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2024 Manifestations

December Bingo

December 28: The Blazing Saddle

The Priory closed out the year with one last bingo at The Legendary Blazing Saddle. Sister Anita Biscotti held a winter clothing drive as well as her novice project.  We collected over 300 winter items to help those in our community that need it most!

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We love all of our bingoers and are already planning for next year. Happy new year, and stay tuned for more shenunigans! 🥰

DMGMC Winter Concert

December 7: Hoyt Sherman Place

The Priory happily partnered once again with the Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus for their Winter concert: Thankful. The concert was a joyful celebration of the holiday season, embracing its magic, traditions, and festive spirit. It reflected the excitement that builds as familiar sights and sounds -- twinkling lights, jingling bells, and glittering decorations -- usher in a time of gathering and warmth. The program blended both lighthearted fun, with songs of Santa, snow globes, and ugly sweaters, and deeper reflections on gratitude, love, and community.

More information on the DMGMC can be found here:​

Day With(out) Art

December 1: Des Moines Art Center

The Priory partnered with the Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus, Free Mom Hugs, and One Iowa for A Day With(out) Art, an international day of action and awareness in response to the AIDS crisis. Founded in 1989 at MoMA, this event is a call to action, care, and reflection on AIDS’ impact. Art gives voice to the silence, inspiring compassion and support for those affected.

More information on our partners for the day can be found here:

Bingo - Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund Fundraiser

October 26: The Blazing Saddle, Des Moines

Our fourth bingo of the year was a fundraiser for the Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund. We had an amazing turnout and saw some great costumes! We raised over $600 and couldn't have done it without our amazing community!