Beacon of Hope sets activities for June

The Beacon of Hope has announced its programs and activities for the month of June

■ Samaritan Health and Wellness, a primary care clinic, is now open at the Beacon every other Wednesday from 8 a m to noon This clinic provides care for the uninsured and underinsured. The cost is $50 and help is available if needed People of all ages are welcome Mental health services are also available Call the Beacon to make an appointment

■ Coffee Klatch – Every Friday at 10:30 a m at the Beacon Come join us for coffee Pine Islanders have experienced so much loss and trauma with Hurricane Ian, coupled for many with an increased sense of connection and community The idea of the Coffee Klatch is to help us all cope with the many emotions we have been experiencing like exhaustion, sadness, anger and fear Come share your experiences, offer support to others for healing Call Ronda Czarneki at 231-383-1302 if you have questions

■ The Food Bank – Open every Saturday at 9:30 a m

The Emergency Pantry is available when we are open

■ Beacon Bites (our meals on wheels) delivers meals every day Call if you need to sign up

■ Transportation to medical appointments and treatments is available to anywhere in Lee County Please call and reserve your ride 48 hours before the appointment

■ Wellness Committee – Next meeting will be Sept 11, at 10 a m

■ Blood pressure screening is held every Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. and every Saturday morning from 10-11.

■ The Veterans Support meets on the first Friday of every month from 9 a m to 12:30 p m Call to make an appointment

■ Strange Arrangement meets Monday from 6-7:30 p m Lessons given A musical experience

■ Fundraising Committee – Monday, June 19, at 10 a m

■ Pine Island Boy Scout Troop meets Wednesday evenings at 6

■ Girl Scouts meet Friday night at 6

■ GED classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 a m to 2 p m

■ ESOL classes are held every Monday at 7:30 p m and every Thursday at 6 pm

■ Pine Island Cares will meet at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 21

■ Tickets are being sold for another lottery The draw- ing will be held at the American Legion on July 4 The winner will receive a board with $250 worth of scratch offs and a $100 bill The next 5 picks will receive Surge T-shirts To receive a T-shirt, you must be present

■ The Attic (Thrift Store) is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is closed Wednesdays Saturday hours are 10 a m to 3 p m Donations are accepted until 2:30 p m , unless, occasionally, they get overloaded Every Tuesday is 50% off clothing, shoes, and similar items Tuesday 50% off “almost everything” days will be June 13 and July 18 The Attic will be closed from July 1 through July 16

The Beacon of Hope, at located at 5090 Doug Taylor Circle, St James City, is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Computers, fax and printer are available for use Case managers are available at these times Call 239-283-5123 to make an appointment

MCA places flags in honor of fallen heroes

On Thursday, May 25, Matlacha Civic Association volunteers placed flags along the business area of Matlacha in honor of our fallen heroes. A group of about 15 helpers were cheered on by cars and trucks blowing their horns in support RE/MAX/ Sunshine provided a shade tent and water for the volunteers.