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: New Activity!
When: One hour every Wednesday and Saturday at 8:00 am
Where: Palmetto in March, Marshwood in April, Franklin Creek in May, Delegal in June, Oakridge in July
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: Year-End Dance Party!
When: May 8, 7-8:30pm
Where: Large-Group Shelter building at Skidaway State Park
How Much: $ 15 per person for dance; BBQ tickets additional
What Else: Our final gathering features a catered BBQ dinner followed by professional Ballroom Instruction on the Country Western Two-Step and line dancing. Sign up here for dance instruction and you will then be invited to sign up for the dinner portion. (Past students are eligible for reduced dinner rate.) Liquor is allowed in the Pavilion building, […]
What: Fabulous Equinox Orchestra’s Ode to Mothers
When: Monday, May 15 5-10pm
How Much: $ 60 per person, includes Trolley, show and tips/fees
Attire: Cocktail
What Else: Participants will board the Trolley at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church at 5:00 PM and be driven to The Thompson Hotel where they will see the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra celebrate motherhood with their band set “Ode to Mothers” in the hotel ballroom. Attendees will have time to have dinner on their own downtown prior to the show. The Thompson Hotel […]
What: Club Car Golf Cart Raffle has begun
When: Tickets available now
Where: Click Here to purchase or go to clubcar.com
How much: $ 50 ticket, of which $ 25 goes to Landings Landlovers.
What else: Remember to specify Landings Landlovers for your charity. Club Car winning raffle ticket will be drawn during tournament. For help with purchasing online tickets, contact smgeist99@yahoo.com
Contact: Steve Geist (landloversfunding@gmail.com)
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 3:00 – 5:00pm, 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. We have several events throughout the year. Mark your calendars for our next scramble on August 1, details to follow.
Please sign up via the following link:
Coastal Georgia Living has filled a unique niche throughout the years, originally as Green Thumb Club and more recently as CGL, through a broad variety of speakers and field trips. We’ve learned about houseplants and The Georgia Historical Society, toured SCAD and the arboretum at Armstrong campus, and learned how to create bonsai and exotic crudité platters. We’ve hosted terrific speakers, organized Landings garden tours, traveled Off-Island, and we even stayed active during Covid.
However, we have held our last […]
When: 4th Thursday each month, 5:30 pm
Where: Palmetto Clubhouse
Book: TBD
Contact: Marianne Claysmith (claysmith2@aol.com)
What: Co-ed bridge group
When: Every Wednesday, 11am-2pm
Where: Skidaway room at 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 follow. These […]
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
When: Every Wednesday, 2-5pm
Where: Marshwood
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 Marshwood 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: Monday, February 20, 6:30-8:30pm Reserve by 2/15
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 […]
When: Saturday, May 20, 6-8pm
Where: Members’ homes
Cost: Free
What Else: At LL host homes. We are looking for people to host this evening at their homes. Please reach out to Becky Dominguez at beckydom61@aol. com if you would be interested in hosting some of your neighbors for the evening. Guests will be assigned to various homes and bring an appetizer to share and their own libation.
RSVP: Becky Dominguez by 2/10/2023
Contact: Becky Dominguez (beckydom61@aol.com), Connie Rice (
When: March 21, April 4, April 18, May 9, May 23 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
When: 2nd Tuesday each month
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: John Holmquist or Rick Armstrong (llmenslunchgroup@gmail.com)
Visit our Photo Club Website!
What: Photo Club Exhibit
When: April 4, 4:30-6:30 Opening Reception. April 5&6 Exhibition during business hours
Where: Wells Fargo financial advisor offices, 6 Village Walk
What Else: Come see the best of the best! Photo Club members have submitted their favorite photos for exhibition.
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 […]
What: A Taste of Portugal
When: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 5-7 pm (member bar opens at 4:45pm)
Where: Marshwood Clubhouse-Arnie’s Tavern and Palmer’s Steakhouse
Cost: $ 80 per person
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 […]
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.
We love our returning volunteers but always need more! If you can work a shift or two please contact michelesimari@gmail.com.
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 6:30-9:45pm (Rain or Shine)
Where: It’s a secret for now!
Cost: $ 85 per person includes all food and entertainment. Cash bar.
What Else: Say “au revoir” to the Landlovers year and “bon jour” to the next year’s board at the Closing Celebration—a French-themed gourmet picnic. To add a little intrigue, the location for our picnic is a secret until a few days before May 23. (Hint: it isn’t far away!)
Although it’s a picnic, the cocktail hour will be […]
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: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 5-7pm
Where: Palmetto Club Ballroom
What Else: Auctionmania is our annual silent auction where we sell unique and higher-end items collected during Flea Market intake. All Landlovers members, Landings residents, and their guests are welcome to attend. The auction will be conducted via your Smartphone. It’s easy to bid and you can track bidding activity on your favorite items from anywhere; you don’t need to be present to bid. Once the auction closes, you’ll be able to view […]