The Guide Fall 2019

THEGUIDE
B i g C a n o e ®    E v e n t s FALL 2019
and Activities

RACQUET CLUB & BOCCE      2

MARINA 4

COMMUNITY EVENTS      5

CLUBHOUSE    12

WELLNESS CENTER & POOLS    14

GOLF   16

    CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS    18

A publication of Big Canoe Property Owners Association.
All Information provided is deemed reliable, but not

guaranteed, and is updated throughout the season. Refer
to the digital version on the Community Events web page
at www.BigCanoePOA.org for the most accurate version.

Racquet Club & Bocce 2

The Racquet Club has weekly Tennis and Pickleball Flex League Mixed Doubles
round robins, junior programs, clinics and lessons. and Men’s and Women’s
Please contact the Racquet Club at (706) 268-3367 to Singles (Tennis)
register for events and for more details. Rcquet Club
and Bocce members may make court reservations on September and October
line by loggiing in to bigcanoepoa.org. Flex leagues are perfect for busy lifestyles and for
tennis players who just can’t get enough tennis. It
Pickleball Clinics: is so easy because it is tennis on your terms. You
schedule your matches when it is convenient for
Beginner Pickleball clinics are every Thursday at you.
11:00 a.m. No charge for this clinic, but reservations There is a $10.00 per person charge for joining
are required by calling (706) 268-3367. Clinic the flex league. The number of matches you play
with the Pro is hosted every Wednesday at 10:00 will depend on the number of teams that sign up.
a.m. Cost for this clinic is $15.00 per person. Registration required call (706) 268-3367.
Reservations are required for this clinic.
Flex League Men’s
Tennis Clinics: and Women’s Doubles
(Pickleball)
Clinic B & C level: Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Clinic A & B level: Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. September and October
Open Clinic (all levels): Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 Flex leagues are perfect for busy lifestyles and
a.m. for pickleball players who just can’t get enough
Open Clinic (all levels): Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to Pickleball. It is so easy because it is Pickleball on
10:00 a.m. your terms. You schedule your matches when it is
Registration is required for all clinics, at $15.00 per convenient for you.
person. There is a $10.00 per person charge for joining
the flex league. The number of matches you play
Junior Fall Tennis Clinics will depend on the number of teams that sign up.
Registration required, (706) 268-3367.
With another summer full of camps in the books,
Big Canoe Racquet Club wants to continue training
with Big Canoe kids this fall. The clinics will work on
the fundamentals of tennis strokes and play while
in a fun and positive environment. Clinics will take
place on Saturdays, times TBD. Please contact the
Racquet Club for more information, (706) 268-3367.

Racquet Club & Bocce 3

Labor Day Event Tennis Big Canoe Fall Bocce
and Pickleball League Play

Monday, September 2, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. August – Mid October
This is a fun and social event for all tennis and
pickleball players. There is a $10.00 per person Monday Night Bocce
fee for members and a $15.00 per person fee for
non- members. There is a limit of 32 players for August 26 thru October 14
tennis and 24 players for pickleball. Lunch will be This is a casual event designed to socialize and have
provided. Registration required, call (706) 268-3367. fun. This is
no pressure
Pickleball Under bocce at its
the Lights finest. There
is a $5.00 per
Wednesday, September 11, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. person fee for
Bring a dish to share and show off your culinary non-member
skills. This event is limited to the first 24 players Property
to register. Owners and
Cost for this a $10.00 per
event is $5.00 person fee for
per person visitors.
for members
and $10.00 Bocce Fall Picnic
for non-
members. Saturday, October 19
Call (706) 268- Rain Date – Saturday, October 20th
3367 to reserve your spot.
Battle of the Sexes –
Racquet Club Men versus Women
Holiday Hours
Saturday, November 9, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28: This is a fun battle between the men and women
Closed to prove who truly rules the bocce courts. There
Black Friday, Friday, November 29: is no charge for members for this event. There is
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. a $10.00 charge for non-member Property Owners
Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24: and a $15.00 charge for visitors. Reservations
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. required for this event, call the Racquet Club at
Christmas Day, December, 25: (706) 268-3367 to reserve your spot.
Closed
New Year’s Eve: Tuesday, December 31:

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Closed

Marina 4

Please call the Marina at (706) 268-3303 to make Christmas Boat Parade
reservations for a pontoon, jon boat, canoe, paddle
board or kayak, or to register for the following Saturday, November 30, 4:00 p.m.
events. Big Canoe Property Owners may also make Let’s light up the lake with all of the lights and
watercraft reservations by logging in to Christmas garland your boat can hold! Whether you
bigcanoepoa.org. are watching
from way
Marina hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday - up on the
Sunday, April - October. mountain,
Marina hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. November – or you are
March. cruising with
your loved
*All events are subject to change due to inclement ones, this is
weather. a great way
to bring in
Note that fishing permits are required and must the Christmas
be purchased at the Marina Shack. Daily, seasonal season. We will have hot chocolate and hot cider
and weekly rates are available; children age 12 and with warm, fuzzy blankets at the marina. Call Teri
younger do not require a permit. Sawyer for more information, at (706) 268-1115

Ladies of the Lake Cigar Club

One of the most popular events for ladies! Their Every other week, Big Canoe’s Cigar Club gathers
captains, of course, are always bound by the at the Marina Shack to light up, sip their favorite
oath, “What’s said on the lake stays on the lake.” beverage of choice, and engage in banter on
Ladies usually any and all subject matter. Join in on the fun
bring snacks to and add your two cents’ worth to this amicable
share and their group of guys. Please contact Steve Papke at
beverage of [email protected] or Bob Mackey at
choice. There is [email protected] to find out more or to get
a $10.00 charge on the club’s email shout-out list.
for the sunset
cruise, and they Full Moon Lake Party
take place on the
first & second Lake Petit, Big Canoe Marina
Wednesdays of Starting time: 90 minutes before sunset
the month. Please reserve your seat by calling the Throughout 2019, there will be official & unofficial
Marina at (706) 268-3303 or email Full Moon events on Lake Petit. Get on your paddle
[email protected]. board, pull out your kayak, float your canoe or fill
up your pontoon with friends for an evening on the
lake! All are encouraged to light up your boards,
kayak or boats, bring the fun and don’t forget about
your picnic baskets! Contact the Marina for rentals!
If you need more information or would like to
volunteer, contact Fran Farias at (404) 625-4741 or
the Marina, (706) 268- 3303.
Dates*:
Harvest Moon - Saturday, September 14
Hunter’s Moon - Sunday, October 13
Beaver Moon - Tuesday, November 12
Cold Moon - Thursday, December 12

Community Events 5

For more information on these events or to register, Musician’s Corner
please contact the Community Programs & Events
Manager, Teri Sawyer, at (706) 268-1115 or tsawyer@ Fourth Thursday of each month
bigcanoepoa.org. *All events are subject to change Swim Club, 7:00 p.m.
due to inclement weather. The Musician’s Corner, a more
casual format than Acoustic
Acoustic Showcase Showcase, is a mix of experience
levels with a warm welcome to the
First Thursday of each month less experienced to improve their
Swim Club, 7:00 p.m. play.
The Acoustic Showcase has 31 talented musicians
that rotate Wellness Collaborative
each month,
with 10 playing Thursday, September 26th, 2:00 p.m.
at each event. Mountains Grille
Musicians
perform • Musculoskeletal disease
two songs • Systemic autoimmune conditions
consecutively. • Rheumatic
Bring your
favorite diseases
beverage and The Healthy Living
enjoy 90 minutes of great entertainment! For more Committee, under
information or to be put on the Acoustic Showcase the auspices of
mailing list, contact Greg Morris at gregmorris@ the Wellness
outlook.com. Collaborative, is
pleased to invite
Day Trips you to its free,
two-part series
The Big Canoe Programs & Events Committee and on rheumatology and autoimmune health issues.
the Big Canoe POA sponsor day trips throughout The first event will take place on Thursday, August
the year. In the past, 29th at 2:00 p.m. in the Mountains Grille at The
Big Canoe groups Clubhouse. Both sessions will feature an informative
have traveled to the presentation by Dr. Claro Palma, a local doctor of
Atlanta Botanical rheumatology and immunology.
Garden, North Georgia The programs are sponsored by Piedmont
Wineries, the Holly Mountainside Hospital and there is no charge. For
Theater, and attended more information, contact Christine Flaherty at
concerts such as [email protected].
Billy Joel, Dobbie
Brothers, Chicago
and Mannheim
Steamroller. For
details on ticket prices
and transportation
information, please
contact Teri Sawyer
at tsawyer@
bigcanoepoa.org. For the fall season, the following
day trip has been planned:
Saturday, November 2: Wicked at the Fox Theater,
12:00 p.m. SOLD OUT!

Community Events 6

Knowledge Series Big Canoe Travel Club

The Knowledge Series offers compelling monthly Love to travel? Pack your bags! The Big Canoe Travel
presentations by dynamic speakers on literary, Club is open to all Big Canoe Property Owners.
artistic, international, national and regional topics Meetings
of interest and significance. Cost to attend is $7.00 are held on
per person with advanced registration or $10.00 the fourth
at the door. Cash, check and POA Account Charge Wednesday of
accepted. Registration is required by emailing Teri the month and
Sawyer [email protected]. opportunities
are provided
Sunday, September 15, 4:30 p.m. for domestic
Mountains Grille and foreign
Georgia Wines and travel. Complimentary wine, beer and non-alcoholic
Wineries along with beverages are available. Mix and mingle with
a tasting of local other travelers and enter to win door prizes. For
wines; Speaker Wayne questions, contact Margo Vallone at viewtopia@tds.
Crawford net.
Wednesday, September 25, 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 6, Featuring AM Resorts and Spas
4:30 p.m. Mountains Grille Room
Mountains Grille
Dr. Donald Davis, Executive Director, Georgia Forest Wednesday, October 23, 6:00 p.m.
Watch Viking River Cruises
Mountains Grille Room
Sunday, November 10, 4:30 p.m.
Mountains Grille Mexican Feedesta
Dr. Chris Depree, Professor of Astronomy, Agnes Travel Club’s Annual Feast
Scott College Wednesday, November 13, 5:00 p.m.
Cost $25.00
Great Decisions Series Make reservations online or by contacting Dot
Grogan at [email protected]
Wednesdays, Starting September 4, 2:00 p.m.
Village Station NO MEETING IN DECEMBER
The Great Decisions Series is an interactive non-
partisan foreign policy discussion group for Big
Canoe residents. Beginning September 4, the group
will meet every Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00
p.m for eight weeks at the Village Station (old Wild
Onion facility). The cost for the textbook is $32.00
(including postage) and can be purchased at www.
fpa.org. There are limited openings, so please email
Bob Anderson at [email protected] to
confirm your interest in participating.

Community Events 7

New Property
Owner Orientation
Thursday, September 5, 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 7, 3:00 p.m.

The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti Outdoor Movie Night
Are you one of the many new residents staking
claim to a home in Big Canoe? There’s a lot to learn Saturday, September 14, 7:30 p.m.
after your moving van rattles through the gates. Behind the Canoe Lodge, Under the Tent
To learn about life in Big Canoe, new residents are Bring your chairs and blankets as we gather with all
invited to a New Property Owner Orientation. After of our Big Canoe Friends to watch “A Star is Born.”
nibbling on complimentary goodies from our very We will have popcorn, but bring your favorite adult
own Clubhouse chef and enjoying a special drink beverage and a picnic dinner. Please contact Teri
treat, you’ll be entertained by members of the Sawyer at [email protected] for more
POA board and the Big Canoe staff will share their information
secrets and helpful hints. There will be plenty of

time for questions too. To assure you’ll have a name

Immunization Shotstag, contact Latrelle Love at [email protected]
and she’ll make sure it happens. Big Canoe Chapel, Broyles Center

Squires & Stags Protect your health this winter by getting your
Community Breakfast immunization shots! Jasper Drugs will be providing

flu, pneumonia and shingle shots prior to the
heightened influenza season for Big Canoe Property
Everyone in the community is invited to join us for Owners. The immunization shots will be available
a fantastic breakfast buffet along with a different from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m
speaker each month. Cost is just $13.00 per person.

You can make reservations online or by contacting Thursday, September 19: Flu Shots Only
Dot Grogan at [email protected] Thursday, October 17: Flu Shots, Pneumonia or
Friday, September 6, 7:45 a.m. Shingles Vaccination
Speaker: Steve Panetta Thursday, November 7: Flu Shots, Pneumonia or
Mountains Grille Room Shingles Vaccination

Friday, October 4, 7:45 a.m. If you have Medicare, there will not be a charge
Speaker: Rick Jasperse for the flu shot. If you do not have Medicare or
Mountains Grille Room your insurance does not cover flu shots, the cost
is $25.00. Again, the pneumonia shot is covered by
Friday, November 1, 7:45 those carrying Medicare insurance. Jasper Drugs will
a.m. have to check with individual insurance companies
Speaker: Jill Philmon on the cost of the shingles vaccination.
Mountains Grille Room

Friday, December 6, 7:45
a.m.
Speaker: Newly Elected POA President
Mountains Grille Room

January 2020: NO MEETING

Community Events 8

Mountain Twilight Concert Oktoberfest Arts
& Crafts Festival
Sunday, September 22, 5:00 p.m.
Playfield Park Saturday, October 12, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
By popular request, Todd and Greg Pitts and their Wildcat Activity Field
group, Southern Cross, are returning to Big Canoe Pull out your Lederhosen and beer steins for the
to entertain us with their Tribute to Crosby, Stills, annual Big Canoe Oktoberfest Arts & Crafts Festival.
Nash and Young. The brothers have been singing Big Canoe Property Owners and their guests should
together since they were children, and Southern plan to arrive early. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. for
Cross, named after a favorite CSN&Y hit, was guests to discover over 50 arts and crafts vendors.
formed by the Pitts and members of other highly Wares range from pottery, custom furniture
successful tribute projects. The talented group to handmade jewelry and many are Big Canoe
will perform their harmonic renditions of iconic residents. Are you looking for der biergarten? The
and beloved CSN&Y hits that have impacted the beer wagon will be ready to serve guests at 10:00
Folk Rock music world for decades. A BIG thanks a.m. Come early. Stay late. Oktoberfest runs until
goes out to Fran Farias of State Farm for being this 5:00 p.m. so patrons can delight in German Food,
year’s sponsor. This is a FREE event. Please contact German Baked Goods, the German Oompah band,
Teri Sawyer at [email protected] for more and all kinds of Bavarian FUN! For those youngsters
information. under 21 years of age, this is a family-friendly
• Purchase your favorite food and drinks from the event with LOTS for kids to do as well. Adults and
kids alike can experience this Big Canoe tradition.
Big Canoe POA Food Trailer, or come early with Parking is very limited at the Wildcat Recreation
your picnic and libations. Area. Therefore, shuttle buses will transport guests
• Chairs, tables, blankets can be set up on the Field from the Upper Playfield Park lower level. Shuttles
after 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. will run from 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. If needed,
• Park in the upper Playfield parking lot and handicap parking will be available at the Wildcat
Playfield level drop-off is available. Recreation area. Big Canoe Oktoberfest 2019 is set
The POA Program and Events Committee will to be the best yet! Prost!
provide 10 draped, candelabra-lit tables for parties
of eight or more on a first-request basis. Call Margo
Vallone at (770) 608-9150 by September 16 to
reserve.

Community Events 9

Trunk or Treat 268-1115 for more information.
and Chili Cook-off
Joyce Chura Memorial
Saturday, October 26, 5:30 p.m. Blood Drive
Wildcat Activity Field
The Big Canoe POA is proud to present the annual Friday, November 8,
Big Canoe 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Trunk or Treat Big Canoe Chapel,
along with the McCormick Hall
addition of our Sponsored by the
first annual chili American Red Cross and
cook-off! This the Big Canoe POA. Start
is positively a the giving season early by
block party and donating a pint of blood
everyone in Big to the Red Cross Blood
Canoe comes Drive. Our goal is to
out for the reach 55 pints! We’ll have
fun! The hocus plenty of Nutter Butter
pocus will begin cookies as rewards. Please contact Cheryl Mahan
at 5:30 p.m. at (706) 224-6610 to make a much appreciated
and the spell will last until darkness, 8:00 p.m. It’s appointment. Walk-ins are welcome!
Halloween, so come dressed in your best princess,
cowboy and super hero costumes. Adults too! Legacy of Caring’s
Costume contests will be held throughout the night Casseroles to Go Sale
and will be divided into the following categories:
Under 5 years, 6 – 8 years, 9 – 12 years, Best Dog, Sunday, November 10, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. &
Adult, Car and Best Group Ensemble. Remember, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
the most creative costume usually nabs the top Sunday, December 7, before and after the POA
prize; think outside the box and expand your meeting
imagination. Car decorating is a crowd favorite and Big Canoe Chapel, Broyles Center
this year, goblins will have plenty of time to setup “Casseroles to Go!” returns with new recipes,
their spirited sets. Trimming will begin at 2:00 p.m. prepared and frozen ready for you to purchase
on the Wildcat Activity Field and all cars must be in and bake at home. Proceeds benefit charitable
parked and decorated by 5:00 p.m. All decorated organizations in Pickens and Dawson Counties
vehicles and Chili Cook-off participants will require supported by the Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Guild.
a parking pass from the Big Canoe POA and can $18.00 per casserole; feeds 3 – 4 people.
be picked up at the Canoe Lodge. Flashlights are
important so remember to pack one in your treat
basket. The Chili Cook-off will happen at the same
time that Trunk or Treat cranks up. Please contact
Teri Sawyer at [email protected] or (706)

Community Events 10

Veteran’s Day Program First Annual Turkey Trot

Monday, November 11, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 28, 8:30 a.m.
Big Canoe Chapel Playfield Park
Join us for our annual community remembrance and Join us for Big Canoe’s First Annual Turkey Trot!
celebration Dress in your craziest outfit or just bundle up and
of veterans. come join the fun!! We will start with Hot Chocolate
Our North and Hot Cider with Pumpkin Spiced Sweets before
Georgia we run (trot) the loops around the playfield! Prizes
Veterans will be given for the craziest outfit, fastest runner
Chorus and most creative family costumes! Bring the grand
always makes kids, bring the kids...what a FUN way to start out
the occasion TURKEY DAY! Contact Teri Sawyer at (706) 268-1115
even more special. This is a community event and for more information. We will gather at 8:30 a.m.
all are invited to attend. and the race starts at 9:00 a.m. This is a free event!
Registration is not required to participate.
Big Canoe One Warm
Coat Drive

Monday, November 25 – Thursday, December 19
Wellness Center, Canoe Lodge, Big Canoe Chapel
Forty-five million Americans are currently living
in poverty. For these families and individuals, a
warm coat is a budget extra they simply cannot
afford. Big Canoe would like to invite Property
Owners to make a difference in your neighbors’
lives by donating
coats during
our upcoming
coat drive. The
Big Canoe POA
is working with
One Warm Coat
to collect clean,
gently used
warm coats
from Monday,
November 25
through Thursday,
December 19 at
the Big Canoe
Wellness Center, Canoe Lodge, or the Big Canoe
Chapel. The process is simple: you drop off your
extra coat(s) and the Canoe Cubs take care of the
rest. All donated coats will be given to CARES of
Pickens County for distribution to local children
and adults in need. For more information, please
contact Teri Sawyer at [email protected]

Community Events 11

Big Canoe Holiday Christmas Boat Parade
Celebration and Lighted
Fire Truck Parade Saturday, November 30, 4:00 p.m.
Lake Petit
Friday, November 29, 5:30 p.m. Let’s light up the lake with all of the lights and
Lake Petit Dam and Playfield Park Christmas garland your boat can hold! Whether
Big Canoe Public Safety and the Programs & Events you are watching from way up on the mountain,
Committee invite the Big Canoe community to the or you are cruising with your loved ones, this is a
fourth annual Holiday Celebration featuring the great way to bring in the Christmas season. We will
fire department’s have hot chocolate and hot cider with warm, fuzzy
Lighted Fire Truck blankets at the marina. Call Teri Sawyer for more
Parade. Santa will information, at (706) 268-1115.
light the large,
adorned Christmas Big Canoe POA Annual
tree to commence Meeting
the holiday season.
The jolly man will Saturday, December 7, 10:00 a.m.
also be available to Big Canoe Chapel
hear children’s secret The Big Canoe community is invited to the end of
hopes and wishes for the year annual meeting to hear from POA Board
the merry season. It of Directors, Senior Staff and POA committee
wouldn’t be much of members. Presentations will review the Property
a holiday celebration without jubilant music, crafts Owners Association’s finances, current activities
and games. The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti, along and future plans in a wide-ranging, two-hour
with the Bear Society, will spark holiday cheer and meeting. Complimentary coffee and doughnuts will
festive toasts with hot chocolate and plenty of adult be available in the Broyles Center from 9:00 a.m. to
beverages to keep everyone warm. The annual 10:00 a.m.
Holiday Celebration
is also a chance to 21st Annual Service of
give back to the local Lesson and Carols
community. Big Canoe
Public Safety will have Sunday, December 15, 7:00 p.m.
designated boxes Big Canoe Chapel
accepting Toys for Please join your
Tots donations. As you friends and
shop for your family, neighbors as we
neighbors and friends, remember to pick up a small celebrate the
toy to help reach a goal of 50 donations at this event season with both
only. The Holiday Celebration is free and open to all traditional and
Big Canoe Property Owners, friends and family. We new carols. This
hope to see our entire community bundle up and is always a Big
enjoying the festivities with a merry and cheerful Canoe favorite and
spirit! will followed by a
beautiful reception in Cousins Hall of the Broyles
Center. All are invited and welcome. Please call Big
Canoe Chapel for additional information at (470)
273-6768.

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For more information on these events or to make 2nd Annual Grazing
Clubhouse event reservations, please contact The on the Green
Clubhouse at Lake Sconti at (706) 268-2420. For
general dining reservations, please call Sunday, October 20, 4:00 p.m.
(706) 268-1253. Are you a Property Owner
that has never experienced
Community Dinner in the picturesque beauty of
Celebration of North GA our golf course? Whether
Vets and 9/11 Service you’re an avid golfer or have
never picked up a club, this
Wednesday, September 11, 6:00 p.m. event is for you. The cost is
Sponsored by the MGA and WGA $60.00 per person, including
Join us for this Red, White and Blue event as we dinner. Registration is
pay tribute to the North Georgia Veterans and required and limited to the
September 11. There will be a cocktail hour from first 120,
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., a delicious plated dinner and [email protected] or (706) 268-2420.
great live music from Bill Pound until 10:30 p.m.
The cost is $25.00 per person and reservations are Thanksgiving Day Buffet
required. This event was a sell-out last year, so don’t
wait to reserve your seat! To make reservations Thursday, November 28, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
or inquire how your group can sponsor a future Thanksgiving dinner reservations fill up fast, so
Community Dinner, please contact Dot Grogan at better email [email protected]
[email protected] or (706) 268-2420. starting on Thursday, October 1. Seatings are
available every 30 minutes between 10:00 a.m.
Bear Society and 1:30 p.m. The elegant, traditional Thanksgiving
buffet dinner can be enjoyed for $32.99* per person;
It’s THE social group of Big Canoe. Bear Society $12.99* for children ages five to twelve, and tots four
members know how to have a grand ole time in and under enjoy a complimentary buffet.
high fashion. All Big Canoe Property Owners are *plus tax and gratuity, beverage not included
invited to all events and there are no cover charges
for entry. Just pay for your food and drinks!
Wednesday, September 18: End of Summer Party
(Sunset Veranda)
Friday, October 25: 8th Annual “Bearly Running
Race” featuring Pioneer Chicken Stand Band
More events to come!

Relay for Life
Benefit Dinner

Saturday, September 14, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of wonderful wines, fabulous
food stations, auction items and the musical
entertainment of Bill Pound & Friends. Proceeds
will benefit Relay for Life and the American Cancer
Society. The cost is $75.00 per person (includes
wine, food stations, auction & entertainment).
Charge to your POA Lot by contacting Dot Grogan
at (706) 268-2420 or reservations@bigcanoepoa.
org. For more information, email advsteve@gmail.
com or call Steve Melching at (678) 360-3712. The
last available date to purchase tickets is Monday,
September 9.

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Winter Ball New Year’s Eve Bash

Friday & Saturday, December 6 and 7 New Year’s Eve will be celebrated with a two
Times TBD fabulous seated dinners. Our chef and his culinary
Due to popular demand, we are having two magicians will place a bounteous feast before
Winter Balls so all interested Property Owners can year-end revelers for both an early seating and a
attend. Once again the Clubhouse will be magically late seating. Loose Shoes is always a big hit and
transformed into a glorious salute to the season. everyone will love their music. The festivities will
You know it will be warm and wonderful evenings end with the midnight ball drop! The cost of the
under the stars with extraordinary entertainment very special New Year’s Eve dinner is $35.00* for
and tastes to savor. Of course holiday libations will the earlier seating and $75.00* for the late seating.
flow, making merry the night. David and Don will Reservations required, more details to follow.
provide live entertainment while the Sconti Point
is transformed into a dance floor. Cost is $75.00* *plus tax and gratuity, beverage not included. 48-
per person with wine pairings included in the price. hour cancellation policy in effect. If no cancellation
Additional drinks will be available with a cash bar. prior to 48 hours before event, the member will be
Reservations are by tables of 8-12 people only. One charged the whole amount for the reservation.
person to gather the names and lot numbers of the
table in which they are “hosting”. Reservations The Clubhouse
can be made starting on Monday, November 4 by Holiday Hours
contacting Dot Grogan at
[email protected] Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24:
*plus tax and gratuity Lunch service only, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Duffer’s: 8:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25:
All dining facilities closed
Sunday, December 15, Thursday, December 26:
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Clubhouse closed
After visiting Santa at Duffer’s: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
the Big Canoe Holiday Friday, December 27 - Sunday, December 29:
Celebration, enjoy Normal operating hours
brunch with the jolly Tuesday, December 31, New Year’s Eve:
man! Chef will put Lunch service only: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
together his fabulous Duffer’s: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
buffet; $21.95* for adults, New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2020:
$9.95* for children ages All dining facilities closed
five to twelve years,
and free for children
under four. Reservations
required, reservations@
bigcanoepoa.org.
*plus tax and gratuity,
beverage not included

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For more information on these events or to register, Exercise 101 & 201 Classes
please contact the Wellness Center (formerly known
as the Fitness Center) at (706) 268-3341. Recovering from an injury or a medical procedure?
Been sedentary for so long that you can’t remember
Did you know that the Wellness Center has a variety the last time you owned tennis shoes? These classes
of classes for every person at all levels of fitness? are specifically designed for those that are starting
Some of our most popular offerings are Zumba, anew. Exercise 101 and Exercise 201 are free for
Yoga, Water Aerobics, Total Body Conditioning, current Wellness Center members. View the Group
Healthy Beginnings, Pilates and so much more! They Exercise Schedule on bigcanoepoa.org for accurate
even offer private massage, personal training and days/times.
Physical Therapy. Exercise 101 – The basic of exercise classes. This
class is designed for the sedentary individual or
Wildcat Pool Schedule someone coming back to exercise after an injury.
Utmost care and safety will be administered. Chairs
Open every day through Monday, September 2. are utilized for the majority of the class.
Open weekends in September. Exercise 201 – A basic class designed to reintroduce
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. exercise to the sedentary with slightly more
challenging movements; a great stepping stone
Massage Therapy from Exercise 101.

Massage therapy is available seven days a week and Zumba
provided by nationally certified therapists. Whether
you are suffering from Zumba is back in Big Canoe with new instructor,
muscular aches and pains Kate Featherstone-Holder. Kate has been instructing
or want to relax and enjoy Zumba since 2009. The hour-long class will be
the experience of quality offered twice a week on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. and
bodywork, it’s available in Saturdays, 8:45 a.m. Join the party!
the Wellness Center. Call
(706) 268-3441 to schedule Racquetball
an appointment or for & Squash Courts
more information.
Don’t like treadmills? Don’t like groups? Don’t like
Golf Fitness Class strength machines? Still want to get exercise and
have a great workout? Grab a racquet and have fun!
Fridays, 1:00 p.m. in September The Wellness
Wellness Center Centers offers
The class will be instructed by Juliana Sproles, a a convertible
certified Titleist Performance Institute instructor squash and
and is designed to improve core strength, balance, racquetball
flexibility and enhance the range of motion court as well
necessary for a productive golf swing. There is as free loaned
a fee of $15.00 to attend individual sessions and equipment
a recommended, but not required, assessment (racquets,
screening for $40.00. For more information, contact goggles, balls).
Juliana at [email protected]. Reservations are suggested by calling the Wellness
Center at (706) 268-3441, and can also be made
online at bigcanoepoa.org.

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Personal Training Indoor Pool Schedule

Do you need help to meet your fitness goals? Out of consideration for scheduled classes,
Have you hit a plateau or are you bored with your only class participants are allowed in pool,
routine? There are personal trainers to help you. whirlpool or sauna during scheduled class time
You can schedule Monday, Wednesday & Friday
a complimentary 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. H2O Aero/Exercise Class
orientation to learn 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. H20 Aero/Exercise Class
how to use the exercise Tuesday & Thursday
equip.m.ent, schedule 3:00pm - 4:00pm H20 Aero/Exercise Class
a personal fitness Youth Swim Team Practice Schedule
consultation, book a Mon/Wed 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Tues/Thurs
couple of sessions or 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
layout a six month plan; (Wednesday to start 9/18)
- whatever suits your
needs. Call the Wellness
Center for more
information.

Ballroom Dancing Lessons

Wednesday, September 4, 6:30 p.m.
Wellness Center
Join us for free Rumba lessons every Wednesday
this September!
Register on the sign-up sheet in the lobby of the
Wellness Center.

Wellness Center
Holiday Hours

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28:
Closed
Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24:
6:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Christmas Day, December, 25:
Closed
New Year’s Eve: Tuesday, December 31:
6:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
New Year’s Day, January 1, 2020:
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Big Canoe offers three, nine-hole courses (Cherokee, Women’s Club
Creek and Choctaw), two putting areas, a chipping Championship
area and a driving range for players to hone their
game. The Golf Pro Shop is located on the lower level Tuesday, September 24
of The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti, and is fully stocked Tee times starting at 9:00 a.m.
with the latest equipment, name brand clothing Wednesday, September 25
and performance gear. Individual and group lessons Tee times starting at 9:30 a.m.
are available year-round through the Big Canoe Entry fee: $89.00 (Includes cart fees each day, prizes
golf professional staff. In season, there is a full and lunch on Wednesday)
complement of clinics and schools scheduled for all Open to all Big Canoe Property Owners and eligible
skill levels. For more information on these events or dependents.
to register, please contact the Golf Pro Shop at (706) There will be winning categories for both the best
268-3323. gross and best net scores.
To register or for more information, contact the Golf
Demo Day Shop at (706) 268-3323.

Friday, September 13 - Saturday, September 14 Men’s Club Championship
Driving Range
Join us at Demo Day for high-quality club fittings Friday, September 27
and guided trial experiences with expert Product Tee times starting at 9:00 a.m.
Specialists. Featuring a full selection of metals, Saturday, September 28
irons, and wedges - as well as the latest in club Tee times starting at 9:30 a.m.
fitting technology - you’ll leave with the right Entry fee: $99.00 (Includes cart fees each day, prizes
equip.m.ent specifications for your game and the and lunch on Saturday)
confidence to shoot your lowest scores. Open to all Big Canoe Property Owners and eligible
Did we mention it’s free? dependents.
Friday, September 13 Deadline for sign-up: Sunday, September 22.
Callaway Golf There will be winning categories for:

Saturday, September 14 • Club Champion
Titleist • Net Club Champion
Taylormade Golf • Senior Club Champion
Cleveland/Srixon/xxio • Senior Net Club Champion
• Super Senior Club Champion
To register or for more information, contact the Golf
Shop at (706) 268-3323.

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Supervised Practice Holiday Open House

Sessions will be held weekly on Wednesdays Date TBD
from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. THE LOWEST PRICES YOU’L SEE ALL YEAR! Come
Driving Range down to the Golf Shop to buy those perfect gifts for
Join us this golf season (thru October) to “get friends and family!
hooked on golf” at Supervised Practice! Participants
will have multiple golf professionals at their disposal Big Canoe Bucks Expiration
to work on any aspect of the game they desire. In
addition, organized topics will be highlighted each Tuesday, December 31, 5:00 p.m.
week. The clinic is only $75.00/month or $30.00 per Any Big Canoe Bucks acquired in 2018 will expire
session. You can’t find first-class instruction at this at the end of business hours on New Year’s Eve. So
low of a price anywhere! We look forward to seeing be sure to come down and use those hard-earned
you and helping you improve! credits!

Black Friday Sale Golf Course
Holiday Hours
Everyone associates Black
Friday with great discounts Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28:
and big savings. So why Closed
should the Big Canoe Golf Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24:
Shop be any different? 9:30 a.m. Shotgun (Carts in by 3:00 p.m.)
Beginning Friday, November Christmas Day, December, 25:
22, there will be seven Closed
straight days of sales in New Year’s Day, January 1, 2020:
the Golf Shop. More details Closed
will be released closer to
November.

Clubs & Organizations 18

Alcoholics Anonymous Big Canoe Model Yacht
Club
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.
Big Canoe Chapel CALLING ALL SAILORS!
Closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. Contact We welcome any Big
John Lipkowitz, (706) 579-1771. Canoe Resident with
an interest in sailing
Artists Club , radio controlled
boats or RC racing
1st Thursday, 10:00 a.m. whether they have a
Big Canoe Chapel boat or not. For more
A group of Big Canoe fine information contact :
artists who promote the arts, [email protected]
share information and help
one another in creative efforts. Big Canoe
Meetings are the first Thursday Plummer Cabin Owners
of each month at 10:00 a.m.
Contact Tappy Swarner, (706) 115 charming cabins were built by Dick Plummer
306-0686. with a unique architecture intended to hug
the natural environment of this mountainside
Big Canoe/Bent Tree community. Owners share their Plummer stories,
Cycling photos and history. Facebook page: Big Canoe
Club Plummer Cabin Owners. Contact Patricia Stimmel,
(706) 579-173 or, [email protected]
Social rides and
planned activities Canasta Group
throughout the year.
Contact David Patton, Mondays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(404) 304-3293. Canoe Lodge
Includes: Hand & Foot, Triple
Big Canoe Animal Rescue Play, & Samba
(BCAR) We welcome ladies to join
anytime as often as you like.
Provides the Bring a brown bag lunch/drink
resources and if you like. Contact Patricia
the environment Stimmel, (706) 579-1731, or
necessary to [email protected]
prepare stray and
homeless animals
for a loving “forever”
home. Volunteers
are needed. Open
House/Adoption
every Saturday from
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(706) 268-1346 or bigcanoeanimalrescue.org.

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Big Canoe Volunteer Fire Boy Scouts
Department (BCVFD)
Sundays, 4:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. Scout Hut
Assists Big Canoe Public Safety Sponsored by the Big
Department by providing Canoe Chapel. Part of the
emergency response, including Cherokee-Pickens District
fire protections/prevention, of the Atlanta Area Council.
search and rescue, and Troop 20 Scout Master Jeff
medical assistance. Members Dodson, (706) 248-9818.
must be in good physical
shape and willing to become Cub Scouts
state-certified firefighters. Contact Eric Lindblom,
(404) 539-1077. Sundays, 3:00 p.m.
Scout Hut
Big Canoe Wellness Pack 20 Scout Master Tony
Collaborative Miller, (404) 403-4874.

A non-profit, volunteer group formed to provide Bridge –
non-emergency and non-medical wellness services Instruction & Friendship
to residents of Big
Canoe. Initiatives Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.
include information Swim Club
and referral service, Learn to play. Then enjoy regular games among
non-emergency friends. Beginner lessons are offered periodically
transportation, and are free of charge. Contact Mark Bopp,
food delivery, home (404) 423-6290.
visits, etc. Contact
President Shiraz
Alikhan, (706) 268-1225, or visit bcwell.org.
Help Line: (706) 268-3334

Black Bear Pub Bear
Society

The Bear Society
promotes good times
in Big Canoe, especially
at the Black Bear
Pub. Events offered
throughout the year.
Contact Bob Mackey,
(706) 579-1711.

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Bridge – Bridge – Sanctioned
Monday Morning Men
Duplicate Bridge
Mondays, 9:00 a.m. Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Swim Club The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti
Chicago-style Bridge for experienced and beginning ACBL Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge competing for
players. New members welcome; please call so the Master points. All levels of play and new members
appropriate number of tables can be arranged. welcome. Contact Bob Crouch, (706) 579-3375 or
Contact Don Summers, (706) 268-3096 or David Chuck Palmer, (706) 268-1578.
Gray, (706) 268-3935.

Brid ge – Bunko (Ladies)
Monday Night Bridge
3rd Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Canoe Lodge
Canoe Lodge A fun evening of bunko. Contact Debby Dlugasch,
Chicago-style Bridge for men and women, couples (404) 386-8953 or Vicky Cheely (404) 819-4914.
or singles. New members welcome; please call so
the appropriate number of tables can be arranged. Car Club
Contact Christine Flaherty, (706) 579-2471.
Social activities, rallies
Bridge – Ridgerunners and rally school. For
Duplicate Bridge event information,
contact Alan DeNiro,
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. (678) 595-2587.
Swim Club
Participants must belong to Chapel
Ridgerunners. New members Men’s Fellowship
welcome; please call so the
appropriate number of tables can For ALL men in Big Canoe, the Chapel Men’s
be arranged. Contact Fellowship is a
Peggy Anderson, (706) 579-1708 or Christian social
Donna Welsh, (706) 268-3910. organization
that creates
Bridge – Ridgerunners opportunities to
Party Bridge serve others and
to foster personal
1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesdays, and spiritual growth. Visit BCChapelMen.org for
9:45 a.m. more details and the latest schedule. Contact Ron
The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti Ceravalo, (770) 856-2774.
Participants must belong to Ridgerunners. New
members welcome; please call so the appropriate
number of tables can be arranged. Contact
Norma Collins, (706) 268-1190 or Pat Mason, (404)
379-0126.

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Chapel Terraces Court Appointed Special
Amphitheater Advocates of Pickens,
Gilmer & Fannin Counties.
Summer outdoor concert series (CASA)
Terraces Amphitheater, at 1849 Steve Tate Hwy. (just
outside Main Gate). Contact Eberhard Noll, (770) CASA provides trained courtroom and supervised
893-1299 or Shelby Collins, (706) 268-2904. See the volunteers to advocate for the best interest of
schedule and buy tickets at terracesconcerts.com abused and neglected children in juvenile court
proceedings. Training is required: 30 hours
Cha pel Women’s Guild classroom and 10 hours courtroom observation.
Bible Study Contact Melanie Davis, Advocacy Coordinator,
(706) 515-2700.
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.
Big Canoe Chapel Daughters of the American
All women in the Big Canoe community are welcome Revolution (DAR)
to participate in a special time for fellowship, Bible
study, and spiritual renewal. Contact Sequoyah Chapter of the National Society. A
Barbara Dennison. Call the Chapel genealogical society welcoming new members from
at (470) 273-6768 for details. Pickens, Dawson, Gilmer and Fannin counties who
can document
Chapel Women’s Guild descent from
a man or
2nd Thursday woman who
All women in Big demonstrated
Canoe are invited loyalty to the
to be a part of the American cause
Guild activities. from 4/19/1775
Contact Catherine (Battle of
Capps (706) 579- Lexington), to 11/26/1783 (withdrawal of British
1377 or Faye troops from New York). Contact Anita Adams, (770)
Webster (678) 467- 361-1569.
0336.
Dinner for 8
Chess Club
A dinner club in Big Canoe. Groups of eight form in
Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. December, April and August to meet in January, May
Village Station & September for dinner. Terrific way to meet new
Just bring your love of friends in Big Canoe. Contact Susan Willson,
the game. Contact Diana (706) 579-2640.
Sowinski, (714) 474-4147
or truda.enya@icloud. Euchre Club
com
4th Sunday, 6:00 p.m.
Contact Carol McCann, (706) 268-1642.

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Friendship Force of Big Good Shepherd Clinic
Canoe/North Georgia of Dawson County

3rd Sunday, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. A non-profit center providing free non-emergency
Friendship Force health, dental, vision and wellness services in
International was Dawson County for individuals that live, work
originated by the late or attend school in Dawson without access to
Rev. Wayne Smith of insurance. Contact Kay Parrish, (706) 429-9914.
Big Canoe, to form goodshepherddawsonco.org
friendships among
people of different Grie fSh are
nations and cultures.
New members are A support group led by caring people who do
welcome. Contact Bob Anderson, (706) 579-1708. understand how you feel and want to offer comfort
and encouragement during this most difficult time.
The next session begins on Monday, August 19.
Georgia Mountains Contact Kim Simpson at (770) 539-5232, Debbie
Auburn Club Grimes at (706) 579-1616 or Della Clendenin at (770)
516-8192.
A chartered alumni club of Auburn University open
to alumni and friends residing in the North Georgia Big Canoe Hikers
mountains area.
Awards scholarships Guided hikes of 2.5 to 5+ miles with varying levels of
to students in north difficulty. Lunch stops. One
Georgia area attending or two-night hiking trips
Auburn. Four – five are sometimes planned.
annual meetings Membership fee $15.00 per
including a spring year. Contact Laura Smith,
picnic, tailgate party, (706) 579-3342.
holiday mixer and more. Contact Barbara Fussell,
(706) 766-3126. Knit2gether

Georgia Mountains Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m.
Business Women’s Network Swim Club
The knitting group meets
3rd Wednesday to chat, knit, crochet, etc. -
An organization of women from Big Canoe, Pickens anything gals (or guys) want
and Dawson Counties, whose purpose is to provide to knit. Beginners welcome.
a supportive network for women in business. Projects include chemo hats
Contact Teresa Clayton, (678) 911-2182. gmbwm.org and hats for children at the
Craddock Center. Contact
Good Samaritan Health & Mimi Zentgraf, (706) 579-
Wellness Center 1979.

A community health center providing services to the Kickball League (Adult)
community regardless of ability to pay or insurance
status. Services are offered Monday through Friday In season, come out to support Big Canoe’s
from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact (706) 253-4673 newly sanctioned adult Kickball League on select
x222 or [email protected] to learn about Saturdays. Contact Vincent Giordano,
volunteer positions. (770) 330-9184 or [email protected]

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Lit Lunch Panhellenic Organization

1st Friday, 12:00 p.m. Group of former sorority sisters. All national
The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti sororities welcome. Holds a social event two times a
Group meets to discuss literature (short fiction, year. Contact Judy Lacey, (706) 268-3111.
poetry, essays) over lunch. Contact Vivian Sheperis,
(706) 268-1257. Photography Club

M ah Jongg Club 3rd Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
Swim Club
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. An organization to learn new
Canoe Lodge photography techniques, share
An old Chinese game images for group discussion and
played with tiles. New photograph interesting locations
players are welcome and together. Contact Mark Green,
group lessons offered. (713) 857-0548.
Contact Rose Horsley at bigcanoephotographyclub.org
(678) 642-0670.
Pine Needle
Men’s Golf Quilters Guild
Association (MGA)
1st Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.
Promotes good fellowship and sportsmanship in Big Canoe Chapel
the active participation The guild promotes and perpetuates the art of
of playing golf quilting by sharing members’ talents, providing
and taking part in educational opportunities, working together on
golf tournaments charitable projects and sharing quilting arts with
conducted in the community. Quilters of all experience levels.
accordance with the Contact Emily Beale, (706) 579-1094.
rules of the USGA as modified by local rules of the
courses. Contact Golf Pro Shop, (706) 268-3323. Ridgerunners

2nd Tuesday
Big Canoe Men’s Pool Club The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti
(Billiards) A social organization with a focus on fun, friendship
and education. New
Mondays, 7:30 p.m. members welcome.
Partner, eight-ball format played at a host member’s Contact Phyllis Godwin,
home. Contact Sam Miller (704) 661-0353. (706) 268-1200 or
Donna Monroe, (706)
North Georgia Veterans 579-1044.
bigcanoerr.com
The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti
A fraternal organization open to all honorably Ridgerunners Book Clubs
discharged veterans.
Special events include Independent reading groups of 10-13 women
Annual Meeting coming together to critique books in order to
in November for promote stimulating conversation and social
Veterans Day Dinner interaction. Contact Susan Eanes.
and Army-Navy Game
in December. Contact
Peter Vallone,
(770) 608-9149.
NGVets.org

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Scrapbooking Club Trivia Club

1st Saturday, 9:00 a.m. Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m.
Canoe Lodge The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti
Members share scrapbooking techniques in a Team competition; weekly prizes. The Clubhouse at
social atmosphere. New members always welcome, Lake Sconti’s popular Tuesday evening Trivia Night
including novices. Contact Patsy Wohlwend, has grown tremendously over the years. Captains
(706) 579-1087. are to e-mail Dot Grogan at
[email protected] with their
Solo Club reservation requests before noon the Monday prior
to Trivia.
2nd Friday, 6:30 p.m.
Canoe Lodge
A social organization for singles. New members Wildflower Bunch
welcome. Contact Laura Walker, (706) 579-1871. Garden Club

Squires & Stags 1st Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
The
1st Friday, 7:45 a.m. Clubhouse at
The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti Lake Sconti
A men’s group whose purpose is to provide a Promotes the
forum for open communication through monthly preservation
breakfast meetings featuring interesting speakers and
on stimulating topics. New members and guests protection of
are welcome. $13.00 cash or lot charge at the door. Big Canoe’s
Contact Bob Littell, (706) 579-2231 or Chuck Gordon woodland
(706) 579-1688. setting, the
develop.m.ent
Still Young at Heart of home
grounds using
This is a group of ladies that like to get together native plants, and the exchange of information
to do all kinds of fun things from game nights, pot through entertaining and educational monthly
lucks, movie nights and so much more. There is a programs and periodic trips to nurseries and
place for everyone so come join the fun! Contact gardens. Contact Stacy Johnson (706) 268-1848 or
Sherry Evans at (404) 317-9858 for more information Sara Juneau.
wildflowerbunch.com
Trails Committee
Women’s Golf Association
Maintains existing Big Canoe trails and creates new (WGA)
trails in neighborhoods that don’t have any. The
committee is made up of volunteers that love the Mondays
outdoors. Each member has a trail assigned to A nine-hole and 18-hole group. Open to new
them. Meets monthly and also conducts periodic members. Bcwga.org
work days to work on projects. Contact Clardy
Schwarz, (706) 502-2018 or [email protected].
Woodworking Club
Travel Club
Contact Terry Nicholson, (678) 296-1888.
4th Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti
Offers regular programs outlining travel
opportunities available to all residents of Big Canoe,
and their friends and families. Contact Margo
Vallone, (706) 268-6446.