BLOCK ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER December 14, 2015 EDITOR: Trudie Grace Layout Editor: Jon Smith

West 104th Street Historic District News Letter from the President 2015 As the newly elected president of the West 104th Street In June of this year, the New York been popular in New York for more Block Association, it is my pleasure to outline our City Landmarks Preservation than a generation. Typically his activities this past year with Gary Waskow at the helm. Commission designated a new facades are a combination of stone Our mission is to promote the safety and general welfare Historic District covering most of the —either brownstone or limestone— of our residents and to preserve and improve the quality buildings from 92nd to 108th Streets and Roman brick, which is longer of life of our immediate community. We believe we have and from Riverside westward to and flatter than standard brick. Also, accomplished these goals and look forward to continuing Broadway. The new Historic District while brownstones were often built in our mission in 2016. includes all of the buildings rows of identical houses, True varied The Safety of our residents was the foundation on which encompassed by the West 104th the facade designs within each row, the block association was formed. We retain a block Street Block Association. giving each house a distinctive security guard, Osbourne Thomas, six days a week in identity. His basic style was the evening to ensure that our residents arrive home th Our block of West 104 Street was Renaissance Revival, but he also safely. As always, we strive to meet the needs of our among the last streets on the Upper used details drawn from residents so we are conducting a survey to determine the West Side to be legally opened and Romanesque, Gothic, and Flemish efficacy of the block guard’s hours and time spent on the made ready for development (i.e., to styles. A favorite device was to top block. Please take a moment to complete this short have water and sewer lines installed the facade with what appeared to be survey! and to be graded and paved.) A real- a gable-end—actually an oversized We coordinated a tree removal on the south side of the estate atlas published in 1891 shows dormer—in the Flemish manner. No. block with the NYC Parks Department. The tree was only one building on 318 is an example unhealthy and posed a hazard to residents walking the the block, the three- of this. True also block as well as the cars parked in the area. The parks department will plant a new tree in the spring of 2016. story stone mansion varied his facades We have retained a private company, Bartlett Tree of a “Professor by using different Bacon” that then Service, to remove dead branches on all of our trees shades of brick— within the block association catchment. A special thanks stood at the gray, cream, to Larry Stern who navigated through the paperwork of northeast corner of yellow, orange, but the NYC Parks Department and arranged fir tree pruning Riverside Drive. rarely brick red. with Bartlett Tree Service. To keep our trees healthy and no risk to our residents, we In that same year, Many of True’s also retained Bartlett Tree Service to perform a deep Clarence True buildings have long began work on a fertilization of all the trees on the block in the spring since been and fall. group of ten row demolished to Who would not agree that walking home down a beautiful houses on the south make way for side of the street block enhances your quality of life? To that end, the apartment houses block association planted and maintained our beautiful (numbered 304 or other larger through 322). True tree wells with large leaf begonias and perennial plants structures. Among such as hosta. The board retained Urban Explorations, a (1860–1928) was those that survive, professional landscaping company specializing in city one of the most scores are either landscapes, for advice on the best plants for our area, enterprising 318 & 320 West 104th Street included in historic and to purchase healthy plants, as well as to plant and architects of his day. districts or designated For most of his projects, he was both as individual landmarks. Of True’s designer and builder, working row of ten buildings on our own Cont’d on Pg 3 sometimes for investors, as was the block, three were demolished in the case here, and sometimes for his mid-1920s for the apartment building Read the Newsletter Early Online!!! own account. Over a period of three at 308 West 104th. Of the remaining th decades in the late 19 and early seven, No. 314 has been There is a seven to ten day lag between finishing th 20 centuries, True built about 400 significantly altered. Only three of the the newsletter and its delivery to your door. We buildings on the Upper West Side, others still have their stoops, but they usually post the newsletter to our website as soon and in Morningside Heights and all retain most of their historic as it is sent to the printer so if you want to know Harlem. character. (To be continued in future what’s happening before you receive your copy, issues.) go to our website. True’s work was a departure from the dour brownstone aesthetic that had Gil Tauber http://bloomingdale.org/newsletters/

West 104 Newsletter December 2015 1 www.bloomingdale.org Recently Elected Officers of the Block Association W 104 ST BLOCK ASSN FINANCIAL REPORT Board November 2015 Opening Balance (11/01/15)! $22,586.87 Income !Dues! ! 480.00 ! Grants & Awards!! 150.00 ! Newsletter ads!! 80.00 ! T-shirts! ! 24.00 ! Interest ! ! .71! ! Total ! ! +734.71 !! +734.71 Disbursements ! Guard service !! 1,987.37 ! Printing & Mailing!! 1,064.00 ! Yard Sale! ! 140.00 ! Misc! ! 208.00 ! Total ! ! -3,399.37 !! -3,399.37 Deposit delayed!! 127.26 Check delayed!! 1,304.74 Closing Balance (11/30/15) !! $21,354.21

Mary Koval (center), formerly secretary, became president. Gary Washkow (right), formerly president, is now vice-president. Trudie Grace (left) is the If you would like to write for the 104th Street new secretary while Barbara Boynton (not pictured) continues as treasurer. Newsletter, we’d love to hear from you. Please send Jon an email at: IN THIS ISSUE [email protected]

p. 2 Financials p. 7 Calendar Contributors to the December issue: p. 4 Community Corner p. 8 Neighborhood Services Barbara Boynton, Trudie Grace, Alex Grannis, Caitlin Hawke, Mary Koval, Nancy Lian, Hanna Rubin, Jon Smith, Gil Tauber

West 104th Street Block Association Board President Mary Koval 895 WEA 212.866.3556 VP Gary Waskow 320 RSD 212.932.9082 Secretary Trudie Grace 308 W 104 212.222.2303 Treasurer Barbara Boynton 905 WEA 212.864.1011 Members Barbara Bryan 315 RSD 212.864.5663 Alex Grannis 895 WEA 212.316.1644 Jeff Howitt 315 RSD 212.866.5569

Jesse I Berger, MBA Nancy Lian 320 RSD 212.316.6112 Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker sm The Lower-Stress Broker Joyce Mann 309 W 104 212.721.6341 Martin Mann 309 W 104 212.721.6341 Lynn Max 315 RSD 212.666.3129 Hanna Rubin 315 RSD 212.865.4579 Jon Smith 320 RSD 212.222.4431 1995 Broadway, 4th Floor New York, NY 10023 Larry Stern 315 RSD 212.794.2288 646.505.6992 e-fax: 646.497.5145 [email protected] Steven Zirinsky 315 RSD 212.866.6732 www.elliman.com

We fully support Fair Housing, both in the spirit and the letter of the law. Emeritus Sid Herzfeld 895 WEA 212.749.0085 www.bloomingdale.org 2 West 104 Newsletter December 2015 Letter form the President Cont’d from pg 1 landscapes, for advice on the best plants for Social activities play an important part in contract for a discount for new members. our area, and to purchase healthy plants, as any community. In 2015, we hosted a Please remember, you must pay your dues well as to plant and fertilize the young plants. members’ meeting during which members by in full ($140.00) in order to continue to As a result, we were rewarded with beautiful had an opportunity to vote for board receive the discount. flowers throughout the summer months and members, nominate a person for inclusion on Impressed? You should be! You and the all- into the fall. the board, socialize with your neighbors over volunteer board of directors make the block We enhanced our communication with refreshments, and receive updates on association a success in establishing a block residents by sending out emails with current community affairs. We plan to wonderful community of neighbors. In fact, information we thought would be of interest. continue these meetings annually. Look for the block association was honored by the Board members attend the 24th Police the 2016 meeting date in an email West Side Federation of Neighborhood and Precinct Community meetings, the West Side communication and in the newsletter, and Block Associations by being selected for the Federation of Neighborhood & Block meet your neighbors and board! 2015 Community Service Award. We also Associations meetings, and the Community The block association partnered with two received a grant of $150.00 from the same Board 7 meetings in order to obtain the latest neighboring organizations, the West organization to assist us in pursing our goals. rd information about our neighborhood so we 102/103 Streets Block Association and In order to maintain and expand our current may pass it on to you. Did not receive an Bloomingdale Aging in Place, to bring you activities and initiatives, WE NEED YOU! We email? Send us your email address to two activity groups, the Tri-Bloomingdale need you to volunteer, to join the board, to [email protected]. We do Brisk and the Tri-Bloomingdale Ice send us your concerns and recommenda- not share our database. Skating Group which will begin in January tions, and to pay your dues. Our expenses in Our newsletters provide you with an 2016. An educational group, the Tri- 2015 were approximately $40,000; and, opportunity to “catch up” on the Bloomingdale Networking in the while we do receive grants and contributions, neighborhood activities, get “up close and Neighborhood (NITN) is a group of your we ask that all residents of the block pay personal” with neighbors through our “In the neighbors who run their own businesses annual dues to help maintain the safe, Spotlight” section, and post an ad for from home. Please see the separate article beautiful, and enhanced quality of life that services and goods. Trudie Grace has joined in this newsletter for the details of all three makes this block the best block on the Upper the newsletter team as editor. A special groups. West Side, if not NYC! th th th thanks to Jon Smith who works tirelessly on Our 26 (yes 26 !) West 104 Street Block I look forward to working with my fellow each issue and all the board members for Association Yard Sale was held in October board of director officers, Gary Waskow faithfully distributing the newsletters to your and fun, bargains, and lively entertainment (Vice-President), Trudie Grace (Secretary), door or mailbox. was enjoyed by all! The yard sale has and with Barbara Boynton (Treasurer), as This year the block association enhanced our become quite popular not only with the block well as my fellow board members who work website to bring you up-to-the-minute residents but residents from the surrounding tirelessly on all our projects. Most of all, I community news, services, and a calendar of area. What a great time to meet and greet a look forward to working with you––the block th events. Haven’t visited the website? Now is resident from 108 Street whom you see at residents. the market or bank. A special thanks to Jeff the time! Go to www.bloomingdale.org and To contact us, please telephone peruse all the information from government Howitt who has coordinated the yard sale the last eight years and to all our volunteers who 212-866-3556 or email contact to new restaurants, buy a block [email protected]. association T-shirt or tote bag, and pay your make it a success. membership dues via PayPal. A special Rapid Park Garage on 101st Street continues Mary Koval, 895 West End Ave, 6D. thanks to block resident Noreen Whysel, our to provide parking discounts to our existing Wishing everyone a happy, safe, and healthy webmaster. members, and we are negotiating the New Year!

Two Board Members Resign Beverly Block was been a member of the board since February Bonnie Dry and Beverly Block have resigned from the Block 2012. She was responsible for the distribution of the newsletter, Association Board. arranged and supervised the entertainment for the Yard Sale, and sold raffle tickets before and during the Yard Sale. Bonnie Dry joined the board in June 2009. She was in charge of the tree beds, ordering and storing plants, and recruiting and We appreciate the skills and enthusiasm Bonnie and Beverly supervising volunteers for seasonal planting. Bonnie also solicited brought to the Block Association, and they will be sorely missed. advertisements for the newsletter, monitored the security guard’s Their involvement in board activities was truly appreciated. hours, sold raffle tickets, and lent a hand whenever needed. Nancy Lian

Dr. Lawrence Stern Elected to Board Dr. Lawrence Stern, a recent resident of 315 Riverside Drive, is a retired internist turned ceramist. He was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, was raised on Long Island, and returned to Manhattan in 1972 after completing his education. He has held a lifelong passion for the city. This past March, he moved from East 78th Street to his present home with his husband, pianist/composer Paul Zeigler. Larry has been delighted by the charm and beauty of 104th Street and nearby Riverside Park, but the approachability and friendliness of his new neighbors and a strong sense of community were unexpected bonuses. Larry’s concern with an ailing tree on 104th Street brought him in contact with the Block Association. Speaking with board members, he decided to take an active role and joined the board.

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Tri-Bloomingdale Activities TriBloomingdale Sunday Morning Brisk one another. There are a wide range of The West 104th Street Block Association has Walking Group businesses—from brand new startups to partnered with two of our neighboring Fresh back from her trek, walking enthusiast established and thriving enterprises. New organizations, the West 102/103rd Streets and neighbor Teresa Elwert offers neighbors members are welcome. To join, please reply Block Association and Bloomingdale Aging in a weekly 60-minute group walk on Sundays to Caitlin Hawke ([email protected] Place, to bring you another Tri-Bloomingdale at 8 a.m. The walks are at a brisk pace (17- or 212-842-8831 x52) and be sure to note activity: minute mile) and incorporate hills. To learn that you are responding about NITN. TriBloomingdale Ice Skating more about whether this brisk pace is right These groups are open to all members of the for you and where the group meets, please three organizations. If you have an idea of Neighbor Miriam Duhan is an avid ice skater please reply to Caitlin Hawke another Tri-Bloomingdale group that would and will be organizing occasional skating ([email protected] or appeal to all, please let us know. outings for adult neighbors of any age. Over 212-842-8831 x52) and be sure to refer to rd the course of the winter, Miriam will contact Thanks to Hedy Campbell of the 102/103 the Sunday walking group. New walkers are Streets Block Association and Caitlin Hawke all group members with details about meet- welcome at any time. ups for neighbors to head off to Lasker Rink of Bloomingdale Aging in Place for assisting in the northeast corner of Central Park. TriBloomingdale Networking in the in the coordination of these activities. A very Admission is $7.50 for adults and $2.25 for Neighborhood special thanks to our group leaders who seniors. (Parents may come with their Our Networking in the Neighborhood Group volunteer their time and energy. children). Skates and locks for lockers may (NITN) was established last winter by The 102/103rd Streets Block Association be rented for a reasonable fee at the rink. If Harriet Hoffman, a local sole business Winter Solstice you wish to receive Miriam's emails proprietor and seasoned networker, and it Join the 102/103rd Streets Block Association regarding occasional outings, please reply to has grown to nearly 50 members. The group for holiday caroling on Monday, December Caitlin Hawke ([email protected] or was created in response to many neighbors’ 21 at 7 p.m. Meet at 865 West End Ave. 212-842-8831 x52) and be sure to refer to interest in connecting with other people who Refreshments will follow. Donate new or like- the skating group. The first outing will are running businesses from home. NITN new gifts for those in need. probably be the weekend of January 9–10. members meet the first Friday of every For more information regarding the event, Please remember our other two Tri- month to get to know each other, discuss practical business questions, and identify please visit http:// Bloomingdale activities which have been www.w102-103blockassn.org/ very successful to date: ways to support one another. NITN eligibility is limited to our immediate area so that members may become local resources for

Stepping Up: BAiP has a Job effects that come from volunteering one’s • You want something more in-depth time at any age or stage in life. but don’t want it to feel like a job? for You! We’ve got that! Help plan and Bloomingdale Aging in Place organize salons, coffee klatches, or Meaningful engagement is one of those (bloominplace.org) is an incubator of our informative panels. things we don’t miss until it is gone. For meaningful engagement just waiting for you! • You want to be in the trenches some, that moment may come when a great The secret motor fueling BAiP’s growth is its again but love the idea of partnering job goes bad. For others, it’s when we take ever-widening pool of talented volunteers: with someone else so that the the proverbial gold watch and finally call recent retirees, happy grandparents, and responsibility doesn’t fall entirely to ourselves “retired.” culture vultures who find time to become you? You read our mind! We have involved. that, too. It turns out that work—or at least meaningful • There are also administrative roles engagement—staves off cognitive decline by The organization is waking up to the diverse that can be done remotely and in keeping us performing new skills and wishes of potential volunteers. Under the spurts of time. If you have computer connecting us into a social fabric. These leadership of two energetic coordinators, or technology know-how, effects stimulate us neurologically and Miriam Cukier and Leilani Straw, BAiP’s accounting or CPA talents, legal physiologically—sort of a “use it or lose it” newly formed Volunteer Committee has expertise, or other professional effect on the brain. And we know the positive identified a catalogue of ways adult training, we can also put that to neighbors of great use. any age can discover the Whether you are still working, retired, deeply pleasure of involved in raising a family, or feel that your engaging by community is shrinking as you get older, giving time BAiP most likely has something for you. And and energy to the best part is, it’s all right here within a few this nonprofit. blocks. We’d love to hear what you are looking for in terms of your meaningful •You want a engagement. You won’t receive a gold one-time gig? watch. But your job satisfaction is We’ve got that! guaranteed! To learn more, contact Leilani Lead an and Miriam at [email protected] activity group or (212) 842-8831 ext. 41. or a restaurant outing in the Caitlin Hawke neighborhood.

www.bloomingdale.org 4 West 104 Newsletter December 2015 West 104 Newsletter December 2015 5 www.bloomingdale.org A Health Habit in the Hood! Author Author Mark Nowogrodzki, a resident of our block since 1955, has You may know a thirty-year The BodyLogos Class is perfect embarked on a new career at the age of ninety-five. He has resident of our neighborhood as for people wanting to integrate authored a book entitled Epigrams of Science, which was the biker with flaming red hair on self-development and physical published September 16, 2015. Mark originally wrote for his four a Harley! She now rides a BMW fitness. Anyone injured or grandchildren while they were still in and flaunts her short and sassy disheartened by traditional college and then continued to create white hair looking as youthful as fitness classes who could use these epigrams to reflect the latest ever! How does this fifty-three- self-affirming fitness that findings in various scientific year-old Broadway dancer, restores the body’s energy would disciplines. Some tempting titles are turned Tao minister and wellness thrive in a BodyLogos class. “Microtubules,” “The Uncertainty practitioner, stay so full of life? It Principle,” “The Space Race,” is her mind-body approach to Tammy’s BodyLogos class is “Modem Warfare,” “The Piano and movement: BodyLogos. taught as a Master Class at the Universe,” “The Mathematics of BeFitNYC, on Broadway Chaos,” and “Laziness in Nature.” She is Tammy Wise. You may between 104th and 105th Streets, know her personally from her every Sunday from 3:30 to 4:45. Mark was "In the Spotlight" in our years of teaching group fitness Any level of fitness is welcome, February 2015 newsletter, available classes. She now devotes as you learn to motivate your at www.bloomingdale.org. He was herself to BodyLogos, a perfect movement in a new way. born in Warsaw and got stuck there connection between emotional when World War II broke out. His and physical wellbeing which Tammy offers a 50% discount on remarkable journey leaving Poland you can experience in a class or your first BodyLogos class! in 1940 via Trans-Siberian Railway in personal training. Her Check it out, and start a healthy to Vladivostok, then to Japan, and approach is unique and helps habit this winter! For more finally to America is a book in itself. Mark was recruited into the you feel stronger in your life in information about BodyLogos, U.S. Army. During his basic training, he and a few other multi- so many ways. go to www.bodylogos.com. lingual immigrants were granted immediate U.S. citizenship Nancy Lian before being shipped out. A G.I. Bill enabled him to continue studies in electrical engineering, and he earned both a B.S. and M.A. at the then Polytechnic University of Brooklyn. He worked on advanced microwave systems and on microwave research at Hazeltine Corp. and RCA Laboratories. The 116 page book of 150 epigrams is available in bookstores or on Amazon for $11.95. It would make a great holiday gift for people of all ages. Nancy Lian

West Federation Meeting on Sanitation Policies On November 10, Ignazio Terranova, the Citywide Community Affairs Officer of the Department of Sanitation of New York City, reported on sanitation policies. On West 104th Street, the pick-up schedule is the following: Tuesday—trash and recyclable items; Thursday and Saturday—trash only. Three separate trucks pick up: 1, paper; 2, recyclable plastic, glass, and metal; and 3, trash—food and non-recyclables. The Sanitation Department has begun a new organic food waste collection. The collections are on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The organic bin for this waste is supplied by the Sanitation Department. To: All Pet Owners pet(s) by being able to observe There is no pick-up of trash on the city holidays, which, in addition to From: Block Resident them in their home environment. And when he the major holidays (New Year’s, Veterans Day, etc.), include Election RE: Terrific Vet Who Takes Care leaves your place, if there are Day and school religious holidays. Call 311 to report any concerns of Your Pets Via House Calls further questions/problems, he about trash removal. Have you heard the good is readily available by phone or Alex Grannis news? There’s a very email. competent and lovely vet who I have nothing to gain by comes to you. That’s the way he promotion of Vetcierge, other does business. No office visits. than the pleasure of sharing a That’s right—you heard me. good opportunity. And also, if Don’t stop reading this because Dr. Lavine is in the neighbor- you think this is expensive hood more often, then it’s easier because it’s not. Charges are for him to pop by for a four- within the limits in our area. legged pedicure! Can you imagine dispensing Contact Information: with lugging your pet(s) to Dr. Jeff Lavine somewhere in the neighborhood? Not only that, Vetcierge [email protected] the vet learns more about your (212) 969-9729

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New York Theatre Ballet’s one-hour Nutcracker is perfect for younger children; “Wreath Interpretations” at Central Park’s Arsenal features quirky concepts like Venetian blinds; the New York Philharmonic celebrates “La Vie Parisienne” on New Year’s Eve.

Upcoming Events in the www.bsmny.org. See website for more 12/13: Visit the beautiful and historic concerts. Eldridge Street Synagogue for a Neighborhood and More! Hannukah Book Reading, Treasure Hunt, 12/19: The beloved a cappella group and Crafts. Don’t miss the edible 12/4–1/7: Celebrate invention and The Western Wind returns with their dreidels. 11 a.m. $15 admission for two innovation with Central Park’s 33rd annual annual Holiday Light concert (and adults and three children. exhibit of unconventional holiday décor, occasional instrumental accompaniment) www.eldridgestreet.org. “Wreath Interpretations.” Among this at the Abigail Adams Smith Auditorium on year’s entries are wreaths made from East 61st St. Enjoy traditional Chanukah 12/19: A delightful new tradition launches Ventian blinds and lost winter gloves. and Christmas music, as well as with Carnival of the Animals at Open weekdays from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at the contemporary seasonal works. 8 p.m. Columbia University’s Miller Theatre. Arsenal at 830 Fifth Ave. Free. Tickets start at $25. Dubbed “A Musical Salute to Feathers, www.westernwind.org. Fur, & Fins,” the production, inspired by 12/10–12/13: Visit Olde New York with the Camille Saint-Saëns’s celebrated score Yorkville Nutcracker, performed by 12/31: Spend New Year’s Eve in Paris, and poetry by Ogden Nash, uses Dances Patrelle at Hunter College’s Kaye celebrating and supporting the City of puppetry, movement, and music. At 3 p.m. Playhouse. Quaint sets and costumes Light at the New York Philharmonic’s “La and 7 p.m. Tickets start at $9. www. take audiences back to a holiday party at Vie Parisienne” concert. Conductor Alan Millertheatre.com Gracie Mansion and more. This year Gilbert leads the orchestra in works by Sugar Plum and her Cavalier will be Offenbach, Ravel, Saint-Saëns, and 12/29: Capture the city’s magic in “Snow danced by New York City Ballet others. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29. Globes: Winter Wonderland,” a make- principals Abi Stafford and Adrian www.nyphil.org. your-own workshop at the Museum of the Danchig-Waring. Sharp eyes may catch City of New York. 11 a.m. Free with choreographer du jour Justin Peck, 1/9: Relax and revive after the holiday museum admission. www.mcny.org. who will appear as the Snow King at rush to the classical crossover several performances. Tickets start at repertoire of San Francisco Quartet, with 1/3: Learn how to make origami figures $45. www.dancespatrelle.org. guest artist Alex DeGrassi on steel string from folded paper at the Museum of guitar at Symphony Space. 8 p.m. Tickets Natural History’s “Family Fun: Folded 12/13 & 12/20: Sacred Music in a Sacred are $25. www.symphonyspace.org. Fun” origami workshop at 2:30 p.m. Then Scared Space presents “Sing We Noel,” visit the museum’s origami-decorated its annual Christmas concerts, with the 1/11: Juilliard kicks off ChamberFest tree, now an annual tradition. For children Choir and Orchestra of St. Ignatius 2016, an intensive week of chamber 8 and older. $35 per person. Loyola, on Park Ave. and 85th St. The music rehearsals and performances with www.amnh.org program will include classics like Adolphe a concert featuring Stravinsky, Ligeti and Adam’s “O Holy Night” and excerpts from Mendelssohn in Paul Recital Hall. 7:30 Museum of Natural History Origami Workshop Handel’s classic holiday oratorio, The p.m. Free. For details, www.juilliard.edu. Messiah: Tickets start at $35. www.smssconcerts.org. Activities for Children

12/15–12/19: In another annual holiday 12/11–12/13: Tchaikovsky’s holiday fairy tradition, the New York Philharmonic will tale gets yet another outing with Keith again present Handel’s Messiah. Tickets Michael’s The Nutcracker, performed by start at $29. www.nyphil.org. New York Theatre Ballet at Florence Gould Hall on East 59th St. A charming 12/18: Get into the festive spirit with one-hour version, this edition is perfect for Bloomingdale School of Music’s Holiday small children. Tickets are $24 for Brass concert. Hear all your favorite children, and $34 for adults. holiday tunes performed by a brass www.nytb.org. quintet and percussion. 7 p.m. Free.

Photos: Julieta Cervantes, Courtesy New York Theatre Ballet; Courtesy NYC Parks Dept.; Courtesy NY Philharmonic; Courtesy Museum of Natural History.

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BLOOMINGDALE AGING IN PLACE (BaiP) QuickBooks Consultant/Professional Bloominplace.org Organizer The block association board BAiP is an intergenerational volunteer Accounting, business and personal finances, meets once a month. network of neighbors working to help older home and file organization. Contact Ellen residents to continue living at home safely Curtis at 212.749.2398, 607.829.5631, or We enjoy having residents attend and comfortably. BAiP sponsors social and [email protected]. cultural activities, provides educational tools, the meetings. and a helping hand for those in need through Pet sitting Please let us know if you would its Neighbor-to-Neighbor (N2N) program. Experienced, responsible, caring pet sitter. I The latter takes the form of providing help take care of your pets like they are my own! like to attend one and we will going places, running errands, light Dogs, cats, small animals, birds, reptiles, shopping, accompaniment at home or fish. Very reasonable rates. Call Tova at send you an invitation. outdoors, and information. If you want to 212-662-5143 or email [email protected]. [email protected] contact N2N for this kind of assistance, or to talk about volunteering, e-mail: Piano and/or French Lessons [email protected], or call: Beginner to advanced, child to adult, by 212.842.8831 to leave a message with your congenial, multi-degreed professional. Call contact information. Either way, a BAiP Irina at 212.749.1193. Call for Safe Escort member will respond promptly. Personal Assistant Home With Block Give yourself a gift of good health Will organize papers, do bill payments, Tammy Wise offers a class in BodyLogos manage correspondence, day to day rd Guard each Sunday at the Youth Hostel, 103 & scheduling, research, travel arrangements, Amsterdam. The Sunday class costs a $15 personal errands, escort to appointments. If you’re ever coming home single class rate and $64 for a series of 5 Excellent references from people in the ($13 per class). The details at: http:// neighborhood and elsewhere. Very at night and you’d like to www.bodylogos.com/international-hostelling/ reasonable rates. Contact: Valerie Boss at (347) 664-4499 or [email protected]. have an escort, please don’t Math and Science Tutoring hesitate to call Osbourne Columbia postdoc with over 10 years Writer/Editor experience tutoring available to teach math, Professional writer & Faulkner finalist Thomas, our security guard. chemistry, and physics. Standardized tests available for critiques, editing & as a writing as well: SAT, AP, ACT, Regents. Call Robert tutor. Contact Pat at: 212-615-6927 He has a special phone for at 646.481.3266 or email at these times, and he will [email protected]. Your Neighborhood Service Publicized FREE! come meet you either on Computer Consultant/PC Doctor Publicize your neighborhood service (babysitting, Computers repaired, maintained, viruses dog walking, apartment cleaning, etc.) free in the West End Avenue or removed, junk mail controlled. Advice to newsletter and on our web site for one year, renewable. To submit an ad mail/deliver this Riverside Drive and walk repair or buy. I do Windows! Contact Greg information to Jon Smith, 320 RSD or send to Williams, block resident at 212.749.2398, [email protected] with you to your home. 917.771.2929, or [email protected], For our records: Your name and mailing address Security Guard Phone Number: Mathematics Tutoring Former Bronx HS of Science teacher For publication: your name, contact method SAT, SHSAT, GRE, LSAT logic games (phone or email address), description of your 347-723-1517 service Henry 212-666-0396

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