THE HUB DIRECTOR'S CORNER

On my mind and from the heart...

The holiday season brings hustle and bustle and for us at The HUB that seems to be especially true. So while we were in the midst of juggling events to entertain the masses, managing ever shrinking storage space, putting out a years worth of saved merchandise for the holiday shopping frenzy, staffing shortages and client needs that far outweighed our capacity to help; time stood still.


We received a piece of shocking news. The words that come in the midst of a day and make all the noise of everyday fade into the background. It’s then that you get a laser focus on what truly matters. News that makes you stop in your tracks and look at the world differently.


A member of our team was given a terminal diagnosis right before the Thanksgiving holiday. What started as a trip to the urgent care for fatigue and a few other symptoms ended in a trip to the hospital with results that changed everything.


Many of us have had these times where we are touched by someone we know getting terrible news. In those moments life looks differently, we see our own fragility and remember that we all have an expiration.


It serves as a reminder that we only have so long to live on this planet. So many minutes to touch the lives of others, to do good, to give to our children a legacy of love and self confidence. To have no regrets and live like we were dying. Because we all are dying. ..


As our hearts at The HUB wrap around the news our team member received we are all just a little more kind, a little more thankful, a little more compassionate and a lot more willing to not sweat the small stuff.



As you gather with friends and family this holiday season we hope that the spirit of love and joy will fill your hearts. After all we don’t have forever on this planet.

Beth Gizzi

Executive Director, The HUB


web site: HUBhappenings.org

email:     [email protected]

phone:    (360) 275-0535, ext 2601

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December 14

CHRISTMAS CRAFTERNOON


Get your craft on at The HUB. Come on down on Thursday, December 14 at 2:30 pm and put your artistic skills to good use.


Choose from an assortment of crafts, including:



•. Christmas card making

•. Pinwheel Christmas flowers

•. Christmas ornaments

• Gingerbread houses ($12.50 for the kit)


All supplies included. No cost to attend. Donations are always welcomed. Light refreshments provided including a cocoa bar. We will be open for at least two hours of crafting and perhaps a bit more depending on participation so come on in and get your Christmas Craft on. Open to all ages and abilities. Adult supervision is required for children.

December 15

SANTA HAT BINGO


Join us for some jolly family fun at The HUB on Friday, December 15 at 6:30 pm for Santa Hat Bingo!


Bring your neighbors, friends and family and head to The HUB for some fun, snacks, and prizes. Wear your Santa hat and receive a bonus bingo card.


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.


Tickets available at Eventgroove.com, in person at The HUB, or at the door. Limited seating--recommended to buy tickets in advance. Food and drinks available for purchase on site. Come win some awesome prizes for those of all ages. Purchase tickets here.

December 16

PANCAKES WITH SANTA


Do you have little ones at home that are too excited to wait for Christmas morning to see Santa? Bring your whole family to The HUB for Pancakes With Santa.


Saturday, December 16, 9:00 am - Noon.


Enjoy a yummy pancake breakfast, a chance to visit with Santa and tell him what your Christmas wishes are, and get your picture taken with the big man in red. Children under 18 will also receive a small gift.


Preorder your tickets for the best price: $10 per person or $35 for a party of four. Procrastinate and pay higher pries at the door: $15 per person or $55 for a party of four. Purchase tickets at Eventgroove here.


Admission includes pancake breakfast, a picture with Santa, and a small gift for children under 18.


December 16

NIGHT ON THE TOWN AT BENT BINE


Here is your chance to get on Santa's A list!


Bring your friends and family on Saturday, December 16, 3:00 - 11:00 pm to Bent Bine Brew Co. in Belfair.


Bent Bine Brew Co and Bouchard Hauling & Removal are thrilled to announce their upcoming fundraising event for The HUB - Belfair, a local charity that's close to our hearts. They serve our community of seniors and other underserved folks.


A special beer has been brewed for this event and we will be needing a name for this beer. The style is a Red IPA. We will be having raffles for various items and services from local businesses. Purchase raffle tickets here.


4:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Live Auction

Live auction for a hauling load ($800 value) and a brew day with Tim (head brewer at Bent Bine Brew Co.) winner of the brew day will work with Tim to create a beer recipe of choice and Bent Bine will host your friends on the day we put your beer on tap at the brewery. (untold value and bragging rights). Discounted beer will be available for your party.


5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Live Music

Live music will be provided by Jason Rogers.


Admission is free. Donations happily accepted.

December 21

 COOKIE EXCHANGE


Have a sweet tooth? Love cookies? Then this event is for you. Join us on Thursday, December 21 at 1:00 pm for a cookie exchange.


Bring five one dozen bags/containers of cookies and trade them for five other dozen cookies baked by someone else. Bring an extra dozen to give to a senior in the community if you wish. There will be a hot cocoa bar and time to socialize.

December 22 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE


Be the first to the party and enjoy some holiday cheer..


The HUB's annual Holiday Open House happens on Friday, December 22 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.



The festivities include delicious appetizers, hot cocoa and cider, coffee, punch, Mingle Jingle Bingo for prizes, entertainment and pickup for Blanket A Senior With Love.


The HUB is happy to announce that the Good Grief Group is back at The HUB. Who is Good Grief?



The Good Grief Support Group has operated consistently for over six years helping approximately 70 recent and not so recent widows learn how to live with their grief rather than in it. They empower, educate and support one another in a unique setting of sisterhood.


This is definitely not your typical "support group" or like one you have ever known. One widow with another makes all the difference. It is a gift to yourself that you don't think you want or need. 


The mission of Good Grief is: To empower, educate and support widows in living with their grief rather than in grief through the formation of a sisterhood. We support one another to model courage while recognizing and meeting our unique and basic needs. Striving to give stability and consistency to a widow's constant adjustment. 

Learn more by checking out their website https://supportgoodgrief.org/

The HUB Shop is a large part of our funding source to" Support Independent Living for Seniors and People with Disabilities"


The HUB Shop is open Monday-Saturday 9:30-5:30 pm for your shopping enjoyment.


The donation dock is open from Monday-Saturday 9:30-4 pm.

Except for noted closures for special events and activities or when we are at capacity.


Shop us first for all your holiday needs.

COMING IN JANUARY


Prep yourself for all of our January programs: Fresh Salad Bar on Monday and Tuesdays, Fitnessland, Chair Yoga, Surprise Bingo, and more.

The HUB

P.O. Box 2697

Belfair, WA 98528

(360) 275-0535|

[email protected]

www.HUBhappenings.org

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