Beacon of Hope activities, programs set for August
The Beacon of Hope has scheduled the following activities and programs for the month of August. The Beacon is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Computers, fax and printer are available for use.
The upcoming Beacon schedule includes:
• ESOL class — Monday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., in the Park.
• The Food Bank — Every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The Emergency Pantry is available when the Beacon is open.
• Wellness Committee — Monday, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m.
• Strange Arrangement — Monday, 6-7:30 pm. Lessons given. A musical experience.
• Funds/Communications meeting — Monday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m.
• Grants Committee meeting — Thursday, Aug. 5, at 2:30 p.m.
• Pine Island Cares — Wednesday, Aug. 11, at 10 a.m.
• Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group — every third Thursday starting Aug. 19 at 2:15 p.m. Call 239-437-3007 to register.
• GED classes are on Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• ESOL class is on every Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m., at the Beacon.
• The Attic (Thrift Store) will be open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations may be brought during these times. Tuesday, Aug. 10, and Tuesday, Sept. 7, will be 50% off “almost everything” day.
• Wellness articles are now available on the Beacon of Hope Website, beaconofhopepineisland.com. These articles are changed every few weeks. Past articles are archived to be read at any time. The present series is on spices. There was an article on garlic, ginger and turmeric. The new one is about cayenne.
The Beacon of Hope is located at 5090 Doug Taylor Circle, St. James City, FL 33956. For more information, call 239-283-5123.