The Fall 2022 Gathering of Blue River Quarterly Meeting is scheduled for September 16\u201318 at the DuBois Center near Mt. Vernon, Illinois.<\/p>\n
Registration form (click here)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Adult\/Intergenerational Program:<\/strong><\/p>\n We will be watching and then discussing the film Ay Mariposa, a film that tells a story of three characters in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas whose lives are upended by plans to build a US-Mexico border wall. As the director of the National Butterfly Center, Marianna Trevino Wright has become a leader of wall resistance in the Valley, a position that has resulted in violent threats from pro-wall factions and an emotional odyssey as she tries to navigate the ever-shifting sands of border policy. Zulema Hernandez, a life-long migrant worker, immigrant and great grandmother, has been a dedicated advocate for all migrants, both wild and human-kind. Meanwhile the butterfly, la mariposa, fights its own daily battle for survival in a landscape where more than 95 percent of its habitat is long gone and much of what remains lies directly in the path of the wall. High School Friends<\/strong> will attend adult programming.<\/p>\n Children\u2019s Program:<\/strong> Wee Friends through middle school ages will attend intergenerational program and will do activities related to the theme at children\u2019s program times. Some activities will be butterfly-related crafts, books related to immigration and\/or butterflies, outdoor walks to search for butterfly habitats, and more.<\/p>\n Volunteers to help with the children\u2019s program will be appreciated. There will be a signup sheet at registration.<\/p>\n Facilities and Housing:<\/strong> DuBois Center resides on over 300 acres of woods and two lakes. There is boating, hiking, a labyrinth, and a playground. Adult programming will take place in Oak Lodge and\/or Hickory Lodge. Hickory Lodge will be the location for registration, sleeping, fellowship, and most children\u2019s programs.<\/p>\n There are also dormitory-style cottages. Camping tent sites are available but there is no electricity and no shower access nearby. Linens are provided for Hickory Lodge (extras are available for a $4 fee). People staying in cottages or camping should bring their own linens and pillows. Bathrooms accommodate multiple users. Rooms may be shared depending on attendance.<\/p>\n Please register in a timely manner and indicate any needs you have when sharing spaces.<\/p>\n Meal Costs:<\/strong> All meals are $12 each. BRQ absorbs all costs of participants under age 19. Please donate as you can to cover them. All meals will be in the Oak Lodge.<\/p>\n Alternative Meals:<\/strong> If anyone wishes to prepare their own meals in Hickory Lodge, we have use of the small kitchenette with microwave, fridge, and dishes.<\/p>\n Registration:<\/strong> Please send by September 2<\/strong> to Margie Haworth-Davis, <\/p>\n Friday, September 16th <\/strong><\/p>\n 5:00 \u2013 7:30 Registration\/Brown Bag Supper Saturday, September 17th <\/strong><\/p>\n 7:15 \u2013 Early Worship Sunday, September 18th<\/strong><\/p>\n 8:00 \u2013 Breakfast (Please arrive on time) Parents are responsible for their children at all times other than during adult programs.<\/em><\/p>\n Volunteer Signup:<\/strong> Friends who are able are encouraged to sign up for volunteer activities (assisting children\u2019s program, Sunday cleanup, etc.) at on-site registration.<\/p>\n Possible Things to Bring:<\/strong> Snacks to share, flashlights, hiking shoes, towel, fishing pole & tackle, organization displays, games and toys, musical instruments, and copies of music (especially Rise Up Singing), a sense of humor, a modicum of patience, and love to share.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Fall 2022 Gathering of Blue River Quarterly Meeting is scheduled for September 16\u201318 at the DuBois Center near Mt. 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\nYounger children will attend the movie, but will have hands-on activities they can do as well during that time to hold their attention.<\/p>\n
\nmargiehd8@hotmail.com, OR 43 CR 2150N, Mahomet, IL 61853
\nMake checks payable to Blue River Quarterly.
\nBring or send a medical emergency form for each person under 18!
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\n*Registration is $15 to 30 per adult on a sliding scale. No one should hesitate to attend because of financial reasons. Please just pay the amount you can afford, and join us.<\/p>\nSchedule<\/h3>\n
\n7:30 \u2013 9:00 Informal program\/discussion time<\/p>\n
\n8:00 \u2013 Breakfast (Please arrive on time)
\n9:00 \u2013 11:00 Intergenerational Program (video and discussion) (Hickory)
\n11:00 \u2013 11:45 \u2013 Children\u2019s program (Hickory)
\n11:15 – 11:45 – ILYM Planning (Hickory)
\nNoon \u2013 Lunch (Please arrive on time)
\n1:00 \u2013 3:00 – Free Time
\n3:00 \u2013 5:00 \u2013 Children\u2019s Program (Hickory)
\n3:15 \u2013 4:45 – BRQ Business (Oak)
\n5:00 \u2013 5:30 \u2013 Young Friends will come to share their experiences (Oak)
\n5:30 \u2013 Dinner (Please arrive on time)
\n7:00 \u2013 8:00 \u2013Intergenerational activity (Location TBA)
\n8:00 \u2013 Bonfire with singing & S’mores<\/p>\n
\n9:00 \u2013 10:15 \u2013 TBA
\n10:15 \u2013 11:15 \u2013 Children\u2019s Program (Hickory)
\n10:30 \u2013 11:30 – Meeting for Worship (Oak)
\n11:15 \u2013 Younger Children join Worship
\n12:00 \u2013 Lunch (Please arrive on time)
\n1:00 \u2013 Clean up and goodbyes<\/p>\n