Beacon schedule for July
The Beacon of Hope has scheduled the following activities for the month of July.
– Samaritan Health and Wellness, a primary care clinic, is now open at the Beacon every other Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This clinic provides care for the uninsured and underinsured. The cost is $50. Help is available if needed. People of all ages are welcome. Mental health services are also available. Call 239-360-7520 to make an appointment.
– Case Managers are available on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. They can help with government programs and economic issues. Call to make an appointment.
– Beacon Bites (our meals on wheels) are available. Call if you need to sign up.
– Transportation to medical appointments and treatments is available to anywhere in Lee County. Please call and reserve 48 hours before your appointment.
– GED classes are on Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
– ESOL classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m.
– Blood pressure screening is available every Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. and Saturday morning from 9-10 .am.
– 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.
– Fundraising Committee – Monday, July 15, at 11 a.m. The drawing for the Beacon Madness Scratch Off Raffle will be at the American Legion on July 4.
– Strange Arrangement – Monday, 6-7:30 p.m. A musical experience.
– Pine Island Boy and Cub Scouts will be meeting Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church.
– Girl Scout Troop will meet on Friday nights at 6.
– The Attic (Thrift Store) is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations are accepted until 2:30 p.m. unless they get overloaded. Every Tuesday is 50% off clothing, shoes and similar items. The 50% off “almost everything” sale will be Tuesday, July 2 and 16.
The Beacon of Hope, 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 and Grants Manager are available at these times. For more information, contact the Beacon at 239-283-5123.