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Eagle’s Pride Mike Thibeau

Potato, Potahto... here’s the story how a potato farmer from Maine ended up moving to TGO and buying Eagle’s Pride. It’s a great story... basically the American dream. Mike and his family moved here over 27 years ago when they purchased Eagle’s Pride from a guy named Ed Goodie. At that time, the business was only three years old, there was one employee and one single building. Today, as we all know, it has grown into quite a sizable business. Buildings and offices were added, new businesses were started, there were good times and slow times, but never bad times. Mike with his wife, Dane’t, built a successful family business. It’s a great story starting on page 26.

The New Happenings Editor

Thank God! We are finally getting rid of those obnoxious editors from The Happenings. You couldn’t go anywhere in TGO without those jokers sticking there noses into everything you did! “Stop... let me take your picture! Hold still! Don’t blink! Smile!” Well... you won’t have them to kick around any more. Enter Greg Wostrel, the new Editor of The Happenings. Greg is a very accomplished Art Director with a long list of skills that blend perfectly with the production needs of The Happenings. He is a talented designer, a terrific photographer and an all-around good guy. Greg will be taking over the helm starting with the April 12 issue, so, let’s roll out the welcome mat and greet Greg with the gusto that TGO is famous for! See page 15.

Kris Lee-Scott - A Great Example of Too Much Talent

There are many talented people who live in TGO and Kris Lee-Scott is one of the shining examples. Kris has traveled across the country and lived in several different states before settling in TGO. She has a strong musical background including learning to play the piano at age four. She composes her own albums, writes books, loves to photograph and make brochures. She is an Apple computer and iPhone guru, who helps the non-tech residents in the park with any issues. She also enjoys dancing and making crazy videos. Kris has lived here since 2001 and has amassed a lot of friends. Learn more about Kris on page 38.

Manager’s Corner

March 29, 2024

Dear TGO Community,

Today is Good Friday, and on behalf of the CSA staff, I wish you a Happy Easter with friends and family. The Blue Heron is offering Sunday Easter Brunch specials from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for your enjoyment. The restaurant will close after the 2:00 pm seating on Sunday to allow our staff to enjoy the holiday with family.

Monday is April 1, April Fools’ Day, so this is the last issue of The Happenings to be edited by Tim and Cindy Clark, so there might, or might not be a few tricks in this issue, readers beware! It has been my pleasure working with Tim and Cindy these past two years, and I will take one more opportunity to publicly say “Thank You” for a job well-done. This issue also features an interview with Greg Wostrel, our new Happenings Editor. Greg and his wife Georgia live in Titusville, just a few miles away from TGO’s entrance. He is excited to join our team and represent TGO in this important role. If you’re a regular contributor to The Happenings, please be sure to meet all deadlines for submissions, and be patient with Greg as he learns the ropes. He will assume the happenings@tgocsa.com email effective immediately.

There are so many activities and events that have happened since our previous issue. Some of the highlights for CSA include: Twin Lakes hosting a hot-dog lunch for our CSA employes (Thank You, Twin Lakes!), a great week of MGA, LGA and CAN/AM golf play and events, a Firewise prescribed burn in the conservation area along our south boundary, the final Activities Committee’s concert, and finally a great turn out for Shred Day! Our Safety Committee volunteers were able to help 162 TGO owners through the line as we shredded 3,200 pounds of documents. It was great seeing so much support and participation during our 5th annual event. Thank you to Cindy Marini and all the volunteers who made it happen.

Forestry clearing on our golf course is underway in preparation for the renovation which begins in just two weeks. Our contractors are using heavy equipment to clear invasive Brazilian pepper growth along the perimeters of the course. If you live on or near the golf course, you will certainly see the ramping up and mobilization of equipment, workers and staged materials in preparation for the official start of renovation on Monday, April 15. Once renovation begins, you will see safety signs in place, asking everyone to stay off the course while it is under renovation. Thank you for adhering to all safety warnings and giving our contractors plenty of room to work safely. Also, those of you who back up to the golf course will be inconvenienced by the noise of construction progress. Most of the work will occur between April and July. The renovation construction teams have been instructed to operate only during our normal construction hours, which is 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. If you have any concerns or questions during the renovation, please contact me directly and I will assist you.

This weekend I was playing tennis with friends in Titusville, and Ted and Tracey shared that it was their 33rd wedding anniversary today. I congratulated them, and they told me their wedding reception was held in the Plantation Manor in 1991. They were so proud to share they were the first wedding reception ever held in The Manor, which at that time had just opened. It got me thinking about how many special events, celebrations and memories have occurred within our Manor, and throughout TGO, over the last 30+ years. We certainly are a special place with a wonderful history of creating memories here in North Brevard.

Sincerely,

Billy Specht CSA Manager

137 Plantation Drive

Titusville, Florida 32780

321-269-5524

For Tee Times and more information www.thegreatoutdoorsgolf.com

Golf Gift Certificates Available

Purchase in the TGO Golf Shop or CSA Office

6 Hole Avengers

April Golf Rates

Green Fee Includes Use of Golf Cart • Rates are Plus 7% Sales Tax

All Prices Subject to Change With or Without Advanced Notice

Non-Resident Rate

18 Holes $52 Before Noon $44 After Noon

9 Holes $28 Before Noon $24 After Noon

First Responders/Military/Groups (FRMG)

18 Holes $46 Before Noon $40 After Noon

9 Holes $25 Before Noon $22 After Noon

TGO Resident Rate

18 Holes $42 Before Noon $35 After Noon

9 Holes $23 Before Noon $20 After Noon

5-Round Punch Card Special (on sale daily)

Non-Resident $230 + Tax

FRMG $210 + Tax

TGO Resident $185 + Tax

MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE – INQUIRE WITH GOLF SHOP STAFF

All prices subject to change with or without advance notice

TGO 9 Hole Fun League

Not ready for 9 or 18 holes? Want to learn more with an easy scramble event that covers the first 6 holes? Then come join the Avengers every Tuesday at 3:00. Meet new friends, have fun and learn the basics of golf. Everyone is welcome. Sign up at the Golf Shop.

Ladies and Gentlemen - TGO has a 9 hole “play your own ball” weekly league on Saturdays. Play will begin at 2 pm (tee times start). Sign-up info will be posted on the bulletin board at the golf shop. You can sign up as a group or individual.

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.

Tim

Carolyn

2024 MGA Member-Member Tournament

Great weather for all three rounds of our 29th Annual “Member-Member” Tournament! We had a large crowd on hand to watch the Playoff Shootout and the “$10,000.00 Putt Fore Cash” contest! Congratulations to First Flight winners Steve Wright and Roy Houtby who captured this year’s Member-Member title in the first round of the alternate shot playoff on #18! Congrats also to Harold Gero who wins the putting contest with Mike Pascuzzo and Joe Clancy finishing second and third respectively. And special congratulations go to Fritz Graziani who records a HOLE IN ONE on #8!!

On Saturday, March 16 the MGA members celebrated their year with a Member-Member dinner and awards presentations, held inside the Manor. The Dress Code was “upscale dressy casual,” and there was a great turn out to celebrate the 2023/24 season.

First Flight

1. Wright & Houtby 27 points

2. Brown & J. Gero 24.5 points

3. Sparkman & McCarty 22 points

4T. Creech & Miller 21.5 points

4T. Handy & Robbins 21.5 points

6. Schueller & Daughtery 21.5 points

Second Flight

1. B. Ward & H. Gero 27 points

2. Heath & Johndrow 24.5 points

3. Bielling & Peterson 22.5 points

4. Clanct & Thode 22 points

5. Hunter & Burns 20.5 points

6. Mike Anderson & Golden 18.5 points

Third Flight

1. Smutek & Harris 29.5 points

2. Factor & Monty 25 points

3. Graziani & Pascuzzo 22 points

4. O’Dea & Jansen 20 points

5. Smith & Condotta 19.5 points

6. Messer & Pafford 19 points

Fourth Flight

1. Drouin & Trovillo 27.5 points

2. Wittstock & Andrews 24 points

3. Huggins & Turner 23 points

4. Zulik & Lorette 22 points

5. Condra & Pratt 21 points

6. Mattocks & Jaje 16.5 points

Fifth Flight

1. Moorhouse & Gruff 27.5 points

2. Conover & Garasz 26.5 points*

3. Yates & Greasamar 26.5 points

4. M. Anderson & Marigliano 22.5 points

5. D. Ward & McGuire 22 points

6. Kahl & Nicol 10 points

Sixth Flight

1. Inch & Thompson 25 points

2. Lewis & Busse 23.5 points

3. Booker & Ayala 22 points

4T. Blanchette & Hatch 21 points

4T. Sampson & Pawlicki 21 points

Closest To The Pin Winners

#4 Kevin Huggins #8 Fritz Graziani (Hole in One!) #11 Tom Golden #16 Mark Anderson

*Conover & Garasz Win Tiebreaker in “Head to Head” match

Congratulations to Steve Wright and Roy Houtby 2024 Member-Member Champions!

Bill Schueller and Wayne Condra presented awards to all the Flight Winners and Member-Member Champions.

Roy Houtby and Steve Wright Member-Member Champions

LGA Member-Member - March 18-19, 2024

Top: Pam Nalley and Diane Morgenweck - Club Champions

Middle: Ann Strauss, Diane Morgenweck, Terri Strack, Elaine Gerwe

Bottom: Linda Bouvet, Coletta Gabele, 18 hole Champion Pam Nalley, 9 Hole Champion Diane Morgenweck, Mary Laverty, Lynne Anderson, Dawn England, Kathy O’Brien, Joanne Soucy, Sue Pownall.

Above left: 18 hole champions Linn Avery and Linda Bouvet. Above right: 9 hole champions Nancy Hoerter and Linda Aaby. Also 9 hole member Linda Aaby scored an eagle on hole #6.

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Community Information & Notices

Your CSA Assessment Payment Is Due April 1

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

What Does Your CSA Assessment Pay For?

It’s always good to stop and review what our quarterly assessments go towards. TGO is like a small city and it takes a lot of coordination and manpower to keep us running efficiently. Our lawn crew, irrigation and waste water management team, our CSA patrol and CSA administration staff, plus our residents, all work together to keep TGO a great place.

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30. Plantation Manor Meeting Hall

31. CSA Administration Building

32. CSA Vehicle Maintenance Facility

33. CSA Storage Barn

34. Waste Water Treatment Plant

35. Seven Major Lift Stations (sewer system)

36. Road Signs

37. Propane for Heating Pools, Spas and Laundry Facilities

38. Fuel for Equipment and Emergency Generators

39. Pest Control of Common Property Buildings

40. Property Insurance for the Common Properties

41. Directors and Officers Liability Insurance

42. General and Umbrella Liability Insurance for Common Areas

43. Flood Insurance

44. Maintenance and Repair of all Association Buildings and Grounds

45. CSA Employee Wages

46. CSA Employee Health Insurance and 401(k) program

47. Lab Testing for Waste Water Treatment and Monitoring Wells

48. Annual Licensing Fees

49. Beautification - trees, mulch, stone, plants, etc.

50. CSA computers, Copy Machines, etc.

51. Printing of The Happenings Magazine and Online version

52. Golf Course Maintenance and Repair

53. Restaurant & Café Maintenance and Repair

54. CSA Vehicles Maintenance and Repair

55. Reserve Savings to preserve our quality of life and property values for many years to come

CSA Business

Board Of Directors Meeting

Plantation Manor • Wednesday, April 17, 2024 • 3:00 pm

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

Chairman 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 emergecies. If you would be interested in working for the CSA Patrol, go online to our website: www.tgocsa.org then click on CSA Documents/Forms/Application for Committee Assignment.

District Meetings

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

Districts 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 - Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 10:00 am

Districts 0, 1, 4, 7, 9 - Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 3:00 pm

Architectural Review Committee

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next ARC Meeting wil l be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 10:00 am on the Manor Porch.

The Architectural Review Committee meets for planning purposes on the Plantation Manor Porch at 10:00 am on Monday, April 8, 2024.

All changes to your property that are visible on the outside require advance approval from the Architectural Review Committee. Application forms and ARC Guidelines may be obtained from the Community Services Association office or printed from The Great Outdoors Community Services Association website at www.tgocsa.org. All completed ARC forms must be submitted to the CSA office by Noon on the Wednesday before the next Wednesday meeting. Results will be available to pick up after the ARC meeting or from the CSA Office. Be sure ALL necessary paperwork is included with your ARC application. No approval will be given without having all the required data available at the ARC Meeting for review.

Planning & Building Committee

The CSA is looking for two members for the Planning & Building Committee.

TGO Safety & Security Committee

The CSA is looking for one member for the TGO Safety & Security Committee.

Go by the CSA office to pick up an application form or go online to our website: www.tgocsa.org then click on CSA Documents/Forms/Application for committee assignment. Fill out the form and take it to the CSA office.

You Are Invited...

Please join me at the Blue Heron Café on Wednesday, April 3 from 3:30 to 6:00 pm for informative, individual discussions on Estate Planning, Wills, Power of Attorney, Caregiver, Guardian information and Family law.

I will offer 15 minute personal consultations during this time to answer your individual questions.

Complimentary wine and cheese will be served prior to my presentation.

Please reserve your space by calling 321-362-7891.

www.watsonlawfl.com

CSA Business

TGO Committee Chairman Contacts

ARC Committee

Leon LeBlanc tgoarcchair@gmail.com

Landscaping and Beautification Committee

Lauren Clark district4@tgocsa.org

Elections Committee

Marie Jackson kmjackson80@gmail.com

Finance Committee

Matthew Willey condo12tgo@gmail.com

President’s Council Meetings

Firewise Committee

Butch Jones butch_jones2001@yahoo.com

Traffic Infractions Committee

Cindy Marini clmarini@aol.com

Infrastructure & Natural Resources Committee

Drew Proulx district9@tgocsa.org

Planning & Building Committee

Doug Matz district1@tgocsa.org

Rules & Regulations Committee

Lauren Clark district4@tgocsa.org

Safety & Security Committee

John Comeau district7@tgocsa.org

Human Resources Committee

Lauren Clark district4@tgocsa.org

President Council Meetings will start back on October 17 with meetings at the CSA Pavilion on the third (3rd) Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am. Chuck Benoit is the Chairman of the Council and Ron Young is the Vice Chairperson. Owners are invited to attend.

2024 Condominium/HOA Presidents

Condo President Phone# Email

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

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

III Ron Young 540-294-4044 tgo.condo3@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

VIII Ed Kamptner 321-604-9027 ekamptner1@gmail.com

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

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

Condo President Phone# Email

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ARC Office Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed from Noon to 1:00 pm for lunch.

Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Members - Contact Information

Chairman - Leon LeBlanc 423-791-3158

District 0 - Lisa Berkis 217-547-3674

District 1 - Harold Witschi 716-998-6393

District 2 - Scott Lancaster 505-269-4851

District 3 - James Alonzo 518-577-7666

District 4 - Pete Bronson 315-263-6469

District 5 - Chris Christian 931-628-3675

District 6 - Greg Mackey 219-322-5555

District 7 - Gail Smith 321-383-4570

District 8 - Bill Flatt 321-626-5594

District 9 - Lisa Babcock 903-372-8849

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.

Check Your Golf Cart’s Brakes

Brakes that do not function will be your only excuse as to why you did not stop at a stop sign. Therefore, according to page 54 of our TGO’s Rules and Regulations of the road, you will be receiving a Tra c Citation for failure to obey a posted tra c sign.

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

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

FMCA TGO Ambassadors Chapter Rally Schedule

November 15-17, 2024 Auburndale, FL “Escape to Margaritaville” Rally

December 12-15, 2024 St. Augustine, FL “Lights by Land & Sea” Rally

April 10 -16, 2025

Marathon, FL Grassy Key Rally

Visit our web site at www.TGOAMB.com

FTTA - Fun Time Travel Association Rally Schedule

December 10-13, 2024 Charleston, SC James Island County Park with optional stop in St. Augustine on December 8 & 9

Where do homeless accountants live?

The answer is somewhere in this issue.

Meet Our New Happenings Editor, Greg Wostrel

Greg is an accomplished graphic designer and professional photographer residing in Titusville with his wife, Georgia, whom he met in high school in the late '70s. His skill set aligns seamlessly with The Happenings publication. With a comprehensive grasp of design, production, and printing, coupled with an impressive portfolio, Greg’s expertise extends beyond magazines, brochures, and other print collateral. He boasts a robust background in digital design, encompassing websites, social media, email marketing campaigns, digital advertisements, and more.

Greg is a creative force who enjoys developing marketing and e-commerce strategies. He has held the position of Senior Designer at prominent companies such as Action Holdings, specializing in eCommerce branding for home and pet categories. Additionally, he has contracted his skills through Upwork, providing remote creative services for clients nationwide. His portfolio encompasses a diverse range of projects, including annual reports, web advertising, marketing collateral, and business identity packages

Greg is a health enthusiast with a penchant for wellness and fitness. He holds a NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) certification as a Personal Trainer, reflecting his dedication to athletics. Both he and his wife adhere to a vegan lifestyle and are the archetects behind the intriguing website called Full of Beans. This platform offers recipes for plant-based meals and serves as a practical guide for navigating vegan living in the real world.

Greg and Georgia, originally from Connecticut, find joy in running, beach outings, and practicing yoga.

Effective April 1, Greg will assume control of The Happenings email address. His inaugural issue will be released on April 12. Let’s extend a warm TGO welcome to Greg!

TGO Employee Of The Month, Les Dennison

Les Dennison stands as a cornerstone of the Recreation Department, embodying a wealth of experience and a profound commitment to ensuring the smooth functioning of recreational facilities for the benefit of TGO residents.

Les’s responsibilities span various tasks within the department. Notably, he oversees the setup and breakdown procedures for events and activities held inside the Manor. His attention to detail and organizational skills ensure that every event runs seamlessly. Additionally, Les takes charge of maintaining and repairing the TGO pool system, prioritizing safety and functionality to provide a pleasant and secure environment for swimmers. Furthermore, he plays a role in the production and distribution of The Happenings.

As a resident of TGO himself, Les’s commitment to his work reflects a deep-rooted connection to the community. His unwavering reliability makes him a trusted ally in times of need, fostering a sense of trust and confidence among his peers and residents.

One of Les’s most admirable qualities is his willingness to share his expertise with our team members. He goes above and beyond to ensure that everyone is equipped with

the necessary skills to excel in their roles, nurturing a culture of learning and growth within the department.

Les’s contributions extend beyond mere facility management. His involvement in distributing The Happenings, assisting with event setups in the Manor, and meticulous attention to pool maintenance highlight his versatility and willingness to lend a helping hand wherever needed.

Recognized by his peers and residents alike, Les’s dedication has not gone unnoticed. His readiness to assist in fixing or replacing items, coupled with his insightful advice, has earned him the admiration of his colleagues and residents, leading to his well-deserved recognition as the Recreation Employee of the Month.

Community Information & Notices

CSA Trash Pick Up Rules

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please do not allow pets to urinate on trash or debris. The crew has to pick this up!

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

CSA Yard Debris Pick-Up Rules

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

Clearing Vegetation on CSA Property

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

Guide to Living With Alligators in TGO

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

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

• 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.

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE!

If you have an issue with an alligator, or any animals within TGO, please call:

Sandy Juba at 321-543-0502 or Betty Salter at 321-223-8073 or Nancy Clark at 321-292-1434 . These ladies are experienced in dealing with TGO wildlife.

Community Information & Notices

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.

CSA Trouble Calls - 321-268-9767

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

Vehicle Barcodes

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

Propane For Sale

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

By Appointment Only - TGO Commercial 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 or check accepted.

Call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 for an appointment or visit during office hours. Payment by cash or check. No credit cards accepted at this time.

TruGreen regularly applies spray applications to our lawns and common areas that includes an herbicide for weed control, a liquid fertilizer, and an insecticide to kill chinch bugs, and other turf-damaging insects. The application dates for 2024: May 14 & 15

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.

Service Call Dates are: April 11 & 25

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

AED Basics (Automated External Defibrillator)

Have Someone Call 9-1-1 While You Operate AED

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

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

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

TGO has seven AEDs located at CSA buildings.

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.

Deloris

Jennifer Stevenson, Owner/Master Stylist

Tuesday through Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm We

Jackie Moore, Licensed Cosmetologist

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

Sowandy Palma, Hair & Nails

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

Deloris Fox, Nail Technician

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Jennifer Jackie Sowandy

THE TGO WEBSITE and Facebook

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

Website - www.NatureCenterAtTGO.org

Facebook - Nature Center at TGO

NATURE CENTER MEMBERSHIP

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

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

Membership Applications are also available in The Nature Center Library.

All membership dues go to the upkeep of our Nature Center building.

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 Board

The Nature Center is in Need of Grounds Keeping Volunteers

Call Ron Peoples at 407-509-0486 or email to: ebnflo2001@yahoo.com to learn more and to sign up.

Thank you for helping keep the Nature Center looking its best!!!

IT’S PICNIC WEATHER!

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

Nature Center at TGO

President Dolly Akers ncpresident23@gmail.com

Vice President Donna Pittman ncvp23@gmail.com

Treasurer Loretta Annè nctreasurer23@gmail.com

Secretary Pat Dick ncsecretary23@gmail.com

Other Points Of Contact

Injured Animals - Please contact these specialists

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

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

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

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

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

Membership Sally Fisher naturecentermembership@gmail.com

Stories and Articles for The Happenings nchappenings23@gmail.com

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.

Gopher Tortoise Day in TGO

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has designated April 10, 2024 as Gopher Tortoise Day in Florida. They have been doing this for a number of years previously as the Gopher Tortoise is classified as a Threatened Species by the State of Florida.

In order to raise awareness of, and appreciation for, Gopher Tortoises, FWC encourages organizations to conduct public educational events on Gopher Tortoise Day. FWC also encourages counties, cities, schools, universities, wildlife organizations, communities, and other entities to adopt a Proclamation that expresses their support for the conservation of Gopher Tortoises, and to increase awareness of those found within their boundaries.

The Great Outdoors has a number of tortoises within the community, most of which are located at the Protected Gopher Tortoise Habitat alongside the paved Golf Cart Trail just north of Baytree Drive, and along the Nature Trail extending north from the Library. TGO NatureScape (along with support from the Nature Center, Firewise, and other community volunteers) has been working to improve the quality of the habitat at the Protected Gopher Tortoise Habitat. We have done a lot of work to remove invasive nuisance vegetation, and have plans to re-establish beneficial native plant species for the benefit of the Tortoises.

Please join us for a Public Educational Event on Wednesday, April 10 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the TGO Tortise Habitat

The TGO Board of Directors adopted this proclamation at the March 20 meeting.

The Great Outdoors Community Church

Brevard Chorale Concert

An Interdenominational Christian Church

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE

8:30 and 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 321-383-0303

Richard Harleman

Director of Music

Leanne Craig Office Administrator

Georgi Zeigler Administrative Assistant

Send e-mail to: info@tgochurch.org

www.tgochurch.org

Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00pm

Watch Bible Study and Services

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

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

Pastor Dan Zahn’s Bible Study

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

Ray Z’s Bible Class

Mondays at 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome!

WIC - Women In Church Luncheons

April 9 is WIC’s last luncheon. Business: Installation of 2024-2025 WIC Officers. Secret Sister: Graciella Hale, 2023-2024 Exchange, 2024-2025 Sign-Up, Music & Devotion in Song: Living Like Jesus - Women Need the Lord Daily. Come join us!

Calling ALL Singles - Join us for fun events!

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

Memory Garden Open to All TGO Residents

Interested in a Memory Walk Paver or Columbarium Niche? Inquire at The Great Outdoors Community Church - 321-383-0303.

Monday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Listen to Verse by Verse

With David Price on WPIO 89.3 FM

every Monday - Friday at 4:40 pm and 9:13 pm

Prayer Shawl Ministry

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

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

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

Temporary Meals Linda Snyder 610-751-5919 ravenmst@hotmail.com

County Services Bev Houghton 810-919-1629 bhoughto10@hotmail.com

Respite Sitting Martha Dayson 321-268-1460 jimdayson@bellsouth.net

Transportation

Charlie Wood 847-609-1222 charliewood847@gmail.com

Meet Eagle’s Pride Mike Thibeau

You never know what background story awaits when you sit down for a conversation with someone. Such was the case when we met with Mike Thibeau, the owner of Eagle’s Pride. His journey is truly remarkable and offers a great insight into the history of TGO.

“I was a potato grower in northern Maine for 17 years of our marriage. We’ve been married for 40 years. At that time, potato farming was getting really tough, there was a lot of new competition so I ended up buying the Bangor Daily newspaper during the harvest of 1996.

“It was a terrible harvest, the weather sucked, it was really bad. I was in farming with my dad and two brothers. I was in charge of all the equipment on our farm, which was 3000 acres in size, 1500 of those in potatoes and the rest were rotation crops.

“I was reading the newspaper I had bought and there was an ad for an RV store for sale, in Titusville, FL. I cut it out and put it in my wallet and a couple days later my brother came to me and told me he was done and was moving to Georgia.It was then I decided to call on the ad.

“Eagle’s Pride was three years old, it originated here in The Great Outdoors and was owned by a guy named Ed Goodie. TGO was only a couple years old at time and Ed had purchased a lot on Sunset Drive, he had a little trailer on it and repaired RVs. Jim Swann, who was the developer of TGO, went to Ed and asked him if he would move his repair business to a building if he built one for him. Ed agreed to do that and got one year of free rent. When he moved to the building he put in one and a half bays.

“I had called Ed and he had faxed me a financial statement which showed what he was paying his wife and himself. We were looking at it and I told my wife, Dane’t, that this could work for us. We drove down here in our ole’ potato-dirt covered truck. I still had my snow plow frame on the front of it. We met with Ed for 15 minutes.

“After we got back to Maine I called Ed and asked if he would hold the paper for us, but he turned me down. I asked several times, with the same result. Ed, by the way, was from Bangor, Maine, and that’s why the ad was in our newspaper.

“A month or two go by and finally I said to Dane’t that we really needed to pray about this decision. We prayed and the next morning I called Ed and asked him what we could do to make the deal work. He agreed to hold some of the paper and I called my wife to let her know we were moving to Florida.

“We arrived here on February 21, 1997. I worked for Ed until April of that year. At that point he was to give us 30 days of his time after we closed on the business, but when we got to the closing, Ed told us he had to go back to Maine to take care of his dying father. Dane’t and I looked at each other like deer caught in the headlights.”

“There was a guy working for Ed at the time, his name was Chad Hart and he was from Michigan and owned a company called Hart’s RV. Chad would work here in the winter and go back to Michigan in the summer. Chad took a liking to us and he helped us learn the business. Dane’t took over the bookkeeping, something she had never done, but she took to it like a duck to water. Chad helped me with everything else, and the business thrived and we made some money, which for a potato farmer from Maine was an amazing revelation.

“In 2004, a guy by the name of Shorty Crocker, who owned C & D Golf Carts, which was the building next to Eagle’s Pride, came to us and said he wanted to sell the golf cart store, so we bought it. That year the Club Car Precedent came out and we sold a lot of them until 2008 when the recession hit.

“Somewhere along this time, I asked to have more bays built. Larry McDaniels was the overseer of whatever project Jim Swann had going on, so Larry told me they would build me the bays.

“At the same time a guy named Tommy Purcell was running what is now our sales lot for Lazy Days and Bob Lee owned it. Tommy was one of the original owners here. He called me one day and told me I needed to own the sales lot. He said he was going to buy it, and hold onto it until I was ready to buy it, which we did in 2005.

“That’s when we started the consignment sales business. The sales were good, but 90% of the people who came in wanted to trade in something and I didn’t have the money to take in trade-ins. We went along for several years and through the recession, and over that time I had paid off Tommy for the sales lot. We eventually refinanced the sales lot and started taking trade-ins.

“In 2010 Bobby Rosenberger walked in and wanted to know what we were going to do with the golf cart store. By then, sales of golf carts had dropped off considerably. Three days later Bobby bought C & D Golf Carts from us and he stayed there for a year, then he moved over to the current location where GolfCarts Unlimited is now.

“Fixing RVs is intense, it’s not for the faint of heart. It’s not like a car where you can attach a computer and figure out what’s wrong.”

“We added another building in 2015, so now we have nine bays and added more employees. The sales lot has done well now that we take trade-ins. Last year we sold over 100 units through the sales lot. We have gone from one employee and buying all this property to where we are now with 17 employees. We went through some slow and hard times, but the last couple of years have been very successful for us.

“Fixing RVs is intense, it’s not for the faint of heart. It’s not like a car where you can attach a computer and figure out what’s wrong. With an RV, you’ve got to troubleshoot it. Our guys have been to school to learn troubleshooting, but each RV is different. You call the manufacturer and tell them what’s happening. They tell you to look here or there, then it’s not there because whoever was putting it together decided to put it somewhere else that day. There is no consistency in the RV world. The quality of an RV has not changed since I started 27 years ago. It has not gone to the good side.

“I’ll never forget when we had been in business for only a year or two, Lou Zawadzky came in with an old Allegro motorhome. He came in often, just to say hi. One day I was down in the dumps about someone being upset with me, and Lou said to me, “You think you’re going to please everybody all the time?” I’ve never forgotten it. I said I wanted to but he said I wasn’t going to be able to, it wasn’t going to happen.

“We strive to please everyone, but you’re just not going to be able to. We didn’t know about that part, coming from northern Maine and being potato farmers. Up there you do what you do and no one questions what you do.

“We have two sons, Josh and Justin and, a daughter. The boys are twins and were about 12 years old when we moved down. Our daughter Chelsea was eight.

“When the boys got out of high school, Josh stayed here and worked after school and worked in the shop. Justin went to Buford, GA and worked with my younger brother, where he groomed him to be a manager. But Justin didn’t like the area, so when we bought the golf cart store, he came back and ran it for us. When we sold it, my brother called to ask if Justin wanted to come back to Georgia and so he did until 2015, when he returned to Eagle’s Pride.

“It was very confusing for people when Justin came back and started working because everyone thought I was working Josh extra hard!

“20 years in I was getting burned out. I had Justin come work in the office with me and that was a good thing. I’m now taking time off and mostly what I do these days is look for RVs to buy, find deals, then Josh cleans them up, puts them on the lot and sells them. Now Dane’t and I travel in the summer, which we never thought we would be able to do. Last summer we went on a 6000 mile trip out west. We put the motorcycle in the back of the truck and towed it. We put 3500 miles on the bike last summer.

“Eleven years ago we found Boone, NC and bought a place at the Boone KOA that we go to. The family from Maine to Florida congregates at Boone. We’ve got a big summer kitchen on a deck with a big overhang. We ride motorcycles almost every day. It’s great.

“I got involved with motorcycles as a kid. When I met Dane’t in 1982 I had a Harley Sportster. We also snowmobiled a lot in Maine. I was the president of the snowmobile club back then. Continued next page...

“Ive always been a car guy and I bought my first car at age 14, a 1966 mustang for $200. I didn’t have a license so I hid it from my dad in his barn. He came in to the house and asked whose car it was. I told him it was mine and he said, “Either you take the car back, or you leave.” So I got in the car and I left. I went up the road about five miles and sat there and cried. Dad came and found me and asked what was so important about the car. I said, “I like cars.” He said, “Well, if you love cars that much, come on home and we’ll work it out.” That was my first experience with Dad not understanding my mechanical mind.

“A year into owning the car one of my schoolmates wanted to race me, and I knew I couldn’t beat him, so I went to the junkyard and got a V8 motor, and at 15 years old, took out the six cylinder engine and put in the V8. When it came time to race, I smoked him! Since I was 14 years old, I’ve probably had 250-300 vehicles. I just like cars. I like horsepower.

“I met Dane’t when she was 15 and I was 20. We got married at 22 and 17. Her parents had to sign for her. We celebrated our 40th anniversary in Estes Park, CO last

summer. Now we have five grandchildren, three from Chelsea and Moses, who also works at Eagle’s Pride handling all our tow set-ups. Josh and Jenna have two children. The boys are turning 40 this year and both still work in the business.

“We’ve had a wonderful life, through all the ups and downs. We’ve got faith in God, we attend the Grove Church in Titusville and even do a marriage class there.”

We say Tomato, the Canadians say Clamato

The American Bloody Vs The Canadian Caeser Sorry, Canada - America Won! 33 to 30

St. Patrick’s Day Social

Happenings Around The Great Outdoors

Corn Hole is alive and well and you too can be part of the club by just showing up at the shuffleboard courts each Sunday at 3:00.

So where did this game get its disgusting name? Previously known as Outhouse Corn, it is believed that it originated in the Cincinnati, Ohio area, (not a surprise) in the late 19th or early 20th century. Back then the bags, as they are today, were filled with corn kernels but they used outhouse toilets instead of boards. After realizing it was always a mess to retrieve their bags, they came up with the idea to cut holes in boards instead and created a whole new game that is now a staple at tailgates, picnics, backyard gatherings...and TGO!

The “Tortoiseville Restoration Team” is performing some habitat clearing work for our resident gopher tortoises.

From left to right: Ed Olefirowicz, Betty Salter, Tom Nelson, Bob Taylor, Kerri Olefirowicz, Tim Graham, Suzanne Regan.

Happenings Around The Great Outdoors

The 2024 Shredding Crew kept the lines moving on Thursday March 14, collecting 3,200 pounds of paper from 162 residents. From left to right, Steve Miller, Tony Del Monte, Cindy Marini, Gary Henry, Paula Fox, Pam Bolton, Butch Jones, Lynn Jacobs and Colleen Marigliano. Missing from the picture is Doug Hill.

Sam Edwards, Elaine Rourke, Linda Zeitler and Donna Philips preparing for the annual Twin Lakes employee luncheon.

Sharon and Brian Baumgarten enjoying the afternoon sunset at the Nature Trail Bridge.

Girls Just Want To Have Fun! Another great night at the BH!

Tuesday is one lucky puppy... Kathy Nicklas is his personal Uber driver.

These two guys are the backbone of TGO’s golf program. Thanks, Shane Willey and Chuck Kandt, for everything you do!

Trying to hang with...

Kris Lee-Scott

Kris’s journey began on the west coast in Oakland, CA, where at the young age of four, she displayed a remarkable talent for music, playing the piano and composing her own songs. By the time she turned 12, Kris could effortlessly sing the entire Handel’s Messiah from memory. While reading music posed a challenge, Kris compensated by learning to play the piano by ear. Her musical talents extended to playing the guitar and participating in various choral groups. Additionally, she found joy in drama classes and performances at school.

Yet, Kris’s story was not solely defined by her musical and artistic endeavors. Known for her vibrant spirit, she famously claimed, “I could party everyone else under the table.” It was December 5, 1975, that marked a significant shift in Kris’s life. On this day, she made the courageous decision to embark on a journey of sobriety, altering the course of her life forever.

Kris has never been short on talent. In 1976 she moved north to Marin County, CA and started her first business, “Photo Productions.” She honed her photography skills by becoming an MLS photographer, shooting for reality home brochures and eventually producing a HOMES & LAND magazine. Always remaining passionate about music and performing, Kris started Keyboard Keys, a sort of school of rock to help teach elementary students about music.

In 1986 Kris was asked to join a popular rock band, MINDZ EYE, where she rubbed elbows with many famous rock legends. She later performed melodrama at the historical Olde Coloma Theater. She wrote her own plays, cast and directed them to local sell-out crowds. All the while still dabbling in photography, shooting for American River Rafting Tours.

Kris took a bold step by purchasing her first house, sight unseen in 1992 when she relocated to Salt Lake, Utah. It was there she started writing songs, one about her leukemia-stricken Himalayan kitty “Kea.” Now prolific in eight different musical instruments, Kris recorded her first album where “Kea’s Song” was the lead track.

“In May 1992, I received the news that my beautiful Himalayan kitty ‘Kea’ was dying of feline leukemia. As I watched her deteriorate in pain, I felt an overwhelming need to tell her

how much I loved her, so I wrote ‘Kea’s Song.’ I went on to compose an entire album titled ‘Inspiration,’ filled with elegant and uplifting melodies. Crafted with the intention of soothing and comforting listeners, the album serves as a source of solace for the mind, body, and soul.”

Kris’s first cassettes were sold at local arts & craft exhibitions, but today all her music and albums can be found on Apple Music and iTunes.

Her first album became popular with spas and therapists, and was used as a tool to help their customers and patients relax by reducing heart rate and stress levels.

Next stop... Madison, WI. In 1994, Kris composed her second album titled “Serenity,” a lush, elegant ‘soundscape’ designed to take you away to far off places. Kris soon found herself immersed in the world of weekly craft shows, traversing the countryside in her trusty 35’ Winnebago Vectra.

Fast forward to 2001 when Kris relocated to The Great Outdoors with her mom who needed some assistance due to health issues. It didn’t take long before Kris became a valued volunteer within the community. Along the way, she became very experienced with Apple products and was soon teaching non-tech residents how to work their Mac computers and iPhones. It was then that she started her “MyAppleTechKris” business. We’re sure you have seen her blue golf cart traveling throughout TGO.

You’ll always find Kris at our TGO craft shows, displaying her collection of CDs that sell like hotcakes. She also wrote a book about “Palatka,” her Dingo dog who passed away after a long bout of cancer. “The Dog Who Wouldn’t Give Up” sold numerous copies inside TGO and is also available online (with a lot of Kris’s other creations). You can find them at krisleescott.com.

Just like the ever-ready bunny, Kris is always finding ways to keep charged up. She now hosts the TGO Dance Group that gathers and performs at our Pavilion, usually Thursday and Sunday nights - you can always find her posts on Facebook for the correct dates and times. Her videos are Craaaazy! Need help with your Apple products or photography for your real estate flyer to help sell your FSBO? Contact Kris at 321-243-4324.

BLUE HERON LUNCH AND DINNER MENU

Open 7 Days - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm - Until 10:00 pm during some nights with entertainment

Serving fresh,

food with friendliness and pride, overlooking our award-winning golf course

Desserts/Shakes/Cocktails

Served from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm

DESSERTS

All Cocktails are 2 oz. liquor plus mixers. Top-shelf will add additional cost.

Irish Kiss: Vanilla vodka, Baileys and Hershey’s Kiss

Apple Pie: Apple vodka, lime juice, caramel coated glass with graham cracker rim

TGO Storm: Vanilla vodka, melon liqueur and Razzmatazz

Floridian Outlaw: Moonshine whiskey, watermelon liquor, and sour mix

BH Mule: Absolut citron, lime juice, mint and Sprite

Blue

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

The Pub Pretzel

The American Slider

Shrimp Cocktail

Crab Cakes

JUST REDUCED!

361 Oak Cove Road $189,000

• Beautifully furnished junior Executive Suite w/lake & golf course views appliances, washer and dryer included

• New brick paver driveway 84’ long sealed for weather protection

• Lush tropical landscaping w/low voltage lighting & new sprinklers

• Roof over suite sealed in 2023 electrical panel updated

• Lot measures approximately 40’x91.5’x40’x91.5 ’

• A must see property immaculate & perfectly maintained!

JUST REDUCED!

www.tgoresort.com

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• Beautiful custom 3BR/2.5ba resort home –loaded with upgrades!

• Approx. 2,250 sf living area with custom kitchen cabinets, SS appliances, walk-in pantry and breakfast nook

• 50’ RV port; 2-car garage w/workshop; laundry room

• Poured concrete construction built in 2015

• Located in prestigious gated Hidden Lakes area of resort

• Master Bedroom en suite and closet w/ custom shelving

• Screened porch overlooks nature

• Custom Evergreen model 2BR/2 ba

• Enclosed Florida Room w/Mitsubishi Mini Split AC/Heat

• Extra deep lot measures 137’ in length with nature views

• 46.7”X14’ port and 13’10” Height

• Roof replaced 2020

• Golf cart/storage room/Laundry Room with A/C

• Updated primary bathroom vanities, mirrors & quartz CTs

• Beautifully landscaped with painted driveway

• 3 Bedroom/2 bath resort home in prestigious Hidden Lakes subdivision

• Furnished as shown, appliances included

• Built in 2012 approximately 2,670 sq.ft.

• 4-Seasons room with expansive lake views

• New roof, new HVAC March 2024

• Enclosed a/c’d RV garage 47’6” x 15’6”

• RV garage door 11’10” w x 13’11”h

• Cast in concrete walls with closed cell insulation

• Check out the many upgrades on our website at www.tgoresort.com

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• Large furnished 900 sq.ft. Executive Suite with approx. 75’ lake frontage

• Open concept kitchen, living and dining w/vaulted ceiling and wood beams

• Full-size kitchen, SS appliances & huge 90”x36” island with storage

• Painted RV driveway is 86’ long; screened -in patio; lots of storage

• Bathroom w/7’ countertop, double vessel sinks & storage; washer/dryer included

• So much more a must see property!

• Located near front resort w/walking

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• Beautiful view of Lake Running Deer

• Deep lot with paver driveway

• 10’x14’ shed w/electric, a/c, washer & dryer, sink, toilet, privacy screen and storage space

• Taxes are approximately $1,916 per year

• Large lot on quiet street w/great views of 14th fairway

• Lot size approx. 80’ long x 50’ front x 25’ in back

• Storage/golf cart shed is 10’x12’ w/electric and washer & dryer hookups

• Short walk to Oak Cove pool, bathhouse & laundry

• Available May 1, 2024

Welcome to the New Age of Stretch!

Thanks to the modern sedentary lifestyle, after 30, most people start losing flexibility at an average rate of 1% a year. Strains and micro-stresses on your muscles compounded over time can glue them together. This “glue,” or scar tissue, tightens the surrounding tissue and restrains how you’re able to move. Over time, the snowballing loss of flexibility ages you. Stretch Zone’s isolation of individual muscles within a muscle group breaks up the glue, unwrapping the stranglehold on your posture and valuable energy. Proper stretching slows down the aging process. You will feel younger by improving posture, circulation, and increasing your range of motion.

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1542 Harrison Street, Titusville, FL 32780

Email: titusville@stretchzone.com

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Meet Jerry Irwin Meet Randy Sanford

Without question, one of the most favorite people to visit TGO is Jerry Irwin - The Ice Cream Man. I mean... who doesn’t like ice cream?!

Jerry’s now 56 and was born in South Carolina but has lived in Florida for 50 years. That dang near makes him a native Floridian.

Jerry started selling ice cream out of his truck in 2013. This is his second ice cream truck and he built this one himself. His first was totaled by someone who ran a stop light.

Just so you’ll know, being an ice cream man is a full time gig. Jerry puts in a solid day, and sometime night, Monday through Friday.

His route includes car lots, dealerships, and other businesses during the day, working one neighborhood each day, usually in the afternoons. In the evenings he visits apartment complexes and, of course, comes to TGO on Friday evenings.

Jerry gets his product from two distributors in downtown Orlando. One is for the soft serve ice cream and the other is for the packaged novelties. He keeps his product at his house in an 8’ x 10’ shed where he has three 6’ freezers, so he only has to visit the distributors about once a week.

His number one seller is soft serve, but this depends on the age of the people buying the ice cream. Adults love soft serve, shakes, sundaes; college students like the shakes; and kids want the novelties, so a lot of the neighborhood sales come from the novelties.

Jerry is married and has one son. He is an avid sailor, and owns a 27’ Catalina sailboat, so when he is not selling ice cream, you can find him on the water. He can also ride a unicycle, juggle and occasionally performs as a clown.

Watching Jerry ride his skateboard being towed behind a golf cart in our 2022 Golf Cart Parade was definitely one of those memories we won’t forget soon.... not to mention his vanilla/chocolate swirl soft serve ice cream.

Randy is one of those guys who likes to keep busy. In addition to his full-time job, he is the Condo 2 President, in charge of the TGO Corn Hole program, and king of seafood.

A transplant from Minnesota, Randy and his wife have been residents of TGO for about 12 years. If you are a reader of Facebook, you already know he has his hands into a lot of things. At his full-time job, Randy works for Ranger Construction where they recently completed the Brightline Rail project and are now working on Highway 417 - converting it to a three lane highway. Randy’s day starts out at 3:00 am and he is back in TGO about ten to twelve hours later, where he splits his time between being President of Condo 2, running the TGO Corn Hole and managing TGO Seafood.

His seafood gig has been up and running for about three years. He found a source that provides a quality product at a great price. It takes a simple call to place an order and Randy will deliver your order that day if he has it in stock or within a few days. He is fully certified by the state as a food handler and in full compliance with Florida state and local tax boards.

Randy also hosts three Seafood Fries a year - which are always well attended. A great place to spend time with your TGO neighbors and enjoy some awesome food.

Corn Hole has become a “Happening” each Sunday afternoon with organized games starting at 3:00 pm located at the shuffleboard courts. Randy provides the boards - some of which he had the Sawdust Club help build.

And for those who participated in the Can-Am golf tournament, you saw that Randy sponsored hole #17, providing prizes for the best corn hole throws.

His recent accomplishment was winning the election for Condo 2 President. Since then, he has helped many Condo 2 residents clean up their properties and bring them into compliance. With 277 properties in Condo 2, you can be assured, Randy will continue to be one busy guy.

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TGO FIREWISE INFORMATION

RESIDENTS REDUCING WILDFIRE RISKS

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

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

First Line Of Defense - Home Fires By Ed Brown

Of Course, your first line of defense for home fires is PROPERTY MAINTENANCE. Remember LEAN, CLEAN and GREEN outside? Let us talk about fire inside your home or RV. You see smoke, you may smell smoke and you see flames! What are you going to do about that?

1. First of all, call 911! You will need Fire Rescue to back you up and to eventually Secure The Scene and assure that all the fire is out. If possible have another person make the call while you HANDLE EXTINGUISHING THE FLAMES. Have occupants of the home get outside.

2. I will assume this is a kitchen fire (most common). Put a Lid on the pot. Cut off the Oxygen: POOF the fire goes out (Wear a Kitchen Mitt to protect valuable skin).

3. Do not cancel the Fire Department. You may still need them!

4. If you have a kitchen Fire Extinguisher, use it, rather than searching for that pot lid. Keep the exit of the room behind you so you’ll know the way out. If smoke is heavy, GET OUT NOW! Stay low, below smoke and heat, Just Get OUT!

How do you use a Fire Extinguisher? Remember the acronym P A S S.

1. Find the extinguisher and remove the red plastic safety from the handle. PULL THE PIN

2. Aim The Nozzle at the base of the flames. AIM THE NOZZLE

3. Squeeze The Handle SQUEEZE HANDLE

4. Sweep The Chemical SWEEP CHEMICAL

Sweep right and left along the base of the flames. The dry chemical spray will last about 12 seconds. (That is enough time to slowly count to 12.)

5 . Exit the room/home, fill your lungs with clean fresh air and welcome the firefighting crew.

How do you store and practice using your kitchen fire extinguisher?

1. Keep Extinguisher visible: Wall Mount or Countertop, not hidden in a drawer or cabinet!

2. To fight an imaginary fire. Do not SQUEEZE to release the chemical. Just say “SQUEEZE."

Do this Drill once a month to practice and develop MUSCLE MEMORY. Home Fires can be scary, but a little thought and practice can put you and keep you in control.

Cut and Paste These Words On Your Extinguisher

PULL THE PIN

AIM THE NOZZLE

SQUEEZE THE HANDLE

SWEEP THE CHEMICAL

Firewise Committee - Contact Information

Butch Jones Chairman 804-514-4458

Christopher Miller Co-Chairman 407-375-8310

Tim Graham 561-262-8833

Donald Payne 407-222-0583

Ed Brown 321-383-8253

Mike Lavery 585-315-5554

Ron Peoples 407-509-0486

Betty Salter 321-223-8073

Be Firewise, Be Safe!

Ed Olefirowicz 919-360-3174

Karri Olefirowicz 919-265-4315

Albert McGuire 810-338-5646

Nancy Clark 321-292-1434

Scenic 60’x 25’ full hook up pad (200 amp) on 1/4 acre with option to build house in Olde Beau Country Club, Roaring Gap, NC (golf, pool, pickleball etc).

Views of mountains. Summers in mid 70s.

Activities – All Year and Seasonal

AQUACIZE Plantation Manor Pool

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.

BOWLING River Lanes (SR50) - Titusville

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

RETURNING IN DECEMBER

Ruby Logan - 321-749-8642

BOCCE The Bocce Court (next to Shuffleboard)

The Bocce ball set can be signed-out from the Plantation Manor CSA Office, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. For weekend play, pick up the Bocce set on Friday.

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 morning. For more info, call: John Comeau – 321-269-5525

BUNCO The Library - Every Other Thursday - 6:00 - 8:00 pm April 4 & 18. Bring $1 for Bunco and $3 for Left, Right, Center.

For more information, call or text: Cathy Costello - 321-376-2823

BUNCO The Manor Porch

Every other Tuesday 1:00 pm - April 9. $1 to play. Call or text Lillian VanDuyne at 607-316-4910 to be added to our sub list or for further information.

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

Activities – All Year and Seasonal

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

COLORING GROUP Windsong Pavilion

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

CROQUET CLUB In front of the Golf Driving Range

Sunday - 2:00 pm

No experience needed. Equipment provided. Bring your own chair and beverage. No formal attire. It’s a great way to get outside and have fun with friends and neighbors. Contact: John Comeau321-269-5525 or Frank Valenza - 321-567-4272

DIAMOND PAINTING The Library

- Monday - 1:30 pm

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

Contact: Nancy Landry - 781-820-7276

EUCHRE The Library

Saturday - 7:00 - 9:00 pm

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

EXERCISE WITH CHARLOTTE

Plantation Manor (M) or Pavilion (P)

Start every day of your week with exercise.

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

Strength Training

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

Low Impact

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

PiYo Live

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

Back Stretch

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

Medicine Ball

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

Total Body Toning

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

Low Impact

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

Belly, Back, Buns

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

Strength Training

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

People's Choice

FRIENDLY HOBBIES Hobbyland

Wednesday - 9:30 am - 12:00 noon, all year

Bring your knitting, cross stitch, crocheting, and other needle creations. For information, call: Theresa Sansoucie - 603-491-4515 or Mary Jane Smith - 810-853-8188

Activities – All Year and Seasonal

FMCA - Ambassadors Chapter Plantation Manor

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

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

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

Visit our website at www.TGOAMB.com

FTTA - Fun Time Travel Association Plantation Manor

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

The FTTA is a rally group open to all owners and renters in TGO. All types of RVs are welcome and are encouraged to enjoy the fun. Join our monthly meeting for information about rallies and socializing. We will serve food at this meeting. Those who plan to attend, send an e-mail to Monica Fierro by the Friday before the Monday meeting so we know how many chairs to set up and how much food to purchase. Put “FTTA” in the subject line. Email to tgomonica@hotmail.com. Next meeting will be Monday, April 15. Monica Fierro - 321-604-0011

GAMES NIGHT The Library

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

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

HAND KNEE AND FOOT CARD GAME The Library

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

Much more challenging and fun than original Hand and Foot, this is still similar to Canasta. Both days meet all year.

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

KARAOKE Plantation Manor

RETURNING IN THE FALL

Thursdays - 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Join in the fun or listen to your friends. Bring snacks and beverages.

Don Wheeler - 407-401-3655 • donwheeler369@aol.com

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.

Ferrel Mazzatto - Instructor - 321-267-0195

Activities – All Year and Seasonal

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: Pam Wheeler - 603-866-9233 • pamswheeler@aol.com

MAD HATTERS Plantation Manor

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

All TGO ladies are invited. Lunch is $17.00, 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

1st Friday of each month - April 12 & 26, May 3 & 17

Bring snacks for your table/BYOB. Bring a roll of nickels to play and a canned good or $1, per person, for donation to a deserving local Food Pantry. Bev Moquin - 508-317-0295

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!

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

PICKLEBALL Pickleball Courts

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

• Lights for Night Play • Beginners Lessons

• Organized Tournaments • Clinics to Improve Member Skills

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

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

Activities – All Year and 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: Nancy Powers - 603-209-2544 or 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 - 321-264-0691

STAMPIN’ UP Card Making Class Hobbyland

2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:00 pm and Fridays at 9:30 am. Make 3 cards for $10. All supplies provided. Reservations REQUIRED. E-mail: bdaniels@cfl.rr.com by Monday before classes or call Carol Hall - 321-289-7380

SMOKERS and BBQ’ers Windsong Pavilion

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

SUNDAY DANCE CLASSES The Manor

Sundays at 6:00 pm. We will be teaching Swing Dance to country music. Come join the fun - with or without a partner. Linda Peraza - 321-383-0735

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: Barbara Stevens - 240-463-4809 or Teri Alexander - 321-961-1393

SWEDISH WEAVERS Hobbyland

Monday - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Relax with this fun, needlecraft fabric decorating style. The simple technique can be mastered and enjoyed by all ages.

Carmella Zielinski - 321-289-0150

TAI CHI Windsong Pavilion

Monday and Wednesday 8:30 to 9:30 am

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 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.

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 Gratuities gladly accepted

Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:00 am

Fun fusion of body sculpting and dance movements to lively Latin rhythms that tone your body. Facebook - Zumba at TGO Melanie Matz - 631-365-6640 • melaniematz@me.com

Sudoku Puzzles - Brought To You By Bubbles Mobile Pet Salon

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

Funny Thing Is… Aging Is A Scientific Mystery!

Aging Is A Scientific Mystery but you can also call it “Just Forget It.” I’ve been doing top secret scientific research for a number of years in an attempt to enhance the human experience and figure out why some inexplicable things keep happening to me. Sounds pretty official, doesn’t it? Well, for instance, my scientific research has shown that the older I get, the smaller the writing gets on those little teeny, tiny, itty, bitty papers they jam in the pill bottle. Also, I’ve discovered that scientists aren’t telling us that gravitational forces are increasing every year. How do I know? Well, my research has shown that since I passed 60, it gets harder every year to get out of my chair and, if that isn’t enough proof for you, my chest has sunk into my stomach. See? Gravity must be increasing. Pretty amazing stuff, huh? You’re not gonna believe this, but nobody else is doing this kind of research anywhere. Want to hear more? Of course you do. Research has shown that once you pass 60 it takes twice as long to look half as good. Also, have you ever gone to a professional baseball game or concert and noticed that people over 60 come an hour early and leave before it’s over just to avoid the crowds? And why do older people who know their bladder won’t last longer than 15 minutes still go for a ride in the country? These are great mysteries. I’ve also discovered that since I passed 60 friends are comfortable confiding secrets with me because they know I’ll forget what they said within the hour. You know, it’s easier to lie about my age now since I can’t remember what it is. Hey, it’s actually great getting senile. You’re always meeting new people. That renowned scientist/comedian George Burns identified the stages of memory loss as you age. “First you forget names. Then you forget faces. Then you forget to put your zipper up. Then you forget to put your zipper down.” Take it from me. I’ve seen it all, done it all, but I just can’t remember it all, I think. One thing I do know is when recalling my conquests when younger, each time I tell a story I become better than I was before. Yes, I never was the man I once was. Now, what was I talking about? -Dr. Sammy-

Classified Ads

Classified Ads are only for tangible and real Property that are For Sale, For Rent or Wanted within TGO. They are not for Services Provided or out of park items. Cost is $10 per ad for 25 words maximum. Payment can be made by credit card, cash or check, payable to “CSA” at time of placing your ad.

You must fill out a Classified Ad Form that is available ONLY at the CSA Office, 100 D Plantation Drive. Classifi ed ads are for TGO residents only. The placement of new ads and the renewal of existing ads must be made, with payment, no later than 5:00 pm on the Friday before the upcoming publication date. No refunds for early cancellation of ad. All ads are placed on a first-come basis. Space is limited.

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

FOR RENT: AVAILABLE MAY 15: Spacious lot and furnished suite, shed with washer/dryer - $1250/mo May - September. $2250/mo October - March, 12 month discount! Contact Cindy Kennedy 620-770-0914 (exp 04-12-24)

FOR RENT: Beautiful RV Site - 2 Sunset Drive. Short or long term rentals, 6 months minimum, November 1 - May 1. Call 270-929-8076 or email jandbivy@gmail.com (exp 03-29-24)

FOR SALE: 2019 Ford F150 Limited 4WD, Ruby Red Metallic, 34,000 miles, 450 HP, 510-lb-ft torque, setup for flat towing by Eagle’s Pride with included 10,500 lb Demco Excali-Bar II and Brake Buddy Select 3. Excellent condition and can be seen at 236 Harmony Lane. $43,000. Cell 301-908-0492 (exp 03-29-24)

FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, carport, fully furnished. Starting May 1, 2024 through December. Contact Dick Fridley at 269-207-6472 (exp 04-12-24)

FOR SALE: 811 Plantation Drive. Spacious house, open concept, side porch. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, enclosed garage under air, 2,681 sq.ft. $559,000. Call 321-745-0069. (exp 05-10-24)

FOR SALE: Lot at 483 Fawn Trail. $134,900 or best offer. Will pay 3% buyer agent commission or reduce for non-realtor transaction. Don’t wait... Make offer! Call or text Joe at 850-225-5563. (exp 04-12-24)

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.

TGO Bowling League 2024 Season - Final

Thanks to all the bowlers who came to bowl this season and spend some spart time with your TGO neighbors. We hope you will join us next season as a regular bowler or as a substitute bowler. Look for exciting information on our 2025 season in The Happenings this November and about our next practice bowling dates on Wednesday, December 4 & 11, 2024. Our league starts again on

January 8, 2025. Thanks to everyone for 18 great seasons of fun and friendship. Your retiring President Jo-Anne Buckley - 321-383-4211

for 2025 -

Entertainment at THE BLUE HERON

Friday April 5 Sammy 6-9 pm

Sunday April 14 Mike Johnson 5-8 pm

Friday April 19 Sammy 6-9 pm

Thursday April 25 Johnny Danger 6-9pm

Sunday April 28 Bill Collins 5-8 pm

Friday May 10 Sammy 6-9 pm

Thursday May 16 Johnny Danger 6-9pm

Sunday May 19 Mike Johnson 5-8 pm

TGO “Health and Wellness” “Safety and Security” Speakers Series

In response to requests to bring in specific topic speakers prior to residents leaving for the summer season, we have added additional meetings in April and May 2024. These speaking events will be on Saturdays in the Pavilion from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Doors will be open at 10:30 am.

April 13

Jayson Moore - Doctor of Pharmacology -‘What you need to know when taking multiple medications; complications (polypharmacy).  Bryan Boorujy - National documentary/Film maker – Visual Legacies.

April 27

Brian Heiser - Doctor of Physical Therapy – Getting older adults back in the game.

Karen Holland - Doctor of Chiropractic – Specializing in balance and fall prevention.

Sponsored by TGO HOA/Condo Presidents Council

Saturday, April 13 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Word Game - Foods That Cover Other Foods!

APPLE BUTTER

BBQ SAUCE

BUTTER

BUTTERSCOTCH

CARAMEL

CHEESE SPREAD

CHERRY

CHOPPED NUTS

CHUTNEY

CINNAMON

COOL WHIP CREAM

CREAM CHEESE DIP

FROSTING

GRATED CHEESE

GRAVY

GUACAMOLE

HONEY

HORSERADISH

HOT FUDGE

ICING

JAM

JELLY

KETCHUP

MAPLE SYRUP

MARMALADE

MERINGUE

MINT SAUCE

MUSTARD

PARSLEY

PATE

PEPPER PRESERVES

RELISH

SALAD DRESSING

SALSA

SALT

SHREDDED COCONUT

SOUR CREAM

SOY SAUCE

SPRINKLES

TABASCO SAUCE

TACO SAUCE

TARTAR SAUCE

WHIPPED CREAM

On-Site Businesses and Services

ACTIVITIES OFFICE - Logo Items

Inside the Hobbyland Building

Melanie Matz • 631-365-6640 melaniematz@me.com

Carmella Zielinski • 321-289-0150

BLUE HERON RESTAURANT

321-385-9100

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

Lunch and Dinner or Take-Out Food

Website: www.blueheronrestaurant.org

THE CAFÉ at the Blue Heron Restaurant

321-385-9100

Entrance Door just past Golf Shop Door

Convenient Breakfast and Lunch

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

CSA OFFICE - 321-268-9767

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

Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

100 D Plantation Drive

EAGLE’S PRIDE - 321-383-0288

RV Parts, Service and Supplies

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

Closed Weekends • eaglespriderv.com@yahoo.com

EAGLE’S PRIDE RV SALES - 321-383-4495

Consignment RV Sales Lot

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

Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Closed Sunday • sales@eaglespriderv.com

GUARD GATE - 321-383-2004

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

GOLFCARTS UNLIMITED - 321-268-4882

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

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

Saturday: 9:00 am - noon • Closed Sunday

MAIL CENTER - 321-269-1666

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

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

THE MANOR - 321-264-2393

Plantation Manor Office

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

MASSAGE THERAPY - 321-302-9885

Therese S. Brown, LMT

Monday - Friday • Call for Appointment

NATURE CENTER

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

400 Nature Center Trail

www.NatureCenteratTGO.org

PROPANE SALES - 321-268-9767

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

Call the CSA Office for Appointment

Payment by Cash or Check Only

TGO GOLF SHOP - 321-269-5524

Tee Times, Apparel and Equipment

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

Website: www.thegreatoutdoorsgolf.com

TGO REALTY, INC. - 321-269-5004

Welcome Center • Resort Sales and Rentals

Personal Storage Unit Rentals

Monday

am - 4:00 pm

- 4:00 pm

TRIMMERS SALON - 321-383-9198

Hair & Spa Services - Men and Women

Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00

THE HAPPENINGS

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

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

For advertising rates or editorial information, contact The Happenings: Happenings@tgocsa.com

Your New Hematologist Oncologist Welcome

Marinely Cruz-Amy, MD

Marinely Cruz-Amy, MD

Hematology Oncology OFFICE LOCATION

PARRISH ONCOLOGY CENTER

PARRISH MEDICAL GROUP

830 Century Medical Dr., Suite B

Titusville, FL 32796

Phone: 321-268-6831 For

Dr. Cruz-Amy diagnoses and treats cancers and blood disorders of all types. She received her medical degree from Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine and completed her advanced subspecialty fellowship in blood and bone marrow transplant at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Cruz-Amy has expertise in treating lung cancer, prostate cancer, among other conditions. She is fluent in English and Spanish. She is a member of the American Society of Hematology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology and has a passion for malignant hematology. In her free time, she enjoys RV camping with friends and family.

Clinical Specialties

Dr. Cruz-Amy’s areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:

 Diagnosis and Treatment of Blood Disorders and Cancers

 Health Counseling and Patient Education

 Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Illnesses

 Management of Chronic Conditions