The Happenings 5/10/24

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MANAGER’S CORNER

Dear TGO Community,

I’m happy to report that our golf course renovation project is moving along GREAT. Our construction teams are ahead of schedule and making excellent progress, with no major surprises. Mother nature has been cooperating with warm, dry weather prevailing for the past three weeks. This week our CSA utilities team started installing the residential connections on the course with a goal to restore irrigation to homes in the south section of our community as soon as possible.

If you are away from TGO, please visit our website, TGOCSA.org, where you will find progress photos and video shot by drone, and a wonderful project highlight video showing the groundwork our contractors have made in just three weeks on the job. I extend a special thanks to those who are collecting progress photos and making videos to keep you informed, including Doug Jensen, Rick Conover and Chairman Cliff Creech. Since our course is now completely off limits, I hope the footage and videos are helping you stay connected.

TruGreen returns to our community next week, Tuesday and Wednesday, for our late spring comprehensive spraying of your lawns. This treatment will include fertilizer, herbicide, and a pesticide for lawn destroying insects including a special treatment for chinch bugs. You will get a detailed email from CSA soon concerning what will be sprayed, and how to prepare for the treatment. As always, if you don’t want your yard treated, contact the CSA office.

Our Board of Directors continue to step up our safety efforts with the addition of a new AED in Manor Lobby. I want to thank the Safety Committee and Sawdust Club for their continued work to support our AED program. This new AED makes a total of 8 units deployed in the common areas throughout TGO, and an additional AED is always found in the back of the Courtesy Patrol vehicle while they are on patrol.

Blue Heron is working on some new ways to provide you with good hospitality and food during this slow season. Our servers are routinely walking the Manor pool deck to offer “cabana service” in the afternoons. We will bring food and drinks right out to your lounge chair on the pool deck. We’ve also repaired our Blue Heron deck chairs and now you can sit outside and enjoy this warm weather. Randy, our kitchen manager, has lined up some comfort foods to be offered as weekly specials from Tuesday – Saturdays during the summer. If you’d rather get “Take Out” and eat at home, give us a call (321385-9100) and we’ll meet you for curbside pickup. Please support our restaurant and our Blue Heron employee team during this slow season at TGO.

Finally, this message goes out to everyone who serves as an officer or coordinator of a club or activity here at TGO… please review your club and activity information with Greg Wostrel, our new Happenings Editor (happenings@tgocsa.com), so we can keep the content in The Happenings accurate at all times. It’s also a good idea to check in with Carmella Galley (manor@tgocsa.com), our recreation manager, to make sure that any space or facilities you need for your clubs are properly reserved for next year’s busy season.

It’s certainly warming up here at TGO and starting to feel more like summertime, although not quite officially summer yet. We are now in drought conditions and sure could use some rain, but otherwise it’s been downright beautiful here at TGO. Sincerely,

Billy Specht CSA Manager

GOLF AT THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Golf Shop

Merchandise sale is ongoing Check for availability

Driving Range is available for owner / resident use Tokens can be purchased in the golf shop or csa office

Golf Events / Outings

Couples outing at spruce creek fly in Saturday, May 4th - 10:00 am start Entry fee per couple $120: Includes, golf, prize fund and lunch sign up and pay in the golf shop or with Chuck Yes, You Can Still Play!

Discounted play opportunities are available at several area golf courses. Check in the golf shop for more info.

Instruction by TGO PGA Professional Chuck Kandt

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

Golf Gift Certificates Available Purchase in the TGO Golf Shop or CSA Office

Course Renovation Presentation

On Friday, May 3rd approximately 70 TGO residents gathered at the cart barn to hear Shane and Chuck provide an update on the course renovation. A Question and Answer session plus on overview of the work on #18 green followed.

Private Golf Lessons are Available by Appointment only.

Condra’s

Chuck addressing an estimated crowd of 70 TGO residents

Shane addressing the crowd

The

and the Bromley’s

GOLF RENOVATION UPDATE #3 - 5/5

Renovation in Full Swing Crews are now out in force, working hard to transform the TGO course. Irrigation is being installed, buildings renovated, and structures dismantled.

On these pages, and the following ones, you can see some of the work being done by the skilled and dedicated crews.

The installation of the irrigation system is moving along smoothly. These photos are from the end of hole 11 near Twin Lakes Drive. When complete there will be over 60,000 feet of new pipe and over 800 sprinkler head installed photos: Tim Clark

GOLF RENOVATION UPDATE #3 -

The bridge between holes 14 & 15 is being dismantled and will be completely rebuilt. Progress on the hole 14 side started on the first week of May.

photos: Tim Clark

Restoration of the bathrooms on hole 10 has begun.

photo: Tim Clark

The path at the end of Lake Drive and Plantation Drive is temporarily closed as irrigation pipe is installed.

photo: Tim Clark

At hole 17, part of the cart path has been removed. You can see on the far right, the large irrigation pipe is waiting to be installed.

photo: Tim Clark

Irrigation pipes have been laid in and time to fill the trench.

photo: Doug Jensen

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES

Your Next CSA Assessment Payment Is Due July 1

The Second Quarter Maintenance Assessment for 2024 is due July 1. Please drop off your payment of $995 at the CSA Office or mail your check 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 July 21, 2024 or there will be a $25 late fee.

What Does Your CSA Assessment Pay For?

It’s always good to stop and review what our quarterly assessments go towards. TGO is like a small city and it takes a lot of coordination and manpower to keep us running efficiently. Our lawn crew, irrigation and waste water management team, our CSA patrol and CSA administration staff, plus our residents, all work together to keep TGO a great place.

1. 24-Hour Entrance Gate Security

2. Roving Courtesy Patrol Services

3. Cable TV and Internet Service

4. Water

5. Sewer

6. Electric for Association Buildings and Grounds

7. Roads and Road Maintenance

8. Irrigation System and Irrigation Water

9. Daily Trash Pick-up (364 days per year)

10. Weekly Yard Debris pick-up

11. Complete Lawn Maintenance

12. Lawn Equipment and Equipment Maintenance

13. Lawn Spraying (weed, feed and yard pests)

14. Two Heated Swimming Pools and Spas

15. Fitness Center with New Equipment and Sauna

16. Four Tennis Courts

17. Six Pickleball Courts

18. Eight Shuffleboard Courts

19. Bocce Ball Court

20. Doggie World - Fenced Dog Run Area

21. Dog Walk

22. Mail Center

23. Thirty-two (32) Stocked Fishing Ponds

24. Pond Spraying and Maintenance

25. Nature Trail and Maintenance

26. Five Bathhouses with Laundry Facilities

27. New Library & Card Room, with renovated Bath House

28. Hobbyland including Craft Room, Billiard Table and Card Room - Plus Dart Board

29. Pavilion Meeting Hall

30. Plantation Manor Meeting Hall

31. CSA Administration Building

32. CSA Vehicle Maintenance Facility

33. CSA Storage Barn

34. Waste Water Treatment Plant

35. Seven Major Lift Stations (sewer system)

36. Road Signs

37. Propane for Heating Pools, Spas and Laundry Facilities

38. Fuel for Equipment and Emergency Generators

39. Pest Control of Common Property Buildings

40. Property Insurance for the Common Properties

41. Directors and Officers Liability Insurance

42. General and Umbrella Liability Insurance for Common Areas

43. Flood Insurance

44. Maintenance and Repair of all Association Buildings and Grounds

45. CSA Employee Wages

46. CSA Employee Health Insurance and 401(k) program

47. Lab Testing for Waste Water Treatment and Monitoring Wells

48. Annual Licensing Fees

49. Beautification - trees, mulch, stone, plants, etc.

50. CSA computers, Copy Machines, etc.

51. Printing of The Happenings Magazine and Online version

52. Golf Course Maintenance and Repair

53. Restaurant & Café Maintenance and Repair

54. CSA Vehicles Maintenance and Repair

55. Reserve Savings to preserve our quality of life and property values for many years to come

and air check with the purchase of a Cart or Batteries • Complimentary loaner carts when available

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CSA BUSINESS

Board Of Directors Meeting

Plantation Manor • Wednesday, May 15, 2024 • 3:00 pm

The CSA Board of Directors are responsible for the entire operation of The Great Outdoors Community Services Association. The following list shows the current Board of Directors:

Chairman Cliff Creech 404-391-7271 chairman@tgocsa.org

District 0 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, October 1, 2024 at 10:00 am Districts 0, 1, 4, 7, 9 - Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:00 pm

Architectural Review Committee

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next ARC Meeting wil l be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00 am on the Manor Porch.

ARC Planning Meeting: The Architectural Review Committee meets for planning purposes on the Plantation Manor Porch at 10:00 am on Monday, May 19, 2024.

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.

Planning & Building Committee

The CSA is looking for two members for the Planning & Building Committee.

Go by the CSA office to pick up an application form or go on-line to our website: www.tgocsa.org then click on CSA Documents/Forms/Application for committee assignment. Fill out the form and take it to the CSA office.

RV Service and Parts

• Tow Set-Up

• Hitch Installation

• Braking Systems

• Shock/Sumos Installation

• Motorcycle Lift

• Awning Installation and Repair

• Air Conditioning/Furnace • Lithium/solar upgrades

• Refrigerator Repair and Installation

• Satellite Dishes and Electrical

• Full RV Collision Repair

• We Work with All Insurance Companies

• Extended Warranty Work

Pride RV Service & Parts - 108C Plantation Drive, Titusville, FL 32780 Open Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

or email us... 321-383-0288 or eaglespriderv@yahoo.com

CSA BUSINESS

TGO Committee Chairman Contacts

ARC Committee

Leon LeBlanc tgoarcchair@gmail.com

Landscaping and Beautification Committee

Lauren Clark district4@tgocsa.org

Elections Committee

Marie Jackson kmjackson80@gmail.com

Finance Committee

Matthew Willey condo12tgo@gmail.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 will resume on October 15, 2024 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.condo3@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 Tom Brobeck 724-601-0284 tombrobeck@yahoo.com

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

Condo President Phone# Email

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

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

FHOA Rob Park 803-665-2526 robp2001@Rocketmail.com

XIV Jan Gunnell 614-565-8574 tgo.condo14@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

ARC Office Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed from Noon to 1:00 pm for lunch. Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Members - Contact Information

Chairman - Leon LeBlanc 423-791-3158

District 0 - Lisa Berkis 217-547-3674

District 1 - Harold Witschi 716-998-6393

District 2 - Scott Lancaster 505-269-4851

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

District 7 - Gail Smith 321-383-4570

District 8 - Bill Flatt 321-626-5594

District 9 - Lisa Babcock 903-372-8849

Rules & Regulations Committee Openings

There are openings for two members on this committee. To get more information, or to apply, any interested parties can pick up an application form at the CSA office.

The completed form may be returned to the CSA office.

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.

Check Your Golf Cart’s Brakes

Brakes that do not function will be your only excuse as to why you did not stop at a stop sign.

Therefore, according to page 54 of our TGO’s Rules and Regulations of the road, you will be receiving a Traffic Citation for failure to obey a posted traffic sign.

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

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. 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.

FMCA TGO Ambassadors Chapter Rally Schedule

November 15-17, 2024

December 12-15, 2024

April 10 -16, 2025

Auburndale, FL “Escape to Margaritaville” Rally

St. Augustine, FL “Lights by Land & Sea” Rally

Marathon, FL Grassy Key Rally

Visit our web site at www.TGOAMB.com

FTTA - Fun Time Travel Association Rally Schedule

December 10-13, 2024 Charleston, SC

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

James Island County Park with optional stop in St. Augustine on December 8 & 9

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.

CSA Trouble Calls - 321-268-9767

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

Vehicle Barcodes

If your vehicle needs a barcode installed, call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 to schedule a REQUIRED appointment. Barcodes are $10 - new or replacement. They install them everyday, but will not do “walk-in” applications. If you need a barcode installed on your Recreational Vehicle, they’ll install RV barcodes on Fridays ONLY, and they want to visit your home or RV site to hopefully complete that barcode installation without moving your RV.

Propane For Sale

Mon - Fri - 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 am By Appointment Only - TGO Commercial Area - West of the CSA Building.

The Community Services Association offers LP Gas for your convenience and currently at $4.00/gallon, plus 7% sales tax! Cash or check accepted.

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.

Upcoming application dates for 2024: May 14/15 & July 9/10.

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.

Remaining Service Call Date is: May 30.

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.

THE TGO WEBSITE and Facebook

The Nature Center website and Facebook page are each full of information and pics of our beautiful wildlife. Be sure to check them both out!

Website - www.NatureCenterAtTGO.org

Facebook - Nature Center at TGO

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.

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 Board

The Nature Center is in Need of Grounds Keeping Volunteers

Call Ron Peoples at 407-509-0486 or email to: ebnflo2001@yahoo.com to learn more and to sign up. Thank you for helping keep the Nature Center looking its best!!!

IT’S PICNIC WEATHER!

Pack your snacks and head to the Nature Center to enjoy the serene, tranquil beauty along the scenic Addison Canal. The picnic tables have been cleaned and are waiting for you! You’ll find a blue box with “Large” and “Small” disposable plastic tablecloths. There’s also a long brush if you need to clean the seats.

Nature Center at TGO

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 Happenings nchappenings23@gmail.com

400 Nature Center Trail, Titusville, FL 32780

Open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - 365 days a year www.NatureCenterAtTGO.org

Facebook - Nature Center at TGO

To schedule the use of our meeting room on M/W/F mornings or T/Th afternoons, call the Manor - 321-264-2393

To schedule the meeting room at any other time OR our beautiful enclosed porch, call Loretta Annè - 321-385-9667

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

Owl Release!

On Tuesday April 23rd TGO resident Gary Wittstock noticed that there was a young owl on the ground. He immediately notified Betty Salter who was able to capture it and get it to rehab.

The fledgling owl was a bit under nourished and was unable to fly although it had its flight feathers.

It did not have internal parasites or any other problems. It was then placed in the care of an avian vet for several days.

On Saturday the 26th, Gina Holt of Wild About Birds brought our young owl back to where we found it. Gina did the release.

We hope that this lovely young owl is now thriving somewhere in the TGO area. Thanks to all who assisted!

photos: Gary Wittstock

TGO FIREWISE INFORMATION

DON’T GET BURNED: TREATING BURNS.

As a FD Paramedic for 35 years, I have had some experience with burn treatment.

Let’s start with MINOR BURNS

These are burns that involve minimum skin damage and can be treated on a first aid basis.

1. First cool the burn. Hold the affected area under cool ( not cold) running water for about 10 minutes. If the burn is on the face, apply a cool wet cloth until the pain eases. For a mouth burn, from hot food or drink, suck on an ice cube for a few minutes.

2. Remove rings or other tight items from the burned area. Do this quickly and gently before the area swells.

3. Don’t break blisters. They guard against infection. If a blister does break, gently clean the area with water and apply an antibiotic ointment.

4. Apply lotion, after the burn has cooled, to prevent drying and provide relief.

5. Bandage the burn to keep air off the burned area, reduce pain and protect blistered skin.

6. If needed, take a non-prescription pain reliever, such as Advil, Aleve, Tylenol, etc.

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

Remember,

MAJOR BURNS require emergency medical help: CALL 911

They involve several layers of skin and may not be as painful as Minor Burns due to destruction of nerve cells but they ar serious. The skin may appear to be dry and leather-like. It may appear charred. Blisters may be larger than 3 inches in diameter

Personal experience has taught me the value of a cool Betadine in water application for the pain! A minor burn may need emergency care if it affects eyes, mouth, hands or genital areas. Babies and older adults may need emergency care for minor burns as well. Electrical burns, including lightning-caused burns and major chemical burns also require medical care.

Protect the burn victim and any care givers from harm, if you can. Remember to be careful to avoid burn injuries and the Post Traumatic Stress which can accompany an injured burn victim and you, as a potential rescuer I just remembered a liquid chlorine tanker overturned, in Miami. The driver was trapped, conscious, beyond help; showered by a river of highly corrosive liquid chlorine and painfully vocal for 15 minutes 21 seconds! That was my first day on the job as a firefighter in Miami! “We did what we could!”

When you think you’re having a bad day, think about that poor guy driving the tanker and also, DON’T GET BURNED!

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

Fire Hazard Awareness - By Ed Brown

2025 Concert Series Information TGO ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

2024-2025 Event Schedule

October 26, 2024 Halloween - Chairperson Needed

November 2, 2024 Trivia

November 9, 2024 Artisian Market

December 31, 2024 New Years Eve - Chairperson Needed

January 9, 2025 Concert - Uptown/Motown

February 6, 2025 Concert - Decades/Pierce Arrow

February 7, 2025 Trivia - #1

February 8, 2025 Trivia - #2

February 14th Valentines Day - Chairperson Needed

February 22, 2025 TGO 5K Walk/Run and Wellness Fair

March 6, 2025 Comedy Night

March 15, 2025 St Patrick’s Day - Chairperson Needed

March 20, 2025 Concert - Chicago Rewired

March 27, 2025 Variety Show Night #1

Chairperson Needed

March 28, 2025 Variety Show Night #2

Chairperson Needed

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

Monthly Activities Meeting

Our next meeting is October 15, 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.

2025 Concert Dates:

UPTOWN

- January 9, 2025

From New York City, the epicenter of Pop and Soul, UPTOWN is a group of men 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

Starring Pierce Arrow

Direct from Branson, this award-winning show is a must see! DECADES features the Pierce Arrow Trio.

COMEDY NIGHT - March 6, 2025

Phil Tag and Karen Rontowski

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

CHICAGO REWIRED - March 20, 2025

The Premier Chicago Tribute Band

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

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.

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

Help... The Activities Committee Needs You!

The

Activities Committee has a great need for volunteers. There are several areas on the committee that you are invited to join.

The Activities Office: Open Monday through Friday - 10:00 am to Noon. October 1 through April 30

• Office Manager: Manage the scheduling of volunteers in the office and purchase/manage inventory.

• Office Volunteers: Work in the office selling tickets and merchandise. You will need to be able to operate a cash register and assist with inventory.

Advertising: Responsible for creating flyers and printing tickets for all activities events. Manage the billboards outside the Activities Office, Manor, and Post Office.

Chairpersons of Events: We need people to chair/co-chair each of the events during the season. This includes the planning, set up (including decorations) and clean- up for the event. Tables/chairs are set up by CSA as requested by the chairperson.

Bingo:

Caller: Every Tuesday - or once a month. This is the person that calls the ball as they pop out of the machine and runs the bingo session. No computer experience needed. Needs to arrive by 4:00 pm, the balls start at 6:00 pm. This position is over when the last game is complete, and equipment is put away. Usually around 8/9:00pm. Training provided. Need to designate a time you can volunteer. Callers cannot play bingo the night they call.

Sales: Sales are seated positions and have three parts - 1) ticket giver 2) money taker and 3) banker. In the summer, it can be just two people. Need to be there from 4:00 pm to 8/9:00 pm depending on the amount of people. Give out winnings after each game. Sales volunteers cannot play bingo the night they volunteer.

Concessionaire: Oversees the cooking and selling of hot dogs, cashier, popcorn maker, ice cream (no scooping - Klondikes or Fatboys). Sell items during intermission and clean up the kitchen, putting sodas, candy, chips, etc. away. Need to be there before 4:00 pm to get set up and stay through intermission. Volunteers can play bingo the night they volunteer.

Concert Series:

Showcase Committee: Currently headed by Linda Utz. Need a person with some musical background to join the committee. Must attend two showcases in Boynton Beach, FL (November and December) to critique various entertainers. Will spend time on the computer researching acts, meet with the committee and select acts for TGO concerts. May be required to create flyers for upcoming concerts.

Sponsorships: Person needed to contact businesses and ask them to sponsor our concerts. Need to prepare and distribute contracts, pick up checks, and prepare and distribute special sponsor tickets.

Ushers: Arrive early for concerts. Checks tickets and helps direct people to their seats. Remain after the concert and be responsible for cleaning their area.

Lighting and Sound Technicians: Looking for people with experience in these areas to support our existing crew.

Board Members: The board makes decisions on all things related to Activities events. Positions include President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Job descriptions are available for review. Voting occurs in March.

All positions will be open next season.

If you are interested in joining the Activities Committees in any capacity, please contact Carmella Zielinski at 321-289-0150 or via email at tmcmzie@gmail.com

TGO ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

Do you want to meet new people? Do you want to give back to your community? We promise it will be EASY We promise you will have LOTS of HELP!

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

Mondays 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 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

Palms!

Did you know there are over 2,500 species of palms trees? Surprisingly, these “trees” aren’t trees at all! Palms are woody perennials, closely related to grasses, bromeliads and bananas. Some species grow up to 200 feet, more than an 18-story building! The average lifespan of a palm tree is 70-80 years.

Fun Facts.

The 1953 Florida legislature designated the sabal palm (also called cabbage palm) as the state tree. Why? Probably because it can be

found in almost every county in Florida. It may not be the most glamorous palm tree, but it certainly has its virtues.

The cabbage palm is slow growing but longlived (up to 200 years). It typically grows to 70 or 80 feet with fronds averaging ten feet long and trunk diameter of about 25 inches. Its fronds can fold up, and it can bend in extreme weather (think hurricanes) without breaking. It can even withstand cold temperatures as low as 15˚F. It is drought tolerant but can’t survive salt in its roots.

The sabal/cabbage palm reproduces by sprouting cream-colored flowers at its crown. When fertilized, these flowers become round, black berries, each containing one seed and are edible. Deer, black bears,

Here in Florida, we have 12 native palm “trees”:

raccoons, squirrels, and wild turkey all eat the fruits, which have rich nutrients and are high in calories. Many bird species, including crows, mockingbirds and Florida scrub jays, use the sabal/cabbage palm as a nesting site because they provide a safe and secure environment.

A number of these native palms can be found in The Great Outdoors.

Dwarf Palmetto

Thatch Palm

Miami Palm

Silver Palm

Scrub Palmetto 11. Royal Palm 12. Key Thatch

Cabbage palm in Wellington, Florida

Contributor: Donna Pittman/TGO Nature Center

Maintenance (all palms).

Ever wonder if the palm(s) in your yard need special care? Some tips:

1. Fertilize with a slow-release palm fertilizer at least twice/year. Four applications are better.

2. Slow-release pellets are best. Ingredients should contain nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, iron and manganese plus traces of zinc, copper, and boron to prevent deficiencies.

3. Application rate is eight ounces (half pound) per inch of trunk diameter.

4. Water your palms during dry periods by soaking the base with an open hose at least twice a month but don’t overwater.

Diseases.

Palm trees may die for several reasons, primarily disease. Among the most common:

Lethal bronzing (many palm species) - A bacterial infection spread through contaminated water or soil.

The first sign is wilting leaves. The leaves will droop, turn brown and die. There is no cure, and you need to protect nearby palms.

Lethal yellowing (many palm species)Transferred by leafhoppers. Blooms turn black, and immature fruit drops, followed by yellowing of fronds from lower to upper areas, bud rot and subsequent death. There is no cure.

Ganoderma butt rot (all palm species)Spores spread by air. Older fronds droop and brown while new growth slows, becomes yellow/pale green, and younger leaf tips turn brown. Shelf-like conks on the lower trunk confirm disease. There is no cure for Ganoderma butt rot. The palm must be removed and destroyed.

Pruning (all palms).

The best advice is to avoid pruning when possible. Most palms shed their fronds naturally. IMPORTANT: The University of Florida recommends when pruning is necessary, remove only completely dead and/or gray-brown fronds. Hurricane or candle cuts deprive a tree of nutrients and weakens its defenses. Repeated hurricane cuts cause “penciling,” a narrowing below the fronds. Hurricane winds can snap off the top where thinning is. These cuts also rob birds and other critters of a safe nesting area! Removal of green fruit, seeds and blooming stalks does not damage the palm.

Cautions (all palms). Don’t:

• Use nails or screws to attach anything to the trunk.

• Use climbing spikes to climb unless it’s dead.

• Use a machete to remove fronds.

• Use string trimmers around the bottom.

• Place sprinklers close to the trunk.

Contact. If you have questions or need advice:

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) brevard@ifas.ufl.edu (321) 633-1702

3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926

Ganoderma Butt Rot

An example of “penciling”

Careful with that trimming!!

Fox Tail palm

Sabal/Cabbage palm

Royal palm

Pygmy date palm

Queen palm

Sabal/Cabbage palm (with boots on)

Canary Date palm

Washingtonia palm

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THE WUESTHOFF MULTI-USE TRAIL

A Space Coast Hidden Gem

The Titusville Multi-Use Trail, also known as the Wuesthoff Trail, is a short and pleasant paved path located in the southern outskirts of the city of Titusville. Protecting an uplands recharge area for drinking water resources, the sand pine scrub stretches more than a half mile east, contiguous to Dicerandra Scrub Sanctuary.

Dicerandra thinicola, a mint species found nowhere else in the world but Titusville, grows in these fine sands. Expect to encounter gopher tortoises, deer, and other wildlife crossing the paved path. The trail runs through Wuesthoff Park and crosses Barna Avenue, where it proceeds into a wooded expanse of undeveloped land. Winding through the shady corridor, the trail comes to an end at Kathy Drive amidst a quiet, residential neighborhood.

The inauspicious start of the trail next to the Fire Station.

Along the way, the well-maintained paved trail follows the contour of the ridge that runs through the pine scrub. Gentle curves lead the visitor over small hills as the trail delivers a surprisingly zen-like experience only a few hundred yards from homes and busy Barna Street. The trail is a favorite for many local runners and walkers and one can encounter several, or none, on any given day, Consistent with many continued on p. 34 >

Dappled light, pine needles, grasses, flowers and overhanging trees grace most of the 1.6 mile trail.

The trail gently winds and rolls through a lovely undeveloped stretch. Much of the trail is pleasantly shaded by the forest canopy and sturdy benches are placed at convenient intervals along the way. The trail is used by walkers, runners, and casual cyclists and which means a glance around an approching curve is recommended.

to Fire Station

Parking: Limited spaces at Fire Station Fees: Free

Open dawn to dusk.

No motorized vehicles.

No pets permitted.

Bicycles welcome. Use caution on the sharp turns and downhills. All are marked.

Do not remove vegetation from the preserve.

Directions: From the Interstate 95 interchange for SR 50 in Titusville, follow SR 50 east for 1.5 miles to Barna Ave. Turn right at the light and continue past the bank and turn left into the Fire Station lot.

Parking is also available across Barna St on Wuesthoff St. Follow that road to where it terminates in the parking lot for Wuesthoff Park.

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FROM THE EDITOR

I have to say, producing this issue was a lot of fun. I managed to engage in several of my favorite things while working on it: photographing, hiking, meeting new people, and listening to people’s stories. Finishing one of the features also included reflecting on the lovely area we all live in—and being grateful for it. That one is the latest “Hidden Gems” piece that you can find on page 32, and the photos there are accurate—it is really that pretty.

There are many special spots like that one in the area and you can be certain I will be sharing them with you. This photo of my wife, Georgia, and I was taken a few days ago at one of them: the trails in Fox Lake Park at the Western edge of Titusville.

Thank you to Rudi and Dick for the entertaining morning last weekend (see page 67), to Donna Pittman for the interesting article (and photos!) about palms (see page 28 - don’t forget the quiz), to Tim Clark for photos with captions of the recent work on the course, to name only a few. Of course, any list of “Thank Yous” is bound to leave someone out, so please do not feel slighted if I have done that.

THE HAPPENINGS is very much a team effort. Every issue of The Happenings requires many emails, phone calls, a few meetings, people sharing photos, and contributions from all sorts of people. Not a single issue would be produced without a group of hardworking people committed to the accuracy and success of each issue.

Comments, ideas, suggestions, and submissions are always welcome. Please be in touch with me here: email: happenings@tgocsa.com phone: 401-286-9228

FREE Introductory Stretch Session For TGO Residents

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Mark Your Calendars!

Entertainment at THE BLUE HERON

Friday May 10 Sammy 6-9 pm

Thursday May 16 Johnny Danger 6-9pm

Saturday May 18 Matt Simpson

Sunday May 19 Mike Johnson 5-8 pm

Sunday May 26 Bill Collins

As the summer season is heating up, we expect our pools to become more busy.

One of the ways we try to keep everyone safe and make sure our residents can enjoy their amenities is to be able to identify those that are permitted use of certain facilities. For our Manor Pool and Oak Cove Pool we will be checking the wristbands that CSA provides. Please make sure you have your wristbands with you when are enjoying one of our best amenities here at TGO.

APPLE TIP: iPHONE CURSOR TRICK

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If you have an iPhone XR or higher, simply hold (long-press) the space bar for 2 seconds and it becomes a cursor which can slide back or up through the errant text without erasing. When it reaches the right of the mistaken character, just tap the backspace ) to delete, then replace with correct letter.

For older iPhones (6s thru XS Max) use a hardpress of 2 or more keyboard characters to enable the cursor feature.

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AQUACIZE Plantation Manor Pool

Monday - Friday - 10:00 am - Weather Permitting

Call the CSA Manor Office to ask about any cancellation due to bad weather. 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.

BOWLING River Lanes (SR50) - Titusville TGO bowling - 2024 Season - $1.00 per game with free shoes. Pay at desk before bowling. Bowling starts at 1:00 pm. League ends on March 20. Total of 11 weeks. Teams consist of 4 members per team. We take singles and will find you a team. League is a handicap system so everyone has a chance to win. To confirm your place or join, call: Ruby Logan - 321-749-8642

RETURNING IN DECEMBER

BOCCE The Bocce Court (next to Shuffleboard)

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.

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

COLORING GROUP Windsong Pavilion

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

CROQUET CLUB In front of the Golf Driving Range

Sunday - 2:00 pm

No experience needed. Equipment provided. Bring your own chair and beverage. No formal attire. It’s a great way to get outside and have fun with friends and neighbors. Contact: John Comeau321-269-5525 or Frank Valenza - 321-567-4272

DIAMOND PAINTING The Library - Monday - 1:30 pm

Try this new craft hobby that’s a mix between Cross Stitch and Paint by Numbers. Tiny resin “diamonds” are applied to a color-coded canvas creating a vibrant mosaic painting. Contact: Nancy Landry - 781-820-7276

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 morning. For more info, call: John Comeau – 321-269-5525

BUNCO The Library - Every Other Thursday - 6:00 - 8:00 pm

April 4 & 18. Bring $1 for Bunco and $3 for Left, Right, Center. For more information, call or text: Cathy Costello - 321-376-2823

BUNCO The Manor Porch

Every other Tuesday 1:00 pm - April 9. $1 to play. Call or text Lillian VanDuyne at 607-316-4910 to be added to our sub list or for further information.

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

EUCHRE The Library

Saturday - 7:00 - 9:00 pm

RETURNING IN OCTOBER

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

FRIENDLY HOBBIES Hobbyland

Wednesday - 9:30 am - 12:00 noon, all year

Bring your knitting, cross stitch, crocheting, and other needle creations. For information, call: Theresa Sansoucie - 603-491-4515 or Mary Jane Smith - 810-853-8188

ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL

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

FTTA - Fun Time Travel Association Plantation Manor

3rd Monday (November - April) - 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 socializing. We will serve food at this meeting. Those who plan to attend, send an e-mail to Monica Fierro by the Friday before the Monday meeting so we know how many chairs to set up and how much food to purchase. Put “FTTA” in the subject line.

Email to tgomonica@hotmail.com. Next meeting will be Monday, April 15. Monica Fierro - 321-604-0011

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 $17.00, 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

Two Fridays of each month - April 26, May 3 & 17, June 3 & 21

Bring snacks for your table/BYOB. 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

GAMES NIGHT The Library

Sunday - 6:00 pm, Tuesday - 6:00 pm This fun-loving group plays many types of games. For more information, call: Jean Crichton - 321-383-9385 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

Thursdays - 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Join in the fun or listen to your friends. Bring snacks and beverages.

Don Wheeler - 407-401-3655 • donwheeler369@aol.com

RETURNING IN THE FALL

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

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!

PHOTO CLUB Manor

We meet the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month.

RETURNING

12/6/24!

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

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 and Wednesday evening 6:00 - 8:00 pm • Private Games in the Afternoon

We strongly recommend calling Nancy Powers at 603-209-2544 from November to mid-April for lessons before coming out to play (lessons not offered during the summer). You can also borrow equipment from the Plantation Manor CSA Office Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. For more information: tgopickleballclubboard@gmail.com

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: Nancy Powers - 603-209-2544 or 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

ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL

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 - 321-264-0691

STAMPIN’ UP Card Making Class Hobbyland

2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:00 pm and Fridays at 9:30 am. Make 3 cards for $10. All supplies provided. Reservations REQUIRED. E-mail: bdaniels@cfl.rr.com by Monday before classes or call Carol Hall - 321-289-7380

SMOKERS and BBQ’ers Windsong Pavilion

RETURNING 1st WEEK IN OCT

This group is for anyone who likes to smoke or BBQ anything. Bring your questions, expertise, knowledge, and samples to the Windsong Pavilion every first and third Wednesday at 4:00 pm. Call Rob Pribyl - 443-835-5811 for information

SUNDAY DANCE CLASSES The Manor

Sundays at 6:00 pm. We will be teaching Swing Dance to country music. Come join the fun - with or without a partner. Linda Peraza - 321-383-0735

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: Barbara Stevens - 240-463-4809 or Teri Alexander - 321-961-1393

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.

TAI CHI Windsong Pavilion

Monday and Wednesday 9:00 to 10:00 am

RETURNING IN THE FALL

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.

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 Gratuities gladly accepted

Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:00 am

RETURNING IN THE FALL

Fun fusion of body sculpting and dance movements to lively Latin rhythms that tone your body. Facebook - Zumba at TGO

RETURNING

Carmella Zielinski - 321-289-0150

HAPPENINGS NEARBY

2024 Thunder on Cocoa Beach Offshore Race

Thursday, May 16, 2024 - Sunday, May 19, 2024

This year, Thunder on Cocoa Beach offshore powerboat races will be returning for its 15th year on Florida’s Space Coast, scheduled for May 16-19, 2024. Races this year on Wednesday and Saturday!

Red White and Boom over North Brevard 2024

Thursday, July 4, 2024 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Chain of Lakes Park

2300 Truman Scarborough Way Titusville, FL 32796

The City of Titusville is once again hosting a free, family event in conjunction with the fireworks display on Thursday, July 4th, 2024.

Enjoy music, food, business vendors and other family friendly activities in Chain of Lakes Park. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15 PM.

OMG! Is “Old Motorcycle Guys”

Yes, TGO actually has a riding group founded by these 2 passionate riders. (Rudi & Richard).

Joining is easy - as Rudi says: “Must be over 70, and be able to do 70!”

Rudi and Richard are both experienced, long-term motorcycle enthusiasts, have completed some epic rides, and have the stories to prove it!

The group does all sorts of rides that are mainly scenic and check out various attractions and eateries.

They’d love to meet others with the same passion and share stories about our riding experiences & adventures from around the country or world.

Get in touch with Rudi: 812-606-RUDI (7834) FlyingDutchmanRp@gmail.com

Sudoku Puzzles - Brought To

You

By Bubbles Mobile Pet Salon

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.

Classified Ads

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.

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

FOR RENT: RV PAD & FULL HOOKUP - May 1st - Oct 1st . 326 Plantation Dr on Golf Course. $700/month including electric. Call 207-798-2279 or email blaine@reagan.com (exp 05-24-24)

FOR SALE: MOTORHOME - $75,000 Class A, 2019 Thor Axis 24.1 Motorhome. 25,000 miles. Not being used enough. Call or text Alberto at 321-795-1732 email: silva500@yahoo.com (exp 04-12-24)

FOR SALE: Lot at 483 Fawn Trail. $134,900 OBO. Will pay 3% buyer agent commission or reduce for non-realtor transaction. Don’t wait... Make offer! Call or text Joe at 850-255-5563. (exp 05-10-24)

FOR RENT: Fulltime renter wanted for desirable lake view lot on Fawn Trail. Shed included with gazebo and picnic table. References and security deposit required. 610-334-2654 (exp 05-24-24)

Funny Thing Is… Diet Begins

with the Word “Die”.

With spring in the air and summer around the corner it’s time to start getting those beach bodies back with diet and exercise.

Now call me a cynic, and many do, but doesn’t the word diet start with the word “die?” Why would you name a program to help you live longer Die-t?

There are a lot of diets out there. Vegetarian diets are very popular now. If it had legs you don’t eat it. The result is often a very skinny body and yellowish skin. Is that what you want to take to Muscle Beach? The Atkins diet tells you to eat lots of meat until your next cholesterol test. The South Beach Diet is very stylish now but the list of foods that you can’t eat is like something a prison would use to torture enemy combatants. No juicy steaks, cheeseburgers, etc.

If I was captured and they walked by me with a sizzling steak I think I would tell them where the landmines were buried. The Scarsdale diet’s founder has died, probably of hunger, so who wants to follow that one. Besides, if you’re going to start your day with nothing more than a sour tasting grapefruit and black coffee who’s going to want to deal with you until lunch?

One of the most popular diets currently is the Paleo diet. Paleo is a shortened version of Paleolithic, or in simpler terms, the Caveman Diet. If they didn’t eat it, neither should you. The premise is to eat all natural earth developed, non processed foods but correct me if I’m wrong, wasn’t the average life span of the caveman about 25 years?

No wonder they call those things Die-ets.

Take it from Dr. Sammy. If you really want to look good at the beach put your clothes back on and drive up in a shiny new Corvette holding a bottle of tequila.#

-Dr. Sammy

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.

Your donation will definitely make someone’s day - and you’ll feel great about helping out.

Word Search - Migrating Animals!

SWORDFISH

TUNA

ZEBRA

AMERICAN BUFFALO

ARCTIC TERN

BELUGA WHALE

CANADA GOOSE

CARIBOU

OCKATOO

DOLPHIN

MALLARD DUCK MANATEE NARWHAL NIGHTINGALE ORIOLE

RED BAT

REINDEER

SALMON

SEA TURTLE

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 - 321-264-2393

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

- 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

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

Welcome

Pate, MPAS, PA-C

OFFICE LOCATIONS

PARRISH HEALTHCARE CENTER

PORT ST. JOHN

5005 Port St. John Parkway Suite 2200

Port St. John, FL 32927

Phone: 321-433-2247

PARRISH HEALTHCARE CENTER

TITUS LANDING

250 Harrison Street

Titusville, FL 32780

Phone: 321-267-2713

For more information, visit parrishhealthcare.com/pate

Katie Pate, MPAS, PA-C Orthopedics

Katie became a Physician Assistant after working in acute care, trauma and joint reconstruction programs. While in those programs, Katie witnessed how surgical intervention could assist patients in regaining their functional mobility and quality of life. Katie’s passion is to make a difference and help patients in getting back to being active. Her professional areas of interest include joint reconstruction/arthroplasty, orthopedic trauma surgery as well as non-operative treatment of chronic conditions to assist patients with returning to their prior activity level.

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 Preventive Care

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 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

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