Happenings
Providing our Members a Chance to Socialize and Celebrate
Landings Landlovers has many Happenings occurring throughout our calendar year. There are several important Fundraisers as well as our Socials which provide our members a chance to socialize, celebrate and catch up on our endeavors. There are also a variety of activities that organization members can regularly attend. To find out more, use the tabs above to see the list of events by type or the Calendar to see the events listed by day or month.
Refund policy: Once the cancellation date for an event has passed no refunds will be made to registered attendees should they subsequently be unable to attend, for any reason.
2022/2023 All Happenings
What: LL Bell Ringers for Salvation Army
When: Begins November 29 through December 20
Where: The Village Pharmacy
What Else: We are excited to once again be ringing the bell for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign in front of the Village Walk Pharmacy. The last two years we raised just under $7500 and, with everyone’s generosity, we hope to exceed $4000 this year. Donations made in Savannah area stay in the Savannah area to help citizens in their time of need. We are […]
What: New Activity!
When: One hour every Wednesday and Saturday at 8:00 am
Where: Franklin Creek in October, Marshwood in November and Delegal in December
What Else: Looking for walking buddies? Join our morning walking group. Walking pace is brisk but “talkable” . This is a great way to get some exercise, see the island and chat with friends. You must be a Landlovers member to participate. Email Bev to sign up!
Contact: Bev Dalrymple (bevdal00@gmail.com)
What: NEW ACTIVITY! Partner style dance instruction
When: December 12, 2nd Monday of the month, 7-8pm instruction, 8-8:30pm free dance
Where: Bailey Hall, SI United Methodist Church
How Much: $ 30 couple or $ 15 single for each session Sign up will begin 11/20.
What Else: Professional Ballroom instructors will teach “Fox Trot” style of dance for the first hour. We will dance this month to some of Michael Buble’s Christmas foxtrot hits, as well as many other famous artists. The remaining time will […]
What: A Christmas Tradition
When: Thursday, December 15, Depart 530 pm, show 8:00pm, Return 10:30pm
Where: Historic Savannah Theatre
Cost: $ 60 per person. Tickets will be sold in advance and include transportation and the admission price to the show.
What Else: Transportation by Savannah Trolley Tours to and from the theatre. Additional time (arrival downtown at the theater at approximately 6pm) is planned to allow for dining on your own at a downtown restaurant. Arrangements and price for restaurant NOT included. Trolley pick up […]
What: Decorate your golf cart and join the fun!
When: Sunday, December 4, 2022 3:30 pm
Route: Click HERE for the parade route
What Else: Beginning at the Landings Association Building, there will be a special Final Cart with our own Santa with his “sleigh” collecting Toys For Tots! Bring yours with you or hand it to the Marines riding in Santa’s truck anywhere on the parade route. Plan to arrive by 3:00 PM, and the carts will begin departing TLA at […]
What: 2023 Sweepstakes Fore Charity
Contact: Steve Geist (landloversfunding@gmail.com)
What: Plant Based Meal Prep
When: Thursday, Dec. 1, (Breakfast), Thursday, Dec. 8 (Lunch), Thursday, Dec. 15 (Dinner), 10:45am – 1pm
Where: 12 Wesley Crossing
Cost: $ 50 for each session, or $ 150 for all 3 dates
Who: Any Landlovers member.
What Else: Inspired by our son, Skyler’s, current visit and some people asking about easier Plant Based Meals, I’m offering these sessions between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Skyler will be helping out for the first session on December 1st, before he returns home […]
What: Dance for fun and fitness
When: Tuesdays, 9-10am
Where: Skidaway United Methodist Church, Bailey Hall
What Else: If you enjoy dancing for fun and fitness, come join us in comfortable workout clothes and shoes. We will dance to popular hits from the decades and Broadway as well as Latin music. Gentle standing stretches will complete your workout. A signed waiver will be required for all participants. Landlovers membership is required and a $2/month fee will be charged to cover insurance.
Contact: Marilee Dalbey […]
When: Every Tuesday 3:30 – 5:30pm, beginning September 28
Where: The Byrd Room in Palmetto Clubhouse
How Much: Free, both women and men can play.
What Else: Because we play in the Palmetto Clubhouse, you must be a member of the Landings Club and Landlovers. You can order drinks/food from the bar. The Byrd Room can have a maximum of 24 players. If you plan to join us, please bring a set of dominoes if you have one! We also will be […]
What: Landlover Ladies 9 Hole Golf Group
When: Tuesdays (Tee times from Chelsea system)
Where: Varies each week
What Else: Landlover Ladies 9 hole golf welcomes those who have basic understanding of the rules, pace of play and have a GHIN #. Our focus is on having fun with a casual get together afterwards. There will also be 4 scrambles a year with prizes. From time to time, other small events will take place, such as a cookie exchange after golf in […]
What: History and Impact of SCAD
When: November 2, First Wednesday of the month October through May, 9:30-11:30 am.
Where: Fellowship Hall at Messiah Lutheran Church
Program: Katie Holderness, Executive Director of Friends of SCAD, will provide insights into why Savannah was chosen as the original location, how it has evolved from 71 students with 8 Majors to 15,000+ students with 40 majors in 2021, and the concurrent renaissance of the city of Savannah.
How Much: Annual Club dues are $25 individual or […]
When: 4th Thursday each month, 5:30 pm
Where: Palmetto Clubhouse
Book: TBD
What Else: Come join us! Leila Dorrian hosts this Month’s meeting. Please contact Melissa Farrell at Central Dining to make your reservation: melissa.farrell@landingsclub.com. Ask to be seated at the Leila Dorrian’s table. Hope to see you there! Landings Club membership is required.
Contact: Marianne Claysmith (claysmith2@aol.com)
What: Co-ed bridge group
When: October 5, First Wednesday of each month, 1-4pm
Where: Marshwood
What Else: All participants must be members of Landlovers and a Landings Club member to participate, in accordance with Landings Club policy. The Modern Bridge group is designed to use the basic conventions, as follows: Stayman, Jacoby Transfer, Weak 2’s, Ace asking. Joining this group assumes you either currently use these conventions, or are open to learning them. A 15-minute brush up will start at 1:00pm, game to […]
What: The awards ceremony is held to honor the winners of Landlovers Grants, Scholarships and Community Service Merit Awards. Landlovers is proud to be able to distribute funds which have been raised throughout the year to so many worthy causes and individuals. Since 1974 we have distributed over $1.5 million to a wide variety of non-profit and service organizations, academic scholarships to Landing Association and Landings Company employees and their families and Community Service Merit Awards to high school […]
What: Canasta play and lessons
When: Every Wednesday, 1-3pm
Where: Regular play October Palmetto Ballroom Lessons: Byrd Room: 11/2, 11/16, 11/30. Hills Room: 11/9, 11/23
How Much: Free
What Else: Both women and men can play. Maximum 24 players and must have basic knowledge of the game. Because we play in the Palmetto Clubhouse, you must be a member of both The landings Club and Landlovers.
Contact: Dianne Bloom (thewinelady2005@yahoo.com)
What: Community Service Toiletry Collection
Where: Drop-off location is on the front porch at 2 Moonrise Circle (Deer Creek)
What Else: Share your vacation with Social Apostolate, which works with poor, homeless and disabled people in different ways including providing showers for those in need. Are you traveling and staying at a hotel? If you have any unused hotel soaps, shampoos or lotions, please bring them back to Savannah. No mouthwash or larger sized toiletries, please.
Contact:
Are you moving or renovating and have items that you no longer need? Landlovers has a solution and is able to help! We are working with a local auction house for the period leading up to the 2023 Landlovers’ Flea Market. They handle more than just furniture, they also take rugs, household items, jewelry, collectibles, appliances, cars, motorcycles, boats and more. Make your donations now!
Just contact the email below and we will put you in touch with a local […]
When: Resumes in October
Where: Member homes
What Else: The Marco Polo group is for our international friends. If you were born in or have lived for at least one year (including an academic year) outside the United States, then you are eligible to join. We meet from October through May on the third Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. All those attending will be asked to bring an international appetizer to share as well as their own beverage and glass.
Contact: […]
When: December 17 6-8pm
Where: Members’ homes
Cost: Free
What Else: Meet new friends by hosting a cocktail party! Cocktails with Friends will arrange it for you, and guests will provide their own cocktails and an appetizer to share. Register with the chairs.
Contact: Becky Dominguez (beckydom61@aol.com), Connie Rice (csrice1948@gmail.com)
When: Nov. 29 and Dec. 13 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 2-4 pm
Where: Members homes (as announced by email)
What else: Please join us for our needlework gatherings. We welcome crafters working on any type of needle projects, from knitting to needlepoint, beading, cross stitch, crewel and felting. We normally meet twice a month on Tuesday afternoons. Look for an email with the location of the meeting. Landlovers membership is required.
Contact: Leslie Mathews (lmathews50@gmail.com) to receive notices.
When: We usually see an Action Movie once a month when a good movie is showing.
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 5 days in advance, you will receive information on the movie choices and […]
When: TBD
Where: Member’s home. TBD prior to meeting and we will email those who have RSVP’d
What Else: Bring an interesting MAGazine or newspaper article on any topic (politics is 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. You don’t have to eat any of the PIES but the MAGazine articles are always informative and spark lots of great discussions. New members […]
Where: Skidaway Commnity Church
When: 3rd Thursday each month, 3-5 pm
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.
Contact: Janet Smart (maxwellsgal@aol.com), Sandra Grant (sandragrant07@comcast.net) or Donna Nicol […]
What: Annual Games Day & Buffet Lunch
When: Friday, January 20, 2023 9am-4pm
Where: Palmetto Ballroom
Cost: $ 60 per player for a full day of play and buffet lunch. You must register individually and Landlovers membership is required to participate, but NOT Landings Club membership.
What Else: All Landlovers members who play bridge, canasta, mahjong, poker, scrabble, and dominoes are welcome…men and women! Couples bridge players are welcome, too. Games will be played at tables of four, so form your groups […]
Where: Various restaurants around Savannah
How Much: Each person pays for their own meal
What Else: This is the eighth year of this successful men’s activity. Participants must be members of Landlovers.
Contact: Dick Hughey (dickhughey1@att.net), Jim Smart (smartsville@aol.com) or Rick Armstrong (armstrp@hotmail.com)
Visit our Photo Club Website!
When: Nov. 15, Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 21
Where: Bailey Hall, SI United Methodist Church, 3:45 pm
What Else: Our assignment is to photograph an egg. This assignment was given about 8 years ago and I’m told there were some very creative submissions, so let’s have fun with it! Any egg, any condition, any setting, lighting, perspective, motion, message, context etc. Email your best egg photo to landloversphotoclub@gmail.com by NOV. 7. We’ll view them […]
What: An Evening in Portugal
When: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 5-7 pm
Where: Marshwood Clubhouse-Arnie’s Tavern and Palmer’s Steakhouse
Cost: TBD
What Else: Travel with Landlovers to Portugal for a casual evening of mingling with friends over fine wines and small plates, prepared by Chef Sam at Marshwood. Once a sleepy sister to its European neighbors, Portugal is on everyone’s travel list and for good reason. Its cuisine mixes Atlantic and Mediterranean influences to produce food that is both simple and complex. And from the Algarve […]
What: Opening Reception
When: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Palmetto Ballroom
Cost: Free
What Else: This event is free to all Skidaway Island residents interested in learning about Landlovers. There will be complimentary appetizers and a member/cash bar. Our Activity Chairs will have tables set up for you to stop by, visit and learn about the fun we have planned for you this year. We will also provide information about the Social Events we will host this year including our […]
What: Holiday Campfire Party
When: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 6-8:30pm
Where: Skidaway Island State Park Group Activities Building
Cost: $ 55 per person, includes 1 day admission to the State Park, entertainment and food
What Else: Put on your jeans and flannel shirt and enjoy live music around the campfire during cocktails provided by The Landings’ own Bourbon Boys! A “gourmet campfire” dinner catered by Erika Davis Lowcountry will feature a smoked half chicken, mac & cheese, caramelized brussels and coleslaw. We’ll finish the […]
Flea Market Sale Day will be Saturday, March 11, 2023 9am-1pm Messiah Lutheran Church, 1 W. Ridge Rd., Skidaway Island
Come shop for bargains in art, jewelry, collectibles, furniture, sporting goods, hardware, home decor, electronics and more! Sales are cash only.
Questions about Flea Market? Contact Tim Forbes (vplandlovers@gmail.com)
Flea Market Intake is scheduled for Saturday, March 4 (9am-3:30pm), Sunday, March 5 (noon -3:30pm) and Monday, March 6 (9am-3:30pm), 2023 TLA parking lot
We need your slightly used items, in good condition! We’ll take most items from around your home: art, electronics, small appliances, collectibles, indoor and outdoor furniture, sporting goods and tools, linens, lamps, home decor items, kitchen items, toys, kid’s clothes, luggage and handbags and garden equipment. Don’t forget jewelry!! New this year: Salvation Army will have […]
When: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Time TBD
Where: It’s a secret!
Cost: TBD
What Else: Landlovers will close the year with Dinner in White, our version of a special spring-time event begun in Paris and now celebrated worldwide. Part of the fun and mystery of this gourmet picnic with a French theme, is that the location is a secret until right before the event! Attendees dress in all-white attire—hence the “In White.” It can be difficult to score an invitation to these events […]
When: Swiss Pairs Dinner Bridge is back this year! This very popular activity includes a delicious dinner, followed by three rounds of duplicate style bridge against other teams. You and your partner may sign up ONLY at the September opening reception. In order to participate, each player must be a Landlovers member, and should provide the following at registration: player name, phone number, e-mail address, club number, and a check or cash for $10 ($20 per team). If you are […]
When: Monday, March 13, 2023 5-7pm
Where: Palmetto Club Ballroom
Contact: Beverley Cox (bcox0610@yahoo.com), Cindy Altman (cynthia.altman@gmail.com)