Dear brothers and sisters,
 
A loving Sai Ram to you!
 
May Swami guide all of us in serving Him.
 
It's our pleasure to announce Easwaramma Day Mini-Retreat 2009!
 
Traditionally, these mini-retreats, held annually, bring together SSE children of Sai centers of Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. But other centers are welcome to join in.
 
The objectives of this mini-retreat, in general, are:
 

* Creating a day fully dedicated to the cause of Sai's children (SSE students)
* Conducting the day in way that Swami's Presence and His love may be experienced by all
* Giving opportunity to children to perform in front of larger audience, thus helping in developing their confidence further
* Allowing children to watch students from other centers and learn from one another
* Having certain off-stage activities for children that will be both educational and recreational
* Giving opportunity to children to create a vibrant bhajan session
* Giving opportunity to SSE children to mingle with their peers from other centers
* Giving SSE teachers opportunity to mix with their peers from other centers and share inspirations
* Designing the content of the program in a way that adults will also find the day interesting and rewarding.

All are welcome to attend.
 
Welcome to Detroit!

Program Schedule

7:00 to 8:15 AM - Registration/Breakfast

8:15 to 8:30 AM - Everyone gets seated in the prayer hall

8:30 to 8:40 AM - Veda chanting by SSE students

8:40 to 8:50 AM - Welcome address & general remarks

8:50 to 9:20 AM - Guest speaker, Abhimanyu Kaul

9:25 to 11:35 AM - Stage Presentations from centers

11:40 to 12:45 PM – Lunch
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Parallel SSE Schedule (Cafetaria)

12:50 PM to 2:05 PM - Value based Games

2:15 to 2: 40 PM - "Good Food Habits" by Abhijit Bhat

2:45 to 3:15 PM - Peer to Peer Presentation

Parallel Adult Schedule (Prayer Hall)

12:50 PM to 2:40 PM  "Are We Ready for Bhagavan?" by Abhimanyu Kaul

2:45 PM to 3:10 PM  "Parenting Sadhana"  Panel Discussion

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3:15 to 3:40 PM - Snack break / Center Presidents and Education Coordinators' meeting

3:45 to 4:30 PM - SSE Jeopardy

4:35 to 4:45 PM - Concluding remarks

4:50 to 5:30 PM - Bhajans