Big Canoe Living Vol. 1 | Issue 20

COMPLETE GUIDE TO INDEPENDENCE WEEK

TOP 10 TIPS FOR EVENT FUN COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

Volume I | Issue 20

CONTENTS 3

Greetings from the General Manager

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4th of July Week Activities

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The Clubhouse

Upcoming Events

Clubhouse Specials

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Wellness This Week at Wellness

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Racquet Pickleball Clinics & 4th of July Merch

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Golf Golf Pro Shop Sale & Renew Big Canoe Choctaw Tours

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Marina Junior Fishing Camp. Fishing Lessons & Jon Boat Rentals

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Clubs & Orgs Meetings & Events

Happy 4th of July!

Get your Big Canoe 4th of July commemorative t-shirt at Racquet Club while supplies last. (beginning Saturday June 29) T-shirts will be available at the Playfield July 6th, 4pm.

Available is adult sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, 2XLarge. Available in children sizes: Small, Medium, Large.

Adult sizes: $40 Children sizes: $35 Big Canoe Living | 2

Greetings from the General Manager 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 experiences, stay safe,and be aware of parking and traffic plans. Please 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, there will also be fantastic fun and life-long memories made. Each of our food vendors provides made-to-order items, and there will be queues. Take this time to visit with your neighbors and meet new friends, and if you see a staff member or volunteer, please feel comfortable sharing your gratitude. They have worked diligently for months to bring you this event.

Our best to you, Scott Auer General Manager, Big Canoe POA

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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.

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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 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!

Ice Cream and Treat Vendors Big Canoe Merch tent and fun glow-in-the-dark items Concert starts at 5 p.m.

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EVENTS

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AN AMERICAN TRADITION SINCE 1972

INDEPENDENCE WEEK SCHEDULE THE CLUBHOUSE WILL BE OPEN REGULAR HOURS ALL WEEK

THURSDAY, JULY 4

8-10am Color Run/Walk at Wildcat 1-5pm Steel Drums at the Beach Club 7-8:30pm Acoustic Showcase at the Beach Club

FRIDAY, 7-9:30pm Terraces: A1A Jimmy Buffet JULY 5 Tribute Band SATURDAY, JULY 6

10am Patriotic Dog Parade at Wildcat 4pm Family Fun Day, Concert, & Fireworks at Playfield Park

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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 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

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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.

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Detour around the lake after 9:15 pm

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SATURDAY, JULY 6TH

WATCHING THE FIREWORKS ON LAKE PETIT? PARKING DETAILS BELOW! PARKING LOT ONCE PARKING FILLS UP AT THE BIG CANOE MARINA, OVERFLOW PARKING WILL BE DIRECTED TO THE WILDCAT RECREATION PARKING LOT.

SHUTTLE WILL RUN FROM WILDCAT REC TO THE MARINA STARTING AT 1PM UNTIL END Big Canoe Living | 10

CLUBHOUSE

4th of July IN-HOUSE SPECIALS JULY 4TH - 6TH

$ 26.00 1/2 RACK OF SMOKED BABY BACK RIBS Served with baked beans mac ‘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.

Reservations

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Beach Club

50%

OFF ADULT BEVERAGES

Includes all frozen drinks, beer, wine & canned cocktails

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WELLNESS

Wellness Center HAVE YOU TRIED THIS CLASS?

HAVE YOU TRIED THIS CLASS?

TAI CHI

Mondays at 7:15pm

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.

THIS WEEK

at Wellness

MONDAY 6:45 8:00 9:30 9:30 10:00 2:45 3:00 5:00 7:15

BOOT CAMP PILATES FLOW & GLOW YOGA STRENGTH & STAMINA ZOOM H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE PI-TAI STRETCH ZOOM H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE FLOW & GLOW YOGA TAI CHI

WEDNESDAY 6:45 8:00 9:00 10:00 10:30 2:45 3:00 5:00 6:00 6:30

BOOT CAMP PILATES LOW IMPACT AERO H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE ZUMBA EXERCISE 101 H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE FLOW & GLOW YOGA VOLLEYBALL PING PONG (7/3, 7/17)

FRIDAY 6:45 9:00 10:00 10:30 2:45 2:00 5:00 5:00

BOOT CAMP DANCE JAM H2O EXERCISE TAI CHI EXERCISE 101/201 ZOOM DANCE FIT HATHA YOGA YOUTH SWIM TEAM

SUNDAY

TUESDAY 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:45 3:00 3:00 5:00 5:30

KICKBOX/CORE BODY BAR CARDIO SCULPT PT STRETCH H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE ALIGN & REFINE YOGA YOUTH SWIM TEAM PILATES

THURSDAY 8:45

ALIGN & REFINE YOGA (STUDIO & ZOOM) 9:00 BODY BAR 10:00 CARDIO SCULPT 11:45 PT STRETCH 3:00 H20 EXERCISE 5:00 PILATES

SATURDAY 9:00 DANCE EXERCISE 10:00 TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING 12:00 DEEPENING PRACTICES (7/27) (STUDIO & ZOOM)

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

11:00 ZUMBA 3:00 YIN YOGA–STUDIO & ZOOM

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4th of july

RACQUET

Racquet Pro Shop GET YOUR BIG CANOE MERCH FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY!

DON’T FORGET TO STOP BY THE BIG CANOE MERCH TENT ON JULY 6 AT THE INDEPENCE DAY CELEBRATION.

SHOP BIG CANOE!

SUMMER PICKLEBALL CLINICS IN JULY! WITH SPECIAL PRICING

DRIVE OR DROP PICKLEBALL CLINIC PICKLEBALL SERVING STRATEGIES CLINIC DINK WITH A PURPOSE PICKLEBALL CLINIC DOMINATING DOUBLES PICKLEBALL CLINIC REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. GUEST OF PROPERTY OWNERS CALL RACQUET TO REGISTER. (706) 268-3367 MEMBERS MAY REGISTER ONLINE. MEMBERS: $25.00 PER CLINIC, NON-MEMBER PROPERTY OWNERS $30.00, PRICING IS FOR JUNE & JULY ONLY, SO GET REGISTERED TODAY!!

FOUR-PLAYER SPECIAL: PUT TOGETHER YOUR PRIVATE GROUP OF FOUR AND WORK ON WHAT YOU WANT WITH COACH JOHN MURPHY OR CHOOSE A SUPERVISED/EVALUATED PLAY FOR AN HOUR. ALL FOR ONLY $100!

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. FALL BOCCE LEAGUE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON AUGUST 1ST. THE FALL LEAGUE WILL START ON SEPTEMBER 9TH AND RUN UNTIL NOVEMBER 2ND.

NOT SURE HOW TO PLAY BOCCE AND WANT TO LEARN? COME TO A FREE BOCCE 101 CLINIC DURING MONDAY NIGHT BOCCE FROM NOW UNTIL AUGUST 12.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, CALL RACQUET AT (706) 268-3367.

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THIS WEEK at Racquet MONDAY 10:00

CHICKS W/STICKS LADIES 3.0-3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN* 10:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 2:00 MEN’S 4.0+ TENNIS ROUND ROBIN* 4:00 MEN’S TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 3.0-3.5* 4:00 MONDAY NIGHT BOCCE

WEDNESDAY 8:00 MEN’S TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 3.0-3.5* 10:00 LADIES WEDNESDAY TENNIS ROUND ROBIN* (JUL 3,10,24,31) 10:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 6:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY INTERMEDIATE

FRIDAY 10:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

SUNDAY 6:00

TUESDAY 10:00

LADIES’ BEG PICKLEBALL ROUND ROBIN 2.5+ * 10:00 GUYS WITH CLUBS MEN’S 3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN* 2:00 DRIVE OR DROP? DECIDE! PICKLEBALL CLINIC* (JUL 2,16,30) 2:00 DINK WITH A PURPOSE* (JUL 9,23) 6:00 PICKLEBALL FOR BEGINNERS CLINIC*

THURSDAY 9:00 BOCCE BABES (JUL 11,18,25) 10:00 LADIES’ 3.0-3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN* (JUL 11,25) 10:00 GUYS WITH CLUBS MEN’S 3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN* (JUL 11,25) 12:00 PICKLEBALL 101 BEGINNERS .........CLINIC* (JUL 11,25) 2:00 PICKLEBALL SERVING STRATEGIES CLINIC* (JUL 11) 2:00 PICKLEBALL DOMINATING DOUBLES CLINIC* (JUL 25)

SATURDAY 8:00

MEN’S TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 3.0-3.5* 10:00 WOMEN’S 3.0-3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN* 10:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

* REQUIRES REGISTRATION

PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

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4 OF th

JULY

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JULY 1 - JULY 6

GOLF PRO SHOP 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.

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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.

July 14, 3:00 pm July 14, 4:30 pm

July 28, 3:00 pm July 28, 4:30 pm

RENEWBIGCANOE.ORG

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The Marina

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u n F p m a C g n i h s i F

Now Available at the Marina

? p m a C g in h is F n o t Did you miss ou

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 today!

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n o y a d g n i x a l e r Enjoy a Lake Petit

RAFTING ADVENTURE

CLICK BELOW TO RESERVE A JON BOAT OR OTHER WATERCRAFT Reservations

Marina Shack (706) 268-3303 Big Canoe Living | 24

Town Hall Meeting Saturday, July 13, 2024 10:00 am Big Canoe Chapel

Wine & Cheese Reception July 11, 5:00 pm 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.

Reservations

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.

THANK YOU LBC GRADUATING CLASS OF 2024 & VOLUNTEERS FOR THIS YEAR’S DAY OF SERVICE!

Email or call Ellen Leverette (ellen.leverette@gmail.com, Big Canoe Living | 13 770-361-5768) with any questions.

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

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WELLNESS COLLABORATIVE

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

14 August, 2024 At 9am - 1pm Big Canoe Chapel

CARDIOVASCULAR

HEALTH FAIR

THE APPOINTMENT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SCREENINGS: Blood pressure, Glucose & Cholesterol ABI - Measures blood pressures in arms/legs for risk of stroke Carotid Artery Screening (non-invasive ultrasound of the neck depicts blood flow in the carotid arteries to assess risk of stroke Smoking Cessation Results reviewed on-site by clinical staff Sign up for free screening appointments below.

Reservations

www.bcwell.org RAFFLE DRAWING FOR POA $25 GIFT CARDS.

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