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MISERABLES, PEAK DAY & MISERABLES, PEAK DAY & MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
Volume I | Issue 15
CONTENTS Welcome PEAK Day 2 5 11 Mother’s Day, Events and More Wellness 17 This week at Wellness 19 27 Events Reach Your Fitness PEAK 30 Racquet This week at Racquet Clubs & Orgs Information & Meetings Clubhouse Big Canoe Travel Series 3 Braves Baseball, Les Miserables Marina Fishing Lesson, Low Country Boil & Fishing Camp 23 Golf Mike Miller Plays for CHOA 26
Summerisjustaroundthecorner!
Thank you to everyone who joined us on another Big Canoe Travel Series excursion to see the Braves beat the Mets on April 9th. We are so delighted to bring outside trips back to Big Canoe. Your feedback on the trips has been great, and based on that, we return to the Fox to see Les Miserables in early June. The registration link is in this edition of Big Canoe Living, so please register early to save your spot on the bus
And on to our first half of summer planning with your friends, family, and neighbors Mother's Day is quickly approaching, and our Big Canoe tradition of a beautiful Mother's Day Brunch is available to register now. You never have to leave the gates to shop for Mom with all our amenity merchandise shops full of new gift items. On May 1st, the Wildcat pool opens for adult lap swimming, with our full outdoor Aquatics venues opening on Saturday, May 25th Full details about the Beach Club will be in the May 3rd edition of Big Canoe Living. If you do not have your aquatics membership yet, contact Stacy Anthony, our Membership Director Reminder for those who are already members: your membership fee is charged at the end of April We also have some final spots available for Racquet and Fishing Camps, and the registration links are included in this edition and on our website calendar.
Then, July 6th will be a Big Canoe Day to remember, with a concert and party in the park celebrating you and Independence Day. We beat the heat this year, or try to by kicking off the fun at 4 p.m. gathering on Playfield Park. You can begin to place your seats and blankets in the designated seating areas in the morning We invite you to bring your own beverages and enjoy some of Big Canoe's favorite Food Trucks. Don't forget to bring plenty of water. The 9-piece Great Grand Finale band takes the stage at 5 p m for a property owner concert you will not want to miss, followed at 9 p m by an Independence Day extravaganza
Cheers to summer in Big Canoe!
Scott Auer, General Manager Big Canoe POA
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ThankyoutoeveryonewhoattendedourBigCanoeTravelSeries eventtoseetheBraveswinagainsttheMetsatTruistPark! WehadtheBESTnightattheballparkwithourBigCanoecommunity!
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ITINERARY santhony@bigcanoepoa.org MOREINFO: REGISTER TODAY! Reservations June9,2024 June9,2024 $158 $158 perperson perperson NOREFUNDS
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Mother'sDay B R U N C H
SUNDAY, MAY 12
RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE FROM 10:30AM-2:00PM
ADULTS $55 | 5-12YR $25 4&UNDER COMPLIMENTARY
BEVERAGE, TAX, & GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED
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Mother’sDay
DISPLAY
Fresh Fruit
Smoked Salmon with Cream Ch
Bread and Pastry Display – Biscuits, Dani
Shrimp Cockta
SALADS
Caprese Salad with Balsamic V
Caesar Salad with Herb Croutons and Creamy Caesar Dre
Build Your Own Mixed Greens Salad with Balsamic Vinaig
ACTION STATIONS
Omelet Station – Egg Whites Available
Carving Station – Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream and Slow Cooked Leg of Lamb with Mint Jelly and Au Jus
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House Made Belgian Waffles with Berries, Vermont Maple Syrup, Whipped Cream and Chocolate Drizzle
Strawberry and Cream Stuffed French Toast
Honey Garlic Salmon
Chicken Piccata
Bacon & Sausage
Pasta Primavera Alfredo
SIDE ITEMS
Scalloped Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Mixed Vegetables, Steamed Broccoli
CHILDREN’S OFFERINGS
Chicken Fingers, Tater Tots, Mac ‘ n ’ Cheese Bites
DESSERT DISPLAY
Assorted Desserts
B R U N C H
POA BOARD MEETING April 25, Thursday | 5:00 - 6:00 pm 25 FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC ON THE VERANDA April 26, Friday | 6:00 - 9:00 pm CLUBHOUSE REVIEW - RENEW BIG CANOE April 20, Saturday | 9:30 am & 11:00 am 26 20
at the Clubhouse Big Canoe Living | 9 21 BRUNCH AT THE CLUBHOUSE April 21, Sunday | 10:30 am 28 BRUNCH AT THE CLUBHOUSE April 28, Sunday | 10:30 am CLUBHOUSE
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HAND-BATTERED CHICKEN BREAST AND HOMEMADE WAFFLE WITH WHIPPED CHIPOTLE BUTTER AND A SPICY HONEY DRIZZLE. 14
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CHEESE GRITS | BREAKFAST POTATOES
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ILLNESS 20% GRATUITY ADDED TO PARTIES OF 8 AND LARGER
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FOOD-BORNE
April 26
9am - 12pm
PEAK DAY LINEUP
Golf Clinics with the Pros
Pickleball Clinic & Open Play
Health Fair with Northside Physicians on the Racquet Patio 9:00AM 9:45AM 10:30AM
Intro to H2O Exercise with Yoko Holcomb
Dance Jam with David Henderson
The first 200 guests to register will receive
Complimentary Brunch by Southern Creamery
Peak Day T-shirt
Swag Bag
Blonding Swan Coffee Onsite
Just want to attend the Health Fair? Register Here!
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REGISTRANT BRUNCH ON THE RACQUET PATIO
10:30AM-12PM
Complimentary Brunch at the Northside Health Fair
Apple Oat & Blueberry Muffins
Mini Quiche
Small Sausage Biscuits
Mini Ham Croissants
Mixed Pastries
Mixed Old-Fashioned Donuts
Bagels with Whipped Cream Cheese
The Blonding Swan will be onsite selling coffee, lattes, and other specialty drinks Brunch is reserved for the first 200 guests, register today!
E A K D A Y
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CHIPPING & FULL SWING CLINIC
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Interested in water aerobics?
Join Wellness Instructor Yoko Holcomb to reach your fitness PEAK at a complimentary intro to H2O exercise class from 9-10 a.m.
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PEAK DAY
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LEARN HOW TO PLAY OR ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS AND STAY OUT OF THE KITCHEN.
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PICKLEBALL C L I N I C & O P E N P L A Y
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Junior Junior
TENNIS & PICKLEB TENNIS & PICKLEB
9:00am - 1:00pm
PPICKLEBALL ICKLEBALL
May 28 - 31
June 11 - 14
July 16 - 19
CCAMPS AMPS
TTENNIS ENNIS
May 28 - 31
June 11 - 14
July 16 - 19
$300 per student
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.
Registration Open - click on dates to register
Registration Open - click on dates to register
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Save Money and Double Your Fun this Summer with an Outdoor Aquatics Membership -
If you enjoyed the benefits of membership last year your membership is set to auto-renew on April 30th.
Not a member? No problem, send a membership inquiry below!
Membership Inquiry
Membership benefits include unlimited access to both the Beach Club and Wildcat pools.
Accompanied grandchildren, 18 years and younger gain complimentary access.
Accompanied guests receive 50% off the guest's daily use rate.
Access to paddle boats, kayaks, paddle boards and canoes.
Access to Rockslide and children's inflatable water park.
$150 - Individual Membership
$298 - Full Membership (includes spouse and dependent children 25 years and younger)
Double the Fun Daily Usage Rates (Beach Club and Wildcat Pools) $10 for Property Owners and $20 Guests
Daily Usage Rates Wildcat Pool $4 Property Owner and $4 Guests
O p e n i n g D a y M a y 2 5 t h -
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AQUATICS
STARTING APRIL 1
A lesson will consist of learning how to operate a jonboat along with learning the best ways to catch rainbow trout. A fishing lesson can be arranged by emailing your name, your lot number, and cell phone number to me at jlipkowitz@bigcanoepoa.org. Keith will then contact you to arrange a time for the lesson. The cost will be the price of the jonboat for two hours plus a $40 lesson fee. For those who do not currently have a fishing membership, the $40 lesson fee can be applied towards a new annual fishing membership.
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MARINA
FISHING CAMP FISHING CAMP
Junior Junior LAKE PETIT, BIG CANOE
Only
$125 perchild
Register Register
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June 19-21 | July 24-26
9:00 am - 12:00 pm each day
Learn to rig a rod & reel, bait a hook and more! Fish from a pontoon on Lake Petit!
Register Now!
Costincludesafishingrodandreelalongwithafreshwater tacklebox.Swimmingisallowedduringthelasthourof eachcampdaywithcustodialadultpermission.Wateris provided.Foodisnotprovidedduetoallergies,etc.Each childiswelcometobringtheirownlunch/snack.
Register now by calling the Marina at 706.268.3303
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MIKE MILLER PARTICIPATES IN SMILES FORE LIFE AT CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA THROUGH THE PGA REACH GEORGIA FOUNDATION
Mike Miller, Head Golf Professional at Big Canoe will continue his tradition of playing in the Yellow Birdie Bash to benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta on April 22. He and his fellow PGA Professional, Jason McKinney from St Marlo play in this tournament each year. They also give golf lessons to patients at CHOA once per month through the PGA REACH Georgia foundation.
“We will be playing 72 holes as a 2-man Scramble format on April 22nd with the goal of making as many birdies as possible.” Anyone wanting to contribute can make a single donation of any dollar amount OR pledge an amount per birdie that Jason and I make that day! All of the money raised will be split between CHOA and the Georgia PGA Reach Foundation. Thank you Mike for “playing for a purpose”. If you would like to help by donating, click below
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FREE ENTRY | SATURDAY, JULY 6 | PLAYFIELD PARK BIG
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AN AMERICAN TRADITION SINCE 1972
JOIN US FOR A PARTY IN THE PARK INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
9AM SET YOUR CHAIRS & BLANKETS IN DESIGNATED AREA
4PM PARK OPENS - ENJOY A MEAL FROM THE FOOD TRUCKS - BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS
5PM CONCERT STARTS
9PM INDEPENDENCE DAY EXTRAVAGANZA
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CREAMERYANDKINGOFPOPS AND MUCH MORE!
EVENT IS WEATHER DEPENDENT
FEATURING THE GREAT GRAND FINALE BAND
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Wildflower Bunch Wildflower Bunch
APRIL
PLANT SALE PLANT SALE
The Big Canoe Wildflower Bunch (WFB) Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, April 27th. This year the venue for the sale has been moved to the Chapel's three-tiered parking lot (across the street from the Racket Club). Ten percent of all proceeds go toward club projects and initiatives, which benefit Big Canoe and the surrounding area. Some vendors may not take credit cards or Venmo so please bring cash or checks to pay for purchases.
Invite your friends and neighbors! Garden club members with experience in dealing with the challenges of gardening in Big Canoe will be on hand to help you with your selections. Spring is here, and no matter if you are looking for trees, shrubs, perennials, or annuals you are sure to find something beautiful to add a fresh look to your garden.
9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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A limited number of carts will be available so you may want to bring your folding cart.
Bear Society Bear Society MusicMonday MusicMonday
April 29th, 6pm - 9pm
$10 $10
Ladies Line Dancing Ladies Line Dancing Join us at the Lodge Join us at the Lodge April 22, 5-6pm April 22, 5-6pm Bring your beverage, dancing shoes and friends Karen Waters @ kwaterbear@aol.com for information. Big Canoe Living | 32 CLUBS & ORGS
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North Georgia Parkinson’s North Georgia Parkinson’s Support Group Support Group
CPR FirstAid Emergency Preparedness Classes Allclassesbeginat9:00a.m.attheBigCanoeFireHouse. Emailgroups.bigcanoewc@gmail.com MAY8,2024 $45.00 JUNE7,2024 $45.00 presented by Public Safety & the Wellness Collaborative Big Canoe Living | 34
Saturday, April 27 is bulk trash day at the Trash Facility from 10am - 2pm.
$20 per car
$40 per truck/trailer
(no shredding in April)
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