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. Please leave a message or text
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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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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I’M LOVIN’ IT
WHAT: Landlovers kickoff reception
WHEN: Sep. 22 
WHERE: Palmetto Ballroom
HOW MUCH: Your $30 household membership covers a primary and secondary member for one year.
CONTACT: Learn more at www.landingslandlovers.com
WHAT ELSE: Renew your membership and follow Landlovers on Facebook and Instagram for reminders, announcements, photos, and highlights throughout the year.

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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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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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HOCUS POCUS

WHAT: Landings Magic Society

WHEN: Second Thursday of the month at 7p.m.

WHERE: Palmetto 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 p.m., Second Tuesday of the month starting Aug. 11
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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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: First Sunday of the month
WHERE: Landings golf course tbd
HOW MUCH: Membership and dues
CONTACT: To learn more or to join, please email membership@lcgalgac.com for more details.
WHAT ELSE: Come join other couples for 9 holes of golf and have some fun. Monthly tournaments include a social event and/or dinner afterwards, available even if you’re not playing.

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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 p.m.

WHERE: Various Landings clubhouses

CONTACT: Bob Strand, bob.n.ca@gte.net

WHAT ELSE: We read novels and biographies. Members belong to the Landings Club

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