Live* Starting Saturday at 10am and going through to Sunday at 1pm
(Zoom Saturday only, 10am to 5:15pm PDT)

Location: 8515 Penfield Ave. Winnetka, Ca. 91306

Crash space in the living room, Big tents with air mattresses in backyard + trailer which sleeps 4. Reserve early for sleeping over. Those coming from long distances may want to arrange to sleep over Friday, Oct 15. Please make such arrangements before October 5 if at all possible. There are also motels and hotels nearby if you prefer.

Keynote Speakers: Saturday, October 15, 2022

10 am – 10:15 am Terry Lee Brussel-Rogers Introduces Live the Dream: inspired by Family Synergy in 1987 and now the longest continuing nest of Church of All Worlds

10:15 am to 11 am Participant intros including experience with polyamory and future relationship desires.

11 am to 12 pm Oberon Zell: Founder of Church of All Worlds (CAW) gives a summary of Stranger in a Strange Land. He shares how the book relates to polyamory and the founding of CAW. Oberon and Morning Glory Zell were married 40 years until her passing on May 13, 2014—all of it Poly though they did not create the word for it until 1991. Oberon’s personal experiences with this lifestyle also include the triad of Morning Glory, Oberon and Diane and the 7-person Ravenhart group marriage, each of which lasted 10 years as live in and continue as an expanded family to this day.

12 pm to 1 pm Glen Olson and Terry Brussel-Rogers authors of Fifty Years of Polyamory in America: A Guided Tour to a Growing Movement being published November 11 2022 by Rowman and Littlefield (We may have books available at this meeting!). Between them, Terry and Glen have experience with open marriage, group marriage, group living and both are part of an intimate network which has evolved from 1969 to present time.    They will also talk about personal experiences with the organizations covered in this book and the people interviewed for it.

Pot Luck Lunch buffet available from 1 pm to 2 pm for those who are with us Live.  We will be as quiet as possible to show respect for the speakers. Bring something healthy and delicious to share– a dish big enough for 10 Meat, Chicken, Cheeses, veggies fresh fruit, juices, and desserts are all ok. The salad will be provided by Live the Dream

1 pm to 2 pm Pat LaFollette, Co-Founder of Family Synergy, presents How was Family Synergy founded? Personal experiences of establishing a triad which lasted 16 years, deciding together for Anne to have a child by each husband and raising 2 sons in that triad.

2 pm to 2:45 pm Mark Merlino and Rodney O’Reilly, founders of Furry Fandom and the core couple in a group house, many of whom were lovers as well, since 1983. They will tell us how they have kept the group house together over all those years while maintaining their own open committed relationship for 38 years. See The Fandom on YouTube for more info.

3 pm to 3:45 pm Q&A panel which will include all speakers

4 pm to 5 pm IDES of OZ Podcast with Oberon Zell, Terry Brussel-Rogers and Glen Olson. Hosted by Gray School of Wizardry – The real-life Hogwarts!

Zoom closing 5 pm -5:15 pm by Terry Brussel-Rogers

Saturday Evening Activities (times approximate) NOTE: LIVE ONLY AFTER 5:15 pm

~ 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm Sensitivity exercises verbal and non-verbal

~ Clothing Optional Hot Tub available all evening between 5:15 pm and midnight

~ 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm  Dinner provided by Live the Dream – sitting down, all together. Live the Dream is providing Roast Duck as the Main Dish tonight!

~ 7:15 pm to 7:45 pm Linda Fitack sings Fever Poly Filk songs –a couple written and performed by Craig Brussel Rogers, others by anyone else who has something to share.  You should hear what Craig has done with Tennessee Waltz!

~ 8 pm to 9 pm All Hallows Eve Ritual by Oberon Zell and Priestess Ealswythe

~ 9 pm to 10:45 pm Guided group Sensual massage and ways to Grow Closer

Sunday, October 15, 2022 Activities

10 am-11:30 am Sunday Brunch of French toast, eggs and fruit provided by Live The Dream

11:30 am – 1 pm Closing circle

Price – Send checks to 8515 Penfield Ave Winnetka, Ca. 91306 made out to Live the Dream or RSVP at 818-886-0069 to use a credit card.

• Non-members: $75 per person includes sleeping over, and $50 if sleeping elsewhere. Either of these includes a $25 annual membership in Live the Dream.
• Paid Members: $50 includes sleepover, $25 if sleeping elsewhere.

*Proof of Vaccination is required to attend all LIVE events. Bring your card!

For all events: RSVP/more info call the LTD Hotline (818) 886-0069

 ALL REGULAR LTD MEETINGS ARE NOW ALSO ON ZOOM!

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3175971626?pwd=NWVjU3A2M0I2Q29IUkI4L1lMRzd2QT09

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