The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port St. Lucie FL | News Brief Week of 10/24/2021 In this video, we run down what events and gatherings that are happening for the week. MONDAY 10/25 3 PM EDT – 5 PM EDT Sanctuary Writer's Group Location: Cool Beans Brew Address: 115 Delaware Ave, Ft Pierce Writer’s Group Outline 1. Introductions: Each person’s preferred genre for writing, and discuss current writing projects. 2. Share a few quotes on writing. 3. Give each writer a chance to read part of their work for a reactive critique. 4. Read and discuss a brief article that relates to LGBTQ+ Writers (Through Doorways: Portal Fantasies as a Means of Queer Escape and Queer Hope by A. J. Hackwith, July 8, 2019) 5. Introduce a tool for possible use with critiques. 6. Discuss and decide the format and frequency of critique group meetings. 7. Thank everyone for coming and confirm the next meeting details. MONDAY 10/25 6:15 PM EDT – 7:15 PM EDT Fitness Walk N Talk (Weather Permitting) Location: Wood Stork Trail/Hillmoore Lake Host: Donna Marie Address: 1957 SE Hillmoor Dr, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 WEDNESDAY 10/27 AT 6 PM EDT – 9 PM EDT Overtime Side at the Office Sports Pub Host: Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast Address: 8589 S Federal Hwy, Port St Lucie, FL 34952 Halloween Costume Contest WEDNESDAY 10/27 AT 6:30 PM EDT – 9:30 PM EDT Singles Meet & Greet Address: 21 SE Central Pkwy, Stuart, FL 34994-5907 Would you like to get to know other singles in an environment that's not a bar? Come out to meet others from the Sanctuary for great conversation and getting to know each other! FRIDAY, 10/29 AT 6 PM – 7 PM EDT Yoga with Aaron Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Treasure Coast Address: 21 SE Central Pkwy, Stuart, FL 34994-5907, United States Come take part in yoga with other members of the Sanctuary! This will be an outdoor event! FRIDAY, 10/29 AT 7 PM Hocus Pocus Movie Night Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Treasure Coast Address: 21 SE Central Pkwy, Stuart, FL 34994-5907, United States Come join us for a festive movie night watching a Halloween favorite! Hocus Pocus. Come party with the Sanderson sisters and wear your costume! It's optional, but it might be fun! SATURDAY 10/30 @ 9:30 AM EDT Breakfast with the Prez Location: Grandpa’s Diner Address: 7586 S US HWY1, PSL SATURDAY 10/30 @ 9 PM EDT Annual Halloween Party Hosted by: The Office Sports Pub Location: Office Sports Pub (Overtime Side) Address: 8589 S Federal Hwy, Port St Lucie, FL 34952 Costume Prizes, Drink Specials & Karaoke SATURDAY 10/31 @ 4 PM - 7 PM EDT Halloween at The BOOtanical Gardens Location: Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens Address: 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd, PSL BOOTANICAL HALLOWEEN is BACK, and we get to be a part of it! This event provides a safe and fun place to Trick or Treat for parents and kids alike who live in PSL and surrounding communities. We encourage everyone to dress up & bring their loved ones! It’s going to be so spooky & fun, and we invite you to support the gardens while also supporting The Sanctuary. Any and all donations given will be used to continue creating a safe space, and looking for our permanent home. We look forward to seeing you there! _________________________________ Where can you find the Sanctuary? Site - http://www.sanctuaryoftreasurecoast.org Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR1mdT19awhvvzYOxDiNmVA7hPFdjL4Ug_RGLJTJ6KiH1FIg2pgvNhnlW_o Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast/ Instagram - @sanctuaryofthetc 646 Members as of 10/24/21 We have merch y'all? https://merch.streamelements.com/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR0sSrxX__JvS4Uc9hZ53ZbOqfVAeyCVPNJm9ssGDUilF0Rxy3qLW0ojKmc Mission Statement: “Our Mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment to inspire LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies to be themselves, to share with new friends, and to engage in activities which promote our commUNITY.” Program used to produce: Final Cut Pro X Video Music: (Youtube Audio Library) Easy Stroll (No attribution is required.) Video Directed and Produced by: kevhtheecurious Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUH5-4JWFzO8b9W8BTfmSZw

Story time with Kristina Suzzon McIlvoy | The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port Saint Lucie, FL You can build your own family! In this week’s Story Time, Kristina Suzzon McIlvoy wanted to share how when plan didn’t, the next plan was do it yourself. Where can you find the Sanctuary? Site - http://www.sanctuaryoftreasurecoast.org Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR1mdT19awhvvzYOxDiNmVA7hPFdjL4Ug_RGLJTJ6KiH1FIg2pgvNhnlW_o Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast/ Instagram - @sanctuaryofthetc We have merch y'all? https://merch.streamelements.com/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR0sSrxX__JvS4Uc9hZ53ZbOqfVAeyCVPNJm9ssGDUilF0Rxy3qLW0ojKmc Mission Statement: “Our Mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment to inspire LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies to be themselves, to share with new friends, and to engage in activities which promote our commUNITY.” Program used to produce: Final Cut Pro X Intro Music: Title -Far Away (Sting) (YouTube Studio) Artist: MK2 Segment Music: Title - A Night Alone (No attribution is required.) Artist: Track Tribe (YouTube Audio Library) Segment Music: Title - Morning Joe (No attribution is required.) Artist: Patino (YouTube Audio Library) Video Directed and Produced by: kevhtheecurious Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUH5-4JWFzO8b9W8BTfmSZw

Dominique Taylor | Queens and Kings Interview The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port Saint Lucie, FL LGBTQ+ Queens and Kings Interview The one and only Dominique Taylor stopped by the Sanctuary. So we sat down, chatted and shared some wisdom. Dominique Taylor’s social media: Facebook: Dominique Taylor Johnson Instagram: @thegoddesstaylor Where can you find the Sanctuary? Site - http://www.sanctuaryoftreasurecoast.org Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR1mdT19awhvvzYOxDiNmVA7hPFdjL4Ug_RGLJTJ6KiH1FIg2pgvNhnlW_o Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast/ Instagram - @sanctuaryofthetc We have merch y'all? https://merch.streamelements.com/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR0sSrxX__JvS4Uc9hZ53ZbOqfVAeyCVPNJm9ssGDUilF0Rxy3qLW0ojKmc Mission Statement: “Our Mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment to inspire LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies to be themselves, to share with new friends, and to engage in activities which promote our commUNITY.” Free Clipart provided by: http://clipart-library.com Program used to produce: Final Cut Pro X Video Directed and Produced by: kevhtheecurious Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUH5-4JWFzO8b9W8BTfmSZw Vlog Music Credits Track: Longer Distance Artist: TrackTribe No attribution is required.

In this video, we run down what events and gatherings that are happening for the week. MONDAY 10/18 6:15 PM EDT – 7:15 PM EDT Fitness Walk N Talk (Weather Permitting) Location: Wood Stork Trail/Hillmoore Lake Host: Donna Marie Address: 1957 SE Hillmoor Dr, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 WEDNESDAY 10/20 AT 6 PM EDT – 9 PM EDT Overtime Side at the Office Sports Pub Host: Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast Address: 8589 S Federal Hwy, Port St Lucie, FL 34952 WEDNESDAY 10/20 AT 6 PM EDT – 8 PM EDT HIV Testing Address: 21 SE Central Pkwy, Stuart, FL 34994-5907 In conjunction with Midway Specialty Care we have arranged for free HIV testing and get information about PrEP. Make sure you share this with your friends! It could save lives! THURSDAY 10/21 AT 6 PM EDT October Meet and Greet Location: Shindig Irish Pub Address: 464SW PSL Blvd, STE 115 PSL Come hang out with us and get to know everyone at our monthly Meet & Greet! We'll be meeting at Shindig's Irish pub in the back room, so we'll have a little bit of privacy! Great food, great drinks, and great company! PRIDE THEME BASKET RAFFLE FRIDAY, 10/22 AT 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT Game Night After Dark Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Treasure Coast Address: 21 SE Central Pkwy, Stuart, FL 34994-5907, United States Come play games with us! We'll play Cards Against Humanity, and other games that are potentially not kid-friendly. We're open to suggestions if you have a game you'd like to bring! SATURDAY 10/23 @ 9:30 AM EDT Breakfast with the Prez Location: The Lemon Tree Address: 3125 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach SATURDAY 10/23 @ 1 PM EDT Park Cleanup Location: Old Fort Park Address: 1001 S Indian River Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34950-5414 Let’s Keep Fort Pierce the Gem of the Treasure Coast by coming together as the Sanctuary and participate in this park clean up! If you have any questions reach out into Kristina McIIvoy. See you there! SATURDAY 10/23 @ 7 PM EDT October Karaoke Meetup Location: Tail-Gators PSL Address: 464 SW Port St Lucie Blvd #103, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 Come have dinner, socialize, and Sing (or cheer on) your friends, new and old! RSVP so we know how many spaces to reserve! It can get very crowded on some nights! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS PSL Witches and Pagans Group Contact: Valerie Kyzer Port St Lucie Witches and Pagans Presents: "The Thinning of the Veil, a Samhain Celebration” on November 6th-7th This is the formal announcement for the group! We will have the Samhain festival from 10am-7pm at the Savannahs Recreation Pavillion. Workshops, vending, drumming, a ritual to honor the final harvest, and other entertainment during the event. Ancestor shrine to pay homage to those that came before us. When the sun goes down, we will have camping and a ritual to honor the ancestors. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED WITH SETUP & TAKE DOWN. Prices: $20 per vendor (covers 1 camper per vendor) $5 per camper. Money must be received no later than September 30th. Please understand that once locked in and paid there are no refunds. FRIDAY 11/12 AT 6 PM EDT – 10 PM EDT Dining with the Stars Location: West ST. Lucie Elk’s Lodge Address: 343 NW Prima Vista BLVD PSL PRIDE ALLIANCE OF THE TREASURE COAST PROUDLY PRESENTS DINING WITH THE STARS! JOIN US FOR AN OSCAR STYLE EVENING WITH CELEBRITY IMPERSONATORS ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH FROM 6 - 10 P.M.PRE-SALE TICKETS ARE $25 PER PERSON AND $40 PER COUPLE.AT THE DOOR PRICES ARE $30 PER PERSON AND $45 PER COUPLE. WE ARE DRESSING UP, SO COME SHINE IN YOUR RED CARPET BEST!!HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION. https://bit.ly/2021diningwiththestars _________________________________ Where can you find the Sanctuary? Site - http://www.sanctuaryoftreasurecoast.org Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR1mdT19awhvvzYOxDiNmVA7hPFdjL4Ug_RGLJTJ6KiH1FIg2pgvNhnlW_o Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast/ Instagram - @sanctuaryofthetc 634 Members as of 10/15/21 We have merch y'all? https://merch.streamelements.com/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR0sSrxX__JvS4Uc9hZ53ZbOqfVAeyCVPNJm9ssGDUilF0Rxy3qLW0ojKmc Mission Statement: “Our Mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment to inspire LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies to be themselves, to share with new friends, and to engage in activities which promote our commUNITY.” Program used to produce: Final Cut Pro X Video Music: (Youtube Audio Library) Easy Stroll (No attribution is required.) Video Directed and Produced by: kevhtheecurious Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUH5-4JWFzO8b9W8BTfmSZw

Story time with Gary Little | The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port Saint Lucie, FL A Note to oneself, don’t overthink it! In this week’s Story Time, Gary Little wanted to share his coming out story in honor of National Coming Out month. Where can you find the Sanctuary? Site - http://www.sanctuaryoftreasurecoast.org Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR1mdT19awhvvzYOxDiNmVA7hPFdjL4Ug_RGLJTJ6KiH1FIg2pgvNhnlW_o Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast/ Instagram - @sanctuaryofthetc We have merch y'all? https://merch.streamelements.com/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR0sSrxX__JvS4Uc9hZ53ZbOqfVAeyCVPNJm9ssGDUilF0Rxy3qLW0ojKmc Mission Statement: “Our Mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment to inspire LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies to be themselves, to share with new friends, and to engage in activities which promote our commUNITY.” Program used to produce: Final Cut Pro X Intro Music: Title -Far Away (Sting) (YouTube Studio) Artist: MK2 Segment Music: Title - A Night Alone (No attribution is required.) Artist: Track Tribe (YouTube Audio Library) Segment Music: Title - Morning Joe (No attribution is required.) Artist: Patino (YouTube Audio Library) Video Directed and Produced by: kevhtheecurious Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUH5-4JWFzO8b9W8BTfmSZw

The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast | Port St. Lucie FL | News Brief Week of 10/10/2021 In this video, we run down what events and gatherings that are happening for the week. MONDAY 10/11 6:15 PM EDT – 7:15 PM EDT Fitness Walk N Talk (Weather Permitting) Location: Wood Stork Trail/Hillmoore Lake Host: Donna Marie Address: 1957 SE Hillmoor Dr, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 WEDNESDAY 10/13 AT 6 PM EDT – 9 PM EDT Overtime Side at the Office Sports Pub Host: Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast Address: 8589 S Federal Hwy, Port St Lucie, FL 34952 WEDNESDAY 10/13 AT 6 PM EDT – 8 PM EDT Cards and Conversation Address: 21 SE Central Pkwy, Stuart, FL 34994-5907 Are you interested in good conversation and card games? Come join us! Ages 40+ welcome! WEDNESDAY 10/13 AT 6:30 PM EDT Online D&D Informational Session Location: Online (details provided to those interested from FB event) This will be an online event taking place over discord. It's intended to be informational including character creation and general questions and answers. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2021 AT 8 PM – 10 PM Family Friendly Drag Show! 21 SE Central Pkwy, Stuart, FL 34994-5907, United States This is a family friendly event! In place of a cover charge we'll be collecting a pair (or pairs) of unused children's socks in any size. These will be donated to the Treasure Coast Foster Closet. Diapers, underwear, and pajamas also welcome! The theme will be Coming Out Month! Some of the performers include: Salma Gem Vanessa Michelle Alyssa Lovely With DJ Jack More information to come on this event! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2021 @ 9:30 AM EDT Breakfast with the Prez Checkout Facebook to see location. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS PSL Witches and Pagans Group Contact: Valerie Kyzer Port St Lucie Witches and Pagans Presents: "The Thinning of the Veil, a Samhain Celebration” on November 6th-7th This is the formal announcement for the group! We will have the Samhain festival from 10am-7pm at the Savannahs Recreation Pavillion. Workshops, vending, drumming, a ritual to honor the final harvest, and other entertainment during the event. Ancestor shrine to pay homage to those that came before us. When the sun goes down, we will have camping and a ritual to honor the ancestors. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED WITH SETUP & TAKE DOWN. Prices: $20 per vendor (covers 1 camper per vendor) $5 per camper. Money must be received no later than September 30th. Please understand that once locked in and paid there are no refunds. Midway Speciality Care Center HIV-1 Study The Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast has partnered with Midway Specialty Care. Midway Speciality Care is looking for cisgender males (male at birth or a transgender female, sexually active with another cisgender male or transgender female and who are considered at high risk for acquiring HIV-1 Infection. This study is testing an investigational monthly pill that may lower the chances of getting HIV-1. Everyone who takes part on the study will have there health closely monitored by an experienced HIV study team. Study will be 2.5 years along with visits to the study center for tests 26 times & talking with study staff by phone 2 times. For more information, please visit: www.midwaycare.org SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2021 AT 6 PM EDT – 10 PM EDT Dancing With Pride 2 Location: American Legion Post 40. Ft. Pierce, Fl. Come out and have a great time dancing and celebrating US with friends, new and old! All members of the LGBTQA family are invited! Limited tickets available. $15 in advance or $20 at the door. 50/50 raffle, Chinese Auction items, cash bar and food will be available. Site: www.tcbowlingclub.com __________________________________________________________________ Where can you find the Sanctuary? Site - http://www.sanctuaryoftreasurecoast.org Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR1mdT19awhvvzYOxDiNmVA7hPFdjL4Ug_RGLJTJ6KiH1FIg2pgvNhnlW_o Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast/ Instagram - @sanctuaryofthetc 625 Members as of 10/10/21 We have merch y'all? https://merch.streamelements.com/thesanctuaryofthetreasurecoast?fbclid=IwAR0sSrxX__JvS4Uc9hZ53ZbOqfVAeyCVPNJm9ssGDUilF0Rxy3qLW0ojKmc Mission Statement: “Our Mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment to inspire LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies to be themselves, to share with new friends, and to engage in activities which promote our commUNITY.” Program used to produce: Final Cut Pro X Video Music: (Youtube Audio Library) Easy Stroll (No attribution is required.) Video Directed and Produced by: kevhtheecurious Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUH5-4JWFzO8b9W8BTfmSZw