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Greetings!

We look forward to welcoming you, your family, and your guests at one of the many community events planned next week For over 50 years, Big Canoe's traditions continue. Whether you want to dine, walk, run, swim, shop, or be entertained, Big Canoe is the place to be!

We also want you to get the most out of your experienc stay safe,and be aware of parking and traffic plans. Plea read Public Safety Chief Ricky Jordan's Top 10 Tips for a Great Holiday Week to ensure safety and enjoyment at Big Canoe's summer events.

Lastly, please bring plenty of patience and show gratitude to our staff, volunteers, and vendors. It will be hot lines will be long, and there will be traffic. However, th also be fantastic fun and life-long memories mad of our food vendors provides made-to-order item there will be queues. Take this time to visit with y neighbors and meet new friends, and if you see a member or volunteer, please feel comfortable sh your gratitude. They have worked diligently for m to bring you this event.

Our best to you,

Scott Auer General Manager,

Big Canoe POA

Chief Ricky Jordan's Top 10 Event Tips

1. Stay Hydrated: Bring plenty of water and drinks for everyone in your party attending any of the events for the duration of the event you are attending. At the time of this writing, Saturday, July 6, temperatures are forecast for the high 80s at 4 pm

2. B.Y.O.B: The POA will not sell soft drinks or adult beverages at the events, and our vendor's supplies of drinks may be limited. Please feel comfortable with BYOB.

3. Familiarize Yourself with Road Closures: Please look at the traffic plans included in this edition of Big Canoe Living and familiarize yourself with the road closures and timing

4. Not Attending: Avoid the areas where the Color Run/Walk on July 4 and the Playfield Park events are happening on July 6.

5. Familiarize Yourself with Parking: Only park in a parking space. Do not pull off on the side of the road, park, and walk, or create a parking space anywhere within Big Canoe Do not place items in a parking spot to save them, as those items will be removed Note: there are limited handicap parking spaces in the three-tier parking lot.

6. Do Not Bring Tents: Wear protective sunwear and hats. Umbrellas must be taken down during the concert, and fireworks show to prevent obstructions blocking the view of other guests

7. Do Not Bring Fireworks, including Sparklers: These items are prohibited everywhere and at all times within Big Canoe.

8. Know Your Children's Location at All Times: Unfortunately, we announce the location of lost children each year The playfield will be crowded, so please watch for your little ones

9. POA Sales are Cashless: On July 6, we welcome lot and credit cards for POA items on the playfield. Our vendors may accept cash, but card use is recommended.

10 Marina Shuttle: The Marina will have a shuttle running between the Marina parking lot and the Wildcat Recreation Area for overflow of the lot Shuttle service will begin at 1:00 pm and run through 11 pm on July 6.

EVENT IS WEATHER DEPENDENT

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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

Enjoy a meal from the food trucks

Bring your own drinks and stay hydrated

Inflatable Water Slides and Yard Games

Watermelon Eating Contest!

Ice Cream and Treat Vendors

Big Canoe Merch tent and fun glow-in-the-dark items

Concert starts at 5 p.m.

4PM PARK ACTIVITIES OPEN FIREWORKS WILL START AFTER DARK

BIG CANOE

INDEPENDENCE WEEK SCHEDULE

THE CLUBHOUSE WILL BE OPEN REGULAR HOURS ALL WEEK

Steel Drums at the Beach Club Acoustic Showcase at the Beach Club Color Run/Walk at Wildcat THURSDAY, JULY 4 8-10am 1-5pm 7-8:30pm 20 24 AN AMERICAN TRADITION SINCE 1972

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

Preparing for Fun!

SATURDAY, JULY 6

SET UP STARTS AT 9 A.M. IN THE DESIGNATED AREA

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

DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING

Handicap drop-off will be available at the Handicap Loop at the bottom of the three-tiered parking lot

SATURDAY, JULY 6TH

Road Closure Maps

ROAD CLOSURE STARTS AT 3 P.M.

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

4th of July

N-HOUSE SPECIALS

ACK OF SMOKED

Y BACK RIBS $ 26.00

ed with baked beans

‘n’ cheese, fried okra, and cornbread.

1/2 BBQ CHICKEN $ 21.00

Served with baked beans mac ‘n’ cheese, fried okra, and cornbread.

COCKTAIL SPECIAL

OLD GLORY $ 9.00

Vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup served on the rocks over muddled blueberries with a float of red wine.

JULY 4TH - 6TH Reservations

TAI CHI

Mondays at 7:15pm

Wellness Center Wellness Center

HAVE YOU TRIED THIS CLASS? HAVE YOU TRIED THIS CLASS?

TAI CHI IS A WONDERFUL FORM OF LOW IMPACT, LIGHT AEROBIC EXERCISE THAT BENEFITS THE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT. HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THOSE BENEFITS. THE INSTRUCTOR, JEFF COOK, HAS BEEN TEACHING TAI CHI SINCE 1993 AND HAS STUDIED UNDER SOME OF THE FINEST GRAND MASTERS IN THE U.S. AND CHINA. AN ADDITIONAL FEE IS REQUIRED, $10 PER CLASS. BENEFITS OF TAI CHI INCLUDE:

1 STUDIES SHOW THAT 1 IN 4 ADULTS 65 OR OLDER FALL EACH YEAR TAI CHI CAN HELP CUT THAT NUMBER IN HALF BY IMPROVING BALANCE.

2. TAI CHI HAS BEEN SHOWN TO HELP IMPROVE MEMORY AND LEARNING.

3. TAI CHI DEEP BREATHING AND MEDITATIVE MOVEMENT CLEARS THE MIND AND RELIEVES STRESS.

4. STUDIES SHOW THAT THE PRACTICE OF TAI CHI CAN LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE.

5 THE MOVEMENTS OF TAI CHI CAN STRENGTHEN MUSCLES

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND LINKS TO OUR ZOOM CLASSES, PLEASE VISIT THE ONLINE CALENDAR

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BOCCE

Monday Night Bocce is moving to 6:00 PM start time on June 17th to beat the summer heat. This is a no-registration required, the event is open to all members- join us!

BOCCE BABES WILL MOVE THEIR START TIME TO 9:00 AM BEGINNING JUNE 12TH. COME JOIN THE BABES ON THE COURTS EACH THURSDAY MORNING FOR SOME FUN! BEGINNERS WELCOME & REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

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SELECT APPAREL WILL BE 50% OFF INCLUDING FOOTJOY, DONALD R0SS, STRAIGHTDOWN, PUMA, JOHNNIE-O, UNDER ARMOUR AND ANDERSON ORD. SELECT SHOES WILL BE 40% OFF INCLUDING FOOTJOY, PUMA AND ASICS.

CHOCTAW

COURSE TOURS

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.

July14,3:00pm

July14,4:30pm

July28,3:00pm

July28,4:30pm

FishingCamp Fun FishingCamp Fun The Marina The Marina

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A lesson will consist of learning how to operate a jon boat along with learning the best ways to catch rainbow trout. Keith Duncan, our instructor of Junior Fish Camp, will contact you and arrange a time for the lesson. The lesson will consist of learning how to operate the jon boat along with learning the best ways to catch rainbow trout. The cost will be the price of the jon boat for two hours plus a $40 lesson fee which can be applied towards a new annual fishing membership or comped for those who already have a fishing membership. Call the Marina Shack (706) 268-3303 to reserve your Fishing Lesson

Town Hall Town Hall Meeting Meeting

Saturday, July 13, 2024

10:00 am

Big Canoe Chapel

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.

Greetings from the Wellness Collaborative!

Staying on top of our health and knowing our risks are vital to longevity.

The Wellness Collaborative is happy to announce that on Wednesday, August 14, we will partner with Northside Hospital Heart Institute to offer free cardiovascular screenings at the Big Canoe Chapel from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The screenings can provide you with valuable information regarding your current health status and let you know about issues you may be unaware of.

Recommended for people aged 50 and above, the screenings include a number of helpful and informative tests, including a finger stick cholesterol and glucose screen, a blood pressure screen, a carotid ultrasound screen, which is a quick scan of one’s carotid arteries to depict blood flow in the area, an ankle/brachial index screen, which compares blood pressure in the arms and legs to assess blood flow in the areas, a coronary risk assessment, which includes counseling and education related to the screen results, along with tobacco/vaping cessation education. Of particular interest may be the carotid ultrasound screen, which may reveal blood clots or plaque build-up on the artery walls, which, over time, can restrict and block blood flow to your brain, face, and neck. The ultrasound isn’t generally offered in free screenings, so this is a great opportunity to have these important arteries checked.

The screenings are non-invasive and have been described as “comfortable.” Northside Hospital’s Heart Institute points out that heart disease and stroke are both in the top five causes of death in the United States, and no matter your gender, ethnicity, or age, you may be at risk. Learning your personal risk can give you peace of mind and even save your life. People with any of the following in their personal histories should strongly consider taking advantage of this free screening: abnormal cholesterol, glucose and/or blood pressure issues, personal history of tobacco/vaping usage, and/or family history of heart disease or stroke.

The screenings are also beneficial for people that have not had their cholesterol, glucose or blood pressure checked in the past year. Registration for the Cardiovascular Screening is required. Please scan the QR code on the promotional flier in this magazine or posted in public Big Canoe spaces, such as the mail facility, to be directed to the registration portal. The flier can also be found on the Wellness Collaborative website at www.bcwell.org. The event can only accommodate 80 participants, so register early. Taking ownership of your personal risk starts with a screening. Being informed can make all the difference.

See you there!

The Wellness Collaborative