The Happenings 4-26-2024

Last Play Day

It had to happen! The wonderful TGO golf course is now in full renovation status and the last day for play was last Sunday, April 14th. Work had already started, but an enthusiastic group of residents came out to dodge pipes and cones to get those last holes in. Photos start on page 26.

Embracing Florida-Friendly Gardens at TGO

Space View Park - A Hidden Gem in Titusville

Titusville is a town filled with beautiful parks, lovely views, historical monuments, and lots to see and do. Hidden away and tucked in a corner of downtown, and easy to miss as you drive along Route 1, is a fascinating park celebrating the USA Space Program. Check it out on page 32!

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MANAGER’S CORNER

Dear TGO Community,

This is certainly an exciting time for The Great Outdoors! Our 30-year golf course renovation is now in full-swing. Both our irrigation and construction contractor have crews working on-site. They are busy laying pipe, roto-tilling our tees and greens, and rough-shaping our course for the future. Our CSA team is taking full advantage of this golf down-time to do other improvements on and around the course. You’ll find a more detailed update inside this issue of The Happenings. We have temporarily opened the driving range for our resident golfers’ use.

The golf course is now a construction zone and it’s closed to everyone for safety reasons. If you’re curious to see what the renovation looks like, please check out our TGOCSA.org website where you will find aerial progress photos taken by drones. We’ve had a few residents volunteer to take drone-photos of our course, and these photos and videos are now uploaded to our site. We promise to keep these photos and videos coming, so you can stay in touch with our progress. I’d like to thank Frank Whitmore and Rick Conover for their contributions to our progress photos.

This renovation has caused some problems and inconveniences already for our owners. With lots of moving equipment, pipe, and workers, there is extra traffic and occasional delays on our roads. The largest inconvenience so far happened last week. Our irrigation contractor was boring under Plantation to insert a pipe, and an improperly marked FPL power line was hit, causing a power outage effecting 109 properties along Plantation and Grande Haven. This outage lasted almost 36 hours. FPL is investigating this incident to determine exactly how it happened. I will make this information available to those who were impacted by the outage. As always, your patience is appreciated during this process, and please reach out to me and the CSA office staff if you need any assistance or have questions about the renovation.

April 26, 2024

We are now into our low season which means we will start to execute several budgeted improvement projects throughout the community. Here are a few projects that are underway now:

• Shoreline Erosion Project at 854-836 Plantation. CSA crews are reinforcing the shoreline with soil, rocks and shoreline erosion fabric to protect the properties along Lake Bradley from further erosion.

• Stormwater Improvement Project behind 303 Plantation. CSA crews have cleared overgrowth and are shooting elevations in order to excavate and redefine the stormwater passage ways along Beehive Drive to prevent flooding along the 200-300 block of Plantation.

• Cart-Path Bridge Replacement between Hole #14 - #15. Loyd Construction is replacing the wooden cart-path bridge through a small wetland that connects golfers from hole #14 to hole #15. This project is expected to take approximately three weeks.

• Road Sign Replacement along Plantation Entrance Road. New themed road signs are being installed along the Plantation entrance road from the guard gate to Lake Judy. These signs have a premier resort look and feel that match our wildlife message signs already in place.

I will close with a message about our wildlife. Those of you who are here at TGO now have probably noticed an increase in wildlife activity, including deer, wading birds, alligators, otters, etc. It’s spring time, and our wildlife are moving around and breeding. This is a great time of year for wildlife spotting, but it’s also a reminder to not engage or feed our wildlife, and obey the speed limit while on our roads. Remember that we are sharing our roads with pedestrians, golf carts, and our wildlife too.

Sincerely,

Billy Specht CSA Manager

GOLF AT THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Instruction by TGO PGA Professional Chuck Kandt

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

Private Golf Lessons are Available by Appointment only.

Golf Gift Certificates Available Purchase in the TGO Golf Shop or CSA Office

Avengers – April 2 Results

1st

Fun League - April 13 Results

The

Baytree GC Breast Cancer Event

The TGO Ladies Golf Association participated at Baytree Golf Course in the Baytree Ladies Golf Breast Cancer Tournament. A fun time for a great cause was had by all. Mary Laverty, Pam Nalley, Coletta Gabele and Lynne Anderson was 1st Place Overall. Terri Strack won the Long Drive.

(l-r) Linn Avery, Dawn England, Mary Laverty, Sandy Tukey, Mary Losi, Karri Conover, Terri Strack, Coletta Gabele, Barb Kurtz, Ann Strauss, Pam Nalley and Lynne Anderson

Overall winning team: (l-r) Coletta Gabele, Lynne Anderson, Pam Nalley, Mary Laverty

PAR 3 RESULTS - APRIL 10

The first edition of what is bound to be an annual event is in the books and what a fun day it was. Designed to mimic the par 3 event at The Masters, 104 faithful TGO golfers headed out to tackle the challenging par 3 set up in a 2 player scramble format. The biggest cheer rolling over the fairways came on hole #11 as Christine Soucy plopped a chip shot on the green and waited as the ball graciously made its way down the slippery slope and into the cup. A hole in one!!! The 2 player scramble also produced an overall champion with a net score of 43.3. Art Barton and Sandy Tukey snagged the honor and were presented with their special trophy, constructed of “almost” crystal with a miniature green jacket all mounted on a piece of TGO Pepper Tree wood. A feast provided by course superintendent Shane Willey capped off the day of fun and laughs. Needless to say, a great time was had by all!!

Full results from all 3 flights are listed below.

1st Flight (Augusta)

3rd Flight (Amen Corner)

Closest to Hole Winners #3

Cliff

Wild Card Team Winner

Rick & Terry Mason

Christine Soucy made a hole in one on #11!

Overall winning team in the first annual par 3 Masters event. Art Barton & Sandy Tukey

GOLF RENOVATION UPDATE #2 - 4/21

Pepper Tree Clearing

We have completed the scheduled clearing process. Holes that saw pepper tree work: 2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,14,15,16,17. We still have some work to do on #18 and #1 and will attempt to complete that in-house.

Irrigation Mainline Work

Completed thru hole #6. Work is progressing ahead of schedule. The pipe boring work has also been completed.

Roto-Till / Rough Shaping work

Roto-Till work had reached #8 at the time of this update. Rough shaping of #1, #2 and #18 had been completed.

In-House Projects

These are ongoing and include: perimeter clearing; re-shaping fairway bunkers on #2 and #13; eliminating the fairway bunker on the left side of #1; clearing of the lake bank on right side of #13; installing a fairway barrier material on #9 to curb root intrusion. More to follow in the next issue on this process.

Operations

The practice area is open for use by TGO residents only. Tokens are available during shop operating hours or at the CSA office. It will be ‘cash only sales’ if purchasing at the CSA office. PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION in the practice range area when workers are present. There are still quite a few sections of pipe that have to be moved over the next few weeks.

Safety Note

We have continued to warn residents to stay off of the golf course during the renovation period. Whether there are workers present or not, it is a construction area. Please do not travel on the golf course at any time unless accompanied by an approved TGO escort. We are planning a few opportunities to see the work in progress but not before the irrigation work nears completion.

Thanks for your patience!

Chuck & Shane

In this wide-angle drone photo taken 4/23 you can clearly see how rough #3 and #4 are looking at the moment. But work has started in earnest!

In this directly overhead drone photo the progress of shaping the green at #18 is coming along nicely. Photo also from 4/23.

A LOT happening in this photo of rototilling happening at #18. Photo from 4/17.

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES

Your Next CSA Assessment Payment Is Due July 1

The Second Quarter Maintenance Assessment for 2024 is due July 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 July 21, 2024 or there will be a $25 late fee.

What Does Your CSA Assessment Pay For?

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

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CSA BUSINESS

Board Of Directors Meeting

Plantation Manor • Wednesday, May 15, 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 emergencies. If you would be interested in working for the CSA Patrol, go on-line to our website: www. tgocsa.org then click on CSA Documents/Forms/Application for Committee Assignment.

District Meetings

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

ARC Planning Meeting: The Architectural Review Committee meets for planning purposes on the Plantation Manor Porch at 10:00 am on Monday, April 29, 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.

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

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

2024 Condominium/HOA Presidents

Condo President Phone# Email

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

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

III Ron Young 540-294-4044 tgo.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 321-264-0584 ekamptner1@gmail.com

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

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

Condo President Phone# Email

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Members - Contact Information

Chairman - Leon LeBlanc 423-791-3158

District 0 - Lisa Berkis 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

Rules & Regulations Committee Openings

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

The completed form may be returned to the CSA office.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES

Emergency Vehicle Protocol

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

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

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FTTA - Fun Time Travel Association Rally Schedule

December 10-13, 2024

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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.

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

Upcoming application dates for 2024: May 14/15 & July 9/10.

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: May 30.

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.

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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. 1.

Golf Cart Gas

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

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

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES

CSA Trash Pick Up Rules

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CSA Yard Debris Pick-Up Rules

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

Clearing Vegetation on CSA Property

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

Guide to Living With Alligators in TGO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE 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

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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.

TGO FIREWISE INFORMATION

RESIDENTS REDUCING WILDFIRE RISKS

HOME FIRES HAPPEN EVERY 93 SECONDS IN THE U.S.

Did you know that 75% of all fire deaths occur in Home Fires?!*

*(2021 statistic).

More than an unattended pot on the stove top, kitchen fires have quickly reduced homes and RVs to piles of smoking grey ash!

DRYER LINT:

Home fires start due to fire hazards we see daily but often ignore. DRYER LINT is a prime example! Clean the lint trap before and after you wash a load of clothes. Save this lint, in a dry container, for fire starting when camping or “surviving”. It is great tinder, but not in your home. Clean out the dryer vent pipe too.

SMOKE DETECTORS:

“Where there is smoke, there is fire”. Your smoke detector will alert you (but only if the batteries are good). Replace the batteries every year. Do this on a holiday and mark it on the calendar. Your smoke detectors should be mounted high on every floor, one in each bedroom and one near all sleeping areas. Test them, with the test button. Replace them every ten years.

OUTDOOR GRILLS:

Both gas and charcoal, outdoor grills cause about 10,000 structural fires a year. In addition, more than 22,000 people, mostly children, are sent to emergency rooms for treatment of burns and other injuries from outdoor grills every year, How can you make grilling less dangerous?

1. Grills should be kept at least 10 feet away from any structure.

Firewise Committee - Contact Information

Butch Jones Chairman 804-514-4458

Christopher Miller Co-Chairman 407-375-8310

Tim Graham 561-262-8833

Donald Payne 407-222-0583

Fire Hazard Awareness

By Ed Brown

2. Keep children away from the cooking area.

3. The grill chef should not be intoxicated or socially distracted: Just Cook The Meat!

4. Do Not rush the cleanup. Let the grill cool down!

5. Clean grill and tools, gas off; fire out, ready for next time.

LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRES are on the rise.

E-Bikes or any device powered by Lithium-Ion batteries can be an incendiary device if left plugged in, on charge, when you go away (for a week, or a month, or more when you travel)! Unplug when you do an “Away Trip” and put “On Charge” when you are back in charge.

Extension Cords are handy temporary tools for electrical transmission. They come with certain risks and are not a permanent replacement for household wiring. They generate heat and are subject to damage. Any cracks are a bad sign. Areas on the cord where the copper wire shows are a clue to get rid of the cord yesterday. Don’t run them under carpet. Animals, like mice, rats and squirrels like to chew on them too. Remember, E-Cords are temporary! So are the chewing pests.

Ed Brown 321-383-8253

Mike Lavery 585-315-5554

Ron Peoples 407-509-0486

Betty Salter 321-223-8073

Ed Olefirowicz

Karri Olefirowicz

919-360-3174

919-265-4315

Albert McGuire 810-338-5646

Nancy Clark

321-292-1434

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Creating a Haven: Embracing Florida Friendly Gardens

Florida, with its unique climate and diverse ecosystems, offers an abundance of opportunities for gardening enthusiasts to cultivate sustainable and vibrant outdoor spaces.

The concept of Florida Friendly Gardens, endorsed by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/ IFAS), encourages homeowners to design landscapes that thrive in our distinct environment while conserving water, reducing pesticide use, and supporting local wildlife. At the heart of a Florida Friendly Garden lies the harmonious integration of native and adapted plants, carefully selected to with-

stand

occasional

plants not only require minimal maintenance but also contribute to the preservation of our delicate ecosystems by providing food and shelter for native wildlife, including birds, bees, and butterflies.

A view of the Lake Judy Florida native garden area with one of the Blue Martin house clusters just visible through the trees.

the challenges of Florida’s hot, humid summers and

droughts. These

Caring For The Monarchs

One such iconic butterfly species that Floridians can play a role in conserving is the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus). Recognized for its striking orange and black wings, the Monarch’s annual migration across North America captures the imagination of people worldwide. To support this magnificent butterfly’s lifecycle, incorporating Monarch-attracting plants into your Florida Friendly Garden is paramount. Milkweed varieties (Asclepias species) serve as the sole food source for Monarch caterpillars, making them essential components of any Monarch-friendly landscape. These plants not only sustain Monarch populations but also add a touch of natural beauty to your garden.

Variety Is Key

In addition to milkweed, incorporating a variety of nectar-rich flowers such as zinnias, pentas, and lantanas provides essential nourishment for adult Monarchs, ensuring their vitality throughout their journey. By

fostering a welcoming environment for Monarchs in our gardens, we contribute to the conservation of this iconic species while enhancing the biodiversity and aesthetic appeal of our outdoor spaces.

The TGO Approach

Here at The Great Outdoors we have a number of wonderful examples of incorporating Florida Friendly practices into our landscape. In addition, there are a great number of native plants that have been planted to provide food and environment for beneficial insects including the beautiful Monarch Butterfly.

Thank You, John

A lovely example is the native garden area at the north end of Lake Judy that was started by (and vigorously maintained for many years) by our own long-term resident John Rogers. He has devoted many hours over the years to beautifying the grounds of TGO and supporting the natural enviroment that residents so deeply cherish.

The Florida/LagoonFriendly garden and Monarch Waystation at the Edge of Lake Judy. TGO Resident John Rogers

TGO ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

2025 Concert Series Information

2024-2025 Event Schedule

October 26, 2024 Halloween - Chairperson Needed

November 2, 2024 Trivia

November 9, 2024 Artisian Market

December 31, 2024 New Years Eve - Chairperson Needed

January 9, 2025 Concert - Uptown/Motown

February 6, 2025 Concert - Decades/Pierce Arrow

February 7, 2025 Trivia - #1

February 8, 2025 Trivia - #2

February 14th Valentines Day - Chairperson Needed

February 22, 2025 TGO 5K Walk/Run and Wellness Fair

March 6, 2025 Comedy Night

March 15, 2025 St Patrick’s Day - Chairperson Needed

March 20, 2025 Concert - Chicago Rewired

March 27, 2025 Variety Show Night #1 Chairperson Needed

March 28, 2025

Variety Show Night #2 Chairperson Needed

How To Purchase Concert Tickets

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

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.”

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

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

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

Ruth Falusi 219-670-1111

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

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!

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

In Case You Missed It At TGO!

LAST PLAY DAY (for a while)

ONE MORE ROUND!

Picture this: a crew of enthusiastic golfers, their swings as varied as their choice of outfits, gathering for one last hurrah on the green before the bulldozers descend like mechanical giants to reshape their hallowed fairways.

With a mix of nostalgia and determination, they navigate the fairways, treating each hazard with reverence and reckless abandon. Emotions run high as they reach the last hole, but amidst tears and cheers, there’s a shared understanding that while the course may change, the memories forged on its greens will endure.

And who knows? Perhaps the revamped course will bring even more tales of triumph and tragedy, laughter and challenges for TGO golfers and their guests.

LAST PLAY DAY (for a while)

Hearing Loss Treatment is Essential Early

The tide is turning and more and more people are recognizing the value of treating even mild hearing loss. Yet, people still wait an average of seven years to treat their hearing loss.

Why get tested and treated if you’re still able to get by?

Here are the reasons:

The tide is turning and more and more people are recognizing the value of treating even mild hearing loss. Yet, people still wait an average of seven years to treat their hearing loss. Here are the reasons:

• Better hearing may protect you from dementia, raise your income, guard against depression and help you stay socially active.

Why get tested and treated if you’re still able to get by?

• Hearing aids today are so advanced they make it possible for most people to hear in very crowded, noisy situations.

• Better hearing may protect you from dementia, raise your income, guard against depression and help you stay socially active.

• Early intervention “trains” your ears when they are most able, setting you up for more effective treatment and better hearing.

• Hearing aids today are so advanced they make it possible for most people to hear in very crowded, noisy situations.

• The hearing checkup is free and painless.

• Early intervention “trains” your ears when they are most able, setting you up for more effective treatment and better hearing.

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SPACE VIEW PARK

A Space Coast Hidden Gem

Close to Downtown Titusville and 15 miles directly across from the launch pads, Space View Park is the first and only park in America that honors astronauts and the men and women who helped America lead the world in space exploration.

Throughout the park you can walk through the history of space and compare your handprints to those of astronauts from all of the historic space programs. This park is also a prime spot to watch a rocket launch. Get there early and settle in as you watch the rocket soar into the sky.

Located 5 miles north from Highway 50 off of U.S.1 on Broad Street on Highway 406 (Garden Street) off of Indian River Avenue.

Amenities At This Park

• Close to downtown and restaurants

• Compare your handprints to those of the Mercury Astronauts

• Gaze across the beautiful Indian River at the shuttle launch pads

• Picnic Areas/Shelters

• Restrooms

• View the astronaut’s mission logos carved in black granite

• Walkthrough history of space from the Chinese discovery of Rockets in 3rd century BC to Space Station Freedom

More information:

titusville.com/646/Space-View-Park

The inspiring Apollo Program monument with a depiction of President Kennedy delivering his challenge to the country.

The western entrance to the park on the corner of Washington Ave and Orange St.

Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmidt’s handprints—one of many prints in the park.

Apollo 15 astronaut Jim Irwin’s portrait.

Space View Park also features many lovely areas to sit and enjoy lovely Florida weather or to watch a launch from the Space Center across the Indian River.

In this photo you can see the iconic VAB which has been part of the view from Titusville since the early days of NASA.

The Space Shuttle Program monument with Apollo in the background.

The dramatic Gemini and Mercury Program monuments standing proudly at the head of their respective sections in the park.

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• 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

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Tuesday through Friday

• 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Appointment Hours Can Vary

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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.

Caring for Wildlife

Please Don’t Feed—Allow Wildlife To Be Wild.

Whether it is a flock of gentle birds, deer strolling through your lot, or an alligator getting some sun at the edge of the golf course, it is important that we respect these animals. Feeding wildlife might seem like a compassionate act, but it can have significant negative consequences for both the animals and the environment. Firstly, feeding wildlife can disrupt their natural foraging behaviors and lead to dependency on human handouts. This dependency can result in animals losing their ability to find food independently, leading to malnutrition and decreased survival rates, especially during times when handouts are unavailable.

Resist The Urge to Feed

Feeding wildlife can alter their natural behaviors and social structures. When animals gather in large numbers for food, it can lead to competition, aggression, and the spread of diseases. This can disrupt the delicate balance of ecosystems and lead to the decline of certain species or the proliferation of others, creating ecological imbalances.

Human Food Is For Humans

Furthermore, human food is often not suitable for wildlife and can cause health problems. Foods like bread, chips, and processed snacks lack the necessary nutrients for animals’ diets and can lead to obesity, dental

Life at The Great Outdoors has many benefits. An important one that many residents would rate high on their list is how the community is integrated with the wild Florida landscape—and that includes sharing space with wildlife.

issues, and digestive problems. Additionally, discarded food can attract predators or scavengers, further altering natural behaviors and potentially increasing conflicts between humans and wildlife.

Keeping Your Distance

Lastly, feeding wildlife can pose risks to human safety. Animals that become accustomed to human food may become

aggressive in their pursuit of it, leading to dangerous encounters with people. In tourist areas, this can result in property damage, injuries, and even the euthanization of animals deemed a threat to public safety. Overall, while the intention behind feeding wildlife may be good-hearted, the consequences can be detrimental to both the animals and the ecosystems they inhabit.

Fac t vs Fiction? Does M LS work in T GO?

The chart to the left illustrates the true figures, derived from Brevard County website for sales in TGO from January 1, 2023 to April 15, 2024.

TGO Realty’s marketing brings the right clients in those interested in the RV lifestyle. But most importantly, our agents are here 24/7 365 days a year not in an office outside the resort! We are proud to serve this community, with agents knowledgeable of the rules and regulations of TGO and the condo documents!

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429 Oak Cove Road

• 70’ concrete pad

• Backs up to great nature views

• 8’x10’ storag shed

• Short walk to Oak Cove pool, bathhouse & laundry facility

• Quiet street

• Newer power panel

509 Oak Cove Road

• 900 sq.ft. premier suite w/lake views

• Open concept kitchen, living & dining

• Loaded with numerous upgrades

• Large screened porch

• Appliances included must see!

341 Plantation Drive

• Very large concrete pad is 78’ long

• Backs up to nature with access to nature trail

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

• Great investment opportunity

• Newly remodeled 2 Bedroom/2 bath plus loft

• Open floorplan overlooks golf course & lake

• Partially furnished appliances included

• Port measures 12’x44’x14’ at center

• Shop/golf cart garage 16’5” x 8’

• Chef’s kitchen with 32 linear feet of counter space

• Roof redone 2017; HVAC 2018

• 2BR/1.5b park home w/lake and golf course views

• Most furniture included; 516 sf living area

• 240 sf screened porch w/covered patio in back

• 16’x24’ carport for ample covered car parking

• Immaculate condition built in 1991

• Totally renovated in 2018

• Water replaced 2020; HVAC 2023; Pedestal 2021

• A must see property ready to occupy!

FROM THE (STILL NEW) EDITOR

PHEW!

WELL, I DID IT!

I made it through my first issue of The Happenings and no-one has asked me to stop. That means it’s time to hop in the pool with a celebratory beer.

In all seriousness the first issue went smoothly, thanks in large part to Tim Clark making sure I had what I needed and being available for about 50 questions at all time of the day and night.

Once the first issue was set it was off to the next. During this entire process of getting started, figuring out who the players are, understanding how TGO works, and developing new material I have been impressed (and grateful) for how friendly and helpful everyone at TGO is. This is a special community.

Thank you all for welcoming me so warmly. As I mentioned in this section last issue, please feel free to reach out to me with comments, requests, corrections, ideas, or anything else that you think might be useful/helpful/interesting.

email: happenings@tgocsa.com phone: 401-286-9228

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

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• Local Titusville Office

• Can assist inside & outside park

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

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$338,000

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.

$ 5 42 , 5 00

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mark Your Calendars!

Entertainment at THE BLUE HERON

Sunday April 28 Bill Collins 5-8 pm

Friday May 10 Sammy 6-9 pm

Thursday May 16 Johnny Danger 6-9pm

Sunday May 19 Mike Johnson 5-8 pm

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

In response to requests to bring in specific topic speakers prior to residents leaving for the summer season, we have added additional meetings in 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.

May 18, 2024

Sandra Decaro - Social Security Administration 25 years – Social Security Fraud

Julia Dourvetakis - Insurance Industry 30+ years – Property & Casualty, Life & Health Insurance.

May 25, 2024

Joshua Ellis - Fiduciary Regulations – Difference in financial advisors and fiduciary legal regulations. Brevard Fire & Rescue - Calling 911 – what to do and what to expect after call.

Sponsored by TGO HOA/Condo Presidents Council

Women’s Personal Safety Program

Brevard County Sheriff’s department held a Women’s Personal Safety Program for employees at the Plantation Manor.

More programs will be held in the near future for residents. Information will be posted in the Happenings.

• Family business established in 1985

• Cabinet designers each with 10+ years experience

• Free sink with purchase of kitchen counter-tops

• Free consultations and estimates

• All installers are background checked

• Hundreds of quartz selections

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

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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

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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

TAI CHI Windsong Pavilion

Monday and Wednesday 9:00 to 10:00 am

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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

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

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

Carmella Zielinski - 321-289-0150

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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. Easy

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: RV PAD & FULL HOOKUP - May 1st - Oct 1st . 326 Plantation Dr on Golf Course. $700/month including electric. Call 270-798-2279 or email blaine@reagan.com (exp 05-24-24)

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 SALE: Lot at 483 Fawn Trail. $134,900 OBO. 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 05-10-24)

FOR RENT: Fulltime renter wanted for desirable lake view lot on Fawn Trail. Shed included with gazebo and picnic table. References and security deposit required. 610-334-2654 (exp 05-24-24)

Funny Thing Is… Can’t Reason With The Seasons.

I have to fall over laughing when I hear someone complaining about living in Central Florida this time of year.

Complaining?

Highs every day in the high 70’s and low 80’s and I hear people say “Oh it’s too hot.” Oh yeah? So it’s better to have to follow a salt truck and snow plow to get to the store than to be working on your tan at the beach? Uh no.

But it’s so much better to experience the seasons they say. Really? Up north they sit shivering in the houses wearing what they call “layers” which makes them look like the Pillsbury Dough Boy in an ugly sweater contest because the sleet knocked out their electricity while we’re here in Florida trying to figure out whether to wear the open toed or thong style flip flops. Experiencing the seasons up north means waiting 6 months from early fall to late spring to see the sun again. In Florida we call the experience “sunrise” and it happens almost every day.

In Florida the only chance of slipping on ice is if it falls out of your margarita.

Why it’s so cold up north in February they don’t allow it to have more than 28 days most years just so we can get to Spring quicker. You know if experiencing the seasons is so great why do all the major league baseball teams flee the “frozen tundra”

of the Great White North to come to sunny warm Florida and Arizona? Oh yeah, it’s to be able to play their game. And when it is time to start their “season” up north the players look like snow men with baseball caps but that’s only if their opening games don’t get snowed out.

Same thing with golf.

Ever tried to putt in a snowbank? Ever tried to run the bases in 3 inches of slush? Not happening folks.

Tell me again about the seasons? And which kind of fireworks do you prefer watching. The incredible technological miracles of a rocket launch every week or the explosion of and iced over transformer? I just can’t reason with the seasons.

So if you’re here in Florida, stay and celebrate. You can head back north in the summer when the weather is LIKE FLORIDA!!! Let’s stop whining and start Wining with our Florida friends.

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We Need Your Food & Clothing Donations

Bill and Lynda Shaw are residents here in TGO and they have tirelessly invested their time to help the less fortunate. Both Bill and Lynda work closely with the TGO Church and are always on the lookout for donations of food and clothing to support their program of helping the needy. They have built a solid network of charitable organizations in Titusville, who make sure your donations are distributed to the people for whom they were intended.

-Dr. Sammy

“If it’s wearable, edible or usable... we’ll take it.”

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

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

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

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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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TRIMMERS SALON - 321-383-9198 Hair

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

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