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ISLAND HOPPING – JANUARY 13, 2023
WHO NEW?
WHAT: New Neighbors
WHEN: Visit www.landingsnewneighbors.com to see our calendar
CONTACT: Visit our website or contact Jody at nnnewmember@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: The club offers more than 250 different activities from biking, golf, pickleball, walking groups or fishing to Mahjong, Bridge, Needle-arts and Canasta. We have exciting military tours and special events for you to enjoy right here on Skidaway Island.
GOTTA LOVE IT
WHAT: Landlovers membership / open to all Skidaway Islanders
HOW MUCH: Each $30 membership fee covers one household of one or two adults.
CONTACT: Vicki Knapp at landloversmembership@gmail.com or visit www.landingslandlovers.com for more information.
WHAT ELSE: The membership year runs from September 1 through August 31. Landlovers is a philanthropic and social organization dedicated to enriching the Landings community and Skidaway Island at large. Landlovers sponsors year-round social activities and fundraising events to support student scholarships and multiple non-profit service organizations.
BLANKET SOLUTION
WHAT: 10th Annual Landings Winter Blanket Drive for Savannah Seniors, in association with Senior Citizens Inc.
WHEN: Now through Jan. 15
WHERE: Donate a new blanket at the drop boxes in the lobby of the Oakridge Wellness Center, or mail or tube a donation to Maurice Greene, 6 She Crab Circle, 31411
HOW MUCH: $20 suggested donation
WHAT ELSE: 100 percent of proceeds go to SCI to buy blankets. There is no overhead. Check payable to “SCI” for Senior Citizens Inc., and please note “Blanket Drive” in the memo section if you would like a receipt for tax purposes.
POURED PAINT PROCESS
WHAT: The Works of Andrea and Mark Mathews
WHEN: Now through Jan. 31
WHERE: JEA Art Gallery, 5111 Abercorn St.
HOW MUCH: Free and open to the public
CONTACT: Vicky Lunick, 912.355.8111
WHAT ELSE: At the start of the pandemic, Andrea and Mark Mathews tried paint-pouring and fell in love with creating art. Their techniques are varied, using acrylic paint followed by an epoxy coat, which makes the colors pop and protects the piece. Excess paint is used to create necklaces, trivets, and coaster sets, which can also serve as trivets. Their slogan is, “Art you look at, art you can wear, and art you use.”
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A GOOD READ
WHAT: Jewish Women of the Landings Book Club
WHEN: Monday, Jan. 16, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Member’s home
CONTACT: Sherrireddick@me.com
WHAT ELSE: The Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes of 60 Minutes by Ira Rosen will be discussed. Two-time Peabody Award-winning writer and producer Rosen reveals the intimate stories of his decades at the iconic TV show.
THE COAST WITH THE MOST
WHAT: Coastal Conservation Association of Skidaway January Meeting – “The Growth at the Base of the Food Chain”
WHERE: St. Peter’s Church
WHEN: Monday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m.
CONTACT: Paulette Hamilton, 610.509.0279
WHAT ELSE: Benjamin Lowin, PhD student at Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and the University of Georgia, will discuss the primary production that measures the growth at the base of the food chain, which determines how many fish an ecosystem can support and provides an estimate of carbon flux in the water column. The CCA’s January raffle prize is a bait-cast combo rod and reel and tackle box valued at $200.
SHUTTERBUGS
WHAT: Landlovers Digital Photo Club
WHEN: Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 21 at 3:45 p.m.
WHERE: Bailey Hall, Skidaway Island United Methodist Church
HOW MUCH: There are no photo club dues this year, but you must be a member of Landlovers
CONTACT: Amy Collings, landloversphotoclub@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: Whether you are a novice photographer, an expert shutterbug, or anything in between, come join the Landlovers Digital Photo Club. In-person meetings have resumed, so come out and enjoy being part of our great group of supportive people.
DEMOCRATIC PROCESS
WHAT: Skidaway Island Democrats general meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m.
WHERE: THRIVE meeting room; 5 Lake Street
HOW MUCH: Free
CONTACT: RSVP at Skidawaydemocrats.com
WHAT ELSE: All Democrats are encouraged to attend. Invited guest speakers are Rep. Ann Allen Westbrook and Wade Herring. Refreshments will be served. Please visit skidawaydemocrats.com for agenda.
THE RIGHT STUFF
WHAT: Ladies On The Right (LOTR) luncheon meeting, with guest speaker Star Parker, founder and president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE) and weekly broadcast host of “CURE America.”
WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 19; 12 to 2:30 p.m. Social hour 12 to 1 p.m.; lunch/program 1 to 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Landings Palmetto Club
HOW MUCH: LOTR members, $30; guests, $35
CONTACT: For more info or to register/pay (deadline Jan. 16): ladiesontheright.org
WHAT ELSE: LOTR is a greater-Savannah community leadership organization whose mission is to inform, educate and inspire members to take action roles on issues that impact our country, community and lives.
LADIES’ NIGHT
WHAT: Landlovers Girls Time Out
WHEN: Jan. 19; Doors open at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos
COST: $6 (cash) or $7 (credit card), payable at the door
CONTACT: Email LLgirlstimeout@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: Enjoy an evening out with great ladies. We will be joining New Neighbors Wilde Women for a fun evening of song, food, drink, and a great time. There is street parking, but carpooling is recommended. Landlovers membership required.
ANIMAL INSTINCTS
WHAT: Saving wildlife at Ft. Stewart
WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 19, 4 p.m.
WHERE: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 3 W Ridge Rd.
HOW MUCH: free for FOSA members, $5 for guests
CONTACT: friendsofskidawayaudubon@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: Larry Carlile, chief of the Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield Fish and Wildlife branch, will highlight the efforts to protect threatened and endangered species at the military bases as part of Skidaway Audubon’s continuing speaker series. Join FOSA on the web or at the door.
PLAY DATE
WHAT: Landlovers Games Day
WHEN: Jan. 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Palmetto Ballroom
CONTACT: landingslandlovers.com – details and sign up listed under Fundraisers
HOW MUCH: $60/person for play and lunch
WHAT ELSE: Form your tables of four and enjoy your favorite games, raffle, 50/50, and super grand prizes. Landlovers membership required.
STITCHIN’ TIME
WHAT: Landlovers Stitch and Bead
WHEN: Tuesdays, Jan. 24, Feb. 7 and 21, 2 to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Members’ homes
CONTACT: Leslie Mathews (lmathews50@gmail.com) to be added to email list
WHAT ELSE: We welcome crafters working on any type of needle projects – knitting, needlepoint, beading, felting, crewel and cross-stitch. Location announced by email. Landlovers membership is required.
CARING WITH CASSEROLES
WHAT: Safe Shelter Casseroles
WHEN: Jan. 24, Feb. 14, March 7
WHERE: Your home
CONTACT: Carol Stiles, carolstiles@gmail.com, or Sue Souls, smsouls@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: If you enjoy cooking and want to help those in need as well, we need your help providing casseroles to SAFE Shelter. On your assigned day, you make any casserole you want at your home, and we’ll deliver it to SAFE Shelter. To learn more, email LLcommService@gmail.com to get on our distribution list for more information. Must be a Landlovers member to participate.
POSTAL PEOPLE
WHAT: Landings Stamp Club
WHEN: Jan. 27 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Messiah Luthern Church conference room
COST: Free
CONTACT: Carl Luecke, cluecke@comcast.net or 912.349.0340 for meeting details.
WHAT ELSE: Beginner, advanced, or anyone in between is welcome to join our monthly meeting. Learn about buying, selling or preserving your collections, and discover different types of stamps from all over the world.
FLOWER CHILD
WHAT: The Works of Eyal Sherman
WHEN: Feb. 1 – 28
WHERE: JEA Art Gallery, 5111 Abercorn St.
HOW MUCH: Free and open to the public
CONTACT: Vicky Lunick, 912.355.8111
WHAT ELSE: Eyal Sherman was a quadriplegic for 32 of his 36 years. Despite his physical challenges, he became an artist, achieving a bachelor of fine arts from Syracuse University. “Eyal’s Flowers” is a collection of his works, and has been generously loaned by the Eyal Sherman Foundation, which raises funds to support the physically disabled, in both medical and non-medical causes.
SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE
WHAT: Landlovers Winter Social
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 5-7 p.m; Member bar opens at 4:45 p.m.
WHERE: Marshwood Clubhouse, Arnie’s Tavern and Palmer’s Steakhouse
CONTACT: Laura Gebele, lgebele121@gmail.com; Nealy Madsen, mnmadsen2000@gmail.com; Holly Taylor, sweetbrook231@hotmail.com
HOW MUCH: $80 per person
WHAT ELSE: “Travel” with Landlovers to Portugal for a casual evening of mingling over fine wines and small plates, prepared by Chef Sam at Marshwood. Reserve your spot at landingslandlovers.com (Happenings – Socials). The event is capped at 120 participants. You must be a Landlovers member to attend, but club membership is not required.
DANCE FEVER
WHAT: Landlovers “Shall We Dance?”
WHEN: Monday, Feb. 13, 7-8:00 p.m.; 8-8:30 p.m. free dance
WHERE: Skidaway Island United Methodist Church
CONTACT: Marilee Dalbey, 334.797.9952
HOW MUCH: Tickets are $15/person available at www.landingslandlovers.com
WHAT ELSE: February is the Tango! Landlovers members only. Sign up begins on Jan. 20. Bring water, wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Class size is limited to 66.
GATHERING GROCERIES
WHAT: Second Harvest Packing
WHEN: Friday, March 3 and Friday, May 5 ; 9-11 a.m.
WHERE: America’s Second Harvest Volunteer Center; Meet at the Methodist church by 8:15 to carpool
CONTACT: Carol Stiles or Sue Souls, llcommservice@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: Four times a year, Landlovers Community Service gets together on Friday mornings to provide volunteer labor to pack boxes for needy families at America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, a nonprofit food bank and community partnering organization. No skill is required, just a caring heart. We’d particularly like to encourage any men who have time to join us. All are welcome, but participants must be members of Landlovers. We are in search of a coordinator. If you are interested in leading this wonderful effort, please let us know!