Beacon of Hope announces schedule for start of new year
The Beacon of Hope on Pine Island has scheduled the following activities and programs for the month of January and early February. The Beacon is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 .pm. Computers, fax and printer are available for use.
• Veterans Support Group – First Friday of each month, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The next meeting is Jan. 7. Call the Beacon for an appointment.
• The Food Bank – Every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The Emergency Pantry is available when we are open.
• Wellness Committee – Monday, Jan. 10, at 10 a.m.
• Strange Arrangement – Monday 6-7:30 p.m. Lessons given. A musical experience.
• Funds/Communications meeting – Monday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m.
• Grants Committee meeting – to be announced.
• Pine Island Cares – Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 10 a.m.
• Homelessness Committee – Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m.
• Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group – first and third Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. Call 239-437-3007 to register.
• Ancient Remedy Wellness class – Thursday nights starting at 6 p.m.
• GED classes are on Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• ESOL classes are held every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Beacon, Monday from 7:30-9:30 p.m., at the Park, and Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Shrimp Farm.
• Citizenship classes are held on Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Shrimp Farm and Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Firehouse.
• 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. Every Tuesday is 50% off clothing, shoes and similar items. 50% off “almost everything” Tuesdays will be Jan. 18 and Feb. 15.
Wellness articles are now available on our Website, beaconofhopepineisland.com. These articles are changed every couple of weeks. Past ones are archived so can be read at any time. The present series is on mental health with the first one being on mental health in general. Following was one on PTSD and now one on isolation. Following will be other specific problems such as anxiety and depression – how to recognize the symptoms, what can be done about it, and how you can help.
There are different ways that can contribute to positive mental health. One such way is meditation. There will be a class on Buddhist Meditation on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m. Stay tuned for more details.
The Beacon of Hope is located at 5090 Doug Taylor Circle in St. James City. For additional information, call 239-283-5123.