July 22 - August 5, 2022
Clowning Around With Pam Taylor
Unlike the clowns you see peering out from the grates of the street gutters, Pam Taylor is a very nice clown. There are a lot of hobbies out there and “clowning” is one of the most unique. Pam, and her husband Bobby, have been residents of TGO for only a few years, but she has already made an impact with her clown class she teaches each Thursday at the TGO Library. Her goal is to just make people happy and painting clown faces, teaching you how to juggle and turning balloons into animals is her method. Pam has lots of great ideas and is looking for our TGO locals to join her Clown Alley. Read more on page 18
Jetty Park - A Close Getaway With Lots to See
Most TGO RVers have alredy been out to Jetty Park and know that it is an easy and close place to go camping, enjoy the beach, the ocean and take in a rocket launch. You also know how important it is to make reservations. Jetty Park is fairly busy year-round, so if this is your first trip, you’ll want to make sure to go online and make those reservations early. It is also a popular spot for watching cruise ships arriving and into departing from Port Canaveral, plus you might see an occasional submarine sighting. This 45-acre public park is one of the most popular attractions on the Space Coast. Book it early! Continued on page 60
Country Western Night
Come join us at the Blue Heron Tonight, July 22, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Put On Your Boots and Spurs and Stetson We’ll Be Serving Food & Drink Specials Plus... Sammy the Singing DJ will be entertaining!
Inside This Issue...
Manager’s Corner The Great Outdoors Golf Club CSA Business Activities Committee Events Community Information and Notices Classified Ads and Sudoku TGO Church Activities Meet Pam Taylor - TGO’s Clown Activities All Year and Seasonal Around TGO
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Firewise by Ed Brown Blue Heron Menu The Cafe Menu The Cattle Egret by Betty Salter Nature Center Snap-Shot: Artificial Intellegence by Jim Brubaker Jetty Park Leftovers! Word Search Game TGO Contact Info and Advertiser Index
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EAGLE’S
PRIDE
Family Owned and Operated since 1998
RV Service and Parts
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• Lube Pumps • Refrigerator Repair and Installation • Satellite Dishes and Electrical • Full RV Collision Repair • We Work with All Insurance Companies • Extended Warranty Work • Warranty and Recall Work on Most Manufacturers
Eagle’s Pride RV Service & Parts - 108C Plantation Drive, Titusville, FL 32780 Open Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Call or email us... 321-383-0288 or eaglespriderv@yahoo.com
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Manager’s Corner July 22, 2022 Dear TGO Community, If you’re here now at TGO, then this weekend is the right time to stock up on groceries, dust off your favorite cook book, and plan out some home-cooked meals. Next week the Blue Heron will close for five days, Monday, July 25 – Friday, July 29 at 4:00 pm, while we install a new walk-in cooler in the kitchen. This short break will give Karan and the Blue Heron team a chance to do some deep cleaning and complete a few facilities projects which are difficult to do when we’re open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thank you all for your patience during this closure, and we look forward to serving you again soon. Next Tuesday I’m looking forward to having some fun with Mike O’Neal and our CSA lawn crew. This is the day I’m scheduled to put on my yellow safety shirt, wear my work boots and gloves, and spend a full day mowing grass with our lawn crew. Every year the lawn crew enjoys running circles around me while I try my best to keep up with them. This is one special way I can show my appreciation to this dedicated crew who labor in this summer heat to keep our lawns manicured. This work day includes a special lunch for the crew, and boy, can they eat! Our summer improvement projects continue to move forward at different speeds. This week our Manor pool contractor is scheduled to plaster the pool surface. Plastering is a big job and requires all hands-on-deck. I’ve given the contractor permission to begin at 3:00 am because they must do the entire pool at one time, and the plaster must have time to dry before the afternoon rainstorms arrive. This is an exciting week for the CSA front office staff. Donna, Sabrina and Carmella move into their new office space this week. We hope to have them settled into their new offices by Friday in order to move into Phase Two of our office renovations. Thank you for your patience and pardon our dust during this office transition time. During the next several weeks, it will be easiest to get service by calling or emailing the office. Facilities projects are also in full-gear. Next week we expect delivery of our new CSA irrigation pump system. This is an important upgrade to our community as our current irrigation pumps are now failing us. The irrigation team will not work on any current irrigation work orders until after the new pump is installed. Jordan Bullard and his utilities team worked to repair an underground potable water leak at south Twin Lakes where it intersects with Plantation Drive. This particular repair was able to be done “under pressure” so no one had to go without water. I was reminded about what makes TGO special on Monday of this week. I brought my mom and my three adult sisters to the Blue Heron following a family meeting with an attorney to do mom’s estate planning. I introduced mom to a large table of homeowners in the Café who were enjoying lunch. Everyone was so kind to my mom and they treated her like part of their TGO family. Those short interactions cheered mom up and made her smile after a difficult morning meeting. Maureen was our server, and she brought us out some delicious, fresh food. Along the way, Maureen made my mom laugh on several occasions, and after our meal was over, we walked out of the Blue Heron full and happy. What makes TGO special are our people, who are so warm and kind! Sincerely,
Billy Specht CSA Manager
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July Golf Rates
Green Fee Includes Use of Golf Cart • Rates are Plus 7% Sales Tax Non-Resident Rate
18 Holes $38 Before Noon $30 After Noon 9 Holes $21 Before Noon $18 After Noon TGO Resident Rate
18 Holes $33 Before Noon $25
After Noon
9 Holes $18 Before Noon $16 After Noon After 2 PM $25 All Players
137 Plantation Drive Titusville, Florida 32780
321-269-5524
Golf Gift Certificates Available
5-Round Punch Card Special TGO Residents $150 + Tax
Purchase in the TGO Golf Shop or CSA Office
For Tee Times and more information (Plus Military and First Responders) www.thegreatoutdoorsgolf.com Non-Residents $175 + Tax
All prices subject to change with or without advance notice
Instruction by TGO PGA Professional Chuck Kandt Clinic Information is posted on the information board at the Golf Shop Private Golf Lessons are Available by Appointment The Avengers
Men’s Day Results
6 Hole Scramble League July 5 Results 1st
Ray & Cindy Dotson Charlie Scott
July 13, 2022 Progressive Tees 24*
2nd Pam Taylor, Karri Conover 24 Cindy Clark, Karen Arthur * Won on tie-breaker
July 12, 2022 Results 1st
Susie Jones Colleen & Jim Marigliano
Gold Tee Winner Rick Conover Red Tee Winner Ron Wagner 3rd Al Renzi 4th Jim Marigliano Closest to Hole #4 Jeff Basanta
The Open Challenge July 16, 2022
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2nd Cindy Clark, Karri Conover 23 Pam Taylor, Jeanie Dent
1st Tie 2nd
Sport is a wonderful metaphor for life. Of all the sports that I’ve played skiing, baseball, fishing - there is no greater example than golf, because you’re playing against yourself and nature. 5th - Robert Redford -
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Dave Ward Cam Young Lynne Anderson Jordan Spieth Steve Wimberly Cam Smith Ken Garasz Tommy Fleetwood Lynne Anderson Patrick Cantley
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TGO Golf Club
- Meet The Staff
Susie Boyd was born and raised in San Diego, CA and grew up loving everything outdoors, especially if it concerned water. She loved swimming, water skiing, surfing, snow skiing, and especially jet skiing. Her husband was a salesman and this prompted them to live in many different places over the years, including Washington state, Indiana, Branson, MO, and Vero Beach. In 2012, they came to The Great Outdoors for a month’s vacation, fell in love with this area, and decided to buy a place on Coach Club where she lives to this day with Shadow, her Poodle/Wheaton Terrier mix.
Jeff Smutek has lived in TGO for seven years and has worked at the Pro Shop since June 2021. Previously, Jeff worked in real estate in Cleveland, OH, his hometown. He is married to Stephanie, and between the two of them, they have five children and three grandchildren. He enjoys golfing, swimming, and riding bicycles. Jeff is considered the utility man at the Pro Shop in that he works both inside the Pro Shop and outside at the cart barn, doing whatever is needed. Jeff is a great guy so don’t hesitate introducing yourself to him and talk about golf.
The Golf Pro Shop has it all! If you’re looking for new clubs, a golf bag, logoed apparel, and hats, sunglasses, gift certificates and more, make sure to stop by, take a look around, and say hi to our friendly staff.
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CSA Business Board Of Directors Meeting
Plantation Manor • Wednesday, October 19, 2022 • 2:00 pm The CSA Board of Directors are responsible for the entire operation of The Great Outdoors Community Services Association. The following list shows the current Board of Directors: Chairman District 0 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9
Tom Wheir Bruce Hayes Peter Wehnau Bernard Hatch Ann Strauss Lauren Clark Colleen Marigliano Matt Willey John Comeau Barbara Yeager Cliff Creech
253-249-8201 chairman@tgocsa.org 321-268-2470 district0@tgocsa.org 321-267-4834 district1@tgocsa.org 321-269-5063 district2@tgocsa.org 302-382-2400 district3@tgocsa.org 607-761-0092 district4@tgocsa.org 845-656-8394 district5@tgocsa.org 518-321-1134 district6@tgocsa.org 321-269-5525 district7@tgocsa.org 508-410-0029 district8@tgocsa.org 404-391-7271 district9@tgocsa.org
District Meetings
There are ten CSA voting districts at The Great Outdoors. They are non-geographical, but are determined by the last digit in each property’s street address. The District Meetings are held monthly from October through May. Various districts join together to hold combined monthly meetings. There are two meetings per month with five districts in each one. Please note the upcoming meeting schedule if you want to attend your district meeting. PAVILION Districts 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 - Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 10:00 am Districts 0, 1, 4, 7, 9 - Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Architectural Review Committee
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next ARC Meetings will be held on the following Wednesday dates at 10:00 am on the Plantation Manor Porch: July 20, August 10, August 31, September 21
Also part of the Board of Directors Organization are CSA Manager Billy Specht, Architectural Review Committee The Architectural Review Committee meets for planning Chairman Leon LeBlanc and CSA Secretary Sharon Sanford. purposes on the Plantation Manor Porch at 10:00 am on the The CSA website at www.tgocsa.org has individual biogra- Monday before an ARC meeting. phies and contact information for each director. All changes to your property that are visible on the outside Owners are encouraged to attend all the Board of Director require advance approval from the Architectural Review meetings. Green speaker cards are available if an owner Committee. Application forms and ARC Guidelines may be wishes to address the board for three minutes about any obtained from the Community Services Association office or issue. An informational packet with the meeting agenda is printed from The Great Outdoors Community Services Assogiven to each household that attends. Prior to the meeting, ciation website at www.tgocsa.org. All completed ARC forms the agenda is posted on official bulletin boards and shown must be submitted to the CSA office by Noon on the Wednesday on our TV Community Channel 732. The actual meeting is before the next Wednesday meeting. Results will be available televised LIVE on this same channel. to pick up after the ARC meeting or from the CSA Office. Be CSA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third sure ALL necessary paperwork is included with your ARC Wednesday from October through May. Planning meetings application. No approval will be given without having all the to set the agenda for the Board of Directors meetings are required data available at the ARC Meeting for review. scheduled October to May on the second Wednesday of the month in the Plantation Manor at 10:00 am. They are open to TGO property owners are encouraged to suggest modifications to the ARC Guidelines, which will be discussed during an annual attend for any TGO owner. review. Please submit them to the ARC Secretary, in writing, no later in the year than October 1.
CSA DUES PAYMENT
The Third Quarter Maintenance Assessment for 2022 will be due October 1. Please drop off your payment of $900 at the CSA Office or mail it to: The Great Outdoors at 100-D Plantation Drive, Titusville, Florida 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, 2022 or there will be a $25 late fee.
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CSA Business
TGO Rules and Regulations
It’s good to know the rules and now you can easily access them online at www.tgocsa.org. This newly consolidated TGO CSA Rules & Regulations online pamphlet contains the definitive CSA rules for everyone in TGO. This online version can also be downloaded as a PDF if you would like to print it.
TGO Firewise Guide
Our Firewise Committee works closely with our Brevard county and Titusville Fire Rescue and St. Johns Water Management to put together this guide to help serve our community for preparation and evacuation of TGO in case we experience a wildfire. You can view the complete guide on the online version of The Happenings.
Improvements to the Blue Heron
The Blue Heron restaurant will close Monday, July 25 and reopen on Friday, July 29 at 4 pm. We will be replacing the large produce cooler in the kitchen which will require a closure because they cannot cook while this work is being done. We will also take advantage of this time to do some cleaning, organizing and make some improvements that we cannot do while the restaurant is operating.
President’s Council Meetings Beginning with the first meeting in October, we will meet at the CSA Pavilion on the third (3rd) Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am. The dates for the monthly meetings are: October 18, 2022; November 15, 2022; December 20, 2022; January 17, 2023; February 21, 2023; March 21, 2023; April 18, 2023. Gerri Helms is the Chairperson of this committee and Chuck Benoit is the Vice Chairperson.
2022 Condominium/HOA Presidents CONDO PRESIDENT
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Steve Sabotka Bill Delle Donne Ron Young Don Payne Paul Barzler Laura Dedrick Gerri Helms Ed Kamptner Don Parsons Cindy Marini
PHONE#
810-434-5878 302-542-7337 540-294-4044 407-222-0583 719-373-7214 386-341-7537 407-274-0519 321-264-0584 321-383-0466 321-268-0481
stephensabotka@gmail.com bill@thedelledonnes.com yngrd07@gmail.com dpayne5737@gmail.com tgocondo5vp@gmail.com deedslj@gmail.com gerrihelms@gmail.com ekamptner1@gmail.com don1017@aol.com clmarini@aol.com
CONDO PRESIDENT
PHONE#
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434-989-6176 518-321-1134 321-225-8801 614-565-8574 207-468-6760 978-314-9945 315-263-6469 717-360-1999 423-791-3158 240-351-7001
jimarthur47@gmail.com condo12tgo@gmail.com jimheiden22@gmail.com janetgunnell@aol.com dspahn@mac.com condoxvi@gmail.com condoseventeen@gmail.com edwardgarman@gmail.com pres@tgocondo19.com evader35@aol.com
Jim Arthur Matthew Willey Jim Heiden Jan Gunnell David Spahn Chuck Benoit Pete Bronson Ed Garman Leon LeBlanc Pam Beaulieu
Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Members - Contact Information Chair - Leon LeBlanc Dist 0 - Jim Leibold Dist 1 - Harold Witschi Dist 2 - Jeff Smutek
423-791-3158 321-243-3888 716-998-6393 440-878-8700
Dist 3 - Robert Fraser Dist 4 - Pete Bronson Dist 5 - Chris Christian Dist 6 - Greg Mackey
407-491-2500 315-263-6469 931-628-3675 219-322-5555
Dist 7 - Gail Smith Dist 8 - Bill Flatt Dist 9 - Lisa Babcock
321-383-4570 321-626-5594 903-372-8849
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The Great Outdoors Activity Committee 2022-2023 Events and Concerts Schedule October 29 November 5 November 12 November 17 December 3 December 8 December 9 December 31 January 19 January 28 February 11 February 16 March 2 March 3 March 4 March 11 March 11 March 16 March 17 March 23
Saturday Saturday Saturday Thursday Saturday Thursday Friday Saturday Thursday Saturday Saturday Thursday Thursday Friday Saturday Saturday Saturday Thursday Friday Thursday
5:00 pm 5:00 pm 9:00 am 7:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 3:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 8:00 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Halloween Event - Chairperson needed Welcome Back Trivia Night Artisan Market Jay Mattioli - Illusionist Ugly Sweater Dance Party Manor Tree Lighting Golf Cart Parade New Year’s Eve Party - Chairperson needed Young Guns Ultimate Hoedown Dance Party Valentine’s Day Party - Chairperson needed Shake Baby Shake and The Lovettes Steve Solomon - Comedian Trivia Night Trivia Night 5K Walk Run St. Patrick’s Day Dance Party Variety Show #1 Variety Show #2 New York Bee Gees /Donna Summers
How To Purchase Concert Tickets
Concert Series tickets are listed as A, B, and C - which are available first to current tickets holders until they no longer want them. If an A ticket becomes available, it is offered to B tickets holders, B tickets that come available are offered to C ticket holders and C tickets are offered to General Admission. General Admission tickets can be purchased at the Ticket Office once it opens in October. General Admission tickets can be purchased individually for each concert.
Activity Committee Points of Contact Carmella Zielinski Melanie Matz Pam Wheeler Pasquale Nadon
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321-289-0150 631-365-6640 321-567-4068 240-477-0914
tmcmzie@gmail.com melaniematz@me.com pamswheeler@aol.com tgopasquale@gmail.com
TGO Tickets & Gift Shop in Hobbyland is open Monday - Friday • 10 am - 12 Noon From October 3, 2022 thru April 1, 2023 Ticket Office - 321-269-8023
2022-2023 Concert Series
Here Is Your Summer Reminder Our 2022-23 Concert Series Tickets Go On Sale In October
Make Plans Now To Attend! Jay Mattioli - Electrifying Magic - November 17, 2022
Jay has performed around the world, including a special performance for U.S. Navy troops in The Middle East, and also for a NYC audience “Showtime at the Apollo hosted by Steve Harvey.” He was one of the Quarter-finalist who stunned the judges on NBC’s #1 hit TV show AMERICA’S GOT TALENT. Jay’s unique style obliterates the past concept of what people expect from a magician. The combination of hilarious, and jaw-dropping illusions along with a blend of Hip-Hop and Urban dancing has catapulted Jay into a field where he stands alone!
Young Guns - Country Rock Band - January 19, 2023
Young Guns is one of the hottest country music shows in the world. They play songs from bands like Florida Georgia Line, Charlie Daniels Band, Rascal Flatts, Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw, Dierks Bently, George Strait, Blake Shelton, and many more legendary country artists. The show features award-winning entertainer, recording artist and lead singer, Eric Sage.
Shake Baby Shake & Lovettes - February 16, 2023
Lance Lipinski performed in the Tony Award winning musical “Million Dollar Quartet.” Lance and his band, The Lovers, perform the hits of major artists of the 1950s and ‘60s while telling the story behind the music. Preserving the original authentic sound of the music combined with high energy showmanship, Lance explores the melting pot of styles that created pop music’s most innovative decade. Fans of the Atomic era of music will hear the eclectic genres that contributed to the birth of Rock & Roll in chronological order from the late 1940s to mid-1960s.
Steve Solomon - Broadway Comedian - March 2, 2023
Steve has honed the art of impersonation and mimicry into a science. He masterfully weaves dialects and crazy characters into his stories. These tales take on a life of their own as Steve recounts memorable moments from his past and makes hysterical observations of the things we all relate to happening around us today! His threetime award winning “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy” has met with rave reviews throughout the country. It became one of the longest running one-man shows in Broadway history.
New York Bee Gees Tribute Show - March 23, 2023
The New York Bee Gees Tribute Show presents the most extravagant Bee Gees show a fan can experience. The band offers all the classic 70s disco hits from Stayin’ Alive to Night Fever while embracing their early works such as To Love Somebody, I’ve Got To Get A Message To You, and Massachusetts. The NY Bee Gees deliver songs from every decade of the Bee Gees catalog with a stunning production, powerful vocals and professional stage presence. As a bonus, Jessie Wagner will join the New York Bee Gees to perform a great “Donna Summer Tribute!”
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SALES • SERVICE • PARTS • RENTALS • ACCESSORIES Authorized Dealer For...
We are the only authorized Yamaha dealership in Brevard and have the largest inventory in the county, including multiple brands of pre-owned carts! We Offer:
• Complimentary monthly
water and air check with the purchase of a Cart or Batteries • Complimentary loaner Carts when available
2-Year Warranty on ALL New Batteries
321-268-4882
www.golfcarts-unlimited.com
Inside The Great Outdoors - 880 Hospitality Way,Titusville, FL 32780 M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Sat 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon 10
We also have locations in Viera and Melbourne
Community Information & Notices Automated Visitor Call-In - 321-383-8802
The automated system offers two methods to provide access for a visitor. Call no more than 24 hours prior to your visitor’s arrival. Send an email to: guest@tgocsa.org, no more than 48 hours prior to your visitor’s arrival. The phone number and email address you use must already be registered with the CSA Office for the access request to be accepted. This system cannot confirm that your request was received or respond to any additional messages.
Service and Set-Up Calls - 833-697-7328
The CSA has a contract with Spectrum that includes Spectrum TV Select and Spectrum Internet services. If you are experiencing problems with their service or need to set up a new service, call the number above. Tell them your community at The Great Outdoors has a bulk agreement known as the Bronze Package.
TGO Community Channel 732
Our television channel for Community Services Association and other information about The Great Outdoors can be viewed using a digital TV tuned to Channel 732 on the Spectrum Cable TV system. The TV must be equipped with a Spectrum TV cable box or digital adapter.
CSA Trouble Calls - 321-268-9767
If you have questions about lawn spraying, getting sprinklers adjusted, or any other services provided by the Community Services Association, residents should contact the CSA Office by email at service@ tgocsa.org or call 321-268-9767 to mention your concerns.
Vehicle Barcodes
If your vehicle needs a barcode installed, call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 to schedule a REQUIRED appointment. They install them everyday, but will not do “walk-in” applications. If you need a barcode installed on your Recreational Vehicle, they’ll install RV barcodes on Fridays ONLY, and they want to visit your home or RV site to hopefully complete that barcode installation without moving your RV.
Propane For Sale
Mon - Fri - 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 am By Appointment Only - TGO Commercial Area - West of the CSA Building. The Community Services Association offers LP Gas for your convenience and currently at $5.00/gallon, plus 7% sales tax! Cash or check accepted. Call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 for an appointment or visit during office hours. Payment by cash or check. No credit cards accepted at this time.
TruGreen regularly applies spray applications to our lawns and common areas that includes an herbicide for weed control, a liquid fertilizer, and an insecticide to kill chinch bugs, and other turf-damaging insects. These applications are scheduled in 2022 as follows: October 4 & 5, and November 29 & 30 TruGreen is also offering “service-call” visits to TGO. If you are still having problems with lawn pests or weeds, call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767, and we will put your address on the TruGreen list. They will make additional visits on the following 2022 dates: July 28, August 11 & 25, September 8 & 22, October 20, November 10, and December 15. TruGreen advises all TGO residents to stay off treated areas of your lawn, and to keep your pets off treated areas, until the application has thoroughly dried.
AED Basics (Automated External Defibrillator) Have Someone Call 9-1-1 While You Operate AED
The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that diagnoses incorrect heart rhythm patterns that could potentially be life threatening. The device treats the condition with electrical shocks. AED use requires minimal training because an electronic voice prompts the user through each step. If you are helping a person who collapsed and you’re unsure if a heart attack is the reason, don’t hesitate to use the AED. Every minute counts. The device determines if the patient needs an electrical shock or not. Simply place the AED pads on the patient’s bare skin, one on the right upper chest and the other on their lower left side. No one else should be touching the patient because false readings could result. The AED will advise you, the device operator, what to do next. TGO has seven AEDs located at CSA buildings. Blue Heron - Outside Ramp 137 Plantation Drive CSA Office - Outside 100-D Plantation Drive Fitness Center 145 Plantation Drive Hidden Lakes Clubhouse 461 Ambleside Drive
Library Kitchen 385 Plantation Drive Oak Cove Pool Bathhouse 434 Oak Cove Road 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.
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Community Information & Notices A short and helpful reference for living in TGO
Get a FREE copy at the CSA Office
Plantation Manor Pool & Spa
OPEN Every Day: 8:00 am - Dusk “Dusk” is different throughout the year. Please check the chart in the pool area. CLOSED for PRESSURE WASHING 2nd & 4th Wednesday until 9:30 am Please lower umbrellas after use so they’re not damaged by wind gusts.
Contractor Restrictions
Contractors employed for repairs, construction, renovation, or installation at residences that are in The Great Outdoors are not allowed to work on Sunday, except in an emergency or with the advance permission of the CSA. From Monday through Saturday, contractors must leave TGO by 6:00 pm from October 1 to April 30 and by 7:00 pm from May 1 to September 30. Please call the CSA Office at 321-2689767 during the regular weekday office hours to request any exceptions to these contractor work restrictions.
Oak Cove Pool & Spa
OPEN: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm CLOSED for PRESSURE WASHING 1st & 3rd Wednesday until 9:30 am Daily cleaning from 6:00 - 7:00 am Wear or have in your possession a Pool Wristband. They are FREE and can be obtained from the Plantation Manor CSA Office. Residents use lime green bands. Visitors use bands that are red, white and blue. Your guests are welcome to keep their bands as a souvenir of their visit to TGO.
Lorraine Murphy Historic Center
Located in the CSA Conference Room next to Trimmer’s Salon.
Available to tour:
Monday - Friday • 3:00 - 5:00 pm Visit the CSA Office to borrow the key. The Historic Center can be shown on weekends and holidays. Call for an appointment: Lorraine Murphy at 321-431-4526
Fun Time Travel Association (FTTA) Rally Schedule December 1-4 Southern Palms RV Resort January 17-23, 2023 Tampa Fairgrounds February 18-20 TGO
Mt. Dora, FL Tampa, FL Titusville, FL
Mt. Dora Christmas Celebration Tampa Supershow Stay at home rally
TGO Ambassadors FMCA Chapter Rally Schedule November 10-13
Escape to Camp Margaritaville Camp Margaritaville RV Resort, Auburndale, FL Contact Teri Henry at 321-704-4916
February 23-26, 2023 Ocala Equestrian Rally
(Planning) Ocala, FL Contact Linda Utz at 407-257-0842
March 15-18, 2023
FMCA International Convention Perry, GA Contact Bob Nebel at 779-247-8868
April 18-29, 2023
Grassy Key Rolling Rally
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(Various Parks) Grassy Key, FL Contact Teri Henry at 321-704-4916
Guide to Living With Alligators in TGO
There are 38 Lakes in The Great Outdoors and all of them are home to alligators. Please keep these points in mind to be safe when alligators could be nearby: • It is illegal to feed, taunt or harass an alligator. • Do not swim or wade in any of our lakes. • Do not walk near the shorelines and do not walk your pets near shoreline. • Do not allow your pets to swim, exercise or drink in or near our lakes. • While alligators can be active at any time, they are most active between dusk and dawn and move during the night to different water sources. • Please give our alligators the respect and space they deserve. • For your safety, as well as the safety of your family and pets.
KEEP YOUR DISTANCE! If you have an issue with an alligator, please call: Sandy Juba at 321-543-0502 or Betty Salter at 321-223-8073 or Nancy Clark at 321-292-1434. These ladies are experienced in dealing with TGO wildlife.
Community Information & Notices 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 Lowe’s 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 Lowe’s on the same side of the street. Please do not allow pets to urinate on trash or debris. The crew has to pick this up!
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 collection process efficient, please follow these important rules: • Break down all boxes and put all packing material in a closed bag. • Close all trash bags with twist ties or the integrated drawstrings that some trash bags have. • Tie bags together if they are all light in weight. • Place trash within 1 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. • 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 - and the result is not always pretty!
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.
Service Animal Rules
According to Florida Statues under Social Welfare, Chapter 413, Section 08, Paragraph D - “Service Animal” means an animal that is trained to perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The tasks may include, but are not limited to, guiding a person who is visually impaired or blind, alerting a person who is deaf or hard of hearing, pulling a wheelchair, assisting with mobility or balance, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, retrieving objects, or performing other special tasks. A service animal is not a pet. Only Service Animals are allowed in TGO buildings, no other animals are permitted. Please obey the signs.
What word is pronounced the same if you take away four of its five letters? Answer is somewhere in this issue.
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Classified Ads
All Classified Ads - For Sale, Rent and Wanted - will cost $10.00 per ad, per issue. Payment is by cash or check, payable to “CSA.” Classified ads list tangible and real property owned or wanted within TGO by the resident who places the ad. All ads must be brief, 25 words or less. Over 25 words are charged an additional 30¢ per word. Forms are available at the Plantation Manor CSA Office, 145 Plantation Drive. The placement of new ads and the renewal of existing ads must be made, with payment, no later than 5:00 pm on the Friday before the upcoming publication date. No refunds for early cancellation of ad. All ads are placed on a first-come basis. Space is limited.
RV LOTS FOR SALE, RENT OR LEASE FOR RENT: RV Lot at 50 Sunset Drive. May-December openings. Monthly rental preferred. Discount for consecutive months. Call/text Dave at 616-450-4509. Email: dverstra@comcast.net (exp 12-23-22) FOR SALE: Park Model at 535 Lake Drive. Two bedroom, 1.5 BR, Laundry, sunroom. Furnished. Stainless appliances, Newer air, roof, plumbing. $323,999. Open house - Tuesdays 1 - 4 pm. Contact 508-410-0029 (exp 8-05-22) FOR RENT: RV Lot at 19 Sunset Drive. Lake view, April thru November. Daily, weekly, monthly. Contact Dale at 207-233-7191 or email to rent19sunset@gmail.com (exp 7-22-22) FOR RENT: 234 Plantation. May thru October. Beautiful 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, washer & dryer, screened-in porch, carport. Call Dick Fridley at 269-207-6472. (exp 7-22-22)
WANTED TO RENT, SELL, AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR RENT: RV LOT at 396 Oak Cove Road. Spacious lot with beautiful views on turnaround. Available Aug 1 - Nov 30, 2022. Send e-mail inquiries to shaneandvaleria@gmail.com (exp 7-22-22) WANT TO RENT: Park Home or Resort Home. 3-4 months from January through April 2023. (Will consider 1-3 months also). We have rented the past 6 years and can provide references. No pets, non-smokers, will take excellent care of your property. Contact: Heather Overholt (905-682-6584 hoverholt65@gmail.com) or Dick (905-380-7141, doverholt70@gmail.com) (exp 7-22-22) FOR SALE: 2018 STAR Golf Cart. GOLD in color $4,500. Clean and in Good Condition Call: 321-360-2877 (exp 7-22-22)
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The Great Outdoors Community Church Watch Bible Study and Services
Pastor David’s Bible Study is LIVESTREAMING on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am on the church website: tgochurch.org. In person bible study is 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.
An Interdenominational Christian Church
SUNDAY
WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 am Watch the LIVESTREAM on our Church Website: tgochurch.org
Dr. David Price Lead Pastor
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. For more information, please contact our coordinator Pastor J.B. Kump at: 321-543-1608 or email: jb.kump@gmail.com.
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
J.B. Kump
Minister, Small Groups, Visitation and Retreats
Dan Zahn
Minister of Prayer & Visitation
321-383-0303
Send e-mail to: info@tgochurch.org Visit our website:
www.tgochurch.org
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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.
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from November through April and meets in the Narthex.
Food & Clothing Donations
We will pick up food and clothing for the needy. Please call Marilyn Herbers 321-543-7208 or Mark Herbers 321-258-8406.
2022 -2023 Concert Series
Please see our exciting list of concerts we will be presenting throughout the coming 2022 - 2023 season. Our old friends will return for another great season of uplifting musical enjoyment. We promise our TGO Community Church will provide a great opportunity for fellowship with our friends and neighbors.
Great Outdoors Community Church has a ministry that provides services to TGO residents. The areas of support and their points-of-contact are as follows: Home Repairs Heidi Turner 321-514-3719 jihsturner@msn.com Lending Closet Janis Lundeberg 763-221-1605 janislundeberg@gmail.com Temporary Meals Linda Snyder 610-751-5919 ravenmst@hotmail.com County Services Bev Houghton 810-919-1629 bhoughto10@hotmail.com Respite Sitting Martha Dayson 321-268-1460 jimdayson@bellsouth.net Transportation Charlie Wood 847-609-1222 charliewood847@gmail.com
The Great Outdoors Community Church CONCERT SCHEDULE - 2022- 2023 Sunday
November 6, 2022
6:00 pm
Tribute Quartet
Wednesday November 9, 2022
7:00 pm
Veterans Day Program
Wednesday November 30, 2022
7:00 pm
Brevard Chorale
Wednesday December 7, 2022
7:00 pm
Christmas Cantata
Sunday
December 11, 2022
6:00 pm
The Allen Family
Sunday
January 8, 2023
6:00 pm
The King’s Brass
Sunday
January 29, 2023
8:30 am
Voices of Lee
10:00 am
Voices of Lee
Sunday
February 5, 2023
6:00 pm
Eirinn Abu
Sunday
February 26, 2023
6:00 pm
The Guardians
Wednesday April 5, 2023
7:00 pm
Easter Cantata
Wednesday May 3, 2023
7:00 pm
Brevard Chorale
A Love Offering will be received during each concert
For more concert information, call 321-385-9731
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Clowning Around With Pam Taylor
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am was working as a civilian Family Support Division Chief on an Army base in Neu-Ulm, Germany when she first dressed up like a clown, face make-up and all. It was a Halloween party and she figured, “Who doesn’t like a clown?” Well... there was an actual former Ringling clown in attendance and she immediately caught his attention. It was then that she learned how a real clown face should look and how all clown faces have their own identity. She received some great advice and from there she fell in love with being a clown. Pam Taylor and her husband, Bobby, discovered TGO about three years ago. They were having their motor home serviced at the Newmar factory in Indiana when they met a TGO couple who suggested they should come visit “our” park. They came, fell in love with TGO, purchased a place on Coach Club and after only a few months, decided they wanted to purchase a home. They now live on Plantation Drive and love everything TGO has to offer. Pam and Bobby’s previous home was in Virginia and they became full-time RVers about five years before they settled down on Plantation. Their journeys took them to nearly every contiguous state in the union, with the exception of California, Oregon and Washington. During their travels they work camped and Pam would teach face painting, juggling and other activities
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to the kids in the camps. They also work camped at Ordway Swisher, a biological station that is a research, teaching, and extension facility of the University of Florida where Bobby had studied the Gopher Tortoise and received his Ph.D. in Biology. They both really enjoy the outdoors and like to spend their time hiking, biking and golfing. Bobby also likes to run marathons, although Pam doesn’t appear too keen about him doing that any more. (Hint!) While living in Virginia, Pam worked as a real estate agent and, while watching a St. Patrick’s parade, saw a group of clowns. She learned they had a local clown alley, so she and her daughter decided to take classes to become clowns. They went to conventions, learned to juggle, paint faces and make balloon animals. Pam also knows a few magic tricks and would occasionally hire on to entertain for small parties.
The clown alley in a circus is a backstage area where clowns change into their costumes and apply makeup. Generally, the clowns’ personal props, costumes, and other items are stored in this area as well. Clown alley was usually very close to the Big Top tents, along the side like an alley, so the clowns could get in and out quickly. If the circus show had some problem with a performance, the ringmaster could yell out “Clowns Allez” meaning “Clowns Go!” Today, most clowns do not use tents for dressing and make up, as travel trailers or motor homes are used. The term has also come to mean any professional grouping of clowns, in general, regardless of whether or not they are affiliated with a circus or carnival. Today, there are hundreds of clown alleys across America. The Villages have their own clown alley with about 150 members. Pam has recently started the TGO Clown Alley where she shows residents how to create a face, do face painting, dress up like clowns, juggle, make balloon animals, etc. They meet in the library every Thursday at 3:00 pm. Call her at 571-217-0444 if you are interested. “We want to get more people involved with our TGO Alley,” says Pam. “It would be great to go to retirement centers, or hospitals to make people happy. We’re also looking for residents interested in doing some skit script writing and some seamstresses to help make clown outfits.” Pam also has ideas for entering the Titusville Christmas and TGO Golf Cart parades. If you have the time, give her a call, you’ll quickly learn Pam is pretty serious about clowning around.
Above: Peter Maselli entertains by juggling pins or balls or those twirly plates on a stick. Right: Dennis Lecik is a world-class photographer who enjoys working with people and making them laugh. Far right: Pam practices creating her clown face at a recent class.
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Activities – All Year and Seasonal
Plantation Manor 4:30 pm - 4th Monday of Month (Nov-Apr) Seasonal meetings are monthly, in the Plantation Manor. Come to see your friends, share your latest RV adventures and get updates on our rally schedule and chapter activities. After our business meeting, we provide a light meal for our members and guests. Please bring your own beverage of choice. If you will be attending, you must send an email to Bob Nebel by the Monday before the meeting so we know how much food to purchase. Bob’s email address: renebeljr@ gmail.com For more information, call: Bob Nebel - 321-626-1290
Bocce Court (next to Shuffleboard) Play this game that is similar to a sport from the ancient Roman Empire. The Bocce ball set can be signed-out from the Plantation Manor CSA Office, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. For weekend play, pick up the Bocce set on Friday.
The TGO Page Turners meet in the Library on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Please consider joining the fun! The book selection and more good information can be found on FACEBOOK at TGO Page Turners Wine is welcome!
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Plantation Manor Swimming Pool Monday - Friday - 10:00 am Weather Permitting Call the CSA Manor Office to ask about any cancellation due to bad weather. 321-264-2393 Aquacise, or water aerobics, is a fun and easy workout for all ages. It uses the resistance of water to increase cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and muscle tone. Being buoyant in the water, about 90% of your body weight is supported and you’ll never feel overheated. Diana Araujo-Fernandez Monday - Friday For more information, call: Plantation Manor - 321-264-2393
River Lanes (SR50) - Titusville Wednesday - 1:00 pm January - March River Lanes is closed on Mondays, so this BER TGO league will be playing on EMWednesV O N N I days. L RETURN IL W Join this 12-week bowling session at $9 per week, which includes shoe rentals. There will be teams of four members using a handicap system so all will have a chance to win overall. We will be paying for 12 weeks, and there will be NO free pizza on the last day, per River Lanes, unlike some years. To confirm your place in the league and for more information, call: Jo-Anne Buckley - 321-383-4211
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Plantation Manor Meets all year every Tuesday at 6:00 pm CARDS GO ON SALE at 4:45 pm TGO Owners, Renters, and Guests Only. All present during play must be 18 years of age or older. Age verification via government identification may be required. Wearing a mask isn’t required when sitting at your BINGO table.
BRIDGE CLUB
Plantation Manor Porch Monday - 1:00 pm Thursday - 9:00 am The group welcomes intermediate and advanced level players. Bridge sign-up sheets are placed on clipboards on the outside of the Plantation Manor office door by the stage. Players must sign up by Friday at noon to play on Monday afternoon and must also sign up by Tuesday at noon in order to play on Thursday morning. For more information, call: Cory Lucas 321-264-2393 WINNERS July 7 July 11 July 14
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Activities – All Year and Seasonal Cigar Club CASUAL BRIDGE CLUB
Library Tuesday and Friday - 9:00 am Relaxed bridge played for enjoyment, practice, and improving techniques. A working knowledge of bridge is required. For more information, call: Don Browning - 321-362-5036
Croquet Club
In front of the Golf Driving Range Sunday - 2:00 pm No experience needed. Equipment provided. Bring your own chair and beverage. No formal attire. It’s a great way to get outside and have fun with friends and neighbors. Mask wearing optional. Contact: John Comeau - 321-269-5525 or Frank Valenza - 321-567-4272
Windsong Pavilion 2nd & 4th Tuesdays - 3:30 pm - Nov - April Enjoy a cigar with fellow cigar smokers, discuss or swap cigars, share knowledge on cigar-related topics, join in some field trips. For more information, contact: Bob Hazlett - 937-545-7446 rlhazlett999@gmail.com
Diamond Painting Library Monday - 1:30 pm Try this new craft hobby that’s a mix between Cross Stitch and Paint by Numbers. Tiny resin “diamonds” are applied to a color-coded canvas creating a vibrant mosaic painting. Tor more information, contact: Barbara Yeager - 508-410-0029
Fly Radio Controlled Aircraft Experience the “high” of flying R/C aircraft. See if this is something you would like to learn. FREE training. The airfield is less than a mile from TGO. We fly all year and are usually at the airfield by about 8:00 am. For more information, call: Bob Netherton - 321-269-3016
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Library Thursday - 3:00 pm The TGO Clown Group will meet weekly this summer. If you’re looking for some fun, a new career, making a little money, or making people smile, come join us! For more information call: Pam Taylor - 571-217-0444 or Peter Maseli -714-392-4444
Library Saturday - 6:00 - 8:00 pm The cost is 50 cents. Contact: Peggy Apgar - 321-2603-9934
Exercise with Charlotte
Friendly Hobbies
Hobbyland Wednesday - 9:30 am - 12:00 noon, all year Bring your knitting, cross stitch, crocheting, and other needle creations. Join us for a cup of tea and chatter while being creative. For more information, call: Theresa Sansoucie - 603-491-4515 Mary Jane Smith - 810-853-8188
Clown Alley
Fun Time Travel Association Plantation Manor The FTTA is a rally group open to all owners and renters in TGO. All types of RVs are welcome and are encouraged to enjoy the fun. Join our monthly meeting for information about rallies and socializing. We will serve food at this meeting. Those who plan to attend, send an e-mail to Monica Fierro by the Friday before the Monday meeting so we know how many chairs to set up and how much food to purchase. Put “FTTA” in the subject line. Email to tgomonica@hotmail.com. We hope to see you at the next meeting! Upcoming meetings: November 14, December 19, 2022, January 16, February 20, March 20 and April 17, 2023. Monica Fierro - 321-267-7899
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 Chair Stretch
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Activities – All Year and Seasonal Games Night
Library Sunday - 6:00 pm, Tuesday - 6:30 pm This fun-loving group plays many types of games. For more information, call: Jean Crichton - 321-383-9385 Charlotte Sickafoose - 321-267-5950
Line Dancing
Plantation Manor Tuesday sessions - 10:00 am - 12 noon Beginner class starts at 10:00 am No dance experience - basic steps taught. Improver class starts at 11:00 am Pat Small’s Thursday practice Line Dance class is “on hold” until further notice. Ferrel Mazzatto - Instructor 321-267-0195
Mah Jongg
Library - All Year Monday - 6:00 - 9:00 pm Connie Heil - 321-383-8279 Tuesday -1:00 - 4:00 pm Rosalind Zahn - 321-269-7957
Plantation Manor Friday, August 5 - 6:00 pm Monday, August 15 - 6:00 pm Friday, September 2 - 6:00 pm Monday, September 12, - 6:00 pm Bring snacks for your table/B.Y.O.B. Bring a roll of nickels to play and a canned good or $1, per person, for donation to a deserving local Food Pantry. Contact: Bev Moquin - 508-317-0295 Betty McIntosh - 321-720-9192
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Hand Knee and Foot Card Game
Library Wednesday and Saturday - 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Much more challenging and fun than original Hand and Foot, this is still similar to Canasta. Both days meet all year. For more information, call: Marie Zeigler - 518-805-8569
Machine Embroidery Club Hobbyland Friday - 12:00 - 5:00 pm, all year Bring your door key for the craft room. Join us in this fascinating hobby by bringing your embroidery machine. Contact: Pam Wheeler - 603-866-9233 pamswheeler@aol.com
Paper & Fiber Arts
Hobbyland 1st & 3rd Saturdays - 9:00 - 11:00 am A different paper & fiber art craft each week! $10 All supplies provided. Reservations REQUIRED via text to 607-206-3718 by Wednesday before class. I will text you a photo of the project before you reserve. Instructor: Debra Burke - 607-206-3718
Quilters
Hobbyland Thursday - 12:15 - 5:00 pm, all year Meeting time 12:30 pm. Join in the creative satisfaction and enjoyment of this sewing art. TGO Owners, please bring your door key for the craft room. For more information, call: Nancy Powers - 603-209-2544 Gayle Sampson - 651-492-0881
Pavilion 1st Saturday of the month - 6:00-9:00 pm rn May - December ill retu e w listen oksimply nto your friends. Join in theafun raor K easo Bring your ownnsnacks ext s and beverages. Contact: Don Wheeler 321-567-4068 donwheeler369@aol.com
Mad Hatters of TGO Plantation Manor First Tuesday 11:30 am - October-April BER OCTOLunch All TGO ladies Rare invited. N I N U exact amount, advanceis T E R L $16.50, bring the WIL reservations are required. RSVP to Vicky Hunter at vhmadhattersluncheoncoordinator@gmail.com Contact: Denise Corcoran - 203-231-1755 queendeemadhatters@gmail.com
Photo Club Nature Center In-person meetings, 1st & 3rd Friday - 1:00 pm The Photo Club is meeting again December-March and we invite you to join us. Whether a beginner or an advanced photographer, we want you to share in the company of others who enjoy it. The Photo Club has a digital photo frame on the Plantation Manor Porch for your viewing pleasure as well as a gallery of framed photos. The digital photo frame is motion sensitive and displays videos or slideshow photos produced by Photo Club members. It is always available for your viewing pleasure any time the room is not being used for meetings. Contact: David Spahn - 207-468-6760
Activities – All Year and Seasonal Pickleball Courts Six Pickleball Courts are available starting at 8:00 am every day. • Lights for Night Play • Beginners Lessons • Organized Tournaments • Clinics to Improve Member Skills • Open Club Play 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Daily • Private Games in the Afternoon • Active Pickleball Club New to this sport? We strongly recommend calling Nancy Powers at 603-209-2544 from November to mid-April to arrange for lessons before coming out to play. This will give you a good start to a fun and social sport. You can also try borrowing equipment from the Plantation Manor CSA Office Monday - Friday until 3 pm. For more information, call: Marilyn Adams - 517-673-2110 Charles Wood - 847-609-1222
Shuffleboard
Shuffleboard Courts by Manor Thursday 1:00 pm Scheduled play October - April Discs and Cues are on the Fitness Center front wall. Please put the equipment back neatly when you are finished. For play after dark, there is a light switch timer by the Tennis Court fence enclosure door that is nearest to the shuffleboard courts. For more information, call: Doug Jensen - 401-885-9731
Stitching from the Heart
Hobbyland Thursday - 9:30 am - 12 noon, all year Come join in the fun of stitching your projects while you enjoy a cup of tea. Be sure to bring your key to the craft room. For more information, call: Barbara Stevens - 240-463-4809 Teri Alexander - 321-961-1393
Rug Hooking
Hobbyland Tuesday 9:00 am – November - April The TGO Traditional Rug Hooking Group invites all “Hookers and Lookers” to visit and see our work. For more rug hooking information, call: Terri Strack - 603-540-5921
Sawdust Club Pavilion 2nd Tuesday - 9:00 am - Nov - Apr Club membership is open to all TGO Property owners. We provide an opportunity for individual members to pursue their wood and/or metal working hobby. Club Buildings are located by the CSA Maintenance Area. Call: Bill Tarrier - 734-341-3765 https://tgosawdustclub.wordpress.com
Social Dance Class
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. For more information, call: Sammye Madden - 321-383-8530 Cam Pelletier - 321-264-0691
Swedish Weavers
Hobbyland Monday - 1:00 - 3:00 pm FALL E fabric H T N I Relax with this fun, needlecraft decTURN EThe R L L I orating style. simple technique can be W mastered and enjoyed by all ages. Carmella Zielinski - 321-289-0150
Tennis Club
Tennis Courts All 4 Tennis Courts Tennis Club Members Match Play - Mon-Wed-Fri 8:00 am-1:00 pm All Tennis Players • Round-Robin • All Skill Levels - Tue-Thu-Sat 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Open Play Tennis - Daily 1:00 - 8:00 pm Join the TGO Tennis Club. Contact any Tennis Club Board Member on court.
Plantation Manor Sunday - 6:00 - 7:00 pm Would you like to learn Swing Dancing or refresh some dance moves? Join our Dance Class. For more information, call: Linda Peraza - 321-383-0735
Stampin’ Up! Greeting card creations!
Hobbyland 2nd and 4th Wednesday - 6:00 pm and Friday - 9:30 am Make 3 cards for $10. All supplies provided. Reservations REQUIRED via e-mail to: bdaniels@cfl.rr.com by Monday before classes. MASKS: Unvaccinated required and if vaccinated, masks optional Carol Hall - 321-289-7380
Tennis Club Meeting
Pavilion Third Wednesday - 5:00 pm, all year Tennis Club combines a business meeting during the season with a potluck dinner for information and socializing. Bring a dish to share, your own beverages and tableware. Rick Conover - 954-547-0877
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Activities – All Year and Seasonal Watercolor Classes Summer Bunco
Library Thursday - July 28 6:00 - 9:00 pm Bring $1. Everyone welcome Contact: Cathy Costello - 321-376 2823
Improve your health - join the TGO Walking Club. We a social community which promotes and encourages walking for health. Any amount is beneficial and everyone is welcome! Information: TGOWalkingClub. com or email: Rich@TGOWalkingClub.com
Wood Carving Club
Hobbyland Monday - 8:00 am - 12 noon, all year All skill levels welcome. Join us for whittling or relief, chip, and carving-in-the-round styles. Charlie Wing - 321-474-1952
Pavilion Monday 9:45 - 11:00 am Hatha Yoga - Classic yoga for strength and flexibility. Cindy Lauter - Instructor Plantation Manor Thursday 9:45 - 10:45 am Vinyasa Yoga - Bridget Griffin - Instructor Bring a yoga mat and towel or kneeling pad for both classes.
Hobbyland Tuesdays - 1:30 - 4:30 pm OVEMBER N N IN welcome. Try this class! All Back by Rlevels U T E R WILLdemand. Our instructor for this seapopular son will be Diane Cannon. Cost $15. Masks required if you haven’t been vaccinated. Contact: Lynn Foster - 631-258-0044
Plantation Manor Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:00 am Fun fusion of body sculpting and dance movements to lively Latin rhythms that tone your body. Melanie Matz - 631-365-6640 Facebook - Zumba at TGO melaniematz@me.com
TGO’s Free Public WiFi
Free public WiFi is now available at The Great Outdoors! Our WiFi has equipment in six CSA common area locations around the resort: Blue Heron Restaurant, Fitness Center, Hobbyland, Library, Pavilion, and the Plantation Manor. The “TGO Public WiFi” is accessed by accepting the listed terms and conditions of use, then you are directed to our TGO CSA website. At this point, your device will be connected to our WiFi.
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Happenings Around The Great Outdoors
Ron Peoples helping maintain the grounds around Lake Judy.
Here is Elvis doing his best Steve Wright imitation.
Happy birthday to Bobby Rauff! Bobby was surprised by his wife Jeanne with a spectacular 85th birthday yard sign.
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Happenings Around The Great Outdoors Pet Corner
Cheryl Beringer was hanging out with Elvis and showing off her Blue Meet Teddy, an 11-year-old Pekinese who is very social and, like all dogs, loves riding in the golf cart. Gwen George is his human. Heron Gift Card she won from the first Caption This Contest.
Marlene Zawadzky, Lynn Sarik and Tammy DeVries were on hand for the Elvis Night party at the Blue Heron.
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TGO FIREWISE INFORMATION RESIDENTS REDUCING WILDFIRE RISKS
Visit tgocsa.org to view Firewise video and brochure or TGO Firewise on Facebook
Remember, you must have written permission to remove any living shrubs or trees beyond your property line. Contact CSA if you have questions about removal and consult the Architectural Review Board before making landscape changes.
Smoke Alarms in TGO by Ed Brown Smoke Alarms are your second line of defense against fire in your TGO home. Of course, the first line is maintaining a Firewise Property outside the house. There are a number of preventative measures you can take to mitigate WILDFIRE on the outside and to keep it outside. This Fire Prevention takes many forms, all past subjects of this column: “Lean, Clean & Green Landscaping” around structures, the “30 foot Defensible Zone” around your home, “Fireproof Mulch” in plant beds, “Clean Roofs and Down Spouts” and other defensive priorities. At night, with the family asleep, no one notices the slight smell of smoke in the air. The cause could be an electrical short circuit caused by a mouse chewing the wiring. (Ask your Nature Center staff! It happened!) Regardless, your home SMOKE ALARM will know and will alert the household to the danger.
Smoke Alarm Tips: 1. Install Smoke Alarms in every bedroom. They should be outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. 2. Large homes may need extra smoke alarms. 3. It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms. When one sounds, they all sound. 4. Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Change batteries once a year. 5. Some smoke alarms alert for Carbon Monoxide as well. 6. Smoke alarms should be installed on the ceiling or high on the wall (heat and smoke rise). 7. Keep smoke alarms away from the kitchen to reduce false alarms from cooking. They should be installed at least 10 feet from the stove. 8. Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old. 9. People with a hearing deficit can use special alarms. These alarms have strobe lights and bed shakers. 10. Closed doors may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire. 11. If you suspect a fire is behind a closed door, feel the door surface with the back of your hand. If it’s too hot to touch, keep the door closed until charged hose lines and protected firefighters are in place. Smoke Detectors are a key part of a HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLAN and a solid Second Line of Defense against home fires for you and your family!
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Buffalo Fried Deviled Eggs 8 Panko crusted deep-fried eggs, filled with spicy devil mix, topped with a sweet balsamic reduction. Island Cauliflower 8 Cauliflower florets panko-breaded and fried then tossed in Island sauce and served with blue cheese dressing. Gorgonzola Fries 9 Crispy fries topped with creamy blue cheese dressing, Gorgonzola crumbs, fresh chives and balsamic glaze. Pimento & Cheese Sampler 7 A scoop of our “soon to be famous” homemade Pimento & Cheese. Served with crostini. Tequila Clams 16 A pound of littleneck clams sautéed in garlic, shallots, lime juice, pico de gallo, fresh cilantro and deglazed with El Jimador tequila.
Fried Green Tomatoes 10 Panko-breaded and deep-fried green tomatoes, topped with pimento & cheese with balsamic vinegar reduction. 18th Hole Spring Rolls 9 Spring rolls stuffed with tender cabbage and julienned carrots and served with sweet chili sauce. Crispy Quesadilla 9 A large flour tortilla grilled and filled with shredded cheddar cheeses, diced peppers and julienned Spanish onions. Served with a side of Sriracha ranch. Add Chicken 3 Add Shrimp 5
Fried Goat Cheese Balls 11 Lemony Montrachet goat cheese formed into balls and rolled In toasted breadcrumbs and deep-fried. Served with mango chutney and crostini.
Salads & Soups
The House 8 Organic greens mixture, heirloom grape tomatoes, red onion, mixed cheese. Classic Caesar 8 Romaine hearts, shredded Reggiano Parmesan cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing. Spinach Salad 10 Baby spinach, red onion rings, diced tomato, sliced egg, and topped with chopped applewood smoked bacon and served with warm bacon vinaigrette.
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Served with your choice of fries, mango-wasabi slaw, veggies or house salad. Sweet potato fries $2 upcharge.
Blue Heron Burger 14 Grilled to perfection. Lettuce, tomato, red onion and choice of cheese. Florida Grouper Sandwich 17 6oz of Florida Grouper fillet, fried or blackened and topped with mango-wasabi slaw. Like a day in the Florida sun!
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Mandarin Orange Salad 16 Organic mixed greens, almonds, crispy noodles, grilled chicken and served with Orange-Sesame Dressing. Lobster Bisque Cup 8, Bowl 13 Rich, creamy and delicate, made with whole, live lobsters and cream. French Onion Cup 5, Bowl 8 Rich broth with red wine deglazed onions, garlic and cooked for over five hours for maximum flavor. Topped with a crouton and melted Gruyere cheese.
The Island Chicken 12 Breaded, tossed with Island sauce with melted pepper jack cheese. Can be ordered without Island sauce. The Reuben 14 Slow-cooked, thin sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Gruyere, AB aioli on marbled rye.
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Desserts
Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Bourbon-maple glazed, braised red cabbage, smoked Gouda mac & cheese. Oven-Braised Short Ribs 23 Oven-braised overnight, red-skin mashed potatoes, fried onions. Steak Frites 28 10 oz Certified Angus Beef sirloin grilled to the temperature of your choosing, topped with Gorgonzola butter and served with crispy fries. Basil Pesto Shrimp 24 Five jumbo Mayport shrimp, marinated, grilled then served over our delicious orzo-faro blend and topped with pesto vinaigrette.
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Key West Mahi With Charred Papaya 22 Fresh and local Mahi fillet, deep marinated in bourbon, teriyaki and herbs and spices, grilled and served over orzo-faro with a charred papaya. Chimichurri Cauliflower Steak 19 A hearty cauliflower steak seasoned and pan-grilled, then topped with flavorful chimichurri sauce and served over orzo-faro blend. Corona-Beer Battered Fish & Chips 18 New England-style beer-battered white fish served with crispy fries, mango-wasabi slaw and crème fraiche tartar sauce. Lemon-Ginger Roasted Half Chicken 20 A half chicken deep-marinated and served with mashed potatoes, gravy and Chef’s veggie.
Kermit’s Key Lime Pie 8 Made with real Key Lime juice, and baked on a graham cracker crumb crust and topped with whipped cream, key lime and raspberry sauce. Caribe Chocolate - Hazelnut créme Brulee 8 Made with 63% Caribe dark chocolate, fresh eggs, heavy cream, hazelnut liqueur, Mexican vanilla and topped with a caramelized sugar crust. Coconut Cream Pie 8 Rich creamy coconut cream filling inside a 5” pie shell and topped with whipped cream and dusted with toasted coconut. Croissant Bread Pudding 8 Buttery croissants make our baked bread pudding delicious; topped with Bourbon-Vanilla Cherry Sauce 9 Blackened Grouper 26 Chocolate Lava Cake Rich chocolate cake filled with chocolate “lava” and Beautiful fillet of grouper, blackened in a cast iron pan at 500 degrees and served with stone-ground Havarti grits served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate syrup and whipped cream. and mango-wasabi slaw. Weekly - Flat Bread Special each night Mkt Price Tuesdays - Pasta Bar 4-7 pm 18 All-U-Can Eat - Made-to-Order pasta dishes. Choose from a variety of pastas, sauces, proteins and add-ons. Comes with salad and bread sticks. Saturdays - Prime Rib 4-8 pm 8oz 24 12oz 28 8 or 12 ounce slow roasted CAB* prime rib. Includes a house salad, salt-crusted Idaho baked potato, choice of chef’s fresh veggies, horseradish cream sauce, au jus. *Certified Angus Beef
We take pride in preparing our food from scratch every day. Some items will have limited availability. We are concerned for your well-being. If you have allergies, please alert us as not all ingredients are listed! *We are obliged to tell you that consuming raw or undercooked meat, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness. Please enjoy your time with us. Bon Appétit
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B R E A K FA ST M E N U
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Eggs All eggs are served with choice of breakfast potatoes, tomatoes or fruit and choice of breakfast bread. Two Eggs Two eggs any style Three Eggs Three eggs any style Add a side of Sausage, Bacon or Ham
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Create Your Own Omelet 11 Choose from, peppers, onion, mushrooms, spinach, diced tomatoes, and shredded mixed cheddar cheeses. Add Sausage, Bacon or Ham in your omelet 1 Add a side of Sausage, Bacon or Ham 2
Platters Country Fried Steak & Eggs 12 Tender hand-breaded country fried steak, topped with creamy sausage gravy and served with two eggs any style, choice of side and breakfast bread. Corned Beef Hash & Eggs 11 Succulent corned beef hash, two eggs any style and served with your choice of side and breakfast bread. Pancakes 8 Two fluffy buttermilk pancakes served with butter and maple syrup. Add a side of Sausage, Bacon or Ham 2
Malted Waffle 8 Light and airy golden malted waffle served with butter and maple syrup. Add a side of Sausage, Bacon or Ham 2 Biscuits & Gravy 8 Buttery home-made biscuits topped with savory sausage gravy.
Sandwiches & Toast Breakfast Sandwich 6 Cooked to order egg and cheese on your choice of breakfast bread. Add bacon, ham or sausage 2 Mexican Grilled Avocado Toast 9 Sourdough, corn, black beans, avocados, pico de gallo
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LUNCH MENU Monday thru Saturday 10:30 am to 3:00 pm
Handhelds All sandwiches are served with choice of fries, veggies, or choice of slaw. Sweet potato fries $2 upcharge. Chicken Salad 9 House made chicken salad on your choice of bread. Tuna Salad 9 House made tuna salad on your choice of bread. Egg Salad 8 House made egg salad on your choice of bread. Chili Cheese Dog 8 A TGO favorite... or order without the chili or cheese - your choice! BLT 9 Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on your choice of bread. Ham Sandwich 9 Thin sliced honey ham with lettuce and tomato on your choice of bread. Turkey Sandwich 9 Thin sliced roasted turkey with lettuce and tomato on your choice of bread. Love Me Tenders 12 Hand dipped chicken tenders served with French fries and honey mustard.
Salads & Soups
Blue Heron Burger 14 Grilled to perfection. Lettuce, tomato, red onion and choice of cheese. The Charleston 15 8 oz ground beef patty cooked to your choosing and topped with a Fried Green Tomato and a scoop our soon to be famous Pimento & Cheese. Florida Grouper Sandwich 17 6 oz of Florida Grouper fillet, fried or blackened and topped with mango-wasabi slaw. Like a day in the Florida sun! The Island Chicken 12 Breaded tossed with Island sauce with melted pepper jack cheese. Can be ordered without the Island sauce. The Reuben 14 Slow cooked thin sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Gruyere, AB aioli on marbled rye. Turkey Club 12 Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
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16 The House 8 Mandarin Orange Salad Organic greens mixture, heirloom grape tomatoes, Organic mixed greens, almonds, crispy noodles, grilled chicken and served with Orange-Sesame red onion, mixed cheese. Dressing. Classic Caesar 8 Cup 8, Bowl 13 Romaine hearts, shredded Reggiano Parmesan Lobster Bisque Rich, creamy and delicate, made with whole, live cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing. lobsters and cream. Spinach Salad 10 Cup 5, Bowl 8 Baby spinach, red onion rings, diced tomato, French Onion sliced egg, and topped with chopped applewood Rich broth with red wine deglazed onions, garlic smoked bacon and served with warm bacon and cooked for over five hours for maximum flavor. Topped with a crouton and melted Gruyere cheese. vinaigrette. 35
The Cattle Egret
- By Betty Salter
Photo by Robin Francis
The Cattle Egret is an avian success story. They started out in Africa and managed to expand their range around the world, showing up in Florida, according to the Audubon Society, in 1952. This small member of the wading bird family is not competing with other egrets and herons for food since it chooses to follow cattle or other animals of the grasslands to snatch the insects these brush beaters scare up. Though they have invaded our ecosystems, they do not seem to have displaced other species, but they may be competing for space in the colonial nesting places where several different species will nest and roost together. They are very adaptable. They will follow along behind mowers, walk across hedges or even visit dumps to pick through human garbage. As breeding season approaches, they go through significant changes, starting as a white bird with yellow/ orangish beak and greenish legs. Slowly golden feathers appear on its head neck and back, the beak turns red with an orange tip, the fleshy area around the eye turns purple and the legs a vibrant red. The male brings sticks to his mate who builds the nest. Both parents incubate the eggs and care for the young, who can start to climb out of nest at three weeks.
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Adults have been known to take in wandering juveniles if they are less than 14 days old. In two months’ time the young become independent. Cattle Egret Fun Facts: Cattle Egrets follow large animals or machines and eat invertebrates stirred up from the ground. They will fly toward smoke from long distances, to catch insects fleeing a fire. The Cattle Egret has a broad and flexible diet that occasionally includes other birds. In the Dry Tortugas off the coast of Florida, migrating Cattle Egrets have been seen hunting migrating warblers. The oldest Cattle Egret on record was at least 17 years old when it was captured and released in Pennsylvania in 1979. It had been banded in Maryland in 1962. Carnivore: Grasshoppers, crickets, spiders Litter Size: 3-4 eggs Weight: 9.5-18.1 oz. Heights: 18-22 in. Main Threats: Predators Conservation Status: Least Concern
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8AM - 5PM HOURS OF OPERATION The Nature Center will be open every day during the summer from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Send your summer guests over for a fun and educational experience.
TGO NATURE CENTER WEBSITE
Visit our website at www.tgonaturecenter.org to learn about the Nature Center and our local wildlife and plants.
TGO NATURE CENTER FACEBOOK GROUP Join the TGO Nature Center Facebook Group to share nature sightings, information, photos and to receive help in identifying our wildlife and plants. To join our Facebook group, you need to be a TGO resident or a non -resident Nature Center member. You will be asked your TGO address or to state you are a non-resident member. Click on the link below if you are viewing these pages online or search Facebook for the group. TGO Nature Center Facebook Group
USED INK CARTRIDGES We continue to accept used ink cartridges (we no longer accept the larger ink toners due to storage restraints). Please drop them off on the desk in the Nature Center Library as there is an acrylic top on the desk to prevent damage in case of a leaking cartridge. Placing in a plastic bag helps also!
The Nature Center at The Great Outdoors The Nature Center at The Great Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) non-profit self-supporting organization.
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Come Visit The Nature Center The T.G. Carlson Nature Center building houses the Nature Center museum, library, meeting room and a kitchen. The building also has a climate controlled enclosed porch where you can relax, read a book or have a bug-free picnic lunch. The building is open to TGO residents, renters and their guests seven days a week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This building went from an old camp site to a new modern concrete building. See how it transformed and learn more about the history of the Nature Museum at: tgonaturecenter.org.
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• 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths • Great view of 13th fairway • Large master suite with king bed • Upgraded finishes, granite countertops • Ceramic tile floors • All appliances included • Full size washer and dryer • Covered parking 24’ x 23’ long • New air conditioning in 2022 Beautiful furnished park home on a quiet cul-de-sac street • New roof in 2018
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• Beautiful RV site package • 2013 38’ Bighorn Fifth Wheel by Heartland (3260RS) with 3 slideouts - in good condition • 8’ x 10’ shed • Lot size approximately 80’ x 54’ • Beautiful shaded lot that backs up to Blue Heron Lake • Walk to Oak Cove pool, bathhouse and laundry room
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• Oversized corner lot (see survey on back) • 8’ x 12’ x 8’ shed with wood frame interior and electric • Conveniently located across from the Oak Cove pool and bathhouse and laundry • Great rental site and investment opportunity • Trees freshly trimmed and driveway power washed
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• RV Port and Executive Suite custom built in 2017 • Impact glass windows and doors • 650 sf under air, includes living room, kitchen, bath and bonus room • Lot size approximately 98’ x 44’ • RV port approximately 46’ long, 18’ wide, 14’ 3” clear height with port skirting for sun blockage • So many upgrades you must see for yourself
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• 2 bedroom, 3 baths with huge loft - Built in 2007 • 2,306 sf under air, 3438 sf under roof • Large kitchen with most appliances recently replaced • New beautiful laminate flooring in living room, dining room and kitchen 6/2021 • New whole house air conditioner 1/2020 • RV garage 43’ long x 14’ wide x 13’ 6” center height 12’ 11” side height
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• Unique ranch-style home in desirable Hammock Oaks area • Two bedrooms, two baths • 12’ x 20’ den/office • 12’ x 12’ covered patio plus 32’ x 8’ screened room • HVAC new 2019 • Water heater new in 2019 • RV garage is 48’ long x 14’5” wide x 13’ height plus 2-car garage • New roof installation scheduled for August 2022
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• Excellent RV Site on desirable Fawn Trail • Wonderful golf course view on 14th fairway • Quiet cul-de-sac street • Recently painted concrete driveway • Recently replaced power pedestal • Storage shed with water and electric • Close to the Oak Cove pool
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New Listing 140 Windsong Way - $229,900
• Beautifully decorated Executive Suite on a great street • Completely furnished - included as shown • Built in 2001 • New split unit AC in 2018 • Bath AC 2021 • New electric pedestal in 2017 • CertainTeed roof membrane 2017 • New screen room 2020 • Entryway wall redone, 2’ x 6’ framing and insulated 2020 • Plus More!
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• Beautiful long lot with paver driveway • Close to front of park and near the resort’s amenities • Air-conditioned Executive Suite • Large eat-in kitchen with appliances • Walk through bathroom with full shower and stack W/D • 12’ high ceilings • 2’x 6’ wood construction
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• Lovely home located on quiet cul-de-sac street • 2 bedroom / 1.5 bath • Large master with king-size bed • Lovely downstairs suite with Murphy bed • Recently renovated with fresh paint • Beautiful golf course and nature views • Backs up to the 13th hole • Appliances plus washer/dryer included • Covered car parking • RV parking along side of the home
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• Built in 1994 • 893 sq. ft. under air • 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths • New metal roof in 2022 • Wood flooring plus carpeting • Living room has great built-ins • Lots of storage in kitchen with extra work space • Guest bedroom will accommodate double bed • Furnished with all appliances to convey • 8’ x10’ shed
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Feature articles focusing on TGO resident photographers - by Jim Brubaker
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ast night I was on the phone with Spectrum and they wanted me to take a short survey at the end of our conversation - just answer a few questions so they can provide even better service in the future. That got me to thinking. At the end of this article, I am going to ask you a few questions. Be patient, I have stories of TGO photographers waiting in the wings for future articles in Snap-Shot. A month ago I wrote Snap-Shot from Drummond Island, Michigan. Since then, I have experienced family camping in New Hampshire, biking in New Jersey, and helping a granddaughter set up an apartment for her beginning of a new career in New York City.
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not need that intelligence for success. Success is measured by what is called “artificial intelligence.” That intelligence is in the tiny digital computer inside our phone, iPad, and laptop. Today, photography is not just those slide shows. Twenty-four hours a day on hundreds of channels we see photographs. This Happenings is filled with photos - each telling a story or selling us stuff. All the junk mail we receive is filled with photographs. Your cell phones are filled with digital images. We cannot escape photos. Within the next five minutes, count how many photos you see. Photos are our very lives. Did you know that busy intersections, like the one out here under I-95, are controlled by cameras? Cameras look at you and all those other cars sitting in line and send data to little computers that control when to turn lights red and green. Did you know our National Park System installs cameras on railroad tracks to study how long it takes a Grizzly Bear to waddle off the track so they can make loud noises far enough ahead of the train to scare the bear off the track? Did you know most photos you see are not really real? With the advent of photoshop you never really know how real a photo is. People and objects can be added and the color altered to help drive home a point.
Along the way, I took 1,726 photographs. Because I took so many photographs, and because I wrote this article, you probably think I am a photographer. Surprise, I do not consider myself to be a photographer. I just let the camera be the photographer. You see, photography is not like the old days - when I was young. In those days you had a big camera. You sent the film away to get photos back on a glossy piece of paper. Maybe you got a 35mm slide which you slid into a projector machine. Then you took all the pictures off the wall, turned off the lights, and began your moment of glory - your slide show. Most of the relatives were sitting around sleeping, drinking too much wine and whisky, or just plain getting bored with you droning on about how you captured that shot. Do you remember those days? Oh, I forgot to mention that 50% of the photos you got back were over-exposed or almost black, way under-exposed. That 50% you just stuck back in the mailing envelope. Guess what? They are still up in the attic, never to be seen again until the kids clean up your house after you’re no longer around! To reduce the 50% bad photos, our understanding of shutter speed and aperture was sort of the measurement More than just a cell phone, Apple’s iPhone has become of our intelligence. Nowadays, with the cell phone, we do one of the most popular cameras in the world.
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Here is my point. Technology has removed the need for human intelligence. But, on the other hand, it has opened up so many doors for new human skills to make photography a modern fun sport. Yes, golf balls and clubs have had technological advances, material for the rug-hookers have many more shades, the carpet on the bocci ball court has been improved, and pickleballs are computer designed - but technology has not changed any sport or hobbie the way it has changed photography. Did you know the DSLR camera (digital single-lens reflex) may soon go the way of the film camera? Canon has just announced that it will design no new DSLRs. The future is mirrorless. Did you know the iPhone can be set to take three seconds of photos every time you snap a photograph? Then you can tell it to make up a single photo that the cell phone’s brain thinks is great. If you do not like the one it made, do you know you can look at each one of those three seconds of photos and select the one you want? Maybe Aunt Nelly just started to wave at you. Did you know you can turn several three second snapshots into an action-packed short movie? Do you know how to remove that ex-son-in-law from the family photo or remove the spilled soup from Grandpa’s shirt, or remove the hair sticking out of Jim’s nose? Do you know how to compose a photo so that everyone says, “WOW, what a shot?” Or clear up the fuzziness of that otherwise perfect shot? How about blurring the background so that only the granddaughter’s beautiful face is in sharp focus? The technology of photography has opened up all these opportunities and so many more - it is not like the old days. Think about sharing. It is not just moments of glory with your slide show in the living room. You can share with millions or limit your online sharing to only those you choose.
Which photo is real? Left, right or both?
The TGO Photo Club Do you know you can share your photos with the TGO Photo Club right here and have others show you theirs your moment of glory where nobody sleeps or drinks too much? I created the TGO Photo Club over the last 15 years and turned it over to Dave Spahn a year ago He is doing a great job with what I gave him. Check out their activities here in The Happenings. But, I feel I did a very poor job in being able to tell Dave what you folks want the club to do for you. How to make it exciting and to help you capitalize on those new doors that technology has opened. So, would you please help me? Just like the Spectrum man said - Give us a moment and answer at least one of these survey items. 1. Do you want the club to meet all year long and have more social events? 2. Do you want to learn how to better compose photos? 3. Do you want to learn how to fix the photo right on the phone? 4. Do you want to learn photo software and camera settings? 5. Do you want to learn more about sharing your photos online? 6. If you have any ideas to help make our Photo Club better, please let us know. We welcome all input. E-mail jimbrubaker@earthlink or text message to 321-693-0597 or text Dave Spahn at 207-468-6760. See the Photo Club information in the activities section in this Happenings on page 24.
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Close to Home - Jetty Park, Cape Canaveral Jetty Park is a 45-acre public park at the east end of Port Canaveral, operated by the Canaveral Port Authority (CPA). It obviously gets its name from the long jetty that runs along and past the end of the park. It is also a good place to watch the ships leave as they pass through the canal and out into the Atlantic Ocean. The Park includes campgrounds, fishing pier, pristine beach with full-time year-round lifeguards, adjacent public boat ramps, restaurants and other visitor amenities. The park has also become a favorite location to watch rocket launches from nearby Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Any campsite at Jetty Park provides a prime view of the rocket launches. You can get an even better view from Jetty Park’s beach and fishing pier. If you are planning a trip to Jetty Park to specifically watch a launch, you should plan on getting to your site a day before the launch to avoid traffic and enjoy the area. Crewed launches, milestones, or launches with historic significance will have the largest turnout, resulting in heavy traffic in the hours before and right after launch. Of course, this is after you make a reservation for your trip. Reservations for parking passes and site spots are a MUST. Jetty Park is one of the most sought-after points of interest in Brevard County. With 45 acres at your fingertips there is a variety of activities available. Whether relaxing on the beach or a family reunion at one of the rentable pavilions, Jetty Park has something for everyone. Besides the 4.5-acre family beach with its designated areas for swimming and surfing (lifeguards on duty year-round), one of this park’s best-loved features is the 1,200-foot Malcolm E. McLouth Fishing Pier - open from 5 am to 11 pm, paved, lighted, equipped with fish-cleaning tables with running water and fully accessible to the physically challenged. Specially designed beach wheelchairs are available and provide access both to the beach and pier. A recently renovated and expanded building on the boardwalk houses an air-conditioned refreshment center and a bait and tackle shop. The beach has a vendor where everything can be rented including chairs, umbrellas, kayaks, paddle boards, boogie boards, etc., so you don’t have to bother with dragging your own cumbersome chairs and umbrellas. Outdoor showers located on the boardwalks are always a welcome sight after a long day on the beach. The beaches have state of the art beach cleaning equipment to keep them in pristine condition for your enjoyment.
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If you are looking for a place to have a family reunion or large gathering, Jetty Park has 12 small pavilions that can accommodate six to ten guests and two large pavilions that can handle 60 - 80 guests. All pavilions are equipped with grills and tables. Children and grandchildren will love you for having a picnic in this area of Jetty Park. The playground is complete with swings and a huge area for fun. Reservations for the pavilions are a must and all cars entering the park to attend your gathering must have a pre-purchased pass. Jetty Park also contains a 210-site campground with options from rustic tent areas to full RV hook-ups. The park also has eight cabins available to rent. Because of the campground’s unique location along the Atlantic Ocean and inside Port Canaveral, it’s not uncommon to see cruise ships arriving and departing, the above mentioned rocket launches, and wildlife and marine life. Facts you need to know If you are planning to visit Jetty Park • Jetty Park is open from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm daily • Parking is available at Jetty Park with a pre-purchased pass or annual pass. No credit card or cash transactions can take place at the entrance gate. All passes can be purchased online. • If you have a pre-purchased day pass for a specific date, you will be guaranteed entry into the park. It does not guarantee re-entry if the park is at capacity. If you are an annual pass holder, your entry is not guaranteed if park is at capacity. Staff monitors the number of cars in the park and will re-open when the park drops below capacity. • Pavilions are open during regular hours and require reservations. Reserve a pavilion online. • No pets allowed in the park. To purchase tickets go to www.portcanaveral.com/store • Select the type of pass you wish to purchase. Your passes will be emailed to you. Please print out or download your passes to a mobile device to be scanned at the booth. • Please call 321-783-7111 with any questions or for reservations.
Leftovers... Retired Flags Box
Who knew how popular our new Retired Flag Box would be? It was introduced on the Memorial Day weekend ceremony and is now a permanent fixture on the south side of the CSA building. So far to date, there have been over 250 tattered and torn flags placed into the box which will be properly disposed. Located on Florida’s Space Coast
2022-2023
TGO Magazine
Is now available to pick up at the Stay a Night... or a Lifetime! TGO Realty Welcome Center. This annual magazine includes hundreds of photos and features about our real estate services, the golf course, Blue Heron restaurant, Nature Center, TGO Church, Mailroom Center, community activities and all the resources available to our residents and visitors. The TGO Welcome Center is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm every day, so stop by and pick one up.
For more information call 800-621-2267
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Don’t Forget, the Blue Heron restaurant will be closed from Monday, July 25 to Friday, July 29 at 4 pm. We will be replacing our large produce cooler which will require a closure because we cannot cook while this work is being done. We will also do some cleaning, organizing and making improvements.
Titusville Talking Points The Talking Points magazine is a quarterly publication produced by the Titusville Chamber of Commerce. It provides the latest information about what is happenings in our town from new and remodeled real estate projects along with close-ups on businesses and the people behind them. Available at www.titusville.com
Karaoke In The Manor Saturday July 30 - 6 to 9 pm
Join City’s Best Karaoke in the Manor on Saturday for an evening of music and dancing. Bring your singing voice and your dancing shoes for a fun evening. Everyone is welcome - BYOB. The Blue Heron will have a special take out menu available to order in the Manor from 6 until 8 pm.
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 information regarding advertising rates, contact The Happenings Editor at Happenings@tgocsa.com.
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Community Calendar C = Church H = Hobbyland L = Library M = Plantation Manor
MP = Manor Pool NC = Nature Center O = Other P = Pavilion
SATURDAY 7/23 & 7/30 Hand, Knee and Foot L 11:30 am SUNDAY 724 & 7/31 Worship Services C 10:00 am Joker L 1:00 pm Croquet O 2:00 pm Games Night L 6:00 pm MONDAY 7/25 & 8/1 Exercise with Charlotte M 8:00 am Wood Carving Club H 9:00 am Exercise with Charlotte P 9:00 am Zumba M 9:00 am Hatha Yoga P 9:45 am Aquacise MP 10:00 am Bridge M 1:00 pm Swedish Weavers H 1:00 pm Diamond Painting L 1:30 pm Mah Jongg L 6:00 pm Nickel Bingo M 6:00 pm TUESDAY 7/26 & 8/2 Exercise with Charlotte M 8:00 am Aquacise MP 10:00 am Line Dancing M 10:00 am Mah Jongg L 1:00 pm Bingo M 6:00 pm Games Night L 6:30 pm WEDNESDAY 7/27 & 8/3 Exercise with Charlotte M 8:00 am Bridge M 9:00 am Zumba M 9:00 am Aquacise MP 10:00 am Hand, Knee and Foot L 11:30 am Singles at TGO O 12:00 pm Nature Center Program M 7:00 pm THURSDAY 7/28 & 8/4 Exercise with Charlotte M 8:00 am Exercise with Charlotte P 9:00 am Vinyasa Yoga M 9:45 am Aquacise MP 10:00 am Joker L 1:00 pm Quilters H 12:15 pm Shuffleboard O 1:00 pm FRIDAY 7/29 & 8/5 Exercise with Charlotte M 8:00 am Exercise with Charlotte P 9:00 am Zumba M 9:00 am Aquacise MP 10:00 am Joker L 1:00 pm Machine Embroidery Club H 12:00 pm
On-Site Businesses
PROPANE SALES
Melanie Matz • 631-365-6640 Carmella Zielinski • 321-289-0150
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 11:00 am Call the CSA Office for Appointment Payment by Cash or Check - No Credit Cards
BLUE HERON RESTAURANT
TGO GOLF SHOP
ACTIVITIES OFFICE - Logo Items
321-385-9100
Sunday - Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Lunch & Dinner or Take-Out Food Bar Seating - 10 Persons Max per Table Website: www.blueheronrestaurant.org
THE CAFÉ at the Blue Heron Restaurant 321-385-9100
321-268-9767
321-269-5524
Tee Times, Apparel & Equipment Sunday - Saturday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Website: www.thegreatoutdoorsgolf.com
TGO REALTY, INC. 321-269-5004
Entrance Door just past Golf Shop Door Convenient Breakfast & Lunch Sunday - Saturday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Welcome Center • Resort Sales & Rentals Personal Storage Unit Rentals Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
321-383-0288
TRIMMERS SALON
EAGLES PRIDE
RV Parts, Service & Supplies Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed Saturday & Sunday
321-383-9198
Hair & Spa Services - Men & Women Tuesday - Friday • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed Saturday - Monday
EAGLES 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
MAIL CENTER - 321-269-1666 Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 12 noon
GOLFCARTS UNLIMITED
VISITOR ACCESS - 321-383-8802
Club Car - EZ-GO - HDK - Yamaha Sales, Service & Rentals Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - noon • Closed Sunday
GUARD GATE - 321-383-2004
321-268-4882
MASSAGE THERAPY 321-302-9885
Medical or Swedish Massage • Reflexology E-Stim • Ergonomic Massage Table Therese S. Brown, LMT Monday - Friday • Call for Appointment
Advertiser Index Airport Shuttle Service Animal Care Clinic Applianceville Black Cat Coffee Blinds of All Kinds Caregiver Services Century 21 Flag Agency Classic Coach Works Colman Heating & Air Contentment Hearing Care Custom Golf Carts Dan Walter Detailing Details Pressure Washing Dr. Arnold Capobianco
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Call or send an e-mail to guest@tgocsa.org to arrange a Guest Pass for a visitor to your location. Call to alert Courtesy Patrol about any TGO community problem. Call to request assistance from CSA On-Site Maintenance
THE MANOR - 321-264-2393
Plantation Manor Office 145 Plantation Drive, Titusville, FL 32780 Office Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed 12 noon to 1:00 pm
DynaClean Eagle’s Pride East Coast Air & Heat Find Your Next Escape Florida First Roofing Freedom Air & Plumbing Gatto’s Tire & Auto Ginny’s Airport Shuttle Golf Carts Unlimited GQ FL Group Insurance HD Cleaning Jon Kirk Construction Keller Williams Realty LeCrave Cafe Mackey’s Renovations
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Mahoneys Power Wash MATK - Kris Michael Moulton Const. Parrish Health & Wellness Professional Steamworks Robert Petrie RV Glamping Shade & Privacy Products SPCA Sun Insurance TGO Realty Trimmers Weirich Air
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Advertising rates for The Happenings are available from Happenings@tgocsa.com. If you would like to reserve space, contact the editors via email at Happenings@tgocsa.com.
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The bridge between holes 14 and 15
The view from the 15th tee
Sunset on Sunset
View towards Windsong Way/Plantation Drive from Nature Trail Bridge
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