Beacon activities for August
The Beacon of Hope has scheduled the following activities and programs for the month of August.
– Samaritan Health and Wellness is a primary care clinic and is open every other Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Beacon. 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.
– The Beacon’s Client Services are open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Computer, fax and printers are available for use. There is a notary.
Case Managers are available at these times. They help with all types of government programs and economic issues. Call to make an appointment.
– Beacon Bites (our meals on wheels) are available. Call if you or someone you know needs to sign up.
– Transportation to medical appointments and treatments are available Monday to Friday to anywhere in Lee County. Please call and reserve 48 hours before your appointment.
– GED classes are held 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 Monday and Wednesday, from 1-2 pm.
– 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.
– The Fundraising Committee will meet Monday, Sept. 16, to plan activities for the coming year. If you are interested, please join the group.
– Strange Arrangement – Monday, 6-7:30 p.m. A Musical experience.
– Pine Island Boy and Cub Scouts meets Wednesday evening at 6 at the Methodist Church. Girls are now being included in the program.
– Girl Scout troop will meet Friday night at 6.
– The Attic (Thrift Store) is open Tuesday 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. 50% off “almost everything” days will be Tuesday the 13th, Thursday the 22nd and Tuesday the 27th.
– Pine Island Cares, made up of representatives from the Island’s non-profits, meets quarterly. The next meeting will be on Monday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m.
The Beacon of Hope is at 5090 Doug Taylor Circle, St. James City. Call 239-283-5123 for more information.