2022/08/13

 Hello dear friends of rhythm!

Here is my packed fall schedule - hope to see you all at one or more classes/events!


ROYSTON (Royston Community Hall)

Mondays, Sept 5 - Dec 12 (no class Oct 10) = 16 classes
Duns (for those with experience only): 2:30 - 3:15 pm
Intermediate/Advanced Djembe + Duns: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
(contact me for fees & to register)

ERRINGTON (Errington War Memorial Hall)

Tuesdays, Sept 6 - Dec 13 (no class Oct 11) = 14 classes
Duns (only for those taking the djembe class): 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Intermediate/Advanced Djembe + Duns: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
(contact Kristine for fees & to register: stephenson@live.ca)
NB Please let your friends and neighbours know that there will be a Beginners African Drumming class as well this fall, facilitated by our very own Sarah Gibson :)

QUALICUM BAY (Lighthouse Community Hall)

Wednesdays, Oct 19 - Dec 21 = 10 classes
Beginner African Drumming (for those new to drumming, and for those who are ready to get back into the groove): 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Drums Alive! (most fun you'll ever have getting fit & no experience necessary!): 6:30 - 7:30 pm
FMI & to register:

COURTENAY (Native Sons Hall)

Mondays, Sept 12 - Dec 19 (no class oct 10) = 14 classes
Drums Alive "Golden Beats" (but not just for seniors ðŸ˜‰): 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Fun-packed exercise class combining dance & drumming, no experience necessary!

Fridays, Sept 9 - Oct 21 (no class Sept 30) = 6 classes
AND
Fridays, Oct 28 - Dec 16 (no class Nov 11, 18, Dec 9) = 5 classes
(NB. I will be treating this as one long session, so "part 2" will be a continuation of "part 1" -- but you do not have to have done part 1 to do part 2 LOL)
Intermediate/Advanced African Drumming: 12 noon - 1 pm
(FMI: 
To register for Courtenay classes: 250 338 5371 or 250 338 1000

NB. Please welcome Sarah Gibson to her new position as facilitator of Beginners African Hand Drumming: Courtenay Recreation by spreading the word that it is FUN to learn to drum - anyone can do it!

MONICA'S WINTER SOLSTICE DRUM/POTLUCK/FUNDRAISER (for Mary Clare in Kenya)
Dec 18, 5 - 7 pm: Please mark your calendars NOW so that when the time comes, it won't be a "surprise" ðŸ¤—

*******WEEKEND WORKSHOPS IN WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE w/ KOCASSALE DIOUBATE from Guinea:
Aug 27 - 28 @ the Royston Community Hall
Please message me for more details; limited space still available in all workshops.

*******ISLAND DRUM CAMP w/ Jordan Hanson from Victoria:
Sep 30 - Oct 2


In the spirit of rhythm,
--
Monica