Hi Cats and Dogs
Bad weather and vacations has kept turnout low recently, but it looks as if we may make it through this weekend without rain- so come on out and play some softball this Sunday.
We only have permits until the end of August but should be able to play through September.
Hope to see you all out there at 5:00 Sunday.
Take care
Andrew
347-715-4625
Hi Cats and Dogs,
To the long time Cats and Dogs – Our old friend Walter Bryant passed away earlier in the week. Walter was 84 and passed away on 7/21/09. If you cut and paste the link you will see a picture of Walter along with the viewing and funeral information sent by his family. If the link does not work below is the information.
Walter was a regular at the Cats and Dogs games in the 1990′s when he was about 70 years old. He was surely the oldest one on the field, but he had the enthuiasm of a kid. He obviously loved playing and it was a lot of fun to have him out there. Several of his family members also played with us. He hadn’t played with us in many years, but us old time Cats and Dogs have very fond memories of him.
Take care
Andrew and Terry
FUNERAL SERVICE AT 10:30 AM ON SATURDAY, JULY 25,
2009 @GANNON FUNERAL HOME
152 East 28th Street (bet. Lex. and 3rd Aves.)
New York, NY 10016
212-532-6579
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
Last Post Sanctuary, P.O. Box 259, Falls Village, CT 06031.
Hi Cats and Dogs
According to the hotline the fields are closed today. Will this rain ever end?
Hope to see a big crowd next Sunday.
Take care
Andrew
Hi Cats and Dogs
Terry posted this message which I did not get so we are assuming others are not getting the posts. We will try it again. Hope to see you all soon.
Andrew
From Terry:
Andy and I have counted the number of Cat and Dog regulars who have been “no shows” this first half of the season and the list is L O N G. We also have had 50% less sponsorship than past years. We both are wondering if Cats and Dogs Softball as we have known it needs tweaked, redefined or disbanded?
We would like your thoughts about the following.
*One thought is to create a coed league and field one Cat/Dog team and play other coed teams in the 5 PM – 8PM time slot and maybe cross pollinate that with joining an organized league one day a week.
*Another is to actively recruit new people through our social networks or an internet interest group option.
*And lastly, and the least attractive is to give up the permit for next season.
Andy and I encourage you to join us over the 4th of July weekend at the July 6th Annual Independent Cat and Dog Game. Please bring a friend. Come at 5PM, Hecksher #5.
Terry
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to drop you a short note to inform you that the Walk to Defeat ALS- the walk that Roberto did last year to raise money for ALS research- will be happening again. This year for the first time, a walk will be held in NYC (Hudson River Park’s Pier 46), Saturday May 17 @ 9:30am. I hope many of you will be able to walk with my sister Rachel and me to help raise money for a cure.
Please donate whatever you can. Every minute of research brings us a little closer to finding a cure, an answer, to this horrible and devastating disease. Roberto did clinical testing, did walks to raise funds, got his friends and friends of friends to donate their time and services to raise funds. And up to the very end he did what he could to help in the research in finding a cure to this horrible disease. He donated his body for research. He is no longer here. But I know he left behind many caring people.
Please make a donation, walk, and help bring awareness to this disease.
Thank you on behalf of my sisters Rachel and Daisy, and myself and may God bless all of you.
Thanks,
Ivette
PS
There will be food, refreshments, music, and face painting at the end of the walk. 
Click here to visit my personal page.
If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address:
http://web.alsa.org/site/TR/Walks/GreaterNewYorkWalk?px=1109756&pg=personal&fr_id=4232&et=CWqKRsl5znTg80te3wrxJg..&s_tafId=60558
Click here to view the team page for Roberto’s Iron Horses
If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address:
http://web.alsa.org/site/TR/Walks/GreaterNewYorkWalk?team_id=73192&pg=team&fr_id=4232&et=8VbjRiudGqqFrfzE8QoqWA..&s_tafId=60558
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I am writing at this moment. Our incredible, generous, spirited and beloved friend Roberto lost his battle with ALS this morning. Many of you only met him in the last few years while he was in a wheelchair, others have know him for decades as a friend who becomes family, as a captain who could always keep the peace, as an enduring optimistic spirit and one fantastic ball player. He had the kindest smile and a compliment for everyone. I for one will remember him as being one of the most gracious humans I have ever met (and one of the best batting advisors too). He was a patriarch in his family as he was a leader amongst his friends.
Please forgive us for not being able to call each and every one of you personally.
Funeral and Wake information will be sent out as soon as arrangements have been made by his family.
If you need further information, please feel free to contact Mimi at mimi.gaber@gmail.comor Andrew or Kitty Martin at: kitand96@juno.com
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RoFest 2007
Rofest started a few years ago to celebrate the fab life and times of our great friend and fellow softball player Roberto Rosado who was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gherig’s disease) several years ago. He’s still going strong enjoying his life and friends and living large.. This year’s celebration will be no different. Join us on June 16th The Bridge Cafe The Bridge is located at: If you aren’t sure where this is…plug the address into google maps and it will pop-up. It’s located right next to the Brooklyn Bridge on the Manhattan side. Take subways to City Hall/Brooklyn Bridge and walk East. Each year, Adam Weprin wholeheartedly and happily hosts this celebration which includes drinks and lunch. This year we ask for a small donation to pay the man in the kitchen who prepares lunch for the day. He will be working hard for the party. The rest of Adam’s wait staff donate their time for the event. After this one small cost is covered, any additional money collected will be donated to the MDA-ALS foundation. Sneak Preview below |
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Come join the fun at the annual Cats & Dogs Fancy Feast.
May 10, 2007, 6:30pm
Karin K’s
710 West End Ave, #7A
(95/96th Streets)
Don’t forget to bring $30 to sponsor a game and something to add to the celebration.
Rsvp to mimi.gaber@gmail.com
It was a crystal clear day in Central Park when the Mad Dogs beat the Expos with an amazing comeback hit by Troy.
Final Score: 6 – 5
Check out the team website: Mad Dogs
-Mimi
Sunday Softball – New York v. Boston
This past week, my fiance, Reuben, indulged me by finding us a Sunday softball game here in Boston. I can say that it was really pleasant but it ain’t no Central Park. First off, there was only one field and instead of worrying about crashing into other players in the outfield, there was a pack of dogs (with owners of course) running around on the field. They play with strikeouts but seem pretty laid back about it all. I’m sure I’ll get used to the new game but can’t wait, and now highly covet, my Sunday’s at the Hecksher ballfields. I plan to be there on May 4th. See you all then.
And for all the Mad Dogs fans, I just posted this summer’s 2008 schedule of games.
Cheers,
Mimi