The Happenings 4.28.23

Meet Ron Peoples

As we have always said, TGO is blessed with a great group of volunteers. In this issue, we take a closer look at Ron Peoples and his contributions to our park. Ron and his wife, Dori, who is also a volunteer, have lived in TGO for seven years. If you know Ron, then you know he is not the type of guy to just waste time - he needs to be busy, and he has found lots of projects here to help him do just that. He volunteers at the Nature Center, works with the Firewise Committee, and, most recently, has taken on the responsibility of overseeing the bi-annual fish stocking of our 32 lakes. Ron is always the first guy to step up and help out. We're lucky he is part of TGO. More on page 26...

On The Cover Of The Hap-pen-iiiiingggs

This one is way overdue! If you made one of the Variety Show performances this spring at the Manor, then you know that the On The Cover Of The Happenings song was debuted. It was a parody of the famous Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show's On the Cover Of The Rolling Stone song, that was a huge hit back in 1972. It was 50 years ago on March 29, 1973 that Dr. Hook actually made that cover, so we thought we should honor our four (five with a surprise appearance) local performers with the same honor - appearing on the cover of The Happenings. It was a TGO crowd favorite and the words to their version can be found on page 35.

Mark Your Calendars...

TGO Church - Brevard Chorale Music Of The Theater

Wednesday, May 3 - 7:00 pm - In Our Community Church - Show up early to guarantee your seat

Ron Peoples - One of the really good guys!

Dave Poplawski, Jeff Alpert, Warren Fore and Jack Hennen are now in The Happenings Hall of Fame with their performance of "On The Cover Of The Happenings." Oh yeah - plus Sammy!

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Manager’s Corner

April 28, 2023

Dear TGO Community,

We are The Great Outdoors, and living in harmony with wildlife is at the core of who we are as a community. The alligator attack on our friend and neighbor at Windsong Way on April 14 was terrible and shocking. As a community, we must work harder to understand our wildlife, educate our guests and newcomers, and prevent another attack. Last week we held a community-wide presentation from alligator expert and biologist Frank Robb. Frank offered us an excellent presentation with interesting facts and unique challenges of living with alligators at TGO. This was followed by many questions and answers. Frank shared a few items that concerned our owners and led to more questions after the presentation. I spoke to Frank following the presentation and want to clarify a few items with you:

• Not all TGO ponds are connected by culverts large enough to allow alligators to pass underground. Some of our ponds are not connected by culverts at all. Alligators walking from pond to pond, or resting between ponds, have not been considered a “nuisance” here at TGO in the past. Especially in the Spring, alligators have always been spotted “on the move” and our community knows to respect their space and get out of their way. After all, they were here first. Alligator Robb stated that a safe distance is 15 feet.

• Florida’s SNAP program defines a nuisance alligator as “one that is at least 4 feet in length and is believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property.” SNAP has no other information to define a nuisance alligator. It is absolutely necessary to remove alligators from TGO who are showing no fear of humans, following humans and causing you concern. Frank Robb said that if an alligator is fed even once by a human, it can immediately become a nuisance and must be destroyed. This is unfortunate and preventable.

• The SNAP program states that “Callers must be able to grant legal access to the property on which the alligator is located and does not permit the removal of nuisance alligators from private land without first obtaining permission from the property owner or management authority.” Trappers must have permission to enter TGO through our entrance gate. In most cases, trappers will need to remove a nuisance alligator from our CSA managed ponds. You may call SNAP directly, but then you must take responsibility for the trapper as your guest, and they must access alligators from your property only. Please consider calling me or our CSA administration staff at the CSA office to discuss your alligator concern first, and allow the CSA to assist you and make the call to SNAP on your behalf as needed.

After the attack, I was with the FWC officers and trapper while they destroyed the attacking alligator and another smaller gator who followed the officers and obviously had lost its fear of humans. The very next day, another alligator was destroyed from that same pond. This attack is still under investigation. Each of the responding officers told me the same thing: These alligators were most likely being fed and had lost their fear of humans. This information was troubling to hear. There is NO tolerance for feeding alligators at TGO. If you witness an alligator being fed at TGO, please take a photo if possible, and report this to the CSA, and your name will be kept anonymous. We will investigate and report the offense to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. Florida law makes it a crime to harass or feed an alligator. Anyone caught is subject to a $500 fine and/or 60 days in jail.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission has a ton of information on their website regarding alligators and how to live peacefully and safely around them. Here is the website link, I hope you’ll check it out: https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/alligator/.

Sincerely,

Billy Specht CSA Manager

137 Plantation Drive

Titusville, Florida 32780

321-269-5524

For Tee Times and more information www.thegreatoutdoorsgolf.com

Golf Gift Certificates Available

Purchase in the TGO Golf Shop or CSA Office

6 Hole Avengers

April Golf Rates (Effective

April 10)

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 $49 Before Noon $40 After Noon

9 Holes $26 Before Noon $22 After Noon

First Responders/Military/Groups (FRMG)

18 Holes $43 Before Noon $35 After Noon

9 Holes $23 Before Noon $19 After Noon

TGO Resident Rate

18 Holes $40 Before Noon $32 After Noon

9 Holes $21 Before Noon $17 After Noon

5-Round Punch Card Special (on sale daily)

Non-Resident $220 + Tax

FRMG $190 + Tax

TGO Resident $175 + Tax

MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE – INQUIRE WITH GOLF SHOP STAFF

All prices subject to change with or without advance notice

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 April 11

1st Pat Hamilton, Anne Brooks 22

Maddie Saulnier, Cindy Beary

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 April 1

The Game: Oddballs (Team Scoring on ODD Holes)

Fun League April 8

The Game: 345 (1 par 3, 1 par 4, 1 par

5) TEAM NET Scoring

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2nd Mark & Sarah Sennett 23

Marcie & Dan Doherty

Chuck & Terry Marsh 23

Rick & Brenda Galley

Blaine & Vickie Littlefield 23

Florence & Ed Greasamar

Avengers April 18

T 1st Pat Hamilton, Anne Brooks 23

Cindy Beary, Gary Kline

Ed & Florence Greasamar 23

Blaine & Vickie Littlefield

3rd Jim Donohue 24

Randy & Tacy Chrispen

Diane Coffer

1st Pat Cook, Terry O'Shea 93 Sharon Willey, Tracy Hoffman 2nd John Baddley, Russ Busse 100

Hoffman, Doris Aliev

3rd Matt Willey, Sandy Tukey 104 Buly Aliev, Theresa Sustakovitch

Fun League April

15

The Game: Team 2 Better Ball Net

1st Lyn Johndrow 68

Busse, Ann Strauss 2nd Jennifer Moses 70

Aliev, Mary Vreeland

Willey 71

Sustakovitch, Cory Hatch

Clark, Cindy Clark

Cory Hatch

“Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect. It is at the same time rewarding and maddening.

-Arnold Palmer-

MGA Golf Results April 12

The Game: Team Better Ball Competition

1st Tim Heath 147

Pierre Thode

Ron Wagner

Ray Bates

2nd Mark Anderson 154

Rick Conover

Blaine Littlefield

T 3rd Terry Jarrell 157

Harold Gero

Jim Donohue

Ed Jarrell

Ken O’Dea 157

Mike Anderson

Gary Wittstock

Ed Greasamar

LGA Golf Results April 10

Men’s Day Golf Results April 19

The Game: Hatfields vs McCoys - Net Score

You can’t write the script any better than what transpired on Men’s Day, April 19. Twenty-two men ventured out for 18 holes of golf. Two teams, the Hatfields vs the McCoys in what was billed a “mini” Spring Cup. The game was total NET scores for each team.

It was apparent as the final scores were posted that it was going to be close. How close? How 'bout dead even! A tie! 850 total strokes for each side. A chip-off ensued with Harold Gero and Scotty Lewis representing the Hatfields and Ken O’Dea and Tom Golden representing the McCoys. Ken O’Dea put the pressure on with the first shot (chipping green to #18) and the Hatfields could not better his distance from the hole. Thus, the McCoys claimed bragging rights until the next feud.

Harold Gero led all scorers with a net 65 and also claimed closest to hole honors on #4. The winning team members of the McCoys were: Ken O’Dea, Tom Robbins, Tom Golden, John Gero, Roy Brown, Jim Marigliano, Bobby Ward, John Johndrow, Mike Pascuzzo, Joe Porta and Ray Dotson

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

2023-2024 GOLF CALENDAR

November 1 Annual MGA Welcome Back Scramble

November 8 1-2-3 Best Ball Team Competition

November 15 Annual Turkey Shootout Better Ball

November 22 Annual Fish Fry Tourney and Luncheon

November 29 Team Better Ball Tourney (1 on 3’s, 2 on 4’s, 3 on 5’s) + MGA Membership Meeting

December 6 Annual Team Skins Competition

December 13 Annual MGA/LGA Holiday Scramble & Luncheon

December 20 Team Better Ball (Count 2 on #1-9, Count 3 on #10-18)

December 27 Annual Stableford Team Competition

January 3 President’s Cup 1 Round Matches

January 5 (Friday) President’s Cup 2 Round Matches

January 10 President’s Cup 3 Round Matches + Count 2 BB Game

January 12 (Friday) President’s Cup Final Flight Matches (4)

January 17 MGA 9 Hole Bubba One Person Scramble, 9:00 am

January 17 President’s Cup Semi-Final & Final Matches, 1:00 pm

January 24 1st Annual Canadian Open (Red & White tees)

January 31 Annual Pink Chump Ball Tourney + Membership Meeting & Luncheon

February 7 Annual Beat the Pros Pairs Tourney

February 14 & 16 Annual MGA Club Championships

February 21 Annual U.S. Open - Red, White & Blue Tourney

February 28 Annual MGA Away Day - Location to be Announced

March 6 Team Better Ball Tourney (3 on 3’s, 2 on 4’s, 1 on 5’s)

March 11 Member-Member Opening Social, 5:00 pm in the Manor

March 12, 13, 14 29th Annual Member-Member Tournament

March 15 Member-Member Closing Banquet & Awards Night, 5:00 pm

March 20 Annual MGA Member-Guest & 2 Man Better Ball Tourney

March 27 Annual MGA Beat the Pros Closing Tournament + BarBQ Luncheon, Awards & MGA Annual Meeting

Bill Schueller President MGA

Roy Houtby Tournament Chair

Steve Wright 2023 MGA Champion

“I think it’s more than whether or not you win or lose. It’s having that opportunity on that final round, final nine, to come down the stretch with a chance to win.”

-Phil Mickelson-

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

2023-2024 GOLF CALENDAR

October 16 Opening Day - Low Gross - Low Net

October 23 Breast Cancer Benefit Scramble

October 30 Low Gross - Low Net

November 6 Scramble (9 & 18) & Tee Up Luncheon (Paid by LGA)

November 13 Blind Partners - After play, you’ll find out who your partner is

November 20 4 Clubs and a Putter

November 27 Team Better Ball 3-2-1 - Count 3 scores on par 3’s, 2 on par 4’s, 1 on par 5

December 4 2-person scramble

December 11 Team Stableford

December 13 Annual MGA/LGA Holiday Scramble & Luncheon

December 18 Santa & Elves

January 1 Step Aside Scramble

January 8 President & VP Cup* - 1st Round - Tee Times

January 15 President & VP Cup* - 2nd Round & Count 1-2-3 BB - Tee Times

January 22 President & VP Cup* - 3rd Round & Count 2-3 BB - Tee Times

January 29 President & VP Cup* - 4th Round & Count 3-2-1 BB - Tee Times

February 5 Low Gross-Low Net

February 12 Valentine’s Tournament - 2-person Scramble - Open to All Players and run by Pro Shop

February 19 & 20 Club Championship* - Tee Times - Party after play on the 20th

February 26 Trouble (Modified)

March 4 2-Person (Scramble) Match Play, Annual Meeting - Member Paid Lunch

March 11 Saint Patrick’s Tournament - Open to All Players and run by Pro Shop

March 18 & 19 Member-Member* - Tee Times - Party after play on the 19th

March 25 Scramble (9 & 18), Awards Lunch (Paid by LGA)

* Participation in 20% of scheduled LGA events within the previous 12 months required.

Schedule subject to change during the year. Sign-up by 5:00 pm on Thursday prior to the event you want to play in.

Mary Laverty Tournament Chair

Pam Nalley 2023 LGA Champion

Dawn England LGA President

“Keep your sense of humor. There’s enough stress in the rest of your life not to let bad shots ruin a game you’re supposed to enjoy.”

-Amy Alcott-

Co-Existing With TGO's Alligators

Before the board meeting on Wednesday, April 19, Biologist and Crocodilian Expert, Frank "Alligator Robb" gave an excellent presentation with facts concerning alligators and some of the challenges we have at TGO. I hope you were able to attend. If not, we are working to post the slides from his presentation to our CSA website. We encourage you to use the information he provided to determine if an alligator is actually a nuisance or aggressive. If you determine that an alligator is aggressive and needs to be removed, you may contact the CSA office and they will contact SNAP on your behalf. CSA can then contact the trapper and ensure he has access to enter TGO and remove the dangerous alligator. This should speed up the process.

In addition to Robb, Captain Sean Gaudion, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, was on hand to share his experiences with the FWC, also providing some good information.

The bottom line is that, as residents, we all need to be aware of our surroundings, especially when we are near any of our lakes. Also, during the times of the year that the alligators are moving throughout the park, searching for a mates and/or food.

Be extra careful when you are walking your pets and while golfing, and abide by the rules listed to the right.

Below are a few of the details of the Florida Alligator Management Program from their website for your information.

Florida’s Alligator Management Program has five separate divisions, one of which is the Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program (SNAP). Should an alligator come lumbering into your yard, you can call SNAP toll-free at 866-FWC-GATOR, and they will send a nuisance alligator trapper to come to collect it. But there’s a catch. The alligator must be at least four feet long before Florida law considers it to officially be a nuisance. The state takes the position that shorter alligators are incapable of causing harm, even to household pets, unless they’re handled. Of course, this can leave you between a rock and a hard place because removing the alligator yourself may involve handling it. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t risk harm. Call SNAP anyway and ask what you should do or call your local animal control agency.

Laws Regarding Trapping or Killing Alligators in Florida

It’s a third-degree felony under Florida law to kill or injure an alligator, so don’t try to poison one to get rid of it. It is also a felony to capture and keep an alligator or its eggs unless you purchase a special alligator trapping or farming license from the state.

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:

• DO NOT FEED ALLIGATORS - 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 a question or need assistance with an alligator, or other animals, please contact: Sandy Juba - 321-543-0502 or Betty Salter - 321-223-8073 or Nancy Clark - 321-292-1434

These ladies are experienced in dealing with TGO wildlife.

CSA Business

Board Of Directors Meeting

Plantation Manor • Wednesday, May 17, 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. The board 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.

Planning and Building Commmittee

The CSA is looking for a member for the Planning and Building Committee.If you are interested in becoming involved with our TGO community, they are looking for your support. 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 the form 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, May 2, 2023 at 10:00 am Districts 0, 1, 4, 7, 9 - Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 6:00 pm

Architectural Review Committee

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next ARC Meeting will be held on the following date at 10:00 am on the Plantation Manor Porch: May 10, 2023

The Architectural Review Committee meets for planning purposes on the Plantation Manor Porch at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 8, 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.

District 3 ARC Commmittee Member

District 3 is looking for an ARC Board Member. This person must reside in District 3. 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 the form and turn into the CSA Office

CSA Business

TGO Committee Chairman Contacts

ARC Committee

Leon LeBlanc tgoarcchair@gmail.com

Beautification Committee

Lauren Clark district4@tgocsa.org

Elections Committee

Marie Jackson kmjackson80@gmail.com

Fiance & Human Resources Committee

Bruce Hayes district0@tgocsa.org

Firewise Committee

Butch Jones butch_jones2001@yahoo.com

Traffic Infractions Committee

Deb Griffin chance307@live.com

Infrastructure & Natural Resources Committee

Matt Willey district6@tgocsa.com

Planning & Building Committee

John Comeau district7@tgocsa.org

Restaurant Advisory Committee...

These are the people appointed to the Restaurant Advisory Committee. We will have a meeting on May 4, at 3:00 pm in the Heron’s Nest inside the Blue Heron. If anyone in the TGO community has any concerns, suggestions or issues relating to the Blue Heron Restaurant, please email any of the following members on the Restaurant Advisory Committee.

President’s Council Meetings

Restaurant Advisory Committee

Colleen Marigliano district5@tgocsa.org

Rules & Regulations Committee

Vicky Ferrari vickyhferrari@gmail.com

Safety & SecurityCommittee

Barbara Yeager district8@tgocsa.org

Lisa Berkis lberkis@gmail.com

Butch Jones butch_jones2001@yahoo.com

Steve Mardis Steve5559024@yahoo.com

Colleen Marigliano District5@tgocsa.org (Chairman)

Doug Matz District1@tgocsa.org (Co-Chairman)

Kim Proulx Kim@seaglassrentals.com

Steve Shonkwiler jsshonkwiler@yahoo.com

Peter Wehnau pjwehnau@gmail.com

Frank Whitmore frank@parrottrek.com

Our last meeting is on May 16, 2023, at the CSA Pavilion. We will start back on October 17 with meetings at the CSA Pavilion on the third (3rd) Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am. 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 presidentcondovi@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 tombrobeck@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 pres@tgocondo19.com

APHOA Shawn Shepard 404-291-7195 shawngshepard@gmail.com

ARC Office Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed from Noon to 1:00 pm for lunch.

Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Members - Contact Information

Chair - Leon LeBlanc 423-791-3158

District 0 - Jim Leibold 321-243-3888

District 1 - Harold Witschi 716-998-6393

District 2 - Jeff Smutek 440-878-8700

District 3 - TBD

District 4 - Pete Bronson 315-263-6469

District 5 - Chris Christian 931-628-3675

District 6 - Greg Mackey 219-322-5555

District 7 - Gail Smith 321-383-4570

District 8 - Bill Flatt 321-626-5594

District 9 - Lisa Babcock 903-372-8849

CSA Business

Guidelines For Tenant Registration By Owners

1. All tenants must be registered with the CSA Office in order to be entered into the Gatehouse System.

If you are leasing your property or if you are letting a guest use your property in your absence, they need to be registered with the CSA Office.

2. Why do they need to be registered? There are several reasons why:

a. If your tenant wants to call in a visitor and the tenant is not registered as residing within TGO, then the visitor will not be allowed entrance because as far as the Security Officer knows, the tenant doesn’t reside at TGO.

b. If the tenant is not registered and there is an emergency situation where the tenant needs to be notified, the CSA would be unable to contact them because they are not registered and we will not know how to contact the tenant.

c. If your tenant wants to receive mail (UPS/FedEx/Priority Mail/medicine), the mail will not be accepted at the Mail Facility because they are not registered as living at TGO.

3. What information does the CSA Office need?

a. Tenant Name(s)

b. TGO Address

c. Dates of Arrival/Departure

d. Phone number

e. E-mail Address (optional)

PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE CSA OFFICE

The Great Outdoors - Community Services Association

100-D Plantation Drive • Titusville, FL 32780

Phone: 321-268-9767 Fax: 321-268-2380

email: service@tgocsa.com

4. Your tenant must get a gate pass from the Guard Gate. The tenant may stop by the CSA Office to get maps, pool wrist bands, TV channel line-up, “The Happenings” newsletter, etc. Also, if the guest extends their stay, or departs early, their gate pass expiration date must also be updated. You, the owner, must notify the CSA Office beforehand to have these changes made or the tenant will automatically be removed from the system along with any other applicable information.

CSA Trash Pick Up Rules

The CSA crew picks up household trash 364 days of the year (off for Christmas). You’ll see them in a big truck pulling one or more green hoppers behind it. The guy crouching on the hopper grabs your trash bag as they pass by. To make the collection process efficient, please follow these important rules

• Break down all boxes and put all packing material in a closed bag.

• Close all trash bags with twist ties or the integrated drawstrings that some trash bags have.

• Tie bags together if they are all light in weight.

• Place trash within one foot of the road so that it’s within easy reach.

• Dispose of your pet’s waste inside the closed trash bag.

• Put trash out at the curb by 10:00 am - Pick-up time varies within the park.

• Do not mix household trash with organic yard debris or construction materials.

• Do not put trash out at night because by morning it will have been scattered by wild animals.

Please do not allow pets to urinate on trash or debris. The crew has to pick this up!

• Also be aware that if you place your trash out on the street too early, the vultures think you have prepared them a sack lunch - and the result is not always pretty!

Clearing Vegetation on CSA Property

Our Declaration of Covenants states that “No CSA land may be cleared of any vegetation without prior written permission from the Board of Directors or its designee. Unauthorized clearing of CSA property will result in a hearing, with possible fines and ordered replanting.” This only makes sense, as you would not cut vegetation on someone else’s property without permission first. In order to track this better, we will require anyone seeking permission to cut vegetation on CSA property to fill out an ARC permit. An approved permit must include the CSA manager’s signature, and a copy of the permit will be filed in your ARC file for documentation purposes.

Getting to Know Our TGO CSA Maintenance Crews

Meet Jonathan Lyerly and Josh Faiga

As stated before, the maintenance crews here in TGO are the best of the best and an extremely hard working group! This week it’s time to learn about the Utilities Crew and introduce you to Jonathan Lyerly and Josh Faiga.

Jonathan lives here in TGO (you’ve all seen that cute little house right by the Addison Canal bridge). He is the Lead for the Utilities Crew. and a native Floridian. He is the oldest of three with a brother and a sister. He also has a son and daughter of his own. In his spare time (I should say, when he has some, as he is on call 24/7) he enjoys surfing and golfing. Jonathan was in the area to buy a truck, happened across TGO, and decided to apply for a job.

Well, that was 10 years ago and he is still working hard and enjoying it here.

Josh is also a native Floridian, growing up in Rockledge with two brothers. He too has a son and a daughter and enjoys coaching his son’s Little League team. In his spare time he enjoys camping. Josh has been at TGO for three years after seeing the job online and applying for it.

Jonathan and Josh work as a team on the Utilities Crew and, after talking with them, I found out just how involved and diverse their jobs really are! Just to name a few of their duties:

• They do potable water repairs

• Work on low flow issues

• Relocate utilities

• Replace irrigation valves

• Work on wiring issues on irrigation clocks They are also on hand for any on-going projects in the park. Basically, they are “Jacks of all trades," however insert “Masters of all” instead of none!

Jonathan Lyerly and Josh Faiga play an important role in keeping TGO's water systems flowing smoothly. - Editorial and photos by Sharon Maloney -

Community Information & Notices

Clearing Vegetation on CSA Property

Our Declaration of Covenants states that “No CSA land may be cleared of any vegetation without prior written permission from the Board of Directors or its designee. Unauthorized clearing of CSA property will result in a hearing, with possible fines and ordered replanting.” This only makes sense, as you would not cut vegetation on someone else’s property without permission first. In order to track this better, we will require anyone seeking permission to cut vegetation on CSA property to fill out an ARC permit. An approved permit must include the CSA manager’s signature, and a copy of the permit will be filed in your ARC file for documentation purposes.

A short and helpful reference for living in TGO

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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

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.

FMCA TGO Ambassadors Chapter Rally Schedule

November 2 - 5

November 30 - December 3

February 15 - 17, 2024

Sebastian Clambake Rally (Wait List) Sebastian, FL

Contact Teri Henry - 321-704-4916

St. Augustine Holiday Lights Rally (Wait List) St. Augustine, FL

Contact Fran Coopersmith - 561-818-4313

Rodeheaver Bluegrass Festival Rally Palatka, FL Contact Joe & Deborah Ferraro - 423-384-9305

Fun Time Travel Association (FTTA) Rally Schedule

December 14-17, 2023 Yacht Haven

January 16-21, 2024

February 8-11, 2024

RV Supershow

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Tampa, FL

Mardi Gras Lake Wales, FL

What is more useful when it is broken? The answer is somewhere in this issue.

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.

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.

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:

July 11 & 12, October 3 & 4, November 20 & 21

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:

May 4, June 8 & 22, August 10 & 24, September 14 & 28

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.

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- Outside Ramp 137

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.

The Great Outdoors Activities Committee

2023 Events Schedule

October 28 Saturday Halloween

November 4 Saturday Artisan Market

November 9 Thursday Welcome Back Trivia I

November 10 Friday Welcome Back Trivia II

November 16 Thursday Gloria Estefan Experience

December 8 Friday Golf Cart Parade

December 31 Sunday New Year’s Eve Social

2024 Events Schedule

January 25 Thursday The Music of Barry Manilow

February 8 Thursday The Modern Gentlemen

February 10 Saturday Valentine’s Day Social

February 16 Friday Trivia I

February 17 Saturday Trivia II

March 7 Thursday Frankie Scinta

March 16 Saturday St. Patrick’s Day Social

M arch 21 Thursday Jesse Hamilton

March 13 Thursday Variety Show

March 14 Friday Variety Show

How To Purchase Concert Tickets

General Admission tickets can be purchased for $17 for each concert at the TGO Tickets & Gift Shop beginning October 2, 2023

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 October 18, 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

NOTE: The TGO Tickets & Gift Shop in Hobbyland will reopen on October 2, 2023

Concert dates in bold. Other events to be added throughout the year.

Gloria Estefan Experience The Music of Barry Manilow

The Modern Gentlemen

Frankie Scinta

Jesse Hamilton

We look forward to seeing you in October for another exciting concert and activities season

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.

Home Fires by Ed

Brown

We have discussed Wildland Fires, House Fires and now… HOME FIRES. So, what makes the Home Fire a different species of fire? How do we define a home fire? The home fire does not need an outside cause. Unlike a wildland fire which can extend to your house and transform it to a heap of smoking cinders, the home fire starts inside your home and spreads. It does its sneaky deeds while you’re sleeping or out shopping, or while visiting friends in Melbourne. Undetected, it can ravage your home in secret until a neighbor notices smoke and flames as the fire vents through your roof or your smoke detector gives its alarm. When was the last time you checked the batteries in your smoke detectors?

If you keep cooking oil in the kitchen, you should keep it away from the stove or anything that could spark (source of ignition) and cause a fire. The same goes for gasoline (in approved containers), paint and painting products (mineral spirits, acetone, resins, etc).

Your clothes dryer: Check the filter whenever you dry a load of laundry! A filter jammed full of lint, combined with dryer heat, is a major cause of home fires. Your dryer and even your dishwasher use a decent amount of heat, as do space heaters, heating pads and electric blankets. Don’t leave these heat-producing devices running when you’re not home! They can easily provide a source of ignition for a Home Fire.

Cigarettes have long been a source of ignition for Home Fires. Smoking in bed or a comfortable chair and dozing off has resulted in bed fires, home fires, and smoker fatalities. Even if a cigarette is crushed out, it contains a variety of additives and materials in its make-up that can continue to burn. With nobody around to notice, that rekindled “cig” could start a Home Fire. Check your Home Electrical System frequently. Are there any wall sockets that don’t work or GFIs that require frequent resetting? Have you run any appliance cords under carpet? If any of the answers are “yes,” have the problem repaired ASAP. There are handymen and technicians here in TGO who can help if your mechanical or electrical skills are weak.

HOME FIRES can be costly on many levels. Avoid the fires that can attack from inside your home and, while you’re at it, update your home evacuation plan, if necessary.

THINK FIREWISE, BE SAFE!

Firewise Committee - Contact Information

Butch Jones Chairman 804-514-4458

Christopher Miller Co-Chairman 407-375-8310

Tim Graham 561-262-8833

Donald Payne 407-222-0583

Ed Brown 321-383-8253

Mike Lavery

Ron Peoples

585-472-1538

407-509-0486

Betty Salter 321-223-8073

Ed Olefirowicz 919-360-3174

Karri Olefirowicz 919-265-4315

Albert McGuire 810 338 5646

Sharon Maloney 770-294-6362

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RV Service and Parts

Eagle’s Pride RV Service & Parts - 108C Plantation Drive, Titusville, FL 32780

Open Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Call or email us... 321-383-0288 or eaglespriderv@yahoo.com

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Eagle’s Pride RV Sales - 98 Plantation Drive, Titusville, FL 32780

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

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.

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

So, what exactly is the difference between a Tortoise and a Turtle?

Strictly speaking, all tortoises are turtles, however not all turtles are tortoises. Confused yet?

• Tortoise shells are more rounded and domed, while turtles have a thinner, more streamlined shell conducive to swimming.

• The key difference between the two is that tortoises spend most of their time on land while turtles are adapted for life in the water.

• Turtles have webbed feet with flipper-like legs to assist them in the water, while tortoises have more club-like forelegs and “elephantine” like hind legs. After all, they carry a bit more weight than a turtle. Here in The Great Outdoors, we are fortunate to have many different species of tortoises/turtles and are privileged to have and maintain a Gopher Tortoise Habitat. By Florida State Law, both the Gopher Tortoises and their burrows are protected and one must have a permit through the Florida Wildlife Commission to move them from their property.

Interesting Gopher Tortoise Facts:

• They are found in Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

• Their average length is 9 to 11 inches although some have been found up to 15 inches.

• Juveniles are orange/yellow and brown in color while adults are gray or brown.

• You can tell the difference between male and female because females will have a flat bottom shell while males will have a concavity to the back of his bottom shell.

• Their life span is 40 to 60 years.

• The breeding season is typically from March to June and females typically will drop five to nine ping-pongsized eggs in the opening to their burrow, known as the apron. Incubation lasts 80 to 110 days

• Gopher Tortoises are herbivores and will typically feast on vegetation within about 160 feet of their bur-

row. They will travel further if vegetation is not readily available

The Gopher Tortoise lives in burrows which they dig with their club-shaped front legs. Burrows can be up to 40 feet long and 10 feet deep and are just wide enough for the tortoise to be able to turn around. They also may use more than one burrow or even have interconnected tunnels. Hatchlings will sometimes use an adult burrow or may dig one of their own. The tortoise burrows also offer refuge to some 360 other animal species as they provide shelter in extreme temperatures, drought, and fire. Some of the species that take advantage of the burrows include the gopher frog, snakes, opossum, armadillo, scarab beetles, burrowing owl, and gopher cricket. Some, such as the Florida mouse, would not exist if it were not for the tortoise burrow.

Our Gopher Tortoise habitat is located along the south end of the dog walk. Volunteers work diligently (with advice from experts) to maintain the habitat to best benefit the tortoises. They need a clean area around their burrows to get sun and possibly (and hopefully) lay their eggs. The habitat “houses” approximately a dozen active burrows, and tortoises can sometimes be spotted out in the open filling their bellies. Because the habitat is along the dog walk, it is very important to remember that there are no pets allowed in the habitat.

Gopher Tortoises are a very important component of the Florida ecosystem, and while their habitat has been diminished over the years, we all need to do our part in protecting them for future generations to enjoy.

- Editorial and photos by Sharon Maloney -

Top: Up close and personal! The Gopher Tortoise has a prehistoric appearance. Above: They will eventually turn a darker gray or brown as they become adults.

Left: Our TGO Gopher Tortoise Habitat with a female on the apron of her nest. Far left: Their burrows can provide shelter for a variety of animals to avoid extreme temperatures, drought or fires.

Communication and Membership Chair - Sharon Maloney - 770-294-6362 - TGONatureCenter@outlook.com

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TGO Nature Center

Hours Open: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Daily

The Nature Center at The Great Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) non-profit self-supporting organization. Donations may be tax deductible.

To Schedule the Meeting Room on M/W/F mornings and T/TH afternoons

Contact Cory Lucas - 321-264-2393

Other Meeting Room Days and Times and Enclosed Porch

Contact Loretta Anné - 321-385-9667

Injured Animals

Activities & Volunteering

Assist in Selling Large Items

Used Recycled Ink Cartridges

Contact Sandy Juba 321-543-0502

sjubatgo@gmail.com

Trails and Trail Maintenance Contact Betty Salter - 321-223-8073 - bettysalter@hotmail.com

Getting to Know Ron Peoples

The Great Outdoors has some really great residents and one of those is none other than Ron Peoples. Ron and his wife, Dori, have been at TGO for seven years and are very active in the community.

Ron was originally from Massachusetts before his family moved to Maine and then eventually Florida in 1959. He is the oldest of his brother and sister and the proud father of two girls and grandfather of two. Ron’s career provided a lot of travelling as he was a photojournalist for WESH2 and worked on their satellite uplink trucks until he retired in 2005.

Dori and Ron met in 2001 and were married in 2008, after dating for seven years, in Boot Key, Marathon, Florida, on Earth Day, and began enjoying the wonders of life and travel by land and sea. Their first adventures were by sea after purchasing a 36-foot trawler in 2005 and living on it full time for seven years. After experiencing the waterways, they decided to continue by highway and purchased an RV, and again, they lived in it full time for the next seven years. Ron stated one of the most interesting benefits of having lived and traveled on/in a boat and an RV was that they were able to see things by water and then go back and see them again from the land perspective.

• Ron spends a lot of his time working with the Nature Center where he was previously the Board VP. He heads up the grounds maintenance including mowing, yard clean-up, takes care of repairs that are needed on either the building or the surroundings, and even hoisted the new flag pole with the help of other volunteers. Dori has assisted with different aspects of the NC as well by working on the various sales and cleaning the center. While Ron may head up the groundskeeping at the NC, Dori heads up the groundskeeping at home!

Ron and Dori first learned about TGO when they came here to look at RVs and fell in love with the place and area. They rented for seven years (I can’t help but think seven might be a favorite number!) on Oak Cove and Coach Club before purchasing a home on Sunset then moving to Dragonfly. When it was time to stay put and sell their RV, it was back to the boating with the purchase of a pontoon boat - relaxation was in order. However, relaxing is not necessarily Ron’s “middle name,” so he became very active in volunteering in the community. Here is some of his volunteer work:

• He works with the fish releases that take place at least twice a year for the upkeep of the quality of our lakes and ponds. Dori keeps all the volunteers straight as to what pond/lake they are going to and how many fish they will need to distribute.

• The Sawdust Club is a large part of Ron’s life. He works tirelessly helping to maintain the club, and works on many community projects like making crosses for the residents for Easter. The club will do small projects for the community, especially when someone might not have the tools or skills to do what they need done. While woodworking may not be his "forte," he loves doing it and learning as he goes along.

• Ron is also very active on the Firewise Committee - attending meetings, working on issues to keep TGO and its residents prepared in the event of a fire emergency, and assists with efforts to clear brush, vines, etc. that are potentially fuel for a wildfire.

Ron enjoys keeping busy and finds there are so many different ways to do so here in TGO. He also loves helping people and it shows in everything he does. The Great Outdoors is so very fortunate to have such a “Friend of the Community."

- Editorial and photos by Sharon Maloney

Relaxation is not Ron’s “middle name,” so he became very active in volunteering in the community.

Happenings Around The Great Outdoors

Front: John Doherty, Tomi Sousa and Michael Atardo In the Back: Tom Reichert and Michelle Folse

Top: Karen Wright and Cheryl Anderson celebrate Cheryl's birthday. Middle: Susan Jensen was also celebrating her birthday. Birthday girl Cheryl. John Drugan wanted to make sure he could see all the fun!

Seated: Cindy Marini, Norm and Barbara Rathborne Standing in Back: Al and Jalene McGuire

Happenings Around The Great Outdoors

The April 2023 issue of Titusville Talking Points is now available. This magazine is a great recap of all the new projects occuring in Titusville. A great read - and if you are looking at our online version, simply click on the cover and it will open.

King Charles Cavaliers, Aria and Lily, and their parents, Tammy and Jeff Alpert. Aria, on the left, is seven-years-old, and Lily is eight. Tammy and Jeff wouldn't tell us their ages!

Mike O'Neill, from CSA, and Tim Graham, from the Beautification Committee, plant a new bottle-brush tree in the back of the CSA office.

The members of Liberty Lodge washed several cars and golf carts for TGO after presenting their program at the men's breakfast at the church.

The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

It is only six miles away or a ten minute drive - just one of the many reasons the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary should be on your short list of local places to visit. Considered a“Flagship” sanctuary, the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary is the first property that was purchased by the Brevard County EEL (Environmentally Endangered Land) Program. This 470-acre forest is part of a sanctuary network that the EEL Program is working to establish in the county.

The Sanctuary preserves a diversity of natural habitats. Several miles of hiking trails allow visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the region. Wildlife observation, nature photography, and hiking are popular recreational activities. There are over 250 species of plants and about 150 species of mammals, reptiles, birds and butterflies as both temperate (northern) and subtropical (southern) species grow in the Sanctuary together. There are five basic habitat types found at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary: Oak scrub, mesic and hydric hammock, wet prairie, and pine flatwood. Wildlife species found here include the Eastern indigo snake, Florida scrub lizard, gopher tortoise, white-tailed deer, and bobcat.

The Management & Education Center is filled with information and interactive exhibits about the habitats and history of this corner of Titusville and interprets the Sanctuary’s unique natural features for visitors of all ages and abilities.

The Hike

From the moment you step out of your car at the trailhead, you realize this is a magical place. It has a little bit of everything, including historic sites and geological oddities. There are massive trees, gardens, and a diverse amount of habitats along its trail system, with the spine of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge a prominent landform down the middle. There are many routes you can take to hike the trails at the Enchanted Forest, so roaming this mosaic of habitats never grows old. All hikes, however, start at the nature center. Sign in at the “Hike Desk” before you head out on the trail system, and grab a trail map here (or take a photo of the map kiosk before you start).

Check out the displays in the nature center first to help with your understanding of the historic sites and habitats along the trails. Just past the nature center entrance is the main trailhead, marked with signage. Clear signage is throughout the preserve at all junctions. Your first decision point comes at the map. The Biodiversity Loop goes straight ahead, while the Enchanted Crossing is an accessible path to the left. At the junction with Enchanted Crossing, continue straight ahead along the Biodiversity Loop. The trail immediately reaches a T intersection. To

the right is a gate leading out to the parking lot. Turn left. You’re walking along the edge of a scrub forest on a well-groomed footpath, with aromatic silk bay providing some shade.

The oak canopy is a good representative upland forest with a lot of young shrubs in the understory. The trail continues up a gentle slope. You will come to a junction with a bench atop the Atlantic Coast Ridge. This ridge outcrops in many places along Florida’s Atlantic Coast, most notably in places like the Coquina Beach at Washington Oaks State Park, Blowing Rocks in Jupiter, and in downtown Coconut Grove. It’s a long spine of coquina shells compressed over the ages into a ribbon of eroding limestone, and comprises some of the highest points along Florida’s Atlantic Coast.

Many settlers passed through here on the Hernandez -Capron Trail, an old military trail laid out by General Joseph Hernandez. It was built by his men in 1837, during the Second Seminole War...

Here, it signals a segue in habitat to young scrub on white sand with little to no shade overhead. The junction is with the Ridge Trail. Turn right. The Ridge Trail works its way along the ecotone between the high open ridge and the upland forest. You pass a bench, and there’s a tall magnolia tree up ahead. At the next junction with the Tortoise Trail, there are a couple of benches. Turn right to head downhill into the shade.

The Tortoise Trail makes a quick decent from the scrub into a forest dense with magnolias, oaks, cabbage palms, and saw palmetto. Cabbage palms tower overhead as you reach the junction with the Mesic Trail. Continue straight. The trail ascends up a slight rise and a reaches a multi-trail junction with a kiosk and a gathering of benches. You’ve walked 0.8 mile.

Start the Magnolia Loop by turning right. This is one of the highlights of the preserve, so don’t skip it! Lushly canopied, it starts off by passing a large live oak with an unusual curl to its trunk. Wild coffee fills the understory, and cabbage palms rise high overhead. Pieces of old oak trees bring new life to the forest floor. Sphagnum moss carpets fallen logs. One log hosts a variety of fungi; the next, a natural fernery for sword ferns. The trail continues to descend, and you walk under the large limbs of an ancient live oak. Curving left, it ascends slowly and makes a banked curve to the right and downhill. You see more tall cabbage palms rising ahead. As the trail continues to descend, there is a floodplain forest off to the right behind a screen of trees. The trail comes up to a magnificent oak with a cabbage palm growing straight up the middle. Towering southern magnolias are next along their namesake trail. Around each corner, there are more massive oaks and magnolias.

Wild citrus, including oranges and grapefruit, grow in this part of the forest. Many settlers passed through here on the Hernandez-Capron Trail, an old military trail laid out by General Joseph Hernandez. It was built by his men in 1837, during the Second Seminole War, to link the fortresses at St. Augustine and Fort Pierce.

The trail enters an unusual little forest, a “forest within a forest” at 1.1 miles, a dense stand of yaupon holly. This holly is notable for its tiny leaves and for the use of its berries to create cassina, the highly-caffeinated “black drink” of the Seminoles

and other more ancient Floridians. Keep to the right at the fork in the trail. Emerging into a paradise of palms, oaks, and ferns, the trail leads you down a corridor of tall cabbage palms. There’s dark earth underfoot, an area that may get damp after heavy rains, with more massive oaks spreading their thickly knotted root systems across the trail. Passing through a stand of marlberry and wild coffee, the trail begins a slightly incline upwards, and there are now tall slash pines making up the canopy. Dropping down, the trail skirts the floodplain forest and heads into another palm hammock.

The swamp in the forest, downhill and to the right, becomes more obvious around 1.4 miles, with bubbles rising to its surface from gasses emitted by rotting leaves beneath the water. The trail continues to rise away from it. The trail keeps up a mild uphill beneath the palms, and the footpath broadens and becomes easy to walk once again– no more gatorbacks to trip over. Continued...

The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

After you pass a bench, you’re back at the clearing where the Magnolia Loop began, after 1.7 miles. Turn right to follow the Tomoka Trail to stay on the outer loop of the trail system. The trail immediately drops down through a tunnel of vines, with cabbage palms providing the canopy. There is a bench at the beginning of a boardwalk that works its way through the floodplain forest. Strap ferns sprout from fallen logs like bright green feathers. Open pools of clear tannic water are edged by ferns.

Reaching the Biodiversity Loop junction, turn right to stay on the outer loop. It immediately becomes a boardwalk through more floodplain forest. The Addison/Ellis Canal affects the hydrology of this landscape. The trail narrows down and becomes a bit bumpy as it parallels the canal. The trail narrows into a long corridor, with the Addison/Ellis Canal hidden off to your right behind a tall levee topped with dense forest. Bromeliads drape from tree limbs.

Just beyond the junction with the Mesic Trail, the Coquina Trail veers off to the right. Turn and follow it downhill. It has a nice narrow descent and a wooden bridge over the canal. Benches on the far side of the canal provide a scenic view. As the trail turns left, it parallels the canal, and it’s a very steep drop – an actual cliff – down to the bottom of the canal. Several overlooks along the Coquina Trail provide an excellent view of the canal.

Started in 1912, the Addison/Ellis Canal was probably meant to drain the extensive wetlands between the St. Johns River and the Indian River Lagoon for development. Remains of the canal stretch from the Canaveral Marshes along SR 50 under I-95 to the Enchanted Forest, where construction abruptly ended when the diggers hit the impenetrable Atlantic Coastal Ridge, ruined their equipment, and went bankrupt. Here’s where you need to keep an eye on the kids. Steep cliffs and poison ivy provide hazards off to your left.

After 2.1 miles, the landscape opens up in front of you. You’re back on the top of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge, with scrub a sharp contrast to the leafy glade of cabbage palms along the canal. A bench sits off to the right and unmarked trails vanish into the distance. Ignore them and continue paralleling the canal. You’ll be rewarded with some excellent views of the geologic formations where the ridge was cut deeply into. Strap fern clings to boulders on the far rock face. The terrain here is undulating.

As the trail drops down off the ridge, it is soft sand underfoot, much like climbing down through dunes. A large gopher tortoise burrow is off to the right. The trail is broad, open and sunny here. As the trail narrows, curves, and drops down lower, it is lined with young cabbage palms. You emerge within sight

of the nature center and a historic marker for the canal. Slices of coquina, shot through with solution holes, are centerpieces in a garden of native plants. Work your way through the garden and back past the nature center. Be sure to sign out at the Hike Desk on your way out!

The nature center has a nice gift shop inside as well as restrooms and a water fountain. Guided tours are available for persons of limited mobility. Pets are not permitted. Neither are bicycles.

Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

Location: 444 Columbia Blvd., Titusville, FL 32780

Hours of operation: Closed Monday. Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.The gates lock automatically, so be sure you leave in time!

This article was reprinted with permission from Titusville residents Sandra Friend and John Keatley, authors of more than forty books. Their local hiking guides are available at Black Cat Coffee. Find more of their books and more places to hike on their website, floridahikes.com.

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After four years, the "What's Their Name" band finally makes the cover of The Happenings.

Yes, it was 50 years ago when Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show finally made the cover of the Rollings Stone and now TGO's What's Their Name band can share the same honor, but with The Happenings .

Jack Hennen, Jeff Alpert, Dave Poplawski, and Warren Fore, along with Sammy, the Singin' DJ, put on back-to-back performances at this year's Variety Show... but it took a while to get there.

Back in 2020, after more than two months of rehearsing as ukulele players, the Variety Show was canceled because of COVID.

In 2021 there was still no Variety Show, mainly due to COVID... again.

But the Variety Show team still wanted a performance of "On The Cover of The Happenings" to be part of their 2022 return, but the group could not commit because of various reasons

Finally, this year, the "What's Their Name" band committed to perform at this year's shows - this time as guitar players - and with an updated version with some new lyric revisions.

All four band members were part of the ukulele club, which is why their original version of "On The Cover of The Happenings" was written for ukuleles. They decided they wanted to do a song for the variety show in 2020, but didn't want to just cover a song, so they decided to do a parody, which is when the song was originally written. After Covid and the loss of the Jukebox Cafe, the lyrics of the original parody were rewritten and this was when Sammy was written into the song. Sherri (Hennen) told Sammy about the song, so he read the lyrics, thought they were great and said he would like to be a part of the show. And as they say... The rest is history!

On The Cover Of The Hap-pen-iiiiingggs

We pretend to be rock stars

Playin our guitars

Loved everywhere we go

We sing about beauty and We sing about love

At the TGO Variety Show

We get all kinds of thrills with the Blue Heron deals

But the thrill we’ve never known

Is the thrill that’ll get ya when we get our picture

On the cover of The Happenings

Happenings - wanna see our picture on the cover

Happenings - wanna get a copy for our mothers

Happenings - wanna see our smilin' faces

On the cover of The Happenings

On the cover of The Happenings

We’ve gotta cranky old lady

That thinks we’re crazy

Playing all night long

We’ve got all the cool neighbors

Calling us lazy singing the same darn song

We got all the friends that drinks can buy

So we never have to be alone

And we keep gettin slicker

But we can’t get our picture

On the cover of The Happenings

Happenings - wanna see our picture on the cover

Happenings - wanna get a copy for our mothers

Happenings - wanna see our smilin' faces

On the cover of The Happenings

On the cover of The Happenings

We gotta genuine big time show director

Teachin us a better way

We’ve got Sammy, the Singin DJ

Who’ll sing anything we play

Now it’s all designed

To have a good time

And a good time we’re gonna have

If ya’all sing along to this fun song

For the cover of the Happenings

Happenings - wanna see our picture on the cover

Happenings - wanna get a copy for our mothers

Happenings - wanna see our smilin' faces

On the cover of The Happenings

On the cover of The Happenings

Happenings - wanna see our picture on the cover,

Happenings - wanna get a copy for our mothers

Happenings - wanna see our smilin' faces

On the cover of the Happenings

On the cover of the Happenings

On the cover of the Happenings

Blue Heron Restaurant

Funny Thing Is…

I’ve loved baseball since before I could walk but, while watching my favorite team last night, I realized there are some things about the game that just don’t add up. The average salary in major league baseball is over a million dollars a year. The AVERAGE! When you’re batting in baseball, if you are successful more than 20% of the time, you’re said to be a good hitter. If you’re successful more than 30% of the time, you’re going to the All Star Game, and if you’re successful 40% of the time, they make a plaster bust of you and put it in the Hall of Fame. Now, I’m a practical guy and I know for a fact if you flip burgers for a living and mess up 60% of the time, you’re out of a minimum wage job, but if baseball was Burger King, you would be invited to take over the company. Imagine botching up six out of every 10 burgers and having Hollywood starlets calling YOU for a date. Lifetime 300. hitters in baseball earn multi-millions when playing and afterwards are given extremely rich salaries to coach or do color commentary on TV and teach people how to fail 70% of the time. Really? These numbers just don’t add up! Want more mystery? Ok, I’m a big fan, so I go to a game, spend anywhere from $25 to $2,500 for my ticket, buy the most expensive hot dog on the face of the earth and a cloudy looking overpriced beer to wash it down, take my seat and when my favorite player comes to bat, I know I’ll be depressed seven out of 10 times when he’s done, and I’m ok with that. See what I mean, it just doesn’t add up. I’m looking in the mirror after concluding a 34 year career in NASA and wondering how, with all the improvements to humanity NASA has accomplished, a 22-year-old kid named Will can out earn my entire career in one sixmonth season of baseball. Man, I wish I could have hit a curveball.

- Sammy-

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Dinner Menu

SALADS & SOUPS

Please ask our servers about specials, desserts and drinks

with fresh ingredients

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

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!

Café open Monday through Saturday 7:00 am to 10:30 am Sunday 7:00 am to Noon 137 Plantation Drive, Titusville, FL 32780

247

Plantation Drive - $289,000

• Pristine Park Home, approx. 1,060 sq. ft. living area

• 2 Bedroom, 2 bath, laundry

• Screened front porch

• Furniture and accessories included

• Rear deck overlooks nature view

• 40 gal water heater

• Windows replaced with impact windows 2018

• HVAC replaced in 2021

• Roof replaced in 2014

• Covered RV and car parking

• Storage shed

• Decorative painted driveway

535 Twin Lakes - $499,000

• Resort Home in desirable Twin Lakes neighborhood

• Built in 1993 • Living space approximately 1,435 sq. ft.

• 3 Bedroom, 2 bath • Includes all appliances

• Separate laundry room

• Vaulted ceilings • Wood laminate floors

• Beautiful sun porch overlooks golf course

• Roof replaced 2012 • HVAC replaced 2013

• Enclosed front porch

• 29’ RV garage with RV hook-ups

510 Oak Cove Road - $175,000

• Deep RV site with Executive Suite • Nature view

• Executive Suite updated with glass windows

• Kitchen with full-size refrigerator

• Double kitchen sink and microwave

• Full bath with glass-enclosed shower

• Laundry with full-size washer and dryer

• Beautiful landscape with palm trees

• Removable storm shutters

The Great Outdoors - TGO Realty, Inc. 321-269-5004

Nancy Merchant, Licensed RE Broker - 125 Plantation Drive, Titusville, FL 32780 • www.tgoresort.com

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• 2 Bedroom, 1.5 bath

• Furnished including W/D

• Cozy fireplace unit

• Great views of golf course

• 768 sq. ft. living area

• Port cover: 24’ wide x 18’ long

• Lot size is 40’ x 80’

• 2 Bedroom, 2 bath plus loft

• Unfurnished

• RV port is 13’4” x 13’3” x 43’

• Beautiful golf course views

• New flooring in bedrooms and sun room

• Laminate flooring in living room and dining room (2021)

• All appliances included plus W/D

New Listing

487 Oak Cove Road - $259,000

Beautiful RV site with Executive Suite Built in 2019 • 472 sq. ft. under air, 560 sq. ft. under roof

• Lot is approximately 45’ by 80’ - Fits a 45’ coach easily

• 200 Amp power pedestal

• Hurricane impact windows • Closed cell foam roof insulation • Attic storage with semiclimate control • Two Mitsubishi cassette heat / ac units • On demand hot water heater

• Tucson shades power screens on front porch • Fisher Paykel drawer dishwasher

• LG refrigerator • LG stacked washer and steam dryer • Full tile shower with glass doors

• Porcelain floor tile throughout • 9’ Ceilings • Three ceiling fans • Soffit lights

• French doors with blinds inside • Beautiful golf course views Too many features to list!

511 Lake Drive - $279,000

• Newly renovated Park Home with coastal cottage decor • Beautiful view overlooking the golf course and pond • 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath • Built 1993 • 899 sq. ft. under air, 1,513 sq. ft. under roof • RV / car port 12’ L x 23.5’ W x 11.5’ H • RV hookups

• 2016 Upgrades include the following: Remodeled kitchen with white shaker cabinets, Quartz countertops, Stainless Steel appliances, Washer/Dryer included, Second refrigerator included, Plumbing redone, Fresh paint throughout, Delaware Bay driftwood laminate flooring throughout, Ceilings redone.

• Furniture is negotiable

• Large screened-in rear porch overlooking view • Large 2 story storage/shed

93 Sunset Drive - $274,000

• Built in 1994 – 893 sq. ft. living area; 1,013 sq. ft. under air

• 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths, appliances included & some furnishings

• New metal roof installed June 2022

• New port measures 16’W x 24L x 9T

• Wood flooring and carpeting

• Power pedestal installed 2022

• 8’x10’ metal storage shed

• Living room has great built-ins for storage

• Lots of storage in kitchen with extra work space

• Guest bedroom will accommodate a double bed

• Large laundry room can also double as office space

• 2023 upgrades include: tie downs; plumbing and fixtures; flooring; interior paint; quartz countertops; front and back decks; large carport; microwave

Under Contract

First Quarter of 2023 - Producing positive results for my clients through March 31...

• Harmony Lane Listed and Sold by Lou and Terry MacDonald

• 71 Sunset Drive Listed and Sold by Lou

• 298 Plantation Drive Listed and Sold by Lou anwd Terry MacDonald

• 876 Hospitality Way Listed by Nancy Merchant and Sold by Lou

• 440 Plantation Drive Listed by Century 21 Sold by Lou

• 3w28 Plantation Drive Listed by Lou and Sold by Val Plotkin

• 533 Lake Drive Listed and Sold by Lou

• 732 Plantation Drive Listed by Terry MacDonald and Sold by Lou

• 415 Oak Cove Road Listed and Sold by Lou

• 336 Oak Cove Road Listed by Terry MacDonald and Under Contract by Lou

• 4 Sunset Drive Listed by Tammy DeVries - Under Contract by Lou

I would like to thank all my customers, both current and past, over the last four years for putting your trust in me for all your real estate needs. If you are considering selling or purchasing a property within TGO, my knowledge of the resort will be very helpful in producing a positive result. Thank You for your support!

Amish-Crafted Pool and Patio Furniture

Back Home Leisure Furniture

Activities – All Year and Seasonal

AQUACIZE 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

BINGO Plantation Manor

Tuesday - 6:00 pm, all year

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 ID may be required.

BOCCE 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.

BOWLING River Lanes (SR50) - Titusville

CLOWN ALLEY The Library

The TGO Clown Alley will continue to meet every Thursday in April at 3:00. Beginning in May the Alley will meet only on the first and third Thursday of each month. Come join us for lots of fun and laughter. For more information call: Pam Campbell Taylor 571-217-0444

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 The 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. Contact: Nancy Landry - 781-820-7276

EUCHRE The 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

RETURNING IN DECEMBER

TGO Bowling season ended March 22, 2023. Next season will start January 3, 2024, at 1:00 pm. Practices on December 6 & 13, 2023. Season will be 12 weeks. 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, join the league or more 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 sign up by Tuesday at noon in order to play on Thursday morning. For more information, call: John Comeau – 321-269-5525

4/10 K. Posey/L. Day 4750 4/13 Frank Cavagna 4620

4/17 B. Evans/J. Hedge 3150

BUNCO The Library

Thursday - 6:00 - 8:00 pm - May 4, 18

Bring $1 for Bunco and $3 for left, right, center. 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 – 3:30 pm. 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

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

EXCERCISE 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

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

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

If you are the contact person for any of the events listed on these pages, please review carefully and get back to us with any changes, updates or new contact information. Send to Happenings@tgocsa.com

Activities – All Year and Seasonal

FMCA - Ambassadors Chapter Plantation Manor

4th Monday (October - April) - 4:30 pm

MAD HATTERS Plantation Manor

1st Tuesday (November - April) - 11:30 am

RETURNING IN OCTOBER

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

FTTA - Fun Time Travel Association Plantation Manor

3rd Monday (November - April) - 4:30 pm

RETURNING IN NOVEMBER

All TGO ladies are invited. Lunch is $16.50, bring the exact amount, advance reservations are required. For lunch reservations, contact Susan Bonneau, madhatlunch@gmail.com

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

MAH JONGG The Library

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

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

NICKEL BINGO Plantation Manor

1st Friday - 6:00 pm - May 5, also May 19

RETURNING IN NOVEMBER

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. Next meeting will be Monday, November 20. Monica Fierro - 321-267-7899

GAMES NIGHT The 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 Sickafoose321-267-5950

HAND KNEE AND FOOT CARD GAME The 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

KARAOKE Plantation Manor

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

PAGE TURNERS The Library

1st Wednesday - 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!

PHOTO CLUB Nature Center

1st & 3rd Friday (December - March) - 1:00 pm

RETURNING IN DECEMBER

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

RETURNING IN OCTOBER

Thursdays -6:00 - 9:00 pm - Oct 19, Nov 30, Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 29, Mar 28

Join in the fun or listen to your friends. Bring snacks and beverages. Don Wheeler - 321-567-4068 • donwheeler369@aol.com

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

• 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

RETURNING IN NOVEMBER

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 Debbi Walling 925-708-3599

Activities – All Year and Seasonal

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 Netherton321-269-3016

RUG HOOKING Hobbyland

Tuesday (November - April) - 9:00 am

RETURNING IN OCTOBER

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 The Pavilion

Members meeting - 2nd Tuesday (October-April) - 9:00 am

The club building is located near the CSA maintenance yard and open to members 24/7, all year. 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

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SHUFFLEBOARD Shuffleboard Courts by TheManor

Thursday - Scheduled play October - April - 1:00 pm

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

STAMPIN’ UP Card Making Class Hobbyland

2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:00 pm

2nd and 4th Fridays at 9:30 am

Make 3 cards for $10. All supplies provided. Reservations REQUIRED. E-mail: bdaniels@cfl.rr.com by Monday before classes or call Carol Hall - 321-289-7380

STICHING 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. Bring your key to the craft room. For more information, call: Barbara Stevens - 240-463-4809 or Teri Alexander - 321-961-1393

SUNDAY LATIN DANCE CLASS The Manor

Sunday - 6:00 pm. Come join the fun - with or without a partner. Linda Peraza - 321-383-0735

SWEDISH WEAVERS Hobbyland

Monday - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

RETURNING IN THE FALL

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

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

All Tennis Players - Round-Robin - All Skill Levels:

Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - 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

3rd Thursday - 5:00 pm

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

UKULELE GROUP Nature Center

Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Join us! All levels of players welcomed. Pam Campbell Taylor571-217-0444 or Sharon Fore - 865-712-5668

WATERCOLOR CLASSES Hobbyland

Tuesdays - 1:30 - 4:30 pm

RETURNING IN NOVEMBER

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

YOGA The 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.

ZUMBA Plantation Manor

Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:00 am

Fun fusion of body sculpting and dance movements to lively Latin rhythms that tone your body. Facebook - Zumba at TGO Melanie Matz - 631-365-6640 • melaniematz@me.com

If you are the contact person for any of the events listed on these pages, please review carefully and get back to us with any changes, updates or new contact information. Send to Happenings@tgocsa.com

Four Snakes To Look Out For In TGO

With the weather heating up, now is the time to be careful when walking on the trails or walking your dog - even in your own yard. There are 50 species of snakes found in multiple habitats throughout Florida. Only six of the 50 are venomous, and of the six venomous snakes, only four might be found in TGO. They include the Coral snake, the Cottonmouth, the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, and the Pygmy Rattlesnake. Please be aware of your surroundings.

1. Coral Snake

Adults average 20-30 inches. The record is 47.5 inches. This thin, smooth-scaled snake has narrow yellow rings that separate the wider red and black rings. Unlike the pit vipers, the coral snake’s pupils are round. The key to distinguish the venomous snake from the harmless Scarlet Kingsnake is the color pattern. “Red touches yellow, it can kill a fellow; red touches black, it’s a friend to Jack.”

2. Cottonmouth Snake or Water Moccasin

Adults average 20-48 inches. The record is 74.5 inches. They are dark colored and heavy bodied snakes. Juveniles have reddish brown bands on a brownish background; the pattern slowly blends into a uniform dark brown or black as adults. To distinguish this venomous snake from any of the harmless water snakes, look for the eyes. You cannot see the eyes of the cottonmouth from above; and if you do see the eyes from the side, the pupils are vertical or “cat-like.” Water snakes have round pupils. They are found near the water or marshy grass areas.

3. Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Adults average 36-72 inches. The record is 96 inches. They have a large brownish thick body which has black diamonds with brown centers and a pale outline running down the back to the rattle tipped tail. The head is large and heavy appearing with a diagonal black stripe encasing each eye. There are deep facial pits between each eye and nostril... this is what the term pit viper references. Juveniles are similar to adults in coloration. This venomous snake can strike in a range up to 2/3 of its body length, so it is best just to leave it alone. Because it preys on rats, mice, rabbits, and other warm blooded prey, many of which are considered pests, the Diamondback Rattlesnake is extremely benefi cial to man.

4. Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake

Adults average 12-24 inches. The record is 31 inches. Adults are small, thick bodies, light to dark gray. A rufous stripe runs down the back and is interrupted by black or charcoal blotches that line up with matching spots on both sides. Juveniles are similar to adults, but the tip of the tail is yellow-green. When threatened, it shakes the rattles on the end of its tail, sounding more like an insect buzzing than a rattlesnake. The Pygmy is the most common of the venomous snakes found in TGO.

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Some Advise From Your CSA Patrol Team

Summer Visits From The Grandchildren

How to make it a 100% success.

• Keep them SAFE.

• Explain the basic rules of TGO.

• Let them know these alligators are not like the artificial ones at Disney attractions (But, don’t scare them). Pick up a brochure at the CSA office or, better yet, take them to the Nature Center so they can learn about our wildlife and how we live together.

• Don’t use your Golf Cart as a babysitter! People under 16 are not allowed to drive a cart within TGO. Take them where they want to go, they did, however, come to see you.

• Show them the pool rules listed at both pools. These are for both their Safety and the Safety of others. Don’t forget their wristbands. Time in the pool with kids... sounds fun to us!!

• Be careful where and when they walk. (Ants, snakes, night time wildlife. We do live in a nature preserve - be careful)!

• Learn where to fish and where NOT to fish. Don’t fish on the golf course side of lakes. We don’t want them getting hit on the head with golf balls.

• Respect the Game room. Keep it clean and put everything back where you found it.

• Okay, vacation is over and it’s time for the grandchildren to go back home. But look, they left you a note...

“Not only did I learn a lot of things staying with you, I loved sharing my time with you. See you next summer!”

Love, Your Grandkids

Classified Ads

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 AND HOMES FOR SALE, RENT OR LEASE AND MISCELLANEOUS

FOR RENT: RV Lot at 19 Sunset Drive. Beautiful lake view lot. 12’ x 12’ Florida room included with multi-month rental. Call/text Dave at 207-233-7191. Email: rent19sunset@gmail.com (exp 07-27-23)

FOR RENT: 234 Plantation Drive. Available May 24. Golf cart available to rent. Call 269-207-6472 (exp 06-23-23)

FOR RENT: RV Lot at 385 Oak Cove Road. Close to pool and laundry. Use of 8’ x 10’ shed included. 6 months+ preferred. Call or text Rich at 636-288-6047. Email: slim6468@gmail.com (exp 06-09-23)

FOR RENT: 236 Plantation Drive. Beautiful 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, washer & dryer, screened-in porch, completely furnished. Available starting April 3. Call 269-207-6472 (exp 06-23-23)

WANT TO RENT: Park home or Villa. Looking to rent for January - April 2024. Non-smokers, no pets. Prevous renters with TGO references. Call A. Bergmann - 716-983-4185 or ambergmann55@gmail.com (exp 05-26-23)

FOR RENT: RV Lot at 386 Oak Cove Road. Near the pool and laundry. Availability 12 April - 30 September, 2023. Minimum 30days. Summer rates apply. Call Brock 757-685-8342 or email bazzmazza@yahoo.com. (04-28-23)

FOR SALE: 535 Lake Drive. Beautiful Park Model. Furnished 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Enclosed sun room overlooks 14th hole. New kitchen appliances. New air-conditioning in 2022. - $299,999. Call 508-410-0029 for a showing. (exp 04-28-23)

FOR SALE: Two INOGEN ONE Batteries. 7hr & 3hr plus charger for traveling oxygen generators OXYGO & INOGEN G3$400. Call 321-268-9329. (exp 04-28-23)

ADVERTISE IN THE HAPPENINGS: A Classifed Ad is a great way to clear out the stuff you’re not using anymore. Our classified page is one of the most read pages in The Happenings. From cars to cameras, chances are someone in TGO is a potential buyer. Forms are available at the Manor.

SUDOKU puzzles have one solution that can be reached logically without guessing. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row, column, and 3x3 square must contain one of each digit. Here’s a “Hard” version. No solution is provided.

Word Game - Variegated or Patterned Items

AGATE

ALSTROEMERIA

BAR CODE

BARBER POLE

BUTTERFLY

CALICO CAT

CANDY CANE

CHAMELEON

CHECKERBOARD

CHEETAH

CONFETTI

CRAZY QUILT

DALMATION

DIEFFENBACHIA

FRACTAL

HARLEQUIN

HOSTA

JACQUARD

JOSEPH’S COAT

KALEIDOSCOPE

LEOPARD

MACKEREL

MARBLE

MOSAIC

MOTHER-OF-PEARL

OPAL

PARQUETRY

PATCHWORK QUILT

PEACOCK

PHLOX

PLAID

RAINBOW

ROCK SQUIRREL

SPECTRUM

STAINED GLASS

TABBY

TARTAN

TIGER

TORTOISESHELL

TULIP

WATERMELON

ZEBRA

On-Site Businesses and Services

ACTIVITIES OFFICE - Logo Items

Inside the Hobbyland Building

Melanie Matz • 631-365-6640

melaniematz@me.com

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

Call to alert Courtesy Patrol about any TGO community problem. Call to request assistance from CSA On-Site Maintenance.

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

THE

MAIL CENTER - 321-269-1666

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

Saturday: 10:00 am - 12 noon

mail@tgocsa.com

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 -

9:00 am - 5:00

Saturday - Monday

VISITOR ACCESS - 321-383-8802

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

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.

For advertising rates or editorial information, contact The Happenings: Happenings@tgocsa.com