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Manager’s Corner March 06, 2026

Dear TGO Residents,

Sp ring is finally in the air! This Sunday, March 8, we “Spring Forward” as Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00am. Clocks move ahead one hour, giving us even more precious late afternoon and evening sunlight to enjoy our beautiful Florida weather and outdoor activities. Our golf course is buzzing with players, and the Blue Heron is hopping with activity. There’s so much going on right now at The Great Outdoors, it’s an exciting place to be.

Next week, Turf Masters will apply a granular, slow-release nitrogen fertilizer to our community lawns, starting Monday, March 9. This application will nourish the soil and turf for a strong spring recovery and vibrant growth. A larger crew will be on site to spread the fertilizer efficiently and blow off any stray granules from driveways and sidewalks. Our CSA irrigation team has been working diligently to ensure all irrigated areas are in top shape, so we can properly “water in” the fertilizer right after application. We are busy hiring and training several new lawn crew members in anticipation of a great growing season.

Last week, I had the pleasure of taking our two newest board members, Karin Coburn and Marie Moraites, on a comprehensive tour of our facilities. We visited the maintenance yard, the Blue Heron kitchen, and wrapped up at our Wastewater Treatment Plant. They were particularly interested in the wastewater facility as it is tucked away in the back of the community and often goes unnoticed until something needs attention.

Back by popular demand: The TGO History Video will be screened again on Thursday, March 19, at 11:00am in The Manor. Due to high demand from residents who missed the first showing, we’ve added this second opportunity to enjoy the 40-minute video featuring first-person interviews with our community’s founders. It’s a wonderful way to connect with TGO’s rich history. Later that same day, stick around The Manor parking lot for our annual Shred Day from 1 to 3:00pm - bring your old paperwork and sensitive documents for secure disposal.

On the fitness front, Megan recently updated me on our search for group exercise instructors. While our initial candidate for Water Aerobics instructor unfortunately declined, we’ve spoken with another highly qualified applicant and hope to have positive news to share soon. Great news on the Yoga front - we’ve hired a talented instructor, and classes should begin within the next few weeks!

Finally, I’m happy to share that Aaron, our Blue Heron restaurant manager, is putting the finishing touches on a refreshed menu set to debut on Tuesday, April 7. Many of the delicious specials he’s featuring now will make their way onto the new lineup. I recently tried the Mahi dish and those incredible Brussel Sprouts for lunch and they were outstanding! Please stop by, enjoy a meal, offer Aaron your feedback, and show your support as he brings fresh flavors to our community dining. Just a heads-up, the Blue Heron will be closed on Monday, April 6, as Aaron resets the kitchen and offers final training to his staff before our new menu begins.

As always, thank you for being part of this wonderful community. Let’s make the most of the longer days ahead!

Billy Specht CSA Manager

Karin Coburn and Marie Moraites met with Ray Dittemer, manager of our Wastewater Treatment Plant, during a tour of the facility.

Mark Your Calendars...

The TGO Community Wide Yard Sale

This Saturday, March 7 - Starts at 8:00am

This is the day we all wait for - The Park Wide Yard Sale! The day TGO becomes a bargain paradise. A great time to get rid of all that stuff tucked away in the corners of your closets and garages. A good time to practice your negotiation skills. A fun way to cruise around the park with a cup of coffee (or?) and visit with your friends, scrambling from street to street looking for that special piece of junk you’ll most likely put out in next year’s sale. Have Fun... Drive Safely! The chaos starts at 8:00am.

March 7 - 9am - Noon - TGO Church

WIC “Bake My Day Sale” - Page 27

Come buy some tasty treat while shopping at the Yard Sale!

March 7 - 10:30 - Noon - TGO Church

Brats & Hot Dogs Lunch - Page 27

After the Yard Sale - Enjoy a nice warm lunch!

March 14 - 11:00am - Around TGO

TGO Annual Car Show - Page 12

Grab a chair and watch some old cars put on a show.

March 14 - 10:00am to 2:00pm

Spring Festival - Nature Center - Page 21

All of TGO is invited - Come join the fun!

March 19 - 1:00 to 3:00pm

Shred Day - In The Manor Lot - Page 12

Start collecting your old papers now to shred.

March 19 - 11:00 am - The Manor

The Story Of TGO - A 40 Minute Video - Page 14

Back By Popular Demand! All TGO is Invited.

March 19 - 7:30pm - The Manor - Page 24

Boy Band Evolution - Order Tickets Now!

Tickets Available at the Activities Office in Hobbyland.

March 20 - 4:30pm - The Pavilion

Sky Med Happy Hour Seminar - Page 23

Learn how Sky Med can save your life. All of TGO is invited.

March 21 - 8:00am - TGO Church - Page 27

Men’s Breakfast Guest Speaker Cindy VanBibberDirector Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.

March 21 - 10:00am to 1:00pm - Manor Porch

TGO Photo Club Gallery Viewing - Page 13

All of TGO is invited. Snacks will be served.

March 26 & 27 - 7:00pm - The Manor

TGO Variety Show - Page 24

All TGO Owners are invited to attend. Join The FUN!

March 29 - 6 to 8:30pm - The Pavilion

Travel Night Seminar - Page 34

Brought to you by Lori’s Space Coast Travel Appetizers and refreshments will be served

March 30 - 11:30am - The Manor

Newcomer Orientation Meeting - Page 16

An introduction to TGO for all new residents.

State and Regional Socials

Mid-Atlantic States - March 8 - 3:00pm - Pavilion

New York/NewJersey - March 21 - 5:00pm - Manor

First Responder/Military Receive 10% Off

Master Your Speed on the Greens

Putting is all about speed control. Yes, we want to make every putt—but even PGA Tour professionals miss their share. In fact, they only make about 50% of their putts from eight feet. That’s why your primary focus shouldn’t be the line—it should be the speed.

Here’s a great drill to help sharpen your touch.

For this drill, you’ll need your putter and three golf balls. Find a cup on the putting green and remove the flagstick. Place the flagstick one shoe-length behind the cup—this creates your “target zone.”

Now, take one stride (about three feet) away from the hole and place a ball. Take another stride and place a second ball. Put the third ball halfway between the two.

Start with the closest ball. If the putt goes in or finishes between the cup and the flagstick (inside your target zone), move back to the next ball. If it comes up short or hits the flagstick, repeat the putt until you get it in the zone.

Once you successfully get all three balls in the target zone consecutively, increase the challenge: move the flagstick another shoe-length behind the hole and add another stride to your starting distance. See how far back you can go while still getting three in a row!

Bonus Tip:

If you tend to hit putts well past the hole, set this drill up to hit your putts downhill to develop softer touch. If you tend to leave putts short, set it up to hit your putts uphill to encourage a firmer stroke.

Master your speed, and you’ll start seeing more putts drop—and fewer three-putts on your scorecard.

Flagstick one shoe length behind the hole First ball one stride away Second ball one more stride away

Third ball in the middle

Try to stop the ball between the hole and the flagstick

Master your speed and start dropping more putts

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They come with an Eight Year Warranty! They also include a new charger, battery meter, and receptacle.

Cost including installation is only $2,200 plus tax.

Stop by if you have any questions.

Come Join our TGO Men’s Golf Association

• Membership fee is only $30.00 for a year of fun!

• Prizes and special event luncheons and end of year dinner!

• Tournaments every Wednesday! Sign-up at the TGO Pro Shop www.tgomga.com

2026 Golf Calendar

March 9 “Member-Member” Opening Social, 5:00pm in the Manor

March 10, 11, 12 31st Annual “Member-Member” Tournament

March 13 “Member-Member Closing Banquet & Awards Night,” 5:00pm

March 18 Annual “US Flag Open”

March 25 Annual “MGA Beat the Pros Closing Tournament” + BarBQ Luncheon, Awards & MGA Annual Meeting

2026 The Great Outdoors Club Championships Final Results - February 18 & 20

CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION (White Tees)

1. Patrick Bielling 80 + 83 = 163*

2. Roy Brown 81 + 86 = 167

Low Net Winners

1. John Gero 76 + 74 = 150

2. Craig Smith 76 + 79 = 155

*SENIOR DIVISION (Gold Tees)

1. Richard Barber 78 + 83 = 161*

3. Bill Schueller 83 + 85 = 168

Low Net Winners

1. Guy Drouin 78 + 69 = 147

2. Carlos Ayala 78 + 74 = 152

*MASTERS DIVISION (Silver Tees)

1. Jim Stout 79 + 74 = 153*

2. Rob Hunter 81 + 81 = 162

Low Net Winners

1. Harold Gero 66 +71 = 137

2. Ray Blake 65 + 74 = 139

*SUPER MASTERS DIVISION (Silver Tees)

1. Mike Anderson 82 + 85 = 167

2. Tom Bergeron 83 + 85 = 168

Low Net Winners

1. Jim Pratt 80 + 71 = 151

2. Rodger Daughtery 75 + 80 = 155

*SUPER SENIOR DIVISION

1. Gary Wittstock 96 + 85 = 181

LOW NET WINNER

1. Al Renzi 75 + 70 = 145

Congratulations to Club Champion Pat Bielling

Senior Champion Richard Barber Masters Champion J.E. Stout

Super Master Champion Mike Anderson and Super-Senior Champion Gary Wittstock

Friday, March 20 - 8:30 Shotgun Start

Teams Must Register as a Foursome - $30 Per Player

Registration Open Now

LGA Club Championship Results - February 16/17

Overall champion

Pam Nalley 85-80—165

18-Holes

Red Tee Division

Low gross: 1. Lydia Couch 82-84—166; 2. Lynne Anderson 79-84—166

Low net: 1. Sharon Miner 72-71—143; 2. Dawn England 75-72—147 Green Tee Division

Low gross: 1. Linn Avery 91-90—181; 2. Susan Jensen 99-83—182

Low net: 1. Johanne Lefebvre 69-67—136; 2. Sue Pownall 77-69—146 9-Holes

Low gross: 1. Diane Morgenweck 51-50—101; 2. Debbie Quein 61-61—122

Low net: 1. Betsi Harris 36-39—73; 2. Mary Losi 38-41—79

Thank you to our sponsors: Golf Carts Unlimited, TGO Realty, Palm Capital Wealth Management, Crimson Tide Air Conditioning and Heating, Elite Audiology and Details Etc., plus our volunteer rules official Fay Kitka.

LGA 4 Clubs & a Putter - February 23

18-Holes

First Flight

Low net: 1. Denise Charpentier +3; 2. Dawn England +6; 3. Toni Thigpi, +6

Second Flight

Low net: 1. Lauren Clark E; 2. Joanne Soucy +1; 3. Retha Hart +7

Closest to the pin #4: Joanne Soucy 9-Holes

Low net: 1. Debbie Quein -4; 2. Betsi Harris -1; 3. Terri Strack +1; 4. Elaine Meier +2

Closest to the pin #8: Polly McCalligett

Linda Bouvet Tournament Chair Pam Nalley 2025 LGA Champion Dawn England LGA President

Pam Nalley

Diane Morgenweck

Betsi Harris Sharon Miner

Linn Avery Johanne Lefebvre

Stuff You Might Want To Know

TGO Annual Car Show

March 14

Cars meet at Cracker Barrel - 10:30

Enter Hidden Lakes at 11:00 then follows the Golf Cart Parade route.

Cars will be on display in the parking lot across from the TGO Church. Come Enjoy!

Shred Day-March 19

Mark Your Calendars!

The Annual Shred At TGO. Here Are The Details You Need To Know

1 Shred Day will take place in the Manor Parking lot on Thursday, March 19, 2026 between the hours of 1:00pm and 3:00pm.

2 We have a rain day set for Friday, March 20, 2026, if we have to cancel the 19th due to weather.

3 If people have old TGO Directories they would like to dispose of, please drop them off at the CSA Office before March 12, 2026 so we can prepare them for shredding.

4 No Early Drop-Offs! All material must be delivered by a resident at or after 1:00pm and must be dropped off before 2:50pm.

5 Material MUST be in “ready to shred” condition. This means residents should not bring file folders, paper clipped material, plastic wraps of folders, plastic bags, etc. If materials are not ready-to-shred, the resident will be asked to step out of line, prepare their materials, and return with material that is suitable for shredding. This will help to keep the line moving.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Cindy Marini via email at clmarini@aol.com or phone 440-829-8633.

NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY POTLUCK DINNER

Plantation Manor - Saturday, March 21 - 5:00pm

Looking for all past and present residents of New York AND New Jersey! You are invited to our ‘70s Theme Dinner on Saturday, March 21 starting at 5:00pm, in the Plantation Manor. Come dressed in your favorite outfit from the ‘70s including your disco shoes! We will have a photo area to take pictures; Trivia from the ‘70s; music/dancing from the ‘70s, along with a 50/50 raffle. Please bring your favorite ‘70s comfort food to share, either a main dish, sides/appetizer, or dessert. In addition, you need to bring your own place settings and beverages. Coffee and water will be available. Come join us for some fun with fellow TGO people from New York and New Jersey! RSVP by March 6 if you plan to attend, letting us know what food you will be bringing to share. Please RSVP to Pat Bronson at 315-345-5246 (call or text) or email her at pbronson0822@gmail.com

Stuff You Might Want To Know

Mid-Atlantic Social

(MD, DE, PA, DC, VA, WV)

TGO Pavilion

Sunday, March 8 - 3 to 6:00pm

Bring a dish to share, beverage of choice, and state-themed decorations. Paper plates, napkins and utensils provided.

Please RSVP to Pam O’Neill at 443-683-0337 or email her at pamoneill513@gmail.com

NOTICE

The Pavilion will be closed starting April 1, 2026 until November or possibly later.

All reservations during that time will be cancelled or moved elsewhere if space is available.

Contact Meghan at The Manor at Manor@tgocsa.com

If you have any questions about your current or future event.

TGO Photo Club Reception and Gallery Viewing

Please join us and visit our Gallery in the Manor House Porch and view the beautiful photos from our members and learn more about the TGO Photo Club. Snacks will be served.

Saturday, March 21 - 10:00am to 1:00pm - The Manor Porch www.tgophotoclub.com

Newcomer Orientation Meetings

A Newcomer Orientation Meeting will be held in the Manor at 11:30 until 12:30 on March 30, 2026. Guest speakers from CSA, ARC, Courtesy Patrol, Nature Centure, Golf Shop, Activities and Firewise Committees will share important information with you. Bring your questions.

We also have door prizes! Please call Sharon Sanford at 321-268-9767 to reserve your spot so we will have enough seating and handouts for everyone.

2025-2026

Owner’s Directory

Copies are for sale at the Activites Office and CSA Office for $5. A digital version of the directory is available on the CSA website under Board of Directors.

The Story Of TGO

Thursday, March 19 at 11:00am in the Manor

A 40-minute video told by the people who were at TGO at its inception

The Brevard County Fire Rescue, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, CSA Staff and Firewise Committee gathered for the Annual Emergency Evacuation Exercise on February 24.

Around The Pickleball Courts

Fridays Filled with Fun & Fellowship...

Every Friday afternoon, the courts at TGO belong to the ladies of our community.

For at least the last three years, our wonderful pickleball women have reserved all courts for their weekly tradition known as “Dinks & Drinks.” And last Friday was no exception - with more than 24 ladies of all ages showing up, paddles in hand and smiles on their faces.

After the final points are played the conversations continue. The group gathers to share refreshments, stories, travel plans, family updates, and everything happening around TGO. It’s pickleball at its most social - and perhaps its most meaningful.

There is only one gentleman granted access to this weekly celebration - and he has certainly earned it. Our very own “King of the Courts,” Ron Smith, at 90 years young, he joins the ladies each Friday afternoon. Ron brings encouragement, experience, and a wonderful sense of humor that makes the day even more special. His presence is a reminder that pickleball truly is a sport for all ages.

If you happen to walk by the courts on a Friday afternoon, don’t be surprised to hear cheers, laughter, and maybe even a little friendly chirping. That’s just the sound of TGO ladies doing what they do best - playing hard, supporting each other, and celebrating community.

See you around the courts! - Richard Chartrand

Executive

Porch Conversions

Accessory Buildings

Custom Building & Design

Bath & Kitchen Remodeling

Door & Window Replacement

Hardwood Floors

Tile Floors

Concrete Work

Drywall

Custom Decks

Entertainment Centers

Siding

Trim Work

Crown Molding And...

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

2026 produced another successful Can-Am Golf Tournamentat least for the Americans! The 44.5 to 27.5 USA victory was not not nearly as lopsided as it sounds... Oh! Maybe it was! Well... at least the Canadians still beat us at hockey. Oh wait! They can blame it on the Caesars.

BETTY SALTER TAKES THE HELM AS NATURE CENTER PRESIDENT

A Morning In the Field With Gopher Tortoise Expert Dr. BobTaylor PART TWO

This article is a continuation of a fascinating morning I spent with our TGO resident and Gopher Tortoise expert, Dr. Bob Taylor, investigating tortoise burrows. This second article will focus on the monitoring and data collection field work Bob and his scouts perform each week.

The Nature Center at The Great Outdoors is pleased to announce Betty Salter as the center’s new president. Betty brings a wealth of knowledge, personal contacts and experience to the Nature Center, with an impressive background in education, wildlife knowledge, and groundbreaking work at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. Here at TGO she dedicates tireless work as a TGO Wildlife Rescue and Nature Center Trail Guide, and spent years rescuing wildlife at TGO and the surrounding area. She has also led the Nature Center Trail hikes every Monday and Wednesday during “the season” for over 10 years.

Marking the Burrows

A DEDICATED VOLUNTEER

Betty’s career began in education, where she was with the school board and an exceptional education teacher assistant. In 1999 she began working for Parks and Recreation, North Area Parks Operation Office, where she initiated many innovative programs. She and her late husband Cary retired in February 2008.

Bob has developed a detailed system to locate and monitor activity in each burrow. Have you seen the tall poles with orange tips? Bob creates and places them to mark and number each burrow. Once a burrow has been marked, the pole remains in place forever. Sometimes the burrows become uninhabited and collapse, however later on a tortoise might “remodel” the burrow and move back in.

Betty has devoted over 7,000 hours of volunteer time to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. A friend at the refuge encouraged her to consider living in TGO. Betty and Cary moved to The Great Outdoors in October of 2014, and immediately became immersed with The Nature Center. Betty had known Sandy Juba for some time, as Sandy volunteered at the refuge as well. Their great friendship and desire to rescue and teach others about wildlife and nature took off from there.

He pointed out a particular burrow on a hill and said “A little tortoise (#18) lives up there. His burrow got flooded in the fall of 2024 when we had a lot of rain. I didn’t see him for over a year, then last summer I followed him and found his new burrow on higher ground.”

Betty jokes that one of the first steps to get involved with wildlife rescue, at Sandy’s insistence, was to overcome her fear of snakes. After researching snakes for many months and creating brochures about them, she overcame her fears, and has frequently rescued many of them! She also became very active with Firewise. Betty initiated the Spring Festival at the Nature Center. She previously developed large festivals for the county and wanted to develop a smaller festival here. Sandy Juba gave Betty a list of local vendors to contact, and the annual festival was launched, continues to grow and become a fund raiser for the center.

NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA

At another burrow, Bob said, “This is #93’s burrow. He is an interesting case. He frequently walks up and down the Nature Trail and a few weeks ago I found him and redid his number. I followed him down Carlson Trail and all through the woods. He wandered and munched along the way, moving at an impressive speed for 30 minutes to return to his home burrow.”

Monitoring the Tortoises

Betty’s nature expertise includes extensive studies of native Florida plants and insects. One of her many butterfly studies led to the discovery of new species not known to our area. (The Variegated Fritillary was not known to be in Brevard County and the Eastern Pygmy Blue was not expected to be west of I-95 but we have it in the marsh here!) Betty’s goals are to develop programs to get more people involved with the nature center’s hikes, displays and talks.

PLANS FOR THE NATURE CENTER

Currently, Bob is monitoring and studying a population of 55 tortoises. His studies are valuable because he is studying and recording a population in detail over time

Ideas she plans to implement include nature golf cart tours in the community, Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival bird

which generates lots of information that a short-term study does not. When a tortoise is found, he uses safe paint to mark a small number on the back part of the shell. The paint needs to be refreshed from time to time. Bob discusses the tortoises and speaks of them as if he knows them personally. He has developed a strong appreciation and love for these animals. He also keeps rakes and other items to trim around the burrow areas and clear Guinea grass, one of the most ecologically damaging invasive species in the world. Bob hand-picks and personally invites and trains “scouts” to help him monitor tortoises and maintain the inhabited areas.

tours, and to re-introduce golf cart tours of the Blue Heron Water Treatment Plant. Betty realizes many of our TGO residents work during the week, and she hopes to have Saturday morning hikes and more weekend programs.

A true life-learner, Betty’s passion is to share the joy of nature with others, whether it’s knowledge of plants, wildlife, wildlife rescue and preservation, or simply the general love of being outdoors.

Tortoises lay their eggs in sand in the sun, sometimes in front of the burrow.

We are grateful that tortoise expert, Bob, lives here in TGO and is helping to protect this threatened species.

shortly after. (Note: Betty says one should never touch a fawn - she was holding this one as it was just rescued from the water.)

TOP: Bob told a remarkable story about #213 who lives in a burrow with the same number. Seven years ago she was hit by a car. Sandy Juba took her to a rehabber where the carapace was repaired and healed. She was returned to the wild in TGO where she still lives today. Photos by Linda Day

ABOVE: Bob and his team are recording thousands of details of about our tortoises, tracking tortoise weight, length, etc - too much to show here in this article. Each time Bob or one of the Scouts sees a tortoise, Bob records the information (tortoise number and its activity, location, time, etc.). This table summarizes 1,216 observations in four locations in the calendar year 2025.

on the

January 8, discussing a recently

Sandra Miraglia, Betty Salter, Kim Mosely. Photo credit Linda Day

Photo was taken immediately after Betty rescued this fawn from drowning. The fawn was reunited with its mother

Betty Salter

Betty Salter trail

shedded snake skin. From right: Julie Gifford, Cindy Hinkle,

Photo by Linda Day

Text & Photos by Linda Day

Photo above: Bob creates these orange-tipped, numbered stakes to mark each burrow. Photos by Linda Day

Please Join Us For Mornings

Of Relaxation And Nature With Brian Grande! Trail Maintenance - 9:00am

Please wear long pants, long sleeves, enclosed shoes/ boots, gloves, insect repellant and sunscreen. Please remember to also bring water.

March 9 - Trail Maintenance on the Carlson Trail. Meet at the Carlson trailhead behind the Library.

CELEBRATE GOPHER TORTOISE DAY!

March 16 - Trail Maintenance on the Mattila & Juba Trails. Meet at the Nature Center.

The Nature Center at TGO will celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day with TGO NatureScape at Tortoiseville (accessible on the Doggie Walk) on Thursday, April 10 from 3 to 6 p.m.

March 23 - Trail Maintenance on the Watson Trail. Meet at trail head.

Guided Trail Hikes - 9:00am

Last year the tortoises were very active! We will have a tent with information where you can learn all about this keystone species -one of the oldest living species on the planet!

GUIDED TRAIL HIKES / LIGHT TRAIL MAINTENANCE

Enjoy a relaxing, interesting and informative hike! Long pants, long sleeves, enclosed shoes/boots, insect repellant and sunscreen are recommended… and water! You may also want to bring binoculars and a camera.

The end of March wraps up our busy season at TGO. There will be fewer scheduled trail activities, however feel free to contact Brian and he’ll be happy to take anyone for a hike. The trails are in great shape and the dry season helps immensely with mosquitos so it’s a great time of year for hikes!

May 27 is the average start to our rainy season in Florida, so the St. Johns river is very low now, opening up lots of nearby hiking and mountain biking!

March 11 - Guided Hike on the Carlson Trail. Meet at the Carlson trailhead behind the Library.

March 18 - Guided Hike on the Mattila & Juba Trails. Meet at the Nature Center.

comfort overnight, and the next day Sandy took it to a rehabber in Christmas. The rehabber discovered the female possum had a broken jaw, with injured babies in its pouch. Sadly, the mother had to be euthanized and two babies are clinging to life. We are heartbroken about the outcome for this sweet family of opossums, but grateful for compassionate people among us who gave comfort and tried to help.

Thank you Nancy, Sandy and Donna.

March 25 - Guided Hike on the Watson Trail. Meet at trail head.

To volunteer, for questions, or for more information, contact Brian Grande at 407-766-7867 or SkinDvr2000@ yahoo.com.

Upcoming Nature Center Events

March 11 - Board of Directors Meeting - all are welcome

Nature Center Porch, 1:00pm

March 14 - SPRING FESTIVAL - all are welcome

Nature Center. 10:00am - 2:00pm

Mark your calendars now for a fun-filled, educational day!

Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Nature Center at the Great Outdoors

To volunteer, for questions, or for more information, contact Brian Grande at 407-766-7867 or SkinDvr2000@yahoo.com.

Spring Festival

TGO POSSUM RESCUE EFFORT

Special thanks to Nancy Clark and Sandy Juba (Animal Rescue Committee) for their help March 19 & 20. After a concert at the Manor, Donna Pittman came upon an injured opossum who sadly was left for dead in the road. The opossum was bleeding and struggling. Donna called Nancy, who quickly came to its rescue. Nancy gave the sweet possum

SPECIAL TORTOISEVILLE ADVENTURE

While little Lucy Antichos was visiting Grandma Sarah Sennett, she took several nature tours. On one tour they stopped at Tortoiseville, where a tortoise posed with her for a picture.

Photo by Sarah Stennett

Orlando Wetlands • Space Coast Audubon • Florida Bat Conservancy • Bills Bees (Honey) • Firewise Sea Rocket Native Plant Society • Clowning Around and Ukulele Sing Along

Dr. Bob Taylor, Tortoises and Tortoiseville • St. John’s River Water Management TGO Pond Monitors Fishing Experts Casting Demonstrations Hamburger or Hot Dog Lunch - $10.00 (Much appreciation to Fred Distasio for donating lunch)

Nature Center Board

President Betty Salter ncpresident23@gmail.com

Vice President Donna Pittman ncvp23@gmail.com

Treasurer Lori Krawczuk 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 321-301-0822 patrick.jessica159@gmail.com

Trail Maintenance

Brian Grande: 407-766-7867/SkinDvr2000@yahoo.com

NC Inspection Team Becky Gross: 561-703-9043/jgrg1440@msn.com

Membership Sally Fisher: naturecentermembership@gmail.com

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

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

NATURE CENTER AT TGO

400 Nature Center Trail

Titusville, FL 32780

Open 8:00am to 5:00pm 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

TGO FIREWISE INFORMATION

RESIDENTS REDUCING WILDFIRE RISKS

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

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

Have a Plan for Evacuation, NOW! Part One...

It is a hot afternoon in March; it has been a month or so since we have had a good rain and your lawn shows it. You notice the wind picking up a bit, but you do not think much about as you are going into your RV, suite, or house, then you smell what you think is wood burning. Once inside, the phone rings. It is a message from CSA announcing your condo is part of an emergency evacuation as there is a wildfire just outside of The Great Outdoors.

What do you do? You remember that your significant other has gone to Walmart, but you need to do something now. You hear sirens and see a Brevard County Sheriff’s vehicle stopped down the street and several fire units heading past your property. Cars and pickups are starting to pass your property, and you see deputies going door to door.

Do you know what to do? Do you grab your pet and leave? Do you start looking for your keys, your wallet/purse, the dog, cat or both, do you even have a dog or cat, your mind is racing as you now begin to see smoke around your backyard.

There is a knock at the door, and it is a deputy telling you to get out NOW!

Where will you go, what will you take, do you unhook your RV and take it, do you even know what to take? More fire units scream past your front door, where is that darn cat?

Okay, let’s stop and take a deep breath. This is only an article in The Happenings, and it is not really happening (no pun intended), but it is time to think about what you would do if faced with an emergency evacuation.

There are several situations that may initiate an evacuation, such as a wildfire, tornado, or hurricane to name a few. So, it might be a good idea to have a plan, an evacuation plan.

There is a printed Emergency Evacuation Route Map available from CSA, however, remember that those routes could change depending upon the type and location of the emergency. But it a good to have it as a guide.

Over the next couple of The Happenings editions, we will talk about how to develop an Emergency Evacuation Plan. The first and most important thing to understand is that TGO, at this time, has only one exit to the outside world. At one time there was what could best be considered a last resort exit onto I-95. It is now closed and not accessible. It is being considered whether or not to make it available in the future. If that happens, CSA will let everyone know.

Due to that, in the event of a wildfire, there is a good chance the entire resort would not be evacuated, and we could open a short-term shelter within TGO. But you need a plan so you can evacuate safely and quickly with what you need.

The first step in the plan development is to make sure everyone in your household exits the residence safely and you have a meeting place. This is necessary so someone does not decide to go back in the residence to check on a missing person, only to find that they are on the other side of the building or RV. Time is important. If any family member is not at the residence, there should be a place to meet outside the residence. An RV does not present a big problem as it is not as large as a house, but designating a meeting place is still a good idea. Next issue we will continue with the next step. Remember... THINK FIREWISE - BE SAFE

Firewise Committee - Contact Information

Butch Jones Chairman 804-514-4458

Christopher Miller Co-Chair 407-375-8310

Tim Graham 561-262-8833

Donald Payne 407-222-0583

Ed Brown

321-383-8253

Mike Lavery 585-315-5554

Albert McGuire 810-338-5646

Ron Peoples 407-509-0486

Betty Salter

Tony Swoope

321-223-8073

321-383-9765

Bob Taylor 571-294-3595

Joe Visconti 321-360-3877

TGO Activities Committee

Activities Events 2026

One Act Left.... Buy Your Tickets Today!!!

March 19 Thursday Boy Band Evolution

March 26 & 27 Thur/Friday Variety Show

Concert Tickets are $20 for General Admission Concert Dates in Bold

Please Volunteer

The TGO Tickets & Gift Shop is always looking for volunteers to help with planned activities and become a chairperson for fun events our TGO Community loves.

2025-2026 Concert Series Sponsors

Mackey’s Home Renovations

Atlantic Storm Protection Eagle’s Pride RV Sales & Service

Gary L Torres DMD, PA JAD Family Pharmacy

Parrish Medical Center Starling’s Auto Group, Inc TGO Realty, Inc

Monthly Activities Meeting

Our next meeting is March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm in the Plantation Manor. Everyone is welcome.

Activities Committee Points of Contact

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

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

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

Nancy Wyatt 321-474-7949 NA

BOY BAND EVOLUTION

THURSDAY MARCH 19, 2026 - 7:30 PM

Barber Shop Quartets to Modern Hits Tight Harmonies - Queen, The Eagles

NOTE: The TGO Tickets & Gift Shop in Hobbyland is Open 10-Noon, Mon-Fri

2026/2027 Concert Series - Tickets On Sale March 2026

2026-2027 SHOWCASE SERIES

Jeff Norris and Frances Dilorinzo Stand-Up Comedy At Its Best November 12, 2026

is an energetic whirlwind of stand-up comedy and great impressions,

is a favorite across the USA with his clean act and many voices. He has performed at various comedy clubs as well as Las Vegas and Atlantic City.

Frances Dilorinzo is the master of turning problems into punchlines. She will have you laughing as she combines funny with physical and adds spontaneous humor along the way.

2026-2027 SHOWCASE SERIES

November 12, 2026

Jeff Norris and Frances Dilorinzo

Two comedians - each with their own 45 minute show

January 14, 2027

7 Bridges - An Eagles Tribute

February 4, 2027

Live From Earth - A Pat Benatar Tribute

February 18, 2027

Knights of Music

March 11, 2027

Bronx Wanderers

Available NOW TGO Ticket Office In Hobbyland

Purchase Your Tickets at the Activites Tickets & Gift Shop in Hobbyland

7 BRIDGES An Eagles Tribute Band January 14, 2027

2026-2027 SHOWCASE SERIES

Live From Earth A Pat Benatar Tribute February 4, 2027

Purchase Your Tickets at the Activites Tickets & Gift Shop in Hobbyland

Knights Of Music Tribute To Legendary Rock Icons February 18, 2027

Purchase Your Tickets at the Activites Tickets & Gift Shop in Hobbyland

Bronx Wanderers A Journey Through Life and Music March 11, 2027

Jeff Norris

Jeff

7 Bridges offers the perfect blend of sounds to capture all levels of “EAGLES” devotees. They combine incredible musicianship, vocal precision, and stage presence to master the aura of an Eagles concert.

Jill Marie Burke brings her powerhouse vocals to the stage in an uncanny resemblance to one of the most influential female rock icons of all time – PAT BENATAR. She also performs other rock classics from Heart, Queen, Linda Ronstadt, Blondie and others.

2026-2027 SHOWCASE SERIES

Knights Of Music is a tribute to legendary figures of the entertainment industry such as Elton John, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Paul McCartney, The Beatles, and Rod Stewart. They perform unforgettable songs like Rocket Man, Hey Jude, Satisfaction, Maggie May, and It’s Not Unusual.

Bronx Wanderers perform a diverse recipe of hilarious stories, a vast repertoire of songs through multiple decades and genres, and a family’s journey through life and music. They performed at TGO in 2015 and now have their own show in Las Vegas!

2026-2027 SHOWCASE SERIES

The Great Outdoors Community Church

An Interdenominational Christian Church

321-383-0303

SUNDAY

WORSHIP SERVICE

10:00am

Watch the LIVESTREAM on our Church Website: www.tgochurch.org

Dr. David Price

Lead Pastor

J.B. Kump

Minister, Small Groups, Visitation and Retreats

Dan Zahn

Minister of Prayer & Visitation

321-383-0303

Richard Harleman Director of Music

Nancy Reinish Director of Bells

Leanne Craig

Office Administrator

Georgi Zeigler

Administrative Assistant Send e-mail to: info@tgochurch.org

Watch Bible Study and Services

Pastor David’s Bible Study is LIVESTREAMING on Thursday mornings at 10:00am on the church website: tgochurch.org. In-person bible study is 11:00am 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 6:30pm by Zoom. Contact Pastor Dan for the link at 321-446-7966.

Ray Z’s Bible Class Mondays at 11:00am in Fellowship Hall.

Men’s Weekly Bible Study - Hosted by Harold Green Mondays at 9:00am in the Choir Room.

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

Listen to Verse by Verse

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

Prayer Shawl Ministry

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

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

Lending Closet Jeff Craig 248-880-7462 jcraig26@protonmail.com

Temporary Meals Clariece Lewis 321-693-9864 clariece13@gmail.com County Services Bev Houghton 810-919-1629 bhoughto10@hotmail.com

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

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

God’s prophetic calendar through the Passover

Guest Speaker: Iris Reynolds

WOMEN IN THE CHURCH

MARCH 10TH 10:00 AM

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FELLOWSHIP

TICKETS SOLD ON Feb 17 at the WIC meeting, Feb. 22 & March 1 in the CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL OR CALL HEIDI TURNER 321.514.3719 (Leave a message)

RV Service and Parts

RVs, Motorhomes, 5th Wheels and Travel Trailers Annual Services: Lube, Oil, All Fluids, Filters, Batteries,Generators and More!

• 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

• We Buy RVs, 5th Wheels and Travel Trailers

• We Accept Trade-Ins

• We Consign RVs

• We Can Provide Financing

• We Sell Warranties

• RVs Are Always Plugged in with Air Conditioning On

• Warranty and Recall Work on Most Manufacturers Open Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm RV Service and Parts 321-383-0288 or eaglespriderv@yahoo.com RV Sales 321-383-4495 or sales@eaglespriderv.com www.eaglespriderv.com

We Provide Free RV Appraisals

We Have a 24 Hour Security Guard with Cameras

Hey! I Can’t Do It Myself!

Doggie World has become one of the happiest gathering spots in The Great Outdoorstails wagging, neighbors chatting - it’s a great bonding time with man’s best friends. We love that it’s a place where both residents and their four-legged friends can unwind. But here’s the deal: while the dogs are doing their business, it’s up to us humans to handle ours. If you bring it in, please bag it up and toss it out. A clean park keeps Doggie World enjoyable for everyone - two legs and four.

As a reminder, here are the rules for Doggie World. Please make sure you follow them - Especially # 9...

1. All dogs in Doggie World must have a current state or county license and current vaccinations.

2. Dogs must be accompanied by a responsible person, and kept in view, at all times, while in Doggie World.

3. Regardless of who accompanies a dog to Doggie World, dog owners are responsible for the actions of their dogs, including for any injuries caused by their dogs.

4. Dogs prone to aggression are not allowed in Doggie World. “Aggression” means the threat of harm to a person or animal involving snarling, growling, snapping, biting, barking, or lunging.

5. Doggie World is an “off leash” facility. To diminish the possibility for aggressive behavior, dogs should not be on a leash or held in Doggie World. The person responsible for a dog must have a leash readily accessible to leash and remove a dog if needed.

6. Female dogs in heat, puppies under four (4) months of age, and dogs showing any sign of illness are not allowed.

7. Infants and young children (age 6 and under) are not allowed in Doggie World for their own safety.

8. With the exception of small dog treats, no human food, dog food and no glass containers may be brought into Doggie World.

9. Pet waste must be picked up immediately and placed in the provided disposal box or taken home for disposal. Any pet waste messes too difficult to pick up must be covered by sand (sand containers are located by the entrance gate).

10. Any hole made by a dog must be filled by the person responsible for the dog.

11. Upon arrival, if an unknown dog is inside Doggie World, ask the owner if it is safe for you and your dog to enter. If not, wait for them to leave.

12. Dogs should not be walked around the outside perimeter of Doggie World as this causes inappropriate behavior by dogs inside Doggie World.

See page 64 for Dog Size Hours

Tim Emerson Engineering Joy, One Scooter at a Time

If you spend any time around Tim Emerson, you quickly realize he’s a solutions-driven innovator. From managing massive paper machines at Procter & Gamble to transforming his Fairways Drive home and helping elevate the Sawdust Club, Tim has long focused on improving whatever he touches. These days, his most meaningful work comes out of his TGO workshop, where he designs and builds Synnove Sunshine Scooters, custom mobility scooters that bring independence and joy to young children with special needs.

Tim, where were you born? Give us a little history about your early background.

I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Most of my family is from the Ohio and Kentucky area. My dad had just gotten out of World War II and went to work for McGregor Golf Company back when McGregor was a big name in golf. That’s where all of us kids were born - I have two brothers and a sister. We only lived there about six years before moving to Jupiter, Florida. So, you’ve been in Florida for a while then?

Well, not really. My dad became very well known in the golf world for making clubs for the pros. He specialized in irons - another craftsman handled the persimmon woods back in those days. Dad was very good at what he did. He got a call to move to Jupiter to help start a golf factory opened by Tony Pena. Bob Hope and Perry Como funded it. I remember seeing them there as a kid. I shagged golf balls for Perry Como once and even ate dinner at his house on the Intracoastal. That was a fun time in my life.

Dad didn’t really like working for Tony, so McGregor called him back. They had a factory in Albany, Georgia, and that’s where we ended up. That’s also where I picked up this Georgia accent. I grew up there from about age eleven on. Albany is where I met my wife, Paula. She was originally from Oklahoma and had moved around some, but we met as kids in Albany.

So Albany is where your relationship started?

Yep... We got married at eighteen. Paula says we first met on the school bus years before high school - I don’t remember that part, and she still gives me a hard time about it. What I do remember is seeing her on stage in the school auditorium one day. I don’t even remember what the program was about. I just remember thinking, “I’ve got to ask that girl out.”

With your father’s reputation in golf, did you get to play a lot of golf?

I tried playing golf, but I didn’t like it. My dad made irons for Jack Nicklaus when Jack was playing McGregor clubs. Jack even gave me a set of clubs once and told me, “You get good, come back and I’ll give you some more.” We had thousands of golf balls around the house because Dad got so much equipment through his work. But it just wasn’t my thing.

So what were you interested in back then?

Music mainly. I played a little football in junior high, but I stuck with music. I was actually one of the top tuba players in the state of Georgia. I made the Governor’s Honors Program and traveled playing in symphonies and orchestras. I regret giving that up. After getting married so young and going to work, life moved fast. But music kept me out of trouble. I didn’t particularly love school, but I loved music. I’d spend three hours a day in the band room. I got by because I was good at it. I’ll never forget my science teacher telling me, “I’m just going to give you a good grade. I know you’re smart.” That meant a lot.

It started out as a simple visit to the Sawdust Club - Today, Tim is President.

So you’re eighteen, and married. What did you do for work?

I went straight to work for Procter & Gamble. I knew it was a solid company since it was headquartered in Cincinnati, and they had a plant in Albany. I started as a forklift driver. Back then, technicians typically didn’t get promoted into management unless they had a college degree. But during my time there, two others and I were among the first to move up without coming out of college. That opened the door for others. There are a lot of smart, capable people who don’t take the college route. What exactly did you do at Procter & Gamble?

I made toilet paper for a living. Charmin and Bounty. People laugh when I say that, but paper manufacturing is far more interesting than most people would ever imagine. And that’s where my career really began.

I knew quickly I didn’t want to drive a forklift forever. Paper-making fascinated me, so I moved into that side of the business and never looked back. These machines were unbelievably big and complex - five stories tall in some areas and nearly 75 yards long. When you’re making paper at that level, you’re dealing with serious money. One mistake could cost half a million dollars in damaged materials. But when everything ran right, it was like printing money.

I ended up becoming one of the company’s top paper makers, which allowed me to travel and get involved in major projects across the country.

A lot of managers spend 80% of their time coddling the wrong people. I’m not a coddler.

After being promoted, I became a maintenance manager over six paper machines and about 200 employees. It was the toughest job I ever had. Something was always breaking. It was demanding and exhausting.

Later, I was given responsibility for Paper Machine 6A - and that’s probably what I’m most proud of. When I took it over, it was dirty, breaking down constantly, and morale was low. Within a year and a half, we turned it into the best-performing machine in its category.

Sounds like quite an accomplish - how did you do it?

Leadership. Most departments only have a few people creating most of the problems. You try to help them, but if they won’t improve, you have to make hard decisions. A lot of managers spend 80% of their time coddling the wrong people. I’m not a coddler.

Once we addressed those issues, we invested in the team. I asked the employees what they needed - tools, equipment, improvements - and we funded it. We put about half a million dollars into upgrades and organization. The result was a clean,

efficient, high-performing operation that people were proud to work in.

My last assignment was one of the most interesting. A small team of us would take new Charmin concepts developed in Cincinnati and figure out how to scale them up on full-size paper machines across the country.

One example was the “wavy perforation” you see on Charmin today. It may look simple, but implementing it required massive machine retrofits and years of trial and error. The first time we installed it, it lasted about an hour before failing. From concept to store shelves, it took nearly eight years.

But it’s toilet paper - it can’t be that tough to make. A lot more goes into it than one might think. The engineering and quality standards are extraordinary. The rolls we produced were 100 inches in diameter and over 100 inches wide before being converted into retail products. The fiber layering - combining strength and softness - is highly technical. And the quality expectations are so strict that a mistake could cost a million dollars in rejected product. It’s a complicated process.

Procter & Gamble doesn’t put products on the shelf unless they truly work. And if they say it’s improved, it’s improved.

So one day you just up and retired?

I was traveling constantly during those final years. One day I called Paula - I could tell she’d had enough of me being gone so much. I told her, “All right, I’ll retire.” I called my boss right after that and made it official.

That decision ultimately led us here.

While you were building your career, what was life like at home?

Paula was a full-time homemaker and took wonderful care of our two children - Tim Jr., whom we call Timmy, and our daughter, Tia. Timmy became an electrical engineer and still lives in Georgia. Tia graduated from Georgia Tech as a chemical engineer but chose to be a stay-at-home mom to raise their three children.

Paula handled the home front so I could focus on work. It worked for us. Last November 26, we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. Continued...

Behind Tim’s house is an old 1937 Union Pacific Bell that came from a Steam Locomotive that his wife’s family had, and Tim restored. Golfers on the 12th hole love to stop by and ring it.

How did Florida - and eventually TGO - enter the picture?

Before I retired, we owned a motorhome, but it caught fire and burned up. After that, we bought a fifth wheel. We came to Florida to pick it up from a storage lot - that was around 2016. As we drove past this community, I remember saying, “That looks interesting,” but we didn’t stop.

Later, as retirement approached, I told Paula I felt drawn back to Florida. I had lived here briefly as a child. We started looking, saw an advertisement for The Great Outdoors, and realized it was the same place we had driven past. It felt like more than coincidence.

We came down, met with a realtor, and before leaving that day, bought a property on Oak Cove. We hadn’t retired yet, so we visited occasionally. When I officially retired, we brought the fifth wheel down and began spending more time here.

So Oak Cove was the start of your TGO shuffle?

I guess. Paula loved it, and I liked the neighborhood, but I quickly realized I needed more space. I like projects. I like having a shop. So after a couple of months, I said, “This isn’t going to work - we need a house.”

We bought a home on Fairways. I enclosed part of the RV area to create a workshop, and then we completely renovated the house - floors, kitchen, cabinets, everything. I did much of the work myself. From start to finish, we completed the renovation in about eight weeks and moved in.

Is that what led you to the Sawdust Club?

Yes. While remodeling, I went to the Sawdust Club to ask if someone could help me with a project. One of the members said, “I’ll do you one better - do you want to join?” I didn’t even know that was an option. I signed up immediately.

After about two years as a member, Laura Sievers - one of the driving forces behind the club - asked if I’d be willing to serve as president. I said yes. Since then, we’ve built a strong leadership team. Mike Sowers helps with facility needs. Karl Kynoch manages the tools and Bill Herdman brought in organizational systems that remind me of my Procter & Gamble days. Joey Cicio handles the accounting. Everyone has a role.

What changes have you seen in the Sawdust Club?

We’ve made major improvements. When you walk into the tool room now, everything is organized and labeled. It’s clean. It’s efficient. We raised dues from $40 to $70 a year so we could build reserve funds and invest in upgrades. Only a few members left over the increase, and once people saw the improvements, they understood.

We have about 200 members today. Membership turns over as people move away or unfortunately pass on, but the interest remains strong. It’s a talented, helpful group, and being involved keeps me busy - which is exactly how I like it.

Tim, tell us about your project - Synnove Sunshine Scooters. Synnove means “sunshine.” That’s my granddaughter’s namemy daughter Tia’s middle child. She’s eleven now.

When she was born, we didn’t think she was going to make it. The doctors still haven’t given a clear diagnosis, but she can’t walk, can’t talk, can’t eat on her own, and has very limited control of her hands. In those early days, she had to be watched around the clock. She could choke if she wasn’t constantly monitored and suctioned. Paula stayed in Connecticut for months helping Tia because someone had to be there every minute.

I was still working and traveling at the time. I’d fly in when I could, then fly back out. It was hard. A lot of people didn’t think she would survive - but she did.

And that little girl has taught me more about life than anything ever has.

When she was born, I’ll be honest - I was angry. Angry at God. Angry at the situation. Our family had never faced anything like that. But when you step into that world, you realize how many children are out there facing the same battles. And Synnove… she’s the sweetest child. She suffers, but she’s joyful. Being around her makes you realize you really don’t have much to complain about.

She changed me.

How did that lead to building scooters?

My daughter, Tia, sent me an article about some high school students modifying ride-on toys for special needs kids. There’s also an organization called Go Baby Go that adapts toys so children with disabilities can experience mobility.

Bryce Gick has been one of Tim’s test pilots, helping develop a new generation scooters.

I studied what they were doing, improved on it, and built my first one. Then another. Before long, I had built about seventy of those scooters.

If we had the money, we gave them away. If grandparents or parents wanted to donate, they could - but we never wanted a mother or father worrying about cost. That wasn’t the point. Your still making them, right? But they are evolving?

Yes. The original toy I modified was discontinued, so I had to start from scratch. That meant buying a CNC machine, learning design software, cutting frames from plywood, upgrading electronics - everything. My engineering background from Procter & Gamble helped, but a lot of it was learning as I went.

I’ve had help along the way. An electrical engineer here at TGO helped me develop early control systems and even an app so parents could manage speed and override controls. Now I use more advanced, self-contained systems that are safer and stronger for bigger kids.

One boy here in the park, named Bryce, really pushed me to improve the design. He outgrew his first scooter, and when it couldn’t handle his size anymore, I knew I had to build something better. He got the first upgraded model.

Now I build about five or six a year. Slower than before - but stronger, safer, and more capable.

Who receives these scooters?

Many families find me through a therapy center in Melbourne that works with children from all over the country. Sometimes parents discover the website. I’ve even shipped one to England. One of the most meaningful moments came when a child had been denied a powered wheelchair because evaluators said he “couldn’t operate it.” My thought was simple: How is he supposed to learn if no one gives him the chance?

He practiced on one of my scooters. Within a week, his parents sent me a video of him driving it confidently - and soon after, he qualified for his wheelchair. The scooter became a stepping stone.

Some children, like my granddaughter, may never fully control one - but they feel the movement, the independence, the joy. And that matters.

Sunshine Scooters sounds like a great project to get behind?

The people here at TGO have been wonderful. Donations from groups like the TGO Pickleball Club and the Mad Hatters help tremendously. And, of course, my good friend Richard Sullian has been a big help. Other donations come in quietly. Today, I can build one for about $600. Somehow, it keeps going.

I feel like I’m doing it to honor my granddaughter. She’s my sunshine.

Early Mobility Is Critical For Development

Mobility in children is not just about getting from place to place. It is also about exploring the world in a way that allows for independence and healthy brain development.

Mobile wheelchairs are expensive and are not available to children without the ability to use a mobile chair. This inexpensive alternative helps a child develop essential mobility skills much earlier.

A Sunshine Scooter can change a child’s life.

A Sunshine Scooter is a powered, ride-on scooter for special needs children who cannot use a mobile wheel chair. Each scooter is customized to the child’s unique needs. www. synnovesscooters.com

LORI’S SPACE COAST TRAVEL,LLC

TRAVEL NIGHT - Sunday, March 29 - 6 to 8:30pm - The Pavilion Join us for an evening to learn about travel with guest speakers from Uniworld (river cruises), Collette (land tours) and Rocky Mountaineer (rail trips). Complimentary Appetizers, Wine and Beer will be served. Space is

Meet the Team

Looking to buy or sell in The Great Outdoors? TGO Realty is the only full-service real estate company with offices inside the resort - serving the community for over 32 years. Our team of Licensed Sales Associates has extensive knowledge of all properties within The Great Outdoors, from well-appointed paved RV sites to custom-built resort homes. In fact, almost all our agents are residents here, with years of experience and ready to assist you with any questions. Please contact any of our agents - they’ll be happy to help you.

Stephanie and Darrin Huggins Brokers Owners stephanieh@tgoresort.com darrinh@tgoresort.com

Please feel free to contact any of our TGO Realty, Inc. Licensed Sales Associates

Nancy Merchant 321-243-5335 nancym@tgoresort.com

Paul Shimski 321-704-3111 pauls@tgoresort.com

Ann Henn 321-432-4350 tgoann@aol.com

Mike Zeigler 321-349-4123 mikerzeigler@gmail.com

Tammy DeVries 321-537-1170 tammyd@tgoresort.com

Lou Costanza 813-777-4186 LJCostanza@gmail.com

Terry MacDonald 516-383-3704 tmacdonald1255@gmail.com

Marc Lundeberg 321-423-1388 marcl@tgoresort.com

Brenda Cullen 561-281-9382 brendac@tgoresort.com

Nancy Kuzma 321-269-5004 TGO Office Manager

TGO Resort Homes and Villas

NEW PRICE

763 Plantation Drive - $369,900

Furnished, well-maintained 2BR/2BA villa with lake and 2nd fairway views. This 1,231 sq. ft. home features a remodeled granite kitchen with new cabinetry and stainless appliances, Pella windows, plantation shutters, Murphy bed, Tempur-Pedic king, accordion shutters, tankless water heater, upgraded HVAC, and abundant storage throughout.

NEW PRICE

787Plantation Drive - $375,000

Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath home offering 1,222 sq. ft. of well-kept living space. Enjoy a welcoming front porch and an extended rear deck with lake and golf course views. Beautiful living quarters with in-home laundry area. Exceptionally clean and move-in ready—an inviting property you must see. Great location in The Great Outdoors.

NEW PRICE

658 Plantation Drive - $479,000

Immaculate and beautifully furnished, this 2BR/2.5BA resort home offers 1,879 sq. ft. with a loft bonus room for guests or a home office. Enjoy an open great room with nature views, granite kitchen with stainless appliances, screened patio, and two primary suites. Includes impact windows, whole-house water filtration, and an enclosed RV garage with A/C.

NEW PRICE

301 Harmony Lane - $675,000

Built in 2017, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath poured concrete home offers 2,406 sq. ft. living plus 1,320 sq. ft. air-conditioned garage space. Hurricane windows, open concept design, gourmet kitchen, luxury primary suite, RV and car garages, 22,000-watt Generac generator self-starts weekly for maintenance. HVAC 2017, roof 2017 and new water heater 2026.

TGO Park Homes

TGO RV Sites w/Executive Suite

ADDRESS PRICE LOT SIZE FEATURES

LISTING AGENT

453 Fawn Trail $145,000 .04 Acres 8 x 15 Shed, Appl, Furnished Tammy DeVries 321-537-1770

6 Sunset 165,000 .08 Acres Furnished, W/D Paul Shimski 321-704-3111

373 Plantation 172,500 Golf Cart Shed/Storage Shed Terry MacDonald 516-383-3704

178 Plantation CONTRACT 43 x 80 542 sq ft Suite, Furnished Tammy DeVries 321-537-1770

510 Oak Cove 179,900 40 x 80 242 sq ft Suite Terry MacDonald 516-383-3704

349 Plantation 189,900 40 x 80 616 sq ft Suite Brenda Cullen 561-281-9382

370 Plantation 189,900 40 x 80 336 sq ft Suite, Furnished, Shed Terry MacDonald 516-383-3704

482 Oak Cove 199,950 40 x 80 300 sq ft Suite, Shed Terry MacDonald 516-383-3704

336 Plantation 225,000 Screen Room Terry MacDonald 516-383-3704

357 Plantation 232,000 40 x 80 426 sq ft Suite Terry MacDonald 516-383-3704

317 Oak Cove 237,500 40 x 80 Furnished, Custom Suite, AC Shed Terry MacDonald 516-383-3704

489 Fawn Trail 249,000 10 x 14 Florida room, Appl Nancy Merchant 321-243-5335

130 Windsong SOLD .09 Acres 1,190 sq ft Suite, Extra Deep Lot Ann Henn 321-432-4350

140 Windsong 273,969 Furnished, 690 sq ft Suite Nancy Merchant 321-243-5335

50 Sunset 274,900 67 x 24 Furnished Nancy Merchant 321-243-5335

321 Oak Cove 274,900 40 x 60 524 sq ft Suite Brenda Cullen 561-281-9382

122 Windsong 279,000 .09 Acres 1,250 sq ft Suite, Furnished Ann Henn 321-432-4350

455 Oak Cove 279,900 Shed, Paver Drive, Lake/Golf View Terry MacDonald 516-383-3704

110 Windsong CONTRACT Deep Lot, 868 sq ft Exec Ste Terry MacDonald 516-383-3704

TGO RV Sites

ADDRESS PRICE LOT SIZE FEATURES

LISTING AGENT

313 Oak Cove 95,000 Picnic Table Mike Zeigler 321-349-4123

315 Oak Cove 99,000 Vinyl Shed Mike Zeigler 321-349-4123

483 Fawn Trail 99,999 40 x 80 Lot Only Mike Zeigler 321-349-4123

184 Plantation 105,000 40 x 80 Shed w/Shower, W&D hookups Ann Henn 321-432-4350

371 Oak Cove 109,000 40 x 80 224 sq ft Florida Rm, Shed Tammy DeVries 321-537-1770

382 Oak Cove 114,000 40 x 80 Shed, Nature View Brenda Cullen 561-281-9382

417 Oak Cove 117,000 .011 Acres 288 sq ft Utility Rm Tammy DeVries 321-537-1770

13 Sunset CONTRACT 40 x 80 180 sq ft Florida Rm/Shed Terry MacDonald 516-383-3704

384 Oak Cove 120,000 Shed, WD hookup, Sink Terry MacDonald 516-383-3704

40 Sunset 124,900 .08 Acres Shed Paul Shimski 321-704-3111

439 Oak Cove 124,900 .08 Acres Shed Paul Shimski 321-704-3111

429 Oak Cove 125,000 40 x 80 Shed Terry MacDonald 516-383-3704

22 Sunset 127,000 40 x 80 Shed Terry MacDonald 516-383-3704

332 Plantation 129,000 164 sq ft AC FL Room, Shed Paul Shimski 321-704-3111

408 Oak Cove 129,000 .011 Acres Shed Paul Shimski 321-704-3111

312 Oak Cove 130,000 49 x 80 Extra Deep Corner Lot Tammy DeVries 321-537-1770

185 Plantation 135,000 40 x 102 Shed, A/C with Laundry Ann Henn 321-432-4350 418 Oak Cove 136,000 12 x 12 FL Rm Ann Henn 321-432-4350

316 Oak Cove 139,000 40 x 80 240 sq ft Florida Rm, Shed, Bath Terry MacDonald 516-383-3704

346 Oak Cove 144,900 10x20 FL Rm / 10x14 Utl Rm Tammy DeVries 321-537-1770

Café Hours - 8:00am to 11:00am Blue Heron Hours - 11:00am to 8:00pm

BREAKFAST

Early Birdie Classics

Hole in One - One egg any style, with bacon, one slice of toast, and hashbrowns 8.99

The Birdie - Two eggs any style, with meat, two slices of toast, and hashbrowns 12.99

The Sand Trap - Biscuits smothered in sausage gravy, with one egg any style Half - 6.99 Full - 12.99

The Caddy Stack - A stack of one, two, or three homemade pancakes or french toast 1 - 3.99, 2 - 6.99, 3 - 9.99

Add blueberries or strawberries 1.99

Blue Heron Nest - Two poached eggs nested in Canadian bacon on top of hashbrowns, smothered in hollandaise sauce 14.99

Build Your Own

The 9-Iron (Sandwich or Wrap) 12.99

Bread: White, wheat, rye, English muffin, croissant, tortilla

Meat: Bacon, Canadian bacon, ham, or sausage

Cheese: American, Swiss, jack-cheddar, or provolone

Veggie: Tomatoes, onion, or green pepper

Wrapped around 2 eggs any style

McDuffer’s Cheese Omelette - Egg omelet with jack-cheddar cheese, served with toast and hashbrowns 2 Eggs - 8.99, 3 Eggs - 10.99

Omelette Add Ons - Green peppers, red onions, diced tomatoes, mushroom, spinach, black olives, cilantro, basil, Jalapenos .99 each

Omelette Add Ons - Ham, Canadian bacon, sausage, pepperoni, grilled chicken, fried chicken 1.99 each

Sides

Fruit - ala carte 4.99

Oatmeal - ala carte 4.99

Hashbrowns/Home Fries - ala carte 3.99 onions/peppers 1.00

Ala Carte

Side of toast - white, wheat, or rye 2.99 English muffin, Croissant, or Biscuit

APPETIZERS

Basket of Fries - choice of two sauces 4.99

Quesadilla - 12” flour tortilla filled with sautéed onions, peppers and shredded cheese 10.99

Add chicken - 3.00 Add shrimp - 4.00

Spicy Quesadilla - 12” flour tortilla filled with onions, peppers, jalapeños, tomatoes, and buffalo chicken 13.99

Substitute Fried Shrimp - 1.00

Pretzel - Served with nacho cheese dip 9.99

Pierogi - Served with a choice of sauerkraut and horsey sauce or sautéed onions and sour cream 9.99

Potato Skins - Loaded with shredded cheese and bacon, topped with green onions 9.99

Fried Okra - Served with ranch 8.99

Onion Rings - Beer battered, served with a choice of dipping sauces 8.99

Fried Pickles - Served with Sriracha Ranch 9.99

Potstickers - Pork potstickers, sweet Thai chili sauce 10.99

Chicken Wings 6 for 10.99 10 for 15.99

Sauce options: BBQ, mild/hot Buffalo, garlic Parmesan Popcorn Shrimp - tossed in Kaboom sauce 10.99

SALAD & SOUP

Add Turkey or Ham - 2.00 Fried or Grilled Chicken - 3.00

Fried Shrimp - 4.00 Salmon - 9.99

House Salad - Spring mix, cucumbers, diced tomatoes, sliced red onions, shredded cheese 9.99

Mandarin Orange Salad - Spring mix, mandarin oranges, crushed almonds, chow mein noodles 11.99

CONSUMER ADVISORY - Consuming undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, or seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Please inform your server of any special dietary needs.

Caesar Salad - Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, homemade croutons, side of Caesar dressing 9.99

Caprese Salad - Spring mix, mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, sliced onions, capers, balsamic glaze 10.99

Gazpacho - Chilled Spanish blended soup, served with croutons or crackers 8.99

Ask your server about our Gazpacho special of the day!

Spaghetti and Meatballs - Meatballs over spaghetti with marinara sauce, garlic bread Half 9.99 Full 14.99

Dinner Salmon - Choice of grilled or baked, regular or blackened, salmon, served with vegetable of the day 21.99

Chicken Alfredo - Grilled chicken over fettuccine alfredo, served with garlic bread Half 10.99 Full 15.99

BURGERS & SANDWICHES

Cheese options - American, Swiss, Provolone, Pepper Jack Vegetarian Burger - 3.99 Gluten Free Bun Option - 2.99

Blue Heron Burger - Angus beef with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, served with fries 12.99 Add cheese 1.00

MOAB Burger - Mother Of All Burgers. Angus beef with American cheese, onion rings, bacon and BBQ sauce, served with fries 15.99

Chicken Sandwich - Grilled or fried chicken breast with lettuce and tomato, served with fries 12.99

Chicken Parm Sub - Fried chicken, marinara and cheese, served with fries

Half 10.99 Full 14.99

Cheesesteak - Steak or chicken, sautéed peppers, onions and mushrooms, topped with provolone cheese, served with fries

Half 10.99 Full 14.99

Heron Club - Sliced turkey or ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on your choice of bread, served with fries 14.99

On The Green Burger - Angus beef with provolone cheese, spinach, avocado and house aioli, served with fries 15.99

J&B’s Patty Melt - Angus beef smothered with caramelized onions, on marbled rye bread with Swiss cheese, served with fries 13.99

Meatloaf Sandwich - House meatloaf with gravy, lettuce and tomato, served with fries

Half 8.99 Full 13.99

Eggplant Parm Sub - Fried eggplant, marinara and cheese, served with fries

Half 10.99 Full 15.99

Meatball Sub - Meatballs, marinara, provolone cheese on a toasted sub, served with fries

Half 10.99 Full 14.99

The Reuben - Thinly sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing on marbled rye, served with fries 14.99

Albatross Pasta - Creamy marinara, penne, basil, Parmesan, and garlic bread - chicken or meatballs Half 10.99 Full 15.99

SIDES

Replacement options require an up charge. Ask your server for more information.

French Fries Sweet Potato Fries Onion Rings Side Salad Side of Fruit Coleslaw

FLATBREADS

Build Your Own - starts at 12.99, with marinara and cheese Cheese - Pizza or cheddar-jack Alfredo Sauce 1.00

Toppings 1.00 each

Jalapeno, green pepper, red onion, cilantro, basil, diced or sliced tomatoes, mushrooms, black olives, roasted garlic, pineapple Meats 2.00 each

Pepperoni, sausage, bacon, meatballs, grilled or fried chicken, ham

Ask your server about our Dessert of the day!

Sunday & Monday! - 99¢ Chicken Wings! Thursday - $3.50 Tacos

Music at The Blue Heron

Friday March 6 Sammy

Wed March 11 Johnny Danger

ENTREES & PASTAS

ENTREES & PASTA

Potatoes and vegetable of the day are subject to change. Ask your server what we have today.

Chicken Tenders - Served with fries and choice of dipping sauce 11.99

Fish and Chips - Beer battered white fish, served with fries and coleslaw 14.99

Friday March 20 Sammy

Friday March 27 Tiki Duo Band

Friday April 3 Xspanse

Friday April 10 Sammy

Friday April 17 Tiki Duo Band

Medicare Won’t Pay for Long-Term Care. Do You Have a Plan?

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Medicare DOES NOT pay for long-term care.

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Independant Broker And Fiduciary

Chrissy’s Catering Corner:

Did you know that legend has it that Coffee was discovered in the 9th Century by an Etheopian goat herder who noticed his goats became engergetic after eating the red berries from the coffee plant? AND…according to the American College of Physicians, a study showed that people who drank coffee long-term lived longer than non-drinkers. Facts: Coffee contains caffeine, a stimulant that improves altertness, focus, reaction time, mood, as well as boosting performance during physical activity. Regular consumption is linked to lowering risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

Now…mixing the energy boosting coffee with the relaxing sensation of alcohol offers a unique sensory experience resulting in a harmonious and invigorating libation –Please drink responsibly

TODAY’S RECIPE: Irish-Italian Coffee

2 ¾ cups hot brewed coffee

8 tbsp Frangelico (Hazelnut liquor)

8 tbsp Baileys Irish Cream

Cool Whip / Whipped topping (for topping)

Shaved chocolate or cinnamon (optional garnish)

Directions: In 4 cups pour 2 tbsps each of the Frangelico and Baileys. Pour in the hot coffee to ¾ to brim of your coffee cup – divided evenly.

Top with the whipped topping and garnish with chocolate or cinnamon.

Health sources: Healthline / cornercoffeestore.com

Recipe source: Chrissy Elwonger

Funny

Thing Is… Why Do They Still Call It A Phone?

I can’t believe they still call it a phone. I’m talking about that little $1200 rectangular piece of glass in my pocket known as an iPhone. What the heck happened? For most of my life if someone said, “Get the phone,” it meant that box on the wall was ringing and someone wanted to talk. Now if someone says, “Get your phone,” chances are you’re not going to talk to anybody. Oh, I love the iPhone much better than the box on the wall, but I can’t figure out why they still call it a phone. With the iPhone you are now one of the smartest people in the world with more knowledge than Funk and Wagnalls, more sports savvy than ESPN, and more intimate medical advice than your doctor would ever tell you, especially thanks now to my new doctor ChatGPT. But, nothing to do with talking on the phone. Yeah, thanks to the iPhone I now carry around more in my pocket than most moving vans could hold. Yeah, it’s also a camera, GPS, flashlight, garage door opener, multiple security cameras, computer, mailbox, whole house security system, and let’s not forget motion picture movie theater. Uh, nothing to do with talking on the phone. In my pocket is every major news, sports, weather, and entertainment network. I can use YouTube to learn how to do anything from how to tie shoelaces to building a nuclear reactor. Still not using it as a phone.

The iPhone has also created some totally new phenomena. Yeah, the butt bump now happens all the time, not just on the dance floor. If I’m having a bad day, have the phone in my pocket on vibrate, and a call comes in, I just let it keep ringing. Not having a bad day anymore. Thanks to Autocorrect you’re constantly having to explain yourself. Examples: “Did you have a salad.” “I had a Caesar.” Autocorrect says “I had a seizure.” What? How about, “I really like talking to you.” Autocorrect: “ I really like stalking you.” Yeah just try to get another date. A couple trying to reconcile saying, “I’m thinking about you a lot.” Autocorrect: “I’m drinking about you a lot.” Now she’s using her phone to call her lawyer. Finally, someone is using it as a phone!

- Dr. Sammy -

Hobbies and Recreations

Aquacize Manor Pool

Mon - Fri - 10:00am Weather Permitting. Call CSA Manor Office to ask about any cancellations. Aquacize, or water aerobics, is a fun and easy workout for all ages. It increases cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and muscle tone. Diana Araujo-Fernandez - 321-264-2393

ON HOLD TEMPORARILY

Bingo Plantation Manor Tues - 6:00pm Cards Go On Sale at 4:45pm. 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.

Bike Group Plantation Manor - Thur 9:00am TGO Bike Group does group rides every Thursday. We go on bike trails or lightly traveled urban streets, no major roads, between 10 to 20 miles at 8 to 10 miles per hour. E-bikes and recumbents are welcome. Meet in the Manor parking lot at 9:00am on a Thursday. Ed Swan - Text 321-536-0572

Bocce The Bocce Court

The Bocce ball set can be borrowed from the cabinet outside the Fitness Center, Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 3:00pm. For weekend play, pick up the Bocce set on Friday.

Bowling River Lanes (SR50) - Titusville

TGO bowling League - 2026 Season - 12-week league starts 1/7/26 - first day at Noon (for meeting), then 1:00pm for all other Wednesdays. $10 per week for 3 games with tax & free shoe rental. Teams comprised of 4 bowlers per team. Single bowlers welcome - we will find you a team. League is a handicap system, so everyone has a chance to win. To confirm your place or join, TEXT Ruby Logan at 321-749-8642 or email: Ruby@lakesagency.com

Bridge Club Manor Porch

Mon - 1:00pm, Thurs - 1:00pm

For intermediate and advanced level players. Bridge sign-up sheets are on clipboards on the Plantation Manor office door by the stage. Players must sign up by Friday noon to play Monday afternoon and must sign up by Tuesday noon to play Thursday afternoon. For more info, call: John Comeau – 321-269-5525

Bunco Library

Every other Thursday 6:00pm. March 26, April 2, 16 & 30, May 14 & 28.

$4.00 - $1 Bunco and $3 for Left, Right, Center Text Cathy Costello 321-376-2823

Bunco Manor Porch

Every other Tuesday 1:00pm. March 17 & 31, April 7. All games are at 1pm. All of the dates are two weeks apart with the exception of April which is one week. $1.00 to play. Call or text Lillian VanDuyne at 607-316-4910 for more info.

Chess The Library

If you are interested in playing chess one-on-one or would like to reactivate scheduled group play, please contact Bill Severance-207-317-1365 or bill@westnetdesigns.com. Join the TGO Chess Players Facebook group.

Cigar Club Windsong Pavilion

2nd & 4th Tuesdays – 3:30pm. Enjoy a cigar with fellow smokers, swap cigars, share cigar knowledge, join field trips. Facebook: TGO Cigar Club Bob Hazlett – 937-545-7446; or email: rlhazlett999@gmail.com

Clown Alley The Library

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

Coloring Group Windsong Pavilion

All Year Long - First and third Tuesdays 1:00 to 3:00pm and/or Wednesdays 5:30 to 7:30pm. $10 - Colored pencil supplies provided. Start with a coloring lesson, color at your own pace. Reservations required by the Monday before class. Text or call Tracy Lewis - 425-478-6078 or email tgocolor@stuffnthingz.com

Cornhole The Cornhole Courts

Sunday 3:00pm, Wednesday 5:30 - 7:00pm Practice starts a half hour before play. Randy Sanford - 321-505-8353

Croquet Club

Front of Driving Range - Sun - 2:00pm No experience needed. Equipment provided. Bring your own chair and beverage. It’s a great way to get outside and have fun with friends and neighbors. Joe DiGuilio 321-398-1816 or Frank Valenza - 407-223-5196

Diamond Painting Library - Mon - 1:30pm

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.

Nancy Morrison - 207-577-0161

Carol Renaudette - 610-334-2654

Euchre The Library Sat - 7:00 - 9:00pm

Euchre is for all who love the game! Cost is $1. Theresa Crosby - 740-548-0140

Friendly Hobbies Hobbyland

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

Bring your knitting, cross stitch, crocheting, and other needle creations.

Theresa Sansoucie - 603-491-4515 or Mary Jane Smith - 810-853-8188

Exercise With Charlotte

Manor (M) or Pavilion (P)

Mon (M) 8:00 -9:00am Strength Training

Mon (P) 9:00 - 9:30am Low Impact

Tue (M) 8:00 - 9:00am PiYo Live

Tue (M) 9:00 - 9:30am Pilates

Wed (M) 8:00 - 9:00am Medicine Ball

Wed (P) 9:00 - 9:30am Total Body Toning

Thur (M) 8:00 - 9:00am Low Impact

Thur (M) 9:00 - 9:30am Total Body Stretch

Fri (M) 8:00 - 9:00am Strength Training

Fri (P) 9:00 - 9:30am People’s Choice

FMCA - Ambassadors Chapter Manor

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

Seasonal meetings are monthly. Come 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 Nebel at 321-626-1290 or Email: renebeljr@gmail.com

Visit our website at www.TGOAMB.com

FTTA - Fun Time Travel Association Manor

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

The FTTA is a rally group open to all owners and renters in TGO. 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.

Monica Fierro - 321-604-0011

Email: tgomonica@yahoo.com

Put “FTTA” in the subject line.

Game Night The Library

Sun - 6:00pm, Tue - 6:00pm

This fun-loving group plays many types of games. Carol Hall - 321-383-3544 or Kathy Smith - 401-742-9766

Hobbies and Recreations

Hand Knee And Foot Card Game The Library

Wed and Sat - 11:30am - 4:00pm

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

Marie Zeigler - 518-805-8569

Karaoke Plantation Manor - 6:00pm

Pinochle The Library

Weekly on Wednesday 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Glenda Strom - 321-750-4867or email glenda7.gs@gmail.com

Pickleball Pickleball Courts

Six Pickleball Courts available at 8:00am.

• Lights for Night Play • Beginners Lessons

Singles At Tgo The Café Wed - 11:30am

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

Sammye Madden - 321-383-8530 or Cam Pelletier - 321-264-0691

RETURNING IN OCTOBER

January 22 - Then off for the season Join in the fun or listen to your friends. Bring snacks and beverages. Don Wheeler - 407-401-3655

Line Dancing Plantation Manor

Tue - 10:00am - 12:00pm

Beginner class starts at 10:00am

No dance experience - basic steps taught. Improver class starts at 11:00am. Michelle Neese - Instructor

Machine Embroidery Club Hobbyland

Fri - 12:00 - 5:00pm

Join us in this fascinating hobby. Bring your embroidery machine. Bring your door key for the craft room. Diana Spahn - 207-432-2107

Mad Hatters Plantation Manor

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

All TGO ladies are invited. Lunch is $20.00, cash or check, advance reservations are required. Contact Susan Bonneau at madhatlunch@gmail.com. For any other information contact: Cathy Costello at 321-376-2823 or cathy.costello@gmail.com

Mah Jongg The Library

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

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

Nickel Bingo Plantation Manor

Fridays, Apr 3 & 23 at 6:00pm. Bring snacks for your table/BYOB. Bring a roll of nickels and $1, per person, for donation to three charities. Bev Moquin - 508-317-0295

Page Turners The Library

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

Photo Club Check website for meeting location: tgophotoclub.com

1st and 3rd Fridays. If you enjoy taking pictures and want to learn more, join us. Use your phone or a mirrorless camera, new faces welcome. David Spahn - 207-468-6760

• Organized Tournaments • Clinics to Improve Member Skills

• Open Club Play 9:00am - 1:00pm Daily and Wednesday evening 6:00 - 8:00pm

• Private Games in the Afternoon Equipment available at the Manor CSA Office Mon- Fri 8:00am to 3:00pm. For more information: tgopickleballclubboard@gmail.com. Lessons will be offered every Wednesday from 2-4pm. No reservations necessary. Show up ready to learn. If lessons are cancelled it will be posted on the gate at the courts. Pam Howland at 678-570-7625

Quilters Hobbyland

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

Weekly meetings are held at 1:00pm November through April. TGO Owners, please bring your door key for the craft room.

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 8:00am. Bob Netherton - 321-269-3016

Rug Hooking Hobbyland

Tues (October - April) - 9:00am

The TGO Traditional Rug Hooking Group invites all “Hookers and Lookers” Terri Strack - 603-540-5921

Shuffleboard Shuffleboard Courts

Thurs - October - April - 1:00pm

Discs and Cues are on the Fitness Center front wall. Return equipment when done. After dark, there is a light switch timer by the Tennis Court fenced door nearest the shuffleboard courts. Doug Jensen - 401-885-9731

Sawdust Club The Pavilion

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

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Stampin’ Up Card Making Class Hobbyland 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:00pm and 2nd and 4th Fridays at 9:30am. Make 3 cards for $15. All supplies provided. Reservations Required. E-mail: bdaniels2065@gmail.com by Monday before classes or call

Carol Hall - 321-289-7380

Stitching From The Heart Hobbyland

Thurs - 9:30am - 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. Teri Alexander - 321-961-1393 or Theresa Sansoucie - 603-491-4515

Swedish Weavers Hobbyland Monday - 1:00 - 3:00pm

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

Carmella Zielinski - 321-289-0150

Tai Chi Windsong Pavilion

Monday and Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30am

Classes start Monday, Jan 5. For more info call or text Dan Tracy at 608-658-4465

Tennis Club Tennis Courts

Tennis Club Members Match Play: Mon - Wed - Fri - 9:00am to Noon

All Tennis Players - Round-Robin - All Skill Levels: Tue - Thu - Sat - 9:00am to Noon. Open Play

Mon-Sat noon-8:00pm, Sundays 8:00am-8:00pm

Join the TGO Tennis Club. Contact any Tennis Club Board Member on court.

Belle Maropis - 770-695-8266

Texas Hold’em Juke Box

Tournaments on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6:00pm in the Jukebox Recreation Room. Doyle Wilson - 502-751-4657

Texas Hold’em Mixed Groups Juke Box

Tournaments on Thursday at 6:00pm in the Jukebox Recreation Room.

Andy Martenson - 321-246-0033

Texas Hold’em Women’s Poker Club

Juke Box - Sunday evenings in the game room from 6:00 - 9:00pm. HEY GALS! Interested in playing Texas Hold ‘em? Here’s your opportunity to get in on a low-stakes limit game.

Terry Marsh at 919-368-0224

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Hobbies and Recreations

TGO Dance Group

Thurs - 6:00 - 7:00pm

Fun, safe class learning newest trending dances from social media. FREE CLASS, but tips appre ciated

Ukulele Group

Tuesdays - 1:00 - 3:00pm Join us!

All levels of players welcome.

Pam Campbell Taylor - 571-217-0444

Wood Carving Hobbyland

Monday - 8:00am - 12 noon

All skill levels welcome. Join us for whittling or relief, chip, and carving-in-the-round styles. Charlie Wing - 321-474-1952

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

• Loaner Lot Available While Yours is Being Coated

• Industrial Grade Concrete Sealer

• Rust, Oil, and Mildew Resistant

If you are in charge and have any changes to your Hobbies or Recreation Notice, please email them to Happenings@tgocsa.com

• Simulated Tile and Textured Coatings

NOTICE: To All Managers of Recreational Clubs, Hobbies and Events

• Many Colors and Designs

Just because items are listed in The Happenings, they still need to be approved with the Recreation Department and scheduled onto the calendar for facility use.

• Extremely Durable

• Industrial Paver Sealer Protects Pavers

Please check the TGOCSA website calendar for all scheduled activities. Many past activities have expired and have not been renewed through proper procedures. Once expired, other activities fill those dates and times quickly. Space is very limited. Our community facilities need to be shared equally.

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If you have any questions about scheduling your activity or event at the Manor, the Pavilion, Hobbyland, the Library, the Conference Room, Jukebox Rec Room and Recreation Courts (Shuffle, Corn, Tennis and Pickleball), please reach out to the Recreation Manager at Manor@tgocsa.com.

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A Minute with Meghan… March Forward with Proper Nutrition

We’ve all heard that proper nutrition is essential to lifelong health, but what does that actually mean? How do we make sure that we’re getting the nutrients our bodies need?

March is National Nutrition Month, which gives us an opportunity to look back at the basics of what “proper” nutrition entails. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM, 2022) “advocates for a nutrient-dense diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein, aligning closely with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.”

Recommendations for relatively healthy adults include maintaining energy balance (i.e. your caloric intake should align with your activity levels throughout the day), restricting added sugars and saturated fats to less than 10% of your daily calories, and prioritizing hydration (ACSM, 2022). Your personal calorie intake per day should be based on your activity levels (i.e. sedentary, light, moderate, vigorous), your health goals (ex. weight loss, muscle gain, endurance training, etc.), and any health conditions (ex. diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, etc.).

I’m sure you’ve heard the acronym “K.I.S.S.”- Keep It Simple Silly. The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides a very simple tool, called MyPlate to help individuals visualize what a balanced meal looks like, focusing on consuming foods from each major food group, and portion sizes. Get your own copy at: https://bit.ly/myplatefinal2022. MyPlate is based on 2,000 calories per day, but that may not fit your goals and health needs. Speak with your physician about what is right for you! In the next issue of The Happenings, we will look at how to read and interpret nutrition labels.

References:

ACSM. (2022). Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 11ed. American College of Sports Medicine. Wolters Kluwer. USDA. (2022). Start Simple with MyPlate [pdf]. U.S. Department of Agriculture: Food and Nutrition Service. https:// myplate-prod.azureedge.us/sites/default/files/2022-01/ SSwMP%20Mini-Poster_English_Final2022_0.pdf

USDA. (2025). Dietary Guidelines for Americans [pdf]. U.S. Department of Agriculture: Food and Nutrition Service. https:// cdn.realfood.gov/DGA.pdf

Photos From ALS Walk - 2026

Debbie and Dennis Grondin would like to thank all the sponsors, volunteers and participants for helping make this year’s 2026 ALS Walk a great success. Together, everyone raised over $22,400 to help fight the battle against ALS.

Thank you Robin Francis for your photos

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CSA Business

Board Of Directors Meeting

Plantation Manor on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00pm

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 Tom Wheir 253-632-2105 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 Marie Moraites 256-740-9900 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 Karin Coburn 619-709-4945 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 Temp-Chairman, Harold Witschi, and CSA Secretary Sharon Sanford. The CSA website at www.tgocsa.org has individual biographies and contact information for each director.

President’s Council Meetings

Owners are encouraged to attend all the Board of Direc tor 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 3:00pm. They are open to attend for any TGO owner.

District Meetings

There are ten CSA voting districts at The Great Outdoors. The District Meetings are held monthly from October through May in the Pavilion. The districts are determined by the last digit of your property’s street address: Districts 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 are held the first Tuesday of the month. Districts 0, 1, 4, 7, 9 are held the second Thursday of the month.

President Council Meetings are at the CSA Pavilion on the third (3rd) Tuesday of each month at 10:00am. 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 Dan Walters 856-982-9682 tgo.condo1@gmail.com

II Kay Dennison 505-350-4340 tgo.condoii@gmail.com

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

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

V Chuck Johnson 978-729-6248 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 Dot Raab 407-968-4795 tgocondo8@yahoo.com

IX Stephen Sohles 804-824-8180 tgo.condo9pres@gmail.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 Megan Westbrook 407-878-8854 tgo.condo12.president@gmail.com

FHOA Ken Birtwistle 401-580-5071 tgofairways@gmail.com

XIV Jay Fetner 307-409-1407 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 tgo.condo17pres@gmail.com

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

XIX John Dougherty 631-790-1159 pres@tgocondo19.com

APHOA Cammy Miller 407-592-4059 tgoaddison@gmail.com

CSA Business

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

Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Members - Contact Information

Chairman - Harold Witschi

716-998-6393

District 0 - Lisa Berkis 267-549-3674

District 1 - VACANT

District 2 - VACANT

Architectural Review Committee

District 3 - James Alonzo

518-577-7666

District 4 - Pete Bronson 315-263-6469

District 5 - Bob Robinson

District 6 - Greg Mackey

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next ARC Meetings will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am on the Manor Porch.

The Architectural Review Committee meets for planning purposes on the Plantation Manor Porch at 10:00am on Monday, March 23, 2026.

Application Review Agenda: Approve field approvals, old business, non-compliance violations, new business, adjorn.

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.

717-994-2807

219-322-5555

District 7 - Doug Jensen

401-885-9731

District 8 - Dennis Chouinard 561-329-8031

District 9 - Lisa Babcock

903-372-8849

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.

The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) will provide owners with a clear understanding of what is allowed and when ARC approval is needed. Gaining ARC approval is facilitated through a responsive process that is easy to use.

The ARC Guidelines and Application Form are available for download at TGOCSA.org or you can also pick up an application in the CSA Office Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 8:00am until 5:00pm. Applications must be submitted to the CSA Office by 12:00 Noon on the Wednesday prior to the following Wednesday meeting date to be considered at that meeting.

The ARC is elected by property owners. ARC has eleven members, ten elected from representative districts and one elected by the whole membership to serve as chairman. Each ARC term is two years. Districts are determined by the last number of each address (ex: 324 Plantation would be District 4).

If you have questions regarding ARC, please call the ARC Chairman, your ARC representative, or the CSA Office at 321-268-9767.

TGO Committees - And Their Contact Information

The Great Outdoors is home to several resident-led committees that help keep our community running smoothly and looking its best. These committees occasionally seek new members, and volunteering is a great way to contribute your time and talents. If you have experience or interest in any of the areas listed below, feel free to reach out to the committee chairman to ask about current openings. Your involvement makes a difference!

ARC Committee

Harold “Tuco” Witschi arcchair@tgocsa.com

Elections Committee

Vicki Littlefield vickilynnl@prodigy.net

Finance Committee

Drew Proulx district9@tgocsa.org

Firewise Committee

Butch Jones butch_jones2001@yahoo.com

Human Resources Committee

Lauren Clark district4@tgocsa.org

Infrastructure & Natural Resources Committee

Drew Proulx district9@tgocsa.org

Landscaping and Beautification Committee

Terry Manchik district8@tgocsa.org

Planning & Building Committee

Ron Wagner district0@tgocsa.org

Rules & Regulations Committee

Lynn Jacobs jjacobs120@aol.com

Safety & Security Committee

John Comeau district7@tgocsa.org

Traffic Infractions Committee

Cindy Marini clmarini@aol.com

Black Cat Coffee

Coffee Shop and Roastery

3355 Foley Road - Behind Ron Norris Ford

Open Monday - Friday 6am to 3pm Sat - 7am to 3pm Sun - 8am to 3pm

The Freshest Coffee in Titusville

Community Information

Automated Door App & Fob

CSA now provides an App that goes on your cell phone or a Fob and allows afterhour entry into the Gym and Recreation Room outside of regular business hours. Call the CSA office to make an appointment to receive yours - 321-268-9767

Automated Visitor

Call-In 321-383-8802

To call in a visitor at the gate, you must call in No More than 24 hours prior to your visitor’s arrival. You will have two options - you may request a one day pass or a two day pass. The phone number you use must already be registered with the CSA Office for the access request to be accepted. This system can not confirm that your request was received and can not respond to any additional messages.

Contractor Restrictions

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

CSA Office - 321-268-9767

100 D Plantation Drive

Open: Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Closed 12:00pm - 1:00pm

CSA Trouble Calls

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.

Daily Dog Hours

Small 12 lbs or less 11am - 12pm

Medium 35 lbs or less 3pm - 4pm

Large 35 lbs or more 4pm-5pm

All other times are open play.

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. Please, when you see emergency vehicles coming in with lights flashing, pull over and let them pass!

Golf Cart Gas

Monday - Friday 9:00 - 11:00am

The Community Services Association offers unleaded gasoline. Fill-up times are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 11:00am, at the CSA Maintenance Area. The Maintenance Area no longer accepts cash; please go to the CSA Office, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (closed for lunch 12 to 1:00pm) to purchase a fuel card. Cash and credit card payments are accepted. The price per gallon is $4, subject to change.

Guard Gate - 321-383-2004

Call to alert Courtesy Patrol about any community problem or to request assistance from CSA for on-site maintenance.

Living in TGO Reference Guide

Great information for the homeowner or renter. Pick up your FREE copy at the CSA Office.

The Manor - 321-264-2393

To schedule events at The Manor or The Pavilion, check with the manager in the Plantation Manor Office. 145 Plantation Drive - manor@tgocsa.com

Lorraine Murphy Historic Center

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

Available to tour:

Monday - Friday • 3:00 - 5:00pm

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: 8:00am - 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: 7:00am - 11:00pm

Daily cleaning from 6-7:00am. 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.

Propane For Sale

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

Appointment Only - TGO Commercial Area - West of the CSA Building. CSA offers LP Gas for your convenience and is currently $4.00/gallon, plus 7% sales tax! Cash, Credit Cards or Checks accepted.

Call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 for an appointment or visit during office hours.

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.

Community Information

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 it’s within easy reach.

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

• Put trash out at the curb by 10:00am - 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.

• 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. 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 Station321-264-5048.

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.

Be A Good Human

If you have food or clothes you can donate - please do Titusville Food & Clothing Donation Locations

SPCA Thrift Store

4220 S. Washington Ave. 321-267-2210

Hours: Monday - Saturday - 9:00am - 8:00pm Sunday - 10:00am - 6:00pm North Brevard Charities 4475 S. Hopkins Ave.

321-269-6555

Hours: Monday - Friday - 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday - 9:00am - 6:00pm Sunday - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Women’s Center Upscale Resale Store 3216 S. Hopkins Ave. 321-362-5885

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Food Drop-Off - Fresh & Staples Liberty Lodge Ministries 4150 Mt. Sterling Ave. 321-264-0757

Hours: Monday - Friday - 9:00am - 3:00pm Saturday & Sunday - closed

CSA Patrol is Hiring

Patrol officers play an important roll. Here is your opportunity to become an integral part of the community and help keep TGO safe by enforcing traffic rules, and directing traffic during emergecies. If you would be interested in working for the CSA Patrol, go online to our website: www.tgocsa.org then click on CSA Documents/Forms/Application for Committee Assignment. Or stop by the CSA office to pick up an application. We Need You!

WANTED...

I’m new here to the area and looking for someone with a boat who wants an experienced fishing buddy. Will chip in for gas and bait.

Contact Kevin at 503-269-8712 0r email at kgbookie@outlook.com

Community Information

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.

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

Turf Masters 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 Turf Masters list. Application dates are scheduled for March 9-11 and May 4-6. Service Calls - May 21

Turf Masters 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.

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.

AED

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

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

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

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

TGO Has Eight AEDs Located at CSA buildings.

1. Blue Heron - Outside Ramp 137 Plantation Drive

2. CSA Office - Outside 100-D Plantation Drive

3. Fitness Center 145 Plantation Drive

4. Hidden Lakes Clubhouse 461 Ambleside Drive

5. Library Kitchen 385 Plantation Drive

6. Oak Cove Pool Bathhouse 434 Oak Cove Road

7. Plantation Manor 145 Plantation Way

8. Windsong Bathhouse 155 Windsong Way

THE HAPPENINGS

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

The Great Outdoors Community Services Association (CSA) publishes The Happenings 24 issues a year (one issue only in July and August). This magazine is for the information and enjoyment of the TGO community 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.

Contributors must provide information ten days prior to publication date.

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

Sudoku Puzzles

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

Classified Ads

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FOR SALE: 538 Oak Cove Road. 2 BR, 2 Bath RV Port. New roof, gutters and paint in 2025. LVP flooring, repipe with PEX in 2021, New AC & water heater. Lease option available. $238,500. Call 386-290-9105 (exp 03/20)

FOR SALE: Portable Full flow oxygen concentrator. Works Home/Car/outside, 2 chargers, 110 Adaptor, 12 V, 4 2 hr lithium batteries. New, used 4 hrs, Best Offer, $1,000 invested ,call 305-775-3065/ronbsrt8@gmail.com (exp 03/06)

FOR RENT: Apr-Dec ‘26. 407 Plantation. Pad with Port only. Text 608-214-1475 or email jogoff99@gmail.com for details. (exp 03/20)

TGO MarketPlace

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• Backflow Testing & Repair

• Sewer & Drain Cleaning

• Shower Pan

• Mobile Homes

• Electronic Hidden Leak Detection

• Gas Piping

• Bath and Kitchen Remodeling

• Sewer & Water Lines Repaired or Replaced

• Domestic Water Line Re-Piping

• Epoxy & Drainage Line Re-Lining

• Drainage Issues

• High Pressure Jet Sewer Cleaning

• Drywall and Tile Repairs

• Faucet Repair & Replacing

• Camera/Video for Drainage Lines

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