CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY NEWS March / April, 2020

Charlotte Community Association Mission and Vision Statements ISSION: To build a stronger community and to enhance the lives of our residents by providing a forum for sharing information, connect ing M neighbors and stakeholders, and fostering civic engagement while preserving and promoting the heritage of the Village of Charlotte. ISION: A safe, vibrant, and inviting place to live, work and visit; a family-friendly community and a year-round destination celebrated for its V rich history and natural resources.

Inside This Issue:

Message from CCA President 2 2020 Scholarship Announcement

Lakeside Festival 3

CYAA 4 It’s that time of year again, as college bound seniors start their search for financial aid. Beatrice Place 5 This year the Charlotte Community Association (CCA) is pleased to Charlotte’s Link to NFL 6 announce that again, two scholarships will be awarded to college Lifespan 7 bound students who are residents of the Charlotte community or Welcome New Board Director attend the Leadership Academy for Young Men. Greece Emergency Food Shelf 8 The CCA will award one $2,000 award which is made possible

Charlotte Branch Library 9 through community fundraising and membership donations.

March / April Community Another award of $2,000 is provided by a fund created in memory 10 Events of Edward Watson, a Charlotte resident and former Charlotte High 2020 Membership and Sponsor Form 11 student. March Calendar The requirements for both scholarships are as follows: To qualify April Calendar 12 for the Edward Watson Scholarship, the college bound senior must Upcoming CCA Meetings attend the Leadership Academy for Young Men (formerly Charlotte Roger Robach Center 7 pm High School). To qualify for the CCA Scholarship, the college bound senior must reside in the Charlotte neighborhood and attend any  Monday, March 2, 2020  Monday, April 7 , 2020 school, public or private. All applications will be reviewed by the  Monday, May 4, 2020 Scholarship Committee. For many years the Charlotte Community Association has offered Charlotte Community News A monthly publication of the scholarships to students who qualify based on academics, community Charlotte Community Association service and extra-curricular activities. We are pleased to continue this PO Box 12768, Rochester, NY 14612 Circulation 350 tradition as well as help facilitate with the Edward Watson Scholarship.

Sue Roethel, President Applications will be available for both scholarships at the Patti O’Brien, Vice President RoseMary Shaw, Secretary Charlotte Branch Library Open - Treasurer and online at the CCA website (charlottecca.org). Linda Litwak - Director Tony Micciche - Director Open - 3 Directors Open - Editor

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CCA 2020: From the President, Sue Roethel ith 2020 in full swing, the community’s Vision Plan for the W Board of Directors is busier future; than ever. Some reorganization was  Outreaching to area merchants in order after the departure of about establishing a new business Jonathan Hardin and Jose Peo in alliance with the CCA; 2019. We’ve added a new Director,  Increasing memberships and Tony Micciche, and have new sponsorships; committee assignments and plans of  Developing programs and work to guide us in executing the fundraising throughout the year that goals of the CCA in 2020. We now supports the community; have ten working committees: Beautification; Communications; Sue Roethel, CCA President  Continuing the annual Scholarship Community Development; Awards program for graduating high Governance; Membership/Sponsorship & Outreach; school seniors; Nominating; Programming & Fundraising; Safety &  Maintaining close, continuous communication Security; Scholarship; and Youth Engagement. Each with RPD, RFD and other public safety agencies; committee is assigned a chairperson from the  Engaging youth in volunteer activities that community to lead the team through an approved partner the CCA with area schools and other Plan of Work and has a board liaison for guidance. youth organizations. The Board’s top priorities for 2020 are: This is a tall order that will take many hands and  Keeping Ontario Beach Park and major walkways big hearts to make happen. We ask for your help in beautiful and welcoming throughout the year; small ways that can add up to big results. If you are  Publishing the bi-monthly newsletter and interested in joining a committee or simply in maintaining a robust website and social media volunteering one time, that would be great. All help presence; is needed! Contact [email protected] to leave your message and/or ask for more information.  Participating in the development process for the Port of Rochester and communicating the

[email protected] www.charlottecca.org (585) 865-6101 March / April, 2020 Charlotte Community News 3 Lakeside WinterFest and Polar Plunge Submitted by RoseMary Shaw Photos by Jonathan Hardin and Fred Amato hat a great weekend we had to celebrate CCA was there with bagels, coffee and cocoa. Family W WinterFest and the 20th Anniversary of Polar activities were included, a bounce house for the kids, Plunge at Ontario Beach Park! wagon rides and sled dog rides, balloon tire bikes and On Saturday February 8, the entire community was ice sculpture. invited to celebrate winter with us. This festival is Sunday February 9, the 20th Anniversary of Polar sponsored by the Ontario Beach Program Committee Plunge was celebrated in good style. Temps were and the City of Rochester but everyone in the better at least above freezing. Entertainment was in neighborhood takes a hand. The weather was perfect. the tent before the plunge. At noon a few thousand Fresh snow the day before, temps around 20 degrees, locals entered Lake Ontario to collect funds to but a blue sky and bright sun. In the tent the Chilly support the Special Olympics. Chili Challenge was enjoyed by all. Our own Hose 22 Thank you to all the police agencies that support this received the people’s choice award. There were event and thank you to each and everyone who several wineries attending for tastings and community entered the water for a good cause. groups providing information and some refreshments,

Off they go into the very cold Lake Ontario Spectacular firework display!

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he 2020 Charlotte Youth Athletic Association (CYAA) partnerships. T begins it’s 67th season! Future plans include home-run Last year, 188 boys and girls (ages 4-16) and their fences and more site upgrades. If families were able to have a fun filled baseball season. you are interested in making a After Registration and Parent Meeting, the players were on donation, our address is: CYAA, the baseball field 2 days later, being evaluated for skill and PO Box 12524, Rochester, NY 14612. team matching over the next 2 weeks. All evaluations are We are a Federal and NYS recognized 501c3, and all donations are tax deductible. geared to the player’s age. Once teams are selected, Visit us on Facebook or our website www.cyaa-baseball.com. players received a jersey, hat and baseball socks (parents supply baseball pants). Games were scheduled Monday- Saturday, 6-8pm twice a week, from mid May to mid July. The players looked forward to Skill Challenge Day mid season. Each age group tested their hitting, throwing, and running skills. Players received a participation medal, and the top 3 finishers in each skill got a 1st 2nd or 3rd place medal. Food and drink are provided to players and family by CYAA and our friends at the Ontario Beach Park Program Committee (OBPPC). Partnering with Rochester Red Wings, tickets were sold for a Saturday night game. The kids got to walk on the field prior to the game and watched the fireworks after the game. The regular season culminated with a Trophy and Pizza Night. All players received a trophy. Players and families enjoyed pizza and a drink, compliments of a donation by Wegmans. We plan to continue this format for 2020. New will be offering discounted tickets for a CYAA Day at Seabreeze Amusement Park. Stay tuned! Thanks go out to our network of dedicated parents, volunteers, team sponsors, and benefactors, both public and private. Their donations of time, effort, monetary, and in-kind support to the children are truly commendable. The overall viability of the CYAA depends on all these

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Join a Program to Live in Place!

re you an older adult who wishes to overall well-being.

remain living in your place of A Take a big step toward the spring choice, in an active, healthy and social season and new beginnings by joining way? If so, the Northeast Greece our Northeast Greece Neighborhood Neighborhood Program —part of Program today! Episcopal SeniorLife Communities (ESLC) Contact Mary Ellen VanAuker at — can be your answer! 585.546.8439 x4410 or ESLC’s Neighborhood Program offers [email protected] for several activities and classes that are intended to more information or to take advantage of a 2-week keep you healthy and connected with peers and free trial membership. support so that you might remain living in your place of choice. As part of the program, you also have the opportunity to work 1:1 with a wellness coach, to help you meet goals to improve your

[email protected] www.charlottecca.org (585) 865-6101 6 Charlotte Community News March / April, 2020 Charlotte’s Links to Football and to the NFL by Marie Poinan s the NFL celebrates its 100th season, consider they created the American Professional Football A the very ‘local’ connections to football here in Association. The league became the “National Football Charlotte. League” in 1922. The Rochester Jeffersons were Joseph McShea was a talented athlete who charter members of the NFL, one of 14 original league graduated from the first Charlotte High in 1919. He teams. The Jeffs played in the league from 1920-25. participated in several sports. After marriage, Joe Lyons lost his NFL franchise in 1928, started a paint lived on Grassmere Park, and later on Beach Avenue. business in the 30s, and moved to Beach Avenue in After attending University of Rochester, Joe Charlotte. He served as “Honorary Historian” of the NFL signed a contract to play football for Leo Lyons and from 1965, collecting memorabilia, until his death in the Jeffersons, earning $25.00 per game! 1976. Leo Lyons was born in 1892 in Fairport and Lyons was present at the opening of the Hall of started playing football for the Rochester ‘Jeffersons’ Fame in 1963. Although nominated several times, he in 1908 at age 16. He later became their coach, was never inducted into the Hall of Fame. manager, and owner. In 1919, the Jeffersons won Thanks to Tom McShea, who provided info on his the city’s semi-pro championship. They then played grandfather, Joe McShea, Sr. for an exhibit on local the Canton Bulldogs, managed by Jim Thorpe. sports at the Greece Historical Society. A book on Lyons is also remembered as one of the pioneer town of Greece sports figures is available for sale in founders of the National Football League. On the society gift shop. For more info on Lyons and the September 17, 1920, Lyons represented Rochester at Jeffersons, please visit: www.rochesterjeffersons.org a meeting of the nation's pro team managers, where

Joe McShea 1919 Charlotte High School

Joe McShea 1919 - 1920 U of R football

Leon Lyons circa 1960’s NYS football

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The Board Welcomes Tony Micciche

n February the CCA Board of I Directors appointed Tony Micciche as Director to complete Learn More About the term of that seat, which Lifespan! expires on December 31, 2020. Submitted by Mary Rose McBride, Lifespan Tony Micciche Tony has been a neighbor and friend of Charlotte ometimes older adults lose their ability to handle all his life. As a graduate of Charlotte High School S their finances. Arthritis, early dementia, or poor and most recently serving as Monroe County eyesight often contribute to this problem. Lifespan Legislator, Tony has been actively engaged in the needs volunteers to visit older city residents in their community for years and has a keen awareness of homes to help with bill paying chores and budgeting. what the CCA is working to accomplish. His We provide training, ongoing support, and we’ll particular interests are in the areas of government match you with someone who needs assistance. This policy, policing, and safety and security. The Board is a very flexible, fulfilling role. welcomes Tony’s expertise and unwavering Learn more by calling Jamie Charters at 585-287-6423 or devotion to the wellness of the Charlotte email [email protected]. neighborhood. Lifespan is a nonprofit providing information, guidance Thank you for your continued service, Tony. and services for older adults and caregivers. Welcome aboard!

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he Greece Emergency Food Shelf (GEFS) was can come to receive T created in 1977 as an emergency food pantry and donate gently serving the Town of Greece and Charlotte. Through its used clothing from 9 to 11 AM Mondays through partnership with Foodlink, GEFS helps people in Saturdays. They also have a donation shed in the Greece and Charlotte by providing non-perishable parking lot where items can be left any time. Both food, nutritious fresh vegetables and fruits, and organizations serve residents of the town of Greece refrigerated and frozen foods. While the organization and Charlotte neighborhood of the city of Rochester. has always delivered food to its clients, in 2018 it All services are free. added an option for people to come to the food shelf Volunteers are always needed. There are many to choose their own food. opportunities, including verifying clients, assisting The Food Shelf relies on food and monetary clients onsite, sorting and stocking, and delivering donations from the community for its support. food to clients. Monetary donations help purchase food from More information is available by Foodlink at a significant discount. Food donations can calling the hotline at 683-9674. be dropped off at community collection boxes in the Please follow them on Facebook; Greece Library and the Community Center, or at the https://www.facebook.com/greecefoodshelf. food shelf at 500 Maiden Lane on Mondays 9 to 11 AM, Tuesdays 10 AM to noon, Wednesdays 4 to 6 PM and Saturdays 9 to 11 AM. People in need of emergency food can call the hotline at 683-9674 Monday through Friday between 9 am and 3 pm. All clients must be verified over the phone before receiving food through delivery or onsite. The Greece Ecumenical Clothing Closet (GCC), located next door to the Food Shelf, is where people

[email protected] www.charlottecca.org (585) 865-6101 March / April, 2020 Charlotte Community News 9 Charlotte Branch Library Tail Waggin’ Tutors - Thursdays, March 12 & years. It’s weathered fires,Prohibition, and March / April 2020 Events April 9 at 6 p.m. Kids can read to Fritz, a changes in the market and is still going strong! By Paul Tantillo certified therapy dog. Ages- 4 12 Local historian Emily Morry will tell us about PLEASE NOTE: .The library will be closed on Parachute Play with Kim - Saturdays, March this Rochester institution. Ages 14-adult Friday, March 20 for staff development. 14 & April 11 at 10:30 a.m. A chance for little Food for Thought Book Discussion Group - Children’s Programs: ones to get out of the house and burn off some Tuesday, March 17 at 1 p.m. We’ll be Conference Day Craft Time- Tuesday, March energy before our 11 a.m. movie. Ages 4-8 reading Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely 3 and Friday, March 6 from noon-1:30 p.m. BINGO! - Thursdays, March 26 & April 16 at 6 Fine by Gail Honeyman. "Beautifully Get crafty during your time off from school! p.m. Play Bingo and win your choice of books written and incredibly funny, Eleanor Kids & families and little prizes! Kids & families Oliphant Is Completely Fine is about the Intro to Geocaching - Thursday, March 19 at Monday Crafts with Jasika- Monday, March importance of friendship and human 6 p.m. Learn about a world-wide treasure 2, 16 & 30 from 4 -5 p.m. Kids can make a connection" (Amazon.com). Read it with us hunt! Children’s librarian Kim has been simple craft. Ages -6 12, younger with now and watch it soon as a motion picture. “caching” for years and will tell you about parental assistance. There’s room for you! Adults. Parachute Play with Kim - Tuesdays and this great way to get the kids outside Artist Trading Cards (Adult Crafts Series) - Thursdays in March and April at 1 p.m. A exploring. Families Wednesday, March 25 at 2:30 p.m. Artist chance for little ones to get out of the house Storybook Cook presents “Taco-in-a-Bag Trading Cards are miniature 2.5 by 3.5 inch and burn off some energy! Ages -2 7 Story Time” - Friday, April 3 at 2 p.m. art works, designed to be shared with Story Time - Tuesdays at 11 a.m.* and Chop, cook, stir and enjoy the final product, other ATC artists. Make some artist trading Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. The best in children’s along with story time! Ages -5 12 cards of your own while learning all about literature, plus crafts and fun with friends! All Rochester Children's International Film this new art movement. All materials Festival- Monday, April 6 at 1 p.m. A ages (*On Tuesdays, please knock at the Britton Rd front door as story time starts before the provided. Space is limited; call 428-8216 to collaboration of community organizations is register. Adults. offering a program of high quality short films for library opens.) History of Holy Cross Church (First children and families. Kids & families Family Movie Fun - Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Thursday Local History Series) – Thursday, LP Spin Art - Monday, April 6 at 1 p.m. Vinyl and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Enjoy a family- April 2 at 2 p.m. Holy Cross Church has records will be spinning on turntables as friendly film at the library. We’ll make the been serving parishoners since 1863. Local children add paint to them to create a cool popcorn. Call 428-8248 each week for the historian Marie Poinan will tell us about design! Kids & families upcoming title. All ages. the people and events that have made Spring Break Craft Time- Mondays, April 6 & Fun Fridays – Fridays in March & April from 3 Holy Cross a focal point of community life 13 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. We’ll have a simple, -5 p.m. (except Friday March 20). Have fun here in Charlotte. Ages 14-adult easy fun craft to do. Ages -4 12 with play dough, paints and Legos. We even have Magna-Tiles now! Ages 4-12 (younger Mini Ark Farm presents Exotic Animals- Food for Thought Book Discussion Group - Tuesday, April 7 at 2 p.m. Meet live animals! children welcome with parental guidance) Tuesday, April 21 at 1p.m. The Great Alone You’ll encounter a hedgehog, veiled chameleon, Saturday Crafts with Jasika - Saturdays at by Kristin Hannah is this month’s selection. tenrec, chinchilla, Jacobin pigeon, walking stick 11:30 a.m. (except Saturday March 21). Each “The Great Alone is a daring, beautiful, stay and more! Kids & families Saturday we’ll have a simple craft project for -up-all-night book about love and loss, the the little ones! Ages -6 12, younger with Creature Teacher’s Animal Ambassadors - fight for survival, and the wildness that parental assistance. lives in both man and Friday April 10 at 1 p.m. Meet a Porcupine, pygmy hedgehog, pixie frog and other real Adult Programs: nature. “ (Amazon.com) Enjoy a warm beverage and interesting conversation as we live animals! Kids & families Tech Tutor - Tuesdays in March & April at recount our thoughts about this story. Adults. PJ Story Time - Thursday, April 23 at 6 p.m. 11 a.m. Receive individual help with Hear some good night stories. Kids and families computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, Adult Craft Program (Decoupage Mason National Morse Code Day- Monday, April 27 e-books. Call 428-8216 to register. Adults Jar) - Wednesday, April 22 at 2:30 p.m. from 2-5 p.m. Learn how to spell your name Light up your life with this earth-friendly The History of the Fee Brothers Syrups in Morse code and solve a code for a prize! craft! We’ll transform Mason jars into Company (First Thursday Local History Kids & families delightful luminaries. Bring your own Series) – Thursday, March 5 at 2 p.m. The Science Fun for Kids - Thursdays, March 5 & Mason jar if you like, but all supplies Fee Brothers company has been producing April 2 at 6 p.m. Try a quick and cool science provided. Space is limited; call 428-8216 to fine syrups and bitters in Rochester for 155 experiment. Ages 4-12 register. Adults.

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The 2020 Big Band Dance Spring series will begin on April 1 and continue on all Wednesdays in April, May and conclude on June 3rd. The performer schedule is still being confirmed at the time of this publication. Please check www.ontariobeachentertainment.org.

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