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MANAGER’S CORNER
Dear TGO Residents,
February 7, 2025
The Annual Meeting and CSA Elections are now behind us now. Please join me in thanking our outgoing Chairman Cliff Creech for the leadership and hard work he provided during his term as Chairman. Congratulations to incoming Chairman Tom Wheir, and to our re-elected board members and ARC members on their elections. Tom is a common-sense leader with a big heart for TGO and our owners. He will do an outstanding job of leading the community as we prepare for future challenges.
The weather has warmed up in February, and our community is in high gear right now with so many activities, events and clubs. Last week the Activities Committee hosted their annual 5K sponsored by Parrish Hospital, and this issue shares some nice photos of that event. The golf course is jam-packed every day and our Blue Heron Restaurant is busy as well. This issue features our new Blue Heron Restaurant menus. Tom Collins, our restaurant manager, is now serving several ½ portion lunch and dinner dishes at a lower cost. These ½ portion dishes are very popular with our customers, because many here at TGO have smaller appetites. This issue also features the Blue Heron Breakfast Menu. Breakfast is offered Tuesday – Saturday from 7am-11am in the Café, and this setting offers a beautiful view of the sunrise over our golf course in the mornings.
January was cold and wet, but February is proving to be warmer, so we have turned irrigation back on in our community. I have added our irrigation status onto our website at www.tgocsa.org so you can check the status at any time. Several homes on Windsong Way along the nature trail have seen hog damage behind their homes. We are also seeing increased damage to our garbage area in the maintenance yard from raccoon activity, so CSA has stepped up our Critter Control efforts recently. Finally, Courtesy Patrol is seeing increased speeding activity, so we have increased radar patrol, and in January we wrote a record 47 speeding citations.
I was attending a Condo Annual Meeting recently, and a homeowner reminded me about the importance of displaying your home address numbers clearly and visibly on your property, especially for emergency vehicles and during storms. If needed, the CSA maintenance team will re-paint address numbers on your driveways, simply call us for a work-order. We only use white paint, so if your driveway is treated, or you prefer another color or design, please seek other options. We are happy to lend you our number stencils if you want to repaint the numbers yourself. If you wish to attach new street numbers on an existing post or exterior building, you do not need ARC approval.
There’s a “special day” approaching and we’re celebrating it with our very own special Valentines Day couple on page 37.
As always, Please contact me if you have questions or I can be of assistance to you,
Sincerely,
CSA Manager
Executive Suites
Porch Conversions
Accessory Buildings
Custom Building & Design
Bath & Kitchen Remodeling
Door & Window Replacement
Hardwood Floors
Tile Floors
Concrete Work
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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.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
FIREWISE
ANNUAL
CONTENTS
The Happenings Team and Credits
Editor: Greg Wostrel
Graphic Design: Greg Wostrel
CSA Manager: Billy Specht
Essential: Margarete Shaw, Carmella Galley
Contributors: Ed Brown, Kris Lee-Scott, Margarete Shaw, Billy Specht, Greg Wostrel
Cover Photo: Tim Clark
Sudoku: www.websudoku.com
Photos: Adobe Stock, Greg Wostrel, Tim Clark, Carmella Galley
Email submissions, event notices, and article ideas to: happenings@tgocsa.com
Bryce Gick and his cousin, Lexi, were participants in the 5K walk/run event.
FROM THE EDITOR
Last weekend was the TGO 5K and Wellness event and it was a lot of fun!
This was the first event at The Great Outdoors that I have actually participated in. It made me feel like part of the community—a great feeling. I also brought some friends. You see, I am an avid runner (I compete in Masters Track meets - but that’s for another day), often run area 5Ks, and belong to a local Titusville run club: Run Amok. This group LOVES to jump into a race at almost any opportunity. The TGO 5K was an easy sell and I knew they’d be excited about it. After all, a race entry for five dollars, a decent quality tee shirt, AND a civilized start time of 8:15am made it irresistible (most races start 6:30 - 7am and cost at least $35).
I was right about the response from my run club—I showed up on Saturday with eleven additional runners for the event, some of whom had never, ever, been in The Great Outdoors even though they have lived in Titusville most of their lives! We all had a great time and a big “Good Job!” to the Activities Committee for organizing and managing the event. Of course we have photos - they start on page 46, courtesy of Tim Clark.
Greg Wostrel Editor of The Happenings
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Clinic
Golf Shop
Merchandise sale is ongoing
Check for availability
Driving Range
Available for owner / resident use.
Tokens can be purchased in the golf shop or CSA office
“C” Flight - Mark Anderson defeats Ray Blake - 2 Up
“D” Flight - John Blanchette defeats Mike Pascuzzo - 1 Up
2024 / 25 GOLF MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
TGO
Owner / Resident Program Effective 12/15/24
Course Opening Date TBD
All Prices are subject to 7% sales tax
Prices include unlimited golf course play and cart use when playing golf (blackout dates may apply)
Couple pricing includes up to two (2) children 18 or under and still living at home. Additional children $250 + tax each.
Membership period must be continuous. No split months
Payment may be made with Cash, check or Credit Card*
* A 3% convenience fee will apply to sub totals, after tax, if a credit card is used for payment
Membership Benefits
• Golf Shop Merchandise Discounts - 20% on Tops / Bottoms; 10% on Accessories and Equipment
• Merchandise discounts are applied to original tagged prices. Special sale items may not have member pricing
• Reduced individual range token pricing. Currently a 50% discount
• TGO Bag Tag (New tags being issued this year)
• Complimentary Guest Passes - Based on chosen category of membership
9 and 12 Month: CPL 3 passes, SGL 2 passes
All other programs: CPL 2 passes, SGL 1 pass
• Complimentary Pass good for a 10 minute lesson with the TGO Golf Professional Staff or 50% Off on a clinic.
• Complimentary USGA GHIN Handicap Service if requested (service begins 1/1/25)
New Member Criteria:
Not on the active member list the past 2 programs
Not an employee the past 3 calendar years (2021-Present)
Refer a new member and receive a complimentary 18 hole round for a guest
**Referral must be stated prior to payment being made
Add on Range Program
Unlimited Range Use: Must match selected membership program (# of months) and be purchased at same time as membership
Single $50 per month
Couple
$70 per month
Sharing of range balls may result in revocation of benefits with NO REFUND
Lifetime Membership
THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE
ALL MEMBERSHIP PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH OR WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE
CSA BUSINESS
Board Of Directors Meeting
Plantation Manor • Wednesday, February 19, 2025 • 3 p.m.
The CSA Board of Directors are responsible for the entire operation of The Great Outdoors Community Services Association. The following list shows the current Board of Directors: Chairman Tom Wheir 253-249-8201 tswhere@gmail.com
District 0 Ron Wagner 607-542-6376 district0@tgocsa.org
District 1 Doug Matz 516-903-3145 district1@tgocsa.org
District 2 Dan Barnes 570-905-4906 district2@tgocsa.org
District 3 Robert Fraser 407-491-2500 district3@tgocsa.org
District 4 Lauren Clark 607-761-0092 district4@tgocsa.org
District 5 Colleen Marigliano 845-656-8394 district5@tgocsa.org
District 6 Matt Willey 518-321-1134 district6@tgocsa.org
District 7 John Comeau 321-269-5525 district7@tgocsa.org
District 8 Terry Manchik 901-603-6418 district8@tgocsa.org
District 9 Drew Proulx 207-751-9268 district9@tgocsa.org
Also part of the Board of Directors Organization are CSA Manager Billy Specht, Architectural Review Committee Chairman Leon LeBlanc and CSA Secretary Sharon Sanford. The CSA website at www.tgocsa.org has individual biographies and contact information for each director.
Owners are encouraged to attend all the Board of Director meetings. Green speaker cards are available if an owner wishes to address the board for three minutes about any issue. An informational packet with the meeting agenda is given to each household that attends. Prior to the meeting, the agenda is posted on official bulletin boards. The board meeting is televised LIVE on channel 732.
CSA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Wednesday from October through May. Planning meetings to set the agenda for the Board of Directors meetings are scheduled October to May on the second Wednesday of the month in the CSA Conference Room at 3:00 pm. They are open to attend for any TGO owner.
CSA Patrol is Hiring
Patrol officers play an important roll in keeping TGO safe by enforcing traffic rules, and directing traffic during emergencies. If you would be interested in working for the CSA Patrol, go on-line to our website: www.tgocsa.org then click on CSA Documents/Forms/Application for Committee Assignment.
District Meetings
There are ten CSA voting districts at The Great Outdoors. They are non-geographical, but are determined by the last digit in each property’s street address. The District Meetings are held monthly from October through May. Various districts join together to hold combined monthly meetings. There are two meetings per month with five districts in each one. Please note the upcoming meeting schedule if you want to attend your district meeting. In the PAVILION: Districts 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 - Tuesday, February 13, 2025 at 3pm.
Architectural Review Committee
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next ARC Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at 10 a.m. on the Manor Porch.
ARC Planning Meeting: The Architectural Review Committee meets for planning purposes on the Plantation Manor Porch at 10 a.m. on the Monday prior to the ARC Meeting. All changes to your property that are visible on the outside require advance approval from the Architectural Review Committee. Application forms and ARC Guidelines may be obtained from the Community Services Association office or printed from The Great Outdoors Community Services Association website at www.tgocsa.org. All completed ARC forms must be submitted to the CSA office by Noon on the Wednesday before the next Wednesday meeting. Results will be available to pick up after the ARC meeting or from the CSA Office.
Be sure ALL necessary paperwork is included with your ARC application. No approval will be given without having all the required data available at the ARC Meeting for review.
2025 Architectural Guidelines
Now that the 2025 Guidelines have been affirmed, you can now submit changes that you would like to the Guidelines in writing. Drop off or email any changes you would like to suggest to the ARC secretary at the CSA Office. A file will be maintained until October 1, 2025 when all the requests will then be reviewed. If you have any suggestions, please do not hesitate to submit them.
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CSA BUSINESS
TGO Committee Chairman Contacts
ARC Committee
Leon LeBlanc tgoarcchair@gmail.com
Landscaping and Beautification Committee
Lauren Clark district4@tgocsa.org
Elections Committee
Vicki Littlefield vickilynnl@prodigy.net
Finance Committee
Matthew Willey district6@tgocsa.com
President’s Council Meetings
Firewise Committee
Butch Jones butch_jones2001@yahoo.com
Traffic Infractions Committee
Cindy Marini clmarini@aol.com
Infrastructure & Natural Resources Committee
Drew Proulx district9@tgocsa.org
Planning & Building Committee
Doug Matz district1@tgocsa.org
Rules & Regulations Committee
Lauren Clark district4@tgocsa.org
Safety & Security Committee
John Comeau district7@tgocsa.org
Human Resources Committee
Lauren Clark district4@tgocsa.org
Presidents Council meetings are held in the CSA Pavilion and continue on the third Tuesday of each month through April at 10:00 am. Owners are invited to attend. Chuck Benoit is the Chairman of the Council and Ron Young is the Vice Chairperson.
2025 Condominium/HOA Presidents
Condo President Phone# Email
I Wayne van Gorden 603-630-1029 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 tgocondo7pres@gmail.com
VIII Dot Raab 407-968-4795 tgocondo8@gmail.com
IX Steve Sohles 804-824-8180 Ssohles@gmail.com
X Cindi Marini 440-829-8633 tgocondo10@gmail.com
XI Leonard Caton 321-5673009 tgo.condo11board@gmail.com
XII Matt Willey 518-321-1134 condo12tgo@gmail.com
FHOA Ken Birtwistle 401-580-5071 kcbirtwistle@gmail.com
XIV Laura Dedrick 386-341-7537 tgo.condo14@gmail.com
XV David Spahn 207-468-6760 tgocondo15@gmail.com
XVI Chuck Benoit 979-314-9945 tgo.condo16@gmail.com
XVII Pete Bronson 315-263-6469 tgo.condo17pres@gmail.com
XVIII Dave Legrow 321-758-1248 tgo.condo18pres@gmail.com
XIX Carl Rosner 516-241-1877 Pres@tgocondo19.com
APHOA Cammy Miller 407-592-4059 tgoaddison@gmail.com
ARC Office Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. Closed from Noon to 1 pm for lunch.
Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Members - Contact Information
Chairman - Leon LeBlanc 423-791-3158
District 0 - Lisa Berkis 267-549-3674
District 1 - Harold Witschi 716-998-6393
District 2 - Scott Lancaster 505-269-4851
District 3 - James Alonzo 518-577-7666
District 4 - Pete Bronson 315-263-6469
District 5 - Chris Christian 931-628-3675
District 6 - Greg Mackey 219-322-5555
District 7 - Gail Smith 321-383-4570
District 8 - Bill Flatt 321-626-5594
District 9 - Lisa Babcock 903-372-8849
Golf Carts in TGO: Slow Down & Make Those Stops
As you all know there are many golf carts here in TGO and they are always zipping around the neighborhood. Unfortunately, serious golf cart injuries are on the rise to the tune of approximately 13,000 per year requiring emergency room visits. Luckily, here in TGO, we haven’t had many serious mishaps and we hope this good record continues. Please don’t be a statistic; stop at stop signs, control your speed, and do not turn corners at high speeds.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES
Emergency Vehicle Protocol
Florida and TGO share the same vehicle and traffic laws as the rest of the US: Everyone must yield to emergency vehicles. If there’s no shoulder on the road, simply stop to allow an emergency vehicle to pass. We have all been driving long enough to know this. Please, when you see emergency vehicles coming in with lights flashing, pull over and let them pass! It could be your loved ones they are here for.
CSA Trouble Calls: 321-268-9767
If you have questions about lawn spraying, getting sprinklers adjusted, or any other services provided by the Community Services Association, residents should contact the CSA Office by email at service@ tgocsa.org or call 321-268-9767 to mention your concerns.
Newcomer Orientation Meeting
Monday, March 24th from 11:30 to 12:30 pm in the Manor.
Guest speakers from CSA, ARC, Courtesy Patrol, Nature, Golf, Activities and Firewise will share important information. You might win a door prize!
Please call/text Nancy Wagner at 607-542-6374 to reserve your spot so there will be enough seating and handouts for everyone.
Contractor
Restrictions
Contractors employed for repairs, construction, renovation, or installation at residences that are in The Great Outdoors are not allowed to work on Sunday, except in an emergency or with the advance permission of the CSA.
Contractors must present a valid driver’s license at the gate.
From Monday through Saturday, contractors must leave TGO by 6:00 pm from October 1 to April 30 and by 7:00 pm from May 1 to September 30.
Call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 during regular weekday office hours to request any exceptions to these contractor work restrictions.
Lorraine Murphy Historic Center
Located in the CSA Conference Room next to Trimmer’s Salon.
Available to tour:
Monday - Friday • 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Visit the CSA Office to borrow the key. The Historic Center can be shown on weekends and holidays.
Call for an appointment: Lorraine Murphy at 321-431-4526
DAILY DOG HOURS
A Short And Helpful Reference For Living In TGO
Get a FREE copy at the CSA Office.
Plantation Manor Pool & Spa
OPEN Every Day: 8:00 am - Dusk “Dusk” is different throughout the year. Please check the chart in the pool area. Please lower umbrellas after use so they’re not damaged by wind gusts.
Oak Cove Pool & Spa
OPEN: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Daily cleaning from 6:00 - 7:00 am
Wear, or have in your possession, a Pool Wristband. They are FREE and can be obtained from the CSA Office.
Residents use lime green bands. Visitors use bands that are red, white and blue. Your guests are welcome to keep their bands as a souvenir of their visit to TGO.
All other times are open play
COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES
Automated Visitor Call-In - 321-383-8802
The automated system offers two methods to provide access for a visitor. Call no more than 24 hours prior to your visitor’s arrival. Send an email to: guest@tgocsa.org, no more than 48 hours prior to your visitor’s arrival. The phone number and email address you use must already be registered with the CSA Office for the access request to be accepted. This system cannot confirm that your request was received or respond to any additional messages.
Service and Set-Up Calls - 833-697-7328
The CSA has a contract with Spectrum that includes Spectrum TV Select and Spectrum Internet services. If you are experiencing problems with their service or need to set up a new service, call the number above. Tell them your community at The Great Outdoors has a bulk agreement known as the Bronze Package.
TGO Community Channel 732
Our television channel of the Community Services Association will be active for broadcasting board meetings. Your TV must be equipped with a Spectrum TV cable box or digital adapter.
Spectrum Residential Equipment Update
Please be advised that Spectrum is updating old equipment in The Great Outdoors. They will be calling residents whose equipment will need to be updated by the end of the year. If they do not get a response from the phone calls, they will be sending out postcards reminding you to call to set up a service call to replace the old equipment.
If you receive a call from Spectrum, it is not spam. Please respond at your earliest convenience. As people start returning to The Great Outdoors, the service waitlist will get long.
Vehicle Barcodes
If your vehicle needs a barcode installed, call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 to schedule a REQUIRED appointment. Barcodes are $10 - new or replacement. They install them everyday, but will not do “walk-in” applications. If you need a barcode installed on your Recreational Vehicle, contact the CSA office
Propane For Sale
Mon - Fri - 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 am
By Appointment Only - TGO Commercial AreaWest of the CSA Building. The Community Services Association offers LP Gas for your convenience and currently at $4.00/ gallon, plus 7% sales tax! Cash, check, or credit cards accepted. Call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767 for an appointment or visit during office hours. Payment by cash, check or credit cards.
TruGreen regularly applies spray applications to our lawns and common areas that includes an herbicide for weed control, a liquid fertilizer, and an insecticide to kill chinch bugs, and other turf-damaging insects.
TruGreen is also offering “service-call” visits to TGO. If you are still having problems with lawn pests or weeds, call the CSA Office at 321-268-9767, and we will put your address on the TruGreen list.
Next Community-wide spray: March 11&12
Next Service Call Date is: February 13th.
TruGreen advises all TGO residents to stay off treated areas of your lawn, and to keep your pets off treated areas, until the application has thoroughly dried.
AED Basics (Automated External Defibrillator) Have Someone Call 9-1-1 While You Operate AED
The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that diagnoses incorrect heart rhythm patterns that could potentially be life threatening. The device treats the condition with electrical shocks.
AED use requires minimal training because an electronic voice prompts the user through each step. If you are helping a person who collapsed and you’re unsure if a heart attack is the reason, don’t hesitate to use the AED. Every minute counts.
The device determines if the patient needs an electrical shock or not. Simply place the AED pads on the patient’s bare skin, one on the right upper chest and the other on their lower left side. No one else should be touching the patient because false readings could result. The AED will advise you, the device operator, what to do next.
TGO has eight AEDs located at CSA buildings.
1. Blue Heron - Outside Ramp 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 Drive
8. Windsong Bathhouse 155 Windsong Way
Golf Cart Gas
Monday - Friday - 9:00 - 11:00 am
The Community Services Association offers gasoline at the CSA Maintenance Area for TGO residents’ Golf Carts. Fill-up time is Monday through Friday from 9:00 - 11:00 am. The gas price is based on the prevailing rate charged to the CSA. Payment is CASH ONLY.
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES
CSA Trash Pick Up Rules
The CSA crew picks up household trash 364 days of the year (off for Christmas). You’ll see them in a big truck pulling one or more green hoppers behind it. The guy crouching on the hopper grabs your trash bag as they pass by. To make the process efficient, please follow these rules:
• Trash must be placed in plastic bags that are tied closed. Lightweight bags should be tied together. Trash that is not in plastic bags may not be picked up.
• Break down all boxes and put all packing material in a closed bag.
• Place trash within one foot of the road so that it’s within easy reach.
• Dispose of your pet’s waste inside the closed trash bag.
• Put trash out at the curb by 10:00 am - Pick-up time varies within the park.
• Do not mix household trash with organic yard debris or construction materials.
• Do not put trash out at night because by morning it will have been scattered by wild animals.
Please do not allow pets to urinate on trash or debris.
The crew has to pick this up!
• Also be aware that if you place your trash out on the street too early, the vultures think you have prepared them a sack lunch!
CSA Yard Debris Pick-Up Rules
The CSA crew picks up organic yard debris at least once per week. Tree trimmings should be cut down to a maximum of 4 feet long, weigh less than 50 pounds, and be stacked uniformly at the curb. Loose material such as pine needles, leaves and small twigs must be collected in untied plastic bags or open containers. The CSA will not pick up sod, dirt, tree stumps, construction material (e.g., concrete, wood, drywall, metal), chemicals (e.g., paint, oil), major appliances, or tires. DO NOT bring these items to the CSA Maintenance Yard yourself. They may be dropped off, without charge, at the Brevard County Mockingbird Mulching Facility (321-264-5009) on South Street (SR405). Go past the Lowes SR405 entrance then turn LEFT at the first traffic signal. Most other waste items such as carpet, porcelain plumbing fixtures, etc., that are not mentioned above can be dropped off at the Brevard County Transfer Station (321-264-5048) that is also on South Street (SR405), but 0.5 mile past Lowes on the same side of the street.
Clearing Vegetation on CSA Property
Our Declaration of Covenants states that “No CSA land may be cleared of any vegetation without prior written permission from the Board of Directors or its designee. Unauthorized clearing of CSA property will result in a hearing, with possible fines and ordered replanting.” This only makes sense, as you would not cut vegetation on someone else’s property without permission first. In order to track this better, we will require anyone seeking permission to cut vegetation on CSA property to fill out an ARC permit. An approved permit must include the CSA manager’s signature, and a copy of the permit will be filed in your ARC file for documentation purposes.
Guide to Living With Alligators in TGO
There are 32 lakes in The Great Outdoors and all of them are home to alligators. Please keep these points in mind to be safe when alligators could be nearby:
• It is illegal to feed, taunt or harass an alligator.
• Do not swim or wade in any of our lakes.
• Do not walk near the shorelines and do not walk your pets near the shoreline.
• Do not allow your pets to swim, exercise or drink in or near our lakes.
• While alligators can be active at any time, they are most active between dusk and dawn and move during the night to different water sources.
• Please give our alligators the respect and space they deserve.
NOTE: If you come across an aggressive alligator, please contact the CSA Office prior to SNAP and allow us to handle any situation.
THE CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE DISASTER: DANGER OUTSIDE THE DOOR
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By Ed Brown
The California wildfires that have dominated the news for three weeks are still ongoing, but they are running low on fuel. Residents are being allowed to return to their home sites. In so many cases, their homes are no longer standing!
News is a business, a fickle business, and time marches on. Other news stories get the attention of the moment. Meanwhile, the residents of those areas recently turned to ash are being permitted to return to the remnants of their cremated homes to sift through the stinking rubble for artifacts of their lives. Could this scenario happen to us here in TGO? The mechanics might be slightly different, but WILDFIRES ARE ALL RUTHLESS and wasteful.
We don’t have Santa Anna Winds to drive a wildfire as did Southern California. Well, we do have Hurricane Force winds starting at 75 MPH with or without rain! What about “Fire Tornados? ” Yes again, on film and, in person, in Everglades National Park, South Florida!
Ordinary Materials that are stored in the homes and workshops of the residents of a community, can be transformed by direct flame contact or the radiant heat of a fire.
• Lead from lead-acid batteries can get into the atmosphere as vapors at high temperatures and spread widely.
Butch Jones Chairman 804-514-4458
Christopher Miller
Co-Chairman 407-375-8310
Tim Graham 561-262-8833
Donald Payne 407-222-0583
• Pool chemicals exposed to high heat can irritate the skin and lungs.
• Batteries contain a lot of energy and can explode when they burn.
• Stored bullets can explode, scattering shrapnel.
• Pesticides, in garages or treated wood and soils can contain arsenic.
• Lead and zinc-based paints pose a toxic risk when exposed to heat.
At this writing, rain has come to the wildfire-burned areas of Southern California. The rain has cleared the air, but not the streets and driveways. They drain downslope into the Pacific Ocean and that pollution will continue. I remember, in my youth, the cute rhyme: “The Solution To Pollution Is Dilution”. That has proven to be incorrect even when the dissolving solution is the vast Pacific.
The California Wildfire Experience is a wakeup call and a reminder for all residents of TGO.
May we all be mindful and aware of This Danger Outside The Door.
Ed Brown 321-383-8253
Mike Lavery 585-315-5554
Ron Peoples 407-509-0486
Betty Salter 321-223-8073
Ed Olefirowicz 919-360-3174
Karri Olefirowicz 919-265-4315
Albert McGuire 810-338-5646
Nancy Clark 321-292-1434
photo: Adobe Stock
WILDFIRE EMERGENCY DRILL
The Great Outdoors hosted a Wildfire Emergency Evacuation Exercise on Friday, January 24th. Volunteers from our Firewise Committee, CSA board leadership, maintenance staff and courtesy patrol officers participated. Representatives from Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and Brevard County Fire and Rescue (BCFR) also joined us for this exercise. This drill tested our readiness, emergency communications, and cooperation with local emergency authorities in the event of a fast-moving wildfire threat. Below is the scenario we tested:
A fast-moving thunderstorm has passed over TGO. Lightning has caused a wildfire in the area behind the library. Fire agencies are now responding. Windy conditions are pushing the fire in the direction of our community. BCFR and BCSO have arrived on-site and have directed residents on Plantation from 315 Plantation to 459 Plantation to evacuate their homes immediately. Evacuees have the option to shelter in the manor and park vehicles in the manor parking lot. All residents that are not being evacuated are notified to shelter in place and await further instructions. During the evacuation process a second fire has occurred in the area of Plantation and Baytree. Fire operations have caused Plantation to be closed at that location. Evacuees must now be rerouted to avoid the second fire scene. Time is off the essence, and our priority is to keep emergency vehicles moving freely, keep all people in the area safe and prevent people from sightseeing which can hinder firefighting activities.
This test was followed by a debriefing of all volunteers and representatives, where we discussed any lessons learned and ways we can improve our response to a wildfire emergency.
Below is a photo of all who participated. We would like to thank all those involved in making sure TGO is safe and ready in the event of a wildfire.
TGO ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
2024-2025 Event Schedule
February 7, 2025 Trivia - #1
February 8, 2025 Trivia - #2
February 14, 2025 Valentines Day
February 15, 2025 Left, Right, Center Game Night
February 22, 2025 Line Dance Social
March 6, 2025 Concert - Comedy Night
March 15, 2025 St Patrick’s Day
March 20, 2025 Concert - Chicago Rewired
March 27, 2025 Variety Show Night #1
March 28, 2025 Variety Show Night #2
How To Purchase Concert Tickets
General Admission tickets can be purchased for $20 for each concert at TGO Tickets & Gift Shop in Hobbyland. TGO Tickets & Gift Shop at 321-269-8023
Wheelchair Seating at an Activities Concert
For Wheelchair seating for the concerts please call Bev Moquin at 508-317-0295 to arrange for that a few days before the concert. Bev must be contacted each time you need this service.
The TGO Tickets & Gift Shop in Hobbyland is Now OPEN!
Monthly Activities Meeting
Our next meeting is February 18, 2025 at 1:00 pm in the Plantation Manor. Everyone is welcome. Our monthly meetings are the third Tuesday of every month from October until April.
Activities Committee Points of Contact
Carmella Zielinski 321-289-0150 tmcmzie@gmail.com
Pat Small 321-720-8979 waypointtwo@yahoo.com
Pat Foley 407-538-8035 patfoley441@gmail.com
Ruth Falusi 219-670-1111 falusirr@yahoo.com
2024-2025 Concert Series
COMEDY NIGHT - March 6,
2025
Phil Tag’s sarcastic and quick-witted humor consistently earns him rave reviews by audiences worldwide. Karen Rontowski has an upbeat, optimistic, clean sense of humor! Everything is coming up roses.
CHICAGO REWIRED - March 20, 2025
This premier “Chicago” tribute band comprises a unique blend of talented and seasoned musicians joining forces with the common goal of accurately replicating the time less music of “CHICAGO.”
Don’t Miss Out! Activities Gifts
Monday - Friday 10am - Noon
Activities Annual Meeting
Tuesday March 18, 2025 1pm
Plantation Manor
Annual Election of Officers, President, and Secretary. Two Year Term Nomination Committee
Pat Bronson 315-345-5246
Karen Rontowski is HILARIOUS!
Phil Tag will have you laughing!
COMEDY NIGHT MARCH 6, 2025
Karen Rontowski is HILARIOUS!
Comedy Night Concert
Series Sponsors
Phil Tag will have you laughing!
Mackey’s Home Renovations
Atlantic Storm Protection
Eagles Pride RV Sales and Service
JAD FAMILY PHARMACY
Gary Torres DMD, PA
Parrish Medical Center
STARLING’S AUTO Group Inc
“Thank You” to our Sponsors!
Chicago Rewired
Series Sponsors
Mackey’s Home Renovations
Atlantic Storm Protection
Eagles Pride RV Sales and Service
JAD FAMILY PHARMACY
Gary Torres DMD, PA
Parrish Medical Center
Lynne Cassidy REALTOR®
“Thank You” to our Sponsors!
BCSO R.E.A.D.Y. PROGRAM
The R.E.A.D.Y. program from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is a self-defense class that teaches citizens how to respond to violent situations. The program’s name stands for “ R espond E arly and D efend Yourself!”.
What the program teaches
• Stances: How to stand in a defensive position
• Strikes: How to strike an attacker
• Situational awareness: How to be aware of your surroundings
• Open hand techniques: How to use open hand techniques to defend yourself
FEATURE: WHITE-TAILED DEER OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS
TGO is a sanctuary for wildlife. The white-tailed deer are a beloved part of our community, frequently spotted grazing in open areas, wandering through wooded areas, or standing quietly at the edge of wetlands.
With their slender bodies, reddish-brown coats in summer (turning grayish in winter), and iconic white tails that flick up when alarmed, they are easy to identify. The sight of a doe with her fawns captures residents’ hearts.
Our forests, wetlands and open grassy areas provide an ideal habitat for the whitetailed deer. They thrive on leaves, acorns, fruits, and grasses. They are “crepuscular,” meaning most active during dawn and dusk. The deer population is more than just a charming addition to the landscape because it:
• Indicates a healthy environment as deer require a diverse range of plants and clean water sources;
• Represents a daily connection to the natural world;
• Offers a chance for residents to learn about Florida’s native wildlife.
The deer population brings joy, but it comes with challenges. Residents must drive cautiously at dawn and dusk and take measures so the deer don’t become accustomed to human interaction. To protect the deer and maintain the balance of nature, residents must not feed them and must respect their space. This ensures the deer remain wild and self-sufficient while coexisting with us.
White-tailed deer are part of our community. Their presence is a daily reminder of the beauty and importance of the natural world. Living alongside deer teaches us patience, respect, and the value of preserving wild spaces. These graceful creatures are a symbol of the relationship between people and nature. They are more than visitors. They’re neighbors, sharing the land and enriching our lives.
This [edited] article contains materials protected by the Fair Use guidelines of the Copyright Act, Section 107. All rights reserved to copyright owner, Nancy Payne-Clark, for use in “Happenings at The Nature Center.” It is for general informational purposes only and provided in good faith.
NATURE CENTER TRAILS
EAGLE WATCH with Brian Grande Tuesday February 11th @ 10am
Meet Brian along the Nature Trail between the Windsong Bathhouse and Indian Mound Trail.
TRAIL MAINTENANCE - MONDAYS AT 9:00AM
Long pants, long sleeves, hiking shoes/boots, insect repellent and sunscreen are recommended along with gloves and water! Please bring a rake or loppers.
FEB 10 - Indian Mound Trail Maintenance
Meet at the Trailhead on the multi-use Nature Trail
FEB 17 - Mattila Trail Maintenance
Meet at the Nature Center
FEB 24 - Betty Salter Trail Maintenance
Meet at the east trailhead by Buck Lake
GUIDED TRAIL HIKES - WEDNESDAYS AT 9:00AM
It is recommended that you wear long pants, long sleeves, hiking shoes/boots, insect repellent and sunscreen. Bring water! You may also want to bring binoculars or a camera.
FEB 12 - Indian Mound Trail Hike
Meet at the Trailhead on the multi-use Nature Trail
FEB 19 - Mattila Trail Hike
Meet at the Nature Center
FEB 26 - Betty Salter Trail Hike
Meet at the east trailhead by Buck Lake
For more trail information, message or call Brian Grande at 407-766-7867, Facebook group “TGO Nature Trails,” or email at SkinDvr2000@yahoo.com.
DID YOU KNOW…
The multi-use nature trail and dog walk are maintained by TGO/ CSA. They mow part of the Betty Salter Trail as a fire break for the wastewater treatment plant. However, all other trails are maintained by the Nature Center (a 501(c)(3) entity, separate
UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL SERIES
7PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) - The Manor
FEBRUARY 12 - Environmentally Endangered Lands, Mike Knight
FEBRUARY 19 - Indian River Council
FEBRUARY 26 - Dogs and SnakesMike Knight
UPCOMING EVENTS …
February 18 @ 9:30AM – BoD Meeting, Nature Center Porch
MARCH 5 @ 3:00 - Nature Center Annual Meeting The Manor
from TGO/CSA), including the Carlson Trail and part of the Watson Trail located on CSA property.
We work with St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) to stay in compliance with their regulations, and we provide them all our trail guides and digital maps. Maintenance and trail map printing/distribution are not included in our quarterly TGO fees. They are a Nature Center amenity in cooperation with SJRWMD. They exist for everyone’s hiking pleasure, thanks to our Nature Center volunteers!
NATURE CENTER MEMBERSHIP
Yearly dues are only $15 a year per person. Lifetime Membership is available for $500. You can join or renew through the membership form in the Nature Center library, contact Sally Fisher (membership chair, naturemembership@gmail.com, OR see Sally at one of our educational programs as listed above.
THE NATURE CENTER EDUCATIONAL SERIES
(7:00 PM @ The Manor - Doors Open at 6:30 PM)
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
ENVIRONMENTALLY
ENDANGERED LANDS PROGRAM
Mike Knight
Mike Knight’s presentation will cover a brief history of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program and conservation accomplishments over the last 32 years. He will cover the types of land management activities we undertake such as invasive plant control, prescribed burns, species monitoring and outdoor recreation. His discussion will include information about the sites managed in north Brevard County and where trailheads are located for these sites
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
INDIAN RIVER LAGOON COUNCIL
Duane De Freese, Executive Director IRL Council
Come learn about North America’s most biologically diverse estuary system. The Indian River Lagoon occupies 40% of Florida’s east coast. Its watershed includes 7 counties and 39 incorporated cities. As a natural ecosystem, it is rich in biodiversity,
Nature Center Board
providing a home for over 4,400 species of plants and animals. The Lagoon is also an economic driver of the regional economy, generating $7.6 billion annually. It provides jobs, housing and industry to Florida residents, and recreational and tourism opportunities to visitors.
The speaker series is free, but donations to offset speaker costs are welcome.
UPDATED INFORMATION: SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The year 2025 is an election year for the Nature Center’s Board of Directors. A committee is now in place to accept nominations from anyone wishing to serve in any position.
Specifically, as of March 5, 2025, the office of President needs to be filled. We need prospective candidates’ names by February 24, 2025 for inclusion in our Annual Report.
Please submit your intention to run for this or any other office to any of the following Board members:
Donna Pittman – ncvp23@gmail.com
Loretta Anne - nctreasurer23@gmail.com
Pat Dick – ncsecretary23@gmail.com
STILL LOOKING FOR:
• Inspection Team – Contact Pat at patdick@gmail.com
• Social Committee – Contact Pat at patdick@gmail.com
IF YOU MISSED IT…
Thank you, Alligator Robb and intern Rebecca, for another informative and entertaining program about alligators, snakes, and the amazing advances in medicine that alligators are affording us!
And another big thank you to Elaine Williams for her enlightening presentation about our earliest settlers, how they got here, what their life was like, and what we know about them today!
President Dolly Akers ncpresident23@gmail.com
Vice President Donna Pittman ncvp23@gmail.com
Treasurer Loretta Annè nctreasurer23@gmail.com
Secretary Pat Dick ncsecretary23@gmail.com
Other Points Of Contact
Injured Animals - Please contact these specialists
Stories and Articles for The Happenings: nchappenings23@gmail.com
NATURE CENTER AT TGO
400 Nature Center Trail, Titusville, FL 32780
Open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 365 days a year
www.NatureCenterAtTGO.org
Facebook - Nature Center at TGO
To schedule the use of our meeting room on M/W/F mornings or T/Th afternoons, call the Manor - 321-264-2393
To schedule the meeting room at any other time OR our beautiful enclosed porch, call Loretta Annè - 321-385-9667
TGO COMMUNITY CHURCH
An Interdenominational Christian Church
SUNDAY
WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 am
Watch the LIVESTREAM on our Church Website: tgochurch.org
Dr. David Price
Lead Pastor
J.B. Kump
Minister, Small Groups, Visitation and Retreats
Dan Zahn
Minister of Prayer & Visitation
Richard Harleman Director of Music
Nancy Reinish Director of Bells
Leanne Craig Office Administrator
Georgi Zeigler Administrative Assistant Send e-mail to: info@tgochurch.org 321-383-0303 www.tgochurch.org
Watch Bible Study and Services
Pastor David’s Bible Study is LIVESTREAMING on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am on the church website: tgochurch.org. In-person bible study is 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall
If you miss the livestream of any service, you can watch it from our website: tgochurch.org by clicking on the Resources tab at the top of the homepage, then click on Archived Videos to find the service.
Pastor Dan Zahn’s Bible Study
Year-round on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm by Zoom. Contact Pastor Dan for the link at 321-446-7966.
Ray Z’s Bible Class
End Time Prophecy, The Book of Revelation at 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome!
Calling ALL Singles - Join us for fun events!
The SINGULARS of Great Outdoors Community Church are continuing their enjoyable schedule. Get on the email distribution list for all the events for this group. Send your email, with the subject line “Singulars Email” to: info@tgochurch.org or call the church office at 321-383-0303 to keep up on the latest news for the Singulars. Please contact our coordinator Pastor J.B. Kump at: 321-543-1608 or email: jb.kump@gmail.com.
Memory Garden Open to All TGO Residents
Interested in a Memory Walk Paver or Columbarium Niche? Inquire at The Great Outdoors Community Church - 321-383-0303. Monday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Listen to Verse by Verse
With David Price on WPIO 89.3 FM every Monday - Friday at 4:40 pm and 9:13 pm
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from November through April and meets in the Narthex. Contact Rosalind Zahn for more information at 321-446-7968.
Great Outdoors Community Church has a ministry that provides services to TGO residents. The areas of support and their points-of-contact are as follows: Home Repairs Heidi Turner 321-514-3719 hsturner44@gmail.com
Lending Closet Roger Stairs 724-228-7758 beaust881@hotmail.com
Temporary Meals Clariece Roberts 321-693-9864 clariece@cfl.rr.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
MEN’S BREAKFAST GROUP THE GREAT OUTDOORS COMMUNITY CHURCH
Saturday, February 15, 2025 @ 8:00 AM
Men, you do not want to miss the next Men’s Breakfast. Our speaker will be Retired U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Wayne Justice, who is currently the Port Canaveral Vice Chairman. He will bring us up to date on the happenings at Port Canaveral Authority. He has been with us before, but there are bound to be new and exciting things to learn about.
Breakfast will be served at 8:00 am. Tickets will be $12.00 each (same as last year) and will be available in Fellowship Hall following the worship service Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and Feb. 9, or by calling Bill Miller at 321-474-0785.
Men’s Breakfast in Fellowship Hall
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Saturday, March 15, 2025
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19t h
Purchase your tickets after church in Fellowship Hall on January 19th and 26th, and February 2nd, 9th and 16th (while tickets last).
If you have any questions, please contact:
Bonnie Green (614) 582-3214 or
Becky Rock (412) 994-0590
Sponsored by the GOCC Singulars
Come join us for wonderful music!
Night Of Music II
February 12, 2025 @ 7pm
The Great Outdoors Community Church
Come join us for a night of sacred & popular music!
Featuring: G GOCC Choir, Bells of Praise, instrumental soloists, and guest conductors
TGO Valentines!
In the fall of 2022, Jillian began working for The Great Outdoors. That is where and when she met Mike O’Neal, our Grounds Supervisor. The two learned a lot about each other. Including their mutual love for the outdoors and shared interests in fishing, hunting, and eventually, each other.
Even after Jillian left TGO, the friendship and relationship continued. They would take hunting trips to Alabama; Mike taught Jill to bass fish on his boat; and so, it was inevitable that after a year of dating, Jill and her two children would become part of the O’Neal household.
It only took four years for them to conclude all the memories they have already shared, would be increased by uniting as a family.
On January 17, 2025, in their favorite setting, the outdoors, by a lake, with the children, Madyson and Dylan, The O’Neals “tied the knot”!
We at The Great Outdoors are excited and thrilled that we were all there from the beginning!
Congratulations and Best Wishes, Mike, Jillian, Madyson, and Dylan!
BLUE HERON RESTAURANT AND CAFE
137 PLANTATION DRIVE, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780
Hours: Sunday and Monday 11am - 7pm, Tuesday through Saturday 7am - 8pm.
7:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesday - Saturday
Early “Birdie” Classics
Value Breakfast - 7.99
Single egg any style, with your choice of meat, one slice of toast, and a side.
Blue Heron Breakfast - 11.99
Two eggs any style, with your choice of meat, two slices of toast, and a side.
Judy’s Pancakes (1) - 4.99 (2) - 7.99
Homemade pancakes.
Add blueberries, or strawberries - 1.99
French Toast (Half-7.99) (Full-10.99)
Our homemade french toast, topped with powdered sugar.
Add blueberries, or strawberries - 1.99
Build Your Own...
Sandwich - 8.99
Add Avocado to any item - 2.99
Biscuits and Gravy (Half-6.99) (Full-12.99)
Biscuits smothered in sausage gravy, with single egg any style.
Cliff’s Country Fried Steak - 13.99
Country fried steak, smothered in gravy, with two eggs any style, toast, and a side
Rick’s Steak and Eggs - 25.99
12 oz. Black Angus Ribeye, with two eggs any style, and a side.
Eggs Benedict - 12.99
Two poached eggs nested in ham, on top of an english muffin or hashbrowns. Smothered in hollandaise sauce.
Bread: White, wheat, rye, english muffin, croissant, plain bagel, or everything bagel
Meat: Bacon, ham, or sausage
Cheese: American, swiss, provolone, or pepper-jack
-With single egg any style
Ayla’s Breakfast Bowl - 11.99
Scrambled eggs with your choice of onions, peppers, tomatoes, and cheese on a bed of hashbrowns or homefries.
Add bacon, ham or sausage - 1.99
Marie’s Breakfast Wrap - 10.99
12 inch tortilla stuffed with scrambled eggs and your choice of onions, peppers, tomatoes, and cheese.
Add bacon, ham or sausage - 1.99
McDuffer’s Omelet - 11.99 (Full-size)
Barb’s Omelet - 7.99 (Half-size)
Egg omelet with your choice of onions, peppers, tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, and cheese. Served with one slice of toast, and a side.
Add bacon, ham or sausage - 1.99
Sides
Side of fruit
Ala Carte - 2.99
Sliced Tomatoes
Grilled or chilled
Hashbrowns Homefries
Ala carte - 3.99
Add onions or peppers - 1.00
Ala carte - 3.99
Add onions or peppers - 1.00
Grits
Ala carte - 4.99
Add cheese - 1.00
Ala Carte
Single Egg any style - 1.99
Side of toast - 1.99
White, Wheat, or Rye
Bagel, English Muffin, Biscuit, Croissant - 2.99
Side of Bacon, Sausage, Ham - 3.99
Corned Beef Hash - 4.99
Danish, Blueberry Muffin - 3.99
Karri’s Oatmeal - 4.99
Add blueberries, or strawberries - 1.99
506 Fairways Dr. $474,500
• 2BR/2ba Davidia model with loft/office
• 20x20 Venetial floor tile throughout
• Furnished with SS appliances
• Roll-down hurricane shutters
• Port approx. 14’x43’ w/extra storage
• Wood deck overlooks 12th green
• Paver driveway & walkway
• Stack washer/dryer
• Custom Davidia 3BR/3ba plus loft
• Tile floors throughout
• Open floor plan includes kitchen & large dining area
• Living area opens to back porch
• RV port 45’Lx14’Wx13’11”H
• One car garage 4-car driveway
• 2,487 sq.ft living area/Built in 1999
• Painted driveway
• Beautiful 2BR/2.5ba overlooking lake and golf course
• Open floor plan plus loft/office
• Updated kitchen w/newer appliances
• Granite countertops
• Fully furnished including appliances
• Hurricane shutters + 20K generator
• Oversized lot on cul-de-sac
• Buried propane tank
TGO 5K Run & Walk
The cloudy, damp weather didn’t deter the TGO runners and walkers from turning out in force for the Annual TGO 5K!
Dozens of TGO residents showed up early in the morning on Feb 1st to line up on the starting line for a circuit of Plantation Drive. The running crowd had a significant increase in numbers this year as our intrepid editor brought his Titusville run group: Run Amok.
Participants proved their fitness with some impressive times on the 3.1 mile course, whether walking or running.
photos: Tim Clark
The TGO 5K Walk/Run is an annual event that promotes an active lifestyle and encourages combining exercise with a fun walk or run around our beautiful RV and Nature Resort.
This event is combined with a Wellness Fair that is sponsored by Parrish Medical Center. Each year several departments send representatives to provide information and answer questions from our homeowners.
This year Parrish provided representatives from departments such as Sleep Study, Orthopedics, St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care and Rehab Care. Parrish also provide a speaker which this year was Dr. Andre Gabriel MD. who spoke about Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).
TGO 5K Run & Walk
ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL
AQUACIZE Plantation Manor Pool (pool is closed during class)
Monday - Friday - 10:00 am - Weather Permitting
Call the CSA Manor Office to ask about any cancellation due to bad weather. Aquacize, or water aerobics, is a fun and easy workout for all ages. It uses the resistance of water to increase cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and muscle tone. Diana Araujo-Fernandez For more information call: Plantation Manor - 321-264-2393
BINGO Plantation Manor - Tuesday - 6:00 pm, all year CARDS GO ON SALE at 4:45 pm. TGO Owners, Renters, and Guests Only. All present during play must be 18 years of age or older. Age verification via government ID may be required.
BOCCE The Bocce Court (next to Shuffleboard)
The Bocce ball set can be borrowed from the cabint outside the Fitness Center, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. For weekend play, pick up the Bocce set on Friday.
BOWLING River Lanes (SR50) - Titusville
TGO Bowling League – 2025 Season - $11 per week for 3 games with free shoe rental. 2 Practice dates: 12/4/24 and 12/18/24 at 1pm ($5.35 for 3 games with free shoe rental). 12-week league starts 1/8/25 – first day at Noon (for meeting), then 1pm for all other Wednesdays. Teams comprised of 4 bowlers per team. Single bowlers welcome – we will find you a team. League is a handicap system, so everyone has a chance to win.
To confirm your place or join, text Ruby Logan at 321-749-8642 or email: Ruby@lakesagency.com
BRIDGE CLUB Plantation Manor Porch
Monday - 1:00 pm, Thursday - 1:00 pm
For intermediate and advanced level players. Bridge sign-up sheets are on clipboards on the Plantation Manor office door by the stage. Players must sign up by Friday noon to play Monday afternoon and must sign up by Tuesday noon to play Thursday afternoon. For more info call: John Comeau – 321-269-5525
BUNCO The Library
Jan 2, 16, 30, Feb 6,27, March 27, April 24 Time: 6-8 Fee: $4 $1 bunco, $3 left, right, center game For more info call or text Cathy Costello: 321-376-2823
BUNCO The Manor Porch
every other Tuesday 1 pm except where noted.
Dates for 2025: January 7th & 21st; February 4th & 18th; March 11th (12 noon for this day only), & March 25th; April 8th (12 noon for this day only) $1.00 to play.
Call or text Lillian VanDuyne at 607-316-4910 to be added to our sub list or for further information.
CHESS The Library
Every Friday at 7:00 pm.
We invite chess players of all levels. Bring a chess set and clock if you can. For more information, join the TGO Chess Players Group on Facebook or contact Bill Severance at 207-3171365 or bill@westnetdesigns.com.
CIGAR CLUB Windsong Pavilion
2nd & 4th Tuesdays – 3:30 pm. Enjoy a cigar with fellow smokers, swap cigars, share cigar knowledge, join field trips. (Bring a beverage) Contact: Bob Hazlett – 937-545-7446; rlhazlett999@gmail.com
CLOWN ALLEY The Library
The Clown Alley meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 3:00 pm. For more information call: Pam Campbell Taylor 571-217-0444
COLORING GROUP
All Year Long - First and third Tuesdays Noon to 3:00 pm and/or Wednesdays 4:00 to 7:00 pm. $10 - Colored pencil supplies provided. Start with a short coloring lesson, choose what you color, color at your own pace. Reservations REQUIRED by the Monday before class. tgocolor@stuffnthingz.com or call Tracy Lewis - 425-478-6078
CORN HOLE The Shuffleboard Courts
Sunday 3pm, Wed. 5:30pm-7pm
Come join your friends and neighbors each Sunday afternoon for a few games of Corn Hole. Practice starts at 2:30. Games start at 3pm. For more information call: Randy Sanford - 321-505-8353
CROQUET CLUB In front of the Golf Driving Range
Sunday - 2:00 pm Starting 11/17
No experience needed. Equipment provided. Bring your own chair and beverage. No formal attire. It’s a great way to get outside and have fun with friends and neighbors. Contact: Joe DiGuilio 321-398-1816 or Frank Valenza - 407-223-5196
DIAMOND PAINTING The Library - Monday - 1:30 pm
Try this new craft hobby that’s a mix between Cross Stitch and Paint by Numbers. Tiny resin “diamonds” are applied to a color-coded canvas creating a vibrant mosaic painting.
Contact: Nancy Landry - 781-820-7276
EUCHRE The Library
Saturday - 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Euchre is OPEN NOW for all who love the game! The cost is $1. Contact: Theresa Crosby - 740-548-0140
EXERCISE WITH CHARLOTTE
Plantation Manor (M) or Pavilion (P)
Start every day of your week with exercise
Monday (M) - 8:00-9:00 am
Strength Training
Monday (P) - 9:00 - 9:30 am
Low Impact
Tuesday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am
PiYo Live
Tuesday (M) - 9:00 - 9:30 am
Back Stretch
Wednesday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am
Medicine Ball
Wednesday (P) - 9:00 - 9:30 am
Total Body Toning
Thursday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am
Low Impact
Thursday (M) - 9:00 - 9:30 am
Belly, Back, Buns
Friday (M) - 8:00 - 9:00 am
Strength Training
Friday (P) - 9:00 - 9:30 am
People's Choice
ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL
FRIENDLY HOBBIES Hobbyland
Wednesday - 9:30 am - 12:00 noon.
Bring your knitting, cross stitch, crocheting, and other needle creations. For information, call: Theresa Sansoucie - 603-4914515 or Mary Jane Smith - 810-853-8188
FMCA - Ambassadors Chapter Plantation Manor
4th Monday (October - April) - 4:30 pm
Seasonal meetings are monthly, in the Plantation Manor. Come to see your friends, share your latest RV adventures and get updates on our rally schedule and chapter activities. After our business meeting, we provide a light meal for our members and guests. Please bring your own beverage of choice. If you will be attending, you must send an email to Bob Nebel by the Monday before the meeting so we know how much food to purchase. Bob’s email: renebeljr@gmail.com For more information, call: Bob Nebel at 321-626-1290 Visit our website at www.TGOAMB.com
Friday Harmony After Lunch Bunch The Pavilion
Fridays 1-3 pm
Harmony After Lunch Bunch (HALB) is an all voices chorus that will be starting October 25th at 1pm. Peter Maselli, a 30 year Barbershop Harmony Society member, is the contact: 714-392-4444
FTTA - Fun Time Travel Association Plantation Manor
3rd Monday (October - April) - 4:30 pm
Next meeting will be Monday, October 21.
The FTTA is a rally group open to all owners and renters in TGO. All types of RVs are welcome and are encouraged to enjoy the fun. Join our monthly meeting for information about rallies and socializing. We will serve food at this meeting. Those who plan to attend, send an e-mail to Monica Fierro by the Friday before the Monday meeting so we know how many chairs to set up and how much food to purchase. Email Monica Fierro: tgomonica@yahoo.com. Put “FTTA” in the subject line. Or call: 321-604-0011
GAMES NIGHT The Library
Sunday - 6:00 pm, Tuesday - 6:00 pm
This fun-loving group plays many types of games. More information, call: Carol Hall: 321-385-3544 or Kathy Smith: 401-742-9766
HAND KNEE AND FOOT CARD GAME The Library
Wednesday and Saturday - 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Much more challenging and fun than original Hand and Foot, this is still similar to Canasta. Both days meet all year. For more information, call: Marie Zeigler - 518-805-8569
KARAOKE Plantation Manor
In the Manor starting at 6 p.m. Join the fun!
Next dates: 1/23, 2/20. Don Wheeler - 407-401-3655
LINE DANCING Plantation Manor
Tuesdays - 10 am - 12 pm
Beginner class starts at 10:00 am. No dance experience - basic steps taught. Improver class starts at 11:00 am. Michelle Neese - Instructor
MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB Hobbyland
Friday - 12:00 - 5:00 pm, all year
Join us in this fascinating hobby by bringing your embroidery machine. Bring your door key for the craft room. Contact: Diana Spahn 207 432 2107
MAD HATTERS Plantation Manor
1st Tuesday (November - April) - 11:30 am
All TGO ladies are invited. Lunch is $18.00, bring the exact amount, advance reservations are required. For lunch reservations, contact Susan Bonneau, madhatlunch@gmail.com. For any other information contact: Sharon Alonzo at queensharonmadhatters@gmail.com or 518-542-4539
Bring snacks for your table/BYOB. Bring a roll of nickels to play and $1, per person, for donation to three charities. (note: no longer accepting canned goods). Bev Moquin - 508-317-0295 or Dot Raab - 407-968-4795
PAGE TURNERS The Library
1st Wednesday of each month - 6:30 pm
Please consider joining the fun! The book selection and more good information can be found on FACEBOOK at TGO Page Turners. Wine is welcome!
PICKLEBALL Pickleball Courts
Six Pickleball Courts are available starting at 8am every day. • Lights for Night Play • Beginners Lessons • Organized Tournaments • Clinics to Improve Member Skills • Open Club Play 9am - 1pm Daily and Wednesday evening 6 - 8pm • Private Games in the Afternoon.
Get a good start to Pickleball by calling Pam Howland, one of our members, at 470-400-1168 for lessons. The lessons will be offered from November - mid April, Wednesdays 2-4pm, by appointments only. You can also borrow equipment from the Plantation Manor CSA Office Monday - Friday 8am to 3pm. For more information: tgopickleballclubboard@gmail.com
PHOTO CLUB Manor
We meet the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. If you enjoy taking pictures and would like to learn more, please visit with us. Whether you use your phone or a Mirrorless Camera, all are welcome. New faces are always a welcome addition to our meetings. Check out our web site: TGOphotoclub.com Contact: David Spahn - 207-468-6760
ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL
QUILTERS Hobbyland
Thursday - 9:30 am- 5:00 pm, all year
Join in the creative enjoyment of this sewing art. Weekly meetings are held at 1:00 pm November through April. TGO Owners, please bring your door key for the craft room. Call: Debbi Walling 925-708-3599
RADIO CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT
Experience the “high” of flying R/C aircraft. FREE training. The airfield is less than a mile from TGO. We fly all year and are usually at the airfield by about 8:00 am. Call: Bob Netherton - 321-269-3016
RUG HOOKING Hobbyland
Tuesday (October - April) - 9:00 am
The TGO Traditional Rug Hooking Group invites all “Hookers and Lookers” to view our work. Call: Terri Strack - 603-540-5921
SAWDUST CLUB The Pavilion
Members meeting - 2nd Tuesday (October-April) - 9:00 am
The club building is near the CSA maintenance yard and open to members 24/7/365. Members may pursue their wood and/or metalworking hobby. Loaner tools are available for any member. Membership is open to all TGO property owners. Laura Sievers 630-408-6461 tgosawdustclub.wordpress.com
SHUFFLEBOARD Shuffleboard Courts by The Manor
Thursday - Scheduled play October - April - 1:00 pm
Discs and Cues are on the Fitness Center front wall. Please return equipment when you are finished. For after dark, there is a light switch timer by the Tennis Court fence enclosure door that is nearest to the shuffleboard courts. For more information, call: Doug Jensen - 401-885-9731
SINGLES AT TGO The Café Wednesday 11:30 am
Join us for lunch every week. Men and women can spend an hour or two in fellowship together. Meet old friends and make new ones. Sammye Madden - 321-383-8530 or Cam Pelletier - 321264-0691
STAMPIN’ UP Card Making Class Hobbyland
2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:00 pm and Fridays at 9:30 am. Make 3 cards for $12. All supplies provided. Reservations REQUIRED. E-mail: bdaniels@cfl.rr.com by Monday before classes or call Carol Hall - 321-289-7380
STITCHING FROM THE HEART Hobbyland
Thursday - 9:30 am - 12 noon, all year
Come join in the fun of stitching your projects while you enjoy a cup of tea. Bring your key to the craft room. For more information, call: Teri Alexander - 321-961-1393 or Theresa Sansoucie 603-491-4515
SWEDISH WEAVERS Hobbyland Monday - 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Relax with this fun, needlecraft fabric decorating style. The simple technique can be mastered and enjoyed by all ages. Carmella Zielinski - 321-289-0150
TAI CHI Windsong Pavilion
Monday and Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30 am, Starting 12/16
For more info call or text Dan Tracy at 608-658-4465
TENNIS CLUB Tennis Courts
Tennis Club Members Match Play: Mon - Wed - Fri - 8:00 am to Noon
All Tennis Players - Round-Robin - All Skill Levels: Tue - Thu - Sat - 8:00 am to Noon. Open Play Tennis - Daily Noon - 8:00 pm. Join the TGO Tennis Club. Contact any Tennis Club Board Member on court. Or call Belle Maropis - 770-695-8266
TEXAS HOLD’EM Juke Box
Texas Hold-Em tournaments on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6:00 pm in the Jukebox Recreation Room. For more info: Call Doyle Wilson at 502-751-4657
TEXAS HOLD’EM MIXED GROUPS Juke Box
Texas Hold-Em tournaments on Thursdays at 6:00 pm in the Jukebox Recreation Room. For more info: Call Andy Martenson at 321-246-0033
TEXAS HOLD’EM WOMEN’S POKER CLUB Juke Box
Sunday evenings in the game room from 6 to 9 pm.
HEY GALS! interested in playing Texas Hold ‘em? Here’s your opportunity to get in on a low-stakes limit game.
For more info contact Elaine Meier at 716-239-6325.
TGO DANCE GROUP The Pavilion Thursdays 6pm -7pm
Fun, safe class learning newest trending dances from social media. FREE CLASS, but tips appreciated. Join FB page: TGO Dance Group
UKULELE GROUP Nature Center Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Join us! All levels of players welcomed. Pam Campbell Taylor- 571-217-0444
WATERCOLOR CLASSES Hobbyland
Tuesdays - 1:30 - 4:30 pm. All levels welcome. Contact: Angie Woznick 321-269-6609 or Sally MacNevin 508-944-0082
All skill levels welcome. Join us for whittling or relief, chip, and carving-in-the-round styles.
Contact: Charlie Wing - 321-474-1952
YOGA Pavilion - Monday at 9:45 am
Plantation Manor - Thursday 9:45
Vinyasa Yoga - Bridget Griffin - Instructor Bring a yoga mat and towel or kneeling pad for both classes.
ZUMBA Plantation Manor
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:00 am Starting Oct 2! Fun fusion of body sculpting and dance movements to lively Latin rhythms that tone your body. Instructor: Diana- Arujo-Fernandez
• Experienced and Professional Hair Design for Both Men and Women
• Dimensional Hair Color • Foil Highlighting and Lowlighting • Razor Cuts • Clipper Cuts
• Precision Haircuts • Perms • Waxing - Facial Only • Spa Pedicures • Gel Manicures
Jennifer Stevenson, Owner/Master Stylist
Tuesday through Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Jackie Moore, Licensed Cosmetologist
Tuesday through Friday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sowandy Palma, Hair & Nails
Tuesday through Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Deloris Fox, Nail Technician
Tuesday through Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
through Friday • 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Appointment Hours Can Vary
Deloris Jennifer Jackie Sowandy
MORE UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Thank you to all of our Sponsors and Donors
A Perfect Landscape
A Plus Pavers
Aker Eye
Anna’s Air & Heat
BB Rad’s Coastal BBQ
Bill’s Motor Works
Blue Heron Restaurant
Bob Evans
Bonnie Vaughn’s Cleaning
Black Cat Co ee
Canine Villa Kennels
Carol Draves
Cheddar’s Restaurant
Chem-Dry Space Coast
Covered Safely Surfaces
Counterkraft
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
Culver’s Frozen Custard
Custom Golf Carts
D’s Creations
Debbie Seltz
Detail’s Ect. Pressure Washing
Dianna Schecter
Dogs ‘R’ Us
Donna Martin
Dynamic 7 Signs
Eagle’s Pride
Edward Jones
El Leoncito Restaurant
Ginny’s Airport Shuttle
Golf Carts Unlimited
Hang 12 Tie Dye
Holistic Health Extension Dog Food
Hollerbach’s Restaurant
Home Depot
Jad Family Pharmacy
Joann’s Hair Salon
Josie’s Floral Design
Judi Sierer
Kaydee Jewelry - Kathy Drugan
Kelsey’s Pizzaria
Kris Lee Scott
Linda Cavagna Artist
Longhorn Steakhouse
Lynn Foster, Artist
MedAesthetics
Mamma Rosa’s Pizzeria
Patricia Tilley
Pam Wheeler
Petrie Pressure Cleaning
PSJ Cellar Restaurant
Rick Sechler
River Lanes Family Entertainment
Robin’s Hair Unlimited
Senior Healthcare Solutions
Seward Woodworks - Dan Draves
Sharon Baumgarten
Sherwin-Williams Paint
Shiloh’s Restaurant
Skinderella Asthetics
Sonny’s BBQ
Space Coast Dentistry
Starling Ford / Honda / GMC
Stainless Detailing, Inc
Stellar Styling by Joan Fine
Steven & Strain Painting
Stretch Zone of Titusville
Stu n Thingz - Tracy Lewis
TGO Golf Club
TGO Realty
Theresa Brown Massage
Tim & Cindy Clark
Trimmers Hair & Nail Studio
Valentino’s Pizza
Village Inn Restaurant
Vine & Olive Restaurant
MORE UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
TGO Quilter’s Outings
Daytona Quilt show bus trip: Feb 20.
Leaving the lo t across from the TGOchurch at 8am. and return by 5pm. The cost for this fun trip is $39 and includes the show ticket, breakfast treat, door prizes and a day of beautiful quilts and vendors.
Lakeland bus trip: March 13.
there will be a small breakfast treat on the bus, but you can bring whatever you want to drink. The price is $49 and includes; entry to the show, bus trans portation, door prizes on return and an afternoon treat. we will be back at TGO by 5:30 or before. For more information, email Judi Sierer: jsierer@yahoo.com
26th Annual Michigan Party
The State that 4 out of 5 Great Lakes Prefer!
Residents (current and former), vacationers, friends and Michigan lovers are welcome to join us: Sunday, February 23 4:00 – 6:00 pm at the PAVILION
50/50 raffle, food and lots of fun! Please bring a dish to pass and your beverage. Paper products provided. Questions?? Contact Bob Pinder at 231-335-9993 or email: r.pinder@comcast.net
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island State Social
SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025
Our 2025 State Social will be held in the Plantation Manor starting at 5:00 pm. All past and current residents and renters of these states are welcome including guests. Come MEET YOUR NEW ENGLAND PEEPS.
Please bring an appetizer, main dish, salad/side or dessert to share. In addition, you will need to bring your own place setting and beverage. Water and coffee will be provided.
Entertainment will consist of games, door prizes, 50/50 raffle and music for listening and dancing. If you would like to donate a door prize, bring an unwrapped gift to the event.
Please RSVP by February 20, 2025 by emailing, texting or calling Nancy Powers. Looking forward to seeing you!
O Canada- Eh? Social and Trivia Challenge
Plantation Manor, Friday, February 28, 2025, 4:30-7:30pm
You are invited to join us and meet your Canadian neighbors! BYOB – Subs and Chips, Cake, Coffee will be provided 50/50 drawing to help offset expenses. Trivia Prizes and Door Prizes.
Information: Judy Grant (819) 868-0692 / RSVP Email: TGOCanada@Gmail.com
Follow on Facebook: TGO Canada
Photo Club Reception - Saturday, March 1, 2025
On Saturday March 1st, 2025 the TGO PHOTO CLUB will be hosting a reception on the Manor Porch Picture Gallery from 10AM till 2PM. Refreshments will be available. The purpose is to show the work of the Photo Club members to those residents who are not familiar with the TGO Photo Club and our displays on the Manor Porch.
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We’ve all been there—you’re scrolling through your camera roll, and bam, there’s Aunt Susan’s face lit like she’s auditioning for a ghost story or that perfect sunset shot tilting like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Don’t worry. You don’t need a degree in Apple’s simple but powerful photo editing tools to turn those meh moments into wow-worthy photos! With just a few quick taps, your pics can go from drab to fab faster than Aunt Susan can belt out her favorite Taylor Swift song. Here’s why you should read this: most of the photos taken with your iPhone are almost perfect. They just need a little tweaking to shine. And lucky for you, Apple has gone and done the heavy lifting by providing stellar editing tools are so easy, even your dog could use them (although Fido’s paw-eye coordination is sadly lacking). Follow these tips to transform your photo library and maybe even impress the grandkids! (For quick video directions, go to: facebook.com/MyAppleTechKris)
Quick Photo Editing Tips (In order!)
1. The first thing I do: Hit that “Auto” wand—it may be all the magic you need!
2. Brighten it Up: Adjust the Exposure or Brightness slider for an instant glow-up.
3. Sharpen Details: Slide up the Sharpness just a touch to add clarity, but be careful not to over do it.
4. Fix the super dark Shadows: Drag the Shadows slider up to add details to darker areas without washing out the photo.
5. Straighten Your World: Use the Crop tool to level tilted horizons or Aunt Susan’s wine glass. (Secret tool: when framing your shot, look for the broken yellow line in the center of photo. Slightly align the camera and watch for the moment the 2 lines connect up…Now shoot!
6. Color Correct: Use Adjust Temperature only to fix weird orange or blue tints.
7. Carefully adjust the Contrast: Increase Contrast to make colors and textures pop (But too much will make it look like concrete!) Lower the contrast is you can’t see any details. (Example: shooting into the sun will create silhouette of subject…maybe artsy, maybe yikes!)
8. Add a Filter (or Not): Keep filters subtle—just enough to look pro, not overdone.
Advanced Edits:
1. Reduce Clutter: Crop out distractions. Use the ‘Cleanup Tool’ to tap over distractions. (Aunt Susan’s songbook? Gone!)
2. Remove Red-Eye: Most apps have a tool for this—unless you like that demon-dog look.
For a personalized overview plus specific instructions, call or text me at 321-243-4324
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We Need Your Food & Clothing Donations
Bill and Lynda Shaw are residents here in TGO and they have tirelessly invested their time to help the less fortunate. Both Bill and Lynda work closely with the TGO Church and are always on the lookout for donations of food and clothing to support their program of helping the needy. They have built a solid network of charitable organizations in Titusville, who make sure your donations are distributed to the people for whom they were intended.
ALEICIA FRAGOMENI 321-759-3966
“If it’s wearable, edible or usable... we’ll take it.”
lf you’ve been looking for a reason to clean out your closets or storage areas, now is a good time. With a simple phone call, Bill and Lynda will be at your door to pick up the donated goods.
Open House Tues 1-4 pm!
Please give Bill and Lynda Shaw a call at 215-450-5900. Your donation will definitely make someone’s day - and you’ll feel great about helping out.
FOR SALE: 233 HARMONY LANE $610,000 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, One Story
FOR SALE: 538 TWIN LAKES DR $339,000 1Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath with Loft
UNDER CONTRACT PRICE IMPROVEMENT!
2025 CSA/ARC Election Results.
All winners will serve a two-year term.
Incoming CSA Officers
Incoming ARC Officers
Chairperson Tom Wheir District 1 Doug Matz
District 3 Robert “Doc” Fraser District 5 Colleen Marigliano
District 7 John Comeau
District 9 Drew Proulx
ARC District 1 Harold “Tuco” Witschi
ARC Chairperson Leon LeBlanc
ARC District 5 William (Chris) Christian
ARC District 7 Doug Jensen
ARC District 9 Lisa Babcock
• Family business established in 1985
• Cabinet designers each with 10+ years experience
• Free sink with purchase of kitchen counter-tops
• Free consultations and estimates
• All installers are background checked
• Hundreds of quartz selections
Classified Ads
RV LOTS AND HOMES FOR SALE, RENT OR LEASE AND MISCELLANEOUS
FOR SALE: 130 Windsong Way. Open Tuesdays! Fully updated. 1190 under a roof. 5 rooms + gorgeous porch. On the water! Text/phone 816-726-1913 or selvidgemarlaj@gmail.com. (exp 3/21)
FOR SALE: 811 Plantation Drive Spacious open concept, closed-in side porch. 3 BR, 2 Bath, 2 closed-in garage under air, most furniture included. 2,700sf. Call 321-745-0064 (exp 2/7)
FOR SALE: 555 Lake Drive $231,000. 2/1.5, extra tall 18’x24’ car port. Upgrades: New Roof, New Coated Driveway, New Storm Shutters & More, most furniture included. Call: 321-501-0616 (exp 2/14)
FOR SALE: Beautiful remodeled executive suite with extra long RV driveway. Large backyard, walking distance to amenities, washer/dryer, full kitchen & bathroom. Gorgeous enclosed Florida room. $225,000. Call Donna Ellis at 321-480-9703 (exp 2/21)
WANT TO RENT: Long-term residents of TGO seeking 5 month home rental beginning Nov 1 thru Mar 31, 2026. References provided. Call Joe at 905-324-1669 (exp 2/7)
FOR SALE: 2019 Coach House MH. 26 feet, New tires, full body paint, twin beds, jacks, auto awning, power recliners. $120,000. Call 410-790-5515 (exp 3/7)
Classified Ads are only for tangible and real Property that are For Sale, For Rent or Wanted within TGO. They are not for Services Provided or out of park items.
Cost is $10 per ad for 25 words maximum. Payment can be made by credit card, cash or check, payable to “CSA” at time of placing your ad.
You must fill out a Classified Ad Form that is available ONLY at the CSA Office, 100 D Plantation Drive.
Classified ads are for TGO residents only. The placement of new ads and the renewal of existing ads must be made, with payment, no later than 5:00 pm on the Friday before the upcoming publication date. No refunds for early cancellation of ad. All ads are placed on a first-come basis. Space is limited.
That once you have an Approved ARC Application along with the signed Completion Form returned in your file, your improvements will remain in your file for life.
That is the importance of applying to ARC for any outside improvements you are considering.
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NOTICES
HOW YOU CAN HELP OUR TGO MAIL OPERATION RUN SMOOTHLY...
1. Please wait at least two hours from the time you receive a notice on your phone or computer that your package has arrived before coming to the post office. Here’s how it works... The truck backs up to post office, scans the packages and puts them in the office, but they don’t put the packages in the parcel lockers or place the pink slips in the box. That’s what Kathy and her team does, so that two hour time period is necessary for them to sort packages and put the notices in the boxes or the packages in the parcel lockers.
2. Empty your mailbox at least every other day. Don’t let it accumulate for more than two days. The boxes are small and if they get too full, the mail has to be put into a holding box and put on a shelf and there is very limited space. Shelf space is designated for mail that is being held Please don’t treat the post office as a storage facility.
TGO SHRED DAY
3. Rather than calling to ask if there is a package for you, please go look for yourself. Between all the mail and packages, they don’t have time to look for everyone’s packages. There will be a key or pink slip in your box if you have a package.
4. If you are running a business out of your house and need lots of supplies, please don’t rely on our post office for your supplies. Please order them from USPS (where they are free) or other supply sites. Our post office has limited space for shipping boxes, bags and labels.
5. If you are leaving for the summer and want your mail held, please know that your mail can be held for free for 30 days. Just let the post office know you will be gone so they can collect your mail. There is a form you will need to fill out. If you want your mail forwarded, there is a small fee of $25 per month plus postage to facilitate this service.
Shred Day will take place in the Manor Parking lot on Thursday March 13, between the hours of 1:00pm and 3:00pm.
We have a rain date set for Friday, March 14,2025, if we have to cancel the 13th due to weather.
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.
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 suitable for shredding. This will help to keep the line moving.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Marilyn Adams via email, ma521@comcast.net or phone 517-673-2110.
Word Search - Valentine’s Day!
ADORE AFFECTION ARROW
ON-SITE BUSINESS & SERVICES
ACTIVITIES OFFICE - Logo Items
Inside the Hobbyland Building
Carmella Zielinski • 321-289-0150
BLUE HERON RESTAURANT
321-385-9100
Sunday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Lunch and Dinner or Take-Out Food
Website: www.blueheronrestaurant.org
THE CAFÉ at the Blue Heron Restaurant
321-385-9100
Entrance Door just past Golf Shop Door
Convenient Breakfast and Lunch
Sunday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
CSA OFFICE - 321-268-9767
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
100 D Plantation Drive
EAGLE’S PRIDE - 321-383-0288
RV Parts, Service and Supplies
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Weekends • eaglespriderv.com@yahoo. com
EAGLE’S PRIDE RV SALES - 321-383-4495
Consignment RV Sales Lot
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Closed Sunday • sales@eaglespriderv.com
GUARD GATE - 321-383-2004
Call to alert Courtesy Patrol about any TGO community problem. Call to request assistance from CSA On-Site Maintenance.
GOLFCARTS UNLIMITED - 321-268-4882
Club Car - EZ-GO - HDK - Yamaha Sales, Service and Rentals
Call the CSA Office for Appointment Payment by Cash or Check Only
TGO GOLF SHOP - 321-269-5524
Tee Times, Apparel and Equipment
Sunday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Website: www.thegreatoutdoorsgolf.com
TGO REALTY, INC. - 321-269-5004
Welcome Center • Resort Sales and Rentals
Personal Storage Unit Rentals
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
TRIMMERS SALON - 321-383-9198
Hair & Spa Services - Men and Women Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed Saturday - Monday
VISITOR ACCESS - 321-383-8802 Call or send an e-mail to guest@tgocsa.org to arrange a Guest Pass for a visitor.
THE HAPPENINGS
Open Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm • 100D Plantation Drive
The Great Outdoors Community Services Association (CSA) publishes The Happenings for the information and enjoyment of its members and their guests. The CSA assumes no liability for any information, omission or inadvertent error contained herein; or injury or damage resulting from the use of this information. The ideas, opinions, suggestions, classified ads, and commercial ads are to be used at the reader’s discretion. The CSA and group or individual contributors do not signify any approval, authentication, or endorsement by inclusion in this publication. For advertising rates or editorial information, contact The Happenings: Happenings@tgocsa.com
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Numbness or weakness of the leg
Confusion or trouble understanding
Trouble seeing in one or both eyes
If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately. DO NOT DRIVE YOURSELF to the emergency room if you suspect you are having a stroke.
Severe headache with no known cause
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