Sanctuary Events
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Watch "Your Roots Are Showing" Trailer on YouTube
Panel Experts for the Wednesday, October 14 Event Following the On-Demand Screening Window
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On Demand Viewing:
September 20, 6:00 a.m. ET through October 11, 6:00 a.m. ET You'll have 48 hours to view the documentary once you've clicked the link to view. Start your viewing window anytime within the above on-demand window. You may sign up prior to the on-demand start date. You can then hit the link to view anytime within the window above. Virtual Event ~ Q&A with Panelists: October 14, 7:00 p.m. ET Everyone who has signed up to view the documentary will receive a link to the Q&A event. When registering, be sure to select to share your email with the host, so we can send you a link to this exclusive event. Our Panelists: Ilise Harris: Documentarian, "Your Roots Are Showing" Stephanie O'Dell: Founder, Celebrate the Gray Jacqui Getz: Founder, The Details of Style Farah Hurdle: Greyblending Specialist Dr. Carla Manly: Clinical Psychologist The FIRST 20 people who sign up will receive a starter haircare kit (a $69 value!) from HAIRSTORY. Sanctuary will contact the first 20 people who sign up to collect snail mail addresses. THANK YOU, HAIRSTORY, for your support of this event! MORE GIVEAWAYS!
VIRTUAL ZOOM EVENT attendees will automatically be entered in a drawing for: “Imperfect Love Reflection and Oracle Cards” and a copy of Aging Joyfully to two lucky winners during the after-screening event! (gifted by Dr. Carla Manly) The cards are designed to gently shift your mindset, spark joy, and remind you of who you truly are. |
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Photos by Tegan Moeller Unless Otherwise Noted
Sanctuary photographer, Tegan Moeller, is drawn to the natural, the unguarded, the moments that most would pass by without a second glance. For Tegan, photography is a way of listening. Her work has found its way into the living pulse of events for Sanctuary magazine, both in person and in its digital spaces, while also shaping the visual story of Radiant Living: Inspiring Humanity to Thrive and The Alternative Therapists Partnership, Inc. — capturing not only still images, but movement, energy, and presence through video and shorts. |
10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
A Day to Remember! Sunday, May 3, 2026 ~ Champagne Brunch Jason Patrick's Rt. 44 in Poughkeespie, NY Thank you sponsors, supporters, business leaders, and members of the Sanctuary Team for joining us in celebration! Members of Myrna's family were also in attendance (Husband, Kirk; their children, Trevor and Skye; Myrna's parents, Myrna Kathleen and Nick; Myrna's sister, Chrystal; Myrna's brother, Nicky; and brother-in-law, Kriston). Special Thanks... Margarita (a.k.a. Mourka) Meyendorff Russian Love Songs Performance with Accompanying Poetry Elisa Pritzker, Argentinian American Artist Artwork Giveaway Inspired by the Selk'nam, Indigenous People of Southern Argentina and Chile Joanna Frang For her kind Support of this Event Tegan Moeller Event Photography Madeline Kiggins & Staff For their Warm Professionalism |
Sanctuary 10th Anniversary Video Montage
Music by Women Featured in Sanctuary: Amina Figarova, Jacelyn, Rene Marie, Najwa Parkins and Alexis P. Suter
Music by Women Featured in Sanctuary: Amina Figarova, Jacelyn, Rene Marie, Najwa Parkins and Alexis P. Suter
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VIRTUAL WORKSHOPMarch 5, 2026
Make Your Money Work For You Mary Therese Yamamoto,
Owner of MTY Bookkeeping, Inc., facilitated this workshop forbusiness owners. This finance workshop for business owners is facilitated by Mary Therese Yamamoto, owner of MTY Bookkeeping, Inc. Mary Therese shares "profit first concepts," a strategy she personally uses to manage income and expenses. |
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VIRTUAL WORKSHOPNovember 12, 2025
Work-Life Balance! This is a comprehensive discussion about how to navigate personal and professional responsibilities while remembering to live authentically and find time for self. Finding a realistic balance is something so many find challenging. Our facilitators shared presentations on the following subtopics: Sherry Kelly, Ph.D.: “A Backwards Design Approach to Work-Life Balance” Carla Manly, Ph.D.: "Letting Go of Perfectionism" Marisa Moeller, Ph.D.: "Microsteps to Find Your Balance without Overwhelm." |
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September 2025
Mary Therese Yamamoto, Owner of MTY Bookkeeping, Inc., facilitated this workshop for small business owners. The event included tips to help businesses get their books organized in a timely fashion to avoid last-minute scrambles when the 2025 tax filing is looming. |
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February 2025
Mary Therese Yamamoto, Owner of MTY Bookkeeping, Inc., facilitated this workshop for artists to help them get ready for tax time, an often frustrating experience for many. Subtopics: Key Tax Concepts Organizing Your Business Finances Finding Deductions Common Tax Mistakes and more! |
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SANCTUARY'S COFFEE & CONVERSATION EMPOWER ~ INSPIRE ~ EDUCATE This is Sanctuary magazine's popular podcast! Myrna Haskell, executive editor, speaks with women who make a difference in their communities or those who inspire/educate others with their life's work or business pursuits. A different topic each month! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to get alerts about new shows and a variety of other videos! |
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September 15, 2024
Sanctuary's Annual Luncheon What a beautiful day of celebration. Mother Nature certainly cooperated! Thank you to all of our sponsors, supporters, and team members who are part of the Sanctuary family. Delicious Lunch (Thank you, Gigi Trattoria and Fireside Barbeque & Grill) Incredible Conversation Group game -- who knew you were all incredible charades players? Prizes and Gifts Tasty Desserts New Faces and New Friends Here's to another great event where the smiles and laughs were abundant! Community is our passion! |
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Video Montage: Myrna Haskell
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April 6, 2024
SPRING INTO ARTS & WELLNESS Our "Spring Into Arts & Wellness" event at the historic Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory was a huge success. The energy was felt throughout the building. We danced with Anna Mayta, laughed with Mourka Meyendorff, created art with Penny and Anita, discussed personal empowerment with Marisa Moeller, Ph.D., and dug deep into our souls with Dr. Emily Bobson, DC.
Oh...and we also had a yummy lunch! Thank you Madison's Cafe, Little Loaf Back Shop, and Tegan Moeller (for the Ms. B. Haven cupcakes -- made, of course, with honey!). I hope I don't miss anyone, but I would like to extend thanks to our sponsors: Marisa Moeller, Ph.D. (The Alternative Therapists Partnership, Inc.), Dr. Emily Bobson, DC (Hudson Valley Chiropractic), and Mary Therese Yamamoto (CannActive Life). Thank you, vendors: Lorraine Cucci (Healing Path to Health), Shadei Williams (S.T.I.M.A.), and CannActive Life. Big shout out to my husband, Kirk, who is always my rock; John Moeller; Tegan Moeller; and Sam. And the beautiful, fresh flowers adorning the tables were a gift from Emily Bobson to bring "spring" indoors! |
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September 10, 2023
SANCTUARY ANNUAL LUNCHEON Well, we wound up indoors this year due to rain. And then, we were having so much fun that we forgot to take photos. Some attendees had already gone when Myrna's husband, Kirk, finally snapped away.
The ice breaker game was a big hit as always! We had some new faces and some who weren't in attendance due to last-minute, unexpected conflicts. Laura Pensiero's (chef/owner of Gigi Trattoria & Catering) gourmet petit sandwiches went super fast as always. This annual luncheon is a wonderful way for all of the faces of Sanctuary to get together, have some fun and bond over our shared love of what we do. Thank you sponsors and supporters for your continued belief in the magazine. And a huge shout-out to the team! You are all irreplaceable! |
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September 18, 2022
SANCTUARY ANNUAL LUNCHEON Team members, sponsors, supporters and their guests gathered for our annual luncheon in Salt Point, New York. This is Myrna Haskell's way of thanking everyone who supports our mission. It is also a wonderful way to get to know one another. Special thanks goes out to Laura Pensiero, chef/owner of Gigi Trattoria in Rhinebeck, NY, and Fireside Barbecue & Grill (our neighborhood restaurant) for providing the delicious food! A big thank you also goes out to John, our enthusiastic, volunteer bartender, and Tegan, who is always there to lend a hand. T'Alyne (former featured artist in Sanctuary and owner of a fabulous off-grid Airbnb) and her husband, Harry, made it all the way from Colorado to be here with us! And, of course, a huge thank you to Kirk Haskell, supportive husband to Myrna and Sanctuary's biggest fan! Each and every one of you is cherished for all that you do to help promote this special publication. |
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September 19, 2021 SANCTUARY ANNUAL "THANK YOU" EVENT Due to the COVID pandemic, we were unable to host our annual event to thank team members, sponsors and supports. This year, a luncheon was held at Myrna's house. It was a gorgeous day to be outside. It was also wonderful to see everyone and introduce those folks who hadn't met in person before. You all are very special, talented and giving human beings. Thank you, Gigi Trattoria (Laura Pensiero & Team) for providing the delicious lunch entrees. |
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October 5, 2019
A DAY OF WELLNESS, MINDFULNESS & CAMARADERIE Hosted by: Sanctuary & The Alternative Therapists Partnership Facilitators: Marisa Moeller, Ph.D., Lorraine Cucci, RN, Ellie Savoy, CHHC, Chris Vogg & Michelle Bourque Lunch Break Guest Speaker: Dr. Emily Bobson, chiropractor This was an incredible day of wellness for our community. Delicious food, fabulous prizes and giveaways...and five incredible workshops rounded out the day. Everyone had a terrific time and made new connections. Stay tuned for the next Sanctuary event... |
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August 2, 2019 SANCTUARY partnered with WOMENSWORK.ART to help them celebrate their ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY. in Poughkeepsie, NY It was a terrific event with tasty food, music and lots of wonderful art raffled and on display. This is a new gallery supporting women in the arts in Poughkeepsie, NY. |
L to R: Marisa Moeller (sponsor), Lorraine Cucci (sponsor),
Ellie Savoy (sponsor), Nancy & Myrna |
February 2019
SANCTUARY SOIREE Hosted by: Myrna Haskell & Nancy Burger Salt Point, NY To thank our staff members and sponsors, we hosted an evening of fabulous food (including delicious dishes by Gigi Trattoria and pastries by Heather Hein), live music with Nancy Burger and Scott Weber, and many laughs. |
L to R: Ellie Savoy (sponsor), Myrna Haskell (co-founder), Nancy Burger (co-founder)
Pam Eberhard & Cindy Lintel (sponsors), Emily Wadsworth (digital ad sales rep) |
October 2017:
CATOONAH COTTAGE COLLECTIVE OPEN HOUSE Hosted by: Maureen Lutz The First Annual Catoonah Cottage Collective Ridgefield, CT Sponsored by Sanctuary Magazine This was an afternoon showcase of artisans, authors, entrepreneurs, & artists. Lots of refreshments and goodies and networking was had by all! |
