Big Canoe Living Vol. 1 | Issue 21

HAVING SUMMER FUN! RECAPPING THE 4TH OF JULY, COLOR RUN, & GOLF CAMP FALL PREVIEW

Volume I | Issue 21

CONTENTS 3

Greetings from the General Manager

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4th of July Fun

8

Wellness 4th of July Color Run

10

Golf

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Clubhouse & Beach Bites

14

Wellness

16

Racquet

18

POA

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Clubs & Organizations

Junior Golf Camp

Greetings from the Community Engagement Team What an incredible independence celebration we had last week! We hope you, your neighbors, families, and guests had the opportunity to participate in the joyous and exciting fun and fellowship. Please help us share our gratitude to the Big Canoe POA staff, the Black Bear Pub Society, and the Programming, Events, and Clubs Committee volunteers.

This week, we also reflect on the first half of 2024 and all the unique benefits of living in this community. We hope you join us tomorrow at the Big Canoe Chapel, July 13, at 10 am for our annual town hall meeting to celebrate the first half of 2024 and hear from our General Manager, the Board, and Geosyntec about our key strategies and goals for the remainder of the year. We also look forward to answering your questions in the Q&A segment that follows the presentations.

Summer 2024 still has memories to be made as we head to the Braves vs. Dodgers game on our next travel series event and kick off the College Football season at the Clubhouse. This edition of Big Canoe Living also looks into early fall events, such as our annual October Festival, which we are bringing to you with no entry fee and earlier this year so you, your family, and guests may also have the opportunity to attend the myriad of extraordinary regional events like Marble and Apple Fest to name just a few. We also want to remind you to register early for the activities requiring registration because some of our events are fully booked within minutes.

Lastly, a thank you to everyone who has taken the time to send us a personal note or stop us in the community to share your thoughts and gratitude on our events and outings with the staff. It is a pure joy, with a dose of hard work, to bring them to you, and we are energized when we receive your feedback.

Cheers, Delaine Faris Director, Big Canoe Comms & Community Engagement

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

JULY4

2024

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EVENTS

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GOLF

r o i n p u m a J C

f l o G

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CLUBHOUSE

WineTasting Third Thursday

Thursday, 18 July | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Join us for a new monthly tradition of complimentary wine tasting! Dinner reservations not required to attend the tasting event.

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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.

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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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summer fun

RACQUET

Racquet Pro Shop SHOP BIG CANOE SUMMER ITEMS AT THE PRO SHOP

SHOP BIG CANOE!

THIS WEEK at Racquet MONDAY 9:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 10:00 *CHICKS W/STICKS LADIES TENNIS ROUND ROBIN* 2:00 *MEN’S 4.0+ TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 4:00 *MEN’S 3.0-3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 4:00 MONDAY NIGHT BOCCE MIXED OPEN PLAY

WEDNESDAY 8:00 *MEN’S 3.0-3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN

TUESDAY 9:00 *DRIVE OR DROP? DECIDE! PICKLEBALL CLINIC* (JUL 30) 9:00 *DINK WITH A PURPOSE (JUL 23) 10:00 *GUYS WITH CLUBS MEN’S 3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 10:00 *LADIES’ BEGINNER PICKLEBALL ROUND ROBIN 6:00 *PICKLEBALL 101 BEGINNERS PICKLEBALL CLINIC

THURSDAY 9:00

BOCCE BABES LADIES’ OPEN PLAY (JUL 18,25)

9:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

9:00 *DOMINATING DOUBLES PICKLEBALL CLINIC* (JUL 25)

10:00 *LADIES’ WEDNESDAY TENNIS ROUND ROBIN

10:00

*GUYS WITH CLUBS MEN’S TENNIS ROUND ROBIN

6:00 INTERMEDIATE PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

11:00

*PICKLEBALL 101 BEGINNERS PICKLEBALL CLINIC

FRIDAY 9:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

SUNDAY 6:00

SATURDAY 8:00

*MEN’S TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 3.0-3.5

9:00

PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

10:00

*LADIES’ 3.0-3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN

* REQUIRES REGISTRATION

PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

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EVENTS

Big Canoe Travel Series

September 15, 2024 1:30pm

Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers One day that renders a long-lasting memory of a once-in-a-lifetime experience

Top of the Terrapin Diamond Corner

$155

per ticket

includes ticket with private pregame space overlooking battery, BBQ-style buffet included for 2 hours, transportation to and from the game

GAME INFO 1:30 Scheduled game start time, possible move to night game Top of Terrapin pregame space BBQ-style buffet included Diamond Corner ballpark seats included

REGISTER TODAY!

ONE BUS ONLY! TRUIST PARK SOLD OUT GAME!

Reservations MORE QUESTIONS? ASKTHEPOA Big Canoe Living | 19

POA

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

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CLUBHOUSE RENOVATION STEERING COMMITTEE We are looking for 3 to 4 experienced leaders to support our property owner representative team.

PROPERTY OWNER EXPERIENCE Must be a Property Owner Construction experience (Commercial or Residential) Design background (Commercial or Residential) Project Management experience Hospitality experience Event planning experience

W W W . R E A L L Y G R E A T S I T E . C O M

Join Our Team!

APPLY NOW

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THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE IS SEEKING QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE 2025-2027 TERM. Do you have experience in: Business & operational experience A working knowledge of financial statements Budget Analysis Cash-flow management Big Canoe Governance model Time to devote to committee project work

This is an opportunity to serve your Big Canoe community in an important capacity. If you are interested, submit a background description and resume to Bill Thurber, Committee Chair at Thurber.Bill@gmail.com

BIG CANOE CHAPEL MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 $125 PER PLAYER BIG CANOE GOLF COURSE

The Big Canoe Chapel Men’s Fellowship is holding its annual charity golf tournament on Thursday, August 15th at the Big Canoe Golf Course. The tournament will be honoring the memory of David Howe, a long-time member of the Big Canoe Chapel. Funds raised by the tournament will support two men’s alcohol and drug rehab organizations, Timothy House and No Longer Bound, as well as Big Canoe Chapel Men’s Fellowship Outreach and Activities.

Entry fee is $125 per player.

Format is 4 player teams in scramble format.

Check in begins at 8:00 am with a shotgun start at 9:30 am.

Lunch is included immediately after the tournament.

There is a Hole in one contest on Creek #3 for a $10,000 prize.

Par threes have great prizes for hole in ones.

There is a $2,500 prize in the putting contest.

Mulligans will be available for purchase at check in.

REGISTRATION

SPONSOR

You can register and pay online HERE or you can also pay by check made out to Big Canoe Chapel Men's Fellowship Golf Outing and leave the check in the Big Canoe Chapel alpha box or mailed to Big Canoe Chapel, 10455 Big Canoe, Big Canoe, GA 30143.

Contact David Sharp, 770 843-2651, davidsharpbigcanoe@gmail.com for questions or to inquire about Sponsorships and Hole Signs.

SAVE THE DATE

OCTOBER

Festival

STREET FAIR WITH LIVE MUSIC | FOOD, FUN & KID’S ZONE | ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 11A.M. - 3P.M. WOLFSCRATCH CIRCLE

INTERESTED IN BEING ONE OF OUR DOZENS OF VENDOR? Spaces limited - must have a product on hand to sell to participate.

VENDOR APPLICATION

> Hosted by Black Sheep Promotions

EVENTS

LOOKING FORWARD TO

Fall

OCT

RACQUET FUNDRAISER

5

FOR THE LOVE OF THE LUNGS

OCT

WOLFSCRATCH PERFORMING ARTS

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MICHAEL JACKSON THRILLER FUNDRAISER

OCT

TRUNK OR TREAT

26 OCT

26

WILDCAT RECREATION SOCCER FIELD afternoon event

LIGHT UP THE LAKE MARINA - evening event

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Purchase Tickets

CLUBS & ORGS

ALL COLLEGE FOOTBALL FANS WELCOME!

Reservations

Join Big Canoe college football fans at our annual preseason tailgate/party kickoff at the Clubhouse. Gather your school’s banners, decorate a table, wear your gameday outfit, and join others to yell and cheer for your favorite team. Don’t have a team? Come anyway for a great meal and a lot of fun! The Clubhouse will be available to decorate your tables at 4:00 p.m. that day!

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WELLNESS COLLABORATIVE

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

p l e h r o f k s a o t y It’s oka e o n a C in Big THROUGH FOUR UNIQUE PROGRAMS, WE OFFER VOLUNTEER SERVICES SUCH AS:

Grocery pick up from Lowe Foods

WE’RE HERE TO LEND A SUPPORTIVE HAND WHEN YOU OR YOUR NEIGHBORS NEED IT MOST. CALL OR EMAIL TODAY!

Mail pick up North gate trash drop off Non-emergency transport to doctor’s appointments or medical treatments Meal preparation with home delivery for short-term food assistance Help for caregivers and companion visits for homebound clients Referral info for various health and wellness-related concerns

Contact Us

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Email Us

info@bcwell.org

Visit Our Website

www.bcwell.org

Big Canoe Wellness Collaborative | 10455 Big Canoe | Jasper, GA 30143

CLUBS & ORGS

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Saturday, July 27 is bulk trash day at the Trash Facility from 10am - 2pm $20 per car|SUV|truck $40 per trailer $60 for truck & trailer

Stay in touch with us

facebook.com/BigCanoeEventsandHappenings instagram.com/BigCanoeEventsandHappenings

www.bigcanoepoa.org ASKthePOA