May 2015
From The President
New Neighbors Members,
May is a beautiful month at The Landings and time for many to head to summer activities – whether to
seasonal homes or vacation destinations. It’s also the time for reflection as we look back on an
exceptional Landings New Neighbors year.
We’ve had a terrific time, welcoming more than 115 households into our organization. We went Over the
Rainbow and challenged NN Grads to a Homecoming golf match. In the past 12 months, we visited Forts
Stewart and McAllister, Hunter AAF, Parris Island, and the Museum of the Mighty Eighth. Didn’t we
enjoy tours of Historic Squares and Inns, Jekyll and Ossabow Islands, Bethesda and Wormsloe? Our
artistic senses were piqued at SCAD, the Telfair and Jepson Museums, and the Walking Tour of
Beaufort. Our Wild Women had a great time at the Old Savannah Theatre and running the Amazing
Race. We packed hundreds of food cartons for senior citizens and created at least 55 dozen cupcakes
for the kids at Safe Shelter. We ate and ate and ate - at Vic’s on the River, Lady and Sons, Cohen’s
Retreat, 45 Bistro, DeSoto and Sapphire Grill, Bella’s, Collins Quarter, the River House, Belford’s, and
Huey’s, as well as at the homes of our new friends and our Landings Clubhouses. All the while playing
bridge, canasta, mah jongg, bunco, pickelball…………… And in April we kicked up our heels Rockin’ the Club
in our finest attire!
Each May New Neighbors hosts a lovely ceremony where we graduate a portion of our membership –
members who have developed new friendships, enjoyed a wide range of activities and social events, and
shared their thoughts and ideas about moving to The Landings and Savannah. They’ve met those goals
and are ready to find their way in our new world. We hope you’ll join us as we wish a fond farewell to our
2015 graduates at the May 15th Luncheon.
This is also my fond farewell. I have been thrilled to be a member of this great organization and
honored to have served as your president this year. I thank our current Board and Activity Chairs for
their dedicated service and send sincere good wishes to those who follow us. I look forward to the next
stage of my life here at The Landings and seeing all of you around our Island.
Maryce
FROM YOUR ACTIVITY CHAIRS
THE MEMO
We are approaching the end of this magical year and, oh my, how much we have learned. Our exemplary
Activity Chairs have lead our navigation through Skidaway Island, parts of Georgia and South Carolina,
downtown Savannah, and a multitude of restaurants and local attractions. These leaders have given
tirelessly to enhance our New Neighbor experience. Now is the time for a pat on the back, a big smile,
and a thank you for "job well done."
Although some activities go on hiatus during the summer months, many will be active throughout the
summer. Continue the fun by referring to the New Neighbors’ website and explore your options.
May 15th is the end of the year party (lunch) to recognize those graduating this year. Another
opportunity to exchange email info with that special person with whom you've enjoyed spending time
participating in an activity this year. Join in, have lunch, and "hug a graduate."
The conclusion of our term as Activity Coordinators is bittersweet. Moving in a different direction is
refreshing, but working with so many intelligent, talented, giving people with and through New Neighbors
is an invaluable experience. We are truly living “Somewhere over the Rainbow, where bluebirds fly" with
genuinely good, giving and phenomenal neighbors.
Thank you for the gift of serving you...and remember.........
ENJOY!!!!
Connie Kulp & Wyndie Eberle
*REMINDER: Please
make all checks to New Neighbors, LLC.
Always include your email
address and phone number on the check.*
*In order to be fair to all New Neighbors, a check received before the start date for sign-up cannot be
honored. The activity chair will make arrangements for the check to be returned or shredded as
requested.
*Activities charging a fee to attend will have a “no-refund” policy. If there is a wait list and you can be
replaced, you will be allowed to cancel.
*A *CP notation next to an activity indicates that The Landings Club policy on non-member usage must
be observed. See the club rules link on the NN website. Please become familiar with the Club Rules so
that all NN activities remain in compliance.
* As stated in the Club Rules, activities are not allowed to bring refreshments into club facilities.
*You must have a completed Hold Harmless form on file with New Neighbors to participate in any
activity.
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ANCHORS AWAY
New Neighbors Closing Luncheon
Come Say Goodbye and Celebrate With Our 2015 Graduates!
Plantation Club
Friday, May 15, 2015
11:30 Social; 12:00 Lunch
Menu
Classic Caesar Salad with Blackened Chicken, Chopped Tomatoes,
House Made Croutons and Lightly Dressed with Caesar Dressing
Artisanal Bread with Honey Butter, Tapenade and Whipped Butter
Dessert Trio
Coffee, Tea, Member and Cash bar
Cost: $24.00 per person
For dietary restrictions, please contact Jennifer Hinton at 598-3525 by May 10, 2015.
Special requests will not be honored the day of the luncheon.
Reservations will be accepted until May 10, 2015.
No cancellations after May 12, 2015.
Please make checks payable to New Neighbors, LLC
Include your phone number and email address
Tube or mail your check to Kathy Sorvillo, 27 Tidewater Way, [email protected]
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FAREWELL TO OUR 2015 GRADUATES
Alice and Bruce LaVigne
Margaret Levy
Catherine and Ned Mahoney
Carole and Phil Malan
Holly and James McClellan
Joyce and James McClellan
Mary and Dan Meyer
Jo Ann and Joseph Morrison
Janet and Bob Murphy
Ginny and Connor Murphy
Brenda and Ed Myers
Barbara and Roger Neds
Saundra and Ron Bailey Nettles
Tricia Noone and Randy Akers
Charlotte and Jim Orr
Nancy Pavey
Betha and Mac Pingel
Linda and Win Porter
Sydney and Doug Rangeley
Marilyn Ratliff and Tom Crum
Chris and Terry Robertson
Jean and Andy Saldamarco
Becky Sallee
Barbara and Carl Sassano
Don Scarpa
Leza Shore and Greg Stein
Kathy and Geof Silbert
Trudy and Bernie Smith
Sandy Stohlman and Owen Jones
Sue and Jeff Storer
Joanne and Richard Taylor
John Taylor
Liz Thompson
Shawn Tice
Linda Tierney-Pufahl and John Pufahl
Liz Toole and Roger Wollschlager
Margaret and George Toth
Mitzi and Mark Toth
Debi and Ken Ura
Barbara Van Doren
Jeanne and Philip VanEss
Bobbie and Karl Vittery
Ginger and Mike Waterman
Ruby and Buz Weitzell
Jennifer Wilkes
Ella and Gary Williamson
Leigh and Gary Alphin
Caroline and Eddie Ambrose
Karen Anagnost
Bonnie and Bruce Andrews
Tim Andrews
Linda Artley and Cliff Spiro
Marcia and Tim Baldwin
Terry and Ray Beaudreault
Linda and Jerry Beets
Sue and Frank Bell
Pam and Rich Bestler
Lydia Bishop and Don Hands
Carol and Jeff Blaisdell
Suzanne Bowden
Terri and Terry Breyman
Jan and Richard Brown
Sandi and Jim Caldwell
Judy Case
Cathy and Jack Cawthon
Kathleen and Jay Cummings
Maryce and Jim Cunningham
Denise and Rick Cunningham
Barbra and Joseph Cutroneo
Anne-Marie and Bill Darsney
Caralee Davis
Alexis and Edward Doerrbecker
Nora and Warren Elze
Patricia and Ralph Fifield
Renee and Richard Garcia
Bonnie and Bill Gordon
Jay Gould
Lisa and James Grove
Piper and Sandy Hawes
Margaret and Steve Hecht
Maribeth Hedgpeth and Howie Gaynor
Susan and Dean Helms
Diane Herrin
Phyllis and Sam Hochberger
Eileen and Jack Holliday
Mary Ann and Fred Horne
Donna and Gary Howard
Arlene and Charley Keaton
Lauren and Joshua Klein
Connie and Bob Kulp
Barb and Scott Lauback
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Welcome New Neighbors
Syd Britt
8 Islanders Retreat, DC
Danbury, CT
Vince & Dawn Cordo
19 Black Hawk Trail, PL
Woodland Park, NJ
John & Linda Doeg
36 Magnolia Crossing, MW
Leesburg, VA
David & Ellen Evans
1 Chatauachee Crossing, MW
Park Ridge, NJ
Allen & Judith Gruber
26 Hobcaw Lane, PL
San Diego, CA
Steve & Robin Skipper
123 Saltwater Way, MW
Addison, TX
Dean & Kay Swanson
13 Log Landing Rd, OR
Cornelia, GA
Marie Termorshuizen
50 Village Green Circle, MW
Florida & New Jersey
DINING ACTIVITIES
LADIES LUNCH BUNCH- Rancho Alegre
When: Monday, April 27, 12:00 pm
402 Martin Luther King Boulevard
Authentic Cuban and South American food that tastes fresh and homemade. We will have
space for all who want to attend.
Cost: $8-$17 - individual checks will be
Where: Meet at the Methodist Church at
issued.
11:15 to carpool.
Sign up: Begins immediately through Tuesday, April 24, at [email protected]
Note: If this is the 1st lunch you are attending, please indicate if you have a permanent
name tag.
Contact information: Susan Arraiz, [email protected] , 598-2237; Kathi Siegel
[email protected] , 777-4054; [email protected] , 810-599-8882.
MEN’S BREAKFAST (BAM: Breakfast
Among Men) *CP
When:1st Tuesday of every month – 7:30 am
to 9:00 am
Enjoy a relaxing start to your day as you catch up with old friends, make new
acquaintances and enjoy a tasty breakfast creation by Chef Jamar and his excellent staff.
Cost:Maximum of $10 to your account
Where: Marshwood Club
Sign up: 5 days prior to each breakfast date
Contact information: To be added to the mailing list, send an email to
[email protected] , or contact Peter Pickerill, [email protected] , 5989971, or Charlie Arraiz, [email protected] , 598-2237.
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MEN’s LUNCH
When: 3rd Monday of the month
Enjoy new friends, a pleasant (approximately 2 hour) interlude, and good food at various
restaurants in and around Savannah.
Cost: Individual checks will be issued. It is Where: Meet at the Methodist Church at
best to bring cash to expedite checkout.
10:45 am for carpooling.
Contact information: To be added to the regular mailing list, learn about each month’s
destination, and reserve a place for any given Monday, contact Jay Gould,
[email protected] , 656-6974, Mike Staman, [email protected] ,
478-474-2323, or Ed Crossin, [email protected] , 856-906-0135.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
INTERNATIONAL
When: Monday , May 4, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Come wind up a fun and interesting season.
Cost: Bring your favorite beverage plus
Where: at the home of Karen and Bill Jahn,
2 Henry Clay Court MW.
glass and goodies to taste.
Sign up: RSVP to Peter Pickerill at [email protected] .
Contact information: Elizabeth Cote, [email protected], 646-491-1098,
Heather Pickerill, [email protected], or Carol Brown, [email protected],
335-8853.
BOOK CLUB
When: Afternoons or evenings
Want to discover new reads and engage in interesting discussions? Join other book lovers
at one of three newly launched book clubs. Email us to find a monthly book group to suit
your schedule. Tell us whether you’d prefer a ladies group meeting Wednesday afternoons,
another ladies group on Monday evenings, or a couples group meeting weekday evenings. All
are anxious to welcome new members.
Contact information: Marti Welsh and Patty Koch at [email protected].
NEEDLE ARTS
When: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 3:00 pm -
5:00 pm
Join other New Neighbors as they Needlepoint, Knit, Crochet, Cross Stitch, or sew.
Cost: Just bring the project you are working on
Where: Kathy Silbert's house, 24 Cabbage
Crossing OR
Contact information: Kathy Silbert, [email protected], 598-9566, or Alice LaVigne,
[email protected], 598-9694.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
When April 28, May 26 and June 30 – in the
early afternoon.
We are looking 3 months ahead for volunteers to bake and decorate cupcakes for the
children in Savannah's Safe Shelter (center for domestic violence services). Can you
spare one hour during the afternoons to brighten their birthdays and to decorate
cupcakes at a host's home? Could you also host on one these dates?
Cost: Cake, icing and decorating ingredients Where: Different members’ homes
Sign up: Email [email protected] and mention “Cakes for Kids,” letting us
know which of the dates work for you and whether you can be an “Icing Home.”
Contact information: Heather Pickerill, [email protected], or Merri Blum,
[email protected].
CAKES FOR KIDS
SPORTS
When: Every Wednesday, arranged tee
times
Come and enjoy golf and get to know fellow New Neighbors golfers. We encourage all NN
men with an established Landings handicap index of 29.9 (approximate 30-32 handicap) or
less to come join us.
Cost: Weekly fee of $5 used for prizes
Where: Landings Golf Courses
Contact information: If you are interested or have a question, contact Mike Munro,
[email protected] .
GOLF – MEN’S 18 HOLES *CP
GOLF – WOMEN’S 18 HOLE *CP
When: Every Thursday, arranged tee times
Have fun, relax and play some golf! We welcome all female New Neighbor golfers with an
established index of 32.9 (approximate handicap of 35) or less. Get to know your fellow
New Neighbors while playing golf and having a great time.
Cost: Weekly fee of $2 used for prizes
Where: Landings Golf Courses
Contact information: Ellen Pitts, [email protected] , 609-937-2112.
When: Every Wednesday afternoon –
shotgun start at 2:00 pm
If you want to play golf, meet new people, and have fun, join us every Wednesday at 2 pm.
All golfers with some golf experience (Farm Team and/or Get Golf Ready), or New
Neighbors who want to play 9 holes, are welcome. All handicaps are welcome, but a
handicap is not required. You must be a Landings Club golf member to participate.
Cost: No cost
Where: Course assigned by the Chelsea
System.
Sign up: To sign up email [email protected] .
Contact information: Ellen Cayer, [email protected], 598-4358, or Deb Horan,
[email protected] , 200-3151.
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GOLF – WOMEN’S 9 HOLE *CP
BIKING
When: The 3rd Saturday each month – next
date is May 16 - at 9:00 am
Let's take an hour long bike ride around The Landings using a variety of bike/cart trails.
This is a leisurely bike ride (9-11 mph) that should be comfortable for everyone.
Cost: None
Where: Meet in The Landings Association
ball field parking lot.
Contact information: [email protected] , Bob Potts, 714-749-4018, or Marilyn
Potts, 714-270-6947.
PICKLE BALL *CP
When: Every Saturday, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Come and enjoy this fast growing new sport and meet fellow New Neighbor pickleballers.
All levels of experience are welcome. The Tennis Pro Shop will supply some paddles and
balls. Tennis attire is required.
Where: Franklin Creek Tennis Center
Sign up: Email Linda Rubin your availability for Saturdays in April and May.
Contact information: Linda Rubin, [email protected] , 598-3941, or Melissa O’Brien,
[email protected], 598-5068.
When: Every Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday leaving promptly at 7:30 am.
Join us for a brisk 45 minute walk, taking in the beauty of our island and making new
friends. Women and men of all walking speeds and abilities are welcome! It’s FREE, it’s
FUN and it’s great EXERCISE!
Where:; April – Plantation; May – Deer Creek; June - Delegal Marina
Contact information: John Taylor, [email protected], 917-734-4470.
WALKING GROUP
GAMES
BRIDGE AFTERNOON *CP
When: Final play date is Thursday, May
21, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We meet the 4th Thursday in the month to introduce New Neighbors who want to play
bridge and find compatible levels of interest and experience.
Cost: None
Where: Deer Creek Ladies’ Card Room
Sign up and Contact Information: RSVP to Elizabeth Cote, [email protected] .
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When: 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30
pm
Join us for an enjoyable evening of dice throwing! No experience necessary.
Cost: $5
Where: Marshwood Ladies’ Card room
Sign up: Starts immediately at [email protected] . Space is limited to the first 24
ladies that sign up.
Contact information: [email protected], Nancy Mays, 614-975-7728, Andrea Felkins,
912-598-2801.
BUNCO *CP
CANASTA *CP (when at Marshwood)
When: Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm
We have beginners and experts, but everyone has fun - and you might even win a dollar! If
you want to learn, let us know, and we can arrange a teaching table. When play is at
Marshwood, you can sign up for dinner before play begins.
Cost: $4 – includes $1 room rental fee and
Where: 1st-3rd Tuesday at The Landings
$3 prizes for “special” hands!
Association Conference Room; 4th Tuesday
at Marshwood Ladies’ Card Room.
Contact information: If you wish to join the Canasta group, please email Margaret CookLevy, [email protected], or Merri Blum, [email protected].
When: 1st, 3rd (and 5th) Tuesday each month
at 6:30 pm
Mah Jongg is one of the most popular games at The Landings. If you are an experienced
player and a card carrying convert, we can help you find a place at a Mah Jongg table.
Where: 1st and 5th Tuesday at Marshwood Ladies’ Card Room, 3rd Tuesday at Plantation
Ladies’ Card Room
Sign up: Email [email protected] by the Friday before play.
Contact information: Jeanne Lehmann, 335-2477, or Marilyn Sztuk, 777-3407.
MAH JONGG *CP
NAME TAG ORDER FORM
Name Tag 1 ____________________________________________
Name Tag 2____________________________________________
Total Paid @ $6.50 ea. ___________________________________
E-mail address & Phone # _________________________________
Forms and payment may be dropped off to Susan Arraiz, 1 Belle Isle Lane, Plantation, corner of Landings
Way South & Westcross. Cash or checks made out to Susan Arraiz NOT New Neighbors. You will be
contacted when name tags arrive, and pick up is at the address above.
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