The Happenings 3/7/25

March 7, 2025 Issue Five

GOLF CHAMPS!

GOODBYE MORNING SUN: BACK TO DAYLIGHT “SAVINGS” - 3/9

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• Tow Set-Up

• Hitch Installation

• Braking Systems

• Shock/Sumos Installation

• Motorcycle Lift

• Awning Installation and Repair

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• Full RV Collision Repair

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MANAGER’S CORNER

Dear TGO Residents,

We “Spring Forward” this Sunday morning at 2am as Daylight Savings Time begins.

March 7, 2025

This Florida weather is beautiful, and there’s so much happening at The Great Outdoors right now! This issue of The Happenings is packed with activities and events. I’ve listed a few highlights that our CSA office is hosting or supporting:

• The Annual Classic Car Parade through TGO will take place tomorrow, Saturday, March 8th beginning at 11am. This event is hosted by our Courtesy Patrol team in partnership with the Southern Classics Car Club. Several of our TGO owners are members of this club and will feature their cars in the parade.

• The Annual Shred Day, sponsored by our Safety & Security Committee, will take place next Thursday, March 13th, from 1pm-3pm in The Manor parking lot. This service is FREE to our TGO owners and residents.

• Our Brevard County Sheriff’s Office will host the Sheriff’s Citizens Academy, exclusively for TGO owners, beginning Thursday afternoons in April. Space is limited and you must be able to attend all five sessions to be enrolled.

Last week your CSA Board of Directors approved our 2025 budget with one change; they voted to increase the proposed quarterly assessment by $15, or $1075 per quarter, to give our Blue Heron Restaurant more room financially to operate this year. Last Friday, Chairman Tom Wheir provided TGO owners with a document in his Chairman’s Notes that outlined how your budgeted quarterly assessment dollars will be spent in 2025 to keep TGO great. This information is important enough share again, so you will find it on page 17 of this issue. If you have any questions about this information, please stop by the CSA office to see me, or contact me directly through email at manager@tgocsa.org. I’m happy to discuss this with you and answer your questions.

One of the many projects in our 2025 budget is a repair to the stucco exterior on our entrance archway. You may notice we recently placed a small wooden brace on a cracked section of stucco facing HW50 as you pass beneath the archway. This is a temporary brace. The project to improve the archway is in the planning stages. The actual repair work will take place this summer when there is less traffic along our entrance road. Road closures will be needed when this work occurs.

Did you know that we have a population of Gopher Tortoises living here at The Great Outdoors? The Gopher Tortoise is protected as a threatened species here in Florida, and it is illegal to harm, harass, handle or feed them. We love our TGO wildlife, so volunteers with TGONS went “above and beyond” to protect them. “Tortoiseville” is a roped-off habitat for our tortoises, located along our doggie walk trail near Baytree Drive. This past week some interpretive educational panels were placed around their habitat to educate our residents and visitors about gopher tortoises’ important role in our ecosystem. You’ll find some photos of these panels in this issue of The Happenings… but better yet, visit Tortoiseville yourself and maybe you’ll catch a glimpse at these interesting creature..

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

CHAMPIONS!

CONTENTS

The Happenings Team and Credits

Editor: Greg Wostrel

Graphic Design: Greg Wostrel

CSA Manager: Billy Specht

Essential: Margarete Shaw, Carmella Galley

Contributors: Ed Brown, Tim Clark, Linda Day, Kris LeeScott, Tim Graham, Sammy Haddad, Billy Specht, Greg Wostrel

CSA MISSION STATEMENT

Cover Photo: Tim Clark

Sudoku: www.websudoku.com

Photos: Adobe Stock, Lynne Anderson, Russ Busse, Tim Clark, Sally Fisher, Brian Grande, Doug Jensen, Greg Wostrel

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

Last weekend, my wife and I had the pleasure of dropping by TGO to see the Photo Club’s exhibit in The Manor. We really enjoyed the range of talent, enthusiasm, and creativity on display. Great job, Photo Club!

Reflecting on it, afterward, we discussed how valuable art and creativity are in our lives (I mean all of us, not just my wife and I). Here’s the thing: life can be stressful. After all, there is constant change demanding that we adapt, along with frustration, loss, challenge, etc. Often it can be positive and spur us on to a new place but, maybe more often, we can feel overwhelmed. That’s where I believe art can be an important outlet.

Having a creative outlet means being able to pour energy and focus into an activity that you direct and is about expression - yours. The art that you create can take many forms and can exist just for you. There is no need to be an expert (although you may get there) or even to be a great talent (but you might be)-—it’s about creating something.

In a world that often feels unpredictable, our creative pursuits offer a space where we set the rules, explore freely, and find joy in the process. Whether it’s photography, painting, writing, or any other artistic endeavor, the act of creating is its own reward. So, if life feels overwhelming, pick up that brush, camera, or pen—immerse yourself in something that is entirely yours. You just might find that in the act of making something beautiful, you also create a little more peace for yourself.

Greg Wostrel

GOLF RESULTS

LGA Play Results

LGA Club Championship

Overall Champion Pam Nalley

Red Winner Lydia Couch

Green Winner Francoise Ladoceur

1st Flight Winners

Gross Mary Laverty

Net Coletta Gabele

2nd Flight Winners

Gross Christine Soucy

Net Dawn England

3rd Flight Winners

Gross Joanne Soucy

Net Sue Pownall

9 Hole Winners

Overall Diane Morganweck

Runner Up Elaine Meier

Net Winner Debbie Quein

Pam Nalley and Lydia Couch were tied and had to play one extra hole to determine the Winner.

Pam Nalley is our 4 time Club Champion

LGA 18-hole Team Match Play - March 3.

Team Shenanigans defeated Team Hooligans, 9-7

The team of Diane Morgenweck, Elaine Meier, Mary Losi and Penne Preble won the 9-hole event with Morganweck taking a 2-up victory to break a 5-5 tie.

Shenanigans

Lydia Couch and Christine Soucy def. Lynne Anderson and Toni Thigpin, 1-up.

Susan Jensen and Joanne Souncy def. Francoise Ladouceur and Shirley Moorhouse, 3 and 2.

Linn Avery and Stephanie Maltby def. Lyn Johndrow and Pat Bray, 8 and 6. Sue Pownall and Janet Facer def. Sharon Miner and Sherri Turner, 3 and 1.

Ellen Cyr and Sandy Tukey tied Kathy O’Brien and Nancy Matroniano.

Hooligans

Mary Laverty and Coletta Gabele def. Linda Bouvet and Vicki LaPointe, 8 and 6. Cathy Powell and Retha Hart def. Lauren Clark and Maria Timm-Thompson, 3 and 1. Cindy Ehresman and Cindy Clark def. Mikki Dodge and Kerri Conover, 2-up.

9-holers: Meier and Preble took two points each, and Losi earned one point. Cyr won closest to the pin on No. 16, while Meier was closest to the pin on No. 8.

Men’s Day Golf Results

MGA Golf Results - February 26, 2025 “1st Annual Canadian Open”

Winning Teams

1. Rodger Daughtery, Gary Wittstock, Tom Jaje, Dcotty Lewis (-29)

2. Todd Baines, Rob Condotta, Ray Turner, Louis Desrosiers (-23)

3. Rob Hunter, Kevin Huggins, Bernie Hatch, Carlos Ayala (-21)

4. Steve Wright, Martin Bates, Mike Knight, Mel Thompson (-20)

5. (Tied) Roy Houtby, Pete Dipol, Cliff Trovillo, Art Barton (-19)

5. (Tied) Pat Bielling, Guy Droin, Al McGuire, Steve Perry (-19)

Closest to the Pins

#4 Martin Bates #11 Guy Drouin

Low Net Individuals

1. Scotty Lewis (63)

2. Ed Stepniak (64)

3. Carlos Ayala (66)

Net Skins (4)

#2 Mel Thompson

#6 Rob Condotta

#7 Scotty Lewis

#16 Mike Anderson

Gross Skins (8)

#1 Tim Heath #6 Rob Condotta #8 Pat Bielling

#9 Scotty Lewis #10 John Gero #12 & #17 Steve Wright

#16 Mike Anderson

Upcoming Events

March 5 - “Team Better Ball Tourney”

3 on 3’s, 2 on 4’s, 1 on 5’s

March 10 - 14

“30th Annual Member-Member Tournament”

Lynne Anderson

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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

Our

CHAMPIONS!

Left to right:

Club Champion Cliff Murry

Super-Senior Champion Tom Golden

Masters Champion Gary Wittstock

Senior Champion Rodger Daughtery

The annual “Dropping of the Puck” prior to the TGO Canadian Open held on Wednesday, February 26.

Golf Pro Chuck Kandt takes on Tournament Director Roy Houtby with Bill Schueller handling the Puck Dropping duty.

CSA BUSINESS

Board Of Directors Meeting

Plantation Manor • Wednesday, March 19, 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:

Chair Tom Wheir 253-248-8201 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 “Doc” Fraser 407-491-2500 District3@Tgocsa.org

District 4 Lauren Clark 607-761-0092 District4@Tgocsa.org

District 5 Colleen Margliano 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 Employment.

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, 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.

SALES AND SERVICE

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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

Chair 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

HOW YOUR QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT OF $1,075 PER QUARTER WILL BE USED IN 2025

mowing, edging, blowing

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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Chef’s

Garage

Chargers

Walk

Bathtub

Paver

50ft. Covered

Automatic

Insulated

Custom

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES

CSA Trash Pick Up Rules

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The crew has to pick this up!

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

CSA Yard Debris Pick-Up Rules

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

Clearing Vegetation on CSA Property

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

Guide to Living With Alligators in TGO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD NOW

- By Ed Brown

Did you know that roofs are a big fire hazard? All kinds of roofs, on all kinds of structures: sheds, homes, RVs, outhouses, work sheds, etc. They are all exposed to weather and they all have the potential for leakage from rain, or, up north, from snow melt. Often, that potential is obvious to the cursing home owner.

Sometimes it takes a good leak detective, also called a roofer to track down the source of the leak. It is not rare for the source of the leak to be a distance from the dripping ceiling or the growing pool of water on the floor. It can be a maddening situation and well worth the cost of a good roofer to track it down and fix it.

Roof leaks often put water in contact with electric wires in the roof, walls, attic floor and appliances. Wires are waterproof, but they are ever so attractive to rodents (rats, squirrels and bats) with big appetites for electric wire insulation and big families.

Sparks and ignited debris on roofs can be lifted and carried to gutters packed with leaves and to “roof valleys” anywhere the roof lines change. So, the periodic cleaning of gutters and dried “tree trash” is another important maintenance chore. Even replacement of damaged roof vent screening to keep sparks and burning embers out would be an important Firewise use of your time.

Be Firewise, Be Safe!

Firewise Committee - Contact Information

Butch Jones Chairman 804-514-4458

Christopher Miller

Co-Chairman 407-375-8310

Tim Graham 561-262-8833

Donald Payne 407-222-0583

Home roofs come in several types:

1. Asphalt Shingle: This is the most common and least expensive roof covering. I have seen the shingles stripped from an asphalt shingle roof by winds of far less than hurricane strength (75 mph). Life expectancy of a new shingle roof could be 15 years. There are few shingle roofs in TGO that have not been replaced.

2. Architectural Asphalt Shingle: Life Expectancy; 30 to 40 years.

3. Metal Roofs can last 20 to 50 years.

4. Tile Roofs can still be effective after 50 years.

If planning to re-roof, get at least 3 quotes from roofers in your area. Beware out- of- area contractors. Check with your neighbors for feedback on their recent roofing experiences. Ultimately, you will be comparing: The Cost, The Lifespan of the new roof, The Fire Resistance and resistance to animal-caused damage.

Be Firewise, BE Safe

Thanks to Ron Wagner, and Butch Jones , residents of TGO, for technical input on this subject!

Ed Brown 321-383-8253

Mike Lavery 585-315-5554

Ron Peoples 407-509-0486

Betty Salter 321-223-8073

Ed Olefirowicz 919-360-3174

Karri Olefirowicz 919-265-4315

Albert McGuire 810-338-5646

Nancy Clark 321-292-1434

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

NEW SIGNS FOR TORTOISEVILLE!

MANY YEARS AGO, Sandy Juba noticed the gopher tortoises and saw the need to post a sign so others would respect these threatened and protected animals. A small sign was built by the Sawdust Club and placed along the habitat swale on the dog path. Now years later, volunteers removed the invasive plants and replaced them with forage plants for the tortoises. New signs, again built by Sawdust Club members paid through community donations to TGO NatureScape, are now in place.

Thanks to CSA for their help in the cleanup of the habitat and the sign installation!

photos: Doug Jensen

TGO ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

2024-2025 Event Schedule

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 508317-0295 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

CHICAGO REWIRED - March 20, 2025

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

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!

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

C Seats

Monday March 17, 2025

Tuesday March 18, 2025

Wednesday March 19, 2025

Announcing the 2025-2026 Event Schedule!

YOU “OTTER” TAKE A NATURE CENTER TRAIL GUIDED HIKE!

Brian Grande’s guided tour of the Betty Salter Trail on February 26 provided a rare meeting with a friendly otter. The otter was “going about his business” while the tour enjoyed the fascinating encounter.

Sandra Miraglia was on the guided tour that morning, and said “I often include the Betty Salter Trail during my brisk morning exercise walk. The guided hike with Brian was a fascinating reminder of what I’m missing. Thanks Brian!”

As the group continued with Brian along the trail, even more evidence of otters and their habits were found.

What the group learned that day is that our trails are dynamic - nature changes constantly, and we must frequent these beautiful trails often to appreciate the fun and interesting nature all around us. This chance encounter of the otter was a perfect example. And we are so fortunate to have these amazing guided hikes right here at TGO!

Here are some upcoming guided trail hikes. Please plan to join us! These hikes include light trail maintenance if you’d like to help - or just go along for the relaxing adventure! We’d love to see you! Who knows what you’ll discover!

Keep in mind these hikes are very relaxing and a great way to relieve stress and get fresh air.

Watson Trail Hike: Wednesday March 19th - at 9AM.

Meet us at the trail head on the multi-use Nature Trail. The Watson trail starts just east of the bridge on the nature trail.

Claire & Ernie Carlson Trail Hike: Monday March 24th - at 9AM.

Meet us at the trail head on the multi-use Nature Trail. The Carlson trailhead is a few hundred feet behind the Library on the way to the Nature Trail.

(Note: You’ll have to catch a trail hike and talk with Brian Grande to find about what they observed the otter doing, and the other interesting “otter” things they discovered. We’re not saying here! You’re sure to find it fascinating!)

photo of otter by Brian Grande

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!

GUIDED TRAIL HIKES / LIGHT TRAIL MAINTENANCE

Enjoy a relaxing, interesting and informative hike! If you desire, you can help with light maintenance during the hike. Long pants, long sleeves, enclosed shoes/boots, insect repellant and sunscreen are recommended along with gloves (if you want to help with light maintenance) and water!

MARCH 19 - WATSON TRAIL HIKE - 9:00AM

Meet at at the trailhead on the multi-use Nature Trail. The Watson trail starts just east of the bridge on the nature trail.

MARCH 24 - CLAIRE & ERNIE CARLSON TRAIL HIKE - 9:00AM

Meet at at the trailhead on the multi-use Nature Trail. The Carlson trailhead is a few hundred feet behind the Library on the way to the 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.

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.

EDUCATIONAL SERIES

We hope you’ve had an opportunity to attend one of our many informative talks this season. We will be posting next year’s talks later this year. If there are nature discussions you’d love to hear, please let us know!

Look for our survey in the near future or send an email to naturecentermembership@gmail.com or contact one of the board members listed below. We’d love to know your ideas!

IF YOU MISSED IT

Many Thanks to Mike Knight!

Last week Mike gave us a very interesting explanation of just what EELs is (hint: it’s not a slippery sea creature!). We learned how important the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program has been for over 30 years in helping keep Florida as natural and beautiful as it once was, and to restore some areas to that natural habitat.

Thank you Dr. Duane De Freese!

Last Wednesday, Dr. Duane De Freese delivered a fascinating program on The Indian River Lagoon. Its watershed covering seven counties is an important natural ecosystem, with very diverse species of plants and animals, as well as being an economic driver of the regional economy. It was yet another great program!

Nature Center Board

Many thanks go out to Chris and Cammy Miller!

Thank you Chris and Cammy for teaching us all about the snakes living in Florida, especially those who make TGO their home. The program was very informative, helping us be less afraid and

more respectful of our cold-blooded neighbors. The many tips regarding protecting and preventing contact for ourselves and our pets will be helpful in the future.  speaker photos: Sally Fisher

PURPLE MARTIN UPDATE

Following up from the last issue of The Happenings, we will keep you updated on the Purple Martin nesting activity. According to Scott Akers, it appears there are between 5 -10 pairs interested in nesting right now. Stay posted for more Purple Martin news!

STILL LOOKING FOR:

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

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

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

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.

Women in the Church

BUSINESS MEETING

FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON

March 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am In the Fellowship Hall

Business:

Vote: Slate of 2025-2026 Officers ann Bundet

Prodram:

Devotion: Gail Stairs

Music: Georde Eisemann

Cateren Lunch:

$18.00

($16.00 for lunch ann $2 nonation to local missions)

Tickets will be soln on February 23rn ann March 2nn in the Fellowship Hall followind the church service.

When sidnind up, please innicate if you are havind lunch.

Sponsored by the GOCC Singulars

Come join us for wonderful music!

BCSO CITIZEN’S ACADEMY

The Brevard County Sheriff ’s Office Citizens Academy is a five-week ( five-session) program designed to give our citizens a look at the various aspects of the Brevard County Sheriff ’s Office. This is a chance for our citizens to learn what the 1,700 proud men and women of the Sheriff ’s Office do on a daily basis. Participants will experience an orientation similar to that of newly hired deputies, during which they will learn from BCSO trainers. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view many of our BCSO equipment, including a mobile crime scene lab, aviation & marine vehicles, and much more. Additionally, at the en d of the five weeks, a ceremony will be held, and Sheriff Wayne Ivey will be in attendance.

How can I attend the Citizens Academy that will be held h ere at T he Great Outdoors?

The Academy will be held beginning Thursday, April 3, 2025, and run each Thursday from 1 pm to 3 pm, through Thursday, May 1, 2025. There is a maximum number of attendees that can participate and sign- ups will be on a “first come/first served” basis.

You MUST COMMIT to attend each of the sessions. If you cannot commit to attending each session, please do not sign up.

Sign-ups will begin on March 7, 2025. (If you requested a spot before March 7, 2025, you are not on the list.) Sign-ups will end when the program is filled or on March 12, 2025, whichever happens first.

To sign up you must email manor@tgocsa.com or call 321-264-2393 (leave a voicemail) an d provide your name, phone number, email a ddress, and T-shirt size.

You will receive an email confirmation if you are enrolled in the program with more information. T hose who request a spot and are turned away due to the program being full will be notified and placed on a list for the next scheduled academy.

Again, you MUST COMMIT to attend each of the sessions.

Thank you in ad vance for your interest an d cooperation in this procedure.

Carmella Galley Recreation Manager

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 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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• Built in 1989

• Large carport built in 2014 with gutters

• HVAC is a 2.5 Ton Bryant installed in 2014

• Metal roof installed in 2023

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Listed by Mike

• 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

AROUND THE GREAT OUTDOORS

The Pink Ladies making 50’s night extra fun at Blue Heron.

photos: Russ Busse

photos clockwise from above:

Susie Jones, Michelle Folse & Lynn

Sarik dancing, Pat Bronson & Susie

Jones with Sammy

AROUND THE GREAT OUTDOORS

photos: Russ Busse

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

Friday March 7, 6pm / Friday March 21st 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

Funny Thing Is…

Joining a fitness center to get in shape is a dichotomy of logic. You already paid good money for the bag of Fritos, chocolate bon bons, or key lime pie that put you in this condition, and now you’re paying more good money to get rid of the results. No wonder we can’t get rich! Well, think about it. It’s like buying an ant farm, letting them all loose in the house, and then hiring an exterminator to get rid of them. WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?

Anyways, before I start imparting my fitness wisdom I have one question. Why do people keep driving around and around in the parking lot, trying to find a space close to the front door, sometimes waiting many minutes for someone to come out who is parked up close, then they go inside AND WALK ON A TREADMILL FOR 30 MINUTES? Huh? Can somebody explain that to me?

That aside, here is my first piece of advice to enhance your fitness experience. Do NOT get on a treadmill in front of a TV with a business news channel on it. Ever wonder why the machines in front of those TV’s are always available? Consider the following: You’re climbing on a moving belt that doesn’t know if you’ve stumbled or fallen and no matter what you do, until you figure out the programming panel, it’s just going to keep

on rolling. If you are successful at the controls and start gleefully walking off the calories, you look up at the TV. What will you see? The top 75% of the screen will be stable with some analyst telling you what YOU did wrong with your money (yeah, like I’m gonna follow his advice), but the bottom 25% of the screen will be two of those little info bands sliding, at different speeds from right to left. You’re now looking intently to see how your stocks did today. These days most of the numbers are an irritating red color. Finally you see one of yours coming in from the right side of the screen and you try to focus on it as it races across the screen. Now your legs are walking front to back while your eyes are darting right to left, totally confusing the equilibrium centers in your brain. The only solution? Focus on the one stable part of the picture where the analyst is telling you what a moron you are when it comes to business. Hey if he’s such an expert at business how come he still needs the job? Remember, the word analyst begins with word “anal” which is the general area you came to the gym to get rid of wasn’t it?

Dr. Sammy

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

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Beginning at 11 am Beginning at 11 am

TGO Quilter’s Outings

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

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

TGO CORNHOLE!

Cornhole, also known as bean bag toss, is a popular backyard and recreational game with roots tracing back to 14th-century Germany. However, the modern version of the game, as we know it today, was popularized in the Midwest, particularly in Cincinnati, Ohio, during the late 20th century. Played by tossing bags filled with corn or resin onto a raised platform with a hole, the game is easy to learn yet o ers enough challenge to keep players engaged. Its rapid rise in popularity can be attributed to its social nature, minimal equipment requirements, and accessibility to players of all ages and skill levels. Cornhole has become a staple at tailgating events, community gatherings, and competitive tournaments, making it one of the fastest-growing recreational sports in the U.S.

At The Great Outdoors, our Cornhole Club has also grown in popularity, thanks to organizer Randy Sanford. The club meets on Sundays, with practice starting at 2:30 PM and games are 3:00 to 4:00 PM, as well as on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 for practice - games are 6:00 to 7:00 PM.

Stop by, bring a delicious beverage, and join in the fun!

Key information about TGO Cornhole

• Randy Sanford is the organizer of the events.

• Donna Philips is our scorekeeper/ secretary/ treasurer.

• All are welcome - just show up and join the day’s game, we only need your first name for scorekeeping.

• Teams of two are determined by random draw of one advanced player teamed with a beginner, so you don’t need to bring a partner to join.

• All skill levels are welcome, beginner thru advanced.

Pam and Chris were on competing teams for one of the playo rounds.

Ray and Gary were the champions on Sunday.

There are four permanent Cornhole courts available providing ample play time for players to rotate from game to game.

Above Top: Sunday’s February 25th games had a solid turnout of participants. Randy Sanford, on the right, is the organizer and is always on hand to make sure the fun flows.

Left Above: Sheryl is a regular player and one of the more consistant and top scorers.

Above Right: Ray and Roy can usually be found at the Cornhole courts for the Sunday Games.

Far Left: Sue and Gary were soaking in the sun and enjoying the competition.

Left: Custom TGO Scoreboards were made by and donated by Tim Emerson.

Apple Tips

I’ve got to be honest—being an Apple user is like being in an elite, high-tech, cult-like relationship. I swear allegiance to all my sleek devices that cost as much as a used car, I defend my overpriced gadgets to Android users like they’re personally attacking my soul, and at the end of every televised Apple announcement I end up saying, “Shut up and take my money.”

But let’s not pretend this relationship is perfect. Oh no. Because for every moment of buttery-smooth usability, there’s an equal and opposite moment of technological betrayal. Here are some classic Apple moments that make me question everything while still coming back for more.

1.) The Price of Loyalty

Apple: “New iPhone! Only $1,499!”

Me: “Will my old charger still work?” Apple: “Oh, honey, that’s adorable.”

2.) Predictive Text, My Nemesis

Me: “Hey, I’ll be there soon.”

iPhone: sends “Hey, I’ll be bear soup.” Friends: “Are you okay?”

3.) Face ID Struggles

Face ID: recognizes me at 3 AM with one eye open in the dark Face ID: denies me at noon when I’ve showered and look human

4.) iCloud Storage Drama

Apple: “Your iCloud storage is full.”

Me: “Okay, let me delete someth—” Apple: “Would you like to buy more storage for $2.99/month?” Me: “Perfect!”

by Kris Lee-Scott

5.) AirPods: Escape Artists Extraordinaire

Me: Buys AirPods

AirPods: Immediately attempt to flee into a sewer, the couch cushions, or another dimension

Final Thoughts: “I’ll Be Back”

Sure, Apple can certainly frustrate me. It drains my wallet, confuses my clients, and occasionally sends me into a spitting hissy fit. But let me be real—I’m NOT switching. I’ve lined up at 6 AM for the latest gadget, drop my life savings on a phone that now comes in Titanium Midnight Starlight Space Gray Platinum, and yes, sometimes I do act like I’m better than everyone else.

But you know what? I’m also safer, connected to all my devices and get free Apple tech support for life!

And besides, doesn’t my iPhone look AMAZING!?

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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

Amateur Guide To Reading A Survey

The following is provided as an amateur guide to read your TGO parcel survey. There have been several Owners that have difficulty understanding the survey information. See the notes that have been added to a generic survey. Hopefully this will help the Owners understand that there are easements and a Right-Of-Way that affects their property and the location of their property lines.

• 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: 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: 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 RENT: 2 BR Park Model Available April 1 - Dec 31, 2025. No Pets, No Smoking, W/D. 217-732-2418 (exp 3/21)

FOR SALE: NEW BIKE, Electra Townie 7d EQ Stepthru. Dark matte violet, 7 speed derailleur, Shimano Revo Twist shifter thru 7 gears, Front/Rear Fenders, LED Lights. Retail price $700. Asking $470 OBO. Call 810-447-7531 (exp 3/7)

FOR RENT: 234 & 236 Plantation DR. Fully Furnished, 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath, Washer & Dryer, Screened Porch, Car Port. Dick Fridley 217-732-2418 (exp /30)

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.

trivia!

1. What did Theodoric of Freiberg correctly explain?

2. Ferdinand and Isabella were joint rulers in which country?

3. What baseball player is Santiago’s hero in “The Old Man and the Sea”?

4. “The Scream” by Edvard Munch is a prime example of what style?

TGO MARKETPLACE

SPECIAL 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.

Sudoku Puzzles - Brought To You By Bubbles Mobile Pet Salon

SUDOKU puzzles have one solution that can be reached logically without guessing. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row, column, and 3x3 square must contain one of each digit.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Do you own a boat here at the Great Outdoors?

Get a free Vessel Safety Check from 2 USCG AUX certified vessel examiners who live here at TGO.

When you pass you will get a decal to put on your boat that is valid through December 31, 2025. To make an appointment, contact either: Peter Maselli (petermaselli4444@gmail.com) (1-714-392-4444) or Nick Faraco (nickfaraco69@gmail.com) (1-860-748-1871)

MAIL BALLOT INFORMATION

Under new Florida law all prior mail ballot requests expired as of January 1st 2025.

Voters who want to vote by mail in any upcoming elections must renew their request for a mail ballot. This can be done through the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections website, or by calling the Supervisor of Elections at 321-633-2127.

The deadline to request a mail ballot for the upcoming special election (US Representative) is March 20th.

A new mail ballot request will be effective though the next general election (2026), when all mail ballot requests will again expire.

4. Expressionism -- Often used by art historians to depict the Expressionist painting style, “The Scream” is not focused on reality, but rather on emotions and responses to objects and events.

Trivia Answers

1. Rainbow Phenomenon

2. Spain

3. Joe DiMaggio

Word Search - St Patrick’s Day

BLARNEY

CLOVER

IRELAND PARADE DANCE ISLE

RAINBOW DUBLIN

LEPRECHAUN

SHAMROCK

EMERALD LIMERICK

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 Storage Unit Rentals

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

TRIMMERS SALON - 321-383-9198

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

Closed Saturday - Monday

VISITOR ACCESS - 321-383-8802

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

THE HAPPENINGS

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

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Wounds Treated:

 Arterial Ulcers

 Burns

 Diabetic Ulcers

Parrish Wound Healing Center

Parrish Healthcare’s Wound Healing Center provides patients with a therapeutic healing environment while they receive treatment for their acute and chronic wounds. Our center has been industryrecognized for excellence and continues to be a critical medical resource for patients throughout Brevard County and beyond. Within the care of our Wound Healing Center, patients will have access to a multidisciplinary staff and various treatment options, including hyperbaric medicine.

Visit parrishhealthcare.com/woundcenter

 Ischemic Ulcers

 Neuropathic Ulcers

 Peristomal Skin Irritations

 Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores)

 Radiation Wounds

 Surgical Wounds

 Vasculitis

 Venous Leg Ulcers

321-268-6795

951 N. Washington Ave. Titusville, FL 32796

321-268-6695