THE HUB DIRECTOR'S CORNER

On my mind and from the heart...

Last month we had a great Casino Fundraiser at The HUB. A HUGE thank you to all of our sponsors and everyone who came out and supported seniors and people with disabilities by showing up for a night of play gambling and fun. 

One of my favorite parts of the night was a story that was told to me by one of the ladies who attended the event. She is also a member of the Good Grief Group that meets at The HUB on Mondays at 1pm. She was carrying around a bag at the event that I had noticed but did not inquire about. At one point in the evening I was circling around and was talking to the guest and she called my name. She said “here I wanted to give this to you.” As she reached in her bag I noticed the red tag which at The HUB Shop means a dollar tag and secondly noticed the most beautiful sparkly black and silver shirt that was hanging on a hanger. My first thought was “hmmm she must have purchased that in the summer season as it was most definitely worth more than a dollar” it must have been out of season. My second thought was” WOW what a lovely shirt “as I watched it glitter under the lights.

This lovely lady proceeded to tell me that after her husband passed she was having a particularly down day. She had mustered up the energy to go to The HUB Shop to do a little thrifting to lift her spirits. As she was shopping, she noticed the sparkly shirt on the dollar rack and thought exactly what I did, what a bargain for just a dollar. At the same time she flashed in her mind the sad thoughts of where would she ever wear such an item. Her life had just taken a turn down a dark path with no light anywhere in the distance. 

So she bought the shirt! 

She then hung it in her kitchen and looked at it everyday. In the morning when she made coffee with the grief of her loss bearing down on her soul like a weight. She looked at the shirt as she cooked meals for just one instead of two, she looked at the shirt as she got a glass of water every night before she climbed into an empty bed.  

Day in and day out through the stages of grief she looked at that shirt and she promised herself that one day this too would pass. The sadness and grief would fade away and one day she would put on that shirt and go out into the world and enjoy the sunshine on her face. Those sparkling pieces of thread were a symbol of hope and happiness still to come.

So as she handed me the shirt with a smile, she told me that “she didn’t need that shirt anymore” she was able to get up everyday and find joy. She wanted to give me back the shirt to hang back on the rack in case someone else might need it too.

Indeed joy does come in the morning….. 

Beth Gizzi

Executive Director, The HUB

web site: HUBhappenings.org

email:thehubcenterforseniors@gmail.com

phone:(360) 275-0535, ext 2601

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We can't say thank you enough to all who attended and sponsored the Casino Royale Event. If you were unable to attend the event and would still like to help us support our mission of "Supporting Independent Living for Seniors and people with Disabilities" Please click on the button below. Donations of any size help us to serve the community.

What is BINGO LINGO? Well it is a whole new game that we are trying out at The HUB.

Friday April 12th 2024

6:30 pm

We need your help to come and help us work out the kinks in this new game that we have created in celebration of National Scrabble Day which falls on April 13th. We wanted to create a game that includes words and Belfair favorite game of BINGO so LINGO BINGO! We are running a trial run of this game on Friday the 12th at 6:30 pm at The HUB. There is no charge to attend and YES there will be prizes. We will also be running a Baked Potato Bar for you to fill you up while you help us work out the kinks in this game. NO PRESSURE, NO CHARGE just ALL FUN. So head to The HUB this Friday and help us play LINGO BINGO. You have nothing to lose after all. What is the catch? You will be asked to fill out a small survey at the end to give us honest feedback. Simple....FREE FUN Friday Night.

Life's An Adventure Fashion Show

" A Journey to Belize" May 4th 11am

Prepare to embark on an amazing adventure at The HUB. Barbara Treick , Heather Reese Photography and other local artist have curated the an amazing collection of fashion forward clothing hand crafted by local designers sure to make you feel like life is a journey to be enjoyed. This is a great way to spend the afternoon with mom, grandma, aunts, children, neighbors or friends. Come and enjoy a scrumptious lunch complete with mimosas and enjoy a 2 part fashion show that will delight the sense and have you traveling to the exotic world of Belize while sitting in Belfair.

Come be captivated by the sights and feel of Belize complete with Carnival inspired fashion. Your admission includes lunch, a mimosa or other drink of your choice, a mesmerizing 2 part runway show in the heart of Belfair with local models of all shapes and sizes. Plus intermission entertainment and swag to take home to remember the afternoon. Your travel pass will give you all access to Fashion Show deals and discounts at The HUB Shop including a 50% off everything pass. The pass can help you complete your summer ensemble at a fraction of the retail price and will have you ready to travel to any where that life can carry you this summer season. This is a fundraiser for The HUB and each admission helps us carry on the mission of "Supporting Independent Living for Seniors and people with Disabilities" So purchase a ticket for a friend or two and we will see you at the runway. Ticket prices are discounted until May 3rd so get yours before time runs out.

To volunteer email us at thehubfrontdesk@gmail.com

Featured Classes and Programs at The HUB

Mens Scramble Breakfast-Every 3rd Friday of the month at 9 am at The HUB. This is a breakfast dedicated to filling the stomachs of the wonderful men in our community. Come and enjoy breakfast and some conversation with other men in the area. This event is sponsored by The Good Grief Foundation. No strings no obligation just come and enjoy a meal.

Family Bingo- Every 1st Friday of the month at The HUB. Each month has a new theme and we play for a variety of prizes for all ages. $7 plays all games and concessions are available. May 3rd is Fiesta Night and we will be featuring a taco bar for dinner. So come hungry.

Chair Yoga-Thursdays 10:30-11:15am Join instructor Beckie Evans from Life Keys Energy for this gentle form of yoga that can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength! All while boosting your mood and building community. Beckie is an amazing instructor that strives to improve stretch strength and balance for every person who attends her class.

Fresh Soup and Salad Bar-Every Monday and Tuesday. Served up fresh at noon. Many price points to choose from and a pay what you can option as well.

North Mason Chamber Luncheon- 3rd Wednesday of the month on alternating months. Meeting on April 24th. come welcome Stephanie Rowland back as the Chamber President at the first lunch since she has come back to take the lead again at the North Mason Chamber. More information can be found on the Chambers website.

Surprise BINGO-Every 1st and third Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. $1 game cards. This is family BINGO with a surprise twist. Play for a SURPRISE gift each game. Concessions available including .25 cent popcorn. This is a great way to spend an afternoon this winter.

Creative Music Workshop-3rd Friday of the month at 4pm. Come listen, watch and learn. Bring any musical instrument you have or some are provided. Bring a snack to share if you like. This is open to all ages and is an informal fun way to learn more about music and make some new friends. All skill levels accepted. Made possible thanks to Art Cothray and Heather Reese Photography.

Support Groups and Resources

Alzheimers and Dementia Caregivers Support Group- Meets the first Thursday of each month at 1pm at The HUB. This is a no cost group thanks to hospital district #2 and because of the generosity of Haven in Allyn who leads the support group.

Good Grief-Meets every Monday at The HUB at 1pm. This is not your regular support group. Come share life and learn valuable resources that will help you live a more active and full life after suffering from a loss. This group is for ladies only. More information cane be found at https://supportgoodgrief.org/

Senior Food Commodties-Do you need a little help stretching your budget farther? Give us a call or come in to see if you are eligible for an extra 40 lbs of food per month. Call us at 360-275-0535

Medical Lending Library- Open to everyone in the community. We have a large selection of durable medical equipment that we will loan out at no cost to you to help with any medical problem you might have. our medical lending library is kept open by generous donations from the community.

This is but a small sampling of classes and activities at The HUB. To look at the full calendar of events download the calendar at the end of this newsletter or

 visit us at https://hubhappenings.org/

Good Grief -More than just a Support Group

• GOOD GRIEF IS Participating in the Kitsap Great Give. Our partners at Good Grief are raising funds to continue to support widows needs in the darkest of days. consider giving a gift to help a widow in need.

Find Out More Here

Mark Your May Calendars Now...

Fiesta Family BINGO and Taco Bar -May 3rd game play starts at 6:30 pm

Life is an Adventure Fashion Show -May 4th

Home and Garden Spring Super Sale - May 1oth and 11th at The HUB Shop and The HUB

A Conversation About Cougars-May 19th

The HUB Shop -Sales Helping Other People

The HUB Shop is located at 111 NE old Belfair Hwy. Belfair, WA 98528 and is a large part of the way that we support our programs and other actvties. We are always seeking individuals to do a large variety of tasks to keep the store operations running smoothly.

One amazing group of volunteers that we like to call the "Store Sunday Saints" come in every Sunday and restock, reset and tidy up the store for business the next week. If you or someone you know is looking for a way to make a difference, we would love to talk to you.

Send us an email and let us know you would like to help.

Did you know that The HUB Shop carries a large selection of new and gently used goods including electronics, holiday decorations, clothing, toys,shoes, arts and crafts, bedding, housewares and furniture?

Although we have low prices we know that sometimes people cannot afford what they need. We run a generous Neighbors Helping Neighors program that gifts goods to those in need in the community

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Last year we gave away over $150,000 in merchandise! If you or someone you know is in need then let us see how we can help.

The HUB

P.O. Box 2697

Belfair, WA 98528

(360) 275-0535|

theHUBcenterforseniors@gmail.com

www.HUBhappenings.org

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