Beacon programs, activities scheduled for July

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

The schedule includes:

■ 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 at 239-283-5123 to make an appointment r e s i l i e n c e m o v i n g f o r w a r d R o n d a Czarnecke, MSW, and Nancy Buthman (director of BOH), both Pine Island residents, invite everyone to come together and share in this safe space Join the at the Beacon on Friday mornings starting July 7 at 10 a m For questions, call Ronda –231-383-1302.

■ The Food Bank – Every Saturday at 9:30 11 a m The Emergency Pantry is available when the Beacon is open

■ Wellness Committee – Next meeting will be Sept 11 at 10 a m ments and treatments is also available to anywhere in Lee County, Please call 48 hours before your appointment

■ Strange Arrangement – Mondays 67:30 p m Lessons given A musical experience

■ Fundraising meeting – Monday, July 17, at 10 a.m.

■ Grants Committee meeting – To be announced

■ Homelessness Committee – To be announced

■ Spanish language class will start Tuesday, July 11, at 6 p m , in the classroom

■ The Attic (Thrift Store) is open Monday through Friday from 9 a m to 3 p m It will be closed on Wednesdays Saturday hours are 10 a m to 3 p m Donations are accepted until 2:30 p.m. unless overloaded Every Tuesday is 50% off clothing, shoes and similar items 50% off “almost everything” will be on July 18, Aug 15, and Sept 5

■ Coffee Klatch

We have all been affected by Hurricane Ian in countless w a y s T h e B e a c o n o f H o p e w a n t s islanders to know we are here to support you Join us for a gathering of conversation, coffee and support. The Beacon is providing a safe space to share, be heard and connect with others to lift islanders spirits and honor everyone's strength and

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

■ The Veteran’s Support group meets on the first Friday of every month from 9 a m to 12:30 p m Call 239-283-5123 to make an appointment.

■ Beacon Bites (our meals on wheels) is available Call if you need to sign up

■ Transportation to medical appoint-

■ Pine Island Boy Scout and Cub Scout Troop will be meeting Wednesdays at 6 p m

■ G i r l S c o u t T r o o p w i l l m e e t o n Fridays at 6 p m

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

■ ESOL classes Mondays at 7 p.m. and Thursdays from 6-8 p m

The Beacon of Hope, 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 and make an appointment To contact the Beacon of Hope, please call 239-2835123