20th Midwest Gathering, 2007!!
September 7, 8, 9

 

Return of the Twins!!

Once again, Baba sends his family to the West!!

Rustom & Sohrab Irani are Baba’s nephews and grew up in Baba House in Pune, India with Baba’s older brother Beheram. Rustom & Sohrab were in close contact with Baba from birth and they return to Chicago to share with us their stories, humor and songs!!

WENDY HAYNES & BUZ CONNOR!!

Wendy Haynes Connor met Meher Baba in May of 1958 when Baba visited Meher Center in Myrtle Beach, SC for the third and last time. Just shy of her seventh birthday, Wendy’s memories of her first meeting with beloved Baba and her experiences during Baba’s visit are quite vivid and loving. In 1962, Wendy again met Baba when she traveled to India with her family to be with Him in Pune for the East-West Gathering.

In 1965, at Meher Baba’s directive, Wendy’s family moved to Meher Center, where her mother Jane Haynes helped Elizabeth Patterson and Kitty Davy in the day-to-day work of the retreat. Later, Jane would serve as president of the Center during the 1980’s and early 1990’s.

Buz Connor has been a follower of Meher Baba since 1971, and currently lives with his wife Wendy at Meher Center in Myrtle Beach. With loving support from the Mehera, Buz has been composing and singing for Baba ever since. Buz has produced two of his own recordings, The Glory Of Love, and most recently OpenUp The Door, and appears on numerous other Baba tapes and CDs.

 

Room Assignment Change!

Due to limited availability at the Stronghold this year, we were not able to rent the cabin with the double rooms.

If you are in need of a single or double room, we recommend the following bed & breakfasts which are in near proximity to the Stronghold. If you need more information, please contact Carol Kovalevych at (312) 633-0696.

Patchwork Inn (815) 732-4113
Chateau Lodge (815) 732-6195
Pinehill Inn (800) 851-0131

For more information, please contact the following people:

Bookstorewalla: Helen Miller (414) 258-3956

Transportationwalla: Teri Veras (773) 764-4144

Programwalla: Lisa Nelson (309) 686-8095

Friday Night’s Potluckwalla: Michelle Shafer (773) 525-3729

Organizationwalla: Carol Kovalevych (312) 633-0696

** ATTENTION **
This Gathering will NOT be held in the Castle this year (as have past Gatherings)!!
See Carol for check-in at the Sears!

CHECK-IN-TIME AT SEARS
4:00pm Friday, September 7^th. Schedule will be posted on the blackboard in the dining area.
Please check in with Carol Kovalevych at Sears.

ACCOMMODATIONS

All accommodations include indoor lodgings and meals. (Bring your own: linen, blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, towels, fans and extension cords.)
Single Beds ONLY.

The Stronghold prohibits the use of alcohol and illegal drugs.

Full Weekend with Lodging	Adult (over 12) Children (3-12)	$155.00 $75.00*
Friday Night ONLY  without lodging	Adult (over 12) Children (3-12)	$30.00 $10.00*
Friday Night ONLY w/lodging	Adult (over 12) Children (3-12)	$135.00 $65.00*
Saturday ONLY Lunch & Dinner	Adult (over 12) Children (3-12)	$80.00 $40.00*
Saturday-Sunday w/lodging	Adult (over 12) Children (3-12)	$135.00 $65.00*
Sunday ONLY Breakfast & Lunch	Adult (over 12) Children (3-12)	$35.00 $15.00*

Double rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis - Please add $25 per person
Contact Carol for availability at 312-633-0696 or MeherBaba@juno.com

ALL RESERVATIONS DUE BY August 15, 2007
($10 late fee for payments received after this date)
NO REFUNDS

* Any child under the age of 12 (the day before their 12th birthday) has the discounted fees. 

Raffle

The Grand Prize for this year’s raffle is TWO FREE PASSES to the 2007 Midwest Gathering, deluxe accommodations included.
TICKET PRICES
1 for $5.00
3 for $10.00
15 for $25.00
All tickets MUST be paid in full BEFORE the drawing.

I am the One so many seek and so few find.
No amount of intellect can fathom Me.
No amount of austerity can attain Me.
Only when one loves Me and loses one's seld in Me am I found.

- Meher Baba -

REGISTER ONLINE!!
If you would like to register and pay online, please follow this link

NEED ADDITIONAL GATHERING INFORMATION??
Please e-mail us with address information,
and we will send you Gathering and reservation forms
(MeherBaba@juno.com)

*OR* fill out the form below and the relevant forms will be sent to you shortly.

I am a child whose playground is the universe.
All beings and things are my toys in my divine game.
Compared to my being and power all are inanimate toys -
but they are towys which I inspire with my life giving Love.
All are equally me and I reside in each always.

- Meher Baba -