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.
2019/2020 All Happenings
Landings Singles Coed Book Group
When: Thursday, September 24, 6:30 pm
Where: Priest Landing Marina
What Else: Initial book for September meeting: “The Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson. Due to social distancing, we’ve cancelled the pizza dinner feature until things improve. Members bring their own lawn chairs and beverages.
Contact: Ray Arnold (334.750.0282 or rayjarnold@gmail.com) or Marianne Claysmith (505.670.2454 or claysmith2@aol.com)
When: We will meet when we are assigned a space with the club
What: This activity is for women who enjoy social bridge.
When: We meet the second Wednesday of each month at 1 pm
Where: Oakridge dining room.
What Else: All participants must be members of Landlovers and a Landings Club member to participate, in accordance with Landings Club policy. Level of play is from advanced beginner to intermediate. Due to limited space, sign up is required.
Contact: Susan Schneider, 
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. The date below is tentative, dependent on Covid 19 developments. Watch for updates in the newsletter.
When: Wednesday, May 6, 2021
Where: Palmetto Ballroom
Contact: Marian Mackle (404.290.9760 or marian.mackle@aol.com)
When: Dates and times will be announced with the availability of Club Card Rooms
Where: Palmetto Club, Hill Room
What Else: Instructions will be offered for experienced and new Canasta players. If you are new to the game, we ask that you attend all three instructional sessions.Must be a Landings Club member to participate, in accordance with Landings Club policy.
Contact: Jean Kovaleski (610.657.1772 or LLcanastacards@gmail.com) or Georgia Klautzer (314.239.3299 or klautzergeorgia@hotmail.com)
Landings Club Guest Policy […]
What: Cocktails and appetizers at Eileen Yost’s home. THE EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID CONCERNS.
When: October 2, 2020 (subject to change depending on COVID issues)
What Else: Our next “tentative” event (depending on people’s comfort level) will be Happy Hour (actually 2 hours) with food at the Savannah Wine Cellar. Our tentative date is November 12. Next on our idea list is to repeat an outing with the NN Wild women to the Dueling Pianos Bar for mid-January, […]
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 2021 Flea Market Intake. 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 […]
PRO-AM RAFFLE TO BENEFIT THE LANDLOVERS FOUNDATION
Skyway Capital Markets Pro-Am Raffle from last spring has been rescheduled for Friday, September 18, 2020. Tickets are on sale until September 17, 2020!
The Landlovers Foundation, in coordination with the PGA TOUR and Savannah Golf Championship, is kicking off our 2021 fundraising with a raffle for the 2021 Skyway Capital Markets Pro-Am. The winner will field a threesome who will play in an 18 hole scramble accompanied by two Korn Ferry Tour professional’s […]
Where: Members’ 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 (or an academic year) outside the United States, then you are eligible to join. We meet on the third Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. We would like those attending to bring an appetizer to share as well as their own beverage.
Contact: If you are interested in joining this group or have any […]
When: TBD
Where: Members’ homes
What Else: This dining group meets at members’ homes for either a sit-down dinner where host prepares an entree for fellow Landlovers, with each attendee bringing part of the meal, or for cocktail parties where guests bring a dish to share and their own beverage. Host will rotate monthly so everyone gets to be a host at least once and a guest many times.
Contact: Gayle Ridgway (508.922.7539 or gridgway@mac.com)
The Travel Club will meet every month or two to share travel experiences and to learn about countries to which you might want to travel. Participants must be members of Landlovers.
Contact: Tonnie Glick (912.598.8810 or beadinglady@bellsouth.net)
When: Current members will be contacted by email for their opinion on when and in what setting it is safe to meet this fall. Prospective members should contact chair Leslie Mathews. Normal meeting time is 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 3-5 pm
Where: Host home announced the weekend before by email
What Else: Meet with your fellow Landlovers who bead, knit, crochet or needlepoint in members’ homes twice a month. Be inspired by other’s creative endeavors, learn a new […]
When: We will resume the Men’s Action Movies when it is safe to attend a theater and restaurant.
When: Subject to availability of movies of interest
What Else: Men’s Action Movies is a friendly gathering of men who want to see movies, then grab a bite to eat. 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 […]
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: Presbyterian Church
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 or 757-334-3907) or Sandra Grant (sandragrant07@comcast.net or 912-349-0616)
When: Thursday, January 21, 2021
Where: Palmetto Ballroom, Azalea Room and Library.
Cost: TBD
What Else: Stay tuned: details coming later this fall! COVID 19 developments may change our plans for Games Day, but the event will only go forward in a way where we can ensure everyone’s safety. You have to be a member of Landlovers but not The Landings Club to play.
Contact: Eileen Yost (973.255.0580 or eileenyrn@gmail.com)
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 (912.657.9585, dickhughey1@att.net), Jim Smart (787.234.3040, smartsville@aol.com) or Rick Armstrong (912.349.6358 or armstrp@hotmail.com)
Visit our Photo Club Website!
How Much: No fee this year, but you must be a Landlovers member.
What Else: The club helps members, ranging from beginners to experts, improve their skills and enjoy photography in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Monthly field trips are planned, beginning in October. All will be outdoors and social distancing will be required.
Contact: landloversphotoclub@gmail.com or Amy Collings 912.598.9745
When: February 9, 2021
Where: Palmetto Clubhouse
Cost: TBD
What Else: Watch for further information
Contact: Margy Hatch (margymhatch@gmail.com) or Kerry Ufford (kerryufford@gmail.com)
When: To be announced.
Where: Oak Room at Oakridge
What Else: Train Lovers breakfast meeting. Individual club charges, so club membership is required.
Contact: Bob Miller (rcmiller64@comcast.net or 912-598-1793)
President’s Message
Operating with the utmost of caution in these difficult times and adhering to the recommendations from the CDC, the Landlovers board has decided to delay the September 24th Opening Reception until later in this calendar year.
Landlovers’ mission is to promote fellowship through social and cultural activities while working toward the continued improvement of community life at The Landings through its philanthropic efforts. Your board will continue to support charities on the island, so we urge you to renew your […]
What: Holiday Cocktail Party
When: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 6:00-9:00 pm
Where: Oakridge Clubhouse
Cost: TBD
What Else: Catch The Holiday Spirit and share a relaxed evening with friends! Enjoy hors d’ouvres, a member/cash bar with Holiday classic cocktails like pomegranate martinis and a jazzy playlist of classical Christmas carols, retro classics from Frank Sinatra and modern favorites. Holiday cocktail attire. Here’s hoping that this “Best laid scheme of mice and men” will not go awry due to COVID!
Contact: Marguerite D. Baxter (912.598.9409)
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Landlovers members have cribs, highchairs, toys, car seats, etc., they are willing to lend. If you are in need of ‘supplies’, click below to see the list. IMPORTANT: To keep our list current, please let me know of any additions, deletions or changes.
For further information, contact Cathy Lynn (598.0745 or cobrienlynn@yahoo.com).
Click below to access the list:
Grandkids’ Equipment List Revised October 2019
When: Activities are likely to be on the first Wednesday of the month in the morning, October through May.
Where: Varying Locations
How Much: GTC members as of May, 2020, have their membership extended without fee to 12/31/2020. Membership fee for new members is $10. Must be a Landlovers member.
What Else: Green Thumb Club focuses on gardening, wildlife, and the Georgia coastal lifestyle. Activities through at least December, 2020, will be outdoors or via Zoom with attention to CDC and state health […]
Flea Market Sale Day for 2021 is scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 2021 from 9-1.
The Flea Market is held annually at Messiah Lutheran Church, One West Ridge Road, Skidaway Island, Savannah, GA 31411. Note that COVID 19 developments may force us to change or cancel this event. Watch for updates later this year.
If you would like to donate items NOW go to the Flea Market Pre-Intake page or contact fleamarketintake@gmail.com for more information.
Questions about the Flea […]
Flea Market Intake is scheduled for March 6-8, 2021
Flea Market Intake is at the parking lot behind the Landings Association parking lot.
Note that COVID 19 developments may force us to change or cancel our plans for the Flea Market. Watch for updates later this year. In the meantime, you don’t have to wait for Intake to donate your items. Donate NOW and throughout the year through our Pre-Intake Program. Contact fleamarketintake@gmail.com for more details.
All funds […]
When: May 13, 2021
Where: Palmetto Clubhouse
Cost: TBD
Contact: Gail Tomassini (LL2020waysandmeans@gmail.com) or Karen Duncan (973.809.5074 orkhome44@gmail.com).
When: We will not be having Swiss Pairs Dinner Bridge this year. It is not possible to do it online. The purpose of the group has always been a social evening of dinner and bridge, but under current restrictions, that is not possible. We would like to know how many of you would play if we get clearance later. We may be able to pull something together at a later date. We will stay in touch.
What Else: Must be a Landings […]
Auctionmania is scheduled forTuesday, March 16, 2021
Last year’s silent auction was conducted online for the first time. It was a big success and the format proved fun and easy for everyone to use! We’re hoping Auctionmania can go forward again this year, but COVID 19 developments may force us to change or cancel this event. Watch for updates later this year.
If you have high value items you’d like to donate, contact Maureen Mezei (401.545.0561 or
2019/2020 Events Calendar