The Happenings 11/29/24

November 29, 2024 Issue Twenty Two

MANAGER’S CORNER

Dear TGO Residents,

November 29, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! The holidays are here, and this weekend kicks off a wonderful time of year at TGO when beautiful lights and decorations are hung. The best part about the holiday season is when our TGO community unites to celebrate our traditions. The TGO Community Church Christmas Cantata will take place on Wed., December 4th at 7pm. Parrish Hospital will host their Gift of Light ceremony, tree-lighting and holiday fireworks on Thurs., December 5th beginning at 5:30pm. The Christmas Golf Cart Parade will roll again on Fri., December 6th beginning around 4:15pm, and Christmas De-Lites on Twin Lakes Drive will take place Monday evening, December 9th beginning at 6pm. Evenings on Twin Lakes and Fairways Drive are so much fun this time of year with all the lights and sounds.

The golf course will re-open in January 2025! The changes you will find on our golf course, especially the tees and greens areas, are just beautiful. Golfers will find new and interesting slopes, shapes and challenges on our putting greens. We’ve also improved the cart paths and bridges for a smoother cart ride through our nature areas along the course. If the weather is cooperating, Shane and Chuck may decide on some “soft opening” golf activities in December prior to our announced January opening. More information about pre-opening activities will be published in the next issue of The Happenings (11/29).

This issue of The Happenings features an interview with Tom Collins our new restaurant manager. Tom joined us a month ago, and he is doing a great job learning about our community’s food and beverage preferences and training a strong Blue Heron team. The best way to support Tom and our restaurant team is to dine often at Blue Heron. He is providing some great weekly specials now, the past beef stew and chicken parmesan specials were very popular. Gift cards for dining at Blue Heron are available now, and they make great gifts for neighbors, friends and family.

There was an unfortunate incident of crime and another unfortunate traffic accident recently. Earlier this month the Nature Center experienced some petty theft. Video surveillance at the Nature Center and our Front Gate allowed us to identify the thieves, the sheriff filed charges and many of the stolen items were recovered. This past weekend a vehicle traveling along the 200 block of Plantation Drive at 3:30a.m. drove off the road and into some trees near an owner’s homesite. This incident is being investigated. We are not immune to the unfortunate things that can happen in communities, but we are very good at “community watch” and we are quick to address and learn from these incidents, so we can prevent them from happening again if possible.

This week we say goodbye to our golf course spray technician Quentin Tabor. Quentin has worked at TGO for almost 10 years and is relocating to Georgia for family reasons. Please see page 28 as we honor Quentin for a decade of hard work to keep our golf course beautiful.

CSA has 70 full-time employees at TGO, and they work very hard, year-round, to keep TGO great. Another holiday tradition is honoring employees by collecting an “Employee Fund” to be distributed to non-management, full time CSA employees after the 1st of the new year. I hope you will choose to donate to the employee fund and honor their hard work in 2024.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Billy Specht CSA Manager

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

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

MEET TOM COLLINS

The Happenings Team and Credits

Editor: Greg Wostrel

CSA Manager: Billy Specht

Essential: Margarete Shaw, Carmella Galley

Contributors: Ed Brown, Sammy Haddad, Carmella Galley, Chuck Kandt, Kris Lee-Scott, Margarete Shaw, Billy Specht, Greg Wostrel

Cover Photo: Greg Wostrel

Sudoku: www.websudoku.com

Photos: Adobe Stock, Greg Wostrel

FROM THE EDITOR

December.

Two days from now, it will be December.

I know, you’re all enjoying Thanksgiving leftovers today (and probably the rest of the weekend) and let’s not rush things...

This point in the year used to be a serious challenge to my fortitude (and attitude). Of course, this was back in Connecticut where the approach of December meant at least four months of cold, damp, icy, dark, windy, and challenging days. That wasn’t always a huge problem for me but it became increasingly grim for me as I got older.

I’m sure it had something to do with commuting to work every day (one hour each way!) and the staggering cost of heating oil to just keep the house at 65F. That will take the fun out of December, and winter, in a hurry.

The brief period of lightness at the end of the month was always connecting with family (our children and our extended) and the infectious enthusism that my wife has always had for celebrating Christmas.

The delight of relocating to Florida in this context is that we can still have much of the fun and sweetness—but in t-shirts and bare feet!

This December I’m looking forward to my first experience with some of the special ways The Great Outdoors residents celebrate the season. First, there’s the Golf Cart Parade on Dec 6th and then the Twin Lakes Annual Christmas De-Lites on Dec 9th (see page 48 for info). Expect a few pages of photos in the next issue of The Happenings! Comments, ideas, suggestions, and submissions are always welcome. Please be in touch with me here: email: happenings@tgocsa.com phone: 401-286-9228

GOLF AT THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Golf Shop

Merchandise sale is ongoing Check for availability

Driving Range

Clinic Information is posted on the information board at the Golf Shop. Private Golf Lessons are Available by Appointment only.

Available for owner / resident use. Tokens can be purchased in the golf shop or csa office

Discounted play opportunities are available at several area golf courses. Check in the golf shop for more info. Instruction by TGO PGA Professional Chuck Kandt

Yes, You Can Still Play!

GOLF RENOVATION UPDATE - 11/24

On November 14th, we had a great get together with over 100 TGO golf enthusiasts on hand. Everyone was waiting to hear the magical words, “we will open on …” What they heard from course superintendent Shane Willey was “we will be open the first week of January”! However, your entire renovation team will do everything they can to get open sooner than that. That would mean a ‘soft opening’ for the days leading up to January when the Grand Re-Opening festivities would occur. Below will be our last item update on the renovation activities. We are literally watching the grass grow each day.

GREENS

The greens are looking better and better each day. The process has produced a putting surface that is more consistent than the previous greens. It may be prudent to start practicing your

long lag putting as some of the greens are shockingly large!

GRASSING

There are still a few areas that will receive sod. Most of the work is on the course perimeter.

IN-HOUSE PROJECTS

Most of the projects in progress have to do with getting the course ready for opening, from tee markers to hole signage to trimming and edging.

OPERATIONS

The shop will continue to open on Saturdays from 9 to 1 for the next several weeks. Or, any time you see Chuck, John or Jeff we would be happy to sell you a few items of clothing, some golf balls, range tokens or a new putter or sand wedge. We are also accepting memberships. The CSA office will continue to sell range tokens during the

week. The practice greens and chipping area will remain closed for now. We also ask that you refrain from using the practice tee for chipping balls back and forth.

MEMBERSHIP AND GENERAL PRICING

Information is posted at the golf shop. Again, as the watering program continues around tee and green complexes irrigation heads will be popping up at regular intervals. They do not have eyes. If you are within range, you will be doused.

The next opportunity for a live briefing with Chuck & Shane on the renovation progress is scheduled for Friday, December 6th (Time and Place TBD).

Chuck & Shane

GOLF RESULTS

Men’s Day Golf Results - November 13, 2024

Count Two Best Ball Tourney - Spuce Creek Golf & Country Club

Winning Teams

1. Chuck Kandt, Harold Gero, Tom Jaje, Ken Garasz (-16)

2. John Gero, Jim McCarty, George Mattocks, Art Barton (-15)

3. (Tied) Roy Brown, Guy Drouin, John Blanchette, Wayne Inch (-9)

3. (Tied) Tim Heath, Gary Wittstock, Jim Donohue, Mike Pascuzzo (-9)

3. (Tied) Cliff Murray, Mark Anderson, Wayne Condra, Mel Thompson (-9)

Low Net Individuals

1. Harold Gero 70 (-2)

2. Art Barton 71 (-1)

3. Bill Schueller 72 (Even)

Men’s Day Golf Results - November 20, 2024

Team Better Ball Tourney

(Count 2 on Par 4’s & 5’s, Count 3 on Par 3’s)

Rockledge Golf & Country Club

Winning Teams

1. Cliff Murray, Guy Drouin, Bill Pafford, Mel Thompson (-19)

2. Steve Wright, Harold Gero, Ed Jarrell, Wayne Inch (-15)

Low Net Individuals

1. Mel Thompson 61 (-10)

2. (Tied) Harold Gero & Bill Schueller 71 (Even)

Closest to the Pins

#6 Harold Gero

#13 Chuck Kandt

“Net Skin” Winners (9)

#2 & #18 George Mattocks

#7 Mark Anderson

#8 Ed Jarrell

#9 & #16 Ken Garasz

#11 Wayne Inch

#12 Jim Donohue

#14 Rob Hunter

Chuck Kandt, PGA Professional Roy Houtby, MGA Tournament Director

Closest to the Pins

#8 Wayne Condra

#12 Guy Drouin

“Net Skin” Winners (7)

#2 John Johndrow

#5 Art Barton

#14 Wayne Condra

#8, #11, #12, #17 Mel Thompson

Chuck Kandt, PGA Professional Roy Houtby, MGA Tournament Director

Upcoming

Men’s “Away Day” Events

Wednesday, November 27th

- Venetian Bay Golf Club - 9:00 am Tee Times

Wednesday, December 4th

- New Smyrna Beach Municipal

2024 / 25 GOLF MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

TGO

Owner / Resident Program Effective 12/15/24

Course Opening Date TBD

All Prices are subject to 7% sales tax

Prices include unlimited golf course play and cart use when playing golf (blackout dates may apply)

Couple pricing includes up to two (2) children 18 or under and still living at home. Additional children $250 + tax each.

Membership period must be continuous. No split months

Payment may be made with Cash, check or Credit Card*

* A 3% convenience fee will apply to sub totals, after tax, if a credit card is used for payment

Membership Benefits

• Golf Shop Merchandise Discounts - 20% on Tops / Bottoms; 10% on Accessories and Equipment

• Merchandise discounts are applied to original tagged prices. Special sale items may not have member pricing

• Reduced individual range token pricing. Currently a 50% discount

• TGO Bag Tag (New tags being issued this year)

• Complimentary Guest Passes - Based on chosen category of membership

9 and 12 Month: CPL 3 passes, SGL 2 passes

All other programs: CPL 2 passes, SGL 1 pass

• Complimentary Pass good for a 10 minute lesson with the TGO Golf Professional Staff or 50% Off on a clinic.

• Complimentary USGA GHIN Handicap Service if requested (service begins 1/1/25)

New Member Criteria:

Not on the active member list the past 2 programs

Not an employee the past 3 calendar years (2021-Present)

Refer a new member and receive a complimentary 18 hole round for a guest

**Referral must be stated prior to payment being made

Add on Range Program

Unlimited Range Use: Must match selected membership program (# of months) and be purchased at same time as membership

Single $50 per month

Couple

$70 per month

Sharing of range balls may result in revocation of benefits with NO REFUND

Lifetime Membership

THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE

ALL MEMBERSHIP PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH OR WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE

Executive

Porch

Accessory

Custom

Bath

Door

Hardwood

Tile

Concrete

Drywall

Custom

Entertainment

Siding

Trim

CSA BUSINESS

Board Of Directors Meeting

Plantation Manor • Wednesday, December 18, 2024 • 3 p.m.

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 Ron Wagner 607-542-6376 district0@tgocsa.org

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

District 2 Dan Barnes 570-905-4906 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 Terry Manchik 901-603-6418 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 channel 732.

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.

CSA Patrol is Hiring

Patrol officers play an important roll in keeping TGO safe by enforcing traffic rules, and directing traffic during emergencies. If you would be interested in working for the CSA Patrol, go on-line to our website: www.tgocsa.org then click on CSA Documents/Forms/Application for Committee Assignment.

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. In the PAVILION: Districts 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 - Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10 am.

Architectural

Review Committee

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next ARC Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 at 10 a.m. on the Manor Porch.

ARC Planning Meeting: The Architectural Review Committee meets for planning purposes on the Plantation Manor Porch at 10 a.m. on the Monday prior to the ARC Meeting (December 16th).

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.

Ad Hoc Gardening Evaluation Committee

Purpose of Committee

The purpose of this committee is to evaluate the desirability and feasibility of creating a gardening space for Cluster Association Owners on The Great Outdoors Premier RV/Golf Resort Common Properties. Please stop by the CSA office to pick up the committee application if you want to be a committee member.

CSA BUSINESS

TGO Committee Chairman Contacts

ARC Committee

Leon LeBlanc tgoarcchair@gmail.com

Landscaping and Beautification Committee

Lauren Clark district4@tgocsa.org

Elections Committee

Vicki Littlefield vickilynnl@prodigy.net

Finance Committee

Matthew Willey district6@tgocsa.com

President’s Council Meetings

Firewise Committee

Butch Jones butch_jones2001@yahoo.com

Traffic Infractions Committee

Cindy Marini clmarini@aol.com

Infrastructure & Natural Resources Committee

Drew Proulx district9@tgocsa.org

Planning & Building Committee

Doug Matz district1@tgocsa.org

Rules & Regulations Committee

Lauren Clark district4@tgocsa.org

Safety & Security Committee

John Comeau district7@tgocsa.org

Human Resources Committee

Lauren Clark district4@tgocsa.org

Presidents Council meetings are held in the CSA Pavilion and continue on the third Tuesday of each month through April at 10:00 am. Owners are invited to attend. Chuck Benoit is the Chairman of the Council and Ron Young is the Vice Chairperson.

2024 Condominium/HOA Presidents

Condo President Phone# Email

I Wayne Van Gorden 603-630-1029 tgo.condo1@gmail.com

II Randy Sanford 321-505-8353 tgo.condoii@gmail.com

III Ron Young 540-294-4044 tgo.condo3president@gmail.com

IV Blaine Littlefield 207-798-2279 tgo.condo4pres@gmail.com

V Marc Lundeberg 321-423-1388 tgo.condo5@gmail.com

VI Penny Harlow 808-561-8559 tgo.condo6@gmail.com

VII Len Perkins 757-651-0582 tgo.condo7pres@gmail.com

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

IX Don Parsons 321-634-2728 tombrobeck@yahoo.com

X Cindy Marini 440-829-8633 tgocondo10@gmail.com

Condo President Phone# Email

XI Leonard Caton 321-567-3009 tgo.condo11board@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 tgo.condo14@gmail.com

XV David Spahn 207-468-6760 tgocondo15@gmail.com

XVI Chuck Benoit 978-314-9945 tgo.condo16@gmail.com

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

XVIII Dave Legrow 954-701-5770 tgo.condo18pres@gmail.com

XIX Carl Rosner 516-241-1877 pres@tgocondo19.com

APHOA Cammy Miller 404-291-7195 tgoaddison@Gmail.com

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

Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Members - Contact Information

Chairman - Leon LeBlanc 423-791-3158

District 0 - Lisa Berkis 267-549-3674

District 1 - Harold Witschi 716-998-6393

District 2 - Scott Lancaster 505-269-4851

CSA HOLIDAY FUND

District 3 - James Alonzo 518-577-7666

District 4 - Pete Bronson 315-263-6469

District 5 - Chris Christian 931-628-3675

District 6 - Greg Mackey 219-322-5555

PLEASE consider contributing to the CSA Holiday Fund.

This is your opportunity to show your appreciation to our CSA Employees for their hard work at TGO!

You’ll find donation boxes in the CSA Office and at the Plantation Manor CSA O ffi ce. All donations will be distributed equally among the full-time hourly CSA employees. Let’s support our hard working Crews!

Cash or make checks payable to CSA Holiday Fund

District 7 - Gail Smith 321-383-4570

District 8 - Bill Flatt 321-626-5594

District 9 - Lisa Babcock 903-372-8849

Golf Carts in TGO: Slow Down & Make Those Stops

As you all know there are many golf carts here in TGO and they are always zipping around the neighborhood. Unfortunately, serious golf cart injuries are on the rise to the tune of approximately 13,000 per year requiring emergency room visits. Luckily, here in TGO, we haven’t had many serious mishaps and we hope this good record continues. Please don’t be a statistic; stop at stop signs, control your speed, and do not turn corners at high speeds.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES

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.

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.

Newcomer Orientation Meeting

Monday, January 13th from 11:30 to 12:30 pm in the Manor.

Guest speakers from CSA, ARC, Courtesy Patrol, Nature, Golf, Activities and Firewise will share important information. You might win a door prize!

Please call/text Nancy Wagner at 607-542-6374 to reserve your spot so there will be enough seating and handouts for everyone.

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, contrac tors 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

DAILY DOG HOURS

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 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.

Parrish Medical: New Lab Collection Site

Before the pandemic, Parrish Healthcare ran a Laboratory Collection Site on Cheney Highway, providing the nearest location to TGO. This site closed during the pandemic. Now a Lab Collection Site has opened even closer to TGO! If you’ve been driving to Titus Landing or Port St. John for blood work then you’ll appreciate the shorter drive and time saved.

Open Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM, the site is located at the

Small (12 lbs or less) 11am-12 noon

Medium (35 lbs or less) 3 pm-4 pm

Large (35 lbs or more) 4 pm-5 pm

All other times are open play

Crossroads, inside Parrish Health and Wellness Center, 3065 Columbia Blvd, Ste. C104, Titusville. Walk-ins are welcome.

Please note: the collection site is located across from Marshall’s in Crossroad’s Plaza. It is NOT located in the Med Fast clinic.

At Parrish, we strive for Healing Experiences for Everyone…All the Time! If you have questions, please dial (321) 268-6111, ext. 8054.

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.

Spectrum Residential Equipment Update

Please be advised that Spectrum is updating old equipment in The Great Outdoors. They will be calling residents whose equipment will need to be updated by the end of the year. If they do not get a response from the phone calls, they will be sending out postcards reminding you to call to set up a service call to replace the old equipment.

If you receive a call from Spectrum, it is not spam. Please respond at your earliest convenience. As people start returning to The Great Outdoors, the service waitlist will get long.

Vehicle Barcodes

If your vehicle needs a barcode installed, call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 to schedule a REQUIRED appointment. Barcodes are $10 - new or replacement. They install them everyday, but will not do “walk-in” applications. If you need a barcode installed on your Recreational Vehicle, contact the CSA office

Propane For Sale

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

By Appointment Only - TGO Commercial AreaWest 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, check, or credit cards accepted. Call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 for an appointment or visit during office hours. Payment by cash, check or credit cards.

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.

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.

Next Service Call Date is: December 19.

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 eight AEDs located at CSA buildings.

1. Blue Heron - Outside Ramp 137 Plantation Drive

2. CSA Office - Outside 100-D Plantation Drive

3. Fitness Center 145 Plantation Drive

4. Hidden Lakes Clubhouse 461 Ambleside Drive

5. Library Kitchen 385 Plantation Drive

6. Oak Cove Pool Bathhouse 434 Oak Cove Road

7. Plantation Manor 145 Plantation Drive

8. Windsong Bathhouse 155 Windsong Way

Golf Cart Gas

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

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

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES

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 process efficient, please follow these rules:

• Trash must be placed in plastic bags that are tied closed. Lightweight bags should be tied together. Trash that is not in plastic bags may not be picked up.

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

• 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!

CSA Yard Debris Pick-Up Rules

The CSA crew picks up organic yard debris at least once per week. Tree trimmings should be cut down to a maximum of 4 feet long, weigh less than 50 pounds, and be stacked uniformly at the curb. Loose material such as pine needles, leaves and small twigs must be collected in untied plastic bags or open containers. The CSA will not pick up sod, dirt, tree stumps, construction material (e.g., concrete, wood, drywall, metal), chemicals (e.g., paint, oil), major appliances, or tires. DO NOT bring these items to the CSA Maintenance Yard yourself. They may be dropped off, without charge, at the Brevard County Mockingbird Mulching Facility (321-264-5009) on South Street (SR405). Go past the Lowes SR405 entrance then turn LEFT at the first traffic signal. Most other waste items such as carpet, porcelain plumbing fixtures, etc., that are not mentioned above can be dropped off at the Brevard County Transfer Station (321-264-5048) that is also on South Street (SR405), but 0.5 mile past Lowes on the same side of the street.

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.

Guide to Living With Alligators in TGO

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

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

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

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

NOTE: If you come across an aggressive alligator, please contact the CSA Office prior to SNAP and allow us to handle any situation.

NATURE CENTER OPPORTUNITIES!

We have opportunities for volunteer positions:

1. Public Relations

2. Inspection Team

These are both vital positions for The Nature Center. Please consider volunteering. For a Job Description or any questions, please contact Pat Dick at patdick@gmail.com

ROCKY SIGHTING!

Have you seen Rocky the Snake recently? He’s grown tremendously!! Watch for him, as he’s so large he might slither to the other side of the driveway!!

The Nature Center Christmas tree will again be at the driveway entrance, where community members can add their decorations. The tree should be up on December 1. This year, however, we have a new, fun addition to the decorations.

Did You Know...

The Nature Center has a large selection of DVD’s and books that you may borrow? Everything is sorted by categories so you can easily find the ones that interest you. And the CHILDREN’S section has a great assortment to keep your young holiday visitors busy.

NATURE CENTER MEMBERSHIP

The Nature Center dues are just $15 a year. A Lifetime Membership is also available for $500. That membership includes all relatives living in the same household.

Contact the Membership Chair, Sally Fisher, to renew or join. Sally can be reached at naturecentermembership@gmail.com.

Membership Applications are also available in The Nature Center Library. All membership dues go to the upkeep of our Nature Center building.

Nature Center Board

CRAFT CLASS!

On November 30, one of our members – Carolyn CoatesMedendorp – has volunteered to conduct a craft class for making nature-related decorations. Classes will be in The Nature Center Conference Room from 1:30 – 4:00, and will accommodate up to 15 people. Youngsters ages 7 and up and invited to attend as well, but must be with an adult (counts as two toward the total of 15 attendees).

Most supplies will be provided, but attendees are asked (but are not required) to bring hot glue guns (with an extension cord, if possible) and scissors suitable for cutting twigs, etc. Also, Carolyn would appreciate any of the following items: Pine Cones, Acorns, Small Twigs, Large Seed Pods, Small Seed Pods, Feathers, Decorate Grass Heads, Empty Milkweed Pods

If you’d like to attend any of these classes, please send an email to: patdick@gmail.com

NATURE CENTER PROGRAM SPEAKERS 2025

1/22 ALLIGATORS Frank Robb Eearss.org@gmai.com

1/29 EARLY NATIVES Elaine Williams tiercel@earthlink.net

2/5 SEMINOLES Jim Sawgrass Texting

2/12 EELS Mike Knight Mike.knight@brevardfl.gov

2/19

IRL COUNCIL Duane Defreese ddefreese@irlcouncil.org

2/26 DOG/SNAKES Chris Miller Ccmiller24@aol.com

3/5 TGO LAKES Tim Graham Tim@tgonaturescape.org

President Dolly Akers ncpresident23@gmail.com

Vice President Donna Pittman ncvp23@gmail.com

Treasurer Loretta Annè nctreasurer23@gmail.com

Secretary Pat Dick ncsecretary23@gmail.com

Other Points Of Contact

Injured Animals - Please contact these specialists

Sandy Juba 321-543-0502 sjubatgo@gmail.com

Betty Salter 321-223-8073 bettysalter@hotmail.com

Nancy Payne-Clark 321-292-1434 patrick.jessica159@gmail.com

Trail Maintenance Betty Salter: 321-223-8073/bettysalter@hotmail.com

NC Inspection Team Cinamon Nedvin: 631-219-9306/cin747@icloud.com

Membership Sally Fisher: naturecentermembership@gmail.com

Stories and Articles for The Happening: nchappenings23@gmail.com

Nature Center at The Great

NATURE CENTER AT TGO

400 Nature Center Trail, Titusville,

After a decade of diligent work making our golf course beautiful (and keeping it that way) respected TGO team member Quentin Tabor is leaving us. He is relocating to Georgia in order to be closer to family. We wish him all the best in the future and thank him for his years of dedication to The Great Outdoors.

Quentin, you will be missed!

photo: l-r Chuck Kandt, Billy Specht, Quentin Tabor, Shane Wiley

MEET TOM COLLINS (and crew)

text and photos: Greg

Tom Collins has an easy, relaxed energy. But it’s clear he has a quiet confidence, too, and doesn’t need to be the person getting all the attention.

We met a week ago at the Blue Heron to do photos of him and the rest of the team. The original plan was a batch of photos of just Tom, then the team, and finally the entire group. But a few minutes into discussing that plan he told me “let’s just do the me and the team. They’re the ones who do the work”.

Obviously, this is a man who understands, and appreciates, that everyone contributes to success—it’s not all about the person in charge.

Wostrel

the Blue Heron team, l-r: Randy, Ayla, Tom, Ryan

Tell me a little about your background

Well, I was born and raised in the state of Michigan (GO BLUE!) and had lived there until my 30’s – at which time I relocated to AZ for the next decade; then, starting my eventual trek of living in many different areas. Between working in the airports and working for Cheesecake Factory I’ve lived in 5 states and 2 countries.

Who introduced you to cooking and the restaurant business?

Isn’t it always about a girl? My high school sweetheart worked at the local Denny’s so I got an after school job there, too!

How long have you been in food service/restaurant industry?

It’s been almost 43 years now. I’ve left off and on over the years trying other professions – typesetting, running printing presses, retail, professional sports – but always came back to this. This is what I really enjoy and what I consider “me”.

Did you know about TGO beforehand?

In the early 90’s, my family would camp here during winter vacations. It has come full circle for me.

How long have you been in restaurant management - what is the biggest challenge?

It’s been over 25 years now that I have watched the position of a “manager” grow and evolve from within the ranks. I think the biggest challenge is evolving with it. Those who haven’t grown with the position are usually the ones that we consider dinosaurs and have a rough time connecting with the staff and the guest who comes in. You have to be able to build a team that feels their opinion counts and has a buyin to your business. No one person is better than another because of a title, we all help each other. Bo Schembechler said it best -“The team, the team, the team”.

What about it gives you the most pleasure?

For myself, it’s watching my employees learn and grow. I’m only as good as my employees – they’re the ones who get it done, I just stand there and look pretty. I’ve been where they’re at and if I didn’t have someone in my corner supporting me I don’t know if I would’ve made it this far. Now it’s my turn to help others. Anything I can impart on them and then see it later from their actions or when I see my employees getting a thank you from a guest or another staff member I feel like a proud father. I love to brag about those who I’ve gotten promoted over the years – that’s my legacy living on.

What is your management philosophy?

I came up with my philosophy while working for Cheesecake. I call it BECK – Building relationships, E mpowering my staff, C onstant feedback, and Keeping communications open. People don’t quit a company, they quit a person. I want them to know this is their place as much as mine and to take pride in it. Everyone has input – you never know where a good idea may come from. I’ve been doing this long enough to know I DON’T have all the answers, but somebody else here probably will!

What’s your vision for Blue Heron?

I’m not here to re-invent the wheel. I’m here to make sure it rolls smoothly. I want it to be more than just a place to eat. We have so much untapped talent within the restaurant that I think would be a huge benefit to the community. I want my staff to know I’m here to help them succeed. We have a budding chef that hasn’t really been given a chance to push his boundaries yet and now feels like he’s getting the support he wants to really put on a show.

We have...another one who has a passion for pastries and trying to create her own cake business who we’re going to tap into to offer services within the community. We have another gentleman who’s been around as long as I have and is now in the same mindset as myself - that it’s our duty to impart our knowledge and experiences to the next generation. We have that foundation here of family and family first and I want people to know we will be there for each other whether they’re here or move on to other endeavors.

What do you like to do when you’re not at work?

I moved (back) to Florida to be closer to my parents and lend a helping hand when needed. If Michigan or the Lions are not on playing football, then its cars, my dogs, cars, beaches…and cars.

What would people be surprised to know about you?

I traveled a lot in my youth – I’ve been [through] most of Europe and I was in Russia during the Cold War when The Wall was still up. Also, back in the 90’s – I got to spend a week with someone known as the most beautiful person in the World.

editor: when you see Tom, ask who that person was. We don’t know either!

TGO ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

2024-2025 Event Schedule

December 6, 2024 Golf Cart Parade

December 31, 2024 New Years Eve

January 9, 2025 Concert - Uptown

February 1, 2025 TGO 5K Walk/Run and Wellness Fair

February 6, 2025 Concert - Decades/Pierce Arrow

February 7, 2025 Trivia - #1

February 8, 2025 Trivia - #2

February 14, 2025 Valentines Day

February 22, 2025 Line Dance Social

March 6, 2025 Concert - Comedy Night

March 15, 2025 St Patrick’s Day

March 20, 2025 Concert - Chicago Rewired

March 27, 2025 Variety Show Night #1

March 28, 2025 Variety Show Night #2

How To Purchase Concert Tickets

General Admission tickets can be purchased for $20 for each concert at TGO Tickets & Gift Shop in Hobbyland. TGO Tickets & Gift Shop at 321-269-8023

Wheelchair Seating at an Activities

Concert

For Wheelchair seating for the 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.

The TGO Tickets & Gift Shop in Hobbyland is Now OPEN!

Monthly Activities Meeting

Our next meeting is December 17, 2024 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

Pat Small 321-720-8979 waypointtwo@yahoo.com

Pat Foley 407-538-8035 patfoley441@gmail.com

Ruth Falusi 219-670-1111 falusirr@yahoo.com

2024-2025 Concert Series

UPTOWN

- January 9, 2025

UPTOWN is a group of men from New York City who combine the smooth stylings of R & B with the fresh hits of today. The perfect mix of Bruno Mars caliber stage presence with the vocals of Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye!

DECADES

- February 6, 2025

Features the Pierce Arrow Trio. Take a one-of-a-kind musical and comedy journey through the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. DECADES is nothing but fun from start to finish!

COMEDY NIGHT

- March 6, 2025

Phil Tag’s sarcastic and quick-witted humor consistently earns him rave reviews by audiences worldwide.

Karen Rontowski has an upbeat, optimistic, clean sense of humor! Everything is coming up roses.

CHICAGO

REWIRED - March 20, 2025

This premier “Chicago” tribute band comprises a unique blend of talented and seasoned musicians joining forces with the common goal of accurately replicating the timeless music of “CHICAGO.”

Activities Gifts & Tickets

Monday - Friday 10am - Noon

TGO ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

TGO COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

Richard Harleman Director of Music

Nancy Reinish Director of Bells

Leanne Craig Office Administrator

Georgi Zeigler Administrative Assistant Send e-mail to: info@tgochurch.org 321-383-0303 www.tgochurch.org

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

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.

Pastor Dan Zahn’s Bible Study

Year-round on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm by Zoom. Contact Pastor Dan for the link at 321-446-7966.

Ray Z’s Bible Class

End Time Prophecy, The Book of Revelation at 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome!

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.

Memory Garden Open to All TGO Residents

Interested in a Memory Walk Paver or Columbarium Niche? Inquire at The Great Outdoors Community Church - 321-383-0303. Monday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

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.

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 hsturner44@gmail.com

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

Temporary Meals Clariece Roberts 321-693-9864 clariece@cfl.rr.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

Great

Outdoors Community Church Presents

Funny Thing Is…

What? Has Sammy lost his mind? That’s the BEST gift? No that’s not what I said. I said the “most loving” gift is a fruitcake. Let me explain.

How many of your friends get to January 1st each year and their number one New Years Resolution is to “lose weight.” Of course. Let’s take a look at what’s been happening the last two months. It starts with Halloween. Everywhere you look there’s candy. The kids and grandkids can only eat so much so guess who’s stuck with downing the rest of it?

Add a couple of pounds to the stomach or hips then check out the calendar Oh oh. Here comes Thanksgiving.

Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy. I think there might be some veggies there somewhere but look, pumpkin pie (another holdover from Halloween), pecan pie, Dutch apple pie, lots of whip cream, and more. You can’t finish all that food in one day so the leftovers last until the first week of December. Then for the next three weeks you’re either going to holiday parties

or the office is having holiday parties and EVERYONE has candy or cookies on their desks. Get the calculator out because you’ve run out of fingers and toes to count the calories. December 25th comes along and guess what you’re gonna be doing after you finish opening Christmas presents?

Right. Eating, again! Can’t finish all that in one day so up until January 1st the fridge is full, and so are you.

Now you could give your friends chocolates, cakes, pies, and they would love it and love you until the pounds show up. Then they think you’re evil. Why do you think they call that kind of eating “DECADENT” ? So everyone else gave your friends calories and you gave them a fruitcake which they put in the street to create an artificial speed bump and slow down the neighborhood drag racers.

Who do you think they’re gonna love the most January 2nd?

-Dr. Sammy

Haappy

Thank you for being the best part of our year

— APPETIZERS —

add Chicken-3.00 add Shrimp-5.00

Cakes

Shrimp Skewers

shrimp blackened or grilled

Poppers

served with ranch dip

Popcorn Shrimp

tossed in Kaboom Sauce

Pretzel Bites

served with Nacho cheese

Nachos

add chicken for 2.50 add pulled pork for 2.50 add chili for 2.00 Chips & Pico

Conch Fritters

served with ranch or remoulade sauce

Chicken Wings (6) -10.99; (10)-15.99

Sauce Options: BBQ, Mild, Hot or Garlic Parmesan

Two 5 oz. Meatballs

drizzled with marinara

chicken breast cut and breaded with fries

SALADS & SOUPS —

— BURGERS & SANDWICHES —

(All burgers include fries) 2 American Sliders

Angus Beef Patty, lettuce,tomato, onion & American cheese Blue Heron Burger 11.99

Angus Beef Patty, lettuce,tomato, onion & choice of cheese

Alarm Burger 14.99 Angus Beef Patty, bacon, sriracha ranch, pepper-jack cheese & fried onions

Hero 9.99

Reuben 13.99 slow cooked, thinly sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing on marbled rye

— ENTREES & PASTAS —

Grilled Grouper 21.99

grilled or blackened served on top of cilantro rice with vegetable of the day

Apple Chutney Pork Chop 17.99

grilled with caramelized apple and onion sauce and served with mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day

Steak Fajitas 19.99

Chicken Fajitas 17.99

sizzling hot with grilled onions and peppers

12 oz. Ribeye

12 oz. Black Angus Ribeye served with mashed potatoes and broccoli

Mahi Tacos 19.99

three tacos, topped with Island slaw and Baja sauce

Chicken Alfredo 12.99

grilled chicken served over fettucine alfredo

Shrimp Scampi 24.99

shrimp with butter & garlic sauce served over pasta

Spaghetti & Meatball 14.99

large 5 oz. homemade meatball served over top of spaghetti with marinara sauce

Shredded Pulled Pork 14.99

roasted pulled pork served on top of Cilantro rice with a side of black beans

LOBSTER

roll filled with lobster meat served with side salad

— DESSERTS —

HOUSE SPECIALDRINKS —

— BREAKFAST —

Value Breakfast 6.99

Single egg any style with hash browns and toast and choice of kielbasa, ham or bacon

Breakfast Wrap 9.99

flour tortilla with scrambled eggs, pepper, onions, tomato and cheese. Add bacon or ham -1.99 kielbasa-2.99

Pancakes 7.99

Two pancakes

Add blueberries, or strawberries-1.99

Add bacon, ham or kielbasa -2.99

Add scrambled egg-2.99

Steak n’ Egg 25.99

12 oz. black angus ribeye with your choice of scrambled or over easy eggs, with hash browns

The Scrambler 22.99

Scrambled eggs with ribeye steak tips, spinach, sautéed onions and diced tomatoes, with a side of hash browns

The Blue Heron 11.99

Two eggs any style, your choice of ham, bacon, or kielbasa, with hash browns, toast, and tomatoes or fruit

Biscuits ‘N’ Gravy 12.99 with a scrambled egg

Add bacon-1.99; kielbasa-2.99

Bagel Sandwich 7.99

ham, egg & cheese on your choice of plain or everything bagel

Toasted Bagel 3.99

an everything or plain bagel, add cream cheese-1.00

Create Your Own Omelet 9.99

Choose from: peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes and cheddar cheese

ADD: bacon, ham or kielbasa - 2.99

ADD: seasonal fruit- 3.99

Classic Eggs Benedict 11.99

poached egg on ham on english muffin topped with Hollandaise sauce

Latin Eggs Benedict 11.99

English muffin, ham, poached egg, topped with zesty shredded pulled pork

Bird’s Nest Benedict 10.99

a nest of hash browns and ham, with a poached egg and topped with Hollandaise sauce

Avocado Toast 4.99

avocado spread across your choice of toast.

Add an egg-2.00

Avocado Sandwich 6.99

fried egg, bacon, swiss cheese and avocado spread on choice of bread

Avocado Wrap 8.99

flour tortilla wrap with scrambled eggs, sliced avocado, onions, tomato & hash browns

BREAKFAST CEREALS 4.99

Cheerios, Raisin Bran, Frosted Flakes Oatmeal (add fruit-1.50)

Sold By Terry Lis ted By Ann Henn

ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL

AQUACIZE Plantation Manor Pool (pool is closed during class)

Monday - Friday - 10:00 am - Weather Permitting

Call the CSA Manor Office to ask about any cancellation due to bad weather. Aquacize, 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. Diana Araujo-Fernandez 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 The Bocce Court (next to Shuffleboard)

The Bocce ball set can be borrowed from the cabint outside the Fitness Center, 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

TGO Bowling League – 2025 Season - $11 per week for 3 games with free shoe rental. 2 Practice dates: 12/4/24 and 12/18/24 at 1pm ($5.35 for 3 games with free shoe rental). 12-week league starts 1/8/25 – first day at Noon (for meeting), then 1pm for all other Wednesdays. Teams comprised of 4 bowlers per team. Single bowlers welcome – we will find you a team. League is a handicap system, so everyone has a chance to win.

To confirm your place or join, text Ruby Logan at 321-749-8642 or email: Ruby@lakesagency.com

BRIDGE CLUB Plantation Manor Porch

Monday - 1:00 pm, Thursday - 1:00 pm

For intermediate and advanced level players. Bridge sign-up sheets are on clipboards on the Plantation Manor office door by the stage. Players must sign up by Friday noon to play Monday afternoon and must sign up by Tuesday noon to play Thursday afternoon. For more info call: John Comeau – 321-269-5525

BUNCO The Library

Sept 19, Oct 3, Oct 17, Nov 7, Nov 21, Dec 5,& Dec 19

Meet in the Library @ 6 p.m. Bring $4, $1 bunco $3 left, right, center. For more info call or text Cathy Costello: 321-376-2823

CHESS The Library

Every Friday at 7:00 pm.

We invite chess players of all levels. Bring a chess set and clock if you can. For more information, join the TGO Chess Players Group on Facebook or contact Bill Severance at 207-3171365 or bill@westnetdesigns.com.

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

CLOWN ALLEY The Library

The Clown Alley meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 3:00 pm. For more information call: Pam Campbell Taylor 571-217-0444

COLORING GROUP

All Year Long - First and third Tuesdays Noon to 3:00 pm and/or Wednesdays 4:00 to 7:00 pm. $10 - Colored pencil supplies provided. Start with a short coloring lesson, choose what you color, color at your own pace. Reservations REQUIRED by the Monday before class. tgocolor@stuffnthingz.com or call Tracy Lewis - 425-478-6078

CORN HOLE The Shuffleboard Courts

Come join your friends and neighbors each Sunday afternoon for a few games of Corn Hole. Practice starts at 2:30. Games start at 3:00.For more information call: Randy Sanford - 321-505-8353

CROQUET CLUB In front of the Golf Driving Range

Sunday - 2:00 pm Starting 11/17

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: Joe DiGuilio 321-398-1816 or Frank Valenza - 407-223-5196

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 - 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Euchre is OPEN NOW for all who love the game! The cost is $1. Contact: Theresa Crosby - 740-548-0140

EXERCISE WITH CHARLOTTE

Plantation Manor (M) or Pavilion (P)

Start every day of your week with exercise

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

Strength Training

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

People's Choice

ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL

FRIENDLY HOBBIES Hobbyland

Wednesday - 9:30 am - 12:00 noon.

Bring your knitting, cross stitch, crocheting, and other needle creations. For information, call: Theresa Sansoucie - 603-4914515 or Mary Jane Smith - 810-853-8188

FMCA - Ambassadors Chapter Plantation Manor

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

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

Friday Harmony After Lunch Bunch The Pavilion

Fridays 1-3 pm

Harmony After Lunch Bunch (HALB) is an all voices chorus that will be starting October 25th at 1pm. Peter Maselli, a 30 year Barbershop Harmony Society member, is the contact: 714-392-4444

FTTA - Fun Time Travel Association Plantation Manor

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

Next meeting will be Monday, October 21.

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. Email Monica Fierro: tgomonica@yahoo.com. Put “FTTA” in the subject line. Or call: 321-604-0011

GAMES NIGHT The Library

Sunday - 6:00 pm, Tuesday - 6:00 pm

This fun-loving group plays many types of games. More information, call: Carol Hall: 321-385-3544 or Kathy Smith: 401-742-9766

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

In the Manor starting at 6 p.m. Join the fun!

Next dates: 10/17, 11/14, & 12/12. Don Wheeler - 407-401-3655

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.

Michelle Neese - Instructor

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: Ann Ducote 321 408 4217 or Diana Spahn 207 432 2107

MAD HATTERS Plantation Manor

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

All TGO ladies are invited. Lunch is $18.00, 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

Friday December 13, 6 pm/ Friday December 20, 6 pm. Bring snacks for your table/BYOB. Bring a roll of nickels to play and $1, per person, for donation to three charities. (note: no longer accepting canned goods)

Bev Moquin - 508-317-0295 or Dot Raab - 407-968-4795

PAGE TURNERS The Library

1st Wednesday of each month - 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!

PICKLEBALL Pickleball Courts

Six Pickleball Courts are available starting at 8am every day. • Lights for Night Play • Beginners Lessons • Organized Tournaments • Clinics to Improve Member Skills • Open Club Play 9am - 1pm Daily and Wednesday evening 6 - 8pm • Private Games in the Afternoon.

Get a good start to Pickleball by calling Pam Howland, one of our members, at 470-400-1168 for lessons. The lessons will be offered from November - mid April, Wednesdays 2-4pm, by appointments only. You can also borrow equipment from the Plantation Manor CSA Office Monday - Friday 8am to 3pm.

For more information: tgopickleballclubboard@gmail.com

PHOTO CLUB Manor

We meet the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. If you enjoy taking pictures and would like to learn more, please visit with us. Whether you use your phone or a Mirrorless Camera, all are welcome. New faces are always a welcome addition to our meetings. Contact: David Spahn - 207-468-6760

ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL

QUILTERS Hobbyland

Thursday - 9:30 am- 5:00 pm, all year

Join in the creative enjoyment of this sewing art. Weekly meetings are held at 1:00 pm November through April. TGO Owners, please bring your door key for the craft room. Call: Debbi Walling 925-708-3599

RADIO CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT

Experience the “high” of flying R/C aircraft. 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. Call: Bob Netherton - 321-269-3016

RUG HOOKING Hobbyland

Tuesday (October - April) - 9:00 am

The TGO Traditional Rug Hooking Group invites all “Hookers and Lookers” to view our work. Call: Terri Strack - 603-540-5921

SAWDUST CLUB The Pavilion

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

The club building is near the CSA maintenance yard and open to members 24/7/365. Members may pursue their wood and/or metalworking hobby. Loaner tools are available for any member. Membership is open to all TGO property owners. Laura Sievers 630-408-6461 tgosawdustclub.wordpress.com

SHUFFLEBOARD Shuffleboard Courts by The Manor

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

Discs and Cues are on the Fitness Center front wall. Please return equipment when you are finished. For 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 - 321264-0691

STAMPIN’ UP Card Making Class Hobbyland

2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:00 pm and Fridays at 9:30 am. Make 3 cards for $12. All supplies provided. Reservations REQUIRED. E-mail: bdaniels@cfl.rr.com by Monday before classes or call Carol Hall - 321-289-7380

STITCHING FROM THE HEART Hobbyland

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

Come join in the fun of stitching your projects while you enjoy a cup of tea. Bring your key to the craft room. For more information, call: Teri Alexander - 321-961-1393 or Theresa Sansoucie 603-491-4515

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

Relax with this fun, needlecraft fabric decorating style. The simple technique can be mastered and enjoyed by all ages. Carmella Zielinski - 321-289-0150

TAI CHI Windsong Pavilion

Monday and Wednesday 9 - 10:30 am, Starting 12/16

For more info call or text Dan Tracy at 608-658-4465

TENNIS CLUB Tennis Courts

Tennis Club Members Match Play: Mon - Wed - Fri - 8:00 am to Noon

All Tennis Players - Round-Robin - All Skill Levels: Tue - Thu - Sat - 8:00 am to Noon. Open Play Tennis - Daily Noon - 8:00 pm. Join the TGO Tennis Club. Contact any Tennis Club Board Member on court. Or call Belle Maropis - 770-695-8266

TEXAS HOLD’EM Juke Box

Texas Hold-Em tournaments on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6:00 pm in the Jukebox Recreation Room. For more info: Call Doyle Wilson at 502-751-4657

TEXAS HOLD’EM MIXED GROUPS Juke Box

Texas Hold-Em tournaments on Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Jukebox Recreation Room. For more info: Call Andy Martenson at 321-246-0033

TEXAS HOLD’EM WOMEN’S POKER CLUB Juke Box

Sunday evenings in the game room from 6 to 9 pm.

HEY GALS! interested in playing Texas Hold ‘em? Here’s your opportunity to get in on a low-stakes limit game.

For more info contact Elaine Meier at 716-239-6325.

NEW! TGO DANCE GROUP The Pavilion

Fun, safe class learning newest trending dances from social media. 6:00 pm -7:00 pm SUN & THU

Join FB page: TGO Dance Group

UKULELE GROUP Nature Center Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Join us! All levels of players welcomed. Lynn Fryer - 443 -286-1396 or Pam Campbell Taylor- 571-217-0444

WATERCOLOR CLASSES Hobbyland

Tuesdays - 1:30 - 4:30 pm. All levels welcome. Contact: Angie Woznick 321-269-6609 or Sally MacNevin 508-944-0082

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 Pavilion - Monday at 9:45 am

Plantation Manor - Thursday 9:45

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 Starting Oct 2! Fun fusion of body sculpting and dance movements to lively Latin rhythms that tone your body.

Instructor: Diana- Arujo-Fernandez

MORE UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

TWIN LAKES ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DE-LITES

MONDAY DECEMBER 9TH 6-8PM

Please visit us to welcome in the Christmas season and support local food banks.

Walk, Bike or Golfcart (no cars) down the LUMINARY-LINED STREET and enjoy…

Christmas Music!

Decorations!

Mr. and Mrs. Claus!

Hot Cider and Cookies!

FUN. FRIENDS, FESTIVITIES

All donations of non-perishable food and money gratefully received by our Christmas Angels to support North Brevard Charities, as you enter by the Oak Cove Intersection.

For information contact Judy Grant 1-819-868-0692

Calling all TGO Bowlers!

It’s getting close to the time for the 2025 TGO Bowling League!

Ruby Fox Logan will be the coordinator this year, as Jo-Anne Buckley has “retired” from the position after 18+ years! A big Thank You to her!

The schedule (all Wednesdays):

PRACTICE DATES - Cost is $5+tax for 3 games (includes shoe rental):

December 4, 2024, at 1 pm December 18, 2024, at 1 pm

Note: Both practice day formats will be “9-Pin No Tap”. This is a great way to try it out, especially if you have not yet bowled this way before! We will vote on the format on the first day of league per below.

LEAGUE - Cost is $11 per week (includes tax and shoe rental):

Start of League: Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Time: Noon on the first day for meeting & vote below; 1pm on all other Wednesdays

Length of League: 12 weeks (3 games per week)

Location: River Lanes, 800 Cheney Hwy, Titusville, FL 32780 Phone: 321-267-7118

Format: Fun League (no prizes or payouts). Since it was somewhat close on the 1st vote at the end of the last TGO league, WE WILL VOTE ON EITHER “9-PIN NO TAP” OR “REGULAR” BOWLING AT THE 1/8/25 MEETING. FYI, the only difference between “9-Pin No Tap” and “Regular” bowling is this: Knock down 9 pins on your first ball, counts as a strike! Everything else is the same – and it is a lot of fun!

Questions? Please text Ruby at 321-749-8642 or email: Ruby@lakesagency.com

5K Walk/Run & Wellness Fair: 2/1/2025

For those looking to lace up their sneakers, our annual 5K Walk/Run returns on February 1st! This event is always a fun way to get moving with friends and neighbors. Whether you’re a seasoned walker or runner, or you’re looking for some motivation to start a fitness routine, there’s something for everyone.

If you’ve been thinking about sharpening up your fitness or finally tackling that “Couch to 5K” program, now’s the perfect time to get started! With a few months to train, you’ll be ready to join in on the fun and maybe even set a new personal best.

LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE

(Register By Dec 30th)

Bridge lessons will be offered in January 2025.

These lessons are for both new players as well as those who have not played for some time. The content will be modified to suit the experience level of participants. Lessons will be on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9:00 am to 11:30 am from Tuesday, Jan 7th to Friday, Feb 10th (10 classes).

Advance registration required to order textbooks. $20 fee covers required textbook and materials (any excess is donated to the TGO Bridge Club). Call John Comeau at 321-269-5525 for more information and to register.

by Kris Lee-Scott

HELP! My Apple Device Storage is Full! Apple Tips

Hey, iPhone, iPad or Mac owners….Picture this: you’re about to capture the perfect photo, but your Apple device smugly reminds you: “Storage Full.” Cue the groan. If this sounds like your life, let’s break down how this storage disaster happens, why it matters, and how you can reclaim space (and sanity).

How Does Your Apple Device Get So Full? It’s easy to underestimate how quickly storage fills up, often without you noticing:

1. Apps Gone Wild: Ever download an app you “might need later”? Multiply that by 50, and voilà, your storage is crying.

2. Photos and Videos: Those 100 selfies to get one good shot? Guilty. Videos? Storage vampires.

3. Messages and Attachments: Every GIF, meme, and “funny” video your cousin sends is secretly plotting against your storage.

4. Automatic Downloads: Your device might automatically download app updates, files from iCloud, or content shared across devices.

5. “Other” Storage: A mysterious black hole of cached files, system data, and app junk that Apple conveniently hides.

Why You Need Empty Storage

Your device isn’t just whining for the sake of it— Here’s a shocker: You always NEED 25% of your total storage capacity FREE! Why? Because free storage is crucial for:

1. System Updates: Major iOS updates need space to work their magic.

2. App Performance: Apps slow down when your device is overloaded.

3. Photos and Videos: Imagine losing that once-in-alifetime photo because there’s no room to save it.

4. System Stability: When your device is full, it can lag, overheat, or even crash. Nobody wants a meltdown—human or digital.

10+ Ways to Clear Out Space

1. Delete Unused Apps: Open Settings > General > iPhone Storage, and offload unused apps.

2. Purge Photos and Videos: Use the Photos > Utilities > Duplicates feature to merge or delete duplicates.

3. Offload Messages: In Settings > Messages, set old messages to delete automatically after 30 days.

4. Review Attachments: Check Messages > Info > Photos/ Videos/Docs for large attachments to delete.

5. Clear Safari Cache: Go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data.

6. Stream, Don’t Download: Use streaming services for music and videos instead of downloading content.

7. Offload Large Files: Transfer big files to a computer or external drive.

8. Empty Trash Folders: Files aren’t gone until you clear the trash in apps like Mail and Files.

9. Reduce HDR or 4K Video Settings: Lower your video recording resolution in Settings > Camera.

10. Clear App Data: Look for apps that hoard data, like Instagram or Spotify, and clear their caches in Settings.

Bonus: Use the Files app to identify and delete massive files lurking on your device.

With these tips, you’re well on your way to decluttering your Apple device and keeping it running smoothly. Let’s turn that dreaded “Storage Full” notification into a distant memory. Too Overwhelming?

Does this sound like too much work? No worries—I’ve got you covered! Click this link (facebook.com/MyAppleTechKris) for a quick and easy solution that will give you room to breathe. (Or follow me on FACEBOOK > My Apple Tech Kris)

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Classified Ads are only for tangible and real Property that are For Sale, For Rent or Wanted within TGO. They are not for Services Provided or out of park items.

Cost is $10 per ad for 25 words maximum. Payment can be made by credit card, cash or check, payable to “CSA” at time of placing your ad. You must fill out a Classified Ad Form that is available ONLY at the CSA Office, 100 D Plantation Drive.

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Classified ads are for TGO residents only. 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.

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Water might not be wet.

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Wearing a tie can reduce blood flow to the brain by 7.5 per cent.

A study in 2018 found that wearing a necktie can reduce the blood flow to your brain by up to 7.5 per cent, which can make you feel dizzy, nauseous, and cause headaches. They can also increase the pressure in your eyes if on too tight and are great at carrying germs.

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BEING FIREWISE IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS RV GOLF AND NATURE RESORT

- By Ed Brown

If you are a newcomer to TGO, Welcome! If you are returning to your home here from a Summer adventure, WELCOME BACK! The Great Outdoors is composed of RV rental sites (pads) and five types of residential structures. These homes range from 900 to 3500 square feet. There are at least 1700 homes and 800 yearround residents.

Now, I’m not promoting home sales. I am promoting FIREWISE in The Great Outdoors. Imagine the risk to this tidy residential setting represented by a fast-moving wildland fire on the river prairie, driven by a howling north, south, or west winter wind. Florida winters are mild and dry with brisk frontal winds. It was evident in 2007, when we formed the TGO Firewise Committee, that we had to address the wildfire risk and we have been doing just that!

There are dozens of “pads” for short-term stays or even long-term living, with full hookups. In addition, there are 3 pools, 5 bath houses, 2 fitness centers, multi-story meeting and entertainment structures, a wonderful nature center and museum, a library and an RV equipment and sales business, and a golf cart sales and

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

repair business. There is an 18-hole award-winning golf course, a pro shop and driving range, an excellent restaurant, and much more than I can list in the space allowed for this article. It was evident in 2007, when we formed the Firewise Committee, with help from Brevard County Fire Department, Fla Forestry, Brevard Sheriff’s Office, the TGO Board of Directors, St. John’s River Water Management, and TGO volunteers that we had to work out a FIREWISE SURVIVAL STRATEGY FOR TGO.

You Too can be a part of this.

Whether your interest is talking about Firewise or writing about this historic subject, staffing a Firewise information booth or table, or writing about this important and historic subject. There are teaching opportunities and next meeting will be on the first Wednesday in December at 9:00 AM, in the Pavilion. We’d love to see you there!

Be Firewise, Be Safe!

Ed Brown 321-383-8253

Mike Lavery 585-315-5554

Ron Peoples 407-509-0486

Betty Salter 321-223-8073

Be Firewise, Be Safe!

Ed Olefirowicz 919-360-3174

Karri Olefirowicz 919-265-4315

Albert McGuire 810-338-5646

Nancy Clark 321-292-1434

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.

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ADMINISTRATION

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ACTIVITIES OFFICE - Logo Items

Inside the Hobbyland Building

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

MAIL CENTER - 321-269-1666

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

Saturday: 10:00 am - 12 noon mail@tgocsa.com

THE MANOR

Plantation Manor Office

145 Plantation Drive, Titusville, FL 32780 manor@tgocsa.org

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

www.NatureCenteratTGO.org

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

VISITOR ACCESS - 321-383-8802

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

THE HAPPENINGS

Open Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm • 100D Plantation Drive

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

Gift of Light

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH 5:30-7:30 PM

Presenting Sponsor

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Start the season with holiday entertainment, a spectacular tree lighting and dazzling fireworks!

Join Parrish Medical Center for our FREE annual holiday community celebration! Honor a loved one by placing a light on our holiday tree.

 Hot Chocolate and Baked Goods

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Honor a loved one by placing a light on our 50-foot holiday tree! To purchase a light, visit parrishmedfoundation.com/donate or please call 321-269-4066

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