Big Canoe Living Volume 2 Issue 3

VALENTINE’S SHOP AT RACQUET WHAT’S NEW AT WELLNESS GOLF GUEST ROUNDS ON SALE February 7, 2025

Volume 2 | Issue 3

CONTENTS 4

Lakeside Bistro Wine Dinner

6

Wellness

10

Racquet

14

Marina

16

Golf

Upgrades and schedules, Fitness Friends, On the Run with Steve

Valentine’s Shop, Junior Racquet Camps, Schedule and Hours

Junior Fishing Camps, Call for Captains and First Mates

Junior Golf Camps Open for Registration, Golf Guest Rounds Cards on Sale

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POA Clubhouse Renovation update, Election Committee seeks Members

20

Clubs & Orgs

Greetings!

From here at the Lodge, we are starting to see daffodils peeking out of the ground and trees beginning to bud, The sun won't set before 6 p.m. until November! Winter may not be through with us just yet, but we are moving ever closer to a beautiful spring with so much to look forward to in 2025. A Wellness Center renovation, the grand opening of our Choctaw Course and Clubhouse, and all our events, traditions, and the travel series returns.

Let's start with Valentine's Day. All the gifts for your sweethearts may be found inside the gates by visiting Jessica and her team at the Racquet Club. If you are also celebrating your friendships on Galentine's Day, February 13th, you can find wonderful hostess gifts, gourmet food items, and more. Don't forget, We have lessons at both Racquet and Golf that make the sweetest gift to get us back in shape to hit the courts and the course.

Thanks again,

Delaine

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WineTasting Third Thursday

Thursday, 20 February | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lakeside Bistro Amy Jones from Winebow will join us to pour and guide you through a selection from Mettler Family vineyards. Reservations are not required to attend this complimentary event.

Argyle Brut Blanc de Blanc Mettler Albariño Mettler Copacetic Red Blend Mettler Cabernet Sauvignon Mettler Old Vine Zinfandel Mettler Petite Sirah

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Southern Local Nuts will be selling your favorite tasty treats outside the Lakeside Bistro

Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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WILL BE CLOSED FROM MARCH 3, 2025 THROUGH MARCH 22, 2025 FOR UPGRADES We're pleased to announce that the Wellness Center is beginning a $615,000 investment in some much needed upgrades. Many of these upgrades were identified from your feedback in the recent member satisfaction survey and feedback from our Wellness Center staff. From March 3rd - 22nd, the Wellness Center will be closed for maintenance while we replace: Cardio equipment Replace the flooring Replace windows and doors Upgrade the sauna Paint, and deep clean Prior to the closure, a new natatorium dehumidifying system, desert air, will begin installation on Monday, January 27 through Tuesday, January 28, which should be finished with no interruption to operation, other than a section of the parking lot blocked for their equipment staging. We thank you for your patience during the maintenance work and we're confident you'll enjoy the new equipment and appreciate the improved appearance.

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

F-I-T-G-O!

WELLNESS COLLABORATIVE

CHEROKEE

ONLY 3 WEEKS LEFT!

FITGO CHALLENGE

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT STEVE PANETTA AT SPANETTA@BIGCANOEPOA.ORG MUST BE A PROPERTY OWNER TO PARTICIPATE IN FITNESS FRIENDS.

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BREATHING & TIMING

WELLNESS

ON THE RUN WITH STEVE

Do you find yourself holding your breath while strength training? There is a proper method for breathing while performing resistance (strength) training.

The exerciser should exhale on the positive contraction (when the weight is being lifted) and inhale during the negative phase. This is for the safety of the alveoli (tiny air sacs in the lungs where carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen) and to keep blood pressure from becoming excessively high during the exercise. You may find that your natural tendency is to breathe the opposite way.

Regarding the speed (how quickly should you press out when doing a bench press), a safe bet is the four count system. Count to four during the positive phase (when the weight is being lifted) and four on the negative (recovery) phase.

Other options to consider: To increase total fiber recruitment and strength training stimulus the exerciser can slow this process down even further.

Try slowing down to a count of ten both directions and experience this method.

You may be surprised to discover the slower method to be the most challenging. The slower the repetitions (count phase) the more intense the muscle work load.

Advanced individuals may elect to perform the repetitions faster, a count of one or two, to work on increasing their speed and power. Take note that this technique of lifting more rapidly increases the risk of injury and should only be attempted by well-trained individuals.

Have a good (and safe) workout.

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FEBRUARY MONDAY

6:45 8:00 9:30 10:00 10:45 5:00 7:15

at Wellness TUESDAY

BOOT CAMP PILATES FLOW & GLOW YOGA H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE BEGINNERS YOGA FLOW & GLOW YOGA TAI CHI

BOOT CAMP PILATES LOW IMPACT AERO H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE ZUMBA EXERCISE 101 H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE BEGINNERS YOGA FLOW & GLOW YOGA VOLLEYBALL

FRIDAY 6:45 8:15 9:00 10:00 10:30 12:00 2:00 2:00 5:00

KICKBOX/CORE BODY BAR CARDIO SCULPT PT STRETCH H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE ALIGN & REFINE YOGA MINDFULNESS MEDITATION YOUTH SWIM TEAM PILATES BC THEATER

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

6:45 8:00 9:00 10:00 10:30 2:45 3:00 3:45 5:00 6:00

8:00 9:00 10:00 11:45 3:00 3:00 4:15 5:00 5:30 6:45

BOOT CAMP STRENGTH JAM DANCE JAM H2O EXERCISE TAI CHI BC THEATER BALANCE & STREGTH BC THEATER HATHA YOGA

9:00 BODY BAR 9:30 ALIGN & REFINE YOGA - ZOOM 10:00 CARDIO SCULPT 11:45 PT STRETCH 3:00 H20 EXERCISE 5:00 PILATES 5:00 YOUTH SWIM TEAM SATURDAY 9:00 DANCE EXERCISE 10:00 TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING 12:00 DEEPENING PRACTICES (JAN. 25)

SUNDAY

10:30 ZUMBA TONING 11:00 ZUMBA 3:00 YIN YOGA-STUDIO ONLY

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND LINKS TO OUR ZOOM CLASSES, PLEASE VISIT THE ONLINE CALENDAR.

*ZOOM CLASSES ONLY.

*CLASSES IN GREEN ARE ADDITIONAL FEE CLASSES.

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Let’s play Bocce!

Spring Bocce League Registration Open through Friday, Feb. 28 at 5 p.m.

Want to play but don’t have a team?

Register as a substute!

Registration

*ONLY TEAM CAPTAINS NEED TO REGISTER THEIR TEAMS*

Matches are weekly (Tuesdays OR Thursdays from 4-6PM) beginning March 18th and regular season play ends May 1st. The Championship will be May 17th.

$25 per Player/Substitute All players & subs must be Bocce Members Not a Member? Join Today!

Visit our website and click on Memberships in the top right corner to submit a request to join Bocce.

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FEBRUARY at Racquet

MONDAY

10:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 10:00 *CHICKS W/STICKS LADIES TENNIS ROUND ROBIN* 2:00 *THE COURT LEGENDS MEN’S 4.0+ TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 4:00 *THE ACE CREW MEN’S 3.0-3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 4:00 MONDAY NIGHT BOCCE MIXED OPEN PLAY

WEDNESDAY 8:00 *THE ACE CREW MEN’S 3.0 -3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 10:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 10:00 *THE MATCH POINT MAVENS 4.0 LADIES’ TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 6:00 INTERMEDIATE PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

TUESDAY

10:00 *MASTERING SPIN SHOTS PICKLEBALL CLINIC (FEB 11, 25) 10:00 *AGGRESSIVE NVZ PLAY:SPEED UPS (FEB 4, 18) PICKLEBALL CLINIC 10:00 *THE RALLY RENEGADES MEN’S 3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 2:00 *PICKLEBALL 101 BEGINNERS PICKLEBALL CLINIC

THURSDAY 10:00 *PICKLEBALL DOMINATING DOUBLES (FEB 6, 20) 10:00 *PICKLEBALL SERVING STRATEGIES CLINIC (JAN 13, 27) 10:00 *THE RALLY RENEGADES MEN’S 3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 10:00 BOCCE BABES LADIES’ OPEN PLAY 1:00 *PICKLEBALL 101 BEGINNERS PICKLEBALL CLINIC

SATURDAY FRIDAY 8:00

VALENTINE’S SIP & SHOP FEB. 7, 8AM - 4PM 10:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

SUNDAY 4:00

PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

8:00

*THE ACE CREW MEN’S TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 3.0-3.5 10:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 10:00 *THE COURT QUEEENS LADIES’ 3.0-3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN

* REQUIRES REGISTRATION

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Junior

RACQUET

TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CAMPS 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

$300 pe r stud ent

Ages 8 - 14

About Our Camp

Click on date to register

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.

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Tennis Camps June 10 - June 13 July 15 - July 18

Pickleball Camps June 10 - June 13 July 15 - July 18

Valentine’s Shop

Get ready to shop, sip, & feel fabulous this Valentine’s Day! Join us at the Racquet Club for a fun-filled day featuring exclusive shopping deals, local vendor items, and complementary champagne & sweets while you browse.

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GOING ON NOW

CAN’T MAKE THE EVENT? VISIT THE RACQUET PRO SHOP ALL THIS WEEK TO SHOP VALENTINE’S GIFTS!

Need a little glow before the big day?

Katie from Spray La Vie will be on-site offering spray tans so you can look & feel your best!

Schedule your appointment today!

Book an appointment online: https://www.spraylavie.net/book-online

Bring your friends, your sweetheart, or come solo for a sweet day of love, shopping, and self-care. Spend $200 and received a complementary pair of Big Canoe wine glasses! Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event!

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Junior AMP C

FISHING C

LAKE PETIT, BIG CANOE

Ages 5-15

Only

$125 ild per ch

Click here to register!

June 18 - June 20 July 23 - July 25 9:00 am - 12:00 pm each day Learn to rig a rod & reel, bait a hook and more! Fish from a pontoon on Lake Petit!

Cost includes a fishing rod and reel.

Swimming is allowed during the last hour of each camp day with custodial adult permission. Water is provided.

Food is not provided due to allergies, etc. Each child is welcome to bring their own lunch/snack.

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706-268-3303

BOAT CAPTAINS AND FIRST MATES NEEDED FOR

Junior P CAM

F IS H IN G C A

June 18 - 20 and July 23-25 9am-12pm

CONTACT KEITH DUNCAN

404-580-5808

r o i n Ju GOLF CAMP

GOLF CAMP

Ages 5-15

$300

8am-12pm GOLF INSTRUCTION PROVIDED BY:

Lunch will be d provide

Mike Miller, PGA | Joan Delk, LPGA Assistant Golf Professional Justin Luysterborg Assistant Golf Professional Katherine Densmore

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Pre-Purchase Golf Guest Rounds & Receive a Major Discount

Cards on sale now at the Golf Pro Shop!

This year, we will be bringing back our Accompanied Guest punch card. This benefit is for golf amenity members and allows you to pre-pay for future accompanied guest rounds at a reduced rate.

Cards will cost $600 for 10 rounds. At $60 per round, you save 32% off the standard accompanied guest rate of $88, for a total savings of $280.

Only 50 cards will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis.

Amenity members will be able to purchase up to 2 cards per golf amenity lot. Each card will be good for 10 accompanied guest rounds of golf.

Terms and conditions apply, contact the Golf Pro Shop for more details (706) 268-3323

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CLUBHOUSE UPDATE

POA Board Election ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

The Elections Committee is tasked with coordinating and supervising the election cycle as well as actively recruiting and qualifying candidates.

The Committee is in search of two Property Owners to join the group. For more info: call Elizabeth Littleton at 614-542-7907 or email littleton.elizabeth@gmail.com

B O A R D EL ECT I O NS

2025

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AT BIG CANOE CHAPEL MCCORMICK HALL

BLOOD DONATION SAVES LIVES Thursday, Feb. 20 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Make an online appointment.

Walk-ins welcome.

SIGN UP

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UPCOMING EVENTS BIG CANOE CLUBS & ORGS IN THE ROUND ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE Please plan to join us for Acoustic Showcase “In T he Round - Artists Series” the first Thursday of each month. And as always with Acoustic Showcase productions, there is no admission charge.

CANOE LODGE | MAR. 6 | 7:00 PM

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP BOOKS & MORE Big Canoe Chapel Women's Fellowship is now accepting your donated books for our Annual Books & More Fundraiser, April 3-5. Proceeds benefit local charities for women and children. Wooden Donation Boxes Located at the Postal Center and Chapel Office Gratefully accepting: fiction, history, children's, biographies, nature, garden, current selfhelp, devotionals, hobbies/ sports, current travel guides

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Bulk Trash Day Saturday, April 26 at the Trash Facility from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $20 per car | SUV | truck | $40 per trailer | $60 for truck & trailer

SHREDDING AVAILABLE

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