JOIN US FOR GATEWAY’S MAHJONG SONATA FUNDRAISER

A play day and tournament benefitting Beautiful Minds at Gateway

Gateway is pleased to introduce The Mahjong Sonata, a new signature fundraising event supporting adults living with severe mental illness.

Inspired by Gateway’s legacy events Beautiful Music for Beautiful Minds and the Prelude Luncheon, this new gathering brings together community, connection, and friendly competition around the mahjong table – all while supporting Gateway’s mission of recovery, dignity, and hope.

Whether you are a seasoned player or simply enjoy the camaraderie of the game, gather your table and join us for one of our two offered sessions. It will be an experience filled with cracks, bams, dots, conversation, fun, and purpose.

Can’t make the event – still make an impact with a donation.

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Two sessions are offered:

Morning Session
9:00 AM – Noon, Play begins at 9:30 AM

Afternoon Session
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Play begins at 2:30 PM

Guests will enjoy elevated eats and drinks—including mimosas and wine—catered by Sharon Smith of On Top of the Table, along with curated swag bags and prizes.

Registration

Come to Play Table – $600 per table ($150 per player)
Early Bird price – $525 if registered before April 15, 2026

Solo Player – $150 per player

Each Come to Play registration reserves one table for four players, including a complete mahjong set (mat, tiles, racks/sliders, the latest National Mahjong League Card, and score card). You may choose to add additional Jokers or Blanks for an extra fee (standard tournament rules use 0 Blanks and 8 Jokers). Your registration also includes three rounds of gameplay, two drink tickets, and elevated hors d’oeuvres.

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The Clubhouse Model

A Community-Based Approach

Gateway is a Clubhouse Model rehabilitation program. This internationally accredited Clubhouse Model provides a restorative environment for adults living with persistent and severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

The individuals at Gateway aren’t patients or clients—they’re members. We help our members lead normal and productive lives by offering opportunities to increase social and vocational skills, build relationships, and obtain education, employment, and housing.

WHY A CLUBHOUSE?

The Impact of Mental Illness

150000
Adults in SC live with serious mental illness
87.6
%
Of adults in SC who live with mental illness are unemployed
395000
People with mental illness are housed in under-equipped US jails and hospitals
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More Than 40 Years of Hope and Healing

Our 2024 Annual Report is here. See the progress we’ve made—and the lives we’ve touched—thanks to our incredible community and supporters!

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Clubhouse Training Programs

Gateway has been a Clubhouse International certified training base since 1988 and has trained over 2,300 colleagues from 43 states and 18 foreign countries.

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