2026 begins our 11th year of service to our neighbors by our volunteers.
As of February 28, 2026, we have delivered over 3370 core services which include information, meals, rides and visits.
This does not include the thousands of neighbors that have participated in our education programs, health screenings, blood drives, public safety classes, support groups…..
Cardiovascular Health
September 14 (M) 2pm - Big Canoe Chapel - Cousins Hall
Dr. Eric Nelson, Board Certified, from the Northside Heart Institute will present
What YourHeart and Brain Need From You, the science of healthy aging.
Vaccine Clinic
September 22 (T) 9 - 11 am - Big Canoe - Cousins Hall
Pre-registration is required for vaccines. Call April at Jasper Drugs, 706-692-6427. Registrants bring your ID, Insurance/Medicare card with you.
If you cannot make this date, vaccines are available at the Lowe’s and Main Street locations of Jasper Drugs.
Cardiovascular Screening w/ Northside Cherokee
Results reviewed on-site by clinical staff
INCLUDING: Blood pressure, Glucose, & Cholesterol /Sleep education and resources
Carotid Artery Screening/ Smoking Cessation
NOTE: Registration will open at the CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH Education event on September 14th and then be available here.
Public Safety Classes 2026
October 29 (Th) STOP the BLEED - Send email to register: groups.bigcanoewc@gmail.com
November 12 (Th) CPR - Send email to register: groups.bigcanoewc@gmail
Additional 2026 Education Programs
Alzheimer’s Association
Oct. 29 - Alzheimer’s Association
Speakers and more information TBD
North Georgia Veterans Helping Veterans
Support Group for Caregivers of Family Members Suffering Memory Loss
North GA Parkinson’s Support Group
What we do
We provide wellness-related activities and services (Info, Meals, Rides, Visits, Support Services or Education) at no cost, for eligible families and individuals of all ages throughout the community. Please take a few minutes to watch our video that highlights our services through testimonials from clients and volunteers!
Who we are
The Big Canoe Wellness Collaborative is a non-profit, all volunteer group which provides short-term non-emergency and non-medical wellness services to the residents of Big Canoe. The Collaborative is a tax-exempt Charitable organization under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Tax ID #47-1453641.
To learn how we started, where we've come from, take a look at our History.
And, here's our current leadership.
Did you know?
Emergency Preparedness fact sheets, specific to each neighborhood, are now available here and on the Big Canoe POA website.
The Georgia legislature has enacted a new statutory Power of Attorney form in an effort to increase the acceptance of the form throughout various institutions. If your Power of Attorney is dated prior to 2017, you might check with your attorney to see if it is compliant.
Ongoing and Upcoming Events can be found on the Events page - be sure to take a look!
