THE HUB DIRECTOR'S CORNER

On my mind and from the heart...

March is here! March, the month of luck. March is the month that I start to truly feel lucky that winter is almost behind us.

So what is luck? Do you make your own? Is it in the luck of the draw? Are you down on your luck? Is luck always to blame? Can luck only get you so far? Do you make your own luck? Have you ever been lucky in love? Do you thank your lucky stars? Are you feeling lucky? Did you get lucky?

I started thinking about luck in my life and kept coming back to thoughts of friends. I feel lucky to have people that I can call to help me no matter what. That became abundantly clear this last weekend as we reset The HUB Shop thrift store.

Employees and volunteers, many of whom I call friends, showed up to do some very heavy lifting, cleaning, pricing, arranging and an overall face lift for our store. That same day I had one of my amazing friends that I feel lucky to have met, save the day for me by baby sitting.

Meanwhile at my home, a neighbor surprised me by working on a home improvement project for me that I had been putting off. I felt very lucky when I returned home exhausted to find out that without me asking the project was completed.

I’m lucky to have amazing people in my life that care about me despite my many imperfections and flaws. For me that is luck, and I do feel very lucky indeed.

luck/luhk/ - noun

the force that seems to operate for good or ill in a person's life, as in shaping circumstances, events, or opportunities.

I hope that this month you are lucky enough to be a force that operates for good in another persons life. Be the person that shapes circumstances, events or opportunities for someone else.

Be the luck in the life of another.

Be a friend.

Happy March!

Beth Gizzi

Executive Director, The HUB

web site: HUBhappenings.org

email:     thehubcenterforseniors@gmail.com

phone:    (360) 275-0535, ext 2601

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NORMA CAROL BAYES ROSE GARDEN

There will be a dedication for The HUB's Rose Garden on Sunday, March 12th at at 1:00 pm. There will be a formal reveal of the wonderful garden that is dedicated to Norma Carol Bayes, long time member and volunteer.

Norma was instrumental in getting The HUB built and doing much of the research about programs and senior citizens. She also worked tirelessly to get House Bill number 1526 passed, which has saved The HUB over $126,000 by gaining us tax exemption along with other senior centers located within Washington State.

We hope you will join us to honor Norma and to dedicate the Norma Carol Bayes Rose Garden.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/norma-bayes-obituary?id=36207554

ART FOR

ALL AGES

Join us for an afternoon of art at The HUB on Saturday, March 11, from 10 am - 3 pm.

This is a free walk-in event, open to all ages, and all supplies are included. We will be providing numerous recycled art supplies as well as paint, pencils, charcoal, pens, glues, etc. Donations will be warmly welcomed.

This month's special guest artist is Karna Peck--she will be teaching from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. She will be teaching a black and white canvas paper towel method, creating a landscape design (see picture below). For more information on Karna, check out her website https://www.karnapeck.com.

Each month we feature a new project. or artist and there will be a hands-on project to complete.

The main goal of this event is to provide a safe, warm, happy, well-stocked place for people of all ages to be creative and spend time with others.

Made possible by Kitsap Bank.

Join us for some jolly family fun at The HUB on Friday, March 17 at 6:30 pm for Luck of the Irish Family Bingo. Come in wearing GREEN for an extra bingo card!

Bring your neighbors, friends and family and head to The HUB for some fun, snacks, and prizes. Wear your pajamas and be entered in a drawing for a fun prize. 

Admission is $7 and includes a BINGO pack that plays all 8 games. Or reserve a private table for $50 that comes with 6 BINGO packs.

Purchase tickets HERE online, or in person Monday-Friday at The HUB or at the door. Limited seating recommended to buy a tickets in advance. Food and drinks available for purchase on site. Come win some awesome prizes for those of all ages.

Scammers and Fraud Prevention Class will be held at The HUB on March 15th at 1pm. Come join us as we take a look at what scams the crooks are using to get their hands on your hard earned money.

Seniors unfortunately are targeted by these criminals many times. What can you do to stay safe? Peninsula Credit Union will be here giving you facts and telling you about the latest scams out there such as the Amazon password reset and the bank log-in scam. No charge to attend.

Huge make over at The HUB Shop! Thank you to the numerous volunteers who showed up to do some heavy lifting , sorting, cleaning, laughing and face lifting of our store. Come check us out. Same low prices with a better looking store and more room to pack in the treasures. A special thank you to Belfair Self Storage for loaning us a storage unit to temporarily hold our shelving and to the NM Food Bank for the use of the box truck to transport our new shelves and fixtures.

We are now happily accepting Easter Candy donations for The Hoppening--bags of small, individually wrapped candy. Bring a bag or two into The HUB Shop and get a discount coupon to use for your shopping. Or visit our Amazon Wish List and make a donation from the comfort of your home.

The Easter Egg Stuffing Station is open now and we need help stuffing 60,000 eggs. Volunteers show up Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and stuff eggs 'til your hands and eyes are bleeding.

Dust off your blue jeans and add some sparkle. Mark your calendar for the party of the year. Join us on Saturday, June 24 for Black Tie and Blue Jeans: A Party With A Purpose, our major fundraising event of the year.

We are happily accepting auction donations. If you have something fab to donate, contact Tracy Quigley, Outreach Coordinator, at partywithapurposehub@gmail.com

or call her at (360) 801-9085

Tickets available for purchase HERE.

MONDAY LIVE MUSIC

Live music with Blue Suede Shoes every Monday, 10 am - Noon, $2 members, $5 for non-members. Bring a snack to share and dust off your dancing shoes. Coffee and water provided.

TUESDAY LIVE MUSIC

Live music with The Stragglers every Tuesday, 10 am - Noon, $2 members, $5 for non-members. .

THE MEMOIR WRITING CLUB

Every Monday, 1-2 pm. $5 for non-members, $2 for members.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

In person meeting, Tuesdays, 7-8 pm

AMERICAN LEGION POST 200

Third Thursday 6 pm. Contact info: Post Commander Roy Harrington, 206-817-8815, rcfh55@yahoo.com.

OLYMPIC PENINSULA TREASURE HUNTERS

Meets the first Sunday of the month 1-4 pm.

MAHJONG

Every Tuesday at 1:00 pm. $5 for non-members and $2 for members. All skill levels welcome--we will teach you how to play.

TAI CHI

Wednesday at 10:30-11:45 am. Perfect class to join if you are looking to improve you balance. Great for beginners. The last 15 minutes will be more a more advanced session. $5 for non-members, $3 for members

ZUMBA GOLD

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30-9:15 am. $6 for non-members and $4 for members. All skill levels welcome. Perfect for active older adults. Class focuses on all elements of fitness: Cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility, and balance.

DANCE FITNESS

Every Wednesday at 8:30 am. $5 for non-members, $3 for members. Come have fun dancing and getting fit together.

ORIGAMI CLASS

January 12th at 10:30 am. Members: $2 and non-members $4. Come learn how to make a German Star out of paper.

CARD MAKING

Usually the first Thursday of the month. Watch our calendar as it sometimes changes. All supplies included. $5 for non-members and $2 for members.

P.A.C.K.

P.A.C.K. aka People for Animal Care & Kindness is a non profit organization that meets in The HUB parking lot once a month on the 3rd Wednesday to pass out pet food and supplies to those in need.

NORTH SHORE DINNER CHURCH

Attend the North Shore Dinner Church services at The HUB every Sunday at 5 pm. Free Community Dinner served at 5pm.

HUB OPERATIONS

Operating Hours

Monday - Thursday, 10 am - 4 pm,

We are now closed on Fridays except for special events. The HUB Shop can help with other needs like Medical Lending and other Neighbors Helping Neighbors services on Fridays.

The HUB Center is open for walk in services. These include the medical lending library, food commodities, in kind donations of clothing and household goods, book lending library, free food pantry on-site at The HUB.

The HUB is available for rental. We would love to host your next birthday, anniversary, work party or fundraiser. The HUB has a large commercial kitchen that is available to rent for small businesses as well as for parties. Let us make your next party a hassle free event. Call us or walk in for rates. Members receive deep discounts.

Classes and activities are updated throughout the month. Please check our social media and website or more details.

The HUB

P.O. Box 2697

Belfair, WA 98528

(360) 275-0535|

theHUBcenterforseniors@gmail.com

www.HUBhappenings.org