The Happenings 5/02/25 by 541 Marketing

PAT FISCHER NISSAN

MANAGER’S CORNER

Dear TGO Residents,

The Spring weather here at TGO is warm and dry, and our wildlife are active. Alligators are moving between lakes in search of mates. Baby deer are being born around our community. Sandhill cranes and their colts are searching for food along our busy entrance road. Our chief pond monitor Ron Peoples led a fish restocking effort last week where we released 3200 blue gills and 16,000 gambusia minnows into Lake Judy and Lake Mockingbird. It’s a beautiful time to be living in TGO, but please keep a safe distance from our wildlife, and drive slowly!

Our marketing campaign called “Golf & Dine at TGO” started last week and will continue through the summer season. The Golf Shop team are doing a wonderful job of promoting this special offer to our golfers when they purchase their greens fees at the counter. Blue Heron staff are happy to see more golfers enjoying our great food and friendly service. As a reminder, this promotion includes a $5 hospitality credit for every golfer who purchases a greens fee. The goal is to encourage golfers to spend money and time at the Blue Heron following their golf to enjoy our hospitality and support our Blue Heron team during this slow season.

The spring season is project season! This past week, we replaced the roof on our Wastewater Treatment Plant Laboratory, and earlier this week, we began a project to address erosion along the shoulders of our entrance road. We are packing material along certain sections of our road shoulders to prevent further erosion. Later this year when the rains come, we will lay down some sod to beautify the road and prevent future erosion. This week, we expect roofers to begin replacing the flat roof on our Blue Heron kitchen, and we will also replace the gutters around our entire clubhouse building. This week, we’re beginning the Manor pool filtration project. These projects are examples of your assessment dollars hard at work! Please let me know if you have any questions.

This issue of The Happenings is the final issue produced and edited by Greg Wostrel. Greg has served as The Happenings editor for one year, and he has done a wonderful job writing editorials, taking beautiful photos, coordinating information, and developing unique layouts. Please help me thank Greg for his hard work, his talent, and most importantly, his genuine interest in our community. I wish Greg the very best in his future endeavors. I also welcome Tim and Cindy Clark back, as they will again resume their hard work in building the future issues of The Happenings. The contact information for submitting information to The Happenings does not change, it’s still happenings@tgocsa.com.

Sincerely,

CSA Manager

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

VARIETY SHOW

SANDY JUBA

The Happenings Team and Credits

Editor: Greg Wostrel

Graphic Design: Greg Wostrel

CSA Manager: Billy Specht

Essential: Margarete Shaw, Carmella Galley

Contributors: Ed Brown, Linda Day, Sammy Haddad, Kris Lee-Scott, Rich Peraza, Billy Specht, Greg Wostrel

CSA MISSION STATEMENT

Cover Photo: Betty Salter

Sudoku: www.websudoku.com

Photos: Adobe Stock, Linda Day, Sally Fisher, Scott Akers, Greg Wostrel

Email submissions, event notices, and article ideas to: happenings@tgocsa.com

The Community Services Association (CSA) strives to provide exceptional management of The Great Outdoors Premier RV/ Golf Resort, Inc., to maintain the status of the Resort as a first class community by upholding our community guidelines, providing quality amenities and services to enrich our residents’ quality of life, maintaining and improving our facilities, and protecting the future of the community

FROM THE EDITOR

Before I became the editor of The Happenings, I’ll admit—I had only the vaguest idea of what lay beyond that long entry road into The Great Outdoors.

I knew there was a golf course and a community tucked away back there, and I happened to know a few folks who worked in the area. But beyond that? Not much. So when I was given the opportunity to take on The Happenings, I saw it as more than just a creative project—it was a chance to get to know this unique and vibrant place from the inside.

And what a place it is! Over the past 13 months, I’ve had the pleasure of discovering the beehive of activity that makes The Great Outdoors so special. From community events and resident adventures to the friendly faces that fill every corner, it has truly been a joy to be part of this world—even if just for a little while.

As some of you may already know, this is my final issue as editor. I’m happy to share that The Happenings will be returning to the very capable hands of its former editors, Tim and Cindy Clark. I know they’ll guide it forward with their usual mix of dedication and experience, and the transition will be smooth and seamless.

Getting to know the CSA team, the residents, and all those who make this community tick has been both a pleasure and a privilege. It’s been fun, it’s been challenging in the best of ways, and most of all, it’s been incredibly rewarding. Thank you for being so welcoming, so encouraging, and so wonderfully kind throughout this journey.

Greg Wostrel Editor of The Happenings

Comments, ideas, suggestions, and submissions are welcome and can be sent to: happenings@tgocsa.com If you’d like to be in touch with me: email :greg@wostrel.com or phone: 401-286-9228

GOLF AT THE GREAT OUTDOORS

MAY 2025 RATE SHEET

GOLF RESULTS

Men’s Day Results - April

The Game: 3 Clubs & a Putter - NET Scoring

1st Flight

1st Steve Wright 70 T 2nd Troy Caldwell 72 Harold Gero 72

4th Patrick Bielling 73

5th John Gero 74

2nd Flight

1st John Blanchette 69

2nd Ken Garasz 76

3rd Todd Sampson 78

4th Steve Gruff 80

5th Jim Donohue 82

Skins Winners

Ken Garas #1, #17

Harold Gero #5

Todd Sampson #8

Closest to Hole #4 Craig Smith

LGA Play Results

LGA Results for April 21

18-Hole Team Net Shamble

1. Carol Votto, Ellen Cyr, Kathy Shulby, Lauren Clark 119

2. Lynne Anderson, Susan Jensen, Stephanie Maltby, Jackie Lammardo 123

3. Coletta Gabele, Laura Dedrick, Janet Facer, Colleen Marigliano 124

Closest to the Pin #8: Coletta Gabele

9-Hole Individual Net Shamble

1. Mary Losi 33

2. Terri Strack 38

LGA Upper East Coast Tournament

TGO’s Lynne Anderson and Lyn Johndrow took top honors at The Great Outdoors’ inaugural Upper East Coast Women’s Golf Association Invitational held Wednesday, April 23

Anderson fired a 76, including even par 36 on the back 9, to earn medalist honors. Johndrow won overall low net with a 62.

Joanne Benoit (Habitat Golf Club) won the first flight with an 80, while TGO’s Mary Laverty was second with an 81. Tera Stover (Lacita Golf & Country Club) was low net with a 69. TGO’s Kathy O’Brien claimed the second-place net tie-breaker over TGO’s Toni Thigpin as both players recorded 71s.

Liz Channell placed first in the second-flight with an 84. Three players, including TGO’s Laura Diedrick, tied for second with 89s. The second flight net winner was Eileen Morales (Habitat) with a 69.

In the third flight, Fay Kikta (Lacita) placed first with a 90, and Ann Ayres (Lacita) won the fourth flight with a 95. Net winners were Rose Smith (Lacita) in the third flight with a 66 and Cinda Steele (Savannahs at Merritt Island) with a 67.

TGO LGA members Susie Jones, Vicky Hunter, Dawn England, Cindy Clark and Cindy Ehresman donated beautiful baskets for the raffle, which raised $475 for the Breast Center through the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation.

Lynne Anderson (left) was the overall champion, and Lyn Johndrow took overall low net.

CSA BUSINESS

Board Of Directors Meeting

Plantation Manor • Wednesday, May 21, 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:

Chair Tom Wheir 253-248-8201 Chairman@Tgocsa.org

District 0 Ron Wagner 607-542-6376 District0@Tgocsa.org

District 1 Doug Matz 516-903-3145 District1@Tgocsa.org

District 2 Dan Barnes 570-905-4906 District2@Tgocsa.org

District 3 “Doc” Fraser 407-491-2500 District3@Tgocsa.org

District 4 Lauren Clark 607-761-0092 District4@Tgocsa.org

District 5 Colleen Margliano 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.

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 0, 1, 4, 7, 9 - Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3pm.

Districts 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 - Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10am.

Architectural Review Committee

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next ARC Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 14th, 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.

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 Employment.

Executive

Porch

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

And...

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

CSA BUSINESS

TGO Committee Chairman Contacts

ARC Committee

Leon LeBlanc tgoarcchair@gmail.com

Landscaping and Beautification Committee

Tim Graham dancingcracker@gmail.com

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

Ron Wagner District0@tgocsa.com

Rules & Regulations Committee

Lynn Jacobs jjacobs120@aol.com

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 PAT DICK 321-848-2813 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

VIIII 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

XI LEONARD CATON 321-567-3009 tgo.condo11board@gmail.com

XII MATTHEW WILLEY 518-321-1134 condo12tgo@gmail.com

FW HOA 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

AP HOA 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

Chair 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 Doug Jensen 508-789-1618

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.

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

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.

DAILY DOG HOURS

Small (12 lbs or less) 11am-12 noon

Medium (35 lbs or less) 3 pm-4 pm

Large (35 lbs or more) 4 pm-5 pm

All other times are open play

SALES AND SERVICE

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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: May 20&21

Next Service Call Date is: May 8th.

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.

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.

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- By Ed Brown

WILDFIRE THREAT: LOOK OUT THE WINDOW!

I know that you have been following the wildfire warnings on the TV news reports. They talk about the dry conditions in Central Florida, particularly on the St John’s River Flood Plain. When you have low humidity, the possibility of strong winds and very dry vegetation, you have the essential ingredients for a Florida Style Wildfire. So where is this FLOOD PLAIN?

Look out the window! You are living on it! It’s beautiful! ‘Not so beautiful, if it is burning toward you—and Fast!

Many wildfires start by the roadside where road trash (leaves, twigs, discarded cigarettes) can provide the fuel for a fire. All that is Missing in the wildfire recipe is a Source Of Ignition, a SPARK. This spark can be provided by a smoldering cigarette.

It is difficult to effectively snuff out a smoke while watching the news on the car computer, checking the rear view mirrors for traffic, dealing with crossing, stopping, misguided traffic, road signs, pedestrians, lost animals, out-of-control drivers, bike riders, children, a world of distractions and crazies! So you chuck that almost finished smoke out the window. Out of sight; out of mind…until 11 o’cloc k news!

The areas of particular concern for discarded cigarette-sparked fires in TGO are parcels of land that have been set aside to remain in their natural condition.

Be Firewise, Be Safe!

Firewise Committee - Contact Information

Butch Jones Chairman 804-514-4458

Christopher Miller

Co-Chairman 407-375-8310

Tim Graham 561-262-8833

Donald Payne 407-222-0583

Visit tgocsa.org

Remember,

Ed Brown

Among them are the following:

*All Nature Trails

*Brush-lined sections of Plantation Drive

*Brush-lined sections of Oak Cove Rd.

*Brush-lined sections of Narrow Rd.of our TGO

*Windsong Way

*Beehive Drive

* S.R. 50 to Addison Canal

A recent report from NFPA states that “4 per-cent of home fire fatalities were the result of fires started outside the home. These fires can spread into concealed spaces throughout the structure before smoke reaches the smoke alarms.

Protect the the road shoulder as well as the greater integrity of our TGO community by disposing of smokes in a safe and Firewise way.

BE FIREWISE, BE SAFE

Visit www.firewise.org to learn more about Firewise and its importance to our community.

Our Firewise Program is coordinated by the TGO Firewise Committee which meets on the first Thursday of each month at 9am in the Pavillion. TGO residents are welcome to attend.

321-383-8253

Mike Lavery 585-315-5554

Ron Peoples 407-509-0486

Betty Salter 321-223-8073

Ed Olefirowicz 919-360-3174

Karri Olefirowicz 919-265-4315

Albert McGuire 810-338-5646

Nancy Clark 321-292-1434

TGO ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

ACTIVITIES EVENTS - 2025-2026

The TGO Ticket and Gift Shop will be closed and will Reopen on Monday October 6, 2025 at 10:00am

NICKEL BINGO FRI NOV 7

CONCERT 1 THU NOV 13

TRIVIA FRI NOV 14

TRIVIA SAT NOV 15

GOLF CART PARADE FRI DEC 5

CONCERT 2 THU JAN 15

SOCK HOP SOCIAL SAT JAN 17

NEWCOMERS MON JAN 19

CONCERT 3 THU JAN 29

TRIVIA FRI FEB 6

TRIVIA SAT FEB 7

5K AND WELLNESS FAIR SAT FEB 7

LINE DANCE SOCIAL SAT FEB 21

CONCERT 4 THU FEB 26

The Edge Effect

Needs a Chairperson

Rhinestone CowGirls

Needs a Chairperson

The Boulevards

Crystal Stack & Adam Ferrara

CONCERT 5 THU MAR 19 Boy Band Evolution

ACTIVITIES MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Tuesday October 21, 2025 - 1pm Plantation Manor

ALL Welcome to Attend

ACTIVITIES TICKETS AND GIFTS

Closed for the season. Reopens October 2025

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

Announcing the 2025-2026 Event Schedule!

TGO VARIETY SHOW 2025

The spotlight was on in March as The Great Outdoors hosted its annual Variety Show—a much-anticipated event that brought talent, laughter, music, and a whole lot of heart to the stage. Under the dedicated direction of Rich Peraza, the show came together beautifully, with two evenings of performances that celebrated the incredible talents of our very own residents.

From comedy sketches and musical numbers to toe-tapping dance routines and unexpected surprises, the show had something for everyone. Rich and his team worked tirelessly behind the scenes to pull it all together, and the result was pure entertainment. The energy, creativity, and community spirit on display reminded us all just how vibrant and talented The Great Outdoors truly is. Enjoy this look back at some of the memorable moments from the show!

Pam Christian in charge of microphones. Jeanne Schmidt (clown Daisy) getting ready backstage.

Ed Kamptner, Sr & TGO Pastor David Price getting ready for “Dragnet”.

TGO clowns; Jeanne & Dave Schmidt, a.k.a. “Daisy & Otto”.

Sherree & Dave Poplawski singing “Toes in the Water”.

Maureen Norris singing “Power of Love” and “Coming in and out of your life”

Kenneth Faderingham doing “Nun-Chucks” during the Asian Fan Dance.

Judy Grant singing “If I could turn back time”

Pat Dick singing her song she wrote “The Holiday Song”.

Sherree Poplawski singing “You belong to me”

Judy Grant singing “If I could turn back time”

Drue Robinson & Rodney Salamone singing “Music to my Eyes” as Patti Oates dances behind them.

TGO VARIETY SHOW 2025

“The Spice Girls” (join the Backstreet Boys) Judy Grant, Drue Robinson, Sherree Poplawski and Pat Dick.

“The Backstreet Boys” Ken Foderingham, Don Wheeler, Dave Poplawski and Rich Peraza.

Moshe Friedler singing “I Believe”.

“The Bunkers Anniversary Dinner” Judy Grant, Ed Kamptner, Jeanne Rauff with Dave & Sherree Poplawski.

Moshe Friedler singing “I Believe”. Nick Faraco singing “I am I said”

Sherree & Dave Poplawski singing a “John Prine Medley”.

Johnny Carson “Dragnet” skit with Pastor David Price, Ed Kamptner, and Rich Peraza.

The Finale!

Don Wheeler singing a “Lionel Richie Medley”.

Moshe Friedler and Nick Faraco singing “To all the girls I’ve loved before” with Patti Oates & Daisy the clown.

“All she wants to do is dance” Linda Peraza, Joanie Faulls, Ada MoAu & Ken Foderingham.

Jeanne Rauff sings to Otto the clown “Take a chance on me”.

X (AND A,B,C...) MARKS THE SPOT!

You may have noticed all the new lettered signs along the MultiUse Nature Trail recently. This project, approved by the Nature Trail Committee and CSA, will help identify specific areas of concern such as fence damage, brush clearing area, medical emergency, hurt animal location, flooded area, Firewise control burn location, Nature Center Trail Entrance location, etc. On April 9, Scott Lewis and Dennis Waters mounted the alphabet letters equally along the Nature Trail starting just beyond the Raccoon entrance and ending just short of the Addison entrance. A measuring wheel was used to enable them to be accurately placed evenly along the trail.

Thank you everyone on the Nature Trail Committee Team for improving the Nature Trail and keeping it in great condition for us all to enjoy.

Here’s the letter “I” - and there is a Gopher Tortoise mound behind it! A great reason why these lettered markers will be valuable in identifying nature along the trail.

NATURE UPDATES

#86 GOPHER TORTOISE HATCHLING

The baby Gopher Tortoise we wrote about in the prior Happenings issue is doing well, according to TGO Gopher Tortoise expert Dr. Bob Taylor. The hatchling tortoise #86 has started two shallow burrows but has not dug one deep enough to move into yet. Bob believes the dry weather and hardness of the ground is probably slowing him down. Bob checks on him frequently. We will keep you posted on his progress!

PURPLE MARTIN NESTING PAIRS UPDATE

Scott Akers inspected one of the Purple Martin gourd nest poles this week and checked six gourds. He found eggs in two of them, and nests under construction in several. He completed his inspection quickly and efficiently so the pairs could continue their work. According so Scott, the nesting season looks good so far!

INSPECTION OF POTENTIAL OCCUPIED BURROWS

Alert homeowners contacted The Nature Center President Betty Salter to examine a burrow to make sure it wasn’t occupied by wildlife. Betty knew it was dug by an armadillo. “This is spring and baby season,” She explains, “and I was making sure the burrow was unoccupied so it could be filled in. Armadillos leave their young in the burrow to feed themselves then return later to nurse their babies.” Betty used her special inspection camera to get photos inside of the hole to make sure it was empty before advising the homeowner they could safely fill it in with soil.

Photos by Sally Fisher

Photo by Scott Akers

Contributed by Linda Day

AND MORE ABOUT THOSE GOPHER TORTOISES

Join Us for a Fascinating Afternoon with Dr. Robert Taylor, Our Neighborhood Tortoise Expert! ON MAY 17 AT 2PM!

Open to Nature Center Members:

We’re excited to invite you to an exclusive small-group session with Dr. Robert “Bob” Taylor—affectionately known as the Mayor of Tortoiseville.

Discover the hidden world of the Gopher Tortoise and learn all about “Tortoiseville” in this lively, informative discussion led by our beloved local expert.

When: Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM Where: Nature Center Meeting Room

Perfect timing for families to enjoy together!

Space is limited to the first 30 members, so don’t delay! Reserve your spot by emailing Sally at naturemembership@ gmail.com Want to attend but are not a member? Contact Sally Fisher today!

VOLUNTEERS ARE STEPPING UP TO HELP! PLEASE JOIN US!

Internet Sales

We are thrilled to announce Sandra Miraglia as the new Internet Sales Chairperson. Sandra will help continue the effort that Sandy Juba has worked so hard to establish.

Sandra will be leaving TGO for the summer, so if you have items to sell please get them to her before May 15, or wait until October when she returns. If you have any furniture that needs a new home, please text or call Sandra at 727-483-2493 or moon001414@hotmail.com as soon as possible, or hang on to your items until October.

Thank you Sandra for stepping up for this very important fundraiser for The Nature Center at TGO!

Membership Committee

A huge thank you goes out to Pat Hackenberg who has offered to help Sally Fisher with the Membership Committee! You may see Pat’s face at future events asking if you’ve renewed your membership!

Nature Center Board

Inspection Team

The Nature Center is happy to announce Rebecca (Becky) Gross as our new Chairperson for the Inspection Team!

Thank you to those who have volunteered to help secure The Nature Center on the Inspection Team! The Inspection Team checks out the Nature Center every evening before closing to ensure all is well, that doors are locked, trash is not overflowing, and toilet paper is full, etc.

We still need volunteers for the following dates:

July 27 - August 9

August 24 - September 6

November 2 - 15

November 30 - December 13

August 10 - 23

October 5 - 18

November 16 - 29

December 28 - January 10

For more information and to volunteer please contact Becky Gross at jgrg1440@msn.com or 561.703.9043

Nature Center Promotion and Articles

Linda Day stepped up a few months ago to write Nature Center articles and other items of interest about nature at TGO. If you’d like to see a specific nature topic, or if you find something interesting for an article happening about wildlife and nature at TGO, please reach out to her at linnie.day@gmail.com.

GUIDED TRAIL HIKES / LIGHT TRAIL MAINTENANCE

The are no additional hikes scheduled for this season. We will keep you posted when nature trail hikes will be starting up again. In the meantime, if you have questions about TGO hikes or Nature Trails, contact Brian Grande at 407-766-7867 or SkinDvr2000@yahoo.com.

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) at naturemembership@gmail.com.

Errata: We wish to make a correction in the 4/18/25 issue of the Happenings. We showed a photo of a bicycle against a tree and labeled it “Normal water level mark”. The arrow is actually pointing to the “High water level after a hurricane”.

Thank you to Betty Salter for pointing this out.

President Betty Salter ncpresident23@gmail.com

Vice President Donna Pittman ncvp23@gmail.com

Treasurer Loretta Annè nctreasurer23@gmail.com

Secretary Pat Dick ncsecretary23@gmail.com

Other Points Of Contact

Injured Animals - Please contact these specialists

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

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

Nancy Payne-Clark 321-301-0822 patrick.jessica159@gmail.com

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

NC Inspection Team Pat Dick: 321-848-2813/ncsecretary23@gmail.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 8:00 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

PLEASE LEND A HAND AT THE NATURE CENTER!

The Nature Center is an important part of what makes our community so special. Would you please consider giving us a few hours of time each month? You’ll meet some great people, learn a lot, and have the huge satisfaction of just being involved!

INTERNET SALES VOLUNTEERS KEEP SANDY JUBA’S LEGACY MOVING FORWARD!

For years, Sandy Juba has single-handedly collected used items from TGO residents such as furniture, small appliances, etc. and posted items for sale on multiple internet sales platforms. Please help keep her legacy moving forward.

Sandy is training volunteers to learn what she has done, and has broken the tasks down:

• Picking up donated items and bringing them to the storage unit - we could use some guys to help. And someone with a truck would be great!

• Taking photos and dimensions for the posts

• Posting items online and meet with potential buyers

If you can help with any of these tasks, let Sandy know!

ALL PROCEEDS from these internet sales are donated to the Nature Center. This provides a substantial amount of income used for Nature Center maintenance, utilities, programs, security, supplies, and upkeep.

If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact Sandy Juba at 321-543-0502.

NATURE CENTER INSPECTION TEAM!

Thank you to those who have stepped up to help secure The Nature Center on the Inspection Team. This position entails checking the Nature Center at 5:00 or shortly after - checking doors to be sure they’re locked, lights are off, etc. Pat Dick will train and provide more details.

We still need volunteers for the following dates:

July 13 - July 26

July 27 - August 9

August 10 - 23

August 24 - September 6

October 5 - 18

November 2 - November 15

November 16 - November 29

November 30 - December 13

December 28 - January 10

ALSO NEEDED:

Volunteer to Chair the Inspection Team.

Pat Dick will provide a job description and other details. The chairperson position is not difficult, just a little time consuming sometimes. Contact Pat Dick at patdick@gmail.com.

RV Service and Parts

• Tow Set-Up

• Hitch Installation

• Braking Systems

• Shock/Sumos Installation

• Motorcycle Lift

• Awning Installation and Repair

Air Conditioning/Furnace

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

SANDY JUBA

THE HEART OF THE TGO NATURE CENTER

Contributed by Linda Day

Sandy Juba’s Hard Work And Passion For Nature Has Helped Make The Great Outdoors

The Extraordinary Place It Is Today.

How can anyone adequately describe Sandy Juba’s tireless volunteer efforts, her contributions to the TGO Nature Center, and the wildlife she has rescued?

Passionate, caring, nurturing, take-charge, courageous, giving, life-learner, educator - and this is only a start to describe this amazing woman.

Sandy grew up in Massachusetts with her four siblings, and remembers always being outside in nature. She especially loved playing in the woods. She loved exploring and had no fear of wild animals. When Sandy found a snake, she would run home and show it to her mother.

Her family always had pets, and one of her favorites was a beloved pet sheep named Sooty. Unknown to Sandy, the lamb was entered in a “sandwich fair,” and it came back to her home in packages. To this day, Sandy cannot eat lamb.

Sandy worked as an administrative aide for Polaroid in Massachusetts for 33 years. They offered her entire office a layoff package, and although Polaroid didn’t want her to leave, she was ready to retire and relocate to Florida. She met her husband Jack, who had an RV, and they started traveling. When she arrived in Florida, Sandy immediately started enjoying nature and the outdoors going on hikes, kayaking, birding, and biking. At TGO, she joined the fledgling nature center organization. “That was 27 years ago!” Sandy recalls, “People who were involved immediately saw my passion for nature and wanted me to get involved. I have been president and vice president of the Nature Center and have been very active from the very beginning.”

THE FOUNDING OF THE NATURE CENTER

Sandy commented, “When I moved here, the nature center was not as you know it now. It was a little hunting cabin owned by Jim Swann. People painted it and tried to fix it up, but at any moment we were afraid we would fall through the old wooden floors. It was pretty rough!” She added, “But a lot of the taxidermy that’s in the Nature Center today was in that old cabin.”

Sandy and a group of others had passion and a vision for a new, modern nature center and established it as it is today. On April 16, 2006, The Nature Center at the Great Outdoors was incorporated with Sandy Juba listed as incorporator. Then it went on to become an educational 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to promote awareness, appreciation and conservation of nature. The Great Outdoors and CSA have never funded the Nature Center, and finding additional money to construct a new building was difficult. The group worked hard to get donations, but they got to a point where it seemed they were going to have to give money back

Sandy holding a baby otter after rescue.

Young Sandy (right) and her sister ready for a winter outdoor adventure.

The original nature center in TGO, which was part of Jim Swann’s hunting camp.

because they couldn’t afford to continue the project. Then miraculously, a generous donor gave $170,000 to finish the Nature Center building!

Sandy became an officer of the new Nature Center and a guide for trail hikes. She soon discovered a lot of wildlife was injured or sick and needed help. There was someone at that time, who was supposedly helping with wildlife but Sandy discovered this person was actually destroying the animals so he didn’t have to put any effort into helping them. Fortunately he moved away, and that’s when Sandy jumped into action, learning all she could about animal rescue and rehabilitation. She started working with a network of local “rehabbers,” and her work rescuing wildlife took off from there. Incredibly, all of Sandy’s wildlife rescue knowledge was developed after she retired and became involved with the Nature Center.

SANDY’S WILDLIFE RESCUES

Sandy has rescued countless animals and has worked diligently to research and establish a group of wildlife rehabilitation experts who help her with wildlife in need. Among her many wildlife rehabilitation experts is her good friend Carol Hardee who operates the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Central Florida in Christmas. She has also volunteered with the Florida Wildlife Hospital. Sandy also has the authority to euthanize animals, if absolutely necessary. For an animal lover like Sandy, she says “it’s is really hard to do.”

Sandy reflects, “Some of my first, and most common rescues involved snakes wrapped in the plastic fencing. I keep telling people not to use this plastic fencing! Animals get tangled in it, especially black racer snakes.” She continued, “A lot of anhingas also got into trouble because there were actually pieces of carpet in the water here, and they were becoming entangled in their beaks. It takes a lot of time to help them get this carpet off their beak. The lakes all through TGO are filled with dangerous trash that animals can get caught in.”

Her most unusual rescue, without question, is when she removed a rat snake from someone’s toilet. She has special equipment to enable her to rescue snakes. Her friend Chris Miller helps her rescue the big rattle snakes and says the six foot rattlesnake rescues are the most difficult “but you just have to be careful.” Sandy says, “After they are rescued, we relocate them to a safe place away from people. However, recent laws have passed requiring a license that is difficult to acquire to relocate rattlesnakes.”

Another time, she found turtle that had died. The entire shell was opened up and she could see eggs inside. She put her hands inside the body of the turtle, retrieved the eggs, and buried them. She doesn’t know if any of them made it, but she hopes she gave them a chance.

She says it was especially hard when she had to deal with animals with distemper. Distemper is not as common now, she says, but we occasionally discover an animal with the disease. Sandy reminds people, “When you see raccoons out in the day, you might think it has distemper, but don’t be alarmed as it is usually a mother with babies.”

Most of the wildlife she sends to rehabbers are not returned to TGO. However she said there was once a bald eagle that was returned, and that was very rewarding.

Sandy untangling yet another black racer snake from plastic fencing. She urges people not to use this!

A photo of the “famous” snake Sandy rescued from a toilet.

Sandy untangling a rat snake from plastic fencing.

DON’T FEED WARNING

Many people may be aware of Lidia, the whitetail deer which was tangled in a trash can lid.

After a long struggle to locate her, she was seen attempting to eat at a “feeding station” behind a house. The person in that house had been asked to stop feeding the deer, but they wouldn’t stop. When Lidia came to eat with the other deer she was attacked by the dominant deer. The next morning she was found dead. Sandy says sadly, “We ask so many times, but people don’t listen. This deer’s horrible death was caused by this person putting out food.”

SANDY’S FAVORITE WILDLIFE

Sandy has some favorite wildlife and is especially fond of bats. She has a bat box directly behind her home which she maintains and enjoys. She realizes their importance, and encourages other TGO residents to establish bat boxes in their yards. Sandy says, “I have a special affinity for bats. I have a pole outside my house and there are always bats in there. I try to save as many as I can. I had a baby fall out of the box once, and a CSA person with a ladder helped me get it back in the box. The little bat and I were so grateful!”

Sandy also loves bees. She says, “I’ve also rescued a lot of bees. I even have a bee suit to put on! I’ve gotten to know a lot of bee experts who come out and rescue the honey bees. I’ll get a call and someone will ask for help removing them. It’s a bit expensive to have the bees removed, but it’s worth it. These creatures need help. And we would die without them.”

SANDY IS THE FOUNDER OF TORTOISEVILLE

On entering Sandy’s porch, you will see all kinds of seedlings sprouting in various containers which she has planted. She is growing these plants herself in order to save money and add to the newly dedicated Tortoiseville.

Sandy commented on this recent project, “I love tortoises. I noticed that there was tortoise activity on the hill on the doggy trail. No one was doing anything about it, and I caught members of Florida Power and Light plowing down the whole area, burying the tortoises in their burrows. I kept trying to find someone to talk to at FPL. I started putting stakes in the ground at their burrows. I made tortoise signs saying that it was a habitat for tortoises. So I just did the best I could until FPL agreed to protect the area. Eventually other people like Betty Salter joined in, and it really got going. That is what is known as Tortoiseville today. It’s a thriving tortoise community. Babies are hatching, and we are numbering them and know which hole they live in, their gender, etc. It was just me seeing something and doing something. We removed the invasive weeds and have planted things the tortoises like to eat.”

Sandy in her bee suit rescuing bees. We cannot survive without them, and rescuing bees is an important mission for her.

The bat box behind Sandy’s home. Bats are among Sandy’s favorite wildlife, and she encourages others to put-up bat boxes in TGO.

SANDY WOULD BE OVERJOYED IF YOU WOULD:

• DONATE FURNITURE APPLIANCES OR OTHER UNWANTED ITEMS to the Nature Center. Contact Sandra Miraglia at moon001414@hotmail.com or 727483-2493 until May 16. Otherwise save your items until October. Keep in mind the Nature Center is a separate entity from TGO and is not supported by it or CSA.

• BECOME A MEMBER OF THE NATURE CENTER, attend trail hikes and speaker programs. Sandy says “It is very rewarding and it’s never too late to get involved in the Nature Center. I did it after I retired and started learning.”

• ERECT A BAT BOX IN TGO. Wouldn’t it be great if we could have six bat houses underway by the end of the year? Hint: Maybe your condo or group can get together and erect one in Sandy’s honor?

• IF YOU SEE SOMEONE FEEDING AN ANIMAL, REPORT THEM. Sandy says she does not hesitate to report people violating this, whether she knows them or not.

• DONATE money for plants and the upkeep for Tortoiseville. Contact Betty Salter at 321-223-8073.

Sandy will be relocating to Melbourne for health reasons possibly later this year. She will leave an enormous wealth of information behind. She would be grateful to anyone with the passion and courage to step into some of her wildlife rescue roles.

Please contact her directly if you are interested in keeping her wildlife rescue legacy alive at TGO.

The initial creation of Tortoiseville - Sandy and other volunteers clearing Brazilian Pepper and other invasive vegetation.

Sandy with a fawn that was abandoned and too weak to walk. The fawn was taken to Carol Hardees Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Central Florida.

Feeding a fawn at Carol Hardees Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Central Florida. The fawn eventually went to the Brevard Zoo.

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

Revelation 11 To The End at 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome!

Calling ALL Singles - Join us for fun events!

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

Memory Garden Open to All TGO Residents

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

Listen to Verse by Verse

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

Prayer Shawl Ministry

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

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

Lending Closet Jeff Craig 248-880-7462 Jcraig06@protonmail.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

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137 PLANTATION DRIVE, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780

Hours: Sunday and Monday 11am - 7pm, Tuesday through Saturday 7am - 8pm.

Entertainment at THE BLUE HERON

Friday May 2 Sammy

Friday May 9 Tiki

Friday May 16 Johnny Danger

Friday May 23 Sammy

7:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesday - Saturday

Early “Birdie” Classics

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Homemade pancakes.

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French Toast (Half-7.99) (Full-10.99)

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Corned Beef Hash - 4.99

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Karri’s Oatmeal - 4.99

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Apple Tips #9

WHY I USE APPLE PAY FOR EVERYTHING (Except Bingo…)

I remember when Apple first talked about a simple merchant payment method using only an iPhone. I eagerly watched the development, security protocols and waited for which local stores would be on board with this new and critical technology. It took a while, BUT…

Turns out, Apple Pay is a financial game-changer! it’s a simple, safe, and quick way to make purchases and payments without fumbling for cash or a credit card. BUT IS IT SAFE??

I did a boatload of research on HOW Apple Pay has security which is considered the best in the digital industry, never having a breach in Apple’s core systems. This privacy protocol includes accelerated encryption, two-factor authentication (2FA), and tokenization (creates a unique “token” (a randomly generated 16-character string of numbers, letters, emojis, and symbols) It’s essentially a one-time-use “credit card number” that’s only valid for that particular purchase and disappears at the close of the transaction.

How to Set Up Apple Pay: A

Simple Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open Settings: Tap the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Go to Wallet & Apple Pay: Scroll down and select Wallet & Apple Pay.

3. Add a Card: Tap Add Card. If this is your first time, you’ll see a prompt to add a credit or debit card.

4. Scan Your Card: Use your iPhone or iPad’s camera to scan your card. If the scan doesn’t work, you can enter the card details manually.

5. Verify Your Card: Your bank or card issuer will send a verification code. Enter that code to confirm your card.

6. Set Up Apple Pay on Apple Watch (Optional): If you have an Apple Watch, you can also set up Apple Pay for easy payments on the go! Open the Watch app, tap Wallet & Apple Pay, and follow the same steps.

7. Activate Apple Pay: Before trying to use Apple Pay, double-check that it’s activated by going to Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay and making sure your card is listed.

8. Start Using Apple Pay: Once your card is added and Apple Pay is activated, you’re all set!

To use Apple Pay, simply double-click the right side (power) button, tap the card you wish to use (if multiple cards in Wallet) and hold it near the payment reader at the register. It works not just at McDonald’s, but at thousands of stores, online, and even in apps.

For person-to-person payments, you must have a DEBIT card in your Apple Wallet.

Open the Messages app, select your friend (or your favorite Apple Tech �� ), and tap the Apple Cash icon to send money. There is NO FEE to use either Apple Pay, nor to send or receive Apple Cash!

Side note: In 2023 I drove all the way around the United States using ONLY my Apple Wallet to pay for all my gas, food and lodging, basically everything. BUT, 2 hotels REQUIRED a physical credit card and BOTH times I got hacked on that card!!! Stay safe….Use Apple Pay!

by Kris Lee-Scott

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• 2 Bedroom/2 bath semi -furnished home in Exclusive Hidden Lakes

• Approximately 2030 sq.ft. living area, built in 2008

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• Laundry Room with washer & dryer & extra storage

• Roof replaced 2023; HVAC 2019 & water heater in 2021

• Air conditioned RV garage 15’x48’; 2-car garage

• Insulated RV garage door

• New bedroom carpet 2021

BCSO CITIZENS ACADEMY 3: DIVERS & AVIATION

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office continues to bring excitement and education to The Great Outdoors through its weekly Citizens Academy sessions. Each visit features presentations from two specialized divisions, giving residents a closer look at the tools, training, and people behind public safety in our county.

On April 17, the spotlight was on the Dive Team, who gave an impressive live demonstration right in the pool, and Chief Pilot Coppola, who made quite the entrance—landing a helicopter on site before sharing insights about the Aviation Unit.

The following week, on April 24, Deputy Caudill wowed the crowd with the high-tech capabilities of the Bomb Squad robot, while Director Hellebrand and Officers Williams and Kaufman of Animal Services introduced residents to the vital work they do—and to two adorable canine ambassadors who melted hearts on the spot.

These sessions are not only informative—they’re also a great way for residents to connect with the men and women who serve Brevard County. From high-flying helicopters to bomb-defusing robots and tail-wagging guests, each presentation offers a fascinating glimpse into the diverse roles within the Sheriff’s Office. We’re grateful for their time, expertise, and commitment to keeping our community safe—and we look forward to the final round of engaging presentations.

BCSO CITIZENS ACADEMY 4: BOMB SQUAD & ANIMAL SERVICES

Monday, May 26th

8:30 Shotgun Start

Eligibility: TGO Golf Members & Guests, TGO Residents & Guests TGO Employees (ALL groups must have a TGO presence)

Format: 4 Person Step Aside Scramble Sign up as a 4 player team if possible

Entry Fee: $30 Per Person (Plus applicable course fee). Includes Lunch, Prizes and Closest to Hole Contests

FOOD / LUNCH WILL BE A COOK-OUT

PLANNED MENU - Burgers and Coney Islands (Hot Dog & Chili) Player are on their own for all Beverage costs

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

BIKE GROUP Plantation Manor - Thursdays - 9 am

TGO Bike Group does group rides every Thursday. We go on bike trails or on lightly traveled urban streets, no major roads, We travel anywhere between 10 to 20 miles at 8 to 10 miles per hour. E bikes and recumbents are welcome. If interested meet in the Manor parking lot at 9 AM on a Thursday.

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 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.

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

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

RETURNING

OCTOBER 1st

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

ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL

EXERCISE WITH CHARLOTTE

Plantation Manor (M) or Pavilion (P)

Start every day of your week with exercise

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

Strength Training

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

Low Impact

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

PiYo Live

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

Back Stretch

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

Medicine Ball

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

Total Body Toning

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

Low Impact

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

Belly, Back, Buns

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

Strength Training

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

People's Choice

FRIENDLY HOBBIES Hobbyland

Wednesday - 9:30 am - 12:00 noon.

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

RETURNING IN OCTOBER

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

We meet monthly on the 3rd Monday. The next meeting is Monday, March 17.

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

MAH JONGG The Library

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

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

NICKEL BINGO Plantation Manor

Friday April 25, 6pm

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

Funny Thing Is… Aging Is A Scientific Mystery!

When people used to tell me I’m all wet it was an insult. As the weather heats up I’m happy to hear it because it means I’m getting out of a pool or the beach. I used to love bodysurfing in the ocean when I was younger. Now it knocks me around so much the only waves I deal with are reserved for when pretty girls walk by. Do you know how exhausted ocean swimmers clean themselves? They wash up on shore. I know bad pun.

Have you noticed that teachers don’t swim? They only dip their toes in the water to “test it.” Hey folks, you can get a lot of material for standup comedy if you just talk to an elementary school kid and write everything down.

My grandkids tell me fish keep their money in riverbanks. They say zombies only swim in The Dead Sea. It’s funny to sit by a pool and watch the cycle of life pass right before your eyes. You see infants using floats to keep from drowning while wearing diapers. Then kids learning to swim without the floats. People in their 20’s and 30’s using no equipment while showing their athletic abilities. People in their 40’s and 50’s using floats with adult beverage holders on them. Then when we get to social security age we’re back to using floats to keep from drowning

while wearing diapers. My doctor told me not to swim for 20 minutes after eating. I outsmarted him because I got right in and stayed on my back so I wouldn’t be swimming on a full stomach. Did you know swimming is the only competitive race where nobody runs? Did you also know vegetarians never compete in swimming? True. They don’t like meets. Somebody stop me.

Ok so what type of swim suits do lumberjacks wear? Tree trunks. And what’s the favorite detergent to clean swim suits? Tide. I got slapped in the face the other day at a public swim pool because I misunderstand what a breast stroke was. Ok I’m getting older and I’m a little mixed up. So take a lap this summer and dive into your nearest pool or beach. Sink or swim you’ll be floating on a cloud of water because just remember seven days without swimming in the heat makes one weak.

Dr. Sammy

ACTIVITIES - ALL YEAR & SEASONAL

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

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 $15. 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

RETURNING IN THE FALL

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

WOOD CARVING Hobbyland - Monday - 8:00 am - 12 noon

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

Contact: Charlie Wing - 321-474-1952

YOGA Pavilion - Monday at 9:45 am

Plantation Manor - Thursday 9:45

Vinyasa Yoga - Bridget Griffin - Instructor Bring a yoga mat and towel or kneeling pad for both classes.

ZUMBA Plantation Manor

Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:00 am Starting Oct 2!

RETURNING

OCTOBER 2

Fun fusion of body sculpting and dance movements to lively Latin rhythms that tone your body. Instructor: Diana- Arujo-Fernandez

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WELCOME MASSACHUSETTS

Massachusetts will now join her sister states for the annual state social. If you would like to be included in future communications regarding this event, please email your contact information to Nancy Powers at ncpowers46@gmail.com .

Classified Ads

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

FOR RENT: 386 Oak Cove Available April 1. Private wooded lot backs up to nature, dog friendly. Long term rental recieves discount. 404-242-8040 or bartiewoods2012@gmail.com (exp 5/2)

FOR RENT: 2 BR Park Model - Available April 1 - Dec 31, 2025. No Pets, No Smoking. W/D Call: 217-732-2418. (exp 5/2)

FOR RENT: 234 & 236 Plantation DR. Fully Furnished, 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath, Washer & Dryer, Screened Porch, Car Port. Dick Fridley 217-732-2418 (exp 5/30)

FOR RENT: RV Lot for Rent with Shed on Fawn Trail, Lakeview. Long term starting May 1 at $1,100 / month annually. Monthly, weekly available. 516-662-8020 (exp 5/2)

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.

Thursday, May 15

DAY OBSERVANCE

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: JAMES

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Faucet Repair & Replacing • Camera/Video for Drainage Lines

Sudoku Puzzles - Brought To You By Bubbles Mobile Pet Salon

SUDOKU puzzles have one solution that can be reached logically without guessing. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row, column, and 3x3 square must contain one of each digit. Source: websudoku.com Easy Puzzle 4,584,841,095

Word Search - Cinco de Mayo

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ON-SITE BUSINESS & SERVICES

ACTIVITIES OFFICE - Logo Items

Inside the Hobbyland Building

Carmella Zielinski • 321-289-0150

BLUE HERON RESTAURANT

321-385-9100

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

Lunch and Dinner or Take-Out Food Website: www.blueheronrestaurant.org

THE CAFÉ at the Blue Heron Restaurant

321-385-9100

Entrance Door just past Golf Shop Door

Convenient Breakfast and Lunch

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

CSA OFFICE - 321-268-9767

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

Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

100 D Plantation Drive

EAGLE’S PRIDE - 321-383-0288

RV Parts, Service and Supplies

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

Closed Weekends: eaglespriderv.com@yahoo.com

EAGLE’S PRIDE RV SALES - 321-383-4495

Consignment RV Sales Lot

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

Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Closed Sunday: eaglespriderv@yahoo.com

GUARD GATE - 321-383-2004

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

GOLFCARTS UNLIMITED - 321-268-4882

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

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

Saturday: 9:00 am - noon • Closed Sunday

MAIL CENTER - 321-269-1666

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

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

THE MANOR

Plantation Manor Office

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

MASSAGE THERAPY - 321-302-9885

Therese S. Brown, LMT

Monday - Friday • Call for Appointment

NATURE CENTER

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

400 Nature Center Trail

www.NatureCenteratTGO.org

PROPANE SALES - 321-268-9767

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

Call the CSA Office for Appointment Payment by Cash or Check Only

TGO GOLF SHOP - 321-269-5524

Tee Times, Apparel and Equipment

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

Website: www.thegreatoutdoorsgolf.com

TGO REALTY, INC. - 321-269-5004

Welcome

Personal

Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

10:00 am - 4:00

TRIMMERS SALON - 321-383-9198

Hair & Spa Services - Men and Women

- Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR EVERY STAGE OF WOMANHOOD

Whether you need maternity care or a complex surgical procedure, we have all the services you need for every phase of life. Right here, close to home.

 Gynecology

 Gynecologic Surgery

 Pregnancy and Birthing

 Reproductive Medicine

 Mammography and Imaging

 Menopause Visit parrishhealthcare.com/womenshealth

Healing Families—Healing Communities®

The Happenings 5/02/25

PAT FISCHER NISSAN

MANAGER’S CORNER

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

VARIETY SHOW

SANDY JUBA

CONTENTS

The Happenings Team and Credits

CSA MISSION STATEMENT

FROM THE EDITOR

GOLF AT THE GREAT OUTDOORS

MAY 2025 RATE SHEET

GOLF RESULTS

Men’s Day Results - April

LGA Play Results

LGA Upper East Coast Tournament

CSA BUSINESS

Board Of Directors Meeting

District Meetings

Architectural Review Committee

CSA Patrol is Hiring

CSA BUSINESS

TGO Committee Chairman Contacts

President’s Council Meetings

2025 Condominium/HOA Presidents

Golf Carts in TGO: Slow Down & Make Those Stops

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES

Emergency Vehicle Protocol

CSA Trouble Calls: 321-268-9767

Contractor

Restrictions

Lorraine Murphy Historic Center

A Short And Helpful Reference For Living In TGO

Plantation Manor Pool & Spa

Oak Cove Pool & Spa

DAILY DOG HOURS

SALES AND SERVICE

SAVE WITH THE CRIMSON TIDE CLUB!

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES

Automated Visitor Call-In - 321-383-8802

Service and Set-Up Calls - 833-697-7328

Spectrum Residential Equipment Update

Vehicle Barcodes

Propane For Sale

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

Golf Cart Gas

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & NOTICES

CSA Trash Pick Up Rules

CSA Yard Debris Pick-Up Rules

Clearing Vegetation on CSA Property

Guide to Living With Alligators in TGO

WILDFIRE THREAT: LOOK OUT THE WINDOW!

TGO ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

ACTIVITIES EVENTS - 2025-2026

TGO VARIETY SHOW 2025

TGO VARIETY SHOW 2025

X (AND A,B,C...) MARKS THE SPOT!

NATURE UPDATES

#86 GOPHER TORTOISE HATCHLING

PURPLE MARTIN NESTING PAIRS UPDATE

INSPECTION OF POTENTIAL OCCUPIED BURROWS

AND MORE ABOUT THOSE GOPHER TORTOISES

Internet Sales

Inspection Team

GUIDED TRAIL HIKES / LIGHT TRAIL MAINTENANCE

NATURE CENTER MEMBERSHIP

PLEASE LEND A HAND AT THE NATURE CENTER!

INTERNET SALES VOLUNTEERS KEEP SANDY JUBA’S LEGACY MOVING FORWARD!

NATURE CENTER INSPECTION TEAM!

ALSO NEEDED:

RV Service and Parts

SANDY JUBA

THE HEART OF THE TGO NATURE CENTER

Sandy Juba’s Hard Work And Passion For Nature Has Helped Make The Great Outdoors

The Extraordinary Place It Is Today.

THE FOUNDING OF THE NATURE CENTER

SANDY’S WILDLIFE RESCUES

DON’T FEED WARNING

SANDY’S FAVORITE WILDLIFE

SANDY IS THE FOUNDER OF TORTOISEVILLE