The Happenings 9/20/24

Cover Photo: Greg Wostrel

MANAGER’S CORNER

Dear TGO Residents,

Autumn officially begins this weekend, on Sunday, September 22nd. The best part about Autumn’s arrival to Florida is the promise of some cool, dry weather coming soon, and football season too! It’s been a super-wet September so far, and our lawn crews have been forced to slow down due to rain and muddy turf, to avoid damage and black-tracking. I am managing our mowing progress and cut-sheets daily, and our irrigation is currently turned off until things dry up around here.

Turf-destroying Chinch Bugs and some grey leaf spot fungus have found their way into The Great Outdoors this year, and are impacting several lawns. TruGreen has told us that Chinch Bugs are gaining resistance to certain treatments, so they are trying some other products where needed. They have conducted two trouble-call treatments for chinch bugs and fungus within the last month. Our last trouble call list had 40 properties treated, this is the most that I can remember. TruGreen’s next comprehensive treatment of all lawns will take place on October 1-2.

Our low-season projects are coming to a close. Our CSA Administration building and Oak Cove Bathhouse exteriors received a fresh coat of paint after some exterior wood rot repairs earlier this summer. These buildings are looking bright and new. Our CSA utilities crew completed the replacement of three of the oldest fire hydrants in our community, located on Sunset Drive. Our goal will always be to keep our 35-year-old community in tip-top shape. One of our more frustrating recurring maintenance issues is the Lake Judy Fountain. Last week we sent it back to the manufacturer for some more warranty repairs. The fountain is experiencing some electrical issues that are causing a malfunction.

I’m pleased to report that nine of our CSA staff members completed their CPR/AED/First Aid training last week. We are now an even safer place to work and live because of these nine leaders who are ready to assist if needed. You’ll find a photo of our new life savers on page 8.

Need your flu shot this year? CSA is coordinating a Flu/Vaccine Shot Clinic with Jad’s Family Pharmacy in the Pavilion on Tues, Sept 24th from 1pm – 4pm. Jads Pharmacy is a regular advertiser in The Happenings and is offering this service free of cost to TGO Residents. A “Happenings” health fair event will follow on October 30th. Please contact Margarete in the CSA office for more details.

Have you tried the new meatball sub at Blue Heron? I ordered it recently and it was delicious! Steven Powers and our Blue Heron team just published a new bar menu and children’s menu this month. Steve reports that our back-of-house team is 100% ready for business to pick up at Blue Heron. He’s focusing his effort now on getting our front of house staff ready for the busy season.

Our golf course renovation continues to move forward. We are into the “Grassing” stage of our course renovation but are dealing with some rain-delays at the sod farms, so we are patiently waiting for sod deliveries. It won’t be long before we’ll start sending out information about the opening plans for our beautifully renovated golf course. I can’t wait to get it opened again!

Sincerely,

Billy Specht CSA Manager

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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The Happenings Team and Credits

Editor: Greg Wostrel

CSA Manager: Billy Specht

Essential: Margarete Shaw, Carmella Galley

Contributors: Ed Brown, Joan Engkvist, Kris Lee-Scott, Margarete Shaw, Billy Specht

Cover Photo: TGO Entrance © Greg Wostrel 2024

Sudoku: www.websudoku.com

Photos: Adobe Stock, Joan Engkvist, Carmella Galley, Ed Kamptner, Greg Wostrel

The Happenings is ©2024 The Great Outdoors CSA

RV Service and Parts

• Tow Set-Up

• Hitch Installation

• Braking Systems

• Shock/Sumos Installation

• Motorcycle Lift

• Awning Installation and Repair

• Air Conditioning/Furnace • Lithium/solar upgrades • Refrigerator Repair and Installation • Satellite Dishes and Electrical

• Full RV Collision Repair

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

GOLF AT THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Golf Shop

Merchandise sale is ongoing

Check for availability

Driving

Range

Available for owner / resident use. Tokens can

or csa office

Yes, You Can Still Play!

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

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

Private Golf Lessons are Available by Appointment only.

Renovation Briefing

The next opportunity for a live briefing with Chuck & Shane on the renovation progress will be Friday, October 4th from 5 – 6 p.m., location TBD.

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Schedule a time to bring your cart in. We will hook it up to our Desulfator Machine. We will need your cart for 48 hours.

Cost for a desulfination process including a complete diagnostic report - $250

PICTURES OF PROGRESS

Making TGO Safer For All!

Congratulations to these CSA staffers who recently completed their CPR/AED/First Aid training l-r: Nicole Farrell, Billy Specht, Sharon Sanford, Mike O’Neal, Mark Hammers, Monica AliGordon, Jonathan Lyerly, Carolyn Banke. Missing: Scott Lancaster

Being certified in CPR/AED/First Aid is crucial because it equips individuals with life-saving skills that can make a critical difference in emergencies.

Immediate response to cardiac arrest with CPR and the use of an AED can significantly increase the chances of survival. Certification empowers people to act confidently and effectively in those vital moments before professional help arrives, making our community safer for everyone.

Coart Refresh!

The lines have been “drawn”!

There is a set of portable cornhole boards currently outside the Fitness Center. If you would like to use them on the courts, please remember to return them where you found them when you are done! They are just for use on the CSA courts. Please do not take them home. The numbers on the courts have been changed. Shuffleboard courts are now numbered 1 through 4 and Cornholes are 5 through 8. Reserving a court can be done through the Manor Office. Or if they are not in use, enjoy! Now! Let the games begin!

Recently Sighted in The Great Outdoors

closely the area is shared with wildlife.

Photo by Ed Kamptner

Shuffleboard

CSA BUSINESS

Board Of Directors Meeting

Plantation Manor • Wednesday, October 16, 2024 • 3 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CSA Patrol is Hiring

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

District Meetings

There are ten CSA voting districts at The Great Outdoors. They are non-geographical, but are determined by the last digit in each property’s street address. The District Meetings are held monthly from October through May. Various districts join together to hold combined monthly meetings. There are two meetings per month with five districts in each one. Please note the upcoming meeting schedule if you want to attend your district meeting. In the PAVILION: Districts 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 - Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:00 am Districts 0, 1, 4, 7, 9 - Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:00 pm

Architectural Review Committee

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next ARC Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at 10 a.m. on the Manor Porch.

ARC Planning Meeting: The Architectural Review Committee meets for planning purposes on the Plantation Manor Porch at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 23rd, 2024.

All changes to your property that are visible on the outside require advance approval from the Architectural Review Committee. Application forms and ARC Guidelines may be obtained from the Community Services Association office or printed from The Great Outdoors Community Services Association website at www.tgocsa.org. All completed ARC forms must be submitted to the CSA office by Noon on the Wednesday before the next Wednesday meeting. Results will be available to pick up after the ARC meeting or from the CSA Office.

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

Notice Of Meeting Of The Great Outdoors Premier

Rv/Golf Resort Architectural Review Committee

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2024 ARC Guidelines Review Meetings will be held on the following dates immediately following the ARC regularly scheduled 10 am meetings:

DATE: Monday, October 14, 2024

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Monday, November 4, 2024

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

PLACE: The above meetings will be held in the Manor Porch.

REMINDER : If you wish to submit any suggestions for any changes to the 2024 ARC Guidelines, please submit those changes to the ARC Secretary in the CSA Office prior to October 1, 2024.

Executive

Porch

Accessory

Custom

Bath

Door

Hardwood

Tile

Concrete

Drywall

Custom

Entertainment

Siding

Trim

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 will resume on October 15, 2024 in the CSA Pavilion and continue on the third Tuesday of each month through April at 10:00 am. Owners are invited to attend. Chuck Benoit is the Chairman of the Council and Ron Young is the Vice Chairperson.

2024 Condominium/HOA Presidents

Condo President Phone# Email

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

II Randy Sanford 321-505-8353 tgo.condoii@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

IX Tom Brobeck 724-601-0284 tombrobeck@yahoo.com

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

Condo President Phone# Email

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chairman - Leon LeBlanc 423-791-3158

District 0 - Lisa Berkis 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 - Gail Smith 321-383-4570

District 8 - Bill Flatt 321-626-5594

District 9 - Lisa Babcock 903-372-8849

Rules & Regulations Committee Openings

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

The completed form may be returned to the CSA office.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES

Emergency Vehicle Protocol

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

CSA Trouble Calls: 321-268-9767

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

Contractor Restrictions

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

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

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

Lorraine Murphy Historic Center

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

Available to tour:

Monday - Friday • 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Visit the CSA Office to borrow the key. The Historic Center can be shown on weekends and holidays. Call for an appointment: Lorraine Murphy at 321-431-4526

Get a FREE copy at the CSA Office.

Plantation

Manor Pool & Spa

OPEN Every Day: 8:00 am - Dusk “Dusk” is different throughout the year. Please check the chart in the pool area. Please lower umbrellas after use so they’re not damaged by wind gusts.

Oak Cove Pool & Spa

OPEN: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

Daily cleaning from 6:00 - 7:00 am

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

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

Your Next CSA Assessment Payment Is Due October 1

The Third Quarter Maintenance Assessment for 2024 is due October 1. Please drop off your payment of $995 at the CSA Office or mail your check to: The Great Outdoors at 100-D Plantation Drive, Titusville, FL 32780. You can also fill out a form to have your payment drawn directly from your bank account. The payment must be received by 5:00 pm on October 21, 2024 or there will be a $25 late fee.

Parrish Medical: New Lab Collection Site

Before the pandemic, Parrish Healthcare ran a Laboratory Collection Site on Cheney Highway, providing the nearest location to TGO. This site closed during the pandemic. Now a Lab Collection Site has opened even closer to TGO! If you’ve been driving to Titus Landing or Port St. John for blood work then you’ll appreciate the shorter drive and time saved.

Open Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM, the site is located at the

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

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

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

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES

Automated Visitor Call-In - 321-383-8802

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

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

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

TGO Community Channel 732

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

Spectrum Residential Equipment Update

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

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

Vehicle Barcodes

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

Propane For Sale

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

By Appointment Only - TGO Commercial AreaWest of the CSA Building.

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

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

Upcoming application dates for 2024: October 1 & 2.

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

Next Service Call Date is: September 26.

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

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

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

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

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

TGO has eight AEDs located at CSA buildings.

1. Blue Heron - Outside Ramp 137 Plantation Drive

2. CSA Office - Outside 100-D Plantation Drive

3. Fitness Center 145 Plantation Drive

4. Hidden Lakes Clubhouse 461 Ambleside Drive

5. Library Kitchen 385 Plantation Drive

6. Oak Cove Pool Bathhouse 434 Oak Cove Road

7. Plantation Manor 145 Plantation Drive

8. Windsong Bathhouse 155 Windsong Way

Golf Cart Gas

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

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

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES

CSA Trash Pick Up Rules

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The crew has to pick this up!

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

CSA Yard Debris Pick-Up Rules

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

Clearing Vegetation on CSA Property

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

Guide to Living With Alligators in TGO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Nature Center Needs YOU!

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

• List of upcoming events;

• Event reminders on TGO Facebook pages;

• Candid photos of activities;

• Occasional short interviews with attendees at various functions.

You can submit these items via word processing along with any related photos. So...if you or anyone you know is interested in this “high-paying” position (kidding, of course – we’re all volunteers), please contact any Board member as listed in The Happenings. Thank you for helping keep the Nature Center looking its best!!! THE NATURE CENTER WEBSITE and Facebook

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

Website - www.NatureCenterAtTGO.org

Facebook - Nature Center at TGO

NATURE CENTER MEMBERSHIP

The Nature Center dues are just $15 a year. A Lifetime Membership is also available for $500. That membership includes all relatives living in the same household.

Contact the Membership Chair, Sally Fisher, to renew or join Sally can be reached at naturecentermembership@gmail.com.

Membership Applications are also available in The Nature Center Library. All membership dues go to the upkeep of our Nature Center building.

Nature Center Board

It’s Picnic Weather!

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

Did You Know...

The Nature Center has a large selection of DVD’s and books that you may borrow? Everything is sorted by categories so you can easily find the ones that interest you.

And the CHILDREN’S section has a great assortment to keep your young holiday visitors busy.

President Dolly Akers ncpresident23@gmail.com

Vice President Donna Pittman ncvp23@gmail.com

Treasurer Loretta Annè nctreasurer23@gmail.com

Secretary Pat Dick ncsecretary23@gmail.com

Other Points Of Contact

Injured Animals - Please contact these specialists

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

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

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

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

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

Membership Sally Fisher: naturecentermembership@gmail.com

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

NATURE CENTER AT TGO

400 Nature Center Trail, Titusville, FL 32780

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

www.NatureCenterAtTGO.org

Facebook - Nature Center at TGO

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

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

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

FLU / VACCINE SHOT CLINIC

SEPT 24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

* previously from Walgreen’s Pharmacy

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

TGO ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

2024-2025 Event Schedule

October 26, 2024 Halloween

November 2, 2024 Trivia

November 7, 2024 Concert - The Olivia Show

November 9, 2024 Artisian Market

December 6, 2024 Golf Cart Parade

December 31, 2024 New Years Eve

January 9, 2025 Concert - Uptown/Motown

February 1, 2025 TGO 5K Walk/Run and Wellness Fair

February 6, 2025 Concert - Decades/Pierce Arrow

February 7, 2025 Trivia - #1

February 8, 2025 Trivia - #2

February 14th Valentines Day - Chairperson Needed

March 6, 2025 Concert - Comedy Night

March 15, 2025 St Patrick’s Day

March 20, 2025 Concert - Chicago Rewired

March 27, 2025 Variety Show Night #1 Chairperson Needed

March 28, 2025 Variety Show Night #2 Chairperson Needed

How To Purchase Concert Tickets

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

Low Mobility Seating at an Activities Concert

If you have a mobility impairment and need seating at one of our concerts, please call Bev Moquin at 508-317-0295 to arrange for that a few days before the concert. Bev must be contacted each time you need this service.

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

Monthly Activities Meeting

Our next meeting is October 15, 2024 at 1:00 pm in the Plantation Manor. Everyone is welcome. Our monthly meetings are the third Tuesday of every month from October until April.

Activities

Committee Points of Contact

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

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

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

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

2024-2025 Concert Series

THE OLIVIA SHOW - November

7, 20245

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

UPTOWN - January 9, 2025

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

DECADES - February 6, 2025

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

COMEDY NIGHT - March 6, 2025

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

CHICAGO REWIRED - March 20, 2025

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

FLORIDA FAIRS

Sips & Salsa Festival

Sept. 21, Clermont Waterfront Park, Clermont

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

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

Global Peace Film Festival

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

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

Web: https://peacefilmfest.org/

TGO COMMUNITY CHURCH

An Interdenominational Christian Church

SUNDAY

WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 am

Watch the LIVESTREAM on our Church Website: tgochurch.org

Dr. David Price

Lead Pastor

J.B. Kump

Minister, Small Groups, Visitation and Retreats

Dan Zahn

Minister of Prayer & Visitation

Richard Harleman Director of Music

Nancy Reinish Director of Bells

Leanne Craig Office Administrator

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

Watch Bible Study and Services

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

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

Pastor Dan Zahn’s Bible Study

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

Ray Z’s Bible Class

Will resume on September 16 at 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome!

Calling ALL Singles - Join us for fun events!

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

Memory Garden Open to All TGO Residents

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

Listen to Verse by Verse

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

Prayer Shawl Ministry

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

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

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

Temporary Meals Heidi Turner 321-514-3719 hsturner44@gmail.com County Services Bev Houghton 810-919-1629 bhoughto10@hotmail.com Respite Sitting Martha Dayson 321-268-1460 jimdayson@bellsouth.net Transportation Charlie Wood 847-609-1222 charliewood847@gmail.com

• Custom built in 2017

• Great golf course views

• Impact glass windows and doors

• 650 sf under air, includes living room, kitchen, bath and bonus room.

• Lot size approximately 98’ x 44’

• New 100 sqft screen in porch with panoramic views.

• RV port approximately 46’ long, 18’ wide, 14’ 6” clear height with port skirting for sun blockage of motorhome

• Vacant lot next door can never be built on. Giving way to beautiful breezes

• So many upgrades... porcelain tiled floor, Bermuda shutters, large tiled shower stall, plantation shutters, granite countertops throughout, stainless steel appliances, large stainless steel farm sink

• All appliances convey including Frigidaire front loading washer/dryer

• Two Mitsubishi split units heat and AC

• Tankless water heater

• Three storage sheds

• A short walk to the driving range, restaurant, pool, church, etc. A must see!

It’s Been One Wonderful TGO Ride

But Goodbye Now

In 1991, when my delightful, adventurous husband and I arrived at TGO for our 2-day freebie from Judy and her new staff, he immediately had to buy a lot. There was only one house, the tiny model on Twin Lakes. We built the seventh house here, but never furnished it except for tables and chairs, because all we did was have parties! This was the friendliest, happiest place we’d ever seen, and we loved it!

Contributor: Joan Engkvist

Soon our little house at 536 Twin Lakes was too small for everyone so Bob asked what we were going to do. At that time, people were building houses but few were finished. The next day, I spread the word that all our friends were to meet in front of our place at 5 PM, in their golf carts, drinks and munchies ready. They were to spread the word that we were off on a new adventure!

So there they were - all excited and the street was absolutely filled! We said, “Follow Us!” and took off on the golf cart path! (In those days, there weren’t many rules!). A few hours later, we had ridden the entire 18 holes, stopping every now and then to visit, try each others’ munchies, sing, or pick up new people.

When we returned to Twin Lakes, everyone was wild with excitement and anxious to go again the next afternoon. And so we did - for many months! “Traveling Cocktails” had become a real thing! The munchies became exotic, music was added, the group grew and everyone in the park was invited. Life was good! No. Life was fantastic!

Celebration Club

One day I told Bob I didn’t want to get into the habit of having to buy/get cheap, stupid gifts for birthdays and anniversaries every week like we had done in Miami. He challenged me to come up with another option. Oh dear! So then we began having a monthly Celebration Club to honor the members but without cards or gifts, just have a pot luck dinner and sing “Happy Celebration!”

We put stars on the name tags of those having birthdays and hearts on those having anniversaries. Each month members took turns hosting and one

hostess asked those who had stars on their tags to stand. She recognized each one. Then she said, “And will those of you with a heart on stand up.” It took about a split second for the room to explode, and she had no idea why! Needless to say, she never lived that one down!

The Celebration Club is still going 32 years later. We both worked hard when the church was built here. It was one of the most inspiring, touching and beautiful experiences of our lives. I served on several boards for many years and chaired the dedication reception for 1,000 people. It was one grand day when the church was opened! Every Sunday when I walk up to the front doors, I think about that day over 25 years ago and how very hard so many people worked to make that all a reality. It was just remarkable and a great honor to be a part of it all.

Sailing, sailing...

Cruising

Bob loved anything that floated and cruising was his passion. After retirement, he became a travel

agent as a cruise specialist. You couldn’t name a ship that he didn’t know all about its history, crew, and routes. We took hundreds of people from here at TGO on cruise groups. Many, many of them went with us several times, and even today, they often tell me how those were the best trips they ever took, whether here in the US, transatlantic, Europe, Alaska or wherever we just decided to go. We always had a grand time.

I never went on a cruise with him (and I stopped counting at 100) without sitting at the Captain’s table at least once. Bob spoke the language fluently of EVERY country we ever visited (I stopped counting those after 100 also), so when we boarded a ship, the crews were very excited to find anyone who spoke their language. With his love of ships and the sea, I knew he would be on the bridge within hours of boarding! Many of the Captains became personal friends over the years, and we visited each other in our homes. I still keep in touch with some of them.

But TGO was home!

One day, we were driving up Twin Lakes and Bob said to me, and I still remember this entire conversation like it was today - “You know Joanie, that street over there is getting ready to open up called Fairways. We can have our choice of lots, and you like that new big model. I’ll build you that house and you can have anything you want in it. We’ll sell the Port St Lucie house and move up here!” Oh, he was SO excited! But Port St Lucie was my dream house!

I was absolutely appalled! I said, very emphatically, “I’M NOT MOVING IN TO SOME BLUE-HAIRED COMMUNITY IN THE MIDDLE OF A SWAMP!”

His face was priceless! We didn’t talk to each other like that! He meekly replied, “OK then.” It wasn’t mentioned again.

But God is in charge. Sometimes I have a tendency to forget that He outranks me.

Our beloved cat died soon after and we both hated going to Port St Lucie where Pace had lived. We sold immediately. Bob built me that big house on FW and we just loved living there until he began his horrific descent into 15 years of Alzheimer’s. Prior to that, we entertained wildly, we volunteered, we RV’d, we boated, we cruised and traveled, we truly lived a wonderful life together, and most especially we loved being with people!

Always though, we loved our beautiful TGO and our fantastic friends here. Bob couldn’t even imagine living anywhere else on earth, nor could I. He loved going to the OC pool every day and putting his dog, Buddy, in the bike basket or golf cart, and away they would go without a care in the world. Beautiful, safe, friendly, caring, lovely TGO.

Change Always Happens

Over the years, TGO has changed since we first moved here. In the beginning, there was much more resident participation than now, many more volunteers than I see now. But that’s life. We had many fantastic community activities. One thing we had was a beautiful Christmas Parade of Homes for several years. We had two very active chapters of the International Beta Sigma Phi sorority, which did incredible work for the community.

For many years there was an exciting Fun Fair, which had some different activities each year, and was very well attended. We even had an Art Festival with some extremely gifted artists from all over Florida. There were several themed dances at the Manor which people loved and so were well attended. New Year’s Eve there was a formal event and

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At the helm

In our friend , Capt Bo Lewenhagen’s private quarters

stunning! Classes of all types were held and taught by retired professionals, like Donnette Hilton. People like Lorraine Murphy, who works tirelessly to keep our history alive. Without her, would YOU know about our past? And on it goes...

TGO has been THE MOST WONDERFUL PLACE to live! The activities, the church, and YOU! We could never have found a better place! You took us in, made us feel welcome and useful, gave us space, helped us when we were in pain and now must let me go. I am finally moving away. I don’t want to leave! I have such mixed feelings! But...

It’s Time

Bob has now been gone for 10 years, I’m 82 and it’s time for me to leave this sweet place I’ve loved more than any I’ve ever lived in my entire life. After 33 years, my mind is filled with memories, my heart is overflowing with friendships and it is also breaking to think I must now leave for Charlotte NC. Perhaps bittersweet is a better word - I’m grateful to have a lovely place to go and be near family, I’m wanted and I’m healthy, I’ll live on my own, I drive and go to church and shop and do whatever I want. And I’m taking my little dog, Tommy, of course!

But, I want, most of all, to those of you who have been even a small part of my life here, and especially those I’ve known much better - to say thank you. You’ve made my life so joyful, so interesting, so crazy, so exciting, so playful, so wild, so marvelous, so much fun - I could go on and on and on. You know what you mean to me. I wish I could give each of you a hug and a word of goodbye but then I’d not leave here until Christmas 2030!

I wish each of you the very best of health, peace, happiness and goodness.

May God richly bless each of you.

Lovingly~

Joan Engkvist.

Oh, you have my number, but give me a chance to get settled please. I leave here Oct 11 so it will take me a couple of weeks. Then you can come visit me! We can get in trouble yet again..... no sense starting to behave at this late date!

Our “big” house

TGO FIREWISE INFORMATION

FIRES IN BUILDINGS UNDER RECONSTRUCTION

- By Ed Brown

If you are like me, you always have a list going and growing for repairs to the home and the RV. Or, perhaps you’ve hired a contractor to help reduce your work load and your list(s) and increase your living space constructing or re-modeling.

You may want to have an Executive Suite added to your Pad, but there is yet another list that you can’t forget if you are planning a home renovation or reconstruction project, consider the following FIREWISE TIPS:

1. DISCARD OILY WORK RAGS PROPERLY: Oil and solvent-soaked rags can Spontaneously Combust. The warmer the weather, the quicker the rags can reach ignition temperature. A better short-term storage option could be a dedicated metal container with a metal lid and the garbage dump.

2. Solvents, like mineral spirits and acetone, should be kept in screw-top cans (as they are sold). Store them safely, away from heat sources, like the water heater or the car. Their fumes are just waiting for a source of ignition.

3. Keep the worksite clear of packing materials. This includes cardboard, packing paper and wood shavings. Dispose of these materials at the end of the work day.

4. Never use fire as a trash disposal method. No open flames in TGO!

Butch Jones Chairman 804-514-4458

Christopher Miller Co-Chairman 407-375-8310

Tim Graham 561-262-8833

Donald Payne 407-222-0583

Remember, you must have

5. Keep flammable paint off-site if possible.

6. Avoid using portable heaters and dryers.

7. Have a “NO Smoking “ policy on the worksite.

8. Have a fire extinguisher and a charged garden hose handy.

9. If you have a gas cylinder on the work site, follow Gas Cylinder Safety Protocols.

10. Implement “Hot Work Guidelines” if you are cutting , welding or soldering.

11. Cover wooden floors before doing any Hot Work. You may have additional suggestions for the Firewise Tip List. Your Contractor may have other good tips too. Share a copy of this list with him and his crew. If you are “the Contractor and crew” too, make sure you review this good Fire Prevention Lore every day on YOUR RECONSTRUCTION JOB.

Be Firewise, Be Safe!

Ed Brown 321-383-8253

Mike Lavery 585-315-5554

Ron Peoples 407-509-0486

Betty Salter 321-223-8073

Ed Olefirowicz 919-360-3174

Karri Olefirowicz 919-265-4315

Albert McGuire 810-338-5646

Nancy Clark 321-292-1434

SALES & SERVICE

POLAR BEAR CLUB Our Polar Bear Club for your Air Conditioning System gets you on the road to Peace of Mind with inspections performed according to the Manufacturer’s recommendations. For each inspection performed, one of our specially trained technicians provides a comprehensive report. When your next inspection is due, our computer will prompt us to call and schedule your next service. Call us today about our Polar Bear Club to keep your system running at peak efficiency while saving you money.

NEW COLMAN SERVICES Let us provide these important services in your home:

add Chicken-3.00 add Shrimp-5.00

Cakes

served with ranch dip

tossed in Kaboom Sauce

Pretzel Bites

served with Nacho cheese

Nachos

add chicken for 2.50 add pulled pork for 2.50 add chili for 2.00

& Pico

served with ranch or remoulade sauce

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

Sauce Options: BBQ, Mild, Hot or Garlic Parmesan

Two 5 oz. Meatballs

drizzled with marinara Chicken Tenders

chicken breast cut and breaded with fries — SALADS & SOUPS —

— BURGERS & SANDWICHES

burgers include fries)

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

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

Entertainment at THE BLUE HERON

— ENTREES & PASTAS —

Grilled Grouper 21.99

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

Apple Chutney Pork Chop 17.99

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

Steak Fajitas 19.99

Chicken Fajitas 17.99

sizzling hot with grilled onions and peppers

12 oz. Ribeye

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

Mahi Tacos 19.99

three tacos, topped with Island slaw and Baja sauce

Chicken Alfredo 12.99

grilled chicken served over fettucine alfredo

Shrimp Scampi 24.99

shrimp with butter & garlic sauce served over pasta

Spaghetti & Meatball 14.99

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

Shredded Pulled Pork 14.99

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

LOBSTER

roll filled with lobster meat served with side salad

— DESSERTS —

HOUSE SPECIALDRINKS —

— BREAKFAST —

Value Breakfast 6.99

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

Breakfast Wrap 9.99

flour tortilla with scrambled eggs, pepper, onions, tomato and cheese. Add bacon or ham -1.99 kielbasa-2.99

Pancakes 7.99

Two pancakes

Add blueberries, or strawberries-1.99

Add bacon, ham or kielbasa -2.99

Add scrambled egg-2.99

Steak n’ Egg 25.99

12 oz. black angus ribeye with your choice of scrambled or over easy eggs, with hash browns

The Scrambler 22.99

Scrambled eggs with ribeye steak tips, spinach, sautéed onions and diced tomatoes, with a side of hash browns

The Blue Heron 11.99

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

Biscuits ‘N’ Gravy 12.99 with a scrambled egg

Add bacon-1.99; kielbasa-2.99

Bagel Sandwich 7.99

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

Toasted Bagel 3.99

an everything or plain bagel, add cream cheese-1.00

Create Your Own Omelet 9.99

Choose from: peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes and cheddar cheese

ADD: bacon, ham or kielbasa - 2.99

ADD: seasonal fruit- 3.99

Classic Eggs Benedict 11.99

poached egg on ham on english muffin topped with Hollandaise sauce

Latin Eggs Benedict 11.99

English muffin, ham, poached egg, topped with zesty shredded pulled pork

Bird’s Nest Benedict 10.99

a nest of hash browns and ham, with a poached egg and topped with Hollandaise sauce

Avocado Toast 4.99

avocado spread across your choice of toast.

Add an egg-2.00

Avocado Sandwich 6.99

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

Avocado Wrap 8.99

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

BREAKFAST CEREALS 4.99

Cheerios, Raisin Bran, Frosted Flakes Oatmeal (add fruit-1.50)

Candidates Needed

The Communit y Ser vices Association has the following positions open for election:

Board of Directors Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

Architectural Review Committee Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

Election day is Monday, Januar y 27, 2025 in the Plantation Manor - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Photo ID is required to vote.

Members elected will ser ve a t wo -year term.

The Board of Directors are responsible for the entire operation of The Great Outdoors Communit y Ser vices Association.

The Architectural Review Committee maintains standards of appearance for TGO proper t y change that are visible outside.

Election Ye ar for Chairman Positions

The year 2025 is an Election Year for the Chairman position of both the Community Services Association Board of Directors and the Architectural Review Committee. For this reason, Election Notices will be mailed, or emailed, to all properties at The Great Outdoors.

Included with the Election Notice will be a request form for obtaining an Absentee Ballot for those who expect to need one. This is YOUR community. Please contact a member of the Election Committee by November 28, 2024 5 p.m. if you would like to be a candidate!

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Beautiful golf course & lake views with RV parking on 55’ long x 17’ wide site; includes 18’x13’ a/c’d Executive Suite plus accessory building with full shower, washer & dryer & storage! Amazing views from the 128 sq.ft. screened porch connects the two buildings. Great curb appeal with tropical landscaping owner says submit all offers!

Great investment opportunity with this RV port located in our Class A only section; port measures 47’x24’x14.5’ high; accessory building is 287 sq.fr. a/c’d with water, electric, washer & dryer, and unfinished shower all perfect to customize for your needs. Close to all amenities, metal roof 11/22; painted driveway and nicely landscaped!

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FROM THE EDITOR

APPRECIATION

Isn’t it amazing being alive?

I know it’s trite, and an ancient chestnut, but I think we all should appreciate every day that we’re alive and everything that our days bring us. Sure, some days are better than others and our lives have seasons of ease and struggle. All the same, we’re here for all of it.

Part of this is the understanding that change is a constant. Circumstances, resources, people, relationships, jobs, family, health, etc—it all can (and probably will) change at any time. And when change comes it’s rare to be able to effect going back (if ever), it’s always forward into whatever the “new” is.

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

Featuring:

Partially Furnished

Laundry Room with Built-in Sink

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

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

Paver Walk-Ways

Tropical Landscaping

Breakfast Nook

Master Closet w/ Custom Shelving & Built-Ins

Beautiful Kitchen with Custom Cabinets & Stainless Steel Appliances

THE SEASON IS ALMOST HERE!

story: Greg Wostrel

As the summer sun fades and the humidity lets up just a tad, a great migration begins. Not of the feathered kind, but something uniquely TGO: the return of our seasonal residents.

Like clockwork, RVs begin to roll in, golf carts buzz through the streets, and suddenly, after months of peaceful quiet, The Great Outdoors comes back to life. Much like their avian counterparts, these human snow birds leave the sweltering Florida heat for cooler climes in June, only to flock back at the first rumor of tolerable weather in late September. With their return comes a flurry of activity, as if someone hit the ‘on’ switch for the community’s social calendar.

Summertime Lull

During the quieter months, The Great Outdoors can feel a bit like a sleepy sanctuary—almost like a well-kept secret. Golf carts sit idle, the pool has more space than water aerobics participants, and the Pavilion and Plantation Manor? Well, let’s just say it’s a little quiet there. But as soon as that first RV appears on the horizon, it’s like the entire community senses the change in the air. Suddenly, the sound of friendly greetings, the rustling of shuffleboard equipment, and the unmistakable ‘pop’ of tennis balls being lobbed back and forth fill the air.

Sticking it Out

Of course, there are those who stay year-round— the ‘summer warriors,’ if you will—holding down the fort through the sweltering heat, the late-summer sudden downpours, and occasional tropical storm. These brave souls have the run of the place all summer, enjoying the quiet and having their pick of poolside loungers. They’re the ones who know where to find the best shade at any given hour and have perfected the art of indoor activities (air conditioning is their best friend). But even they’ll

admit there’s a certain magic to seeing the resort come alive again, as familiar faces return and the buzz of community life resumes. After all, while the tranquility of summer has its perks, there’s nothing like a fully booked activity calendar to keep things interesting.

Is it Golf Yet?

And speaking of activities, this year promises to be particularly exciting. After an extensive renovation that’s had golf enthusiasts counting the days, The Great Outdoors’ much loved golf course is set to reopen…soon (closer and closer!)—fresh, pristine, and ready for play (hopefully). The regular updates from Chuck and progress photos here in The Happenings have been whetting everyone’s appetite and sparking visions of new greens, improved fairways, and a course that’s more beautiful than ever. For now, everyone is practicing their swings at the driving range and eagerly awaiting the grand reopening, when friendly competitions and afternoon rounds will once again be part of daily life.

Get There Early!

Of course, it’s not just the golf course that has had some loving over the quiet months. The Blue Heron has a new General Manager, lovely new flooring, an enthusistic crew, and an exciting new menu. It’s the friendly community gathering place at the center of TGO and you can be sure it’s going to be hard to find a table once all the residents are back!

By late October, the migration is complete, and life at The Great Outdoors is back in full swing—literally. From dawn to dusk, there’s always something happening. Water aerobics at the pool, corn hole tournaments, evening happy hours, and, of course, the long-awaited return to the links. With the resort buzzing, the only question left is: Who’s ready for the first round of golf on that shiny new course?

TGO SPEA KER SER IE S 2 02 4

Sponsored by HOA an d Condo Presiden ts Council

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

SAVE THE DATES!!!

OCT0BER 12, 2024

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

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

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

TOPIC: KNOW YOUR VA BENEFITS FOR VETERANS AN D SPOUSES

OCTOBER 26, 2024

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

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

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

TOPIC: MENTAL HEA LTH FINDI NG STRENGTH AS A CAREGIVER

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

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

TOPIC: SOCIAL SECURIT Y FRAUD

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

TOPIC: MEDICARE FRAUD

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

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

TOPIC: FINANCIA L FRAU D

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

TOPIC: MULTIPLE MED ICATION ISSUES, POLYPHARMACY

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

HAPPENINGS NEARBY

Green Gables Harvest Festival

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

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

https://greengables.org/upcoming

Cocoa Village Sidewalk Sale

September 21, 10a.m. - 3 p.m. 434 Delannoy Ave, Cocoa Village, FL

Cocoa Village businesses are clearing out their summer retail at this “yard sale style” shopping event. Receive a raffle ticket for every $10 spent for your chance to win baskets stuffed to the brim with gifts from our Village businesses!

Grab a map from OSSORIO Bakery & Cafe to guide you through the participating stores. Must submit all raffle tickets (with your name and phone number) at Milpa Tacos y Tortillas by 3 PM. Drawing at 3 PM

https://www.everythingbrevard.com/events/cocoa-village-sidewalk-sale

9th Annual Pirate Plunder and Pub Crawl

September 27, 6 p.m. 600 Brevard Ave, CocoaVillage

Swash yer buckles & join us as we plunder Cocoa Village! The Space Coast has a vibrant pirate community including Brethren Of The Space Coast. 50/50 Drawing for The Children’s Hunger Project! Multiple other prizes awarded too!

Pirate Store, Antilles Trading Company (321-313-5886) at 643 Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Village, will also have a limited supply of the advance tickets for a limited time. They are also offering 10% off for all sales to all crawlers attending AND on day of the Pub Crawl! Drop by well before the 6:00 pm start of the event.

Five (5) drinks $18 in advance or $25 day of.

https://www.everythingbrevard.com/events/9th-annual-pirate-plunder-and-pub-crawl

Brunch Cruise

September 29, 10:30 a.m., 90 Delannoy Ave, Cocoa, FL

Enjoy brunch, as you cruise along the beautiful Indian River Lagoon.

All three decks open for all to enjoy. The Queen’s dining room and main bar is located on the main deck. Penny’s party deck & bar are located on the 2nd deck. Topside is the perfect deck to sit back, relax, enjoy the view, and soak up the beautiful Florida sunshine! Brunch is catered by Sugar Aunt, and musical entertainment by Jim Inman.

Boarding 10:30am

Underway 11:00-1:30pm

https://www.everythingbrevard.com/events/brunch-cruise

Special Upcoming TGO Event!

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

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

• Family business established in 1985

• Cabinet designers each with 10+ years experience

• Free sink with purchase of kitchen counter-tops

• Free consultations and estimates

• All installers are background checked

• Hundreds of quartz selections

UPCOMING WELLNESS EVENTS

Stay Healthy and Active at The Great Outdoors

At The Great Outdoors, we pride ourselves on a vibrant, active lifestyle where health and wellness take center stage. Whether you’re looking to stay in peak condition or start a new fitness journey, we’ve got three exciting events coming up to help you prioritize your well-being and continue enjoying all that our community has to offer.

Vaccine Clinic: September 24th

On September 24th, JAD Family Pharmacy will be hosting a convenient vaccine clinic right here at The Great Outdoors. Residents can stop by to get their COVID-19 vaccine and flu shots for the season. Staying up-to-date on these vaccinations is a simple but powerful way to protect your health and the health of your neighbors, so be sure to mark your calendar and take advantage of this essential service.

Health Fair: October 30th

Next up is our Health Fair on October 30th, featuring many of the professional services and companies that advertise in *The Happenings*, our community magazine. This is your chance to meet directly with local healthcare providers, ask questions, and learn more about the services available to you right here in our area. Whether you’re looking for a new healthcare provider, have questions about your wellness, or just want to see what’s new in health services, this fair is a great opportunity to connect.

5K Walk/Run & Wellness Fair: February 1st, 2025

For those looking to lace up their sneakers, our annual 5K Walk/Run returns on February 1st! This event is always a fun way to get moving with friends and neighbors. Whether you’re a seasoned walker or runner, or you’re looking for some motivation to start a fitness routine, there’s something for everyone.

If you’ve been thinking about sharpening up your fitness or finally tackling that “Couch to 5K” program, now’s the perfect time to get started! With a few months to train, you’ll be ready to join in on the fun and maybe even set a new personal best.

In addition to the 5K, we’ll also be hosting another Wellness Fair alongside the event. This will be a fantastic opportunity to explore new ways to keep fit, healthy, and active for years to come.

Your Health, Your Lifestyle

We want everyone in our community to stay healthy and vibrant, so you can enjoy the active, outdoor lifestyle that The Great Outdoors is known for. Whether it’s taking advantage of the vaccine clinic, getting to know health professionals at the fair, or preparing for our 5K Walk/Run, there are plenty of ways to make your health a priority.

So, keep those calendars handy, stay proactive about your health, and join us for these upcoming events. Together, we can continue living our best, healthiest lives right here at The Great Outdoors!

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

RETURNING IN DECEMBER

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

Sept 19, Oct 3, Oct 17, Nov 7, Nov 21, Dec 5,& Dec 19

Meet in the Library @ 6 p.m. Bring $4, $1 bunco $3 left, right, center. For more info call or text Cathy Costello: 321-376-2823

CHESS The Library

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

CIGAR CLUB Windsong Pavilion

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

CLOWN ALLEY The Library

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

COLORING GROUP

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

CORN HOLE The Shuffleboard Courts

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

CROQUET CLUB In front of the Golf Driving Range

Sunday - 2:00 pm

RETURNING IN THE FALL

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

DIAMOND PAINTING The Library - Monday - 1:30 pm

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

Contact: Nancy Landry - 781-820-7276

EUCHRE The Library

Saturday - 7:00 - 9:00 pm

RETURNING IN OCTOBER

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

EXERCISE WITH CHARLOTTE

Plantation Manor (M) or Pavilion (P)

Start every day of your week with exercise

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

Strength Training

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

Low Impact

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

PiYo Live

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

Back Stretch

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

Medicine Ball

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

Total Body Toning

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

Low Impact

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

Belly, Back, Buns

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

Strength Training

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

People's Choice

FRIENDLY HOBBIES Hobbyland

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

RETURNING IN OCTOBER

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

3. What major river runs through

4. What suit is the Queen in “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”?

5. What year was the UK an Olympic Games host for the first time?

6. What brand of whiskey does Bill Murray advertise in the film “Lost in Translation”?

7. Which member of Fleetwood Mac was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice?

ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL

FMCA - Ambassadors Chapter Plantation Manor

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

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

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

Visit our website at www.TGOAMB.com

FTTA - Fun Time Travel Association Plantation Manor

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

Next meeting will be Monday, October 21.

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

GAMES NIGHT The Library

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

This fun-loving group plays many types of games. More information, call: Jean Crichton: 321-383-9385 or Kathy Smith: 401-742-9766

HAND KNEE AND FOOT CARD GAME The Library

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

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

KARAOKE Plantation Manor

In the Manor starting at 6 p.m. Join the fun! Next dates: 10/17, 11/14, & 12/12. 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: Ann Ducote 321 408 4217 or Diana Spahn 207 432 2107

MAD HATTERS Plantation Manor

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

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

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

MAH JONGG The Library

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

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

NICKEL BINGO Plantation Manor, 6:00 pm

Twice a Month.

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

(note: no longer accepting canned goods)

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

PAGE TURNERS The Library

1st Wednesday of each month - 6:30 pm

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

PICKLEBALL Pickleball Courts

Six Pickleball Courts are available starting at 8:00 am every day.

• Lights for Night Play • Beginners Lessons

• Organized Tournaments • Clinics to Improve Member Skills

• Open Club Play 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Daily and Wednesday evening 6:00 - 8:00 pm • Private Games in the Afternoon

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

PHOTO CLUB Manor

RETURNING 12/6/24!

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. Contact: David Spahn - 207-468-6760

QUILTERS Hobbyland

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

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

Call: Debbi Walling 925-708-3599

RADIO CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT

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

ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL

RUG HOOKING Hobbyland

Tuesday (October - April) - 9:00 am

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

SAWDUST CLUB The Pavilion

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

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

SHUFFLEBOARD Shuffleboard Courts by The Manor

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

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

SINGLES AT TGO The Café Wednesday 11:30 am

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

SMOKERS and BBQ’ers Windsong Pavilion

RETURNING 1st WEEK IN OCT

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

STAMPIN’ UP Card Making Class Hobbyland

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

STITCHING FROM THE HEART Hobbyland

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

RETURNING IN OCTOBER

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

TENNIS CLUB Tennis Courts

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

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

TEXAS HOLD’EM Juke Box

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

For more info: Call Doyle Wilson at 502-751-4657

TEXAS HOLD’EM MIXED GROUPS Juke Box

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

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

TEXAS HOLD’EM WOMEN’S POKER CLUB Juke Box

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

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

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

NEW! TGO DANCE GROUP The Pavilion

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

Join FB page: TGO Dance Group

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

Join us! All levels of players welcomed.

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

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

RETURNING IN NOVEMBER

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

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

Contact: Charlie Wing - 321-474-1952

YOGA Pavilion - Monday at 9:45 am

Plantation Manor - Thursday 9:45

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

RETURNING IN THE FALL

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 9:00 to 10:00 am

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

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

Apple Tips

by Kris Lee-Scott

SPEAK TO TYPE (Including Emoji’s!) ON APPLE DEVICES

One of my major annoyances in the past was wanting to quickly communicate by text without actually making a phone call. But having to type words, or sentences on a teensy keyboard on my iPhone (which was practically embedded into my wrist) was to say the least, frustrating.

However, early in SIRI’s abilities was the amazing feat of being able to dictate my texts or emails directly in to apps that would otherwise have to be typed into… (Messages, Notes, Mail, etc.). Game changer for sure! But there was still the issue of having to correct a

iPHONE & iPAD - Dictating Text:

1. Open any app where you can type (Messages, Notes, Mail, etc.).

2. Tap the keyboard’s microphone icon (lowerright corner on iPhone or left corner on iPad).

3. Start speaking, and it will convert your speech into text. I recommend also include punctuation by saying things like “comma,” “period,” or “question mark.” Although in recent updates, often the phrasing of your sentence will fill in punctuation it THINKS is correct-ALWAYS PROOF READ!) For example “I’m on my way period” ➞ I’m on my way.

4. When you’re done speaking, tap the keyboard icon to stop dictation.

Dictating Emojis:

1. After activating dictation, say the emoji’s name as it appears. Some common ones:

• “Smiley face emoji”➞ ��

• “Thumbs up emoji”➞ ��

• “Heart emoji” ➞ ♥

• “Crying face emoji” ➞ ��

2. Dictation will add the emojis in text form, just as if you’d typed them out.

bumbled or misspelled word or phrase with my bad eyesight and fumbling finger hitting every wrong key. Especially annoying was finding the right emoji then tapping every OTHER one by accident.

About 2 years ago (iOS 16 in 2022) SIRI gained enhanced dictation capabilities to include recognition of spoken emojis and my texts, emails, notes and many other functions have become infinitely easier. I’m not nearly as cranky when I am communicating since I’ve learned the secrets of dictating to my Apple products. Here’s a quick guide:

Pro Tip: If the emoji you want doesn’t work, you might have to manually select it from the emoji keyboard, because Apple is still expanding its emoji dictation recognition.

MAC - Dictating Text:

1. Open any app where you want to dictate text.

2. Press Control twice to start dictation (or go to Apple Menu ➞ System Settings ➞ Keyboard ➞ Dictation and toggle it on).

3. Start speaking. Similar to iPhone/iPad, you can use punctuation commands.

4. Press Control twice again or click Done to stop.

Dictating Emojis:

1. Just like on iPhone, you can say things like “Smiley face emoji,” “Thumbs up emoji,” etc.

2. If the emoji doesn’t appear, hit Command + Control + Space to manually pick one from the emoji menu.

FOR A QUICK VIDEO GUIDE on “How To Speak to Type” go to: facebook.com/MyAppleTechKris

TGO MARKETPLACE

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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.

“If it’s

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

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

Sudoku Puzzles - Brought To You By Bubbles Mobile Pet Salon

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

Classified Ads

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

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

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

FOR SALE: 2016 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - $16,500 76,100 miles, 36-42mpg, leather interior, GPS, flat towable, BlueOx tow hitch, tow bar, wires, cables, Brake Buddy, newer tires, all receipts. Call 321-634-2728 (exp 09/20)

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.

Medicare 101 Seminar

There’s a wild sunflower field that makes the best backdrop for pictures

Near where Tropical Wonderland once stood is now a sunflower field that blooms every year. In May, locals can be found posing for pictures among the beautiful, yellow landscape. The flowers were planted by Bob Kirk of Kirk Realty, who owns the property, and wanted it to be a community garden of sorts. He said he enjoyed seeing people take pictures in the field, and even planted corn on the property for kids to come and pick for free. He said a group of children would collect sunflowers each year and bring them to local hospitals and nursing homes.

Unfortunately, Kirk Realty isn’t replanting this year as the property is being permitted for a new development. If you need a sunflower fix, Sledd’s U-Pick farm in Mims hosts a sunflower maze at least twice a year in May and in the fall. It’s currently open for the season.

Africa is the only continent in all four hemispheres. For people whose education was largely focused on the Western world, it may be surprising to find out exactly how huge the continent of Africa is. For instance, it spans all four hemispheres and covers nearly 12 million square miles.

The world’s largest butterfly, Queen Alexandra’s birdwing, has a wingspan of around 10 inches, which you can find in the forests of the Oro Province, in the east of Papua New Guinea.

Your ARC application remains open until those Brightly colored Completion Forms are signed and returned to CSA. Don’t forget to turn in that form once your project is finished to avoid your application from being noncompliant.

Fences or walls are not permitted within TGO. We live in an area with lots of wildlife who like to visit everyone in the park. Fences or walls are considered any structure of rails, stakes, strung wire, etc. We want to preserve the freedom of the wildlife.

That if you purchase a property and that property has improvements made to it that do not have any ARC applications on file for, you take on the responsibility for that violation. A simple solution – file an ARC Application to correct it even if it was done by a prior owner.

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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 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

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

PARRISH HEALTHCARE CENTER

PORT ST. JOHN

5005 Port St. John Parkway

Port St. John, FL 32927

Phone: 321-433-2247

Fax: 321-268-6196

parrishhealthcare.com/bataille

Dr. Bataille is double board-certified in Pain Management and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He has experience as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and has taught for the University of Pittsburgh and Ohio University. Dr. Bataille is fluent in English and Haitian Creole and enjoys weight training, fishing and golfing.

Clinical Specialties

Dr. Bataille cares for patients with a broad spectrum of painful conditions including diseases of the spine, joints and muscles. He is an expert in the use of interventional procedures to manage pain, including, but not limited to:

 Spine Injections

 Radiofrequency Ablation

 Spinal Cord Stimulation

 Kyphoplasty