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VIRTUAL EVENT
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!

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! 

Video Montage: Myrna Haskell
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!

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!

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.


​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. 

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...




​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.

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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.
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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!

​NEWS...

July Themes:
"The Environment" & "The Vast Outdoors"

Next Community Compass/Corresponding E-newsletter publishes:
Mid-August
​
Coffee & Conversation Play List


Next Coffee & Conversation Show:
"Light & Connection: An Artist's Perspective"
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