The Outdoor pools, the Beach Club, and Wildcat will open on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, 5/25, at 10 a.m., to be exact, and everything will be ready for your water entertainment pleasure Pools close daily at 8 p m
The Beach Club features an inflatable water park that can accommodate up to 50 youngsters at one time. The water park is available to anyone 18 and under; no adults, please.
The amenity also offers paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, pedal boats, a large swimming pool, beachfront, and the always popular rock slide. On the beach, four square volleyball is provided, as well as some cornhole boards.
While outside food is permitted at both pools, glass, and outside alcoholic beverages are not allowed at the Beach Club Alcoholic beverages can be purchased at our newly named food service, “Beach Bites ”
For your listening enjoyment, mark your calendars for Steel Drum Sundays: 5/26, 6/9, 6/23, 7/2, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18, and 9/1, with a special performance on the 4th of July. All performances are from 1 pm – 5 pm with no additional charge aside from Beach Club access
In preparation for the summer, the Beach Club and Wildcat pools were replastered, and the Kiddie pool received a fresh coat of paint on the pool surface and the play features. The buildings also received a fresh coat of paint, as did a new fence around the Wildcat pool amenity.
The staff will be ready to welcome you with a quick smile and be willing to help see that you and your family enjoy your time at the Outdoor Pools Daily wristbands will be provided at the Beach Club to make coming and going throughout the day easy A shuttle service will be available to assist with overflow parking on the weekends.
Not a member of the Aquatics amenity? We can help! Please contact our Membership Director, Stacy Anthony at santhony@bigcanoepoa org for pricing and details
Steve Panetta, Wellness Activity Director
O P E N S May 25
O P E N D A I L Y 1 0 A M - 8 P M
The Food & Beverage team is excited to launch "Beach Bites" this season Although I wasn't here last year, I've heard many stories of what worked and what didn't work well. With that knowledge, we have devised a plan to keep things efficient and, most importantly, keep the line moving when getting snacks and drinks at the beach club. We will serve all your favorite ice creams, chips, candy, hot dogs, brats, and pizza. We will have a rotating selection of pre-packaged sandwiches and salads We are excited about our new wine and cocktail selection for this season, along with beer and soda In addition, we will be serving frozen margaritas and strawberry daiquiris! These will also be available without alcohol for the kiddos Here's to a great summer, and we look forward to serving you at Beach Bites!
Paul Delgado, Clubhouse Manager Paul
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Wildcat Pool open for lap swimming Wildcat Pool open for lap swimming 6:30am - 9am. 6:30am - 9am.
Lifeguards will not be present. Lifeguards will not be present.
As we gear up for the warmer weather and summer adventures it is essential to take a moment to familiarize ourselves with Big Canoe's Public Safety Team's water and outdoor preparation safety tips This knowledge will not only enhance our outdoor experiences but also ensure they are safe and enjoyable.
The first step of any outdoor water adventure is ensuring we prepare supplies and equipment ahead of time to get the most out of those beautiful summer days. Start by making sure we take care of our health and the health of our friends and family. Everyone should be prepared for the sun with sunscreen. There are two types of sunscreen options available: chemical and physical. High-quality sunscreen lotion with a high SPF value will help reduce the damage created by UV rays. The stronger the SPF value the higher skin protection provided
Just a reminder sunscreen is recommended to be applied liberally and 15 minutes prior to exposure for optimal performance, also it's important to reapply throughout the day. The next option for UV protection is through physical barriers, these barriers come in the form of hats, umbrellas, and UV rated outdoor, and swim wear.
Now that we have prepared to venture outdoors here are a few tips to remember to ensure your safety while near or on the water. First off all boat occupants are required to have a personal floatation device (PFD) onboard the vessel with them. All children 13 years of age or younger are required to wear PFD while on the water in a watercraft. All watercraft should ensure they have
all required safety items onboard before departing the marina. This includes a fire extinguisher, horn or whistle, and also a throwable floatation device.
Another item that is handy to have is a lake map that identifies the different locations on the lake in case an emergency arises and you have to provide your location for emergency services. The final tip is being weather aware while outdoors, spring and summertime storms can pop up without warning so the ability to get weather updates while outdoors is critical. Both counties provide options through apps that you can download to receive emergency notifications. You can access these apps on the following page.
Also, hydration is important during the summer season; make sure everyone is continually hydrating while outdoors with proper fluids. Water and hydration beverages such as sports drinks and electrolyte replacement drinks are great options on those hot summer days
Sign up for weather& emergency alerts
In addition to signing up for CodeRED and Smart911, Property Owners also can opt in to real-time text updates on floods, fires, water emergencies, road closures, missing persons, and evacuations.
To opt in:
1) Log onto the POA website through "My Big Canoe"
2) Go to “My Profile”
3) Scroll down to “Text Messaging Address”
4) Click edit, select your service provider, write you mobile phone number, and click save
5) When prompted on your mobile phone, input the code texted to you – and you ’ re set
Summer is here again and to safely enjoy Lake Petit, the following are offered as reminders:
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There is a designated swim area that needs to be honored for your swimming pleasure (See image below )
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You cannot enter the water from the shoreline of Lake Petit Please use the North Marina or South Marina to launch your craft.
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3. Eagle Island is off-limits to human foot traffic because of the eagles nesting there.
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While on a paddle board, life jackets must be worn at all times. Don't kid yourself, an expert swimmer two years ago fainted while on a paddle board due to an acute appendicitis and would have been at the bottom of the lake had it not been for the life jacket she was wearing
You must have a fishing membership or fishing permit to fish the lakes of Big Canoe. Lake Petit is stocked with rainbow trout and the fishing limit on trout is four (4).
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Even though parking at the Marina can be problematic at times, there is no parking allowed on the shoulder of Wilderness Parkway Please avoid being ticketed or towed. There is additional parking just before going onto the dam with a path leading down to the floating dock; the driver can drop their party off at the Marina and make their way there and be picked up.
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Please handle fishing equipment in a safe manner to avoid having to go to ER due to an embedded hook.
John John Lipkowitz, Marina ManagerLake Petit Designated Smimming Area
A lesson will consist of learning how to operate a jonboat along with learning the best ways to catch rainbow trout. A fishing lesson can be arranged by emailing your name, your lot number, and cell phone number to me at jlipkowitz@bigcanoepoa.org. Keith will then contact you to arrange a time for the lesson. The cost will be the price of the jonboat for two hours plus a $40 lesson fee. For those who do not currently have a fishing membership, the $40 lesson fee can be applied towards a new annual fishing membership.
MAY 24TH | 6PM - 9PM
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Junior Tennis and Junior Pickleball Camp are designed for children 8 to 14 who are beginner through intermediate-level players. Campers learn the fundamentals of tennis or pickleball while having fun interacting with other players. Lunch will be provided.
Registration Open - click on dates to register
Registration Open - click on dates to register
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On Thursday, May 9, the Big Canoe Community celebrated the Grand Opening of the new Big Canoe Fire Department Training Center. The Training Center, located off Hubbard Road, replaces the old facility which had outlived its usefulness. The bulk of the construction funds were donated by Big Canoe residents, and all proceeds from the April 2023 Gala Fundraiser were dedicated to this facility.
Following the dedication, the Big Canoe Fire Department completed an inaugural test burn. The training center is used to simulate real structure fire conditions, so training is vital. Thank you to everyone in attendance and thank you to all who donated and helped make this training facility available to our Fire Fighters!
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BACK ROW L TO R: SAM MILLER, JONATHAN FOULKES, JIM CONNEELY, CRAIG PRICE, LARRY EDENFIELD, ROB BUTCHER, JIM MCKECHNIE, CINDY FARRINGTON, DON LEE, BOB BURKE, MITCH WALDMAN, GARY ROMEO, ERIC SMITH, BOB KELLEY, THOMAS LAGRANGE
FRONT ROW L TO R: NANCY HUNTER, THELMA ROMEO, CINDY SHORE-SMITH, JOHANNA CHOTIWAT, MICHELLE LEEKIM, JEANNIE MCKECHNIE, SUSAN DEWBERRY, DEBBIE WEIGL, BECKY CONNEELY, CARLA BAIRD, LIZ SHERER, SUSIE BUTCHER
GRADUATES UNAVAILABLE FOR THE CLASS PHOTO: ALICE MILLER, MICHAEL MARLER, MICHAEL VOLK AND JOHN SOURJI.
It’s time again to award the annual President’s Award This award recognizes one resident each year who stands out for their work to make Big Canoe a better place to live through their volunteer service.
If you would like to nominate someone for this award, please complete the form linked below by 5 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2024.
The criteria for selection are based on volunteer services. POA Board Members nor their family members can be nominated. The nominees should be Big Canoe residents for at least two years
The President’s Award will be presented at the Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, July 13.
PLEASE SUBMIT FORM BY 5 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024
The Big Canoe Chapel
Monday, May 27, 2024 10:30 a.m.
Guest Speaker
Colonel Joseph G. Matthews 43rd Commandant of Cadets for the University of North Georgia
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Steel Drums at the Beach Club
Acoustic Showcase at the Beach Club Color Run/Walk at Wildcat
7-8:30pm FRIDAY, JULY 5 SATURDAY, JULY 6
THURSDAY, JULY 4 8-10am 10am 4pm 1-5pm
Terraces: A1A Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band
Patriotic Dog Parade at Wildcat
Independence Day Family Event Concert & Fireworks at Playfield Park
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
10AM-2PM
Take a leisurely stroll through four stunning Big Canoe gardens, talk to the gardeners who created these beautiful landscapes, and learn how to enhance the natural beauty of your landscape with a variety of woodland shrubs and flowers. This year ' s tour features four exquisite gardens on Cox Mountain and Ridgeview Drive and includes an exciting container demonstration. Brochures and maps of the homes can be found in the postal facility, or you can purchase advance tickets by following the link at wildflowerbunch.com/gardentour.
$15PERPERSON
Garden tour profits go towards environmental projects in Big Canoe and local communities.
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