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Living in Big CanoeA Resident's Guide

INFORMATION RESOURCES

UTILITIES

MAIL DELIVERY

PUBLIC SAFETY

SERVICES

SCHOOLS

ACTIVITIES

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Big Canoe Property Owners Association10586 Big Canoe, Jasper, GA 30143 (706) [email protected] 12, 2019

Photos by Tim Moran, Steve Miller, Steve Papke, Carl Bauman, Mark Green, Bert Loftman, Linda Powell, Adrianna Nogareda, and Rhonda Stock

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Table of ContentsINFORMATION RESOURCESThe Big Canoe Directory 4Big Canoe Road Map 4Weekly E-mail News 4Websites & Social Media 4Channel 12 4Publications 4

UTILITIESLand-line Phone Service 5Phone Books 5Mobile Phone Service 5Cable TV 5Satellite TV 5Water 5Electricity 5Gas 5

MAIL DELIVERYUS Postal Service 6Delivery Address 6UPS and FedEx 6Alpha Boxes 6

PUBLIC SAFETYNorth & South Gates 6Guest Access to Big Canoe 6Key Storage 7Transponders 7

SERVICESInternet 7Property Owner Card 7Trash Disposal 7Architectural Control 8Big Canoe Animal Rescue 8Storage Yard 8Facilities Rentals 8Wellness Collaborative 8

SCHOOLSCounty 8Private 8

ACTIVITIESFitness Center 8Marina 8Golf 9Tennis and Pickleball 9Outdoor Pools 9Trails 9Wildcat Recreation Area 9Children’s/Family Activities 9Programs & Events 9Bocce 10Robert B. Platt Museum 10

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONSBC Chapel Women’s Guild 10Dinner for 8 10Ridgerunners 10Wildflower Bunch 10Friday A.M. Men’s Fellowship 10Squires and Stags 10Acoustic Showcase 10Artists Club 10Knowledge Series 10North Georgia Veterans 11Black Bear Society 11Canasta 11Cigar Club 11Knit Togethers 11Lit Lunch 11Mah Jongg 11Scrapbooking Group 11DAR 11Gumshoes & Cops Book Club 11

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Welcome tothe Mountains of Big Canoe®

Big Canoe is a private, gated, master-planned community designed to achieve a harmonious integration of the natural beauty of the land with those elements most desired in a residential community. It is a community in the true sense of the word, multi-generational, offering a small-town atmosphere.Big Canoe is governed from within through the Property Owners Association (POA). The POA is charged with implementing covenants, administering rules and regulations, providing community services including security, operating the amenities and maintaining common property and assets.


INFORMATION RESOURCES

The Big Canoe DirectoryNEW EDITION AVAILABLE EACH JANUARYThe directory lists the phone number, e-mail, street address, and mailing address of any Property Owner who wishes to be listed. It also includes frequently called phone numbers and e-mail addresses, a Big Canoe Road Map, and information about the Big Canoe Chapel, amenities, clubs, activities, volunteer organizations, and Dawson and Pickens counties.Directories are available at the Fitness Center, Golf Pro Shop, Racquet Club, and Canoe Lodge for $20 plus tax.

Big Canoe Road MapAVAILABLE ONLINE AT BIGCANOEPOA.ORGThe Big Canoe Road Map will help you navigate our community and includes a complete road index. Copies are available at the gates, at the POA office (located at the Canoe Lodge) and in your POA direc-tory. Wall maps are available for $10 at the Fitness Center and Canoe Lodge.

Weekly E-mail News

RECAP OF THE WEEK'S E-MAILS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITEFour e-mails are sent to subscribers each week covering activities and news in Big Canoe.Monday: Clubhouse News Tuesday: Events & HappeningsWednesday: Active LifestyleFriday: News & AnnouncementsSpecial announcements, weather alerts and Public Safety news e-mails are sent as needed.Sign up at bigcanoepoa.org or contact the Communications Manager at [email protected] or (706) 268-3375.

Websites & Social MediaCHECK THE POA WEBSITE FOR LINKS TO CLUB SITESThe POA website at bigcanoepoa.org provides comprehensive amenity, activity, calendar and governance information. Insidethegates.org is the online version of the monthly POA magazine covering events and happenings in the community.Big Canoe Chapel’s website at bigca-noechapel.org provides information about worship services, activities, and contacts.Smoke Signals Online at bigcanoenews.com is the online version of the newspaper with breaking news and archived stories from the newspaper’s current and back issues.

Access to the POA, Inside the Gates, Smoke Signals and Big Canoe Chapel websites has been consolidated at bigca-noetoday.com. Put this link in your Internet browser “Favorites” for quick access to all Big Canoe websites.Big Canoe activities are posted on Face-book at bigcanoeamenities and on Twitter @bcpoa. Current golf course conditions are tweeted to golfcourse27.

Channel 12NOT AVAILABLE OUTSIDE BIG CANOEBig Canoe amenity hours and information are broadcast on this Windstream Big Canoe only cable system channel. Channel 12 is not available on satellite TV.

PublicationsNEWSTANDS LOCATED IN THE POSTAL FACILITYInside the Gates, a monthly magazine, published by the POA, is available on the POA website and at the Fitness Center, Postal Facility and Canoe Lodge.Smoke Signals, Big Canoe’s award winning community newspaper, is a free monthly publication.You can pick up a copy at the Postal Facil-ity as well as at local surrounding area sites. You can reach Smoke Signals staff at [email protected] or (770) 893-1594.

Each year the POA offers a handy guide to who lives here and how to connect with them. It’s called the Big Canoe Community Directory.Directories can be purchased at Canoe Lodge, the Fitness Center, Racquet Club, or the Golf Pro Shop throughout the year.

POA News 2Events & Happenings 14Calendar 14Wining & Dining 21Getting Fit & Healthy 26Around the Tees 28Racquets ‘Round the Nets

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Marina 31Bocce 34Let’s Go Clubbing 35

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Fireworks Lake Sconti

Thursday • July 4 9:30 PM

Family Fun Day Playfield Park

Thursday • July 4 11:00 AM

Fun Run/Walk Wildcat Recreation Area

Saturday • July 6 8:00 AM

Terraces Concert Tyn Tymes

Saturday • July 27 7:00 PM

The July 4th Family Fun Day drew a tremendous crowd of all ages to enjoy food, fun, live entertainment, a classic car show, bouncy houses and a fabulous watermelon eating contest.

Enriching life in the Big Canoe community July 2019


Pickens County Progress (706-253-2457) is the Pickens County weekly and is avail-able by mail.Dawson Community News (706-265-3384) is the Dawson County weekly.Dawson News & Advertiser (706-265-2345)

UTILITIES

Land-line Phone ServiceONLY ONE COMPANY SERVES YOUR PROPERTY LOCATIONBecause Big Canoe is in two counties, we receive telephone service from two separate service providers. Generally, Big Canoe residents who live in Dawson County connect through the 579 exchange, and their service provider is Windstream (866-590-9599). Big Canoe residents who live in Pickens County are connected through the 268 exchange, and their phone company is TDS Telecom (866-571-6662). All Big Canoe residents are in the 706 area code. From either exchange, a call to the Atlanta metropolitan calling area (404, 770 and 678, and parts of the 706 area codes) is toll free and does not require a “1” when dialing. However, a call to most exchangeswithin area code 706 is a toll call and does require a “1”.When making a call, all ten digits of the phone number must be dialed.

Phone Books

SEE THE ROSTER AT THE POA SITE FOR RESIDENTS NUMBERSBulk quantities of surrounding north Geor-gia community phone books and yellow pages are periodically dropped at the Big Canoe Postal Facility.

Mobile Phone ServiceCHOOSE A PROVIDER WITH A GOOD SIGNAL AT YOUR HOMECellular service is available in Big Canoe and coverage varies by provider. AT&T and Verizon provide service from a cell tower on Big Canoe property off Steve Tate Highway and generally provide the widest service area.

Cable TVWEBSITE: WINDSTREAM.COMWindstream (706-872-2323) is the only provider of cable service in Big Canoe but currently these areas do not have access: The Waterford Section -Waterford Way, Still Spring and Water Lilly; The Bluffs at Ridgeview- Skyline Drive, Sunrise Way, Ridgeview Way, Moonlight Lane and Star-light Lane; Twin Creeks - Twin Creeks Dr. Contact Windstream for updates.

Satellite TV

TDS ALSO SELLS DISH BUNDLESReceiver services are available for those who have an unobstructed view of the southwestern sky.Contact Direct TV at directv.com or (800-280-4388); Dish Network at dishnetwork.com or (888-656-2461)

WaterWEBSITE: UIWATER.COM/GEORGIAWater service is provided to most of the community by Utilities, Inc. of Georgia (706-268-3400.) The Waterford neigh-borhood gets water from Pickens County (706-253-8718.)

ElectricityWEBSITE: AMICALOLAEMC.COMAmicalola EMC (706-253-5200) provides electricity. Report power outages to (706) 253-0359.

GasWEBSITE: BLOSSMANGAS.COMThere is no natural gas service to Big Canoe. Gas appliances and fireplace logs require propane from a tank on your prop-erty. The Big Canoe Propane Consortium negotiates a group propane price for Big


Canoe users. Contact Blossman Gas at (770) 386-6268 for information or to sign up.

MAIL DELIVERY

US Postal ServiceBIG CANOE FACILITY NOT A POST OFFICEThe US Postal Service does not provide home delivery in Big Canoe. Residents can receive mail via a secure box system housed in the Postal Facility located in Wolfscratch Village near Big Canoe Realty. You may get a new box number assigned by calling the Jasper Post Office at (706) 253-4300, but you need to get your keys from a US Postal employee in the Big Canoe facility. The Postal Facility is gener-ally staffed between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Noon is the best time to visit if you need to talk with a clerk. Stamps and package mail-ing services are available at the full service Post Office located at 12813 Highway 53 in Marble Hill (near Foothills Village.)

Delivery AddressUSE A FOUR LINE ADDRESSEvery Big Canoe residence has two addresses:First, all U.S. Postal mail is delivered to your Big Canoe postal box, which has an assigned 5-digit box number in the form:

12345 Big Canoe PLEASE NOTE: Do not write “PO BOX” in your address.Your second address is your Street Address, used for parcel deliveries made by UPS or FEDEX. PLEASE NOTE: Never use only your street address. Delivery services often “hand-off” packages to the US Postal Service for final delivery. The Post Office recognizes only the 5-digit box number and delivers only to the Postal Facility.We suggest you always use the following four-line address example that includes both your Big Canoe box number and the street address:

John and Mary Doe123 Wilderness Parkway12345 Big CanoeJasper, GA 30143

UPS and FedExUSE THE DROP BOXES TO SEND PACKAGESUPS maintains a drop box in the Postal Facility and picks up at 4 PM Monday

- Saturday.FedEx has a drop box at the Chevron station on the corner of Steve Tate Highway and Route 53 across from Foothills Shop-ping Center. Pickup is at 4:30 PM.

Alpha Boxes

DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLE ITEMS IN THE ALPHA BOXESProperty Owners use the Alpha boxes for personal communication with otherProperty Owners. Alpha mail must be addressed with names of who the item is to and from, and also must be dated. Alpha mail will be moved to the top cubby in each column after 30 days and will be discarded after 60. Business solicitations and promo-tional materials are not allowed.Big Canoe Clubs and Organizations may use the Alpha boxes to communicate with their members, but not for solicitation.

PUBLIC SAFETY

North & South GatesCALL (706) 268-3376Big Canoe is a controlled-access community. Residents are identified by a transponder on their automobile windshield that electronically activates the gates. These transponders may be obtained at either entry gate using your POA ID card or your property warranty deed along with vehicle registration in the resident’s name and proof of auto insurance..

Big Canoe is registered with the Atlanta Audubon Society as an official Wildlife Sanctuary.


Guest Access to Big Canoe

WEBSITE: BIGCANOEGUEST.COMThe POA uses an Online Visitor Manage-ment System provided by dwellingLive. This system allows you todesignate permanent guests (such as family members), temporary guests, deliveries, contractors, etc. You can set your account to get e-mails and/or text messages when your guests pass through the gate, view guest history, and track usage. You can also create turn-by-turn directions to your house from either gate that are printed on your guest passes. Contact Public Safety at [email protected] or (706) 268-3376 to get your password.

Key StorageKEY RELEASE FORM AVAILABLE AT BIGCANOEPOA.ORGCall POA accounting at (706) 268-1114 if you want to leave a key to your home with Public Safety for release to authorized indi-viduals or companies. There is an annual $25.00 fee for this service.

TranspondersAVAILABLE AT THE GATESYou will need a transponder for automatic entrance to Big Canoe. Two free transpon-ders may be issued to Property Owners

with a dwelling and one to Property Owners with a lot only. Additional transponders may be purchased by submitting a “Big Canoe Property Owner Vehicle Data” form to either gate. You can download the document at Community Overview>Vehicle Registration Form at bigcanoepoa.org or pick up a copy at the gates.

SERVICES

InternetWIFI AVAILABLE AT MOST POA FACILITIESThe POA provides a computer with Internet connection in the Fitness Center in the lounge area behind the front desk. Wi-Fi is available at the Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Canoe Lodge, Marina, and Racquet Club to connect your own devices.

Property Owner CardCONTACT AMENITIES MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR FOR INFOEach Property Owner will be issued one magnetic striped ID card at no charge. Only the deeded Property Owner and resi-dent spouse will be issued cards. Additional cards may be requested by a deeded Property Owner submitting a request to the Amenities Membership Director at [email protected] or calling (706) 268-1092. The form “Property Owner Card Request” can be found in the

Community Overview section at bigca-noepoa.org. Additional Property Owner cards will be issued only to children age 16 and older and/or parents of the Property Owner and only if the children/parents are residing with the Property Owner.There will be a charge of $15.00 per card for all additional and/or replacement cards.New Property Owners are mailed their Property Owner Card(s) in a New Property Owner Packet when the property closing documents are received by the POA.The Property Owner ID card must be presented to receive the appropriate amen-ity member/Property Owner discount on merchandise or to make a lot charge.Note: If a Property Owner charges to the POA lot, they must have the magnetic card swiped and then print and sign their name on the chit.

Trash DisposalCONTACT MAINTENANCE AT (706) 268-3390 FOR MORE INFOBig Canoe residents use a centralized trash collection system located near the North Gate for household trash and garbage, cardboard, and single stream recycling for paper, plastic, etc.The last Saturday of each month is “Bulk Trash Day.”A community thrift store will be at the recy-cling area to collect charitable donations


the same day. Contact Anita Gable at (706) 268-3390 for more information.Most anything that fits in the open containers is acceptable for disposal, but flammables and refrigerants (i.e. Freon) are specifically excluded, and fluids - including paint - must be congealed by mixing with a paint hardener, saw dust or cat litter.Contractors must dispose of work related trash outside Big Canoe and are not permit-ted to use these containers.Secure paper shredding is provided the first month of each quarter. Call 1st Secure Shredding for more information on shred-ding: (678) 773-9306.

Architectural ControlLOCATED IN THE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE BUILDINGBefore making any change to the exterior of your home or landscape, including pruning or removing trees, call the POA Architec-tural Control Department at 706-268-3394 to work out a plan that adheres to Big Canoe’s rules and covenants.

Big Canoe Animal RescueLOCATED BY THE RECYCLING CENTERBCAR provides rescue, shelter, training and adoption services for stray dogs found in Big Canoe. Contact them at (706) 268-1346.

Storage Yard

LOCATED BEHIND THE NORTH GATE STATIONCall the Facilities Maintenance Department at (706) 268-3390 to rent storage space for boats, RVs, etc.

Facilities RentalsCONTACT THE SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE IN THE CLUBHOUSEWeddings, special occasions, business meetings, retreats, birthday parties can all be accommodated at Big Canoe facilities. Contact the Banquets and Special Events Manager at (706) 268-3964 for more information.

Wellness CollaborativeWEBSITE: BCWELL.ORGBig Canoe Wellness Collaborative is ready to provide residents with non-emergency, non-medical services wellness services such as temporary in-home assistance, local transportation, home delivered meals and programs for families.Contact a representative at [email protected] or (706) 268-3334.

SCHOOLS

CountySEE THE IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS PAGEPickens County students must attend schools in that county. Dawson County resi-dents, however, can elect to attend either Dawson or Pickens County public schools. Buses pick up students at the Wildcat Recreation Area parking lot.

PrivateSEE THE IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS PAGEMountain Laurel Academy holds classes in the Broyles Center.Contact the Chapel for more information.

ACTIVITIES

Fitness CenterCALL (706) 268-3441The Big Canoe Fitness Center offers a 13,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facil-ity featuring cardiovascular equipment, strength training equipment, aerobics room, racquetball/squash court, swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, access to the indoor tennis courts, massage therapy, physical therapy, personal training and the ever popular group exercise classes. The group exercise classes range from low impact

We want our community to allow bear activity, so that bears can pass through, but are not tempted to stop and get into trouble with people - don't leave food where they can smell it!


aerobics, boot camp, strength and flexibility, yoga, to Pilates, Tai Chi and water aerobics.

MarinaCALL (706) 268-3303Lake Petit is the primary recreational boating and fishing lake. The Marina has pontoon boats, paddle boards, kayaks, Jon boats, and canoes available for rent and sells fishing permits. Call to check on avail-ability of boat slips and boat racks for your personal craft.

GolfCALL (706) 268-3323Features 27 holes of golf, a practice range, putting and chipping greens, and a Pro Shop in the Clubhouse at Lake Sconti. There are many opportunities to participate in groups and organized events, lessons, and clinics.

Tennis and PickleballCALL (706) 268-3367Located in Wolfscratch Village near the Chapel offering both hard and clay tennis courts, pickleball courts and indoor tennis courts at the Fitness Center. Call the Racquet Club at (706) 268-3367 for court reservations and lessons.

Outdoor Pools

CALL THE FITNESS CENTER FOR INFORMATIONBig Canoe has three outdoor pools, one located near the Fitness Center and two at the Wildcat Recreation Center near the North Gate. In addition to a sand swimming beach, Lake Disharoon offers canoeing, paddle boats, rock slide, and a snack bar.

TrailsTRAILS MAPS AVAILABLE ONLINE UNDER "ACTIVITIES"Big Canoe’s trails feature hundreds of acres of green space that include streams, waterfalls and lakes. Rhododendron, mountain laurel, ferns, and native azaleas are commonly seen along the trails. Deer, turkey, and birds are abundant, along with the occasional black bear (do not approach!). Pick up a trails map at the POA office or the Fitness Center.

Wildcat Recreation AreaTRAILS CONNECT TO MCDANIELS MEADOWSOffers facilities for baseball, soccer, basket-ball, bocce courts, two outdoor pools, walking trails and a dog park.

Children’s/Family ActivitiesYou can find kids' activities by clicking on the “Programs and Events” tab on the POA website.

•Summer Day Camp: Tuesdays, Wednes-days and Thursdays in June and July. Contact the Chapel Office.

•Golf, Tennis and Fishing Summer Camps. Contact the respective amenities.

•Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts. Contact the Chapel Office.

Programs & EventsCONTACT KIM AT [email protected] is a sampling of activities in Big Canoe:• Easter Egg Hunt• Hook a Kid on Fishing Tournament• Mountain Twilight Concert: a great picnic

event held in early September• The Knowledge Series hosts speakers on

a wide range of interesting topics• Terraces Concerts held throughout the

Summer• July 4th Celebration: Family activities

during the day; Fireworks show over the dam after dark.

• Oktoberfest: Fall celebration• “Trunk or Treat": Halloween tailgate party

for kids and adults• Travel Club to learn about travel and

destinations• Flu shots• Blood drive• AARP Defensive Driving Program


Bocce

LEAGUE HAS TWO EIGHT-WEEK SEASONS PER YEARCourts are located in the Wildcat Recre-ation area. Bocce court scheduling is available through the Racquet Club. Infor-mation about the Big Canoe Bocce League can be found at bigcanoebocce.com.

Robert B. Platt MuseumLOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE CANOE LODGEIn 1981, Dr. Platt and his wife Deanie developed the museum to showcase the mammals and birds native to North Georgia. The museum houses two cases of wild animals and two dioramas, all of which have been stuffed and mounted by a professional taxidermist. Admission is free and the museum is open to all Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Big Canoe Chapel Women’s GuildMEETINGS HELD IN THE BROYLES CENTERAll women in Big Canoe are invited to attend the Guild's monthly meetings and take part in the many outreach activities serving others here in our community, as well as our neighbors in Pickens and Dawson Counties.

Dinner for 8SPONSORED BY THE CHAPELThis is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy an evening together. Four couples gather at each other’s houses for four months. If you would like to join a new group, please call Susan Willson at (706) 579-2640 or e-mail her at [email protected].

Ridgerunners"BIG CANOE RIDGERUNNERS" ON FACEBOOKA social organization for all women provid-ing friendship and fun with an educational perspective. Monthly meetings followed by lunch and other functions such as the Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon and the Christmas Luncheon. Ridgerunners also sponsors book clubs and bridge groups. Contact numbers are listed in the Big Canoe Directory.

Wildflower Bunch

WEBSITE: WILDFLOWERBUNCH.COMThis active club meets monthly to enjoy knowledgeable experts speaking on a full range of gardening and gardening-re-lated topics. Special events and projects, celebratory luncheons, plus field-trips to locations, sites or businesses of particular gardening interest round out the Wildflower Bunch calendar.

Friday Morning Men’s FellowshipWEBSITE: NGAFMMF.INFOMeets every Friday morning at 7:00 a.m. for Christian fellowship, presentations, and discussion.

Squires and StagsMEETS FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7:45 AMA men’s forum providing monthly breakfast meetings featuring stimulating current topics and interesting speakers.

Acoustic Showcase CONTACT GREG MORRIS AT [email protected] monthly workshop for aspiring performers as well as a monthly performance for the general Big Canoe community. Join in or just enjoy.

Bliss Awards - Big Canoe named Best Hiking Community of the Year"Big Canoe has 22 miles of genuine hiking trails, not double-purpose community sidewalks. The well maintained hiking trails lead to waterfalls, Indian trail tree markers, historic moonshine stills and cabins dating back to the early 1800’s. During the spring, wildflowers and Rhododendron fill the forest. During the fall, the forest floor is carpeted with crunchy leaves and falling acorns. The smells and sounds are invigorating hiking in Georgia."


Artists Club

MEETS FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH AT 10:00 AMAll artists are welcome.

Knowledge SeriesCONTACT CAL AT [email protected] Knowledge Series offers compelling presentations by dynamic speakers on literary, artistic, international, national and regional topics of interest and significance.

North Georgia VeteransWEBSITE: NGVETS.ORGVets are invited for lunch and fellowship on the second Wednesday of each month in the Mountains Grille Room at The Club-house. Meetings start at 11:30 a.m. and usually end by 1:30 p.m.

Black Bear SocietyCONTACT BOB AT [email protected] Black Bear Society sponsors events at the Clubhouse and gives each member a numbered mug that is stored on the wall at the Black Bear Pub.

CanastaCONTACT PATRICIA AT [email protected] Monday at the Canoe Lodge from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. with a brown bag lunch break.

Cigar Club

CONTACT STEVE AT [email protected] men of the Cigar Club meet when the spirit moves them, and that spirit usually settles them at the Marina in late after-noons. You’ll have to get on the e-mail list to find out when the spirit next moves.

Knit TogethersCONTACT MIMI AT [email protected] ladies knit, crochet, weave, and tat too. They meet every Wednesday at the Swim Club from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Beginners welcome.

Lit LunchCONTACT VIVIAN AT (706) 268-1257All are welcome to join Lit Lunchers on the first Friday of the month. Lunch is ordered from the Black Bear Pub menu and then we engage in a discussion that is always lively, interesting, and informative.

Mah JonggCONTACT PEGGY AT [email protected] players are welcome to join the tables every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Canoe Lodge.

Scrapbooking Group

CONTACT PATSY AT [email protected] bunch of folks interested in preserving memories for the future in a concrete way. The work tables fill on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Canoe Lodge.

DARCONTACT ANITA ADAMS AT (770) 361-1569If you’re a female over the age of 18 and have a direct lineal descent from an Amer-ican Revolution Patriot, you are welcome to join the DAR. The group meets in the Sconti Point Room at the Clubhouse. Social time begins at 10:00 a.m., the meeting starts at 10:45 a.m., and after the meeting, a Clubhouse luncheon is enjoyed together.

Big Canoe Model Yacht ClubVISIT WWW.BCMYC.ORG OR EMAIL [email protected]. Build and sail radio controlled model yachts on the lakes of Big Canoe. Regular membership meetings are held on the third Friday of each month from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Village Station.Membership is open to any Big Canoe resident with an interest in sailing, it is not necessary to own a sailboat.

Oktoberfest Arts & Crafts ShowThe biggest event of the year is the annual Oktoberfest celebration on the second Saturday of October. Activities are available for all ages with plenty of German food, music and dancing.

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Tips for your hiking safety:

Your goal is to avoid surprising me.

• Talk, sing, or call out every once in while.

• Stay alert. Do not wear headphones. Look ahead on the trail. Keep children nearby. Hike during daylight hours.

• Watch for signs of me in the area: droppings, tracks, overturned rocks, broken up rotted logs, fresh claw marks on trees, root diggings, and fur on tree trunks.

• If you smell or see signs of an animal carcass - such as birds circling overhead - leave the area immediately.

• Traveling on fast moving moutain bikes can lead to surprise encounters. Be alert!

• Keep all dogs on leash and under control.

Seeing me in Big Canoe is a privilege.

Disrespecting me is a safety concern for other bears, humans, pets, wildlife and property.

You can respect me by:• Keeping your distance• Taking pictures with a telephoto

lens• Keeping pets on leashes

it is illegal to feed me...Intentionally or Unintentionally• Dispose of trash in a bear-safe

receptacle or at the North gate trash facility.

• Clean your BBQ grills immediately after using them

• Eliminate bird feeders from March to November

• Keep pet food indoors (including watering dishes)

• Keep food out of your car


A Taste of the AmenitiesTrial program for new Property Owners who join within 60 days of closing

Don’t miss this amazing Membership Incentive* and opportunity to join any of the “Big Three” Big Canoe Amenities, Full Golf, Tennis and Fitness! This two-month trial offer is for 50% off the Amenity Membership fees (full dues after initial two months). Our trained and knowl-edgeable staff will help you explore a variety of programs within the chosen amenity(s). Notification must be received in writing to drop the two-month trial program as it is an automatic renewal after the two-month trial. The Big Canoe Amenity Membership programs have a twelve month obligation and the two-months trial will go toward your new membership if notification is not received to terminate.

� Two-Month Trial Membership (Full Golf, Tennis or Fitness) at half dues!

� Two-Month Trial Membership timing will count towards initial 12-month membership commitment if membership is continued beyond the trial period.

�Trial Member must notify Palmer Howard in the Membership Office by the 15th of the last month of the trial to cancel and prevent the full membership from activating with the normal 12-month commitment.

If the Trial Membership is cancelled by the 15th of the last month of the trial and then the amen-ity is joined again at a later date, there will be:

�No penalties �No back dues �No reinstatement fee

If you have been debating the value of a membership, now is your no-risk opportunity to come see for yourself. Please see staff at desired amenity or contact Memberships, Palmer Howard at (706) 268-1092 or e-mail [email protected].

*Membership Incentive is defined as, “No penalties, back dues or reinstatement fee will be charged should you drop during the two month trial program and want to join at a later date”.

Architectural and Environmental ControlMay I cut trees or shrubs on my property? Big Canoe has strict restrictions on what trees and/or shrubs can be cut. Serious fines are imposed when trees or shrubs are cut outside of the approved guidelines. Refer to Rules and Regulations, Section C.2., Tree Cutting Provisions, in the Rules and Regulations booklet provided in your New Owner Packet or Covenants and Restrictions, Article 2, Section 2 paragraph (r). Both documents are available on the Big Canoe POA website at www.bigcanoepoa.org. It is always best to call Architectural and Environmental Control at (706) 268-3394 before cutting or trimming any tree or shrub. May I make changes to my house or yard without receiving permission? Big Canoe has strict architectural and environmental guidelines. Refer to Rules and Regulations, Section C.1., Architectural Control Guidelines, in the Rules and Regulations booklet provided in your New Owner Packet, or Covenants and Restrictions, Article 2, Section 2 paragraph (a), or Architectural and Environmental Control Guidelines Chapter 4, Section 3. All documents are available on the Big Canoe POA website at www.bigcanoepoa.org or call Archi-tectural and Environmental Control at (706) 268-3394. Are there any restrictions on outdoor furniture? Yes. Exterior furniture must be in an approved color. Refer to Architectural and Environmental Control Guidelines Chapter 2, Section 2 available on the Big Canoe POA website at www.bigca-noepoa.org or call Architectural and Environmental Control at (706) 268-3394.Are there any restrictions on outdoor holiday decorations or decorative appurtenances? Yes. Refer to Architectural and Environmental Control Guidelines Chapter 2, Section 2, available on the Big Canoe POA website at www.bigcanoepoa.org or call Architectural and Environmental Control at (706) 268-3394.Are there any other restrictions on my property’s outdoor appearance? Yes. Part of the appeal of Big Canoe is the blending of homes and property with nature. Refer to Covenants and Restrictions, Article 2, Section 2, paragraph (y) and Architectural, Environmental Control Guidelines, Chapter 2, Section 2 and Rules and Regulations. All documents are available on the Big Canoe POA website at www.bigcanoepoa.org or call Architectural and Environmental Control at (706) 268-3394.

Charges & Monthly AssessmentsCan I pay my monthly assessments online? Yes, you may pay online by credit card or eCheck at our bank’s website at www.smartstreet.com. Click on the blue box at the upper left corner “On Line Payments”. Follow the system prompts. What credit cards can be used to pay monthly assessments online? Is there a fee? Our bank accepts American Express, MasterCard and Discover. There is a $14.95 fee for each transaction. Where can I drop off my payment? You can pay your bill at the Canoe Lodge or put your payment envelope in the second black dropbox behind the Postal Facility. No postage is required. What if I have a question about a charge on my statement? Call Accounting at (706) 268-1114 or e-mail [email protected].

Amenity MembershipsDo I have to pay an initiation fee to join an amenity?In some cases, initiation fees do apply. For more information, refer to Amenities, Provisions, Fees & Forms on the Big Canoe POA website at www.bigcanoepoa.org or call Palmer Howard, Amenity Membership Director, at (706) 268-1092. Am I allowed to give or transfer my membership to someone else – such as the new owner of my home? Except as specifically provided in the Membership Provisions or in the Membership Agreement, memberships are not transfer-able. Refer to Amenities, Provisions, Fees & Forms on the Big Canoe POA website at www.bigcanoepoa.org or call Palmer Howard,Amenity Membership Director, at (706) 268-1092. How can I resign from my amenity membership? A member may voluntarily resign the membership by written notice to the POA at least 30 days prior to the end of any membership year, but must complete the initial 12-month commitment. Refer to Amenities, Provisions, Fees & Forms on the Big Canoe POA website at www.bigcanoepoa.org or call Palmer Howard, Amenity Membership Director, at (706) 268-1092.

Frequently Asked Questions



Acoustic Showcase ................................................ [email protected] ................................................................... (770) 893-2682 ......... Trinity Church Alcoholics Anonymous ............................................ (706) 579-1771 ......... John Lipkowitz Artists Club ............................................................. (706) 306-0686 ......... Tappy Swarmer Big Canoe Animal Rescue (BCAR) ........................ (706) 268-1346 Big Canoe Volunteer Fire Department (BCVFD) .... (404) 539-1077 ......... Eric Lindblom Black Bear Pub Bear Society ................................. (706) 579-1711 .......... Bob Mackey Bocce ...................................................................... (678) 438-9789 ......... Cathy Wentworth Boy Scouts ............................................................. (706) 842-9818 ......... Jeff Dodson Bridge - Instruction & Friendship ............................ (404) 423-6290 ......... Mark Bopp Bridge - Monday Men’s Bridge ............................... (706) 268-3935 ......... David Gray ................................................................................. (706) 268-3096 ......... Don Summers Bridge - Monday Night Bridge ................................ (706) 579-2471 ......... Christine Flaherty Bridge - Ridgerunners Duplicate Bridge ................. (706) 579-1708 ......... Peggy Anderson ................................................................................. (706) 268-3910 ......... Donna WelshBridge - Ridgerunners Party Bridge ........................ (404) 408-7380 ......... Norma Collins ................................................................................. (404) 379-0126 ......... Pat Mason Bridge - Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge ..................... (706) 579-3375 ......... Bob Crouch ................................................................................. (706) 268-1578 ......... Chuck Palmer Bunko - Ladies ........................................................ (404) 386-8953 ......... Debby Dlugasch................................................................................. (404) 819-4914 ......... Vicky Cheely Canoe Cubs ............................................................ (706) 579-2116 .......... Lindsey Kenner Car Club ................................................................. (678) 595-2587 ......... Allan DeNiro Chapel Men’s Fellowship ........................................ (706) 268-3576 ......... Ron Ceravalo Chapel Terraces Amphitheater ............................... (770) 893-1299 ......... Eberhard Noll ................................................................................. (706) 268-2904 ......... Shelby Collins ................................................................................. (770) 893-1299 ......... Hotline Chapel Women’s Guild Bible Study ........................ (404) 593-3677 ......... Nancy Lucenay ................................................................................. (706) 579-2061 ......... Janet Larson Chapel Women’s Guild Legacy of Caring ............... (678) 488-2268 ......... Debbie Goldman ................................................................................. (706) 579-2640 ......... Susan Willson Chapel Women’s Guild ........................................... (706) 579-5083 ......... Judy Bellinger,................................................................................. (706) 268-1303 ......... Suzanne Eanes, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) .......... (706) 515-2700 ......... Melanie Davis Cycling Club ............................................................ (404) 304-3293 .......... David PattonCreative Stitchery ................................................... (770) 815-6767 ......... Linda Gazaway Daughters of the American Revolution ................... (770) 361-1569 ......... Anita AdamsDawson County Mentoring Program ...................... (706) 429-0110 .......... Ellen Ward

Clubs & Organizations


Dinner for 8 ............................................................. (706) 579-2640 ......... Susan Willson Euchre Club ............................................................ (706) 268-1642 ......... Carol McCann Friendship Force of Big Canoe/North Georgia ....... (706) 579-1708 .......... Bob Anderson Georgia Mountain Auburn Club .............................. (706) 766-3126 ......... Barbara Fussell Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center ........... (706) 253-4673 Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson County .............. (706) 429-9914 ......... Kay Parrish Grief Share ............................................................. (770) 539-5232 ......... Kim Simpson ................................................................................. (706) 579-1616 ......... Debbie Grimes Hikers ..................................................................... (706) 579-3342 ......... Laura Smith Kickball League ....................................................... (770) 330-9184 .......... Vince GiordanoKnit Togethers ......................................................... (706) 579-1979 ......... Mimi Zentgraf Lit Lunch ................................................................. ................... Vivian Shaperis Mah Jongg Club ..................................................... (706) 579-2290 ......... Peggy Dickey Men’s Golf Association ........................................... (706) 268-3323 ......... Joe Finemore Men’s Pool Shooters Group ................................... (706) 579-1882 ......... Jerry Morgan ................................................................................. (706) 268-1858 ......... Ron Mann Model Yacht Club .................................................... [email protected] Georgia Veterans .......................................... (706) 268-6446 ......... Peter Vallone Panhellenic Organization ........................................ (706) 268-3111 .......... Judy Lacey Photography Club ................................................... (713) 857-0548 ......... Mark Green Pine Needle Quilters Guild ..................................... (706) 579-1094 ......... Emily Beale Ridgerunners .......................................................... (706) 268-1200 ......... Phyllis Godwin ................................................................................. (706) 579-1040 ......... Donna Monroe Ridgerunners Book Clubs ....................................... ................................. Susan Eanes Scrapbooking Club ................................................. (706) 579-1087 ......... Patsy Wohlwend Singles' Supper Club ............................................... (706) 579-2531 .......... Alice EachusSolo Club ................................................................ (706) 579-1871 ......... Laura Walker Squires & Stags ...................................................... (706) 268-1989 ......... Bob Littell ................................................................................. (706) 579-1688 ......... Chuck Gordon Trails Committee .................................................... (561) 373-8740 ......... Clardy Schwartz Trivia Club .............................................................. (706) 268-2420 ......... Clubhouse Wellness Collaborative ........................................... (706) 268-3334 ......... Help Line................................................................................. (706) 268-1229 ......... Ken Nichols Wildflower Bunch Garden Club .............................. (706) 268-1848 ......... Stacy Johnson ................................................................................. .................................. Sara Juneau Women’s Golf Association ...................................... (904) 704-0405 ......... Robin Sievers ................................................................................. (706) 268-3646 ......... Peggy Williams Woodworking Club ................................................. (678) 296-1888 ......... Terry Nicholson

Clubs & Organizations

Auto TagsTax Commissioner, Dawsonville ................ (706) 344-3520 Tax Commissioner, Jasper. ....................... (706) 253-8882

Big CanoeAccounting ................................................ (706) 268-1114 Administrative Offices ............................... (706) 268-3346 Amenity Memberships ............................... (706) 268-1092 Animal Rescue .......................................... (706) 268-1346Architectural & Environmental Dept .......... (706) 268-3394 The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti ................. (706) 268-3326

Reservations and To-Go Orders ........ (706) 268-1253 Facility Rentals ................................... (706) 268-3964Clubhouse Manager ............................ (706) 268-3002

Chapel ....................................................... (470) 273-6768Communications & Publicity ..................... (706) 268-3375Director of Finance .................................... (706) 268-1235Director of Operations .............................. (706) 268-3894 Duffers ...................................................... (706) 268-3273 Fitness Center .......................................... (706) 268-3441 Human Resources .................................... (706) 268-3337 Garage ...................................................... (706) 268-3358 General Manager ....................................... (706) 268-2400 Golf Maintenance ..................................... (706) 268-3319 Golf Pro Shop ........................................... (706) 268-3323 Grounds & Building Maintenance ............. (706) 268-3390 Maintenance Department ......................... (706) 268-3390Marina ....................................................... (706) 268-3303Programs & Events Manager .................... (706) 268-1115Public Safety ............................................. (706) 268-1792

Main Gate .......................................... (706) 268-3376 North Gate ......................................... (706) 268-3399

Racquet Club ............................................ (706) 268-3367 Storage Yard Rentals ................................ (706) 268-3390Swim Club (Seasonal) .............................. (706) 268-3317 Wildcat Pool (Seasonal) ........................... (706) 268-3880

Dawson County SchoolsBoard of Education ................................... (706) 265-3246 Hightower Academy School ...................... (706) 265-1244 Blacks Mill Elementary School ................. (706) 216-3300 Robinson Elementary School.. ................. (706) 265-6544 Kilough Elementary School ...................... (706) 216-8595 Riverview Elementary ............................... (706) 216-5812 Dawson County Junior High ..................... (706) 216-4849 Dawson County Middle School ................. (706) 265-1426 Dawson County High School.. .................. (706) 265-6555

Pickens County SchoolsBoard of Education ................................... (706) 253-1700 Tate Elementary School (K - 5) ................. (706) 253-1860 Jasper Elementary School (K - 5) ............. (706) 253-1730 Hill City Elementary School (K - 5) ........... (706) 253-1880 Harmony Elementary (K - 5) ..................... (706) 253-1840 Mountain Laurel Academy ........................ (404) 402-3976 Pickens County Middle School (6 - 8) ...... (706) 253-1830 Jasper Middle School (6 - 8) ..................... (706) 253-1760 Pickens High School (9 - 12) .................... (706) 253-1800

HospitalsPiedmont Mountainside Hospital .............. (706) 692-2441 Northside Hospital, Cherokee ................... (770) 720-5100 Northside Hospital, Forsyth ...................... (770) 844-3200 NE GA Medical Center, Dawsonville ........ (770) 219-9000 NE GA Medical Center, Gainesville .......... (770) 219-3840

LibrariesDawson County Library ............................ (706) 344-3690 Pickens County Library ............................. (706) 692-5411

NewspapersDawson County News .............................. (706) 265-3384 Pickens Progress ...................................... (706) 253-2457 Smoke Signals .......................................... (770) 893-1594

Post OfficesDawsonville .............................................. (706) 265-2677 Jasper ....................................................... (706) 253-4300 Marble Hill ................................................. (770) 893-3364 Tate ........................................................... (770) 735-3527

UtilitiesAmicalola Electric ..................................... (706) 253-5200 Amicalola Electric - Power Outage ........... (706) 253-0359 Big Canoe Utilities .................................... (706) 268-3400 Blossman Propane .................................... (770) 386-6268Recycling (Cove Road) ............................. (770) 893-2644 TDS Telecom ............................................ (866) 571-6662 Windstream Communications ................... (800) 347-1991

Voter RegistrationRegistrar’s Office - Dawson County ......... (706) 344-3640 Registrar’s Office - Pickens County .......... (706) 253-8781

911 Address InformationPickens County ......................................... (706) 253-8980 Dawson County ........................................ (706) 344-3604

Important Phone Numbers

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