The Happenings 2/21/25

February 21, 2025 Issue Four

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MANAGER’S CORNER

Dear TGO Residents,

TGO is in high gear right now, and I sincerely hope you are enjoying everything this season has to offer. This issue of The Happenings is full of information about activities, clubs, concerts and other assorted events. There’s something for everyone here at TGO, and that’s what makes this resort such a unique and amazing place to live.

I’ve heard many positive comments about the Golf Course Renovation Video that was premiered at the 2025 Annual Members Meeting. If you were unable to attend the owners meeting, you will find this video on our TGOCSA.org website. Please take a moment to watch it, share it on social media, or email it to friends and family. I extend another big ‘thank you’ to TGO owner Doug Jensen for his excellent production work.

Sheriff Ivey was here at TGO on Wednesday to speak with our owners about public safety and answer questions. He shared that he is hosting a Citizens Academy here at TGO this Spring. Over six weekly sessions, participants of this program will experience demonstrations from all facets of our Sheriff’s agency, from Corrections to Aviation, from Bomb Squad to Animal Services and many more. If you’re interested in being a part of this program, and you will be here during the months of April and May, please contact Carmella Galley in The Manor. You can email her at manor@tgocsa.com. Space is limited so please reach out soon.

The CSA crews are busy with several projects throughout TGO. Now that the weather is cool and dry, our infrastructure team is improving our stormwater drainage pathways, most recently around the shuffleboard courts, the Manor and the Rally Lot. Our buildings crew is repairing the concrete parking lot across from the Blue Heron Restaurant and next week they will be improving on our golf course cart path. Our lawn crew is out mowing this week since we saw some growth and green-up of our lawns during these first three weeks of warmer weather in February. The team is practicing a new cut-cycle that we plan to fully implement this summer to help our efficiency.

I am seeing record-setting days of play on our new golf course, and very busy dining rooms in our Blue Heron restaurant. The teams who are operating the golf course and restaurant are working very hard to serve our golfers and diners now. I want to send a shout-out to them for their hard work during this season. Please know that your efforts are noticed and appreciated. I’ve heard so many positive comments about our new Blue Heron menu and ½ portion meals, and many people are also talking about the improved quality of golf play. Some are grumbling that it can be difficult to get a tee-time, but that’s a class A problem to have for sure.

The golf course will be closed for maintenance next Tuesday, Feb 25th for aerification. The CSA Board Meeting originally planned for Wed, Feb 19th has been rescheduled for Wed, Feb 26th at 3pm. Enjoy this Florida weather, and as always, please contact me at the CSA office if the CSA team or I can be of direct service to you.

Sincerely,

CSA Manager

Executive Suites

Porch Conversions

Accessory Buildings

Custom Building & Design

Bath & Kitchen Remodeling

Door & Window Replacement

Hardwood Floors

Tile Floors

Concrete Work

Drywall

Custom Decks

Entertainment Centers

Siding

Trim Work

Crown Molding

And...

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

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

CONTENTS

PURPLE MARTINS

The Happenings Team and Credits

Editor: Greg Wostrel

Graphic Design: Greg Wostrel

CSA Manager: Billy Specht

Essential: Margarete Shaw, Carmella Galley

Contributors: Ed Brown, Linda Day, Kris Lee-Scott, Margarete Shaw, Billy Specht, Greg Wostrel

CSA MISSION STATEMENT

Cover Photo: Robin Francis

Sudoku: www.websudoku.com

Photos: Adobe Stock, Greg Wostrel, Tim Clark, Carmella Galley, Robin Francis, Billy Specht, Doris Haas

Email submissions, event notices, and article ideas to: happenings@tgocsa.com

The Happenings is ©2025 The Great Outdoors CSA

The Community Services Association (CSA) strives to provide exceptional management of The Great Outdoors Premier RV/ Golf Resort, Inc., to maintain the status of the Resort as a first class community by upholding our community guidelines, providing quality amenities and services to enrich our residents’ quality of life, maintaining and improving our facilities, and protecting the future of the community

FROM THE EDITOR

Inspiration can arrive in the most unexpected places, hidden in the rhythm of daily life. Watching a Titusville Public Works street sweeper meticulously clear my road, making extra passes to ensure every bit of sand and leaves was removed, was a reminder to me that dedication and pride in one’s work can turn even routine tasks into something remarkable. His effort wasn’t just about cleaning the street—it was a quiet demonstration of diligence and care, qualities that can uplift and motivate —if we take the time to notice.

Moments like these remind me that inspiration isn’t reserved for grand achievements or famous figures. It can be found in the everyday acts of people who take their responsibilities seriously, no matter how small the task may seem. Whether it’s a neighbor tending their garden with patience, or a street sweeper ensuring a job well done, these simple acts of dedication can encourage us to approach our own work and lives with the same level of care and commitment.

By paying attention to these moments, we not only gain a fresh perspective but also an opportunity to reflect on our own efforts. The world is full of unsung moments of excellence—sometimes, all it takes is a wave and a thumbs-up to recognize them. I made sure to catch that driver on his last pass!

Greg Wostrel Editor of The Happenings

GOLF RESULTS

Cupid Classic Results – February 10

A total of 114 players participated in our annual Cupid Classic 2-Person Scramble on February 10. The event was a great success, and we appreciate everyone who contributed.

Special thanks to our Mimosa sponsor, Golf Carts Unlimited; the Ladies Golf Association for registration and decorations; the Golf and Blue Heron staff for their attention to detail; Roy Houtby and Jeff Smutek for scoring assistance; and Mike Pascuzzo, our 50/50 raffle master. Thank you to all the golfers for making the day enjoyable!

RESULTS

Cupid (1st) Flight

1st

Rose (2nd) Flight

1st

Heart (3rd) Flight

1st

Candy (4th) Flight

1st

Chocolate Flight (Gal-Gal Teams)

1st

1st

2nd Ann Kendrick & Pauline McCalligett

Closest to Hole Winners

#4 Toni Thigpin #16 RE Moore 9ers #11 Team Rupinski

Men’s Day Golf Results

MGA Golf Results - February 5, 2025

“9 Hole Stableford Points Team Competition”

Winning Teams

1. Roy Houtby, Todd Sampson, Ed Stepniak, Mel Thompson (61 points)

2. Tom Robbins, Gary Wittstock, Cliff Trovillo, Loius Desrosiers (56 points)

3. Bill Schueller, Frank Gignac, Lorne Bailey, Mike Pascuzzo (53 points)

4. Tim Heath, Rick Conover, Steve Gruff, Art Barton (49 points)

Closest to the Pins

#4 Bill Schueller #8 Guy Drouin

Top Stableford Individuals

1. Mel Thompson (21 points)

2. Roy Houtby (19 points)

3. (Tied) Ed Stepniak & George Dagostino (18 points)

Net Skins (3)

#6 Art Barton #7 Steve Wright #8 Guy Drouin

Gross Skins (2)

#1 Art Barton #7 Steve Wright

MGA 2025 - PRESIDENT’S CUP FINAL UPDATE

* Congratulations to “B” Flight Champion Mark Anderson who wins the 2025 President’s Cup!! Mr. Anderson defeated “B” Flight Champion Troy Caldwell 1 Up in an 11 hole final match!!

Front 9 Semi-Final Matches

* Mr. Anderson defeats “A” Flight Champion John Gero - 2 Up

* Mr. Caldwell defeats “D” Flight Champion John Blanchette - 2 & 1

Many thanks to everyone who followed the final matches!

MGA Golf Results - February 12, 2025

“8th Annual Pink Chump Ball Tourney”

Winning Teams

1. Rodger Daughtery, Niles Jansen, Ray Bates, Mel Thompson -17

2. Bill Schueller, Guy Drouin, George Mattocks, Scotty Lewis -11

3. Tim Heath, Martin Bates, Kevin Huggins, Tom Jaje -8

4. Steve Wright, Rob Condotta, Harold Gero, Art Barton -7

Closest to the Pins (In 2 Shots)

#5 Tom Golden #12 Tom Robbins

Low Net Individuals

1. Rick Conover 66)

2. (Tied) Gary Wittstock 70

2. (Tied) Rodger Daughtery 70

Net Skins (4)

#11 Bernie Hatch #12 Gary Wittstock

#13 Mike Pascuzzo #18 Rodger Daughtery

Gross Skins (4)

#6 Bobby Ward #8 Pierre Thode

#12 Gary Wittstock #13 Rodger Daughtery

Upcoming Events

*February 19 and 21 - MGA Club Championships

*February 26 - 1 Annual Canadian Open (Red & White Tees)

2024 / 25 GOLF MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

TGO Owner / Resident Program Effective 12/15/24

All Prices are subject to 7% sales tax

Prices include unlimited golf course play and cart use when playing golf (blackout dates may apply)

Couple pricing includes up to two (2) children 18 or under and still living at home. Additional children $250 + tax each.

Membership period must be continuous. No split months

Payment may be made with Cash, check or Credit Card*

* A 3% convenience fee will apply to sub totals, after tax, if a credit card is used for payment

Membership Benefits

• Golf Shop Merchandise Discounts - 20% on Tops / Bottoms; 10% on Accessories and Equipment

• Merchandise discounts are applied to original tagged prices. Special sale items may not have member pricing

• Reduced individual range token pricing. Currently a 50% discount

• TGO Bag Tag (New tags being issued this year)

• Complimentary Guest Passes - Based on chosen category of membership

9 and 12 Month: CPL 3 passes, SGL 2 passes

All other programs: CPL 2 passes, SGL 1 pass

• Complimentary Pass good for a 10 minute lesson with the TGO Golf Professional Staff or 50% Off on a clinic.

• Complimentary USGA GHIN Handicap Service if requested (service begins 1/1/25)

New Member Criteria:

Not on the active member list the past 2 programs

Not an employee the past 3 calendar years (2021-Present)

Refer a new member and receive a complimentary 18 hole round for a guest

**Referral must be stated prior to payment being made

Add on Range Program

Unlimited Range Use: Must match selected membership program (# of months) and be purchased at same time as membership

Single $50 per month

Couple

$70 per month

Sharing of range balls may result in revocation of benefits with NO REFUND

Lifetime Membership

THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE

ALL MEMBERSHIP PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH OR WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE

RIBBON CUTTING

On January 31st, we invited community leaders and members of our Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening of our renovated golf course, with a 9-hole golf scramble and a reception in the Herons Nest. Several of the participants took a moment to enjoy this community ribbon-cutting.

Chairman Robert Jordan, CSA Board Member Ron Wagner (holding ribbon)

From left to right: Jim Marigliano (holding ribbon), Joyce Cole, CSA Board Member Colleen Marigliano, Titusville City Councilmember Herman Cole, Randy Pannell (in back), CSA Manager Billy Specht (cutting the ribbon), Parrish Hospital Foundation Executive Director Matt Morak (with his hands up), Titusville Mayor Andrew Connors (with a thumb up), CSA Chairman Cliff Creech, CSA Board Member Terry Manchik, Parrish Hospital

CSA BUSINESS

Board Of Directors Meeting

Plantation Manor • Wednesday, February 26, 2025 • 3 p.m.

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

Chairman Tom Wheir 253-249-8201 chairman@tgocsa.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CSA Patrol is Hiring

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

District Meetings

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

In the PAVILION:

Districts 0, 1, 4, 7, 9 - Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 3pm. Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 3pm.

Districts 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 - Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 10am. Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10am.

Architectural Review Committee

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next ARC Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 at 10 a.m. on the Manor Porch.

ARC Planning Meeting: The Architectural Review Committee meets for planning purposes on the Plantation Manor Porch at 10 a.m. on the Monday prior to the ARC Meeting. All changes to your property that are visible on the outside require advance approval from the Architectural Review Committee. Application forms and ARC Guidelines may be obtained from the Community Services Association office or printed from The Great Outdoors Community Services Association website at www.tgocsa.org. All completed ARC forms must be submitted to the CSA office by Noon on the Wednesday before the next Wednesday meeting. Results will be available to pick up after the ARC meeting or from the CSA Office.

Be sure ALL necessary paperwork is included with your ARC application. No approval will be given without having all the required data available at the ARC Meeting for review.

2025 Architectural Guidelines

Now that the 2025 Guidelines have been affirmed, you can now submit changes that you would like to the Guidelines in writing. Drop off or email any changes you would like to suggest to the ARC secretary at the CSA Office. A file will be maintained until October 1, 2025 when all the requests will then be reviewed. If you have any suggestions, please do not hesitate to submit them.

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CSA BUSINESS

TGO Committee Chairman Contacts

ARC Committee

Leon LeBlanc tgoarcchair@gmail.com

Landscaping and Beautification Committee

Lauren Clark district4@tgocsa.org

Elections Committee

Vicki Littlefield vickilynnl@prodigy.net

Finance Committee

Matthew Willey district6@tgocsa.com

President’s Council Meetings

Firewise Committee

Butch Jones butch_jones2001@yahoo.com

Traffic Infractions Committee

Cindy Marini clmarini@aol.com

Infrastructure & Natural Resources Committee

Drew Proulx district9@tgocsa.org

Planning & Building Committee

Doug Matz district1@tgocsa.org

Rules & Regulations Committee

Lauren Clark district4@tgocsa.org

Safety & Security Committee

John Comeau district7@tgocsa.org

Human Resources Committee

Lauren Clark district4@tgocsa.org

Presidents Council meetings are held in the CSA Pavilion and continue on the third Tuesday of each month through April at 10:00 am. Owners are invited to attend. Chuck Benoit is the Chairman of the Council and Ron Young is the Vice Chairperson.

2025 Condominium/HOA Presidents

Condo President Phone# Email

I Wayne van Gorden 603-630-1029 tgo.condo1@gmail.com

II Kay Dennison 505-350-4340 tgo.condoii@gmail.com

III Ron Young 540-294-4044 tgo.condo3president@gmail.com

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

V Chuck Johnson 978-729-6248 tgo.condo5@gmail.com

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

VII Len Perkins 757-651-0582 tgocondo7pres@gmail.com

VIII Dot Raab 407-968-4795 tgocondo8@gmail.com

IX Steve Sohles 804-824-8180 Ssohles@gmail.com

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

XI Leonard Caton 321-5673009 tgo.condo11board@gmail.com

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

FHOA Ken Birtwistle 401-580-5071 kcbirtwistle@gmail.com

XIV Laura Dedrick 386-341-7537 tgo.condo14@gmail.com

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

XVI Chuck Benoit 979-314-9945 tgo.condo16@gmail.com

XVII Pete Bronson 315-263-6469 tgo.condo17pres@gmail.com

XVIII Dave Legrow 321-758-1248 tgo.condo18pres@gmail.com

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

APHOA Cammy Miller 407-592-4059 tgoaddison@gmail.com

ARC Office Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. Closed from Noon to 1 pm for lunch.

Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Members - Contact Information

Chairman - Leon LeBlanc 423-791-3158

District 0 - Lisa Berkis 267-549-3674

District 1 - Harold Witschi 716-998-6393

District 2 - Scott Lancaster 505-269-4851

District 3 - James Alonzo 518-577-7666

District 4 - Pete Bronson 315-263-6469

District 5 - Chris Christian 931-628-3675

District 6 - Greg Mackey 219-322-5555

District 7 - Doug Jensen 508-789-1618

District 8 - Bill Flatt 321-626-5594

District 9 - Lisa Babcock 903-372-8849

Golf Carts in TGO: Slow Down & Make Those Stops

As you all know there are many golf carts here in TGO and they are always zipping around the neighborhood. Unfortunately, serious golf cart injuries are on the rise to the tune of approximately 13,000 per year requiring emergency room visits. Luckily, here in TGO, we haven’t had many serious mishaps and we hope this good record continues. Please don’t be a statistic; stop at stop signs, control your speed, and do not turn corners at high speeds.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES

Emergency Vehicle Protocol

Florida and TGO share the same vehicle and traffic laws as the rest of the US: Everyone must yield to emergency vehicles. If there’s no shoulder on the road, simply stop to allow an emergency vehicle to pass. We have all been driving long enough to know this. Please, when you see emergency vehicles coming in with lights flashing, pull over and let them pass! It could be your loved ones they are here for.

CSA Trouble Calls: 321-268-9767

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

Newcomer Orientation Meeting

Monday, March 24th from 11:30 to 12:30 pm in the Manor.

Guest speakers from CSA, ARC, Courtesy Patrol, Nature, Golf, Activities and Firewise will share important information. You might win a door prize!

Please call/text Nancy Wagner at 607-542-6374 to reserve your spot so there will be enough seating and handouts for everyone.

Contractor

Restrictions

Contractors employed for repairs, construction, renovation, or installation at residences that are in The Great Outdoors are not allowed to work on Sunday, except in an emergency or with the advance permission of the CSA.

Contractors must present a valid driver’s license at the gate.

From Monday through Saturday, contractors must leave TGO by 6:00 pm from October 1 to April 30 and by 7:00 pm from May 1 to September 30.

Call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 during regular weekday office hours to request any exceptions to these contractor work restrictions.

Lorraine Murphy Historic Center

Located in the CSA Conference Room next to Trimmer’s Salon.

Available to tour:

Monday - Friday • 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Visit the CSA Office to borrow the key. The Historic Center can be shown on weekends and holidays.

Call for an appointment: Lorraine Murphy at 321-431-4526

DAILY DOG HOURS

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. Please lower umbrellas after use so they’re not damaged by wind gusts.

Oak Cove Pool & Spa

OPEN: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

Daily cleaning from 6:00 - 7:00 am

Wear, or have in your possession, a Pool Wristband. They are FREE and can be obtained from the CSA Office.

Residents use lime green bands. Visitors use bands that are red, white and blue. Your guests are welcome to keep their bands as a souvenir of their visit to TGO.

All other times are open play

The

Great Outdoors 2025 Board of Directors THE GREAT OUTDOORS 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Seated: Doug Matz, Matt Willey, Terry Manchik,Colleen Marigliano, Lauren Clark.

Seated: Doug Matz, Matt Willey, Terry Manchik,Colleen Marigliano, Lauren Clark.

Standing: Billy Specht, Dan Barnes, John Comeau, Drew Proulx, Ron Wagner, Robert “Doc” Fraser, Tom Wheir-Chairman

Standing: Billy Specht, Dan Barnes, John Comeau, Drew Proulx, Ron Wagner, Robert “Doc” Fraser, Tom Wheir-Chairman

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES

Automated Visitor Call-In - 321-383-8802

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

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

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

TGO Community Channel 732

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

Spectrum Residential Equipment Update

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

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

Vehicle Barcodes

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

Propane For Sale

Mon - Fri - 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 am

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

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

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

Next Community-wide spray: March 11&12

Next Service Call Date is: February 27th.

TruGreen advises all TGO residents to stay off treated areas of your lawn, and to keep your pets off treated areas, until the application has thoroughly dried.

AED Basics (Automated External Defibrillator) Have Someone Call 9-1-1 While You Operate AED

The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that diagnoses incorrect heart rhythm patterns that could potentially be life threatening. The device treats the condition with electrical shocks.

AED use requires minimal training because an electronic voice prompts the user through each step. If you are helping a person who collapsed and you’re unsure if a heart attack is the reason, don’t hesitate to use the AED. Every minute counts.

The device determines if the patient needs an electrical shock or not. Simply place the AED pads on the patient’s bare skin, one on the right upper chest and the other on their lower left side. No one else should be touching the patient because false readings could result. The AED will advise you, the device operator, what to do next.

TGO has eight AEDs located at CSA buildings.

1. Blue Heron - Outside Ramp 137 Plantation Drive

2. CSA Office - Outside 100-D Plantation Drive

3. Fitness Center 145 Plantation Drive

4. Hidden Lakes Clubhouse 461 Ambleside Drive

5. Library Kitchen 385 Plantation Drive

6. Oak Cove Pool Bathhouse 434 Oak Cove Road

7. Plantation Manor 145 Plantation Drive

8. Windsong Bathhouse 155 Windsong Way

Golf Cart Gas

Monday - Friday - 9:00 - 11:00 am

The Community Services Association offers gasoline at the CSA Maintenance Area for TGO residents’ Golf Carts. Fill-up time is Monday through Friday from 9:00 - 11:00 am. The gas price is based on the prevailing rate charged to the CSA. Payment is CASH ONLY.

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES

CSA Trash Pick Up Rules

The CSA crew picks up household trash 364 days of the year (off for Christmas). You’ll see them in a big truck pulling one or more green hoppers behind it. The guy crouching on the hopper grabs your trash bag as they pass by. To make the process efficient, please follow these rules:

• Trash must be placed in plastic bags that are tied closed. Lightweight bags should be tied together. Trash that is not in plastic bags may not be picked up.

• Break down all boxes and put all packing material in a closed bag.

• Place trash within one foot of the road so that it’s within easy reach.

• Dispose of your pet’s waste inside the closed trash bag.

• Put trash out at the curb by 10:00 am - Pick-up time varies within the park.

• Do not mix household trash with organic yard debris or construction materials.

• Do not put trash out at night because by morning it will have been scattered by wild animals.

Please do not allow pets to urinate on trash or debris.

The crew has to pick this up!

• Also be aware that if you place your trash out on the street too early, the vultures think you have prepared them a sack lunch!

CSA Yard Debris Pick-Up Rules

The CSA crew picks up organic yard debris at least once per week. Tree trimmings should be cut down to a maximum of 4 feet long, weigh less than 50 pounds, and be stacked uniformly at the curb. Loose material such as pine needles, leaves and small twigs must be collected in untied plastic bags or open containers. The CSA will not pick up sod, dirt, tree stumps, construction material (e.g., concrete, wood, drywall, metal), chemicals (e.g., paint, oil), major appliances, or tires. DO NOT bring these items to the CSA Maintenance Yard yourself. They may be dropped off, without charge, at the Brevard County Mockingbird Mulching Facility (321-264-5009) on South Street (SR405). Go past the Lowes SR405 entrance then turn LEFT at the first traffic signal. Most other waste items such as carpet, porcelain plumbing fixtures, etc., that are not mentioned above can be dropped off at the Brevard County Transfer Station (321-264-5048) that is also on South Street (SR405), but 0.5 mile past Lowes on the same side of the street.

Clearing Vegetation on CSA Property

Our Declaration of Covenants states that “No CSA land may be cleared of any vegetation without prior written permission from the Board of Directors or its designee. Unauthorized clearing of CSA property will result in a hearing, with possible fines and ordered replanting.” This only makes sense, as you would not cut vegetation on someone else’s property without permission first. In order to track this better, we will require anyone seeking permission to cut vegetation on CSA property to fill out an ARC permit. An approved permit must include the CSA manager’s signature, and a copy of the permit will be filed in your ARC file for documentation purposes.

Guide to Living With Alligators in TGO

There are 32 lakes in The Great Outdoors and all of them are home to alligators. Please keep these points in mind to be safe when alligators could be nearby:

• It is illegal to feed, taunt or harass an alligator.

• Do not swim or wade in any of our lakes.

• Do not walk near the shorelines and do not walk your pets near the shoreline.

• Do not allow your pets to swim, exercise or drink in or near our lakes.

• While alligators can be active at any time, they are most active between dusk and dawn and move during the night to different water sources.

• Please give our alligators the respect and space they deserve.

NOTE: If you come across an aggressive alligator, please contact the CSA Office prior to SNAP and allow us to handle any situation.

WHAT’S THE STORY ON HOUSE NUMBERS, NOW?

- By Ed Brown

The park manager was asked, by a TGO resident at a recent Condo meeting “Why are some houses or pads in TGO not numbered and how can they get numbers?” Of course, the need for numbering is obvious: for Safety, for Deliveries, for Visitors, for Service Calls.

How do home or pad numbers go missing and what can you do about it?

1. Weather: Rain, Wind, Fire. can remove the numbers. Solution: replace them. Fill out a work order at the CSA office.

2. Abrasion: They are scratched, faded, unreadable, defaced or removed.

Solution: replace them. Fill out a work order at the CSA office.

3. You never, ever had a house number! Solution: FILL OUT A WORK ORDER AT THE CSA OFFICE! Get your number.

4. Trees and bushes are hiding your house number. Solution: Don’t bother CSA with this one. Get out the clippers and allow the numbers to be seen. Keep visibility good by regular trimming.

If you wish to repaint your pad numbers yourself, the CSA office can loan you the stencils

If you wish to attach new house numbers on an existing post or building exterior, you do not need ARC approval

Butch Jones Chairman 804-514-4458

Christopher Miller Co-Chairman 407-375-8310

Tim Graham 561-262-8833

It is distressing for me to recall the times that an incorrect or incomplete address delayed my arrival at a rescue scene or a fire.

My Fire Department, MIAMI DADE COUNTY F.D. was the largest fire department in the Southeatern U.S.. We had a huge response area, a hundred fire stations and an excellent dispatch office to get a correct address for a fire/rescue response and yet there were times when an incorrect address or missing house numbers contributed to delays that cost lives.

Stay on the phone with the Fire Alarm Dispatcher if no smoke or fire are visible.

Describe the house and point responders in the right direction. Don’t leave the scene, but, for your safety, stay out of the way. The fire department person in charge (incident commander) may have some questions for you.

I trust that on my next house number inspec tion tour I will see better house numbering in TGO.

It is, after all, In the interest of safety and benefit of all of us living in The Great Outdoors.

Ed Brown 321-383-8253

Mike Lavery 585-315-5554

Ron Peoples 407-509-0486

Betty Salter 321-223-8073

Donald Payne 407-222-0583

Be Firewise, BE Safe Visit tgocsa.org to view Firewise video and brochure or TGO Firewise on Facebook

Ed Olefirowicz 919-360-3174

Karri Olefirowicz 919-265-4315

Albert McGuire 810-338-5646

Nancy Clark 321-292-1434 Firewise Committee - Contact Information

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.

photo: Adobe Stock

TGO CLOWNS!

The TGO Clowns recently performed at the Royal Oaks nursing and rehabilitation center in Titusville. The residents were entertained with skits, singing, lots of smiles and high energy.  We will be at the ALS walk this weekend and perform March 20 at the Canopy in Titusville.  We are always looking for new faces that want to have fun. We meet the first and third Thursday at the library one to three.  come join us and learn the art of clowning. You can call Pam Campbell 571-217-0444 for more information.

SEEN AROUND TGO!

TGO resident Doris Haas recently took these wonderful pics of a mother and baby owl she saw in a long leaf pine tree along the dog walk here in TGO!

Thanks for sharing Doris!

Enjoy the Classic Car Parade Enjoy the Classic Car Parade

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Beginning at 11 am Beginning at 11 am

Following same route as golf cart paradeending in the CSA Parking Lot. Set up a lawn chair & enjoy!

TGO ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

2024-2025 Event Schedule

February 22, 2025 Line Dance Social

March 6, 2025 Concert - Comedy Night

March 15, 2025 St Patrick’s Day

March 20, 2025 Concert - Chicago Rewired

March 27, 2025 Variety Show Night #1

March 28, 2025 Variety Show Night #2

How To Purchase Concert Tickets

General Admission tickets can be purchased for $20 for each concert at TGO Tickets & Gift Shop in Hobbyland. TGO Tickets & Gift Shop at 321-269-8023

Wheelchair Seating at an Activities Concert

For Wheelchair seating for the concerts please call Bev Moquin at 508-317-0295 to arrange for that a few days before the concert. Bev must be contacted each time you need this service.

The TGO Tickets & Gift Shop in Hobbyland is Now OPEN!

Activities

Committee Points of Contact

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

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

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

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

2024-2025 Concert Series

Karen Rontowski is HILARIOUS! Phil Tag will have you laughing!

COMEDY NIGHT - March 6, 2025

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

CHICAGO REWIRED

- March 20, 2025

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

Don’t Miss Out!

Activities Gifts

Monday - Friday

10am - Noon

Activities Annual Meeting

Tuesday March 18, 2025 1pm

Plantation Manor

Annual Election of Officers, President, and Secretary. Two Year Term Nomination Committee Pat Bronson 315-345-5246

INVENTORY AVAILABLE at the Activities Tickets and Gifts Office!

CONCERT SERIES SEASONS TICKET HOLDERS RENEWAL DAYS

10am - 1pm @ Hobbyland

A Seats

Monday March 3, 2025

Tuesday March 4, 2025

Wednesday March 5, 2025

B Seats

Monday March 10, 2025

Tuesday March 11, 2025

Wednesday March 12, 2025

A Seats

Monday March 17, 2025

Tuesday March 18, 2025

Wednesday March 19, 2025

COMEDY NIGHT MARCH 6, 2025

Karen Rontowski is HILARIOUS!

Comedy Night Concert

Series Sponsors

Phil Tag will have you laughing!

Mackey’s Home Renovations

Atlantic Storm Protection

Eagles Pride RV Sales and Service

JAD FAMILY PHARMACY

Gary Torres DMD, PA

Parrish Medical Center

STARLING’S AUTO Group Inc

“Thank You” to our Sponsors!

Chicago Rewired

Series Sponsors

Mackey’s Home Renovations

Atlantic Storm Protection

Eagles Pride RV Sales and Service

JAD FAMILY PHARMACY

Gary Torres DMD, PA

Parrish Medical Center

Lynne Cassidy REALTOR®

Starling’s Auto Group Inc

“Thank You” to our Sponsors!

TAKE YOUR “SPRING BREAKERS” TO THE NATURE CENTER!

With spring break right around the corner, we all seek fun and interesting activities for our family and friends to do while at TGO. The Nature Center has something to offer no matter what the of age your spring-breakers:

Take the family on a trail hike! There is nothing more relaxing than a pleasant hike along one of our many trails. Trails vary in length and each one has unique things to see. Some run along water, some venture into tropical forests! There are maps at each trail head.

Catch a guided trail hike with our Trail Guide Brian Grande. These hikes are interesting, educational and fun! Guided trail hikes and times are listed in each addition of the Happenings and the Nature Center website.

Visit the Nature Center Exhibits! Spring-breakers of any age can get up-close with the various wildlife displays. There’s something of interest for everyone.

Visit our Nature Center Library! You’ll find a large selection of books and DVDs to borrow, and there are a number of activities to keep children busy.

Walk or take a golf cart ride on the Nature Trail!

There’s always something beautiful to see on the TGO Nature Trail. Stop at the bridge and you might see a Heron catching a snack. There is often a friendly turtle traveling by.

Whatever your plans, make sure to include one of the many activities the Nature Center has to offer!

TRAIL MAINTENANCE - MONDAYS AT 9:00AM

Long pants, long sleeves, hiking shoes/boots, insect repellant and sunscreen are recommended along with gloves and water!

FEB 24 - Betty Salter Trail Maintenance

Meet at the east trailhead by Buck Lake

MAR 3 - Karen Early Trail and Pizarz Trail Maintenance

Meet at at the trailhead on the multi-use Nature Trail

GUIDED TRAIL HIKES - WEDNESDAYS AT 9:00AM

FEB 26 - Betty Salter Trail Hike

Meet at the east trailhead by Buck Lake

MAR 5 - Karen Early Trail and Pizarz Trail

Meet at at the trailhead on the multi-use Nature Trail

For more trail information, message or call Brian Grande at 407-766-7867, Facebook group “TGO Nature Trails,” or email at SkinDvr2000@yahoo.com.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

The TGO Nature Center

SPRING FESTIVAL

March 8, 2025 10AM - 2PM

Don’t miss out on viewing some live animals, many exhibits and vendors, and of course, back by popular demand . . . Skinny’s Award Winning BBQ! For only $10 you get a delicious pulled pork lunch!

DID YOU KNOW…

The multi-use nature trail and dog walk are maintained by TGO/ CSA. They mow part of the Betty Salter Trail as a fire break for the wastewater treatment plant. However, all other trails are maintained by the Nature Center (a 501(c)(3) entity, separate from TGO/CSA), including the Carlson Trail and part of the Watson Trail located on CSA property.

We work with St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) to stay in compliance with their regulations, and we provide them all our trail guides and digital maps. Maintenance and trail map printing/distribution are not included in our quarterly TGO fees. They are a Nature Center amenity in cooperation with SJRWMD. They exist for everyone’s hiking pleasure, thanks to our Nature Center volunteers!

UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL SERIES

7PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) - The Manor

FEBRUARY 26 - Dogs and Snakes Mike Knight

MARCH 5 - TGO Lakes Tim Graham

UPCOMING EVENTS …

February 18 @ 9:30AM – BoD Meeting, Nature Center Porch

MARCH 5 @ 3:00 - Nature Center Annual Meeting

The Manor

photo of child by Linda Day, pamphlets photo by Donna Pittman

NATURE CENTER MEMBERSHIP

Yearly dues are only $15 a year per person. Lifetime Membership is available for $500. You can join or renew through the membership form in the Nature Center library, contact Sally Fisher (membership chair, naturemembership@gmail.com, OR see Sally at one of our educational programs as listed above.

THE

NATURE CENTER EDUCATIONAL SERIES

(7:00 PM @ The Manor - Doors Open at 6:30 PM)

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

DOGS AND SNAKES

Chris Miller

Chris Miller’s presentation aims to educate our residents about our cold-blooded friends. It will focus on the snakes of Florida and the species most common to our community. It will also provide first aid information on the treatment of snake bites to humans and pets.

March 5, 2025

TGO LAKES

Tim Graham

Tim Graham, President of TGO NatureScape will discuss the concept of the 5 Lakes Trail within TGO. Safely walking, fishing and enjoying our lakes via the walkways, and best management practices for the fishery.

The speaker series is free, but donations to offset speaker costs are welcome.

UPDATED INFORMATION: SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The year 2025 is an election year for the Nature Center’s Board of Directors. A committee is now in place to accept nominations from anyone wishing to serve in any position.

Specifically, as of March 5, 2025, the office of President needs to be filled. We need prospective candidates’ names by February 24, 2025 for inclusion in our Annual Report.

Please submit your intention to run for this or any other office to any of the following Board members:

Nature Center Board

Donna Pittman – ncvp23@gmail.com

Loretta Anne - nctreasurer23@gmail.com

Pat Dick – ncsecretary23@gmail.com

STILL LOOKING FOR:

• Inspection Team – Contact Pat at patdick@gmail.com

• Social Committee – Contact Pat at patdick@gmail.com

IF YOU MISSED IT…

Thank you Jim Sawgrass!

TGO was treated to a fascinating and entertaining program on the Native Americans in FL from the 1800’s. We heard beautiful music, learned about tools, foods, and how these Native Americans lived. It was a wonderful evening!

THANK YOU TO WOMEN IN CHURCH (WIC) FOR HONORING SANDY JUBA!

The TGO Nature Center expresses our sincere gratitude to Great Outdoors Community Church WIC (Women in Church) for their generous donation in honor of Sandy Juba for her dedication and work she’s given to our community.

NATURE CENTER ANNUAL MEETING

Please join us for the Annual Meeting of the Nature Center at TGO

When: March 5 at 3:00pm Where: Planation Manor

President Dolly Akers ncpresident23@gmail.com

Vice President Donna Pittman ncvp23@gmail.com

Treasurer Loretta Annè nctreasurer23@gmail.com

Secretary Pat Dick ncsecretary23@gmail.com

Other Points Of Contact

Injured Animals - Please contact these specialists

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

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

Nancy Payne-Clark 321-301-0822 patrick.jessica159@gmail.com

Trail Maintenance Brian Grande: 407-766-7867/SkinDvr2000@gmail.com

NC Inspection Team Pat Dick: 321-848-2813/ncsecretary23@gmail.com

Membership Sally Fisher: naturecentermembership@gmail.com

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

NATURE CENTER AT TGO

400 Nature Center Trail, Titusville, FL 32780

Open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 365 days a year

www.NatureCenterAtTGO.org

Facebook - Nature Center at TGO

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

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

Welcoming the Purple Martins!

Have you wondered about those strange white gourds hanging from poles near the bank of Lake Judy?

They are actually Purple Martin houses set up each year by a dedicated team from the TGO Nature Center.

The Purple Martin is a beautiful songbird who’s numbers are seriously declining - in fact over the last 55 years over 24% of these birds are gone. This decline is largely due to invasive bird species, and enormous habitat loss. You see, without human help, Purple Martins would be gone forever.

Volunteers from the TGO Nature Center are making a difference for these endangered birds! This year, Scott Akers, Ron Peoples, Dori Peoples and Christine Kynoch once again removed the houses from storage and set them up in anticipation of this year ’s nesting pairs. There are currently 48 gourd bird houses which have been donated or procured by the TGO Nature Center. They hang from a winch and cable system so they can be raised and lowered.

The nesting season runs from January until June. At that time, volunteers remove the houses, clean them out for the next season and return them to a storage locker. The gourds are numbered so that nesting can be tracked. Purple Martins like to live in a community. One year, we had 20-25 nesting pairs. Last year, we had fewer nestings however according to Scott Akers 2-4 pairs have already moved in. Hopefully this will be a good year for increasing our Purple Martin population.

Using gourds to attract these birds was started by ancient Native Americans. Today, the gourds are made from plastic and have access for easy cleaning. The gourds are the perfect shape and size for purple Martins and hole diameter and size is designed to keep out unwanted birds.

Scott Akers heads up the initiative to keep the Purple Martin nesting program running at TGO. “Purple Martins like to live in an open area near water, in fact they will swoop to drink water from the lake while they are flying,” says Scott. “I’ve been fascinated with these birds my whole life. My Grandparents had gourds at their home in Iowa when I was growing up. When I moved to the country in the 1980’s, I put up Purple Martin houses at my own home. You can usually see the Purple Martins flying in the morning between 6:30 and 7:30AM. A few mornings ago I saw between 30 - 35 flying above my home here atTGO. You will usually see them flying very high in the sk.”

After nesting here, Purple Martins fly to Brazil for the winte, then return again in spring.

Scott Akers and his team can always use help to clean the houses and set them up each year to keep this wonderful conservation effort going! Please reach him to help at aksc13@gmail.com or 319-360-0962.

Did you know… Purple Martins eat almost 3 billion insects per year. They love mosquitoes! They snack on insects while in flight (aerial insectivores).

Photo of a proud Purple Martin atop houses at Lake Judy taken February 10. Photo by Linda Day

article and photo by Linda Day

The

Nature Center at The Great Outdoors

SPRING FESTIVAL

March 8, 2025

10AM - 2PM

Don’t miss out on viewing live animals, many exhibits and vendors, and of course, back by popular demand . . . Skinny’s Award Winning BBQ! For only $10 you get a delicious pulled pork lunch!

TGO COMMUNITY CHURCH

An Interdenominational Christian Church

SUNDAY

WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 am

Watch the LIVESTREAM on our Church Website: tgochurch.org

Dr. David Price

Lead Pastor

J.B. Kump

Minister, Small Groups, Visitation and Retreats

Dan Zahn

Minister of Prayer & Visitation

Richard Harleman Director of Music

Nancy Reinish Director of Bells

Leanne Craig Office Administrator

Georgi Zeigler Administrative Assistant Send e-mail to: info@tgochurch.org 321-383-0303 www.tgochurch.org

Watch Bible Study and Services

Pastor David’s Bible Study is LIVESTREAMING on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am on the church website: tgochurch.org. In-person bible study is 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall

If you miss the livestream of any service, you can watch it from our website: tgochurch.org by clicking on the Resources tab at the top of the homepage, then click on Archived Videos to find the service.

Pastor Dan Zahn’s Bible Study

Year-round on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm by Zoom. Contact Pastor Dan for the link at 321-446-7966.

Ray

Z’s Bible Class

Revelation 11 To The End at 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome!

Calling ALL Singles - Join us for fun events!

The SINGULARS of Great Outdoors Community Church are continuing their enjoyable schedule. Get on the email distribution list for all the events for this group. Send your email, with the subject line “Singulars Email” to: info@tgochurch.org or call the church office at 321-383-0303 to keep up on the latest news for the Singulars. Please contact our coordinator Pastor J.B. Kump at: 321-543-1608 or email: jb.kump@gmail.com.

Memory Garden Open to All TGO Residents

Interested in a Memory Walk Paver or Columbarium Niche? Inquire at The Great Outdoors Community Church - 321-383-0303. Monday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Listen to Verse by Verse

With David Price on WPIO 89.3 FM every Monday - Friday at 4:40 pm and 9:13 pm

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from November through April and meets in the Narthex. Contact Rosalind Zahn for more information at 321-446-7968.

Great Outdoors Community Church has a ministry that provides services to TGO residents. The areas of support and their points-of-contact are as follows: Home Repairs Heidi Turner 321-514-3719 hsturner44@gmail.com

Lending Closet Roger Stairs 724-228-7758 beaust881@hotmail.com

Temporary Meals Clariece Roberts 321-693-9864 clariece@cfl.rr.com County Services Bev Houghton 810-919-1629 bhoughto10@hotmail.com Respite Sitting Martha Dayson 321-268-1460 jimdayson@bellsouth.net Transportation Charlie Wood 847-609-1222 charliewood847@gmail.com

MEN’S BREAKFAST GROUP

THE GREAT OUTDOORS COMMUNITY CHURCH

We are pleased to announce our speaker for the March 15, 2025 Men’s Breakfast. Due to a scheduling conflict Retired U. S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Wayne Justice could not be with us in February, therefore, he will be our speaker on March 15.

We want to thank Greg Wostrel, editor of the Happenings, who had planned to be our March speaker, for filling in as our February speaker.

Breakfast will be served at 8:00 am in the Fellowship Hall of the Great Outdoors Community Church.

Tickets will be $12.00 each, same as last year, and will be available after the worship service the first two Sundays in March or by calling Bill Miller,321 474-0785.

Sponsored by the GOCC Singulars

Come join us for wonderful music!

Women in the Church

Hot dogs, Brats and Baked Goods !!!

MARCH 1st 9:00 to 11 :30 am

Fellowship Hall

All Baked Goods made with our own little hands!

- Brownies -Cookies -Cakes - Lemon Bars -Cinnamon Rolls - Pies

Lunch available, starting at 11am, cooked by the "Men of the Church." Delicious Hot Dogs or Brats, Chips and Drinks - for $10!

Ending with mouth-watering Desserts!

Come and Invite everyone you know from TGO or the surrounding communities.

ALL of our proceeds will help meet the needs of th e Loc al Missions that we support.

Contact Jan Lundeberg 763-221-1605

BLUE HERON RESTAURANT AND CAFE

137 PLANTATION DRIVE, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780

Hours: Sunday and Monday 11am - 7pm, Tuesday through Saturday 7am - 8pm.

Entertainment at THE BLUE HERON

Friday February 21 Sammy

Friday February 28 Tiki

Friday March 7 Sammy

Friday March 14 Johnson

Friday March 21 Johnny Danger

Friday March 28 Tiki

7:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesday - Saturday

Early “Birdie” Classics

Value Breakfast - 7.99

Single egg any style, with your choice of meat, one slice of toast, and a side.

Blue Heron Breakfast - 11.99

Two eggs any style, with your choice of meat, two slices of toast, and a side.

Judy’s Pancakes (1) - 4.99 (2) - 7.99

Homemade pancakes.

Add blueberries, or strawberries - 1.99

French Toast (Half-7.99) (Full-10.99)

Our homemade french toast, topped with powdered sugar.

Add blueberries, or strawberries - 1.99

Build Your Own...

Sandwich - 8.99

Add Avocado to any item - 2.99

Biscuits and Gravy (Half-6.99) (Full-12.99)

Biscuits smothered in sausage gravy, with single egg any style.

Cliff’s Country Fried Steak - 13.99

Country fried steak, smothered in gravy, with two eggs any style, toast, and a side

Rick’s Steak and Eggs - 25.99

12 oz. Black Angus Ribeye, with two eggs any style, and a side.

Eggs Benedict - 12.99

Two poached eggs nested in ham, on top of an english muffin or hashbrowns. Smothered in hollandaise sauce.

Bread: White, wheat, rye, english muffin, croissant, plain bagel, or everything bagel

Meat: Bacon, ham, or sausage

Cheese: American, swiss, provolone, or pepper-jack

-With single egg any style

Ayla’s Breakfast Bowl - 11.99

Scrambled eggs with your choice of onions, peppers, tomatoes, and cheese on a bed of hashbrowns or homefries.

Add bacon, ham or sausage - 1.99

Marie’s Breakfast Wrap - 10.99

12 inch tortilla stuffed with scrambled eggs and your choice of onions, peppers, tomatoes, and cheese.

Add bacon, ham or sausage - 1.99

McDuffer’s Omelet - 11.99 (Full-size)

Barb’s Omelet - 7.99 (Half-size)

Egg omelet with your choice of onions, peppers, tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, and cheese. Served with one slice of toast, and a side.

Add bacon, ham or sausage - 1.99

Sides

Side of fruit

Ala Carte - 2.99

Sliced Tomatoes

Grilled or chilled

Hashbrowns Homefries

Ala carte - 3.99

Add onions or peppers - 1.00

Ala carte - 3.99

Add onions or peppers - 1.00

Grits

Ala carte - 4.99

Add cheese - 1.00

Ala Carte

Single Egg any style - 1.99

Side of toast - 1.99

White, Wheat, or Rye

Bagel, English Muffin, Biscuit, Croissant - 2.99

Side of Bacon, Sausage, Ham - 3.99

Corned Beef Hash - 4.99

Danish, Blueberry Muffin - 3.99

Karri’s Oatmeal - 4.99

Add blueberries, or strawberries - 1.99

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ALS WALK 2025

Scoopie, from Culver’s Frozen Custard, was this year’s Grand Marshall and the official Ribbon Cutter for the start of the walk.

What’s a party without the TGO Clowns?

250 happy walkers participated with just a little rain at the start.

This year’s Annual ALS Fundraiser Walk was a tremendous success, with over 250 participants and nearly 80 major sponsors and donors. Several sponsors set up tables inside The Manor, offering snacks and water for the walkers.

Debbie Grondin, who has organized the event for seven years, continues to see it grow in success each year. This year, nearly $17,000 was raised, all of which will go to the Orlando ALS Chapter to support the search for a cure.

Debbie extends her heartfelt thanks to her friends, family, donors, sponsors, and all participants for making this year’s event such a success. She looks forward to seeing everyone again next year!

Thank you to Robin Francis for all the fantastic photographs!

Norah Schmidt and Scoopie represented Culver’s Frozen Custard.

Tony, Rick and Doug from the CSA Patrol managed the traffic.

Dr. Brittany Marshall and kids from Mission Family Medicine.

Debbie Grondin and her sister, Cheryl Albert.

Ashia Zayas, from the Orlando ALS chapter.

ALS WALK 2025

“Why We Walk” The ALS memory table.

Leanne Craig was all thumbs up about supporting ALS.

Amanda Stevens and Debbie Grondin led the start of the walk.

Laurie Darling and Sherri Turner were on hand to support ALS.

Shelly Rohde, Schelley Carroll and Kathy Benoit were in charge of signing in the walkers and handing out the Longhorn Steakhouse coupons.

Debbie and Dennis Grondin had a fantastic team of friends and family all volunteering to make the 7th Annual ALS FUNdraiser Walk a huge success, raising almost $17,000 towards an ALS Cure. Click For More Photos!

NEIGHBORHOOD

GARAGE SALE

SATURDAY, MARCH 1ST

ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL

AQUACIZE Plantation Manor Pool (pool is closed during class)

Monday - Friday - 10:00 am - Weather Permitting

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

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

BOCCE The Bocce Court (next to Shuffleboard)

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

BOWLING River Lanes (SR50) - Titusville

TGO Bowling League – 2025 Season - $11 per week for 3 games with free shoe rental. 2 Practice dates: 12/4/24 and 12/18/24 at 1pm ($5.35 for 3 games with free shoe rental). 12-week league starts 1/8/25 – first day at Noon (for meeting), then 1pm for all other Wednesdays. Teams comprised of 4 bowlers per team. Single bowlers welcome – we will find you a team. League is a handicap system, so everyone has a chance to win.

To confirm your place or join, text Ruby Logan at 321-749-8642 or email: Ruby@lakesagency.com

BRIDGE CLUB Plantation Manor Porch

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

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

BUNCO The Library

Jan 2, 16, 30, Feb 6,27, March 27, April 24 Time: 6-8 Fee: $4 $1 bunco, $3 left, right, center game For more info call or text Cathy Costello: 321-376-2823

BUNCO The Manor Porch

every other Tuesday 1 pm except where noted.

Dates for 2025: January 7th & 21st; February 4th & 18th; March 11th (12 noon for this day only), & March 25th; April 8th (12 noon for this day only) $1.00 to play.

Call or text Lillian VanDuyne at 607-316-4910 to be added to our sub list or for further information.

CHESS The Library

Every Friday at 7:00 pm.

We invite chess players of all levels. Bring a chess set and clock if you can. For more information, join the TGO Chess Players Group on Facebook or contact Bill Severance at 207-3171365 or bill@westnetdesigns.com.

CIGAR CLUB Windsong Pavilion

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

CLOWN ALLEY The Library

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

COLORING GROUP

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

CORN HOLE The Shuffleboard Courts

Sunday 3pm, Wed. 5:30pm-7pm

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

CROQUET CLUB In front of the Golf Driving Range

Sunday - 2:00 pm Starting 11/17

No experience needed. Equipment provided. Bring your own chair and beverage. No formal attire. It’s a great way to get outside and have fun with friends and neighbors. Contact: Joe DiGuilio 321-398-1816 or Frank Valenza - 407-223-5196

DIAMOND PAINTING The Library - Monday - 1:30 pm

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

Contact: Nancy Landry - 781-820-7276

EUCHRE The Library

Saturday - 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Euchre is OPEN NOW for all who love the game! The cost is $1. Contact: Theresa Crosby - 740-548-0140

EXERCISE WITH CHARLOTTE

Plantation Manor (M) or Pavilion (P)

Start every day of your week with exercise

Monday (M) - 8:00-9:00 am

Strength Training

Monday (P) - 9:00 - 9:30 am

Low Impact

Tuesday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am

PiYo Live

Tuesday (M) - 9:00 - 9:30 am

Back Stretch

Wednesday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am

Medicine Ball

Wednesday (P) - 9:00 - 9:30 am

Total Body Toning

Thursday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am

Low Impact

Thursday (M) - 9:00 - 9:30 am

Belly, Back, Buns

Friday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am

Strength Training

Friday (P) - 9:00 - 9:30 am

People's Choice

ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL

FRIENDLY HOBBIES

Hobbyland

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

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

FMCA - Ambassadors Chapter Plantation Manor

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

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

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

Friday Harmony After Lunch Bunch The Pavilion

Fridays 1-3 pm

Harmony After Lunch Bunch (HALB) is an all voices chorus that will be starting October 25th at 1pm. Peter Maselli, a 30 year Barbershop Harmony Society member, is the contact: 714-392-4444

FTTA - Fun Time Travel Association Plantation Manor

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

We meet monthly on the 3rd Monday. The next meeting is Monday, March 17.

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

GAMES NIGHT The Library

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

This fun-loving group plays many types of games. More information, call: Carol Hall: 321-385-3544 or Kathy Smith: 401-742-9766

HAND KNEE AND FOOT CARD GAME The Library

Wednesday and Saturday - 11:30 am - 4:00 pm

Much more challenging and fun than original Hand and Foot, this is still similar to Canasta. Both days meet all year. For more information, call: Marie Zeigler - 518-805-8569

KARAOKE Plantation Manor

In the Manor starting at 6 p.m. Join the fun!

Next dates: 1/23, 2/20. Don Wheeler - 407-401-3655

LINE DANCING Plantation Manor

Tuesdays - 10 am - 12 pm

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

Michelle Neese - Instructor

MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB Hobbyland

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

Join us in this fascinating hobby by bringing your embroidery machine. Bring your door key for the craft room. Contact: Diana Spahn 207 432 2107

MAD HATTERS Plantation Manor

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

All TGO ladies are invited. Lunch is $18.00, bring the exact amount, advance reservations are required. For lunch reservations, contact Susan Bonneau, madhatlunch@gmail.com. For any other information contact: Sharon Alonzo at queensharonmadhatters@gmail.com or 518-542-4539

MAH JONGG The Library

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

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

NICKEL BINGO Plantation Manor

Thursday Feb 27, 6pm/Friday March 7, 6pm

Bring snacks for your table/BYOB. Bring a roll of nickels to play and $1, per person, for donation to three charities. (note: no longer accepting canned goods). Bev Moquin - 508-317-0295 or Dot Raab - 407-968-4795

PAGE TURNERS The Library

1st Wednesday of each month - 6:30 pm

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

PICKLEBALL Pickleball Courts

Six Pickleball Courts are available starting at 8am every day. • Lights for Night Play • Beginners Lessons • Organized Tournaments • Clinics to Improve Member Skills • Open Club Play 9am - 1pm Daily and Wednesday evening 6 - 8pm • Private Games in the Afternoon.

Get a good start to Pickleball by calling Pam Howland, one of our members, at 470-400-1168 for lessons. The lessons will be offered from November - mid April, Wednesdays 2-4pm, by appointments only. You can also borrow equipment from the Plantation Manor CSA Office Monday - Friday 8am to 3pm. For more information: tgopickleballclubboard@gmail.com

PHOTO CLUB Manor

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

If you enjoy taking pictures and would like to learn more, please visit with us. Whether you use your phone or a Mirrorless Camera, all are welcome. New faces are always a welcome addition to our meetings. Check out our web site: TGOphotoclub.com

Contact: David Spahn - 207-468-6760

ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL

QUILTERS Hobbyland

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

Join in the creative enjoyment of this sewing art. Weekly meetings are held at 1:00 pm November through April. TGO Owners, please bring your door key for the craft room. Call: Debbi Walling 925-708-3599

RADIO CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT

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

RUG HOOKING Hobbyland

Tuesday (October - April) - 9:00 am

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

SAWDUST CLUB The Pavilion

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

The club building is near the CSA maintenance yard and open to members 24/7/365. Members may pursue their wood and/or metalworking hobby. Loaner tools are available for any member. Membership is open to all TGO property owners. Laura Sievers 630-408-6461 tgosawdustclub.wordpress.com

SHUFFLEBOARD Shuffleboard Courts by The Manor

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

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

SINGLES AT TGO The Café Wednesday 11:30 am

Join us for lunch every week. Men and women can spend an hour or two in fellowship together. Meet old friends and make new ones. Sammye Madden - 321-383-8530 or Cam Pelletier - 321264-0691

STAMPIN’ UP Card Making Class Hobbyland

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

STITCHING FROM THE HEART Hobbyland

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

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

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

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

TAI CHI Windsong Pavilion

Monday and Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30 am, Starting 12/16

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

TENNIS CLUB Tennis Courts

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

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

TEXAS HOLD’EM Juke Box

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

TEXAS HOLD’EM MIXED GROUPS Juke Box

Texas Hold-Em tournaments on Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Jukebox Recreation Room. For more info: Call Andy Martenson at 321-246-0033

TEXAS HOLD’EM WOMEN’S POKER CLUB Juke Box

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

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

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

TGO DANCE GROUP The Pavilion Thursdays 6pm -7pm

Fun, safe class learning newest trending dances from social media. FREE CLASS, but tips appreciated. Join FB page: TGO Dance Group

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

Join us! All levels of players welcomed. Pam Campbell Taylor- 571-217-0444

WATERCOLOR CLASSES Hobbyland

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

WOOD CARVING Hobbyland - Monday - 8:00 am - 12 noon

All skill levels welcome. Join us for whittling or relief, chip, and carving-in-the-round styles.

Contact: Charlie Wing - 321-474-1952

YOGA Pavilion - Monday at 9:45 am

Plantation Manor - Thursday 9:45

Vinyasa Yoga - Bridget Griffin - Instructor Bring a yoga mat and towel or kneeling pad for both classes.

ZUMBA Plantation Manor

Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:00 am Starting Oct 2! Fun fusion of body sculpting and dance movements to lively Latin rhythms that tone your body. Instructor: Diana- Arujo-Fernandez

• Experienced and Professional Hair Design for Both Men and Women

• Dimensional Hair Color • Foil Highlighting and Lowlighting • Razor Cuts • Clipper Cuts

• Precision Haircuts • Perms • Waxing - Facial Only • Spa Pedicures • Gel Manicures

Jennifer Stevenson, Owner/Master Stylist

Tuesday through Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Jackie Moore, Licensed Cosmetologist

Tuesday through Friday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sowandy Palma, Hair & Nails

Tuesday through Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Deloris Fox, Nail Technician

Tuesday through Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

through Friday • 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Appointment Hours Can Vary

Deloris Jennifer Jackie Sowandy

MORE UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

TGO Quilter’s Outings

Daytona Quilt show bus trip: Feb 20.

Leaving the lo t across from the TGOchurch at 8am. and return by 5pm. The cost for this fun trip is $39 and includes the show ticket, breakfast treat, door prizes and a day of beautiful quilts and vendors.

Lakeland bus trip: March 13.

there will be a small breakfast treat on the bus, but you can bring whatever you want to drink. The price is $49 and includes; entry to the show, bus  trans portation, door prizes on return and an afternoon treat. we will be back at TGO by 5:30 or before. For more information, email Judi Sierer: jsierer@yahoo.com

26th Annual Michigan Party

The State that 4 out of 5 Great Lakes Prefer!

Residents (current and former), vacationers, friends and Michigan lovers are welcome to join us: Sunday, February 23 4:00 – 6:00 pm at the PAVILION

50/50 raffle, food and lots of fun! Please bring a dish to pass and your beverage. Paper products provided. Questions?? Contact Bob Pinder at 231-335-9993 or email: r.pinder@comcast.net

Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island State Social

SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025

Our 2025 State Social will be held in the Plantation Manor starting at 5:00 pm. All past and current residents and renters of these states are welcome including guests. Come MEET YOUR NEW ENGLAND PEEPS.

Please bring an appetizer, main dish, salad/side or dessert to share. In addition, you will need to bring your own place setting and beverage. Water and coffee will be provided.

Entertainment will consist of games, door prizes, 50/50 raffle and music for listening and dancing. If you would like to donate a door prize, bring an unwrapped gift to the event.

Please RSVP by February 20, 2025 by emailing, texting or calling Nancy Powers. Looking forward to seeing you!

O Canada- Eh? Social and Trivia Challenge

Plantation Manor, Friday, February 28, 2025, 4:30-7:30pm

You are invited to join us and meet your Canadian neighbors! BYOB – Subs and Chips, Cake, Coffee will be provided 50/50 drawing to help offset expenses. Trivia Prizes and Door Prizes.

Information: Judy Grant (819) 868-0692 / RSVP Email: TGOCanada@Gmail.com

Follow on Facebook: TGO Canada

Photo Club Reception - Saturday, March 1, 2025

On Saturday March 1st, 2025 the TGO PHOTO CLUB will be hosting a reception on the Manor Porch Picture Gallery from 10AM till 2PM. Refreshments will be available. The purpose is to show the work of the Photo Club members to those residents who are not familiar with the TGO Photo Club and our displays on the Manor Porch.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: SCOTT LEWIS

Volunteers make TGO Great

Every year we recognize a volunteer of the year – someone who has put their time and talent to work – Making TGO Great. We want to thank Donnette Hilton who makes this award happen every year. This is how it works:

Members of the community submit nominations to the Board of Directors and anyone can nominate (this year we received fifteen nominations). The Board of Directors then vote by private ballot to select the deserving resident.

About this year’s winner, Scott Lewis: all you have to do is mention the name Scott Lewis and dozens, If not hundreds, of owners in this park know him and know how much work he has done putting the Nature Trail into the best condition ever. He came to TGO about two years ago, with his wife Tracey, from the state of Washington. Shortly after purchasing their house on Windsong Way he started filling In holes on the Nature Trail. He continues to work daily/weekly keeping the Nature Trail In excellent condition and maintaining other areas in TGO. Many of us who walk, bike, and ride the Nature Trail have stopped to talk to Scott to thank him for the work he does.

Congratulations to SCOTT LEWIS!

Previous Volunteers of the Year

Ron Peoples 2023

Vickie Ferrari 2022

Donnette Hilton 2021

Betty Salter 2020

Carmella Zalinski 2019

Don Payne 2018

Jo-Anne Buckley 2017

Judi Meigs 2016

Pat Hopper 2015

Wayne Condra 2014

Sandy Juba 2013

John Roberts 2012

Alex Harvey 2011

Lorraine Murphy 2010

Apple Tips

TIP #3 TEST YOUR TECH SAVVY!

by Kris Lee-Scott

Think you’ve got a handle on today’s technology? Or are you still convinced Wi-Fi comes from invisible hamsters on tiny wheels? It’s time to put your tech knowledge to the test with a quick quiz that’ll separate the savvy from the “I thought the cloud was just weather.” Don’t worry—no one’s grading you, and there are no pop-up ads involved. Just read these statements, decide if they’re true or false, and see how many tech myths you’ve been unknowingly spreading at dinner parties. Ready?

1. T F “Streaming in 4K always gives you the best quality.”

2. T F “AI understands what it’s saying.”

3. T F “Closing apps on your iPhone saves battery life.”

4. T F “Using a magnet near your computer could result in yourPC’s instant death.”

5. T F “The reCAPTCHA image chooser proves you’re a human”

6. T F “You should always use your monitor’s highest resolution.”

7. T F “Public charging stations are safe to use.”

8. T F “Apple will never make a folding phone”

9. T F “Smartwatches track with medical-grade accuracy”

10. T F “If you delete a photo from your iPhone, it’s gone forever.”

11. T F “You need expensive HDMI cables for better quality”

12.

T F “5G causes cancer.”

13. T F “You should always let your phone’s battery drain fully before recharging.”

14. T F “Bluetooth uses your phone’s data, so it’s better to keep it off.”

15. T F “The only safe password is one you can easily remember, like your dog’s name.”

To check your wisdom, circle your choice of true or false, and check your answers on page 65!

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We Need Your Food & Clothing Donations

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

FRAGOMENI 321-759-3966

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

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

Open House Tues 1-4 pm!

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

FOR SALE: 233 HARMONY LANE $610,000 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, One Story UNDER CONTRACT PRICE IMPROVEMENT!

FOR SALE: 538 TWIN LAKES DR $339,000 1Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath with Loft

General Overview of ARC Guideline Changes

(Review the 2025 Guidelines for a more complete description under the following sections):

9.2.2: Applications for color changes must include a color sample

9.5: You must request an extension of your ARC application prior to its expiration date or your application becomes invalid.

22.1: Video cameras must be attached to a structure, be stationary and pointed only on your property.

24.3: Nothing is allowed to be permanently attached to any tree.

29: Solar panels require an ARC application indicating location of installation. Freestanding panels are prohibited.

32.2.2: No parking on any landscape area is permitted.

32.2.8: No planting, curbing, pavers, stepping stones or any other improvement may be placed on CSA land.

32.2.10: No plantings are allowed beyond your back or side property lines and all setbacks must be met.

32.3.2: No lighting may be attached to trees.

32.3.6: Lights (white or amber) which are mounted to interior ceiling are allowed as long as the wiring is securely installed and not hanging below edge of roofline.

35: Pet enclosures are for pet containment only and can be a max of 10’x15’.

39.1: Size of sheds increased to 18 square feet with a max. height of 7’

42.3: Describes the leveling of RVs.

42.4: Leveling materials allowed is listed.

42.5: Vehicles that are not RVs cannot be supported by jacks or blocks.

45: Water softeners must be enclosed with lattice.

5K RUN/WALK RESULTS

February 1, 2025

WALKERS

• Family business established in 1985

• Cabinet designers each with 10+ years experience

• Free sink with purchase of kitchen counter-tops

• Free consultations and estimates

• All installers are background checked

• Hundreds of quartz selections

Classified Ads

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

FOR SALE: 130 Windsong Way. Open Tuesdays! Fully updated. 1190 under a roof. 5 rooms + gorgeous porch. On the water! Text/phone 816-726-1913 or selvidgemarlaj@gmail.com. (exp 3/21)

FOR RENT: 457 Oak Cove Available April 1, 2025 12 month long-term rental at TGO in Titusvillem, FL. Due to sickness had to sell our motorhome. Premium lot on water and golf course. 407-908-9325 (exp 3/7)

FOR SALE: REDUCED - 555 Lake Drive $225,000. 2/1.5, extra tall 18’x24’ car port. Upgrades: New Roof, New Coated Driveway, New Storm Shutters & More, most furniture included. Call: 321-501-0616 (exp 2/14)

FOR SALE: 177 Plantation Dr - Beautiful remodeled executive suite with extra long RV driveway. Large backyard, walking distance to amenities, washer/dryer, full kitchen & bathroom. Gorgeous enclosed Florida room. $225,000. Call Donna Ellis at 321-480-9703 (exp 2/21)

FOR SALE: 2019 Coach House MH. 26 feet, New tires, full body paint, twin beds, jacks, auto awning, power recliners. $113,900. Call 410-790-5515 (exp 3/7)

FOR SALE: NEW Bike Electra Townie. 70 EQ Step Thru - Dark Matte Violet, 7 Speed Derailleur, Shimano Revo Twist Shifter thru 7 gears. Front/rear fenders + LED lights. Retail price: $700 - Asking $485 OBO. Call 810-444-7531 (exp 2/21)

FOR SALE: 120 Dragon Fly Drive. Resort Home, 2 B/R, 2 1/2 Bath, 2 car + golf cart garage, 48’ RV port. Furnished. $554,900. Info Call 717-629-3626 (exp 3/7)

FOR SALE: 2014 EZ GO Golf Cart, new tires and batteries New Captain Chair and ottoman - $250.00 New heated foot massager - $125.00 New leaf blower - $25.00. Call 919-924-3543 (exp 2/21)

Classified Ads are only for tangible and real Property that are For Sale, For Rent or Wanted within TGO. They are not for Services Provided or out of park items.

Cost is $10 per ad for 25 words maximum. Payment can be made by credit card, cash or check, payable to “CSA” at time of placing your ad.

You must fill out a Classified Ad Form that is available ONLY at the CSA Office, 100 D Plantation Drive.

Classified ads are for TGO residents only. The placement of new ads and the renewal of existing ads must be made, with payment, no later than 5:00 pm on the Friday before the upcoming publication date. No refunds for early cancellation of ad. All ads are placed on a first-come basis. Space is limited.

OBITUARIES

Pamela Ann McMahon (née Godwin)

August 18, 1942 – February 8, 2025

Pamela Ann McMahon, 82, of Titusville, Florida, passed away on February 8, 2025. She was born on August 18, 1942, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, as the eldest of three daughters, preceding her sisters Marilyn and Susan Godwin.

Pam dedicated her life to caring for others, serving as a nurse and later as a beloved school nurse at Chichester Junior High School in Chichester, Pennsylvania. Her compassion and warmth left a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues.

She was first married to Theodore James Gaskell, who passed away in 1976. On January 31, 1981, she found love again and married Charles P. McMahon, with whom she recently celebrated 44 years of marriage. Together, they retired to The Great Outdoors in Titusville, Florida, and spent many joyful years traveling the East Coast in their motorhome.

Pam was the devoted mother of seven children: Bryan, Daniel, Theodore, Stephen, Michael, Payge, and Dina. She was a proud grandmother to nine grandchildren: Miyabi, Kennedy, Gabriella, Danielle, Summer, Lucas, Jorian, Madeleine, and Colby. Family was at the heart of everything she did, and she found immense joy in their happiness.

She had a deep love for owls, cherished the color scarlet, and was known for her infectious smile that could brighten any room. Pam’s warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her family and friends will be deeply missed.

A celebration of her life was held on Saturday, February 15, at 1 PM at The Great Outdoors Community Church. Please keep her spirit in your heart.

TECH QUIZ ANSWERS!

1. FALSE! Slow internet causes buffering or lower resolution. Some 1080p streams look better than compressed 4K.

2. FALSE! AI predicts words, not thinks. No understanding, no emotions—just fancy autocomplete.

3. FALSE! Force-closing apps drains battery. Too many open apps slow phones. Restart to clear cache.

4. FALSE! SSDs aren’t affected by magnets—old hard drives and monitors might be.

5. FALSE! CAPTCHA wastes 819M hours. Google profits $6.1B from your clicks.

6. FALSE! Higher resolution lowers frame rates. 1080p or 1440p is a good balance.

7. FALSE! Public chargers risk “juice jacking.” Use a data blocker or your own charger.

8. FALSE! Apple might make a foldable iPhone—just like they once denied big screens.

9. FALSE! Smartwatches track trends, not diagnose. See a doctor, not your wrist.

10. FALSE! Deleted photos sit in ‘Recently Deleted’ for 30 days before vanishing.

11. FALSE! HDMI is digital—$10 cables work as well as $100 ones.

12. FALSE! WHO found no 5G health risks. It’s like 4G and Wi-Fi—harmless.

13. FALSE! Lithium-ion batteries last longer when kept between 20%-80%.

14. FALSE! Bluetooth uses no cellular data. It’s not a gas-powered toaster.

15. FALSE! Hackers try pet names first. Make passwords so complex even you doubt yourself.

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NOTICES

HOW YOU CAN HELP OUR TGO MAIL OPERATION RUN SMOOTHLY...

1. Please wait at least two hours from the time you receive a notice on your phone or computer that your package has arrived before coming to the post office. Here’s how it works... The truck backs up to post office, scans the packages and puts them in the office, but they don’t put the packages in the parcel lockers or place the pink slips in the box. That’s what Kathy and her team does, so that two hour time period is necessary for them to sort packages and put the notices in the boxes or the packages in the parcel lockers.

2. Empty your mailbox at least every other day. Don’t let it accumulate for more than two days. The boxes are small and if they get too full, the mail has to be put into a holding box and put on a shelf and there is very limited space. Shelf space is designated for mail that is being held Please don’t treat the post office as a storage facility.

TGO SHRED DAY

3. Rather than calling to ask if there is a package for you, please go look for yourself. Between all the mail and packages, they don’t have time to look for everyone’s packages. There will be a key or pink slip in your box if you have a package.

4. If you are running a business out of your house and need lots of supplies, please don’t rely on our post office for your supplies. Please order them from USPS (where they are free) or other supply sites. Our post office has limited space for shipping boxes, bags and labels.

5. If you are leaving for the summer and want your mail held, please know that your mail can be held for free for 30 days. Just let the post office know you will be gone so they can collect your mail. There is a form you will need to fill out. If you want your mail forwarded, there is a small fee of $25 per month plus postage to facilitate this service.

Shred Day will take place in the Manor Parking lot on Thursday March 13, between the hours of 1:00pm and 3:00pm.

We have a rain date set for Friday, March 14,2025, if we have to cancel the 13th due to weather.

NO EARLY DROP OFFS: All material must be delivered by a resident at or after 1:00pm and must be dropped off before 2:50pm.

Material MUST be in “ready to shred” condition. This means residents should not bring file folders, paper clipped material, plastic wraps of folders, plastic bags, etc If materials are not ready-to-shred, the resident will be asked to step out of line, prepare their materials and return with material suitable for shredding. This will help to keep the line moving.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Marilyn Adams via email, ma521@comcast.net or phone 517-673-2110.

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ON-SITE BUSINESS & SERVICES

ACTIVITIES OFFICE - Logo Items

Inside the Hobbyland Building

Carmella Zielinski • 321-289-0150

BLUE HERON RESTAURANT

321-385-9100

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

Lunch and Dinner or Take-Out Food

Website: www.blueheronrestaurant.org

THE CAFÉ at the Blue Heron Restaurant

321-385-9100

Entrance Door just past Golf Shop Door

Convenient Breakfast and Lunch

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

CSA OFFICE - 321-268-9767

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

Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

100 D Plantation Drive

EAGLE’S PRIDE - 321-383-0288

RV Parts, Service and Supplies

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

Closed Weekends • eaglespriderv.com@yahoo. com

EAGLE’S PRIDE RV SALES - 321-383-4495

Consignment RV Sales Lot

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

Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Closed Sunday • sales@eaglespriderv.com

GUARD GATE - 321-383-2004

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

GOLFCARTS UNLIMITED - 321-268-4882

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

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

Saturday: 9:00 am - noon • Closed Sunday

MAIL CENTER - 321-269-1666

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

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

THE MANOR

Plantation Manor Office

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

MASSAGE THERAPY - 321-302-9885

Therese S. Brown, LMT

Monday - Friday • Call for Appointment

NATURE CENTER

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

400 Nature Center Trail

www.NatureCenteratTGO.org

PROPANE SALES - 321-268-9767

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

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

TGO GOLF SHOP - 321-269-5524

Tee Times, Apparel and Equipment

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

Website: www.thegreatoutdoorsgolf.com

TGO REALTY, INC. - 321-269-5004

Welcome Center • Resort Sales and Rentals

Personal

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

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

10:00 am - 4:00

TRIMMERS SALON - 321-383-9198

Hair & Spa Services - Men and Women Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed Saturday - Monday

VISITOR ACCESS - 321-383-8802 Call or send an e-mail to guest@tgocsa.org to arrange a Guest Pass for a visitor.

THE HAPPENINGS

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

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

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