THE GALAXY MANAGEMENT OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH IN OBSERVANCE OF COLUMBUS DAY. THERE WILL BE NO BUS SERVICE ON MONDAY IN OBSERVANCE OF COLUMBUS DAY.

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.

On Saturday, October 11, Boulevard East from 69th St. to 71st St. and the Galaxy Driveway will be closed from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM for the Annual Guttenberg Safe Kids Day. Rain Date is October 12.

The health check up before donating blood includes: blood pressure, temperature and hemoglobin check. This takes place on Monday, November 3rd in the Spa Lounge between 4:00 PM and 9:30 PM. Call Bob Collin at 201-868-6763 if you have any questions.

The Guttenberg Board of Education is conducting a survey of Guttenberg residents to obtain community input concerning several issues related to the school system. Input will be considered by the Board of Education in setting current and long-term priorities for the educational system. Survey forms are available in the Community Affairs Cubbies in the Tower lobbies and outside the Spa. The surveys were due back on September 26, however, they are being accepted after that date. Drop off your survey responses with the Clerk at Town Hall or mail them to the address indicated on the survey form. The quality and cost of education provided to the children of Guttenberg is of critical importance to every resident and we urge you to take the time to obtain a survey, fill it out and return it to the School Board for consideration.

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!

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

The book for the November 19th 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.

Discover new Talent! Enjoy fiction, memoir, creative non-fiction and poetry read by the authors! Sponsored by the Galaxy Writers Group. The event will take place in the Spa Lounge on Sunday, October 19th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. There will be refreshments and admission is free.

On October 22 the Social & Cultural Committee will be hosting the First Annual Galaxy International Beer Tasting Event at 8:00 PM in the Spa Lounge. The cost is only $6 per person and you can sign up in the Spa. You must be 21 or over to attend.

Saturday, October 25 is the G-FLAG Halloween Costume Party 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Spa Lounge! Please bring your favorite Halloween food or beverage (orange soda, pumpkin pie, candy, whatever). Everyone is invited! Parents, children, seniors, this event is all inclusive! NO RSVP REQUIRED! JUST GET OUT YOUR WIGS AND EYELASHES, OR FANGS AND FAKE BLOOD!! COME AND HAVE FUN!!

The movie for Friday, October 10th will be Along Came a Spider starring Morgan Freeman and Monica Potter.

Meet the Creative Team of Salon V & Spa for a Beauty Demonstration on Wednesday, October 29th in the Spa Lounge at 8:00 PM. Admission is free and $25 gift certificates and goody bags will be handed out. Want to be a 'before and after' model? Call Nuala at Salon V (201-944-8011) before October 17 and you could be chosen for a free haircut, color and beauty session.

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.

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.

A wonderful massage experience is now available at the Galaxy Spa by Massage Therapist Rich Santangelo. It is a full body relaxation therapeutic Swedish/Deep Tissue massage lasting one hour. The cost is only $60. For an appointment call 201-868-4380. Refer to this notice in the weekly update and receive a discount on your first massage.

Galaxy Residents who use Verizon DSL can now call Verizon Customer Service at (800) 567-6789 and request the special Galaxy rate which should enable the reduction of monthly fees 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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