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FINAL DAYS OF AMENITY
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SATISFACTION SURVEY SATISFACTION SURVEY
AThankfulandCelebratorySeasonArrives!
As we enter the 2024 season of thankfulness and joyful giving, the POA Staff looks forward to hosting you and yours for all the annual Big Canoe traditions. The Winter Ball and Santa Brunch are fully booked. In this edition of Big Canoe Living, you will find opportunities for fellowship, holiday entertainment, charitable giving, and Christmas shopping without leaving the gates.
Our amenity managers have joined forces to bring you a Christmas sale like no other This event is one day only, on November 30th, beginning at 7 AM on the indoor racquet courts at the Wellness Center The amenity Christmas shop features gifts for Tennis, Golf, Wellness, casual attire, home decor, and hostess gifts Regarding gifts, Priscilla at the Package Porch has tips for you in this edition to help you receive your online packages as conveniently as possible
The Lakeside Bistro has added beautiful autumn soups to its menu as the weather turns chilly Do you have family coming to town? Please click the reservation links on these pages for your best chance at the days and times that work for you. Paul also has his third Thursday wine tasting featuring the wines of Argentina and Chile.
Voting is in progress for two new Board members. Please return your ballot as quickly as possible to ensure you meet the deadline by the end of the day on December 4th. That is just 14 postal days from today! You have until Sunday, Nov 17th, to complete this year’s amenity satisfaction survey. We are so thankful for your feedback.
A defining characteristic of our community is charitable giving. We call this Big Canoe Gives Back, and this issue is filled with opportunities to support volunteers and our staff and to provide Christmas to those in our area of N. GA who need help.
Have a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving! We return on December 6th with a new edition of Big Canoe Living
Cheers, Delaine
Delaine
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Julie Mitchell from Fetzer Family Wines will join us to pour and guide you through a variety of Chilean and Argentine wines. Reservations are not required to attend this complimentary event.
Bodega Trivento, White Malbec– Argentina
Terrunyo, Sauvignon Blanc– Chile
Bodega Trivento, Malbec – Argentina
Marques De Casa Concha, Carménère– Chile
Amelia Pinot Noir – Chile
Marques De Casa Concha Red Blend– Chile
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LEARN TO PLAY PICKLEBALL!
Ready to learn a new game? Our Pickleball Clinic is where it’s at!
You’ll learn the rules and how to play!
If you’re just starting or ready to learn more, this clinic is all about leveling up and having a blast with all your pickleball playing friends.
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10:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 8:00 *MEN’S TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 3.0-3.5 10:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 10:00 *LADIES’ 3.0-3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN * R E Q U I R E S R E G I S T R A T I O N SPECIAL EVENT Racquet is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday November 28, 2024 We will reopen November 29, 2024 at 10 a.m.
Member Fridays RACQUET
Join us for an Ugly Sweater Happy Hour with Round Robin Pickleball & Tennis Play. No registration required! (Beer and wine provided) Friday, December 6 2024 Event starts at 5:00 pm at
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SUPER SALE
Don’t miss the Saturday Super Sale at the indoor tennis courts at the Wellness Center! Racquet, Golf and Wellness have joined together to help you give the gift of Big Canoe! NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30, 7AM-NOON 7AM-NOON
Enjoy discounts of up to 50% on Christmas items, sports apparel, housewares, seasonal decor, golf bags, golf shoes, golf apparel and more. Perfect deals for holiday shopping!
GREETINGS FROM THE PACKAGE PORCH
Greetings from the Package Porch. I just wanted to remind you of some easy ways to help us make sure you receive all of your packages during the holiday season.
ALWAYS USE BOTH YOUR PHYSICAL ADDRESS AND YOUR MAILBOX ADDRESS AS YOUR RECEIVING ADDRESS FOR PACKAGES.
We suggest you use the following fourline address example which includes both your Big Canoe box number and the street address (do not include P.O. Box in your address line):
Roscoe Bear 123 Picnic Basket Way 19876 Big Canoe Jasper, GA 30143*
*If your Big Canoe home is in Dawson County, write Big Canoe, Ga 30143
For couriers who deliver to your home, if your physical address is not on the package, they will be unable to deliver your packages
Priscilla Jordan Package Porch Supervisor
Next, wait until you receive a QR code in your email to pick up packages at the Package Porch.
We average about 400-450 packages daily. Normally we finish scanning packages by 2pm. If possible, please wait until you receive a QR code to come to the package porch to collect your deliveries.
USPS
These packages are delivered to the Package Porch. These packages have tracking numbers that typically start with 9.
If the status of the package is “left with resident”, typically the package is located at the Package Porch.
UPS
Typically UPS will deliver to your home. The tracking number usually begins with 1z.
AMAZON
Amazon generally delivers to your home, but sometimes they hand off to USPS for the last mile delivery. Tracking numbers begin with T.
We also want to make everyone aware that the Fed Ex return box at the gas station has been retired. Fed Ex packages can be taken to the Dollar General on Cove Road or you can call 1-800-GOFEDEX to schedule a pick up at your home before noon.
The Package Porch will be closed Thanksgiving, November 28, Christmas, December 25 and New Years, January 1.
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(early due to Thanksgiving holiday)
November 21, 2024
5:00 pm
Due to Clubhouse renovation, meetings are available via livestream only through the end of 2024.
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THE CLUBHOUSE RENOVATION UPDATE
By Sam Harman
Property Owner’s Representative
The veranda slab has been installed, Dogwood Room is getting insulation, Terrace decks are being added!
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Racquet opens at 10 am on November 29
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE
BIG CANOE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Your Big Canoe Fire Department and Volunteer Staff thank you, your family, and friends for being part of our community this past year. It has been a pleasure to serve and help each of you in this challenging year for our Country and community
There are many things we take for granted in this world: a caring community, personal health, general happiness, a supportive family, and long-lasting friendships to name a few. Let’s not add to that list the devotion and dedication of time and effort freely given by our Big Canoe Volunteer Fire Department.
Our volunteers respond to any urgent situation our community suffers 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.
This includes:
Structure fires
Emergency medical response
Patient assist
Auto accidents
Brush fires
Flooding
Carbon monoxide responses
Rescue in our wilderness and on our lakes
Auto assistance
Downed trees and blocked roadways
Shuttles during inclement weather
As a vibrant and critical part of Big Canoe, we work every day to make this a safe and enjoyable community. We are asking for your continued support
Here are a few highlights that our Fire Department recently achieved in Big Canoe thus far in 2024:
Initiated training of five new Support Firefighters
Exceeded over 1758 Hours in Fire & Medical Training
Completed construction of the new Fire Training Center off Hubbard Road
Responded to over 311 Medical Calls
Responded to over 86 Fire-Related Calls
Responded to 44 motor vehicle accidents
Responded to 553 miscellaneous reports and citizen complaints
Provided Public Safety support at all Big Canoe community events
Upgraded Firefighter fitness equipment
Purchased an electric vehicle fire blanket
Coordinated Hurricane Helene relief efforts for North Carolina communities in October 2024
Donations will be used to help purchase:
Two new Starlink satellite internet communications equipment
Replacement of medical equipment
Any other needs identified
Visit our website, bigcanoevfd.org, or the BCVFD Facebook Page to learn more about our volunteers and more about what we do to support our community.
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Staff Christmas Fund
The letters are in the mail!
Nov. 10 - Dec. 20
This Holiday Season, I invite you to express your appreciation by contributing to the POA holiday employee fund. Contributions received for this fund will be distributed to all POA employees before the holidays. If you have noticed a specific staff member who consistently goes above and beyond, you may personalize a contribution by including a note to that exceptional individual. If you’d like to contribute, please mail the envelope with your donation or drop it in the POA box at the Postal Facility.
Christmas Blessings
Big Canoe Chapel - Cousins Hall
Oct. 27- Dec. 8 8am-4pm
Christmas Blessings supports families in need in Pickens and Dawson County to help them provide a child with gifts this holiday season Each Mon - Fri, 8 am - 4 pm, you can stop by the Christmas tree located in the Big Canoe Chapel's Cousins Hall choose an angel or ornament on the tree with a Christmas gift listed for purchase. Once you purchase the item bring it back to the tree and the Chapel will ensure it is received.
Casseroles to Go
Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Fellowship
Oct. 27, 2024
Nov. 17, 2024 10am - 11:45am
A variety of yummy casseroles will be sold during Stand Around and after the 10:30 worship service in Cousins Hall. Each casserole comes frozen with baking instructions. Make your holiday mealtimes easier with our wonderful casseroles.
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Christmas Corner
Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Fellowship
Dec. 7, 2024
8:30am - 1pm
Come shop for all your holiday decorating needs at bargain prices. The sale begins early to accommodate the POA Town Hall Meeting in the Sancturary. The doors open at 8:30 and the sale resumes after the meeting is over with until 1:00 You will find "once-loved-but-no-longerneeded" Christmas trees, wreaths, garland, tree decorations, Santas, snowmen, reindeer, and everything Christmas Just follow the signs to downstairs McCormick Hall and enter a wonderland full of bargains.
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Pruitt Donations for Christmas
Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Fellowship
Nov. 1 - Dec. 1, 9am - 4pm
Each year at Christmas time, the Pruitt Nursing Home Outreach Committee plans a spectacular holiday party for the staff and residents of Pruitt Nursing Home in Jasper. Women's Fellowship gratefully asks your help in donating items that can be used as gifts for the residents. Besides the music and treats at the party, residents are given the opportunity to "shop" from the donations we receive during this drive. Please help by dropping off new, unwrapped gifts in the collection box outside the Chapel Office November 1 through December 1. Thank you in advance for your contributions of sweaters, sweatpants, sweatshirts, socks, slippers, wallets, candy, hygiene kits, fleece blanket throws, jewelry, soft throw pillows, purses, and other personal items.
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FRI., NOV. 29 2PM-5PM SAT., NOV. 30 10AM-3PM POA CANOE LODGE
Join us for a delightful dining experience each month! We gather at a different restaurant on the second Thursday of every month to explore great food and great company This month, we’ll be meeting at HOME, and next month, we’ll head to the Woodbridge Inn
Looking ahead, we’ll also celebrate “Friendsgiving” together on Thanksgiving don’t miss this special gathering!
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