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ISLAND HOPPING – November 21, 2025
HEAR GREAT SPEAKERS
WHAT: Kiwanis Club of Skidaway
WHEN: Thursday mornings at 8 a.m.
WHERE: Palmetto Club
HOW MUCH: Free to attend, including any refreshments, which includes coffee/tea (compliments of Morgan Stanley) and occasional pastries from Auspicious Bakery.
CONTACT: Michael Klavon, 912.306.0474 for gate pass
WHAT ELSE: Membership is open to Savannah/Chatham area residents. Visit www.kiwanisofskdaway.com for more information.
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.
SOUND BITES
WHAT: Lunchtime lectures and live music
WHEN: Fridays, Nov. 21, Dec. 19 at noon
WHERE: Liston Hall, Skidaway Community Church
HOW MUCH: Free
CONTACT: skidcc.org/sound-bites or Nick Klemetson at nick@skidcc.org
WHAT ELSE: Pack your lunch and join Skidaway Community Church’s music director Nick Klemetson for an hour of bite-sized talks and live music on piano, organ, and more — the perfect mid-day mix of learning and listening.
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PARK AND RECREATION
WHAT: Skidaway State Park Winter Workday
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: Skidaway Island State Park
WHAT ELSE: Make new friends and join our group of volunteers as we clean up the park. Coffee, warm drinks, and pastry bar beginning at 8:30, provided by the Friends of Skidaway Island State Park. We mulch the trail surface and cut back overgrown vegetation and invasive plants. Please wear close-toed shoes, bring work gloves, a water bottle, a can-do attitude, and rakes, pitchforks, and/or tree loppers, if you have them. Supervised children 8 and above are welcome.
GO NUTS
WHAT: CT Nutmeggers cocktail party
WHEN: Monday, Jan. 12, 5 p.m.
WHERE: Delegal Pavilion
HOW MUCH: If you have not paid your $15 dues, please bring a check
CONTACT: Please RSVP to Amyzabin@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: Please bring your favorite drink for yourself, and an appetizer to share, for what will certainly be a wonderful time.
SCOUT’S HONOR
WHAT: Boy Scouts smoked turkeys and Boston butts
WHEN: Thanksgiving
WHERE: Delivery on Skidaway Island and nearby, probably Monday Nov. 24 or pickup at Coach’s Corner same day
HOW MUCH: $30 each for turkeys and Boston butts
CONTACT: email glenn0712@yahoo.com or call/text 912.980.2966
WHAT ELSE: Great food, great price, supporting a great organization.
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ENCHANTED NOEL
WHAT: Christmas Concert featuring flute, harp, and cello
WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 7, 5 p.m.
WHERE: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 3 W. Ridge Rd.
HOW MUCH: Free; Donations appreciated
CONTACT: Visit saintpeterssav.org or call Lyndall Stanley, 912.596.3480
WHAT ELSE: This Astralis Chamber Ensemble has performed at many of the world’s major venues and notable concert series.
FLOWER POWER
WHAT: The Landings Garden Club meeting and program
WHEN: Monday, Dec. 15; 9:15 a.m. social, 10 a.m. meeting, 10:45 program
WHERE: Messiah Lutheran Church, 1 W. Ridge Rd.
CONTACT: Gayle, 508.922.7539 or gridgway@mac.com
WHAT ELSE: Enjoy holiday decorating demos and a presentation by Connie Ross of John Davis Florist, voted Savannah’s Best Florist for 14 years. Please bring a dozen cookies to swap.
WARM WISHES
WHAT: P.A.C.K. Winter Coat Drive
WHEN: Now through Jan. 1
WHERE: The Landings Association office
CONTACT: 912.777.6737 or packsavannah.com
WHAT ELSE: People of Action Caring for Kids (P.A.C.K.) is collecting new winter coats, sizes infant to 2XL, to help keep Savannah children warm through the winter.
TAKEN FOR GRANTED
WHAT: Landlovers 2026 Grant applications
WHEN: Due by Jan, 15, 2026
WHERE: landingslandlovers.com/grants/
CONTACT: Joe LeBlanc, vplandlovers@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: Landlovers has awarded $2 million in grants to non-profit and service programs in our community. Categories include cultural and educational services; nature and environmental projects, and health and safety programs.
PUT A BOW ON IT
WHAT: The Landings Garden Club Holiday Bow and Bulb Sale
WHEN: Now through Dec. 2, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Village Pharmacy Fountain
HOW MUCH: $15-25; $10 for 10 bulbs
CONTACT: Joni, 925.787.9800, jonibro2022@outlook.com
WHAT ELSE: Handmade holiday bows are back, in large indoor and outdoor styles with shapeable wire. Daffodil bulbs in two varieties are also available: Fortune (yellow with soft orange) and Sempre Avanti (white with orange and yellow). Proceeds support local projects including the Pollinator Garden at Sparrow Field, Skidaway Farms Children’s Garden, and the Serenity Garden at the Anderson Cancer Institute.
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HABITAT HELPERS
WHAT: Habitat for Humanity volunteers wanted
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays, possibly Thursdays
WHERE: locations vary
CONTACT: Mark Piven, 912.224.5869
WHAT ELSE: Prior experience is not necessary. Many volunteers learn on the job and only do whatever they feel comfortable with. Tools are provided.
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A DAY AT THE MUSEUM
WHAT: Visit Bethesda Museum
WHEN: By appointment
WHERE: Bethesda Burroughs Hall
HOW MUCH: Free, though donations are appreciated
CONTACT: JT, 203.788.5052
WHAT ELSE: To learn more and donate, please visit www.goalscholarship.org/about_goal. To learn more about Bethesda Academy, visit www.bethesdaacademy.org.
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TAXATION REPRESENTATION
WHAT: Opportunities for volunteer income tax assistance with Neighborhood Improvement Association
WHEN: starting in January, flexible hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: several sites in Savannah, Pembroke, Rincon, Richmond Hill and Hinesville
CONTACT: Tiffany Carter, tcarter@niacdc.org or 912.447.5577
WHAT ELSE: This program helps underserved communities by offering free tax preparation. No experience necessary. Volunteers include greeters/screeners and tax preparers
FINANCIAL AID
WHAT: AARP Tax-Aide Program needs volunteers
WHEN: Training in Dec. and Jan.; Tax preparation starts Feb. 1 for 10 weeks; hours and days are flexible
WHERE: Chatham SW and Bull Street Libraries
CONTACT: Volunteer coordinator John Gerardi, 912.661.8705 or johngerardi@hotmail.com
WHAT ELSE: This program provides free tax preparation for low- to moderate-income families, as well as the elderly and people with disabilities. AARP Tax-Aide saves underserved individuals/families millions in preparation fees and helps taxpayers claim millions in refunds, which can be used to reduce poverty. Tax preparers will be trained to become IRS-certified. Volunteers are also needed to help with intake/front desk.
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ONCE UPON A TIME…
WHAT: Children’s Story Hour
WHEN: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 noon
WHERE: The Village Library, 1 Skidaway Square
HOW MUCH: Free to all children on Skidaway Island
CONTACT: Contact the library at 912.598.1183 for more information
WHAT ELSE: For children ages 2 – 6. New stories begin every half hour.
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DONATION DAY
WHAT: The Landings Company and Goodwill of Southeast Georgia collaboration to benefit the Village Library
WHEN: First Friday of every month, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Back parking lot, The Landings Company, 1 Landings Way North
CONTACT: Goodwill of Southeast Georgia, 912.856.4418 or The Landings Company, 912.598.0500
WHAT ELSE: Making giving easier than ever. Just load your car and swing by. TLC agents will be on-site to help. No mattresses, box springs, pillows, cribs, car seats, paint, or building supplies will be accepted.
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SHELF INDULGENCE
WHAT: Bag of Books Sale
WHEN: Last Saturday of every month
WHERE: The Village Library, 1 Skidaway Square
HOW MUCH: Buy a bag for $15 and fill it with books from the sales wall
CONTACT: Contact the library at 912.598.1183 for more information
WHAT ELSE: Fiction and nonfiction, hardcover and paperbacks, all genres. Benefits the Village Library.
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PICKUP ARTISTS
WHAT: Early intake for Landlovers Flea Market and Auctionmania
WHEN: First Tuesday of each month
WHERE: Your home
CONTACT: fleamarketdonations@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: Take advantage of Landlovers special early pick-up service designed for island residents facing unique challenges – whether you’re moving, planning an estate sale, have physical limitations, or expect to be out of town. Collected treasures will be reserved for the March 2026 Landlovers Flea Market and Auctionmania, with proceeds supporting the Landlovers Foundation’s scholarships, merit awards, and grants to local students and non-profit organizations.
HOCUS POCUS
WHAT: Landings Magic Society
WHEN: 7:00 p.m., second Thursday of the month
WHERE: Plantation Club card room
CONTACT: Jim Ruhl, 912.856.3948, jsruhl@gmail.com or Bill Sickels, 912.598.9123 or whsickels@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: Anyone with an interest in magic is welcome. Every meeting is instructional, entertaining and enlightening.
SHOP TALK
WHAT: Green-Meldrim House Gift Shop – Volunteers needed
WHEN: Ongoing
WHERE: Green-Meldrim House, 14 W. Macon St. – Madison Square
HOW MUCH: Training provided
CONTACT: Jamie Credle, jcredle@greenmeldrimhouse.org or 912.233.3845
WHAT ELSE: Request for two shifts per month. Please visit GreenMeldrimHouse.org for more information.
BUNCO BABES
WHAT: A fun and easy dice game with friends
WHEN: 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Second Tuesday of the month starting Aug. 12
WHERE: The Landings Association Building, Landings Way South
HOW MUCH: $6 to cover room rental and prizes.
CONTACT: Wendy Crowell, Wendylwc68@gmail.com
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CHILD FRIENDLY
WHAT: Join the One Hundred Children’s Foundation
WHERE: www.theonehundredchildrensfoundation.org
HOW MUCH: $100 annually
CONTACT: Sue Souls and Carol Stiles at theohcfmembership@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: Join an organization that promotes the health, education, and well-being of children in coastal Georgia and South Carolina.
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BODY AND SOUL
WHAT: Exercise classes at Skidaway Island Methodist Church
WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Mat Pilates, 9-9:45 a.m.; Functional Full-Body, 10-10:45 a.m.
WHERE: Bailey Hall at Skidaway Island Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway
HOW MUCH: $8 per class or $65 for the whole month.
CONTACT: Taylor Reese (Taylorreesept@gmail.com) for more info or visit skidawaymethodist.org/exercise
WHAT ELSE: No advanced registration is required. Mat Pilates participants must bring an exercise mat and be able to get up/down from the floor. Functional Full-Body participants should wear athletic shoes. Everyone should bring a water bottle. Everyone should bring water.
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WELCOME MAT
WHAT: Learn to create sleeping mats for the homeless from discarded plastic bags
WHEN: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
CONTACT: For project information, DIY videos or to schedule group workshops call Carol Greenberg at 912.355.1238 or MStarArts@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: These mat and pillow sets help divert plastic bags from landfills and waterways while providing comfort to the homeless. All ages can learn to cut the bags into ribbons, tie these together to make plastic yarn. No tools are needed for braiding, crochet hooks cost less than $5 and looms about $10 to make.
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STARTING WITH SARAH
WHAT: Jewish Women of the Landings (JWOL)
WHEN: Various social and educational events throughout the year
CONTACT: For more information regarding JWOL, contact Carla at 845.216.1543 or crsblumenthal@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: JWOL is open to Jewish women as well as those connected to someone Jewish through marriage or kinship. We provide opportunities for members to develop new friendships, enjoy a wide range of social activities, educational engagements, and connect with women who share similar interests.
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FRIENDLY WORDS
WHAT: Skidaway Scrabblers
WHEN: Every Thursday afternoon
WHERE: Members’ homes
CONTACT: Cathy White, cathy77024@yahoo.com
WHAT ELSE: We are a happy group of dedicated Scrabble players who enjoy a social game. Join us for a game or two and discover that you, too, may want to be a Skidaway Scrabbler.
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ALL ABOARD
WHAT: Mexican Train Dominoes game
WHEN: Every Tuesday, 2:30 - 4:50 p.m.
WHERE: Palmetto Club/Byrd Room
CONTACT: Lesa Thompson, lcthompson2761@gmail.com
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HONORABLE MENTION
WHAT: Honor Flight Savannah seeks war veterans and volunteers
CONTACT: honorflightsavannah.org or 912.367.9020
WHAT ELSE: Honor Flight Savannah is offering WW II, Korea, and Vietnam War era veterans living in southeast Georgia and southeastern South Carolina an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., to visit their war memorials. Funding for trips is dependent on contributions from community citizens and businesses.
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HORSE SENSE
WHAT: Pegasus Riding Academy volunteers needed
WHERE: Old Roberds Dairy, 2500 Tennessee Ave., Savannah
CONTACT: For information and directions, visit www.prasav.org or call 912.547.6482
WHAT ELSE: Pegasus Riding Academy is a therapeutic riding program providing safe, professional and ethical equine-assisted activities for individuals with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Volunteers are needed to assist these special children. Horse experience not necessary.
SPEAK EASY
WHAT: Savannah Speech and Hearing Center’s “Speak Easy”
WHEN: Every Friday morning, 10-11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 5414 Skidaway Rd.
HOW MUCH: Free and open to the public
CONTACT: Jenna Harcher, 912.355.4601 or jharcher@speechandhearingsav.org
WHAT ELSE: An in-person support group for survivors of stroke or traumatic brain injury and their family or caregivers. Participants work on improving and maintaining skills associated with speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Attendance via video is an option.
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CAUSEWAY CLEAN-UP
WHAT: Keeping the Diamond Causeway Clean of trash
WHEN: 8 a.m., 3rd Saturday of each month, starting Oct. 21
WHERE: Meet at Butterbean Landing parking lot
CONTACT: Courtney Fowler, 912.891.0850 or causewaycleanup@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: Please bring work gloves and a safety vest if you have one; a trash-picker works wonders as well. We will provide trash bags. Water is recommended to avoid dehydration.
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FRIENDS OF FRIENDS OF BILL W.
WHAT: Al-Anon
WHEN: Mondays, 4 p.m.
WHERE: Skidaway Island Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway
WHAT ELSE: A recovery program for families and friends of people who are struggling with addiction.
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JUST DANCE
WHAT: Dancing for fitness! Great music and stretches complete your workout.
WHEN: Every Tuesday, 9 - 10 a.m.
WHERE: Bailey Hall at Skidaway Island Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway
HOW MUCH: $2/month
CONTACT: Sherry Williams, sherryaw1@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: A signed waiver is required for participants.
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MATERIAL GIRLS
WHAT: Skidaway Quilters, to learn, share experience and complete projects
WHERE: Skidaway Community Church
WHEN: 3rd Thursday of each month, 2 p.m.
HOW MUCH: Free
CONTACT: Judy Davis, 912.319.2865
WHAT ELSE: Whether you are an experienced quilter or new to the craft, please join us for some handwork, conversation and networking. Bring a project you are working on, show and tell, or just plan to socialize. Learn about quilt shops in the area and local quilt guilds. All members of Landlovers who are interested in quilting are welcome.
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
WHAT: Boy Scout Troop 57, for boys 10-18
WHEN: Weekly meeting Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Skidaway Community Church
CONTACT: BSA office, 912.927.7272
WHAT ELSE: Chartered in 1989, the troop has sponsored 80 Eagle Scouts to date. Weekly meetings, monthly outings (canoeing, canoeing, hiking, kayaking, rafting, backpacking), yearly summer camp and high adventure trips. New Scouts and transfers are welcome.
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FOOD FOR FELINES
WHAT: Kitten food drive for the Humane Society of Greater Savannah
WHEN: Ongoing
WHERE: Humane Society Adoption Center, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr.
CONTACT: Call Rosemary Longueira (Landings resident and volunteer) at 912.598.2875 or 912.507.7722
WHAT ELSE: The Humane Society is in need of Fancy Feast canned kitten food, dry kitten chow, kitten treats, bottles and nipples, and kitten replacement milk (such as KMR) for the neonatal bottle-fed kittens. Small soft fuzzy blankets would also be appreciated. Donations can be dropped off during normal business hours (Tuesday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m.) at the shelter on Sallie Mood Drive or in the special donation bin in the back parking lot by the Thrift Shop donation bins. The Humane Society also provides pet food for those members of the community that are having trouble providing food for their pets.
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FERAL FRIENDSHIP
WHAT: Skidaway Cat Alliance Team
WHEN: Ongoing
WHERE: Skidaway Island and surrounding
CONTACT: To learn more about volunteer opportunities or need help with a feral cat, please email skidawayscats@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/skidawaycatallianceteam
WHAT ELSE: The Skidaway Cat Alliance Team is a group of dedicated animal lovers who provide food, population control (spay/neuter), medical care, and shelter for free-roaming cats in the Skidaway area.
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DOUBLE YOUR FUN
WHAT: Duplicate Bridge
WHEN: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Oakridge Dining Room
HOW MUCH: $4 entry fee paid out to top pairs
CONTACT: Steve Fitzgerald, stefitz@bellsouth.net or 912.856.4172
WHAT ELSE: All are welcome. Please let us know ahead of time if you’ll be joining us, as partnerships are assigned randomly ahead of the game.
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HOUSE OF CARDS
WHAT: Bridge Games
WHEN: Supervised Play Sunday at 6:30 p.m.; Beginner Game Thursdays at 1 p.m.; Duplicate games for all levels M, W, F at 1 p.m.
WHERE: the Savannah Bridge Club, 8511 Ferguson Ave.
HOW MUCH: $6 to $13 depending on membership
CONTACT: Please visit savannahbridgeclub.com for more information, or call 912.228.4838 or email savannahbridgeclub@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: We offer lessons and have a variety of duplicate games each week for players of all levels, including beginners wishing to learn the game.
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TEE FOR TWO
WHAT: Landings Couples Golf Association
WHEN: Monthly events all year
WHERE: The Landings Club
CONTACT: Sam Story, scstoryjr@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: Landings Club Golf members may sign up now for monthly events through the club website or club app. While many events fill to capacity, don’t forget there is an active wait list for cancellations. Our monthly tournaments include a social event and/or dinner afterwards, available even if you’re not playing. To sign up for the social event only, visit the Events tab on the LCGA website.
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BRIDGING THE GAP
WHAT: Co-ed Bridge Group
WHEN: every Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
WHERE: Marshwood Club/Landings Room
HOW MUCH: $1/person
CONTACT: David Marbry, marbryd@outlook.com​
READ ALL OVER
WHAT: Landings Singles Co-ed Book Club
WHEN: 4th Thursday each month, 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Various Landings clubhouses
CONTACT: Marianne Claysmith, claysmith2@aol.com
WHAT ELSE: We read novels and biographies. Members belong to the Landings Club
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REEL MEN
WHAT: Landlovers Men’s Action Movies, open to all Skidaway Island residents, not just the Landings
WHEN: We usually see an action movie once a month when a good movie is showing.
HOW MUCH: Movie admission
CONTACT: Dave Robinson, dave.robinson16@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: Men’s Action Movies is a friendly gathering of men who want to see movies your wife probably wouldn’t want to see. We will see a late afternoon showing and then go to a modest local eatery. Dinner is optional, RSVPs are appreciated; no dues. Carpool from the Methodist Church. About five days in advance, you will receive information regarding movie and restaurant options. Must be a Landlovers member. Membership is open to all residents of Skidaway Island.
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LUNCH BUNCH
WHAT: Landlovers Men’s Lunch
WHERE: Various restaurants around Savannah
WHEN: 2nd Tuesday of each month
HOW MUCH: Based on restaurant
CONTACT: llmenslunchgroup@gmail.com
BATH AND BODY WORKS
WHAT: Landlovers community service toiletry collection
WHEN: ongoing
WHERE: Drop off location is the front porch at 7 Heartwood Court, the Landings
CONTACT: Linda Brownlee lindabrownleemd@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: Are you traveling and staying at a hotel? If you have any unused hotel soaps, shampoos, or lotions, please bring them back to Savannah. Share your vacation with Social Apostolate, which works with poor, homeless and disabled people in different ways including providing showers for those in need. No mouthwash or larger sized toiletries, please.
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TILE WITH STYLE
WHAT: Landlovers Mahjongg
WHEN: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Palmetto Clubhouse, Byrd Room
HOW MUCH: Free
CONTACT: landingsmahjongg@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: You must also have some knowledge of the game. Please bring your set and your quarters. We can accommodate a maximum of 24 players.​​​


