Hope Haven - Summer Highlights

July Recap 2026

Dear Friends,

When outside is feeling hot, hot, hot - I love being with the coolest club in town!

July was packed with energy and connection at Hope Haven. Our members and volunteers shared countless joyful moments, from our Wimble"fun" tennis tournament and World Cup matches to roping "bulls" with the pre-K kids during Wild Wild West day. We explored local wildlife with naturalist Cathy Sakas and even took an armchair trip to France, complete with gourmet cuisine.

While our daily activities keep members engaged, we are equally committed to wrapping our arms around our caregivers. You give tirelessly all day, every day, and you are truly amazing. To help make your journey easier, we aim to connect you with valuable local resources. Along with our monthly caregiver support group, we held our quarterly education event this month: Demystifying Dementia, presented by Jill Costello of the Edel Caregiver Institute. If you weren't able to attend, we have linked the video below.

We are so grateful for our vibrant community and the privilege of walking alongside both our members and their families.

With gratitude,

Cathy Baxter

WANT TO JOIN THE FUN?
Hope Haven meets every Tuesday & Thursday 10:30-2:30.

Find out more at: www.SavannahRespite.com

CAREGIVER CORNER

FREE MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP

10:45 Tuesday, August 18th

St. John's Church - Cranmer Hall
27 West Charlton St. - 3rd Floor
Facilitated by Jill Costello of the Edel Caregiver Institute. Please remember this is open to all dementia caregivers, so please share with anyone you know who may benefit.
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THANK YOU CAREGIVERS
Thanks to all the caregivers who attended our July Demystifying Dementia program. Your participation ensures we can continue our quarterly Caregiver Education Series.

We thank Jill Costello & Marilyn Johnson from the Edel Caregiver Institute, Kay McCurdy & Gennifer Jones from the Area Agency on Aging, Dolly Chisholm from Bouhan Falligant and Dr. Chris Rollwitz Counseling for providing our caregivers with essential resources.

Our next event is Thursday, October 29th.

WATCH THE PRESENTATION

SOCIAL EVENT & FUNDRAISER

Join us tomorrow, August 4th for art, live music from Laiken Love, and joyful fun together. Our talented volunteer, Jack Wilson, will donate 10% of his sales to Hope Haven, so pop in between 6:00-9:00 to purchase a beautiful new painting for a good cause!

See you there!
208 Wine Bar - 208 Bay Street

VOLUNTEERS

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR SHIFTS

Let's fill all our August slots!!!
Schedule your shifts online or
contact our volunteer coordinator, Karen:
kcwray@yahoo.com (912) 398-8006

AUGUST'S SPECIAL NEEDS

Mon 17th @ 10:30 - Help us prep for Tuesday's Apple Pie Day. If you can chop, we want you!

Thurs 13th @ 1:15 -2:15 We need a few art volunteers to help with a group project!

OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE
IN THE NEWS AGAIN!

Marilyn has been a dedicated Hope Haven volunteer serving over 250 hours since we opened in February of 2025. Now she's the Long Point Stroll cover girl! We are so grateful for her dedication.

READ MARILYN'S ARTICLE

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS

Friends, please think of someone you know who would be a loving and compassionate Hope Haven volunteer. Encourage them to save the date and register for our next training!

As we continue to grow our program and serve more families, we'll need an incredible army of caring volunteers to make it possible. We hope you'll help us spread the word.