Big Canoe Living Vol I | Issue 5

Big Canoe

LIVING BIG MACK YEAR FOR

GCSA SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR, LYDELL MACK

REGISTER FOR FEBRUARY EVENTS Big Canoe Travel Series Clubhouse Events Summer Camps Volume I | Issue 5

CONTENTS 2

Welcome

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Clubhouse Upcoming menus and events

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Golf

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Health and Wellness

This week in golf

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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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

Greetings from the Golf Pro Shop! Clubhouse 2024 will be an exciting year for Golf at Big Canoe, but I would be remiss if I did not point out a couple of things that happened in 2023 that involved our golf team members.

First is Director of Operations Lydell Mack, who was honored by his peers in the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America as Georgia’s Superintendent of the Year! Serving a professional organization is a labor of love as it is a volunteer position, but Lydell is dedicated to growing the game of golf and spreading awareness of the agronomic side of the business through his roles in the GCSAA. His colleagues in that organization chose him for their highest honor, and we are lucky to have Lydell here at Big Canoe.

Also in 2023, Big Canoe’s own Joan Delk harkened back to her playing days on the LPGA Tour to qualify for the 2023 Senior Women’s US Open that was held in August at Waverley Country Club in Portland, Oregon. Joan represented Big Canoe well through the qualifying tournaments and in the championship. We are lucky to have such an experienced player and teacher as part of our golf team at Big Canoe. We look forward to watching for Joan’s name on more Senior Women’s Tournaments in 2024.

This year brings the rejuvenation of the Choctaw-9 golf course, which will update the drainage, irrigation, and putting surfaces of the greens. Choctaw is scheduled to close for play on March 1st . This means we will have an 18-hole course available for play. For anyone who plays golf regularly and isn’t currently a golf amenity member, I would encourage you to contact Membership Director Stacy Anthony to join before March 1st to ensure access to 14-day tee time booking privileges, and she might even have an incentive or two for those who sign up before that date.

A new incentive for 2024 is our Accompanied Guest Round Punch Card which allows golf amenity members the opportunity to pre-purchase guest rounds for the year and save 31% on the cost of those rounds. See page ?? for the details on this exciting benefit for amenity members.

We have confirmed the construction timeline with the contractor doing the work on Choctaw and have finalized our dates for what one junior golfer last year called the “Fun-nest week of the year!” There will be 3 Junior Golf Camps in the summer of 2024. Details, along with the sign-up links, are in this edition of Big Canoe Living. I wouldn’t delay signing up, as camps historically fill up fast.

I feel blessed and honored to serve our golf community here at Big Canoe, and I look forward to an exciting 2024 with our amazing team in golf.

I hope to see you all on the fairways and greens,

Mike Miller, PGA Head Golf Professional

TAKE OUR SURVEY

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CLUBHOUSE

Welcome

TO THE TEAM

Paul Delgado Clubhouse Manager

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Introducing Our New Pub Menu! available from 3 - 5 p.m. Wed. - Sat. Clubhouse Menus

Reservations

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CLUBHOUSE

PLEASE JOIN US FOR

Valentine’s Day D I N N E R

AT THE CLUBHOUSE ON LAKE SCONTI

FEB SATURDAY

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AT 5:00 PM

2024 COCKTAIL HOUR 5-6PM HOUSE WINE & CHAMPAGNE INCLUDED DURING COCKTAIL HOUR

LIVE MUSIC FROM 6-9PM CHOICE OF ENTREE: FILET MIGNON OR PAN SEARED SEA BASS

$ 1 2 5 (ALL INCLUSIVE) Reservations

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Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu PASSED APPETIZERS Cold Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Canapes with Osetra Caviar

Thai Chicken Potstickers with a Sweet Chili Sauce Mini Beef Wellington with Cremini Mushroom Mornay

SALAD Chopped Mediterranean Salad Romaine, Hearts of Palm, Chickpeas, Red Bell Pepper, Feta Cheese, Shaved Egg, Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

ENTREES Filet Mignon Lobster Bearnaise, Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Shallot & Garlic Mashed Potatoes or

Pan Seared Sea Bass Wild Mushroom Risotto, Sautéed Garlic Lemon Scented Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato Jus

DESSERT Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

CLUBHOUSE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024

MUSIC BY

VENUS KINGS NEW ORLEANS TRIO 5:00 - 8:00 PM THE CLUBHOUSE ON LAKE SCONTI

NEW ORLEANS STYLE BUFFET

$60 PER PERSON (INCLUSIVE) Reservations

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FAT TUESDAY DINNER MENU STARTERS Chicken & Sausage Gumbo with Rice Cajun Crab Hushpuppies with Remoulade Peel & Eat Shrimp

SALADS Mixed Green Salad with Tomato, Cucumber & Red Onion Cajun Kale & Corn Salad

ENTREES Shrimp & Crawfish Étouffée Shrimp & Grits Cornmeal Crusted Catfish Blackened Redfish

SIDES Dirty Rice Potatoes Gratin Open Table

Make Your Reservations Today!

Red Beans & Rice Fried Okra Corn on the Cob Red Potatoes

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GOLF

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GOLF

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P M A C F L O G r o i Jun 15 5 s e g A

$300

June 25 - 28

July 9 - 12

July 23 - 26

click on a date to register 8:00 am - 12:00 pm each day Small group golf instruction taught by: Mike Miller, PGA; Joan Delk, LPGA Assistant Golf Professional Justin Luysterborg Assistant Golf Professional David Jaroszynski

Lunch is provided.

GOLF

Lydell Mack Big Canoe, Director of Operations

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE IN THROUGH THE GREEN MAGAZINE -->

Named Superintendent of the Year at the Annual GCSA Awards Banquet this year.

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Wellness HEALTH & WELLNESS

Congratulations JoAnne!

TRY IT FOR FREE!

JoAnne Cleland became Big Canoe’s first new wellness member by completing the Fitness Friends challenge. JoAnne found fitness success by attending a variety of group classes such as kickboxing, cardio sculpt and water aerobics.

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, no problem. We are extending Fitness Friends through February! You still have time to join in and become a better you! Stop by the Wellness Center to register and receive your punch card for 6 Free visits.

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.

THIS WEEK at Wellness MONDAY

6:45 BOOT CAMP 8:00 PILATES 9:30 FLOW & GLOW YOGA 10:00 H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE 13:00 H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE 5:00 FLOW & GLOW YOGA 7:15 TAI CHI

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

BOOT CAMP PILATES LOW IMPACT AERO H20 EXERCISE H20 EXERCISE BEGINNER YOGA FLOW & GLOW YOGA VOLLEYBALL PING PONG(2/7 & 2/21)

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

BOOT CAMP DANCE JAM (2/16 & 2/23) TAI CHI HATHA YOGA YOUTH SWIM TEAM

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

TUESDAY

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

KICKBOX/CORE BODY BAR CARDIO SCULPT PT STRETCH (2/6 & 2/13) H20 AEROBICS/EXERCISE ALIGN & REFINE YOGA YOUTH SWIM TEAM PILATES

THURSDAY 8:45 ALIGN & REFINE YOGA 9:00 BODY BAR 10:00 CARDIO SCULPT 10:45 PT STRETCH (2/8 & 2/15) 3:00 H2O EXERCISE (CANCELED 2/1) 5:00 PILATES

SATURDAY 9:00

INTRO TO LOW IMPACT AEROBICS 10:00 TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING 12:00 DEEPENING PRACTICES YOGA MINI RETREAT - STUDIO & .........ZOOM (2/24 ONLY)

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

Wellness Calendar

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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. Racquet will have a variety of items on sale as well as new items. Spend $150 and receive a complimentary set of two wine glasses.

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

$XXX

Join us at 6 p.m. for wine and cheese while you shop and the unveiling of a much-loved new merchandise brand.

Wear your best pink outfit to win the door prize, guys this means you too!

For More Information :

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RACQUET

RACQUET

Junior

TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CAMPS 9:00am - 1:00pm PICKLEBALL TENNIS May 28 - 31 June 11 - 14 July 16 - 19

May 28 - 31 June 11 - 14 July 16 - 19

$300 per student

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

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Ju n i o r

FISHING CAMP LAKE PETIT, BIG CANOE

kly! c i u q p u g n i l l i f e ar Camps

June 19-21 | July 24-26 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 MARINA

MARINA RESTOCKING LAKE PETIT

The Marina is looking forward to a great 2024 fishing season! We started restocking on January 24 with 2,000 pounds of trout.

Get ready to go fishing!

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Join us at the Fox for Hamilton Reserve Your Tickets Today!

Waitlist Available

POA Big Canoe Travel Series

1 Day Trip February 22, 2024

One day that renders a long-lasting memory of a once-in-a-lifetime experience

TRAVEL ITINERARY Morning departure from Wildcat Recreation Center Boxed lunch, drinks & snacks included 1:00 Showtime 4:30 Depart from the Fox 6:00 Expected Return to Wildcat Recreation Center

REGISTER TODAY!

We have reserved 40 seats for this showing. Reservations are on first come first serve basis. We will have a waitlist to measure interest if we receive more than 40 reservations.

Reservations

MORE INFO:

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POA

Ladies Line Dancing

CLUBS & ORGS

Join us at the Beach Club

February 5 & 19 5-6pm For more information, email Karen Waters at kwaterbear@aol.com

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CLUBS & ORGS CLUBS & ORGS

$12.50 per member $15 per non-member

Bear Society Super Bowl LVIII

on the Veranda

February 11, 6:00 p.m.

Reservations

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clubs & orgs

Bear Society Happy Hour at the Black Bear Pub Wed., February 21 Seating in the Pub is on first come basis, specialty drinks are available

WELCOME 2024

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CLUBS & ORGS

AT BIG CANOE CHAPEL MCCORMICK HALL

BLOOD DONATION SAVES LIVES Thursday, Feb. 22 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

In recognition of Life South's 50th Anniversary each donor will receive $25 e-gift card and a fleece blanket

Make an online appointment.

Walk-ins welcome.

For more information CLICK HERE or email groups.bigcanoewc@gmail.com

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SIGN UP

North Georgia Parkinson’s Support Group 1:00 PM NEW BEGINNINGS THERAPEUTIC SERVICES 371 NOAH DRIVE, JASPER, GA

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FEBRUARY

27 MARCH

JACK DUNN, PHARMACIST, JASPER PHARMACY DISCUSSION OF MEDICATIONS

LORI LEVY, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER/PSYCHOTHERAPIST AND MARIE HEAD, BOARD PRESIDENT OF PARKINSON'S FOUNDATION GA CHAPTER DISCUSSION FOR PD AND THEIR CARETAKERS

CONTACT: JEANETTE WALDROP JPSWALDROP@TDS.NET MARIE HEAD AT MDOSSHEAD@GMAIL.COM BCWELL.COM

PARKINSON’S FOUNDATION HELPLINE 1-800-473-4636

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