Big Canoe Living, Vol.I Issue2

Big Canoe

LIVING YOU CAN DO IT! BECOME HEALTHY WITH FITNESS FRIENDS

PICTURED JOHANNA CHOTIWAT WELLNESS CENTER, PERSONAL TRAINER

Volume I | Issue 2

CONTENTS 2

Welcome 2024

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Clubhouse Upcoming menus and events

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Health and Wellness Kick off this years’ resolution with a friend

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Racquet This week in Racquet, Save the date for Kid’s Summer camps

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Golf This week in golf

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Marina Save the date for Kid’s Summer camps!

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POA Events & Happenings Upcoming meetings for property owners to stay in the know

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Clubs & Organizations This week in Clubs and Orgs

Here's to your health and safety!

Clubhouse

Thanks to everyone who took the time to share your thoughts and great ideas about Big Canoe Living. We view all feedback as a gift, so please continue to let us know what you think of this new way to receive information and make plans by sending us an Ask The POA. This month, we are focused on health and wellness. We launched our Fitness Friends campaign at the Wellness Center on Monday and had a great time meeting everyone who came out. If you were not able to attend Monday, no worries. Fitness Friends is running through early February. Don't have a friend? We have one for you.

Simply visit the Wellness Center and speak with anyone at the front desk any day and time convenient for you to learn about Fitness Friend's benefits, including 6 complimentary visits to Wellness. Those 6 visits also include certain introductory classes at no cost to you. Have questions? You can also contact Stacy Anthony, our Membership Director, who would be delighted to speak with you by calling 706-268-1092.

Safety and having a personal emergency plan are also on our minds this week as we enter the deep winter months and experience the mountain weather that comes with it. Read on for our Director of Public Safety, Ricky Jordan's Winter Weather Safety Tips, and the link to FEMA's Ready.Gov site for best practices in developing your emergency plan. Our goal is to ensure you are weather-aware, enrolled in the emergency alert systems in Dawson and Pickens County, and educated on how to prepare for mountain winters.

To Your Good Health and Safety,

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CLUBHOUSE

Welcome Home Clubhouse Dinner We invite you to dine and enjoy live music to celebrate our seasonal re-opening.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 Make your reservations below Open Table

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CLUBHOUSE

Closed January 1 - January 16

Winter Hours SUNDAY & MONDAY CLOSED TUESDAY Lunch & Bar Service 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY Lunch 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Dinner 5 - 8 p.m.

Bar Service - 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

FRIDAY - SATURDAY Lunch 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Dinner 5 - 8 p.m.

Bar Service - 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

You may book a table through OpenTable on our website at www.bigcanoepoa.org FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

CLUBHOUSE

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Wellness HEALTH & WELLNESS

Do you Need a Fitness Friend?

TRY IT FOR FREE!

Ready to get started on your fitness journey but not sure where to start? Join Fitness Friends, a Wellness Center introductory event. If you missed our open registration this week no problem, head over to the Wellness Center and they will be happy to help you.

Already a member? Become a sponsor. Bring your friend on your next visit to sign up. Non-members will receive 6 free visits including any complimentary classes currently available. There are also six new introductory classes added for January. This introductory event ends Friday, Feb. 9. Add years to your friendship with Fitness Friends!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT OUR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR, STACY ANTHONY AT SANTHONY@BIGCANOEPOA.ORG OR 706-268-1092

MUST BE A PROPERTY OWNER TO PARTICIPATE IN FITNESS FRIENDS.

Wellness

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Meet a Few of our Talented Crew

Johanna Chotiwat

Stacy Anthony

NASM Certified Personal Trainer Instructor

Membership Director

Dawn Polson Instructor Pilates H2O Exercise

Contact Stacy about Membership or questions about Fitness Friends: santhony@bigcanoepoa.org or 706.268.1092

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RACQUET RACQUET

Junior TENNIS & PICKLEBALL

CAMPS

May 28 - 31 $300 June 11 - 14 per student July 16 - 19 9:00am - 1:00pm Lunch will be provided

Junior Tennis Camp is designed for children 8 to 14 who are beginner through intermediate-level players. Campers learn the fundamentals of tennis and pickleball while having fun interacting with other players.

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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 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 6:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY INTERMEDIATE

FRIDAY 10:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 10:00 HIT & RUN TENNIS CLASS (1/5 & 1/12 ONLY)*

SUNDAY 4:00

TUESDAY

10:00

GUYS WITH CLUBS MEN’S 3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN* 2:00 ADVANCED PICKLEBALL DRILLS 3.5+ (NO CLINIC 1/9)* 6:00 BEGINNERS PICKLEBALL CLINIC (NO CLINIC 1/9)* 6:00 BEGINNERS PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY

THURSDAY 10:00

WOMEN’S 3.0-3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN* 12:00 PICKLEBALL FOR BEGINNERS (NO CLINIC 1/11)* 2:00 NEXT LEVEL PICKLEBALL DRILLS 3.0-3.5 (NO CLINIC 1/11)* 6:00 TENNIS TECHNIQUE DRILLS (1/4 & 1/11 ONLY)*

SATURDAY 8:00

MEN’S TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 3.03.5* 10:00 WOMEN’S 3.0-3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN* 10:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 12:00 HIT & RUN TENNIS CLASS (1/6 & 1/13 ONLY)*

* REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE

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RACQUET RACQUET RACQUET

Valentine’s day Shop FEBRUARY

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6:00 - 8PM

Bring your honey and shop at the Racquet Pro Shop on Friday, Feb. 9 from 6 - 8pm. Racquet will have a variety of items on sale as well as new items and the unveiling of a much-loved brand.

May 28 - 26 June 11 - 14 July 16 - 19

$XXX

Enjoy wine and cheese while you shop. Spend $150 and receive a complimentary set of two wine glasses. Wear your best pink outfit to win the door prize, guys this means you too!

For More Information :

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RACQUET RACQUET

THE RACQUET PRO SHOP

Open now 8am-4pm while supplies last.

For information 706.268.3367 Big Canoe Living | call: 9

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GOLF GOLF

Golf Members

Important Update

Your annual fee to maintain your golf handicap is on your January statement.

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GOLF

Big Canoe is looking forward to Great Things in 2024!

Get On The Course!

Non-golfers can take a morning walk daily on a specified golf course.

Get Healthy!

Join the Walk, Whack and Hack golfing group held weekly every Friday afternoon.

Get Better!

Our professional staff offers lesson packages for all golfers from beginners to advanced players.

Get Involved!

There are numerous organized groups available to join for golfers at every level.

Get Stuff!

Visit our golf Pro Shop for all your equipment needs as well as a wide range of gift items.

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Ju n i o r

FISHING CAMP LAKE PETIT, BIG CANOE

Register Today! Slots fill up quickly.

June 22-24 |

July 20-22

9:00 am - 12:00 pm each day

Only

$125 ild per ch

Learn to rig a rod & reel, bait a hook and more! Fish from a pontoon on Lake Petit!

Register Now! Cost includes a fishing rod and reel along with a freshwater tackle box. Swimming is allowed during the last hour of each camp day with custodial adult permission. Water is provided. Food is not provided due to allergies, etc. Each child is welcome to bring their own lunch/snack.

Register now by calling the Marina at 706.268.3303

MARINA

DISCOUNTED PONTOON RENTALS 8 am - 12pm Thursday Feb. 29, 2024

Property Owner rates will be $20 per hour rental. Guest rates will be $50 per hour rental. Two-hour rental minimum required.

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WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS CHECK LIST CHIEF RICKY JORDAN

Gather supplies before the weather hits. Have a 72-hour supply of food and water stocked in your home, but a week’s supply is recommended. Make sure to have your prescriptions filled as well as a good supply of over-the-counter meds and first-aid provisions.

Protect your pipes from freezing by allowing them to drip continuously until the weather warms up.

Backup power and heat are recommended. This could mean a backup generator or alternative heat source, such as a fireplace, that can be used if the power fails.

If you have a wood fireplace, stock up on wood as soon as possible, and use fireplace safety best practices.

If you use a space heater, be sure to keep it at least three feet away from furniture and drapes. Electric space heaters with automatic shut-off switches and non-glowing elements are the safest.

In the event of a power outage, please call Amicalola Power at 706-253-0359.

Have multiple flashlights ready, which you should also test out. If you use candlelight, watch the flame carefully to avoid a surprise fire.

Avoid traveling as much as possible, even when roads appear clear. Black ice, especially on our hills, is a nearly invisible and highly dangerous hazard.

If you see Public Safety vehicles traveling with ease, it’s likely because we have installed heavy-duty tire chains or are in a track-equipped vehicle. Do not try to follow a Public Safety vehicle unless you are told to do so.

Consider stocking up on foods that do not require cooking.

Be sure to have a manual can opener on hand.

If you must travel, a good idea is to have a cell phone charger that you keep fully charged, boots for cold and wet weather, snacks, food, water, and blankets in your vehicle in case you become stranded.

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POA

When driving through Big Canoe, be aware that our rapid elevation changes mean that some areas in Big Canoe are colder than others. While it may be raining at the North Gate, it could be snowing on Cox Mountain Drive.

If you are stranded in our community, try to find a nearby home to stay in while you wait for help. Public Safety will attempt to access anyone stuck in a bad place, but they can’t guarantee a quick arrival if the conditions are an issue.

Please be patient! Big Canoe has a large fleet of road-clearing equipment to make roads passable as quickly as possible; however, due to our elevation and temperatures, if the roads are plowed and cleared too soon, an icy film will freeze, resulting in black ice.

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Distribution of the 2024 Big Canoe Property Owner directory will be on Saturday, January 13, 20, and 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the postal facility. The directory will be free to residents, one copy per household.

Residents who may be out of the area can reserve a copy for pickup later by emailing your contact information to directory@smokesignalsnews.com Please direct all questions to Smoke Signals at (706) 669-7095 or info@smokesignalsnews.com

POA

Dog Park Updates THE POA PARTNERS WITH VOLUNTEERS TO IMPROVE OUR DOG PARKS

Big Canoe’s Public Works crew has been working closely with dog park volunteers to plan several maintenance projects funded by Property Owner donations. On January 23 at 11:30 a.m. they will be erecting a new fence at the Diamond Dog Park. Property Owners and guests will be asked to use our other dog parks that day.

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POA RADIO

This Week On INSIDE THE GATES RADIO

THE BIG CANOE LOUNGE SMOOTH JAZZ WITH A LITTLE FUNK AND SOUL

WELCOMES

Breakout Artist of 2013 2023 Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year for BEATS magazine.

JANUARY 16, 2024 6:00 PM

WWW.INSIDETHEGATESRADIO.COM

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clubs & orgs

CLUBS & ORGS

Bear Society Happy Hour at the Black Bear Pub Wed., January 24 Seating in the Pub is on first come basis, specialty drinks are available

Music Monday on the Veranda Mon., January 29 Make your reservations below Music Monday Reservations

WELCOME 2024

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WELLNESS COLLABORATIVE 2024 WELLNESS EDUCATION SERIES

Upcoming Events Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse

Spine Issues and Treatment Dr. Stephen Spitz, internationally known Neurosurgeon from Northside Cherokee Hospital, will speak about spine issues and treatment.

Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse

Diabetes and Keto Diet Learn how eating plans, particularly Keto, can help Diabetes 2 individuals eliminate the need for insulin.

Presented by Northside Hospital Cherokee.

Monday, 2:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse

Pre-Plan Financials | Family Crisis Program Financial experts will share information on how to prevent a financial crisis if a family member dies or becomes incapacitated.

Jan

24 2024

Apr

17 2024

May

20 2024

To register, email education.bigcanoewc@gmail.com For more information on Wellness Collaborative Services, Education and Events go to bcwell.org

CHEROKEE

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CLUBS & ORGS

Emergency Preparedness Classes presented by Public Safety & the Wellness Collaborative Stop the Bleed THURSDAY

JANUARY 25, 2024

$35.00

CPR

First Aid

THURSDAY

TUESDAY

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

MARCH 12, 2024

$45.00

$45.00

All classes begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Big Canoe Fire House.

Email groups.bigcanoewc@gmail.com

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Saturday, January 27 is bulk trash day at the Trash Facility from 10am - 2pm. $20 per car $40 per truck/trailer

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