John R. Wood Christies International announces to producers

John R Wood Christies International Real Estate has a n n o u n c e d i t s T o p Producers for the month of January.

■ Top Team - The Pine Island Team, includes Mike F a u l k n e r , B r i a n F a u l k n e r , Paula Barwick

■ T o p S i n g l e A g e n t -

Terri James

■ S e c o n d T o p S i n g l e

Agent - Paula Towell

T h e J o h n R W o o d Christies International Real Estate offices are located at 5 4 0 0 P i n e I s l a n d R o a d , Suite A, Bokeelia and 2959 Oleander St , St James City For additional information, visit johnrwood com

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Legion Post 136 makes donation to Hookers

American Legion Post 136 donated $25,000 to the Matlacha Hookers in order to continue providing the island with building supplies On hand for the check passing were J u l i a G a y l o r, D J R u s c i k a n d P o s t 1 3 6 Commander Aaron Barreda.

Next Fine Swine benefit concert slated for March 18

Since Hurricane Ian devastated so many of Southwest Florida's live music venues, Fine Swine has partnered w i t h t h e G r e a t e r P i n e I s l a n d A l l i a n c e , B a d D o g z Production and Lee Hagan Music, as well as many local Pine Island businesses and organizations, to create and provide an outdoor music venue that assists with keeping local musicians employed, and generates a market for local businesses to operate, all while hosting a full day of fun in the sun with barbecue, beer, wine, games, prizes, vendors and giveaways.

Live music for the March 18 concert will be provided by Tommy Barr, Strange Acoustics and Brother Love

All proceeds from tickets go directly the performers, staff and the GPIA to aid in the rebuilding of the Pine Island Community General admission online is $12 or $20 at the door VIP online only is $40 Shade tents are available for $00 with VIP shade tents $500 Sponsorships are also available for $500-$5,000 (leehaganmusic@gmail com)

Follow the event page on Facebook for updates and information: fineswineconcertseries

People seem to have been affected by Hurricane Ian in ways they never considered,” Sheehan said

From anger in the form of road rage, to persistent insomnia or non-specific anxiety and exhaustion, Buthman and Sheehan agree the effects of the recent storm have o f t e n l e f t s e v e r a l i s l a n d e r s d e p r e s s e d , angry and in some cases, a bit lost emotionally

“I suspect there is likely increased alcohol consumption, which can affect the way people can cope,” Sheehan said Telling the story over and over can be very healing, said Sheehan, as long as it’s not re-traumatizing the victim The goal is to try to help people link parts of the story that make them upset to a calming and soothing experience, leaving them with a safe memory experience, of something they survived

“We’re really getting people ready to be able to tell their story to a good and caring listener and to really listen to it again themselves, without triggering a lot of traumatic symptoms,” Sheehan said

The sharing and connecting at these meetings is not unlike watching those going through the stages of grieving, the two agree Coming to the group meetings and sharing your story with those listening honors your own experience, Sheehan said

“It’s these quiet things that are hard to place, but they’re so real Every day, you get through it and maybe it’s over now but it’s not because it takes years for things to grow back. What we teach is, in a safe place, in healing relationships, to recognize the patterns and learn skills to re-connect a sense of safety to the inner core self,” Sheehan said

The Coffee Klatch meets Fridays at 10 a m in the Beacon of Hope Classroom located at 5090 Doug Taylor Circle in St James City

For additional information about the Beacon of Hope and its programs and classes, please call 239-283-5123