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ISLAND HOPPING – July 24, 2020

WHO NEW?

WHAT: New Neighbors

WHEN: Visit to see our calendar  

CONTACT: Visit our website or contact Milli at

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 now open to all island residents

HOW MUCH:  Each $30 membership fee covers one household of one or two adults

CONTACT: Cec Calcaterra, or 803.309.5883

WHAT ELSE: Landings Landlovers is a philanthropic and social organization now open to all island residents. More information and details can be found at www.landingslandlover.com. Our membership year runs from Sep. 1, 2019 through Aug. 31, 2020.

SHELL GAME
WHAT: Barnacles, Sea Squirts, and Algae, Oh My!
WHEN: July 28, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: gacoast.uga.edu/event/barnacles-sea-squirts-and-algae-oh-my/
CONTACT: Kayla Clark, or 598.3345
HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT ELSE: Join intern coordinator Nina Sassano and Adopt-A-Wetland coordinator Luke Roberson for a virtual lab to study a fouling community and test water quality. What is a fouling community? Fouling communities may consist of barnacles and other organisms growing on pilings, docks and under boats. Learn how you can become an Adopt-A-Wetland volunteer! Adult supervision is required for virtual programs.

SEA FOR YOURSELF
WHAT: Afternoons at the Aquarium
WHEN: Thursdays, 2 to 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: gacoast.uga.edu/events/
CONTACT: Kayla Clark, or 598.3345
HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT ELSE: Every Thursday in June and July, marine educators at the UGA Aquarium will host virtual programs designed for ages 4 to 8 with an accompanying adult. Activities include a mix of games, art, stories and virtual animal encounters that provide fun learning experiences about the ocean.

FOLLOW THE LEADER
WHAT: Leadership Southeast Georgia seeks nominations for 2021 regional program
WHEN: The deadline to apply is Friday, Aug. 14.
WHERE: Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Screven counties.
CONTACT: Nominations can be submitted on the LSEGA website: For additional information, contact Cynthia Cradduck, Cecilia Russo Marketing, or 912.856.9075
WHAT ELSE:  The LSEGA Program brings together a diverse cohort of professionals to form lasting relationships as they learn about and engage in constructive debate surrounding issues critical to the region’s development and its distinct communities. The five two- to three-day sessions will begin in February of 2021 and conclude in June.

SUMMER SERVICES
WHAT:  Community Prayer and Praise Service
WHEN:  Sunday evenings, beginning June 21, at 7 p.m., throughout the summer
WHERE:  Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church
CONTACT: SIPRES.org
WHAT ELSE:  Listen to short uplifting messages, pray together, and return home with a smile. Come in your golf carts or bring chairs. There’s plenty of room in the back parking lot for social distancing. Masks and (possibly) bug spray are suggested.

KEEP ‘EM FLYING
WHAT:  The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
WHEN:  Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m.
CONTACT:  For more information call 912.748.8888 or visit
WHAT ELSE:  New guidelines are in place to protect staff and visitors. Visitors are strongly recommended to wear facemasks. Hand-sanitizing stations have been established throughout the museum. Some areas will be capacity-controlled.

HOCUS POCUS!
WHAT: Landings Magic Society
WHEN: 7 p.m., second Thursday of the month, Oct. through May
WHERE: Plantation Club card room
CONTACT: Jim Ruhl, 912.856.3948, or Bill Sickels, 912.598.9123 or
WHAT ELSE: Anyone with an interest in magic is welcome. Every meeting is instructional, entertaining and enlightening.

BREAKFAST CLUB
WHAT: Kiwanis Club of Skidaway
WHEN: Thursday mornings at 7:45 a.m.
WHERE: Plantation Club
HOW MUCH: Free to attend; Breakfast - $13, Coffee only - $2.50
CONTACT: Michael Klavon, 912.306.0474 for gate pass
WHAT ELSE: Membership is open to Savannah/Chatham area residents. Visit for more information.

BOOK SMARTS
WHAT: Village Library curbside service
WHEN: Between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. - reserve books; Pick up between 1 and 4 p.m.
CONTACT:  Call 598.1183 to reserve books or visit thevillagelibrary.org or our Facebook page
WHAT ELSE:  Stay safe and get your library materials in a physically distant fashion, with the grab-and-go service.

BODY AND SOUL
WHAT: Skidaway Island United Methodist Church (SIUMC) Exercise Classes
WHEN: Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, times are below
CONTACT: For more information or to register for January session, visit siumc.org/exercise or call 912.598.8460
WHAT ELSE: Mat Pilates from 9:15-10:15 a.m.; and Sit-Fit from 10:15-11:15 a.m. Classes are led by Elena Bennett, an ACSM-certified exercise instructor. SIUMC has added Friday classes to its offerings for church- and non-church members alike.

HORSE SENSE
WHAT: Pegasus Riding Academy volunteers needed
WHERE: Old Roberds Dairy, 2500 Tennessee Ave., Savannah
CONTACT: For information and directions, visit 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.

MEETING OF THE MINDS
WHAT: Stroke Survivors
WHEN: Third Thursday of every month, 4 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Messiah Lutheran Church, 1 West Ridge Rd.
HOW MUCH: Free
CONTACT: Shirley Nack, 598.7047
WHAT ELSE: Share your experiences with stroke survivors. At our meetings we listen and learn what other survivors have accomplished in order to return to an active lifestyle.

WE HAVE A WIENER
WHAT: Landings Longdogs Get-togethers
WHEN: 4th Tuesday of each month, 4 p.m.
WHERE: Landings Harbor Marina
HOW MUCH: No charge
CONTACT: Linda Rich,
WHAT ELSE: A fun play date for you and your dachshund(s). Meet other owners and their special friends.

SAFE AND SOUND
WHAT: Women’s support group for people going through or having experienced domestic or family violence
WHEN:  Third Wednesday of every month, 12 noon - 1 p.m
WHERE:  SAFE Shelter Center for Domestic Violence Services Outreach, 7373 Hodgson Memorial Dr.
CONTACT:  Outreach office, 912.651.0004
WHAT ELSE:  SAFE Shelter’s mission is to prevent domestic violence, protect victims and promote change in lives, families and our community. This is an opportunity to meet with women experiencing similar challenges. Light refreshments will be served.

CAUSEWAY CLEAN-UP
WHAT: “Shine Bright like a Diamond (Causeway),” litter pickup along Diamond Causeway
WHEN: 1 or 2 times per month, as trash amount deems necessary  
WHERE: Meet in the parking lot of Butterbean Beach
CONTACT: Courtney Fowler, or 912.313.6040
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.

WELCOME MAT
WHAT: Learn to create sleeping mats for the homeless from discarded plastic bags
WHEN: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon at Oakridge Club; Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon at JEA
CONTACT: Please RSVP to Carol Greenberg at 912.355.1238 or
WHAT ELSE: Help divert plastic bags from landfills and waterways while providing comfort to the homeless. Completed mats will be on display the first week in February at the JEA Art Gallery.

STUCK IN BETWEEN
WHAT: Middle Aged Tweens of Skidaway (MATS).
WHERE: Usually in private homes.
CONTACT:  or call Ann Nash at 203.856.8927, or visit
WHAT ELSE: MATS was formed to create social activities for people in their ‘tween years. There are monthly socials, book club groups, business group, Ladies Night Out, Men’s Poker Night and more! Many of us are empty nesters or semi-empty nesters. We may find ourselves in the later stages of our careers, working part-time or navigating issues of early retirement. Some of us are still responsible for raising children.

IT’S AN HONOR
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.

CERVUS WITH A PURPOSE
WHAT: Bingo at the Elks Lodge
WHEN: Sundays at 7 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: 183 Wilshire Blvd
WHAT ELSE: $1,500 in prizes. All proceeds benefit Elks charities.

COMMUNITY COMMENDATION
WHAT: Landlovers Community Service Merit Award
WHERE: Go to under “Philanthropy” then “Awards” for an application and details.
CONTACT: Maryce Cunningham at 335.1717,
WHAT ELSE: This award recognizes outstanding volunteer work and contributions made by high school seniors who are planning to further their education in the fall of 2018.

SEW WHAT?
WHAT: Landlovers Material Girls
WHEN: Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
WHERE: Presbyterian Church
CONTACT: Janet Smart, or 757.334.3907; Sandra Grant, or 912.349.0616
WHAT ELSE: All skill and interest levels welcome. 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.

STITCHIN’ TIME
WHAT: Landlovers Stitch and Bead Group
WHEN: First and third Tuesday of each month, 3 to 5  p.m.
WHERE: Host home announced the weekend before by email
CONTACT: Jayne Rogers, 203.273.9776 or or Kathy Silbert, 598.9566 or
WHAT ELSE: Meet with your fellow Landlovers who bead, knit, crochet or needlepoint in members’ homes twice a month. Be inspired by others, learn a new stitch, teach a new stitch, but do come and enjoy the good company and conversation.

MALE CALL
WHAT: Landlovers Men’s Lunch Group
WHEN: First Monday of each month.
WHERE: Various restaurants around Savannah
HOW MUCH: Each person pays for his meal
CONTACT: Dick Hughley, 912.657.9585, ; Jim Smart, 787.234.3040,
WHAT ELSE: This is the eighth year of this activity. Participants must be members of Landlovers.

GENUINE ARTICLES
WHAT: Landlovers Magpies Ladies
WHEN: First Thursday of each month, 1 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Member’s home
CONTACT: Send any questions or RSVP to
WHAT ELSE: Bring an interesting MAGazine or newspaper article on any topic (politics are ok but nonpartisan is a rule) to share/possibly present, to a very interested and interesting group of women. PIES and coffee will be served. New members always welcome, but participants must be members of Landlovers.

BUILDING BRIDGES
WHAT: Landlovers Bridging the Gap
WHEN: The second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m.
WHERE: Oakridge dining room
CONTACT: Susan Schneider, or 912.433.8711.
WHAT ELSE: This activity is for women who enjoy social bridge. All participants must be members of Landlovers and a member of The Landings Club, in accordance with Landings Club policy. Level of play is from advanced beginner to intermediate. Due to limited space, sign up is required.

PADDLE PEOPLE
WHAT: Landlovers Kayak Club
CONTACT: Tara Packer, 914.215.2087 or to be added to the mailing list
WHAT ELSE: We are Landings residents who love paddling and want to share experiences with other paddlers in the community. All skill levels are welcome to join. Paddle rivers and creeks in South Carolina and Georgia, including Ebenezer Creek, Ohoopee River and New River. Future paddles the St. Simons and Jacksonville areas. Visit our Facebook page (Landings Landlovers Kayak Club) to see pictures of our paddling adventures.

MERRY MUSIC MAKERS
WHAT: Landlovers Love Notes
WHEN: Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: 6 Southerland Rd. - home of Eileen Yost
CONTACT: Marianne Claysmith at or 505.670.2454 (call or text)
WHAT ELSE: Welcome the holidays with song! No need to read music. Have fun while spreading goodwill and cheer to your neighbors in the Landings. Participants must be members of Landlovers.

MEN OF ACTION
WHAT: Landlovers Men’s Action Movie Night
WHEN: Subject to availability of movies of interest
CONTACT: Dave Robinson, 912.657.7706 or
WHAT ELSE: Men’s Action Movie Night is a friendly gathering of men who want to see movies in a proper theater, then grab a bite at a local eatery. About five days in advance, you will receive information on three late afternoon movie choices and the restaurant selection. Not everyone has to go to the same movie, and dinner is optional. Participants must be members of Landlovers. RSVPs are appreciated; no dues; wear your nametag; carpool from the Methodist Church.

ALL ABOARD!
WHAT: Landlovers Train Lovers
CONTACT: Bob Miller, or 912.598.1793
WHAT ELSE: Train Lovers brings together Landlovers interested in model trains. We share ideas, promote the hobby, and serve as a resource to newcomers to the hobby. People who are just interested in trains are welcome.

HOUSE WARMING
WHAT: Landlovers community service: Skidaway Servers
WHEN: Fridays at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Ronald McDonald House
CONTACT: Suzanne Thomas at to volunteer or for any additional information.
WHAT ELSE: Skidaway Servers provide a meal for up to 30 people staying at Ronald McDonald House every Friday. Usually three couples share responsibilities and often go out to dinner afterwards.

YOU’RE NOT ALONE
WHAT: Landlovers Social Singles
CONTACT: Contact Barbara Meyer at 355.4673, 912.313.0153 or to be added to the membership list.
WHAT ELSE: Are you a Landlovers member who is widowed, divorced or single?  Come join us for various social outings where you will can come alone and feel comfortable and welcome. We always have fun, good food and meet great friends.

KIDS’ STUFF
WHAT: Landlovers Grandkids Equipment
CONTACT: Cathy Lynn, 598.0745 or ; Click: Grandkids’ Equipment List June 25, 2019
WHAT ELSE: Landlovers members have cribs, highchairs, toys, car seats, etc., they are willing to lend. If you are in need of supplies, click to see the list. Important: To keep our list current, please let Cathy know of any additions, deletions or changes.

TICKET TO RIDE
WHAT: Landlovers Travel Club meeting
WHEN: To be announced.
CONTACT: Tonnie Glick, beadinglady@bellsouth.net.
WHAT ELSE: The travel club meets every month or two to share travel experiences and learn about possible travel destinations. Participants must be a member of Landlovers. You are welcome to share a travel experience or a suggestion for a topic.  

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