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LIVING SUMMER IS IN FULL SWING TOWN HALL POA BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM July 11, 2025

Volume 2 | Issue 14

CONTENTS 4

Independence Week Memories

10

Lakeside Bistro

12

Wellness

13

Racquet

17

Marina

18

POA

21

Clubs & Orgs

Greetings, Summer is finally in full swing. We saw record attendance over the Independence Week festivities, all capped off by the best fireworks show in Big Canoe's history! The fun continues all summer long. Each of our amenities invites you to take part in all they have to offer. The Marina has plenty of watercraft available to enjoy the waters and eagles on Lake Petit. The Beach Club is the place to cool off and enjoy the Deck at Lakeside Bistro, where you can sip, dine, and shop the Paddle Rack for all your Big Canoe items. And Chef Russel continues to delight all of us with his weekly specials at the Lakeside Bistro.

Watch our official Facebook channel, Big Canoe Events and Happenings, for updates on all our activities and The Deck's summer pop-up live music series.

Since it's July, don't forget our annual mid-year town hall, which will take place tomorrow at 10:00 AM at the Big Canoe Chapel. Our key partners will be presenting our final audit, updates on Petit Dam and the Clubhouse, and amenity satisfaction survey results. Its also a great chance to interact personally with the Board and your staff.

Enjoy the summer fun and I hope to see you at the Town Hall.

Scott

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PHOTO GALLERY 2

PHOTO GALLERY 3 PHOTO GALLERY 4

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PHOTO GALLERY 1 PHOTO GALLERY 2 PHOTO GALLERY 3

2025

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PHOTO GALLERY 4

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Third Thursday

WineTasting Thursday, 17 July 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Bubbles & Big Reds Jenni Blake from Georgia Crown Distributors will join us to pour and guide you through a selection of bubbles and big red wines.

Reservations are not required to attend this complimentary event.

JChampagne Nominé-Renard, Champagne Brut Rosé Champagne Duval-Leroy, Champagne Grand Brut Tapestry, Red Blend, Paso Robles Silverado Vineyards, Merlot, Mt George Vineyard Estate Grown Coombsville Silverado Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown Napa Valley

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Big Canoe Travel Series

Programs, Events and Clubs Committee

August 22, 2025 7:15pm Braves vs. Mets

$155

per ticket

Includes ticket with private pregame space buffet included for 2 hours, transportation to and from the game. No ordinary game seats - tour the Hank Aaron Terrace below.

Hank Aaron Terrace Tour

GAME INFO 3:30 Departure to Truist Park 5:00 Arrival 5:20 Access to Hank Aaron Terrace 5:20-7:15 Buffet service, bar service (not including alcohol) 7:15 First pitch

REGISTER TODAY! TICKETS MORE QUESTIONS? ASKTHEPOA

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JULY

at Wellness TUESDAY

MONDAY 6:45

BOOT

8:00

PILATES

9:30

FLOW

10:00

H20

CAMP

&

GLOW

AERO

5:00

FLOW

&

6:15

CARDIO

7:15

TAI

EXERCISE YOGA

8:00

PILATES

9:00

LOW

IMPACT

10:00

H20

AEROBICS/EXERCISE

10:30

ZUMBA

CAMP

AERO

2:45

EXERCISE

101

3:45

BEGINNER

YOGA

5:00

FLOW

6:00

VOLLEYBALL

6:00

PING

BOOT

&

GLOW

PONG

STRENGTH

9:00

DANCE

10:00

H2O

10:00

BEACH

10:30

TAI

AEROBICS/EXERCISE

3:00

ALIGN

5:30

PILATES

&

REFINE

YOGA

9:00

BODY

BAR

9:30

ALIGN

&

REFINE

CARDIO

SCULPT

3:00

H20

5:00

PILATES

HATHA

(7/11,7/18,7/25)

STREGTH

YOGA

INFORMATION

GREEN

EXERCISE

9:00

DANCE

EXERCISE

10:00

TOTAL

12:00

DEEPENING

BODY

CONDITIONING

PRACTICES

JULY

26

SUNDAY

CHI

5:00

ZOOM

JAM

YOGA

&

-

SATURDAY

(7/2,7/16)

EXERCISE

BALANCE

YOGA

YOGA

JAM

2:00

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H20

SCULPT

SERIES

CAMP

8:15

IN

3:00

10:00

FRIDAY

*CLASSES

BAR

CARDIO

THURSDAY

BOOT

MORE

BODY

CHI

6:45

FOR

9:00

TAP

WEDNESDAY

6:45

KICKBOX/CORE

10:00

YOGA

GLOW

8:00

(NOT

AND

ARE

MEETING

LINKS

7/5)

10:30

ZUMBA

11:00

ZUMBA

3:00

YIN

TO

OUR

ZOOM

CLASSES,

ADDITIONAL

FEE

CLASSES.

TONING

YOGA-STUDIO

PLEASE

VISIT

THE

ONLY

ONLINE

CALENDAR.

JESS B’S

Bloody Mary

MIXER

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE! ONLY AT THE RACQUET CLUB

COME LEARN TO ROLL!

BEGINNER BOCCE CLINIC

FREE

JULY 24 COURTS THURSDAY BOCCE AT WILDCAT REC.

4PM - 7PM

Open to all Big Canoe property owners! Join the ladies and gentlemen of Big Canoe Bocce for a fun and social introduction to this classic game. No experience needed – just bring yourself (and your favorite beverage)! Registration is required.

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JULY

at Racquet JULY

15

-

JULY

18

JUNIOR

RACQUET

CAMPS

BOCCE

9:00

BEGINNER

9:00 10:00

BOYS:

ROUND 2:00

*THE

*THE

PLAY

OPEN

8:00

PLAY

CREW:

MONDAY

TENNIS

PICKLEBALL

MEN’S

4.0+

MEN’S

OPEN

PICKLEBALL

OPEN

*THE

MATCH

POINT

MAVENS:

4.0

LADIES’

TENNIS

ROUND

BOYS:

MEN’S

OPEN

PICKLEBALL

PLAY

OPEN

PLAY

TENNIS

ROUND

(EXCLUDING

7/15)

*PICKLEBALL

101:

BOCCE

ROBIN

BEGINNERS

CLINIC

BABES:

9:00

*PICKLEBALL

10:00

*THE

RALLY

MEN’S

PICKLEBALL

3.5

4:00

BEGINNER

PLAY

BEGINNERS

7/17)

RENEGADES: TENNIS

(EXCLUDING

PLAY

OPEN

CLINIC

(EXCLUDING

7/16)

LADIES’

101

PICKLEBALL

ROUND

ROBIN

CLINIC

(7/24)

7/17)

BOCCE

SATURDAY

FRIDAY 8:00

BOCCE

9:00

BEGINNER

9:00

PICKLEBALL

BOYS:

MEN’S

PICKLEBALL OPEN

OPEN OPEN

PLAY PLAY

8:00

BOCCE MEN’S

8:00

PLAY

*THE

BOYS: OPEN

ACE

ROUND

ROBIN

BEGINNER

9:00

PICKLEBALL *THE

MEN’S

OPEN

OPEN

PLAY

PLAY

QUEEENS:

TENNIS

TENNIS

3.0-3.5

PICKLEBALL

COURT

3.0-3.5

PLAY

CREW:

9:00

10:00

SUNDAY

5:00

3.5

9:00

PLAY

(EXCLUDING

INTERMEDIATE

MEN’S

PLAY

THURSDAY

9:00

BOCCE

OPEN

PLAY

BEGINNER

8:00

MEN’S

RENEGADES:

BOCCE:

9:00

OPEN

P.M.

PLAY

BOCCE

6:00

12:30

3.0-3.5

8:00

ROBIN

6:00

BOYS

RALLY

PICKLEBALL

WEDNESDAY

10:00

-

ROBIN

NIGHT

OPEN

*THE

MEN’S

LADIES

ROBIN

ROUND

BOCCE

10:00

PLAY

LEGENDS:

ROUND

ACE

MIXED 6:00

OPEN

W/STICKS:

COURT

TENNIS 4:00

OPEN

ROBIN*

TENNIS 6:00

MEN’S

PICKLEBALL

PICKLEBALL *CHICKS

A.M.

TUESDAY

MONDAY 8:00

9:00

ROUND

LADIES’ ROBIN

BOYS OPEN

PICKLEBALL

PLAY OPEN

PLAY

*

REQUIRES

REGISTRATION

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Saturday, October 4 Save the Date For more information or to donate, click below

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MARINA

Adrift with Lipkowitz You may have noticed that new ramps and security gates have been installed at the Marina to replace the old ramps leading to Docks A, B, C, and D. We continually evaluate other facilities to ensure we deliver the best experience possible for our Property owners. Most marinas we have seen lately have some type of security gate on their docks. For boat slip owners, this keeps nonboat owners away from your watercraft, serves as a barrier to small children running along the docks, and ensures that only other boat owners have access to the facility. This helps protect your investment and reduces POA liability. Boat slip owners have been sent an email with the details on how to access the secured docks once they are activated. For all other property owners, this provides enhanced security benefits for our fleet of rental pontoon and jon boats.

In addition to the security gates on the docks, four new twenty-foot-long ramps, each four feet wide and fitted with handrails, were constructed and installed to make entry and exit from the docks more manageable and safe in the event the lake has to be lowered.

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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 | 18

POA FINANCIALS

POA Board Candidates CA N D I DAT E FO RU M

Tuesday, July 29 4:30 p.m. Wine & Cheese Lot in front of the Chapel

5:00 p.m. Forum Big Canoe Chapel No food or beverage on Chapel property

Meet the candidates who will be announced in tomorrow’s Town Hall Meeting at this year’s Candidate Forum

ELECTION

POA

BOARD ELECTIONS

For more information, email election@bigcanoepoa.org

2025

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Clubhouse Update The majority of the floors, the horseshoe bar and light fixtures have been installed, the new ceilings are 90% complete, and the handrails are being installed on the Terrace. The project remains on time and within budget.

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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.

NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CANCER INSTITUTE

2025 SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS August 8, 10:00 am - Noon Big Canoe Chapel’s - McCormick Hall Participants must be 18 years or older. A brief skin assessment will be performed by a medical professional, focusing on exposed areas such as the arms, hands, neck, and feet.

Please note: This screening is not a substitute for a full annual skin examination by a dermatologist.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Use the QR code, choose "other" for location and type Big Canoe.

REGISTER

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North Georgia Parkinson’s Support Group 1:00 PM NEW BEGINNINGS THERAPEUTIC SERVICES 371 NOAH DRIVE, JASPER, GA

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GUEST SPEAKER JACKSON HENRY-ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS- DISCUSSION OF NEW PARKINSON’S DRUGS LIGHT LUNCH WILL BE SERVED

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NO MEETING

JULY

AUGUST

30

GROUP DISCUSSION

SEPTEMBER

CONTACT: JEANETTE WALDROP JPSWALDROP@TDS.NET MARIE HEAD AT MDOSSHEAD@GMAIL.COM BCWELL.COM

PARKINSON’S FOUNDATION HELPLINE 1-800-473-4636 For More Info on WC Services go to: bc.well.org or Call 706-268-5334 or Scan me:

CLUBS & ORGS

UPCOMING EVENTS CLUBS & ORGINIZATIONS TERRACES CONCERTS HARVEST MOON NEIL YOUNG AND CSN&Y TRIBUTE

TICKETS

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19

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

NO SHREDDING AVAILABLE

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