The Happenings

The Happenings is the official newsletter of The Great Outdoors Community Services Association (CSA). Published every two weeks on Friday, new issues are ready to pick up in the afternoon at various locations around the community. The online version is posted when available.

Any person or group wishing to submit an article or an ad may do so at the CSA Office by completing a form. The deadline for submission of an article or ad is 5:00 PM on the Friday before the following Friday's publication.

For those of you who are in the resort, you can pick up the current issue of The Happenings in the gray box by the bulletin board outside the Plantation Manor, at the CSA Mail Center, Oak Cove Pool, and at the main CSA Office.

Instead of picking up a printed copy, you can simply read it electronically, the current and previous issues are available on this website at The Happenings link with even more features than the printed copy and in color!

If you are traveling and you want to put something in the newsletter, send an e-mail to happenings@tgocsa.org.

June 12, 2026

So Much To Read... and this issue is full of great information:

Ron Wagner updates us on the Pavilion renovation's progress. Dragonflies start appearing in TGO during June and July—here's your chance to learn about them. Our American Flag Recycle Box is working well. If you have ever been bitten by a Yellow Fly, you'll love the article on page 14. What is that structure Elon is building on the other side of the Indian River? Yes, it's warm enough to start drinking Rumballas. If you're a man, Meghan provides some informative health advice. And while reading this issue online, try out our NEW interactive Word Search game. There's more - way more... so open this issue and enjoy!

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May 29, 2026

Kiss the month of May goodbye... here comes June - and judging by this issue's cover, this place has gone to the birds!

Here's your chance to brush up on your ornithology skills. We've made it easy for you by providing a photo guide to all our feathered friends - at least the ones that hang around our lakes. Make a game of it: hop in your golf cart, drive around and cross off the ones you find. Also... a special thanks to Robin Francis for providing her great photos.

Oh yeah - June 1 is the start of Hurricane season (like you needed another reminder). This issue's Firewise article provides great tips we should all review - just to be ready.

If you haven't been to the Blue Heron lately, you need to go! The food is great— it's like a whole new restaurant. And when you do, make sure to ask Savana if she wants to arm wrestle.

There's more... a lot more - just start reading!

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May 15, 2026

Here is the May 15 issue of The Happenings, featuring Nancy Merchant - one of the original pioneers of TGO who has worn many hats throughout the resort’s growth and history.

You may - or may not - have been part of the search to rescue Gary the Great Blue Heron. Don’t worry… Gary was found and lived to see another day in what turned into a truly heartwarming story. Blue Heron’s Aubrey Schultz, who is often confused with Courtney, shares how she once planned to become a welder before ultimately pursuing her bachelor’s degree in political science. Meghan also provides the ABCs of sunscreen, including which ingredients to avoid and which products to look for.

There’s lots of other good stuff inside, so click on the cover and enjoy!

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May 1, 2026

Four months down, eight to go… welcome to the May 1 issue of The Happenings.

There has been a change in leadership at TGO as we welcome Shane Willey as our new CSA General Manager. Shane is no stranger to the resort, having played an instrumental role in overseeing the successful renovation of our golf course. With the support of CAM Manager Sharon Sanford, TGO management is on solid ground and moving forward with confidence.

Also in this issue, you’ll find an overview of the function of the Board of Directors, a spotlight on Tim Heath - our Employee of the Quarter, a recipe for a fresh spinach-orzo salad, and important information on the warning signs of melanoma.

There will be three issues this month - we hope you enjoy this first one!

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