Weekly Update 5/26

Hello Phoenix Knights supporters,

Our awesome game-based youth development programs continue in Belfast!

–Please Note: We will be CLOSED today, Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day.–

1. SCHEDULE for next week:

Monday 5/26: CLOSED for Memorial Day

Tuesday 5/27 and Thursday 5/29First Church in Belfast (8 Court St, Belfast)

Ages 12 – 18yrs 2:30-6pm

**Please enter through the Parish House doors facing Court St.**

Programming will be held in the Parlor on the ground floor:

Enter through the doors and go straight down the hall

Second door on the left.

Friday 5/30: UU Church (37 Miller St, Belfast)

Ages 12 – 18yrs 2:30pm-6pm

2. GRATITUDE

Many thanks for everyone who has donated to PKG through our

Givebutter Donation Platform!

(Just click the link to check it out!)

You now have the option to make a recurring monthly donation!

Your donations go directly to Phoenix Knights, and contributions are used for:

  • Fresh, healthy food and game supplies to keep participants fed and engaged.
  • Administrative costs of setting up a new organization, including insurance and legal fees.
  • Compensation for the former Game Loft staff – now Phoenix Knights volunteers – for their time and effort running games and coordinating all programming and events.

Please share the link, spread the word, and donate! Thank you!

We’re also incredibly grateful to the Belfast Community Co-op for including us in their Common Sense program.

**Don’t forget to “round up” when you check out at the Belfast Community Co-op this month – those proceeds also go directly to PKG for the Month of May!

We’ll be in front of the Co-op on Wednesday, May 28th from 2-5pm. Stop by and say hi!

3. SUMMERTIME

We’re planning an awesome PKG Summer!

Summer Hours will officially begin on Monday, July 7th.

Stay tuned for more details on Live Action Combaton Wednesdays in the summertime.

3. CARPOOLING

** If you live in greater Waldo County and you need transportation to PKG

OR

** If you’re able to drive for a carpool

PLEASE REACH OUT TO US!

In an effort to connect with families who live outside of Belfast and want to participate in PKG programming, we’re starting the “Carpool Conversation”

EMAIL US TO LEARN MORE!

4. The Survey

If you haven’t filled out the survey yet, please consider doing so soon! Your input is crucial to the success of the Phoenix Knights. Please CLICK HERE to take the survey.

5. Facebook Page 

We’ve made a Facebook page to keep you abreast of last minute changes! Check it out here: Phoenix Knights Facebook Page. We will still send emails regarding substantive changes or notifications, but for the day to day please check Facebook! 

We are staying focused on the fundamental services that the Game Loft provided:

– Positive relationships with mentors and peers

– Youth development through non-electronic games

– A safe and supportive place to play and grow

Thanks so much for your continued support of the youth of Waldo County!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to this email address to sign up to volunteer, to ask questions, or to tell us your thoughts.

With gratitude,

Belfast Phoenix Knights Steering Committee

~~Rio Greeley, John Jurcheck, Courtney Hayes, Pen Occhipinti, Anne Saggese, Esther Williamson, Logan Marietta, Oliver Jurcheck, Sara Moscoso, Graham Mallory, Stephen Colby, Rory Williamson, and Leo Smith~~

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