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The Landings Homeowner’s Association Enhances Life For Residents
The beauty of nature, a sense of community, great golf courses, a myriad of Club amenities and proximity to Savannah are perhaps the first things people think of when they describe life at The Landings on Skidaway Island. However, the services and facilities offered by The Landings Homeowner’s Association (the TLA), which are available to [...]
Weller Recognized as U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Kids Teacher
Nicole Weller of Savannah, GA, was among the class of the Top 50 Kids Teachers for 2011, as announced by U.S. Kids Golf. Weller has been a junior golf instructor for 16 years and is currently the Head Teaching Professional at The Landings Club. This is the second time that she has been named a [...]
USTA Recreational Coach Workshop coming to The Landings in March
On Saturday, March 24, The Landings Club will host its first ever USTA Recreational Coach Workshop. This exciting event is tailored to parents, coaches and instructors that have kids ages four and above interested in tennis. The workshop is also great for anyone generally interested in helping kids learn the game of tennis. The workshop [...]
Aiken’s Affordable Southern Charm
Often described as a city with Southern charm and a cosmopolitan flair, Aiken is a laid-back, charming community located near the mid-point of South Carolina’s long border with Georgia. With low-cost housing and taxes as well as a mild four-season climate, it’s easy to see why Aiken is one of the favorite retirement locales in [...]
Amenities Keep the ‘Generation that Won’t Quit’ Going Strong
For we Baby Boomers, the definition for “retired” is getting active. We are called the generation that won’t quit, and there are good reasons that we earned that nickname. We hit 50+, and we take up tennis, train for marathons and enter golf tournaments. We were just waiting for time. Now is our time to [...]
The Occasional Gardener: Heat and Drought Tolerant Plants
A picture perfect garden doesn’t have to take a lot of time or effort. The secret lies in choosing plants that thrive on neglect. Plant them in the spring, and they’ll survive hot summers with little or no care. Succulents, such as agaves and aloes, are among the most drought and heat tolerant plants according [...]
International Living: Retire to Paradise
If you’re a baby boomer, retirement is probably one subject that has been on your mind for some time. You’ve worked hard all your life and have probably given a lot of thought to how you want to spend the next part of your life. However, if you’re like many boomers, you might have delayed [...]
The Dialed Home
Control your home from your phone According to a Pew study from July 2011, one third of American adults own a smartphone, and that number will rise to 65 percent by 2015. So besides checking email, shooting Angry Birds, tweeting and posting Facebook updates, what exactly can you do with these devices? Believe it or [...]
Home Sales Remain Strong at The Landings
Sales up 31 percent versus 2010 following a 38 percent increase the prior year. Continuing the momentum from a strong 2010 (which saw a 38 percent increase in home sales versus 2009), The Landings on Savannah’s Skidaway Island reports that sales in the community have again outpaced national and regional real estate levels and trends. [...]
9/11 Memorial: A Tribute for Our Generation
Somewhat ironically, the Occupy Wall Street Protestors filled the city park opposite Freedom Park as I approached, disrupting the otherwise somber, spiritual atmosphere. Filling the gaping hole formerly called “Ground Zero,” 16-acre Freedom Park opened September 11, 2011. New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, a host of celebrities and 7,000 friends and family members of [...]
