The Legal Opinion Letter from Buckalew, Frizell & Crevina regarding potential window replacement is now available and can be picked up in the GTCA Management Office.

BE DIFFERENT! This year give at the Galaxy on Monday, November 3rd instead of at the office. Even though you don't have 9 lives as does a cat, you may help save five. Each pint of blood can be processed to make up to five components. Five persons can benefit from your one donation. Call Bob Collin at 868-6763 if you have any questions about donating blood.

Galaxy Residents who use Verizon DSL can now call and request a special Galaxy rate which should enable the reduction from the typical $39.99/mo to $29.99/mo. In addition, the service will be bumped up to the next higher speed at no extra charge. For more information contact Ted Pozniakoff at 201-869-4473.

The Lock Box is up and running. Please remember to include your remittance stub. The information shown on the encoding of your statement contains vital information the bank needs to process your payment. Failure to include this remittance stub will result in delayed processing of your payment and may incur late fees. Once again, thank you for your cooperation in getting this system together. If you have any questions, please call Mary Ellen at 201-453-2412 or Linda at 201-453-2414.

You are invited to the 1st Galaxy Chess Championship on Saturday, October 18 at 2:00PM in the Spa Lounge. Witness a lecture by Galaxy resident and Female Grandmaster, Anjelina Belakovkaia, and play for prizes and the Galaxy title. Check the cubbies for more information and on how to RSVP or contact Charles Ntamere at 201-662-0944. Meet your fellow Galaxy chess players while having a great time!

Join in the fun for friendly games during our Ping Pong and Pool Tournament. As part of our new programming for Channel 26, we invite you to participate and play against randomly chosen opponents, surrounded by cheering onlookers.

APPLE PICKING TIME is here again! Join Steve and Carole Rosen on Saturday, October 4th for a fun afternoon of picking apples, fresh vegetables, and of course, PUMPKINS. There is a 'children's village' of child size houses to play and climb in as well as barnyard animals to watch and feed. Call Carole for info (after 12 noon) at 201-662-8440.

Vendors are Wanted for the Annual Holiday Bazaar -Arts & Crafts at The Galaxy Mall Sunday, December 7th, 11 PM - 4 PM. There is a $25 charge per Booth Space and a $30 charge per Prime Booth Space. Application forms can be found in your tower cubbies.

The outdoor pool will be closed for the fall and winter months starting September 29, 2003.

On October 23rd the theme of "Reflections" will be exhibited in our gallery on the fourth floor outside the Spa Lounge. If you would like to see your artwork hanging in our gallery, join the club. We'd love to have you.

Please curb your pets. Do not allow them to do their business on Galaxy property, except in the designated dog parks. Our security staff has been instructed to report violators to the management office for further action.

Watch your cubbies for details of the classes being offered this fall in the building. This includes the return of such old favorites as Music with Mr. Joe, Story and Craft with Jan McKee and Tiny Music Makers with Kathy Moberly. We will also be offering new classes. Please contact Helen Wood at 201-868-8260 if you have any questions.

The movie for Friday, September 26 will be Anger Management with Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler.

The book for the October 15 will be Empire Falls by Richard Russo.

The book for the November 19 will be At Paradise Gate by Jane Smiley.

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

Channel 26 is your in-house community access channel. We make every effort to provide round-the-clock programming. Sometimes, however, the channel may face technical difficulties like the loss of picture or sound. If this occurs, please call Eric Duprey in the GTCA office at 201-453-2425 or email him at eduprey@gtca.org. After office hours please contact the Spa staff at 201-453-2404.

Channel 26 needs you!! As part of our new programming, Channel 26 will produce and host a fun and lively dating show. We need willing participants and an enthusiastic audience. If you are interested in participating please fill out the form in the cubbies and leave it at the Tower 3 front desk.

To initiate your personal profile, e-mail your first and last name, the address of your building and your apartment number at password@thefrontdesk.net. They will then forward a User ID and Password to you. If you have any questions, e-mail them at info@thefrontdesk.net.

Our lobbies have limited storage space for packages that are received for residents. Please pick up your packages promptly when notified. If you know that you will be away and are expecting a package, please leave a "Permission to Enter" and our staff, accompanied by Security will deliver your package and place it inside your apartment door. Effective immediately, large packages will no longer be left in the lobbies but will be transferred to a safe holding location.

Kinderdance is a one hour weekly class for children ages 3 to 5. The Galaxy Towers Parents Committee is organizing a class for Galaxy children in that age range. Kinderdance programs blend educational concepts with various forms of movement and dance. The cost is $55 per month for one hour per week. A one time fee of $15 will be charged upon registration. A 10% discount applies for siblings. Class starts Monday October 6, from 5:30 PM. to 6:30 PM in the 4th floor jumping room. Please use the forms in the Tower cubbies to sign up.

The Galaxy Singers group is looking for people who like to sing and would like to be part of our holiday celebrations here at the Galaxy. Regular Monday meetings will resume on Monday September 8, 8 PM in Spa Room #3. No experience or music training is required. Come on down any Monday evening from 8-9 and see if becoming a Galaxy Singer is for you!

Join the Galaxy Dance Club this fall and our professional instructor will soon have you well on the road to dance success. The course includes six hours of instruction, refreshments and lots of laughs with your friends and neighbors. Check the flyers in the cubbies for details.

Classes taught by Roy Lucianna will be held Wednesday Evenings from 6-7:20 PM in the Adult Activities Room starting September 17. The cost is $120 for a 12 week session. Sign up at the Spa Desk.

Treat yourself or someone special to a wonderful massage experience now available at the Galaxy by massage therapist Rich Santangelo. It is a full body relaxation therapeutic Swedish/Deep Tissue massage lasting one hour. The cost is only $60 at a location of your convenience. For appointment call 201-868-4380.