BigCanoeLiving_Vol3_Issue16

LIVING ENJOY THE FINAL WEEKEND HOURS OF AQUATICS

SEAFOOD NIGHT AT CLUBHOUSE August 7, 2026

Volume 3 | Issue 16

CONTENTS 4

Clubhouse - Seafood Buffet Night, The Vibe, Sunday Brunch Concert

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Aquatics Updated Hours - During August and September, Beach Buys Sale

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Wellness Calendar & Natatorium Renovations

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Racquet Calendar, Spectacular Seniors

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Marina & Kid’s Fish Camp Memories

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2026 Board Election

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POA - Fall Festival Vendor Registration

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Clubs & Orgs

Greetings from Big Canoe!

As another memorable Big Canoe summer comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who made this season at the Beach Club so special. As we transition into late summer and early fall, please note that the Beach Club will return to weekend-only hours. This seasonal schedule allows us to continue providing a great experience while preparing for the changing season. Be sure to check the latest operating hours before planning your visit. Page 8

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Summer may be winding down, but there's still plenty to look forward to at Big Canoe! Mark your calendar for Friday, August 28, when the Clubhouse will host a delicious Seafood Night Buffet. Then, head indoors to the Overlook for a free concert featuring The Vibe. Gather your friends and neighbors for an evening of great food, live music, and good company as we celebrate the season together. Pages 4,5,6 This year's Board of Directors election is just around the corner. We encourage you to take a few moments to get to know each candidate by reading their profiles before casting your vote. You also have the opportunity to submit questions for the candidates. Selected questions will be shared with the candidates, giving them the opportunity to provide responses that will help Property Owners make informed voting decisions. Pages 16,17 There's so much happening inside the gates of Big Canoe. Read all about it in this issue of Big Canoe Living, and start planning your next adventure in the community!

CLUBHOUSE

Seafood Night Buffet FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 5:00PM - 8:00PM $49 ADULTS $20 KIDS (5-12YRS) PER PERSON ++

(TAX AND SERVICE CHARGE NOT INCLUDED) 5 SEATING TIMES 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 7:00, 7:30

REGULAR À LA CARTE MENU NOT AVAILABLE RESERVATIONS

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SEAFOOD NIGHT BUFFET GARDEN OF THE SEA

PAN SEARED WHITEFISH

Baby mixed greens, grape tomato, cucumber, sweet red onion, garlic croutons, cranberries, toasted sunflower seeds, parmesan cheese, champagne vinaigrette, ranch dressing

Cajun crawfish cream sauce

SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD Baby shrimp, crabmeat, pesto aioli, baby spinach, shredded carrots

SMOKED SALMON DEVILED EGGS Fried capers and fresh chives

OYSTER BAR Freshly shucked oysters, seasoned shrimp cocktail, lemons, horseradish, tabasco sauce, crackers

SHELLFISH PASTA Littleneck clams and PEI mussels, in linguini with white wine sauce and fresh herbs

FRIED SEAFOOD FEST Shrimp, calamari, clams and hushpuppies all fried golden brown with lemon caper tartar sauce and cocktail sauce

WHOLE STEAMED SNAPPER Soy ginger sauce, green onion sesame seeds

WHERE THE SURF ENDS Carved Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream, Dinner Rolls & Butter, Grilled Corn on the Cob, Sauteed Broccoli & Carrots, Citrus Rice Pilaf, Boiled Parsley Potatoes

DESSERTS Assorted cakes, pies, cookies and mini desserts

ADD 1 LB OF SNOW CRAB CLAWS - $19 Living | 5

CLUBHOUSE

BRINGING THE VIBE TO FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE CLUBHOUSE

AUGUST 28TH | CLUBHOUSE OVERLOOK

6:00pm-9:00pm TICKET PRICE

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CONCERT WITH SUNDAY BRUNCH

Selections from the Great American Songbook

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Clubhouse | Overlook PERFORMANCE BY

ANDY MARSANO

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AQUATICS

August 3 - September 7 SEASONAL HOURS

Beach Club

SATURDAY - SUNDAY & Labor Day

Full Amenity Open 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

(Daily Rates Apply)

MONDAY - FRIDAY 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. FREE!

Inflatable Waterpark (children 18 & under), Pool, Beach & Lake Open (Rockslide & Watercraft Closed)

Wildcat Pool OPEN DAILY 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Through 9/7 Open Daily 6:30am – 9am through 9/27 for lap swimmers (Wellness Center and Aquatic Members only)

Open weekends 10am – 6pm 9/8 - 9/27 Living | 8

(Regular rates apply)

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The Beach Club will be open from 10am - 8pm through 8/2, then weekends only until Labor Day, 9/7.

Wellness

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BLUE N I SES S A VED L O C M EN E B E OOL P HAV T A ILDC W O T

AUGUST

MONDAY

6:50 8:00 9:30 10:00 3:30

at Wellness

BOOT CAMP PILATES FLOW & GLOW YOGA H20 AERO EXERCISE CARDIO TAP 101 (8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31) 5:00 FLOW & GLOW YOGA 7:15 TAI CHI TUESDAY

8:00 KICKBOX/CORE 9:00 BODY BAR 10:00 CARDIO SCULPT 10:00 H2O AERO/EXERCISE (8/11, 8/18) 11:45 PT STRETCH (8/11, 8/18, 8/25) 3:00 ALIGN & REFINE YOGA 3:00 H2O AERO/EXERCISE (8/24, 8/31) 4:15 CARDIO TAP 201 (8/11, 8/18, 8/25) 5:30 PILATES

WEDNESDAY

6:50 BOOT CAMP 8:00 PILATES 9:00 LOW IMPACT AERO 10:00 H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE 10:00 BODY BAR 11:00 ZUMBA 2:45 EXERCISE 101 3:45 BEGIN YOGA SERIES 5:00 FLOW & GLOW YOGA 6:30 PING PONG (8/19)

THURSDAY

9:00 BARS & BELLS 9:30 ALIGN & REFINE YOGA - ZOOM 10:00 CARDIO SCULPT 10:00 H20 AERO/EXERCISE (8/13, 8/20) 11:45 PT STRETCH (8/13, 8/20, 8/27) 3:00 H20 AERO/EXERCISE (8/27) 3:30 MOUNTAIN MOTION 5:00 PILATES

FRIDAY 6:50 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

SATURDAY 9:00 DANCE EXERCISE 10:00 TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING 12:00 DEEPENING PRACTICES MINI RETREAT (8/29)

SUNDAY

10:30 ZUMBA 12:30 LINE DANCE (8/9, 8/23) 3:00 YIN YOGA-STUDIO & ZOOM

*CLASSES IN GREEN ARE ADDITIONAL FEE CLASSES. *CLASSES IN BLUE ARE HELD AT WILDCAT POOL FROM (AUG 3 TO AUG 21) FOR MORE INFORMATION AND LINKS TO OUR ZOOM CLASSES, PLEASE VISIT THE ONLINE CALENDAR.

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Wellness Center Natatorium Closed NATATORIUM CLOSED for FOR Upgrades UPGRADES AUGUST 3 - AUGUST 21 AuGUST TO ALLOW FOR SEVERAL IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, THE INDOOR POOL AREA— INCLUDING THE LAP POOL, WHIRLPOOL, AND SAUNA—WILL BE CLOSED BEGINNING MONDAY, AUGUST 3 THROUGH FRIDAY, AUGUST 21.

DURING THE CLOSURE, THE WILDCAT POOL WILL BE AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FOR ALL WELLNESS CENTER MEMBERS. LAP SWIMMING: MONDAY - FRIDAY 6:30AM - 9AM GENERAL POOL USE AND ENJOYMENT: DAILY 10AM - 8PM WATER EXERCISE CLASSES: MON/WED/FRI 10AM - 11AM & TUES/THUR 3PM - 4PM Living | 11

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RACQUET

AUGUST

at Racquet

MONDAY 9:00 9:00

BOCCE BOYS: MEN’S OPEN PLAY RECREATIONAL 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

TUESDAY

9:00 BOCCE BOYS MEN’S OPEN PLAY 9:00 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CHALLENGE PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 10:00 *BEGINNER PICKLEBALL DRILLS WITH COACH JOHN 10:00 *THE COURT QUEENS: LADIES’ 3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 4:00 *PICKLEBALL 101: BEGINNERS PICKLEBALL CLINIC 6:00 BOCCE SHARKS

THURSDAY WEDNESDAY 9:00 9:00

BOCCE BOYS: MEN’S OPEN PLAY RECREATIONAL PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 10:00 *THE MATCH POINT MAVENS: 4.0 LADIES’ TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 6:00 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CHALLENGE PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

9:00 BOCCE BABES: LADIES’ OPEN PLAY 9:00 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CHALLENGE PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 10:00 *ADVANCED PICKLEBALL DRILLS WITH COACH JOHN 10:00 *THE RALLY RENEGADES: MEN’S 3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN

SATURDAY FRIDAY 9:00 9:00

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

8:00 *THE ACE CREW: MEN’S TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 3.0-3.5 9:00 BOCCE BOYS: MEN’S OPEN PLAY 9:00 RECREATIONAL PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

SUNDAY 9:00 BOCCE BOYS: MEN’S OPEN PLAY 5:00 RECREATIONAL PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

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* REQUIRES REGISTRATION

NORTH GEORGIA

SPECTACULAR SENIORS Thursday September 24 10:00 - 12:00

Lunch following at the Clubhouse.

Racquet members play for free. $5.00 fee for non-members & guests (lunch is not included).

We hope to see you there!

Call to register.

706-268-3367 Register Here Hosted by The Racquet Club Living | 13

MARINA

Adrift with Lipkowitz THE ONE THAT DIDN'T GET AWAY Damion Elan at Kids Fish Camp hooked into a decent-sized rainbow trout. While reeling it in, the line snapped, and it drifted to the surface. Damion, with a life jacket on, dove into the water and grabbed the floating line. He then swam back to the pontoon - line in hand. Alan Tate, one of the boat captains, hook hold of the line and helped Damion back on board.

Once on board, hand over hand, the fish was brought to the net. Truly a "one that did not get away" fish story.

John

John Lipkowitz, Marina Manager

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ELECTION

POA

Dear Property Owners, The Election Committee is excited to announce the candidates who have stepped forward to run for the POA Board during the upcoming election. The candidates are: Charlie Armstrong Jonathan Foulkes Joan Puls-Kirchner These candidates will be running to replace two current Board Members who will be retiring at the conclusion of this year’s Town Hall event in December: Sandy Pullara and Craig Price.

Because there are only three candidates, no primary election will be held in accordance with the by-laws. Details about the general election to be held in the fall will be provided before ballots are mailed to Property Owners.

There are two Election Committee-sponsored opportunities for Property Owners to engage with the candidates: “Ask Candidates a Question:” Get answers to your questions for the candidates. Simply click on this LINK to enter your question into a form. The Election Committee will select questions from the submissions to pose to the candidates. The candidates’ responses will be published in future Big Canoe Living issues. (Note: Preference will be given to questions that are for all candidates and relevant to most Property Owners.)

“Meet your Board Candidates:” This event is scheduled for the afternoon of November 7 in the Overlook Room. During this event, you will have the opportunity to meet with all the candidates and ask questions directly. Details will be provided closer to the day of the event.

Our POA Board plays a critical role in keeping our Big Canoe Community a great place to live. The Election Committee encourages all Property Owners to learn about all the candidates and to vote!

BOARD ELECTIONS

2026

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The Election Committee

POA Board Election

MEET THE CANDIDATES Click the Candidate’s picture to read their biography and candidate statement.

CHARLIE ARMSTRONG

JONATHAN FOULKES

JOAN PULSKIRCHNER

Do you have questions for the candidates? Click below to enter any question you want to have answered by the candidates in future publications or interviews!

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POA

Fall

FESTIVAL

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SEPT

FESTIVE FOOD KIDS ACTIVITIES VENDORS LIVE MUSIC

12:00PM - 6:00PM Vendor Registration Here!

Hosted by Black Sheep Promotions Living | 18

BLACK BEAR SOCIETY & INSIDE THE GATES RADIO

TUESDAY NIGHT FEVER STUDIO 54 COMES TO BIG CANOE

AUGUST 18, 5:00-8:30 PM

INCLUDING PERFORMANCES BY THE WPA DANCERS CLUBHOUSE: OVERLOOK COST: $12.50 PP Register Here!

AUDITIONS ARE OPEN

CLUBS & ORGS

JOIN THE WOLFSCRATCH PLAYERS FOR THE 2026 FALL SEASON!

HALLOWEEN Comedy Double Feature Dad Jokes Bungling Burglars & Neighborhood Thieves Spooky shenanigans, criminally bad puns, suspicious neighbors, and laughs to wake the dead!

HOLIDAY COMEDY The Plight Before Christmas Festive foolishness, seasonal silliness, and holiday hijjinks that will make even the Grinch crack a grin!

Whether you’re an experienced performer or stepping on stage for the first time, we’d love to meet you! Come make friends, laugh a lot, and help create another unforgettable Wolfscratch season.

Auditions: Village Station B Wednesday | Aug 12 | 6:30 - 8:00PM Thursday | Aug 13 | 6:30 - 8:00PM Saturday | Aug 15 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM If you cannot make one of these times, contact info@wolfscratchpa.com for options

Performance Dates: October 30th - November 1st & December 18th - 19th Website: www.wolfscratchpa.com

Follow us on Facebook: Wolfscratch Performing Arts

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CLUBS & ORGS

NORTH GEORGIA

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

Schedule

AUG

25

SEPT

25

GROUP DISCUSSION GROUP DISCUSSION

12:30 PM, 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH NEW BEGINNINGS THERAPEUTIC SERVICES 371 NOAH DRIVE, JASPER, GA 30143

CONTACT: MARIE HEAD AT 770.940.0150 OR JEANNETTE WALDROP AT 706.299.4972 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. PARKINSON’S FOUNDATION HELPLINE 1-800-473-4636 For More Info on WC Services go to: bc.well.org or Call 706-268-5334

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CLUBS & ORGS

STARS, STRIPES AND STITCHES AN AMERICAN ART FORM

QUILT SHOW SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Big Canoe Chapel Broyles Center at the Fall Festival 12:00PM - 6:00PM

DRAWING SEPTEMBER 26

Raffle Quilt

QUILT SHOW INCLUDES, KID'S

Tickets $5

SCAVENGER HUNT, BAKED GOODS, QUILTS OF VALOR AND MUCH MORE

pnq.clubexpress.com Living | 23

CLUBS & ORGS

AUGUST 12 | 2:00PM BIG CANOE CHAPEL MCCORMICK HALL OPEN TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS

Skin Cancer Screening PROVIDED BY NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL Dr. Cleaver, Dermatologist, and his staff will conduct a brief skin assessment focused on exposed/high-risk areas and any spots you have concerns about. This is not intended to take the place of an annual full-body skin assessment.

QUESTIONS CONTACT groups.bigcanoewc@gmail.com Living | 24

REGISTER HERE

CLUBS & ORGS

CONTINUOUS CARE COMMUNITIES EDUCATION EVENT Monday, August 24 | 2pm Big Canoe Chapel Cousins Hall Register at education.bigcanoewc@gmail.com Navigating Senior Living Options Planning for future living arrangements can be challenging. Join Randall Hudson, Residency Counselor at Park Springs with more than 30 years of experience, as he discusses senior living options, the importance of planning ahead, and how to make informed decisions. Representatives from The Lodge in Jasper and Holbrook Woodstock will also be available to answer questions and share information about their communities.

Visit: bcwell.org

CLUBS & ORGS

REGISTER

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CLUBS & ORGS

TICKETS

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UPCOMING EVENTS CLUBS & ORGINIZATIONS Men’s Fellowship Bible Study

Big Canoe Chapel, Room C 103 Wednesdays | 10am Free workbooks will be provided.

REGISTER

August

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Big Canoe Chapel

Wednesday Night Dinners Meet new friends and neighbors and connect with our community while enjoying a home-cooked meal.

5:00 pm | $10 meal | Cousins Hall

August 12, September 9, October 14, November 18

Register online or in the Chapel office.

REGISTER

2026

Charity Golf Tournament

Big Canoe Golf Course Wed, August 19 | 8am $600 per team Register online atChapelwebsite A portion of the proceeds goes to Eagle Ranch, Timothy House & No Longer Bound

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UPCOMING EVENTS CLUBS & ORGINIZATIONS

Game Night & Pizza Party

Cousins Hall

Thurs, August 20 | 5pm - 7pm No cost Online Registration: July 27 - Aug 13 at women.bigcanoechapel.org

Rotary Club Beach Bash

Lodge at Old Mill 230 Old Mill Road August 29 | 5pm - 9pm

Tickets $40

BBQ | 50 - 50 Raffle | Wine Toss | & More REGISTER

Benefit Fashion Show

Cousins Hall

Thurs, September 17 | 11am - 2pm Online Registration: July 15 - Sept 3 $75 person, open seating or $700 reserved table for 8 women.bigcanoechapel.org

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