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LIVING POA BOARD ELECTION GET YOUR TICKETS FOR SANTA BRUNCH! PLANNING COMMITTEE & GM SEARCH COMMITTEE October 31, 2025

Volume 2 | Issue 22

CONTENTS 4

POA Election Information

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Christmas Events

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Wellness

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Racquet

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Golf

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Marina

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POA

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Clubs & Orgs

Happy Halloween!

Can you believe it's the last day of October 2025? And, this year, that means an end to daylight saving time this weekend. Don't forget to set your clocks back on Sunday, Nov 2nd.

Today was also the last day for early voting in our state, but not to worry — we can still vote on Tuesday, November 4th. Please see the links to the Pickens and Dawson County sample ballots below. Speaking of voting, we also invite everyone to watch the videos of Big Canoe's Board of Directors Candidates in this week's edition of Big Canoe Living. In addition to the video opportunity to hear from the candidates, please mark your calendars for the final event of the 2025 campaign period and meet the candidates live at this year's wine-and-cheese event on November 9 at the Overlook. All the details and important election dates are in the following pages.

In closing, we hope your holiday plans are coming together beautifully and include the incredible Santa Brunch and Christmas Market with tree lighting. Think the Santa Brunch is just for the little Canoers? Well, we are happy to share the extraordinary menu from Chef Russell this week, which will delight all ages! We are down to our final 100 seats out of 350 —don't delay—get your spot now. Our tree arrives this Monday, but will not be lit until Santa flips the switch at sundown to end the Christmas Market. We have included a sneak peek of the jolly old elf today to help you and yours coordinate your family picture attire.

Cheers,

Delaine

Pickens County Sample Ballot

Dawson County Sample Ballot

Delaine Faris, Director of Communications & Community Engagement Living | 3

ELECTION

POA Board Candidates

BOARD ELECTIONS

2025

GENERAL ELECTION

ROGER HACKLER LYNETTE HOWARD

BOB KELLEY

BILL THURBER

NOV 9

WINE AND CHEESE CANDIDATE MEET & GREET 4PM IN THE OVERLOOK

NOV 13

BALLOTS MAILED

DEC 3

BALLOTS DUE BY 5PM TO MAULDIN & JENKINS

DEC 6

ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS ANNOUNCED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING AT 10AM IN THE BIG CANOE CHAPEL

Smoke Signals Q & A

Please visit the Election Page to view each candidates’ profile.

ELECTIONS

If you have any questions please submit them to Ask the POA.

ASK THE POA

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ELECTION

POA Board

BOARD ELECTIONS

2025

FIRESID

Roger Hackler

Lynette Howard

Candidates Bob Kelley

Bill Thurber

ELECTION

E CHATS

BOARD ELECTIONS

2025

Christmas

Market

SANTA ARRIVES | CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING FOOD & FUN | ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

FRIDAY, NOV. 28 12 P.M. - 7 P.M. CLUBHOUSE UPPER PARKING LOT & EVENT LAWN MORE INFO

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Christmas TREE INSTALL

MONDAY, NOV. 3 Our community tree will be installed on Monday on the Duffer’s Patio. Please watch for traffic delays as a lift is needed to complete the installation. The tree will be lit at dusk on Friday, Nov. 28 during the Christmas Market.

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Marina Christmas Shirt Pre-sale Many thanks to Mary Joe Cox for allowing us to feature her beautiful “Bear in a Canoe” print on this year’s Marina t-shirt and sweatshirt design.

CLICK TO PREORDER

BY NOV. 4

TSHIRTS $20

LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS $25

PREORDER

CHRISTMAS SWEATSHIRT $50

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n u c r h B a t n a S nday, Dec. 21 Su

Adults $50 Kids 4-12 $25

Seating from 10am - 1:15pm photos with santa & christmas crafts Featuring Big Canoe’s own

Jess B’s Bloody Mary Bar!

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reservations

Santa Brunch Menu

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NOVEMBER 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 5:00 YOUTH SWIM TEAM 6:15 CARDIO TAP 7:15 TAI CHI

TUESDAY

8:00 9:00 10:00 11:45 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 6:30

BOOT CAMP PILATES LOW IMPACT AERO H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE ZUMBA EXERCISE 101 BEGINNER YOGA SERIES FLOW & GLOW YOGA VOLLEYBALL PING PONG (NOV 5 & 19)

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

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

KICKBOX/CORE BODY BAR CARDIO SCULPT PT STRETCH (NOV 4 & 11) H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE ALIGN & REFINE YOGA PILATES

9:00 9:30 10:00 11:45 3:00 5:00 5:00

BODY BAR ALIGN & REFINE YOGA - ZOOM CARDIO SCULPT PT STRETCH (NOV. 6 &13) H20 EXERCISE PILATES YOUTH SWIM TEAM

SATURDAY 9:00 DANCE EXERCISE 10:00 TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING 12:00 DEEPENING PRACTICES MINI RETREAT (NOV 29)

SUNDAY 10:30 ZUMBA TONING 11:00 ZUMBA 1:00 LINE DANCE (NOV 2 & NOV 30) 3:00 YIN YOGA-STUDIO ONLY & ZOOM

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

*CLASSES IN GREEN ARE ADDITIONAL FEE CLASSES.

WELLNESS CENTER CLOSED NOVEMBER 27 FOR THANKSGIVING.

RACQUET

REGISTER TODAY!

BOCCE BEGINNER’S SKILLS CLINIC Take your game to the next level. Raise your joy factor! Open to all property owners. Drills will focus on helping you gain consistency in your roll-path, power-up/power down for long or short rolls, use fades, and banks.

NOV. 19, 2025 Register

4 P.M. - 6 P.M.

Wildcat Recreation

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e d i s t r u o CWITH JESSICA What a wonderful summer we had! Thank you to everyone who joined us to close out the season at our End of Summer Sail Away — we had over 80 members in attendance and could not have asked for a better way to wrap up the season.

We’re also thrilled to share that this year’s For the Love of Lungs Cystic Fibrosis Tennis & Pickleball Fundraiser was our largest turnout ever, raising an incredible $53,010.00 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Thank you to the Watters family for including the Big Canoe Racquet Club in such a meaningful event, and to everyone who donated and participated!

As we move into cooler weather and prepare for the time change, please note the following schedule updates beginning November 1st: Racquet Club Pro Shop Winter Hours: Monday–Friday: 8AM – 4PM Saturday: 9AM – 4PM Sunday: 12PM – 4PM Schedule Updates: Pickleball Open Play will begin at 10 AM Bocce Babes will now begin play at 10 AM each Thursday Monday Night Bocce will start at 5 PM There will be no Evening Pickleball Open Play on Wed., November 5th

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Holiday Hours: The Pro Shop will close at Noon on Wed., November 26th The Pro Shop will be closed on November 27th & 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

As always, please be sure to check the court reservations page before heading to play. We post important updates about court conditions and closures at the top of the page.

Thank you all for making this such a fun and successful year at the courts. We are already looking forward to celebrating the season with you at our Annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Social this December!

Warm regards,

Jessica

NOVEMBER MONDAY

at Racquet

8:00 BOCCE BOYS: MEN’S OPEN PLAY 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 5:00 MONDAY NIGHT BOCCE: MIXED OPEN PLAY 6:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

WEDNESDAY 8:00 BOCCE BOYS: MEN’S OPEN PLAY 10:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 10:00 *THE MATCH POINT MAVENS: 4.0 LADIES’ TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 6:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY (NO OPEN PLAY NOV. 5)

TUESDAY

8:00 BOCCE BOYS MEN’S OPEN PLAY 10:00 *THE RALLY RENEGADES: MEN’S 3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 5:00 *PICKLEBALL 101: BEGINNERS PICKLEBALL CLINIC

THURSDAY 10:00 BOCCE BABES: LADIES’ OPEN PLAY 9:00 *PICKLEBALL 101 BEGINNERS PICKLEBALL CLINIC 10:00 *THE RALLY RENEGADES: MEN’S 3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN CLOSED NOV. 27

CLOSING AT 12PM NOV. 26

FRIDAY 8:00 BOCCE BOYS: MEN’S OPEN PLAY 10:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY CLOSED NOV. 28

SUNDAY 8:00 5:00

BOCCE BOYS MEN’S OPEN PLAY PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

SATURDAY 8:00

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

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING - CLOSING EARLY NOV.26 AT 12PM, CLOSED ALL DAY NOV. 27 AND NOV. 28

* REQUIRES REGISTRATION

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GOLF

Women’s Member Guest

GOLF

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MARINA

Adrift with Lipkowitz Yeah! - The water temp on Lake Petit has cooled enough to resume the stocking of rainbow trout.

Tellico Trout Farm out of Franklin, North Carolina delivered 2000 lbs.of rainbow trout to the North Marina on Thursday, October 23rd around noon and another 2,000 lbs. on Thursday, October 30th.

There will be two more stockings in November and one in December for a total of 10,000 lbs between October and year's end.

If you have never seen the stocking operation, a video clip is provided. Simply click on the video button and watch the trout pour into Lake Petit.

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MARINA

The "Witches Of The Lake" showed up on Lake Petit along with three Warlocks.

Horns honked and property owners waved from the dam in appreciation. A great time was had by all.

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Planning Committee The POA is seeking highly qualified property owners to serve on the recently approved Planning Committee. This standing advisory committee, led by Senior POA staff, advises the General Manager and Board of Directors on reviewing planning-related data and trends to inform future decisions. To learn more, please click the links below.

All submissions due by November 15, 2025.

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POA

General Manager Search As announced at the October 30 Board Meeting, the POA Board is requesting applications from property owners who may be interested in serving on the General Manager Search Committee in accordance with Policy 101 and Procedure 101.1 Section a: The Board will appoint a special General Manager Search Committee of the Board, consisting of seven persons: Four from the Board and three from property owners in good standing with the POA. The property owner's positions should be widely advertised to the property owners. People requesting consideration for the committee shall present a written resume to the Board showing their qualifications and reasons for participation.

If you are interested, please click the link below to provide a resume outlining your qualifications and a statement of your interest in participating. Please include your related experiences, such as executive search skills, your involvement in the Big Canoe Community, and how you believe your qualifications would be an asset to the Search Committee.

MORE INFO

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Full Gallery

MARINA EVENTS

NOV. 8 | 6:00PM Departure from the marina docks approx. 6:00 PM which is just before dark. The link below indicates the parade route we will follow. There's no requirements other than adding lights to your boat. We will have prizes for the best decorated boats, etc.

To register, email your name and phone number to cprice@bigcanoepoa.org MAP OF ROUTE Living | 26

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HONORS VETERANS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 VETERANS DAY SERVICE 11:00 AM CHAPEL

VETERANS DAY BANNER WALK 12:00PM - 3:00PM TAKE A WALK ACROSS THE DAM AND VIEW THE BANNERS, READ THE NAMES AND SERVICE DATES, AND REFLECT ON THE DEDICATION OF THOSE HONORED. SHUTTLES AVAILABLE 12-2:45PM FROM THE THREE-TIERED LOT THE ROAD ACROSS THE DAM WILL BE CLOSED WITH A DETOUR IN EFFECT 12-3PM

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The First Annual

Memories Matter Forever Golf Tournament Golf

REGISTER HERE All proceeds go to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association

Friday, November 21, 2025 10:00 AM - Registration 11:00 AM - Shotgun Start 4:00 PM - Putting Contest 5:00 PM - Tournament Winners Presentation & Raffle Drawings

Chance to Win

2025 Ford Bronco Hole in One Contest

$5000 Cash Putting Contest

BONUS EVENTS Bocce Team Tournament Saturday, Nov. 22 | 10 a.m.

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Advances in Alzheimer’s Research Wellness Collaborative & the Alzheimer’s Association

Advancing the Science:

The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research

bcwell.org

Clay Jacobs, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter, will present the latest information from recently released research, identifying promising strategies for improving brain health and thereby delaying dementia related conditions.

Big Canoe Chapel’s Cousins Hall at 1:00pm.

Nov 20th REGISTER AT EDUCATION.BIGCANOEWC@GMAIL.COM Living | 29

bcwell.org

UPCOMING EVENTS VACCINE CLINICS

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Pre-registration is required for vaccines. Call April at Jasper Drugs, 706-692-6427. Registrants bring your ID, Insurance/Medicare card with you.

9 a.m. to noon Thur., Nov. 13, Cousins Hall Flu, Shingles, and Covid

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM MEDICARE FRAUD & ABUSE Join Jose Pinto from Advise Well Inc. for an important session on preventing Medicare and Medicare Advantage fraud, abuse, and waste. Plus, learn about PEAKS, a senior-focused program from North Georgia University covering fraud awareness & safety topics.

2 p.m., Nov. 3, Cousins Hall

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NORTH GEORGIA PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Group Discussions 1:00 pm, 4th Tuesday of each month New Beginnings Therapeutic Services 371 Noah Drive, Jasper, GA 30143

FOR MORE INFO: 706-268-5334 bcwell.org Living | 30

CLUBS & ORGS

Story Catchers: LEARN THE ART OF ORAL HISTORY

Meet Luther—the youngest rider in North Carolina’s longest-running open-air Wagon Train. Want to hear Luther’s story?

Join our writing class to learn how to gather unforgettable stories like his—and hear his along the way.

Award-winning writer Bonnie East leads a handson class on capturing stories before they’re gone.

Learn to turn interviews into conversations, ask just the right questions, put people at ease, and discover the extraordinary in the ordinary.

WORKSHOP DETAILS Big Canoe Chapel Board Room Nov. 3–6 (Mon–Thu) | 10am–1pm $85 | Seating is limited Sessions include readings, group work, teacher demonstrations, and practical exercises. You’ll leave with at least one finished oral history piece—and the skills to gather many more.

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GIVES BACK Opportunities to help those in need this holiday season!

VETERANS DAY RAFFLE Big Canoe based Veterans Helping Veterans is pleased to announce the start of ticket sales for their Nov. 13 Veteran’s Day Raffle. Only 1,000 tickets are being sold! Tickets are on sale at the Post Office from 2-6 p.m. on Fridays, as long as tickets last. The cost is $10 per ticket or $30 for four tickets. Drawing will be Nov. 13 at the Bear Society Veteran’s Event, 7 p.m. in the Overlook.

LOVE IN A SHOEBOX Operation Christmas Child Pick up a Shoebox and fill it with items suggested from the instruction sheet inside the box, or build a shoebox online. Shoeboxes are available at Cousins Hall, the Postal Facility or the Wellness Center. Return boxes by Nov. 14 to the Chapel at Cousins Hall.

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WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP CASSEROLES TO GO & CHRISTMAS CORNER FUNDRAISERS A variety of homemade casseroles will be available for purchase during Stand Around and after the 10:30 worship service in Cousins Hall on Sunday, November 16, and again before and after the POA Town Hall meeting at the Christmas Corner event on Saturday, December 6. Each casserole is $20, and payments may be made by cash, check, or credit card. The always-popular Christmas Corner Fundraiser is back this year! Christmas Corner will be held on December 6th from 8:30am – 1:00pm (Closed during POA Meeting) in Cousins Hall.

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UPCOMING EVENTS CLUBS & ORGINIZATIONS SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS AFTER LOSS Register for this event where you will join others to discover ways to survive the upcoming holidays after having faced grief.

Clink on this link to register and cost for the resource guide is $12, payable online. https://www.griefshare.org/events/276085

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP CHRISTMAS CRAFT FUN Join us for a workshop on Decorating with Decoupage.

You will create 2 lovely 8x8 winter scenes made from simple napkins. No craft experience required! Join us from some social time and special treats from Denise Geiger of Let Them Eat Cake. Registration begins Oct. 23.

ARTIST CLUB HOLIDAY MARKET Join us in the Overlook Friday, Nov. 28 during the Christmas Market from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for this year’s Holiday Market.

BIG CANOE PLAY READERS LIVE RADIO SHOW PERFORMANCE OF MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET Step back in time for a “Live Radio Show” performance of Miracle on 34th Street! Festive fun, classic charm. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 4:30 p.m. in the Overlook at the Clubhouse. For tickets email Bill Rawson at hubley12@aol.com

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