The Happenings April 12, 2024

A Bold Step Forward

The Brevard Zoo’s Aquarium project is an extension of the zoo’s mission to celebrate and protect the natural wonders of Central Florida, particularly the iconic Indian River Lagoon. Find out more about this 14-acre conservation center and aquarium project, to be located at Port Canaveral. A full update on page 32.

It’s Spring (Cup) Time!

March 39th and 30th was the 4th Annual Spring Cup tournament on the TGO course. It was a great weekend of golfing and clearly a good time was had on and of the course—and not just by the winners!

Photos or it didn’t happen! Well, we’ve got the details and several pages of photos starting on page 26

Yikes, It’s The Caterpillars!

These colorful caterpillars are starting to appear in the area and word is it’s going to be a BIG outbreak. Well, they may be cool-looking but you don’t want to mess with them! Find out why, and learn a little more about these critters on page 19!

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MANAGER’S CORNER

Dear TGO Community,

We are now just three days away from closing our golf course to begin the largest onetime improvement project TGO has ever completed. This Monday, April 15th our $4.2M golf course renovation project officially begins. Some preliminary work began earlier this Spring with the staging and fusing of irrigation pipe, and some forestry clearing of overgrown Brazilian Pepper along the course perimeters. The forestry clearing opens some beautiful new vistas on our golf course, and this work alone is beginning to reveal the types of visual improvements we can expect to see when the project is done.

For those who will be here at TGO during construction – We will be living and working in a construction zone from April – July when the bulk of heavy work will happen. There will be many inconveniences along the way, including many dump trucks on our roads, piles of staged materials, dirt and dust, the moving and beeping of heavy equipment, irrigation shut downs, etc. A heightened awareness of our safety and security is needed during this process. Please be patient! The golf course will be closed and off-limits to everyone but the construction crew and limited CSA staff. The contractors kindly ask that you do not talk directly to their workers while they work in the field. I will be in touch with the foreman and managers of the construction teams, and I will assist you with any concerns or questions. Simply call the CSA office or email me at manager@tgocsa.org .

For those who are NOT here at TGO during construction - I’m sure you’ll want to stay informed about the progress we are making on this exciting project. Chairman Cliff Creech and I will put weekly updates in the Chairman’s Notes and The Manager’s Corner in The Happenings. You will also find a recurring article, this week on page 6, which features more details about our progress. Aerial photos will certainly be the best way to see our progress. I’m working on an additional format for sharing these types of construction photos and videos. One of our owners, Frank Whitmore, took detailed drone photographs and video of our “old” golf course prior to construction, and soon we will identify a way to share the old and new photos. More to come in future issues of The Happenings.

Our community is in the Spring seasonal transition period when many of our residents are departing, or planning to depart, for their northern destinations. I always enjoy your calls, emails and visits to the CSA to check in with us before you leave, and say goodbye for now. We also appreciate you updating our records before departure. We want to make sure your “housewatch” person is listed in our files correctly while you’re away.

On a personal note, in the coming months you may see my name listed as a candidate for Titusville City Council, Seat #3. My family and I have made Titusville, FL our home for almost 20 years now. We love living here, and I am happy to serve the community that I love. The election will take place on August 20th. If elected, Council would become a part-time job in 2025, and it holds no conflict with my primary work as your manager because TGO is outside the Titusville city limits. I think serving on City Council will give me more perspective into my work as your CSA manager. I will certainly gain a better understanding and appreciation for the challenges our TGO Board deals with as they serve you in their elected role. In many ways, TGO is a small city in itself.

Sincerely,

Billy Specht CSA Manager

GOLF AT THE GREAT OUTDOORS

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

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.

Avengers - March 27

1st Russ Busse 23

Diane Coffer

2T Mike Quein 24

Tom Morganweck

Eddie Lally

Bob Pinder

2T Norm Lippett 24

Cindy Lippett

Al McGuire

Jalene McGuire

TGO 9 Hole Fun League

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.

MGA GOLF RESULTS - MARCH 27

2024 Closing Pairs Tourney + “Beat The Pros”

(Alternate Shot on Front Nine & Two Man Scramble on Back Nine)

Many thanks to Pro Chuck Kandt and Superintendent Shane Willey for joining us today!!

Winning Teams

Closest to the Pin Winners #4 Ray Turner #8 Todd Baines

Beat the Pros

Fourteen of the 34 teams “Beat the Pros” score of 66.0 and received golf ball prizes from the Pro Shop!!

Thanks to everyone for another great MGA season! We hope to see all members in the fall at the MGA’s “Opening Scramble & Barbeque” on Wednesday, November 6th!!

FINAL PLAY DAY BEFORE RENOVATION BEGINS!

On Sunday, April 14th TGO will be hosting play for the final time before our scheduled renovation begins. A double shotgun start is planned for that day. The first group will tee it up at 8:30 AM, followed by a second group at 1 PM. This is being done in order to give as many players as possible the opportunity to play TGO one last time before the makeover begins. We will not have a formal “game” but will run an optional event for both segments for those with an established GHIN handicap. The format will be a better ball of a 2 player team. A blind draw for teams will be done by computer. Online scoring will be used for this event. Entry fee will be $10. Course fees for non-golf members will be $40 ($30 for TGO Residents) for the AM segment. $35 and $25 for the afternoon segment, plus sales tax.

• Sign up opportunities will only be available thru the golf shop.

• No online tee times will be available.

• Players are encouraged to sign up as a foursome.

• Optional game entry will be available at the same time.

• The tee off spots are open to all golfers until slots are full.

GOLF RENOVATION UPDATE

The renovation of the TGO golf course has started! Watch this page for updates.

As many of you have seen or heard the loud machines grinding away at the Brazilian pepper trees on the golf course. As of now they have completed holes 10,14,15,16 and 17.

The Brazilian pepper is an invasive plant to Florida and is native to the subtropical South America. These pepper trees represent a significant threat to Florida’s native plants and wildlife populations. These peppers form a dense forest that excludes all other plant life and form a bad habitat for native wildlife species. By removing these invasive species on the golf course, we are creating a better habitat for the native plants, wildlife and allowing better air flow throughout the golf course.

First Up: Irrigation Prep

Winterberry irrigation arrived at TGO on Monday 4/1 to begin the first step of the project. They began moving pipe throughout the golf course and fusing the pipe together. The pipe we are using is called High-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE). HDPE pipe and fittings are connected by a process called heat fusion. Using a fusion machine, the ends of the pipes being fused are held stationary.

A cutter blade trims the HDPE pipe facing ends and a heater plate is placed between the ends being connected. The heater plate is then removed, and the ends of the pipe are brought together by pressure and allowed to cool. They will be fusing pipes throughout the golf course into long sections depending on size of pipe.

Next: Placing Pipe

On Monday 4/8 we will start the process of directional boring the pipe underneath the roads and other areas throughout the golf course. It is important to have these pipes in place and ready to go by 4/15, that way they can immediately start the process of putting the pipe in place and setting up the new system.

Clearing out the invasive Brazilian pepper trees at the 10th hole.

The Winterberry irrigation crew working on fusing the pipes.

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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.

• Tow Set-Up

• Hitch Installation

• Braking Systems

• Shock/Sumos Installation

• Motorcycle Lift

• Awning Installation and Repair

• Air Conditioning/Furnace

• Lithium/solar upgrades

• Refrigerator Repair and Installation

• Satellite Dishes and Electrical

• Full RV Collision Repair

• We Work with All Insurance Companies

• Extended Warranty Work

• Warranty and Recall Work on Most Manufacturers

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 on-line to our website: www.tgocsa.org then click on CSA Documents/Forms/Application for Committee Assignment.

District Meetings

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

Architectural Review Committee

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next ARC Meeting wil l be held on Wednesday, May 1, 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 9, 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.

Go by the CSA office to pick up an application form or go on-line 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.

Please join me at the Blue Heron Res taurant on Wednesday, Apr il 17 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for an infor mative discussion on Es tate Planning, Wills , Power of Attor ney, Caregiver, Guardian infor mation and Family law.

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ing this time to answer any of your individual ques tions .

Complimentar y wine and cheese will be ser ved pr ior to my presentation.

Please reser ve your space by calling 321-362-7891.

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 Traffic Citation for failure to obey a posted traffic 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, contrac tors must leave TGO by 6:00 pm from October 1 to April 30 and by 7:00 pm from May 1 to September 30.

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

Lorraine Murphy Historic Center

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

Available to tour: Monday - Friday • 3:00 - 5:00 pm

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

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

December 12-15, 2024

April 10 -16, 2025

Auburndale, FL “Escape to Margaritaville” Rally

St. Augustine, FL “Lights by Land & Sea” Rally

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

Golf Cart Trivia!

1. When was the first electric golf cart made?

2. When was the first gasoline cart made?

3. What motorcycle company made golf carts? answers somewhere in this issue!

James Island County Park with optional stop in St. Augustine on December 8 & 9

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.

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.

Remaining Service Call Date is: April 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.

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 any questions about alligators, 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.

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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.

Yikes! Here Come The Caterpillars!

So What’s the Buzz?

Florida’s got a hairy situation! If you’ve been near oak trees lately, chances are you’ve bumped into these fuzzy troublemakers—tussock moth caterpillars. They’re like the uninvited guests crashing the spring party and you may have seen some around The Great Outdoors, recently.

Why Should You Care?

These critters are on the rise, and it’s not just because they love the Florida sun. They have a high tolerance for the hot weather and, thanks to global warming, they’re feeling right at home here in Florida! While they don’t wreck trees like a leafy Godzilla, their cousins up north have caused some serious defoliation drama.

Meet the Tussocks!

Picture this: a furry parade of three—the fir tussock , the white-marked tussock , and the definite tussock . They’re like the rock stars of the caterpillar world, but with spiky hairs that’ll make you itch just by looking at them.

Here’s what they look like:

• The fir tussock moth: orange-colored spots along the back and sides

• The white-marked tussock moth: lighter body color and yellow spots

• The definite tussock moth: yellow or tan head with a pale body, hair pencils and tussocks

According to the Florida Museum of Natural History, the fir tussock is the most common, the white-marked is the second most common and the definite is the rarest of the three. These colorful and hairy caterpillars hatch from eggs in late February or early March, and by early April they mature and disperse cocoons.

Typically dispersed on homes, park benches, and other outside articles, the cocoons are hard to remove and contain hairs from the caterpillars that can irritate the skin and cause an itchy, burning sensation.

Handle with Care!

Word to the wise: don’t go hugging these critters. Their hairs are like tiny spears aiming for your skin. And if you accidentally boop one, here’s the drill: place some tape on the area, pull, wash, and a sprinkle of baking soda for good measure. Think of it as a one-day adventure in itchiness.

Garden Wars: Caterpillar Edition

If your garden feels under siege, fear not! You can fight back with insecticides or go old-school with a broom and bucket. It can be as easy as sweeping them up and dropping them into a bucket of soapy water. Just watch out for those sneaky cocoons—they’re like tiny landmines for your skin.

The Great Floridian Standoff

So here we are, Floridians facing off against nature’s own furry fiends. But fear not, for as quickly as they come, they’ll soon vanish. So, hold onto your hats and guard your gardens, for the tussocks are here to party—and they’re not sticking around for long!

TGO FIREWISE INFORMATION

RESIDENTS REDUCING WILDFIRE RISKS

The Fire Threat From Within

By Ed Brown

Lightning strikes are the primary cause of wildfires. Several years ago, a fast moving front, driven by 50-mile per hour winds, produced hundreds of cloud-to-ground strikes in Brevard County. During a 10 second mini-moment in the storm, 5 blinding spears of pure lightning energy slammed into the wildland just north of the TGO entrance on SR 50. Not a single wildfire was ignited! The weather conditions were not favorable for ignition and spread.

Less than a week earlier, at 2am, a fifth wheel burned to the ground on Oak Cove…no wind, no rain, stars out; beautiful night. Neighbors reported gunshots: the tires were blowing out. The family and their guests escaped in their pajamas. Brevard County Fire Rescue responded from Station 24 (our friends) in 8 minutes and extinguished what was left of the fifth wheel and the golf cart that had been parked under the overhang. There wasn’t much left to put out. The golf cart batteries were dry and were on charge. Heat built up. Golf carts burn quickly and so do fifth wheels as well as park homes, executive suites, etc..

The good news is that no one was injured, including our emergency responders, and no neighboring property was burned. The bad news is that a home, its contents and important papers were destroyed.

What significant lessons can we all learn from this?

First off, lightning strikes are not always associated with a storm. They can come from an apparently clear sky: “a bolt out of the blue”. Whether they start a blaze or cause an electrocution depends on many factors, some of which you can control.

In respect to the golf cart/fifth wheel fire:

1. Keep water in your golf cart batteries.

2. Maintain your property in a “firewise-safe” condition: 30 foot defensive zone, rain gutters clear, eliminate “ladder fuels”, maintain lean, clean, and green conditions. Visit

Firewise Committee - Contact Information

Butch Jones

Chairman 804-514-4458

Christopher Miller

Co-Chairman 407-375-8310

Tim Graham 561-262-8833

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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

Ed Olefirowicz 919-360-3174

Karri Olefirowicz 919-265-4315

Albert McGuire 810-338-5646

Nancy Clark 321-292-1434

TGO ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

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

How To Purchase Concert Tickets

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

Low Mobility Seating at an Activities Concert

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

Monthly Activities Meeting

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

Activities Committee Points of Contact

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

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

Pat Bronson 315-345-5246 pat@petebronson.com

Thank You to Our Season Sponsors

Ron Norris • Mackey’s MPI, Inc. • TGO Realty, Inc.

Atlantic Storm Protection • Blinds of All Kinds

Eagle’s Pride • Parrish Medical Center

Gary L. Torres, D.M.D.

Contact TGO Tickets & Gift Shop at 321-269-8023

2025 Concert Series Information

2025 Concert Dates:

UPTOWN - January 9, 2025

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

DECADES - February 6, 2025

Starring Pierce Arrow

Direct from Branson, this award-winning show is a must see! DECADES features the Pierce Arrow Trio.

COMEDY NIGHT - March 6, 2025

Phil Tag and Karen Rontowski

Phil Tag’s sarcastic and quick-witted humor consistently earns him rave reviews by audiences worldwide.

CHICAGO REWIRED - March 20, 2025

The Premier Chicago Tribute Band

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

2024-2025 Event Schedule

October 26, 2024

November 2, 2024

November 9, 2024

December 31, 2024

January 9, 2025

February 6, 2025

February 7, 2025

February 8, 2025

February 14th

February 22, 2025

March 6, 2025

March 20, 2025

March 27, 2025

March 28, 2025

Halloween - Chairperson Needed

Trivia

Artisian Market

New Years Eve - Chairperson Needed

Concert - Uptown/Motown

Concert - Decades/Pierce Arrow

Trivia - #1

Trivia - #2

Chairperson Needed

TGO 5K Walk/Run and Wellness Fair

Comedy Night

Concert - Chicago Rewired

Variety Show - Night #1

Variety Show - Night #2

Monthly Activities Meeting

October 15, 2024 - 1:00 pm in the Plantation Manor

Everyone is welcome. Our monthly meetings are the third Tuesday of the month starting in October..

Help... The Activities Committee Needs You!

The Activities Committee has a great need for volunteers. There are several areas on the committee that you are invited to join.

The Activities Office: Open Monday through Friday - 10:00 am to Noon. October 1 through April 30

• Office Manager: Manage the scheduling of volunteers in the office and purchase/manage inventory.

• Office Volunteers: Work in the office selling tickets and merchandise. You will need to be able to operate a cash register and assist with inventory.

Advertising: Responsible for creating flyers and printing tickets for all activities events. Manage the billboards outside the Activities Office, Manor, and Post Office.

Chairpersons of Events: We need people to chair/co-chair each of the events during the season. This includes the planning, set up (including decorations) and clean- up for the event. Tables/chairs are set up by CSA as requested by the chairperson.

Bingo:

Caller: Every Tuesday - or once a month. This is the person that calls the ball as they pop out of the machine and runs the bingo session. No computer experience needed. Needs to arrive by 4:00 pm, the balls start at 6:00 pm. This position is over when the last game is complete, and equipment is put away. Usually around 8/9:00pm. Training provided. Need to designate a time you can volunteer. Callers cannot play bingo the night they call.

Sales: Sales are seated positions and have three parts - 1) ticket giver 2) money taker and 3) banker. In the summer, it can be just two people. Need to be there from 4:00 pm to 8/9:00 pm depending on the amount of people. Give out winnings after each game. Sales volunteers cannot play bingo the night they volunteer.

Concessionaire: Oversees the cooking and selling of hot dogs, cashier, popcorn maker, ice cream (no scooping - Klondikes or Fatboys). Sell items during intermission and clean up the kitchen, putting sodas, candy, chips, etc. away. Need to be there before 4:00 pm to get set up and stay through intermission. Volunteers can play bingo the night they volunteer.

Concert Series:

Showcase Committee: Currently headed by Linda Utz. Need a person with some musical background to join the committee. Must attend two showcases in Boynton Beach, FL (November and December) to critique various entertainers. Will spend time on the computer researching acts, meet with the committee and select acts for TGO concerts. May be required to create flyers for upcoming concerts.

Sponsorships: Person needed to contact businesses and ask them to sponsor our concerts. Need to prepare and distribute contracts, pick up checks, and prepare and distribute special sponsor tickets.

Ushers: Arrive early for concerts. Checks tickets and helps direct people to their seats. Remain after the concert and be responsible for cleaning their area.

Lighting and Sound Technicians: Looking for people with experience in these areas to support our existing crew.

Board Members: The board makes decisions on all things related to Activities events. Positions include President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Job descriptions are available for review. Voting occurs in March. All positions will be open next season.

If you are interested in joining the Activities Committees in any capacity, please contact Carmella Zielinski at 321-289-0150 or via email at tmcmzie@gmail.com

TGO COMMUNITY CHURCH

Brevard Chorale Concert Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00pm

An Interdenominational Christian Church SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 am

Watch the LIVESTREAM on our Church Website: tgochurch.org

Dr. David Price

Lead Pastor

J.B. Kump

Minister, Small Groups, Visitation and Retreats

Dan Zahn

Minister of Prayer & Visitation

Richard Harleman

Director of Music

Nancy Reinish

Director of Bells

Leanne Craig Office Administrator

Georgi Zeigler Administrative Assistant

Send e-mail to: info@tgochurch.org 321-383-0303

www.tgochurch.org

Watch Bible Study and Services

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

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

Pastor Dan Zahn’s Bible Study

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

Ray Z’s Bible Class

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

Singular’s Lunch - At Kelsey’s!!

Great Outdoors Community Church Family, please join us for an outing at Kelsey’s Port St. John, on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Please sign up for reservations at the church office or during fellowship.

Calling ALL Singles - Join us for fun events!

The SINGULARS of Great Outdoors Community Church are continuing their enjoyable schedule. Get on the email distribution list for all the events for this group.

Send your email, with the subject line “Singulars Email” to: info@tgochurch.org or call the church office at 321-383-0303 to keep up on the latest news for the Singulars. Please contact our coordinator Pastor J.B. Kump at: 321-543-1608 or email: jb.kump@gmail.com.

Memory Garden Open to All TGO Residents

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

Listen to Verse by Verse

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

Prayer Shawl Ministry

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

Great Outdoors Community Church has a ministry that provides services to TGO residents. The areas of support and their points-of-contact are as follows:

Home Repairs

Lending Closet

Temporary Meals

County Services

Respite Sitting

Transportation

Heidi Turner 321-514-3719

Roger Stairs 724-228-7758

Linda Snyder 610-751-5919

Bev Houghton 810-919-1629

Martha Dayson 321-268-1460

Charlie Wood 847-609-1222

hsturner44@gmail.com

beaust881@hotmail.com

ravenmst@hotmail.com

bhoughto10@hotmail.com

jimdayson@bellsouth.net

charliewood847@gmail.com

4TH ANNUAL SPRING CUP

THE B3’S ARE VICTORIOUS!

The 4th Annual Men’s Spring Cup competition took place on March 29th and 30th. Sixty four players in their respective team uniforms took to the fairways in a Ryder Cup style format.

Roy Houtby captained the Rockin Rebels while the B3’s were represented by Rob Hunter. After a spirited day of team play the B3’s found themselves on top by a slim 5 point margin. The singles matches on Saturday saw quite a few point swings and with 5 matches left to be decided the tally was dead even. That all changed with a late surge by the B3’s that left the Rockin Rebels in the dust. The final tally was B3’s 79, Rockin Rebels 65. All that remained with the trophy presentation to winning captain Rob Hunter, the popping of champagne and the ceremonial serving of a steak dinner by the Rockin Rebels to the victorious B3’s along with the customary exchange of gifts.

Needless to say, a great time was had by all. Congrats to the B3’s. Many thanks to both Captains, Rob Hunter and Roy Houtby, for making the event such a great success.

The winning team in the Spring Cup: THE B3, BIRDIES, BOURBON & BEER.

Both teams got together for a group photo celebrating a great day of golf!

4TH ANNUAL SPRING CUP

Winner/Loser gift exchange

Chuck congratulating the WINNING Team!

Losing team preparing for their hot dogs & beans. Better luck next year!

Roy Houtby serving The Winning Captain, Rob Hunter his delicious steak dinner

Chuck gets the Win! Shane congratulating Chuck!

IN MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

Robert Frederick Rosenberger, Jr., 68 of Titusville, FL passed away on March 21, 2024, at his home.

Born April 15, 1955, in Baltimore, MD he is the son of the late Robert Frederick, Sr. and Patricia Ann (Weckesser) Rosenberger.

Bob was born in Baltimore City, then raised in Howard County Maryland and married Brenda right out of high school in 1975. They moved to Carroll County where he started a carpet and floor cleaning service.

In 1983, he took up golf and joined Piney Branch Golf and Country Club a few years later. He moved to Florida in 2005 and started GolfCarts Unlimited in 2010 but his real love was golf. He joined Florida state Golf Association, US AM Tour, Golf Channel Amateur Tour and Golfweek Amateur Tour. He won numerous tournaments each year, but his biggest accomplishment was the Golf Channel Amateur Tour Senior National Championship in 2017. He traveled all over the U.S. and Ireland playing golf until 2023 when diagnosed with Glioblastoma.

Robert Frederick Rosenberger Jr.

April 15, 1955 ~ March 21, 2024 (age 68)

Surviving Robert is his wife of 48 years Brenda R. (Parlette) Rosenberger; his children Robert “Robbie” Frederick Rosenberger III and wife Ramona of Viera, FL, Amy Lynn Wright and fiancée Steven Cover of Viera, FL, and Adam Michael Rosenberger and wife Kendall of Viera, FL; his grandchildren Ben, Matthew, Katelyn, Noah, Tyler, JJ, Megan, and Trevor; and his siblings Patricia Wessel, Daniel Rosenberger, and Deborah Rosenberger.

Memorial Service

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at The Great Outdoors Community Church on April 13, 2024, at 3:00 pm, 144 Plantation Dr, Titusville, FL 32780.

PLEASE NOTE: In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made in Robert’s honor to https://tischbraintumorcenter.duke.edu/

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A Bold Step Forward

The Brevard Zoo Aquarium Project

Nestled in the heart of Brevard County, the Brevard Zoo is a fully independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit that has long been a beacon of conservation, education, and community engagement. For nearly four decades, the East Coast Zoological Foundation (ECZF), the nonprofit entity behind the zoo, has worked tirelessly to answer the call for wildlife, waterways, and people. Now, with an exciting new venture on the horizon, the Brevard Zoo is poised to embark on its most ambitious project yet – the Brevard Zoo Aquarium Project.

THE AQUARIUM PROJECT represents a bold step forward in the zoo’s mission to celebrate and protect the natural wonders of Central Florida, particularly the iconic Indian River Lagoon. This 14-acre conservation center and aquarium, to be located at Port Canaveral, will serve as a testament to the community’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and wildlife conservation. As anticipated groundbreaking approaches in Fall of 2024, Brevard Zoo is working to ensure everyone in the region knows what they are building, why they are building it, and how to get involved.

The focal point of the Brevard Zoo’s Aquarium Project is the Indian River Lagoon – one of the most biodiverse estuaries in all of North America. Stretching 156 miles along Florida’s eastern coast, the lagoon is renowned for its ecological significance, serving as a vital habitat for more than 4,000 species of plants and animals and providing billions of dollars in economic impact throughout the region.

However, despite its diverse beauty, the Indian River Lagoon faces an array of threats, including pollution from storm water, sewer, and septic tank discharges, loss of vital habitats and beneficial organisms like mangroves and oysters, and the rapid development that has outpaced environmental regulations and infrastructure upgrades for decades.

Over the years, these pressures have taken a toll on the lagoon’s delicate balance, endangering the health of its inhabitants, and jeopardizing its future. Recognizing the urgent need for action, the Brevard Zoo and ECZF have been at the forefront of efforts to protect and restore the lagoon, partnering with local organizations and stakeholders to implement community driven conservation initiatives.

Since first opening its gates in 1994, as a triumph of community engagement built by over 16,000 volunteers, Brevard Zoo has grown to an internationally recognized force for animal wellbeing

and environmental stewardship. Central to its mission of helping wildlife and people thrive is the restoration and protection of the Indian River Lagoon, a cause the zoo has championed for decades.

Restore Our Shores

Through initiatives like the Restore Our Shores program, Brevard Zoo has worked tirelessly, planting native vegetation, restoring native filter feeders like oysters and installing living shorelines to combat erosion and improve water quality. The zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center has played a crucial role in rehabilitating injured and sick sea turtles, while its conservation breeding programs have stretched further throughout Florida helping safeguard endangered species like the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow and Perdido Key Beach Mouse. Brevard Zoo isn’t just a place to observe wildlife; it’s a catalyst for positive change, inspiring visitors to become active participants in conservation efforts.

Through collaborative projects in habitat restoration, water quality monitoring, and wildlife rehabilitation, the zoo has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to preserving the lagoon for future generations. Now, with the launch of Our Legacy Campaign, the comprehensive $100 million campaign to continue Brevard Zoo’s growth and raise capital for the future Aquarium, the zoo is poised to deepen its impact, creating a hub for education, research, and conservation efforts focused specifically on the Indian River Lagoon and surrounding waterways.

State-Of-The-Art Conservation

The Brevard Zoo Aquarium Project will see the creation of a state-of-the-art Aquarium and Conservation Center dedicated to celebrating and protecting the Indian River Lagoon, its inhabitants and the communities who live, play, and work along our coastal waterways. Located in Cape Canaveral on a 14-acre site overlooking the Banana River, the Aquarium will serve as a beacon of hope, educating and inspiring visitors to become stewards of their local waterways.

At the heart of the Aquarium will be the Dr. Duane De Freese Coastal Conservation Hub, a three-story facility named in honor of the renowned advocate for the Indian River Lagoon. This hub will serve as a nexus for research, education, and collaboration, bringing together scientists, educators, and community members to address the pressing challenges facing the lagoon and its ecosystems. Through innovative exhibits, interactive displays, and immersive experiences, visitors will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of conservation and the role they can play in protecting our planet’s precious resources.

The Dr. Duane De Freese Coastal Conservation Hub will serve as a nexus for research, education, and collaboration to address the pressing issues facing our coastal waterways.

A second location for Brevard Zoo’s sea turtle rehab will increase capacity to help turtles and ensure every guest can follow a turtle’s journey of care from intake to their triumphant return to their ocean home.

SIte plan rendering for the Aquarium Project

WHY SHOULD RESIDENTS BE EXCITED?

The Brevard Zoo Aquarium Project isn’t just a new attraction; it’s a driver for change, a symbol of hope, and a testament to the power of community-driven conservation. Here are just a few of the reasons we think everyone should be excited about this transformative project:

1. ENGAGING EDUCATION: The Aquarium will offer unparalleled educational opportunities for residents of all ages, from school children to lifelong learners. Through hands-on experiences and informative exhibits, visitors will gain a newfound appreciation for the beauty and complexity of Central Florida’s Atlantic coast.

2. ECONOMIC IMPACT: The Aquarium is not only an investment in conservation but also in the local economy. Anticipated to attract over 500,000 visitors annually, the project will have a significant economic impact, generating millions in revenue and supporting hundreds of jobs within the region.

3. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: By supporting the Brevard Zoo Aquarium Project, local residents are investing in the future of their community and the health of their natural surroundings. The Aquarium will serve as a vital resource for conservation efforts, providing funding, expertise, and a platform for collaboration.

4. COMMUNITY PRIDE: The Aquarium will be a source of pride for the entire community, showcasing the best of what the Space Coast has to offer and inspiring residents to take action to protect their local environment. It will be a place where memories are made, connections are forged, and lasting change is initiated.

By connecting visitors with the complexity and beauty of our coastal estuaries, fostering a deeper appreciation for the surrounding world and teaching universal lessons of waterway stewardship, the Brevard Zoo Aquarium Project has the power to inspire meaningful change and ensure a brighter future for the Indian River Lagoon and the wildlife and people who rely on this irreplaceable natural resource. As the vision for the Aquarium continues to take shape, residents can look forward to a new era of discovery, education, and conservation on Florida’s Space Coast.

If you are interested in being part of this project, we encourage everyone to consider “diving in” to the campaign by sharing your excitement with friends and family, making tax-deductible donations, and/or volunteering to help spread awareness around this monumental undertaking. Those interested in supporting can email Brevard Zoo’s Community Engagement Officer, Zach Marchetti, at zmarchetti@brevardzoo.org or visit www.ourlegacycampaign.org to learn more.

A rendering of visitors interacting with materials in a Dr. Duane De Freese Coastal Conservation Hub classroom.

Visitors enjoy one of the more traditional aquarium experiences within the new campus: “The Locks” which depicts the teaming life below the hustle and bustle of Port Canaveral and reminds guests that when we build for ourselves, we can build usable habitat for wildlife as well.

• Experienced and Professional Hair Design for Both Men and Women

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

Your Full Service Salon for over 25 Years

Jennifer Stevenson, Owner/Master Stylist

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

Jackie Moore, Licensed Cosmetologist

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

• Clipper Cuts • Precision Haircuts • Perms • Waxing - Facial Only • Spa Pedicures • Manicures

Sowandy Palma, Hair & Nails

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

Deloris Fox, Nail Technician

Tuesday through Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Hair & Nail Studio

We have a Professional Stylist for All Your Needs Appointment Hours

321-383-9198

Tuesday through Friday

• 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Appointment Hours Can Vary

Deloris Jennifer Jackie Sowandy

LUNCH AND DINNER

OPEN 7 DAYS 7:00-11:00 AM

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

OPEN 7 DAYS 7:00 am to 8:00 pm

Until 10:00 pm during some nights with entertainment

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

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

A Short History of the RV

The RV is an integral part of life at The Great Outdoors and USA Culture!

The Evolution of the RV: A Journey on Wheels

The recreational vehicle, or RV, is an iconic symbol of travel freedom and adventure on the open road. But how did these rolling homes on wheels come to be? Let’s take a quick trip through time to explore the history of the RV.

EARLY BEGINNINGS: The roots of the RV can be traced back to the early 20th century when adventurous souls began modifying automobiles to include sleeping and living quarters. These early “auto campers” were often nothing more than makeshift beds and rudimentary cooking facilities squeezed into the back of a vehicle. Nonetheless, they provided travelers with newfound mobility and independence.

THE RISE OF THE MOTORHOME: In the 1920s and 1930s, the RV industry began to take shape with the introduction of factory-built trailers and motorhomes. Companies like Airstream and Spartan began producing sleek, aerodynamic trailers that could be towed behind cars and trucks. Meanwhile, manufacturers like Pierce-Arrow and Ford offered motorhomes with integrated living spaces, complete with beds, kitchens, and bathrooms—introducing the RV as we know it today!.

POST-WAR BOOM: The RV industry experienced a surge in popularity following World War II as returning soldiers sought new ways to explore the country with their families. Innovations in manufacturing techniques and materials led to the development of larger, more luxurious RVs, equipped with modern amenities such as refrigerators, stoves, and toilets. Trailer parks and campgrounds sprung up across the nation, providing travelers with convenient places to park and stay overnight.

THE GOLDEN AGE: The 1960s and 1970s marked the golden age of the RV, with manufacturers introducing a wide range of models to suit every budget and lifestyle. From compact campers to spacious motorhomes, there was something for everyone. Iconic brands like Winnebago and Fleetwood became household names, synonymous with the freedom of the open road.

MODERN INNOVATIONS: Today, the RV industry continues to evolve with advances in technology and design. Modern RVs boast state-of-the-art features such as solar panels, touchscreen controls, and smart home integration. Lightweight materials and efficient engines make RVs more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly than ever before. And with the rise of remote work and digital nomadism, more people than ever are embracing the RV lifestyle as a way to live and work on their own terms. From humble beginnings to modern marvels, the history of the RV is a testament to humanity’s enduring desire for adventure and exploration. Whether you’re cruising down the highway in a vintage Airstream or parking your sleek motorhome in a scenic campground, the RV offers a unique blend of comfort, convenience, and freedom that continues to captivate travelers around the world.

So, pack your bags, hit the road, and let the journey begin!

FROM THE (NEW) EDITOR

Hello TGO Community!

I’m Greg Wostrel and you probably noticed the last month’s article about me and the change in The Happenings team. I officially started on April 1st and, because Tim and Cindy have been hugely generous with their time, I was able to hit the ground running. Also, I have only met a few of you so far and I am hugely grateful for the warm, encouraging, and supportive welcome from everyone.

My goal is simple: to continue making The Happenings an important part of life at The Great Outdoors by sharing important information, articles about intertesting residents, notices for upcoming events, and pages all about goings-on in the community!

Since I am not a resident and on-site, please feel free to reach out to me if you have something you’d like to see in an issue, want to let me know about something happening, need to have some photos taken, or...anything at all.

email: happenings@tgocsa.com

phone: 401-286-9228

I am truly delighted to be a small part of TGO life and look forward to meeting more of you!

509 Oak Cove Road —$379,900

• Large 900 sq.ft. premier suite, built in 2016 with outstanding lake frontage

• Open concept kitchen, living and dining fully tiled throughout

• Full-size kitchen, gray cabinets, Stainless Steel double over, hood vent, full -size refrigerator and dishwasher

• Huge island with storage space and a 90” x 36” reclaimed wood island top

• Large screened porch; long driveway for ample parking

341 Plantation Drive $159,900

• Very large concrete pad is 78’ long

• Backs up to nature with access to nature trail

• 10’ x 12’ Smithbuilt storage/golf cart shed with painted drywall, washer & dryerm cabinets, countertop and sink, hot water heater, air condiutioner

• Great investment opportunity

• 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

Tax Season Is Here!

40 years of Professional Service

• Personal and Business Tax Returns

• Business Advisory • Accounting

Tax preparation can be a bear! Let me help. I can come to you or we can work together remotely. Professional grade encryption security in accordance with IRS requirements to protect all communications and documents. Tax advisory and planning tips in cluded with your tax return preparations. Julian

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.

For a FREE 30 minute session, please give us a call: Stretch Zone in Titusville: 321- 567 4085

1542 Harrison Street, Titusville, FL 32780

Email: titusville@stretchzone.com www.stretchzone.com

• LICENSED REALTORS

• Local Titusville Office

• Can assist inside & outside park

• Call or Text with any Real Estate Questions - it’s FREE!

• You have a choice!

• Take advantage of the MLS

SELLER SAYS BRING AN OFFER!

Unique open floor plan is great for entertaining friends! Kitchen has custom cabinets, quartz and stainless steel appliances. All living areas overlook the lake. High ceilings and new impact windows makes the suite feel larger and allowing plenty of natural light. Full guest bedroom and full bathroom. New membrane roof with remodel. Deep lot 100x40 w/ approx. 70’ pad for large RV.

$550,000

EMBRACE THE FREEDOM OF THE RV LIFESTYLE

72 Hour Kick Out Clause. Nestled within The Great Outdoors Community this exquisite 3-bedroom, 2.1-bath home redefines luxury living, combining modern elegance with a golf course setting. Embrace the freedom of the RV lifestyle with a covered RV garage. Recent upgrades include a new roof, HVAC system, and water heater. This home is designed for inclusivity with thoughtful handicap features ensuring accessibility and comfort for everyone. The home has a 49’ RV garage with a 14’ door.

Entertainment at THE BLUE HERON

Sunday April 14

Friday April 19

Mike Johnson 5-8 pm

Sammy 6-9 pm

Thursday April 25 Johnny Danger 6-9pm

Sunday April 28 Bill Collins 5-8 pm

Friday May 10

Thursday May 16

Sammy 6-9 pm

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

• Family business established in 1985

• Cabinet designers each with 10+ years experience

• Free sink with purchase of kitchen countertops

• Free consultations and estimates

• All installers are background checked

Hundreds of quartz selections

ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & 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

RETURNING IN DECEMBER

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

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.

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

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

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 & 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

MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB Hobbyland

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

Join us in this fascinating hobby by bringing your embroidery machine. Bring your door key for the craft room.

Contact: Ann Ducote 321 408 4217 or Diana Spahn 207 432 2107

MAD HATTERS Plantation Manor

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

All TGO ladies are invited. Lunch is $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

Two Fridays of each month - April 26, May 3 & 17, June 3 & 21

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

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

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

RETURNING IN THE FALL

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

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. For more information: tgopickleballclubboard@gmail.com

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

ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL

RUG HOOKING Hobbyland

Tuesday (October - April) - 9:00 am

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

SAWDUST CLUB The Pavilion

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

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

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

SHUFFLEBOARD Shuffleboard Courts by The Manor

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

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

SINGLES AT TGO The Café Wednesday 11:30 am

Join us for lunch every week. Men and women can spend an hour or two in fellowship together. Meet old friends and make new ones.

Sammye Madden - 321-383-8530 or Cam Pelletier - 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 MIXED GROUPS Juke Box

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

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

TEXAS HOLD’EM WOMEN’S POKER CLUB Juke Box

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

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

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

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

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If you are interested in advertising in the MarketPlace pages - email Happenings@tgocsa.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… Violating the Law of Gravity!

My New Year’s Resolution this year was to give up gravity. Yep I’ve had enough of it. Too much in fact. If it wasn’t for gravity I would be playing golf today. You golfers know what worm burners are but for those who don’t, that’s where you can’t get the ball off the ground. Not my fault (or is it?), I’m blaming gravity. Getting rid of gravity would be such a weight off my shoulders. Hey gravity is like a bad joke, people fall for it all the time. I know I do, especially when navigating around furniture. Not my fault (or is it?) Nope, I’m blaming gravity.

OK I know you can’t just give up gravity but can we reduce it a little. On the moon the gravity is only 1/6 of that on earth. I’m good with that. I would go back to playing sports. I could slam dunk a basketball, hit a tee shot hundreds of yards in golf, and would have to change my name to Homer for my baseball skills. If I landed on the moon I would only weigh 30 pounds. You know what I would do first? Hot fudge sundae. Anybody with me? I wonder if the whole reason for the Apollo Program was to escape gravity. Well think about it. Alan Shepard, possibly the greatest space hero of all time, went to the moon on Apollo 14. Oh yeah I remember all the talk about discovering the history of the universe but what did he do on the moon? He dropped a couple of golf balls and hit the greatest sand shots in history. One of my buddies told me he was reading a book about anti-gravity and just couldn’t put it down. Duh. You ever hear someone talking about the “Gravity of the situation.” That’s never good news so how can gravity be good? You know if it wasn’t for gravity we wouldn’t need rockets, airplanes, underwire bras, or stain free carpets. Life would be so much simpler. I’m usually a very law abiding citizen but I think in 2024 I’m gonna find a way to violate the Law of Gravity. -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. Classified ads are for TGO residents only. The placement of new ads and the renewal of existing ads must be made, with payment, no later than 5:00 pm on the Friday before the upcoming publication date. No refunds for early cancellation of ad. All ads are placed on a first-come basis. Space is limited.

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: MOTORHOME - $75,000 Class A, 2019 Thor Axis 24.1 Motorhome. 25,000 miles. Not being used enough. Call or text Alberto at 321-795-1732 email: silva500@yahoo.com. (exp 04-12-24)

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 850-255-5563. (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.

Word Game - 80’s Radio Hit-makers!

ASIA

BANGLES

BERLIN

BILLY JOEL

BILLY OCEAN

BLONDIE

BON JOVI

CHICAGO

DAVID BOWIE

DEBARGE

DURAN DURAN

ERASURE

EURYTHMICS

FALCO

FOREIGNER

GENESIS

HEART

INXS

JOURNEY

KAJAGOOGOO

MADNESS

MADONNA

NENA

NEW ORDER

PRINCE

QUEEN

QUIET RIOT

ROXETTE

SCANDAL

SOFT CELL

TALK TALK

TEARS FOR FEARS

THE CARS

THE FIXX

THE MOTELS

THE POLICE

TIFFANY

TOM PETTY

TONI BASIL

TOTO

VAN HALEN

WANG CHUNG

WHAM!

ON-SITE BUSINESS & SERVICES

ACTIVITIES OFFICE - Logo Items

Inside the Hobbyland Building

Carmella Zielinski • 321-289-0150

BLUE HERON RESTAURANT

321-385-9100

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

Lunch and Dinner or Take-Out Food

Website: www.blueheronrestaurant.org

THE CAFÉ at the Blue Heron Restaurant

321-385-9100

Entrance Door just past Golf Shop Door

Convenient Breakfast and Lunch

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

CSA OFFICE - 321-268-9767

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

Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

100 D Plantation Drive

EAGLE’S PRIDE - 321-383-0288

RV Parts, Service and Supplies

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

Closed Weekends • eaglespriderv.com@yahoo. com

EAGLE’S PRIDE RV SALES - 321-383-4495

Consignment RV Sales Lot

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

Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Closed Sunday • sales@eaglespriderv.com

GUARD GATE - 321-383-2004

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

GOLFCARTS UNLIMITED - 321-268-4882

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

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

Saturday: 9:00 am - noon • Closed Sunday

MAIL CENTER - 321-269-1666

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

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

THE MANOR - 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

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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

Welcome

Andreana Leggett, ARPN

Your New Nurse Practitioner

OFFICE LOCATION

PARRISH HEALTHCARE CENTER

TITUS LANDING

250 Harrison St. Titusville, FL 32780

Phone: 321-268-6868

For more information, visit parrishhealthcare.com/leggett

Andreana Leggett, APRN Family Medicine

Andreana Leggett is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner specializing in family medicine and primary care.

Clinical Specialties

Andreana Leggett ’s areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:

 Assessing Patients

 Ordering, Performing, Supervising and Interpreting Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests

 Prescribing Medication and Non-pharmacologic Treatments

 Coordinating Care

 Providing Patient Education

Now welcoming new patients.

Medicare, Medicaid and most insurances accepted.

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