March 28, 2003

NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS



KEY FOBS

The key fob installation on our garage door entrances is complete, ahead of schedule. We will be adding additional locks at the "S" level entrances, the public storage areas, and other areas to be announced. If you do not have the new key fobs, you will not have access through the garage doors. Only residents who complete and return the key fob questionnaire will be able to procure a fob. Please note that it takes 24 hours to get a fob after the questionnaire has been returned. We will have additional distribution times for you to retrieve your key fobs for this coming week only. Please come to the Management office to pick them up during the following days and times:

Monday and Wednesday: 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM

Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00PM


New     FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE

Be sure to check your tower cubbies for a very informative memo from the Financial Advisory Committee. Don't forget to jot down your recommendations on the back of the 'update' and forward to Scott Rozman at 1-16A.


New     GARAGE ENTRANCE CHANGE - MORNINGS

Effective Monday, March 24th, the 11h Floor Garage Entrance will now remain open for an additional half hour, until 7:00am.


TOWN OF GUTTENBERG PARKING

Last week, Management and our Security Sergeants had a very productive and informative meeting with the Guttenberg Police Department to review security issues and procedures. During the meeting, we also learned that our residents can obtain temporary parking permits for guests (or contractors) for parking on the town streets by contacting the Guttenberg Town Hall at 201-868-2315. Did you know that there is a 4 hour parking grace period on the streets of Guttenberg? According to GPD, any car can park for 4 hours on Guttenberg streets without the required permit. Summonses are issues if the car remains parked in the street longer than 4 hours per day.


New     TENNIS COURTS WILL OPEN THIS WEEKEND!

Don't forget to call the Spa to reserve your court time.


Fire Safety Seminar at the Galaxy

An informational fire safety seminar will be given on Wednesday, April 9th, 2003 at 7:30pm in the Spa Lounge.  Residents can expect to learn about how to avoid starting a fire, what to do in case of a fire, how to use a fire extinguisher, when to (or not to) evacuate your apartment or the building.  The seminar is brought to you by your Board of Directors, will be hosted by Management, and will be given by our own Guttenberg Fire Official, Tony Casper.    All residents are encouraged to attend this very important, and possibly life saving seminar.


TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT CARS

If you plan to bring in a rental car, replacement car or loaner car --- you must read this!

Temporary replacement cars used for longer than 36 hours must be issued a temporary tag.  The tags are available from the GTCA Accounting office and are valid for ten (10) days.  Temporary replacement cars for less than 36 hours must obtain a temporary parking number from the Accounting Department. Contact Jeanette Ojeda at 201-453-2429 and/or Linda Montoya at 201-453-2414 if you have any questions or need appropriate forms.


New     NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF RESERVED PARKING PRIVILEGES

In accordance with the terms and conditions that govern residence at the Galaxy Towers, suspension of certain rights and privileges can occur when an account is delinquent. Residents in arrears who have Reserved Parking are at risk of having their Reserved Parking privileges revoked. Those who are affected by this will be receiving notification letters from Management starting April 1, 2003.


REGISTER TO VOTE

If you are not registered to vote for the school board election scheduled for April 15, 2003, you must send in your registration form this weekend. Get an application from your concierge desk or call John Zoller at 201-868-5012.


New     LATIN NIGHT

Galaxy Friends Network and G-Flag are jointly sponsoring a Latin Night on Saturday, April 12, 2003 at >B>7:00 PM at the Colombia Caliente Restaurant, 60th Street & Park Avenue, one block from Boulevard East. It will be an evening of dinner and dancing featuring a live band, spectacular food and great company. Contact: galaxyfriends@hotmail.com or galaxygflag@hotmail.com or check your cubbies for more information.


New     GALAXY LAUGHTER CLUB

Every Friday evening at 7:30 PM join your friends for a free half hour session of pure laughter in Room 3 in the Spa This club is sponsored by your Recreational Activities Committee. Check the cubbies for more details.


FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE

The movie for March 28, 2003 will be About A Boy, starring Mel Gibson.

The movie for April 4, 2003 will be The Banger Sisters. Movie selections are subject to change. All movies start at 8:15 PM unless otherwise indicated.


New     NOTICE ABOUT WEBSITES

The only 'official' and valid website for The Galaxy can be found at www.galaxy-condo.com http://www.galaxy-condo.com . Any other websites with the Galaxy name are not endorsed or reviewed by management, and may contain inaccurate information.


FANTASY OF ARABIAN NIGHTS

The Retirees Committee will be sponsoring a Fantasy of Arabian Nights in the Spa Lounge on May 24, 2003 at 8:00 PM.  The evening will feature a belly dancer, open bar, superb Middle Eastern Cuisine, dancing to a DJ and much more at a cost of $30 per person.  Galaxy residents and guests 21+ years are welcome.  Contact Hasso Gulrajaney at 201-861-5478 for more details.


New     PROGRAMS AT THE SPA

Massages are available at the Spa.  The Spa is also 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.


GALAXY BOOK CLUB

The book for the April 16, 2003 meeting will be Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev.

The Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 PM in Spa meeting room #3. Contact Florence Friedman at 201-854-1268 with any questions.


GALAXY POT LUCK SUPPER

Like to cook?  Love to eat?  Plan to participate in the Galaxy Pot Luck Supper on Saturday evening, April 26, 2003.  Bring and share yummy food with your friends and neighbors.  Listen to a lovely program of tunes by the Galaxy Singers.  See who wins a prize for best appetizer, best dessert and best main dish.  It could be you!  See they flyers in the cubbies and sign up at the Spa Desk right away.  Don't miss this fun evening at the Galaxy!


ATTENTION ALL DOG OWNERS

On Thursday, April 17, 2003 between the hours of 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM, FREE RABIES SHOTS will be given to all Guttenberg dogs at the Guttenberg Community Center, 121 71st Street (between Broadway and Hudson). These shots should be given to all dogs annually.


AN EVENING WITH THE GALAXY WRITERS

Join members of the Galaxy Writers Club on Sunday, April 27, 2003 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Spa Lounge as they read from their crafted works. Come and discover the talent of your friends and neighbors over a glass of wine.


New     NEW DANCE CLUB SERIES BEGINS MAY 11, 2003

Want to learn how to waltz or swing or do a smooth fox trot for that upcoming wedding or party? Maybe a little bit of tango would add some "spring" to your Spring! We have a professional, competition-winning instructor who is just terrific. Lessons are right here in the Spa Lounge. Check the flyers in the tower and Spa cubbies for details and them put on your dancin' shoes!


New     JUMP STARTS

Please be advised that the Galaxy staff is once again be able to jump start your cars in the event that your battery is dead. Please contact one of our security guards if you need a jump start.