Bobby Ashworth (left) and Dan Leonard (right) will lead us in a "get acquainted" exercise on Friday morning. Every season these activities prove to be unique. Everyone learns something about himself he did not know before. Bobby also holds drum auditions for the "Sweet Medicine Dance." Anyone who has not drummed before must pass the concentration test. The drumming starts when the dance begins and goes for four to five hours. There will be three people on the drum at all times. Bobby and Dan work for Alliance hospital in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. They run the activities programs for the hospital and operate their own business, Southwest Adventures, doing wilderness workshops for businesses and organizations. Don't miss the powerful healing in the work these men offer.

Order your T-shirt today !
The T-shirts this year will be patterned after the design on the left. Please order as soon as you can. Send your order to Bret and Betty Burlock, PO Box 274, Tye, TX 79563 915-691-5676, e-mail: bbburlock@msn.com, or to Cliff Buchanan, 1404 Castle Road, Odessa, TX 79762, 915-550-3302, e-mail: isi@planetwide.com. T-shirts are $12. Sizes are S, M, L, XL, and XXL.

KIDS! KIDS! KIDS!
This is for kids!
One of the most fantastic features of the Gathering of Circles is that it is not only for adults but also for the children. I have heard it said: "It takes the whole tribe to raise a child." This year will be the third Gathering for the little boy on the right! We will have various activities for the children such as hikes, crafts, and a kid's campfire.

Yoga in the Morning!
Carol Dawn and Susan Murray will lead us in an early morning meditation, chanting exercises, and Hatha Yoga to greet the day on Saturday and Sunday morning. Carol teaches at Navajo Community College in Arizona and Susan has her own private school in Sante Fe, New Mexico.

Give-A-Way
Bring a gift wrapped in a paper bag for the "give-a-way." This should be something of significance (meaningful) to you, which you now want to relinquish your attachment to, and pass on to a new keeper. The size or monetary value of this item is irrelevant but the more significant to you the better. It may be symbolic of something of yourself which you have or wish to turn loose of so that your "hands" are freed up for your present pursuits. Listen to your heart in deciding what to "give-a-way" at this time.

Special Ceremonies
Drumsong (left) performs special ceremonies such as the "Joining Ceremony" (right) that was done last year. Drumsong (Cliff Buchanan, Pamela Scheler, and Brett Messer) facilitate other gatherings during the year.