April 25, 2003

NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS



Effective April 21, 2003 the 8:30 AM bus will be changed to 8:15 AM.



New     CHANGES IN PROTOCOL FOR ADDED SECURITY

Management is looking closely at ways to give added security to our residents in many facets of Galaxy life. We will be announcing changes to our elevator reservation policy, our move-in/out and delivery policies, and unit alteration policies in the coming weeks.


TOWER HOMEOWNERS MEETINGS

TOWER II - Harlin Blank and Martha Norget will meet with Tower II Unit Owners on Wednesday, April 30, 2003 in the Adult Activities Room at 9:00 PM.

TOWER III - Michael Baruch and Allan Ellinger will be meeting with Tower III homeowners on Wednesday, May 7, 2003 in Spa meeting room # 3 at 8:00 PM.


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 Alex Kim at 1-37D. There will be a meeting of the Financial Advisory Committee on Saturday, April 26, 2003 at 10:00 AM in the Spa Lounge.


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     IT'S TIME FOR TENNIS!

The tennis courts are officially open for the season! Reservations will be taken starting immediately. Remember, courts must be reserved in advance but not more than 24 hours in advance. One hour reservations for singles or two hours for doubles.

The Spa will be enforcing the guest rule for the tennis courts. There is a $10.00 fee for guest usage on weekends until 2:00 PM. Anyone interested in participating in round robins or lessons, contact Cassandra Wagner at 201-854-6068 or intothecourt@aol.com.

Steve Rosen's Sunday morning Hacker's League will be up and running at 9:00 AM on Courts #1 and #2 next week.


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     GALAXY PET REGISTRATION

A representative from the Town of Guttenberg will be in the Spa, along with a representative from management to register residents dogs with the town and the Galaxy. You will need to bring a copy of your pet's rabies inoculation certificate. Check your cubbies for more specific information.


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.


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!


FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE

The movie for April 25, 2003 will be City By The Sea.

Movies start at 8:15 PM unless otherwise indicated.


CREATIVE EYE

Visit the new art exhibit in the Galaxy Creative Eye Gallery outside the Spa Lounge. The theme for this exhibit is "Beginnings".


GALAXY FLEA MARKET AND CRAFT SALE

Sunday - May 18th, 10:00AM to 4:00PM in the Picnic Area. Do you have items that you aren't using or don't need? Rent a table for $5.00 (first come, first served) or bring your own table or blanket. Come down and find some treasures and bargains.


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.


New     REVLON WALK/RUN BENEFITING CANCER RESEARCH

Please join Galaxy Residents for a lovely 5K walk/run in Central Park on May 3, 2003 as we participate in a fund raiser that benefits Cancer research and victims. The Revlon Walk/Run 5K begins in Times Square. Music, food and gifts will be given to all participants. Contact Elayna Center at 201 861-1000 or elaynacenter@earthlink.net for more 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

For the May 21, 2003 meeting the members of the Book Club will be reading Amsterdan by Ian McEwan.

The book for the June 18, 2003 meeting will be The Fortunate Pilgrim by Mario Puzo.

The group meets at 8:00 PM in meeting room #3 in the Spa. Contact Florence Friedman at 201-854-1268 with any questions.


NEW CLASSES OFFERED AT THE SPA

The Spa is now offering Pilates classes to be held twice weekly (Monday at 6:30 AM and Saturday at 8:00 AM). Classes run in 12 week sessions. Contact the Spa at 201-453-2404 for more information.


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.


HEALTH FAIR

The Spa will be holding its first ever Health Fair on Saturday, May 3, 2003 from 11:00AM until 3:00 PM. The Hudson County Community View will perform free blood pressure screenings, cholesterol and glucose testing; other vendors will include massage therapists, chiropractors, Feng Shui, aromatherapy, the Institute for Breast Cancer and more. All Galaxy residents and their guests are invited to attend.


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Sherri Steiner

Office Manager

Galaxy Towers Condominium Association