We will be commencing scaffold drops to inspect our façades in connection with our exterior restoration.  These scaffold drops are similar to the type of window washer rigging that is seen on sky scrapers and will come from the top of the building downward.  Consequently, you will be advised as soon as we have a schedule so that you will not be surprised by someone outside your windows.  We hope that this will not cause you too much of an inconvenience. 

The Galaxy Friends Network is hosting a "Retro Party" on Saturday, February 8, 2003 at 7:00 PM in the Spa Lounge.  The party will feature dance music from the 60's 70's and 80's.  Guests are encouraged to dress up in their favorite retro clothes.  Contact Gita at 201-707-6470 for more information or email her at: gms924@hotmail.com

The regular Board of Education meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2003 has been cancelled.  A special meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 26, 2003.

In the spirit of the freshness of the New Year, we are updating our files, and embarking on some new projects.  During the next few days, you will be receiving a questionnaire about the occupancy of your apartment.  This questionnaire is for management use only, and will remain the private property of the Galaxy.   Please read the accompanying letter and fill out the questionnaire, in order to be properly listed in the directory.  Also, see below for another reason it is imperative that we receive your completed questionnaire.

We are installing a new Key Fob system to replace our aging system.  It is no longer cost effective to keep our old system on life support.  In continuation of the topic above, "The Questionnaire", if you use a key fob it is necessary to fill out the form mentioned above so that you (and those that live with you) can receive new key fobs.

If you are interested in contracting for one year of high speed internet access at an approximate cost of $22.00 per month. The cost varies slightly form $19.00 to $24.00 per month depending on how many residents sign up. The rate that is quoted in the survey is not an "introductory rate" for six months, but rather will stay in effect for the length of the contract that we sign (from 1-3 years). We have not received many responses, which indicates that the issue is not worth pursuing. If you are interested in high speed internet access, please fill out the survey or leave your name with the concierge.

The movie for February 7, 2003 will be My Wife Is An Actress, starring Charlotte Gainsburg.

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We begin training our staff on Monday, January 13, 2002 in the utilization of this new system. We will also be training residents in the near future. With this system, you will be able to order a repair from your office or home, read and send email messages to residents, contact your concierge via computer, and receive notifications of mail and package deliveries. Important Association documents will also be available for viewing and downloading as well. Right now, we are adding the final touches to the program and working out the last little kinks. There will be a big announcement in January, when the program goes on-line.

The Spa is now offering core strengthening classes on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM and Saturdays at 10:00 AM.  Massage therapy and fitness equipment orientations are also now available.  Contact the Spa at 201-453-2405 for more information.

Take a look at our latest exhibit in the Creative Eye Gallery on the fourth floor.  All the art reflects LOVE.  Happy Valentine's Day! Next meeting Thursday, February 27th at 8:00 PM in the Spa meeting room #3.

The book for the January 19, 2003 meeting will be The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold.

The book for the March 19, 2003 meeting will be The Bee Season by Myla Goldberg.

The Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 PM in Spa meeting room #3.

The Bridge Club will be holding Beginners classes on Tuesday evenings commencing March 11th for 8 weeks.  To register, contact Fini Struma at 201-758-1580.

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Smoking is not allowed in any of the public areas of the building, with the exception of the inside of apartments.