With spring and summer here, it’s a perfect time to explore the more than 25 miles of trails within Big Canoe. Hiking is a fantastic way to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and enjoy the outdoors. Preparation goes a long way in making your hike safe and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just starting out, here are some tips to help you prepare for your next adventure.
Picking a trail that matches your fitness level and experience is essential. Here’s what to consider:
Distance: If you’re new to hiking, start with shorter trails.
Elevation Gain: Steeper trails require more stamina.
Terrain: Check if the trail is rocky or has other challenging features.
Weather: Always check the forecast and be prepared for changes.
Locations: Want a trail that leads to waterfalls, historic cabins, or a water wheel? Our maps show parking spots and picnic areas to plan your hike and lunch breaks. Trail brochures are available at all trailheads, or you can choose your trail online here.
Hydration: Bring plenty of water, especially on hot days.
Bug Spray: A must-have and apply pre-hike.
Hiking Poles/Walking Stick: Helpful for steeper trails.
Plan Your Route: Know the trail’s length, elevation changes, and difficulty.
Time Management: Estimate how long the hike will take and plan accordingly.
Inform Others: Let someone know your plans and expected return time.
Trail Etiquette: Follow Leave No Trace principles. Take only photos and leave only footprints. Please don’t pick flowers, take plants, or build cairns in streams.
Wildlife Awareness: Learn about the local wildlife and how to react to encounters. In Big Canoe, this mostly means bears and snakes.
Stay on the Trail: Avoid getting lost or damaging the environment.
Biking: Permitted on paved and gravel trails but not on dirt ones.
Enjoy the Journey. Remember, hiking isn’t just about reaching your destination. Enjoy the beauty and serenity of nature along the way. Proper preparation can ensure a safer, more enjoyable hiking experience. Learn from each hike and keep refining your approach.
Sunday, June 16
8oz Wagyu "Baseball Cut" Top Sirloin - $32 Served with roasted red potatoes and grilled asparagus
Drink Special
withDadthis Father’sDay! Big Canoe Old Fashioned - $13 Big Canoe Bourbon, Atlanta's 18.21 bitters, orange, and bourbonsoaked cherry
PAIRS GREAT WITH OUR NEW BIG CANOE LABEL BOURBON FROM LEGENDS DISTILLERY!
GET READY TO GROOVE, MINGLE, AND DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT THE CLUBHOUSE ON SATURDAY NIGHT WITH JESSIE ALBRIGHT!
14 JUNE 2024
14TH OF JUNE 14TH OF JUNE
CLUBHOUSE VERANDA 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
HAVE YOU TRIED THIS CLASS? HAVE YOU TRIED THIS CLASS?
WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30 AM
MONDAY
6:45 BOOT CAMP
8:00 PILATES
9:30 FLOW & GLOW YOGA
9:30 STRENGTH & STAMINA ZOOM
10:00 H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE
2:45 PI-TAI STRETCH ZOOM
3:00 H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE
5:00 FLOW & GLOW YOGA
7:15 TAI CHI
WEDNESDAY
6:45 BOOT CAMP
8:00 PILATES
9:00 LOW IMPACT AERO
10:00 H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE
10:30 ZUMBA
2:45 EXERCISE 101
3:00 H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE
5:00 FLOW & GLOW YOGA
6:00 VOLLEYBALL
6:30 PING PONG (6/19)
TUESDAY
8:00 KICKBOX/CORE
9:00 BODY BAR
10:00 CARDIO SCULPT
11:45 PT STRETCH (6/25)
3:00 H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE
3:00 ALIGN & REFINE YOGA
5:00 YOUTH SWIM TEAM
5:30 PILATES
THURSDAY
8:45 ALIGN & REFINE YOGA
9:00 BODY BAR
10:00 CARDIO SCULPT
11:45 PT STRETCH (6/27)
3:00 H20 EXERCISE
5:00 PILATES
FRIDAYSATURDAY
6:45 BOOT CAMP
9:00 DANCE JAM
10:00 H2O EXERCISE
10:30 TAI CHI
2:45 EXERCISE 101/201 ZOOM
2:00 DANCE FIT
5:00 HATHA YOGA
5:00 YOUTH SWIM TEAM
SUNDAY
11:00 ZUMBA
3:00 YIN YOGA–STUDIO & ZOOM
9:00 DANCE EXERCISE 10:00 TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING
During the summer swim season at Wildcat, the lifeguard calls a “Safety Break”, or “Adult Swim”, at 45 minutes after the hour. Why, you may ask? There are several reasons.
1.Swimmers need a break. All swimmers, but especially kids need reminding of when to rest so their stomachs don’t get too upset from ingestion of water and from vigorous activity. Too much chlorinated water in the bloodstream can cause “hyponatremia”. The body protects itself from rapid water intake, or hyponatremia, by vomiting. A break is also to remind kids to go to the restroom. This can prevents accidents in the water.
2.Secondly, especially at the beginning of the summer, kids and adult’s feet are tender and can be rubbed raw from too much contact with the plaster finish on the pool. The longer a person is in the water, the softer the toes and feet become, thus making the skin more easily scraped.
3.Last but not least the lifeguards may have duties to perform, and often times these are accomplished during the “Safety Break”. Those duties include testing the water, checking the filtration systems, completing paperwork, etc… The lifeguard may also take this break to cool off, get out of the sun, use the restroom or eat something.
As you can see, it’s a good idea for everyone to take a break from the water!
It's finally summer and all things tennis, pickleball & bocce are in full swing at the Racquet Club! Here are a few reminders and updates to help maximize the fun on the courts.
Bocce:
Monday Night Bocce is moving to 6:00 PM start time o summer heat. This is a no-registration required, the e members- join us!
Bocce Babes will move their start time to 9:00 AM b join the babes on the courts each Thursday morning welcome & registration is not required.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Fall Bocce League registration 1st. The fall league will start on September 9th and r Not sure how to play bocce and want to learn? Come t during Monday night Bocce on July 22nd, July 29th, August 5th or August 12th.
Tennis:
Please remember to turn off the lights and close the doors at the indoor courts. Leaving the two emergency doors open causes wildlife to wander in at night and take up residence.
The 24-hour cancellation policy is still in effect. If you are unable to cancel online, you can call or email the pro shop and we are happy to take care of it for you!
Please make tennis court changes, indoor to outdoor prior to 4:00 PM when the shop closes. We plan grooming around those changes and changes without our knowledge result in courts not being ready for morning play. So that all members playing on the clay courts enjoy a fresh court, we ask that you sweep your court after you play. With court times booked back to back, the Racquet Club staff is unable to groom between all matches.
Similar to golf, we will start using an APP to communicate regarding tennis clinics and lessons with Kip, Wendy & Chris. If you would like to receive notifications and communications, please download the Heja APP and join our team.
Pickleball:
With temperatures on the rise, we will move Pickleball Open Play from 10:00 AM to a 9:00 AM start time. We will begin 9:00- 11:00 AM open play this Wednesday, June 12th.
The 24-hour cancellation policy is still in effect. If you are unable to cancel online, you can call or email the pro shop and we are happy to take care of it for you!
New Pickleball Clinics and pricing specials are available this week- all the details and links are in this issue of Big Canoe Living!
I look forward to seeing you all on the courts!
Jessica Jessica
SUMMER PICKLEBALL SUMMER PICKLEBALL
CLINICS IN JUNE & JULY! CLINICS IN JUNE & JULY!
WITH SPECIAL PRICING WITH SPECIAL PRICING
DRIVE OR DROP PICKLEBALL CLINIC
DRIVE OR DROP PICKLEBALL CLINIC
PICKLEBALL SERVING STRATEGIES CLINIC PICKLEBALL SERVING STRATEGIES CLINIC
DINK WITH A PURPOSE PICKLEBALL CLINIC
DINK WITH A PURPOSE PICKLEBALL CLINIC
DOMINATING DOUBLES PICKLEBALL CLINIC DOMINATING DOUBLES PICKLEBALL CLINIC
MEMBERS: $25.00 PER CLINIC, NON-MEMBER
MEMBERS: $25.00 PER CLINIC, NON-MEMBER
PROPERTY OWNERS $30.00, 3 SESSIONS, PROPERTY OWNERS $30.00, 3 SESSIONS,
PRICING IS FOR JUNE & JULY ONLY
PRICING IS FOR JUNE & JULY ONLY SO GET REGISTERED TODAY!! SO GET REGISTERED TODAY!!
FOUR-PLAYER SPECIAL: PUT TOGETHER YOUR FOUR-PLAYER SPECIAL: PUT TOGETHER YOUR PRIVATE GROUP OF FOUR AND WORK ON WHAT PRIVATE GROUP OF FOUR AND WORK ON WHAT YOU WANT WITH COACH JOHN MURPHY OR YOU WANT WITH COACH JOHN MURPHY OR CHOOSE A SUPERVISED/EVALUATED PLAY FOR AN CHOOSE A SUPERVISED/EVALUATED PLAY FOR AN HOUR. ALL FOR ONLY $100! HOUR. ALL FOR ONLY $100!
Join us for a small group tour of the Choctaw Rejuvenation with Lydell Mack to view the course upgrades in progress. Click below to register for a date and time. Registration is online only. Attendees will meet at cart barn.
June 16, 3:00 pm
June 16, 4:30 pm
June 23, 3:00 pm
June 23, 4:30 pm
June 30, 3:00 pm
June 30, 4:30 pm
Thank you to this year’s Thank you to this year’s Men's Men's Member -Guest Member -GuestSponsors Sponsors
Saturday, July 13, 2024
10:00 am
The Package Porch would like to remind Property Owners if packages are not addressed properly they may not be delivered.
We suggest to always use the following four-line address format. See the example which includes both your Big Canoe box number and the street address (do not include P.O. Box in your address line):
Roscoe Bear
123 Picnic Basket Way 19876 Big Canoe Jasper, Gao 30143*
*If your Big Canoe home is in Dawson County, write Big Canoe, Ga 30143
We also want to make everyone aware that the Fed Ex return box at the gas station has been retired. Fed Ex packages can be taken to the Dollar General on Cove Road or you can call 1-800-GOFEDEX to schedule a pick up at your home before noon.
Priscilla Jordan
Package Porch Supervisor
Thank you to all who joined us!
SINCE 1972
THE CLUBHOUSE WILL BE OPEN REGULAR HOURS ALL WEEK
THURSDAY, JULY 4 8-10am 1-5pm 7-8:30pm
Steel Drums at the Beach Club
Acoustic Showcase at the Beach Club Color Run/Walk at Wildcat
Terraces: A1A Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band 7-9:30pm FRIDAY, JULY 5
Patriotic Dog Parade at Wildcat 10am 4pm SATURDAY, JULY 6
Family Fun Day, Concert, & Fireworks at Playfield Park
THURSDAY, JULY 4
Registration
Join us at wildcat for this year’s Color Run/walk! Head down the Wildcat connector trail and end back at wildcat where you are greeted with a burst of colorful dye if you choose. The event covers 3 miles of paved trails with just enough ups and downs to elevate your heart rate. Strollers and well-behaved dogs are welcome. Celebrate at the finish line with Blonding Swan Coffee and Southern Creamery!
THURSDAY, JULY 4TH
THURSDAY, JULY 4TH
Join us at the Beach Club Join us at the Beach Club Thursday, July 4 Thursday, July 4 7 - 8:30 p.m. 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Showcasing 10 Big Canoe Musicians TBA Showcasing 10 Big Canoe Musicians TBA
Bring your favorite beverage, arrive early, secure your Bring your favorite beverage, arrive early, secure your seats, and mingle with other guests and the musicians. seats, and mingle with other guests and the musicians.
SATURDAY,
JULY 6TH
AN AMERICAN TRADITION SINCE 1972
FREE ENTRY | SATURDAY, JULY 6 | PLAYFIELD PARK
JOIN US FOR FAMILY FUN DAY, CONCERT, & FIREWORKS
9AM START SETTING YOUR CHAIRS & BLANKETS IN DESIGNATED AREA
4PM PARK ACTIVITIES OPEN
Enjoy a meal from the food trucks
Bring your own drinks and stay hydrated
Inflatable Water Slides and Yard Games
Watermelon Eating Contest - More details soon!
Ice Cream and Treat Vendors
Big Canoe Merch tent and fun glow-in-the-dark items
Concert starts at 5 p.m.
FIREWORKS WILL START AFTER DARK
CHEEZD N CONFUZED SMASH HIT BURGER THE MULE HOUSE WOOD FIRED PIZZA SOUTHERN LOCAL NUTS
SWEET TREATS FROM SOUTHERN CREAMERY AND KING OF POPS AND MUCH MORE! EVENT IS WEATHER DEPENDENT
SATURDAY, JULY 6
If you set up before this time your items will be moved
No tents or tables
Any items placed outside of the designated area will be moved
No pets are allowed on the field
No tailgating in the parking lot
DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING IN THE PARKING LOT
Handicap drop-off will be available at the Handicap Loop at the bottom of the three-tiered parking lot
SATURDAY, JULY 6TH
Second Road Closure starts at 9:15 p.m.
Wolfscratch Dr. will reopen after the Fireworks show around 10 p.m.
Detour around the lake after 9:15 pm
SATURDAY, JULY 6TH
Note: Fireworks are never allowed in Big Canoe.
Drop off your packet at the Canoe Drop off your packet at the Canoe Lodge with Elaine Fitzgerald or Lodge with Elaine Fitzgerald or mail them to c/o Election mail them to c/o Election Committee at 10586 Big Canoe Committee at 10586 Big Canoe Jasper, Ga 30143 Jasper, Ga 30143 For more information, email For more information, email election@bigcanoepoa.org election@bigcanoepoa.org
SINCE 2005 LEADERSHIP BIG CANOE (LBC) HAS BEEN SERVING OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON:
Big Canoe’s rich cultural history.
Big Canoe governance, infrastructure, and key committee and community activities
Big Canoe’s challenges, needs, issues, and the impact of volunteerism inside and outside Big Canoe.
LBC is an 8-month, 10-session program running from September 12 to April 25. Are you interested in joining our 2024-25 class? Click the link to register for LBC’s July 11th 5:00 pm Wine & Cheese Information Reception at the Clubhouse.
$10 $10
June 17th 6pm ± 9pm
AN EVENING WITH A NEW ORLEANS MUSIC AMBASSADOR... AN EVENING WITH A NEW ORLEANS MUSIC AMBASSADOR...
HIS MUSIC, HIS WORDS, SHARING NEW ORLEANS WITH THE WORLD!
HIS MUSIC, HIS WORDS, SHARING NEW ORLEANS WITH THE WORLD!
EXCLUSIVE PRESENTATION SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 6:30 P.M. EST
EXCLUSIVE PRESENTATION SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 6:30 P.M. EST
JOIN, THE LOONEYMAN, CRAIG LOONEY FOR A MOST MEMORABLE BROADCAST FEATURING JOHN 'PAPA' GROS' MUSIC, THE MUSIC OF PAST NEW ORLEANS LEGENDS WITH WHOM HE'S PLAYED. BEST OF ALL, THE MUSIC IS ALL WRAPPED AROUND AN EXCLUSIVE 1-ON-1 INTERVIEW SHARED WITH THE LOONEYMAN FROM LATE APRIL IN NEW ORLEANS.
THE HISTORY OF NEW ORLEANS MUSIC IS LEGENDARY AND JOHN 'PAPA' GROS SHARES MANY OF THE REASONS WHY...EXCLUSIVELY ON INSIDE THE GATES RADIO!
DJ playing hits from 60s ¨ 70s
Intermission Floor Show by Big Canoe Comedy Ensemble
15 per person includes a corsage or boutonniere` BYOB ¨ food
Prom attire encouraged but optional Best Dressed competition and King ¨ Queen crowned
Thursday, June 20
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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