Bridge at the Landings

Bridge is one of the most popular activities at the Landings and the opportunity to play is endless. In addition to friends forming their own groups and playing in homes, Land Lovers, New Neighbors and churches have groups which are easy to join for the new resident at the Landings. These games include marathons, contract bridge and duplicate bridge, with games at every skill level. There are day and night games to accommodate everyone’s schedule. Several games are played in the Landings clubhouses, including the men’s duplicate game on Tuesday nights.

The American Contract Bridge League also has a weekly sanctioned game at the Landings. The game is on Wednesdays starting at 10:00 A.M. This game is held at the Plantation Club and normally has 20 tables in play. While this game is for serous bridge players, there is opportunity for new duplicate players to improve their game and enjoy playing with the top players on the island. There are many Life Masters at the Landings and that number is constantly growing due to the abundance of regional and sectional tournaments in the area. Our duplicate director, Veronica Rugles, is a wonderful example of a Landings resident who is dedicated to making life at the Landings more enjoyable. In addition to being an outstanding director for our duplicate games, she has a bridge center on the south side of Savannah which holds many weekly games and where she offers lessons for beginning and seasoned duplicate players alike.

The Landings is a bridge player’s paradise.

Kappa Alpha Theta

The Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Club of Skidaway Island has 49 active members, representing 34 colleges and universities.  We enjoy three to four social events each year and welcome all new sisters.

L.O.V.E. (Local Outreach Volunteer Educators)

L.O.V.E. is a fully certified nonprofit corporation in which volunteers go into Chatham County schools to mentor one-on-one, usually reading and math, and teach life skills. After a brief training workshop, the volunteer chooses a convenient school and time for weekly visits to assigned students. This is usually for a duration of one-year or more, giving the volunteer and student time to develop a meaningful relationship. Ecumenically sponsored, L.O.V.E. is a valued thrust of the Community Engagement focus of the Chatham County Board of Education. By reaching out, this army of volunteers betters student lives and the future of Savannah -- a terrific way to make a difference.

Landings Isola Amici Italian Heritage Club

Isola Amici (Island Friends), was formed by a group of Landings residents to celebrate our Italian heritage.  We sponsor two events a year; the first event is a family style Pasta Dinner which is announced as follows: Gli amici di isola festival di Pasta primaverile (Island friends spring pasta festival) “I hope everyone has come thru the holidays, in good health, and is ready for a great new year.”This meal, prepared from family recipes, has grown significantly…we started out with 45 attendees, this year it was over 80 people. We start out with antipasto, then on to a wonderful pasta dinner, then enjoy fabulous Italian desserts…the evening finale is a series of songs and great stories about our fondest memories, celebrating our heritage. During the evening, as we share our stories and enjoy our home made food, the wine flows and Bocelli sings through it all.  

In the fall we gather once again, on the Priest Landing picnic grounds, for Bocce, Landings style.  Everyone knows the only serious Bocce played in coastal Georgia,  is on the Landings in September !! This is the event when we all contribute a dish which must be Italian. Past events featured tables overflowing with salads (no mayo allowed),  breads, covered delights, special desserts, all complemented with wines, cheeses and stinky cigars...mix this all up with the wooden balls and a few liars, some excitable women players, and one or two people who can't count, and the result is a great party. You don't want to miss it!!

Our club has no formal bi-laws or elected officers. We simply have a steering committee, and a desire to celebrate our heritage. We started with 5 charter members and now number over 120 which include spouses who are lucky enough to have a connection! We welcome any and all who can trace their heritage to Italy.

Landings Singles Golf

The Landings can often be a “couple’s” environment and LSG provides an alternative for those who find themselves on their own. Being “single” is the only requirement. There are no dues except a small donation for prize money.

Our format accommodates all handicaps. Speedy play is encouraged by using a system that has players pick up their ball once they “max out” their handicap. After golf, there is some socializing at the Nineteenth Hole as we divide up the prize money and then dinner afterwards, either at a club facility or in a player’s home.

Our continued growth and camaraderie is our best recommendation.

Neighborhood Bible Studies

The Neighborhood Bible Studies at The Landings began in the mid 80's under the umbrella of the Landlover's activities, and it continues in that relationship.

NBS is an international organization, not sponsored by any one church or denomination. The only requirement for members is that they believe the Bible is worth studying. The purpose of these studies is three-fold: first, to discover what the Bible says; secondly, what it means to us; and thirdly, how we can use what we learn. One of the big benefits is the wonderful friendships that begin and continue from these groups.

There are currently 6 women's groups, meeting different days and different times, and 2 men's groups who meet early on Mondays year round. New groups are formed when a group gets to have many more than 12 in them, or enough new folks arrive at one time to start their own. Meetings are held in homes, rotating locations and discussion leaders. Study guides are used, and each group chooses its own topic. In addition, the 8 groups, along with the 5 churches on Skidaway, sponsor an annual National Day of Prayer Service in May. This year was our 11th annual service. Between 100 and 300 people have been in attendance.

Phi Beta Phi of the Landing

Our Pi Phi Club is open to anyone in the Landing who was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women at their college when they were an undergraduate. We meet several times a year, and participate in various fun activities. One such event is the Panhellenic Luncheon that is held annually at the Plantation ballroom. We are also affiliated with the Savannah Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club and celebrate Founder’s Day annually with them.

Skidaway Island Republican Club

The Skidaway Island Republican Club is open to all residents of Skidaway Island who are interested in the political process and concerned about selecting the best candidates for every elected position. The SIRC was founded in 1978 and has been active every year since. At the present time there are about 650 members. Dues of $35.00 are paid yearly. A Presidents’ Day Dinner is held the third Monday of February with nationally recognized guest speakers. A wine and cheese party is held in the Fall and monthly speaker series are held. For more information contact Marolyn Overton 598-7358.

The DuPont Retiree's Club

The DuPont Retiree's Club's mission is to offer assistance to all former DuPont employees or their surviving spouses that live in Savannah, The Marshes on Skidaway Island, and The Landings. This may include dealing with the DuPont Company on pension, medical, dental, and other retiree benefit questions or concerns. We also help with any relocation problems or questions. We meet occasionally for an evening of fellowship and dinner.

The Landings Men’s Club

The Landings Men’s Club was established in 1996 as an informal opportunity for men to enjoy each other’s company at a monthly luncheon, as well as hear an interesting presentation from a wide variety of distinguished people in the Savannah area- from the mayor to the fascinating experiences of our own members. We meet on the third Wednesday of the month, September through April and wind-up the year with our annual Pig Pickin’ at Delegal Marina. Our group consists of approximately 150 Landings men.

The Low-country LOCOS

The Low-country LOCOS is an informal group of around 35 motorcycle riders within the Landings who have banded together informally to enjoy weekly rides and special adventure rides to places like Daytona and the Georgia and North Carolina mountains. A breakfast ride is held every Thursday, weather permitting, and most Saturdays we explore Georgia and have lunch. No dues, no meetings, no board, and all activities are initiated via email. If you ride you are welcome to join us. We have all makes and models of bikes.

The Skidaway Scrabblers

The Skidaway Scrabblers was organized to provide opportunities for Landings’ residents to get together to play non-tournament, recreational-style Scrabble. Participants play at each other’s homes at times and days most convenient for them. Membership is free and open to all residents.

Walk The Links

WALK THE LINKS is a network of Landings golfers who share a love of walking our beautiful courses. Becoming a member of the network is a way to find others to walk with, participate in walkers only golf events and to promote this healthful and enjoyable aspect of playing golf on the island. For more information contact Jeff at jkalt@bellsouth.net.