THE HUB DIRECTOR'S CORNER
On My Mind and From the Heart
I know I have shared before that I started with The HUB before there was a HUB as a volunteer. One of my very favorite things still to this day is to answer the phone or have a conversation with people who I come in contact with through The HUB. I remember answering the phone many years ago and listening to varying seniors requests and marveling sometimes at the simplicity of the requests that we get.

One gentleman called years ago and I still nearly 7 or 8 years later remember his call. He recently was widowed and he had surgery that required him to have some help getting medical equipment to safely navigate his home. While I had him on the phone I asked him if there was anything else that he needed before I dropped off his medical equipment at his home. He half laughingly said that he would sure love a home cooked meal. Well by the tone of voice I sensed that he needed that home cooked meal for his mental health as much as for his nutritional needs. I have a large family and we cook big meals, so I knew that I had some great leftovers in my refrigerator. I went home and packaged up a few home cooked meals and delivered them along with his medical needs to his home.

I remember his joy when he got the delivery of the food and the medical equipment. He called back and thanked me more than once. To me it was no big deal, something I would do for anyone who asked. I know from this past few years it is the simple things that we can miss the most. Going to see family, sharing a meal, can become a very challenging thing in the midst of this world we live in now. We at the HUB know how important it is for folks to receive a warm meal and to share it with others. There is something built into each of us that longs to share a meal with friends and family. Breaking bread around a table is a time to nourish your body and to help clear the clutter from your brain with people that care about you. That is why I am happy that we can provide a warm home cooked meal to those in the community at least once a week. As the holiday season nears with the start of fall, we have started the planning on our larger holiday meals. 

We will once again be providing a warm Thanksgiving meal to those in the community, in both a drive thru, and inside seating fashion. It will be a time of celebration with friends and family a time to give people in the community the opportunity to enjoy a home cooked meal that they might not otherwise get. If you would like to be a part of warming the soul and providing a nourishing meal to the community please consider donating to help fund a meal, or bring a non-perishable item or two (canned soups and stews, canned fruit and vegetables, canned meat/fish, peanut butter) for our food pantry for the community. items can be dropped off at the front desk at The HUB or at The HUB Shop during business hours. And, as always, your cash donation is always welcome!

Beth Gizzi, 
Executive Director

web site: HUBhappenings.org
email:     thehubcenterforseniors@gmail.com
phone:    (360) 275-0535, ext 2601
BLANKET A SENIOR WITH LOVE

As summer comes to a close, it's time to begin thinking about our seniors for this coming holiday season. Many of our seniors are alone and have no one with to share Thanksgiving and Christmas. Every year at our holiday open house in December, through the Blanket A Senior With Love Program, the HUB provides nearly 300 bags chock full of winter necessities such as hats, gloves, scarves, socks and grocery and restaurant gift cards, as well as some fun activities such as crossword puzzles, word search and adult coloring books.

There are many ways to support this program: make a financial donation, purchase and donate any amount grocery and restaurant gift cards or donate new items from our list.

Purchases can be made through our registry on Amazon.com and shipped directly to The HUB. Thank you for your support of seniors in our community.
The Curative COVID testing walk-up site will open on Friday, September 3rd at The HUB. The testing site will be operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Testing results can be expected back within 24 to 48 hours. There will be no charge to the individual if their insurance won't cover the test. CARES Act will cover the cost, all to be coordinated by Curative.

For more information or to schedule an appointment visit Curative.com
FAMILY BINGO
Join us at The HUB on Friday, October 15 at 6:30pm for some Costume Family Bingo.

Put on a costume and round up your neighbors, friends and family and head to The HUB for some comfy fun, snacks, and prizes. Come dressed in a costume and get entered in a drawing for a prize. Admission is $5 and includes a BINGO pack that plays all 8 games. Or reserve a private table for $40 that comes with 6 BINGO packs.

Purchase tickets online at EventBrite,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.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Zombie Apocalypse Drive Thru at The HUB. This is a free community event and good for all ages.
We are still seeking volunteers to be zombies with us during our Second Annual Zombie Apocalypse Drive Thru event on 10/30 in the evening! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Please contact The HUB if you want to join in on the fun.
ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE
Story Competition
We are running a zombie story competition for kids up to age16! The story must include The HUB as the zombie location, a tentacle monster, and spiders. Must be between 500-1000 words. The winner will have their story published in our pamphlet and read over the FM broadcast during the Zombie Apocalypse Drive Thru. The winner will also win a basket stuffed with candy, gift certificates and other Halloween goodness valued at over $250.

All entries must be turned into The HUB or via email at thehubcenterforseniors@gmail.com by October 5th at 5pm.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Join us beginning in September for the Cancer Support Group. This is for adults, 18+, every Tuesday from 11am-12pm. Cost: Free for members; $2 for non-members.

THURSDAY MUSIC
Blue Suede Shoes are back at The HUB from 10 am -12 pm every Thursday. Bring a snack to share and dust off your dancing shoes. Coffee and water provided.

FAMILY MOVIES
at The HUB on the 1st and 4th Mondays of the month from 2:30pm- 5pm. Free kettle corn and snacks courtesy of Belfair Pop!

GAMING CLUB
4th Fridays from 5:30-8:30pm. For those 21-40 with disabilities. Cost is $1 + a canned food item to donate.

ENGAGING AGING
The Engaging Aging Series comes to The HUB every Thursday at 1 pm. New speaker every week. No cost to attend. Check our webpage for the speaker of the week. Also streaming on Facebook live.

CROSSROADS HOUSING
Informational table, Friday, 11-12 am

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

AMERICAN LEGION POST 200
Third Thursday 7 pm.  Contact info: Post Commander Roy Harrington, 206-817-8815, rcfh55@yahoo.com.

HOOD CANAL DECTECTORIST CLUB
First Sunday of the month 1-4 pm

MAHJONG
Every Tuesday 12-3pm $1 for non members Free for 2021 members. All skill levels welcome we will teach you how to play.

THE MEMOIR WRITING CLUB
Every Friday, 1-2 pm

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 

FRIDAY MUSIC AND LUNCH
Live music is back at The HUB every Friday, 10 am - 12 pm.

Lunch will be served immediately following music at noon. Lunch is cooked by local chefs and volunteers and is a varying menu sure to delight the taste buds. There is no charge for lunch which is made possible through the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound. Donations are always appreciated. Not ready to be in a crowd? No problem! Lunch is served in a to-go fashion that can be taken with you or enjoyed at The HUB.
SAVE THE DATE

•. November 6 - Sparkles & Spoils
•. November/December - Blanket a Senior With Love
•. December - Holiday Open House
YOUR OCTOBER CHECKLIST!

____ Purchase tickets for Family Costume BINGO on 10/15.

____Volunteer to be a zombie at the Zombie Apocalypse Drive Thru event

____ Support The HUB's Blanket A Senior With Love Program through a cash donation, a grocery or restaurant gift card, or an item.

Thank you for being a great neighbor to seniors and
people with disabilities in the greater North Mason area.
HUB OPERATION HOURS

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.

Classes and activities are being added back daily. Please check our social media and website for more details.
THE HUB SHOP

The HUB Shop is open Monday - Saturday,
10-4. Donations are now accepted Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4 pm.
The HUB
P.O. Box 2697
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 275-0535|
theHUBcenterforseniors@gmail.com
www.HUBhappenings.org