The Happenings 9/6/24

September 6, 2024 Issue Sixteen

HERE COMES and maybe cooler weather

cherished companions buck lake memorial Sammy returns TONIGHT!

CONTENTS: PAGE 6 chain of lakes nature meets preservation rescuing golden retrievers

Photo: Chain of Lakes Park

MANAGER’S CORNER

Dear TGO Residents,

It’s been a month since my last Manager’s Corner, but this issue starts The Happenings publications coming every two weeks again. Our TGO amenities were very quiet in August, with many residents traveling north, but I’m happy to report that many community improvements are getting done while things are quiet here. We definitely took advantage of this slow time to kick up some dust, and I hope you’ll notice an even better TGO when you return to us soon.

For your health and convenience, we are hosting a Flu and Vaccine Shot Clinic here at TGO on Tuesday, September 24th from 1pm-4pm in The Pavilion. Jads Pharmacy, a local pharmacy in Titusville and regular advertiser in The Happenings, will host this complimentary clinic onsite for us. Later in the fall, when many more of our residents are here, we are planning a larger health-fair event exclusively for those health-related services who advertise in The Happenings. More information about the September shot-clinic is available in this issue of The Happenings

To keep you posted on the improvements we are making here at TGO, I’ve included some “Pictures of Progress” in this issue (following pages). Just this past month we replaced three fire hydrants on Sunset, we added airconditioning inside the Sunset bathhouse, we resurfaced four shuffleboard courts, and added four dedicated cornhole courts, we upgraded some of our equipment in fitness center, and we began the project to renovate the exterior of the CSA Admin Building, removing old rotten wood and preparing it for painting later this month.

For me, the best improvement projects are the ones led by caring volunteers here at TGO. While the golf course is under renovation, Chuck and his team took advantage of this slow time to refresh the Golf Shop with new paint, wall displays and flooring. Two of our owners volunteered to build a beautiful custom front counter. I want to personally thank Rick Conover and Ralph Cripps for donating a ton of time and talent to make our golf shop beautiful by building the counter to the exact specifications given to them by Chuck and the golf shop team. A photo of the “ribbon-cutting” of the golf shop can be found in this issue of The Happenings

I also want to thank Laura Sievers and Doc Fraser from the Sawdust Club for their time and talent, building custom wine racks and shelves for the Blue Heron team while the restaurant was closed to receive new flooring.

Those of you who have a slot in our CSA storage lot will be contacted soon and asked to update your storage lot contract. We have made some market adjustments to the prices of the storage lots that will go into effect on October 1st. Thank you for your understanding if these changes.

By all indicators, golf remains a very popular and growing sport. Golf rounds played in the United States saw a record 531 million rounds in 2023, up 4.2% versus 2022. Golf saw its fourth straight year with more than 500 million rounds. And golf rounds have increased by 90 million since 2019. This is encouraging news as we begin to build a new operating plan and think about re-opening our golf course soon. Every day we make progress on grassing and growing, and this major construction project is beginning to look like a golf course again. Please be patient and stay off the course until we open again…hopefully soon if Mother Nature cooperates.

Sincerely,

Billy Specht CSA Manager

PICTURES OF PROGRESS

Chuck and Rick Conover (Ralph Cripps was traveling) cut the ribbon on the new golf shop, while the golf shop team gather with excitement about future sales!

Sunset Bathhouse is now Air conditioned!!

Our buildings team busy replacing rotten siding and wood on our CSA administration Building in preparation for painting soon.

Our CSA grounds team is putting down sod, the finishing touch on a shoreline erosion restoration project on Lake Priscilla along Club Cove.

One of three shiny and new hydrants on Sunset.

This is what a 35 year old hydrant and its underground assembly looks like. It was time for replacement!

The CSA infrastructure team poses with a 35 year old hydrant assembly that they removed from the ground. Three brand new hydrants were installed by them in August. Well done guys!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

CHAIN

LAKES

Editor: Greg Wostrel

CSA Manager: Billy Specht

Essential: Margarete Shaw, Carmella Galley

Contributors: Ed Brown, Chuck Kandt, Sandy Kumpf, Kris Lee-Scott, Margarete Shaw, Billy Specht

Cover Photo: Chain of Lakes Park/© Greg Wostrel 2024

Sudoku: www.websudoku.com

Photos: Adobe Stock, Greg Wostrel, Chuck Kandt, Billy Specht, Kris Lee-Scott

The Happenings is ©2024 The Great Outdoors CSA

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

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GOLF AT THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Golf Shop

Merchandise sale is ongoing

Check for availability

Driving

Range

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

Yes, You Can Still Play!

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

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

Private Golf Lessons are Available by Appointment only.

Renovation Briefing

The next opportunity for a live briefing with Chuck & Shane on the renovation progress will be Friday, September 6th from 5 – 6 p.m., location TBD.

GOLF RENOVATION UPDATE - 8/28

Irrigation Work

Knock on wood. The new system has been operating with minimal issues. Programming tweaks are still ongoing.

Roto Till / Rough Shaping

Roto-tilling is complete. Weather is the only culprit for delays in final shaping in preparation for grassing.

Greens Prep Work

ALL GREENS have received sprigs and grow-in is moving along very nicely. This includes the putting green behind the clubhouse and 2 target greens at the chipping area. A bunker has been built at one of the practice greens and yes there will be additional sand wedges available for purchase in the golf shop.

Grassing

Weather has been the issue since our last update. Sod farms have received several showers making it impossible to

cut sod and get it to us. We are currently targeting the first 10 days of September to complete the grassing process but again that could be affected by unwanted showers. The grass that has been put down is starting to make things look more and more like a golf course!!!

In-House Projects

Nothing new here. Re-shaping of bunkers on 2, 13 and 14, select areas of underbrush clearing and trimming of trees continue. Drainage at some cart path low areas has been installed. Drainage work on the left side of hole #17 is in the planning phase.

Operations

The golf shop new look is awesome!! Many thanks to Ralph Cripps and Rick Conover for their diligence and professionalism in designing and building our new shop counter. New merchandise is beginning to arrive. The shop will continue to be open on select days. Watch

for e-mails or signage around the community indicating days and hours. The driving range is still closed and will reopen when Shane has completed work on the tee and when the grass on the practice greens has established itself to where constant watering is not needed. Those practice greens, however, will remain closed until fully grown in and ready for traffic.

Refraining from traveling around the course is more important now than at any other time. Irrigation heads will be popping up at regular intervals. They do not have eyes. If you are within range you will be doused.

Update with Chuck & Shane

The next opportunity for a live briefing with Chuck & Shane on the renovation progress will be Friday, September 6th at 5 p.m.. The site for this briefing will be selected and sent out as the date approaches.

#10 fairway

GOLF RENOVATION UPDATE-

#13 green

#17 fairway

#16 green initial shaping

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CSA BUSINESS

Board Of Directors Meeting

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

The CSA Board of Directors are responsible for the entire operation of The Great Outdoors Community Services Association. The following list shows the current Board of Directors: Chairman Cliff Creech 404-391-7271 chairman@tgocsa.org

District 0 Ron Wagner 607-542-6376 district0@tgocsa.org

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

District 2 Dan Barnes 570-905-4906 district2@tgocsa.org

District 3 Robert Fraser 407-491-2500 district3@tgocsa.org

District 4 Lauren Clark 607-761-0092 district4@tgocsa.org

District 5 Colleen Marigliano 845-656-8394 district5@tgocsa.org

District 6 Matt Willey 518-321-1134 district6@tgocsa.org

District 7 John Comeau 321-269-5525 district7@tgocsa.org

District 8 Terry Manchik 901-603-6418 district8@tgocsa.org

District 9 Drew Proulx 207-751-9268 district9@tgocsa.org

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

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

CSA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Wednesday from October through May. Planning meetings to set the agenda for the Board of Directors meetings are scheduled October to May on the second Wednesday of the month in the CSA Conference Room at 3:00 pm. They are open to attend for any TGO owner.

CSA Patrol is Hiring

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

District Meetings

There are ten CSA voting districts at The Great Outdoors. They are non-geographical, but are determined by the last digit in each property’s street address. The District Meetings are held monthly from October through May. Various districts join together to hold combined monthly meetings. There are two meetings per month with five districts in each one. Please note the upcoming meeting schedule if you want to attend your district meeting. In the PAVILION:

Districts 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 - Tuesday, 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 will be held on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at 10 a.m. on the M anor Porch.

ARC Pla nning Meeting: The Architectural Review Committee meets for planning purposes on the Plantation Manor Porch at 10 a.m. on M onday, September 23rd, 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.

REMINDER : If you wish to submit any suggestions for any changes to the 2024 ARC Guidelines, please submit those changes to the ARC Secretary in the CSA Office no later than October 1, 2024.

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.

CSA BUSINESS

TGO Committee Chairman Contacts

ARC Committee

Leon LeBlanc tgoarcchair@gmail.com

Landscaping and Beautification Committee

Lauren Clark district4@tgocsa.org

Elections Committee

Vicki Littlefield vickilynn1@prodigy.net

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.condo3president@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

IX 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.

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.

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.

Your Next CSA Assessment Payment Is Due October 1

The Third Quarter Maintenance Assessment for 2024 is due October 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 October 21, 2024 or there will be a $25 late fee.

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES

Automated Visitor Call-In - 321-383-8802

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

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

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

TGO Community Channel 732

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

Spectrum Residential Equipment Update

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

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

Vehicle Barcodes

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

The Community Services Association offers LP Gas for your convenience and currently at $4.00/ gallon, plus 7% sales tax! Cash, check, or credit cards accepted. Call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 for an appointment or visit during office hours. Payment by cash, check or credit cards.

TruGreen regularly applies spray applications to our lawns and common areas that includes an herbicide for weed control, a liquid fertilizer, and an insecticide to kill chinch bugs, and other turf-damaging insects.

Upcoming application dates for 2024: October 1 & 2.

TruGreen is also offering “service-call” visits to TGO. If you are still having problems with lawn pests or weeds, call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767, and we will put your address on the TruGreen list.

Next Service Call Dates are: August 8 & 22.

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 Nature Center Needs YOU!

Channel your inner reporter and get to know what’s happening around the Nature Center at TGO! The Nature Center needs someone to coordinate articles for The Happenings. This involves working with Editor Greg Wostrel, the Board of Directors, and various committee chairs about events, dates and locations. Information to be covered includes:

• List of upcoming events;

• Event reminders on TGO Facebook pages;

• Candid photos of activities;

• Occasional short interviews with attendees at various functions.

You can submit these items via word processing along with any related photos. So...if you or anyone you know is interested in this “high-paying” position (kidding, of course – we’re all volunteers), please contact any Board member as listed in The Happenings. 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.

THE NATURE CENTER 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.

OPPORTUNITY - MID-AUGUST THROUGH OCTOBER.

Get aquainted with our beautiful nature trails (but you don’t need to hike them)! A temporary volunteer is needed to place trail maps at the entrance to each of nine trails (all accessible from the Nature Trail itself) plus the rack in the Nature Center. This will only take about 30 to 40 minutes of your time about twice a month. Maps provided.

Please contact Donna Pittman @ 727-798-3807.

Nature Center Board

President Dolly Akers ncpresident23@gmail.com

Vice President Donna Pittman ncvp23@gmail.com

Treasurer Loretta Annè nctreasurer23@gmail.com

Secretary Pat Dick ncsecretary23@gmail.com

Other Points Of Contact

Injured Animals - Please contact these specialists

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

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

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

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

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

Membership Sally Fisher: naturecentermembership@gmail.com

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

NATURE CENTER AT TGO

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)

FLU / VACCINE SHOT CLINIC

SEPT 24

1 p.m. - 4 p.m. The Pavilion

Jad’s Family Pharmacy* is sponsoring a Flu / Vaccine Shot Clinic here at The Great Outdoors.

We will not only be offering the seasonal Flu-shot but all other vaccinations as well. Patients are encouraged to bring their vaccine consent forms already filled out as well as their pharmacy insurance cards and if they also have their Medicare Part B (commonly referred to as the red, white, and blue card). Please also bring in your Driver’s License as ID.

The vaccine consent forms will be available for pickup at the CSA office for your convenience prior to the Clinic. They will also be available at the Pavilion the day of the Clinic. We will be giving away thank you bags as well as doing giveaways/raffles of health supplements and genetic wellness/weight loss tests.

If you would like a Covid-19 booster shot, please bring your booster card with you in order to update the card.

Additionally, if you have any questions in the longevity/wellness department we will have Luis Gomez APRN from Stellar Performance Medical joining us for the clinic. As well as Chiro Studio who will be giving free Shockwave treatments for your aches and pains at the clinic and doing giveaways for free in office adjustments and treatments.

This will be on a first come, first serve, basis with doors opening at 1 p.m.

* previously from Walgreen’s Pharmacy

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: There will be a second Health Fair scheduled in October for those who are unable to attend in September.

TGO ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

2024-2025 Event Schedule

October 26, 2024 Halloween

November 2, 2024 Trivia

November 7, 2024 Concert - The Olivia Show

November 9, 2024 Artisian Market

December 31, 2024 New Years Eve

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 Concert - Comedy Night

March 15, 2025 St Patrick’s Day

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

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.

The TGO Tickets & Gift Shop in Hobbyland Will Reopen Monday, October 7, 2024

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.

Activities Committee Points of Contact

Carmella Zielinski 321-289-0150 tmcmzie@gmail.com

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

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

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

2024-2025 Concert Series

THE OLIVIA SHOW - November 7, 20245

Features Sabrina Plaisance-Sia with live vocals, powerful musicianship, chart topping hits, and an exciting singalong section, which all contribute to a magical, feel good show. It’s a modern throwback!

UPTOWN - January 9, 2025

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

DECADES - February 6, 2025

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

COMEDY NIGHT - March 6, 2025

Phil Tag’s sarcastic and quick-witted humor consistently earns him rave reviews by audiences worldwide. Karen Rontowski has an upbeat, optimistic, clean sense of humor! Everything is coming up roses.

CHICAGO REWIRED - March 20, 2025

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

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

FLORIDA FAIRS

Sips & Salsa Festival

Sept. 21, Clermont Waterfront Park, Clermont

Every fall, this small city west of Orlando hosts this colorful, vibrant lakefront celebration of food, family and music, aimed at highlighting the community’s diverse business landscape and people. Cheer on your favorite pup in the Chihuahua races or enter your own in the dog costume contest and let the little ones loose in the kids’ zone. Vendors and food trucks will be selling tacos, ice cream, cold beverages and other treats while you stroll through the park or pitch a picnic under a tree.

Web: https://www.southlakechamber-fl.com/events/sips-salsa

Floridarama Artwalk After Dark

Saturday, September 14, Fairgrounds St. Pete, St. Petersburg

The second Saturday of each month, St. Petersburg’s immersive, mind-bending FloridaRAMA museum and the St. Pete Arts Alliance host an after-dark experience geared toward night owl art lovers and adventure seekers. The all-ages gallery features unique works from more than 70 artists who created Florida-focused dioramas, scenes and sculptures guests can interact with, plus Artwalk after Dark includes live music and a beer and wine bar until 11 p.m.

Web: https://tickets.fairgrounds.art/events/25e89e57-4ec6-f67e-4c91-580ae961a537

I Like It Hot! Festival

Sept. 14-15, Largo Event Center, Largo

For nearly a quarter of a century, the I Like It HOT! Festival has been bringing the heat and has grown to become a Florida favorite among spicy food lovers and hot sauce connoisseurs. This kid- and pet-friendly pepper-palooza includes amateur hot sauce and salsa competitions, hoola hoop contests, a spicy sucker lick-a-thon, a spectator-favorite pepper-eating contest and other fun contests. There are also beer and other beverage tents, live music, spice vendors and food trucks serving tacos, BBQ and other more tame treats.

Web: https://www.facebook.com/ILikeItHotFestival/ Oktoberfest At Krush Brau Park

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 14-Nov. 3, Krush Brau Park World Event Center, Kissimmee

This family-friendly brewery and Biergarten celebrates Oktoberfest with authenticity and panache, bringing German oompah bands and other live entertainment to the big stage to inspire folk dancing, games and other festivities. Guests can enjoy bratwurst, schnitzel and strudels, washing it down with foamy mugs of beer or soda. Under a massive outdoor tent, dance the evening away, show off your strength in a stein-holding competition, or enter some raffles for the chance to win gift cards and prizes.

Web: https://krushbraupark.com/oktoberfest

Global Peace Film Festival

Sept. 17-22, virtual Sept. 23-Oct. 1, Orlando and Winter Park areas

Aiming to inspire change, educate and promote conversations about peace, activism, acts of bravery and historical events, the Global Peace Festival has curated a variety films and filmmaker discussions throughout the Orlando area. Among some of the short film and documentary topics are Harry Belafonte’s social justice mission, animal rescue efforts in Ukraine, a successful environmental activist movement in North Carolina and palm oil harvesting in Indonesia. For those who can’t make the in-person viewings, a virtual version of the festival will be available.

Web: https://peacefilmfest.org/

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

Will resume on September 16 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 Heidi Turner 321-514-3719 hsturner44@gmail.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

TGO COMMUNITY CHURCH

Great Outdoors Community Church “Singulars”

Great Outdoors Community Church “Singulars” organization invites everyone (singles AND couples) to join them for lunch at Dixie Crossroads on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. We will meet in the lobby of the church and depart via car pool at 11:00 am. Sign up sheets will be available in the Fellowship Hall after Sunday services and in the church office during normal church hours. There is no cost for the event but we are asking for a minimum donation of $5 for Bibles so the Prison Book Project can answer the many requests they have from prisoners who want to read God’s word - currently, there is a shortage.

GOCC SINGULARS SPONSORED LUNCH AT DIXIE CROSSROADS

ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

OPEN TO COUPLES AND SINGLES! Leave the Church at 11 AM.

There is no cost to the trip but we are asking for a minimum donation of $5.00 to buy Bibles for the Prison Book Project. Prisoners are asking to read the Bible and we want to help but there is a shortage.

Sign-up in the Fellowship Hall after church services, or in the GOCC office during business hours.

COME JOIN US FOR A FUN TIME!

Dixie Crossroads 1475 Garden St., Titusville, FL 32796

Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid Florida

Contributor: Sandy Kumpf

Golden Retriever Rescue of mid Florida (GRRMF), a non profit rescue for golden retrievers started in 1991 when two members of the Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club (MFGRC), the local breed club, decided to raise funds to help a young golden named Charlie who needed double hip surgery. Amazed by how successful their first fund raising drive was, they decided to help other goldens in need. Thus the beginning of GRRMF. Charlie was the first to be helped by this organization and since then over 4300 golden retrievers, blends, Labrador retrievers, doodles and even the occasional cocker spaniel have found their forever homes through the efforts of GRRMF. The rescue has over 200 volunteers who help in all different phases starting with the surrendering of the dog and ending with the adoption, but it really doesn’t stop there as the rescue stays in touch with the families to be sure everyone is doing well. Many hours of love go into placing the pups in their forever home.

IS FOSTERING FOR YOU?

Once a dog is surrendered, he/she goes directly to one of the rescue’s local vets. From there they go to foster care. The role of fostering is a bridge to forever for these dogs.

Every wagging tail, every hopeful gaze—they all tell a story of resilience and second chances. At GRRMF, we believe that fostering is the bridge that connects these stories to their happily-ever-afters. Fostering provides a safe harbor for dogs in transition. When they arrive, often scared and uncertain, foster families open their hearts and homes. They become the guiding light, helping these furry souls heal from past traumas, regain trust, and learn to love again.

It’s a temporary haven that sets the stage for lifelong bonds. In foster homes, dogs discover their true selves. They learn to play, trust, and embrace joy. Whether it’s a senior dog savoring belly rubs

or a puppy discovering the thrill of chasing a tennis ball, fostering allows them to bloom. And as they flourish, they become more adoptable, ready to step into their forever homes with tails held high. Imagine a dog who has known nothing but neglect or abandonment. Fostering changes that narrative. It’s where the magic happens—the gentle touch that soothes anxiety, the patient training that turns fear into confidence, and the warm bed that whispers, “You’re safe now.” Fostering isn’t just about shelter; it’s about healing broken hearts, one paw at a time.

YOU CAN BE THAT BRIDGE!

Are you ready to be part of this heartwarming journey? Consider opening your home to a dog in need. Fostering isn’t just about providing shelter; it’s about being a bridge—a bridge that leads to wagging tails, grateful eyes, and forever homes. Join us in making a difference, one paw print at a time.

FOSTERING IS NOT THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN HELP OUT AT GRRMF.

I started about 5 years ago as a media team writer telling the story of each pup so it could go on the web. I had the most fun writing the 4 year follow up story of a litter of pups, I think there were 9 if I remember correctly, that came into GRRMF. Each one had such a distinct personality. I also started fostering at the same time. Chase, our first foster, was a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, and since he was heart worm positive, he stayed with us for three months to complete his treatment. This is when we were just moving into TGO and I didn’t want him to have to go to another foster, so he was with us every step of the move across the state. Last winter my foster was another heart worm positive lab who wiggled her way into the hearts of many of our neighbors.

I soon decided I could do more to help so I became a matchmaker, who assists in finding the perfect family for each of our dogs. From there I became the adoption coordinator basically overseeing all of the adoptions with the help of many other team members. The best part of this is when a potential adopter is beyond excited about having a match. I think the quickest adoption from the initial phone call to the dog on the way to his forever home was 2 hours. I’m also a firm believer in that somehow the dogs help me find their family. Knowing our dogs are going to be loved and cherished in their new home and knowing we are making a family very happy make this one of the most rewarding volunteer jobs.

So if you can’t foster, there are plenty of other opportunities at GRRMF!

TGO FIREWISE INFORMATION

Be Firewise, Be Safe!

USING MULCH IN TGO

- By Ed Brown

A common concern in TGO is to make your property look presentable.  Fortunately TGO CSA takes care of that by helping maintain your cut, edged and irrigated green lawn. Beyond that, beautification is up to you.  But be realistic and be FIREWISE.

There should be a separation between your grass and the side of your home to prevent vegetation from providing a route for heat and flames to move in.  Trees, bushes and climbing vines should not be a HOME IGNITION SOURCE!  That includes stored materials “temporarily” leaning against the structure!    In order to protect your structure from a creeping grass fire or a raging ground level wildfire and to control weeds, MULCH is a reasonable choice.

What kinds of mulch are practical for ground application in TGO? ROCKS and RUBBER

1. ROCK MULCH is fireproof and available locally.  It ranges in size from “pea rock”: gravel quarried in south Florida to “river rock”, several sizes, quarried in Georgia and sold in bags.

2. RUBBER MULCH is chopped up tires.  It usually is colored to simulate wood chips, sold in bags and is essentially flame proof.  I have a flower bed defined with rubber mulch.  For ten years now: no problems, no degradation, no burning and few weeds.

Firewise Committee - Contact Information

Butch Jones Chairman 804-514-4458

Christopher Miller Co-Chairman 407-375-8310

Tim Graham 561-262-8833

Donald Payne 407-222-0583

What kinds of mulch are not recommended for TGO use?

1. WOOD CHIPS, PINE NEEDLES and any ground cover that can support combustion.

2. Remember, with any mulch application you should put down plastic garden screening as a permeable base layer under the mulch that allows water to pass through and discourage upward weed growth.

What about a TGO neighbor who has a 6 foot high pile of wood chip mulch delivered to his house?

ANS: “NO WAY! CALL CSA! GET SECURITY OUT THERE!”

Heat of decomposition will start a fire in the pile, or a discarded  cigarette but might provide a spark of ignition.  Mulch pile fires burn hot, they are hard to extinguish and they may go undetected for days. They require Firefighters, Overhaul Tools, Lots of Water and Determination to extinguish,

Be Firewise, Be Safe!

Ed Brown

321-383-8253

Mike Lavery 585-315-5554

Ron Peoples 407-509-0486

Betty Salter

321-223-8073

Ed Olefirowicz 919-360-3174

Karri Olefirowicz 919-265-4315

Albert McGuire 810-338-5646

Nancy Clark 321-292-1434

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

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

Apple Tips

by Kris Lee-Scott

ARE YOU A SCAM DENIER?

ATTENTION ANYONE USING INTERNET-CONNECTED COMPUTER, TABLET OR CELLULAR PHONE:

“Denial is a river flowing through the internet, but even the most cautious can find themselves wading in dangerous waters.”

For the last 15 years working as an Apple Tech, my primary purpose has been to keep my clients safe, aware and informed of the constant threats of the online world attempting to highjack their personal information, their privacy or their hard earned money. So at least once a day, I get this quote: “Oh, I don’t have anything important that a hacker would want!”

Ah, the sweet delusion of invincibility in the digital age. Here are 10 reasons you, as a computer user may declare you’re NOT at risk of being hacked or breached:

1.) “I’m Not Important Enough” – You believe hackers only go after big fish, not your everyday minnows and guppie.

2.) “I Don’t Have Anything Worth Stealing” – Because who would want your vast collection of cat memes and that half-finished novel?

3.) “I Have Antivirus Software” – You assume that one piece of software will save you from the cyber apocalypse coming in your name.

4.) “I Use Strong Passwords” – As if “Password123!” Or “Fluffy1965” is the Fort Knox of password security.

5.) “I Only Visit Safe Sites” – Because the internet is just a big happy neighborhood, right? Nothing sketchy out there at all.

6.) “I Know What I’m Doing” –Which also means “I once helped my grandma reset her Facebook password, so I’m basically a tech guru.”

7.) “I Don’t Open Suspicious Emails” – Except for that one time…or “I didn’t know it was fake!” “I thought the bill for $395 was legit, because it said PayPal right at the top...”

8.) “I’m on a Mac” – Because apparently, Macs are built with anti-hack pixie dust! (Actually, Apple devices are considered the gold-standard for builtin digital protection, BUT you’re still at a smaller risk while you’re online, or unless you click a link or call a number in a scam email!)

9.) “I’ve Never Been Hacked Before” – Just like how you’ve never been struck by lightning, but, you know, it could happen.

10.) “I’m Careful with My Data” – Until you overshare on social media or store passwords in a text file called “super_secret_passwords.txt.”

BOTTOM LINE—WHY DO THEY DO IT???

Hackers/scammers are looking for gullible people who respond to these (mostly obvious) attempts to identify their prime targets for escalating scams. When they send 10,000 emails out, they see easy money coming their way from a certain percentage of those emails/messages.

FIND OUT WHY AT:

Facebook.com/MyAppleTechKris and read “WHY DO HACKERS HACK?”

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

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chicken breast cut and breaded with fries

steak, sauteed peppers, mushrooms & onions topped with provolone cheese

Serving fresh, high-quality food with friendliness and pride, overlooking our award-winning golf course

Consumer Advisory: Consumption of undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood may increase the risk of foodborne illnesses, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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Grilled Grouper 21.99

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

Apple Chutney Pork Chop 17.99

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

Steak Fajitas 19.99

Chicken Fajitas 17.99

sizzling hot with grilled onions and peppers

12 oz. Ribeye

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

Mahi Tacos 19.99

three tacos, topped with Island slaw and Baja sauce

Chicken Alfredo 12.99

grilled chicken served over fettucine alfredo

Shrimp Scampi 24.99

shrimp with butter & garlic sauce served over pasta

Spaghetti & Meatball 14.99

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

Shredded Pulled Pork 14.99

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

LOBSTER

roll filled with lobster meat served with side salad

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

Breakfast Wrap 9.99

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The Scrambler 22.99

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The Blue Heron 11.99

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

Biscuits ‘N’ Gravy 12.99 with a scrambled egg

Add bacon-1.99; kielbasa-2.99

Bagel Sandwich 7.99

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

Toasted Bagel 3.99

an everything or plain bagel, add cream cheese-1.00

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Add an egg-2.00

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

Avocado Wrap 8.99

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

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SEPTEMBER IN FLORIDA

A Month of Sun, Sweat, and Surprise Showers

by Greg Wostrel

AH, SEPTEMBER IN FLORIDA —a time when the rest of the country starts breaking out the cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes, while we Floridians are still sweating through our shirts and dodging the daily downpour. Forget about crisp autumn air and colorful leaves; here, September is like the encore performance of summer that just won’t leave the stage. It’s the month where the sun shines as if it’s got something to prove, and the humidity wraps around you like a clingy ex who doesn’t understand the meaning of “moving on.”

While the rest of the U.S. is sipping on hot apple cider, we’re busy perfecting our iced coffee game, because nothing says “fall” in Florida quite like a pumpkin-spice-flavored, ice-cold frappuccino. Sure, the calendar might insist it’s autumn, but one step outside into the sauna that is September reminds us that seasons are more of a suggestion than a rule around here. We might buy a fall-scented candle or two, but let’s be real—if you’re lighting that candle,

it’s probably because the power went out during a surprise afternoon thunderstorm.

Speaking of thunderstorms, September is the month when Florida’s weather really likes to keep us on our toes. You know, just in case we were getting too comfortable with all that sunshine. One minute, it’s clear skies and sunshine; the next, it’s like someone flipped a switch and decided to flood your driveway. It’s a game we like to call “Will I Make It to the Car Without Getting Soaked?” Spoiler alert: You won’t. Better keep that emergency poncho handy, or at the very least, a quick-dry towel.

And let’s not forget the wildlife. September is prime time for some of Florida’s more, shall we say, enthusiastic residents to make their presence known. It’s lovebug season—those little blackand-red insects that stick to your car like they’re auditioning for a role in a bad horror movie. Driving anywhere is a battle between dodging puddles and clearing your windshield of the bug equivalent of confetti.

But for all its quirks, September in Florida has its charms. It’s the calm before the snowbird storm, a time when the beaches are less crowded and the theme parks offer shorter lines—if you can brave the heat, that is. So grab your sunscreen, a widebrimmed hat, and your sense of humor, because September in Florida is a wild ride. And who knows? You might even find a leaf or two turning color… if you look really, really hard.

FROM THE EDITOR

SEPTEMBER....

For most of my life September has had a distinct bittersweet quality. The suddenly cooler nights, the noticeable chill in the breeze, and a certain “something” about the sunlight signaled a time of transition. Those silky August evenings suddenly changed to needing a jacket for the after dinner walk—almost overnight. While September was usually lovely there was always that sense of foreboding, that grim reality that Winter was lurking closer and it wouldn’t be long before everything was plunged into cold and dark (and icy!).

Well, now that we live in Florida, THAT’S over!

Luxury living awaits in Hidden Lakes! This 3-bed, 3-bath custom home features a gourmet kitchen and a 50 amp RV garage with a whole-house generator hookup. Enjoy resortstyle amenities like a pool, tennis courts, a fitness center, and more! Golf enthusiasts will love the newly renovated 18-hole course. Come experience the Hidden Lakes lifestyle!

Featuring:

Partially Furnished

Laundry Room with Built-in Sink

RV Garage Door 14'L x 13'11"W

Plantation & Hurrican Shutters Throughout Luxurious Master Bath with Walk-in Shower and Garden Tub

Paver Walk-Ways

Tropical Landscaping

Breakfast Nook

Master Closet w/ Custom Shelving & Built-Ins

Beautiful Kitchen with Custom Cabinets & Stainless Steel Appliances

CHAIN OF LAKES

Titusville sustainable environmental stewardship

On a ribbon of public land buffering the Indian River

Lagoon in Titusville, Chain of Lakes Park provides a chain of four paved loop trails nearly four miles long.

With the Florida East Coast Railroad forming a barrier, this 92 acre park has no waterfront on the lagoon. But it has plenty of fresh water waterfront, busy with birds, thanks to the lakes. The park offers a gradient from groomed to wild, with ballfields on its US 1 side and natural wetlands between its man-made “lakes” and the lagoon.

THE CHAIN OF LAKES PARK IN TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA, is a remarkable natural area with a rich history that reflects both the natural and human influences that have shaped the region. The park, which spans approximately 92 acres, is named after the series of interconnected lakes and wetlands that serve as its centerpiece. The park’s history is intertwined with this unique environment, providing a glimpse into the area’s natural heritage and the efforts to preserve it.

Natural Beauty and Conservation

Water management is a crucial aspect of Chain of Lakes Park in Titusville, Florida, as the park’s design integrates both recreation and ecological preservation. The park is strategically situated within the

Overview

Location: Titusville

Length: 3.9 miles in four loops

Fees: Free

Restroom: Near the ballfields

Land manager: Brevard County Phone: 321-264-5105

Open daily dawn to dusk. Service animals only. The lakes are posted no swimming, and when you see the size of the alligators sunning here, you’ll know why.

Playgrounds are located closest to the park’s entrance road, as are the ballfields. Numerous benches are provided around the loops but none are shaded

story and photos: Greg Wostrel

Indian River Lagoon watershed, one of the most biodiverse estuarine systems in North America, and plays a significant role in managing water flow and quality within this delicate environment. The interconnected lakes and wetlands that form the core of the park’s landscape act as natural water filtration and flood control systems. By preserving these natural features, Chain of Lakes Park helps to maintain the health of the broader watershed, providing benefits that extend far beyond its boundaries.

One of the primary water management strategies implemented in Chain of Lakes Park involves utilizing the existing network of lakes and wetlands to manage stormwater runoff. As rainwater flows into the park, it is directed through a series of retention ponds, marshes, and swales designed to slow down the water’s movement. This process allows sediments and pollutants to settle out of the water, reducing the load of harmful substances that ultimately enter the Indian River Lagoon. By mimicking the natural hydrology of the region, the park’s water management system effectively reduces the impact of urban runoff, which is a significant source of pollution for many Florida waterways.

Stormwater Management

Additionally, the park features a series of weirs and control structures that help regulate water levels throughout the year. These structures are essential for maintaining the delicate balance of the park’s wetland ecosystems, ensuring that they remain healthy and functional during both dry and wet seasons. During periods of heavy rainfall, the control structures help to prevent flooding by temporarily holding back water, which is then slowly released to minimize downstream impacts. This approach not only protects the park’s ecosystems but also helps safeguard nearby residential areas from potential flood damage, demonstrating the park’s role in broader community resilience efforts.

Another important aspect of water management at Chain of Lakes Park is the emphasis on habitat restoration and the use of native plant species. The park’s management team has worked diligently to restore native vegetation along the shorelines of the lakes and wetlands, which plays a critical role in stabilizing banks, reducing erosion, and providing natural filtration for stormwater. These native

plants, such as sawgrass, pickerelweed, and bald cypress, are well adapted to the local conditions and contribute to the park’s overall water quality management strategy by absorbing excess nutrients that could otherwise lead to harmful algal blooms in the connected waterways.

Overall, the water management strategies employed at Chain of Lakes Park illustrate a commitment to sustainable environmental stewardship. By combining natural and engineered solutions, the park not only provides a beautiful and accessible space for recreation but also serves as a living example of how urban and natural environments can coexist in harmony. The park’s approach to water management underscores the importance of preserving natural landscapes and utilizing them as functional elements in modern urban planning, ensuring both ecological health and community safety in a rapidly developing region.

TGO SPEA KER SER IE S 2 02 4

Sponsored by HOA an d Condo Presiden ts Council

Our final four Speakers Events will begin again on October 12, 2024. Several of our previous speakers will return at residents’ requests. We have new speakers with topics very relevant to our community. Events are scheduled in the Pavilion on Saturdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Our speakers will arrive at 10:30 am, and some may remain afterwards for further discussion.

SAVE THE DATES!!!

OCT0BER 12, 2024

Mat t Agnini, Integrated Technology Consultant, Advancify (321) 607- 8093, Ext. 400 matt@advancify.com

TOPIC: CYBERSECURIT Y, HOW TO KEEP YOUR DIGITA L D ATA S AFE

John Dunn, Commander, Disabled Americ an Veterans (321) 269- 0109 dav109titusville.org

TOPIC: KNOW YOUR VA BENEFITS FOR VETERANS AN D SPOUSES

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Michelle Maginnis, Regions Bank, Branch Manager & Vice President (321) 225- 5420 Michelle.maginnis@regions.com

TOPIC: HOME TITLE FRAUD— L ATEST TACTICS & HOW TO AVOID

Heather Markow, MSN, PMHNP heathermarkow @gmail.c om

TOPIC: MENTAL HEA LTH FINDI NG STRENGTH AS A CAREGIVER

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Sandra Decar o, Retired Social Security Ad ministration 25 years exp erience

TOPIC: SOCIAL SECURIT Y FRAUD

Jerry Hadlock, Medigap Insurance Pl ans Multi -St ate Agent (321) 720- 4526 jldm253@aol.com

TOPIC: MEDICARE FRAUD

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Eveline Tenczar, BSA Launch Credit Union Fraud Manager (321) 455- 9400 * 1252 etenczar@launchc u.com

TOPIC: FINANCIA L FRAU D

Jayson Moore, Doct or of Pharmacy (321) 394- 8466 jdrjayson@gmail.com

TOPIC: MULTIPLE MED ICATION ISSUES, POLYPHARMACY

If a speaker cancels, we will attempt to provide another speaker in his/her place.

HAPPENINGS NEARBY

2024 Masquerade Ball

September 7, 6 - 10 p.m. Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront 1550 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach

Don’t miss the social event of the year! The Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach proudly presents the 2024 Masquerade Ball — a fundraising event to support local children in need.

This glamorous event will feature live DJ entertainment, performances, prize drawings, food & drink, a live and silent auction, 50/50 raffle and more!

Get dressed up for a great cause, as we come together to celebrate and support the local efforts of the Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach. Since 2000, the Club has donated more than $650K to the community.

https://www.cocoabeachkiwanis.org/masquerade-ball.html

Titus Landing Pop Up Market

September 7, Titus Landing US Hwy 1 &, Harrison St, Titusville

Come out and support over 30 local artisans right in the heart of the shopping plaza!

Join us for a day filled with creativity, community, and craftsmanship. After browsing unique handmade goods and treats why not enjoy a delicious lunch and catch a movie? Whether you’re looking for a fun outing or a chance to discover one-of-a-kind treasures, this is the place to be. Mark your calendars and we will see you at the next Miracle City Market!

https://www.miraclecitymarket.com/event-details/titus-landing-pop-up-market-2024-09-07-09-30

Green Gables Harvest Festival

September 21, 9 a.m., 1501 S Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne

Please join us once again for our Annual Harvest Festival on the beautiful grounds of Green Gables. Local vendors will have booths set up all along the grounds and there will be children’s activities and food trucks.

https://greengables.org/upcoming

Fly With An Astronaut

September 13 - 15, 2024 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Join a veteran NASA astronaut on their journey in what it took for them to become an astronaut and let them be your guide behind the gates of Kennedy Space Center.

A catered lunch will be provided back at the main visitor complex where your astronaut guide will reflect on their personal accounts and experiences followed by a question and answer session with the group. You will also receive a special pin before moving on to the next part of your experience.

Next, you will enter Space Shuttle Atlantis® for a guided tour and a private viewing of the pre-shows The Flight and Coming Home. Then, board the Shuttle Launch Experience® to feel what it’s like to launch into space on a shuttle traveling 17,500 mph, accompanied by a veteran NASA astronaut! At the end of the tour, approximately 2:15 PM, continue on to a waiting bus to tour the Apollo/Saturn V Center on your own. https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/explore-attractions/behind-the-gates/fly-with-an-astronaut

Special Upcoming TGO Event!

TGO Quilter’s Showcase At Hobbyland November 10, 1 to 3 p.m.

TGO Quilters have been busy at work preparing quilts for all the foster care children in Northern Brevard and would like to share their work with you before they are donated for the children to receive a holiday gifts. We have some very talented quilters who have created lovely quilts to be showcased. Please join us on Sunday afternoon for the Showcase of Quilts For more information, contact Debbi Walling at debbiwalling@gmail.com.

• Family business established in 1985

• Cabinet designers each with 10+ years experience

• Free sink with purchase of kitchen counter-tops

• Free consultations and estimates

• All installers are background checked

• Hundreds of quartz selections

ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL

AQUACIZE Plantation Manor Pool (pool is closed during class)

Monday - Friday - 10:00 am - Weather Permitting

Call the CSA Manor Office to ask about any cancellation due to bad weather. Aquacize, or water aerobics, is a fun and easy workout for all ages. It uses the resistance of water to increase cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and muscle tone. Diana Araujo-Fernandez For more information call: Plantation Manor - 321-264-2393

BINGO Plantation Manor - Tuesday - 6:00 pm, all year

CARDS GO ON SALE at 4:45 pm. TGO Owners, Renters, and Guests Only. All present during play must be 18 years of age or older. Age verification via government ID may be required.

BOCCE The Bocce Court (next to Shuffleboard)

The Bocce ball set can be borrowed from the cabint outside the Fitness Center, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.

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

BOWLING River Lanes (SR50) - Titusville

RETURNING IN DECEMBER

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

BRIDGE CLUB Plantation Manor Porch

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

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

BUNCO The Library - June 6, June 20, August 1, Aug 15, Aug 29

6:00 pm- 8:00 $4, $1 bunco $3 left, right, center. For more info call or text Megan 407-878-8854

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.

CHESS The Library

We invite chess players of all levels. Bring a chess set and clock if you can. For more information, join the TGO Chess Players Group on Facebook or contact Bill Severance at 207-317-1365 or bill@westnetdesigns.com.

CIGAR CLUB Windsong Pavilion

2nd & 4th Tuesdays – 3:30 pm. Enjoy a cigar with fellow smokers, swap cigars, share cigar knowledge, join field trips. (Bring a beverage) Contact: Bob Hazlett – 937-545-7446; rlhazlett999@gmail.com

CLOWN ALLEY The Library

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

COLORING GROUP

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

CORN HOLE The Shuffleboard Courts

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

CROQUET CLUB In front of the Golf Driving Range

Sunday - 2:00 pm

RETURNING IN THE FALL

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

DIAMOND PAINTING The Library - Monday - 1:30 pm

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

Contact: Nancy Landry - 781-820-7276

EUCHRE The Library

Saturday - 7:00 - 9:00 pm

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

ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL

FRIENDLY HOBBIES Hobbyland

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

RETURNING IN OCTOBER

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

FMCA - Ambassadors Chapter Plantation Manor

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

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

For more information, call: Bob Nebel at 321-626-1290

Visit our website at www.TGOAMB.com

FTTA - Fun Time Travel Association Plantation Manor

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

Next meeting will be Monday, October 21.

The FTTA is a rally group open to all owners and renters in TGO. All types of RVs are welcome and are encouraged to enjoy the fun. Join our monthly meeting for information about rallies and socializing. We will serve food at this meeting. Those who plan to attend, send an e-mail to Monica Fierro by the Friday before the Monday meeting so we know how many chairs to set up and how much food to purchase. Email Monica Fierro: tgomonica@hotmail.com. Put “FTTA” in the subject line. Or call: 321-604-0011

GAMES NIGHT The Library

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

This fun-loving group plays many types of games. More information, call: 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

RETURNING IN THE FALL

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

LINE DANCING Plantation Manor

Tuesdays - 10 am - 12 pm

Beginner class starts at 10:00 am. No dance experience - basic steps taught. Improver class starts at 11:00 am.

Michelle Neese - Instructor

MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB Hobbyland

Friday - 12:00 - 5:00 pm, all year

Join us in this fascinating hobby by bringing your embroidery

machine. Bring your door key for the craft room.

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

MAD HATTERS Plantation Manor

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

All TGO ladies are invited. Lunch is $18.00, bring the exact amount, advance reservations are required. For lunch reservations, contact Susan Bonneau, madhatlunch@gmail.com.

For any other information contact: Sharon Alonzo at queensharonmadhatters@gmail.com or 518-542-4539

MAH JONGG The Library

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

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

NICKEL BINGO Plantation Manor, 6:00 pm

Two Fridays of each month. Upcoming dates: July 5th & 19th, August 2nd & 23rd.

Bring snacks for your table/BYOB. Bring a roll of nickels to play and $1, per person, for donation to three charities.

(note: no longer accepting canned goods).

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

PAGE TURNERS The Library

1st Wednesday of each month - 6:30 pm

Please consider joining the fun! The book selection and more good information can be found on FACEBOOK at TGO Page Turners. Wine is welcome!

PICKLEBALL Pickleball Courts

Six Pickleball Courts are available starting at 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

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

QUILTERS Hobbyland

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

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

Call: Debbi Walling 925-708-3599

ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL

RADIO CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT

Experience the “high” of flying R/C aircraft. FREE training. The airfield is less than a mile from TGO. We fly all year and are usually at the airfield by about 8:00 am. Call: Bob Netherton - 321-269-3016

RUG HOOKING Hobbyland

Tuesday (October - April) - 9:00 am

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

SAWDUST CLUB The Pavilion

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

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

Laura Sievers 630-408-6461 tgosawdustclub.wordpress.com

SHUFFLEBOARD Shuffleboard Courts by The Manor

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

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

SINGLES AT TGO The Café Wednesday 11:30 am

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

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

STAMPIN’ UP Card Making Class Hobbyland

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

STITCHING FROM THE HEART Hobbyland

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

RETURNING IN OCTOBER

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

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

RETURNING IN THE FALL

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

TAI CHI Windsong Pavilion

Monday and Wednesday 9:00 to 10:00 am

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

RETURNING IN THE FALL

TENNIS CLUB Tennis Courts

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

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

TEXAS HOLD’EM Juke Box

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

TEXAS HOLD’EM MIXED GROUPS Juke Box

Texas Hold-Em tournaments on Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Jukebox Recreation Room.

For more info: Call Andy Martenson at 321-246-0033

TEXAS HOLD’EM WOMEN’S POKER CLUB Juke Box

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

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

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

NEW! TGO DANCE GROUP The Pavilion

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

Join FB page: TGO Dance Group

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

Join us! All levels of players welcomed.

Lynn Fryer - 443 -286-1396 or Pam Campbell Taylor- 571-217-0444

WATERCOLOR CLASSES Hobbyland

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

RETURNING IN NOVEMBER

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

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

RETURNING IN THE FALL

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Story About The Buck Lake Pet Memorial Area

by Palatka, as told to Kris Lee-Scott

“I was only 5 months old when I was rescued. My name is “Palatka” and I came to live at TGO in 2003.

I finally had a home and a mommy and daddy that loved me. And I couldn’t wait to jump in the golf cart for the morning ride to my favorite place called Buck Lake. The short trail was perfect to run and play and search for sticks to bring home. But I wasn’t allowed to go anywhere near the water! I had a life better than I could have ever dreamed of.

12 years went by and I still rode out to Buck Lake most mornings. There was always something interesting to check out there, but I was much slower now, especially since the cancer made me stiff and sore all the time. Buck Lake wasn’t just an area of play; it became a sacred special space, too.

“Dear Mommy & Daddy:

One day, we walked a little further down to the end of the trail and I saw a piece of wood stuck straight up in the ground. Mommy saw it too, and bent down to get a better look, and suddenly said “Oh no…” Her eyes were wet, and she wanted to leave. Every time we returned, I saw that there were more sticks in the ground with handwritten names, and even some stones and crosses. At every visit, Mommy would stop and look at the new sticks and we often lingered by these resting places, sensing the love and devotion etched into the warm earth.

You did all that you could for me, and now it’s time to set me free.. For in the end I had the best, and now I need to stop and rest, So when you need my heart’s signpost, Remember this…I loved you most!”

(Excerpt from THE DOG WHO WOULDN’T GIVE UP, 2022)

What I didn’t know was that over time, as my animal friends and companions went to the Rainbow Bridge, our neighbors lovingly laid them to rest by the lake. Simple markers and hand-carved crosses marked their presence, each one a testament to a cherished animal family member.

Now that I have crossed the Rainbow Bridge myself, I can look down on Buck Lake with a heart full of gratitude. I see the tiny stone bench that bears my name, a loving memorial to my joyful spirit on earth.

These simple reminders of beloved pets are more than just a collection of stones; they are a promise that those who brought joy and love to our families will never be forgotten. My spirit now runs free, but will forever be connected to the Buck Lake trail that gave me my best life for 16 years.”

“Those who live in the hearts of others, will never die…”

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.

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

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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: 236 Plantation Dr. 2 Bedroom, bath and a half, washer and dryer, screened porch, car port, extra room on back. Contact Dick Fridley 269-207-6472 or dick@watermygrass.com (exp 10/04)

FOR SALE: 2017 Jayco Alante 32’ Motorhome, $61,900. Fully equipped, meticulously maintained &serviced. Garage kept. 2 queen beds. 3 slides. Many upgrades. 540-871-6200 (exp 9/06)

FOR SALE: 811 Plantation Drive - $530,000 Spacious open concept, closed-in side porch. 3 BR, 2 Bath, 2 closed-in garage under air, most furniture included. 2,700sf. Call 321-745-0064 (exp 09/20)

Tarzan Once Opened A Theme Park Here

Youngsters may not know of a man named Johnny Weissmuller, but he’s a pretty big deal to those who have been in the area for generations. He was an actor that was most famous for his role playing Tarzan in the movies from the 1930s and 1940s. He was also an Olympic athlete. You know the famous Tarzan yodel? Weissmuller invented that and allegedly yelled it to his neighbors from the back door of his Titusville home on Knox McRae.

Weissmuller didn’t just live here, though. He was part of a theme park called “Tropical Wonderland” in the 1950s. Tropical Wonderland, which was eventually renamed “Florida Wonderland,” was located at the intersection of U.S. 1 and State Road 50. It touted Wild West shootouts, a train ride and a zoo featuring alligators, monkeys, lions and an elephant ... which met its demise when it got loose on U.S. 1 and was hit by a semi-truck.

An elephant died on U.S. 1 in Titusville? It’s true, according to North Brevard Historical Society documents. One of the original Tropical Wonderland buildings, an iconic A-frame structure, still stands today.

Did you know that anything you do to change your property, visible from outside your home, must have ARC approval? With limited exceptions, all exterior modifications, improvements, or repairs to a property, including reconstruction after casualty, must go through the ARC process. You can complete an application through the www.tgocsa.org website or you can stop by the CSA office for a paper copy.

Once approved, you MUST pick up your approved application in order to display the brightly colored project form prior to the work being done! Once the job is completed, once again you MUST return the brightly colored project form back to the CSA office. If you do not return this form once the job is completed, you will fail to comply with the ARC Guidelines.

If your job is not completed within the 120 day time allowed, you can bring the ARC pack back to the office for an extension.

In essence: Apply, get approved, pick up pack, display pack, return pack!

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ACTIVITIES OFFICE - Logo Items

Inside the Hobbyland Building

Carmella Zielinski • 321-289-0150

BLUE HERON RESTAURANT

321-385-9100

Sunday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Lunch and Dinner or Take-Out Food

Website: www.blueheronrestaurant.org

THE CAFÉ at the Blue Heron Restaurant

321-385-9100

Entrance Door just past Golf Shop Door

Convenient Breakfast and Lunch

Sunday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

CSA OFFICE - 321-268-9767

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

Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

100 D Plantation Drive

EAGLE’S PRIDE - 321-383-0288

RV Parts, Service and Supplies

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

Closed Weekends • eaglespriderv.com@yahoo. com

EAGLE’S PRIDE RV SALES - 321-383-4495

Consignment RV Sales Lot

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

Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Closed Sunday • sales@eaglespriderv.com

GUARD GATE - 321-383-2004

Call to alert Courtesy Patrol about any TGO community problem. Call to request assistance from CSA On-Site Maintenance.

GOLFCARTS UNLIMITED - 321-268-4882

Club Car - EZ-GO - HDK - Yamaha Sales, Service and Rentals

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

Saturday: 9:00 am - noon • Closed Sunday

MAIL CENTER - 321-269-1666

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

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

THE MANOR

Plantation Manor Office

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

MASSAGE THERAPY - 321-302-9885

Therese S. Brown, LMT

Monday - Friday • Call for Appointment

NATURE CENTER

Open Every Day: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

400 Nature Center Trail

www.NatureCenteratTGO.org

PROPANE SALES - 321-268-9767

M-F: 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, or 11:30

Call the CSA Office for Appointment Payment by Cash or Check Only

TGO GOLF SHOP - 321-269-5524

Tee Times, Apparel and Equipment

Sunday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Website: www.thegreatoutdoorsgolf.com

TGO REALTY, INC. - 321-269-5004

Welcome Center • Resort Sales and Rentals

Personal Storage Unit Rentals

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

Saturday - Monday

VISITOR ACCESS - 321-383-8802

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

THE HAPPENINGS

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

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

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