The Habersham School in Savannah offers several open houses for prospective families.

These admissions events and tours are wonderful opportunities for parents to learn more about the distinctives of a Habersham education.

Learn more here. 

Upcoming open house 2019

Friday at 9AM
Feb 22 – PreK3-12th Grades – Gould Cottage Campus

REGISTER ONLINE TO ATTEND AN OPEN HOUSE HERE.

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About The Habersham School

The Habersham School, Savannah
Enrollment: 230
PK3-12th

The Habersham School opened its doors in fall 2012, seeking to restore education to its purest form. The academic foundation is built upon the time-honored tradition of classical, liberal arts education, where students are taught to question, to investigate, to dialogue and to create.

In contrast with the uncertainty and hectic pace of today’s world, Habersham offers a nurturing and orderly environment where all learning is firmly rooted in the immovable truth of Christ.

Meaning and purpose underpin every aspect of instruction, leading students to discover the joy of learning and the virtue of hard work. Further, the unique all-school House system builds rich tradition while fostering community, competition, service and student leadership.

The Habersham School, 505 E 54th St, Savannah, 31405 (912) 509-0540. On Facebook here. Follow on twitter@habershamschool & on Instagram here.  The Habersham School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Wild Kratts Live! 2.0 Activate Creature Power will be coming to Savannah.

Exclusive Presale Offer! The Kratt Brothers are coming to the Savannah Civic Center on Feb. 26 2019 for an all new live adventure. Please use code MARTIN to get your tickets today before they go on sale to the public.

Presale tickets here. 

Four professional Savannah Photographers have generously agreed to donate their time to shoot a limited number of Holiday Family Photos at a scenic Savannah spot to support the Montessori Education Society of Savannah.

That means you get a great deal on professional portraits just in time for your holiday cards & holiday gifts.

These portrait sessions are open to the public, but spaces are limited so please sign up now.

Professional photographers Jamie Weaver of dreamweaverphotos; John Alexander of John Alexander Photography ; Jocelyn Larson; and Yanir Yakabovits of YY Images will offer 10-minute mini sessions for families.

$100 session gets you digital delivery of all images taken during the shoot AND 100% of proceeds support of the Montessori Education Society of Savannah.

Portrait times are available Oct. 19 & 20 and Oct. 26 & 27 2018 and all photo shoots will take place at the grassy mall located at Atlantic and 45th Street in Savannah’s Ardsley Park neighborhood.

Book your portrait session online here.

Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano  is holding a giveaway for one child to win an entire month of free classes and home materials in October.

Deadline to enter is this Fri. Sept. 28 2018  and winner will be chosen Sat. Sept. 29 2018.

To enter your child, visit kindermusikwith88keys.com.

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Musical Playdates for ages 0-7 & Baby Class

“Carnival of Music” play dates continue this week- Wednesday, 9/26 and Saturday, 9/29 at 10am. Each child will receive an instrument to take home, 10 Kindermusik songs, and a coupon for weekly enrollment. Tuition is $15 for the first child and only $5 for siblings.

Baby class for ages 0-24 months is underway, but Kindermusik still has space for you! Class meets Tuesdays at 11AM. Tuition is FREE for babies under 10 weeks. Contact Kindermusik Savannah to try a free introductory class.

912-988-KEYS or info@kindermusikwith88keys.com

Kindermusik Savannah, kindermusikwith88keys.com,  email music@kindermusikwith88keys.com or info@kindermusikwith88keys.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

CHEER • PRINCESS • NINJA Kids’ Birthday Parties in Savannah

Looking for a new, entertaining spot for your child’s next party? Look no further than Crowned Elite Athletics gym in Savannah.

Host your party in their 5,000-sqft space, complete with your own personal coaching staff, tumbling equipment, ninja courses, a bouncy house and more.

$250 party includes 2 hour gym rental, trained coaching staff and party host. Book a party online here. 

Dates through the end of 2018 are now available. If you have questions, please email christy@crowendeliteathletics.com.

Crowned Elite Athletics, (912) 308-5719, crownedeliteathletics.com, 202 Bourne Blvd, Suite 160 Savannah, GA 31408, Crowned Elite Athletics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Congratulations to Dr. Dudley Stone of Coastal Pediatrics on being voted Savannah’s Best Pediatrician in Savannah Magazine’s “Best of Savannah” September/October 2018 issue.

New to the area & in need of a pediatrician? Coastal Pediatrics has offices in Savannah & Pooler.

Call to set up an appointment with Dr. Stone: (912) 353-7744

Stay connected with Coastal Pediatrics & informed about children’s health news, by ‘liking’ Coastal Pediatrics on Facebook here. 

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Learn more about Coastal Pediatrics here.

Coastal Pediatrics- Savannah
2 Wheeler Street
Savannah, GA 31405

Coastal Pediatrics- Pooler
1000 Towne Center Blvd
Building 1000B
Pooler, GA 31322

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Savannah now has an hourly drop-in childcare facility: PlayLand Savannah LLC!

Feel free to visit during business hours to see PlayLand for yourself.  Open 8AM-8PM Mon-Thurs.  PlayLand is open until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights so that parents can enjoy childfree time on weekends.

Also available: a Sitter Services division focused on parents who prefer to book a nanny/sitter (even pet sitters) and have them come to their home.

PlayLand also offers Mother’s Morning Out, birthday parties, a preschool, weekly activities for children up to age 5 such as Story Times, Sensory Play, Tots & Crafts, and Saturday classes such as Sip & Paint (kid style), Slime Making, Toddler Yoga, etc. Learn more here. 

Drop-in childcare

PlayLand offers playcare for ages 6mths – 12 years.

Appointments are not necessary but recommended during busier times to ensure an open spot. Once registered, bring your child while you run your errands, enjoy a date night, or get that much needed childfree time.

PlayLand is a shoe-free facility. Please bring socks.

PlayLand Savannah, LLC
423b W U S Hwy 80
Pooler, GA
(912) 348-3676

Learn more about PlayLand here.

Hayrides, corn cribs, cow trains, hayrides, corn mazes & more. It’s all part of the pumpkin patch farm tradition. While Savannah isn’t a pumpkin-growing climate, we’re thrilled that we have our fair share of agritourism here with various pumpkin patch farms near Savannah.

Here are some favorites:

Poppell Farms pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, barnyard. Grand opening for fall season 2018 is Sept. 29 2018. Open every weekend through Sun. Oct. 28. Details here. 

Holiday Farms pumpkin patch, hayrides, pig races, farm activities. Holiday Farms is open from Oct. 4-31 2018.  Oct. 6 will be Military Appreciation Day. All active military will receive 50% off admission price with proper ID. Details here.  

FOR FALL FESTIVALS 2018 in Savannah, visit our Fall Family Fun Guide 2018 here. 

School searching in Savannah? A comprehensive way to get to know a school is to attend a school open house for prospective families.

Upcoming school open houses include:

Open house @ Savannah Christian Preparatory School, 9:30AM Wed. Oct. 24 2018. Registration details here. 

Open house @ St. Andrew’s School, Wilmington Is., 9AM Thurs. Nov. 1 2018. Registration details here. 

Open house @ Calvary Day School, Savannah, 2-4PM Sun. Nov. 4 2018. Registration details here.

Crowned Elite Athletics  in Savannah is offering these specialty classes: Stretch & Flex, Pre-Flight as well as Jump Class.

Jump Class

This class will focus on proper stretching technique and extensive strength training to complete all required jump positions. In addition to stretching and conditioning, instructors will train proper arm and leg placement to perform each jump successfully and correctly. Athletes will learn Toe Touch, Pike Jump, Hurdlers, Combination Jumps, and Jumps into Tumbling.

Tuesdays, 7:15-8:15PM

Perfect for current and aspiring competition cheerleaders. Learn more here. 

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Stretch & Flex for ages 5 & older

Stretching is not only beneficial for jumps and flyer flexibility, but it also reduces the overall risk of injury for all star athletes as well as athletes in our tumbling classes. This stretching class will focus on the proper techniques of stretching the right, left, and middle splits, proper back flexibility, and proper shoulder flexibility.   Ages 5 and up are welcome.

Sundays, 3-4PM
Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30PM

Learn more here. 

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Flight classes

Pre-Flight

Learn the basics of flight to become a phenomenal competition cheerleader. Athletes will learn proper flexibility techniques and body positions for flyers such as heel stretches, scorpions, and bow & arrows. Open to anyone interested in learning or working on flying skills.

Sundays, 4-5PM

Learn more here. 

Crowned Elite Athletics, (912) 308-5719, crownedeliteathletics.com, 202 Bourne Blvd, Suite 160 Savannah, GA 31408, Crowned Elite Athletics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

You’re invited to Fall Family Fest @ St. Luke’s Church on Hilton Head Is.

The community comes together to enjoy a beautiful fall day with outdoor fun, friendship and discovery. There will be live music, lots of games, bounce house, pumpkin painting, food trucks and more!

Free admission.

Learn more here. 

Sat. Oct. 13, 2018, 4-7 PM
St. Luke’s Church
50 Pope Ave.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Hosted by St. Luke’s Church

Find more local fall festivals, pumpkin patches, hayrides & more in the SouthernMamas.com Fall Fun Guide 2018.

Cardiologist Roy D. Flood Jr. (winner)

Family Medicine/General Practitioner Kristen A. Updegraff (winner)

Foot Specialist Craig K. Skalla (winner)

General Surgeon Jeffrey S. Mandel (winner)

Infectious Disease Nenad Avramovski (winner)

Nephrologist Nizar S. Eskandar (winner)

Neurologist Victor W. Rosenfeld (winner)

Nutritionist Elizabeth Hesley (winner)

Optometrist Edward D. Sammons (winner)

Physical Therapist Lisa M. Bettio (winner)

Radiologist Nathan P. Fergus (winner)

Savannah Magazine’s “Best of Savannah” 2018 winners and runner-ups were announced this month.

SouthCoast Health was honored in 18 categories related to the healthcare/ medical field and was featured in Savannah Magazine’s September/October 2018 issue. SouthCoast Health winners are pictured in this post.

Savannah Magazine conducts a yearly poll to name the city’s most influential people and ideas. The magazine emphasizes that “only reader votes” determine the winners and that votes are limited to one per person.

“We are proud of our physicians, providers, and organization for this year’s recognition by Savannah Magazine. Acknowledgment from the Savannah community for our commitment to quality health care is a great honor,” SouthCoast Health Administrator John Marrero said. “SouthCoast Health’s representation in 18 categories with the rigorous selection measures makes it more meaningful. It reflects our goal of providing Total Wellness for Life™ to our patients.”

SouthCoast Health winners (pictured above) and runner-ups were recognized in the following categories:
1.Allergist
Wasil Kahn (runner-up)
2.Cardiologist
Roy D. Flood Jr. (winner)
3.Family Medicine/General Practitioner
Kristen A. Updegraff (winner)
Leland R. Dampier III (runner-up)
4.Foot Specialist
Craig K. Skalla (winner)
5.General Surgeon
Jeffrey S. Mandel (winner)
6.Infectious Disease
Nenad Avramovski (winner)
Scott E. Rojas (runner-up)
7.Internal Medicine
Robert W. Grant (runner-up)
8.Nephrologist
Nizar S. Eskandar (winner)
Garrett White (runner-up)
9.Neurologist
Victor W. Rosenfeld (winner)
Scott D. Callaghan (runner-up)
10.Nurse
Barbara Lutz (runner-up)
11.Nurse Practitioner
Tammie E. Walz (runner-up)
12.Nutritionist
Elizabeth Hesley (winner)
13.Ophthalmologist
Stephanie D. Croll (runner-up)
14.Optometrist
Edward D. Sammons (winner)
15.Osteopathic Physician
Troy A. Murphy (runner-up)
16.Physical Therapist
Lisa M. Bettio (winner)
17.Radiologist
Nathan P. Fergus (winner)
18.Urgent/Immediate Care Clinics
SouthCoast Health (runner-up)

Learn more here. 

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Save the date: Frogwarts annual Harry-Potter inspired event hosted by Coastal Heritage Society in Savannah will be Sun. Oct. 14, 2018, 11AM-3PM. Register online for tickets to Frogwarts here. 

Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical fall festival for a Harry Potter-themed day of fun

At Frogwarts, families are transported into a whimsical world at Frogwarts School of Magic. This year’s classes will include Wand Making, Potions, Fortune Telling, Defense Against the Dark Arts: Glow in the Dark Fun!, Care of Magical Creatures with Georgia Reptile Society, Quill Writing, Herbology, Muggle Studies and Quidditch. Attendees can also take a ride on our steam locomotive, the “Frogwarts Express”.

Students of Frogwart’s School of Magic begin their experience by riding on the Frogwarts Express, the fully operational steam locomotive. They are then greeted by Hagrid and escorted to make their wands, be selected for their house by the sorting hat, and participate in a variety of Frogwarts classes such as Care of Magical Creatures, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, and the hugely popular Potions Class.

Some CHS community partners will also be leading workshops, including Snapology with Harry Potter LEGO building, Savannah Stage Company with a cast of some of our favorite Harry Potter characters, and the Solar System Ambassadors providing Astronomy lessons. Leopold’s Ice Cream will be on-site serving Harry Potter inspired sweet treats.

Costume contest: “Frogwarts” guests in outstanding costumes will be selected to participate in our costume contest. The winners will receive some cool prizes.

Tickets

Tickets are limited, so be sure to pre-register for your chance to join the fun. Please note that day-of tickets are first come, first served and a train ride is not guaranteed.

Register online for tickets to Frogwarts here. 

Coastal Heritage Society members receive priority boarding on the Frogwarts Express. Get info on how to become a member here. 

Savannah Children’s Museum & Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, 31401 Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

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FOR MORE FALL FESTIVALS 2018, VISIT THE SOUTHERNMAMAS.COM FALL FUN GUIDE HERE. 

Come see St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island in action @ an open house 9AM Thurs. Dec. 6 2018.

St. Andrew’s School
Ages 3-Grade 12
Savannah, GA

Reservations for an open house can be made by calling 897.4941, x. 452 or emailing hellew@saintschool.com

St. Andrew’s School Open Houses 2018-2019 for Prospective Families
9AM on first Thursday of each month
601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, GA, 31410
Call 897.4941, x. 452 or email hellew@saintschool.com for more information or to reserve a spot

Open Houses
1st Thursday of every month at 9AM
Dec. 6 2018
Jan. 3 2019
Feb. 7 2019
March 7 2019

Schedule a tour.

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About St. Andrew’s

St. Andrew’s is a college preparatory school for Pre-K3 through Grade 12 located on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

The independent school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and has been recognized
for the past five years as an Apple Distinguished School. St. Andrew’s School was named best Savannah private school in Savannah Magazine in 2016.

For more information, visit saslions.com

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941 ext 452, www.saintschool.com , email hellew@saintschool.com On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Congratulations to Savannah pediatrician Dr. Ben Spitalnick of Pediatric Associates of Savannah on another Best of Savannah award in Savannah Magazine.

New to the area & in need of a pediatrician? Pediatric Associates of Savannah has offices in Savannah, the Islands and Pooler. Learn more here.

Stay connected with Pediatric Associates of Savannah & informed about children’s health news, by ‘liking’ Pediatric Associates of Savannah on Facebook here.

Pediatric Associates of Savannah, 4600 Waters Ave, Suite 100 Savannah, 31404-6702, (912) 355-2462, www.pedsav.comOn Facebook here.  Pediatric Associates of Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Join  Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano for Family Jam Night!

Imagine an evening with your 0-7 year olds enjoying music, movement, instruments, family togetherness and more! Grandparents, uncles, aunts, and parents all welcome!

Saturday, Oct. 6 2018 at 6:15PM; only $10 for the whole family, regardless of how many children you have. Enrollment is limited; save a space for your family today. Enroll at kindermusikwith88keys.com.

Giveaway: Free classes

Kindermusik Savannah  is giving away an entire month FREE in October.  To enter your child in the giveaway, visit kindermusikwith88keys.com.

Newborn class

Baby Kindermusik class is underway. Newborns to 10 week olds get free tuition- this class is open for 0-24 months and meets each Tuesday at 11AM.

Weekly classes also available for ages 0-7. 912-988-KEYS.

Kindermusik…a good beginning never ends.

Kindermusik Savannah, kindermusikwith88keys.com,  email music@kindermusikwith88keys.com or info@kindermusikwith88keys.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Morning Marsh Madness 2018, Oct. 20 2018

Registration is open for SEGA SORBA’s Morning Marsh Madness 2018.

Off-road race, fun race, family fun all for one low price. Do one or both.

Register online here. 

Two Family Friendly Events for the price of One! Come enjoy the Early Bird off-road race at 8:30AM Sat. Oct. 20 2018 and race one, two, or three laps depending on your skill level.

Then at 10:30AM enjoy wearing your pajamas or dressing up in your goofiest outfit and riding your beach cruiser, 90’s bike, or whatever contraption you can find, at the Sleepy Head fun race. Just a short race with the craziest most fun getup you can find.

Meant to complement SBC’s Moonlight Garden Ride This is your opportunity to have off road fun in the morning before you head over to Moonlight Garden Ride in the evening.

Choose to just race the Sleepy Head or the Early Bird, or both. One inexpensive registration for both events. T-Shirt Included. Register online here. 

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Are you ready?!?

High Cotton Kids  2018 Fall Consignment Sale is Sept. 20-22 and you won’t want to miss this sale!

There will be thousands of high quality, gently-used items available.

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Fall Sale 2018

Come shop consignment at its finest. High Cotton Kids is THE place to save a lot of money, make a lot of money and have a great time doing
both!
Location: 2164 East Victory Drive, Crossroads Shopping Center (formerly
The Fitness Club, next door to Savannah Children’s Theater)

Shop Early For a Cause:
Thurs. 09/20 5PM $5 Donation benefiting #LilyStrong in honor of CURE
Childhood Cancer

Sale Hours:
Thurs. 09/20 6-8PM
Fri. 09/21 9AM-7PM
Sat. 09/22 9AM-3PM
(some items discounted on Saturday)

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We know you’ll find your place at the Y!

Come try the Y and join the Y community.

YMCA of Coastal Georgia is hosting open houses at all locations the first Saturday of each month this fall (October through December). Come visit, explore Y programs and see why their members love being at the Y.

Join and save up to $100 with no joiner’s fee!

Learn more about the Y here.

Nine YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches: 
Effingham YMCA
Golden Isles & McIntosh YMCA
Habersham YMCA
Islands YMCA
Liberty County/ Armed Services YMCA
Richmond Hill YMCA
Tybee Island YMCA
West Chatham YMCA

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The 11th Annual The Great Pumpkin Patch @ Holiday Farms  will be open for the 2018 season from Oct. 4-Oct. 31 2018  in nearby Ridgeland, SC, about a 1 hour from Savannah.

Spend a day on Holiday Farms enjoying: Jumppad, Bounce house, Haytona Speedway, Duck Race, Cow Milking, Steer Roping, Corn Grinding, Barnyard Zoo, Barrel Racing and, of course, a hayride to the pumpkin patch. And our personal favorite, Pigtucky Derby (pig races).

Holiday Farms is open weekdays & weekends starting Oct. 4 until Oct. 31 2018

Field Trips

Holiday Farms offers field trips for schools, churches, scout groups, and more. Reservations now being taken for groups and field trips. You may reach Holiday Farms by phone at 843-726-5527 or email holidayfarms@yahoo.com.

Military Discount Day

Special Military Day on Sat. October 6 2018
All active duty military, spouses, and children will receive 50% off admission with proper ID.

Holiday Farms 2018 Schedule & Hours

Open Dates 2018:
Oct. 4-Oct.31

Concessions and Entertainment on Saturdays 11AM-4PM and Sundays 1-4PM

Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9AM-2PM
Friday – Saturday 9AM-dark (last wagon ride leaves at 6PM)
Sunday 1PM-5PM

Pig Race Schedule:
Monday – Thursday 11AM & 1PM
Friday – Saturday 11AM, 1PM & 3PM

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Family owned and operated since 2008.

Stay connected about other events at Holiday Farms by liking their Facebook page here.

Holiday Farms, 10884 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936, (843) 726-5527, email holidayfarms@yahoo.com
www.holidayfarmssc.com  Holiday Farms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

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FOR MORE SAVANNAH-AREA FALL EVENTS, VISIT OUR SAVANNAH FALL FUN GUIDE 2018. 

Crowned Elite Athletics  in Savannah  is offering a Little Cheer class for girls and boys ages 3-5, and focuses on providing a fun and educational experience for young athletes.

Cost: classes are $55 per month (one class per week)

Classes are:
4:15-5PM Wednesdays
5-5:45PM Thursdays

The Little Cheer program introduces each little cheerleader to all aspects of tumbling and will prepare them for future movement into one of our higher level tumbling classes. Your athlete will be taught proper stretching technique and these specific skills: Forward Roll, Backward Roll, Handstand, Handstand Forward Roll, Left and Right Side Cartwheel, Round Off Rebound, Bridge Up, Bridge Down and an understanding of the Back Bend Kick Over as well as get an introduction to various cheer motions.

Enroll online here. 

Crowned Elite Athletics, (912) 308-5719, crownedeliteathletics.com, 202 Bourne Blvd, Suite 160 Savannah, GA 31408, Crowned Elite Athletics is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Republican Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams face off in the race to become Georgia’s next governor. The election is Nov. 6 2018.

Are you registered to vote?

Registration deadline is Oct. 9, 2018. Register online before Oct. 9 here.

National Voter Registration Day

There will be voter education opportunities for current voters and for children (i.e. future voters). You are invited for civic engagement about becoming a more informed voter with lots of kid-friendly activities, refreshments & door prizes, 10AM-2PM.

Facepainting (Saturday only), kids’ crafts & booth visitations available all day.

Sat. Sept. 22 @ Southwest Library Auditorium
14097 Abercorn St.
Savannah GA 31419

Tues. Sept. 25 @ Chatham County Voter Registration
1117 Eisenhower Dr. Suite E
Savannah GA 31406
912-790-1520

Sat. Sept. 22

10AM: Doors open/greeting & brief overview of voter registration office.
10:30AM: Absentee ballot training.
11AM: Story time/reading Dr. Seuss’ “One Vote, Two Votes, You Vote, I Vote!
11:45AM: Individuals & organizations third party training
1PM: Story time/reading: Doreen Cronin’s “Duck for President.”

Tues. Sept. 25

10AM: Doors open/greeting & brief overview of voter registration office
10:30AM: Story time/reading Dr. Seuss’ “One Vote, Two Votes, You Vote, I Vote!
11AM: Story time/reading: Doreen Cronin’s “Duck for President.”
11:45AM: Absentee ballot training

#NationalVoterRegistrationDay
#CCNVRDAY

For more info, call 912-790-1520.

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Prior to Election Day – confirm your registration and poll location by calling Voter Registration at (912) 790-1520 or use the My Voter Page website at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov.

Keep your residence and mailing address updated with the Voter Registration Office, 1117 Eisenhower Dr, Ste E, Savannah, Georgia 31406

Learn more about the candidates? Check out Voters Guide at lwvcga.org.

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Important dates

Oct. 9: Deadline to register to vote.

Oct. 15-Nov. 5: Early voting

Oct. 27: Saturday voting

Nov. 2: Request for absentee ballot

Nov. 6: Absentee ballot deadline

Nov. 6: Georgia General Election, including for governor

The following is one of a series of weekly guest posts for SouthernMamas.com by Stacey McKenzie, Physical Therapist
Optim Therapy in Savannah
Pelvic Health & Wellness Program

See more of these guest posts here.

Sometimes you know it’s coming and other times it happens and you’re caught totally off guard. Urine leakage. Most women don’t like to talk about it but it’s actually more common than you might realize, and not just among postpartum women.

Urinary incontinence is defined as the involuntary leakage of urine.  This can be further broken down into stress urinary incontinence (SUI), leakage that occurs during physical exertion (ex. sneezing, coughing, or laughing) and urge urinary incontinence (UUI), leakage that occurs prior to a strong urge to void.

A study looking at 144 female athletes between the ages of 18-21 that have never had children, found that 28% suffered from SUI.  Another study (Fantl et al, 1996) states that 4 out of 10 women and 1 out of 10 men suffer from some form of incontinence.

Urinary incontinence is letting you know that something in your body is not working correctly.  It could be that you are not firing your pelvic floor muscles properly.

The good news is that physical therapy could be the answer. Yes, that’s right.  There are physical therapists who specialize in treating the pelvic floor muscles, which support your bladder, bowel, rectum and uterus. The pelvic floor is very important and plays a key role in urinary continence, core stability, and sexual health.

Optim Therapy recently launched their Pelvic Health & Wellness Program and Physical Therapist Stacey McKenzie can work with you one-on-one to make sure you are successfully activating your pelvic floor.  It can be accomplished in as little as one visit.

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CrossFit Hyperformance in Savannah will have a free community event 8AM-3PM this Sat. Sept. 22 in celebration of their 10 year anniversary, bringing in multiple health and wellness experts from different fields to give free workshops and seminars.

Classes include yoga, low-impact, speed and agility training, gymnastics strength, striking, running technique, and self-defense.  Seminars include stress management, 50 is the new 30 Masters Panel, Winning the Mental Battle, Nutrition for real life, and meal prep strategies.

The schedule of events is available at crossfithp.com and all classes are free and open.

Come and see what the fitness industry in Savannah has to offer

Saturday at 8AM-1PM
CrossFit Hyperformance
904 E 70th St.
Savannah, Georgia 31405

CrossFit Hyperformance​, 904 E. 70th St.Savannah, 31405
email crossfithp@gmail.com, tel: 912-335-3615, CrossFit Hyperformance is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser