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Compassionate St. Augustine Newsletter

Issue #10a, October 22, 2022
Compassionate St. Augustine
 
Our mission: to influence, inspire and grow a culture of compassion through advocacy, awareness, and action.

Our vision: to inspire the desire for others to affirm the Charter for Compassion, and by word and deed, to help grow and foster sustainable cultures of compassion locally, nationally and globally.
Compassionate St. Augustine Advisory Committee
Please note the new time!

Everyone is invited to attend the 
Compassionate St Augustine
Advisory Board Meeting

on Tuesday, October 25
at 4:30 PM.

 Voorhees Mission House
St. Cyprian's Church, 130 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
 
Greetings friends on this beautiful weekend.

We are changing the time of our Community Advisory meeting on this coming Tuesday the 25th from 12:00 PM and instead we will now meet at 4:30 PM. We will serve wine and cheese with some nibbles to celebrate meeting back in person!!

We hope you can join us to see some friendly faces and hear about all that is going on with Compassionate Saint Augustine. We really want to hear from you about your ideas going forward. We hope you can join us for some fun.

Have a great weekend!

Arthur Culbert, Ph. D.
Executive Director
and
Ervin Bullock
Board Chair

Compassionate Saint Augustine
 
For more information, email ervinbullock@yahoo.com
Compassionate Women October Meeting
Compassionate Women
invite you
to join them for their
Monthly Meeting and 
Pot Luck Luncheon on
Wednesday, October 26
at 10:00 AM
at New Mount Moriah Ministry
676 Christopher St.
St. Augustine, FL
We will hear the history of West Augustine from Greg White and other West Augustine natives as well as our own New Mt Moriah friends.  We hope to build a significant historical record of the history of West Augustine. All are invited to this potluck event.
For more information, contact compassionatewomen1@gmail.com.
Good Trouble gets in Good Trouble
Compassionate St. Augustine Board Chair, Ervin Bullock, and volunteer Mignon Williams joined a previous letter writing group at Growers' Alliance.

Bring completed letters.
We'll stamp and seal and celebrate!! 
Currently over 2,000 letters and counting. 
Way to go!!   Warren
Make a difference... join the final initiative on October 26 at 3:30 PM
at the Grower's Alliance, 322 Anastasia Blvd.
News From our Partner Epic-Cure
Click on the logos above to visit each of their websites.
St. Johns Youth Academy

Tutoring has resumed at the St. Johns Youth Academy, with new and returning volunteers.  But there is always a need for more tutors.  

You can become a tutor if you are over 21 years of age and can assist a youth in basic English, social studies, science or math skills.  The student materials are provided.  You just need to bring your patience, consistency, and encouragement.  Having their GED opens more opportunities for success for these youth.  If you would like to explore being a tutor to a young male in our detention facility to help him get his GED please contact Ervin Bullock: ervinbullock@yahoo.com.
General Election Information
Music on Election Day November 8
at Solomon Calhoun Polling Location
On election day, November 3, 2020, Compassionate St. Augustine invited musicians to provide entertainment at the Solomon Calhoun Center polling location at 1300 Duval St.
in West Augustine.  Below are several photos from this initiative.

 
Compassionate St. Augustine has once again invited musicians to perform outside of the Solomon Calhoun Center on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8.  Some of the musicians who have agreed to provide entertainment this year include Tommy Bledsoe (shown above with Caren Goldman on the accordion) and Lonesome Bert.  If you are a musician and would also like to encourage and entertain the voters, contact Ervin Bullock at ervinbullock@yahoo.com.
From Compassionate St. Augustine Partners,
Friends and Neighbors
Usdin Judeo-Christian Speaker Series Public Lecture

Thank you, Caren Goldman, for providing us with the reminder of an upcoming activity at Flagler College, with which she has been very active over the years...  the Usdin Judeo-Christian Lecture Series.  This important Lecture Series, which will take place on November 7th at 7:00 pm in the Flagler College Virginia Room (Student Center), will feature Dr. Raymond Scheindlin:
 
Dr. Raymond P. Scheindlin is Professor of Medieval Hebrew Literature at the Jewish Theological Seminary and a former Guggenheim Fellow. Dr. Scheindlin’s main field of research is the encounter of Hebrew and Arabic cultures in Spain, especially as embodied in the poetry of the two traditions.
 
Wine, Women, and Death: The Worldly Pleasures of the Courtier-Rabbis of Islamic Spain.
Dr Raymond P. Scheindlin
Usdin Judeo-Christian Speaker Series Public Lecture
Monday, November 7, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Flagler College Virginia Room in the Student Center
 
Here’s some information regarding this Usdin lecturer: https://www.jtsa.edu/team/raymond-scheindlin/ / http://www.raymondscheindlin.com/. 
 
Sage Brain Academy Scholarship Fund

Sage Brain Academy, LLC is a Montessori-based memory program offering interactive in-person classes and private cognitive coaching sessions to enhance the lives of people with varying degrees of memory loss.

Sage Brain Academy is proud to announce the establishment of the Renee Trinca Scholarship Fund.  The scholarship honors Renee, a long-time student and supporter of the academy.
The scholarship is currently available to fill the critical need for services for those in our community with cognitive and memory challenges.

The Renee Trinca Scholarship Fund is a need-based scholarship that has been established to subsidize tuition so those with limited financial means can attend Sage Brain Academy.

For more information, please call 904-429-7059.
Sage Brain Academy, 2225 A1A S, Suite A1, Saint Augustine, Florida 32080.
www.sagebrainacademy.com
Events at the Waterworks

Growing Up On St. George Street with Sandra Parks

Presented by St. Johns County Public Library - Main Library and Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine at The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave. St. Augustine FL

Tuesday, November 15, 1:00 PM

Growing Up On St. George Street with Sandra Parks

The Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine is pleased to welcome local Living Legend Sandra Parks to talk about her experiences growing up on St. George Street.

Are you nostalgic for (or even just curious about) what St. Augustine was like during the latter half of the twentieth century? The Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine is pleased to welcome local Living Legend Sandra Parks to talk about her experiences growing up on St. George Street.

A native of St. Augustine, Sandra and her sister Donna grew up at 18 St. George Street, next to the family-owned Parks Hotel. Educated in St. Johns County public schools (graduating from Ketterlinus High School in 1958), Sandra holds degrees from the University of South Florida and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. An educator, author, small business owner, and former St. Augustine City Commissioner, she was instrumental in the development of the current library system.

This program is free and open to the public and will take place at The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave., which shares a parking lot with the Main Library. Seating begins at 12:00 PM, and the presentation starts promptly at 1:00 PM. No reservations are required. For more information, please call the Main Library at 904-827-6940.   Read more here....

St. Benedict the Moor Blues Festival

Live music and barbecue return to Lincolnville October 28-30th at St. Benedict the Moor's Blues Festival.

  • Oct 28, 2022 at 04:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Fri)
  • Oct 29, 2022 at 04:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Sat)
  • Oct 30, 2022 at 11:00 am - 02:00 pm (Sun)

This year’s festival will feature some of the best blues performances and barbeque in St. Augustine, all while guests dance the night away under the iconic Floridian Spanish Moss. All proceeds go towards the Catholic Mission Rectory Fund. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to enjoy the festivities.

The musical line-up includes the Ken Jensen Blues Ensemble, Last2Leave, the Jazzy Blue Band, the Duffy Bishop Band, JW Gilmore & The Blues Authority, and Don Cooper.

Admission is $5. All proceeds will support the Catholic Mission Rectory Fund. 

Click on the image below to go to the St. Benedict the Moor Music Festival website.
Click on the image for more information about the Historic Lincolnville Festival.
CSA's Signs of Our Times
 
Available at St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church office
37 Lovett St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9 AM – 12PM Wednesday




$7 donation helps cover increased printing costs. 
 
You are invited to walk the Labyrinth for Ukraine
at your own convenience, day and/or time.
 
INITIATIVES...INITIATIVES...
 
Compassion in Action
Focused on criminal justice and prison reform, the Compassion In Action Criminal Justice Reform initiative raises awareness, promotes progress, and creates change through education and action. For meeting dates and information: compassionstaugustine@gmail.com.

Compassionate Women
This multi-cultural group brings those of many faiths and cultures together regularly to get to know one another as they promote well being and understanding. Meetings and luncheons are held regularly, For information: Ervin Bullock at compassionatewomen1@gmail.com.

Compassion Through the Eyes of Children
This award-winning multi-phase initiative was originally part of the acclaimed Obelisk Art 450 project created to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the Nation’s Oldest City in 2015. The goal is to engage St. Johns County children, from diverse backgrounds and with wide-ranging aptitudes and exceptionalities, in discussions about freedom, democracy, human rights, compassion, diversity, and artistic expressions of those values. For information: Caren Goldman at compassionstaugustine@gmail.com.

Environmental Justice Initiative
We strive for the well-being of our environment, the Earth, our home, and its ecosystems. As the Earth feeds and nourishes humanity, with food, water, air, shelter, warmth, energy, beauty, and companionship – so we also act as custodians of the Earth. Compassionate Earth-care helps all humanity, especially the poor, who most urgently experience the effects of environmental devastation. For information: Warren Clark at rwc904@gmail.com
The Golden Way
The Golden Way: Films that Make a Difference is an arm of the St. Augustine Film Society and a CSA partner. Their mission is to show films that discuss social themes with the hope of giving attendees a better understanding and appreciation of the differences that make up the human family. For information: Joe Marx at StAugustineFilmSociety@gmail.com

St. Johns Youth Academy
The St. Johns Youth Academy (SJYA) is a state owned residential facility under the jurisdiction of St. Johns County Public Schools. Sequel Youth Services, a private management company, administers the programs, provides professional support services, and runs the day-to-day operation of the facility. 

Compassionate St. Augustine offers the residents of the Youth Academy supplemental programs that can enrich and positively impact their lives while they’re committed and after they leave SJYA.  Examples of programs now initiated by Compassionate St. Augustine include: “Alternatives To Violence: Help Increase The Peace” workshops and facilitator training; “Keys To Success” piano lessons; “SHIfT Happens” mindfulness meditation and biofeedback training, “Inside/Out” photography lessons, African-American History taught by re-enactors, and “Animé Illustration as Storytelling.” For information: Caren Goldman at compassionstaugustine@gmail.com.
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ABOUT US

Compassionate St. Augustine, a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is responsible for the City of St. Augustine's Proclamation and partnership on September 9, 2013 that stated St. Augustine was the first official Compassionate City in Florida and the 20th in the world. St. Augustine and her sister city, Aviles, Spain are the first Compassionate Sister Cities worldwide. Today there are over 450 Compassionate Cities, Countries, and other communities (including all of Australia).  CSA monthly meetings are held on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. To learn more please contact us: CompassionStAugustine@gmail.com

OUR PARTNERS

Include more than 200 businesses, organizations, and individuals — each of whom have signed the Charter for Compassion and have joined us in our efforts to create cultures of compassion locally, nationally and globally. To learn more about our partners visit our website: https://is.gd/kdV5C5

Compassionate St. Augustine is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization
115 Washington St., St. Augustine, FL 32084
Contact us at: compassionstaugustine@gmail.com
www.compassionstaugustine.com

 






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