The Happenings 12/27/24

December 27, 2024 Issue Twenty Four

12/20 inaugural round means

golf is back! don’t miss all the latest

upcoming events

IN THIS ISSUE: PAGE 5

A publication of TGO CSA

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WE HAVE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR Furniture Arts & Paintings Household Items Tools Figurines Flowers & Plants Massage

Collectibles Hobbies Kids Toys Pet Supplies Home Made Can Goods Hot Wheels Lamps & Fixtures

Call: 321-607-6023 or Email: Mark.frank@californiaretailproperties.com

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MANAGER’S CORNER

December 27, 2024

Dear TGO Residents, This is my last Manager’s Corner of 2024, so allow me to wish all of you a Happy Healthy 2025!

Santa came early to TGO, and we “soft-opened” our golf course for TGO owners just before Christmas. Perhaps you were one of the over 300 owners last week who took a golf cart tour around the course to see the improvements first-hand. Our Board of Directors cut the ribbon on Friday December 20th, and our Superintendent Shane Willey struck the inaugural first ball. We officially open our course to the public on Friday, January 3rd. Several owners contacted me because they were unable to take a tour last week and asked if there will be future dates. YES, please stand by for future opportunities to let our non-golfing owners see the improvements and investment in our community.

I will take advantage of this exciting time to share some details about our course improvements, and explain what these improvements mean to TGO and our owners beyond just improved golf: 1. We replaced a 35-year-old irrigation system with a new state-of-the-art system, featuring miles of high-quality pipe and 742 new high-tech sprinkler heads that are individually controlled by a computer and a weather station. This system uses data on temperature, rainfall, humidity, solar radiation and wind speed to determine how much water to put on the course. It also allows our golf superintendent and his team to control the individual sprinkler heads using only their cell phones. This system will result in major improvements to water quality, usage and conservation.

2. We rebuilt, reshaped, and re-grassed our greens, tees and several fairways. These changes expanded and modernized our course, making it more interesting and challenging to golfers. Reshaping the golf course was completed with the intention of improving drainage and preventing run-off of water, keeping fertilizer and other tuft treatments from spilling into our lakes and stormwater ways. This makes our treatments more successful, reducing chemical usage and helping our environment.

3. Several improvements were also made to our existing cart paths, rough areas and conservation land surrounding the golf course. Here are some specific examples of these improvements: • We removed many overgrown areas of invasive Brazilian pepper and planted some Florida friendly, drought resistant grasses and plants. Including some wildflowers to attract butterflies. The removal of large areas of pepper will improve airflow and help keep our turf healthy.

• We removed several areas that were previously turf and added large areas of coquina shell material to reduce the amount of grass that needs spray treatments and mowing.

• We removed some of the concrete cart paths and replaced them with coquina shell material which is softer and more permeable.

This renovation makes us eligible to apply for certification through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for golf. Earning this certification will be a prestigious recognition for a community, and it will be our goal in 2025 to begin the steps necessary to earn this award.

Any thriving, growing community should have a top-notch golf course. At a time when many golf courses in North Brevard have closed, and others are threatening closure, we were able to invest $4.3 million dollars into our 35-year-old course to ensure that North Brevard has a top-notch golf course for many years into the future. This community improvement ensures that your TGO home will maintain and grow its property value, which is perhaps the most direct benefit for all to our owners. Thank you!

Sincerely,

CSA Manager 100 D Plantation Drive • Titusville, FL 32780 • 321-268-9767 THE HAPPENINGS

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE FEATURES GOLF IS BACK

EMPLOYEE BREAKFAST

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24

Inaugural Round

End of Year Recognition

ELECTION 2025

All The Information You Need And Candidates

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CONTENTS Manager’s Corner

3

Blue Heron Menu

From The Editor

6

Golf Course Inaugural Round

The Great Outdoors Golf Club

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Activities All Year and Seasonal

Golf Results

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Apple Tips: Internet Made Simple

Golf Club Membership Info

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Special Upcoming Activities

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12, 14

Election Info and Candidates

59-61

CSA Business Community Information & Notices

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34-35 36 44, 46, 48 52

Classified Ads

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FireWise

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TGO Marketplace

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Employee Breakfast

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Sudoku - Four Games

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Word Search Game

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TGO Contact Info and Advertiser Index

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TGO Activities & Notices

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TGO Church

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The Happenings Team and Credits

Cover Photo: Greg Wostrel

Graphic Design: Greg Wostrel

Photos: Adobe Stock, Greg Wostrel

Editor: Greg Wostrel

CSA Manager: Billy Specht Essential: Margarete Shaw, Carmella Galley Contributors: Ed Brown, Carmella Galley, Sammy Hadad, Kris Lee-Scott, Margarete Shaw, Billy Specht, Greg Wostrel

Sudoku: www.websudoku.com Email submissions, event notices, and article ideas to: happenings@tgocsa.com The Happenings is ©2024 The Great Outdoors CSA

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FROM THE EDITOR Happy New Year!

Well, that was fast!

So, here we are at the end of another year, looking ahead to the next one. A lot has happened in my life this year, both challenging and exciting. All in all it’s been a good year for me and I’m grateful for that.

One of the most significant developments for me in 2024 has been taking over the design and production of The Happenings. That one change has brought new challenges and a whole new group of people into my life (and growing! ). Plus, it’s been a lot of fun!

I hope that this year has been good for you, too.

Here’s to 2025!

Greg Wostrel Editor of The Happenings Comments, ideas, suggestions, and submissions are always welcome.

Please be in touch with me here: email: happenings@tgocsa.com phone: 401-286-9228

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GOLF AT THE GREAT OUTDOORS Instruction by TGO PGA Professional Chuck Kandt Clinic Information is posted on the information board at the Golf Shop.

Private Golf Lessons are Available by Appointment only.

Golf Gift Certificates Available

Purchase in the TGO Golf Shop or CSA Office

‘Tis The Season!

Golf Shop Sale It was a busy day in our Golf Shop, with lots of new and beautiful merchandise being offered again. Pictured here from left to right are several members of our Golf Shop team: Jeff Smutek, Chuck Kandt, Lyn Jondrow, John Hamilton, Sheryl Heath, Vickie Gould, Steve Harris, Cindy Ehresman.

137 Plantation Drive Titusville, Florida 32780 | 321-269-5524 For more information: www.thegreatoutdoorsgolf.com 8

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GOLF RESULTS

TGO LGA Results

Men’s Day Golf Results

The LGA played its annual Santas vs. Elves competition Men’s Day Golf Results - December 11, 2024 on Dec. 16 at Fairways Country Club.

“Team Better Ball Tourney” (Count 2 on Par 4’s & 5’s, Count 3 on Par 3’s) The Santas won in a landslide, and taking top honors were Vicki LaPointe, Coletta Gabele, Kathy Shulby, Colleen Marigliano, Maria Timm-Thompson, Mary Laverty, JC Gunnell, Linn Avery, Ann Kendrick, Retha Hart, Linda Bouvet, Nita Flannigan and Ann Strauss.

During the week, the LGA also collected donations for homeless children in the Titusville School District.

Rockledge Golf & Country Club

Winning Teams

1. John Gero, Rob Hunter, Scotty Lewis, Louis Desrosiers 2. Cliff Murray, Mark Anderson, Tom Jaje, Wayne Inch 3. Tim Heath, Gary Wittstock, Wayne Condra, Mike Pascuzzo

Low Net Individuals

1. Louis Desrosiers 2. Tom Jaje

Closest to the Pins

69 (-2) 70 (-1)

(-9) (-8) (-7)

“Net Skin” Winners (3) #7 Tim Heath #12 Louis Desrosiers #14 Tom Jaje

#8 Roy Houtby #14 Rob Hunter

Men’s Day Golf Results - December 18, 2024

“Count Two Team Better Ball Tourney” New Smyrna Beach GolfClub Winning Teams

1. Pierre Thode, Harold Gero, Doug Labar, Louis Desrosiers 2. John Gero, Guy Drouin, Jim Marigliano, Casper the Ghost

Low Net Individual

1. Harold Gero 67 (-5)

Closest to the Pins

#3 Rob Hunter #15 Louis Desrosiers

(-11) (-10)

“Net Skin” Winners (6) #1 & #12 Harold Gero #2 Rob Hunter #7 Mark Anderson #8 Steve Wright #11 John Gero

Upcoming MGA Events *Friday, January 3rd: “WELCOME BACK SCRAMBLE” - 9 am Shotgun *Wednesday, January 8th: “1-2-3” Team Best Ball Tourney 9 am Shotgun *Friday, January 10th: “President’s Cup” First Round Matches - Tee Times *Wednesday, January 15 th: “President’s Cup” Second Round Matches - Tee Times

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2024 / 25 GOLF MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM TGO Owner / Resident Program Effective 12/15/24 Course Opening Date TBD

All Prices are subject to 7% sales tax Prices include unlimited golf course play and cart use when playing golf (blackout dates may apply) Couple pricing includes up to two (2) children 18 or under and still living at home. Additional children $250 + tax each.

Yearly - 12 Month Single Couple $3,074 $4,876

9 Month Single Couple $2,864 $4,561

6 Month 4 Month Single Couple Single Couple $2,385 $4,110 $2,122 $3,708

3 Month Single Couple $1,740 $3,200

Membership period must be continuous. No split months

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

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

Membership Benefits •

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

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

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Reduced individual range token pricing. Currently a 50% discount

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TGO Bag Tag (New tags being issued this year)

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Complimentary Guest Passes - Based on chosen category of membership 9 and 12 Month: CPL 3 passes, SGL 2 passes All other programs: CPL 2 passes, SGL 1 pass

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

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

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New Member Criteria:

Not on the active member list the past 2 programs Not an employee the past 3 calendar years (2021-Present) Refer a new member and receive a complimentary 18 hole round for a guest **Referral must be stated prior to payment being made

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

$50 per month $70 per month

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

Lifetime Membership

THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE ALL MEMBERSHIP PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH OR WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE

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

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CSA BUSINESS Board Of Directors Meeting

District Meetings

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

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

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, January 7, 2025 at 10 am.

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.

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Architectural Review Committee NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next ARC Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 at 10 a.m. on the Manor Porch.

ARC Planning Meeting: The Architectural Review Committee meets for planning purposes on the Plantation Manor Porch at 10 a.m. on the Monday prior to the ARC Meeting.

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

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

Ad Hoc Gardening Evaluation Committee Purpose of Committee The purpose of this committee is to evaluate the desirability and feasibility of creating a gardening space for Cluster Association Owners on The Great Outdoors Premier RV/Golf Resort Common Properties.

Please stop by the CSA office to pick up the committee application if you want to be a committee member.

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CSA BUSINESS TGO Committee Chairman Contacts ARC Committee Leon LeBlanc tgoarcchair@gmail.com Landscaping and Beautification Committee Lauren Clark district4@tgocsa.org Elections Committee Vicki Littlefield vickilynnl@prodigy.net Finance Committee Matthew Willey district6@tgocsa.com

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

President’s Council Meetings

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

2024 Condominium/HOA Presidents Condo President

Phone#

Email

Condo President

Phone#

Email

I Wayne Van Gorden II Randy Sanford III Ron Young IV Blaine Littlefield V Marc Lundeberg VI Penny Harlow VII Len Perkins VIII Ed Kamptner IX Don Parsons X Cindy Marini

603-630-1029 321-505-8353 540-294-4044 207-798-2279 321-423-1388 808-561-8559 757-651-0582 321-264-0584 321-634-2728 440-829-8633

tgo.condo1@gmail.com tgo.condoii@gmail.com tgo.condo3president@gmail.com tgo.condo4pres@gmail.com tgo.condo5@gmail.com tgo.condo6@gmail.com tgo.condo7pres@gmail.com ekamptner1@gmail.com don1017@aol.com tgocondo10@gmail.com

XI XII

321-567-3009 518-321-1134 803-665-2526 614-565-8574 207-468-6760 978-314-9945 315-263-6469 954-701-5770 516-241-1877 404-291-7195

tgo.condo11board@gmail.com condo12tgo@gmail.com robp2001@Rocketmail.com tgo.condo14@gmail.com tgocondo15@gmail.com tgo.condo16@gmail.com condoseventeen@gmail.com tgo.condo18pres@gmail.com pres@tgocondo19.com tgoaddison@Gmail.com

Leonard Caton Matthew Willey FHOA Rob Park XIV Jan Gunnell XV David Spahn XVI Chuck Benoit XVII Pete Bronson XVIII Dave Legrow XIX Carl Rosner APHOA Cammy Miller

ARC Office Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm.

Closed from Noon to 1 pm for lunch.

Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Members - Contact Information Chairman - Leon LeBlanc 423-791-3158 District 0 - Lisa Berkis 267-549-3674 District 1 - Harold Witschi 716-998-6393 District 2 - Scott Lancaster 505-269-4851

District 3 - James Alonzo 518-577-7666 District 4 - Pete Bronson 315-263-6469 District 5 - Chris Christian 931-628-3675 District 6 - Greg Mackey 219-322-5555

CSA HOLIDAY FUND

PLEASE consider contributing to the CSA Holiday Fund.

This is your opportunity to show your appreciation to our CSA Employees for their hard work at TGO! You’ll find donation boxes in the CSA Office and at the Plantation Manor CSA Office. All donations will be distributed equally among the full-time hourly CSA employees. Let’s support our hard working Crews!

Cash or make checks payable to CSA Holiday Fund.

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District 7 - Gail Smith 321-383-4570 District 8 - Bill Flatt 321-626-5594 District 9 - Lisa Babcock 903-372-8849

Golf Carts in TGO: Slow Down & Make Those Stops As you all know there are many golf carts here in TGO and they are always zipping around the neighborhood.

Unfortunately, serious golf cart injuries are on the rise to the tune of approximately 13,000 per year requiring emergency room visits. Luckily, here in TGO, we haven’t had many serious mishaps and we hope this good record continues.

Please don’t be a statistic; stop at stop signs, control your speed, and do not turn corners at high speeds.

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES Emergency Vehicle Protocol

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

It could be your loved ones they are here for.

CSA Trouble Calls: 321-268-9767

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

Newcomer Orientation Meeting Monday, January 13th from 11:30 to 12:30 pm in the Manor.

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

Contractor Restrictions

Contractors employed for repairs, construction, renovation, or installation at residences that are in The Great Outdoors are not allowed to work on Sunday, except in an emergency or with the advance permission of the CSA. From Monday through Saturday, contractors must leave TGO by 6:00 pm from October 1 to April 30 and by 7:00 pm from May 1 to September 30.

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

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 THE HAPPENINGS

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.

DAILY DOG HOURS

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

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A short and helpful reference for living in TGO

Small (12 lbs or less) 11am-12 noon Medium (35 lbs or less) 3 pm-4 pm Large (35 lbs or more) 4 pm-5 pm All other times are open play

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.

PROUDLY SERVING OUR TGO NEIGHBORS!

Homeowners, Renters • Golf carts • Flood Park homes, Executive suites, Resort homes Boats, jet skis, ATVs Motorcycles, scooters • Umbrella, excess liability Autos, including collectible cars RVs, Motor homes, Fifth Wheels Homes under construction • Business

Call me today for a free quote!

Kim Osburn

407.781.1620

kim@suninsuranceservices.com

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES Automated Visitor Call-In - 321-383-8802

The automated system offers two methods to provide access for a visitor. Call no more than 24 hours prior to your visitor’s arrival.

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

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

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

TGO Community Channel 732 Our television channel of the Community Services Association will be active for broadcasting board meetings. Your TV must be equipped with a Spectrum TV cable box or digital adapter.

Spectrum Residential Equipment Update

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

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

Vehicle Barcodes

If your vehicle needs a barcode installed, call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 to schedule a REQUIRED appointment. Barcodes are $10 - new or replacement.

They install them everyday, but will not do “walk-in” applications. If you need a barcode installed on your Recreational Vehicle, contact the CSA office.

Propane For Sale

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

By Appointment Only - TGO Commercial Area West 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.

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

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

Next Community-wide spray: January 7&8 Next Service Call Date is: January 23rd.

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 2. CSA Office - Outside 3. Fitness Center 4. Hidden Lakes Clubhouse 5. Library Kitchen 6. Oak Cove Pool Bathhouse 7. Plantation Manor 8. Windsong Bathhouse

137 Plantation Drive 100-D Plantation Drive 145 Plantation Drive 461 Ambleside Drive 385 Plantation Drive 434 Oak Cove Road 145 Plantation Drive 155 Windsong Way

Golf Cart Gas

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

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

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES CSA Trash Pick Up Rules

The CSA crew picks up household trash 364 days of the year (off for Christmas). You’ll see them in a big truck pulling one or more green hoppers behind it. The guy crouching on the hopper grabs your trash bag as they pass by. To make the process efficient, please follow these rules: • Trash must be placed in plastic bags that are tied closed. Lightweight bags should be tied together. Trash that is not in plastic bags may not be picked up.

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

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

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

Please do not allow pets to • Put trash out at the curb by 10:00 am - Pick-up time varies within the park. urinate on trash or debris.

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

The crew has to pick this up!

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

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

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.

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SPACE COAST REALTY

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406.788.5273

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EXECUTIVE SUITES 456 Fawn Trail 359 Oak Cove Road 152 Plantation Drive 196 Plantation Drive PARK MODEL 79 Sunset Drive 535 Lake Drive 233 Plantation Drive

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• 3 BR, 2.5 BA • Chef’s Kitchen • Garage wired for (2) Electric Car Chargers • Walk in Shower and Luxurious Bathtub • Paver Driveway • 50ft. Covered RV Parking RESORT HOUSES 488 Ambleside Drive 537 Fairways Drive 133 Harmony Lane 217 Harmony Lane 475 Plantation Drive 654 Plantation Drive FLORIDA ROOM 371 Oak Cove Rd

$950,000 $475,000 $550,000 $679,000 $485,000 $475,000 $129,900

Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated

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BURNING EMBERS ARE A MAJOR WILDFIRE THREAT - By Ed Brown

Earlier this week a Wildland, Fire burst into a Malibu, Ca. backyard and torched the garage of a famous actor: Dick Van Dyke. Dick had a plan; so did the wildfire. Dick had to lay out his inch and a half hose line, start the pump, open the valve from the pool, charge the hose line and direct the hose stream at the growing garage fire. DIck fell, got entangled in the hose and couldn’t get up.

Did I Mention that Dick is 99 years old?

Three neighbors got Dick up and out of the entangling hose. And then Malibu Fire Department arrived and, thankfully, put out the “CROWN FIRE” in the tree tops that was dumping burning embers on Dick’s back yard and garage. I have been in a cloud of burning embers here in TGO. It was not fun! It is important to have emergency plans, but, just as important is the responsibility to review those plans regularly and revise them as necessary.

In order to protect your home and property, there are some important tasks that you need to attend to BEFORE a Wildfire moves in.

• Be sure that. BURNING EMBERS (wood, leaves, pine cones and other roof trash blown by a wildfire wind) do not have a resting place on your roof or an entry into your home.!

• Make sure that attic screens are in place, as well as any screening over entry at ground level. The concern here is Burning Embers gaining entry to your home, even through an open window. Beware of Burning Embers sneaking under

porches and decks. Box in those spaces with that attic screening or wooden battens.

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Remove combustible materials: Lawn furniture, doormats, garden accessories and tarps, etc., from outside the house.

• Eliminate wood piles.

• Close attic windows, pet doors, vents, any doors or windows.

• Remove flammable drapes from windows; close shutters and blinds.

• Connect garden hoses and fill containers with water, inside and outside.

• Wet vegetation down within 30 feet of your home.

• Leave doors and windows unlocked; disconnect garage door opener for fire fighter access.

• Shut off natural gas, propane or fuel oil supplies at the source.

• Evacuate early with valuable papers and cash and your medications.

• Evacuate immediately when told to do so.

• Follow directions and guidance from Park Security, Firewise volunteers, Police and Fire Department Personnel. Our next Evacuation Drill will be in January.

There will be a notice.

Be Firewise, Be Safe!

Firewise Committee - Contact Information Butch Jones Chairman Christopher Miller Co-Chairman Tim Graham Donald Payne

804-514-4458 407-375-8310 561-262-8833 407-222-0583

Ed Brown Mike Lavery Ron Peoples Betty Salter

321-383-8253 585-315-5554 407-509-0486 321-223-8073

Ed Olefirowicz Karri Olefirowicz Albert McGuire Nancy Clark

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

919-360-3174 919-265-4315 810-338-5646 321-292-1434

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

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Employee Breakfast 12/20

Chairman Cliff Creech and our CSA Board of Directors served a wonderful Christmas breakfast to our employees on Friday, December 20th. This breakfast is one special way to thank the CSA staff for their hard work, and wish the entire team a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. The Manor was beautifully decorated by Carolyn Banke, Margarete Shaw, and Carmella Galley. Each employee was given a gift to take home to their families. Drew Proulx and Carmella Galley raffled off many fun items, including a handstitched quilt created by Marie Creech, to many lucky employees After breakfast, CSA Manager Billy Specht recognized many employees for their years of service at TGO, and awarded John Smith, Assistant Superintendent of our Golf Course, as Employee of the Quarter. It was a wonderful morning of good food, great cheer, and celebration of our 2024 accomplishments, our teamwork and the excellent service we provided this year to our homeowners.

Special gifts for each of our employees

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CSA Manager Billy Specht recognizing years of service for our employees

Our board is busy serving our hungry grounds team.

Danielle Bear is handing out our raffle tickets

Employee of the Quarter: John Smith Maintenance Manager Jonathan Lyerly introduces his new team members to the audience

Phillip Wolfe wins his choice of a raffle drawing

CSA Manager Billy Specht and Grounds Manager Mike O’Neal recognize Dave Krampert for 5 years of service on our lawn crew team.

He has been instrumental in the success of the golf course renovation project from start to finish. The early mornings and late nights sure paid off. He works tirelessly to make the golf course the best it can be and he also does a lot for the TGO community with what little free time he has. John Smith was unable to be at the breakfast to receive his award, so Chuck Kandt accepted it on his behalf.

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TGO ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE 2024-2025 Event Schedule 2024-2025 Concert Series December 31, 2024

New Years Eve

January 9, 2025

Concert - Uptown

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 14, 2025

Valentines Day

February 22, 2025

Line Dance Social

March 6, 2025

Concert - Comedy Night

March 15, 2025

St Patrick’s Day

March 20, 2025

Concert - Chicago Rewired

March 27, 2025

Variety Show Night #1

March 28, 2025

Variety Show Night #2

UPTOWN - January 9, 2025

How To Purchase Concert Tickets

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 musical and comedy journey through the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. DECADES is nothing but fun from start to finish!

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

TGO Tickets & Gift Shop at 321-269-8023

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

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

Our next meeting is January 21, 2025 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 Pat Small Pat Foley Ruth Falusi 26

321-289-0150 321-720-8979 407-538-8035 219-670-1111

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tmcmzie@gmail.com waypointtwo@yahoo.com patfoley441@gmail.com falusirr@yahoo.com

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.”

Activities Gifts & Tickets Monday - Friday 10am - Noon

QUEEN OF HEARTS LINE DANCE SOCIAL

TIC K E T22 S Line Dance SATURDAY FEB Instructor $5.00 6PM - 9PM Michelle Neese

$8

BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS

BRING SNACKS TO SHARE AT YOUR TABLE

WEAR YOUR RED OR PINK COSTUMES OPTIONAL

Hosted by Pat Small 321-270-8979

TABLE SETTINGS AND DECORATIONS PROVIDED

NIGHT

BLACK & WHITE MASQUERADE BALL DOORS OPEN AT 8PM

MUSIC BY PARTY DYNAMICS WITH DALE

$15

HOSTED BY “THE TGO DAMES” CATHY COSTELLO 321-376-2823

Hats, Noise Makers, Decorations and Table Settings Provided

Days of Wine and Roses

OU DO Y T WHA HAVE ?

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DOORS Valentine Social OPEN 4:30

$8

AVAILABLE AT ACTIVITIES TICKETS & GIFTS OFFICE IN HOBBYLAND

FRIDAY FEB 7 & SATURDAY FEB 8 Doors Open 4:30 - Game Starts 5:15pm CHAIRPERSON - SHARON WHEIR (253) 632-2105

5PM 8PM

FRIDAY FEB. 14, 2025

Live Music

PRIZES FOR 1ST AND 2ND PLACES

TABLES MAX 8 PLAYERS

BRING SNACKS TO SHARE AT YOUR TABLE BRING YOUR OWN DRESSY ATTIRE BEVERAGE ENOURAGED

PRESENTED BY THE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SANDWICHES AND ICE CREAM PROVIDED

TICKETS

Tuesday Dec. 31, 2024

MUSIC & DANCING 8:30 PM 12:30 PM

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT TICKETS & GIFTS OFFICE LOCATED IN HOBBYLAND 10AM - Noon M-F

Tickets Available at Activities Office M-F 10am - Noon

TRIVIA

NEW YEAR’S EVE

The Elkerly Brothers

LIVE USIC $M1 0

BYOB

Tickets at the Activities Office M-F 10am to Noon

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY WITH YOUR VALENTINE

Bring Snacks to share at your Table

50-60-70's Music

Carmella Zielinski 321-289-0150

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TGO ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

Uptown: Thursday January 9, 2025

The Uptown Show Exudes Freshness And Fun In A Way That Everyone Will Enjoy.

General Admission: $20.00 Purchase At Activities Tickets

SATURDAY FEB 1, 2025

5K RUN/WALK WALKERS START - 8AM RUNNERS START - 8:15 AM

SNACKS PROVIDED

BIKES & TRIKES DEMOS 8:30

WELLNESS FAIR

Uptown Concert Series Sponsors Mackey’s Home Renovations Atlantic Storm Protection Eagles Pride RV Sales and Service

8:30 AM - 11:00AM

JAD FAMILY PHARMACY

5K T-SHIRTS - $5 ACTIVITIES OFFICE THE T-SHIRT IS MONDAY - FRIDAY YOUR TICKET 10AM TILL NOON PICK UP AT CHAIRPERSONS ACTIVITIES OFFICE LINDA BROEDER 847-712-0423 STARTING PAT BRONSON JANUARY 15, 2025 BONNIE CLANCY

Gary Torres DMD, PA

MEDALS FOR 1ST 2ND 3RD PLACE IN MULTIPLE AGE GROUPS

Mackey’s Home Renovations Ten Speed Bikes TGO Realty

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SUN Insurance Golf Carts Unlimited Eagle’s Pride FUND RAISER FOR

TGO ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

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Lynne Latham Cassidy REALTOR® Parrish Medical Center STARLING’S AUTO Group Inc “Thank You” to our Sponsors!

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NATURE CENTER OPPORTUNITIES!

We have opportunities for volunteer positions: 1. Public Relations 2. Inspection Team These are both vital positions for The Nature Center. Please consider volunteering. For a Job Description or any questions, please contact Pat Dick at patdick@gmail.com

ROCKY SIGHTING!

Have you seen Rocky the Snake recently? He’s grown tremendously!! Watch for him, as he’s so large he might slither to the other side of the driveway!!

The Nature Center Christmas tree will again be at the driveway entrance, where community members can add their decorations. The tree should be up on December 1. This year, however, we have a new, fun addition to the decorations.

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.

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 PROGRAM SPEAKERS 2025 1/22 ALLIGATORS Frank Robb

Eearss.org@gmai.com 1/29 EARLY NATIVES Elaine Williams

tiercel@earthlink.net 2/5 SEMINOLES Jim Sawgrass

Texting 2/12 EELS Mike Knight

Mike.knight@brevardfl.gov 2/19 IRL COUNCIL Duane Defreese

ddefreese@irlcouncil.org 2/26 DOG/SNAKES Chris Miller

Ccmiller24@aol.com 3/5 TGO LAKES Tim Graham

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GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY – VOLUNTEER TODAY!** The Nature Center is an integral part of the TGO community, and it relies 100% on our volunteer staff.

Without them (“you”), things don’t get done.

Please consider donating a couple of hours of your time a month to help.

HELP THE NATURE CENTER MAKE MONEY

Sandy Juba needs help selling furniture and high-end items. We need that special person to organize/accept donated items at our storage unit, write up an ad, post it on websites/facebook, then just sell it! Get together with some friends and make it happen! Call the best trainer around, Sandy, for details at 321-543-0502.

HELP THE NATURE CENTER STAY LOOKING GOOD

Ron Peeples is looking for groundskeeping help in three areas: weeding around the building, gathering downed palm fronds, and cleaning off outside decks/picnic tables. It takes minimal time once or twice a month on your schedule. Sign-up is a month at a time. Bring your friends and make it a team effort!

Ron can give pointers. Give him a call at 407-509-0486 or email him at ebnflo2001@yahoo.com.

HELP TGO KNOW WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE NATURE CENTER

Do you enjoy learning about what’s upcoming in our community? You can help spread the word about Nature Center activities by placing it in The Happenings, on Facebook and on the NC website. Coordinate the information from readily available resources within the Nature Center and post it to these three communications every two weeks. Sound like fun?

To find out more details, email Pat Dick at patdick@gmail.com or Donna Pittman at pittster@verizon.net.

HELP KEEP THE NATURE CENTER SECURE

The Nature Center depends on a team to help keep our building secure. We’ve been fortunate to have a coordinator working with our team members who perform the task, but now it’s time to say goodbye. Huge thank you, Cinamon Nedvin, for doing this! It’s not time-consuming and is an important job of maintaining a list and scheduling our volunteers. Please consider offering a bit of your time. For details contact Pat Dick at patdick@gmail.com.

SPEAKING OF VOLUNTEERS…

We have many to thank for making the holidays bright for the Nature Center. Here are just a few highlights.

NATURE CENTER CHRISTMAS TREE

Many thanks to Carolyn Coates-Medendorp and her creative students for the lovely and natural decorations added to the Christmas Tree! Be sure to check out the festive tree at the entrance to the Nature Center driveway.

The tree was donated by Home Depot store manager Ciara Affron. Bet she’d love to receive a quick thank you from all who appreciate this festive addition to our entrance: ciara_k_ affron@homedepot.com

CHRISTMAS GOLF CART PARADE

A huge thank you to Tracy Yinger and her team of elves who decorated the Nature Center’s golf cart. It looked wonderfully nature-filled, and we appreciate all the help to decorate it plus assistance in dismantling and storing the decorations.

THE CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER FLEA MARKET

Our popular annual November flea market was put together and staffed by Jane Virgin and her team who worked very hard to raise $1,560 for the Nature Center.

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Nature’s Yuky!

Eagles – Our Wild World Bats – Our Wild World Izzie Lizzie Alligator

SPEAKING OF UPCOMING EVENTS…

• January 8 @ 2 PM - Informational meeting, Nature Center conference room • January 11 @ 8 AM to noon - Nature Center Flea Market, the Manor • January 15 @ 9:30 AM - BoD meeting, Nature Center porch The Nature Center’s Annual Educational Speaker series is about to start. (They are free, but donations to offset speaker costs are accepted.) Here’s the January 2025 lineup: • January 22 @ 7PM – Alligators by Frank Robb, the Manor • January 29 @ 7PM - Early Natives by Elaine Williams, the Manor

OUT OF CURIOSITY… WHAT ARE OWL PELLETS?

You might find this yucky. Owl pellets aren’t poop or puke. They are in a category all their own as expelled matter. Owls evolved to swallow their prey whole, but they can’t digest fur, feathers or bones. Their bodies compact this undigested matter into “pellet” form, and they expel it, usually once a day. You can even buy owl pellets online! Google it and make your purchase (yuck).

TGO NATURE TRAILS

Let’s not forget Betty Salter and Brian Grande, who head up the Nature Trails maintenance and distribution of trail maps. Keep an eye on the TGO Nature Trails Facebook page to learn when the next hike and light maintenance trip will be. Text or call Brian with questions 407-766-7867 or email SkinDvr2000@ yahoo.com.

THE NATURE CENTER LIBRARY

Thanks to the generosity of our Nature Center president, Dolly Akers, we have new additions to our library. Check them out:

Nature Center Board President Dolly Akers ncpresident23@gmail.com Vice President Donna Pittman ncvp23@gmail.com Treasurer Loretta Annè nctreasurer23@gmail.com Secretary Pat Dick ncsecretary23@gmail.com Other Points Of Contact Injured Animals - Please contact these specialists Sandy Juba 321-543-0502 sjubatgo@gmail.com Betty Salter 321-223-8073 bettysalter@hotmail.com Nancy Payne-Clark 321-292-1434 patrick.jessica159@gmail.com Trail Maintenance Betty Salter: 321-223-8073/bettysalter@hotmail.com NC Inspection Team Pat Dick: 321-848-2813/ncsecretary23@gmail.com Membership Sally Fisher: naturecentermembership@gmail.com Stories and Articles for The Happenings: nchappenings23@gmail.com

NATURE CENTER AT TGO 400 Nature Center Trail, Titusville, FL 32780

Open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 365 days a year www.NatureCenterAtTGO.org Facebook - Nature Center at TGO To schedule the use of our meeting room on M/W/F mornings or T/Th afternoons, call the Manor - 321-264-2393 To schedule the meeting room at any other time OR our beautiful enclosed porch, call Loretta Annè - 321-385-9667

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

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TGO COMMUNITY CHURCH Watch Bible Study and Services

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

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

End Time Prophecy, The Book of Revelation 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 Lending Closet Temporary Meals County Services Respite Sitting Transportation 32

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Heidi Turner Roger Stairs Clariece Roberts Bev Houghton Martha Dayson Charlie Wood

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FB TGO garage sale or call: 209-587-0293

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 wearable, edible or usable... we’ll take it.” lf you’ve been looking for a reason to clean out your closets or storage areas, now is a good time.

With a simple phone call, Bill and Lynda will be at your door to pick up the donated goods.

Please give Bill and Lynda Shaw a call at 215-450-5900.

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

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BLUE HERON RESTAURANT AND CAFE 137 PLANTATION DRIVE, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780 Starting Sunday 12/15 Blue Heron will be serving the full menu.

Hours: 7am - 8pm, Daily. 12/24 closing at 2pm, closed Christmas Day.

— A P PE T I ZE R S —

— B U RG E R S & S A N DW I C H E S —

Quesadilla

10.99

Crab Cakes Shrimp Skewers

10.99 13.99

Potato Skins Onion Rings Jalapeño Poppers

8.99 8.99 10.99

add Chicken-3.00 add Shrimp-5.00

six shrimp blackened or grilled

served with ranch dip

Popcorn Shrimp

10.99

tossed in Kaboom Sauce

Pretzel Bites

8.99

served with Nacho cheese

Nachos

7.99

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

5.99 9.99

served with ranch or remoulade sauce Sauce Options: BBQ, Mild, Hot or Garlic Parmesan

Two 5 oz. Meatballs

5.99

drizzled with marinara

Chicken Tenders

10.99

chicken breast cut and breaded with fries

— S A L A DS & SO U P S —

Soup of the Week

Blue Heron Burger

11.99

Two Alarm Burger

14.99

Meatball Hero

9.99

Mahi Sandwich

16.99

Chicken Sandwich

11.99

Turkey Club

14.99

Caribbean BBQ Pulled Pork

10.99

The Reuben

13.99

Steak & Cheese

13.99

Roasted Pulled Pork

10.99

Lobster Roll

19.99

Angus Beef Patty, lettuce,tomato, onion & choice of cheese

Angus Beef Patty, bacon, sriracha ranch, pepper-jack cheese & fried onions three meatballs, pepperoni, and provolone cheese Mahi Fillet, blackened, grilled or fried grilled or crispy fried chicken with lettuce and tomato

roasted pulled pork with Caribbean BBQ

slow cooked, thinly sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing on marbled rye

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

Add scoop of Chicken or Egg Salad- 1.99

11.99

Angus Beef Patty, lettuce,tomato, onion & American cheese

sliced turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo on your choice of bread

Chips & Pico Conch Fritters

Wedge Salad Greek Salad House Salad Caesar Salad Mandarin Orange Salad

(All burgers include fries) 2 American Sliders

9.99 9.99 9.99 9.99 9.99 Market Price

sliced steak, sauteed peppers, mushrooms & onions topped with provolone cheese slow roasted pulled pork on bun with pickle roll filled with lobster meat, with fries OR slaw

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.

TO ORDER TAKE OUT CALL: 321-385-9100

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— E N T R EE S & PA S TA S —

— B R E A K FA S T —

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 27.99 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 21.99 roll filled with lobster meat served with side salad

— D E SS E RT S — Chocolate Mousse Cake Orange Cake Strawberry or Chocolate Milk Shake Bowl of Ice Cream

8.99 8.99 6.99 3.99

— HOUSE SPECIALDRINKS — Frozen Margaritas Frozen Pina Colada Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Smoked Old Forester Dos Hombres Tequila Don Julio 1942 Tequila

7.00 7.00 7.00 12.00 15.00 28.00

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)

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New Course Inaugural Round!

Golf Returns to TGO!

Friday, December 20th was a beautiful and special day for our golf course. Owners were invited to witness a celebratory ribbon cutting by our Board of Directors, followed by an inaugural round of golf that was played, in a scramble format, featuring two groups. Golf Superintendent Shane Wiley was invited to hit the ceremonial first drive to officially kick off the return to golf play at TGO after 9 months of renovation. The first group to play consisted of our CSA Board Leadership, Chairman Cliff Creech, Vice Chairman Lauren Clark, Treasurer Matt Willey, and Board Member Colleen Marigliano.

The 2nd foursome consisted of Golf Pro Chuck Kandt, Golf Superintendent Shane Wiley, CSA Manager Billy Specht, and golf course architect David Ferris. Owners were invited to follow along as the round was narrated to highlight the unique changes to our course.

After the completion of the 18-hole scramble, a reception was held in the Blue Heron, The Heron’s Nest.

Shane lines up his chip shot onto the new green at Hole #2

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Architect David Ferris takes a moment to explain some of the unique changes made to our course at Hole #3.

Achitect David Ferris lines up for fairway shot on Hole #1.

CSA Manager Billy Specht tries to “use the force” to sink a putt on Green #2.

Shane and Chuck celebrate a beautiful putt on hole #4.

Chuck takes a minute to have some fun with the spectators during the inaugural round

Billy and the Board Members have some fun together at the ribbon cutting event prior to tee-off.

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New Course Inaugural Round!

clockwise from above: Chuck hits a beautiful approach shot on Hole #3, Spectators line up to watch the inaugural round, Billy tries for a long put and leaves it just inches short of the hole on green #4

Standing proud that their hard work on this renovation is now complete, pictured here from left to right is David Ferris, Billy Specht, Shane Wiley and Chuck Kandt.

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356 Plantation Drive $199,900

24 Sunset Drive

$139,000

183 Coach Club

$257,900

526 Oak Cove Road $239,000

701 Baytree Drive

$587,500

658 Plantation Drive $485,000

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The Great Outdoors—TGO Realty, Inc.

321-269-5004

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525 Fairways Drive

525 Lake Drive

484 Fawn Trail $159,000

150 Windsong Way $319,000

308 Club Cove $399,500

653 Plantation Dr. $519,000

364 Plantation Dr. $225,000

505 Fairways $529,900

168 Greenwing $334,900

109 /Windsong $329,000

147 Plantation $289,900

367 Oak Cove $249,000

351 Oak Cove $188,500

124 Greenwing $184,900

439 Oak Cove $179,000

447 Fawn Trail $159,900

367 Plantation $125,000

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736 Plantation Drive $499,900

811 Plantation Drive $499,900

557 Lake Drive

$255,000

81 Sunset Drive $229,000

404 Oak Cove Rd

$129,000

350 Plantation Drive

$135,500

164 Plantation Drive

$145,000

229 Plantation Drive

110 Windsong Way $349,000

840 Plantation Drive

$342,000

156 Greenwing

$219,900

$373,000

772 Plantation Drive

536 Oak Cove Rd. $299,900

108 Sunset Drive $218,500

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339 Plantation $167,900

740 Plantation Drive $379,999

785 Baytree Drive $529,900 505 Twin Lakes Drive $369,000

470 Fawn Trail

429 Oak Cove Road $139,500

341 Plantation Dr . $159,900

$279,999

752 Plantation Drive 137 Harmony Lane

371 Plantation Drive $199,500

Listed by Ann Sold by Paul

483 Fawn Trail

517 Twin Lakes Drive

447 Plantation Drive $378,000

447 Plantation Drive $378,000

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$399,000

752 Plantation Drive

753 Plantation Drive $409,500

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ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL AQUACIZE Plantation Manor Pool (pool is closed during class)

Monday - Friday - 10:00 am - Weather Permitting Call the CSA Manor Office to ask about any cancellation due to bad weather. Aquacize, or water aerobics, is a fun and easy workout for all ages. It uses the resistance of water to increase cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and muscle tone. Diana Araujo-Fernandez For more information call: Plantation Manor - 321-264-2393

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

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

BOCCE The Bocce Court (next to Shuffleboard)

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

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

BOWLING River Lanes (SR50) - Titusville

TGO Bowling League – 2025 Season - $11 per week for 3 games with free shoe rental. 2 Practice dates: 12/4/24 and 12/18/24 at 1pm ($5.35 for 3 games with free shoe rental). 12-week league starts 1/8/25 – first day at Noon (for meeting), then 1pm for all other Wednesdays. Teams comprised of 4 bowlers per team.

Single bowlers welcome – we will find you a team. League is a handicap system, so everyone has a chance to win.

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

BRIDGE CLUB Plantation Manor Porch

Monday - 1:00 pm, Thursday - 1:00 pm For intermediate and advanced level players. Bridge sign-up sheets are on clipboards on the Plantation Manor office door by the stage. Players must sign up by Friday noon to play Monday afternoon and must sign up by Tuesday noon to play Thursday afternoon. For more info call: John Comeau – 321-269-5525 BUNCO The Library Jan 2, 16, 30, Feb 6,27, March 27, April 24 Time: 6-8 Fee: $4 $1 bunco, $3 left, right, center game For more info call or text Cathy Costello: 321-376-2823

BUNCO The Manor Porch

every other Tuesday 1 pm except where noted.

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

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

CHESS The Library

Every Friday at 7:00 pm.

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

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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 Starting 11/17 No experience needed. Equipment provided. Bring your own chair and beverage. No formal attire. It’s a great way to get outside and have fun with friends and neighbors. Contact: Joe DiGuilio 321-398-1816 or Frank Valenza - 407-223-5196

DIAMOND PAINTING The Library - Monday - 1:30 pm

Try this new craft hobby that’s a mix between Cross Stitch and Paint

by Numbers. Tiny resin “diamonds” are applied to a color-coded canvas creating a vibrant mosaic painting.

Contact: Nancy Landry - 781-820-7276

EUCHRE The Library

Saturday - 7:00 - 9:00 pm Euchre is OPEN NOW for all who love the game! The cost is $1.

Contact: Theresa Crosby - 740-548-0140

EXERCISE WITH CHARLOTTE

Plantation Manor (M) or Pavilion (P) Start every day of your week with exercise Monday (M) - 8:00-9:00 am Strength Training Monday (P) - 9:00 - 9:30 am Low Impact Tuesday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am PiYo Live Tuesday (M) - 9:00 - 9:30 am Back Stretch Wednesday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am Medicine Ball

Wednesday (P) - 9:00 - 9:30 am Total Body Toning Thursday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am Low Impact Thursday (M) - 9:00 - 9:30 am Belly, Back, Buns Friday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am Strength Training Friday (P) - 9:00 - 9:30 am People's Choice

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ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL FRIENDLY HOBBIES Hobbyland

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

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

FMCA - Ambassadors Chapter Plantation Manor

4th Monday (October - April) - 4:30 pm Seasonal meetings are monthly, in the Plantation Manor. Come to see your friends, share your latest RV adventures and get updates on our rally schedule and chapter activities. After our business meeting, we provide a light meal for our members and guests. Please bring your own beverage of choice. If you will be attending, you must send an email to Bob Nebel by the Monday before the meeting so we know how much food to purchase. Bob’s email: renebeljr@gmail.com For more information, call: Bob Nebel at 321-626-1290 Visit our website at www.TGOAMB.com

Friday Harmony After Lunch Bunch The Pavilion

Fridays 1-3 pm Harmony After Lunch Bunch (HALB) is an all voices chorus that will be starting October 25th at 1pm. Peter Maselli, a 30 year Barbershop Harmony Society member, is the contact: 714-392-4444

FTTA - Fun Time Travel Association Plantation Manor

3rd Monday (October - April) - 4:30 pm 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@yahoo.com. Put “FTTA” in the subject line. Or call: 321-604-0011

GAMES NIGHT The Library

Sunday - 6:00 pm, Tuesday - 6:00 pm This fun-loving group plays many types of games. More information, call: Carol Hall: 321-385-3544 or Kathy Smith: 401-742-9766

HAND KNEE AND FOOT CARD GAME The Library

Wednesday and Saturday - 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Much more challenging and fun than original Hand and Foot, this is still similar to Canasta. Both days meet all year.

For more information, call: Marie Zeigler - 518-805-8569

KARAOKE Plantation Manor

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

Next dates: 1/23, 2/20, 3/27. 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.

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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

Friday December 13, 6 pm/ Friday December 20, 6 pm.

Bring snacks for your table/BYOB. Bring a roll of nickels to play and $1, per person, for donation to three charities. (note: no longer accepting canned goods).

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

PAGE TURNERS The Library

1st Wednesday of each month - 6:30 pm Please consider joining the fun! The book selection and more good information can be found on FACEBOOK at TGO Page Turners. Wine is welcome!

PICKLEBALL Pickleball Courts

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

• Lights for Night Play • Beginners Lessons • Organized Tournaments • Clinics to Improve Member Skills • Open Club Play 9am - 1pm Daily and Wednesday evening 6 - 8pm • Private Games in the Afternoon.

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

For more information: tgopickleballclubboard@gmail.com

PHOTO CLUB Manor

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

If you enjoy taking pictures and would like to learn more, please visit with us. Whether you use your phone or a Mirrorless Camera, all are welcome. New faces are always a welcome addition to our meetings. Contact: David Spahn - 207-468-6760

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ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL QUILTERS Hobbyland

Thursday - 9:30 am- 5:00 pm, all year Join in the creative enjoyment of this sewing art. Weekly meetings are held at 1:00 pm November through April. TGO Owners, please bring your door key for the craft room.

Call: Debbi Walling 925-708-3599

RADIO CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT

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

RUG HOOKING Hobbyland

Tuesday (October - April) - 9:00 am The TGO Traditional Rug Hooking Group invites all “Hookers and Lookers” to view our work. Call: Terri Strack - 603-540-5921

SAWDUST CLUB The Pavilion

Members meeting - 2nd Tuesday (October-April) - 9:00 am The club building is near the CSA maintenance yard and open to members 24/7/365. Members may pursue their wood and/or metalworking hobby. Loaner tools are available for any member.

Membership is open to all TGO property owners.

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

SHUFFLEBOARD Shuffleboard Courts by The Manor

Thursday - Scheduled play October - April - 1:00 pm Discs and Cues are on the Fitness Center front wall. Please return equipment when you are finished. For after dark, there is a light switch timer by the Tennis Court fence enclosure door that is nearest to the shuffleboard courts.

For more information, call: Doug Jensen - 401-885-9731

SINGLES AT TGO The Café Wednesday 11:30 am

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

STAMPIN’ UP Card Making Class Hobbyland

2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:00 pm and Fridays at 9:30 am.

Make 3 cards for $12. All supplies provided. Reservations REQUIRED. E-mail: bdaniels@cfl.rr.com by Monday before classes or call Carol Hall - 321-289-7380

STITCHING FROM THE HEART Hobbyland

Thursday - 9:30 am - 12 noon, all year Come join in the fun of stitching your projects while you enjoy a cup of tea. Bring your key to the craft room. For more information, call: Teri Alexander - 321-961-1393 or Theresa Sansoucie 603-491-4515

SWEDISH WEAVERS Hobbyland Monday - 1:00 - 3:00 pm Relax with this fun, needlecraft fabric decorating style. The simple technique can be mastered and enjoyed by all ages.

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TAI CHI Windsong Pavilion

Monday and Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30 am, Starting 12/16 For more info call or text Dan Tracy at 608-658-4465

TENNIS CLUB Tennis Courts

Tennis Club Members Match Play: Mon - Wed - Fri - 8:00 am to Noon All Tennis Players - Round-Robin - All Skill Levels: Tue - Thu - Sat - 8:00 am to Noon. Open Play Tennis - Daily Noon - 8:00 pm. Join the TGO Tennis Club. Contact any Tennis Club Board Member on court.

Or call Belle Maropis - 770-695-8266

TEXAS HOLD’EM Juke Box

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

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

TEXAS HOLD’EM MIXED GROUPS Juke Box

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

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

TEXAS HOLD’EM WOMEN’S POKER CLUB Juke Box

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact: Charlie Wing - 321-474-1952

YOGA Pavilion - Monday at 9:45 am

Plantation Manor - Thursday 9:45 Vinyasa Yoga - Bridget Griffin - Instructor Bring a yoga mat and towel or kneeling pad for both classes.

ZUMBA Plantation Manor

Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:00 am Starting Oct 2!

Fun fusion of body sculpting and dance movements to lively Latin rhythms that tone your body.

Instructor: Diana- Arujo-Fernandez

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WI-FI & INTERNET^ MADE SIMPLE! For many of us, the words “Wi-Fi” and “Internet” might sound like tech mumbo jumbo, but fear not! You don’t need to be a computer whiz to understand the basics of staying connected to family, friends, neighbors and services from your own home.

Here’s a short guide to help you navigate Spectrum’s services, especially since it’s part of our community bulk package included in your monthly CSA dues.

What’s Included?

Our community has a bulk contract with Spectrum that covers both your home Wi-Fi and Internet service. In plain English: • Internet: This is the connection that brings the online world (email, websites, videos, etc.) to your home.

• Wi-Fi: This is what makes your devices (like your computer, phone, or tablet) connect to the Internet wirelessly within your house. (Did you know? “Wi‑Fi” doesn’t actually stand for anything. The name was coined as a catchier alternative to this technical mouthful: “IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence.”)

The good news? You’re already paying for both through your CSA dues— so you can relax knowing it’s taken care of.

Modem vs. Router: What’s the Difference?

You might hear the terms modem and router thrown around, but what do they actually do?

• Modem: This is the box that connects your home to the Internet. It communicates directly with Spectrum’s service to bring the Internet into your house.

• Router: This is the box that takes the Internet signal from the modem and sends it wirelessly to your devices (like phones, computers, or smart TVs). If you think of the modem as the water pipe bringing water to your house, the router is like the sprinkler spreading it around your yard.

(Sometimes, Spectrum provides a combination modem/router, which does both jobs in one box.)

How to Access Your Wi-Fi

When Spectrum set up your service, they gave you a Wi-Fi Network Name (also called an SSID) and a Password. You need these two things to connect your devices to the Internet.

1.) FIND THE INFO on back of router. You need to find 2 things: Network name and password.

Network Name; (Usually starts with MySpectrumWifi or SpectrumSetup). Password; Always in lower case - consists of 2 words run together plus 3 numbers.

WRITE THEM DOWN IN A SECURE PW BOOK! You’ll need these EVERY time you sign into home wifi with a new device

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2.) TO SIGN INTO WIFI: On your phone, tablet or computer, open Settings > WiFi *Select the correct network name from the list. It should be near the top, but remember TGO has dozens of networks all around you. *Enter the password you wrote down above.

TIP: If you don’t know or can’t find your Wi-Fi name and password, call Spectrum Support (their number is usually on your bill) or ask a tech-savvy neighbor. It’s an easy fix!

Tips for a Stronger Wi-Fi Signal

Sometimes your Wi-Fi might feel slow or unreliable. Here are a few tricks to improve your connection: Location, Location, Location: The router is the box that sends Wi-Fi signal to your devices. Place your Spectrum router in a central spot in your house, not tucked away in a cabinet or closet.

Avoid Interference: Keep your router away from walls, metal objects, or appliances like microwaves.

Reboot It!: If your Internet is acting up, unplug your router FROM THE BACK OF THE UNIT for 30 seconds, then plug it back in. It’s like giving it a quick nap—and it often works wonders.

Too Many Devices?: If you’ve got lots of devices connected (phones, laptops, TVs), your Wi-Fi might slow down. Disconnect devices from the signal (Settings > Wifi > Forget this Network) you aren’t using.

When to Call Spectrum

If the problem just started with a password issue, you can call me at 321-243-4324. Since I live in TGO, I’m close but can’t guarantee that I would be instantly available. IF I can fix it in 5 minutes, there is no charge.

Larry Marola is also a good choice for TV, wifi and network issues, especially for Android or PC users. His number is 404-731-2900.

If all else fails and your Internet still isn’t cooperating, don’t pull your hair out—call Spectrum! Their technicians can troubleshoot or even send someone out to help. They can also send a remote signal to your device like the TV box to check if it’s got a problem or let you know if there’s an outage in our area. Spectrum Support Number: (Bulk Contract # for TGO only) 1 (833) 697-7328

Final Thoughts

Your Wi-Fi and Internet are important tools to keep you connected with friends, family, and the rest of the world. If you need a little help getting set up or understanding it all, don’t be shy—reach out! After all, staying connected is easier (and more fun) when we help each other out.

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Funny Thing Is… Twas the Night Before.

Twas the Night Before New Years And all through Time Square All the creatures were stirring And you should see some of their hair.

The aliens have landed Or so it may seem Because humans don’t have hair Colored yellow, purple and green.

Of course it is freezing But they give that no care Because alcohol is in their veins Where blood used to be there.

A couple of hours ago They were all in their cars Beeping and cussing As they raced to the bars.

Now they’re gathering together As if they were friends Oh how a few shots of whiskey Can make such amends.

As the midnight hour approaches And anticipation starts to rise The excitement overtakes them

And they look to the skies.

Are they looking for spaceships And for what are their cheers Is it the 2nd coming Nope, it’s a giant ball with the next year.

And the right and the back Like sardines in a can Well oiled and jam packed.

As the ball slowly drops Toward the crowd below The screaming gets even louder And the hysteria starts to grow.

Just mere minutes ago They loved each other so much Now if they get in the way They might get a punch.

And finally the ball reaches The end of its trip Exactly at the stroke of midnight And the crowd loses its grip.

And what will become Of these revelers the next day After fighting the crowds Who were all in their way.

They are seen hugging and kissing All these new found friends Wishing each other Happy New Year But the love will soon end.

Is it hangovers that ail them Well for some that is true But it’s not all from drinking Because some had the flu.

Because just minutes later They will try to go home But so will 4 million others Oh no they’re not alone.

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HANUKKAH PARTY December 29, 5 pm in the Manor

Everyone is invited to join our Hanukkah celebration December 29 at 5:00 pm in the Manor.

It will be a fun evening of food and music, as we light our Menorahs. TGO’s very own Moshe Friedler will lead us in the Hanukkah prayers and entertain us with his musical talents.

Bring a dairy dish to share and your own Menorah and candles. Coffee and soda will be provided.

Please RSVP to Ona Meyers at 407-719-3654

5K Walk/Run & Wellness Fair: 2/1/2025

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.

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Board of Directors meeting, Nature Center porch The Nature Center’s Annual Educational Speaker Series January 2025 lineup: January 22 @ 7PM – Alligators by Frank Robb, the Manor January 29 @ 7PM - Early Natives by Elaine Williams, the Manor

MORE UPCOMING ACTIVITIES LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE (Register By Dec 30th)

Bridge lessons will be offered in January 2025.

These lessons are for both new players as well as those who have not played for some time. The content will be modified to suit the experience level of participants. Lessons will be on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9:00 am to 11:30 am from Tuesday, Jan 7th to Friday, Feb 10th (10 classes).

Advance registration required to order textbooks. $20 fee covers required textbook and materials (any excess is donated to the TGO Bridge Club).

Call John Comeau at 321-269-5525 for more information and to register.

Wood Carving and Wood Burning OPEN HOUSE @ HOBBYLAND

January 27, 2025 9 am to 11am See demonstrations of Wood Carving, Wood Burning & Project Painting.

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MORE UPCOMING ACTIVITIES Thank you to all of our Sponsors and Donors

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Your Candidates The Community Services Association and the Architectural Review Committee for districts 1, 3, 5, 7, & 9.

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

Members elected will serve a two-year term.

The Board of Directors are responsible for the entire operation of The Great Outdoors Community Services Association.

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

Election Year 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.

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HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH These are your TGO candidates who are running for the 2025 Board of Directors - Both Chairperson and District Representatives.

They are responsible for the entire operation of The Great Outdoors Community Services Association.

BOD Chairperson Cliff Creech 404-391-7271 creech52@bellsouth.net 39 Sunset Drive

BOD Chairperson Tom Wheir 253-249-8201 tswhere@gmail.com 532 Fairways Drive

BOD District 1 Doug Matz 516-903-3145 dougmatz@me.com 343 Harmony Lane

BOD District 3 Robert “Doc” Fraser 407-491-2500 robert@bellsouth.net 183 Plantation Drive

BOD District 3 Tim Jeror 904-838-6638 fraydknot@gmail.com 733 Plantation Drive

BOD District 5 Colleen Marigliano 845-656-8394 hsrottiesmom@hotmail.com 885 Grande Haven Drive

BOD District 7 John Comeau 321-269-5525 jj@comeau.us 727 Plantation Drive

BOD District 9 Drew Proulx 207-751-9268 drewkimtj@yahoo.com 399 Oak Cove Road

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BOD District 3 Kimberly Kirkpatrick 719-640-2875 kimberlydkirkpatrick@gmail.com 503 Fairways Drive

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH These are your TGO candidates who are running for the 2025 Architectural Review Committee Both Chairperson and District Representatives.

They are responsible for maintaining the standards of appearance for TGO property changes visible to the public.

ARC Chairperson Leon LeBlanc 423-791-3158 tgobear@gmail.com 258 Harmony Lane

ARC District 1 Corey Krueger 920-242-2338 amcorerentals@gmail.com 211 Windsong Way

ARC District 1 Harold “Tuco” Witschi 716-998-6393 witschi.ht@gmail.com 961 Grande Haven Drive

ARC District 3 Jim Alonzo 518-577-7666 jalonzo@nycap.rr.com 103 Windsong Way

ARC District 5 William (Chris) Christian 931-628-3675 wchristi48@gmail.com 155 Dragonfly Drive

View the candidate profiles on the back wall of the Manor and on the TGO-CSA website beginning Tuesday, January 3.

ARC District 5 Bob Robinson 717-994-2807 rerobinson@live.com 795 Plantation Dr.

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Classified Ads RV LOTS AND HOMES FOR SALE, RENT OR LEASE AND MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT: Rental Lot 19 Sunset Dr. Prefer 3-4 month for Jan & Feb. Dates available for monthly, weekly with multiple months. 12x12 suite included. Call Dale: 207-233-7191 (exp 1/24) FOR SALE: Asking $349K. Lovely Executive Suite on the water at 130 Windsong Way. 1200 sq. feet under a roof.

Completely renovated. See: selvidgemarlaj@gmail.com. 816-726-1913. Open Tuesdays (exp 1/10) FOR SALE: RV Lot with Suite. $179,000. Beautiful lake view, hole 15. 2020 Monana 5th Wheel, 35ft, $55,000.

Immaculate condition, never towed. Come see us or call: 209-587-0293. paul.erni@gmail.com Photos on FB TGO Garage Sale (exp 1/10) FOR SALE: Resort Home 530 Twin Lakes. 2 BR, 2 Baths, loft, sunroom, view of 11th tee & green, Gator Lake, generator. $425,000 Call: 906-362-4772 (exp 12/27) FOR RENT: 2/2 Park Home. Sunset Dr, room for 36 foot RV, full hookups, private large lot. TRAIL ACCESS, recently updated, month to month. Call: 808-366-6235 (exp 12/27) FOR SALE: 25¢ Slot Machine, Columbia Chrome Bell, circa 1940, Art Deco style, in good working order, call John @ 321-567-4707, $900 Cash or BO (exp 12/27) FOR RENT: Golf Cart Day, Week, or Month(s). Delivered & Retrieved. 517-763-5855 after 2:00 pm (exp 12/27) FOR SALE: 811 Plantation Drive 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 2/7) FOR SALE: 2014 Yamaha 4 passenger golf cart. All new batteries in October 2024. Rear seat folds down for cargo.

Zippered cart enclosure. $4,500.00. Call/Text Sally at 508-789-1618. (exp 1/10) Classified Ads are only for tangible and real Property

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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

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

EAGLE’S PRIDE - 321-383-0288 RV Parts, Service and Supplies Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed Weekends • eaglespriderv.com@yahoo. TGO GOLF SHOP - 321-269-5524 Tee Times, Apparel and Equipment com Sunday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm EAGLE’S PRIDE RV SALES - 321-383-4495 Website: www.thegreatoutdoorsgolf.com Consignment RV Sales Lot TGO REALTY, INC. - 321-269-5004 Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Welcome Center • Resort Sales and Rentals Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Closed Sunday • sales@eaglespriderv.com Personal Storage Unit Rentals Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm GUARD GATE - 321-383-2004 Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Call to alert Courtesy Patrol about any TGO Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm community problem. Call to request assisTRIMMERS SALON - 321-383-9198 tance from CSA On-Site Maintenance.

Hair & Spa Services - Men and Women GOLFCARTS UNLIMITED - 321-268-4882 Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Club Car - EZ-GO - HDK - Yamaha Closed Saturday - Monday Sales, Service and Rentals VISITOR ACCESS - 321-383-8802 Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - noon • Closed Sunday Call or send an e-mail to guest@tgocsa.org to arrange a Guest Pass for a visitor.

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

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