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SUMMER 2025

MEMORIES ARE MADE HERE!

FULL INDEPENDENCE WEEK LINEUP TOWN HALL EVENT SPACE NAMING CONTEST June 27, 2025

Volume 2 | Issue 13

CONTENTS 4

Independence Week Events

16

Lakeside Bistro

16

Wellness

18

Racquet

22

Fishing

28

Golf

28

POA

30

Clubs & Orgs

Greetings, The excitement is building across the community for our Independence Week celebrations. We hope that you and yours have a wonderful time and make many memories next week. In this week's Big Canoe Living, we have all the details you need to know to maximize the fun, stay safe and hydrated, and review the road closures and timing.

This time of year, we also start to think about what's coming up after Independence Day. First up, you have the opportunity to let your creativity shine by helping name our community event space in the Clubhouse at Lake Sconti before it reopens. Some early suggestions have been Oak Hall or Laurel Hall from the Clubhouse Task Force. The Marketing team also has some thoughts, but we know you all will have great ideas too.

Click the link on page 28 and submit as many ideas as you want. Then join us at our Town Hall meeting on July 12 at the Big Canoe Chapel, 10 AM, to hear the final name.

Read on for all the details about this year's Town Hall meeting. We will have several of our partners for you this year, including our auditing firm, Mauldin & Jenkins, KDC Architects, and Geosyntec. In last night's Board Meeting, Jon Schultz of Mauldin & Jenkins presented our preliminary audit report. You can watch his presentation by clicking the link on the Town Hall page.

See you soon on the Playfield!

Cheers,

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THURSDAY, 7-8:30 p.m. Canoe Lodge: Acoustic JULY 3 Showcase FRIDAY, JULY 4

8-10 a.m. Wildcat Rec: Color Run/Walk 1-5 p.m. The Deck: Steel Drums 6:30-8:30 p.m. Live Music Lynnay Della Luce

7-9:30 p.m. Terraces Concert Series: Gimme Springsteen

SATURDAY, JULY 5

10 a.m. Diamond Dog Park: Patriotic Dog Parade at (Parking at Wildcat Rec)

4 p.m. Playfield Park: Family Fun Day, Invocation with Big Canoe Chapel, Pledge and Veteran Recognition with North Georgia Veterans, Concert, & Fireworks

COLOR

Run or Walk

FRIDAY, JULY 4 8-10AM AT WILDCAT FREE REGISTRATION

PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTERED IN TIME TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH EVENT CHECKIN INSTRUCTIONS

Registration

Join us at Wildcat for this year’s Color Run/Walk! Head down the Wildcat connector trail and end back at Wildcat where you are greeted with a burst of colorful dye if you choose. The event covers 3 miles of paved trails with just enough ups and downs to elevate your heart rate. Strollers and well-behaved dogs are welcome.

THANK YOU TO OUR COLOR RUN SPONSORS!

Join us!

Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening June 27 & 28

RSVP TODAY

Click the link below if you are interested in future sponsorship opportunities in the fourth quarter, such as the Men’s Member-Guest Golf Tournament.

Sponsorship

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FREE ENTRY | SATURDAY, JULY 5 | PLAYFIELD PARK

9:00 a.m. Start setting your chairs & blankets in designated area

4:00 p.m. Invocation with Big Canoe Chapel’s Rev. Doc Hollingsworth

A special salute to those who have served, hosted by Veterans Helping Veterans Click here to learn how you can help Veterans Helping Veterans

4:30 p.m. Watermelon Eating Contest 5:00 p.m. Great Grand Finale Band Starts 9:00 p.m. Fireworks (time is approximate)

FEATURING THE REQUESTED RETURN OF THE

GREAT GRAND FINALE BAND KID’S ACTIVITIES CHEEZD N CONFUZED SMASH HIT BURGERS SOUTHERN LOCAL NUTS THE LITTLE SOBER BAR SWEET TREATS FROM KING OF POPS AND DONUTNV

AND MUCH MORE!

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Preparing for Fun! SATURDAY, JULY 5

SET UP STARTS AT 9 A.M. IN THE DESIGNATED AREA If you set up before this time, your items will be moved No tents or tables Any items placed outside of the designated area will be moved

FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY NO PETS ARE ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT No tailgating in the parking lot DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING IN THE PARKING LOT

Handicap DROP-OFF ONLY will be available at the Loop at the bottom of the three-tiered parking lot

Event Exit and Picking up

SATURDAY, JULY 5TH

Traffic will have a one-way flow for exiting the parking lot at the end of the night.

To pick up at the Handicap drop-off after the event, please loop Wolfscratch Village Circle and re-enter the parking lot.

NO RIGHT TURN ON EXIT

Traffic will have a one way flow for exiting the parking lot at the end of the night.

To pick up at the Handicap drop-off after the event, please loop Wolfscratch Village Circle and re-enter the parking lot.

You will be directed down to the loop for pick up upon re-entry.

TO PICK UP, TAKE LEFT AT FIRESTATION AND LOOP WOLFSCRATCH VILLAGE CIR

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SATURDAY, JULY 5TH

Road Closure Maps

ROAD CLOSURE STARTS AT 3 P.M.

Second Road Closure starts at 9:15 p.m.

Wilderness Pkwy will reopen after the Fireworks show Wilderness Pkwy will reopen after foot traffic has cleared Living | 10

Detour around the lake after 9:15 pm

SATURDAY, JULY 5TH

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POA

WATCHING THE FIREWORKS ON LAKE PETIT JULY 5? PARKING DETAILS BELOW! ONCE PARKING FILLS UP AT THE BIG CANOE MARINA, OVERFLOW PARKING WILL BE DIRECTED TO THE WILDCAT RECREATION PARKING LOT.

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PARKING LOT SHUTTLE WILL RUN FROM WILDCAT REC TO THE MARINA STARTING AT 1PM UNTIL END

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Chief Ricky Jordan's Top 10 Event Tips 1. Stay Hydrated: Bring plenty of water for everyone in your party attending any of the events for the duration of the event you are attending. Temperatures in July are typically forecast to reach the high 80s.

2. B.Y.O.B: The POA will not sell soft drinks or adult beverages at the events, but we are excited to have vendors, including the Little Sober Bar. However, all vendor supplies will be limited, so please feel comfortable with BYOB. 3. Familiarize Yourself with Road Closures: Please look at the traffic plans included in this edition of Big Canoe Living and familiarize yourself with the road closures and timing.

4. Not Attending: Avoid the areas where the Color Run/Walk on July 4 and the Playfield Park events are scheduled to take place on July 5.

5. Familiarize Yourself with Parking: Only park in a parking space. Do not pull off on the side of the road, park, and walk, or create a parking space anywhere within Big Canoe. Do not place items in a parking spot to save them, as those items will be removed. Note: There are limited handicap parking spaces in the three-tier parking lot.

6. Do Not Bring Tents: Wear protective sunwear and hats. Umbrellas must be taken down during the concert and the fireworks show to prevent obstructions blocking the view of other guests.

7. Do Not Bring Fireworks, including Sparklers: These items are prohibited everywhere and at all times within Big Canoe.

8. Know Your Children's Location at All Times: Unfortunately, we announce the location of lost children each year. The Playfield will be crowded, so please watch your little ones carefully.

9. Vendors Do Not Accept Lot Charges: On July 5, our vendors may accept cash, but card use is recommended.

10. Marina Shuttle: The Marina will have a shuttle running between the Marina parking lot and the Wildcat Recreation Area for overflow of the lot. Shuttle service will begin at 1:00 p.m. and run through 11 p.m. on July 5.

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The Paddle Rack

Happy 4TH of JULY

Sundries

Souvenirs

Gifts

2024 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION T-SHIRTS ON SALE NOW AT THE BEACH CLUB PADDLE RACK

ADULTS & KIDS

$12each

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BISTRO

JULY 4TH - 6TH LAKESIDE BISTRO

SPECIAL MENU Watermelon Salad

Fried Coconut Shrimp

Seedless watermelon, baby mixed greens, feta cheese crumbles, toasted almonds, and balsamic glaze. $17

6 Jumbo coconut shrimp, pina colada aioli, and pineapple garnish. $18

Summer Time Street Corn

Peel-n-Eat Shrimp

Full ear of corn, lemon aioli, grill seasoning, spanish cheese, and cilantro. $10

AMERICAN TRADITION DOG

1lb Chilled shrimp served with lemons, cocktail sauce, and crackers. $24

BBQ BABY BACK RIBS

$19

$12

Quarter-pound grilled hot dog served with your choice of: raw diced onion, grilled onion, coleslaw, chili. Served with French fries.

½ Rack of slow cooked BBQ ribs, coleslaw, french fries and a dinner roll.

American Cowboy Burger

Steak on a Stick

1/2lb Beef burger, topped with cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, BBQ sauce, and onion straws. $22

Marinated grilled sirloin, rice pilaf, and grilled summer squash. $22

Chicken on a Stick Marinated grilled chicken, rice pilaf, and grilled summer squash. $18

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BISTRO

s t r e ss e D Baked Apple Crisp

Cinnamon sugar apples, cinnamon crisp topping, and vanilla whipped cream. $12

Southern Pecan Pie Topped with chocolate whisky sauce, and vanilla whipped cream. $10

D

s k rin

Red, White, & Blue Colorful layers of vodka, lemonade, grenadine, and blue curacao, on the rocks. $9

White Peach Sangria

Watermelon Martini

Georgia peaches, white wine, peach schnapps, and sparkling water, on the rocks. $9

Vodka or gin, fresh watermelon, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice, served up. $10

All American Mocktail Red, white, and blue layers of strawberry puree, Sprite, and Blue Powerade, on the rocks. $5

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JULY

MONDAY

at Wellness

6:45 BOOT CAMP 8:00 PILATES 9:30 FLOW & GLOW YOGA 10:00 H20 AERO EXERCISE 5:00 FLOW & GLOW YOGA 6:15 CARDIO TAP 7:15 TAI CHI

TUESDAY

8:00 9:00 10:00 3:00 3:00 5:30

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

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

BOOT CAMP PILATES LOW IMPACT AERO H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE ZUMBA EXERCISE 101 BEGINNER YOGA SERIES FLOW & GLOW YOGA VOLLEYBALL PING PONG (7/2,7/16)

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

BOOT CAMP STRENGTH JAM DANCE JAM H2O EXERCISE BEACH YOGA (7/11,7/18,7/25) TAI CHI BALANCE & STREGTH HATHA YOGA (NOT MEETING 7/5)

KICKBOX/CORE BODY BAR CARDIO SCULPT H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE ALIGN & REFINE YOGA PILATES

9:00 BODY BAR 9:30 ALIGN & REFINE YOGA - ZOOM 10:00 CARDIO SCULPT 3:00 H20 EXERCISE 5:00 PILATES

SATURDAY 9:00 DANCE EXERCISE 10:00 TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING 12:00 DEEPENING PRACTICES JULY 26

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.

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Tennis

MINI CAMP $150

July 10 & 11

12:00pm - 3:00pm Due to popular demand, we are adding a Tennis MINI- Camps to our calendar. No lunch provided, $150 per player. Registration required.

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To Register or For More Information : Call Racquet at 706-268-3367

JULY 15 - JULY 18

JULY at Racquet JUNIOR RACQUET CAMPS

MONDAY 8:00 BOCCE BOYS: MEN’S OPEN PLAY 9:00 BEGINNER PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 9:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 10:00 *CHICKS W/STICKS: LADIES TENNIS ROUND ROBIN* 2:00 *THE COURT LEGENDS: MEN’S 4.0+ TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 6:00 *THE ACE CREW: MEN’S 3.0-3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 4:00 MONDAY NIGHT BOCCE: MIXED OPEN PLAY 6:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

WEDNESDAY 8:00 BOCCE BOYS: MEN’S OPEN PLAY 9:00 BEGINNER PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 9:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 10:00 *THE MATCH POINT MAVENS: 4.0 LADIES’ TENNIS ROUND ROBIN (EXCLUDING 7/16) 6:00 INTERMEDIATE PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

FRIDAY 8:00 9:00 9:00

BOCCE BOYS: MEN’S OPEN PLAY BEGINNER PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

SUNDAY 8:00 5:00

BOCCE BOYS MEN’S OPEN PLAY PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

9:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

TUESDAY 8:00 BOCCE BOYS MEN’S OPEN PLAY 10:00 *THE RALLY RENEGADES: MEN’S 3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN (EXCLUDING 7/15) 6:00 *PICKLEBALL 101: BEGINNERS PICKLEBALL CLINIC

THURSDAY 9:00 BOCCE BABES: LADIES’ OPEN PLAY 9:00 *PICKLEBALL 101 BEGINNERS PICKLEBALL CLINIC (EXCLUDING 7/17) 10:00 *THE RALLY RENEGADES: MEN’S 3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN (EXCLUDE 7/17) 4:00 BEGINNER BOCCE CLINIC (7/24)

SATURDAY 8:00

BOCCE BOYS: MEN’S OPEN PLAY 8:00 *THE ACE CREW: MEN’S TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 3.0-3.5 9:00 BEGINNER PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 9:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 10:00 *THE COURT QUEEENS: LADIES’ 3.0-3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN

* REQUIRES REGISTRATION

T H E P R O S H O P C L O S E S A T 1 2 P M O N J U L Y 4 A N D C L O S E S A T 2 P M O N J U L Y 5 . Living

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FISHING CAMP GALLERY

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A big "Thank You" to the Fish Camp Volunteers!

Your support makes Fish Camp possible.

JUNE, 2025

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CLICK HERE FOR THE PHOTO GALLERY GOLF CAMP GALLERY

TOWN HALL MEETING AT BIG CANOE CHAPEL

SATURDAY, JULY 12 AT 10AM

COME HEAR FROM OUR PANEL OF EXPERTS ON THE DAM, 2024 FINANCIAL AUDIT, AND CLUBHOUSE RENOVATION

CHECK OUT THE PRELIMINARY 2024 FINANCIAL AUDIT PRESENTED AT JUNE’S BOARD MEETING PRESENTATION Living | 26

POA FINANCIALS

Clubhouse Update

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e h t e m a n s u p e! s u l o h b e u l C H e h t f o t r a he

As we continue our reopening countdown for the Clubhouse at Lake Sconti, we're inviting YOU—our Big Canoe community—to help shape its future!

We’re looking for a fresh, meaningful, and memorable name for our newly renovated community event space, where memories will be made for celebrations, club events, and community gatherings.

SUBMIT YOUR BEST NAME IDEA Do you have an idea for a name that reflects: Big Canoe’s 50-plus-year legacy The natural beauty of Lake Sconti and the North Georgia mountains A welcoming space for connection, celebration, and memories If so, we want to hear it! Click here to submit your idea, and we look forward to hearing from this creative, caring community. The winning name will be announced at this year’s Town Hall Meeting on July 12th, at the Big Canoe Chapel.

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SUBMIT

For 21 Years

Wine & Cheese Reception July 24, 5:00 pm at the Canoe Lodge SINCE 2005 LEADERSHIP BIG CANOE (LBC) HAS BEEN SERVING OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON:

Big Canoe’s rich cultural history.

Big Canoe governance, infrastructure, operations, and key community activities.

Big Canoe’s challenges, needs, issues, and the impact of volunteerism inside Big Canoe.

LBC is an 8-month, 10-session program running from September 11 to April 24. Are you interested in joining our 2024-25 class? Scan the QR code to register for LBC’s July 24th 5:00 pm Wine & Cheese Information Reception at the Canoe Lodge. LBC is in it's 21st year and more than 475 Big Canoe residents have graduated from the program. Graduates have had a positive impact by serving in leadership roles, on committees, and as volunteers within Big Canoe and the surrounding community.

Email or call Larry Edenfield (Ledenfi@yahoo.com, 678-428-6841) with any questions.

Registration

T NT N E E V V EE

The Programs, Events, & Clubs Committee needs your help to enhance our community event experience!

Volunteers are critical to supporting community events all year through a wide range of tasks, including but not limited to: • Setting up and breaking down on the day of events • Managing everything from bouncy houses to signage

Volunteer Today

• Checking in people and crowd control • Dressing up as costumed characters • Working at family events such as the Easter Egg Hunt and the Santa Brunch • Staffing larger gatherings such as the Fourth of July and October Festival.

• Traffic control and parking lot monitors Once you sign up for the Volunteer Team, the PECC Volunteer Chair will reach out to you.

CLUBS & ORGS

UPCOMING EVENTS CLUBS & ORGINIZATIONS BIG CANOE WELLNESS COLLABORATIVE

NORTH GEORGIA PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP SCHEDULE Guest Speaker Barbara Carlin, Owner and Founder of Horizon Counseling and Consulting. New Beginnings Therapeutic Services 371 Noah Drive, Jasper, GA 30143 1:00 p.m. for further information bcwell.com

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BIG CANOE CHAPEL

HELP LOCAL CHARITIES RESTOCK THEIR SHELVES WITH THE SUPPLIES THEY NEED! Drop off donations in Cousins Hall from July 14-21, 2025: 8-4 M-F, 8-12 Sunday. Click the link for a list of needed supplies for each charity: https://bit.ly/RestockSupplyList Hosted by the Big Canoe Chapel Benevolence Committee.

BIG CANOE WELLNESS COLLABORATIVE

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CLASSES Presented by Public Safety and the Wellness Collaborative. Stop the Bleed July 24 and CPR August 13. All classes begin at 9 a.m. at the Big Canoe Fire House. Register by emailing groups.bigcanoewc@gmail.com

JULY

14-21 JULY

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