The Happenings 12/13/24

MANAGER’S CORNER

Dear TGO Residents,

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Everyone! I always appreciate how TGO celebrates this special season in style, with beautifully decorated homes and streets, and spirit-filled events. The arrival of this cooler weather has helped put us Floridians into the holiday spirit. Inside this issue you will find some beautiful photos of the Golf Cart Parade (p34) and the Twin Lakes De-Lites (p24).

Friday, January 3rd is our official TGO Golf Course Opening Day! We are putting the finishing touches on our course now. In my last Manager’s Corner article, I shared that we plan to host some soft-opening activities for our owners. This is our way to say Thank You for funding this project and dealing with the construction. Weather permitting, in the days leading up to January 3rd, we will host three different activities. First, we will offer some guided golf cart tours of the course for our owners. This tour is designed for owners who are not golfers, but want to see the improvements we’ve made on our course. Second, we will host an inaugural round of golf featuring several of our community leaders, including Chuck and Shane, and our golf course architect. Owners will be invited to follow-along as this round will be narrated to highlight the unique changes to our course. Third and finally, we will “softopen” our course exclusively for our owners, who will be invited to make tee-times to play before the official opening date. Please stay tuned for announced dates to follow these activities above (see page 11).

The golf shop is hosting their annual holiday sale today, Friday, December 13th, from 3pm7pm. Today you will find great deals on almost everything in the shop, including logo golf attire and accessories. You can try your hand at Blackjack for even more discounts! You’ll find free gift wrapping and gift boxes available on this day. This is the perfect day to buy gifts for your loved ones, and a great opportunity to register for your 2025 golf membership.

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a self-defense class for women here at TGO called R.E.A.D.Y. (Respond Early and Defend Yourself!). The R.E.A.D.Y. program is a hands-on self-defense class that teaches women open hand defensive techniques that can be used should they ever find themselves in a violent situation. Techniques include stances, strikes, and situational awareness. This class is limited to 25 participants and will be held on Tuesday, January 21st from 9am-2pm. The class requires participants to sign a waiver. Carmella Galley, our Recreation Manager, will be taking the RSVPs for this program and she can be reached at manor@tgocsa.org or call The Manor at 321-264-2393.

It’s the holiday season, and the CSA office has placed a box out for the 2024 Employee Holiday Fund. 100% of these funds go to the full-time, front-line CSA staff, including our maintenance teams and lawn crews. The people who benefit from your kind contributions are the people you see working in the field each day to make this community a great place to live. Your contribution will honor their hard work in 2024 and we are taking contributions through Dec 31.

On behalf of all of us at the CSA, we wish you all a blessed, healthy and happy holiday season.

Thank you!

Sincerel

y,

Billy Specht CSA Manager

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

TWIN LAKES DE-LITES

CONTENTS

The Happenings Team and Credits

Editor: Greg Wostrel

Graphic Design: Greg Wostrel

CSA Manager: Billy Specht

Essential: Margarete Shaw, Carmella Galley

Contributors: Ed Brown, Carmella Galley, Kris Lee-

Scott, Margarete Shaw, Billy Specht, Greg Wostrel

Cover Photo: Greg Wostrel

Sudoku: www.websudoku.com

Photos: Adobe Stock, Greg Wostrel

The Happenings is ©2024 The Great Outdoors CSA

FROM THE EDITOR

Happy Holidays!

First, in keeping with the cover theme here’s a photo of me doing my best in last year’s Run Santa Run 1 Mile race in Viera. Yup, racing a mile in a Santa suit! :-)

This past week I had the pleasure of attending (and taking lots of photos of) two special holiday events at The Great Outdoors: the Golf Cart Parade (p34-35) and Twin Lakes’ De-Lites (p2425). Those are two delightful, creative, and fun events and I’m happy I had an opportunity to be there. The printed version of The Happenings has several photos with more online. I tried to capture the spirit of both events and I hope you enjoy them. Speaking of events, there is a lot of fun ahead and I know you don’t want to miss anything. So, don’t forget to check the special event notices on pages 52, 53, & 54.

Finally, I wish all the residents of The Great Outdoors, and the team at CSA, a peaceful, happy holiday season. The next issue is 12/27 and we’ll be looking towards the new year.

Greg Wostrel Editor 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

Instruction by TGO PGA Professional Chuck Kandt

Clinic Information is posted on the information board at the Golf Shop.

Private Golf Lessons are Available by Appointment only.

Golf Gift Certificates Available

Purchase in the TGO Golf Shop or CSA Office

Friday, December 13 3 PM to 7 PM

Great discounts on most merchandise

Gift Boxes & Wrapping (if you dare) Available

Here is the Deal (items in stock—does not apply to special orders)

1) Shop around and pick out your merchandise FIRST

2) Pick a card from our deck at the counter

3) Draw a 2 - 7 25% OFF; 8-10 30% OFF; Jack-King 35% OFF; Ace 40% OFF; Ace of Spades 50% OFF

4)Play a hand of Blackjack. If you win, add 10% to your discount but if you lose 10% comes off your discount amount. Minimum discount you will receive is 25%

Discounts are Off Regular Marked Price

EXCLUSIONS

ALL GOLF BALLS / ALL GOLF CLUBS

A separate sales sheet will apply to all golf balls and golf clubs

GOLF RESULTS

TGO LGA Results

Dec 2 at Wedgefield

The TGO LGA played a CrissCross event on Dec. 2 at Wedgefield Golf Course. Flight winners are listed below:

Flight 1

Low Gross

1. Mary Laverty 37

2. Lynne Anderson 37

Low Net

1. Carol Votto 30

2. Coletta Gabele 30 Ties broken by counting back holes

Flight 2

Low Gross

1. Susan Jensen 38

2. Dawn England 43

Low Net

1. Retha Hart 27

2. Sharon Miner 29

Nov. 25 at Spruce Creek

The team of Mary Laverty, Jackie Jarrell, Sharon Miner and Mikki Dodge fired net 138 to win the TGO LGA team event played Nov. 25 at Spruce Creek. Four teams competed in a 3-2-1 format, and the foursome of Lydia Couch, Ellen Cyr, Pat Terry and Retha Hart finished second at 2-under. Couch fired a low gross 92, and Jarrell a low net 75.

Nov.

18 at Rockledge

Flight 1

Gross

1. Vicky Lapoint 65

2. Mary Laverty 72

3. Dawn England 77 Net

1. Ellen Cyr 58

2. Coletta Gabele 61

3. Toni Thigpin 64

Flight 2

Gross

1. Linn Avery 79

2. Lyn Johndrow 79

3. Nita Flannagin 80

Net

1. Nancy Matroniano 60

2. Kathy Sulby 61

3. Jane Inch 71

Flight 3

Gross

1. Sandy Tukey 86

2. Sharon Miner 94

3. Pat Terry 96

Net

1. Janet Facer 62

2. Maria Thompson 70

3. Cindy Clark 74

Niners

Gross

1. Nancy Ralston 46

2. Ann Strauss 49

Net

1. Dee McAllister 28

2. Mary Losi 30

Birdies: Vicky Lapointe (#11), Coletta Gabele (#3, #8), Dawn England (#12), Ellen Cyr (#9)

Men’s Day Golf Results

TEAM BETTER BALL TOURNEY - November 27

The Club at Venetian Bay

Winning Teams

1. Roy Brown, Pierre Thode, Rick Conover, Mike Pascuzzo (-20)

2. Bill Schueller, John Gero, Wayne Condra, Ken Garasz (-11)

3. Cliff Murray, Harold Gero, Wayne Inch, Casper the Ghost (-10)

Low Net Individuals

1. Mike Pascuzzo 68 (-4)

2. John Gero 71 (-1)

Closest to the Pins

#6 John Gero

#12 Guy Drouin

“Net Skin” Winners (8)

#2 Bill Schueller

#4 Louis Desrosiers

#10 Ken Garasz

#15 Bill Pafford

#3 Wayne Inch

#8 Rick Conover

#11 Mike Pascuzzo

#18 Pierre Thode

New Smyrna Beach Golf Club

Winning Teams

1. Chuck Kandt, Jeff Smutek, Scottie Lewis, Casper the Ghost (-17)

2. (Tied) Greg Sparkman, Roy Houtby, Mike Knight, Mike Pascuzzo (-11)

2. (Tied) Roy Browm, John Gero, Garry Wittstock, Wayne Inch (-11)

Low Net Individuals

1. (Tied) Steve Wright 69 (-3))

1. (Tied) Wayne Inch 69 (-3)

Closest to the Pins

#5 Pierre Thode

#12 Steve Wright

“Net Skin” Winners (4)

#7 Wayne Inch

#8 Gary Wittstock

#8 Cliff Murray

#10 Scotty Lewis

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

GOLF COURSE SOFT OPENING ACTIVITIES

Our TGO Golf Course will officially open on Friday, January 3rd, 2025.

Weather permitting, we plan to host three soft-opening activities for our TGO owners. Although we do not yet have dates associated with these activities below, below is the order of activities that we plan to host prior to our official opening day.

Activity 1 – Course Tours

We will offer timed guided tours for TGO owners, departing from the golf shop, led by one of our golf course staff members. These tours are designed for owners who are not golfers, so that they can see our beautiful course and learn about the improvements made as part of our renovation project. Call the Golf Shop for reservations.

Activity 2 – Inaugural Round

Start time will be 12 noon. An inaugural round of golf will be played, in a scramble format, featuring several of our community leaders, including Chuck and Shane, and our golf course architect. Owners will be invited to followalong as this round will be narrated to highlight the unique changes to our course.

Activity 3 – “Soft-Opening”

Tee times will be made available exclusively for our owners, who will be invited to play before the official opening date.

Each of these above activities above will be accompanied with specials in our Blue Heron Restaurant and our Golf Shop. Please stay tuned for announced dates and details to follow.

LGA Donation to Jess Parrish Medical Foundation for the Breast Center

The LGA presented a check for $1,540.00 in Memory of our long time Member Carol Heide.

Pictures are Susan Jensen Breast Cancer Tournament Chair, Dawn England, LGA President and Christy Rimsky, Jess Parrish Medical Foundation.

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, January 7, 2025 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.

Executive

Porch

Accessory

Custom

Bath

Door

Hardwood

Tile

Concrete

Drywall

Custom

Entertainment

Siding

Trim

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 don1017@aol.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.

- By Ed Brown

WILDFIRE MITIGATION IN TGO BRING ON THE GOATS!

Fire mitigation is a set of actions that are taken to reduce the risk and impact of fires on a community, a forest, farmland or a home.

Some examples of mitigation include:

Home Hardening: Protecting homes against embers and limiting combustible materials near the home.

Creating defensible space: Removing fallen leaves, twigs and branches and mowing grassto a maximum height of 4 inches.

Landscaping in the extended zone, 30 feet from the home, to discourage creeping grass fires

Spacing: Creating horizontal and vertical space between trees shrubs and grass.

Fuel Storage: Keep fuel sources like gasoline and firewood away from the home.

GOATS!!?

Across wildfire-plagued California, “officials are increasingly deploying a secret weapon: lots and lots of goats.” In Placer County,

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

which stretches from Lake Tahoe to the outskirts of Sacramento, there were 17 goat-grazing operations scheduled on county land for the past summer. Hungry herds were being unleashed by the thousands. Each operation involves around 2,000 hungry goats, including babies, who are allowed to roam and feed for a couple of weeks in each area.

The NFPA claims “The popularity of the goats for fire officials is twofold: they work for cheap and they’ve also proven effective at clearing even dense vegetation in hard-to-reach areas.” The idea is to reduce the FUEL LOAD (Remember the Fire Triangle).

The NFPA ( National Fire Protection Association) does great work! It is not a source of humor. I will do further research to confirm Wildfire Mitigation Using Goats for a future Happenings Article. In the meantime we will stay with our Trail Maintenance and Firebreak Development volunteers as OUR “secret weapon” in the battle against wildfires. Thanks again to our stalwart volunteers!

Be Firewise, Be Safe!

Be Firewise, Be Safe!

Ed Brown

321-383-8253

Mike Lavery 585-315-5554

Ron Peoples 407-509-0486

Betty Salter 321-223-8073

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.

TGO ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

2024-2025 Event Schedule

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

All the world’s bacteria stacked on top of each other would stretch for 10 billion light-years. Together, Earth’s 0.001mm-long microbes could wrap around the Milky Way over 20,000 times.

The world’s oldest dog lived to 29.5 years old.

While the median age a dog reaches tends to be about 10-15 years, one Australian cattle dog, ‘Bluey’, survived to the ripe old age of 29.5.

The Sun makes a sound but we can’t hear it.

In the form of pressure waves, the Sun does make a sound. The wavelength of the pressure waves from the Sun is measured in hundreds of miles, however, meaning they are far beyond the range of human hearing.

Mount Everest isn’t the tallest mountain on Earth.

Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa in Hawaii, the twin volcanoes, are taller than Mount Everest due to 4.2km of their heights being submerged underwater. The twin volcanoes measure a staggering 10.2km in total, compared to Everest’s paltry 4.6km.

Our solar system has a wall.

The heliopause – the region of space in which solar wind isn’t hot enough to push back the wind of particles coming from distant stars – is often considered the “boundary wall” of the Solar System and interstellar space.

We Need Your Food & Clothing Donations

Bill and Lynda Shaw are residents here in TGO and they have tirelessly invested their time to help the less fortunate. Both Bill and Lynda work closely with the TGO Church and are always on the lookout for donations of food and clothing to support their program of helping the needy. They have built a solid network of charitable organizations in Titusville, who make sure your donations are distributed to the people for whom they were intended.

“If it’s wearable, edible or usable... we’ll take it.”

lf you’ve been looking for a reason to clean out your closets or storage areas, now is a good time. With a simple phone call, Bill and Lynda will be at your door to pick up the donated goods.

Please give Bill and Lynda Shaw a call at 215-450-5900. Your donation will definitely make someone’s day - and you’ll feel great about helping out.

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 TGO

Nature Center at The Great

400 Nature Center Trail, Titusville,

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

Skins

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

BLUE HERON RESTAURANT AND CAFE 137 PLANTATION DRIVE, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780

— BURGERS & SANDWICHES

— (All burgers include fries)

Angus Beef Patty, lettuce,tomato,

Sauce Options: BBQ, Mild, Hot or Garlic Parmesan

Two 5 oz. Meatballs 5.99 drizzled with marinara

chicken breast cut and breaded with fries

SALADS & SOUPS —

Add scoop of Chicken or Egg Salad- 1.99 Soup of the Week

Beef Patty, bacon, sriracha ranch, pepper-jack cheese & fried onions

— 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)

Annual Golf Cart Parade!

Listed by Tammy

by Paul

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

Jan 2, 16, 30, Feb 6,27, March 27, April 24 Time: 6-8 Fee: $4 $1 bunco, $3 left, right, center game 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

1. what Saturday evening post artist was known for his whimsical pictures of Santa Claus?

2. What is the astronomical term for the distance light travels in a vacuum in one year?

3. Who was JR Ewing’s brother on the TV show “Dallas”?

4. What company was the first to be valued at more than $1 trillion?

5. Sweet baby broccoli is another name for what vegetable?

6. What tunnel connects France and Italy?

7. Which state has the highest relative humidity?

8. Chuck Taylor was the first endorser of what popular brand of shoes?

9. what 19th century opera singer was known as the “Swedish Nightingale”?

Answers elsewhere in this issue!

Apple Tips

by Kris Lee-Scott

Amazing iPhone Camera Tricks You Need to Know 8

QUESTION: Do you know what is the BEST camera to take photos on?

ANSWER: The one you have with you!

And if you have your iPhone in hand, the built-in camera isn’t just a point-and-shoot device; it’s a treasure trove of hidden tricks that can elevate every picture you take on it!

HERE ARE 8 INCREDIBLE TIPS TO HELP YOU SNAP LIKE A PRO:

1.) “What the heck is that fuzzy blob?”

If you’ve noticed some of your pictures are out of focus, here’s an easy step before taking the photo… Lightly tap the screen over your subject to bring it into focus then tap the white shutter button to capture. Even if your eyes can’t see the improvement, trust me, when you see the final photo, you’ll be amazed at the improved clarity.

2.) “The subject is too dark!”

Tap the subject once, and you’ll notice a box frame with a sun icon to the right. Hold and drag your finger up to lighten or down to darken the subject. This is called exposure, get to know it.

3.) “My [insert one] toddler, chihuahua, wildebeest is too hyper…”

Open the camera app and check the options for ‘burst’ mode on the bottom. Hold down the white shutter button to capture rapid-fire shots—one of the pics is sure to show the perfectly timed action of your out-of-control subject. (On newer iPhones, hold and drag white button to the left while panning your subject)

4.) “What a beautiful fountain!”

Turn on Live Photos, frame the fountain, EXHALE and hold your breath and the camera VERY STEADY as you tap the shutter, now breathe, swipe up on the photo to create Loop, Bounce, or Long Exposure effects.

5.) “Oooo, look at that moon”

To capture more of the glorious night sky, turn on the iPhone’s Night Mode when you are shooting in low-light conditions. Just remember to EXHALE and hold, then tap the shutter and you’ll avoid the dreaded ‘jitter’ shots.

6.) “You could be a model!

Blur the background like a pro with ‘PORTRAIT’ Mode. The soft focus behind the subject makes you the next Andy Warhol. Bonus tip: To amp up your pro look, before you shoot, tap the 2nd box to the right in the arc above the shutter button to add Studio Light effect lighting.

7.) “Why is that lake crooked?”

Best feature prize goes to the new Horizon Guide line! When you align the camera straight across, the broken yellow line become whole. That is the moment you click the shutter for a flawless landscape that doesn’t look tilted.

8.) “Wait, what??”

Switch to Panorama mode and take horizontal or vertical panoramas. Yes, that’s a thing. You can even blow the minds of your friends by appearing TWICE in a panorama. See how-to video at link below!

And now check out: facebook.com/MyAppleTechKris for 4 MORE Secret iPhone Camera Tricks)

photo: Adobe Stock

ADDISON

THE 2024-2025 PHONE BOOKS ARE HERE !!!

THE 2024-2025 PHONE BOOKS ARE HERE!

Locate your address & contact the person listed to obtain your FREE book Extra copies are for sale at the CSA Office for $5.00

Locate your address & contact the person listed to obtain your FREE book Extra copies are for sale at the CSA Office for $5.00

A digital, searchable version is available on the CSA website under the 'BOARD Information' tab

AMBLESIDE

BAY TREE

BOWFIN

BUTTERFLY

CLUB COVE

COACH CLUB

DRAGONFLY

FAIRWAYS

FAWN TRAIL

A digital, searchable version is available on the CSA website under the ‘BOARD Information’ tab

ROSALIND ZAHN at 245 ADDISON (321) 446-7968

MARIE JACKSON at 481 AMBLESIDE (954) 401-4299

RUBY FOX-LOGAN at 770 BAY TREE (321) 749-8642

MARION HUGHES at 139 DRAGON FLY (440) 645-6806

NANCY CENTRETTO at 505 BUTTERFLY COVE (407) 227-4711

CHERYL MISKEY at 347 CLUB COVE (321) 693-8803

CHERYL MISKEY at 347 CLUB COVE (321) 693-8803

MARION HUGHES at 139 DRAGONFLY (440) 645-6806

LISA BABCOCK at 539 FAIRWAYS (903) 372-8849

JEANNIE FORTIN at 477 FAWN TRAIL (860) 307-3697

GRANDE HAVEN

GREENWING

BETSY DUNN at 976 GRANDE HAVEN (804) 240-6041

MARIE MORAITES at 172 GREENWING (256) 740-9900

HARMONY 101 THRU 213 VICKI KROPP at 327 HARMONY LANE (704) 756-9853

216 THRU 317 SUSAN BONNEAU at 300 HARMONY LANE (206) 518-3246

320 THRU 445 LE ANN KAHL at 409 HARMONY LANE (813) 728-8559

HOSPITALITY

LAKE

NARROW

501 THRU 550

551 THRU 589

MARIE MORAITES at 172 GREENWING (256) 740-9900

LORRIE MILLER at 526 LAKE (443) 924-5004

LURAE GARTRELL at 549 LAKE (717) 968-7259

MARIE MORAITES at 172 GREENWING (256) 740-9900

OAK COVE 312 THRU 368 LINN SCHUELLER at 331 OAK COVE (616) 540-8717

369 THRU 424 DEB MUMMERT at 419 OAK COVE (712) 732-6348

425 THRU 481

STEPHANIE MALTBY at 455 OAK COVE (503) 320-1015

482 THRU 543 CONNIE CLEVELAND at 533 OAK COVE (321) 269-0674

PANACEA

PINE RIDGE

PLANTATION

50 THRU 183

184 THRU 240

241 THRU 287

KIM HESSLER at 344 PANACEA (321) 223-7265

LYN JOHNDROW at 632 PINE RIDGE (321) 225-4919

DIANA FRASER at 183 PLANTATION (407) 491-0849

MICHELE LAGALO at 192 PLANTATION (989) 284-7487

PAULA FOX at 260 PLANTATION (704) 783-5041

288 THRU 349 PAT PAPENHAUSEN at 331 PLANTATION (937) 621-1901

350 THRU 414

416 THRU 475

601 THRU 719

720 THRU 772

773 THRU 874

SUNSET 1 THRU 57

58 THRU 145

TWIN LAKES

WAYFARER

WINDSONG

101 THRU 157

159 THRU 215

JANE ACTON at 435 PLANTATION (321) 383-0239

KAREN ROY at 455 PLANTATION (502) 645-8042

MARGI LaBRANCHE at 707 PLANTATION (321) 289-9499

BEVERLY BAKER at 748 PLANTATION (321) 271-1029

SALLY MacNEVIN at 808 PLANTATION (508) 944-0082

MARIE CREECH at 39 SUNSET (404) 391-7270

LORRAINE MURPHY at 62 SUNSET (321) 431-4526

LINDA ZEITLER at 520 TWIN LAKES (321) 537-1639

KIM HESSLER at 344 PANACEA (321) 223-7265

TERRI LOKEN at 106 WINDSONG (612) 723-1479

HEIDI TURNER at 184 WINDSONG (321) 514-3719

MORE UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

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.

HANUKKAH PARTY

December 29, 5 pm in the Manor

Everyone is invited to join our Hanukkah celebration December 29 at 5:00 pm in the Manor. It will be a fun evening of food and music, as we light our Menorahs. TGO’s very own Moshe Friedler will lead us in the Hanukkah prayers and entertain us with his musical talents.

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

Trivia Answers!

1. Norman Rockwell

2. Light year

3. Bobby Ewing

4. Petro China

Broccolini 6. Mont Blanc tunnel

Alaska

Converse all stars

Jenny Lind

MORE UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

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.

MORE UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

7th Annual TGO ALS FUNraiser Walk

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Check-In at The Manor between 8-8:45am - Walk begins at 9:00am Save The Date!

Thank you to all of our Sponsors and Donors. Our 2025 ALS FUNdraiser Walk is turning out to be another great eventOur Ra e Gifts are going to be amazing... Hope to see you there!

Ra e Tickets are Now Available for Purchase.

Sponsorship Opportunities Are Still Available

Tables are available inside the Manor to showcase your product/service Selling of products are not allowed For more information or to Make a Donation, contact: Debbie Grondin at 603-617-0463

Did you know that letting hearing loss go untreated can have significant ramifications, including cognitive decline. According to Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, people with severe hearing loss are 5x more likely to develop Dementia and Alzheimer’s.

If you have ever considered purchasing hearing aids, CALL NOW to schedule a FREE hearing evaluation and consultation. We have hearing solutions to accomodate every hearing need, every lifestyle & every budget.

Your Candidates

The Communit y Ser vices Association and the Architectural Review Committee for districts 1, 3, 5, 7, & 9.

Election day is Monday, Januar y 27, 2025 in the Plantation Manor - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Photo ID is required to vote.

Members elected will ser ve a t wo -year term.

The Board of Directors are responsible for the entire operation of The Great Outdoors Communit y Ser vices Association.

The Architectural Review Committee maintains standards of appearance for TGO proper t y change that are visible outside.

Election Ye ar for Chairman Positions

The year 2025 is an Election Year for the Chairman position of both the Community Services Association Board of Directors and the Architectural Review Committee. For this reason, Election Notices will be mailed, or emailed, to all properties at The Great Outdoors.

Included with the Election Notice will be a request form for obtaining an Absentee Ballot for those who expect to need one.

BOD Chairperson

Cliff Creech

404-391-7271

creech52@bellsouth.net 39 Sunset Drive

BOD District 1

Doug Matz

516-903-3145

dougmatz@me.com

343 Harmony Lane

BOD District 5

Colleen Marigliano

845-656-8394

hsrottiesmom@hotmail.com

885 Grande Haven Drive

BOD Chairperson

Tom Wheir

253-249-8201

tswhere@gmail.com 532 Fairways Drive

BOD District 3

Robert “Doc” Fraser 407-491-2500

robert@bellsouth.net 183 Plantation Drive

BOD District 7

John Comeau

321-269-5525

jj@comeau.us 727 Plantation Drive

These are your TGO candidates who are running for the 2025 Board of Directors - Both Chairperson and District Representatives.

They are responsible for the entire operation of The Great Outdoors Community Services Association.

BOD District 3

Tim Jeror 904-838-6638

fraydknot@gmail.com 733 Plantation Drive

BOD District 9

Drew Proulx 207-751-9268

drewkimtj@yahoo.com 399 Oak Cove Road

BOD District 3

Kimberly Kirkpatrick 719-640-2875

kimberlydkirkpatrick@gmail.com 503 Fairways Drive

ARC Chairperson

Leon LeBlanc

423-791-3158

tgobear@gmail.com 258 Harmony Lane

ARC District 1

Corey Krueger 920-242-2338

amcorerentals@gmail.com 211 Windsong Way

ARC District 5

Bob Robinson

717-994-2807

rerobinson@live.com

795 Plantation Dr.

These are your TGO candidates who are running for the 2025 Architectural Review CommitteeBoth Chairperson and District Representatives. They are responsible for maintaining the standards of appearance for TGO property changes visible to the public.

ARC District 1

Harold “Tuco” Witschi 716-998-6393

witschi.ht@gmail.com 961 Grande Haven Drive

ARC District 3

Jim Alonzo 518-577-7666

jalonzo@nycap.rr.com 103 Windsong Way

ARC District 7

Doug Jensen 401-885-9731

doug@vortexmedia.com 367 Harmony Lane

ARC District 9

Lisa Babcock 903-372-8849

Lbabcock95@gmail.com 539 Fairways Drive

ARC District 5

William (Chris) Christian 931-628-3675

wchristi48@gmail.com 155 Dragonfly Drive

View the candidate profiles on the back wall of the Manor and on the TGO-CSA website beginning Tuesday, January 3.

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Classified Ads

RV LOTS AND HOMES FOR SALE, RENT OR LEASE AND MISCELLANEOUS

FOR R Prefer 3-4 month for Jan & Feb. Dates available for monthly, weekly with multiple months. 12x12 suite included. Call Dale: 207-233-7191 (exp 1/24)

FOR SALE: Asking $349K. Lovely Executive Suite on the water at 130 Windsong Way. 1200 sq. feet under a roof. Completely renovated. See: selvidgemarlaj@gmail.com. 816-726-1913. Open Tuesdays (exp 1/10)

FOR SALE: RV Lot with Suite. $179,000. Beautiful lake view, hole 15. 2020 Monana 5th Wheel, 35ft, $55,000. Immaculate condition, never towed. Come see us or call: 209-587-0293. paul.erni@gmail.com Photos on FB TGO Garage Sale (exp 1/10)

FOR SALE: Resort Home 530 Twin Lakes. 2 BR, 2 Baths, loft, sunroom, view of 11th tee & green, Gator Lake, generator. $425,000 Call: 906-362-4772 (exp 12/27)

FOR RENT: 2/2 Park Home. Sunset Dr, room for 36 foot RV, full hookups, private large lot. TRAIL ACCESS, recently updated, month to month. Call: 808-366-6235 (exp 12/27)

FOR SALE: 2023 Invicta HR32RW, 7500mi, King, Fullslide, Garaged. Safe Steer, LVL feet, soft start, no sales tax, white cabinets. MARKED DOWN: $129,500. Call (915) 241-1982 (exp 12/13)

FOR SALE: 25¢ Slot Machine, Columbia Chrome Bell, circa 1940, Art Deco style, in good working order, call John @ 321-567-4707, $900 Cash or BO (exp 12/27)

FOR RENT: Golf Cart & Retrieved.

FOR SALE: 811 Plantation Drive Spacious open concept, closed-in side porch. 3 BR, 2 Bath, 2 closedin garage under air, most furniture included. 2,700sf. Call 321-745-0064 (exp 2/7)

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.

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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Word Search - December

CANDLE

CANDY CANE CAROLS

CHRISTMAS

DECORATIONS

EGGNOG

ELF ON A SHELF

FIREPLACE

FROSTY

GINGERBREAD

HANNUKAH

HOLIDAY

HOT CHOCOLATE ICICLE

JINGLE BELLS

MISTLETOE

NUTCRACKER

ORNAMENTS

POINSETTIA PRESENTS

REINDEER

SANTA CLAUS

SLEIGH

SNOWFLAKE

SNOWMAN

STOCKING

TINSEL

UGLY SWEATER

WINTER

WREATH

ON-SITE BUSINESS & SERVICES

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 Services - Men and Women Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

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

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