Blue Star Museum Program
Free Admission for Military Personnel and Their Families. May 31-September 6. Telfair Academy, Owens-Thomas House, and Jepson Center will offer FREE admission to military personnel in order to show our appreciation for U.S. service members and their families. Must show valid military ID. For more information, visit www. telfair.org.
Diesel Train Rides
All aboard the old passenger car at the Roundhouse Museum for a trip back in time on the diesel train. Train rides 11am, 1pm, 2pm on Tues-Sat. every week during May and June. Sundays, 1 & 2pm only. Roundhouse Museum. 601 W. Harris St. 912.651.6823. www.chsgeorgia.org
Free Concerts in Johnson Square
Every Wednesday and Friday through July 23, the Department of Cultural Affairs and the New Arts Ensemble team up to offer free concerts in Johnson Square from 11am-2pm. For more info: www.savannahga.gov/arts
Georgia Sea Islands Festival
Live music, a traveling African-American history museum, Gullah-Geechee exhibits, demonstrations and more. June 12, 11am-6pm. June 13, 12-6pm. The Pier at St. Simon’s Island. www. ssaahc.org or call 912-634-0330 for more info.
Juneteenth Festival
The Daughters of Mary Magdalene host a day of celebration featuring an appearance by State Attorney General Thurbert Baker, among other notable politicians, educators and historians, as well as live music, free food, and family fun. June 19, 10am-7pm. Historic 38th Street Park. Free and open to the public.
Savannah High Class of 1970 40th Reunion
Saturday, June 26, Red Gate Farms, 6-10:30pm. $30/person. Catered dinner. BYOB (mixers available). Music by Tripp West. Raffle to benefit Vietnam Vets Chapter 671. Contact 912 355 4608 or jordangirl1152@yahoo.com
Swainsboro’s Ultimate Yard Sale
The large community-wide yard sale is expected to fill three different areas downtown: the Boneyard, Roger Shaw Street, and Patriot’s Square. The areas will open to shoppers beginning at 7:00 a.m., and the event is expected to conclude by Noon. June 12. Downtown Swainsboro, GA.
Film & Video “Bloom”
AASU’s Irish History Club hosts a free screening of “Bloom,” an adaptation of James Joyce’s “Ulysses” that follows a grieving father, his wife and a young author. June 16, 6pm. Gamble Hall 103 on the AASU campus, 11935 Abercorn Street.
48 Hour Film Project
The international film competition lands in Savannah July 9-11 challenging Savannah filmmakers to complete the entire filmmaking process–from writing and casting to shooting and editing–in a mere 48 hours. Films will be screening July 14-15 at Victory Square Cinema. For more info: www.48hourfilm.com/savannah or email: savannah@48hourfilm.com
Psychotronic Film Society
Hosts weekly screenings every Wednesday, 8pm, at the Sentient Bean. Offering up a selection of films so bad they are good, cult classics and other rarities. For upcoming schedule visit: www.sentientbean.com
Reel Savannah
Hosts screenings of critically acclaimed independent films from around the world at Victory Square Cinemas, 1901 E. Victory Dr. For schedule and more info, visit www.reelsavannah.org
Summer Movie Days for Kids
Family-friendly films at the Savannah History Museum theatre every Tuesday and Friday from June 22 - July 30! Cost includes popcorn and bottled water. Sav History Museum. 303 MLK Jr. Blvd. For more info or to make a reservation: 912.651.6823 x203 or childrensevents@ chsgeorgia.org
Fitness Bellydancing for fun and fitness
The most fun class you’ve ever taken to get you in the best shape in the least amount of time. We provide bright colorful veils, jangling coin hip scarves, and exotic music. Every Thursday at 7:30pm. $15 drop-in or $40 for four if you pay in advance. Call 912-660-7399 or email ConsistentIntegrity@yahoo.com
Bellydrills
2 hour dance workout utilizing basic bellydance moves. This is geared to all levels of ability. Dance your way towards a better sense of well being. Bring water bottle. $25/class. 912-4141091 http://cybellefusionbellydance.wordpress. com/
Cardiorespiratory Endurence Training
Offered by Chatham County Park Services for persons 18 and up at Tom Triplett Park on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 8-9 a.m. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and will be required to sign a waiver form before participating. All classes are free. Call 652-6780 or 965-9629. U.S. Highway 80 West , Pooler
Crunch Lunch
30 minute Core and ABs concentration class. Offered 11:30am & 12:15pm Mon, Wed & Fri @ Fitness Body & Balance 2127 1/2 East Victory Dr. www.fitnessbodybalance.com 912-398-4776.
Curvy Girl Bootcamp
Exercise class assisting women of size to reach their fitness goal. Every Tues & Thurs, 6-7pm. Lake Mayer Community Center. $70 a month or $10 per session. For more info call 912-3417710 www.preservethecurves.com/curvycamp
Every Step Counts Survivors Walk
June 26, 9am. Every Step Counts enthusiastically invites all cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers to join us on our monthly walk. Free and open to everybody. For more info, call DeDe Cargill at 398-6554.
Fitness Classes at the JEA
Spin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. Prices vary. Call for days and times. 355-8111. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.savj.org/
Hatha Yoga classes
Every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 819-6463. St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for Well Being, Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/
Learn Kung Fu Today
The Temple of Martial Arts is a Kung Fu school where men and women of all levels of martial arts experience come together to learn the art of Wing Chun and Tai Chi. SiFu Michael, 429-9241. 407 E Montgomery Cross Rd, Ste B , Savannah
Mommy and Baby Yoga Classes
Mondays, 10-11am (crawlers and toddlers) and 11:30-12:45 (infants and pre-crawlers) at the Savannah Yoga Center. The cost is $14 per class. Multi-class discounts are available. Walk-ins welcome. Call 232-2994 or visit www.savannahyoga.com. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. , Savannah http://www.savannahyoga.com/
Pilates Mat Classes
Mat classes are held Tues & Thurs 7:30am8:30am, Mon 1:30pm-2:30pm, Mon & Wed 5:30pm-6:30pm, Thurs 12:30pm-1:30pm, & Sat 9:30am-10:30am. All levels welcome! Private and Semi-Private classes are by appointment
only. Carol Daly-Wilder, Certified Pilates Instructor. Call 912.238-0018 Momentum Pilates Studio, 310 E. 41st St , http://savannahpilates.com/
Pregancy Yoga
Ongoing series of 8-week sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:15 PM at 7116 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Pre-natal yoga helps mothers-to-be prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor & delivery. Cost is $100 for the 8 week session. Call Ann Carroll at 912-704-7650 for info or e-mail ann@ aikyayoga.com.
Rolf Method Bodywork
For posture, chronic pain and alignment of body/mind/spirit. Jeannie Kelley, LMT, certified advanced Rolf practitioner. www.islandsomatherapy.com, 843-422-2900. Island Somatherapy, 127 Abercorn Street , Savannah
Squats N’ Tots
This class will help you stretch and strengthen overused body parts, as well as focus on muscle endurance, low impact aerobics, and abdominal work. Your baby (age 6 weeks to one year) can get in on the fun, or simply stay close to you on your mat. Call to pre-register 912-819-6463. St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for Well Being,
Health Better Breathers of Savannah
Meets to discuss and share information on C.O.P.D. and how people live with the disease. For info, call Dicky at 665-4488 or dickyt1954@ yahoo.com.
Community Cardiovascular Health
Control your high blood pressure. Free blood pressure checks and information at the Community Cardiovascular Council at 1900 Abercorn St. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 232-6624. . , Savannah
Free blood pressure checks and blood sugar screenings
Conducted at three locations. From 8:30a. m.-12:30p.m. and 5:15p.m.-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the SJ/C African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605 for appt. Every Monday from 10a.m.-12p.m. at the Smart Senior office, No. 8 Medical Arts Center. No appt necessary. Every Monday-Friday from 10a.m.-2p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Center at 812 W. 36th St. Call 447-0578. Savannah
Free hearing & speech screening
Visit www.thesavannahyogaroom.com or call 898-0361 for a schedule of classes, times and fees. Savannah Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Dr , Savannah
Hearing: Every Thurs. 9-11 a.m. Speech: 1st Thurs. of each month. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call 3554601. 1206 E 66th St , Savannah http://www. savannahspeechandhearing.org/
The Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial holds weekly wheelchair tennis practice at the tennis courts at Lake Mayer. Trained instructors, specialized wheelchairs, and racquets are provided. Contact Corie Turley at 350-7128 or turleco1@ memorialhealth.com. Every Monday, 6:30-8pm.
St. Mary’s Health Center is open for health needs of uninsured residents of Chatham County. Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For information or to make an appointment, call 443-9409. St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. ,
Classes are being held every week in the Pooler and Rincon areas. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music, dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system. All ages and shapes are encouraged to attend. $7 per class. For location and info, contact Carmen at 484-1266 or calexe@comcast.net.
The Coastal Health District’s Universal Newborn Hearing and Screening Initiative has funds available for the purchase of hearing aid devices for infants and children 3 and under who qualify For info, contact Jackie King at 691-6882.
The Yoga Room
Wheel Chair Tennis Lessons
Healthcare for the Uninsured
Zumba Fitness
Hearing Aid Funds Available for Infants and Children
Gay & Lesbian First City Network Board Meeting
Meets the first Monday at 6:30 p.m. at FCN’s office, 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. 236-CITY or www.firstcitynetwork.org. 307 E Harris St , Savannah
Gay AA Meeting
meets Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 311 E. Macon St. Savannah
Georgia Equality Savannah
The local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 944-0996. Savannah
Savannah Pride, Inc.
Meets first Tues of every month at 7 p.m. at the FCN office located at 307 E. Harris St. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Without the GLBT community, there wouldn’t be a need for Pride. Call Christina Focht at 663-5087 or email christina@ savpride.com. First City Network, Savannah http://www.firstcitynetwork.net/
Stand Out Youth
A Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the FCN building located at 307 E. Harris St. Call 657-1966, email info@ standoutyouth.org or visit www.standoutyouth. org. First City Network, Savannah http://www. firstcitynetwork.net/
What Makes A Family
A children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Groups range in age from 10 to 18 and are held twice a month. Call 352-2611.
Help for Iraq War Veterans
A method used at Fort Campbell to treat lack of sleep, anger, flashbacks, nightmares and emotional numbness in veterans is available in Savannah. 927-3432.
Hypnobirthing Childbirth Classes
Classes provide specialized breathing and guided imagery techniques designed to reduce stress during labor. Classes run monthly, meeting Saturdays for three consecutive weeks. To register, call 843-683-8750 or e-mail Birththroughlove@yahoo.com. Family Health & Birth Center, 119 Chimney Rd , Rincon http://www. themidwifegroup.com/
HypnoBirthing Classes
Learn to birth in a calm and gentle environment without fear. Uses relaxation, meditation and guided imagery to achieve the birthing experience you desire. Tiffany, tiffany@savannahdoula. com.
I am your ‘live’ coach
You like to be happy, healthy and successful? I am your coach, helping you to life your live to your fullest potential in all fields. I help you to expand your talents. I offer small groups or one person appts. Please call: 912-604-3281
La Leche League of Savannah
Mothers wishing to find out more about breastfeeding are invited to attend a meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm. La Leche League of Savannah is a breastfeeding support group for new and expectant mothers. 897-9261, www.lllusa.org/web/SavannahGA. html. Family Health and Birth Center, Savannah
Meditation and Energy Flow Group
Meet with others who practice meditation or want to learn how, discuss techniques, & related areas of holistic health, healing, Reiki, Energy
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