BigCanoeLiving_Vol2_Issue2 by Big Canoe Living

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ThankyoufromPublicSafety, PublicWorks,andtheCommsTeam!

Wow, winter of 2025 has proven to be a busy one so far, and we wanted to send a note of gratitude to all our property owners for your patience and kind words about our staff and response during the recent snow and ice storm.

The Big Canoe operations team prepares for these events all year round, every year and that prep includes all departments. From training to equipment to deployment and clean up, we stand ready to support you and keep you informed. When we receive notice from the National Weather Service and County EMA Leaders of an impending storm, a detailed countdown of pre planned actions begins on our part and is led by Chief Ricky Jordan.

You play a vital role in Big Canoe's safety response by staying weather aware, creating a personal safety plan for you and your family, following our official communication's channels, and taking the most important step of all by signing up for your county's emergency alert system. With winter weather in mind, we invite you to read a repeat on the following pages of Chief Ricky's Winter Weather Prep Checklist that originally ran in our December 6, 2024 Big Canoe Living.

Thanks again,

Ricky Jordan, Public Safety Chief

Lydell Mack, Director of Public Works

Delaine Faris, Director of Communications

Scott Auer, General Manager

SnowattheBeachClub

WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS CHECK LIST

CHIEFRICKYJORDAN

Gather supplies before the weather hits Have a 72-hour supply of food and water stocked in your home, but a week’s supply is recommended. Make sure to have your prescriptions ﬁlled as well as a good supply of over-the-counter meds and ﬁrst-aid provisions.

Protect your pipes from freezing by allowing them to drip continuously until the weather warms up.

Backup power and heat are recommended. This could mean a backup generator or alternative heat source, such as a ﬁreplace, that can be used if the power fails.

If you have a wood ﬁreplace, stock up on wood as soon as possible, and use ﬁreplace safety best practices.

If you use a space heater, be sure to keep it at least three feet away from furniture and drapes. Electric space heaters with automatic shut-oﬀ switches and non-glowing elements are the safest

In the event of a power outage, please call Amicalola Power at 706-253-0359.

Have multiple flashlights ready, which you should also test out. If you use candlelight, watch the flame carefully to avoid a surprise fire.

Avoid traveling as much as possible, even when roads appear clear. Black ice, especially on our hills, is a nearly invisible and highly dangerous hazard.

If you see Public Safety vehicles traveling with ease, it’s likely because we have installed heavy-duty tire chains or are in a track-equipped vehicle. Do not try to follow a Public Safety vehicle unless you are told to do so

Consider stocking up on foods that do not require cooking.

Be sure to have a manual can opener on hand.

If you must travel, a good idea is to have a cell phone charger that you keep fully charged, boots for cold and wet weather, snacks, food, water, and blankets in your vehicle in case you become stranded.

When driving through Big Canoe, be aware that our rapid elevation changes mean that some areas in Big Canoe are colder than others While it may be raining at the North Gate, it could be snowing on Cox Mountain Drive.

If you are stranded in our community, try to ﬁnd a nearby home to stay in while you wait for help Public Safety will attempt to access anyone stuck in a bad place, but they can’t guarantee a quick arrival if the conditions are an issue.

Please be patient! Big Canoe has a large ﬂeet of road-clearing equipment to make roads passable as quickly as possible; however, due to our elevation and temperatures, if the roads are plowed and cleared too soon, an icy ﬁlm will freeze, resulting in black ice.

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.

OntheRunwithSteve

Doyounotfindexercisetobefun?Doyouagonizewhenyouthink aboutdraggingyourselftothegym? Ifthisdescribesyou,here’ssome tipsforfindingthemotivationtostickwithyourexerciseroutine.

It’s sometimes more difficult to stay motivated if you exercise alone. If so, you may want to find a class that interests you.

·First of all class environments tend to be fun.

·You interact with friends and other fitness minded people which also results in a sense of accountability. Class members actually notice when you don't show up for class and ask you where you were.

·There’s music to add to the energy level and create a workout environment.

·A certified instructor pushes you to help you reach your fitness and health goals. Their focus is to keep you safe as well.

Zumba, Zumba Toning, Dance Jam and Dance Exercise allow you to dance yourself to fitness! You may find that very enjoyable.

Yoga, Pilates and Deepening Practices work on core strength and may provide the stress relief to a hectic day and the ticket to unwind.

Classes are for everyone and Boot Camp has as many guys as ladies, maybe more & Body Bar allows you to use the amount of weight that’s right for you allowing everyone to get the results they are after.

If you are a beginner to fitness, start with Exercise 101. This class is ideal for a beginner or someone recovering from an injury or procedure. There are also classes online if you can’t get to the gym. Our website has the links to online classes.

The key is to find something you enjoy. If you enjoy it, you’re much more likely to stick with it.

JANUARY atWellness

MONDAY

6 : 4 5 B O O T C A M P

8 : 0 0 P I L A T E S

9 : 3 0 F L O W & G L O W Y O G A

1 0 : 0 0 H 2 0 A E R O B I C S / E X E R C I S E

5 : 0 0 F L O W & G L O W Y O G A

7 : 1 5 T A I C H I

W E D N E S D A Y

6 : 4 5 B O O T C A M P

8 : 0 0 P I L A T E S

9 : 0 0 L O W I M P A C T A E R O

1 0 : 0 0 H 2 0 A E R O B I C S / E X E R C I S E

1 0 : 3 0 Z U M B A

2 : 4 5 E X E R C I S E 1 0 1

3 : 0 0 H 2 0 A E R O B I C S / E X E R C I S E

5 : 0 0 F L O W & G L O W Y O G A

6 : 0 0 V O L L E Y B A L L

F R I D A Y

6 : 4 5 B O O T C A M P

8 : 1 5 S T R E N G T H J A M

9 : 0 0 D A N C E J A M

1 0 : 0 0 H 2 O E X E R C I S E

1 0 : 3 0 T A I C H I

1 2 : 0 0 B C T H E A T E R

2 : 0 0 B A L A N C E & S T R E G T H

2 : 0 0 B C T H E A T E R

5 : 0 0 H A T H A Y O G A

T U E S D A Y

8 : 0 0 K I C K B O X / C O R E

9 : 0 0 B O D Y B A R

1 0 : 0 0 C A R D I O S C U L P T

1 1 : 4 5 P T S T R E T C H

3 : 0 0 H 2 0 A E R O B I C S / E X E R C I S E

3 : 0 0 A L I G N & R E F I N E Y O G A

5 : 0 0 Y O U T H S W I M T E A M

5 : 3 0 P I L A T E S

6 : 4 5 B C T H E A T E R

T H U R S D A Y

9 : 0 0 B O D Y B A R

9 : 3 0 A L I G N & R E F I N E Y O G A - Z O O M

1 0 : 0 0 C A R D I O S C U L P T

1 1 : 4 5 P T S T R E T C H

3 : 0 0 H 2 0 E X E R C I S E

5 : 0 0 P I L A T E S

5 : 0 0 Y O U T H S W I M T E A M

S A T U R D A Y

9 : 0 0 D A N C E E X E R C I S E

1 0 : 0 0 T O T A L B O D Y C O N D I T I O N I N G

1 2 : 0 0 D E E P E N I N G P R A C

S U N D A Y

1 0 : 3 0 Z U M B A T O N I N G

1 1 : 0 0 Z U M B A

3 : 0 0 Y I N Y O G A - S T U D I O O N L Y

Valentine’s Shop Valentine’s Shop

Join us at the Racquet Club for:

Champagne & sweets Champagne & sweets

while you shop for your valentine. while you shop for your valentine.

Spend $200 and get two free Spend $200 and get two free Big Canoe wine glasses. Big Canoe wine glasses.

th th7 7 FEBRUARY 8AM - 4PM

JANUARY atRacquet

MONDAY

1 0 : 0 0 P I C K L E B A L L O P E N P L A Y

1 0 : 0 0 * C H I C K S W / S T I C K S L A D I E S

T E N N I S R O U N D R O B I N *

2 : 0 0 * T H E C O U R T L E G E N S M E N ’ S

4 0 + T E N N I S R O U N D R O B I N

4 : 0 0 * T H E A C E C R E W M E N ’ S

3 0 - 3 5 T E N N I S R O U N D

R O B I N

4 : 0 0 M O N D A Y N I G H T B O C C E

M I X E D O P E N P L A Y

W E D N E S D A Y

8 : 0 0 * T H E A C E C R E W M E N ’ S 3 . 0

- 3 . 5 T E N N I S R O U N D R O B I N

1 0 : 0 0 P I C K L E B A L L O P E N P L A Y

1 0 : 0 0 * T H E M A T C H P O I N T M A V E N S

4 . 0 L A D I E S ’ T E N N I S R O U N D

R O B I N

6 : 0 0 I N T E R M E D I A T E P I C K L E B A L L

O P E N P L A Y

F R I D A Y

1 0 : 0 0 P I C K L E B A L L O P E N P L A Y

S U N D A Y

4 : 0 0 P I C K L E B A L L O P E N P L A Y

T U E S D A Y

9 : 0 0 * M A S T E R I N G S P I N S H O T S

P I C K L E B A L L C L I N I C ( J A N 2 8 )

1 0 : 0 0 * A G G R E S S I V E N V Z P L A Y : S P E E D

U P S

P I C K L E B A L L C L I N I C

1 0 : 0 0 * T H E R A L L Y R E N E G A D E S

M E N ’ S 3 5

T E N N I S R O U N D R O B I N

6 : 0 0 * P I C K L E B A L L 1 0 1 B E G I N N E R S

P I C K L E B A L L C L I N I C

T H U R S D A Y

9 : 0 0 * P I C K L E B A L L D O M I N A T I N G

D O U B L E S ( J A N 2 3 )

9 : 0 0 * P I C K L E B A L L S E R V I N G

S T R A T E G I E S C L I N I C ( J A N 3 0 )

1 0 : 0 0 * T H E R A L L Y R E N E G A D E S M E N ’ S 3 5 T E N N I S R O U N D R O B I N

1 0 : 0 0 B O C C E B A B E S L A D I E S ’ O P E N

P L A Y

1 : 0 0 * P I C K L E B A L L 1 0 1 B E G I N N E R S

P I C K L E B A L L C L I N I C

S A T U R D A Y

8 : 0 0 * T H E A C E C R E W M E N ’ S T E N N I S

R O U N D R O B I N 3 0 - 3 5

1 0 : 0 0 P I C K L E B A L L O P E N P L A Y

1 0 : 0 0 * T H E C O U R T Q U E E E N S

L A D I E S ’ 3 0 - 3 5 T E N N I S

R O U N D R O B I N

* R E Q U I R E S R E G I S T R A T I O N

S P E C I A L E V E N T

About Our Camp About Our Camp

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.

THE PROSHOP

RACQUETat Weekend Weekend

Winter Hours Winter Hours are changing to the following: are changing to the following:

S A T U R D A Y :

9 : 0 0 A M – 4 : 0 0 P M

( P R E V I O U S L Y 8 : 0 0 A M – 4 : 0 0 P M )

S U N D A Y :

1 2 : 0 0 P M – 4 : 0 0 P M

( P R E V I O U S L Y 1 0 : 0 0 A M – 4 : 0 0 P M )

Stop by during these updated hours we can't wait to welcome you!

$300 $300

Lunch willbe provided

Ages 5-15

8am-12pm

GOLFINSTRUCTIONPROVIDEDBY:

MikeMiller,PGA| JoanDelk,LPGA

AssistantGolfProfessionalJustinLuysterborg

AssistantGolfProfessionalKatherineDensmore

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

C L U B H O U S E

U P D A T E

By Sam Harman

Progress continues as the terraces and veranda extension get framed. Rough plumbing is complete, electrical rough is 85% complete, mechanical rough is 80% complete.

POABoard POABoard Meeting Meeting

January 30, 2025

5:00 pm

Due to Clubhouse renovation, board meetings are available via livestream.

FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR LIVE VIDEO STEAMING

ELECTRONIC RECYCLING

JANUARY 25, 10AM-2PM IN THE PARKING LOT BEHIND TRASH.

BulkTrash

Saturday, January 25 is bulk trash day 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

Next shredding April 26, 2025

DID YOU UPGRADE DURING THE HOLIDAYS? WE WILL COLLECT LAPTOPS, PHONES, AND OTHER ELECTRONICS AT NO COST AND TAKE THEM TO PICKENS RECYCLING TO SAVE YOU A TRIP. PLEASE CLEAR YOUR DATA OFF THE UNITS.

THERE IS A FEE FOR FLAT SCREEN MONITORS WHICH YOU WILL PAY TO THE VOLUNTEER HELPING THAT DAY. IT CANNOT GO ON THE LOT CHARGE. CASH ONLY.

WE DO NOT TAKE CRT TVS. PICKENS COUNTY HAS A DAY FOR THEM TO BE BROUGHT IN. FEES FLAT SCREEN MONITORS: UP TO 32″ – $3.00 • LARGER THAN 32″ – $5.00

BIG CANOE CLUBS & ORGS

IN THE ROUND ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE

PleaseplantojoinusforAcousticShowcase“InTheRound -ArtistsSeries”thefirstThursdayofeachmonth.Andas alwayswithAcousticShowcaseproductions,thereisno admissioncharge

CANOE LODGE | FEB. 6 | 7:00 PM

IN THE ROUND ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE

PleaseplantojoinusforAcousticShowcase“InT heRound-ArtistsSeries”thefirstThursdayofeach month.AndasalwayswithAcousticShowcase productions,thereisnoadmissioncharge.

CANOE LODGE | MAR. 6 | 7:00 PM

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP BOOKS & MORE

FEB

MAR

BigCanoeChapelWomen'sFellowshipisnowaccepting yourdonatedbooksforourAnnualBooks&MoreFundraiser, April3-5 Proceedsbenefitlocalcharitiesforwomenand children WoodenDonationBoxesLocatedatthePostal CenterandChapelOfficeGratefullyaccepting:fiction, history,children's,biographies,nature,garden,currentselfhelp,devotionals,hobbies/sports,currenttravelguides

APRIL

3-5

InflammationinOurBodies

Diveintotheworldofhealthwithapanelof medicalexpertsfromNorthsideHospital Cherokee.It’syourchancetolearn,ask questions,andtakechargeofyourwellness!

Toregister,email education.bigcanoewc@gmail.com

BloodDrive

Makeadifferenceandsavelives! Rollupyoursleevesandhelpyour communitywiththisvitalinitiative.

CardiovascularScreening

CardiovascularHealthScreeningpresentedby NorthsideHospitalCherokee....includescarotid artery,bloodpressureinarmsandlegs, Glucose,Cholesterol....allresultswillbe reviewedwithcliniciansonsite.

Toregister,visitbcwell.org

NORTH GEORGIA

Schedule

JAN 28 FEB 25 MAR 25

Group Discussion – discussion of topics for future meetings and happenings in the Parkinson’s Community for 2025. Marie Head will share how we can support the HEALTHY BRAINS Act (H.R. 9233) in the Congress, The Healthy Brains Act as proposed has funding for research specifically for Parkinson’s Disease.

PD GENEration is a Parkinson’s Foundation flagship initiative that offers free genetic testing and genetic counseling for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The group can hear from people who have participated in the testing and info about how to participate will be shared.

Ashley Tillman from AbbVie Pharmaceuticals will update the group on FDA/Medicare Approval for VYALEV. VYALEV is a new drug for Parkinson’s that delivers levodopa-based therapy under the skin through a wearable pump all day and all night.

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BigCanoeLiving_Vol2_Issue2

ThankyoufromPublicSafety, PublicWorks,andtheCommsTeam!

WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS CHECK LIST

CHIEFRICKYJORDAN

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STARTERS

MAIN COURSE

DESSERT

DRINK SPECIALS

OntheRunwithSteve

JANUARY atWellness

Valentine’s Shop Valentine’s Shop

JANUARY atRacquet

About Our Camp About Our Camp

THE PROSHOP

RACQUETat Weekend Weekend

Guest Rounds & Receive a Major Discount

C L U B H O U S E

U P D A T E

POABoard POABoard Meeting Meeting

ELECTRONIC RECYCLING

BulkTrash

BIG CANOE CLUBS & ORGS

BIG CANOE CLUBS & ORGS

IN THE ROUND ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE

IN THE ROUND ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP BOOKS & MORE

APRIL

InflammationinOurBodies

BloodDrive

CardiovascularScreening

NORTH GEORGIA

Schedule