The Happenings 03.03.23

March 3 - March 17, 2023

The TGO Variety Show - Buy Your Tickets NOW!

Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17 - Inside the Manor

Our annual variety show is almost here and, if you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, you might want to hurry! This is a great opportuinty to watch your neighbors and friends share their unique talents. There will be skits and songs and, without a doubt, a lot of laughs. You can buy your tickets at the TGO Tickets and Gift Shop in Hobbyland, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Call 321-269-8023 for more info.

Alligator Robb With Words Of Gator Wisdom

Frank Robb is back with some more alligator wisdom. With the recent stories about alligators in the news, we thought we would reach out to Robb for some info about gators and what to look out for. Right now, gators spend most of their energy feeding and finding a mate. This means they are traveling throughout our park in search of both - which also means that we, as residents, need to be extra careful and aware of their excursions. Check out page 34 for more information on the Florida gator.

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We offer a wide range of non-surgical cosmetic procedures that will help you restore confidence about your appearance

We carry a complete line of MedAesthetics skin care products; cleansers, creams, lotions, serums, masks and more

Become a Member of MedAesthetics!

Membership includes a Free Body Sculpting, one free Laser appointment for one area per month, $499 fillers and 20% off select services and products. Membership may be used at any of our locations. Cost is only $169 per month.

New

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Manager’s Corner

March 3, 2023

Dear TGO Community,

We are at the peak of our busy season now and it’s wonderful seeing our community so active. Recent spring-like weather has everyone outside enjoying this season. Daylight Savings Time arrives next weekend, Sunday, March 12, at 2 am, giving us even more evening daylight to enjoy.

This recent warm weather will trigger the growth of your lawns and landscaping. The next TruGreen treatment of liquid fertilizer and herbicide will occur Tuesday and Wednesday, March 14 and 15. The previous January treatment, along with some cold weather in January, should’ve knocked back weed growth, so I expect this next treatment and the warmer weather to push out healthy grass. Now we need Mother Nature to cooperate and offer us some rain! We are currently in a dry spell and the CSA office was “flooded” this week with calls for irrigation questions and requests. Earlier this week we increased run-times on the irrigation clocks throughout the community. Our irrigation system is designed to supplement rainfall, but it will never provide the kind of coverage that a good rain offers. Please call the CSA office and ask for a work order if you are noticing dry patches in your lawn, but be patient, as our team can get backed up this time of year.

I have received several calls and inquiries this winter about “purple” streetlights along the roads in our community. There are a total of 147 streetlights in TGO that are managed by FPL on our behalf. Three years ago, these FPL streetlights were converted from high pressure sodium bulbs to LED. According to FPL, the LED bulbs are faulty and that is the reason why they are changing from bright white to purple. Courtesy Patrol inventoried each of the locations where the bulbs are failing. I sent this information to my contact at FPL and he assures me that we are on a list to have these lights replaced. I will keep you posted.

The Florida Forestry Department was in our community this week performing some firebreak work on the CSA conservation land along our south border, behind the library. They are working with our Firewise team to cut paths in this heavily-forested area, to reduce fire fuel and give firefighters access into these areas to fight fires if needed. The ultimate goal of Firewise, Florida Forestry and the St. John’s is to host a prescribed burn in this forested area, to reduce fire fuel and keep this forest safe and healthy for many more years. Conditions must be perfect, and many agencies must work together to host a prescribed burn. You will be notified if/ when this will occur. Kudos to the Firewise Committee for championing these efforts.

TGO alligators are becoming more active as the weather warms up and we grow closer to spring mating season. TGO loves our wildlife, and we work hard to live in harmony with and preserve it. We’ve got some very knowledgeable people here at TGO who volunteer with the Nature Center to assist our homeowners with wildlife concerns. If you, or your pet, has an encounter with an alligator that concerns you, please contact the CSA office to get assistance on how to address your concern. Most importantly, do not feed the alligators, or any of our wildlife. This causes them to lose their fear of humans and sometimes become aggressive, and these gators must be destroyed. CSA must be involved in the decision to contact the state trapper, as this trapper must come through our TGO gates and access our common area lakes. We appreciate everyone’s efforts to live in harmony with the wildlife that also make their home here at beautiful TGO. Our crocodilian expert, Alligator Rob, provides more information on page 34.

Sincerely,

Billy Specht

CSA Manager

100 D Plantation Drive • Titusville, FL 32780 • 321-268-9767

137 Plantation Drive

Titusville, Florida 32780

321-269-5524

For Tee Times and more information

www.thegreatoutdoorsgolf.com

March Golf Rates

(Effective March 6)

Green Fee Includes Use of Golf Cart • Rates are Plus 7% Sales Tax

All Prices Subject to Change With or Without Advanced Notice

Non-Resident Rate

18 Holes $54 Before Noon $42 After Noon

9 Holes $28 Before Noon $22 After Noon

First Responders/Military/Groups (FRMG)

18 Holes $45 Before Noon $37 After Noon

9 Holes $25 Before Noon $20 After Noon

TGO Resident Rate

18 Holes $42 Before Noon $34 After Noon

9 Holes $21 Before Noon $18 After Noon

5-Round Punch Card Special (on sale daily)

Non-Resident $235 + Tax

FRMG $195 + Tax

TGO Resident $180 + Tax

MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE – INQUIRE WITH GOLF SHOP STAFF

All prices subject to change with or without advance notice

6 Hole Avengers

Not ready for 9 or 18 holes? Want to learn more with an easy scramble event that covers the first 6 holes? Then come join the Avengers every Tuesday at 3:00. Meet new friends, have fun and learn the basics of golf. Everyone is welcome. Sign up at the Golf Shop.

Avengers Feb 21

T 1st Jim & Becky Ivey 22

Val & Debby DiGenova

Mike Smith, Scott Dykes 22

Carolyn & Scotty Lewis

3rd Florence & Ed Greasamar 23

Vicky & Blaine Littlefield

TGO 9 Hole Fun League

Ladies and Gentlemen - TGO has a 9 hole “play your own ball” weekly league on Saturdays. Play will begin at 2 pm (tee times start). Sign-up info will be posted on the bulletin board at the golf shop. You can sign up as a group or individual.

Fun League Feb 11

Middle Mellow (Holes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

Count Net Scoring

1st Lauren Clark, Buly Aliev 83

Cindy Ehresman, Diane Coffer

T 2nd Ray Middleton, Ann Strauss 84

Kelly Mardis, Corinne Hatch

Russ Busse, Tracy Hoffman 84 Barbara Kurtz, Doris Aliev

Fun League Feb 25

The Peace Sign

2 Random Holes Count

1st John Picard, Mike Smith 34

Cindy Ehresman, Russ Busse

T 2nd Trish Picard, Lauren Clark 38

Scott Dykes, Subash Fernando

Liz Strom, Cindy Clark 38

Kelly Mardis, DRAW: Dykes

May your swing be s�aight and the ball fly far.

May your round be blessed with no less than par.

Clinic

MGA Golf Results February 15

Pairs Better Ball Competition & Beat the Pros

Winning Teams

1. (Tied) Mike Anderson & Tom Golden

1. (Tied) Ed Fahrenkopf & Harold Gero

3. (Tied) Bill Schueller & Andy Andrews

3.

) Ray Turner & Rob Condotta

3. (Tied) Scotty Lewis & Jackson Scott

6.

7. Gary Wittstock & Jeff Basanta

Closest to the Pin Winners

#4 Joe Porta #8 Ray Dotson #11 Ron Wagner

#16 Fritz Graziani (Hole in One!!)

Low Net Individuals 1. Dick Overholt (69) 2. Jim Marigliano (70)

Team Better Ball Skins (8)

#2 Roy Houtby & Dick Overholt #6 Roy Brown & Ray Dotson

#8 Gary Wittstock & Jeff Basanta #11 Scott Lewis & Jackson Scott

#13 Ed Fahrenkopf & Harold Gero #16 Fritz Graziani & Mike Pascuzzo

#17 Ray Turner & Rob Condotta #18 Roger Nicol & Niles Jansen

Beat the Pros!

Only two teams Beat the Pros scramble score of -7!

Congrats to Mike Anderson & Tom Golden and Ed Fahrenkopf & Harold Gero!!

Saint

MGA Golf Results February 22 & 24 Club Championship

Final Results

Championship Division

1.Steve Wright 77 + 74 = 151

2. Tim Heath 76 + 76 = 152

3. Bill Schueller 77 + 84 = 161

Low Net Winners

1. Rick Conover 69 + 69 = 138

2. Mark Anderson 77 + 74 = 151

Senior Division

1. Rob Hunter 80 + 74 = 154

2. Rodger Daughtery 79 + 78 = 157

3. Tom Handy 81 + 82 = 163

Low Net Winners

1. Guy Drouin 74 + 75 = 149

2. Jeff Smutek 78 + 73 = 151

3. Dave Verstraete 77 + 81 = 158

Super Senior Division

1. Al Renzi 101 + 85 = 186

Low Net Winners

1. Ed Fahrenkopf 82 + 70 = 152

Entry Fee: $20 per person - $80 per team (plus applicable course fees)

Includes Mimosas prior to play and Lunch in the Manor after play

Sign up as a 4-person team. Pay entry fee in the golf shop. Handicap information is requested as teams will be handicapped.

Steve Wright Club Champion

Al Renzi Super Senior Champion

www.tgomga.com

Come Join our TGO Men’s Golf Association

• Membership fee is only $30.00 for a year of fun! • Tournaments every Wednesday!

• Prizes and special event luncheons and end of year dinner! Sign-up at the TGO Pro Shop

2022-2023 GOLF CALENDAR

March 6 Member-Member Opening Social, 5:00 pm in the Manor

March 7, 8, 9 28th Annual Member-Member Tournament

March 10 Member-Member Closing Banquet & Awards Night, 5:00 pm

March 15 Team Better Ball Tourney (3 on 3's, 2 on 4's, 1 on 5's)

March 22 Annual MGA Member-Guest Day

March 29 Annual MGA Beat the Pros Closing Tournament plus BarBQ Luncheon, Awards & MGA Annual Meeting

Come Join our TGO Ladies Golf Association

• Membership fee is only $40.00 for a year of fun! • Tournaments every Monday!

• Prizes and special event luncheons. Sign-up at the TGO Pro Shop

2022-2023 GOLF CALENDAR

March 6 Scramble, Annual Meeting, Lunch - Lunch by member

March 13 Saint Patrick’s Day Tournament - Pro Shop Event

March 20 & 21 Club Championship - Tee Times, Party after play on 21st

March 27 Easy As 1, 2, 3 - Team event, count 1 score on par 3’s, 2 on par 4’s, 3 on par 5’s.

April 3 Scramble, Awards Lunch - Lunch paid by LGA

April 10 No Alibis - Can replay certain shots based on handicap, but then you must play 2nd shot

April 17 LGA Away Day

April 24 Low Gross - Low Net

Congrats to Nancy Matroniano and Mikki Dodge 2023 Member-Member Champions!

More Photos On Page 31

Bobby Ward President MGA

Roy Houtby Tournament Chair

Lynne Anderson President LGA

CSA Business

Board Of Directors Meeting

Plantation Manor • Wednesday, March 15, 2023 • 3:00 pm

The CSA Board of Directors are responsible for the entire operation of The Great Outdoors Community Services Association. The following list shows the current Board of Directors:

Chairman Cliff Creech 404-391-7271 chairman@tgocsa.org

District 0 Bruce Hayes 321-268-2470 district0@tgocsa.org

District 1 Doug Matz 516-903-3145 district1@tgocsa.org

District 2 Bernard Hatch 321-269-5063 district2@tgocsa.org

District 3 Robert Fraser 407-491-2500 district3@tgocsa.org

District 4 Lauren Clark 607-761-0092 district4@tgocsa.org

District 5 Colleen Marigliano 845-656-8394 district5@tgocsa.org

District 6 Matt Willey 518-321-1134 district6@tgocsa.org

District 7 John Comeau 321-269-5525 district7@tgocsa.org

District 8 Barbara Yeager 508-410-0029 district8@tgocsa.org

District 9 Drew Proulx 207-751-9268 district9@tgocsa.org

Also part of the Board of Directors Organization are CSA Manager Billy Specht, Architectural Review Committee

Chairman Leon LeBlanc and CSA Secretary Sharon Sanford. The CSA website at www.tgocsa.org has individual biographies and contact information for each director.

Owners are encouraged to attend all the Board of Director meetings. Green speaker cards are available if an owner wishes to address the board for three minutes about any issue. An informational packet with the meeting agenda is given to each household that attends. Prior to the meeting, the agenda is posted on official bulletin boards and shown on our TV Community Channel 732. The actual meeting is televised LIVE on this same channel.

CSA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Wednesday from October through May. Planning meetings to set the agenda for the Board of Directors meetings are scheduled October to May on the second Wednesday of the month in the CSA Conference Room at 3:00 pm. They are open to attend for any TGO owner.

Finance Committee - $$$

The CSA is looking for a member for the Finance Committee. If you are interested in becoming involved with our TGO community and have a common sense of financial background, stop by the CSA office to pick up an application form or online on the website: www.tgocsa.org. Click on CSA Documents/Forms/Application for Committee Assignment. Please fill out and turn into the CSA Office.

District Meetings

There are ten CSA voting districts at The Great Outdoors. They are non-geographical, but are determined by the last digit in each property’s street address. The District Meetings are held monthly from October through May. Various districts join together to hold combined monthly meetings. There are two meetings per month with five districts in each one. Please note the upcoming meeting schedule if you want to attend your district meeting.

PAVILION

Districts 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 - Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 10:00 am Districts 0, 1, 4, 7, 9 - Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 6:00 pm

Architectural Review Committee

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next ARC Meetings will be held on the following dates at 10:00 am on the Plantation Manor Porch: March 8 & 29, 2023

The Architectural Review Committee meets for planning purposes on the Plantation Manor Porch at 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 6 & 27, 2023.

All changes to your property that are visible on the outside require advance approval from the Architectural Review Committee. Application forms and ARC Guidelines may be obtained from the Community Services Association office or printed from The Great Outdoors Community Services Association website at www.tgocsa.org. All completed ARC forms must be submitted to the CSA office by Noon on the Wednesday before the next Wednesday meeting. Results will be available to pick up after the ARC meeting or from the CSA Office. Be sure ALL necessary paperwork is included with your ARC application. No approval will be given without having all the required data available at the ARC Meeting for review.

TGO property owners are encouraged to suggest modifications to the ARC Guidelines, which will be discussed during an annual review. Please submit them to the ARC Secretary, in writing, no later in the year than October 1.

Beautification Committee

Seeking members for the Beautification Committee. An application needs to be completed to apply for committees. It is in the CSA Office or online on the website: www.tgocsa.org. Click on CSA Documents/Forms/Application for Committee Assignment. Please fill out and turn into the CSA Office.

CSA Business

Newcomers Orientation

The next Newcomer Orientation Meeting will be held in the Manor on Monday, March 13, 2023 from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm. Guest speakers from CSA, ARC, Nature Center, Golf, Activities, Firewise and Courtesy Patrol will share important information. Door Prizes will be awarded. YOU MUST CALL Nancy Wagner at 607-542-6374 to reserve your spot.

Emergency Vehicle Protocol

Florida and TGO share the same vehicle and traffic laws as the rest of the US: Everyone must yield to emergency vehicles. If there’s no shoulder on the road, simply stop to allow an emergency vehicle to pass. We have all been driving long enough to know this. Please, when you see emergency vehicles coming in with lights flashing, pull over and let them pass! It could be your loved ones they are here for.

Media Alert Phone Number 321-325-8715

The CSA office has implemented a new number to send out important information to our community. Many of you may have seen this number come across as Potential Spam from Geneva, Florida. Please note that this is the TGO-CSA Media Alert number and 321-325-8715 should be added as a contact in your phones.

President’s Council Meetings

Beginning with the first meeting in October, we will meet at the CSA Pavilion on the third (3rd) Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am. The dates for the monthly meetings are: March 21, 2023; April 18, 2023. Chuck Benoit is the Chairman of the Council and Laura Dedrick is the Vice Chairperson. Owners are invited to attend.

2023 Condominium/HOA Presidents

CONDO PRESIDENT PHONE# EMAIL

I Wayne VanGorden 603-630-1029 we.vangorden@gmail.com

II Bill Delle Donne 302-542-7337 bill@thedelledonnes.com

III Ron Young 540-294-4044 yngrd07@gmail.com

IV Blaine Littlefield 207-793-2279 blaine@reagan.com

V Paul Barzler 719-373-7214 tgocondo5vp@gmail.com

VI Laura Dedrick 386-341-7537 deedslj@gmail.com

VII Len Perkins 757-651-0582 4108lp@gmail.com

VIII Ed Kamptner 321-264-0584 ekamptner1@gmail.com

IX Tom Brobeck 724-601-0284 kimberbrobeck@yahoo.com

X Cindy Marini 321-268-0481 clmarini@aol.com

CONDO PRESIDENT PHONE# EMAIL

XI Leonard Caton 321-567-3009 lcaton57@gmail.com

XII Matthew Willey 518-321-1134 condo12tgo@gmail.com

FHOA Rob Park 803) 665-2526 robp2001@rocketmail.com

XIV Jan Gunnell 614-565-8574 janetgunnell@aol.com

XV David Spahn 207-468-6760 dspahn@mac.com

XVI Chuck Benoit 978-314-9945 cbenoitiii@yahoo.com

XVII Pete Bronson 315-263-6469 condoseventeen@gmail.com

XVIII Ed Garman 717-360-1999 edwardgarman@gmail.com

XIX Carl Rosner 516) 241-1877 crosner@gmail.com

APHOA Pam Beaulieu 240-351-7001 evader35@aol.com

Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Members - Contact Information

Chair - Leon LeBlanc 423-791-3158

Dist 0 - Jim Leibold 321-243-3888

Dist 1 - Harold Witschi 716-998-6393

Dist 2 - Jeff Smutek 440-878-8700

Dist 3 - Alan Paden 325-266-4015

Dist 4 - Pete Bronson 315-263-6469

Dist 5 - Chris Christian 931-628-3675

Dist 6 - Greg Mackey 219-322-5555

Dist 7 - Gail Smith 321-383-4570

Dist 8 - Bill Flatt 321-626-5594

Dist 9 - Lisa Babcock 903-372-8849

Community Information & Notices

Automated Visitor Call-In - 321-383-8802

The automated system offers two methods to provide access for a visitor. Call no more than 24 hours prior to your visitor’s arrival. Send an email to: guest@tgocsa.org, no more than 48 hours prior to your visitor’s arrival. The phone number and email address you use must already be registered with the CSA Office for the access request to be accepted. This system cannot confirm that your request was received or respond to any additional messages.

Service and Set-Up Calls - 833-697-7328

The CSA has a contract with Spectrum that includes Spectrum TV Select and Spectrum Internet services. If you are experiencing problems with their service or need to set up a new service, call the number above. Tell them your community at The Great Outdoors has a bulk agreement known as the Bronze Package.

TGO Community Channel 732

Our television channel of the Community Services Association will be active for broadcasting board meetings. Your TV must be equipped with a Spectrum TV cable box or digital adapter.

CSA Trouble Calls - 321-268-9767

If you have questions about lawn spraying, getting sprinklers adjusted, or any other services provided by the Community Services Association, residents should contact the CSA Office by email at service@tgocsa.org or call 321-268-9767 to mention your concerns.

Vehicle Barcodes

If your vehicle needs a barcode installed, call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 to schedule a REQUIRED appointment. Barcodes are $10 - new or replacement. They install them everyday, but will not do “walk-in” applications. If you need a barcode installed on your Recreational Vehicle, they’ll install RV barcodes on Fridays ONLY, and they want to visit your home or RV site to hopefully complete that barcode installation without moving your RV.

Propane For Sale

Mon - Fri - 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 am

By Appointment Only - TGO Commercial Area - West of the CSA Building.

The Community Services Association offers LP Gas for your convenience and currently at $4.00/gallon, plus 7% sales tax! Cash or check accepted.

Call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 for an appointment or visit during office hours. Payment by cash or check. No credit cards accepted at this time.

TruGreen regularly applies spray applications to our lawns and common areas that includes an herbicide for weed control, a liquid fertilizer, and an insecticide to kill chinch bugs, and other turf-damaging insects. These application dates for the first quarter of 2023 are:

March 14 & 15

TruGreen is also offering “service-call” visits to TGO. If you are still having problems with lawn pests or weeds, call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767, and we will put your address on the TruGreen list. They will make additional visits on the following dates:

April 6 & 20

TruGreen advises all TGO residents to stay off treated areas of your lawn, and to keep your pets off treated areas, until the application has thoroughly dried.

AED Basics (Automated External Defibrillator) Have Someone Call 9-1-1 While You Operate AED

The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that diagnoses incorrect heart rhythm patterns that could potentially be life threatening. The device treats the condition with electrical shocks.

AED use requires minimal training because an electronic voice prompts the user through each step. If you are helping a person who collapsed and you’re unsure if a heart attack is the reason, don’t hesitate to use the AED. Every minute counts.

The device determines if the patient needs an electrical shock or not. Simply place the AED pads on the patient’s bare skin, one on the right upper chest and the other on their lower left side. No one else should be touching the patient because false readings could result. The AED will advise you, the device operator, what to do next.

TGO has seven AEDs located at CSA buildings.

Outside Ramp

Golf Cart Gas

Monday - Friday - 9:00 - 11:00 am

The Community Services Association offers gasoline at the CSA Maintenance Area for TGO residents’ Golf Carts. Fill-up time is Monday through Friday from 9:00 - 11:00 am. The gas price is based on the prevailing rate charged to the CSA. Payment is CASH ONLY.

Community Information & Notices

A short and helpful reference for living in TGO

Guide to Living With Alligators in TGO

There are 32 Lakes in The Great Outdoors and all of them are home to alligators. Please keep these points in mind to be safe when alligators could be nearby:

• It is illegal to feed, taunt or harass an alligator.

• Do not swim or wade in any of our lakes.

• Do not walk near the shorelines and do not walk your pets near shoreline.

• Do not allow your pets to swim, exercise or drink in or near our lakes.

• While alligators can be active at any time, they are most active between dusk and dawn and move during the night to different water sources.

• Please give our alligators the respect and space they deserve.

• For your safety, as well as the safety of your family and pets.

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE!

If you have an issue with an alligator, please call:

Sandy Juba at 321-543-0502 or Betty Salter at 321-223-8073 or Nancy Clark at 321-292-1434. These ladies are experienced in dealing with TGO wildlife.

Get

Plantation Manor Pool & Spa

OPEN Every Day: 8:00 am - Dusk

“Dusk” is different throughout the year. Please check the chart in the pool area. Please lower umbrellas after use so they’re not damaged by wind gusts.

Oak Cove Pool & Spa

OPEN: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

Daily cleaning from 6:00 - 7:00 am Wear or have in your possession a Pool Wristband. They are FREE and can be obtained from the Plantation Manor CSA Office. Residents use lime green bands. Visitors use bands that are red, white and blue. Your guests are welcome to keep their bands as a souvenir of their visit to TGO.

Contractor Restrictions

Contractors employed for repairs, construction, renovation, or installation at residences that are in The Great Outdoors are not allowed to work on Sunday, except in an emergency or with the advance permission of the CSA.

From Monday through Saturday, contractors must leave TGO by 6:00 pm from October 1 to April 30 and by 7:00 pm from May 1 to September 30.

Call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 during regular weekday office hours to request any exceptions to these contractor work restrictions.

Lorraine Murphy Historic Center

Located in the CSA Conference Room next to Trimmer’s Salon.

Available to tour:

Monday - Friday • 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Visit the CSA Office to borrow the key. The Historic Center can be shown on weekends and holidays. Call for an appointment: Lorraine Murphy at 321-431-4526

TGO Ambassadors FMCA Chapter Rally Schedule

March 15-18

April 18-29

FMCA International Convention (Open) Perry, GA

Contact Bob Nebel at 321-626-1290

Grassy Key Rolling Rally (Waitlist) Grassy Key, FL

Contact Teri Henry at 321-704-4916

Fun Time Travel Association (FTTA) Rally Schedule

April 4-7, 2023

December 14-17, 2023

January 16-21, 2024

February 8-11, 2024

Tropical Palms, Kissimmee

Yacht Haven, Ft. Lauderdale

RV Supershow, Tampa

Mardi Gras in Lake Wales

Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world? The answer is somewhere in this issue.

The Great Outdoors Activities Committee

2022-2023 Events and Concerts Schedule

March 11 Saturday 8:00 am 5K Walk Run

March 11 Saturday 6:00 pm St. Patrick’s Day Dance Party

March 16 Thursday 7:00 pm Variety Show #1

March 17 Friday 7:00 pm Variety Show #2

March 23 Thursday 7:30 pm New York Bee Gees / Donna Summers SOLD OUT

How To Purchase Concert Tickets

General Admission tickets can be purchased for $15 for each concert at the TGO Tickets & Gift Shop. The Waiting List for Season Tickets is now open.

Low Mobility Seating at an Activities Concert

If you have a mobility impairment and need seating at one of our concerts, please call Bev Moquin at 508-317-0295 to arrange for that a few days before the concert. Bev must be contacted each time you need this service.

Monthly Activities Meeting

Our next meeting is March 21, 2023 at 1:00 pm in the Plantation Manor. Everyone is welcome. Our monthly meetings are the third Tuesday of every month from October until April.

Activities Committee Points of Contact

Carmella Zielinski 321-289-0150 tmcmzie@gmail.com

Melanie Matz 631-365-6640 melaniematz@me.com

Pam Wheeler 321-567-4068 pamswheeler@aol.com

Pat Bronson 315-345-5246 pat@petebronson.com

Thank You to Our Season Sponsors

Ron Norris

Mackey’s MPI, Inc.

TGO Realty, Inc.

Atlantic Storm Protection

Blinds of All Kinds

Eagle’s Pride

Parrish Medical Center

Gary L. Torres, D.M.D.

TGO Tickets & Gift Shop in Hobbyland is open Monday - Friday • 10 am - 1 pm

Thursdays 5 - 7 pm and alternating Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm (the day after The Happenings comes out)

Ticket Office - 321-269-8023

2023-2024 Concert Series Season - Ticket Sales Dates

A - Sales : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday March 6, 7 & 8, 2023

B-Sales : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday March 13, 14 & 15, 2023

C-Sales: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday March 20, 21 & 23, 2023

All sales will be at Hobbyland 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Center Room

TGO 5K & PARRISH MEDICAL WELLNESS FAIR

SATURDAY MARCH 11, 2023 • PLANTATION MANOR

7:15 am Registration 8:00 am Walkers Start 8:15 am Runners Start

$5 Tickets available at TGO Tickets & Gifts

Come join the fun, bring your friends and neighbors

WELLNESS FAIR

9:00 am - 12 Noon - Free to TGO Residents - Health Speakers and Talk to Providers

Linda Broeder at 847-712-0423 or Carmella Zielinski at 321-289-0150 EAGLE’S

Record Setting Season! Thank You!

The Activities Committee wants to thank everyone who bought concert tickets for the 2022 - 2023 season. This is the first time we sold out four of our five shows. The November show was almost a sellout with only 17 tickets left. It definitely has been our best season ever!

Various committee members have worked hard to find different ways to advertise our concerts. The Happenings has done a great job promoting the shows over the summer months and throughout the season. Our challenge now is to offer a variety of entertainers in our upcoming 2023 - 2024 season. Contracts have been signed so be sure to mark your calendars to buy general admission tickets when the TGO Tickets & Gift Shop opens on October 2, 2023.

We realize some of our homeowners who do not come down until January were disappointed that the Bee Gees tickets were sold out before Christmas. We suggest you make arrangements with a neighbor or friend to buy tickets on your behalf in October or November. For those who are new to TGO and have not had time to get to know their neighbors, we are working on a program to help you purchase tickets if you do not arrive until January. There will be more information on this program in the August/September Happenings.

The upcoming concerts are listed on the opposite page along with a short bio on each entertainer or group. Please go online to read The Happenings, click on the yellow button by each act, and you can watch a short video on each one.

You can also view these video clips now on the loop that is running in the TGO Tickets and Gift Shop. If you are attending either of your March concerts, you will have the opportunity to review the upcoming concerts before the evening show begins.

We believe we have selected a variety of music starting with the Latin rhythms of Gloria Estefan to the “Generations of Soul” featuring Jesse Hamilton whose vocal style covers a wide variety of genres!

Thanks again for making this our best season ever. Many of you may remember an old ad that said “You’ve come a long way, baby.” We believe this applies to the quality of entertainment that we have been able to provide over the last 20 years. The group of sponsors who have been kind enough to contribute to our concert fund has been outstanding. Take time to thank them whenever you use their services.

The bar has been set high for next season. Our goal now is to sell out all five performances. Be sure to get your tickets early so you will not be disappointed!

- Linda Utz - Showcase Chairperson

Volunteers Needed...

Have you ever wondered how so many events and activities take place; Concerts, dances, the variety show, trivia night, the artisian market, the golf cart parade, and the 5K Walk/Run? How about the ladies who work in the Activities Ticket & Gift Shop selling tickets and clothing, and the ushers who work the concerts? Or the Sound and Light Crew who runs all the equipment for our concerts and variety shows? How would bingo ever function if we did not have all the people who volunteer to be the bankers, call the numbers and handle concessions? All of these activities are arranged by your Activities Board of Directors and their group of volunteers - Come Join Us!

We welcome all residents and renters to come to our monthly meetings to find out just what we do. This is your community, and hopefully you might have some new ideas and suggestions for events in the future that you would like to share with us. Our hope is that you will find something that interests you, and subsequently volunteer a few hours a month to be a part of our team. Some of us are getting old, some of us have health issues, and that is why we are asking you to volunteer your time in order that all of these events can continue into the future. We believe these activities are an integral part of what makes TGO a great place to live!

Activities meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm in the Plantation Manor. We hope to see you at one of these meetings.

Our 2023-24 Consert Series Shows - Videos Included

November 16, 2023 - Gloria Estefan Experience - Rhythm is Gonna Get You

This show is a high-energy tribute to the Latin pop star Gloria Estefan, who sold over one hundred million records during the course of her career! Najibo is pure energy; and she embodies the spirit of Estefan in so many ways! She effortlessly commands the stage as her body gives into the Latin rhythms powered by her nine-piece Rhythm Machine Band. Brace yourself as she belts out all the Estefan favorites like “Get on your Feet,” “123,” “Anything for You,” “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “Conga” and many more! The Gloria Estefan Experience is one show you won’t soon forget!

January 25, 2024 - The Music and Passion of Barry Manilow

Experience one of the most authentic tribute acts ever to hit the music scene as DAYBREAK “The Music and Passion of Barry Manilow” takes you on a musical journey back to the 70’s. Fans will experience Barry Manilow’s greatest hits the way you remember them. Led by veteran musician and accomplished pianist Joe Hite, DAYBREAK, an 8-piece ensemble, brings to life timeless classics like “Mandy,” “Can’t Smile Without You” and the foot stomping rhythm of “Copacabana” just to name a few.

February 8, 2024 - The Modern Gentlemen - Pop, Rock, Jazz, Doo Wop Landon Beard, Todd Fournier, and brothers Brian and Brandon Brigham were first brought together by the legendary Frankie Valli. For over a decade, they’ve wowed audiences all over the world with the music icon as The Four Seasons. During their tenure with the hall of fame group, they developed their own identity. Valli heard something in them he never found in any of the configurations of singers he’d worked with and gave his blessing to start their own group. They finely tuned their sound to the classic hits from over the past 70 years, breathing new life into the Great American Songbook and so much more!

March 7, 2024 - Frankie Scinta - Vocalist, Musician, Comedian

Frankie Scinta is the heart and soul of his show, The Scintas for over four decades. He performs every night like it’s his first and last. After appearing on national TV as a child prodigy, Frankie has never looked back. He has been headlining his own show in Las Vegas for over 18 years and is still bringing audiences to their feet nightly. He has always been a true patriot to Veterans, Law Enforcement and all first responders throughout his career. He pays homage nightly to the men and women of the Armed forces and the ones who served before them.

March 21, 2024 - Jesse Hamilton and his Band - Generations of Soul

Jesse brings a seasoned, yet fresh, youthful energy to the stage with each and every performance! Jesse has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with, Cher, Patti Labelle, Jeffrey Osborne, The Clark Sisters, Christopher Reeves, 95 South, Lauryn Hill and Busta Rhymes, to name a few. His vocal style ranges from R&B to Rock, Jazz to Gospel and the Classic Standards. Jesse is able to ‘Rock’ with the young, ‘Croon’ with the old, and ‘Twist and Shout’ with the baby boomers! Jesse is continually upgrading his show and expanding his repertoire of music, patter and dance! So as Jesse says…Come Croon With Me!

Who Builds Those Wheelchair Ramps in TGO?

There are many volunteers in TGO who do many great things, and for those who don’t know this group, these are true TGO heroes. They volunteer their time and expertise to build handicap ramps for our residents whose health has declined so they can use these ramps to continue their lives the best they can.

This group was started by Paul Knue, who organized the first group in February of 2016. Paul had heard of someone who was in need a ramp, got a group of friends together to help build that ramp, and the rest is history. The group is strictly a “volunteer” group that only charges the material costs needed for the structure. Labor is never charged for their efforts.

The original group was: Paul Knue, Bub Elders, Dave Simko, Steve Scully, John Watts, and Gary Thinglum. The group recently expanded with two new volunteers, Ernie Click and Darrell Blenus.

Since 2015 they have either built, moved, or “refitted” approximately 15 to 16 ramps in The Great Outdoors for

people who have truly needed them. Most structures are completed in a day to a day in a half.

The fastest ramp they have ever done was done in less than a day. After hearing at a condo party about a lady who really needed a ramp, the group organized the next morning, and moved in a pre-built ramp (previously used by another person), modified it and had it in place and functional by 11:00 a.m.

A number of years ago, they built a wheelchair ramp for a lady who had cancer. She had not been out of the house in weeks because of her front steps. After the wheelchair ramp was built, she was finally able to go outside.

“Building these ramps for someone who has not been able to get out of their house, because their steps are too difficult for them to navigate, brings a lot of pleasure and happiness to our group. After installing the handicap ramp, it’s like a new found freedom for them and it is a great feeling for us.”

They have also volunteered their services for repairs on the porch railing at the Nature Center.

Back Row: Builders Dave Simko, Gary Thinglum and Paul Knue. Front Row: Doc Fraser, who helps facilitate ARC approval, and builders Bub Elders, Steve Scully and John Watts.

The group works closely with ARC to get the application approved in a timely fashion - which helps expedite the projects. Typically the group creates the application and drawings for the owner. Once submitted, the ARC will normally Field Approve these applications so that the ramp construction can start as quickly as possible. The building team coordinates closely with ARC to make this possible. Sometimes approval can be as quick as a few hours as their track record for detailed plans and solid construction are well respected.

This is a fantastic group of guys who really enjoy what they do while having fun building the ramps. This is an important service for TGO residents who can use their support.

“We are proud of our group and what we have accomplished in our park to help our citizens. The ARC committee has been a great help to us. We appreciate our working relationship.”

If you get a chance to meet these guys or spot them on the job building a ramp, please extend your thanks for their contributions to TGO. They are true heroes.

For more information about ramps, contact Gary Thinglum at 906-399-8645.

Remember, these guys are all snowbirds and are only here from January until early April.

TAX TIPS

It’s that time of year again... Time to start preparing those taxes. We reached out to our local resident accountant, Julian (Joey) Cecio, for some tips on what to look for when we prepare our 2022 returns.

Every year, tax time, can generate feelings from anxiety to fear and doubt. With this in mind, let’s take a look at some tax saving advantages that are effective beginning in 2023. Quick reading tip: You may see abbreviations like (TCJA) and (IRA). These stand for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. These laws enacted many provisions that benefit both individuals and businesses.

Individual Savings Tips

Get some Home Energy Credits: A 30% “residential energy credit” is available for installing solar panels or other equipment to harness renewable energy like wind, geothermal and biomass fuel. This credit runs from 2022 through 2032. It is also available to battery storage technology.

The CCRC expense deduction: A Continuing Care Retirement Community is an assisted living facility rather than a nursing home. The key point - a percentage of the cost of the entrance fee and monthly charges can be utilized as medical care and therefore, deducted as medical expenses. Remember, the threshold for deducting medical expenses is 7.5% of adjusted gross income (AGI).

Donations to Charity: If you itemize your deductions, you can write off donations made to qualified charitable organizations - within generous limits. Strategy - bunch deductions together to optimize results. Cash contributions can be deducted up to 60% of your adjusted gross income (AGI). Any excess can be carried forward five years. Long-term capital gain property can be deducted up to 30% of AGI. The value of capital gain property is the fair market value at the time of donation. Any excess can be carried forward five years.

Electric Vehicle (EV) credits: The tax credits for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids were enhanced and extended, but only for some taxpayers. The credit for up to $7,500 for the cost of a new EV is extended through 2032. No credit is available for a van, SUV or pickup truck costing $80,000 or more; $55,000 for other vehicles. A credit of up to $4,000 for purchasing a used EV costing up to $25,000 is available. The credit phases out at certain tax filing thresholds.

Traditional IRA contributions: You can deduct contributions to your Individual Retirement Accounts. Beginning in 2020 there is no age limit for making deductible contributions. What can I deduct? Under Age 50, $6,500. Age 50 and above, $7,500. This is called the $1,000 “catch-up” rule. Of course, special rules apply. Your deductible limits are adjusted or “phased-out” for individuals or their spouses (if married) who participate in an employer-sponsored 401k savings plan. Deductions are phased-out within Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) ranges and not deductible above those ranges, depending on your filing status.

Roth IRA contributions: You can deduct contributions to your Roth Individual Retirement Accounts. What can I deduct? Under Age 50, $6,500. Age 50 and above, $7,500. Again, this is the $1,000 “catchup” rule. Yes, more special rules. As with traditional IRAs, deductible limits are adjusted or “phased-out” for individuals or their spouses (if married) who participate in an employer sponsored 401k savings plan. These ranges are higher than traditional IRA rules. Deductions are phased-out within Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) ranges, depending on your filing status.

Still working? Use employer 401k plans: Contributions to Employer-sponsored plans are tax deductible. How it works: Contributions are deposited for you which lowers your taxable wages AND employers offer matching. If you can take advantage of this, do. It’s free money! Beginning in 2023, the total 401k contributions limit, including employer matching is $22,500. Above age 50, $30,000. This includes the $7,500 “catch-up” rule.

Key Points: Traditional and Roth IRA contributions are grouped together – not per IRA type. Remember, traditional IRAs let you reduce your tax bite now through deductibility. Your withdrawals are taxed at your regular tax rate (typically - but not always) lower when retired. Roth IRAs do not reduce your tax bite now because they are not deductible. However, withdrawals (including any earnings) are tax free. Employer-sponsored 401k’s allow you to put money away pre-tax, offer matching by the employer. What this means is your contribution plus tax savings on your contribution plus employer matching equals money that builds quickly.

Julian Cecio has been a Florida licensed Certified Public Accountant for over 40 years. He and his wife Chrissy are full-time TGO residents. He can be reached at 786-201-5061 or by email at jjcecio@gmail.com.

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The Great Outdoors Community Church

Watch Bible Study and Services

Pastor David’s Bible Study is LIVESTREAMING on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am on the church website: tgochurch.org. In person bible study is 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.

An Interdenominational Christian Church

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE

8:30 and 10:00 am

Watch the LIVESTREAM on our Church Website: tgochurch.org

Dr. David Price

Lead Pastor

J.B. Kump

Minister, Small Groups, Visitation and Retreats

Dan Zahn

Minister of Prayer & Visitation

321-383-0303

Send e-mail to: info@tgochurch.org

Visit our website: www.tgochurch.org

If you miss the livestream of any service, you can watch it from our website: tgochurch.org by clicking on the Resources tab at the top of the homepage, then click on Archived Videos to find the service.

Ray Z’s Bible Class

Class is scheduled for Mondays at 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall of our church. The Book of Revelation and special topics of future events.

Calling ALL Singles - Join us for fun events!

The SINGULARS of Great Outdoors Community Church are continuing their enjoyable schedule. Get on the email distribution list for all the events for this group: Send your email, with the subject line “Singulars Email” to: info@tgochurch.org or call the church office at 321-383-0303 to keep up on the latest news for the Singulars, please contact our coordinator Pastor J.B. Kump at: 321-543-1608 or email: jb.kump@gmail.com.

Women In Church (WIC) Luncheon

The next WIC luncheon is March 14 at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Tickets are available March 5 in the church Fellowship Hall after the church service. The cost per ticket is $15.00 ($13.00 for food and $2.00 for county missions). Please bring the exact bills when purchasing the tickets which will be presented at each luncheon.

Listen to Verse by Verse

With David Price on WPIO 89.3 FM every Monday - Friday at 4:40 pm and 9:13 pm

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from November through April and meets in the Narthex. Contact Rosalind Zahn for more information at 321-446-7968.

Food & Clothing Donations

We will pick up food and clothing for the needy. Please call Bill and Lynda Shaw at 215-450-5900.

Great Outdoors Community Church has a ministry that provides services to TGO residents. The areas of support and their points-of-contact are as follows:

Home Repairs Heidi Turner 321-514-3719 jihsturner@msn.com

Lending Closet Roger Stairs 724-228-7758 beaust881@hotmail.com

Temporary Meals Linda Snyder 610-751-5919 ravenmst@hotmail.com

County Services Bev Houghton 810-919-1629 bhoughto10@hotmail.com

Respite Sitting Martha Dayson 321-268-1460 jimdayson@bellsouth.net

Transportation Charlie Wood 847-609-1222 charliewood847@gmail.com

The Great Outdoors Community Church

CONCERT SCHEDULE - 2022- 2023

CONCERT SCHEDULE - 2022- 2023

Sunday February 26, 2023 6:00 pm Guardians Quartet

Sunday April 2, 2023 7:00 pm Easter Cantata

Sunday April 2, 2023 7:00 pm Easter Cantata

Wednesday May 3, 2023 7:00 pm Brevard Chorale

Wednesday May 3, 2023 7:00 pm Brevard Chorale

A Love Off ering will be received during each concert

A Love O ering will be received during each concert

For more concert information, call 321-385-9731

For more concert information, call 321-385-9731

Men’s Breakfast Group

Open Air Market

Saturday, March 4, 2023

8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Coffee & Donuts Available 8:00 - 10:00 am

Lunch Available 11 : 00 am - 12:30 pm

In Fellowship Hall

Men’s Breakfast Group

Join us for another great season of breakfasts for the men of The Great Outdoors. Breakfast dates are February 18, March 18 and April 15 in Fellowship Hall of The Great Outdoors Community Church.

Join us for another great season of breakfasts for the men of The Great Outdoors. Breakfast dates are March 18 and April 15 in Fellowship Hall of The Great Outdoors Community Church.

Tickets for the breakfast are $12.00 each and will be available in Fellowship Hall following services on February 5 and February 12, 2023.

Tickets for the breakfast are $12.00 each and will be available in Fellowship Hall following services on March 5 and March 12, 2023.

Please bring your baked goods to Fellowship Hall

Friday, March 3 between 2:00 - 5:00 pm or Saturday, March 4 before 8:00 am

Chairwomen

Dee McAllister Illeane Patterson Peg Apgar

In Fellowship Hall there will be Bake Sale items and lots of things to purchase!

The March 18 speakers will be JB Kump and Butch Gardner highlighting the church’s Holy Land trip.

The February 18 program will be presented by Chaplains Jon Nienhuis and Ben Schultz of Good News Jail & Prison Ministry, Brevard County. They will give us an update on their ministry here in Brevard County. For more information, contact Bill Miller at 321-474-0785

You Are Invited...

The Men’s Group will be cooking Hot Dogs and Brats and serving Sauerkraut, Chips and Sodas

The Great Outdoors Community Church will present a concert of Easter music on Sunday evening, April 2, 2023, beginning at 7:00 pm.

Various musical selections will be offered by soloists, instrumentalists, the Bells of Praise bell choir and the Chancel Choir of the church.

The public is invited to attend this free concert. Refreshments will be served following the performance.

February 26, 2023

The Great Outdoors Community Church

Love o ering will be received

Dean Hickman, John Darin Rowsey, Pat Barker and Scott Mullins, collectively known as the Guardians Quartet, are a southern gospel quartet with a unique sound, tight harmony and a passion for sharing the gospel through their music. With three Dove Award nominations, multiple #1 songs and Fan Awards, the Lord has blessed the Guardians Quartet with an incredible journey since their inception.

The Joys of Being Over 70

There are some unexpected joys about being on the other side of 70, for example..

• Kidnappers aren’t very interested in you.

• In a hostage situation, you will probably be released first.

• No one expects you to run into a burning building. Or run at all.

• People call at 9 pm and ask, “Did I wake you?”

• People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.

• There’s nothing left to learn the hard way.

• Things you buy now won’t wear out.

• You can eat dinner at 4:00 pm.

• You enjoy hearing about other people’s surgeries.

• You get into a heated argument about pension claims.

• You have a party and the neighbors don’t even realize it.

• You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.

• You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room.

• You sing along with the elevator music.

• Your eyes won’t get much worse.

• Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.

• Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the National Weather Service.

• Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can’t remember them either.

• Your supply of brain cells is finally down to a manageable size. And you may not remember where you read this list.

Can you benefit from new RMD age limit?

If you have a traditional IRA and a 401(k), you have to start taking money out at a certain age — but that age requirement is changing, and it could lead to changes in your financial strategy.

New tax laws mean you must now start taking withdrawals from some of your retirement accounts at age 73, rather than 72. And in 2033, this age moves up to 75.

Being able to postpone these required minimum distributions, or RMDs, may give you more opportunities in some areas. For one thing, because RMDs are taxable, the delay may allow you to avoid being pushed into a higher tax bracket, at least for a time.

You could possibly lower these taxable withdrawals by converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, which does not require RMDs. However, this conversion is a taxable event itself.

When thinking about delaying RMDs or doing a Roth IRA conversion, consult with your tax advisor. The new RMD age limits do give you more flexibility, so think carefully about how you might benefit from the added time.

This content was provided by Edward Jones for use by SABINA BAKER, CRPC™, your Edward Jones financial advisor at 966 Florida Ave S in Rockledge just south of Cocoa Village.

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POLAR BEAR CLUB Our Polar Bear Club for your Air Conditioning System gets you on the road to Peace of Mind with inspections performed according to the Manufacturer’s recommendations. For each inspection performed, one of our specially trained technicians provides a comprehensive report. When your next inspection is due, our computer will prompt us to call and schedule your next service. Call us today about our Polar Bear Club to keep your system running at peak efficiency while saving you money.

Vehicle Parking - Here Are The Rules

Defi nitions.

a. “Night” means the period between one (1) hour after sunset to one (1) hour before sunrise.

b. “Overnight” means any six (6) consecutive hours during the Night that a Vehicle is not moved.

c. “Roadway” means that portion of a maintained street that is used for vehicular travel, including concrete water runoff curbing where used.

d. “Vehicle” means all people-powered and motorized vehicles.

Illegal Parking.

The following parking is illegal within TGO:

1) Overnight Parking either entirely or partially on the Roadway (exceptions may apply in Hidden Lakes and Addison Preserve).

2) Parking in the Rally Lot near the Welcome Center without prior authorization from TGO Realty.

3) Parking in a handicapped parking space without displaying a valid government issued handicapped parking placard or Vehicle license plate.

From Your TGO CSA Patrol

4) Parking on any Roadway which interferes with, blocks, or restricts the flow of traffic of emergency or other Vehicles.

5) Parking of a utility trailer on a Roadway except for the temporary loading or unloading of same (exceptions may apply in individual homeowners’ or condominium associations).

6) Parking on any Parcel closer than five (5) feet from the Roadway.

7) Parking any portion of a Vehicle on the grass of Common Properties.

Resident Overfl ow Parking.

Residents may use the parking lots in front of the CSA Office and in front of the Manor as overnight overflow parking upon registration with the CSA Office prior to parking. Vehicles that are prohibited from being operated on Roadways may not be parked in this lot unless stored in or upon a trailer. There will be a limited number of spots, a limited time allowance, and additional restrictions may apply.

See Page 53 of the Rules and Regulations

A utomated E xternal D efibrillator

Happenings Around The Great Outdoors

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As we get older, it’s always a good idea to wear a name tag so people know where to return us!

Ralph Rogers, 95 and 1/2, (668.5 Dog Years) and Reggie, 15 weeks old, were playing in his front yard. Reggie is a Shitzhu, born on Halloween! Reggie’s magic power is keeping Ralph young!

The TGO 2023 Board of Directors: Front row - Barbara Yeager, Cliff Creech (Chairman), Lauren Clark and Colleen Marigliano. Back row - Billy Specht (TGO CSA Manager) Matt Willey, Bruce Hayes, John Comeau, Robert Fraser, Doug Matz, Drew Proulx and Bernard Hatch.

Happy Birthday to Tammy DeVries. Tammy and 100 of her closest friends helped celebrate the 51st running of her 29th birthday inside the Pavilion, the evening of February

LGA Member - Member Tournament

The 18 Hole Overall Winning Team of Nancy Matroniano and Mikki Dodge with a 173.8.

The 18 Hole Overall Runners Up - Trish Picard and Ellen Cyr

18 Hole 1st Flight WinnersThe Soucy Sisters - Joanne and Christine

18 Hole 2nd Flight WinnersPat Cook and Sandy Tukey

Team Coletta Gabele and Janet Facer were the closest to the hole on Hole #11.

18 Hole 1st Flight, 2nd Runners UpMary Laverty and Lynne Anderson

The 9 Hole Overall Winning team of Lauren Clark and Pam Campbell with a 61.9.

Team Karri Conover and Dawn England were the closest to the hole on Hole #4.

Chuck Kandt, the hardest working man in TGO! Thanks, Chuck!

TGO FIREWISE INFORMATION

RESIDENTS REDUCING WILDFIRE RISKS

Visit tgocsa.org to view Firewise video and brochure or TGO Firewise on Facebook

Remember, you must have written permission to remove any living shrubs or trees beyond your property line. Contact CSA if you have questions about removal and consult the Architectural Review Board before making landscape changes.

Fireproofing Your Home Against Wildfires by Ed Brown

The rains have been backing off. The ground has been drying out, as has the deadfall from the two hurricanes that beat us up last November. There is sufficient ground fuel to satisfy the voracious appetite of a wildfire. All we need now are the lightning storms that have made Bithlo, just to our west, the lightning capital of Central Florida! Cloud to ground lightning has made Central Florida the lightning capital of the U.S.A! With those facts in mind, we should discuss how you can best protect your home from wildfires.

The strong wind that heralds a storm front and a wildfire is magnified by the fire itself, spiraling with increasing velocity and a counter clockwise spin as it races aloft. Yes, it’s tornadic, and it often spawns tornados that “rearrange” structures, people, livestock, pets and the landscape itself. The weather news is briefing us daily with Wildfire Advisories! So, what can you do to fireproof your home?

Again, be aware. The weather news is an important part of the process. You can’t completely fireproof your home, however, some homes can be better prepared than others to withstand wildfires. You have heard, right here, that you should keep your property LEAN, CLEAN and GREEN. What, beside a catchy rhyme, does that mean?

LEAN tells us to keep planting around your property to a minimum. Fewer plants, less ground fuel.

CLEAN reminds us to pick up vegetative waste, whether it’s a 10 foot long dried palm frond on your shingled roof or dry leaves blown under the porch or a dead, dried, brown bush that didn’t survive our Winter. Pick them up and leave them curbside for CSA pick-up.

GREEN directs us to keep our plants and our lawn well watered. Keep them fireproof green, not dead brown and flammable! The CSA office can help you to get a sprinkler Work Order started if your sprinklers are not sprinkling.

Closing Eaves: Stand under the outer edge of your roof and check where it meets your home’s exterior. If you can see the rafter tails, then you may want to close your eaves with a noncombustible material.

Covering Exterior Vents: You can also prevent embers from getting inside your home by covering your exterior vents. Use metal wire mesh that is 1/8 inch or smaller.

Changing Out Your Windows: Single-pane windows are more likely to break when exposed to extreme heat, so, opt for multi-pane windows, safety glass or fireproof shutters. If you did upgrade your windows and replaced the aluminum storm shutters - keep the shutters! Don’t trash them! They are an excellent fireproof cover for your new multi-pane windows.

Fireproofing your home can become prohibitively expensive, so you do what you can, upgrade in stages every year. Stay AWARE of WILDFIRES and Weather Forecasts and pay your Fire Insurance premiums without fail!

Be Firewise This Fire Season And Good Luck!

Firewise Committee - Contact Information

Tim Graham Chairman 561-262-8833

Donald Payne 407-222-0583

Ed Brown 321-383-8253

Mike Lavery 585-472-1538

Ron Peoples 407-509-0486

Betty Salter 321-223-8073

Ed Olefirowicz 919-360-3174

Karri Olefirowicz 919-265-4315

Christopher Miller 407-375-8310

O.M. Butch Jones 804-514-4458

Albert McGuire 810 338 5646

Sharon Maloney 770-294-6362

Riddle Answer: Mt. Everest, it just wasn’t discovered yet.

Alligator Robb Is Back With Words of Gator Wisdom

Howdy once again Great Outdoorsians! This is Frank “Alligator” Robb of Environmental Education Awareness Research Support and Services (EEARSS.ORG) back to discuss alligators again.

Since we last chatted a little bit of time has gone by. Originally we talked about alligators and other crocodilians, and thereafter we discussed some of the more common snake species that you might come across here on the Space coast or in your yard. There have been some things alligator-related in the news and media lately, and there will be even more so in the coming weeks when we look at the time of year we are in. So, I figured it appropriate to revisit the topic of our backyard alligators.

Let’s start specifically with the time of year we are in. The favorite term everyone uses is “It’s alligator mating season,” usually followed by, “Watch out, they are very aggressive this time of the year!” Wow, this is an enormous pet

Florida and, more exactly, the Space coast in which we live, is different in so many ways. With the topic at hand, I am referring to the climate. We are coastal, so while we might get two freezes a year, they are not typically deep freezes due to the ocean and the rivers so close by to keep us warm. Our first cold front of the year is like clockwork. It’s plus or minus a week of Halloween nearly every year, this past year being a tad earlier than that for the first time I could remember.

You are likely wondering why we are discussing climate after I was just saying we were discussing alligators. That’s because its all tied together in a very fancy knot. This along with hormones. Alligators have two times a year in which their hormones ramp up. This is nearly exactly linked with Spring and Fall. We have always called these times the Fall Crawl and the Spring Crawl.

This all leads to increased activity. Not aggression. I’ve caught thousands of alligators and have only met a few that wanted anything to do with people and those were the gators that had been fed. Again this isn’t aggression, this is associating people with food. As we discussed in a previous article, their intelligence is, I think, their biggest weakness. Odd statement to make, but if they can find an easy way to use less energy (Being Fed), they will take it. It only takes one time for them seeing you throwing food to the ducks or fish, to then say, “Oh…I don’t need to expend as much energy doing that!” Energy is what they are always striving to store up. When you see an alligator laying on the bank, he is thermoregulating. They are cold-blooded and are literally acting as a solar panel absorbing energy so they can then go feed, or travel to a new area. Just like you having to charge your golf cart before taking a ride, that’s his version.

As the weather warms, their hormones are going up at the same time. These things match up in Spring and Fall. So not only warmth-wise do they have the energy to move, they have the serious desire too as well. They have spent all winter likely not eating much, sometimes not anything.

They spend most of that energy feeding and finding a mate. This means they are traveling, and with more homes and people in Florida than ever before, there are now homes in areas that they may have been traveling through for decades. Remember, they can live as long as we do, and they have an excellent memory.

During the summer here they typically stop moving due to it being too warm, and slow the feeding down as they have had all spring to make up for everything they missed over the winter. When fall comes around they will pair back up and even court a mate again. Combats are common and they will walk, sometimes looking for a place to over-winter.

If I told you how many times I have heard the mention of an alligator’s brain size and that they are just a dumb dinosaur… Well, that couldn’t be further from the truth. The alligator has the same cerebral cortex as a dolphin. Yes, you read that correctly. They can solve problems; they are thinkers and studiers of everything. Really, it is their intelligence that gets them in trouble so often. They learn quickly and if an easier way is provided to them, they take it. For instance, if you are in the backyard by your pond/lake/canal/ditch and you are feeding the fish or the turtles or the ducks… any wildlife, they are watching this, they are always watching and taking notes. They never, ever forget. They see you feeding these animals and after one or two times of doing this, you have yourself a friendly neighborhood alligator. Fishing provides them the same opportunity as an easy meal. After a fisherman catches a fish, that fish is tired and is an easy catch for the alligator. Not to mention some fishermen leave things behind that the gator will clean up.

This is not me saying don’t go fishing; I love fishing, just do it smartly and with the respect of knowing that if a gator

shows up, you should move on. If you find yourself in the backyard feeding wildlife in the water... I am sorry, but you are part of the problem and the best thing you can do is stop. Nearly every bite I have ever worked involved a fed gator or someone in the process of feeding one.

Why does an alligator lay back and watch and study? That is how he builds himself a game plan. He is watching all and planning a move. Maybe every afternoon at 3:00 pm you come home, walk to the edge of the lake and feed the fish. He knows that and will plan his entire day around it. This means he is studying the birds, rabbits, squirrels, and sadly, sometimes your pets, and learning their behaviors. That doesn’t make him bad, it makes him opportunistic! I often tell people love and aggression do not go together, this same fact is true with our alligators. It’s just increased activity. I figured I would finish off this article with some truths and safety advice.

Tips About Gators You Should Know

• Alligators are quick, but they are not going to chase you. You ever hear that you are supposed to run in a zig-zag from alligators? What is the quickest way from one place to the next? It’s always a straight line.

• Use common sense... don’t walk up to one, let him have his space.

• Don’t be near the edge of the water at dawn or dusk as this is their most active times.

• Don’t turn your back to the water or kneel down on the edge. This is making yourself small like a prey item and providing easy access.

• Do not walk your pets near the water’s edge. It doesn’t matter if you have a leash on the animal.

• Do not think that something bad CANNOT happen to you.

• Be aware of your surroundings and don’t be complacent.

• Do not feed the fish, turtles, birds or other wildlife!

Learn more about Frank Robb, his Environmental Education Awareness Programs, his podcasts and more at WWW.EEARSS.ORG

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All Classified Ads - For Sale, Rent and Wanted - will cost $10.00 per ad, per issue. Payment is by cash or check, payable to “CSA.” Classified ads list tangible and real property owned or wanted within TGO by the resident who places the ad. All ads must be brief, 25 words or less. Forms are available at the Manor CSA Office, 145 Plantation Drive. The placement of new ads and the renewal of existing ads must be made, with payment, no later than 5:00 pm on the Friday before the upcoming publication date. No refunds for early cancellation of ad. All ads are placed on a first-come basis. Space is limited. RV LOTS/ HOMES FOR SALE, RENT OR LEASE AND MISCELLANEOUS

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Don’t Miss The Nature Center Spring Festival

Saturday, March 11 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Music • Food • Live Animals

10:00 am - Ribbon Cutting • Flag pole dedication

• Refreshments on the porch 10:30 am to 2:00 pm

Skinny’s Award Winning Barbeque

Pulled Pork Sandwich • Baked Beans • Coleslaw

Special thank you to Fred DiStasio of Skinny’s Award Winning Barbeque for his generous proceeds to our Nature Center. Please support our sponsor - Golf Carts Unlimited

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Dinner Menu

SALADS & SOUPS

Please ask our servers about specials, desserts and drinks

ENTREES

Ribeye 29

12 oz. grilled to order, mashed potatoes and veggie of the day

Oven-Braised Short Ribs 23

Oven-braised overnight, red skinned mashed potatoes & fried onions

Slow-Roasted Prime Rib

Saturdays from 4 pm to 8 pm

With baked potato, veggie of the day and side salad 8 oz.-24 12 oz.-28

Chicken Parmesan 18

Served over Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

with fresh ingredients

Chicken Fried Steak 12 With white gravy, mashed potatoes and veggie of the day

Corona-Beer Battered Fish & Chips 19 Slaw & crème fraiche tartar sauce

Pecan Crusted Chilean Salmon 26

Chilean salmon baked, sweet Dijon-pecan crust. Served over orzo-faro/baby spinach blend with lemon beurre blanc sauce

Bob’s Meatloaf 17 With mashed potatoes and veggie of the day

Breakfast

Tender- hand-breaded country fried steak, topped with creamy sausage gravy & served with two eggs any style, breakfast potatoes, and choice of breakfast bread

two

any

HAND HELDS

We take pride in preparing our food from scratch every day. Some items will have limited availability. We are concerned for your well-being. If you have allergies, please alert us as not all ingredients are listed! *We are obliged to tell you that consuming raw or undercooked meat, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness. Please enjoy your time with us. Bon Appétit!

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• HVAC 2018; split unit 2022

• Wood flooring downstairs; carpet upstairs

• Storm shutters 2021 • Plantation shutters

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• 8’ x 14’ golf cart garage • 20’ x 12’ Sun Room

• Furniture negotiable

• Newly renovated kitchen with quartz counter tops, soft close cabinetry, double oven

• Appliances, washer and dryer included

• Plank flooring 1/22 • Carpet in bedrooms 1/22

• Plantation shutters 2/22 • Water heater 11/21

• Fully enclosed 10’x 20’ porch with great views of rocket launches and 4’x l0’ closet for storage

• Exterior upgraded with Hardie Board siding

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• Park Home has 2 bedroom/2 full baths

• Enclosed front porch

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• 15’ x 29’ rear deck with views of nature and 16th fairway

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• 2 Bedroom, 2.5 bath pristine Evergreen model Resort Home built in 1998, with beautiful golf course view!

• Living space approx. 1,608 sf • Soaring ceilings

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• Tankless hot water heater • Blinds are all included

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Activities – All Year and Seasonal

Ambassadors Chapter FMCA

Plantation Manor

4:30 pm - 4th Monday of month

(October - April)

Seasonal meetings are monthly, in the Plantation Manor. Come to see your friends, share your latest RV adventures and get updates on our rally schedule and chapter activities. After our business meeting, we provide a light meal for our members and guests. Please bring your own beverage of choice. If you will be attending, you must send an email to Bob Nebel by the Monday before the meeting so we know how much food to purchase. Bob’s email: renebeljr@gmail.com

For more information, call: Bob Nebel at 321-626-1290

Visit our website at www.TGOAMB.com

Plantation Manor Pool

Monday - Friday - 10:00 am

Weather Permitting

Call the CSA Manor Office to ask about any cancellation due to bad weather - 321-264-2393. Aquacise, or water aerobics, is a fun and easy workout for all ages. It uses the resistance of water to increase cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and muscle tone. Being buoyant in the water, about 90% of your body weight is supported and you’ll never feel overheated. Diana Araujo-Fernandez - Monday - Friday For more information call: Plantation Manor - 321-264-2393

Plantation Manor

Meets all year every Tuesday at 6:00 pm. CARDS GO ON SALE at 4:45 pm. TGO Owners, Renters, and Guests Only. All present during play must be 18 years of age or older. Age verification via government identification may be required.

Bocce Court

(next to Shuffleboard)

Play this game that is similar to a sport from the ancient Roman Empire. The Bocce ball set can be signed-out from the Plantation Manor CSA Office, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. For weekend play, pick up the Bocce set on Friday.

TGO Page Turners

The TGO Page Turners meet in the Library on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Please consider joining the fun! The book selection and more good information can be found on FACEBOOK at TGO Page Turners. Wine is welcome!

River Lanes (SR50) - Titusville

TGO Bowling season has started and will end on March 22, 2023. Season will be 12 weeks starting at 1:00 pm. Cost will be $9.00 per week per person. Shoe rental is included. The first week is a business meeting starting at 12:30 pm. Teams will be 4 members with a handicap system, so everyone has a chance to be a winner. To confirm your place in league or join the league or need information call: Jo-Anne Buckley - 321-383-4211

Bridge Club

Plantation Manor Porch

Monday - 1:00 pm • Thursday - 9:00 am

The group welcomes intermediate and advanced level players. Bridge sign-up sheets are placed on clipboards on the outside of the Plantation Manor office door by the stage. Players must sign up by Friday at noon to play on Monday afternoon and must also sign up by Tuesday at noon in order to play on Thursday morning. For more information, call: Cory Lucas - 321-264-2393

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2/23 Dan Doherty 3890

Library

Thursday - 6:00 - 8:00 pm

March 9 & 23

If you can roll 3 dice, come on out for the fun. For more information, call or text: Cathy Costello - 321-376-2823 We are looking for more players - come join us!

Cigar Club Windsong Pavilion

2nd & 4th Tuesdays – 3:30PM. Enjoy a cigar with fellow smokers, swap cigars, share cigar knowledge, join field trips. (Bring a beverage) Contact: Bob Hazlett – 937-545-7446; rlhazlett999@gmail.com

Clown Alley Library

Thursday - 3:00 pm

The TGO Clown Group will meet weekly this year. If you’re looking for some fun, a new career, making a little money, or making people smile, come join us! For more information call: Pam Taylor - 571-217-0444 or Peter Maselli -714-392-4444

Activities – All Year and Seasonal

Croquet Club

In front of the Golf Driving Range

Sunday - 2:00 pm

No experience needed. Equipment provided. Bring your own chair and beverage. No formal attire. It’s a great way to get outside and have fun with friends and neighbors. Contact: John Comeau - 321-269-5525 or Frank Valenza - 321-567-4272

Diamond Painting

Library - Monday - 1:30 pm

Try this new craft hobby that’s a mix between Cross Stitch and Paint by Numbers. Tiny resin “diamonds” are applied to a color-coded canvas creating a vibrant mosaic painting. For more information, contact: Barbara Yeager - 508-410-0029

Fun Time

Travel Association

Plantation Manor - 4:30 pm

The FTTA is a rally group open to all owners and renters in TGO. All types of RVs are welcome and are encouraged to enjoy the fun. Join our monthly meeting for information about rallies and socializing. We will serve food at this meeting. Those who plan to attend, send an e-mail to Monica Fierro by the Friday before the Monday meeting so we know how many chairs to set up and how much food to purchase. Put “FTTA” in the subject line. Email to tgomonica@hotmail.com. We hope to see you at the next meeting! Upcoming meetings start at 4:30 pm: March 20 and April 17, 2023. Monica Fierro - 321-267-7899

Exercise with Charlotte

Plantation Manor (M) or Pavilion (P) Start every day of your week with exercise.

Monday (M) - 8:00-9:00 am

Strength Training

Library Saturday - 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Euchre is OPEN NOW for all who love the game! The cost is 50 cents. Contact: Peggy Apgar - 321-603-9934

Fly Radio Controlled Aircraft

Experience the “high” of flying R/C aircraft. See if this is something you would like to learn. FREE training. The airfield is less than a mile from TGO. We fly all year and are usually at the airfield by about 8:00 am.

For more information call: Bob Netherton - 321-269-3016

Friendly Hobbies

Hobbyland - Wednesday - 9:30 am - 12:00 noon, all year. Bring your knitting, cross stitch, crocheting, and other needle creations. Join us for a cup of tea and chatter while being creative. For more information, call: Theresa Sansoucie - 603-491-4515 or Mary Jane Smith - 810-853-8188

Monday (P) - 9:00 - 9:30 am

Low Impact

Tuesday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am

PiYo Live

Tuesday (M) - 9:00 - 9:30 am

Back Stretch

Wednesday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am

Medicine Ball

Games Night

Wednesday (P) - 9:00 - 9:30 am

Total Body Toning

Thursday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am

Low Impact

Thursday (M) - 9:00 - 9:30 am

Belly, Back, Buns

Friday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am

Strength Training

Friday (P) - 9:00 - 9:30 am

Chair Stretch

Library- Sunday - 6:00 pm • Tuesday - 6:30 pm. This fun-loving group plays many types of games. For more information, call: Jean Crichton - 321-383-9385 Charlotte Sickafoose - 321-267-5950

Hand Knee and Foot Card Game

Library - Wednesday and Saturday - 11:30 am - 4:00 pm

Much more challenging and fun than original Hand and Foot, this is still similar to Canasta. Both days meet all year.

For more information, call: Marie Zeigler - 518-805-8569

Plantation Manor

6:00 - 9:00 pm

Thursday, March 9, and Friday, April 14. Join in the fun or listen to your friends. Bring snacks and beverages.

Don Wheeler - 321-567-4068 • donwheeler369@aol.com

Activities – All Year and Seasonal

Line Dancing

Plantation Manor - Tuesdays - 10 am - 12 pm

Beginner class starts at 10:00 am

No dance experience - basic steps taught.

Improver class starts at 11:00 am

Ferrel Mazzatto - Instructor - 321-267-0195

Machine Embroidery Club

Hobbyland

Friday - 12:00 - 5:00 pm, all year

Join us in this fascinating hobby by bringing your embroidery machine. Bring your door key for the craft room.

Contact: Pam Wheeler - 603-866-9233 • pamswheeler@aol.com

Mad Hatters

Plantation Manor

First Tuesday 11:30 am - Oct-Apr

All TGO ladies are invited. Lunch is $16.50, bring the exact amount, advance reservations are required. For lunch reservations, contact Vicky Hunter: vhmadhatterluncheoncoordinator@gmail.com.

For any other information contact: Sharon Alonzo at queensharonmadhatters@gmail.com or 518-542-4539

Mah Jongg

Library - All Year

Monday - 6:00 - 9:00 pm • Connie Heil - 321-383-8279

Tuesday -1:00 - 4:00 pm • Rosalind Zahn - 321-269-7957

Plantation Manor

All dates begin at 6:00 pm March 13 & 24 and April 7 & 20. Bring snacks for your table/B.Y.O.B. Bring a roll of nickels to play and a canned good or $1, per person, for donation to a deserving local Food Pantry.

Bev Moquin - 508-317-0295

Photo Club

Nature Center

1st & 3rd Friday - 1:00 pm, Dec - Mar

Open to all photographers.

The Photo Club has a digital photo frame on the Plantation Manor Porch- it is motion sensitive and displays videos or slideshow photos produced by Photo Club members.

Contact: David Spahn - 207-468-6760

Pickleball

Pickleball Courts

Six Pickleball Courts are available starting at 8:00 am every day.

• Lights for Night Play

• Beginners Lessons

• Organized Tournaments • Clinics to Improve Member Skills

• Open Club Play 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Daily

• Private Games in the Afternoon

New to this sport? We strongly recommend calling Nancy Powers at 603-209-2544 from November to mid-April to arrange for lessons before coming out to play. This will give you a good start to a fun and social sport. You can also try borrowing equipment from the Plantation Manor CSA Office Monday - Friday until 3 pm. For more information, call: Marilyn Adams - 517-673-2110 • Charles Wood - 847-609-1222

Quilters

Hobbyland

Thursday - 12:15 - 5:00 pm, all year

Meeting time 12:30 on the first Thursday of the month November through April. Join in the creative satisfaction and enjoyment of this sewing art. TGO Owners, please bring your door key for the craft room.

For more information, call: Nancy Powers - 603-209-2544 or Gayle Sampson - 651-492-0881

Rug Hooking

Hobbyland

Tuesday 9:00 am – November - April

The TGO Traditional Rug Hooking Group invites all “Hookers and Lookers” to visit and see our work. For more rug hooking information, call: Terri Strack - 603-540-5921

Sawdust Club

Pavilion

The club building is located near the CSA maintenance yard and open to members 24/7. Members meetings are Oct-Apr, 9:00 am, at the Pavilion every 2nd Tuesday of the month. We provide an opportunity for members to pursue their wood and/or metalworking hobby. Loaner tools are available for any DIY’er or craftsperson who is a member. Membership is open to all TGO property owners. Call: Laura Sievers 630-408-6461 tgosawdustclub.wordpress.com

Activities – All Year and Seasonal

Shuffleboard

Shuffleboard Courts by Manor

Thursday 1:00 pm

Scheduled play October - April

Discs and Cues are on the Fitness Center front wall. Please put the equipment back neatly when you are finished. For play after dark, there is a light switch timer by the Tennis Court fence enclosure door that is nearest to the shuffleboard courts. For more information, call: Doug Jensen - 401-885-9731

Singles at TGO

The Café - Wednesday 11:30 am

Join us for lunch every week. Men and women can spend an hour or two in fellowship together. Meet old friends and make new ones. Call:

Sammye Madden - 321-383-8530 or Cam Pelletier - 321-264-0691

Stampin’ Up!

Greeting card creations!

Hobbyland

Make 3 cards for $10. All supplies provided. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:00 pm and 2nd and 4th Fridays at 9:30 am. Reservations REQUIRED. E-mail: bdaniels@cfl.rr.com by Monday before classes.

Carol Hall - 321-289-7380

Stitching from the Heart

Hobbyland - Thursday - 9:30 am - 12 noon, all year

Come join in the fun of stitching your projects while you enjoy a cup of tea. Be sure to bring your key to the craft room. For more information, call:

Barbara Stevens - 240-463-4809 • Teri Alexander - 321-961-1393

Sunday Latin Dance Class

Manor - Sunday - 6:00 pm

Come join the fun - with or without a partner. Contact Linda Peraza 321-383-0735 for more information

Swedish Weavers

Hobbyland - Monday - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Relax with this fun, needlecraft fabric decorating style. The simple technique can be mastered and enjoyed by all ages.

Carmella Zielinski - 321-289-0150

Tennis Club

Tennis Courts

All Four Tennis Courts

Tennis Club Members Match Play: Mon - Wed - Fri - 9:00 am-1:00 pm

All Tennis Players • Round-Robin • All Skill

Levels: Tue - Thu - Sat - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Open Play Tennis - Daily 1:00 - 8:00 pm. Join the TGO Tennis Club. Contact any Tennis Club Board Member on court.

Tennis Club Meeting

Pavilion - Third Thursday - 5:00 pm, all year

Tennis Club combines a business meeting during the season with a potluck dinner for information and socializing. Bring a dish to share, your own beverages and tableware. Luis Duthil - 305 812-2110

Watercolor Classes

Hobbyland -Tuesdays - 1:30 - 4:30 pm

Try this class! All levels welcome. Our instructor for March will be Susan Stone. Cost $15. Contact: Lynn Foster - 631-258-0044

Wood Carving

Hobbyland

Monday - 8:00 am - 12 noon, all year

All skill levels welcome. Join us for whittling or relief, chip, and carvingin-the-round styles. Contact: Charlie Wing - 321-474-1952

Pavilion - Monday 10:00 - 11:00 am - Hatha Yoga - All level yoga for strength and flexibility. Anson Bingham - Instructor

Plantation Manor - Thursday 9:45 - 10:45 am

Vinyasa Yoga - Bridget Griffin - Instructor

Bring a yoga mat and towel or kneeling pad for both classes.

Plantation Manor

Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:00 am Fun fusion of body sculpting and dance movements to lively Latin rhythms that tone your body.

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Melanie Matz - 631-365-6640 • melaniematz@me.com

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Donna Martin, Debbie Grondin, Vicky Hunter and Sherri Hennen were co-chairwomen of the event. Very busy co-chairwomen!

There were 49 prizes dontated to the raffle with a fun and energetic crowd buying up the tickets.

Teri Witschi enjoys a triple-decker Oreo cookie, compliments of the Hidden Lakes pit stop.

Tony DelMonte was up early organizing his courtesy patrol staff and directing traffic.

Melanie Matz was on hand to lead all the participants in a Zumba warm-up.

Captain Juggles(Peter Maselli) and (Bo Bo) Daniel Parmeggiani, entertained the walkers, stopping to take a picture with Bryce Gick, honorary host of the event.

Residents from Hidden Lake put together a pit stop for all the walkers. They had a great group of volunteers handing out water, bananas and Oreo cookies!

ALS - Team TGO Walk... A Great Success

We want to say thanks to everyone for making our 5th Annual TGO ALS WALK a great success! We raised over $8500! Thank you... Team TGO - Debbie, Sherri, Vicky and Donna

Thanks to all our sponsors!

COMING UP AT A GLANCE

SPRING FESTIVAL

Saturday, March 11 from 10 am to 2 pm

Betty Salter has a fantastic Spring Festival planned for us! It will be held at the Nature Center or the TGO Pavilion if it is to rain .

 Firewise will have information on what you can do to minimize the impact of wildfire on your property and what all of us can do to minimize the impact of wildfire on our community.

 TGO Photographers

 TGO Clowning Around

 St. John's River Water Management District will have information about the conservation area that surrounds TGO and the fire management program that helps protect us from wildfire.

 Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge will have displays and information about the refuge system and the wildlife of MINWR in particular.

NATURE CENTER MEMBERS-ONLY

Wednesday, March 08 at 3:00 pm

The annual meeting of the Nature Center will be held in the Plantation Manor. This is a Nature Center members-only meeting.

Wednesday, March 08 after Annual Meeting

A short meeting of the Board of Directors will be held in the Plantation Manor directly after the annual meeting.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION

At our annual meeting to be held on March 8, we will be electing our Board of Directors for a two year term.

If you would like to “throw your hat in the ring” for President, Vice-President, Secretary or Treasurer, contact Pat Dick at at 321-848-2813 or patdick@gmail.com You must be a Nature Center member to be eligible to run for a director position.

NATURE TRIVIA QUESTION

What does the word ophiophagous mean?

The trivia answer can be found under “Contacts” on the next page.

 Enchanted Forest Sanctuary will have information on the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program of Brevard County and the Enchanted Forest in particular

 Elaine Williams of Indian River Anthropological Society will do "Identify My Artifact" and "Is this a rock?" Florida Historical Society will have a Windover People display and history of this region books for sale.

 Bill’s Bees will have all things bees including honey.

 Space Coast Audubon Society will have information about birding and nature of central Florida.

 Wild About Birds, Inc. will have raptors that are ambassadors of the bird world.

 Our own Lissa Knue will be playing native flutes on the porch and will have instruments so others may join her.

 Nancy Clark will have information about wildlife rehabilitation and squirrels. Did you know we have flying squirrels in our community?

 Skinny's Award Winning BarBQ will have pulled pork, coleslaw and baked beans, $10 a plate proceeds go to the Nature Center.

 Ariel Horner and Shari Clark will be here with bats and bat houses.

We will also be celebrating the Grand reopening of the Nature Center with a ribbon cutting and refreshments.

TGO Residents—Join Our TGO Nature Center Facebook Group

NATURE CENTER DECK RAILING

On the day of the vandalism of the Nature Center building in mid-October, there was an altercation on the front deck causing the front deck railing to be damaged. Thanks to some volunteers, the railing has now been repaired. The photo shows most of the craftsmen who worked on repairing the railing. A big Natur e Center thank you to these very talented men!

BETTY SALTER TRAIL

The Betty Salter Trail begins at the first gate after entering the Golf Cart Nature Trail from Raccoon Road. It begins on a berm separating marsh from a wetland that often has standing water. At the drainage canal that borders SJWMD property, turn left to follow the berm toward Buck Lake. Along the way you will pass two natural ponds before arriving at a weir crossing with a coated wire hand rail. The rest of the trail has more shade as you walk through pines, palms and oaks . Distance 1 mile. Betty Salter

INDIAN MOUND TRAIL

Begin the Indian Mound Trail at the gate north of the bridge on the Golf Cart Nature Trail. This trail begins along a fire break which is maintained by St. Johns Water Management, then enters an area where early Native Americans had a seasonal camp. Stopper trees alert you to a change in elevation and vegetation. Follow the red blazes that mark this looping trail. Distance 1.4 miles.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Coral snakes are not very large. Rare specimens may reach 3 feet in length, but most of them are 18 to 20 inches long.

Coral snakes are characterized by specific body coloration which consists of black, red and yellow bands. Some species may have pink or blue bands, while some others lack the bands completely. Head of the coral snake is black and it is hardly distinguished from the tail. Due to similarity between head and tail, snake curls when threatened and exposes its tail to confuse the predator.

Venom produced by the coral snake is the second strongest of all snake venoms. Luckily, back in 1967 anti-venom was produced. Death after the coral snake bite has not been recorded ever since.

Coral snake produces neurotoxic venom which targets brain and nervous system. Sometimes effects of venom can become visible after 12 hours. If not treated with anti -venom, person will experience difficulties with movement and speech, and eventually die as a result of cardiac arrest due to inability to breath. Unlike other venomous snakes, coral snake cannot retract its venomous fangs into the mouth; instead, they are constantly erect.

Coral snake does not have strong or large fangs, so it needs to chew its prey in order to deliver toxin. Leather boots, for example, cannot be penetrated with coral snake's fangs.

Source: http://www.softschools.com/facts/animals/ coral_snake_facts/118/

CONTACTS

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Sightings Around TGO

Nature Shows/Slideshows

Nature Center Facebook Group To Be Determined

Nature Trivia Answer Ophiophagous means feeding on snakes.

Injured Animals

Activities & Volunteering Assist in Selling Large Items

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Other Meeting Room Days and Times and Enclosed Porch

Loretta Anne’ -321-385-9667

Photo Courtesy of Darlene Durham

Photo Courtesy of Darlene Durham

Photo Courtesy of Ron Peoples

TGO ANNUAL SHRED DAY Stuff You Might Want to Know

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Between 1:00 and 3:00 pm

We have a rain day scheduled for Friday, March 24, if we have to cancel due to weather. In the Manor Parking Lot across from the TGO Church

• If people have old TGO Directories they would like to dispose of, please drop them off at the CSA Office before March 17, 2023 so we can prepare them for shredding.

• No Early Drop-Offs: All material must be delivered by a resident at or after 1:00 pm and must be dropped off before 2:50 pm. Please remain in your vehicle at all times.

• Please remain in your vehicles at all time. If you want to view your items being shredded, you must pull your vehicle out of line but away from the shred truck and volunteers.

• Material MUST be in “ready to shred” condition. This means residents should not bring three ring binders, file folders, cardboard, paper clipped material, plastic wraps of folders, plastic bags, etc. If materials are not readyto-shred, residents will be asked to step out of line to prepare their materials. They may return to the line when materials are suitable for shredding. This will help to keep the line moving. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Marini at 440-829-8633 or email: clmarini@aol.com Sponsored by the CSA and the Safety and Security Committee.

The Calling All Pams party was a great success. Over 11 Pams showed up to Pam Sowers house to celebrate their name... Pam! Back row - L to R are Pam Angel, Pam Petersen, Pam Taylor, Pam Forrest, Pam Phillips, Pam Howland. The front row, L to R are Pam Sowers, Pam Parsons, Pam O’Neill, Pam Wheeler, and Pam Christian.

Word is the next name party will be for all the Gertrudes!

The TGO Ukulele Group will meet in the Nature Center every Tuesday beginning March 14 from 1:00-3:00 pm. Bring your Ukulele. Meet new friends. Come join in the fun!

Call Pam Campbell Taylor at 571-217-0444 for more information and to RSVP.

Stuff You Might Want to Know

OHIO POTLUCK

Sunday, March 5, 2023 - 2:00 p.m. at the TGO Pavilion

MASS Blast

Sunday, March 12, 5:00 - 8:00 pm

In the Pavilion

Ohio residents past and present welcome!

This year we are having appetizers and desserts only; please bring one to share. Bring your own adult beverage, we will provide coffee and tea, as well as table service. There will be a 50/50 raffle, FUN and games!

If possible, please bring a small door prize, maybe Ohio related.

So that we know how many to set up for, please RSVP Carol Wagner 440-668-9014 or Dotti Jilek 419-566-4122

Hope to see you there!

DEL-MAR-VA POTLUCK

Monday, March 13, 2023 - 4:00 p.m. at the TGO Pavilion

Looking for all past and present residents of DELAWARE, MARYLAND and VIRGINIA

You are invited to join us for a Potluck Supper. Bring a dish of your choice to share (it’s a true potluck!), along with your own place settings and beverages. We will provide hot dogs, music, games and door prizes.

Let us know you’ll be joining us so we can make sure we have enough tables/chairs set up.

Call, text, or email Sherri at 410-858-7018 or sherrihennen59@gmail.com

Lorrie at 443-924-5004 or llmwoych@comcast.net

Feel free to bring along any “hometown” items or pictures you’d like to share!

All Massachusetts people are welcome, even if you are no longer a resident of Massachusetts. Please bring a dish to share, your own drink, and your own place setting (dish, silverware). Dessert will be provided.

Call Paulette Nevin - 774-722-3530 - so I can have an accurate head count of how many will attend.

Spring Line Dance Social

Saturday, March 18, 2023

5:00 - 8:00 pm

Plantation Manor

Beginner – Improver – Advanced

Bring Snacks to Share and Your Own Drinks

Pay at the Door - $3.00

Pat Small: 321-264-7526

Fun Time Travel Association TGO Rally

Bob and Judy Roystan, Monica Fierro, Sharon Holland, Virginia Hart, Elaine Wezerek, Lisa Berkis, and Annie DeCapite enjoying brats and salads on Sunday evening

Mike and Brenda Whitman, Dave Helms, Susan Bonneau, Mark and Mary Beth Luchi, Sue and Jerry Leonard, Gary Bonneau, Joanne Roberts and Carl Marchand at the Friday night progressive Mardi Gras dinner.

Alan Miller playing Jenga on Sunday afternoon.

Joanne Roberts and Carl Marchand enjoying breakfast in a bag on Saturday morning.

Sharon Holland holding a bottle of Tipsy Turtles her husband, Jack, made for the enjoyment of rally attendees.

Monica Fierro participating in the hat contest at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday afternoon.

Monica Fierro and Carol Gardner cutting King Cake for the Mardi Gras progressive dinner.

Fun Time Travel Association TGO Rally

The TGO Stay at Home rally was conceived when FTTA had trouble securing other rally campgrounds. We had a Mardi Gras progressive dinner; a breakfast in a bag; a scavenger hunt; a Kentucky Derby horse race, hat contest, dinner and trivia games; Shuffle Board, Bocce Ball, Cornhole and Jenga followed by brats and salads all for $25 per person.

Group shot of most of the 45 attendees at the TGO Stay at Home rally.

Sue Sohles, Nancy Landry and Nancy Morrison cleaning up after breakfast on Saturday morning.

Monica Fierro, Cindy Kennedy, Andy Kennedy, Mark Luchi, Dave Helms and Mary Beth Luchi at the Friday night progressive Mardi Gras dinner.

Bill Morrison and Don Quintus at Breakfast in a Bag Saturday morning.

Steve Sohles, Jerry Leonard and Jim Spain running the Kentucky Derby horse race on Saturday afternoon.

Experience

First

2022-2023 TGO OWNER’S DIRECTORIES

Please

Therese S. Brown

Introducing

Infrared

Word Game - Words and Phrases To Be Alert

ALERT

ALL EYES AND EARS

ATTENTIVE AWARE

CANNY

CAREFUL

CAUTIOUS

COGNIZANT

CONSCIENTIOUS

DETAIL ORIENTED

DILIGENT ENGAGED

EXACTING

FOCUSED

HEEDFUL INTENT

KEEN LEERY

MINDFUL OBSERVANT ON GUARD ON ONE’S TOES ON THE BALL ON THE JOB ON THE LOOKOUT ON THE QUI VIVE OPEN-EYED

PERCEPTIVE PREPARED

PRUDENT PSYCHED-UP

READY

RIGOROUS

SHARP

SWITCHED-ON

THOROUGH

VIGILANT

WARY

WATCHFUL WIDE-AWAKE WITH EYES PEELED WITH IT

March 18 at 11:00 am

After the parade view the cars up close in the Manor parking lot

On-Site Businesses and Services

ACTIVITIES OFFICE - Logo Items

Inside the Hobbyland Building

Melanie Matz • 631-365-6640

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Carmella Zielinski • 321-289-0150

BLUE HERON RESTAURANT

321-385-9100

Sunday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Lunch and Dinner or Take-Out Food

Website: www.blueheronrestaurant.org

THE CAFÉ at the Blue Heron Restaurant

321-385-9100

Entrance Door just past Golf Shop Door

Convenient Breakfast and Lunch

Sunday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

CSA OFFICE - 321-268-9767

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

100 D Plantation Drive

EAGLE’S PRIDE - 321-383-0288

RV Parts, Service and Supplies

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Closed Weekends • eaglespriderv.com@yahoo.com

EAGLE’S PRIDE RV SALES - 321-383-4495

Consignment RV Sales Lot

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Closed Sunday • sales@eaglespriderv.com

GUARD GATE - 321-383-2004

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GOLFCARTS UNLIMITED - 321-268-4882

Club Car - EZ-GO - HDK - Yamaha

Sales, Service and Rentals

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am - noon • Closed Sunday

MAIL CENTER - 321-269-1666

Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am - 12 noon

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THE MANOR - 321-264-2393

Plantation Manor Office

145 Plantation Drive, Titusville, FL 32780

Office Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Closed 12 noon to 1:00 pm

MASSAGE THERAPY - 321-302-9885

Therese S. Brown, LMT

Monday - Friday • Call for Appointment

NATURE CENTER

Open Every Day: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

400 Nature Center Trail

PROPANE SALES - 321-268-9767

M-F: 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, or 11:30

Call the CSA Office for Appointment

Payment by Cash or Check Only

TGO GOLF SHOP - 321-269-5524

Tee Times, Apparel and Equipment

Sunday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Website: www.thegreatoutdoorsgolf.com

TGO REALTY, INC. - 321-269-5004

Welcome Center • Resort Sales and Rentals

Personal Storage Unit Rentals

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

TRIMMERS SALON - 321-383-9198

Hair & Spa Services - Men and Women

Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00

VISITOR ACCESS - 321-383-8802

Call or send an e-mail to guest@tgocsa.org to arrange a Guest Pass for a visitor.

THE HAPPENINGS - 321-264-2393

Open Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm • 145 Plantation Drive - Inside the Manor

The Great Outdoors Community Services Association (CSA) publishes The Happenings for the information and enjoyment of its members and their guests. The CSA assumes no liability for any information, omission or inadvertent error contained herein; or injury or damage resulting from the use of this information. The ideas, opinions, suggestions, classified ads, and commercial ads are to be used at the reader’s discretion. The CSA and group or individual contributors do not signify any approval, authentication, or endorsement by inclusion in this publication.

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