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!
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.
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.
NOTICE ABOUT WEBSITES
Neither:
Sherri Steiner
Office Manager
Galaxy Towers Condominium Association