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Greetings!

In this edition of Big Canoe Living, we are excited to share our lineup of spring activities happening this weekend and in the weeks ahead.

Kick off your Saturday morning by participating in the "Building Beds, Building Hope" service project with the Rotary Club of Big Canoe Volunt will work to construct, assemble, and help deliver beds to children in need our community. Details are on page

For entertainment, enjoy a lively per Overlook, presented by our very own engaging production promises an evening of laughter and local talent you won’t want to miss.

And while you ’ re out and about, be sure to stop by the Beach Club for the Spring Fine Art Show, where you can experience an impressive collection of works from talented Big Canoe artists. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support local creativity and take in our community's vibrant artistic spirit

Lastly, we invite you to make plans to attend our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Playfield Park. Be sure to reserve your spot for Easter Brunch at the Clubhouse early, as seating fills up quickly. And if you ’ re lucky, you might atch a special appearance by the Easter Bunny!

pe you’ll take part in these events and celebrate spring in Big Canoe.

March 29, 2026 11:00am - 2:00pm

$34 adult | $14 children ages 5-12

In the Clubhouse surveys, you said you would like to see the return of Sunday Brunch. We are delighted to welcome you back on the last Sunday of every month. Reservations recommended.

Make Your Reservations on Open Table!

SATURDAY, APRIL

PLAYFIELD PARK

EVENT IS WEATHER DEPENDENT. 4 10:30 AM

JOIN US FOR OUR EASTER EGG HUNT!

Reservations Open Now! 5 APRIL AT 10:30 AM SUNDAY

Adult cost $58 | Kids (5 -12 years) $25

Reservations

MENU BRUNCH

ARTISANCULINARYPLATTERS

WHOLESMOKEDSALMON WHOLESMOKEDSALMON–Freshlemonchivecream,friedcapers,s –Freshlemonchivecream,friedcapers,s choppedegg,lemonwedges choppedegg,lemonwedges

FLOWERINGFRUITDISPLAY FLOWERINGFRUITDISPLAY–Cantaloupe,honeydew,pineapple,m –Cantaloupe,honeydew,pineapple,m honeyyogurtdip

GARDENFRESHSALADBAR GARDENFRESHSALADBAR–Babymixedgreens,chippedromaine, –Babymixedgreens,chippedromaine, mushrooms,grapetomato,Europeancucumber,shreddedcarrots,shavedsweetonion, mushrooms,grapetomato,Europeancucumber,shreddedcarrots,shavedsweetonion, shreddedcheese,sundriedcranberries,sunflowerseeds,candiedpecans,mandarin oranges,garliccroutons,ranchdressing,balsamicvinaigrette

INTERACTIVECHEFSTATIONS

EGGSANDOMELETS EGGSANDOMELETS–Farmfresheggs,ham,cheese,onions,bellpeppers,tomato,sliced –Farmfresheggs,ham,cheese,onions,bellpeppers,tomato,sliced mushrooms,choppedbacon

HAMTASTICCARVER–Honey-glazedpithamservedwithpineapplechutneyandDijon mustard mustard

ROSEMARYGARLICLEGOFLAMB–Slowroastedbonelesslegoflamb,minteddemi ROSEMARYGARLICLEGOFLAMB–Slowroastedbonelesslegoflamb,minteddemiglaze glaze

CHEF’SENTRÉEFEATURES

GRILLEDSPRINGCHICKEN

GRILLEDSPRINGCHICKEN–Sauteedspringsquash,garlic –Sauteedspringsquash,garlic mushroombroth,freshherbs

MEDITERRANEANWHITEFISH MEDITERRANEANWHITEFISH–Tomatoes,onions,articho –Tomatoes,onions,articho babyspinach,saffronbutterconsommé babyspinach,saffronbutterconsommé

HOUSEMADEBELGIANWAFFLES–Freshslicedstrawberrie HOUSEMADEBELGIANWAFFLES–Freshslicedstrawberrie cream,minichocolatechips,whippedbutter

ALLTHEFIXINS ALLTHEFIXINS–Herbroastedpotatoes,sauteedbabygreen –Herbroastedpotatoes,sauteedbabygreen honeyroastedcarrots,babyspinach&roasted honeyroastedcarrots,babyspinach&roastedredpepperfrittat redpepperfrittat

FOR OUR LITTLE LITTLE BUNNIES

Chicken fingers, tater tots, mac ‘n’ tater mac cheese, mini hamburger slid sliders ers

WHIMSICA

DESSERT D DESSERT

Chef’s selection of selection of pies, mini desserts,

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Wellness Center Wellness Center

HAVE YOU TRIED THIS CLASS? HAVE YOU TRIED THIS CLASS?

MONDAYS IN MARCH AT 3:45PM

A dynamic combination of aerobics and weight training, using light to medium dumbbells to tone legs, arms and core. Use of the ballet bar and mat exercises, plus a full body stretch. Led by Marilee Dalbey on Mondays at 3:45pm. $7 per class.

We’re excited to share the beautiful refurbishments at our Beach Club! The updates have truly elevated the space—creating a fresh, safe, and inviting atmosphere while preserving the charm everyone loves.

Save Money and Double Your Fun this Summer with an Outdoor Aquatics Membership

-Opening Day May 23-

If you enjoyed the benefits of membership last year your membership is set to auto-renew on April 30th.

Not a member? No problem, send a membership request below!

Become an Amenity Member

Unlimited access to the Beach C access that includes paddle boa boards, canoes, and rockslide

Access to the Wildcat Pool

Access to an inflatable water par years of age to use)

Accompanied guest rate equal to daily rate

Maximum 4 guests at no charge w | 1 guest per individual membersh

$165 - Individual Membership

$330 - Full Membership (includes spouse and dependent children 25 years and younger)

Beach Club Daily Rates & Wildcat Daily Rates

$10 for Property Owners and $20 Guests

Daily Usage Rates

Wildcat Pool $4 Property Owner and $8 Guests

JOHN RACQUET

PICKLEBALL DRILLS WITH

Tuesdays 9:00am - 10:15am

beginner to intermediate level players intermediate to advanced level players

Thursdays 9:00am - 10:15am

$25 per lesson

Join Coach John for a fun and instructional pickleball drill session designed to help players improve their consistency, confidence, and overall game. Each week will focus on developing key skills through structured drills and point play.

Click to Register

March 26

April 2 April 9 April 16

WITHKIP RACQUET

$25 PER LESSON 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

THURSDAYS

High-energy, fast-paced tennis drills designed to improve all areas of your game through repetition and point-based play Players of all levels are welcome

Want to work on something specific? Let us know!

Click to Register March 26

April 2 April 9

KID’STENNISDRILLS

With Coach Kip

This program is designed for kids ages 10+ who are new to tennis or still developing their fundamentals. Coach Kip will focus on building confidence, improving coordination, and teaching the basic skills needed to enjoy the game.

Players will participate in fun drills and games that help them learn the fundamentals while staying active and engaged on the court.

Skills Covered

• Forehands & Backhands

Level: Beginner to Intermediate SUNDAYS | 4:00 - 5:30PM

• Basic Serving Technique

• Rallying Over the Net

• Keeping Score

• Footwork & Court Movement

Choose your date(s) to register

March 29

April 19

Cost: $25 Racquet Members $35 Non-Members

April 26

Junior Junior

9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Clickondate toregister

About Our Camp About Our Camp

Get ready for an action-packed morning on the courts of Big Canoe! Our Junior Tennis and Junior Pickleball Camp is perfect for kids ages 8–14, from beginners to intermediate players. Campers will build skills, learn the fundamentals of tennis or pickleball, and enjoy plenty of games and friendly competition—all while making new friends. Best of all, lunch is included, so the fun keeps going!

Ages8-14

July 14-17 Tennis Camps Pickleball Camps perstudent $300

June 9-12

July 14-17

Two-Person Teams - Friends, Neighbors, or Couples Welcome

Bocce Amenity Members Only - No Extra Fees!

No Championship, Just Pure Social Fun!

How It Works

4 Teams for a 3-Month Season! Play Twice Each Pair, 2 Games Per Month Soical Gatherings on the Courts! Snacks & Drinks Encouraged! No Formal Scorekeeping - Just Fun!

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Junior Junior

$325 $325

GOLF GOLF CAMP CAMP

FOR KIDS AGES 5-15 YEARS OLD

Whether your camper is new to the game or looking to sharpen their skills, our Junior Golf Camp is the perfect place to grow their knowledge of the game, make new friends, and have a blast on the course. Golf Instruction by:

Mike Miller, PGA

Joan Delk, LPGA

Roger Keller, PGA

Assistant Golf Professional Justin Luysterborg

8AM - 12PM | LUNCH PROVIDED

Live in The Overlook, our new community meeting space in the renewed Clubhouse.

Thursday, March 26 at 5:00 p.m.

Agenda

I. Opening Comments - Sandy Pullara

II. Administrative Report - Scott Auer

III. Financial Report - Scott Auer & Jayne Hagan

IV. Business - Board

V. Trending Topics - TBD

VI. Closing Comments - Sandy Pullara

Q&A time with the Board

FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR LIVE VIDEO STREAMING

Building Beds, Building Beds, Building Hope: Building Hope:

Join the Rotary Club of Big Canoe for Bed Build Day!

March 21 | 9 am - 2:30 pm

The Rotary Club of Big Canoe, in partnership with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), will host a Bed Build event on Saturday, March 21 st , 9:00am to 2:30pm at the tiered parking lot by the Chapel. Sleep in Heavenly Peace provides hand-made bunk beds to children in need Volunteers will construct, assemble, and deliver beds, ensuring each child receives a complete sleep space with a mattress, bedding, and pillow

Sleep in Heavenly Peace provides hand-made bunk beds to children in need Volunteers will construct, assemble, and deliver beds, ensuring each child receives a complete sleep space with a mattress, bedding, and pillow.

No prior woodworking experience is required; all tools and training will be provided on site. Volunteers will work under the guidance of experienced team members from Sleep in Heavenly Peace If you are unable to attend, you can still support the project by donating bedding items through the provided links Amazoncom or Walmartcom

Join us in making a tangible difference for children in our community. Volunteer for the Bed Build or contribute bedding donations. If you would like to be an actual Bed Build participant, please register at Opportunities to volunteer.

Your support ensures every child has a safe and comfortable place to sleep and contributes to a stronger, more caring community When a community unites, it will build more than just beds it will build hope

This Weekend!

Snaps from BEARSOCIETY

WILDFLOWER BUNCH PLANT SALE!

SAT APRIL 18 • 9AM-3PM

WILDCAT PAVILION

Spring is in the air, and the Wildflower Bunch (WFB) invites you to cure your spring fever at its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wildcat Pavilion in Big Canoe. This popular community event is a wonderful chance to connect with neighbors, share gardening stories, and shop a wide variety of plants in one convenient location The sale also serves as a fundraiser for the club, with 10% of proceeds supporting projects and initiatives that benefit Big Canoe and the surrounding area Please bring cash or checks, as some vendors may not accept credit cards or Venmo

This year ’ s participating vendors include:

Whispering Springs Nursery (Jasper) – A family-owned garden center specializing in woodland plants. They will offer annuals, perennials, ferns, shrubs, and trees, along with beautifully designed container gardens and whimsical fairy gardens.

Green Trade Nursery (Jasper) – A wholesale nursery bringing a selection of favorite perennials, trees, and shrubs well-suited to Big Canoe landscapes.

Del Vecchio Nursery (Cumming) – Specializing in Japanese Maples, with a wide variety available in sizes from one to fifteen gallons, perfect for containers or in-ground planting.

Bird Houses by David Call – Big Canoe resident David Call will offer Bluebird houses, houses for Screech Owls, Nuthatches, and Wrens, as well as bat boxes and Carpenter Bee traps.

Willow Gate Gardens – Big Canoe resident Laura McDonald will feature indoor flowering and foliage plants, including orchids and bromeliads.

In addition, Wildflower Bunch will offer a limited selection of native perennials from Plant Life Nursery in Rome

Experienced WFB members will be on hand to help you select plants that thrive in Big Canoe’s unique growing conditions. Whether you are looking for trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, or garden accents, you ’ re sure to find something to enhance your landscape. A limited number of carts will be available, so you may want to bring your own folding cart. Invite your friends and neighbors and celebrate the beauty of spring!

GetReadyfor Springwiththe Wildflower Bunch

Container Garden Workshop

The workshop will be sponsored by Whispering Springs and led by Lindsey Kenner, a landscape designerwith18yearsofdesignexperienceanda residentofBigCanoe.

Youcanpurchaseacontainerattheworkshopor bring one from home. Lindsey will discuss the variousplantstochoosefromwithadditionaltips oncreatingasuccessfulcontainergarden.

Wednesday April1,2026

Time 10:00AM

Location WilcatPavilion

UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS

Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Fellowship Books & More Collections

Women’s Fellowship is collecting book donations for Books & More: Ye Old Book Nook. Donation bins are located at both ends of the Postal Center and outside the Chapel office for easy drop-off.

Jan 1 thru Mar 31

2026

BigCanoeChapel

Wednesday Night Dinners

Meet new friends and neighbors and connect with our community while enjoying a home-cooked meal

5:00 pm | $10 meal | Cousins Hall

Big Canoe Chapel Lunch & Learn

Allan DeNiro teaches a five-week Lenten series from Failing into Greatness, sharing how failure led to spiritual growth and faith Cousins Hall | 12pm - 2PM | Lunch $5; book available for purchase at the door.

2026

2026 MAR 25

Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Fellowship

Decorating with Dinah

Talented artist Dinah Sutton will lead Women’s Fellowship’s Decorating Cookies with Dinah from 1:00–3:00 p.m. in Cousins Hall at Big Canoe Chapel Cost $20 2026 MAR 26

Wellness Collaborative

Join our Group Discussion on March 31 at New Beginnings Therapeutic Services in Jasper, GA at 1pm.

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