The Happenings 12.9.22

Our TGO Quilters Rock!

We are fortunate to have a lot of great groups inside TGO and our TGO Quilters are a marvelous example. This year, they adopted Meals on Wheels as their charity project. For Valentine’s day, they made 150 custom place mats that Meals on Wheels delivered as a gift to their customers. This Christmas, they made over 80 quilts (YES! Eighty!) which will be distributed to deserving Titusville recipients. The Quilters all gathered last Sunday and enjoyed some homemade cookies and refreshments while they wrapped each quilt as a Christmas present. Distribution by Meals on Wheels started this past week. See more on page 31.

More Than Just a Way to Keep Your Head Warm

Davey Crockett may not agree, but the Procyon Lotor is a cute little critter. More commonly know as the Raccoon, the Procyon Lotor is prevalent throughout the state of Florida - and a common fixture here at TGO. If you leave them alone, they are usually not a problem, but feeding them (like they are your pet) can cre ate some issues. Raccoons are among the most intelligent of Florida’s wildlife, so it’s no wonder that they can easily fool you into setting out food for them or borrowing your patio to entertain all their friends.. For more information, see page 28.

Happenings Around TGO 30

Firewise by Ed Brown 32

Twin Lakes Inflatables 35

Blue Heron and The Café Menu 36

Activities All Year and Seasonal 48

Our TGO Directory 58

Classified Ads and Sudoku 65

Word Search Game 69

Stuff You Might Want to Know 70

TGO Contact Info and Advertiser Index 71

16 Days til Christmas - 5 Things That Will Make You Feel Warm & Fuzzy Inside!

Manager’s Corner December 9, 2022

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

Dear TGO Community, Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! This year it feels as if we moved from hurricane season straight into holiday season. The beautiful decorations throughout TGO should put us all into the Holiday spirit. I extend a big Thank You to our Beautification’s Committee for their efforts to decorate TGO again for the holidays. This is my favorite time of year and I especially enjoy the beautiful lights and decorations hung on your homes as I travel through the community. The best thing about the holiday season is knowing that our TGO community unites to celebrate our many holiday traditions such as the TGOCC Christmas Cantata, the Christmas Golf Cart Parade, and Christmas De-Lights on Twin Lakes Drive. Evenings on Twin Lakes and Fairways Drive are so much fun this time of year.

CSA is conducting ‘critter control’ on select evenings and early mornings. Most of our efforts are focused where our TGO-owned conservation areas border our golf course property along golf course hole #9 - #10. Two senior CSA employees have been designated to perform this work. They are focused now on removing the wild hogs that are rooting and destroying turf throughout our community, in backyards and especially along the perimeter of our golf course fairways and greens. If you have any questions or concerns about hogs, please call me at the CSA office.

Improvement projects continue throughout our community; some were just completed this week. At the request of our community safety committee, the buildings team added two stop signs this week at the exits from The Manor and Blue Heron onto Hospitality Way. Our grounds team removed a wooden bridge on Hole #16 that was damaged during the hurricane and replaced it with a land-bridge. Jordan and Shane were finally able to restore power to our irrigation pump after some hurricane damage, and our pump is serving our golf course and community again.

We again find ourselves with some key vacancies at Blue Heron Restaurant. I’ve been spending much of my time there these past weeks, supporting the staff’s extra efforts and greeting our guests. Beth Garrison is our long-time bartender, and she has stepped up into an acting manager role while I search for a new food and beverage manager. Line cook Matt Neely has stepped up as Lead Cook. Both are doing a stellar job of operating the restaurant and performing the many holiday parties this time of year. We have not missed a beat, we continue to operate seven days a week, 13 hours day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you see Beth or Matt, please encourage their extra efforts and leadership.

Spending time at Blue Heron has allowed me to see how our community has a different kind of relationship with our restaurant staff, not a typical, static transactional relationship like in most restaurants, but one where our diners come often and treat the staff like family. We offer a great place to work, with appreciative customers and competitive wages. Skilled restaurant employees are very hard to find right now; they come and go quickly for many different reasons. As I talk to other restaurant owners and operators locally, they are expe riencing the same challenges, and some are forced to reduce their operating hours. Thank you for your patience with our Blue Heron team as there may be peak times when your food will take extra time to prepare. I will continue to work hard to find the right people to lead our Blue Heron. Our Blue Heron Service Promise to you is “Serving Fresh, High-Quality Food with Friendliness and Pride.” Our team is trained to meet this promise every day.

I wish the happiest of holidays to you all.

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 3:00. Meet new friends, have fun and learn the basics of golf. Everyone is welcome. Sign up at the Golf Shop.

The Avengers

6 Hole Scramble League

November 15 Results

1st Ray & Cindy Dotson 23

Carolyn & Scotty Lewis

2nd Bob Taylor & Pam Campbell 24 Tim & Nicki Nichols

T 3rd Diane Coffer, Cindy Ehresman 25 Charlie Scott Jerry & Theresa Sustakovitch

Chuck Marsh, Andy Jones 25 Rick & Brenda Galley

November 23 Results

1st Tim Nichols, Russ Busse 23

Carolyn & Scotty Lewis

2nd Jerry & Theresa Sustakovitch 24 Scott Dykes, Diane Coffer

3rd Ed & Florence Greasamar 25 Blaine & Vicky Littlefield

TGO 9 Hole Fun League

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

LGA Results Nov 21

3 Blind Mice Gross & Net

18 Holers GROSS

1st Pam Nalley 78

T 2nd Carol Votto 84 Penny Wimberly 84 4th Mary Laverty 85

18 Holers NET

1st Ellen Cyr 52

2nd Christine Soucy 55

T 3rd Coletta Gabele 57 Sharon Miner 57

T 5th Janet Facer, Retha Hart 58 Jackie Jarel, Gwen George Closest to Hole #16: Penny Wimberly

2 Blind Mice & Net

9ers NET Scoring

1st Jeanne Daugherty 24 2nd Lauren Clark 25

T 3rd Suzie Jones, Barbara Kurtz 27 Elaine Meier Closest to Hole #4 - Ann Kendrick

LGA Golf Results Nov 28

2 Person Better Ball

18 Holers

1st Kathy O’Brien 62 Bev Restey

2nd Linda Bouvet 63 Gwen George

3rd Carol Votto 65

Dominique Lavoie

4th Lynne Anderson 66 Sharon Miner

5th Susan Jensen 67 Shirley Moorhouse

Closest to Hole #11 Kathy O’Brien

9ers

1st Terri Strack 30

Penne Preble

2nd Lauren Clark 31

Kelly Mardis

3rd Elaine Meier 32 Sue Tase

Closest to Hole #4 - Linda Aaby

MGA Golf Results Nov 23

5th Annual Fish Fry - Best Ball Team Challenge

(Count 1 on #1-6, Count 2 on #7-12, Count 3 on #13-18)

Winning Teams

1st Bill Schueller, Pierre Thode, Val DiGenova, Ghost - 136 (-9)

2nd Steve Wright, John Johndrow, Richard Chartrand, Ed Jarrell - 136 (-9)

T 3rd Joe Porta, Mark Anderson, Ray Turner, Tom Golden - 137 (-8) Cliff Creech, Rodger Daughtery, Nick Preble, John Pawlicki - 137 (-8)

Closest To The Pins

#4 Bobby Ward #8 Steve Wright

#11 Val DiGenova #16 Bobby Ward

Low Net Individuals

1st Pat Bielling - (65)

2nd Bill Schueller- (69)

Gross Skins (9)

#1 Bob Ward #2 & #3 Rob Hunter

#4 Greg Sparkman #6 & #17 Cliff Creech

#8 Steve Wright #12 Mike Anderson #18 Bill Schueller

Sparkman

#6 & #17 Cliff Creech #8 Steve Wright

#12 Mike Anderson #18 Bill Schueller

Net Skins (8)

#1, #6 & #9 John Johndrow

#2 Rob Hunter #7 Bill Pafford

#13 Kevin Huggins #15 Wayne Condra #16 Ed Jarrell

MGA Golf Results Nov 30 Team Better Ball Competition

(Count 1 Par 3’s, Count 2 on Par 4’s, Count 3 on Par 5’s)

Winning Teams

1st Joe Porta, Henry Lorette, Dave Ward, Ron Wagner - 129 (-25)

2nd Cliff Creech, Mike Anderson, Jack Booker, Al Renzi - 140 (-14)

3rd Roy Houtby, Terry Jarrell, Jim Marigliano, Ghost - 143 (-11)

T 4th Fritz Graziani, Rob Hunter, Scotty Lewis, Jackson Scott - 144 (-10) Roy Brown, Tom Golden, Tom Robbins, Richard Chartrand - 144 (-10)

Closest To The Pins

#5 (in 2 Shots) Fritz Graziani #10 (in 2 Shots) John Gero

Low Net Individuals

1st Jim Marigliano - (66))

2nd Dave Ward - (69

Gross Skins (9)

#12 & #18 Joe Porta #15 Greg Sparkman #16 Pat Bielling #17 Rob Hunter

Net Skins (8)

#6 Val DiGenova #18 Harold Gero

The Toys For Tots program is one of the TGO Golf Pro Shop’s favorite charities. Boxes are located outside the Golf Shop through December 11.

Please stop by and drop off an Unwrapped Gift.

Thank you to the TGO Community for supporting this charity.

Mary Laverty, Pat Cook, Lyn Johndrow and Mary O’Brien were co-captains of the Grey and Blue teams for the LGA Fall Cup Tournament. See page 34 for the results.

www.tgomga.com

Come Join our TGO Men’s Golf Association

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

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

2022-2023 GOLF CALENDAR

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

Come Join our TGO Ladies Golf Association

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

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

2022-2023

December 12

GOLF CALENDAR

Stableford - Earn points based on net score for each hole

December 14 LGA/MGA Scramble & Lunch

December 19 Santa & Elves - A fun team event just before Christmas

December 26 Count Your Putts! - Keep your score but it’s the putting that counts

January 2 Texas Scramble - Meeting - Member Paid Lunch

January 9 LGA Match Challenge - 2-Person Match Play Tee Times

January 16 Trouble - Points assigned for trouble spots.Fewest points wins.

January 23 Quota Team - Make a certain number of points based on handicap index

January 30 Best 2 Balls of 4 - Team event, count the two best scores of the four on each hole.

February 6 2 Person Pinehurst

February 13 Cupid Classic - 2 Person Scramble Pro Shop event

February 20 & 21 Member-Member - Tee Times

February 27

Selective “9” - Before you play select which 9 counts (front or back)

March 6 Scramble, Annual Meeting, Lunch - Lunch paid by LGA

March 13 Saint Patrick’s Tournament - Pro Shop Event

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

March 27

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

April 3 Scramble, Awards Lunch - Lunch paid by LGA

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

April 17 LGA Away Day

April 24

Low Gross - Low Net

Bobby Ward President MGA

Roy Houtby Tournament Chair

Lynne Anderson

President LGA

Mary Laverty Tournament Chair

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 opera tion 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 Manag er 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 informa tion for each director.

Owners are encouraged to attend all the Board of Director meet ings. Green speaker cards are available if an owner wishes to address the board for three minutes about any issue. An informa tional 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 agen da 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 to: The Great Outdoors at 100-D 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, January 3, 2023 at 10:00 am Districts 0, 1, 4, 7, 9 - Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 1:00 pm

Architectural Review Committee

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next ARC Meetings will be held on the following dates at 10:00 am on the Plantation Manor Porch: December 14, January 5, 2023.

The Architectural Review Committee meets for planning purposes on the Plantation Manor Porch at 10:00 am on Monday, December 12 and Tuesday, January 3.

All changes to your property that are visible on the outside require advance approval from the Architectural Review Committee. Ap plication 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. Re sults 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.

Please Note These Holiday Time Changes

The Blue Heron will be closing at 2:00 pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. They will also be closing at 7:00 pm on New Year’s Eve and closed on New Year’s day.

The Golf Shop will be closed at 2:00 pm on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day. They will also close at 4:00 pm on New Year’s Eve and open on New Year’s day

The CSA Office and mail facility will be closed on Monday, December 26, and Monday, January 2 to recognize the holidays. No Trash pick up on Christmas day.

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

ARC

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 Out doors has a bulk agreement known as the Bronze Package.

TGO Community Channel 732

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

CSA Trouble Calls - 321-268-9767

If you have questions about lawn spraying, getting sprinklers adjusted, or any other services provided by the Community Services Associ ation, 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 Recre ational 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.

TruGreen will be back in 2023 with dates to be announced.

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.

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 Mon day 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 permis sion 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 re quest 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

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.

Why is Europe like a frying pan?

The answer is somewhere in this issue.

Community Information & Notices

- Editor -

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.

NEW YORK NEW JERSEY

STATE DINNER

PLANTATION MANOR - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 at 5:00 pm

Looking for all past and present residents of New York AND New Jersey! You are invited to our Italian Theme Potluck dinner on Friday, February 10 starting at 5:00 pm., in the Planation Manor. For fun, come dressed as your favorite NY/NJ icon and maybe you will win a prize! We will also be having a sauce/gravy tasting contest; music for listening and dancing; photobooth; games; along with door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. If inclined, please bring an unwrapped gift, something from home or your travels, to use as a door prize. Please bring a main dish, sides/appetizer, or dessert to share (to be designated when you RSVP). In addition, you need to bring your own place settings and beverages. Coffee and water will be available.

Come join us for some fun with fellow TGO people from New York and New Jersey! Please RSVP by February 6 if you plan to attend,and let us know if you’d like to participate in the sauce/gravy contest and what food you will be bringing to share.

Contact Colleen Marigliano at 845-656-8394 or email her at hsrottiesmom@hotmail.com

PLEASE Consider contributing to this CSA Employees fund. We are fortunate to have a hard-working group of employees!

The Great Outdoors Activity Committee

2022-2023 Events and Concerts Schedule

December 31 Saturday 8:00 pm New Year’s Eve Party - SOLD OUT!

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

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

TGO Tickets & Gift Shop in Hobbyland is open Monday - Friday • 10 am - 12 Noon Ticket Office - 321-269-8023

A Tribute To The Superstars Of Country Music

If you are a Country Music fan, you do not want to miss this show! International touring country rock band, Young Guns, is one of the hottest country music shows in the world... and they are coming to TGO Manor!

SHAKE SHAKEBaby

Performs the Hits of Major Artists of the 1950s and ‘60s

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!

Thursday, February 16, 2023

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 Chi nese 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!”

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The Great Outdoors Community Church

Watch Bible Study and Services

Pastor David’s Bible Study is LIVESTREAMING on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am on the church web site: 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 December 11 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

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

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.

The Allens

Sunday, December 11, 2022 - 6:00 pm Great Outdoors Community Church

Visit Our Website: www.tgonaturecenter.org

COMING UP AT A GLANCE

December 2022

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

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.

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

Monday, December 12 at 9:00 am

12/12 Mattila Trail @ Nature Center Trailhead

GUIDED NATURE HIKES

Wednesday, December 14 at 9:00 am

12/14 Mattila Trail @ Nature Center Trailhead

NATURE TRIVIA QUESTION

What is Florida’s state flower? The nature trivia answer can be found under “Contacts” on the next page.

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 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 .

ABOUT OUR TRAILS

We have nine nature trails which are designed for walking or hiking. In the nearly 12 miles of trails you can find, many different habitats supporting a diversity of flora and fauna. They were created by Nature Center volunteers and are still maintained by volunteers as trails/foot paths. Our multi use Nature Trail and the Dog Walk were created and are maintained by CSA, they are multi use trails that allow golf carts, bicycles, and pedestrians. Of the nine nature trails maintained by volunteers supported by the Nature Center in TGO, the Claire and Ernie Carlson Trail and the Betty Salter Trail are the only ones completely on CSA property. The Betty Salter Trail is maintained in cooperation with Firewise and CSA as a firebreak. CSA mows the portion that can be mowed twice a year. The rest is done by Firewise and Nature Center Volunteers. The first 58 yds of the Addison Trail and the first 40 yds of the Juba Interpretive Trail are on CSA property and all of each of them is maintained by Nature Center Volunteers. The Watson Trail that has a bald eagle’s nest in its heart is different. The first portion of it, the part that goes through a mixed forest is property of the St. Johns River Water Management District; it is an out parcel surrounded by CSA property that is a designated Conservation Easement. This trail along with Juba Interpretive, Mattila, Addison, Pisarz, Karen Earley, and Indian Mound Trails are maintained by Nature Center volunteers in cooperation with St. Johns River Water Management District. The walk through gates on these trails were purchased and installed by SJRWMD. The signs for the trails were created and donated by volunteers for the Nature Center. The Nature Trail sub committee of the BOD Infrastructure Committee is in charge of the multi use Nature Trail, the dog walk and the trail to Buck Lake. The current trail master for the Nature Center in TGO is Betty Salter. Now you know who to contact if you have questions or suggestions about any of our wonderful trails here in TGO. Betty Salter

LIB Library NC Nature Center PM Plantation Manor PV Pavilion

See Our Pages In Color

To see our pages in color or to keep up with what’s going on while you are away, go to www.tgocsa.org, click on “The Happenings” link to the left and then choose the date. 8 AM -

AMERICAN ALLIGATOR– PART 1

Linda Adams used to write educational articles for the Nature Center and we are fortunate to still have many of her articles. The article below is part of the American Alligator article she wrote during the 2000 2001 season. Enjoy!

“Writing of the St. Johns River during the late 1770s, naturalist William Bartram noted "alligators were in such incredible numbers and so close together from shore to shore that it would have been easy to have walked across on their heads had the animals been harmless."

American alligators undoubtedly were numerous in Florida well into the 20th century, although never in the numbers Bartram described. However, as a result of unregulated and unrestricted harvest, the Florida alligator population had noticeably decreased by the early 1940s. Imposition of hunting restrictions in the 1940s and '50s slowed the decline, but illegal poaching during the late 1950s and '60s resulted in a further decrease in most Florida alligator populations.

Despite the complete protection of alligators under a 1962 Florida law, extensive alligator poaching continued until 1970. At that time, an amendment to the federal Lacey Act made the interstate shipment of illegally taken alligators a federal violation. This act combined with the reduced demand for alligator skins resulting from a decline in many traditional retail markets, virtually eliminated poaching. The rapid recovery of the reptiles throughout the 1970s, once they were effectively protected, suggests they endured poaching better than once thought.

Alligators live in all Florida counties but are most common in the major river drainage basins and large lakes in the central and southern portions of the state. They also can be found in marshes, swamps, ponds, drainage canals, phosphate mine setline ponds and ditches. Alligators are tolerant of poor water quality and occasionally inhabit brackish marshes along the coast. A few even venture into salt water.” (Information Source: Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission) Column Prepared by Linda Adams

Enter the Watson Trail at the gate east of the bridge on the Golf Cart Nature Trail. This is a moderately easy trail that wanders through a section of the Canaveral Marsh Tract of the St. Johns River flood plain. Enjoy the shade of pine, palm and oak hammocks. This trail is closed September 1st to March 31st. Distance 1.07 miles. Access the Diamond Spur year round, it is very wet in summer. Distance 2.3 miles. This trail is still wet from our unusually wet summer and fall. Betty Salter

By Wade Graves

Editor’s Note: Watch for announcements for Betty’s Watson Trail guided hike on the Nature Center pages of The Happenings and, if you are a Nature Center member, you will be reminded in the “Next Week With Nature” newsletter. It is a great way to learn about our local nature as Betty will share her vast knowledge with you.

NATURE CENTER MEMBERS ONLY CALENDAR

Nature Center members: the January 2023 “TGO Nature Center Calendar of Events” will be emailed to Nature Center members with the December 31 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 changes.

CONTACTS

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WATSON TRAIL

Meet the Procyon Lotor

AKA - The Raccoon

There is only one raccoon (Procyonidae) species, the Procyon Lotor, in Florida. Raccoons are among the most intelligent of Florida’s wildlife.

It is found in areas with trees, including urban areas, statewide. It is gray, brown, and black with a pale brown un derside and five to eight light and dark alternate rings on its bushy tail. Its face is lighter with a black mask. Its hind legs are longer than its forelegs. It is 30-35” long with a 9-12” banded tail and weighs 10-15 pounds. Not quick, but they can reach speeds up to 15 miles per hour. Raccoons are good climbers and climb down trees headfirst.

Raccoons have incredibly delicate hands, with five long, tapered fingers and long nails. They do not have thumbs, so can’t manipulate things with one hand the way we can, but they use both forepaws together to raise and acutely manipu late objects.

Thanks to this tactile intelligence, raccoons are problem solvers that adapt quickly to cities, residential areas, and oth er man-made environments Their paws are what give them ex treme grip and allow them to climb quickly up most obstacles.

Most raccoons are not great hunters though they try catching rats, mice, and squirrels among other little animals. More often than not, they take whatever is lying around like your pet’s food, garbage, dead animals, insects and more. They do love frogs, snails, fish and other water creatures, too. They are omnivorous and opportunistic and will forage in gar bage and have displayed an uncanny ability to open coolers and other camping equipment.

These creatures look like dirty backyard outlaws, but raccoons are very clean animals. In areas they regularly frequent, they are known to wash their food in streams and even dig latrines.

Raccoons prefer wooded areas near water and natural habitats. Their preferred den preference is in the cavities of trees. In urban settings, raccoons will make their homes in empty crawl spaces, underneath porches, and within attics. It has several den sites within its home range (1 mile in diameter for males, .75 for females).

The raccoon typically sleeps in abandoned burrows, and the crooks of trees during the day, becoming active in the late afternoon and throughout the night, but may change this pat tern according to food availability.

Breeding usually occurs during December or January. The male wanders off in search of another mate. A litter of 3-4 kits is born about 60 days later. The female is very protective of her offspring.

Predators include man, dogs, bobcats, panthers, and great horned owls.

Is killing raccoons legal in Florida?

A Gun and Light at Night Permit and a hunting license are re quired to use a firearm and a light at night to take nuisance beaver, bobcat, fox, opossum, rabbit, raccoon or skunk that are causing destruction of crops and/or livestock. But, no shooting within TGO limits!

Raccoons would no longer fear you if you feed them. Some people find raccoons quite adorable and cute. One can’t help but feel sorry for it when it looks hungry so they feed it. But if you feed a raccoon, they would come back and would no longer fear you. They think they have control over you so when they feel threatened, they can get aggressive and scratch or bite you.

Furthermore, word can spread that you’re feeding rac coons so their raccoon friends might just start visiting you too. Too many raccoons in just one area can get very dangerous. If it attacks a family member or a neighbor just because you were more than willing to have them over all the time, then you probably would be wishing you never fed it at all.

Can raccoons be pets in Florida?

The state of Florida recognizes some exciting and interesting animal species as legal pets. These pets include bats, deer, New Guinea singing dogs, Asian leopard cats, marmosets, foxes, squirrels, skunks, raccoons and, be prepared for this, sloths!

Raccoons are primary carriers of rabies in Florida and may also carry distemper, Leptospirosis, roundworm, salmonella and tuberculosis.

Happenings Around The Great Outdoors

Condo XV ladies, Teri Witschi and Pam Wheeler, decorated the front of the entrance to Grande Haven for Christmas. A big thank you to Jim and Lucille Coyne, who for many years did the decorating and have recently turned over the project. It looks great, ladies!

TGO Canadians Parrish Medical Presentation

Monday, January 9, 2023 - 1:00 pm

At the Plantation Manor

• How can you access the Parrish services and providers available in our area?

• What steps should you take if you need hospital/ emergency care?

• What covid protocols are in place?

• What program has Parrish developed to support our TGO Canadian group?

Come and meet the Parrish liaison team so they can provide answers to these questions and any other concerns you may have about your health care while you are here in TGO. Call Judy Grant 321-567-4024 for more info.

Lynn and Gary Stains scored a great deal on their Christmas tree at the Nature Center Christmas Flea Market.

Jane Williams was caught decorating the tree in her front yard, on the corner of Bowfin, Plantation, and Dragonfly. Decorations are sparkly snowflakes and projection lights as the tree is too tall to put on lights anymore.

Happenings Around The Great Outdoors

This year the TGO Quilters adopted Meals on Wheels as their charity proj ect. In February, our quilters made over 150 place mats that were delivered for Valentine’s Day. For this Christmas, our quilters outdid themselves and made over 80 quilts for Meals on Wheels to deliver to deserving Titusville recipients.

If you would like to be a part of our quilting group, they meet each Thurs day at Hobbyland at 12:00 noon.

You can contact Nancy Powers at 603-209-2544 or Gayle Sampson at 651-492-0881.

And... If you have a few hours available each week, Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers. Please contact Lisa Sine at 321-639-8770 if you would like to help deliver meals.

Above: The TGO Quilters display a portion of the 80 quilts they made. Each quilt was individually wrapped for for delivery.

Middle: Linda Zeitler, Jim Logan and Ruby Fox-Logan show off one of their quilts. TGO quilter Pam Wheeler and Meals on Wheels Lisa Sine.

Bottom, left to right: Barbara Johnson, Debbi Walling, Dorcas Lavery, Ann Ducote, Gayle Sampson, Ann Huber, and Terry Manchik.

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.

Firewise - Don’t Get Burned?

by Ed Brown

Burns are painful, even devastating, injuries. Burns caused by scalding liquids or steam most commonly occur in the kitchen, dining room or bathroom. Most burns fall into a classification based on their severity.

FIRST DEGREE BURNS are characterized by red, non-blistered skin. Skin will peel as these burns heal. Contact with hot liquids, brief contact with a flame, or a sunburn can be the cause a FIRST DEGREE BURN. First Aid includes soaking in cool water for five minutes, antibiotic cream application and protection with loose gauze. Avoid use of ice, cotton balls and home remedies like butter and eggs!

SECOND DEGREE BURNS are more serious. They damage deeper layers of skin and are characterized by blisters, extreme redness and soreness. First Aid includes running cool water on the burn, applying antibiotic cream to blisters, pain medication and protecting with loose gauze. Hospital treatment is required for widespread area involvement.

THIRD DEGREE BURNS are the most serious. They are full thickness skin burns, often not very painful, but potentially life threatening. Cover lightly to prevent infection and call 911! In your home, first and second degree burns are most likely to be scalding burns from hot liquids. Scalding burns are the leading cause of burn related emergency room visits and hospitalizations. Use these simple safety tips around the house to keep you and your family safe from painful and destructive burn and scalding injuries:

1. Set your home hot water heater to a temperature not over 120°F.

2. When cooking, use back burners. Keep pot handles turned toward the back of the stove.

3. Use spill-resistant mugs when drinking hot liquids.

4. Test and stir all foods before serving to assure they are cool enough to eat.

5. Avoid using tablecloths that can be pulled to spill hot food.

6. Always test bath and shower water temperatures with your hand. Make changes gradually.

7. Place a rubber mat in front of your stove to prevent slipping and falling.

8. If you are eating in a chair, use a tray with a surrounding lip to contain hot spills.

Every 25 seconds in the United States, a person is either burned or scalded!

Be Firewise; Be Safe!

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

LGA’S FALL CUP

The 2nd Annual Ladies Fall Cup competition took place Saturday and Sunday, De cember 3 and 4. The two day Ryder Cup-style event featured two teams of 18 play ers clad in Blue and Gray uniforms. Team Birdie Shotz (Blue) took the lead over the Par Tee Girls (Gray) after day one’s singles competition, but only by a slim margin. Day two’s team play saw the Birdie Shotz increase their lead early only to be overcome by a late comeback by the Par Tee Girls. When the dust settled the margin of victory for the Par Tee Girls was one single point. The final tally: 243.5 to 242.5. Pat Cook, the Par Tee Girls captain, accepted the winner’s cup for the second year in a row along with assistant Mary Laverty. Birdie Shots captain, Kathy O’ Brien, with assistant Lyn Johndrow, assembled their team for the customary serving of the victor’s dinner to their opponents in the Blue Heron. Gifts were ex changed and congratulations rendered. Thank you to all the participants for supporting and participating in one of TGO’s marquee events. - Chuck Kandt -

Monica Garner, Glenda Strom, Pat Cook, Carrie Cook, Sandy Tukey, Judy Ferretti, Pete Garner and Scott Cook were cheering on their Par Tee team - who won the tournament by one stroke!

Pat Cook accepts the winning trophy on behalf of the Par Tee Team from TGO Golf Pro, Chuck Kandt.

Some Fun Inflatables from Twin Lakes

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

Café open Monday through Saturday 7:00 am to 10:30 am Sunday 7:00 am to Noon

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!

Custom-built expanded Davida with 2,487 sq. ft. living space

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

Extra large driveway

RV port 45’L x 14’W x 13’11”H

Workshop 9’10” x 15’

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 emai: renebeljr@gmail.com

For more information, call: Bob Nebel at 321-626-1290 Visit our website at www.TGOAMB.com

Plantation Manor Pool

Monday - Friday - 10:00 am Weather Permitting

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

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

Bocce Court (next to Shuffleboard)

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

TGO Page Turners

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

River Lanes (SR50) - Titusville

TGO Bowling 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 Wednes day, 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 11/17 Bette Sibel 3100 11/28 D. Hubler/N. Siegel 3630 11/20 J. Hedge/B.Evans 3300 12/1 Bob Evans 5850

Library

Thursday - 6:00 - 8:00 pm December 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, con tact: 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 pro vided. 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 res in “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 some thing 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 - 4:30 pm

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

Thursday, December 22 - 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 sensi tive 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 be fore 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 Proper ty 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 enclo sure door that is nearest to the shuffleboard courts. For more information, call: Doug Jensen - 401-885-9731

Singles at TGO

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

Stampin’ Up!

Greeting card creations!

Hobbyland

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 RE QUIRED. E-mail: bdaniels@cfl.rr.com by Monday before classes.

Carol Hall - 321-289-7380

Stitching from the Heart

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

Sunday Latin Dance Class

Manor - Sunday - 6:00 pm 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

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

Your TGO CSA Patrol

Just because it’s dark doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your exercise

A lack of sunshine shouldn’t keep you inside when a walk in the dark may be just the thing to kick off or wind down your day. Don’t let the short winter days interfere with your walking practice! If you find yourself a walking in the dark, here are some tips to help keep you safe:

1. Grab a headlamp. A great way to keep your hands free and your path illuminated is by wearing a headlamp. They’re lightweight, super bright, and easy to strap onto your head or hat.

2. Add a reflector to your back. We often think about lighting our path so we can see where we’re going, but traffic approaching from behind may not be able to see you. Try wearing a reflector on your back that will catch the light from anyone approaching you from behind.

3. Gear up. Reflective vests, bands, belts and sashes will help you be seen.

4. Wear bright colors. Dark colors and darkness just don’t mix. Instead, put on some brighter colors that might stand out to any oncoming traffic that might not see you if you blend into your surroundings.

5. Walk against traffic. Just as important as it is for oncoming traffic to see you, it’s important for you to also see on coming traffic. It helps you make sure you stay in the clear in case others on the street aren’t aware of your presence.

6. Be aware. Keeping your head up and ears open while walking in the dark will help keep you safe from surprises, like other pedestrians, animals or traffic that might come out of nowhere.

As long as you follow a few safety precautions, you’ll find that nothing can stop you from getting the exercise you need to stay happy and healthy all year long. REMEMBER – We don’t have wide roads, we don’t have sidewalks, we don’t have many street lights, so PLEASE – SHARE THE ROAD SAFELY!

CUSTOM BUILT HOME, ONE OF A KIND

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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

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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.

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Classified Ads

All Classified Ads - For Sale, Rent and Wanted - will cost $10.00 per ad, per issue. Payment is by cash or check, payable to “CSA.” Classified ads list tangible and real property owned or wanted within TGO by the resident who places the ad. All ads must be brief, 25 words or less. Forms are available at the Manor CSA Office, 145 Plantation Drive. The placement of new ads and the renewal of existing ads must be made, with payment, no later than 5:00 pm on the Friday before the up coming 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 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)

FOR SALE: RV Lot: 321 Oak Cove Rd. Beautiful executive suite 600 sq ft furnished. Built in 2022. All impact windows and doors, energy efficient, located on 15th hole. 8’ x 12’ custom shed with golf cart cover and screen porch. Contact sherry516@gmail.com or 321-302-0685 for more info. (exp 12-09-22)

MISCELLANEOUS - WANT TO BUY, SELL, RENT

FOR SALE: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Retractable Hardtop. $30,000. Call Jim - 321-289-5994 (exp 12-9-22)

FOR SALE: Blue Ox Towbar / Tow Buddy - Call 321-383-4570 (exp 12-9-22)

WANT TO RENT: Couple looking to rent a Park/Resort Home for 1-2 weeks in the second half of February or March. Non-smokers, no pets. Please contact Doug at -518-469-8739 or griz825@gmail.com (exp 12-23-22)

Sawdust Club Meeting

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

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 psycho logical achievements. Most significantly, I consistently witness life-changing results that can be attributed to the desire of indi viduals 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 customized 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

Leftovers - Stuff You Might Want to Know

TGO VARIETY SHOW “ON THE ROAD AGAIN” March 16 & 17

Planning Meeting - Sunday, January 8, 1:30 pm at Plantation Manor.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Our emcees- Edith and Archie Bunker - are taking an RV Road Trip across America! Come along for the ride filled with music, dance and comedy. Please join our cast and crew to make this year’s show the best it can be!

Have you ever considered performing? Would you like to help with props and staging?

No experience is needed - just enthusiasm and interest. For more information contact: Judy Grant 321-567-4024 email: ajkgrant@yahoo.com

LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE - Register Now Until December 30

Bridge lessons will be offered in January 2023. These lessons are geared for newer players, including those who have never played bridge, and those who have not played for some time. The course content will be modified to suit the experience level of participants. Lessons will be on Tuesday and Friday morn ings from 9:00 am to 11:30 am from Friday, January 6 to Friday, February 17 (13 lessons). Advance registration required to order textbooks. $20 fee covers textbook and materials (any excess donated to the TGO Bridge Club). Call John Comeau at 321-269-5525 for more information and to register.

Save the Date

5th Annual TGO ALS FUNdraiser “WALK”

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Meet at the TGO Manor between 8 - 8:45 am for check-in. The “Walk” begins at 9:00 am and will go around Hidden Lakes. You may Walk, Run, Skip, Ride a Bike, Roller Blade, Walk your Dog, Drive your Golf Cart, Push a Stroller, Pull a Wagon, Whatever you chooose...

We want you there as TEAM TGO! We’re going to put the FUN in FUNdraiser! • Prizes for all Participants

• Awesome Door Prize Items immediately following the “WALK” - Quilts, Baskets, Gift Cards and more!

(Purchase Raffle Tickets / Make a Donation - bring cash or make checks payable to ALS Association)

We hope you can join us in making a difference. For more details, contact: Debbie Grondin - 603-617-0463, Sherri Hennen - 410-858-7018, Vicky Hunter - 612-599-9683, Donna Martin - 321-848-1920

Thank you for supporting the ALS Association ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig Disease), is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. There is no cure for ALS yet. We need your help to find a cure.

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 assis tance 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

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Airport Shuttle Service 60

Animal Care Clinic 61

Applianceville 59

Back Home Furniture 38

Barbara Yeager - 535 Lake 60

Black Cat Coffee 66

Blinds of All Kinds 25

Budget Blinds 64

Caregiver Services 47

Century 21 Flag Agency 54

Classic Coach Works 62

Colman Heating & Air 46

Contentment Hearing Care 57

Custom Golf Carts 61

Dan Walter Detailing 66

David Keefe Roofing 45

Details Pressure Washing 61

DynaClean 58

Eagle’s Pride 2

East Coast Air & Heat 63

Edward Jones 45

Florida First Roofing 44

Central Florida Spine & Pain 21

Freedom Air & Plumbing 10

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 45

Michael Moulton Construction 60

Motorhome Broker 64

New Look Coatings 67

O’Brien Construction 39

Parrish Health & Wellness BC

Professional Steamworks 57

Robert Petrie 66

RV Glamping 53

Shade & Privacy Products 66

SLS Cleaning 65

Space Coast Dentistry 63

Sun Insurance 29

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