room is open.

Don’t forget the association dues are now $10. Association dues are used to pay for holiday decorations, parties, our participation in Section 5 Fun Day and snacks at our association meeting.

We will start collecting for Halloween candy the Oct. 21, 22 and 23, in the lobbies of our buildings.

For those celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and new additions, our congratulations.

Those who suffered a recent loss, our condolences. Those under the weather get well soon.

—Linda Werner

Building 9 Association

Greetings, Building 9 family. As has become our custom, the September membership meeting minutes are posted on our bulletin boards for your perusal. We thank the 27 members in attendance at Thursday’s meeting. We missed quite a few of our regulars. We look forward to seeing you all at our October meeting.

Tonight will be our game night social event at 7 p.m. in the association room.

Please join us.

Thankful, grateful and blessed continues to be our association’s mantra. We have practiced in a space of positivity and good intenBuilding 9 Association membership meeting tions. We find negativity breeds apathy. We strive to overcome such influences. Let’s keep the positivity growing in our association interactions and activities. The Building 9 Association Executive Board Event Committee works diligently to create and promote engaging and empowering social events for our members. The Building 9 Association Executive Board works year round to develop meeting schedules, relevant guest speaker rosters, new social event concepts, and holiday decoration and collection schedules, etc. Our stated mission continues to be the education, empowerment, engagement and cultural exchange of our members as well as advocating for the best standard of living and quality of life for our members.

Our dirty and/or damaged lobby ceiling tiles have been replaced. The fire doors have been replaced in our rear lobby. We still await the cleaning of our lobby terrazzo baseboards that should have been cleaned when the terrazzo floors where cleaned months ago. I have brought this issue to the Buildings and Grounds Committee on more than one occasion. Stay tuned. I have requested hydrangea bushes for our front lawns during the 2020 planting season.

For obvious reasons, the building laundry room renovation schedule will slow down during the holiday season. The new laundry cards will be available from the CSO once the new machines are installed in our building. The CSO will have extended hours for this purpose on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

The new entry-door key fobs are not yet on line for complex-wide use. If you find the new entry doors open too wide or close too slowly, do not press the ADA panel. Use your manual leverage to control the speed and range of doors.

Please tell your children and guests our newly installed lobby doors are costly to repair or replace. You will receive a Community Complaint notice if your children or guests damage our property.

Please do not slam your apartment doors, it is disturbing to other shareholders.

Today, please be reminded Medicare seminars are being held at 135 Einstein Loop, room 49, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

“The purpose of life should be happiness, otherwise the fire would not burn bright enough and success would not be complete.” -Theodore Dreiser —Linda Collins

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Co-op City Times / October 12, 2019

Expenses for the 50th Anniversary Gala

Garage Electric Charging Stations According to a recent resolution 19-38, we have 70 electric cars in our garages. So, management is going to look into “installing and managing electric car charging stations.” Drivers, therefore, might be able to charge their vehicle in our garages.

One major car manufacturer said that a 240-volt outLast week, the Co-op City Times published a report that listed some of the financial details about the Co-op let can recharge one of their electric cars, with a $35,000 City 50th anniversary gala at the Marina Del Rey. How- starting price, in under three hours. And, drivers can ever, from my perspective, this report was incomplete. expect to get an estimated 109 miles in the city and 97 miles on the highway with that one charge.

Party Hearty Another major car company advertised similar results As you probably know, a huge event to celebrate our 50th anniversary was held at the Marina Del Rey along with a similar price with their electric car. So, on Monday, December 10, 2018. Tickets were sold we’re supposed to get a response from management on for $125, with a discount for “shareholders qualified these charging stations by the end of November 2019.

Close under SCRIE and DRIE.” Reports with financial numbers can be printed in A flyer stated that a cocktail hour, with an open bar and hors d’oeuvres, was supposed to begin at 6 p.m. our newspaper. But, we need to remember that the iniThen, at 7 p.m., a dinner with filet mignon, shrimp tial money that was paid to the Marina Del Rey was scampi, and a champagne toast was supposed to begin paid for out of our carrying charges. So, technically, for 600 guests.

According to last week’s report, the total cost of this event was $269,507. So, first, let’s establish who initially paid out this sum of money. That’s right, you and I initially put up this money with our carrying charges. Now, what did you pay for? Was that information printed in this newspaper? No! Now, why wasn’t that information printed in this newspaper?

Sure, a sum of money for an event can be printed in this newspaper. But, the big question is: How actually was this money spent?

The published report also stated that Riverbay received $147,300 in revenue from this event. Plus, some directors are now claiming that additional money is still being collected from this event. Well, let’s just say that this event happened in December of 2018.

On top of this gala, the report stated that Riverbay paid out $172,725.50 for several community events.

Here are the community events that were listed: A Youth Talent Show, Poster Contest, Shakespeare in the ParkThe Tempest, Broadway and the Boros/Beautiful and Wicked, Pioneer Day, Cross Genre Music Show, Planetarium Show, History Panel of Co-op City at Co-op City Library, FreedomLand and Totsie Unveiling, Choral/Gospel Show, A Symphony, Open Mic for Shareholders, Juneteenth (One Man Play), and Pioneer Day. Therefore, the total cost for the gala at the Marina Del Rey and these community events totaled $442,232.50, minus $147,300 from ticket sales. Still, in my opinion, that’s a lot of money for this community to spend on events. Now, yes, some people might state that this amount is small in comparison to our overall annual budgeted income of $235 million. But, think, how can we spend so much money on these events and then make claims that we don’t have enough money for our capital projects, like our elevators?

Regardless, some shareholders will simply justify these events along with the money that was spent. But, we need to remember that the Riverbay Corporation is a housing company. Therefore, our main focus should be on housing issues here. That’s it! Now, yes, we can and should throw in a few events to bring our community together. But, in my opinion, there is no way that Riverbay should be spending money in this way.

Bottom line: We received a 1.9 percent on September 1, 2019 and another 1.9 percent for next year. So, how do you feel about the money that was spent on these events? What about that gala? What about the complaints that we didn’t have enough money for our capital projects? Despite what anyone says, in my opinion, our money should be spent in a more prudent manner.

Cleaning Up Co-op City Boulevard Recently, resolution 19-39 was passed to turn the stretch of land along Co-op City Boulevard into a waterfront park. “Management is directed to produce a report on the phased development and maintenance of a roughly four acre waterfront park for Co-op City residents along the Hutchinson River in the area between the Little League fields and the Construction Trailers.”

And, now, the worst area in Co-op City is finally getting cleaned up. Just recently, lots of workers were seen in this area straightening out this mess. Then, by last Saturday, October 5, 2019, a lot of the debris was gone. So, I want to thank our workers from the Grounds department for doing a good job.

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

that money came from our pockets. Therefore, it would have been great for this community to see how that money was spent.

Now, personally, I don’t agree with the way that money was spent. Moreover, I believe that our community has a right to see how that money was spent.

So, I hope that all of the payments that are associated with this $269,507 figure can be published in this newspaper. Sure, I would love to personally publish this information. But, our resolutions prohibit me from disclosing this information.

Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a letter to Daryl H. Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week.

And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Co-op City Times / October 12, 2019

Joker

BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

Not to compare it on purpose but, leaving “Joker” I had the same feeling I had when I left “The Dark Knight.”

This is a film in a genre in which I totally didn’t expect to be completely floored and jaw-dropped. Granted, “Joker” is in the comic book genre but it is by no means atypical of its class. In fact, it is in a class of its own; perhaps even the best film of the year hands down.

Joaquin Phoenix is every bit as extraordinary as he always is; “Joker” is no exception for sure. Man, it was very disturbing and hard to watch sometimes. Nevertheless, I simply couldn’t take my eyes of the screen as to just how phenomenal and incredible Phoenix was. You could literally throw all the superlatives at him in this one.

Nothing short of Oscar for this performance, not just a nomination. That said, I do not know if I am ready to say it is better than Heath Ledger’s iconic portrayal. Heath made it his own, as did Phoenix. It was a jaw-dropping effort for sure.

All of the other actors were fine as well. Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy and Brett Cullen amongst others were fantastic. Phoenix is the whole show in this every step of the way though. Man, just a seriously disturbing character study. It really makes you think, this is how it starts really.

“Joker” is a very timely film when all is said and done. Todd Phillips crafted a masterpiece here in every sense of the word. Man, such a brilliant, poignant, thrilling and just an all-around immaculate film. The editing was genius as well. I loved how every scene relied on each other, little by little, from start to finish, until the payoff in the end. It was nothing short of brilliant.

Also, the score by Hildur Guðnadóttir was stunning. How it also gradually excelled little by little was just wow. I mean, yeah, everything just left me so speechless. As cold and bone chilling as the film is, it is just nothing sure of miraculous. I will definitely think of this film for a long time.

10/10 JOKER 2019, 122 minutes, Rated R Todd Phillips – Writer/Director Scott Silver – Writer Hildur Guðnadóttir – Music Composer Joaquin Phoenix – Arthur Fleck Robert De Niro – Murray Franklin Zazie Beetz – Sophie Dumond Frances Conroy – Penny Fleck Brett Cullen – Thomas Wayne

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Building 26 Association

Summer is over and fall is here. We hope everyone had an enjoyable summer, so now it’s time to get back to building business. Progress is moving along. Building sections A and C have had their first new elevators installed and now the second elevators are being worked on. The Local Law 11 brickwork is also proceeding. Hopefully, we should have our building front finished so next summer we will have our benches back.

Our first building meeting will be Oct. 15 in the association room in the rear of the B building. We will have two guest speakers who will be discussing the bus situation. We will welcome Aaron Carnegie and Stephanie Evans Hazell. We know many of our cooperators will be affected with the changes MTA wants to make, so we hope to see many of you there. Bring your questions. This is a most important issue for everyone who uses buses to go to work and/or school or just to go shopping or to a doctor’s appointment, etc.

Halloween is on the way at the end of this month, and we will be giving out candy in each lobby as we do every year. We are asking our cooperators to donate a bag of candy. It can be brought down to the meeting room Oct. 15. Please do not bring loose candy, only candy that is individually wrapped.

I would like to personally take this opportunity to thank all my neighbors in the three sections of our building who gave me their condolences for the loss of my son, Jamie Cipollaro, who passed away this summer.

We wish to send our good wishes to all who are going through illness and hope for a speedy recovery. We send our condolences to all those who have lost a loved one recently. May your grief be swift and may your happy memories last forever.

Finally, happy birthday to all who are celebrating within the next month and for any other happy occasion.

—Patty Cipollaro

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Building 25 Association

Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye. The Section 4 Partnership is planning a fundraiser. T-Shirts with the Section 4 Partnership logo will be sold Oct. 14, 2019, between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Building 25 lobby to raise funds for the Christmas caroling float project. Please come out and show your support. Notices will be posted near elevators as the time nears to confirm date and time.

CCPD Chief Joseph Riley has been invited to attend our October meeting, see posting near elevators for confirmation and/or changes.

We wish all neighbors born in October a happy birthday, and for those who have been under the weather, we hope you get better soon.

Our building association meets every third Tuesday of the month, generally from September through June. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.

Please keep an eye out for postings outside your elevators. If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other obstacles, please log onto our building email address at building25ca@ gmail.com and address your concerns or comments to any or all members of Building 25 Association.

Friendly reminder, our building annual dues are $5 per family. We would like to thank the residents who have paid their annual dues. Dues are collected at our monthly meetings by Carol Eilets, treasurer, or Celeste Stukes, assistant treasurer.

“Unless a tree has borne blossoms in the spring, you will vainly look for fruits on it in autumn.”

-Walter Scott —Wanda Bailey

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Voter Education Meeting (Get out the VOTE series) Director’s Viewpoint

Jerome L. Rice On Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, the NAACP Co-op City Branch, in collaboration with NYC Councilman, Hon. Andy King, Co-op Democratic Club and the Eleanor Roosevelt Club will host a public forum on Voter Education to address voting procedures, what is on the ballot (5 Proposals) and what is really at stake. There will also be a table set up for voter registration. Please come out, bring a friend and get your questions answered.

Turn the ballot over As we approach early voting, most voters forget to turn the ballot over and carefully read the proposals on the back. This year, there are five proposals that you must make a decision on: Elections – This proposal would amend the City Charter to: Give voters the choice of ranking up to five candidates in primary and special elections for Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President, and City Council beginning in January 2021. If voters want to choose one candidate, they can. A candidate who receives a majority of first-choice votes would win.

Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) – This proposal would amend the City Charter to: Increase the size of the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) from 13 to 15 members by adding one member appointed by the Public Advocate and adding one member jointly appointed by the Mayor and Speaker of the Council who would serve as chair, and to provide that the Council directly appoints its CCRB members rather than designate them for the Mayor’s consideration and appointment. If the proposal passes, it requires that the Police Commissioner provides the CCRB with a written explanation when the Police Commissioner intends to depart or has departed from discipline recommended by the CCRB or by the Police Department Deputy (or Assistant Deputy) Commissioner for Trials. It also allows the CCRB to investigate the truthfulness of any material statement made within the course of the CCRB’s investigation or resolution of a complaint by a police officer

who is the subject of that complaint, and recommend discipline against the police officer. If the ballot proposal passes: The CCRB will be able to authorize its Executive Director to issue subpoenas, so that the staff can request evidence in a timely manner, and to enforce these subpoenas in court.

Ethics and Government – This proposal prohibits City elected officials and senior appointed officials from appearing before an agency (or, in certain cases, the branch of government) they served in for two years after they leave service, instead of the current one year.

It also changes the membership of the Conflicts of Interest Board (COIB) by replacing two of the members appointed by the Mayor with one member appointed the Comptroller and one appointed by the Public Advocate.

City Budget – This proposal allows the City to use a revenue stabilization fund, or “rainy day fund,” to save money for use in future years, such as to address unexpected financial hardships. It sets minimum budget for the Public Advocate and Borough Presidents, and requires the Mayor to submit a non-property tax revenue estimate to the City Council by April 26 (instead of June 5).

Land Use – This proposal would amend the City Charter: for projects subject to the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), require the Department of City Planning (DCP) to transmit a detailed project summary to the affected Borough President, Borough Board and Community Board at least 30 days before the application is certified for public review, and to post that summary on its website. In other words, no more bringing projects into the community without first making the community aware of it.

It is important that every voter turns over their ballot, read and make a sound decision. Do not leave anything blank, it will be considered a no vote. Remember, your vote matters.

The purpose of early voting The purpose of early voting is to accommodate your schedule. Having the ability to pick one day out of nine to vote is

accommodating to those who have so much to do. It also eliminates the blame, justify or make excuses theory: I forgot, I had to work and I totally forgot there was an election. So if you like the direction the country is heading, vote. If you don’t like the direction the country is heading, vote. In any event, vote because your vote is your voice and your vote matters. By now, you all have received an unattractive magazine that you may be motivated to throw away. Please take time to read it; it contains plenty of information regarding the election. Don’t assume that anyone will win if you didn’t vote responsibly.

Co-op City can do better Co-op City has roughly 55,000 plus shareholders who are registered voters, however, very few participate in the election process. It is important to know that our elected officials are steered towards communities that vote. It is also important to know that when you don’t vote, monies, services and programs either leave or don’t come into our community. I had the opportunity to look at the “hard to count” map, and it shows the people of Co-op City have a lot of work to do regarding the Census and being counted for. Again, the people working the Census are not employed by I.C.E. or employed by Riverbay trying to see if anyone is subleasing. We are losing monies when we are not counted in the Census. So please answer the door or thoroughly complete whatever survey or form is given to you – too much is at stake.

R.I.P. Diahann Carroll Diahann Carroll, an American actress, singer, model and activist, was born in the Bronx. Her rise to fame began with her appearance in some of the earliest major films to feature Black performers, including Carmen Jones, Porgy and Bess, Claudine, Julia and Dynasty. She is credited with being the first African-American woman to have a positive role in film.

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Co-op City Times / October 12, 2019 Welcome all new neighbors to Building 13. All cooperators are asked to attend our meetings, ask your questions and stay informed. Our next Building 13 meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at 7 p.m. in the association room. Our next guest will be from the restoration department. Skilled trade work needed in your apartment, suggestions on streamlining the process; this is your opportunity. Check the lobby bulletin board for building updates.

I want to take a moment and remind you to contact the CSO managers and/or maintenance for our area if there is a problem you feel needs to be addressed. Do not assume someone else has reported a problem.

Our youth business workshop was a mutually beneficial meeting. The youth learned but we also were privy to learning some of their goals and interests. The date for NYC Business Solutions Center to attend will be announced but the next workshop dates are on the flyers located in your building.

More Button Biz coming The Building 13 Association continues the Button Biz business workshops on Sundays, Oct. 20, 2019 and Nov. 3 and 17, 2019, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Building 13 Association room, 100 Casals Place. Ages 10 to 17 are invited to attend. Our youth will be interacting with organizations in the community and requesting their support. Building 13 Association is a recipient of one of the 2019 Citizen’s Committee for New York City Neighborhood grants. The Button Biz project will introduce kids to the world of entrepreneurship and provide skills necessary for success. We will instruct the youth on how to write a business plan, produce a marketable product, advertise and distribute finished goods.

Women Keeping It Real Returns Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Association room. Women Keeping It Real is an inspiring, insightful and informative social gathering of women of all ages exchanging information, empowering and encouraging each other. Join us. The atmosphere is fun, the refreshments delectable and the topics varied. We welcome new guests but you must be 18 and over to participate. Something on your mind? Let’s talk.

The Soundview Ferry The Soundview Ferry is operated by the Hornblower Organization. Please Google “Contact Us – NYC Ferry by Hornblower” and let them know Co-op City is a community of more than 55,000 residents who would like free shuttle service to the Soundview Ferry.

Rivers Run Community Garden The garden will host the National Council of Negro Women Book Club, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at 4 p.m. They are currently reading “The Sun Does Shine” by Anthony Ray Hinton.

Send events information to: Building 13 Assoc. Inc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Contacts: Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson, president, at 718-320-1370 or daddpeterson@aol.com.

Our website is bldg13assoc.com or email us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Building 13 Association

Building 35 Association

The next meeting of the Building 35 Association is Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. in our association room directly across from rear entrance to the lobby. All Building 35 cooperators are invited to attend. We will be planning this year’s activities and welcome input from any cooperator. We are also looking for volunteers to be floor captains.

See you Tuesday.

—Bill Gordon

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Building 21 Association

The Jewish High Holy Days end with Sukkot Sukkot is a weeklong Jewish holiday five days after Yom Kippur. Sukkot celebrates the gathering of the harvest and commemorates the miraculous protection God provided for the children of Israel when they left Egypt. Sukkot is celebrated by dwelling in a foliage-covered booth, known as a sukkah, and by taking the “Four Kinds” — arba minim — four special species of vegetation. All Jewish holidays begin at sundown on the evening before the date specified.

For example, the dates for Rosh Hashanah were listed as Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. The holiday began at sundown Sept. 29 and ended at nightfall Oct 1. Other notable dates recently celebrated on the Jewish calendar were Shabbat Shuva, Oct. 5; Yom Kippur, Oct. 8 and 9; and Sukkot, which begins Oct. 13 and runs until Oct. 20. To our brothers and sisters of the Jewish faith, the 21 Association wishes you happiness, good health and prosperity. Good yontif!

National Hispanic Heritage Month The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on Sept. 15 and ending on Oct. 15. It was enacted into law Aug. 17, 1988.

The day of Sept. 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence in Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is Oct. 12, falls within this 30 day period. The Building 21 Association salutes our brothers, sisters, friends and neighbors of Hispanic descent.

The Section 4 Partnership is planning our third annual Christmas caroling extravaganza The date is Friday, Dec.14.

The Section 4 Partnership meets every Friday, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the gathering room in the rear lobby of Building 21B, 120 Bellamy Loop. All are welcome.

Do you have 21 Association inquiries?

If so, you have three ways of gaining information.

Email: 21association@gmail.com, call 347-504-1821 or you can attend the monthly meetings, which are usually held every fourth Thursday in the gathering room in the rear of the B section at 7 p.m.

Each one of us divided by all of us equals a force for good.

See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

Hello neighbors, fall is in the air, colorful leaves are falling and the kids are back to school. We wish them all a safe and educational environment so all will do well.

Atlantic City trip to Tropicana Casino We had a beautiful day Thursday, Sept. 26. We thank all of our neighbors who ventured out with us. Many places to visit along the boardwalk. Margie and Sharon, you did a great job as usual. The man of the house, Nelson; what a help you are, we appreciate it so much. See you all the next trip.

Expiration dates We are shareholders, not tenants!

A resident shared this information. When one is out shopping at the local supermarket, pay attention to the Become involved in expirations dates on meat, dairy, milk, etc. Some may have expired, so this is important.

Early voting your building association!

Technology is expanding. Voting cards and instructions were mailed out, I believe, sometime in August. You received the new voting card. Please remove it and bring it to the polling place when you go to vote. This new card will be scanned by the new voting system called the ePoll Book, which is similar to an iPad. Your card will be scanned, which will bring AW FFICE OF up your name and address, you will sign the ePoll Book and a ballot will then be given to you to vote. Also, please take the time to vote for any proposals.

Now this new system is designed to speed things along, so don’t forget to bring your voting card. If one has not received the card, call the Bronx Board of Elections at 718-299-9017. Remember, this is the general election, early voting is • Auto Accidents • Stairs & Elevator from Oct. 26 to Nov 5 but it is not every day. You must make the effort to find • Slip & Fall • Spinal & Brain Injuries out who is running as well as the days and time of the early voting.

• School and Playground • Construction Accidents Call center • Death Cases • Birth Injuries Riverbay Call Center.

She Ms. Lutita Matthias is the associate director of the • Fire & Explosions • Medical Malpractice said there is a need for reprogramming. She will be teaching phone ethics and • Nursing Home Injuries • Dog Bites people skills, and one must meet required standards as a customer service repre• Scaffold Accidents • False Arrest sentative. Also, the call center will be the lead in distributing data information.

Happy birthday to all celebrating this month.

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National Council of Negro Women

The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing

The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing works to keep our Co-op City homes affordable while maintaining our quality of life. Through successfully endorsing qualified candidates to the Board of Directors, Co-op City now has better management and is more efficient, more costeffective, more transparent and a more cooperator and community centered community.

Our common goals: • Fight privatization and gentrification • Keep Co-op City affordable and livable within the Mitchell-Lama program • Encourage fuller co-operator participation in Co-op City activities and governance • Enhance co-operative spirit in the community • Fulfill the aims and principles of the founders of the co-operative movement Our candidates’ accomplishments: • Spearheaded removal of the inefficient and costly management of Marion Scott Real Estate • Supported refinancing a HUD-insured, lowinterest mortgage

• Supported settlement of labor lawsuits incurred by previous management company • Made fiscally responsible decisions that resulted in building up funds to tackle needed capital projects • Re-established internal audits Ongoing: • Continuous support for budget trimming through merged departments and energy savings • Encouraging address of chronic problems in customer service via installing a new call answering system and revamping the work order system • Advocating for 21st Century solutions to 20th Century problems • Working to correct many costly and faulty Marion Scott Real Estate failed projects • Putting cooperators first. Always.

Join and support the group that never stops fighting to improve our community. Our next meeting takes place Monday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Bartow, room 28.

—Bruce Silberman

Broun Place neighbors send wishes to all neighbors celebrating the Jewish High Holy Days, culminating with Yom Kippur — the highest holy day of the Jewish calendar — last Tuesday. Hope yours was a beautiful family holiday time.

This weekend Columbus Day is celebrated. We have come to know more about Columbus and what the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria were really like, nevertheless we do acknowledge and recognize its importance in opening up this continent. It has also become a consumer’s weekend, so neighbors please patronize our local merchants. That patronage is really good for our markets, and there are great sales.

Gratefully, a quorum was present at our Broun Place Townhouse Association meeting. As a result of our association election, the Executive Committee election took place and consists of: Vice President: Vivian Burrus Secretary: Reverend Grace Emanuel Treasurer: Lillian Richardson President: Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar This will be our board for the next two years.

Thank you to the residents who attended our meeting. The next meeting will be mid-November.

Dues are $12 per year, the year is September to September, dues are not pro-rated.

We encourage Broun Place neighbors to be vocal, communicate your issues. Thank you to the members for presenting a thank-you award to the president for the years served.

Following election business, local problems

and concerns were reviewed. There were many grounds matters, from pruning and mowing to already looking ahead to next spring. Mr. Ambo was called and granted us a walk around to review cooperators’ complaints and, though praises for the beautiful cul-de-sac centerpiece were heard, the concerns had to be aired.

A summation of the results has already been distributed to those in attendance. Let me know if you want a copy. The summary includes the note that if you have placed chips or stones, Riverbay will not work your patio.

Serious apartment repair matters and simple ones were addressed at a meeting with CSO. We will again try to organize a townhouse association meeting with other associations.

Welcome to new cooperators in 30A and 4A and new members from 15A. Please follow Co-op City rules, especially regarding mattress disposal, electric grills only and please take your newspapers in from your front door. Please bring your garbage to the main dumpster sites and follow the recycling color chart. Please respect the hours of using hammers and such equipment. After 9 p.m. and before 8 a.m. is not allowed.

Broun Place sends prayers and love to longtime neighbor Harriet W. and all others suffering illness and losses.

A truly important mantra: Keep dancing and we guarantee happy days ahead.

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Miracle of Christmas Join Co-op City Section NCNW Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, as we travel to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Sight & Sound Theatres to see “Miracle of Christmas.” Our price is $170 per adult and $120 per child under 12 years of age. The ticket price includes admission to Sight & Sound, roundtrip motor coach transportation and lunch at Golden Corral. There are only a few seats still available. Nonrefundable checks payable to NCNW Co-op City Section may be mailed to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Our bus will depart from 177 Dreiser Loop at 9 a.m. sharp. For more information, contact 718-3793788, 646-270-1985 or 917-399-2643. We only have a few tickets left.

The Wizard of Oz NCNW members and friends enjoyed “The Wizard of Oz,” presented by the Harlem Repertory Theatre last Saturday at the Taino Towers Cultural Building in Harlem. A good time was had by all.

Book club Our book discussions will resume Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. at Rivers Run Community Garden. We are all reading “The Sun Does Shine” by Anthony Ray Hinton, an Oprah’s Book Club selection. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be moved to room 14 in Dreiser Community Center. Our book is a true story of an African-American man wrongfully accused of murder who spends 26 years on death row fighting for his truth to come out. This story touches on how both racism and classism play a large part in court rulings and everyday life in the state of Alabama. How does Ray find “Sun” while on death row? Come join us in a great discussion, even if you don’t finish the book.

Breast cancer walk October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Team “Friends of NCNW Co-op City Section” will be walking in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Orchard Beach. The meeting time is 9 a.m. Anyone interested in joining our team, please call 917-319-6758 or go to MakingStrides.acsevents.org website and register to walk with our team.

NCNW Northeast Regional Leadership Training Conference Sections from the northeastern United States, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts will be attending the NCNW Northeast Regional Leadership Training Conference, Friday to Sunday, Dec. 6 to 8, 2019, at the Westchester Hilton in Rye. We will be discussing such topics as membership, section operations, protocol, programs and finance. All members of NCNW Co-op City Section are invited to help plan, create, organize and serve as an integral part of the Leadership Steering Committee.

Membership meeting Our next meeting will be tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 13, in room 11, Dreiser Community Center, at 3 p.m. Come check us out.

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Working Families of Co-op City

Rank Choice Voting, etc.

Join us Tuesday, Oct. 22, for a special meeting/event to discuss Rank Choice Voting, a voting reform option appearing on the ballot this fall. The non-partisan groups Common Cause and Rank the Vote are sending a speaker to Co-op City — Section 5, Einstein Community Center, room 49, 7 p.m. — to explain all about it, right in time for Early Voting 2019.

We’ll run through the other proposed City Charter amendments as well.

It will be fun. There will be cake. Yes, that’s a bribe. Save the date, Oct. 22.

Mission As progressives, Co-op City Working Families members work to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation.

As a civic action group, Co-op City Indivisible — an aspiring Co-op City certified community organization — promotes progressive causes.

As Co-op City WF/Indivisible members, we do both. We embrace progressive values by modeling inclusion, respect and fairness in all of our actions. We work to make Co-op City a stronger community, and we insist our representatives serve as our voice in Co-op City, in the Bronx, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C. In these divisive times, it is of the greatest importance to maintain a progressive point of view. In essence, the mission of Working Families/Indivisible Co-op City is to promote tolerance and end second-class citizenship. Become a warrior for justice and equality. That’s what this group stands for. Stand with this group.

Our elected officials Local issues: NYC District 12 Councilman Andy L. King; Andy.King@council.nyc.gov; 135 Einstein Loop, room 44, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; 718-684-5509 At the state level: Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, benedettom@nyassembly.gov; 177 Dreiser Loop, room 12, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; 718-320-2220, 718 892-2235 or 518-455-5296 Sen. Jamaal Bailey, bailey@nysenate.gov; 959 East 233rd St., Bronx, N.Y. 104663207; 718-547-8854 And for federal issues: U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel, engel.house.gov/contact-me; 177 Dreiser Loop, room 3, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; 718-320-2314 Next meetings We usually meet monthly on third Tuesdays in the Einstein Community Center, room 35, from September to June. However, the Tuesday, Oct. 22 meeting is moving to room 49 to accommodate the guest speaker’s demonstration and description of Rank Choice Voting and the run-through of all of this year’s ballot proposals. A very special guest might be dropping by that evening as well. Come for the information and the cake and who knows what else!

You don’t have to have a family or a job to join Working Families of Co-op City. You can be single or retired and still join WF/Indivisible Co-op City. All progressives are welcome.

Text 718 219-2211 or email mpjazz@optonline.net.

—Mary Pearson

Section 4 Partnership

The anniversary T-shirt fundraiser The 50th anniversary T-shirts with the Section 4 Partnership logo on the back are limited edition collector’s items. The Section 4 Partnership is raising funds for its third annual Christmas caroling event. Saturday, Dec. 14, we will have our Christmas parade and hopefully you will come along with us. Come support our fundraiser. Be a part of the parade and ride the Christmas parade float. Information is available by Emailing section4partnership @gmail.com or calling 347-915-4939. All are welcome to participate.

About the Section 4 Partnership The Section 4 Partnership is comprised of every building in Co-op City that make up the sectional geographic referred to as Co-op City’s Section 4 — Building 20, Asch Loop; Building 21, Bellamy Loop; Building 22, Co-op City Boulevard; buildings 23, 24, 25, Benchley Place; the Adler Place Townhouses, the Asch Loop Townhouses and the Broun Place Townhouses. Come and get involved. Email: section4partnership@gmail.com. Phone: 347-915-4939 Everyone’s input is necessary for a positive impact The Section 4 Partnership is making an important impact on the community of Co-op City each time we show up for events like Pioneer Day, the MTA rallies, Gospel on The Greenway, Wicked Wednesdays, Tunes on Tuesday, July 3 fireworks, Hoops and Beats, ice cream socials, grand opening of the Section 4 basketball courts and other notable events, meetings and gatherings. Help us reap the benefits of a united community.

You don’t have to live in Section 4. You are already an important member of this team.

You are a shareholder.

Let’s show up! Let’s get it done!

—Michelle Marbury

Black Forum

Emergency food pantry hours change 920 Baychester Ave., Building 1A. The pantry faces the yellow schoolhouse and basketball court at the back of the building. Hours of operation changed beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1. They are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pantry guests do not have to be affiliated with a church or place of worship to receive food support. We are not affiliated with any state agency or program and do not share your personal information with anyone. Guests must live within 10475 due to budget constraints and food shortage. Please bring an up-to-date photo ID when registering or picking up food for the first time. The only accepted IDs are the ID NYC card or a non- or driver’s license. Your ID must show a 10475 address. Bring three clean, doubled shopping bags and a shopping cart. Guests will be issued a card that must be shown at every visit in order to pick up anything, even non-food items. Canned food pick up occurs on a 30 to 31 day rotation, once a month.

Policy update: We ask guests only visit on the day they are scheduled to pick up their monthly packages. This will reduce food rationing and facilitate crowd control. We welcome the community to join us at the pantry but reserve the right to deny service to disruptive guests.

Pantry closure The pantry will close from Tuesday, Oct. 29, to Tuesday, Nov. 5. It reopens Thursday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. Guests scheduled to pick up their monthly package during the closure can do so the week of Oct. 22.

Defensive driving location change Next class is Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2049 Bartow Ave., room 28. Nearby parking is limited. Cost: $35 per person. Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. Walk-ins are welcome but only a $35 cash payment will be accepted the day of the class; no checks. Please bring your current driver’s license and a pen. Call by noon the Friday before to register for seating priority. Leave a message at 718-320-8035. Kindly leave your name, telephone number and brief message.

Sight & Sound “Queen Esther” Join us at Sight & Sound for the epic biblical story of Queen Esther on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. We will dine at Shady Maple Smorgasbord in East Earl, Pennsylvania. The menu includes a mouth-watering full buffet of meats, vegetables, salad bar and dessert bar too. Food, show and transportation: $170. No refunds. Guests can pay all at once or in three installments: November, $60; December, $55 and January, $55. Please call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

Harrahs Casino trip Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Boarding times are as follows: 920 Baychester Ave., 9 a.m.; Asch Loop, 9:15 a.m.; Section 5, 9:30 a.m. Kindly be on time and remember your seat numbers. Call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

We look forward to hearing from you at coopcityblackforum@ gmail.com.

—D. Illis

Velocity Track Club

Spanish-American Community Club

Co-op City Times / October 12, 2019

On Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, Velocity Track Club New York competed in the 2019 USATF New York Series meet #2 at Van Cortland Park in the Bronx.

The top cross country teams from throughout the tri-state were present, which made it difficult to earn a medal.

The following events were contested: 1-mile Novice Race for all ages, 2K for 7 and 8 years olds, 3K for 9 to 12 years olds, 4K for 13 and 14 years olds and 5K for 15 and up. Medals were awarded to the top 15 athletes in their event for each gender. We were blessed with three medals. Plus, we had 11 athletes who broke their season personal record, which is a sign that the process is working.

The following athletes medaled: • In the 8 and under Boys division, 2K, Justyce Moore took 10th place and PRed. • In the Girls 9 & 10 division 3K race, Ryann Joseph took 12th.

• In the Boys 9 & 10 age division, 3K race, Adeyemi Senior took 6th place and PRed.

Co-op City Sports

Velocity’s athletes at the USATF New York Series XC Meet #2

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At our Sept. 12 general membership meeting, we were pleased to present the Spanish-American Community Club’s Tony Mondesire Scholarship Award to Yvonne K. Hartridge. We congratulate her on her accomplishments and wish her the very best as she continues her education.

On Sunday, Sept. 29, the club and the Riverbay Fund co-hosted the annual Hispanic Heritage Day celebration in room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. Elsa Quiñones was the lucky winner of the TV. Iris Bunn won a lovely gift basket, Mercedes Torres won a $50 gift card for BJ’s, Hilary Weber won a $50 gift card for Stop & Shop and both Lourdes Suarez and Ismael Quiñones won bottles of wine.

We are extremely grateful to our generous sponsors: BJ’s, CocaCola, Corona, Palace Liquors and Stop & Shop. A special note of thanks to Claudia Sampson and the Riverbay Fund.

The annual Halloween gettogether for the adults will be held Saturday, Oct. 19. Please see the flyer on the website for more details.

October’s Social Friday is A very successful Hispanic Heritage Day Celebration was sponsored by the Spanish American Community actually scheduled for Saturday, Club on Sept. 29 in the Bartow Center.

Oct. 26, at 7 p.m.

Welcome to our club family, new and returning members Jose and Lydia Martell, Laura Stewart and Ana Alicea.

Members, renewal dues for the coming year are now being accepted. Dues are $30 per household.

Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website, spanamcccc.synthasite.com.

You may also email the club at SpanAmCCCC@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, search for “spanamcccc.”

—Carmen Rodriguez

The following athletes broke their season record: • In the 8 & under Girls division, 2K) race: Karly Jackson and Savannah Blake • In the Girls 9 & 10 division 3K race: Hannah Deflorimonte • In the Girls 11 & 12 age division 3K race: Saniah Caldwell and Candise Palmer.

• In the Girls 13 & 14 age division 4K race: Tiarra Jackson • In the Novice Mile: Khole Gethers • In the 8 & under Boys division, 2K race: Ethan Lee • In the Boys 10 & 11 age division 3K race: Justice Willington Congratulations to all who competed, you all are winners!

Our next meet will be Sunday, Oct. 13, the USATF New York County Challenge at Van Cortland Park. Come out and watch our future Olympians compete.

Velocity Track Club New York is a 501C3 not-for profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go toward helping our children. Support our youth, so they can continue to do great things.

For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914-441-6196 or email watclt@aol.com.

—Coach Winston Dinkins

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African American Association

Co-op City Times / October 12, 2019

AAA’s first swearing-in ceremony, Monday Oct. 21, 2019, 7 p.m.

We will swear in our new officers and hear from past leaders of the AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Join today; $15, single membership, or $25 for families. Space is limited. Email: aaaccpower@gmail.com.

The Co-op City healing drum circle In its third month of existence, the call of the drums is drawing more and more co-operators to the circle, each Saturday. We have a core group of 10 drummers, most of whom never touched a drum before, who show up each week, some, after having worked at jobs earlier during the day. The drum does that to you. It insinuates its energy into every sinew of the body, draining you of exhaustion and stress with every beat, energizing and healing body and spirit, restoring homeostasis to body, mind and soul.

The Co-op City healing drum circle was initiated by Toni Roberts not only for the spiritual gifts of the drum but for the health benefits of group drumming. Ms. Roberts gives major credit for her robust physical condition at age 80 to her participation in group drumming for 30 years.

Scientifically proven benefits of group drumming include: • Boosts one’s immune system.

• Drumming has a positive effect on one’s general health.

• Group drumming creates a sense of connectedness among members of the group that override cultural and ethnic differences.

• Promotes a sense of connectedness with the natural world.

• Drumming provides an avenue to what some refer to as a “higher power.”

• The act of drumming is an outlet for the release of energy blockages and negative feelings before they can do harm within or without.

• Keeps one’s consciousness in the now moment.

• Drumming stimulates and encourages other forms of creative expression and can serve as an avenue of personal transformation.

Our last outdoor session on the Section 1 Greenway is Saturday, Oct. 26 During the fall and winter months, the Co-op City healing drum circle will continue gathering each Saturday in room 15, Dreiser Loop Community Center, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come join us. Share the joy and, just as Toni Roberts does, maintain body-mind-soul-health far into what used to be “old age.”

The AA Association sponsors the following programs and encourages your participation: Belly dance classes Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, room 2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. Call Xonia, 646-301-9438 Evening line dance classes Dance to Soul, Latin and Gospel music, Thursdays, 7 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room 2; also first and third Tuesdays, Einstein Center, Section 5, 6 p.m. Fees are minimal. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

Salsa class Saturdays, 10 a.m., Dreiser Loop room 1. Call Keith 917-561-6211.

Yoga and Zumba classes with Meena Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. in Dreiser Center room 2.

Asé.

—Michelle Marbury

Toastmasters

Toastmasters and friends, it’s back-to-school time and the perfect time to start improving your speaking and leadership skills. Visit us at a club meeting. It’s what we do.

Note, there is a change in meeting location on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m.

We will be in the Dreiser Center, room 13, at 177 Dreiser Loop.

Mark your calendar now so you will not miss a meeting. Our meetings are regularly held twice a month, on the first and third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Bartow Center, lower level, room 28. We have no pass/fail curriculum, just a warm, friendly and fun environment with likeminded people ready to offer helpful feedback to members on their speeches. Check us out. Maybe we can help you.

Contact toastmasters.org or toastmasters46.org, or call 718-379-8435 and leave a message.

Scheduled meeting dates: Oct. 17 and Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

—L. Jaysura

Be Respectful of Your Neighbors Please be aware that not all disabilities are visible, so be considerate and respectful of all members of the community.

Goose Island Seniors

Wind Creek Casino Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This Thursday the buses will be leaving from our usual stops. Times: 8:30 a.m. from Einstein Loop, 8:40 a.m. from Asch Loop and 8:50 a.m. from Dreiser Loop. Bingo will be played and prizes won with a small snack on the bus going Bethlehem. A movie will be shown returning home. Can’t wait to see you all.

Holiday party Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, for the members of the Goose Island Seniors. Let’s come together for a holiday celebration at noon. It’ll be a covered dish party.

Donate your favorite dish, salad, beverage or dessert. If no food is donated, a donation of $5 will be collected at the door. We had a good year, let’s end it with another day of fun. Members may bring a friend or two.

Bingo Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Members only, in our club room 39. Admission, $5 for three cards, 12 games and jackpot. Up to three extra cards are 25¢ each. Up to six cards are allowed.

Sunday Bingo Sunday, Oct. 27. All are welcome, you don’t have to be a member for Sunday bingo.

Karaoke Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. 3 p.m. with Stephen in room 45. All are welcome.

Our lounge Come sit and relax, read a book from our library, play cards every Tuesday and Thursday from l0 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Members only.

To all members October birthdays include Joan Macafity, Miriam Lunenfeld, Marilyn Shennan, Dorothy Lichtman, Bess Manger, Felicia “Phyllis” Curia, Sandy Roque, Yolanda Osorio, Edward Delgado, Eleanor Alberti and Edith Rosado.

Our sick and shut-ins: Please say a prayer for Mary Pilla and Milton Schlanger.

We miss you.

Note: The dues for the Senior Citizen’s Social Club of Goose Island, Inc. will be $20 for the year 2020. You may pay your 2020 dues any time between now and Dec. 31, 2019. Those members who have a birthday in January must pay their dues before Dec. 28, 2019, for your name to appear in the Co-op City Times Goose Island Senior’s article. Keep up with what’s happening with the Goose Island Seniors Club, in the Co-op City Times. Last week’s article was on page 22. I want to thank Rozaan and her crew for their service to the community. Week after week they keep us informed.

Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613. If there is no answer, please leave a message.

Feel free to visit us at the Section 5 Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, room 39, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Office hours: Monday to Friday, l0 a.m. to noon, or Monday, Wednesday and Friday, noon to 8 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Stephen cell: 347-847-1941.

—Stephen Roberts Sr.

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. for worship service. Sunday school for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, lower level, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

You are invited to join us for a midweek spiritual pick-up at our worship service held Wednesdays at noon. Bible study is held Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer service is held Fridays at noon. Prayer service is also held Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us from the comfort of their home for an hour of prayer. Using available technology, prayer service is held using a conference call line. On Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., you can call 563999-2090 and, when asked for the PIN, enter 660065 and you will be connected.

Prayer service is not held on the first Friday of the month.

The building fund ministry is having a bake sale. Jewelry and small novelty items will also be available. Additionally, hot dogs, chips and soda will be available. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, room 51, lower level.

You are invited to join the scholarship ministry on a trip to Mount Rushmore, the Badlands and Black Hills of South Dakota July 17, 2020. The trip includes motor coach transportation, 10 nights lodging, 18 meals, visits to the spectacular Badlands National Park, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial and much more. The cost for double occupancy is $1,145. A $100 nonrefundable deposit is due by Oct. 27, 2019. For additional information, call 718-379-0541, 718-6711271, 718-671-1918 or 917-612-1245.

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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AARP Chapter #4997

Our membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 14, at 1 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, room 1. Looking forward to seeing you, your family members and/or your neighbor.

Heartfelt condolences to Gloria Wright on the loss of her daughter, Cathleen.

Please contact Good and Welfare Coordinator Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home.

2019 tour activities Dec. 10, 2019, “Miracle of Christmas” at the Sight & Sound Theater with lunch at Golden Corral and shopping at Tangers Outlet. Includes motor coach transportation. 11 a.m. show. Sold out, waiting list available; contact Hannah, 718-379-7962, or Judith 718 379-3370.

2020 tour plans April 8, 2020, “Queen Esther” at the Sight &Sound Theater with lunch at Good & Plenty and shopping at Tangers Outlet. Includes motor coach transportation. $170 per person; $50 non-refundable deposit due at sign-up. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962, or Judith, 718-379-3370.

May 1 to May 3, 2020, Passport, Washington, D.C. Three days, two nights; visiting various embassies that open their doors to the public; sampling different cultures; tasting foods from around the world. $495 per person, double; $634, single; $480 per person, triple. Contact Judith, 718-3793370, or Hannah, 718-379-7962.

July 16 to July 19, 2020, Ocean City, Maryland. Four days, three nights; guided tour of Assateague Island; evening entertainment at the Red Rooster Restaurant; sightseeing boat ride; shopping at Tanger Outlet; gambling at Ocean Downs Casino $789 per person, double; $1,064 single. $50 nonrefundable deposit due when signing up. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370, or Hannah, 718-379-7962 When signing up for the above trips, please give your name, phone number and a deposit.

Checks/money orders made payable to AARP Chapter #4997 with the name of the trip in the memo section of your check/money order. Room 0, Dreiser Community Center is open Monday or Thursday, noon to 3 p.m. for checks to be dropped off in an envelope w/group/trip leader name. They may also be mailed to the group/trip leader.

—Delores Debnam

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Travel events Price includes coach bus located on Dreiser Loop, front of H&R Block.

Oct. 14, Monday, MGM Casino, Springfield, Massachusetts, Sold out! There is a wait list. Contact Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722, or Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500.

Theatre Committee Price includes van transport from Dreiser Loop, front of the rehab center.

Nov. 15, Friday, “Radio City Christmas Spectacular.” Showtime: 2 p.m. Price: $80. Contact Eleanor Barlow, 917-952-0861.

Dec. 10, Tuesday, The Edwards Twins, Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price: $80. Down payment: $40 ASAP. Balance: $40, due Oct. 25, 2019. Contact Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949.

We accept checks payable to Retirees of Dreiser Loop along with your name and telephone number. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser club room 19, 718-379-0377, on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Good and Welfare Our deepest condolences to Gloria Wright, who recently lost one of her daughters. Our hearts go out to you and your family at this difficult time. To our members and friends on the mend, we hope that each new day brings you renewed strength and a little sunshine to brighten your day. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Mark your calendar, our next Jazz Up Your Health With a Senior Spa Day will be in October, date to be determined. Call Claudette D., 718-379-4784, or Hattie L., 718-671-8449, if interested in joining us.

“Forget yesterday; it has already forgotten you. Don’t sweat tomorrow; you haven’t even met.

Instead, open your eyes and your heart to a truly precious gift; today.” —Steve Maraboli —Claudette Davis Please be aware that not all disabilities are visible, so be considerate and respectful of all members of the community.

American Legion Post 1871

Post 1871 celebrates 100 years of American Legion Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 American Legion celebrates its 100th year anniversary across the nation this year. Every post has celebrated this centennial ball all over the country and here in Co-op City, Post 1871 will be commemorating the event as stated. This 100th year anniversary of the American Legion is not only an opportunity to look back on all the organization has achieved nationwide, it is also the perfect time to chart a course for the second century.

The veterans’ organization here in Co-op City is the one thousand, eight hundred and seventy first organization chartered in the country. That is why we are being referred to as Post 1871. The organization came into being in 1970 as a chartered group and by next year, we will be marking our 50th year of thriving in the community. Several veterans’ organizations started like the Legion in the community, but they no longer exist today due to members aging out. Organizations like the Veterans of the Foreign Wars and the Jewish Veterans Organization all co-existed in Co-op City at a time.

So, by celebrating this 100th year anniversary amongst the community dwellers here, we hope new generations of veterans depend on the kind of vision shared and expressed by the World War I-era founders. That vision proved timeless.

Thus, we are extending the same vision and values to future generations as we reflect on the past and embrace the beauty of the future. We use this opportunity to appeal to the community to come out and honor the veterans in this local area and their families to include both the Legion Auxiliary and The Sons of the American Legion.

The Legion Auxiliary The American Legion Auxiliary, under the leadership of Frances Wilson, has been waxing strong and has so many activities aligned for the New Year. I enjoin all veterans’ spouses in this neighborhood to reach out to the unit and make a great organization. The meeting place remains in Dreiser by the office of the AARP. You can always reach out to the president of the unit, Frances Wilson, and/or the secretary, Guthrie Brown, for further details.

Veterans Day events Post 1871 will be participating in several events to mark this year Veterans Day celebration. For the past three years, events have taken us to several nursing homes and assisted livings in this neighborhood. Commander Toba is using this opportunity to call on veterans who are able and available to participate in all these events. This will definitely help our community engagements and the idea of protecting our legacy, which is the theme for this year. At the general meeting of Oct. 19 scheduled for next week, lists of various events will be distributed to all the veterans.

Oratorical contest This year’s oratorical contest for our ninth through 12th graders is scheduled for the first Monday of December here in Co-op City for the Bronx borough contest. Details in the next edition.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown Toba

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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, N.Y. 10469; telephone 718-862-9172.

Regular church schedule Sunday school, 9 a.m.

Worship service, 11 a.m.

Communion service every first and third Sunday Noon day prayer – Hour of Power – Wednesday at noon Prayer meeting and Bible study, Wednesday, 7 p.m.

The following program is at the Church’s Annex, 2053 Asch Loop North: Neighborhood Bible study, Thursday at 10 a.m.

Sunday school is now in session every week at 9 a.m. In Sunday school, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives.

Worship service begins at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. We will be delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul before our heav-

enly father. We encourage you to spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant.

Other scheduled events Beautiful 50th anniversary commemorative T-shirts in celebration of Community Protestant’s half century are being sold by the missionary ministry. Sizes range from small to 2X. Donation: $20 each. To place an order for T-shirts, please contact Sister Julia Nicholson at 917-836-9701.

Saturday, Oct. 19, 3 p.m. at the church, the trustees ministry sponsors a gospel extravaganza featuring Bishop Mary Freeman, Rev. Dr. Lois Giles, Rev. Audrey Jones and Sister Keisha Washington, with Renewed in Christ and the Angels in Christ, liturgical dance ministry. Brother Troy Murray will be the worship leader. Donation: $25 in advance, $30 at the door.

Sunday, Oct. 27, at 3:30 p.m. you are cordially invited to join us in celebration of our nurses’ ministry anniversary.

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.

—Evan G. Mitchell

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome.

Weekly schedule Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday school are both at 9 a.m. Every fourth Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every fifth Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. We look forward to welcoming you to church tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 13, at 9 a.m. when we will celebrate The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost.

Father Simeon Johnson, our supply priest, will be the preacher and celebrant.

Please join us on Wednesdays for an uplifting midday service starting promptly at noon.

On Thursdays, Father Johnson will be available for telephone calls and visitations as well as interactive discussions on various topics in the Bible from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a short noon-day service.

Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m., and we are always looking for new members.

Group activities The Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the first Sunday of each month. All women in the church are invited to attend and participate in planning the activities of the church. The men hold their meeting after service on the second Sunday of each month.

Women’s Day This Sunday, Oct. 13, we will also celebrate Women’s Day. Please come out and hear the message from our motivational guest speaker. Just a reminder, the women are expected to wear black bottoms and white as well as their ECW pins.

Fundraising events Our next fundraiser will be the annual Atlantic City trip to Bally’s Casino Saturday, Nov. 30. A day of fun, games and relaxation. Try your luck, go shopping, enjoy sights and stroll the boardwalk. Deluxe motor coach will leave from Dreiser Loop in front of the rehab center at 8:45 a.m. $40 per person. There are only a few seats left. Please contact June Grimes at 347-457-8249.

General information To those celebrating birthdays during the month of October, we wish you all a happy birthday and best wishes for many more.

To the sick and shut-in, we have you in our prayers and wish you a speedy recovery.

There is still time to submit your 2019 pledge

cards and you are encouraged to complete and submit them as soon as possible.

Outreach program Our church supports the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. This program is in desperate need of food. At St. Joseph’s, we collect nonperishable food items on an ongoing basis. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844. You may also visit our website, st.josephsepcbronx.org, for more information relating to St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church, Co-op City, Bronx, New York.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; those who act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures forever.” -Psalm 111:10 —Merville Chambers

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

General information The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B and is handicap accessible, no steps. Phone: 718-379-6920.

Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 9 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’s finances.

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan.

There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who don’t come to services. Please come by 9 a.m. so we can take out the Torah.

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

Sabbath ends on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7:11 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, Oct. 18, at 5:50 p.m.

Good and Welfare We sell tree certificates, in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree.

Mazel Tov, to all having Simchas.

If you’re ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To all members, happy birthday to all who will celebrate their birthday in October. For those celebrating their birthday/anniversary in October, please send me your names and I will add them to the list.

Fun and games After services and kiddush, some people play Rummikub.

Your support for the Traditional Synagogue, is greatly appreciated.

Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.

—Bruce Gitelson

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Open Door Ministries

Full sermon at the Open Door Ministries YouTube channel

The Battle for the Mind

2 Corinthians 10:3 For Although we live in the world, we do not fight in the same way the world fights. 4 We fight with weapons that are different from those the world uses. Our weapons have power from God that can destroy the enemy’s strong places [stronghold; error; vice]. We destroy [bring down] people’s human reasoning 5 and every proud thing [pretension; exalted opinion] that raises itself [assaults; seeks to overthrow] against the knowledge of God. We capture [subdue] every thought and make it obey [submit to] Christ.

We are called to exercise self-control in our thinking by exercising the power Jesus has given us through his death and resurrection. We rise up to him not lower ourselves to lies.

Romans 12:2 Do not be shaped [pressed into a mold] by this world; instead be changed within by changing the way you think [renewing your mind]. Then you will be able to discern what God wants for you; you will know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect.

The renewing of our mind is progressive. As we dwell on the things of God, His creative power; the beauty of the world; the majesty of nature; the creative force in each person, we see the power God possesses and how he enlightens us to use it with a sober mind.

Philippians 4:8 Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things, center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart.

John 15:7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

In the Bible, various metaphors are used to describe the truth of the Scriptures: a mirror (James 1:23); fire, a hammer (Jeremiah 23:29), a lamp (Psalm 119:105), water (Ephesians 5:26), seed (1 Peter 1:23), food (Job 23:12), and milk (1 Peter 2:2). Scripture reveals, consumes, breaks, illuminates, purifies, convicts, regenerates, satisfies, and nourishes the believer.

It’s not enough to know the Bible; we need to obey it (James 1:22-25). K. T. Sim Sunday services are at 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28 Contact Open Door Ministries by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

Church of the New Vision

Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us. Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for more than 45 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love. All are welcome.

Order of services Sunday worship service: 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Adult and youth Sunday school: 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Midday Bible study is canceled until further notice.

Wednesday night prayer and Bible study: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Youth ministry: Fridays 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Upcoming events and programs The church of the New Vision Women’s Retreat is scheduled for Oct. 17 to 19, 2019, at Eddy’s Farm in Sparrow Bush, N.Y. This two-night, threeday event’s theme is “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” Double occupancy $400 per person, single occupancy $550, includes meals, transportation, workshops and retreat material. Entire balance is now due. We ask each person bring one person.

Call Sister Loretta Scott at 718-671-2623.

We are having a revival Wednesday, Oct. 23, with the theme “For without me ye can do nothing” John 15:5. Come out to praise, worship and pray with us. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 24 and 25, we will have fellowship with Jubilee Baptist Church

Newsong Church

Making plans 13 Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. –James 4:13-14 Where do you see yourself in 10 or 15 years? What are you hoping for? What are you dreaming about? If you’re like most people, you have a vision or a dream and then you make a plan in order to make that dream a reality. James is warning us it’s possible, even for followers of Jesus, to organize your life, schedule your time, and invest your money and energy into a plan that doesn’t include God. It was a problem in the first century and it’s a problem in the 21st century. Notice James describes a person with a plan: When? Today or tomorrow we will go.

Where? To this city or that city.

How long? A year.

Why? To carry on business and make money.

There’s nothing wrong with making plans but, as followers of Jesus, we must remember God has a plan for us. The closer we get to Jesus, the clearer that plan becomes. Most of us think we’re in control of our own destiny. James is pointing out that, when we make plans that do not include God, we’re forgetting some very important truths. I’ll discuss one today and two more next week.

Truth #1 Life is uncertain, James is saying, you’re making all of these plans but you don’t even know what will happen tomorrow. Have you ever noticed life is uncertain? We can make a plan, we can plan for tomorrow, but the reality is tomorrow is not promised to any of us. What do we do then, not make a plan? No. We plan, keeping God first, trusting God first, following His lead. This is why Jesus said, “Don’t worry about tomorrow,” “live one day at a time,” “trust your Father in heaven for your daily bread.”

This makes knowing God and trusting in Jesus that much more important.

Join us this Sunday. Newsong Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop in room 45.

Discounted parking is available in garage 7 and 8. While you’re enjoying our worship experience, your children will be enjoying Kidsong. At Kidsong, children from nursery school age to sixth grade will learn about Jesus in fun, interactive ways.

We also have a youth ministry called Against the Flow. At ATF, teens from 12 to 18 years old enjoy Christ-centered discussion groups, cafe nights and other outings.

ATF meets every Friday night at 7 p.m. at 2049 Bartow Ave., room 28.

If you have any questions, you can contact us: Church office 718-708-8385 Website: newsongchurchnyc.org Facebook: facebook.com/newsongchurchbx Twitter: @newsongchurchBX IG: @newsongchurchBX @againsttheflow.nyc Our Newsong Family is here for you. Join us this Sunday and experience the difference.

—Pastor Mike Tolone

pastors Johnny and Diane Simmons. All services will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 30, we are having an evening of praise and worship and prayer. Join us as we fellowship here at Church of the New Vision with Co-op City Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Sheldon Williams, and Newsong Church, Rev. Mike Tolone.

Time 7:30 p.m.

Youth retreat, Oct. 25 to 27, 2019. Calling all youth to join us on God’s mountain at the Blue Mountain Christian Retreat Center for a weekend full of faith, fellowship and fun. Adults 18 and over, $166; teens 13 to 17, $146; children 4 to 12, $118. Includes two nights, five meals and transportation. If interested, please see our youth leaders, Rev. Deborah Hodge, Sister Indria Drayton or Sister Dominique Hodge.

Save the date: Church annual building fund banquet, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Seashore Restaurant on City Island. Donation: Adults, $75; youth 12 and under, $30.

Notice: We are seeking a minister of music who is familiar with hymns and songs of the Baptist Church. Feel free to contact the church or the pastor.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Office: 718-6718746 or 203-374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Visit our Facebook page, Church of the New Vision, concerning upcoming events and trips. Email us at info.churchnewvisionbx@gmail.com or call the church office.

—Sister Carol Haque

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Bartow

Einstein

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

MENU

Dreiser

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Kosher Box Lunch

Turkey w/gravy Collard greens Garlic mashed potatoes

Kosher Box Lunch

Baked breaded fish Homemade tomato sauce Pasta primavera Steamed broccoli & cauliflower

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Juice 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Beef stuffed cabbage Jerk chicken Boiled potatoes Sewing 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Rice & beans Candied carrots Tai Chi 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., rm. 10, Cabbage w/shredded Whole wheat bread carrots Fresh fruit Art Class 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Alt: Egg Frittata Yoga 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., rm. 2

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Grandparent Connection Meeting & Exercise class 1st Thurs., rm. 40, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m., rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Word Search 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45

Juice Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, Mediterranean 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Flounder Blood Pressure 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Cous Cous 1st & 3rd, rm. 8 Roasted eggplant Line Dancing, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Aud. A Whole Wheat bread Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Fresh Fruit Drama Club 1:30 – 4 p.m.

Alt: Sliced deli turkey

Oven baked pork chops Sautéed Green beans Sweet baked yams

Men’s Line Dancing 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Women’s Line Dancing 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Chat Session 10 a.m.

Piano Sing-along 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Art 10 a.m., rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Pokeno 2-4 p.m., rm. 35 Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., rm. 45 Free Oil Painting Classes 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., rm. 38

Juice Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session BBQ chicken 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Brown rice Meditative Moments 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., rm 8 Grilled vegetables Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Whole Wheat bread Bingo rm. 7, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Fresh Fruit Yoga w/Peggy 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., rm. 2 Alt: Gefilte fish

Chicken parmesan Penne Broccoli w/toasted garlic

Wed., Oct. 16

Blood Pressure Every 1st & 3rd Wed., 9 – 10 a.m.

Games 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m.- 11 a.m.

Line Dancing 11 a.m. - noon Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

NORC Computer Class Bartow main office, 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m.

Smartphone Class Beginner 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Intermediate 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Bartow main office Library 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Spanish Class 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., JASA main office Dancercise w/Damion 1 - 2 p.m., JASA main office Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Body in Motion w/Ola 10 a.m.– 11 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab Zumba 11 a.m. - noon, rm. 4 New Arts w/Becky 10 a.m. to noon

Thu., Oct. 17

Room 7 unless otherwise noted Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - noon Word Games 9:30-11a.m.

Library 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Library 9:30a.m.-1p.m.

Line Dancing 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., rm. 45 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Health & Wellness Support Group Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m. Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., rm. 2 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 11a.m.

Word Search 11 a.m. - noon Mind Teasers Noon - 1 p.m., rm. 4 YOGA w/Peggy 11a.m.- noon, Bingo 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last JASA main office Diabetes Support Group 2nd Mon. - Monday of the month Arthritis Exercises11 a.m. - noon 1 p.m., rm. 49 Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., rm. 8 Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Computer Class for Beg. 9:30 a.m., Gentle Yoga 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m., rm. 2 Int. 10:30 a.m. & Adv. 11:30 a.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Intermediate Yoga 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Word Games 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

New Social Worker, Royvi 9 a.m. Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Health & Wellness Support Group noon Cultural Dance 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Aud. B 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

Computer Class 11 a.m. - noon Caregiver Support Group 1:30 p.m. Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45 Mind Teasers Noon - 1 p.m., rm. 4 Zumba 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Aud. A 1st & 3rd Tues., JASA main office Matinee Tues., 1 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

New Social Worker, Royvi 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 18

Tues., Oct. 15

Mon., Oct. 14

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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. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, the NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all three centers. Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation.

JASA will not accept checks under $5. All trips must be paid in advance. Drivers will no longer accept money for trips on the bus!

In order to participate in any JASA senior activities or go on any senior trips you must be a member of JASA. You may pick up an application in the main office or at any of the three senior centers.

FREE LiveOn NY-SCRIE/SNAP (food stamps) Assistance – Fri., Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. JASA main office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments! Walkins! First come! First served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office.

Join the Bartow senior center in responding to the Water Crisis in Newark NJ by donating cases of water. The water can be dropped off in the Bartow main office, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The water will be delivered to the National Action Network, 400 Hawthorne Ave., Newark, NJ, to be distributed to the residents of Newark.

Roundtable with Voncile in the Bartow senior center, rm. 31, Oct. 15, 22, 29 & Nov. 5, 1 to 2 p.m.

Empire Casino – Tues., Oct. 15, $5. Bartow – 9 a.m.; Einstein – 9:15 a.m. ; Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.

IKEA/Christmas Tree Store/Bed Bath and Beyond – Tues., Oct. 15, $15. Bartow – 9 a.m.; Einstein – 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer – JASA Bartow and Einstein senior centers recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness month, $4, Tue., Oct. 15, join us in celebrating “A Survivors Story.” Einstein senior center,

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

Upcoming Events/Trips

rm. 45, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets available at Bartow and Einstein senior centers.

Ridgehill – Wed., Oct 16, $7. Bartow – 9:30 a.m.; Einstein – 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Central Ave. – Wed., Oct. 16, $13. Christmas Tree Store, Trader Joe’s and Amazing Savings. Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Einstein – 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 9 a.m. There is a Shoprite right next door to Amazing Savings.

Walmart –Thurs., Oct. 17, $15. Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Einstein – 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 9 a.m.

FREE Diabetes Self-Management 7-week Program – Tues., Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with free lunch in the senior center lunchroom, 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 45. Certificates for the completion of the program will be distributed at the diabetes event on Thurs., Nov. 14. To register call 718-320-2066.

St. Mary’s Pool – $3, Fri., Oct. 18 and Mon., Oct. 21. Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Einstein – 8:45, Dreiser – 9 a.m.

Empire Casino – Tues., Oct. 22, $5. Bartow – 9 a.m.; Einstein – 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.

Dreiser Sr. Ctr Walk w/Ease – Six weeks starting Fri., Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Meet in rm. 7.

Walking the greenway weather permitting, rainy day option will be in the Dreiser Loop Community Center hallway.

Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall (The Mills) – $15, Thurs., Oct. 24. Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Einstein – 8:45; Dreiser – 9 a.m.

Stew Leonard’s – Thurs., Oct. 24, $6. Bartow – 9:30 a.m.; Einstein – 9:45; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Fairway/BJ’s – Fri., Oct. 25, $4. Bartow – 9:30 -

Einstein – 9:45 & Dreiser- 10 a.m.

Change of Date: Woodbury Commons Outlet Mall – Mon., Oct. 28, $15. Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Einstein – 8:45; Dreiser – 9 a.m.

Halloween Party – Wed., Oct. 30, $7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Einstein senior center, rm. 45. 100 tickets available.

Music by “DJ Woody.” Tickets will be sold in all three senior centers. Menu TBD! Paint & Sip – Thurs., Oct. 31, $5. JASA main office, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Space is limited; only 12 participants.

Join us for this painting class, have fun while you paint on canvas. No experience necessary. Juice will be served.

To register, call 718-320-2066.

FREE Diabetes Self-Management 7-week Program – Mon., Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25; Dec. 2, 9, 16; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with free lunch in the senior center lunchroom, 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7. To register, call the Bartow main office, 718-320-2066, or Julissa Reynoso, 646-946-1252.

FREE Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementia 4-week Program – Mon., Nov 4, 11,18, 25; 1 to 2 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7. Participants will receive a free giveaway at the last session. Call the Bartow office to register, 718-320-2066. Only 12 seats available.

JASA Bartow and Einstein Senior Center Presents “Hope for a Cure” Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – Sat., Nov. 9, Einstein Senior Center, rm. 38, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call JASA main office to register.

Please sign up at Bartow or Einstein senior center for lunch, $2. Only 50 seats available.

Diabetes Awareness Event – Thurs., Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop, rm 45. Music, exercises, health presentations, blood pressure screening, snacks, giveaways & much more.

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Co-op City Times / October 12, 2019 We are located at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; telephone: 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218 Sunday school for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday service starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday morning fasting and prayer service will be held from

Church of God’s Children

127 Dreiser Loop, patio level Bishops Angelo and Nancy Rosario invite you with open arms to visit our church or one of the many houses of worship in Co-op City.

COGC schedule Sunday: Worship in Spanish, 9:30 a.m.

Worship in English, 1:15 p.m.

Monday: Bible study and prayer, 9:30 a.m. with Minister Steve Tuesday, Oct. 15: Bible study, 6:30 p.m. with Bishop Angelo Rosario Wednesday: Prayer in sanctuary, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 13: 1:30 p.m. Travis Thomas from Faith Based Cancer Patient Navigation will be the guest speaker. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Saturday, Oct. 19: Women’s Fellowship, noon at 159 Dreiser Loop.

Saturday, Oct. 26: Spanish “Retiro de Damas,” 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Community Bronx Clergy Task Force Network meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 177 Dreiser Loop, room 2, 11:30 a.m. Guest speakers and community information.

Saturday, Oct. 12, Medicare workshop at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in room. 45, Einstein Loop. Make your stop here for Medicare related information. Light breakfast in a.m. session. Light lunch in p.m. session.

After school program at Ms. Melinda’s Garden.

Email: msmelindasgarden@gmail.com or call 718671-7265 Thursday, Oct. 21, CB10 meeting, 7 p.m. 2049 Bartow Ave., room 31. Public Hearing on 500 Baychester Ave. rezoning; the corner of Bartow highway sign.

Today’s thought The Work of the Holy Spirit, a helper ...And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper — Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby — to be with you forever— the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive [and take to its heart] because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He, the Holy Spirit, remains with you continually and will be in you...” –John 14:16-17 The Holy Spirit is our ‘helper’ in our everyday life.

He is our comforter. He comforts us when we feel dismayed, when we feel lonely, hurt or grieved. He encourages us and lifts us up. He gives us hope to press on and not give up. He is our advocate. He will stick up for us and fight for us. He intercedes on our behalf. He gives us a voice! He is our counsellor. He instructs us when we are unsure and shows us the way in which we should walk. He is our strengthener.

He strengthens us in our times of weakness and frailty.

It’s in our weakest moments His strength is enabled.

He is our standby. He is ever present with us and ready to intervene when needed. These are the ways in which the Holy Spirit helps us. There is a wellspring of scripture within us, of which we are unaware. The Holy Spirit has stored it there as we have read His Word, so when needed, He can reach down and draw it up to the surface so that we can stand firm in the truth of God’s Word.

God Bless you. Peace to our nation.

Email: cogcministries@aol.com; call 718-7909120.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

Pentecostal Tabernacle

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Youth service will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: The fruit of the spirit If we live in the spirit, let us also walk in the spirit.

—Galatians 5:25 Galatians 5:16-23: This I say then, walk in the spirit and he shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh For the flesh lusteth against the spirit, and the spirit against flesh, and these are contrary the one to the other, so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

But if ye be led by the spirit, ye are not under the Law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness.

Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies. Envying, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith. Meekness, temperance, against such there is no law.

The fruit of the spirit will develop to its full in a believer’s life only with careful and diligent cultivation.

The Christian must work daily on each aspect of the fruit to see progress. One writer stated that it is significant that the works of the flesh are contrasted with the fruit of the spirit. Without cultivation and effort, the flesh just naturally produces negative traits. As long as we allow the spirit of God to have full control of our life, the works of the flesh will not be able to manifest its self.

Galatians 5:24 -25 states: And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lust. If we live in the spirit, let us also walk in the spirit. The goal of each Christian should be to develop each aspect of the fruit of the spirit to the highest possible potential in his life. A Christian should never be satisfied with his present states; he should press on to a fuller dimension. It is important that Christians maintain the fruit of the spirit, Goodness is one that speaks of basic character, Paul said, for I know that in me that is in my flesh dwelleth no good thing [Romans 7:18] Goodness must be imparted to us from the character of Christ.

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it? [Jeremiah 17:9] The basic character of goodness will affect one’s ethics.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Scheduling Activities Calendar

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Evangelical UM Church Open doors, open hearts and open minds

Come and visit us. You’re always welcome in God’s house, your house. We are a Bible centered 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; all are welcome!

Services are held at 2350 Palmer Ave., across from Building 30. Parking is available.

Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sánchez-Orta. Telephone number: 718-320-3795.

Email: coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com.

Schedule for Sundays Come and receive a blessing.

English service: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Spanish service: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bilingual service: First Sunday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon. Children Sunday

Faith at Work Christian Church

120 Dekruif Place, street level. Praise and worship begins at 9:30 a.m.

Church telephone: 347-202-7006. email: fatwcc@aol.com. Website: faithatworkchurch.org Weekly worship experiences Wednesday prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Bible study resumes Saturday, Oct. 19 at noon. Sunday morning worship: 9:30 a.m.

Church Motto: “We are Christ-centered, family-focused, with power and authority.”

Church mission 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. All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, in love, through teaching and preaching the word of God from the Bible.

Leaders and Scholars afterschool program is now back in session. We have a few open slots. Stop into the office Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. for an application. You may leave a message in the church office at 347-202-7006.

Join us for our church’s 14th anniversary Oct. 13, 2019, at 9:30 a.m., with our guest preacher, Minister Evangelist Onleilove Chika Alston, author of “Prophetic Whirlwind: Uncovering the Black Biblical Destiny.” She will have copies to sign if interested. Light brunch will be served.

Bible study resumes Oct. 19 at noon. The fall study will be “The Names of God, Laws and Commandments.” Please join us.

Remember, it’s never about us but always about the goodness of the Lord.

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

Chavurah Temple Beth El

Kol Nidre was Tuesday night, and we prayed together and then were again together all day Wednesday. At the end of the service Wednesday night we blew the shofar.

Many people came to our public Yiskor service to remember their loved ones.

An obligation we have is to complete Tzdakah. We gave you pledge cards and Yiskor appeal cards and ask you fill them in and send them back to us with your donation in honor of their memory. The Yiskor list is made up of the names of those you wish to remember and we will add their names to our list.

We thank you for coming to our services and we look forward to seeing you in the future.

Should you need anything at any time, please feel free to call us or email us.

Chavurah Temple Beth El of Co-Op City is here for you.

We hope you had an easy fast and wish you L’Shana Tova T’Katayvoo. Have a happy and healthy New Year, 5780, and you will be inscribed in the Book of Life.

—Rabbi Dennis Tobin

Distribution of unsolicited advertisements in Co-op City Co-op City is private property and therefore prohibits distribution of unsolicited advertising material to shareholders’ homes and/or property, including cars parked in the development’s eight (8) garages.

If you witness anyone depositing or distributing advertising material on Co-op City’s property, please call Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Be prepared to give the location and description of the person(s) leaving the material.

All unwanted, unsolicited advertising material should be disposed of properly and not thrown on the ground causing litter.

Thank you for your cooperation.

school: 9:45 a.m. Bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word. Adult Sunday Bible study: English, 8:45 a.m.; Spanish, 10 a.m.

English prayer/Bible Study night and Spanish prayer/Bible study afternoon Monday evening Bible study: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Spanish prayer/Bible study: 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday English prayer service: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Young adults Bible study: Tuesday, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come, let’s pray together. “Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day.” —1 Kings 8:28b Friday night is Fun Night for the youth ages 13 to 21. 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. This is a great time for the youth of our community to learn God’s word, enjoy each other’s company and make new friends. There will also be many activities. Exciting things are happening.

Food pantry Food pantry distribution center at our church serves Buildings 26 A, B and C; 30 A and B; 31 A and B; 34, 35 and Earhart Townhouses. We are registering and distributing food Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those registering must present one of the following government issued, up-to-date IDs showing a 10475 zip code: driver, non-driver, or NYC ID. Anyone 18 years of age or over can register. Only one participant per household may register.

Health education workshop Join us for a health education workshop about HIV/AIDS and free HIV testing on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Einstein Community Center, room 43. Workshop from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with HIV testing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sight & Sound Theatre trip Come join us to see the new theatre show of “Queen Esther” Friday, April 17, 2020. Trip includes: Visit/shop at Kitchen Kettle Village, “Queen Esther” at Sight & Sound and dinner at Smorgasbord. $203 p.p.; children 5 to 12: $153. Payments can be made as follows. Pay in full or three-payment plan. Deposit of $75 p.p. to hold seat. Checks payable to Co-op City United Methodist Church can be mailed to 2350 Palmer Ave., Bronx, N.Y. 10475. For more information, contact Barbara, 347-603-7473 or the church, 718-320-3795. If no answer, leave a detailed message and someone will get back to you ASAP. “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” -Romans 15:7 —Marilyn Méndez-González

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Greater Love Refuge Ministries

“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 Spiritual food for thought Times of transition are not just intervals of silence and waiting for the next thing.

They present opportunities in which you can evaluate where you are spiritually and naturally. Without this evaluation, you will make the same mistakes again and again. The ultimate goal is to be changed and transformed from living your life according to your carnal nature into life in the spirit.

Senior Pastor and Presiding Elder Boyce Landrum, Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family invite you, friends and family to worship with us Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Greater Love Refuge Ministries is a multi-generational, teaching, preaching faith and Bible way church with an old school flavor and a new school feel. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Building 2A, ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, main entrance, red button. Garage parking vouchers are available at the church.

We are excited to announce the launch of our “Seasoned Saints Ministry” For ages 55 and up on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Our invited guest speakers are Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith Jr. who will share insights from his most recent book, “Thank You Mama.” Also, Elizabeth Madison, registered dietician national speaker and author offering a faith based approach to weight loss transformation, will provide an educational workshop on nutrition, diabetes management and emotional eating. We will also be blessed with an inspirational message by Senior Pastor and Presiding Elder Boyce Landrum on the thought, “Weathering the Unexpected Storms of Life.”

Refreshments will be provided. RSVP required; call the church.

Friends and family Sunday morning worship The outreach and missions ministry, along with the Two Fish & Five Loaves Food Pantry ministry — Elder William Yancey, Chaplain Gungia Fullwood, Sister Shanna Chapman and Deacon Stanley Birthwright — will host a friends and family Sunday morning worship Oct. 20 beginning at 11:30 a.m. If you have experienced the love of Jesus Christ through these ministries, or simply want fellowship with us,

Please remember to curb your dog!

ANONYMOUS WHISTLEBLOWER HOTLINE

If you have knowledge or a concern of possible violations of law, accounting 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/riverbaycorp, to complete an online disclosure form; Call the following independent third party whistleblower hotline at 1-833-290-0009 (English); or 1-800-216-1288 (Spanish); Send an e-mail to: reports@lighthouse-services.com (the email must include “Riverbay” in the subject); or Send a fax to (215) 689-3885 (the fax must include “Riverbay” in the subject of the report).

we invite you to join us.

Our food pantry is currently restocking and will reopen again Nov. 23 in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. In the interim, we welcome donations of nonperishables and toiletries, cleaning supplies, etc. There is a great need in our community.

Weekly Schedule Church phone: 347-920-5607 Adult Sunday Bible school: 10 a.m.

Children Sunday school: 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning worship: 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Church: first, third and fifth Sunday at 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion: First Sunday Bible Institute: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Adult Bible study/Discipleship class: Biweekly, Thursday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Prayer line: Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dialin number is 712-775-7031, access code is 578165132# —Pastor Carol Landrum

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