Vaccine Clinics
We are partnering with Jasper Drugs to provide annual vaccines in Cousins Hall at the Big Canoe Chapel from 9-noon. Preregistration is required for vaccines. Call April at Jasper Drugs, 706-692-6427. Registrants bring your ID and insurance/Medicare card with you. For more information go to groups.bigcanoewc@gmail.com.
Sept. 30, Tuesday, Flu
Oct. 22, Wednesday, Flu and Pneumonia
Nov. 13, Thursday, Flu and Shingles
Blood Drive
Oct. 16, Thursday, 8:30-2:30 Once again we are partnering with Life South for a community blood drive. Use the link or QR code to register or the link
https://donors.lifesouth.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/843983
Appointments preferred but walk ins are welcome. For more information groups.bigcanoewc@gmail.com.
Support Group for Caregivers of Family Members Suffering Memory Loss
Every other Friday
10:30am-Noon
At the Big Canoe Chapel
This is for those caring for someone suffering from dementia (Alzheimer’s Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Vascular Dementia, any form of dementia).
Caregiving in general can be a very exhausting, frustrating experience. And when you add the lack of support available for people taking care of someone with dementia, life can become very lonely and frightening. Caregivers of people suffering from dementia often find they have nobody to talk to because nobody understands. In this group, the other members of the group are going through something very similar and DO understand what you’re feeling and experiencing on a daily basis.
For more information, please contact the facilitator, Lori Levey, at lclevey1@gmail.com.
North Georgia Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings for October – December 2025
All meetings are at New Beginnings Therapeutic Services, 371 Noah Dr, Jasper, Ga 30143 on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1pm. (PLEASE NOTE Holiday Party date change below.)
Please contact Marie Head at 770-940-0150 or Jeannette Waldrop at 706-299-4972 for further information.
October 28, 2025 - Group Discussion
November 25, 2025 - Group Discussion - Topics that we may want to discuss in 2026.
December 23, 2025 - Holiday Party for Group - Held at New Beginnings.
NOTE: We are having this a little earlier than our regular meeting date on the last Tuesday of the month because of the way the holidays fall on the calendar.
Past Events
General Topics of Interest
Inflammation and Our Bodies
Northside Hospital Cherokee will provide a panel of medical personnel to share insights into the impact of inflammation on our health and strategies for managing it effectively. The specialists are Dr. Larry Anderson, a Primary Care Provider, Dr. Ashley Abbott, a Rheumatologist and Clinical Dietician, Amy O’Donnell. These specialists will share their knowledge on inflammation, its effects on the body and approaches to managing it through medical care, lifestyle changes and nutrition.
2024 Winter Emergency Preparation with Public Safety - a presentation by Public Safety Chief Ricky Jordan. Chief Jordan will discuss the preparation needed before we encounter winter hazardous weather conditions in Big Canoe including equipment and procedures.
2024 Movement Disorders - Tools for Life, Georgia’s Assistive Technology Act Program
2023-24 Pre Plan or Family Crisis – 3 part Program with articles reprinted with permission of Smoke Signals:
Urology Community Health Talk: Male & Female Urology 101 (by Dr. Vince DiCarlo)
Cardiology MythBusters - Debunking Common Myths about Heart Disease (by Dr. Kashyap Patel)