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February 7, 2025
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
Delaine Faris Communications & Community Engagement Director
W Third Thursday
ineTasting
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
Southern Local Nuts will be selling your favorite tasty treats outside the Lakeside Bistro
Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WILL BE CLOSED FROM WILL BE CLOSED FROM MARCH 3, 2025 THROUGH MARCH 22, 2025 MARCH 3, 2025 THROUGH MARCH 22, 2025 FOR UPGRADES 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.
BREATHING &
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 tendencyistobreathetheoppositeway.
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.
Otheroptionstoconsider:
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 muscleworkload.
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 attemptedbywell-trainedindividuals.
Haveagood(andsafe)workout.
FEBRUARY at Wellness
MONDAY TUESDAY
6:45 BOOT CAMP
8:00 PILATES
9:30 FLOW & GLOW YOGA
10:00 H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE
10:45 BEGINNERS YOGA
5:00 FLOW & GLOW YOGA
7:15 TAI CHI
WEDNESDAY
6:45 BOOT CAMP
8:00 PILATES
9:00 LOW IMPACT AERO
10:00 H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE
10:30 ZUMBA
2:45 EXERCISE 101
3:00 H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE
3:45 BEGINNERS YOGA
5:00 FLOW & GLOW YOGA
6:00 VOLLEYBALL
FRIDAY
6:45 BOOT CAMP
8:15 STRENGTH JAM
9:00 DANCE JAM
10:00 H2O EXERCISE
10:30 TAI CHI
12:00 BC THEATER
2:00 BALANCE & STREGTH
2:00 BC THEATER
5:00 HATHA YOGA
8:00 KICKBOX/CORE
9:00 BODY BAR
10:00 CARDIO SCULPT
11:45 PT STRETCH
3:00 H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE
3:00 ALIGN & REFINE YOGA
4:15 MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
5:00 YOUTH SWIM TEAM
5:30 PILATES
6:45 BC THEATER
THURSDAY
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. *CLASSES IN GREEN ARE ADDITIONAL FEE CLASSES. *ZOOM CLASSES ONLY.
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.
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
FRIDAY
8:00 VALENTINE’S SIP & SHOP
FEB. 7, 8AM - 4PM
10:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY
SUNDAY
4:00 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
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
JuniorTennisandJuniorPickleballCamparedesigned for children 8 to 14 who are beginner through intermediate-level players. Campers learn the fundamentals of tennis or pickleball while having fun interactingwithotherplayers.Lunchwillbeprovided.
featuring exclusive featuring exclusive shopping deals, shopping deals, local vendor items, and complementary local vendor items, and complementary champagne & sweets while you browse. champagne & sweets while you browse.
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!
Junior Junior
$300 $300
8am-12pm
GOLFINSTRUCTIONPROVIDEDBY:
Mike Miller, PGA | Joan Delk, LPGA
Assistant Golf Professional Justin Luysterborg
Assistant Golf Professional Katherine Densmore
Ages 5-15 Lunch willbe provided Register Register Today! Today!
Guest Rounds & Receive a Major Discount
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.
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.
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.
Terms and conditions apply, contact the Golf Pro Shop for more details (706) 268-3323
CLUBHOUSE UPDATE
BIG CANOE CLUBS & ORGS BIG CANOE CLUBS & ORGS 6
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
MAR
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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