The Great Outdoors Informational Packet

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1 The Great Outdoors Informational Packet PUBLISHED AS A COURTESY OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION CALL (321) FOR ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES OR TO MAKE CORRECTIONS TGO CSA COMMUNITY CHANNEL** **The Community Channel can be viewed using your TV equipped with a digital cable box or adapter on Channel 732** WEBSITE: July 2017 (Revised)

2 The Great Outdoors Community Services Association Activities Some activities are seasonal, please check the Happenings for scheduling. (CC) Craft Center * (CR) Card Room * (FC) Fitness Center * (H) Hobbyland (L) Library * (P) Pavilion * (NC) Nature Center * (PM) Plantation Manor (PR) Pool (billiards) Room ACE (Activities Committee Emporium): (H) Monday through Friday - See The Happenings for office hours (October March) (321/ ) Tickets for concert series, dances, shows, etc. Aerobic/Toning Classes: (low impact exercises) (PM) Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. (P) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Contact CSA staff (321/ ). Aquacise: Plantation Manor pool, Monday - 10:00 a.m. Contact CSA staff (321/ ). Art Classes (Watercolor): Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. (CC)(H) Lynn Foster (631/ ) (November April). Ballroom Dance Class: (PM) Sunday 5:30 6:30 p.m. Linda Peraza (321/ ) Bible Study: Thursday, 11:00 a.m. (Church) (321/ ) (321/ ). Dr. David Price, Senior Pastor Bingo: Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. (PM) Refreshments available. Must be residents or guests of the resort & 18 years of age. CSA Plantation Manor office (321/ ). Bocce Ball: Next to (PM). Bocce ball set available at Plantation Manor CSA office. Bowling: River Lanes, 800 Cheney Highway. Monday 1:00 p.m. JoAnne Buckley (321/ ). Twelve week short season league. Bridge: Monday, 2:30 p.m. or Thursday, 9:00 a.m. (PM). For information - call Kathy Aube (321/ ). See The Happenings for any changes. Card Room: (CR)(H) (Owners only reservation PM). Plantation Manor (321/ ). Ceramics Class: (CC)(H) Wednesday 2:00 5:00 p.m. Jeanne Rauff (321/ ) RSVP by Tuesday each week to instructor Noreen James (321/ ) or bnsceramics@gmail.com Choir Rehearsal: Friday, 10:00 a.m. (Church) Pat Hopper (321/ ) (October May). Craft Center: (CC)(H) (Owners only reservation PM). Plantation Manor (321/ ). Doggie World: Enclosed area for dogs to run, agility equipment set up for use November April. Contact Ed Kozak (941/ ). **Dogi-pot dispensers available throughout the community** Dulcimer Group: (NC) Thursday 10:00 a.m., beginners class 9:00 a.m. Gloria Gehret (484/ )

3 The Great Outdoors Activities Page 2 Fishing: Owners & guests can fish the lakes in the resort NO boats (unless approved by the community manager) NO cast nets Catch & Release program does apply. John Roberts (321/ ), Randy Hopper (321/ ). **Fishing is NOT allowed on the Golf Course side of the ponds Fishing maps are available at the CSA Office** Fitness Center: (FC) Located near Plantation Manor pool. Exercise equipment. Monday Saturday, 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. & Sunday, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Closed Holidays. Key available for a $15 purchase for before & after hours. (Owners Only). CSA staff (321/ ). FMCA (Family Motor Coach Assn.): (Owners of Motorhomes - TGO Ambassadors Chapter) Bob Nebel (815/ ). Friendly Hobbies: (CR)(H) Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Cathy Anderson (321/ ). FTTA (Fun Time Travelers Assn.): (RV Club) Jim Fortin (860/ ). Golf Pro Shop: Monday Ladies 9 & 18 Hole Leagues; Wednesday Men s League; Thursday The Dog scramble; Friday Couples scramble (321/ ). Golf clothing, hats, sunglasses & golf accessories are available for purchase. Golf lessons, rental equipment, private golf outings, tournaments, etc. Karaoke: (P) First Saturday of Month 6:00 9:00 p.m. Don Wheeler (603/ ) donwheeler369@aol.com Ladies Golf Association (LGA): Sharon Jankowski (321/ ) (November April). Line Dancing Classes: (P) Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Noon, Contact CSA Staff (321/ ) Men s Golf Association (MGA): Don Lajeunesse (321/ ) (November April). Movies: Thursday, 7:00 p.m. (PM) See The Happenings or Marquee Sign for current showing. Contact CSA staff - Plantation Manor office (321/ ). Nature Committee/Program: Sandy Juba (321/ ). Nature Trails: Hiking, biking or golf cart. Wildlife feeders. NO pets. NO smoking. See resort map. Sandy Juba (321/ ). Photo Club: (NC) Fridays 2:00 p.m. Jim Brubaker (321/ ) PickleBall: Monday Saturday, open play 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. at Tennis Court #3. Contact Roger Gariepy (321/ ). (September April). Pool Room: (PR)(H) Owners and their guests. Contact CSA Staff (321/ ). Quilters Group: (CC)(H) Thursday, 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m., Carol Hall (321/ ). Rug Hooking: (CR)(H) Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m., Sandi Hunsinger (217/ ). (October April).

4 The Great Outdoors Activities Page 3 Sauna: Fitness Center (FC) Monday Saturday, 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Contact CSA staff (321/ ). Sawdust Club: (Owner-members) Woodworking equipment. Contact Larry Marola (404/ ). Sewing Club: (CC)(H) Thursday, 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. a.k.a. Stitching From the Heart. Contact Barbara Stevens (240/ ) or Teri Alexander (321/ ). Shuffleboard: Lighted courts, south of Plantation Manor (PM). Equipment available at Fitness Center. Contact CSA office in Plantation Manor (321/ ). Shuffleboard Club: Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. at courts. Contact Ken Tracy (321/ ). (November April). Square Dancing: (P) Monday, 7:00 p.m. See The Happenings for details. Contact Lillian VanDuyne (607/ ). (November April). Stampin Up: (CC)(H) Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. & Friday, 9:30 a.m., Carol Hall (321/ ). Swimming Pools & Spa: Heated pool and spa behind Plantation Manor (PM). Screened, heated pool and spa on Oak Cove & Fawn Trail Hours Posted at the pools & in The Happenings Pool cleaning schedule is in The Happenings (will delay the pool opening on certain days) Pool wristbands are required pick up at Plantation Manor or CSA Office. NO Smoking. Tai Chi Classes: (PM) M, W, 9:30 a.m. Contact CSA staff (321/ ). Tennis: Courts located by Plantation Manor. Contact CSA staff (321/ ). Tennis Club: (P) Meetings once a month. See The Happenings for details. Contact Don Parsons (321/ ). (November April). TGO Dog Group: (Doggie World) Contact Ed Kozak (941/ ). See The Happenings for details. The Band: (P) Monday 1:00 p.m. Henry Pisarz (321/ ) Join the group to play, sing along or listen to the music. Ukulele Club: (NC) Tuesday 1:30 p.m. Vern Nordstrom (321/ or 518/ ) Instructions for beginners have ukuleles to borrow. Wildlife Nuisance Control: Contact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Info Request Line for Gators, Hogs, Snakes, Bees, etc. (352/ ). *Gator Hot Line 866/ * Wood Carving Club: (CC)(H) Monday, 9:00 a.m. Charlie Wing (321/ ). Yoga Classes: (P or Nature Center) See The Happenings for details (days and times). (November April). Contact CSA staff (321/ ). Zumba Classes: (P) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 a.m. Contact CSA staff (321/ ).

5 City and County Government (Florida Living General Information) Ambulance, Fire or Police: Dial 911. Brevard County Sheriff: For non-emergencies (321/ ). Driver s License: You are required by law to get a Florida driver s license within thirty (30) days after becoming employed in Florida, enrolling children in public schools, registering to vote, or applying for homestead exemption. Failure to do so is a traffic violation. You will need to provide proof of Florida vehicle registration, your valid out-of-state license, your social security card, proof of citizenship, proof of residential address, etc. and pass a vision and hearing test. (As a precaution, please check the Website below or call ahead to ensure that you have all the required identification needed.) Licenses may be obtained at the North Brevard Service Complex, corner of South Street and Park Avenue, Titusville. (321/ ). ( License Plates: You must register your vehicles with the County Tax Collector if you are employed in Florida, have children enrolled in public schools or have established residency. To obtain license plates, first have a notary public certify the vehicle identification number and odometer reading on an Odometer Disclosure Statement available at the North Brevard Service Complex, corner of South Street and Park Avenue, Titusville. Take your title or registration, driver s license and proof of insurance to the above address. State law requires that you carry a minimum Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and physical damage liability insurance policy. For further information - (321/ ). ( To register your motor home in the State of Florida: If you own your motor home, take the title, insurance papers and driver s license to the local tag agency (address above). Also, ID number has to be verified by a notary public, police officer or by the nearest tag agency. If there is a lien holder on your motor home, you would need to visit the tag agency and request a Lien Holder Request Form. This gives the tag agency permission to request your existing title be sent to them, thus enabling the State of Florida to issue you a new title for this state. The local tag agency will request the title be transferred to Florida. The Department of Motor Vehicles in Tallahassee will then forward the Florida title to your lienholder. The quoted fees above would apply in this instance also. If you owned your motor home for a period of 6 months or more, you would not be required to pay additional sales taxes to the State of Florida. However, if you had owned the motor home less than 6 months prior to registration in the State of Florida, some Florida taxes may apply. Homestead Exemption: When someone owns property and makes it his or her permanent residence or the permanent residence of his or her dependent, the property owner may be eligible to receive a homestead exemption up to $50,000. The first $25,000 applies to all property taxes, including school district taxes. The additional exemption up to $25,000 applies to the assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 and only to non-school taxes. To be eligible, you must own and occupy your home and be a legal permanent resident of Florida on or before January 1 st of the year in which you make your claim for exemption. Additional exemptions may be available, check with the property appraiser s office or on their website. Application must be made between January 1 and March 1 each year. Initial application and any changes must be made in person at the Brevard County Appraiser s office, 400 South St., 5 th Floor, Titusville. Information they require for each person that appears on the deed and resides on the property: deed, Florida driver s license, Florida vehicle registration, voter registration, social security card. (321/ ). (

6 City & County Government Florida Living General Information Page 2 Residency: Legal residency can be established by filing a Declaration of Domicile with the Clerk of Circuit Court, or by registering to vote. For additional information, call the Brevard County Clerk of the Circuit Court (321/ ), 400 South St., 2 nd Floor, Titusville. ( Animal Emergency Clinics: 5775 Schenck Avenue, Rockledge (321/ ), 3500 W. US 92 (International Speedway Blvd.), Daytona Beach (386/ ), or 2881 W Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne (321/ ). Call clinic offices for directions and hours. Evacuation Shelter: Apollo Elementary School, Titusville / Imperial Estates Elementary School, Titusville / Pinewood Elementary School, Mims. A map showing evacuation shelters and routes is printed in the front section of your local telephone directory (Hurricane Preparedness). **Special needs residents can sign up with Brevard County Emergency Operations Center (321/ ).** Florida Power & Light: To establish service - (800/ ). Hospitals: Parrish Medical Center, 951 North Washington (U.S. 1) Titusville, (321/ ) / Cape Canaveral Hospital, 701 W. Cocoa Beach Causeway (Hwy. 520) Cocoa Beach, (321/ ) / Wuesthoff Medical Center, 110 Longwood Avenue, Rockledge (321/ ) / Viera Hospital, 8745 N Wickham Road, Melbourne (321/ ). Library: (North Brevard) 2121 S. Hopkins Ave., next to Titusville High School. Cards are free with proof of Brevard residency. (321/ ). Shopping Centers: Titus Landing, 2500 S. Washington; Searstown Mall, 3550 S. Washington; Crossroads Marketplace, corner of Windover Trail and Columbia Boulevard, Titusville. Telephone Service (AT&T or Spectrum): To establish AT&T service locally (888/ ). To establish service from a wireless phone or outside Florida (800/ ). To establish Spectrum service (321/ ). Voter Registration: Register at Brevard County Government Center, 400 South Street, Titusville. You will need proof of residency (Florida Driver s license or 2 utility receipts). You can also register when you get your driver s license. Walk-in Clinics: Clinics are usually open 7 days a week. Health First Medical Group, 1855 Knox McRae Drive, Titusville (321/ ) or 7227 North US 1, Cocoa (321/ ). MedFast Urgent Care, 3045 Columbia Blvd, Suite A108, Titusville (321/ ).

7 Services at The Great Outdoors Architectural Review Committee (ARC): Forms are available in the CSA Office, Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Applications must be submitted by 12 Noon on the Wednesday preceding the Wednesday meeting. Meeting times, dates and locations will be published in The Happenings, posted on CSA bulletin boards and can be seen on the Community Channel. Automated Emergency Defibrillator (AED): Locations Hidden Lakes Clubhouse (#461 AD), Fitness Center (#145 P), Windsong Bathhouse (#155 W), Library Bathhouse (#385 P), Oak Cove Pool Bathhouse (#434 O), Jukebox Café (#100 P) and the Restaurant/Pro Shop (#137 P). Barcode Car Stickers for the Front Gate System: Available at the CSA office (321/ ). Cost for barcode stickers are $5 per vehicle (non-transferable). Barcodes are applied on Monday, Wednesday & Friday by appointment. Please call ahead for an appointment. *For Owners & Long Term Renters* Beauty Shop (Hair & Nails): Trimmers, Inc. 100A Plantation Drive, next to the Jukebox Café. (321/ ). Tuesday Friday, 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. **Nails by Dee Wednesday Friday, 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m** (October May). Summer hours may vary. Café: Jukebox Café 100 Plantation Drive. * Monday Friday 7:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. (Breakfast & Lunch) * Saturday 7:00 a.m. Noon. (Breakfast Only) * (October May). Summer Hours Monday Friday 7:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. (Breakfast & Lunch). See The Happenings or the Community Channel for Special Events and/or Notices. (321/ ). Church Services: Sunday See The Happenings for service times 144 Plantation Drive (Yearround). Non-denominational. Dr. David Price, Senior Pastor (321/ ) - Coffee/fellowship following service. Eucharist Service (service in the Catholic Tradition) Saturday 4:00 p.m. TGO Church (October May) All Faiths and Denominations. Reverend Mike Gallagher (321/ ), Reverend James Leibold (321/ ) and Reverend Pat Mahon (404/ ). Classified Ads: Published every other Friday in The Happenings (small fee for owners & long term renters). CSA office at Plantation Manor (321/ ). Courtesy Patrol: Roaming Community patrol Report problems to the CSA Office during office hours (321/ ) or to the gate house after hours (321/ ). (Example: vehicles speeding, parking situations, condo violations, etc.) Faxes: Available at CSA office (fax # - 321/ ) $1.00 per page to receive or to send. Gasoline: Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m., CSA maintenance area, *Golf Carts Only* Golf Cart Shop: Golf Carts Unlimited sales and service. 880 Hospitality Way (321/ ). Golf Course: Pro Shop hours 7:00 a.m. 5:00p.m. 7 days a week. For tee times call (321/ , ext.#2) or online at or Driving range open daily from 7:00 a.m. to dusk, providing person has tokens. Tokens available in the Pro Shop from 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Summer rates in effect May to October, winter rates November to April.

8 Services at The Great Outdoors Page 2 The Happenings : Published every other Friday. Contains information on events in the resort, including calendar and classified ads. CSA office at Plantation Manor (321/ ). Historic Center: Lorraine Murphy Historic Center located in the CSA Conference Room next to Trimmers, Inc. open Monday Friday, 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Closed on Holidays when the CSA Offices are closed. Laundromat/Bathhouses: Coin-operated washers and dryers. See map of resort for locations. (Some wheelchair access.) Library: Plantation and Lake Drive. Open to residents and guests. Book exchange (requesting hard cover only). Available for groups by reservation only Call Plantation Manor (321/ ). Mail Facility: 106 Plantation Drive. 24-hour access to boxes for residents. Window service for stamps, first class mail and packages, Priority and Certified mail. Also mail pick-up for renters and guests, etc. 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. (Monday Friday) & 10:00 a.m. Noon (Saturday). (321/ ). See The Happenings for any time changes. Massage Therapy: 100 Plantation Drive. Monday Friday. Call ahead to make an appointment. (321/ ). See The Happenings for details. Propane: For sale at the Jukebox Café. Cash, Check or Credit Card. Call ahead or stop in the Café (321/ ). Monday Friday a.m. by appointment only. Recycling: Dumpsters are in the Maintenance Area (single stream recycling) - Plastics, glass, aluminum & tin cans, newspapers, magazines, cardboard, phone books picked up by Brevard County Waste Management. Remote Controls for Hidden Lakes Gate: Contact Connie Lee (321/ ). Restaurant & Bar: Blue Heron Restaurant (Clubhouse) 137 Plantation Drive. Appetizers, Lunches and Dinners plus full service bar. (321/ ). See the The Happenings for current hours of operation. R.V. Parts & Repair: Eagle s Pride sales and service. 108C Plantation Drive (321/ ). R.V. Sales: Eagle s Pride RV Sales 98 Plantation Drive (321/ ). Security Guards/Gate House: 24-hour manned security gate (321/ ) **All owners and/or guests need to or call ahead to make arrangements for visitors and/or deliveries to be allowed entrance** Call the Automated Gate System (321/ ) or (guest@tgocsa.org). Add permanent guests to your Visitor form at the CSA Office. **Visitors or deliveries may be turned away if not in the Gate System** / **NO DELIVERIES OR CONTRACTORS ON SUNDAY** Storage: (RV, boat, car trailer, utility trailer, tow dolly) Available only to owners. Contact CSA Office (321/ ) or Welcome Center (321/ ). **SPACE IS LIMITED**

9 Services at The Great Outdoors Page 3 TV: TGO CSA Community Channel information and happenings at The Great Outdoors. For information, contact CSA staff at Plantation Manor (321/ ). Spectrum North Brevard Area for cable channels (321/ ). The Community Channel can be viewed using your TV equipped with a digital cable box or adapter on Channel 732. Warehouse storage: (located in the Commerce center & beside the water tower) Contact the Welcome Center (321/ ). Wi-Fi: Available at the Welcome Center & the Blue Heron Restaurant. Wireless Internet Service (at your site): Pay-as-you-go wireless internet service available in many areas of the resort Contact Brevard Wireless / Florida High Speed Internet (321/ ). Work Orders & Maintenance Requests: Warranty items for new RV sites, Portes or Resort Homes -- contact your sales agent or your builder. List of developer approved builders is available at TGO Realty office (321/ ). Owner maintenance requests -- contact CSA office (321/ ).

10 CSA TRASH & DEBRIS RULES TRASH **Note the crew picks up trash 365 days of the year** Please break down all boxes and bag all packing material. Please tie all trash bags. Please keep trash away from obstructions, utility terminals, valve boxes, etc. Please tie all light bags together. All trash should be at the curb by 10:00 A.M. Do not put trash out at night. Please call the CSA office for special pick-up instructions of broken glass or needles. All trash should be within 1 foot of the road. Please put animal waste inside your household trash bag. DEBRIS **Note the crew picks up debris at least twice a week** Cut debris to a maximum of 4 foot, less than 50 pounds in weight and stack uniformly at the curb. Loose material such as pine needles, leaves and small twigs must be containerized in untied bags or containers. Suggestion: Put your TGO address on the container. We will not pick up debris on vacant lots. **NOTES: Please do not mix debris with trash. NO sod, dirt, concrete, tree stumps, construction material (wood/drywall/metal), carpet, appliances, furniture, chemicals (paint/oil), or plumbing items will be picked up with trash or debris and should not be brought to the maintenance See note You can take many of these items and more to the Brevard County transfer station ( ) or the Brevard County Mockingbird Way Mulching Facility ( ), both located on SR #405. If buzzards ripping the trash bags becomes a problem, try putting garbage in black bags or recycle bin or put a few drops of bleach inside the trash bag. Please do not allow your animals to urinate on the trash or the debris Remember the crew has to pick this up!!