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

The best way to understand the atmosphere at Benedictine Military School in Savannah is to experience it first-hand.

You are encouraged to take advantage of Benedictine’s different visitation programs including an upcoming Open House in November 2018.

OPEN HOUSE

Held Nov. 4, 2018, the Open House is the kick-off to the admissions process. All eighth-grade students and parents are encouraged to attend. Benedictine also invites fifth- through seventh-grade students.

Prospective families can meet the faculty, take a student-led campus tour and attend information–packed sessions on various aspects of the school.

Benedictine Military School Open House, Nov. 4 2018, 2PM.

Founded in 1902, Benedictine Military School is an all-male, Catholic, college preparatory day school educating young men in grades 9-12.

Benedictine Military School
6502 Seawright Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 644-7000

Learn more about Benedictine’s admissions process here. 

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IMPORTANT DATES
Oct. 1 2018 – Online Application Becomes Available
Nov. 4 2018- Open House @ 2PM
Dec. 1 2018 – Admissions Test @ 8AM
Dec. 1 2018 – Parent Financial Aid Seminar @ 8:15AM
Jan. 12 2019 – Admissions Test @ 8AM
Jan. 15 2019 – Student Application Deadline
Jan. 15 2019 – Financial Aid Application Deadline

Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Dr. Savannah, GA 31406, tel: (912) 644-7000, On Facebook here. Follow Benedictine on twitter here.  Benedictine Military School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

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
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You’re invited to a free Halloween Open House with MOMS Club of Savannah  @ Lake Mayer in Savannah on Tues. Oct. 30 2018, 10AM-Noon.

Come along & meet some other moms in the area and find out what Savannah MOMS Club is all about!

Dress your little ones up for some Halloween fun (Costumes encouraged but not required).

If you would like more information or have questions, please email momsclubofsavannahga@gmail.com

Free Halloween Open House
Oct. 30 2018, 10AM-Noon
Lake Mayer
1850 E Montgomery Cross Rd.
Savannah, GA

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About MOMS Club of Savannah

MOMS Club of Savannah is a group dedicated to the support of moms.

MOMS Club is not solely a group for playdates. The club is run by members and collectively members plan weekly activities, both in the morning and afternoons.

Learn more about the Savannah moms group here. 

Crowned Elite Athletics  in Savannah is offering a Ninja Warrior training class for kids ages 4-12 years old of any athletic ability.

Class is 6-7PM Thursdays @ Crowned Elite Athletics  in Savannah.

COST: $55 per month (one class per week).

Has your child been running around the house bouncing off furniture like an American Ninja Warrior? At Crowned Elite Athletics Ninja Warrior training class, Little Ninjas will run, jump, swing, and bounce on some of the same obstacles (scaled down, of course) featured on the real American Ninja Warrior show.

This is a great opportunity for your child to try their hand at some of those challenging courses in a safe and structured environment.

Reserve your spot today 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

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.

I am very excited to start a Pelvic Health & Wellness Program at Optim Therapy. I have gone through three pregnancies and deliveries so I’m excited that women now have a place to go for individualized treatment for their overall pelvic health.

If you suffer from pelvic pain, urinary incontinence or an overactive bladder, these symptoms could be related to your pelvic floor muscles, which are the muscles that 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.

Women need to know that they do not have to suffer or put up with pain and incontinence. There are options out there for them and physical therapy could be the answer. As a physical therapist who specializes in treating the pelvic floor, I’ll work with you to make sure you receive the most from your visit.

At your first visit, I’ll meet with you for an evaluation in a private, closed-door environment. We’ll talk one-on-one and go over all your treatment options.

Have you ever wondered if you are firing your pelvic floor muscles properly? Do you have any soft tissue restrictions that are causing you pain or preventing you from activating the muscles optimally? These are some of the things that I can assess at the initial evaluation to help you understand your pain and dysfunction better.

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Telfair Museums in Savannah invites their youngest patrons to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour & an art activity on the third Thursday morning of each month.

Strollers, crying babies & older siblings are all welcome @ this monthly program.

Art Start: Stroller and Toddler Tours
3rd Thursday of Every Month
10:30-11:30AM
$5 per child / adult members free / adult non-members $12

Start your day with art with our new and combined programs! Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the museum for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play and learn with us!

Sept. 20
10:30am–11:30am
Theme: The Language of Vision: Early Twentieth-Century Photography.”
Learn more & register here.

Oct. 18
10:30am–11:30am
Theme: Monet to Matisse: Masterworks of French Impressionism from the Dixon Gallery and Gardens.
Learn more & register here.

Nov. 15
10:30am–11:30am
Theme: Pam Longobardi’s works on view at the Jepson Center.
Learn more & register here. 

Dec. 20
10:30am–11:30am
Theme: Monet to Matisse: Masterworks of French Impressionism from the Dixon Gallery and Gardens.
Learn more & register here. 

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Technology & Art Gallery 
Daily during museum hours
Kids’ can interact with technology at the Jepson Center for the Arts. Complementing the ArtZeum, the Jepson Center’s Technology and Art Gallery is a great place for visitors of all ages to explore interactive and new media art. This long-term rotating exhibit introduces viewers to new media works that use various types of video & computer processing.

Remember: museum admission is always free for children ages 12 & younger.

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Drop-In Studio
Different project each month
Daily 1-4PM
Jepson Center
FREE with museum admission

Unleash your creativity in the Jepson Center studios every day for artmaking projects for all ages. Work at your own pace and comfort level. Each month features a special project designed to connect with a specific exhibition at the museum. A studio assistant is always on-hand to answer questions and assist guests. Drop-In Studio is open all year round & perfect for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Remember: museum admission is always free for children ages 12 & younger.

Drop-in Studio Monthly Themes

September
The Language of Vision-inspired projects

October 
Monet to Matisse painting projects

November
Recycled art projects

December
Monet to Matisse painting projects

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JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

Jepson Center for the Arts, 912-790-8800 or visit www.telfair.org. Telfair Museums is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

As parents, you know emergency room visits usually result in a wait time of more than seven hours.

That’s too long if your child is sick or hurt.

Which is why we’re relieved to see that SouthCoast Health is expanding its non-emergent, urgent care-style services with additional locations now available in Savannah, Hinesville, Richmond Hill, and Rincon.

These new locations are for for non-routine medical needs that do not require a visit to the emergency room. Think sprains; earaches; sore throats, colds, fevers; cuts and minor lacerations; vomitting/diarrhea.

Expert physicians, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners and medical professionals of SouthCoast Health’s Urgent Care clinic are available to treat you with the convenience of walk-in appointments, minimal waiting and at a lower cost than emergency rooms.

Patients ages 14 and older can visit the Savannah, Hinesville, and Richmond Hill locations. Urgent care for pediatrics is available at the Rincon, Richmond Hill, and Savannah locations.

Visit the SouthCoast Health website here for specific hours and addresses for Urgent Care locations. You can use online reservations to schedule urgent care visits. That means doing the majority of your waiting from home and avoiding the long wait time of an emergency room for non-routine medical needs.

When existing patients use SouthCoast Health Urgent Care, the staff can access the patients’ medical records and update with details of their urgent care visits. SouthCoast Health Urgent Care allows new patients the opportunity to get established with a primary care doctor who can help manage and maintain the patients’ future health and wellness goals.

THESE URGENT CARE SERVICES ARE OPEN TO ALL PATIENTS. (You do not need to be an existing SouthCoast patient)

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SouthCoast Urgent Care Locations

SouthCoast Health Savannah Campus, Building 1, 1326 Eisenhower Dr, Bldg 1 912.691.4100 (Ages 14 & older)
Savannah, GA SouthCoast Health Pediatrics, Savannah, Eisenhower Drive Medical Center, 310 Eisenhower Dr, Bldg 16 912.303.3500 (Kids)
Rincon, GA SouthCoast Health Pediatrics, Rincon, 814 Towne Park Dr East 912.826.4866 (Kids)
Hinesville, GA SouthCoast Health, Hinesville Suite 203, Liberty Medical Office Building, 455 South Main St, Ste 203 912.876.3552 (Ages 14 & older)
Richmond Hill, GA SouthCoast Health Richmond Hill Campus, 89 Interchange Dr 912.527.5301 (Adults & Kids)

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Music Together of Savannah

ANNOUNCING A SECOND CLASS LOCATION IN MID-TOWN !

Music Together of Savannah is offering a class on Tuesdays at 10:15AM @ Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St, Savannah GA 31406, about three minutes from Oglethorpe Mall. See website here and contact Music Together to attend a free trial class there. Learn more here.

Music Together of Savannah is happy to announce a new SATURDAY MORNING Music Together class this fall 2018 (in addition to weekday morning and Tuesday evening). These classes are for children ages 5 months to 5 years. Contact Music Together to attend a free trial class. Learn more here.

2 locations:
Mosaic Church
7 Canebrake Road
Savannah, GA 31419

Portman’s Music Store
5760 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31406
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Free preview classes at these locations:

Mosaic Church (4 miles from Richmond Hill) (10 miles from Pooler) (15 miles from mid town)
7 Canebrake Road
Savannah, GA 31419

Portman’s Music Superstore (3 minutes from Oglethorpe Mall in mid town)
7650 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31406

Mondays 10:45AM Mosaic Church
Tuesdays 10:15AM Portman’s Music
Tuesdays 6:30PM Mosaic Church
Wednesdays 10AM Mosaic Church
Saturdays 10AM Mosaic Church

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It is not too late to join for a partial fall session. Tuition can be pro-rated and you can participate now. The best thing to do is to come to try a free class first to see what you think.

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About Music of Savannah

Music Together of Savannah is a preschool music studio for children aged 5 months to 5 years. Parents or caregivers attend 45 minute classes once a week for 11 week sessions. A collection of music comes along with your enrollment.

Each new session brings new music and there are 9 wonderful Music Together collections in all. A typical class has 10 children and 10 parents, but grandparents and caregivers are welcome. Both parents are also welcome to attend a class.

Class begins in a circle group. Miss Kathy plays the guitar. Class proceeds to playing eggs, sticks, drums. Out comes the parachute for extra fun. Class proceeds to a dance or two – all on your feet.

Back to the floor for the play along ( a large collection of child safe instruments comes out and Music Together of Savannah has a full group play-along and social time). More singing and cute chants after that; then out come the scarves.

At the end of class, lights are dimmed, out come Teddy’s for a loving lullaby, goodbye song, and then a visit if you can stay.

Children are encouraged to touch and play the guitar or ukulele (with supervision) after class.

Your children are NOT required to sit still in class. Music Together believes that children will express themselves in a group class in their OWN way. Some may sit with parent, some may go to the middle to participate.

COME TO A FREE CLASS LISTED ABOVE TO EXPERIENCE IT.

Learn more here.

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New Mother’s Morning-Out Program in Savannah 

Call it “Sharkie School” – Mother’s Morning Out every Tuesday/Thursday 9AM-1PM for ages 16 months to 4 years old – @ Savannah Sharks Allstar Cheerleading gym in Savannah.

Cost: $165 per month. Call (912) 308-3818 or register online here.

Savannah Sharks gym
1686 E. President St
Savannah GA 31404
912-308-3818

Register online here.

No Mother’s Morning Out:
Nov. 11 2018
Dec. 25 & 27 2018
Jan. 1 & 3 2019

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Savannah Sharks Cheerleading and Tumbling, 912-308-3818, 1686 E President St, Savannah, GA 31404
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Do-Re-We Infant Open House in Savannah

If you have an infant aged 0 – 12 months, you are invited to join us for an infant open house this Wednesday Sept. 12, 9:30 – 10AM at Buckingham South. This intergenerational class connects families with young children to “Grandfriends” living in Buckingham South, the beautiful assisted-living facility on Abercorn, just south of DeRenne.

There is no charge to attend the open house, but please RSVP if you plan to attend so there will be enough materials for everyone who shows up. Please RSVP using the online form here. Once your information is submitted, you will receive more specific information about parking and class guidelines.

Do Re We is a music and movement program for babies (ages 0 months – 3 years) and their caregivers.

Stay connected and see photos of Do Re We classes on Facebook here. 

Do Re We, www.dorewe.com, 912.398.7800 Do Re We is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Coastal Pediatrics in Savannah & Pooler is one of the first pediatricians offices in our area to have the flu shot available this flu season.

Coastal Pediatrics first flu clinic of the 2018-2019 flu season is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 22 2018 and only flu shots will be provided. No FluMist will be available at all this season.

If you cannot make it to the flu clinic on Sept. 22, there will have another flu clinic on Sat. Oct. 27 and additional weekday options available in the future, but those have yet to be determined. Flu shots also available @ regularly scheduled well and sick appointments.

Please use the online scheduler and avoid calling the office to schedule flu appointments, if possible.

Children must be 6 months old or older to receive the flu shot. Click here to schedule your child or children’s appointment(s) for this flu vaccine. Flu shots are also available to parents who would like to receive them for $40. The flu clinics are only open to Coastal Pediatrics patients and their caregivers.  Please arrive a few minutes prior to your appointment to complete your required forms.

If you are attending the Saturday flu clinic, there will be raffles for gift cards and giveaways, as well as snacks and trips to the treasure chest, so don’t miss out.

▪ Important: Your child CANNOT receive the flu shot if they have a severe allergy to eggs or a serious adverse/allergic reaction to a previous flu shot. Please click here for more information regarding the flu shot.

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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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