The editorial team of Update19 is pleased to announce the start of a project to deliver the monthly newsletter to your inbox instead of your mailbox starting with the April 2010 issue. This exciting endeavor will not only help our organization to "go green" but should help improve the quality and timeliness of our longstanding publication while cutting costs and bringing information about what is going on in the 19^th Ward to a larger audience. Members who prefer, or do not have access to the internet, may still receive Update19 through the mail by calling the 19WCA Office no later than Monday, March 15^th to express their preference. We also ask that those who wish to receive Update19 digitally express their preference by sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it also by Monday, March15^th.

February  2010

Greetings 19^th Warders!

As always, it's a pleasure to get you caught up to speed as to what is happening in the neighborhood.  Since we last spoke we've already started off the New Year with a bang!

19th Ward Skating Party

in partnership with

NeighborWorks, Rochester and the U of R

Saturday, February 13th from 2 pm to 4 pm

at Genesee Valley Park Ice Rink

• Admission is FREE!
• Skate rental is $2.75
• Snacks can be purchased at the Ice Rink
• For questions, please call 328-6571

**Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by parent or guardian

Join us for this enjoyable winter event by either hosting a dinner or by attending as guest. This is a pot luck event, so pull out your favorite recipes. The host will coordinate the dinner and notify guests of time and what to bring. The guest will attend, meet new neighbors and enjoy a social evening in the 19th Ward. If you have a new neighbor be sure to pass on the invitation. Call the Association office at 328-6571. Leave a message if you are hosting or guesting and how many adult guests you can fit around your table or how many adult guests will attend from your household. Cut off date is February 7.

If you would like to coordinate a special dinner--families with children, special dietary needs, etc., please notify the office. We have been unable to do this in the past but would certainly do so if we have a volunteer. And, if you would like to volunteer as chairperson of the annual dinners, please call Adrienne Kllc, 328-6531; you will get on-the-job training!

Communications is an essential element in the continuing success of the 19^th Ward Community Association. It is increasingly important to find ways to get our voices heard in the neighborhood and in the larger community. The Association has decided to form a Communications Committee to shepherd this important task.

The tasks of the committee will be to:

• Secure articles that tell the story of the community for Update 19
• Assist in the production of the monthly newsletter
• Maximize the usefulness of the Association website
• Advise the Association on other communications opportunities
• Develop contacts and connections with local media.

Anyone who is interested in serving on this working committee is encouraged to contact the Association office, 328-6571.