Big Canoe Living Vol. 1 | Issue 26

OCTOBER FESTIVAL FULL DETAILS BOARD ELECTION DATES TO REMEMBER

NOW OPEN! September 20, 2024

CALLING ALL TRUNK-OR-TREATERS

Volume I | Issue 26

CONTENTS 3

Greetings from Lakeside Bistro

4

Lakeside Bistro is Open Preview Event, Menu & Reservation Information

8

Wellness Zumba, Wellness Class Schedule

10

Racquet

13

Golf

14

POA

Fall Fridays, For Love of the Lungs, Racquet Schedule

RBC Update, Road Repair, General Election, Big Canoe Travel Series, Debbie Pickett Award

20

October Festival

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Clubs & Orgs

Greetings from Food & Beverage!

We are very proud and excited to open our new Lakeside Bistro today!

This new dining experience is an authentic casual bistro. It features a smaller menu with many Clubhouse favorites served in an intimate, stunning location. We have incorporated some eco-friendly items at the bistro, such as bamboo serveware and utensils.

We brought the best of the Clubhouse at Lake Sconti to Lakeside Bistro, our front and back-of-the-house staff. And speaking of staff, a special thank you to the POA staff members from every department who worked in a total team effort to bring the Lakeside Bistro to life within a few weeks.

As with any new venture, we will learn throughout the early weeks of operating the bistro. For the first few weeks, we will be reservation only, with no take-out offerings, to ensure we deliver the quality you expect and understand the most comfortable seating volume. We will take this time to improve and adjust before opening to walk-in and take-out capacity.

Your patronage is vital to retaining our staff through the Clubhouse renovation. We are thankful for your continued support and look forward to serving you at the Lakeside Bistro.

Cheers,

Paul Paul Delgado Food and Beverage Manager

Reservations

Cheers,

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Scenes from the

Top 30 Clubhouse

Patrons Preview Event

LAKESIDE BISTRO

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LAKESIDE BISTRO

Reservations ONLY

Reservations

Full Big Canoe Living | 6

e n i l n o Menu Menu

hours Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday

Bistro

Reservations

11AM - 5PM 11AM - 8PM 11AM - 8PM 11AM - 9PM 11AM - 9PM 11AM - 3PM CLOSED

WELLNESS

Wellness Center HAVE YOU TRIED THIS CLASS? ZUMBA CLASS

WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30AM

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ZUMBA IS NOW OFFERED ON WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30AM. THIS CLASS IS COMPLIMENTARY TO WELLNESS CENTER MEMBERS, DAY RATES APPLY TO NON-MEMBERS. NO RESERVATION OR ADVANCE SIGN UP IS REQUIRED, JUST SHOW UP AND JOIN THE ZUMBA PARTY!

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

at Wellness

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

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

BOOT CAMP PILATES LOW IMPACT AERO H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE ZUMBA EXERCISE 101 H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE BEG YOGA SERIES FLOW & GLOW YOGA VOLLEYBALL

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

BOOT CAMP DANCE JAM BEACH YOGA H2O EXERCISE TAI CHI EXERCISE 101/201 ZOOM BALANCE & STREGTH HATHA YOGA

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

TUESDAY

8:00 9:00 10:00 11:45 3:00 3:00 4:15 5:00 5:30

KICKBOX/CORE BODY BAR CARDIO SCULPT PT STRETCH H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE ALIGN & REFINE YOGA MINDFULNESS (SEPT 24) YOUTH SWIM TEAM PILATES

THURSDAY 9:00 9:30 10:00 11:45 3:00 5:00

BODY BAR ALIGN & REFINE YOGA - ZOOM CARDIO SCULPT PT STRETCH H20 EXERCISE PILATES

SATURDAY 9:00 DANCE EXERCISE 10:00 TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING (CANCELLED (9/28) 12:00 DEEPENING PRACTICES (STUDIO & ZOOM) (SEPT 21)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND LINKS TO OUR ZOOM CLASSES, PLEASE VISIT THE ONLINE CALENDAR. *CLASSES IN GREEN ARE ADDITIONAL FEE CLASSES. *ZOOM CLASSES ONLY.

SATURDAY 9/28 THE WELLNESS CENTER WILL OPEN FROM 8:00AM - 10AM. 9AM DANCE EXERCISE WILL BE OFFERED BUT THE 10AM TBC CLASS WILL BE CANCELLED. DEEPENING PRACTICES HAS BEEN MOVED TO SATURDAY 9/21 AT 12:00PM Big Canoe Living | 9

RACQUET

Fridays

for

RACQUET MEMBERS Join us for Round Robin Pickleball & Tennis Play on Fridays during the Fall season. No registration required!

Food trucks will be on site.

(Beer and wine provided) Friday, 18 October 2024 Event starts at 5:00 pm Big Canoe Living | 10

SEPTEMBER

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 9:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 10:00 *4.0+ LADIES’ TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 6:00 INTERMEDIATE PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

FRIDAY 9:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

SUNDAY 6:00

PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

* REQUIRES REGISTRATION

TUESDAY 9:00 *DRIVE OR DROP? DECIDE! PICKLEBALL CLINIC* (SEPT 24) 9:00 *DINK WITH A PURPOSE 10:00 *GUYS WITH CLUBS MEN’S 3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 6:00 *PICKLEBALL 101 BEGINNERS PICKLEBALL CLINIC

THURSDAY 9:00

BOCCE BABES LADIES’ OPEN PLAY 9:00 *DOMINATING DOUBLES PICKLEBALL CLINIC 9:00 *PICKLEBALL SERVING STRATEGIES CLINIC (SEPT 26) 10:00 *GUYS WITH CLUBS MEN’S TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 10:00 *LADIES’ THURSDAY 3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 11:00 *PICKLEBALL 101 BEGINNERS PICKLEBALL CLINIC

SATURDAY 8:00

*MEN’S TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 3.0-3.5 (CANCELLED 9/28)

9:00

PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY (CANCELLED 9/28)

10:00

*LADIES’ 3.0-3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN (CANCELLED 9/28)

RACQUET IS CLOSED SEPTEMER 28 FOR OCTOBER FESTIVAL. Big Canoe Living | 11

RACQUET

Sponsored by

Racquet

Racquet

Your Donation secures your spot. Contact the Racquet Club at 706-268-3367 or visit

Register

Congratulations

GOLF

Mike Miller, PGA Head Golf Professional at Big Canoe Golf Club, was elected as the next Vice President of the Georgia Section, PGA of America on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Georgia PGA Annual Meeting held at The Classic Center in downtown Athens. Miller has been on the Executive Committee for the past two years as the Secretary in addition to chairing the Georgia PGA Fundraising Committee.

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POA

THE CLUBHOUSE RENOVATION IS UNDERWAY!

By Sam Harman Property Owner’s Representative

The first step is to demolish and remove areas that will be reworked. Gas tanks have been removed as the new veranda will be expanded into this area. Stone patios and walls have been removed, ceilings have been opened up and light fixtures removed and, the veranda bar which brought comfort to many has been removed.

PETIT RIDGE ROAD SLOUGHING REPAIR Road work to repair the road sloughing on Petit Ridge Drive continues. Once complete the road will resemble the recent project on Falcon Heights, pictured left.

Please use the detour map below to navigate around the area over the next few weeks. We will send an update once the work is complete.

DETOUR MAP

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GENERAL ELECTION

ELECTION

POA

IMPORTANT DATES

OCT 1-31

OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN PERIOD

OCT 15

FIRESIDE CHAT MODERATED BY JOHN SEFERIAN (VIDEO ONLY)

OCT 15

SMOKE SIGNALS Q&A MODERATED BY PHIL ANDERSON (VIDEO & IN PERSON)

NOV 8

BALLOTS GO OUT TO ELIGIBLE PROPERTY OWNERS

NOV 10

INFORMAL CANDIDATE MEET & GREET (IN PERSON)

NOV 29

BALLOTS DUE BY 5PM TO MAUDLIN & JENKINS

DEC 7

WINNING CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED AT ANNUAL POA BOARD MEETING

CANDIDATES ARE CAMPAIGNING FOR YOUR VOTES NOW! CLICK ON THEIR IMAGES TO READ MORE.

BOARD ELECTIONS

2024

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JIM CONNEELY

RICH MCLEOD

MIKE VOLK

Travel Series

at the Ballgame Thank you to everyone who attended our Big Canoe Travel Series event to see the Braves at Truist Park!

POA

debbie pickett annual employee award In honor of the memory of Debbie Pickett, Big Canoe POA has established the Debbie Pickett Annual Employee Award recognizing an employee for the kind of exemplary performance that Debbie Pickett represented in her 35+ years with Big Canoe.

AWARD PROCESS Any employee or Property Owner of Big Canoe POA may submit an employee nominee for consideration for the Debbie Pickett Annual Award.

Nominations are accepted for Full Time Big Canoe Employees through Oct. 31 and are to be submitted to the Human Resources department using the Debbie Pickett Annual Award nomination form and should be considered confidential until the review is completed.

This award will be announced and presented every year at Big Canoe’s Annual Meeting in December. nomination form

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POA Board Meeting Due to Clubhouse renovation, board meetings are available via livestream only through the end of 2024.

September 26, 2024 5:00 pm FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR LIVE VIDEO STEAMING

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POA

OCTOBER

Festival

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

FREE GENERAL ADMISSION KID’S ZONE UNLIMITED ACCESS $15

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 11A.M. - 3P.M. WOLFSCRATCH CIRCLE TLES T U H S E G HAYRID UNNIN R E B WILL NESS L L E W TO THE ND LODGE! R A CENTE

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g n i r u t a e F REFORMATION BREWERY AND DISTILLERY WILL BE ON SITE WITH THEIR AIRSTREAM AND IN THE BIG CANOE LOUNGE WITH SOME SEASONAL FAVORITES INCLUDING THEIR OKTOBERFEST BREW. WATCH THE VIDEO FOR A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM REFORMATION BREWERY CEO, SPENCER NIX. Video Message

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POA

50+ VENDORS AND FOOD TRUCKS SO FAR! Andre' LeCorre Sven's Rustic Woodworking Pampered Chef Paracord Sports/Survival Point Blank Pepper Company Saloon Sweets Salvage Journey Sawdust & Splinters Scent Gal Val - Scentsy SeaPaCreate Artworxz SHE-phisticated Smash Hit Burgers Southern Local Nuts Sweet Sassafras Boutique Mountain Air Body Care by Natasha The bonded bar co.

The Little Sober Bar The Silver Lining Jewelry Co. Things You Will Love by Martha Tipsy Baker Cakes Travelin' Tom's Coffee of Canton Tresors Par Moi Unbroken Linx Uncle Whiskey Urbanterracotta Whiskey Shine Woodlands by Schulman My Escape Soaps Moonlight Notions Aspire Jewelry ATR Charcuteries by Osage Expression Designs, LLC

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Bare Body And Skin Care BEautiful Face Painting Betsy B Hillis Black Bear Project Black Bear Woodworks Borne Unique Jewelry Brick Mill Trading Churros & More Connie's Creations Tin Can Alley Connie's confections Dancing Dragon Designs LLC Millers Healthy Dog Treats Delia's Decor and More Dipzy Chicks / Simply Savory Dips FewwEssentials Intelligent Contracting Group Jake's Fresh Market & Cannery Jess B's Bloody Mary Mixer Leaf Guard Luke + Lils Magnolia Charms Marvelous Moosey Adventures Mary Kay Cralen Arts Menagerie on Main Woodstock Country Creations Pine Needle Quilt Guild

FEATURING OWL CREEK BAND OWL CREEK BAND IS A HIGHENERGY COUNTRY AND ROCK BAND PLAYING ALL YOUR FAVORITE HITS FROM THE 70'S & 80'S.

GIGANTIC KID’S ZONE HAVE QUESTIONS? Event FAQs

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? Ask the POA

Hosted by Black Sheep Promotions

POA

EVENT PARKING HAY RIDE SHUTTLE WELLNESS CENTER & LODGE PARKING LOTS

THREE TIERED LOT ATTENDEE PARKING

HAY RIDE SHUTTLE DROP OFF

SHUTTLE VAN

WILDCAT PARKING LOT

BEACH CLUB OVERFLOW LOT CLOSED

SHUTTLE VAN DROP OFF

WELLNESS CENTER ATTENDEE PARKING

PACKAGE PORCH & VILLAGE CIRCLE CLOSED

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EVENT MAP MAIN STREET BIG CANOE LOUNGE BIG CANOE CHAPEL LOWER LOT

OCTOBER

Festival

RACQUET PRO SHOP

POA FACILITY SCHEDULE WELLNESS CENTER OPEN 8-10AM

DEEPENING PRACTICES HAS BEEN MOVED TO SATURDAY 9/21 AT 12:00PM

RACQUET CLOSED PACKAGE PORCH CLOSED LAKESIDE BISTRO OPEN 4-9PM

POA

k n u Tr r o - t a e r T

Saturday, Oct. 26 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Wildcat Rec Soccer Field

Delight the children of Big Canoe and decorate your vehicle to give out candy for this year's Trunk or Treat!

REGISTER TODAY!

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Sunset FALL

CRUISE BIG CANOE MARINA

6 - 8 PM | OCTOBER 8, 2024 | $45 JOIN US FOR A 2 HOUR CRUISE ON LAKE PETIT AND MEET NEW NEIGHBORS AND CONNECT WITH OTHER RESIDENTS. ENJOY WINE, COCKTAILS, BEER AND CHARCUTERIE SELECTIONS WITH A RELAXING RIDE AND STUNNING VIEW.

Register Here

CLUBS & ORGS

OCTOBERFestival

saturday, september 28 broyles center 11am-3pm Reception friday, september 27 from 4-7pm various quilting techniques on display | quilts of valor | Raffle kid’s scavenger hunt | marketplace baked goods and more!

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BEAR SOCIETY’S 13TH ANNUAL BEARLY RUNNING RACE FRIDAY

18

AT 4:30 PM

OCTOBER

Ticket price $20

per person

Register Here

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WELLNESS COLLABORATIVE

VACCINE

Clinics

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Register now for our annual vaccine clinics. Pre-register for pneumonia, RSV, and shingles by calling April at Jasper Drugs, 706-692-6427.

Registrants bring your ID, Insurance/Medicare Card with you.

Clinic Dates 9 a.m. to noon, Thurs. Sept. 26 - Flu 9 a.m. to noon Tues., Oct. 15 - Flu, Pneumonia, RSV 9 a.m. to noon Tues., Nov. 12 - Flu, Shingles

More Information CONTACT US

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706-692-6427

CLUBS & ORGS

COMEDY ENSEMBLE

Announces Fall Classes

BIG CANOE LODGE

6:30 - 8:30 PM

9/25, 10/02, 10/9, 10/23, 11/06, 11/13 The Big Canoe Comedy Ensemble invites you to join us for our fall ’24 comedy workshop classes.

Participation is open to all Big Canoe adults. You will always have the option in class to pass on performing.

Our performances have many roles to fill both on and off the stage. No prior experience is necessary. If this sounds like fun, come join us on September 25th for a fanciful adventure of learning and laughter, send your name to bigcanoecomedyensemble@gmail.com. and confirmation will be sent.

Purchase Tickets

September 22,2024 Big Canoe Wildcat Park Lower Field 2 to 6 pm

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STILL YOUNG AT HEART JOIN US FOR OUR SIXTH ANNUAL

W O L E L A H ARTY EN P

$5 CHARGE AT THE DOOR

MONDAY, OCT. 28, 5PM, CANOE LODGE

COME DRESSED UP IN YOUR FABULOUS HALLOWEEN COSTUMES OR NOT COME IN JUST ENJOY WATCHING THE REST OF US BE SILLY. BRING YOUR DRINK CHOICE. THERE IS A FIVE DOLLAR COVER CHARGE THAT WILL HELP US PAY FOR THE EVENT. LOTS OF FUN PRIZES GAMES, AND AS ALWAYS, SOME SPOOKY SURPRISES UP OUR SLEEVE...

IF YOUR LAST NAME BEGINS WITH AN A THROUGH N, PLEASE BRING AN APPETIZER . IF YOUR LAST NAME BEGINS WITH AN O THROUGH Z PLEASE BRING A DESSERT. SPECIAL PRICES AWARDED FOR HALLOWEEN THEMED APPETIZERS AND DESSERTS. CONTACT SHERRY EVANS VIA EMAIL SREVAND284@GMAIL.COM IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING.

CLUBS & ORGS

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Dog costume contest and parade Saturday, October 26

DRESS YOUR PUP IN HIS OR HER BEST COSTUME FOR OUR ANNUAL BIG CANOE DOG COSTUME CONTEST AND PARADE AT THE DIAMOND DOG PARK. SEPARATE LARGE & SMALL DOG COSTUME CONTEST CATEGORIES ARE:

MOST CREATIVE COSTUME PUP AND PARENT LOOK-ALIKE COSTUME MOST HILARIOUS COSTUME WINNERS COMPETE IN THE BEST IN SHOW FOR THE TOP PET GRAND PRIZE.

Registration for all dogs begins at 2 PM. Small dog parade begins at 2:45 PM. large dogs will follow. A five dollar registration fee is requested to cover cost of the event. if you are interested in attending contact Sherry Evans at srevans284@ gmail.com Hosted by the Big Canoe Dog park Committee

CLUBS & ORGS

Have you retired recently and are looking for a way to make a difference in your community? Are you new to Big Canoe and interested in volunteer opportunities? Maybe you’ve been taking a break from volunteering and are ready to jump back in.

The Volunteer Big Canoe website is a perfect place to start!

The product of a Leadership Big Canoe project, the site was created to connect Big Canoe residents with volunteer opportunities within Big Canoe and Dawson and Pickens counties.

Volunteer Big Canoe's mission is to inspire and motivate Big Canoe residents to make a difference by easily finding volunteer opportunities based on their talents, interests, and availability.

We encourage you to explore this site and discover your passion!

Volunteer Big Canoe

Join us!

THE NORTH GEORGIA VETERANS EXTEND AN OPEN INVITATION TO ANY INTERESTED BIG CANOE PROPERTY OWNER AND THEIR SPOUSE/GUEST.

HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD, THE MIGHTY 8TH AIR FORCE MUSEUM AND FORT STEWART, GEORGIA

The trip itinerary is available for viewing on our website at: North Georgia Veterans - calender (ngvets.com) You need not be a military veteran to participate in this trip! Space is limited so you are encouraged to register ASAP! To register please contact David English at bigbrownpilot@gmail.com

OCTOBER 23RD - 25TH FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT PHIL ANDERSON AT ANDERSPABC@AOL.COM

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Saturday, October 26 is bulk trash day at the Trash Facility from 10am - 2pm $20 per car | SUV | truck $40 per trailer $60 for truck & trailer

NO SHREDDING AVAILABLE Next shredding April 26, 2025

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