june 2013

Mosholu Monthly Newsletter

Dear Members & Friends, We are Expanding with Pride and reaching out to better serve all of our neighbors. The Center has received a major federal grant to expand our Head Start Early Childhood Education Program. This summer we will open nine additional classes at our Main Building for 3 and 4 year old children and two additional classes at our Northside Annex across the street. Also, thanks to a major capital New York State grant from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, and support from Community Board 8 Member Andrew Cohen, we have entered into a long term lease and renovation with the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center at 3880 Sedgwick Avenue. Our new Van Cortlandt Child Development Center will house three Head Start classrooms for 3 and 4 year olds. Head Start is free for income eligible families. The Van Cortlandt site will also house three full day Universal Pre-K classrooms for 4 year olds, free from 8:30am - 2:30pm, and two private pay child care classrooms for 2 and 3 year olds from 7:30am - 6:30pm. Mosholu Day Camp on Lake Cohasset in Harriman State Park (Bear Mountain) is entering its second year after a fantastic first summer. We have also received a major capital grant from Assemblyman Dinowitz as we continue to expand our floating dock and floor crib system at the camp. Other grants, as well, will help us expand our fitness course at camp. GRAND OPENING! YOUTH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HOUSE IN PARKCHESTER!

The Voice of Mosholu Montefiore Community Center 3450 Dekalb Ave. Bronx NY 10467 718-882-4000 www.mmcc.org

Mosholu Day Camp, K6th Grades Teen Trailways Camp, ent. 7th10th Grades

Last Chance to Register for Camp!

Our Mosholu Day Camp will return to our new fantastic country site at Harriman State Park (Bear Mountain) on beautiful Lake Cohasset. Huge lake, floating dock system, 2 ft., 3ft., 4ft., and deep water instruction and fun swim twice a day, boating, canoeing, and kayaking! Our exclusive site has wonderful facilities. The crib dock system on the lake allows us to teach all children how to swim no matter their level. We have many buildings on the site. Each group has their own bunk cabins. A large recreation building offers dance, Native American culture and learning. Our Stone Community House offers music and dancing. Campers eat lunch (which they bring) in the large open air pavilion. There is also a nature center. A large sports field is used for baseball, soccer, hockey and field games. A fitness course, biking, playground and archery are also available. Frosh & Norwood: ent. K - 2nd grade Young Blazers: ent. 3rd and 4th grade Harriman Blazers: ent. 5th and 6th grade Trail Blazers: ent. 5th and 6th grade (special trips for Young Blazers and Trail Blazers) Teen Trailways: ent. 7th - 10th grade (day trips everyday, 3-day and 5-day away trips) Visit us and take a tour! June 9th at 10:30am or 12:30pm. We offer 2, 4, and 6 week sessions, or the full season! For a FREE brochure call 718-882-4000 ext. 0. Ask for our Camp Director Mike Halpern

At the beginning of August, thanks to complete funding by the Condominium Boards of Parkchester North and South, we are opening a brand new Boys & Girls Club Program at 2051 St. Raymond Avenue on the lower level in Parkchester. The club will serve Parkchester youth from 13- 19 years old from the Parkchester condominium community. During the 6-week summer session it will run school help, sports, arts, cooking, and dance. Fitness rooms, computers, a full game room, and more is included from 1:00pm - 5:00pm and 6:00pm - 10:00pm, weekdays. In the fall, our regular schedule will be Monday - Friday from 3:00pm - 9:00pm and Saturday from 12:00pm - 8:00pm. I am very pleased that we are able to continue to keep providing you with ever expanding and quality programs. Sincerely,

Don Bluestone, Executive Director

EDENWALD COMMUNITY CENTER

OFFERS DAY CAMP THIS SUMMER

ATLANTIS LONG ISLAND AQUARIUM FULL DAY TRIP JUNE 6, 2013

SCHOOL VACATION TRIP, K - SIXTH GRADE

Edenwald Community Center will be offering day camp this summer at its building 1150 E. 229th Street. Errol Bedford, Program Director, is pleased to announce that openings are still available for their summer day camp program that uses the Edenwald site and surrounding play areas. The camp runs from 8:30am - 6:00pm weekdays. The fee is $180 plus $20 for accident insurance. The day camp serves boys and girls entering 1st to 6th grades living in and around the Edenwald community. For complete information, call 718-652-0246 Spots are limited, register today.

Thursday, June 6, 2013 Atlantis Long Island Aquarium | Riverhead,NY Members: $45 Non-members: $50
All participants must bring lunch. A snack will be provided. Participants may be dropped off between 8:00am-9:00am. Bus will depart for trip at 9:00am. Participants must be picked up by 6:00pm or late fees of $20 for the first 15 minutes and $1 for each additional minute will be charged. All trips subject to change.

MOSHOLU STAFF HONORED AT YANKEE STADIUM

CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM, 18-21 YRS.

Give your career the 1-2-3 punch! Spend 1 day in orientation, 2 weeks in job readiness, and 3 weeks in our commercial kitchen. Come in and make a change! To qualify for our free program: Be 18 to 21 years old & live within the 5 boroughs Be ready to spend 2 weeks getting primed for success Be ready to get your NYC Food Protection Certification Be ready to spend 3 weeks with our professional chef

REGISTER NOW!

Thanks to the generosity of the Yankees on Monday night, June 3rd, staff from all of our departments were honored at Yankee Stadium and cheered on by family members and over 200 of their fellow staff members who received free tickets to the game.

Orientations are Fridays at 10:00 am. Walk-ins welcome! Please bring social security card, birth certificate and photo ID. Open to NYC residents. The Educational Counseling Center now has a 6 week paid summer internship program available commencing on July 8th - August 17th, 18-21 years of age. We also offer ongoing GED prep classes. For more information, call 718-652-0282 3512 Dekalb Avenue (lower level) Bronx, NY 10467

Thank you Yankees!

THE COMMUNITY CENTER WELCOMES OUR NEW DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Laurie Meltzer Bandremer is pleased to have joined the staff of Mosholu Montefiore Community Center in May in the newly created position of Director of Development. Laurie has many years of non-profit experience including Assistant Director of Development for United Hospice of Rockland, Inc.; the Director of Public Relations and Marketing for the Jewish Federation of Rockland; Editor of the Rockland Jewish Reporter; President of Orangetown Jewish Center Sisterhood and Marketing Chair of the campaign cabinet for the first phase of the JCC Rocklands Capital Campaign. Laurie brings an outstanding combination of organization and development/fundraising skills to the table, and coupled with her sincere passion for her craft, has hit the ground running as she begins the process of initiating a plethora of new initiatives in support of MMCCs growth goals. It is Lauries intent to work with both individuals as well as corporate entities in meeting her development goals. These include local MMCC members; Bronx residents; local businesses in the MMCC community; F100 corporations with a commitment to giving back to NYC and specifically the Bronx community; individuals outside of the Bronx community who either through personal donations or through their foundations are committed to forward thinking organizations such as MMCC; and finally, to the Bronx diaspora-at-large, scattered throughout the NY/NJ/CT metro area and around the country, people who have fond memories of growing up in the Bronx, and who have a desire to be a part of the reemergence of the borough by supporting a vital organization like the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center. Laurie is thrilled to be part of MMCC, and lending her expertise and commitment to the community as she moves forward!

FOR ADULTS, 60 YEARS AND OVER

Monday through Friday Hot lunch daily, classes, clubs, outings, information,and referral services All for $1.50 voluntary contribution daily! Transportation available on a limited basis for an additional $3 daily Call for information: 718-798-6601 Upcoming Special Events: Wellness: Food & Mood June 3rd; Intrepid Museum June 5th; Senior Center Players Theatre Group June 12th; Fathers Day Human Horse Race June 17th; Welcome Summer Party June 19th; Roots & Branches Theatre Workshop June 19th; Depression: Identification and Prevention June 26th Some Special Events may require an additional fee and are by advance reservation only. Call for more information: 718-798-6601 Friday, June 14th: Senior Center Annual Fundraising Dinner, 4pm-7pm,featuring BBQ Style Dinner, Entertainment by Linwood Peel of the Elsbeary Hobbs Drifters, by reservation only. For information on how to contribute to our fundraiser call 718-798-6601

MOSHOLU MONTEFIORE SENIOR CENTER EVENTS

REGISTER TODAY! Senior Center Summer Trips

begin Tuesday, July 9th. Trips to Kaufmann Campgrounds, Pearl River, NY; Oldies But Goodies at the Brownstone, West Patterson, NJ; Atlantic City; Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Clinton, NJ; Woodloch Pines Resort, Hawley, PA; Steam Train & Riverboat Ride, Essex, CT

REGISTER NOW! GED TEST

GED test will take place for adults, 19 yrs. and older, on Monday, June 24 and Tuesday, June 25. Call 718-652-0282 for more information.

LIFEGUARDS WANTED!
Mosholu Summer Day Camp is seeking lifeguards for their summer day camp. Must be certified in guarding and CPR. Working at camp can be one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of your life.

CO-OP CITY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Summer registration packets are now available! Stop by the Teen Center at 141 Einstein Loop Bronx, NY 10475 or call Leo Johnson at 718-671-2655.

Apply online at www.mosholudaycamp.com

Energy Fitness Center at MMCC | 718-882-4000 ext. 0

SUMMER FITNESS SALE

Yearly Membership Discount!

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center 3450 Dekalb Avenue Bronx, NY 10467

DURING JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST

Adults (19-60 yrs.): $200/yr. less $25= $175 Sr. Citizens (60 yrs. & up): $175/yr. less $25= $150 Youth (15-18 yrs.): $175/yr. less $25= $150 MMC Employees: $132/yr. less $25= $107

$25 off

Montefiore Medical Associates must bring I.D. Monthly Plans available.

Modern Equipment Free Weights Renovated Showers Lockers Friendly Staff

The Center is closed: Thursday, July 4, 2013 Dated Material Time Value

Summer Swimming and Karate Classes

SWIM LESSONS FOR TODDLERS, AGES 3 4 Mondays Thursdays: 9:00am 9:50am or 11:00am 11:50am LEARN TO SWIM, AGES 5 15 Mondays Thursdays: 4:00pm, 5:00pm or 6:00pm Fee: $130 Member/$135 Non member Plus: $20 Accident Insurance Session (8 Classes) & Fees: Session I: July 1st - July 12th No class July 4, extra class 2nd week Session II: July 15th July 25th Session III: July 29th August 8th Fee: $130 Member/$135 Non member Plus: $20 Accident Insurance RECREATIONAL SWIMMING, AGES 5 15 Mondays Thursdays: 9:00am 12:00pm Session (8 Classes) & Fees: Session I: July 1st - July 12th, $390 No class July 4, extra class 2nd week Session II: July 15th July 25th, $390 Session III: July 29th August 8th, $390 Full Season: July 15th August 8th, $1,050 Note: Children should bring a morning snack. No classes on July 4th SUMMER KARATE CLASSES, AGES 5 ADULTS Monday and/or Wednesday 8 sessions 5:30pm 6:30pm: Kindergarten 3rd grade 6:30pm 7:30pm: 3rd grade 6th grade 7:30pm 8:30pm: Teens Adults Monday Classes: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, and 12 Wednesday Classes: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, and 14 Fees: Kindergarten6th grade 1x/week: $90 members/$100 nonmembers 2x/week: $140 members/$150 nonmembers Fees: Teens and Adults 1x/week: $100 members/ $110 nonmembers 2x/week: $180 members/$190 nonmembers Plus: $20 Accident Insurance, $30 GI Uniform

Register online at www.mmcc.org or visit us at the Center