THE HUB DIRECTOR'S CORNER

On My Mind and From the Heart

The other day, I got the chance to experience one of those moments that makes me truly love to work at The HUB. We had recently sent out a letter in the mail to many of the residents in Mason County, sharing a client need to have a deck replaced for health and safety reasons. I wanted to raise awareness about this client and hopefully raise the funds necessary to get this great grandmother a safe place to walk, especially during this fall and winter season. 

I had a visit in the office from a family that had read the letter and wanted to contribute. This contribution was very special to me as the people who were giving it have at times also been people who have received the help through the generosity of the community. They handed over an envelope with money inside and not only their donation, but money from two other people that they told about the need while shopping at the grocery store. 

With joy in their eyes they gave me a donation to help someone else. The project that the HUB completed for them last year was one that has made a positive impact on their life and they still thank me every time they see me (although I have told them that they don’t need to thank me). I was simply the person who shared the need they had and let other kind hearted people in the community step in to help. 

I am so happy to see and be part of the circle of kindness that swirls in this community. The HUB gets to touch thousands of lives a year, but only because of gifts of love that happen one by one, by ordinary people. The HUB learns of a need, shares it with our partner agencies and our community and then dollar by dollar, hour by hour, person by person, a need is filled.

Where can you pitch in to make a difference in your community? How can you help better the life of someone else? If you would like to learn more about the widow great-grandmother that needs her deck repaired, more information can be found in this newsletter or by visiting the Go Fund Me Page .

Beth Gizzi, 

Executive Director



web site: HUBhappenings.org

email:     thehubcenterforseniors@gmail.com

phone:    (360) 275-0535, ext 2601

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BINGO

Join us for some ghoulish fun at The HUB on Friday, October 21, at 6:30 pm for Halloween Family Bingo.

Don't be scared, bring your neighbors, friends and family and head to The HUB for some fun, snacks, and prizes. Dress in the Halloween theme 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 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.

ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE

Drive Thru

Saturday, October 29

6:30 - 9:00 PM

This year's HUB Zombie Apocalypse is looking for some creepy, scary volunteers to greet all of our delicious guests.

Call The HUB if you are interested or email us at

thehubbelfair@gmail.com.

We will provide training, makeup application and snackage.  No experience necessary!

SENIORS IN NEED

We are raising money to help out a local senior citizen in Mason County in need. Money raised goes directly to The HUB Center for Seniors (previously Faith in Action West Sound) to repair a deck for Bev. Bev is an 80 year old widowed great grandmother whose deck is falling apart. She was married to a 24 year Navy veteran, and is currently a grandmother to seven and great-grandmother to four. 

 Bev's deck must be repaired to be a safe environment and to prevent an accident. The handrails and rails are falling down, and parts of the deck flooring are entirely broken because of the present rot and damage. The condition of the deck is a constant source of worry for Bev, who fears that one day she will fall down and not have anyone there to assist her. A fall at age 80 could be a devastating accident, and we want to prevent any harm from befalling this lovely widow.

 This is why we are seeking to raise funds to repair her aging deck so that she can safely walk across it without fear of slipping and falling. Bev is an active member of The Good Grief Group that helps other widows after losing a partner by surrounding them with love and resources, and practical help to get through one of the most challenging transitions in life, the loss of a spouse. Bev has also spent over 4,000 hours as a volunteer at The HUB. 

Donations of any size will help us get closer to our goal of assisting Bev, and others like her through the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program. The HUB's mission is "To Support Independent Living for Seniors and People with Disabilities." Projects that protect the health and safety of seniors and people with disabilities are our top priority. Your donation will make a huge impact. 

Click HERE to donate.

Fashionista Volunteers Needed

Are you interested in being part of The HUB's annual fashion show on May 13, 2023?

To apply, end an email of interest to Barbara Treick at

hub.runway@gmail.com by

October 31, 2022. Barbara may also answer any questions.

We are seeking:

Designers of Wearable Art  - submit pictures of three designs

Models - male and female, 18+

Hairstylist - Submit pictures

Makeup Artist- Submit pictures

Back Stage Volunteers

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MONDAY LIVE MUSIC & SALAD BAR

Live music with Blue Suede Shoes every Monday, 10 am - Noon, $1 members, $3 for non-members. Lunch will be the Salad Bar at Noon. Large salad is $5 and small salad is $3. Bring a snack to share and dust off your dancing shoes. Coffee and water provided.

TUESDAY LIVE MUSIC & SALAD BAR

Live music with The Stragglers every Tuesday, 10 am - Noon, $1 members, $3 for non-members. Lunch will be the Salad Bar at Noon. Large salad is $5 and small salad is $3.

ZUMBA

Will meet every Wednesday at 8:30 am. The cost per session is $3 for members; $5 for non-members.

THE MEMOIR WRITING CLUB

Every Monday, 1-2 pm.

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. $1 for non members and free for 2021 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.

ART PAPER CLASS

Every month on the second Thursday this month October 13th Come design an original art masterpiece with paper artists Dorothy cost $3 non members and $2 members

NORTH SHORE DINNER CHURCH

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

HUB OPERATIONS

Operating Hours

Monday - Thursday, 10 am - 4 pm, Fridays 10 am - 2 pm.

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.

Come check out the new lower prices at The HUB Shop thrift store. All of our prices have dropped, including $3 for adult clothing and children’s clothing prices even lower.

New extended hours both at the store and at the donations dock. The store is now open Monday through Saturday, 9:30-530 except on Wednesday when we are open until 6:30pm. Wednesdays are now Wacky Wednesdays with deals so good you will need an extra hour to shop. Come spin the Wacky Wednesday Wheel of Savings for your discount at the register. The loading dock is now open Monday-Saturday 9:30-5:30 pm.

Everything at The HUB Shop is 50% off October 20-22.

The HUB

P.O. Box 2697

Belfair, WA 98528

(360) 275-0535|

theHUBcenterforseniors@gmail.com

www.HUBhappenings.org