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PRESIDENT'S AWARD

GreetingsfromyourPOA!

In this edition of Big Canoe Living, we invite you to start planning your Summer 2026 with friends and family. And let's also make it a memorable summer for a worthy volunteer by nominating them for this year's President's Award.

Each year, Big Canoe property owners have the opportunity to recognize the volunteer whom they feel has had the most impact on our community. We imagine that, just reading these words, a person has come to your mind. As you choose your nomination, please be as detailed as possible about your nominee, including years spent volunteering and how this special property owner positively impacted our community. Completing the form is so easy! Just click the link, complete the form, and that's it! Winners will be announced at this year's in-person Community Town Hall on Saturday, July 25, at the Chapel.

We’re wrapping up the spring season with two fantastic events at the Clubhouse—Cinco de Mayo and our Mother’s Day Brunch. Be sure to make your reservations early and enjoy the wonderful menu Chef has prepared for the occasion.

Looking ahead, the 2025 Board Election season officially begins with an information session on May 27 for any property owners interested in serving in this important role.

If you have questions about anything featured in this edition, please click the link below to submit an ASKthePOA.

ASKthePOA

Cinco de Mayo

TUESDAY MAY 5, 5PM - 8PM

Buffet Only, No Ala Carte Menu Available

Adults $32, Kids (5-12)$15 Reservations

Seatings are available at:

5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm

Mexican Cuisine Night!

CHIPS AND SALSA BAR

House fried tortilla chips, pico de gallo, salsa verde, mild house salsa, queso dip, jalapeños, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, guacamole and sour cream

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

Flour tortilla with diced chicken, onions, peppers, melted Monterey jack cheese and cilantro sour cream

MINI BEEF BURRITOS

Flour tortillas with spicy beef, ranchero sauce and melted Monterey jack cheese

CHICKEN TAMALES

Tender seasoned chicken, hand pressed masa dough steamed to perfection with salsa roja

SPANISH RICE

REFRIED BEANS

(with melted cheese)

FAJITA STATION

Shrimp and beef fajitas cooked to order with onions, peppers, cilantro, flour and corn tortillas

DESSERTS

Vanilla churros, cinnamon twists, chocolate dipped strawberry tacos with vanilla cream

Mother’sDayBrunch

Sunday, May 10

Adults $58 | Kids $25

Seatings available at 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm

Reservations

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Mother’sDayBrunchMenu

SEASONAL FRESH FRUIT DISPLAY

Cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, watermelon, fresh berries

LIVING GARDEN BAR

Flowering pots of fresh farm picked vegetables, baby mixed greens, romaine lettuce, hot house cucumbers, shredded carrots, sweet red onions, roma tomato wedges, garlic croutons, sunflower seeds, sundried cranberries, shredded parmesan cheese, black olives, blanched broccoli florets, mandarin oranges, candied pecans, champagne vinaigrette, buttermilk ranch

SOUTHERN DEVILED EGGS

Creamy stuffed hard-boiled eggs with fresh chopped parsley

YOUR PERSONAL CHEF’S TOUCH

Eggs and Omelets cooked to order with choices of ham, bacon, onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, shredded cheese

CHILLED SHRIMP BOWL

Citrus ice bowl with seasoned shrimp cocktail, lemon wedges, classic cocktail sauce

HERB ROASTED PRIME RIB

Carved prime rib with au jus, horseradish cream, rolls and butter

SPECIALLY COOKED FOR MOM

- Grilled salmon with lemon saffron butter and fresh chives

- Fresh baked quiche in a savory and flaky pie crust, ham and cheese, spinach and mushroom

- Chicken piccata with lemon butter, capers, flat leaf parsley

- Buttered parsley potatoes

- Chopped asparagus and carrots in garlic butter

- Roasted cauliflower and broccoli with lemon oil

MOM’S SWEETEST

Assorted cakes, cookies, mini desserts and more

MOM’S KIDS BUFFET

Chicken fingers, tater tots, mac ‘ n ’ cheese

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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 E X E R C I S E

2 : 3 0 C A R D I O T A P 1 0 1 ( 5 / 4 )

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

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

( 5 / 4 , 5 / 1 1 , 5 / 1 8 )

7 : 1 5 T A I C H I

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

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4 : 1 5 C A R D I O T A P 2 0 1 ( 5 / 5 )

5 : 0 0 F L O W & G L O W Y O G A ( 5 / 1 9 , 5 / 2 6 )

5 : 3 0 P I L A T E S ( 5 / 5 , 5 / 1 2 )

6 : 0 0 Y O U T H S W I M T E A M ( 5 / 5 , 5 / 1 2 , 5 / 1 9 )

W E D N E S D A Y

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

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

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3 : 4 5 B E G I N Y O G A S E R I E S

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

6 : 3 0 P I N G P O N G ( 5 / 6 , 5 / 2 0 )

T H U R S D A Y

9 : 0 0 B A R S & B E L L S

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

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

3 : 3 0 D A N C E T E A M ( 5 / 2 8 )

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 ( 5 / 7 , 5 / 1 4 )

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 : 0 0 B E A C H Y O G A ( L O D G E )

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S A T U R D A Y

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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

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I N I R E T R E A T ( 5 / 3 0 )

S U N D A Y

1 1 : 0 0 Z U M B A

2 : 0 0 L I N E D A N C E ( 5 / 1 0 , 5 / 2 4 )

3 : 0 0 Y I N Y O G A - S T U D I O & Z O O M

Aquatics Opening Day May 23rd DETAILS DETAILS COMING COMING SOON SOON join amenity

$165 - Individual Membership

$330 - Full Membership (includes spouse and children 25 years and younger)

BIG CANOE

SATURDAY, JULY 4

Patriotic Dog Parade at Wildcat Steel Drums at the Beach Club Color Run/Walk at Wildcat FRIDAY, JULY 3

Music, Food Trucks & Fireworks at Playfield Park

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9 : 0 0 B O C C E B O Y S : M E N ’ S O P E N P L A Y

9 : 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

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2 : 0 0 * T H E C O U R T L E G E N D S :

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5 : 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

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Junior Junior

9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Clickondate toregister

About Our Camp About Our Camp

Get ready for an action-packed morning on the courts of Big Canoe! Our Junior Tennis and Junior Pickleball Camp is perfect for kids ages 8–14, from beginners to intermediate players. Campers will build skills, learn the fundamentals of tennis or pickleball, and enjoy plenty of games and friendly competition—all while making new friends. Best of all, lunch is included, so the fun keeps going!

Ages8-14

July 14-17 Tennis Camps Pickleball Camps perstudent $300

June 9-12

July 14-17

Kid’s Kid’s FISH CAMP FISH CAMP

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BIG CANOE BOARD

PRESIDENT’S AWARD

RECOGNIZES A SINGLE BIG CANOE VOLUNTEER WHO CREATED POSITIVE IMPACT TO OUR COMMUNITY!

If you would like to nominate someone for this award, click on the link below and fill out the form.

Nominees should be Big Canoe residents for at least 2 years.

POA Board Members or their family members are not eligible to be nominated.

All nominations must be submitted by June 5, 2026.

The President’s Award will be presented at the Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, July 25.

President'sAwardNomination

Bring your leadership skills to the forefront and be a part of the governing direction of the community for the next 3 years

I O N BecomeaPOABoardCandidate!

The first phase of the election process is candidate qualification. The candidate paperwork required is a petition signed by at least 25 different Members representing at least 25 lots in Big Canoe as well as an attestation that all other qualifications are met. The qualification period starts April 15 and ends June 30.

There are a few prerequisites to being a candidate for the Board (from our by-laws):

1.Own property in Big Canoe for at least 24 consecutive months prior to the Primary Election date

2.Be at least 21 years of age by the Primary Election date

3 Be in good standing with the POA at the time of qualifying

4.Secure signatures from at least 25 different Members representing at least 25 lots in Big Canoe

5.Be willing to authorize a criminal and credit background check by the POA, if requested

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a POA Board Candidate, click below to read the full email from the Election Committee explaining all the details.

Candidate Information

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AVAILABLENOW

A New Way to Receive your Amazon Packages in Big Canoe pickup counter

Big Canoe POA has partnered with Amazon to introduce a new delivery option for residents: The Amazon Pickup Counter at the Big Canoe Package Porch

You may pick up your package anytime after 2pm on the day you receive your code.

Package Porch Hours

Monday - Friday 11am - 6pm Saturday 11am - 5pm

Friday & Saturday

WE REMEMBER AND HONOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR ALL FOR OUR FREEDOM.

MAY 25TH | 10:45AM | BIG CANOE CHAPEL

GUEST SPEAKER: CAPT MARK WINWARD, CHAPLIN CORPS, U.S. NAVY, RETIRED Service

27 JUNE - 2 PM & 7 PM

28JUNE-2PM

CLUBHOUSE OVERLOOK

$20 ADULTS

$10 CHILDREN

TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE AT THE END OF MAY

This six-scene melodrama, written by Big Canoe actress and producer Jackie Agers, brings to life the thrilling adventures and misadventures of 32 fictional characters of the Wild West, each portrayed by a talented member of the Big Canoe community

Inaugural Terraces Concert

Terraces Amphitheater Saturday, May 23 | 7pm

Tickets sold at terracesconcerts.com

New Member Social Cousins Hall Wed, May 27 | 1pm - 3pm

For more information or to RSVP, please email Ginger McPheeters by May 20 at WomensFellowship@bigcanoechapel.org

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

Big Canoe Chapel

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