THE HUB DIRECTOR'S CORNER
On My Mind and From the Heart
Summer is here! The first budding of the flowers brought signs of a fresh new season, a promise of sunshine and lazy summer days.

Summer also brings the all American past time of Baseball. This year with the restrictions finally lifted, Little League is back on and baseball evenings now fill my week.

I love watching the Little Leaguers on the field. So many small kids that are barely able to tie their own cleats and buckle their belts are given a glove and hat and run out to the baseball diamond to play ball. Watching the kids is fun and also many times a comical experience. There is a certain point in the game around the fourth inning that the attention span of 5-8 year olds has hit its max and no amount of coaching or yelling from the sidelines can get them to keep their gloves on and stop rolling around in right field.

Although, when they go up to bat, each child magically gets a few minutes of hyper focus as they walk up to home plate. Meanwhile, parents, fans and coaches shout at them simultaneously to, " get your elbow up", "put your feet farther apart", "wait for the right ball" and "step into it". Somehow the same child who needed help getting their uniform on just 30 minutes ago does the miraculous--they make contact with a nine inch ball hurtling through the air. My favorite part is that moment when the bat hits the ball and the pent up anxiousness turns to shock and amazement that they actually did it. In the few seconds that it registers that they made contact, the look on their face is priceless; joyful surprise, pride and a brief moment when they try to remember what to do next. RUN!!!

Watching Little League, I have had the opportunity to see this scenario play out time and time again. No matter how many times a kid goes up to bat it is always the same set of emotions that play out. Nervous excitement that turns to sheer surprise that they did it and joyful pride as the success soaks in. Of course there is also the other scenario that they don't make contact and have to turn and face the team as they shuffle back to the dugout in disappointment.

There is always a next time and the kids always pick up that bat no matter what the last inning was like because they remember the joy of contact. What would happen if the fear and anxiety of picking up the bat and failing stopped them from ever trying again? Then it would be impossible to feel the elation of success.

How many times in my life have I felt trepidation about trying to do something I have never done before, something that felt impossible? Many. There are times I have never picked up that bat and took the risk and so missed out on the pleasure of a new experience. But far more times I do take that risk and swing that bat and hit a home run that was never possible without first feeling scared about failure.

I hope that you make time to pick up your bat and hit one out of the park very soon.


Beth Gizzi, 
Executive Director

web site: HUBhappenings.org
email:     thehubcenterforseniors@gmail.com
phone:    (360) 275-0535, ext 2601
Join us for this wonderful free community event for all ages at The HUB. There will be tough competition at the Pinewood Derby, and enjoy the petting zoo (thanks to Harstine Island Equine Club), interactive metal detecting demo, tie dye station, coin toss game, raffles, shopping, vendors, splash zone, hot dogs provided by NM Regional Fire Authority, ice cream sundaes, Plinko for prizes and so much more. Sponsored by Local Wrench and North Mason Regional Fire Authority!
Join us at The HUB on Friday, August 19, at 6:30 pm for Western Family Bingo.

Lasso your neighbors, friends and family and head to The HUB for some fun, snacks, and prizes. Dress in the Western theme and be entered in a drawing for a fun prize.

Admission is $7 and includes a BINGO pack that plays all 8 games. Or reserve a private table for $50 that comes with 6 BINGO packs.

Purchase tickets HERE online, or in person Monday-Friday at The HUB or at the door. Limited seating recommended to buy a tickets in advance. Food and drinks available for purchase on site. Come win some awesome prizes for those of all ages.
Come find us at the the Hood Canal and Summer Fest formerly known as the Taste of Hood Canal. Your favorite HUB staff and volunteers will be manning a coin toss booth so bring your spare change and give us your two cents worth. We are especially excited about this event as the NM Rotary has chosen The HUB to get proceeds from this years event. So come and enjoy this NM tradition while supporting NM Rotary and The HUB. https://www.explorehoodcanal.com/events/2022/8/13/hood-canal-summerfest-and-car-show
HELP FOR PETS
Costs are rising on everything, including pet food and supplies. P.A.C.K. People Animal Care and Kindness offer no cost pet food and supplies, including toys, treats, clothing, leashes and collars for your animal companion.

Stop by The HUB on the third Wednesday of the month, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and get help for your pets.
TREASURE STORE

We are adding new items every day in our Treasure Store. Best prices around.
CRAFTERNOON!
Join us for Crafternoon twice a month at The HUB. Sessions will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month, from 3:30 - 5:00 PM. A new craft will be made each time.

$5 for non-members, $3 for members. Pre registration is appreciated.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE HUB?

MONDAY LIVE MUSIC & SALAD BAR
Live music with Blue Suede Shoes every Monday, 10 am - Noon, $1 members, $3 for non-members. Lunch will be the Salad Bar at Noon. Large salad is $5 and small salad is $3. Bring a snack to share and dust off your dancing shoes. Coffee and water provided.

TUESDAY LIVE MUSIC & SALAD BAR
Live music with The Stragglers every Tuesday, 10 am - Noon, $1 members, $3 for non-members. Lunch will be the Salad Bar at Noon. Large salad is $5 and small salad is $3.

ZUMBA
Will meet every Wednesday at 8:30 am. The cost per session is $3 for members; $5 for non-members.

THE MEMOIR WRITING CLUB
Every Monday, 1-2 pm.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
In person meeting, Tuesdays, 7-8 pm

AMERICAN LEGION POST 200
Third Thursday 6 pm.  Contact info: Post Commander Roy Harrington, 206-817-8815, rcfh55@yahoo.com.

OLYMPIC PENINSULA TREASURE HUNTERS
Meets the first Sunday of the month 1-4 pm.

MAHJONG
Every Tuesday at 1:00 pm. $1 for non members and free for 2021 members. All skill levels welcome--we will teach you how to play.

TAI CHI
Wednesday at 10:30-11:45 am. Perfect class to join if you are looking to improve you balance. Great for beginners. The last 15 minutes will be more a more advanced session.

NORTH SHORE DINNER CHURCH
Attend the North Shore Dinner Church services at The HUB every Sunday at 5pm. Free Community Dinner served at 5pm.
HUB OPERATIONS

Operating Hours
Monday - Thursday, 10 am - 4 pm, Fridays 10 am - 2 pm.

The HUB Center is open for walk in services. These include the medical lending library, food commodities, in kind donations of clothing and household goods, book lending library, free food pantry on-site at The HUB.

The HUB is available for rental. We would love to host your next birthday, anniversary, work party or fundraiser. The HUB has a large commercial kitchen that is available to rent for small businesses as well as for parties. Let us make your next party a hassle free event. Call us or walk in for rates. Members receive deep discounts.

Classes and activities are updated throughout the month. Please check our social media and website for more details.

Come check out the new lower prices at The HUB Shop thrift store. All of our prices have dropped, including $3 for adult clothing and children’s clothing prices even lower.

New extended hours both at the store and at the donations dock. The store is now open Monday through Saturday, 9:30-530 except on Wednesday when we are open until 6:30pm. Wednesdays are now Wacky Wednesdays with deals so good you will need an extra hour to shop. Come spin the Wacky Wednesday Wheel of Savings for your discount at the register. The loading dock is now open Monday-Saturday 9:30-5:30 pm.
The HUB
P.O. Box 2697
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 275-0535|
theHUBcenterforseniors@gmail.com
www.HUBhappenings.org