The Happenings 11.25.22

Election Season Is Here

Every two years the residents of The Great Outdoors have the opportunity (make that responsibility) to choose their district representatives for the Board of Directors (BOD) and the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). This year is the Odd Yearmeaning if your property address ends in an odd number (1,3,5,7,9) you need to start thinking about whom you will be voting. This year’s election will also determine our Chairpersons for both the BOD and ARC. Voting day is Monday, January 23, 2023, so you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the candidates. We will introduce you to them right here in The Happenings For more information, see page 11.

Don’t miss these four fabulous events happening this Christmas Season

The Brevard Chorale

Wednesday, November 30 at 7:00 pm

Inside the TGO Community Church for a Wonderful Evening of Christmas Music! A Ceremony of Carols plus a set of Christmas Carols will be sung to help us ring in the Christmas Season!

The Ugly Sweater Dance Party

Next Saturday, December 3, 6 to 9:00 pm

Inside the Manor with DJ Sammy Haddad Dance, Eat and Drink!

Prizes awarded for the ugliest sweaters Tickets are only $5 at the TGO Tickets & Gifts BYOB and Snacks to share with your table!

Inside This Issue...

Manager’s Corner 3

The Great Outdoors Golf Club 4

CSA Business 8

CSA Election Information 11

Community Information and Notices 14

Activities Committee Events 18

TGO Church Activities 22

Nature Center 26

Happenings Around TGO 30

Christmas Cantata

Join us Saturday, December 4 at 7:00 pm

Inside the TGO Community Church for “A Promise Kept” - The blessing of Christmas

This annual Christmas program is a community favorite you don’t want to miss. Refreshments will follow

Twin Lakes Annual Christmas De-Lites

See you on Monday, December 5, 6 to 8:00 pm

Help welcome in the Christmas season. Walk, bike or golf cart (no cars) down Twin Lake’s luminary-lined street. Enjoy Christmas music, decorations, hot cider and cookies, Mr. and Mrs. Claus and fun festivities with your friends. See page15 for more info.

Firewise by Ed Brown 32

Blue Heron and The Cafe Menu 34

Our TGO Directory 36

Thanksgiving Trivia 37

FMCA Rally to Margaritaville 38

Activities All Year and Seasonal 48

Classified Ads and Sudoku 65

Word Search Game 69

Leftovers - Stuff you might want to know 70

TGO Contact Info and Advertiser Index 71

Manager’s Corner November 25, 2022

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

Dear TGO Community, Happy Thanksgiving Weekend and Black Friday everyone! Today we officially begin the holiday season by feasting on Thanksgiving leftovers and going shopping. The CSA office is open today, and our Golf Shop is offering a Black Friday sale so you can buy a gift for your favorite golfers. Blue Heron is now offering gift cards in all increments which is another great gift idea for friends and neighbors.

Collections for our annual CSA Employee Holiday Fund is underway. You can now show your appreciation for the people you see working in the field each day to make TGO a great place to live. Our workers labored this year through the summer humidity and heat, followed by two hurricanes. These are our essential workers. 100% of this fund is distributed evenly to our full-time, front-line CSA workers, including our maintenance team, recreation team and lawn crews. Your contribution honors their hard work in 2022 and we are taking contributions through early January.

The community grounds are looking healthy after a full week of mowing last week, followed early this week with a comprehensive spraying of fertilizer and weed control from TruGreen. This treatment is the last spraying of 2022. Mother Nature provided some rain early this week, which was very helpful, because Hurricane Ian damaged the power supply for our golf course irrigation pump which also irrigates many of our TGO homeowner yards. Jordan and Shane are working to restore power to this pump, and hopefully by the time of this letter’s publishing, this issue will be resolved.

Candidates are needed for our Board of Directors, ARC Board and other positions here at TGO. This issue features a cover article reminding our owners that it’s time to step up and serve the community that you love. Our community works because our governing documents established boards that have the authority and obligation to make decisions and set policies to keep us GREAT.

Volunteers are making a big difference. Firewise volunteers are clearing our common areas and “busting” Brazilian pepper plants throughout our community. Most recently they worked to clear a thicket of debris and peppers found along the cart path and behind the bathhouse on the golf course, hole #16. The Nature Trail sub-committee is working with me to improve our nature trail surface. They recently recommended the purchase of a York rake, which is a large rake that is pulled and controlled by our CSA tractor. We are now using this rake as part of our routine maintenance on the trail surface, and it is making a big difference in smoothing out the surface for all who use it. Please help me thank our volunteers who continue to make TGO great!

Perhaps the biggest challenge for our restaurant (and all other small area restaurants, too) is finding and keeping qualified staff. Our Blue Heron Restaurant was sold-out for our Thanksgiving Buffet yesterday and the previous week we hosted many special events. We are short-staffed and recently experienced some turn-over in the kitchen. Last week we hired Chef Shawn who now has the goal to foster our back-of-house team. My point in writing this is to explain why I decided to close the Blue Heron last Sunday, November 20. Karan and her team are working so hard, and they deserved one rainy day to rest before the holiday season kicks into gear.

I will close my article with a HUGE, heart-felt Thank You and Congratulations to the entire CSA team. Last week we hosted 144 golfers and over 30 volunteers during the 32nd annual YMCA charity golf tournament, perhaps the biggest one-day golf event we hosted this year. The comments from our guests were outstanding. They were impressed with the condition of our golf course, our food service, parking operation, set up and coordination, but most commented on the consistent, friendly hospitality they received during the event.

Sincerely,

Billy Specht CSA Manager

6 Hole Avengers

Not ready for 9 or 18 holes? Want to learn more with an easy scram ble event that covers the first 6 holes? Then come join the Avengers every Tuesday at 3:30. Meet new friends, have fun and learn the basics of golf. Everyone is welcome. Sign up at the Golf Shop.

LGA Results Nov 7 Scramble

1st Coletta Gabele 60.4

Francoise Ladouceur

Gwen George Jeanne Daugherty

2nd Pat Cook 61.1

Pat Terry Diane Morgenweck

3rd Dawn England 61.2 Sharon North Susie Jones

Sue Tase

4th Ellen Cyr 61.8

Nancy Matroniano

Tammy DeVries Elaine Stasko

5th Trish Picard 62.9

Joanne Soucy

Retha Hart

Sheryl Heath

Closest to Hole:

#4 Wimberly, Pownall, Rupinski, Aaby #11 Cyr, Matroniano, DeVries, Stasko

TGO 9 Hole Fun League

Ladies and Gentlemen - TGO has a 9 hole “play your own ball” weekly league on Saturdays at 3 pm. Play will begin at 3 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.

LGA Results Nov 14

4 Clubs + a Putter

18 Holers GROSS

1st Kathy O’Brien 82

T2nd Mary Lavert 85 Pam Nalley 85

18 Holers NET

1st Penny Wimberly 71

2nd Shirley Moorhouse 72

3rd Susan Jensen 74

4th Joanne Soucy 75

T5th Coletta Gabele 77 Kathy Shulby 77

Closest to Hole #11: Dawn England

9ers NET Scoring

1st Dee McAllister 38

T2nd Elaine Meier 39 Lauren Clark 39 Elaine Stasko 39 Debbie Quein 39

Closest to Hole #4: Lauren Clark

MGA Golf Results Nov 16 Annual Turkey Shootout

Winning Teams -

1st Roy Houtby, Gary Wittstock, John Johndrow, Bill Pafford - 124 (-20)

2nd Steve Wimberly,Todd Sampson, Dennis Croteau, Tom Golden - 125 (-19)

3rd Bill Schueller, Pierre Thode, Scotty Lewis, Ken Garasz - 128 (-16)

Closest To The Pins

#8 Steve Wimberly #16 Kevin Huggins

Low Net Individuals

1st John Johndrow - (61) 2nd Kevin Huggins - (66)

Most Honest Team ( Cornish Hens)

Steve Wright, Ray Dotson, Mark Sennett, Wayne Condra - 137 (-7)

Gross Skins ($11 each)

#1 and #4 - Joe Porta #3 - John Gero

#7, #9, #18 - Greg Sparkman #10 - Bobby Ward #14 and #17 - Fritz Graziani

Net Skins ($16.00 each)

#5 Mark Sennett #6 Jan Rupinski

#7 John Johndrow #9 Mark Anderson #13 Keven Huggins #15 Al Renzi

Calling All Men Golfers

President: Bobby Ward 321-626-0635

Tournaments: Roy Houtby 905-988-8001 www.tgomga.com

2022-2023 GOLF CALENDAR*

November 30

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

+ MGA Membership Meeting

December 7 Annual Team Skins Competition

December 14 Annual “MGA/LGA Holiday Scramble” & Luncheon

December 21 Team Better Ball (Count 2 on #1-9, Count 3 on #10-18)

December 28 Annual “Stableford Team Competition”

January 4 President’s Cup 1st Round Matches

January 11 President’s Cup 2nd Round Matches + “Count 1-2-3” BB Game

January 18 President’s Cup 3rd Round Matches + “Count 2-3” BB Game

January 25 President’s Cup Final Flight Matches (4) + “3-2-1" BB Game

January 27 (Friday) - President’s Cup Semi-Final & Final Matches, 1:00 pm

February 1 Annual “Red, White & Blue” Tourney + Membership Meeting & Luncheon

February 8 Annual Pairs “Beat the Pros” Tourney

February 15 Annual Pink “Chump Ball” Tourney February 22 & 24 Annual MGA Club Championships

March 1 Annual “MGA Away Day” - Location to be Announced

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

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

March 10 Member-Member Closing Banquet & Awards Night, 5:00 pm March 15 Team Better Ball Tourney (3 on 3's, 2 on 4's, 1 on 5's)

March 22 Annual “MGA Member-Guest Day”

March 29 Annual “MGA Beat the Pros Closing Tournament” + BarBQ Luncheon, Awards & MGA Annual Meeting

The winning team of the Annual Turkey Shootout was: John Johndrow, Roy Houtby, Bill Pafford and Gary Wittstock.

Please take advantage of our MGA website: tgomga.com. You will find documents which include our Calendar, Meeting Minutes, Constitution, Tee policy and other documents. Please check it often for updates.

Bobby Ward, President MGA

Roy Houtby - Tournament Chair

Tim Heath - 2022 Club Champion

CSA Business

Board Of Directors Meeting

Plantation Manor • Wednesday, December 21, 2022 • 2:00 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 Tom Wheir 253-249-8201 chairman@tgocsa.org

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

District 1 Peter Wehnau 321-267-4834 district1@tgocsa.org

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

District 3 Ann Strauss 302-382-2400 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 Cliff Creech 404-391-7271 district9@tgocsa.org

Also part of the Board of Directors Organization are CSA Manager Billy Specht, Architectural Review Committee Chairman Leon LeBlanc and CSA Secretary Sharon Sanford. The CSA website at www.tgocsa.org has individual biographies and contact information for each director.

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

CSA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Wednesday from October through May. Planning meetings to set the agenda for the Board of Directors meetings are scheduled October to May on the second Wednesday of the month in the Plantation Manor at 10:00 am. They are open to attend for any TGO owner.

CSA DUES PAYMENT

The First Quarter Maintenance Assessment for 2023 is due January 1. Please drop off your payment of $900 at the CSA Office or mail it to: The Great Outdoors at 100D Plantation Drive, Titusville, FL 32780. You can also fill out a form to have your payment drawn directly from your bank account. The payment must be received by 5:00 pm on January 20, 2023 or there will be a $25 late fee.

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, December 6, 2022 at 10:00 am Districts 0, 1, 4, 7, 9 - Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 1:00 pm

Architectural Review Committee

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next ARC Meetings will be held on the following Wednesday dates at 10:00 am on the Plantation Manor Porch: December 14, January 4, 2023.

The Architectural Review Committee meets for planning purposes on the Plantation Manor Porch at 10:00 am on the Monday before an ARC meeting.

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.

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.

CSA Business

Newcomers Orientation

The next Newcomer Orientation Meeting will be held in the Manor on Monday, January 16, 2023 from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm. Guest speakers from CSA, ARC, Nature Center, Golf, Activities, Firewise and Courtesy Patrol will share important information. Call Nancy Wagner at 607-542-6374 to reserve your spot.

Emergency Vehicle Protocol

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

Media Alert Phone Number

321-325-8715

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

Opening for the Election Committee

There is an opening for owners who wish to serve on the Election Committee. An application needs to be completed to apply for committees. It is in the CSA Office or online on the website: www.tgocsa.org. Click on CSA Documents/Forms/Application for Committee Assignment. Fill out and turn into CSA Office.

President’s Council Meetings

Beginning with the first meeting in October, we will meet at the CSA Pavilion on the third (3rd) Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am. The dates for the monthly meetings are: December 20, 2022; January 17, 2023; February 21, 2023; March 21, 2023; April 18, 2023. Gerri Helms is the Chairperson of this committee and Chuck Benoit is the Vice Chairperson. Owners are invited to attend.

2022 Condominium/HOA Presidents

CONDO PRESIDENT PHONE# EMAIL

I Steve Sabotka 810-434-5878 stephensabotka@gmail.com

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

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

IV Don Payne 407-222-0583 dpayne5737@gmail.com

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

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

VII Gerri Helms 407-274-0519 gerrihelms@gmail.com

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

IX Don Parsons 321-383-0466 don1017@aol.com

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

CONDO PRESIDENT PHONE# EMAIL

XI Linda Utz 321-385-0977 utzlinutz@aol.com

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

FHOA Jim Heiden 321-225-8801 jimheiden22@gmail.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 condoxvi@gmail.com

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

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

XIX Leon LeBlanc 423-791-3158 pres@tgocondo19.com

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

Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Members - Contact Information

Chair - Leon LeBlanc 423-791-3158

Dist 0 - Jim Leibold 321-243-3888

Dist 1 - Harold Witschi 716-998-6393

Dist 2 - Jeff Smutek 440-878-8700

Dist 3 - Robert Fraser 407-491-2500

Dist 4 - Pete Bronson 315-263-6469

Dist 5 - Chris Christian 931-628-3675

Dist 6 - Greg Mackey 219-322-5555

Dist 7 - Gail Smith 321-383-4570

Dist 8 - Bill Flatt 321-626-5594

Dist 9 - Lisa Babcock 903-372-8849

Community Information & Notices

Automated Visitor Call-In - 321-383-8802

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

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

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

TGO Community Channel 732

Our television channel for Community Services Association and other information about The Great Outdoors can be viewed using a digital TV tuned to Channel 732 on the Spectrum Cable TV system. The TV must be equipped with a Spectrum TV cable box or digital adapter.

CSA Trouble Calls - 321-268-9767

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

Vehicle Barcodes

If your vehicle needs a barcode installed, call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 to schedule a REQUIRED appointment. 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 $5.00/gallon, plus 7% sales tax! Cash or check accepted. Call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 for an appointment or visit during office hours. Payment by cash or check. No credit cards accepted at this time.

TruGreen regularly applies spray applications to our lawns and common areas that includes an herbicide for weed control, a liquid fertilizer, and an insecticide to kill chinch bugs, and other turf-damaging insects. These applications are scheduled in 2022 as follows: November 29 & 30

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 an additional visit on December 15, 2022.

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.

Blue Heron - Outside Ramp

137 Plantation Drive

CSA Office - Outside 100-D Plantation Drive Fitness Center 145 Plantation Drive

Hidden Lakes Clubhouse 461 Ambleside Drive

Golf Cart Gas

Library Kitchen

385 Plantation Drive

Oak Cove Pool Bathhouse 434 Oak Cove Road Windsong Bathhouse 155 Windsong Way

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

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

Community Information & Notices

A short and helpful reference for living in TGO

Get a FREE copy at the CSA Office

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.

CLOSED for PRESSURE WASHING 2nd & 4th Wednesday until 9:30 am Please lower umbrellas after use so they’re not damaged by wind gusts.

Oak Cove Pool & Spa

OPEN: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

CLOSED for PRESSURE WASHING 1st & 3rd Wednesday until 9:30 am

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

Fun Time Travel Association (FTTA) Rally Schedule

December 1-4 Southern Palms RV Resort Mt. Dora, FL Mt. Dora Christmas Celebration

January 17-23, 2023 Tampa Fairgrounds Tampa, FL Tampa Supershow

February 18-20 TGO Titusville, FL Stay at home rally

TGO Ambassadors FMCA Chapter Rally Schedule

February 23-26, 2023 Ocala Equestrian Rally (Planning) Ocala, FL

Contact Linda Utz at 407-257-0842

March 15-18 FMCA International Convention Perry, GA

Contact Bob Nebel at 321-626-1290

April 18-29 Grassy Key Rolling Rally (Various Parks) Grassy Key, FL

Contact Teri Henry at 321-704-4916

Guide to Living With Alligators in TGO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE!

If you have an issue with an alligator, please call: Sandy Juba at 321-543-0502 or Betty Salter at 321-223-8073 or Nancy Clark at 321-292-1434. These ladies are experienced in dealing with TGO wildlife.

Which side of the turkey has the most feathers?

The answer is somewhere in this issue.

Community Information & Notices

PLEASE Consider contributing to this CSA Employees fund. We

CSA Holiday Fund

Here is your opportunity to show your appreciation to our CSA Employees for their hard work at TGO. Our teams have worked incredibly hard during both the Ian and Nicole storms to keep TGO the beautiful place we love!

PLEASE consider contributing to the CSA Holiday Fund. You’ll find donation boxes in the CSA Office and at the Plantation Manor CSA Office. 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.

The Great Outdoors Activity Committee

2022-2023 Events and Concerts Schedule

December 3 Saturday 6:00 pm Ugly Sweater Dance Party

December 9 Friday 3:30 pm Golf Cart Parade

December 31 Saturday 8:00 pm New Year’s Eve Party

January 19 Thursday 7:30 pm Young Guns

January 28 Saturday 6:00 pm Ultimate Hoedown Dance Party

February 11 Saturday 7:00 pm Valentine’s Day Party - Chairperson needed

February 16 Thursday 7:30 pm Shake Baby Shake and The Lovettes

March 2 Thursday 7:30 pm Steve Solomon - Comedian

March 3 Friday 4:30 pm Trivia Night

March 4 Saturday 4:30 pm Trivia Night

March 11 Saturday 8:00 am 5K Walk Run

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

March 16 Thursday 7:00 pm Variety Show #1

March 17 Friday 7:00 pm Variety Show #2

Click Here For Preview

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

How To Purchase Concert Tickets

General Admission tickets can be purchased for $15 for each concert at the TGO Tickets & Gift Shop.

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 December 20, 2022 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.

Activity 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

Pasquale Nadon 240-477-0914 tgopasquale@gmail.com

Thank You to Our Season Sponsors

Ron Norris Mackey’s MPI, Inc.

TGO Realty, Inc.

Atlantic Storm Protection Blinds of All Kinds

Eagle’s Pride Parrish Medical Center

Gary L. Torres, D.M.D.

TGO Tickets & Gift Shop in Hobbyland is open Monday - Friday • 10 am - 12 Noon

Ticket Office - 321-269-8023

Make your plans now for 2023 Concert Series Shows

Tickets are available at the TGO Tickets & Gifts offi ce - next to Hobbyland. Weekdays 10 am to Noon.

Young Guns - Country Rock Band - January 19, 2023

International touring country rock band, Young Guns, is one of the hottest country music shows in the world. They play songs from bands like Florida Georgia Line, Charlie Daniels Band, Rascal Flatts, Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw, Dierks Bently, George Strait, Blake Shelton, and many more legendary country artists. The show features award winning entertainer, recording artist and lead singer, Eric Sage. They have dueling electric guitars and the beautiful and talented electric fiddle/violinist Melissa Barrison plus vocalist Melody Ebner. Eric and the girls create a party atmosphere including audience participation!

Shake Baby Shake & Lovettes - February 16, 2023

Lance Lipinski performed in the Tony Award winning musical “Million Dollar Quartet.” Lance and his band, The Lovers, perform the hits of major artists of the 1950s and ‘60s while telling the story behind the music. Preserving the original authentic sound of the music combined with high energy showmanship.

Fans of the Atomic era of music will hear the eclectic genres that contributed to the birth of Rock & Roll from the late 1940s to mid-1960s such as: Big Band, Rhythm & Blues, Western Swing, Rockabilly, Doo Wop, Soul, Surf, the British Invasion, Motown and more! The charming Lovettes honor the girl groups and major female artists of the 1950s & 60s.

Steve Solomon - Broadway Comedian - March 2, 2023

Steve has taken the art of impersonation, mimicry and honed it into a science. He masterfully weaves dialects and crazy characters into his stories. These tales take on a life of their own as Steve recounts memorable moments from his past and makes hysterical observations of the things we all relate to happening around us today! A native of Brooklyn, Steve grew up in the multi-ethnic neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay. This was the perfect training ground for a dialectician. As the class clown and as a very authentic sounding Chinese restaurant delivery boy, Steve learned early how to use his gift for imitating accents to his advantage.

New York Bee Gees Tribute Show - March 23, 2023

The New York Bee Gees Tribute Show is comprised of some of Long Island, New York’s most versatile and exceptionally talented players. The band includes present or former members of well known, world renown acts including Happy Together Tour, Meatloaf, Queen, Blue Oyster Cult, Herman’s Hermits, Enrique Iglesias and more.

Based in New York, the show has played to sell-out shows in the city. B.B. King NYC wrote, “The NY Bee Gees Tribute Show presents the most extravagant Bee Gees show a fan can experience.” The NY Bee Gees deliver songs from every decade of the Bee Gees catalog with a stunning production, powerful vocals and professional stage presence.

As a bonus, Crystal Stark will join the New York Bee Gees to perform a great “Donna Summer Tribute!”

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.

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. We will start in the gospel of John. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Calling ALL Singles - Join us for fun events!

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

Women In Church (WIC) Luncheon

The next WIC luncheon is December 13 at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Tickets are available November 27 in the church Fellowship Hall after the church service. The cost per ticket is $15.00 ($13.00 for food and $2.00 for county missions). Please bring the exact bills when purchasing the tickets which will be presented at each luncheon.

Listen to Verse by Verse

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

Prayer Shawl Ministry

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

Food & Clothing Donations

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

Great Outdoors Community Church has a ministry that provides services to TGO residents. The areas of support and their points-of-contact are as follows: Home Repairs Heidi Turner 321-514-3719 jihsturner@msn.com

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

Temporary Meals Linda Snyder 610-751-5919 ravenmst@hotmail.com County Services Bev Houghton 810-919-1629 bhoughto10@hotmail.com

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

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

The Great Outdoors Community Church

CONCERT SCHEDULE - 2022- 2023

Wednesday November 30, 2022 7:00 pm Brevard Chorale

Sunday December 4, 2022 7:00 pm Christmas Cantata

Sunday December 11, 2022 6:00 pm The Allen Family

Sunday January 8, 2023 6:00 pm The King’s Brass

Sunday January 29, 2023 8:30 am Voices of Lee 10:00 am Voices of Lee

Sunday February 5, 2023 6:00 pm Eirinn Abu

Sunday February 26, 2023 6:00 pm The Guardians

Wednesday April 5, 2023 7:00 pm Easter Cantata

Wednesday May 3, 2023 7:00 pm Brevard Chorale

A Love Off ering will be received during each concert

For more concert information, call 321-385-9731

Men’s Breakfast Group

Plans are coming together for another great season of breakfasts for the men of The Great Outdoors. These breakfasts will be held on January 21, February 18, March 18 and April 15, 2023 in Fellowship Hall of The Great Outdoors Community Church.

This season the breakfasts will be catered by the Blue Heron Restaurant. Tickets will be $12.00 each and will be sold the two Sundays prior to each breakfast in Fellowship Hall following church services.

Our first program will be of interest to all of us and will tell us of the great work of Samaritan’s Purse as they help meet the needs of people affected by hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and other disasters. Our speaker will be Mark Nelson, Regional Director, Donor Ministries for Samaritan’s Purse.

Welcome to the Brevard Chorale’s 2022-2023 Season!

It is our joy to present tonight’s concert for you.  As Brevard’s oldest Chorale group, we have seen many changes throughout our history in Brevard County. We are thrilled to debut our wonderful new conductor, Mr. Justin Walker, this season.

As the Chorale’s new President, I am committed to promoting excellence in all we do as singers and performers and to provide the highest quality musical experience. Equally important is my goal of having FUN as we do it!

Whether this is your first or fortieth concert with us, thank you for supporting live music and giving us the opportunity to share our love of music with you. Your donations and ticket sales allow the music to play on for another season. Please LIKE our Brevard Chorale Page on Facebook as well as visit us at www.brevardchorale.org

Connie Maltby President, Brevard Chorale

Christmas Cantata

The Great Outdoors Community Church presents their Christmas musical program featuring a Christmas Cantata entitled “A Promise Kept” Arranger Marty Parks offers this synopsis: “What God has promised, God has fulfilled. To us a Child is Born.” Several additional musical numbers will be offered including selections by our bell choir, the “Bells of Praise.”

Refreshments will follow.

Visit Our Website: www.tgonaturecenter.org

COMING UP AT A GLANCE

November 2022

28 9:00 am Watson Trail Maintenance Trailhead

30 9:00 am Watson Trail Hike Trailhead

December 2022

05 9:00 am Claire & Ernie Carlson Maintenance LIB

07 9:00 am Claire & Ernie Carlson Trail Hike LIB

07 2:30 pm Nature Center Monthly Meeting NC

09 9:00 am Decorate Golf Cart for Christmas Parade 920 Grande Haven

12 9:00 am Mattila Trail Maint. Nature Center

14 9:00 am Mattila Trail Hike Nature Center

14 9:30 am BOD Meeting See Article

TRAIL MAINTENANCES AND GUIDED NATURE HIKES

Trail maintenances and guided nature hikes are listed below with meeting locations. Long pants, long sleeves, hiking shoes/boots, insect repellant, sunscreen and water are recommended. For trail maintenance, please bring gloves, a rake or loppers and for hikes, you may want binoculars and/or a camera. To volunteer for trail maintenance or for any questions, please text Betty Salter at 321 223 8073 or you may send her an email at bettysalter@hotmail.com Unless otherwise noted, meet at each respective trail’s trailhead on the golf cart nature trail.

TRAIL MAINTENANCES

Mondays, November 28 and December 05 and 12 at 9:00 am

11/28 Watson Trail @ Trailhead

12/05 Claire and Ernie Carlson Trail @ Library

12/12 Mattila Trail @ Nature Center Trailhead

GUIDED NATURE HIKES

Wednesdays, November 30 and December 07 and 14 at 9:00 am

11/30 Watson Trail @ Trailhead

12/07 Claire and Ernie Carlson Trail @ Library

12/14 Mattila Trail @ Nature Center Trailhead

8 AM - 5 PM

The Nature Center at The Great Outdoors

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

NATURE CENTER MONTHLY MEETINGS

Wednesday, December 07 at 2:30 pm

Our next Nature Center monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 7. The meeting will be held in the Plantation Manor. Please note time and venue change from our regular meetings. Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly meetings!

Wednesday, December 14

at 9:30 am

A regular meeting of the Board of Directors will be held at Dolly Akers’ home located at 221 Harmony Lane.

GOLF CART DECORATING

Friday, December 09 at 9:00 am

Santa’s head elf, Pam Phillips, needs help from other elves to decorate a golf cart for the annual Christmas parade to be held later that day. The fun begins at 9:00 am at Pam’s house at 920 Grande Haven. She needs a number of volunteer elves to ensure the Nature Center is well represented in the parade. Call Pam at one of Santa’s hotlines which are 321 607 6660 or 508 360 9584 if you can volunteer or if you have any questions.

CLAIRE AND ERNIE CARLSON TRAIL

The Claire and Ernie Carlson Trail begins on the path between the TGO Library and the Golf Cart Nature Trail. Look for a post with a white blaze and a blue blaze. Follow the blue blaze to the Golf Cart Trail follow that west and north to the double white blaze where you turn back into the forest area. Continue to follow the white blazes back to the beginning. This is an easy walk through pines, palms and oaks. Distance .94 miles. Betty Salter

NATURE CENTER UPDATE

Since the vandalism of the Nature Center, the insurance adjuster has inspected the damage. A cleaning company has given an estimate to clean the inside of the building and power wash the outside. No date for cleaning has been set and our President, Dolly Akers, is attempting to get some clarifications regarding the cleaning. Everyone involved is trying very hard to have the Nature Center opened by Christmas.

NATURE TRIVIA QUESTION

Why do Sea Turtles eat plastic bags in the water? The nature trivia answer can be found under “Contacts” on the next page.

LIB Library NC Nature Center PM Plantation Manor PV Pavilion

NEW CHILDREN’S BOOKS COMING SOON

The following new children’s books will be added to the “Kidz Korner” in the Nature Center Library when the Nature Center re opens: A Day on the Farm; A Long Walk To Water; Are You Sleeping ?; Baa Baa Black Sheep; Baby Bumblebee; Bridge To Terabithia; Buddy Finds a Home; Go Away, Buddy; Gone Fishing; Good Boy, Buddy; Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes; Hey Diddle Diddle; Hickory Dickory Dock; Humpty Dumpty; If You’re Happy and You Know It ; I’m A Little Teapot; I’ve Been Working On the Railroad ; Jack and Jill; Jack Be Nimble; Keith Among the Pigeons; Little Chick Is Lost; Little Home Bird; Little Jack Horner ; Little Miss Muffet; London Bridge; Mary Had a Little Lamb; Mrs. Kangaroo’s Pouch; Old King Cole; Old MacDonald; Pete The Cat A Day At The Farm; Pete The Cat And The Bad Banana; Pete The Cat Fish Are Fun; Pete The Cat Get To Bed; Pete The Cat Head To Toe; Pete The Cat Hungry For Lunch; Pete The Cat Rides The Train ; Pete The Cat Saves The Day; Pete The Cat Scaredy-Cat; Pete The Cat The Bus Stop; Pete The Cat The Big Win ; Pete The Cat Underwater Adventur e; Peter Pumpkin Eater; Rabbit’s Balloon Ride; Rabbit’s Party; Row, Row, Row Your Boat ; Shoo, Fox, Shoo; Ten Little Fingers; Snow in the Jungle; The Acrobat; The Bear Went Over the Mountain; The Itsy Bitsy Spider; The Muffin Man; The Old Gray Mare ; The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe; The Snowy Hill; This Little Piggy ; The Wheels On The Bus; Too Slow for Little Cat; Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star; Wild! Bathtime; Wild! Bedtime; Wild! Colors; Wild! Mealtime; Wild! Numbers; Wild! Opposites; Wild! Playtime; Wild! Shapes.

NATURE CENTER MEMBERS-ONLY CALENDAR

Nature Center members : the December 2022 “Nature Center Calendar of Events” will be emailed to Nature Center members with the November 26 issue of “Next Week With Nature.” If you do not receive the calendar, please call Darlene Durham at 321 747 5874 or email her at darlenedurham@yahoo.com . Nature Center members will receive an email notification of any last minute schedule change s.

Nature Center Facebook Group

If you are a TGO resident, join us on Facebook. Search TGO Nature Center Facebook Group on Facebook. We share nature photos and help with identifications. 8 AM - 5 PM Daily

NATURE CENTER NEW MEMBER PROMOTION!

Join now as a new member for 2023 and receive free member benefits for the rest of 2022! We will need $10 cash per person (please no checks as we will hold the cash until January to keep our per year records straight it makes Uncle Sam happy but you will enjoy all the member benefits for the rest of this year. Member benefits are listed below. Membership applications are in the mail facililty or you can access it online by going to www.tgonaturecenter.org and click on the “Get Involved” tab and choose “Membership.” Contact our Membership Committee Chairperson, Sandy Juba at 321 543 0502 or sjubatgo@gmail.com. Join the fun and support this unique TGO amenity!

NATURE CENTER MEMBER BENEFITS

Being a Nature Center member supports the Nature Center organization financially and in return our members enjoy these unique benefits:  Members only/members first events

Our quarterly members only newsletter "Nature Chat" (in season)  Electronic delivery via email of the monthly Nature Center events calendar (in season)  Weekly "Next Week With Nature" emails with a reminder of Nature Center activities occurring in the upcoming week (in season)  A vote in the Board of Directors election  A significant voice in helping to decide the future direction of the TGO Nature Center  Laminating service we have a laminating machine to laminate Nature Center members' documents such as an insurance card, etc.  Ability to stay active with volunteer opportunities with like minded nature lovers.

CONTACTS

Darlene Durham 321 268 0199/321 747 5874 darlenedurham@yahoo.com

Injured Animals

Nature Center Membership

Activities & Volunteering

Sandy Juba 321 543 0502 sjubatgo@gmail.com

Schedule Meeting Room

M/W/F am and T/TH pm

Cory Lucas 321 264 2393

Other Meeting Room Days and Times and Enclosed Porch

Loretta Anne’ 321 385 9667 Nature Trivia Answer Floating plastic bags look like jellyfish.

TGO Residents—Join Our TGO Nature Center Facebook Group

Happenings Around The Great Outdoors

The Artisan Market, held in the Plantation Manor, was another popular event put on by the Activities Committee.

Above: Kathy Drugan and her daughter Erin were representing KD Designs (Kathy’s company) by selling bracelets, earrings and other hand-crafted jewelry at the Artisan Market.

Linda Lasa and Susan Bonneau enjoyed the Hidden Lakes Welcome Back Hoedown Party last week. Everyone loved the theme and enjoyed Sonny’s BBQ, plus the fellowship and the line dancing lessons. It was a great afternoon for all.

Happenings Around The Great Outdoors

Pet Corner

Meet Shelby (left), a beautiful 3-year old Great Pyrenees/ Standard Poodle who controls Ed and Diane Brown.

Hello Chiquita... when will the new iBanana 14 be available?

The winning crew from from the Welcome Back Trivia Night held in the Manor. Come test your Trivia Skill at the next two rounds - March 3 and 4, 2023.

Maintaining the Nature Trail is a continuing project. Shout out to the Firewise volunteers and friends. Left to right: Ann Henderson, George Lachat, Cammie Miller, Karri Olefirowicz, Chris Miller, Ed Olefirowicz, Ron Peoples, Mike Lavery. Missing from the photo are: Sharon Maloney, Butch Jones and Tom Nelson.

Lynne Andersen, Sue Jensen and Kathy Shulby presented Christie Rimsky from Jess Parrish Medical Foundation an $8,000 check - the proceeds from this year’s LGA Breast Cancer Tournament.

TGO FIREWISE INFORMATION

RESIDENTS REDUCING WILDFIRE RISKS

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

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

What If It Floods in TGO?

by Ed Brown

That was the title of my Firewise article two years ago. This past month we put speculation to rest. Two hurricanes, IAN and NICOLE, both paid Brevard County a brief visit: Brief but WET! Our wetlands were already saturated from Summer rain storms. “How much higher can the water table get?” We were going to find out.

Riddle Answer: The outside.

Parts of TGO that are normally damp after a good thunderstorm were now covered by several feet of storm water. It is called a FLOOD!

What can we learn from this flooding that may help mitigate the next hurricane flood experience, particularly with reference to vehicle use in the flood waters?

LESSON #1: Don’t drive a vehicle through standing or moving water. TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN! A husband and wife took a turn onto a boat ramp that looked like a wet road in the dark of a rainy, hurricane night in Miami. They drowned in their car! Don’t underestimate the force of moving water against a car door! A window is usually your best exit. Do electric windows work under water? YES, for a while.

LESSON #2: If your vehicle is stalled out and in contact with the road, you might abandon it to the rising flood waters and make your way, on foot, to safety. A cane, a hiking stick or trekking poles can make this a safer walk. The water is still rising. Check your surroundings. Things could look different later. Look for high ground (a hill) or dry structure (a house). Don’t leave valuables behind! Have a rescue whistle tied to your hiking stick. Three distinct blasts mean “Help Me!” (Repeat at periodic intervals).

LESSON #3: Moving water can pick up a car weighing thousands of pounds and move it. The vehicle, by this point, is no longer running. It may be floating (for a while)! Get away from it and make your way to a point of safety.

LESSON 4: Use CHECK LISTS to keep track of necessary equipment and procedures. Review the lists periodically (regularly), not just before the next incident. Add or Subtract items as your survival knowledge and skill increase. These CHECK LISTS are the living, breathing soul of your family’s survival!

There are many challenges to health and safety that become obvious in the context of a flood or other natural disaster. Plan for the safety of you and your family, including your pets... and even your neighbors!

Firewise Committee - Contact Information

Tim Graham Chairman 561-262-8833

Donald Payne 407-222-0583

Ed Brown 321-383-8253

Mike Lavery 585-472-1538

Ron Peoples 407-509-0486

Betty Salter 321-223-8073

Ed Olefirowicz 919-360-3174

Karri Olefirowicz 919-265-4315

Christopher Miller 407-375-8310

O.M. Butch Jones 804-514-4458

Albert McGuire 810 338 5646

Sharon Maloney 770-294-6362

SHAREABLES

Operating Hours for Food Service: Sunday - Saturday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm

Open until 9:00 when Sammy plays - Bar Only/No Food after 8:00

Dinner Menu

18th Hole Spring Rolls 9 With sweet chili sauce

Island Cauliflower 8 With Island sauce or bleu cheese

Fried Mushrooms 8 Delicious with choice of sauce

Dusted Shrimp 12 A favorite with choice of sauce

Cheese Sticks 9 Six sticks choice of sauce

Crispy Quesadilla 11 Onions, peppers, siracha ranch Add chicken 4 Add shrimp 6

Wings Island sauce, KC BBQ, and Blue cheese are available 6 pieces 12 10 pieces 18 20 piece 30

Please ask our servers about specials, desserts and drinks

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

SALADS & SOUPS

Add to a salad- Burger Patty-5; Chicken- 5; Shrimp-8; Fish-Market Price

The House 8 Organic greens, heirloom grape tomatoes, red onion, mixed cheese Classic Ceasar 8

Romaine hearts, shredded Reggiano parmesan cheese, croutons

Mandarin Orange Salad 16 Greens, almonds, noodles, chicken, orange-sesame dressing

Tavern Chili 6/10 Ground beef, ground pork, chorizo, onions, peppers, pinto beans, beer

Taco Salad 10 A favorite to tickle your taste buds

French Onion Soup 6/10 Savory and back by popular demand Soup of the Day Market Chef-made with fresh ingredients

ENTREES

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

Serving Fresh, High-Quality Food with Friendliness and Pride, Overlooking our Award-Winning Golf Course

Call for reservations or take out 321-385-9100 www.blueheronrestaurant.org

Breakfast

Oatmeal 4

Eggs

Served with choice of breakfast potatoes, tomatoes, or fruit, and choice of breakfast bread

Two Eggs - any style 9

Three Eggs - any style 11

Your Omelet 11

Choose from peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese

ADD Sausage, Bacon, or Ham 3

Breakfast Sandwich cooked-to-order egg and cheese with your choice of breakfast bread 6

Country Fried Steak & Eggs 12

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

Corned Beef Hash & Eggs 12

Succulent corned beef hash, two eggs any style and served with breakfast potatoes and your choice of breakfast bread

Pancakes 8

Two fluffy buttermilk pancakes served with butter & maple syrup ADD Sausage, Ham, or Bacon 3

Biscuits & Gravy 8

Buttery homemade biscuits with savory sausage gravy

HAND HELDS

Served with a choice of fries, veggies, baked beans, or slaw. Sweet fries or side salad $2 upcharge

Blue Heron Burger 14

1/2 pound burger, lettuce, tomato, red onion & choice of cheese

Chicken Sandwich 12 Breaded chicken with lettuce & tomato and a side of honey bourbon sauce

The Reuben 15

Slow cooked thin sliced pastrami, sauerkraut, swiss, aioli on marbled rye

Turkey Sandwich 9

Thinly sliced roasted turkey with lettuce and tomato on your choice of bread

Steak & Cheese 14

Tender sliced beef, sautéed mushrooms, onions & provolone cheese

Florida Grouper Sandwich 17 6 oz. of Florida Grouper filet, fried or blackened & topped with slaw

BLT 12 Bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo on your choice of bread

Chicken Tuna or Egg Salad 9 House-made chicken, tuna or egg salad on your choice of bread

Ham Sandwich 9

Thinly sliced honey ham with lettuce and tomato on your choice of bread

Turkey Club 14 Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo

Love Me Tenders 12

Hand-breaded chicken tenders golden brown your choice of sauce

Chili Cheese Dog 9 Quarter pound hot dog with chili and cheese

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

Thanksgiving Trivia... Expand Your Turkey Day Knowledge

What town canceled Thanksgiving because they couldn’t make pumpkin pies? Colchester, Connecticut

A frigid bout of cold weather in the middle of October led to the Con necticut River freezing, so settlers couldn’t get their usual liquid sugar shipped on time from across the pond. Thus, the townspeople decided to postpone the holiday for a week in 1705. It was so legendary, Rose Mill Powers actually wrote a poem about it in a July 1908 issue of Good Housekeeping.

How long was the first Thanksgiving? Three days

In November 1621, the settlers’ first corn harvest proved so successful, Governor William Bradford reportedly invited the Plymouth colonists’ Native American allies to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Members of the Wampanoag tribe came bearing food to share. They had so much boun ty, the revelers decided to extend the affair.

How much pumpkin pie do Americans eat every Thanksgiving?

Estimated 50 million pumpkin pies are devoured every November

Some of us consider pumpkin pie a vehicle for whipped topping and could take it or leave it. If you’d also rather leave your pumpkins for Halloween and dig into another Thanksgiving dessert, you’re not alone. According to The American Pie Council, more Americans prefer apple pie overall — pumpkin pie only comes in second place.

A Thanksgiving turkey mix-up inspired what popular meal trend? Frozen TV dinners

In 1953, a Swanson employee accidentally ordered a colossal shipment of Thanksgiving turkeys (260 tons, to be exact). To deal with the excess, salesman Gerry Thomas took inspiration from the prepared foods served on airplanes. He came up with the idea of filling 5,000 aluminum trays with the turkey – along with cornbread dressing, gravy, peas and sweet potatoes to complete the offering. The 98-cent meals were a hit, especially with kids and increasingly busy households. With in a single year, over 10 million were sold and a whole industry was born.

How many calls does the Butterball Turkey talk line receive each year? 100,000+

So many people roast a big bird just once a year, and understandably need a little help. No question is too silly for the heroes on the other end of the line. In 2016, the company’s popular cooking crisis management team also introduced a 24-hour text message line or Butterball turkey talk line for the lead-up to the big day. So if you’re wondering why the turkey isn’t turning out quite the way you want it - don’t panic. Help is just a call or a text message away - 1-800-BUTTERBALL.

TGO Ambassadors Escape to Margaritaville Rally, Nov. 10-13, 2022 (4 nights) Kick-off Rally

Originally 25 rigs signed up, but with Hurricane Nicole’s arrival, we ended up with 18 RV. Even Camp Margaritaville in Auburndale, Florida, evacuated after learning Nicole was heading their way. They re-opened on November 11 and let our group come in at 11:00 am, so we lost a day of our rally.

The first night we had the Margaritaville Dinner in the Retreat room. It has beautifully hand painted walls with the Margaritaville theme. Our photographers, Mike and Linda Lodge, took pictures of everyone, using a party theme picture frame and a flamingo head piece, Margaritaville glasses and Hawaiian leis. Our bartenders, Jan and Pat Elzey, always kept our drinks full and helped in the photo shoot fun.

The dinner was Cheeseburgers in Paradise with all the fixings, “lettuce, tomatoes, Heinz 57, big kosher pickle, well, good God Almighty, which way do I steer.” Gary Henry, Mark Luchi and Lynn Barnes cooked 52 hamburgers for the group. Our second day we toured the Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven on five platoon boats, by the old Cypress Botanical Gardens, where they still put on water ski shows you can watch from Legoland or the boat. We had lunch on the water at the Harborside Restaurant.

Back at the retreat, we learned history on Jimmy Buffett and then answered 19 trivia questions about his songs, awards and where the largest Margarita was made, called “Lucky Rita,” which was 8,500 gallons that served 181,333 6 oz. Margaritas, in Las Vegas and broke the Guinness World Record. In the evening, members listened to live music, or watched football at the Tiki Bar. Our last day of the rally, we enjoyed a Margaritaville Scavenger Hunt, where items were placed around the RVs in plain sight, pool area, water slide and Tiki Bar. Members had 90 minutes to locate the 19 items. There were prizes for winners and losers, and ended the day with our 4:00 pm socials.

Hosting the rally were Gary and Teri Henry. Co-Hosts were Lynn and Linda Barnes. Come join us on our next rally!

Front Row: Linda Lodge, Lynn & Linda Barnes, Teri & Gary Henry. Middle Row: Joanne Roberts, Jackie Lammardo, Theresa Sustakovich, Nancy Landry, Marybeth Luchi, Ann & Bob Nebel, Susan Bonneau, Dottie & Gary Johanson, Cindy Kennedy, Carol Renaudette, Nancy Ralston. Last Row: Carl Marchand, Tony Lammardo, Butch & Susie Jones, Jerry Sustakovitch, Mike Lodge, Bill Lapio, Mark Luchi, Jan & Pat Elzey, Gary Bonneau, Doug Ralston, Tom Wheir, John Hill, Sharon Wheir.

• Custom-built expanded Davida with 2,487 sq. ft. living space • Built in 1999

3 Bedrooms with 3 full Baths

Loft has large open area which can be used as office, game or craft room

Tile floors throughout main living area

Open floor plan includes kitchen and large dining. Living area opens to back porch.

Screened porch is 21’ x 10’. Covered patio for BBQ

Plenty of storage space throughout

New roof in 2020, washer/dryer new in 2018

One car garage • 4 car driveway

RV port 45’L x 14’W x 13’11”H

Workshop 9’10” x 15’

• 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath partially

Park home built in 1994 • Beautiful golf course views from 6’ x 11’ screened porch • Approximately 684 sq.ft. living space • Located on quiet cul-de-sac street • Nicely landscaped, beautiful palm trees!

Activities – All Year and Seasonal

Ambassadors Chapter FMCA Plantation Manor

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

Seasonal meetings are monthly, in the Plantation Manor. Come to see your friends, share your latest RV adventures and get updates on our rally schedule and chapter activities. After our business meeting, we provide a light meal for our members and guests. Please bring your own beverage of choice. If you will be attending, you must send an email to Bob Nebel by the Monday before the meeting so we know how much food to purchase. Bob’s email address: renebeljr@gmail.com For more information, call: Bob Nebel - 321-626-1290

Plantation Manor Pool

Monday - Friday - 10:00 am Weather Permitting

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

Diana Araujo-Fernandez - Monday - Friday

For more information call: Plantation Manor - 321-264-2393

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

Bocce Court (next to Shuffleboard)

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

For weekend play, pick up the Bocce set on Friday.

TGO Page Turners

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

River Lanes (SR50) - Titusville

TGO Bowling 2023 season, will start on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, and end on March 22, 2023. Season will be for 12 weeks, starting at 1:00 pm. Cost will be $9.00 per week, per player. Shoe rental included. The first week is a Business Meeting starting at 12:30 pm. Teams will be four members, with a handicap system, so everyone has a chance to be a winner. Practice Bowl will be Wednesday, December 7 and 14, 2022, at 1:00 pm. The cost for practice is $1 per game, per person, including shoe rental. To confirm your place in the league and for 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 also sign up by Tuesday at noon in order to play on Thursday morning. For more information, call: Cory Lucas 321-264-2393 10/31 J. Hedge / H. Turner 3890 11/03 F. Cavagna 3820 11/7 F. Cavagna / B. Sibel 3650 11/14 N. Siegel / A. Hubler 3650

Library

Thursday - 6:00 - 8:00 pm December 1, 15, 29

If you can roll 3 dice, come on out for the fun. For more information, call or text: Cathy Costello - 321-376-2823

We are looking for more players - come join us!

Casual Bridge Club Library

Tuesday and Friday - 9:00 am

Relaxed bridge played for enjoyment, practice, and improving techniques. A working knowledge of bridge is required. For more information, call: Don Browning - 321-362-5036

Cigar Club

Windsong Pavilion

2nd & 4th Tuesdays - 3:30 pm - Nov - April. Enjoy a cigar with fellow cigar smokers, discuss or swap cigars, share knowledge on cigar-related topics, join in field trips. For more information, contact: Bob Hazlett - 937-545-7446 rlhazlett999@gmail.com

Activities – All Year and Seasonal

Clown Alley Library

Thursday - 3:00 pm

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

Croquet Club

In front of the Golf Driving Range

Sunday - 2:00 pm

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

Diamond Painting

Library - Monday - 1:30 pm

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

Library Saturday - 6:00 - 8:00 pm

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

Fly Radio Controlled Aircraft

Experience the “high” of flying R/C aircraft. See if this is something you would like to learn. FREE training. The airfield is less than a mile from TGO. We fly all year and are usually at the airfield by about 8:00 am. For more information call: Bob Netherton - 321-269-3016

Friendly Hobbies

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

Fun Time Travel Association

Plantation Manor

The FTTA is a rally group open to all owners and renters in TGO. All types of RVs are welcome and are encouraged to enjoy the fun. Join our monthly meeting for information about rallies and socializing. We will serve food at this meeting. Those who plan to attend, send an e-mail to Monica Fierro by the Friday before the Monday meeting so we know how many chairs to set up and how much food to purchase. Put “FTTA” in the subject line.

Email to tgomonica@hotmail.com. We hope to see you at the next meeting! Upcoming meetings: December 19, 2022, January 16, February 20, March 20 and April 17, 2023. Monica Fierro - 321-267-7899

Exercise with Charlotte

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

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

Strength Training

Monday (P) - 9:00 - 9:30 am Low Impact Tuesday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am PiYo Live Tuesday (M) - 9:00 - 9:30 am Back Stretch Wednesday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am Medicine Ball

Games Night

Wednesday (P) - 9:00 - 9:30 am Total Body Toning

Thursday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am Low Impact Thursday (M) - 9:00 - 9:30 am Belly, Back, Buns

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

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

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

Hand Knee and Foot Card Game

Library- Wednesday and Saturday - 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Much more challenging and fun than original Hand and Foot, this is still similar to Canasta. Both days meet all year. For more information, call: Marie Zeigler - 518-805-8569

Activities – All Year and Seasonal

Manor - 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Wednesday, December 14

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

Mad Hatters

Plantation Manor

First Tuesday 11:30 am - Oct-Apr

All TGO ladies are invited. Lunch is $16.50, bring the exact amount, advance reservations are required.

For lunch reservations, contact Vicky Hunter: vhmadhatterluncheoncoordinator@gmail.com.

For any other information contact: Denise Corcoran at queendeemadhatters@gmail.com or 203-231-1755

Mah Jongg

Library - All Year

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

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

Plantation Manor

Friday, December 2 - 6:00 pm

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 or Betty McIntosh - 321-720-9192

Photo Club

Nature Center

1st & 3rd Friday - 1:00 pm, Dec - Mar Open to all photographers.

The Photo Club has a digital photo frame on the Plantation Manor Porch for your viewing pleasure as well as a gallery of framed photos. The digital photo frame is motion sensitive and displays videos or slideshow photos produced by Photo Club members. Contact: David Spahn - 207-468-6760

Pickleball

Pickleball Courts

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

• Lights for Night Play

• Beginners Lessons

• Organized Tournaments

• Clinics to Improve Member Skills

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

• Private Games in the Afternoon

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

Quilters

Hobbyland

Thursday - 12:15 - 5:00 pm, all year Meeting time 12:30 pm. Join in the creative satisfaction and enjoyment of this sewing art. TGO Owners, please bring your door key for the craft room. For more information, call: Nancy Powers - 603-209-2544 or Gayle Sampson - 651-492-0881

Rug Hooking

Hobbyland

Tuesday 9:00 am – November - April

The TGO Traditional Rug Hooking Group invites all “Hookers and Lookers” to visit and see our work.

For more rug hooking information, call: Terri Strack - 603-540-5921

Activities – All Year and Seasonal

Sawdust Club

Pavilion

2nd Tuesday - 9:00 am - Nov - Apr

Membership is open to all TGO Property owners. We provide an opportunity for individual members to pursue their wood and/or metal working hobby. Club Buildings are located by the CSA Maintenance Area. Call: Bill Tarrier - 734-341-3765 https://tgosawdustclub.wordpress.com

Shuffleboard

Shuffleboard Courts by Manor

Thursday 1:00 pm

Scheduled play October - April

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

Singles at TGO

The Café - Wednesday 11:30 am Join us for lunch every week. Men and women can spend an hour or two in fellowship together. Meet old friends and make new ones. Call: Sammye Madden - 321-383-8530 or Cam Pelletier - 321-264-0691

Sunday Latin Dance Class

Manor - Sunday - 6:00 pm starting January 8 Come join the fun - with or without a partner. Contact Linda Peraza 321-383-0735 for more information

Swedish Weavers

Hobbyland - Monday - 1:00 - 3:00 pm Relax with this fun, needlecraft fabric decorating style. The simple technique can be mastered and enjoyed by all ages.

Carmella Zielinski - 321-289-0150

Tennis Club

Tennis Courts

All Four Tennis Courts

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

All Tennis Players • Round-Robin • All Skill Levels: Tue - Thu - Sat - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Open Play Tennis - Daily 1:00 - 8:00 pm. Join the TGO Tennis Club. Contact any Tennis Club Board Member on court.

Tennis Club Meeting

Pavilion - Third Thursday - 5:00 pm, all year Tennis Club combines a business meeting during the season with a potluck dinner for information and socializing. Bring a dish to share, your own beverages and tableware. Luis Duthil - 305 812-2110

Hobbyland

Wednesday at 6:00 pm, November 16 and 30, December 14 and 28 Friday at 9:30 am, November 18, December 2, 16 and 30

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

Stitching from the Heart

Hobbyland - Thursday - 9:30 am - 12 noon, all year Come join in the fun of stitching your projects while you enjoy a cup of tea. Be sure to bring your key to the craft room. For more information, call: Barbara Stevens - 240-463-4809 • Teri Alexander - 321-961-1393

Watercolor Classes

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

Try this class! All levels welcome. Back by popular demand. Our instructor for November and December will be Diane Cannon. Cost $15. Contact: Lynn Foster - 631-258-0044

Wood Carving

Hobbyland

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

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

Activities – All Year and Seasonal

Hanukkah Party

Everyone is invited to join our Hanukkah celebration December 18 at 5:00 pm in the Manor. It will be a fun evening of food and music as we light our menorahs. TGO’s own Moshe Friedler will lead us in the Hanukkah prayers and entertain us with his musical talents. Please bring a dairy dish to share and your own menorah and candles. Coffee and soda will be provided. Please RSVP to Ona Meyers at 407-719-3654.

Pavilion - Monday 9:45 - 11:00 am

Hatha Yoga - Classic yoga for strength and flexibility.

Cindy Lauter - Instructor

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

Vinyasa Yoga - Bridget Griffin - Instructor Bring a yoga mat and towel or kneeling pad for both classes.

Plantation Manor

Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:00 am

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

Melanie Matz - 631-365-6640 • melaniematz@me.com Facebook - Zumba at TGO

Where does the speed limit change near speed limit signs?

Question: When the speed limit is changing on a road, does the new speed limit start at the sign, or does it start when you can see the sign?

Answer: The speed limit zone area becomes effective at the point you reach the sign. So if the speed limit sign/zone changes to a slower speed, slow down before the sign and not after. If the speed limit changes to a higher speed, wait until you get to the increased speed limit sign before increasing your speed.

WHEN EXACTLY DOES A SPEED LIMIT COME INTO EFFECT?

Your TGO CSA Patrol SPEED LIMIT 15

On paper, speed limits sound like a pretty simple idea. Legislators and experts agree upon a given speed at which it’s deemed safe to travel through an area and then let the public know by clearly signposting it. But a question we’ve received numerous times over the years is when exactly does a speed limit legally come into effect? Here now is the answer. Any posted speed limit sign comes into effect at the exact point the sign resides. In other words, if you’re driving at 15 MPH through a 15 MPH zone and you’re about to enter a zone that allows you to drive at 35 MPH, it is technically illegal to begin accelerating beyond 35 MPH until you’ve reached the sign indicating the higher speed limit... like when you are leaving or entering our park.

Contrary to what people may try to tell you, by the letter of the law there is no “buffer” or grace period near a speed limit sign, which is why you’ll notice that when the speed decreases drastically, you may see a helpful warning sign telling you this before the actual speed limit sign so you’re not having to suddenly slam on the brakes to get down to the posted limit before you reach the sign.

While it is certainly true that a police officer pulling you over in such a “buffer” scenario could be lenient and decide to just let you off with a warning, that’s entirely down to their own discretion and it doesn’t change that legally you’ve broken the law.

CUSTOM BUILT HOME, ONE OF A KIND

individualityatitsfinest

Concrete block on the first and second floor provide exceptional strength and security from all of the elements. You ’ll find beautiful marble mosaic, travertine tile throughout the down stairs. In the main kitchen are beautiful 42 inch cabinets, solid surface counter tops, a Viking range and oven, built in wine chiller & large butler pantry. In the dining room are 3 gorgeous chandeliers with soaring open ceilings and a gas fire place. Through the living room you will find the 2nd kitchen designed for entertaining. An enclosed and air conditioned back porch allows for ample sunlight. Instead of taking the stairs you can use the private elevator which opens into a huge living room/loft, where you’ll also find a second utility room, additional flex space, and the huge master suite. This is truly a one of a kind home you must see!

TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE PARK

This lot is on a quiet street and close to all the community amenities. Currently there is a small suite which has a full size stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, dryer, mini split AC and lots of cabinets for storage. In front of the suite is the screen in patio with double doors for a golf cart entry/storage. Spacious pad can accommodate 40 ft RV and two vehicles. Raised sitting area has the potential for an additional suite, sewer and water on that side as well. Immaculate condition with private wooded backyard, mature landscaping, perimeter lighting and custom curbing. Under AC 12x10 and Screened room 11x10. Another bonus to this location is proximity to laundry and bath house. Don't lease another year!

“Tom and Shelley are experts in the hearing field. they know what they are talking about and back up what they sell. Good product, excellent service, highly recommended.” – PS

“My wife and I visited Contentment Hearing Care because of recommendations by others in our community. The facility environment was friendly, convenient, and inviting. Tom Contento, explained about hearing loss and why something should be done to improve hearing to prevent or lessen some of the side effects of continuing hearing impairment. A series of tests were performed to determine the nature and types of hearing loss and the results were thorough ly explained to us in layman's terms, which made it very easy to understand and to make decisions. We are extremely pleased with the results and would highly recommend Contentment Hearing Care to others.” — GJ

What your neighbors are saying...

When you take care of your hearing health, you take care of your quality of life and your overall health.

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. Over 25 words are charged an additional 30¢ per word. Forms are available at the Plantation Manor CSA Office, 145 Plantation Drive. The placement of new ads and the renewal of existing ads must be made, with payment, no later than 5:00 pm on the Friday before the upcoming publication date. No refunds for early cancellation of ad. All ads are placed on a first-come basis. Space is limited.

RV LOTS/ HOMES FOR SALE, RENT OR LEASE

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. Call 508-410-0029 for a showing. (exp 11-25-23)

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 1-20-23)

FOR RENT: RV Lot at 50 Sunset Drive. May-December openings. Monthly rental preferred. Discount for consecutive months. Call/text Dave at 616-450-4509. Email: dverstra@comcast.net (exp 12-23-22)

MISCELLANEOUS - WANT TO BUY, SELL, RENT

WANT TO RENT: Park Home or Resort Home. 3-4 months from January through April 2023. (Will consider 1-3 months also). We have rented the past 6 years and can provide references. No pets, non-smokers, will take excellent care of your property. Contact: Heather Overholt (905-682-6584 hoverholt65@gmail.com) or Dick (905-380-7141, doverholt70@gmail.com) (exp 11-25-22)

FOR SALE: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Retractable Hardtop. $30,000. Call Jim - 321-289-5994 (exp 11-25-22)

FOR SALE: 2018 32’ Class A Jayco. Low miles on 6-speed, V-10 Ford. Well maintained by owner. Remaining 3-year warranty. See at 449 Plantation or call Ed Kamptner - 321-264-0584 (exp 11-25-22)

FOR RENT: Due to last-minute cancellation, 372 Oak Cove is available for December. See www.TGOrentals.com for details. (exp 11-25-22)

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 “Easy” version. No solution is provided.

Trey Boyer / TGO Resident

Senior Fitness Trainer & Author

My career in facilitating health programs for seniors has been overwhelmingly rewarding. I have been blessed immeasurably with the opportunity to facilitate life-altering transformations that have bolstered both physical and psychological achievements. Most significantly, I consistently witness life-changing results that can be attributed to the desire of individuals to attain a superior quality of life.

I would like to encourage you to take this opportunity to invest in yourself and your well-being. Each program I design is cus tomized based upon your personal needs and constructed for optimum outcomes. In the process, you will be inspired and empowered to break free of any limitations that have confined you. For a free consultation, make an appointment and begin creating your optimal future!

“My experience working with Trey has been incredibly positive and the results I am achieving are remarkable. I like to say that it is a lot more than barbells and jumping jacks, and I highly recommend.”

Don Moore, TGO Resident

“I wanted to improve my strength and become proactive with my health. Trey has delivered exceptional results and has exceeded my expectations.”

Linda Utz, TGO Resident

Save the Date

The Walk to Defeat ALS is the number one way to join the fight of those battling ALS. Join us February 25, 2023.

Buoy Ball Painting

Ready to wake up your inner artist?

Come on out and Paint with Cyndi on Saturday, December 10 from 1-3 pm at the Pavilion. This session involves buoy balls (aka: rope floats) OR wooden directional boards. Cost is $25 which include ALL materials. Seats are limited so please call or text Cyndi at 302-233-0200 to SELECT your “canvas” and reserve your seat.

QUILTERS on December 2, 2022 - Shop hop to MAITLAND and DELAND being offered by the TGO quilter group. Cost is $ 23 and includes the bus transportation, door prizes, snacks. For reservations or information contact: JUDI SIERER - jsierer@yahoo.com or call 260-665-2566

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

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

Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 11:00 am Call the CSA Office for Appointment Payment by Cash or Check Only

TGO GOLF SHOP - 321-269-5524 Tee Times, Apparel and Equipment Sunday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Website: www.thegreatoutdoorsgolf.com

TGO REALTY, INC. - 321-269-5004

Welcome Center • Resort Sales and Rentals

Personal Storage Unit Rentals

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

TRIMMERS SALON - 321-383-9198

Hair & Spa Services - Men and Women Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed 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.

THE HAPPENINGS - 321-264-2393

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

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

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

Advertiser Index Pg

Airport Shuttle Service 60

Animal Care Clinic 61

Applianceville 59

Back Home Furniture 45

Black Cat Coffee 66

Blinds of All Kinds 15

Budget Blinds 64

Caregiver Services 47

Century 21 Flag Agency 54

Classic Coach Works 62

Colman Heating & Air 23

Contentment Hearing Care 57

Custom Golf Carts 61

Dan Walter Detailing 66

David Keefe Roofing 45

Details Pressure Washing 61

Dr. Arnold Capobianco 60

DynaClean 58

Eagle’s Pride 2

East Coast Air & Heat 63

Edward Jones 45

Florida First Roofing 44

Freedom Air & Plumbing 46

Gatto’s Tire & Auto 62

Ginny’s Airport Shuttle 60

Golf Carts Unlimited 7

GQ FL Group Insurance 47

Jon Kirk Construction 56

i Go Now 67

Judi Sierer Dog Walker 47

Keller Williams Realty 59

Kris Lee Scott - Palatka 56

Lou Costanza - Real Estate 39

Mackey’s Renovations 11

Mahoneys Power Wash 56

Masssage - Therese Brown 58

Michael Moulton Construction 60

Motorhome Broker 64

New Look Coatings 67

O’Brien Construction 39

Parrish Health & Wellness BC

Professional Steamworks 57

Rich Peraza 58

Robert Petrie 66

RV Glamping 53

Shade & Privacy Products 66

SLS Cleaning 58

Space Coast Dentistry 63

Sun Insurance 26

TGO Realty 40

The Medicare Advisor 37

TransPhoto 47

Trey Boyer 68

Trimmers 33

Weirich Air 47

Join us for our annual holiday community celebration. Honor a loved one by placing a light on the holiday tree. The event is free and everyone is invited.

Food Trucks, service begins at 4:30 pm

HONOR A LOVED ONE

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