Hello rhythm tribe!

Here is my upcoming schedule for January - March 2026! Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions...

Courtenay: Native Sons Hall (register 250 338 5371)

Fridays, Jan 16 - Mar 27 (no class Feb 6, Feb 27)

Intermediate African Drumming: 12 - 1 pm (***please note that only students who are in dun class in Royston will be playing duns in this class***)

Beyond Beginners African Drumming: 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Beginners African Drumming (will likely not run due to low registration): 2:45 - 3:45 pm

******Current Beyond Beginners Drummers: Please register for Beyonds; you will hear from me via email if there will be changes to scheduling (ie if you should switch up a level).*******

Mondays, Jan 12 - Mar 23 (no class Feb 16)

Drums Alive for Every-Body: 12:15 - 1:15 pm (sorry this class is already full with a waitlist)

Royston Community Hall (pre-register through Monica via email)

Mondays, Jan 12 - Mar 23 (no class Feb 16)

Duns (experienced players or with permission of instructor): 2:30 - 3:15 pm

Intermediate African Drumming: 3:30 - 4:30 pm

***Tentative, depending on interest*** 

Wednesdays, Feb 4, 11 & 18

Introduction to Frame Drumming: Everyone Welcome - 2- 3 pm

Please email Monica ASAP to express interest; participants will be required to bring their own frame drum (recommended: REMO Fibreskyn 14" or 16" https://www.long-mcquade.com/46946/Drums/Hand-Frame-Drums/Remo/Frame-Drum-Fiberskyn-14-Inch.htm) ***Native American First Nations handheld frame drums intended to be played with beaters will likely not be appropriate for this class - check with Monica if unsure***

Errington Community Hall (register thru ACRA/Kristine: stephenson@live.ca)

Tuesdays, February 24 - April 21 (No class March 31 and  April 7)

***No Beginners session***

Beyond Beginners African Drumming: 3:30 - 4:15 pm

Duns (experienced players or with permission): 4:30 - 5:00 pm

Intermediate African Drumming: 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Little Qualicum Hall (pre-register through Monica):

Thursdays, Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12 (not 19, 26), Mar 5, 12, 19 (not 26)

Radiant Lotus Women's Qigong: "Rising" (for continuing students) - 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Sisterhood of the Frame Drum: 12:45 - 1:45 pm (***Jingled frame drum/tambourine will be incorporated; scheduling may change to lengthen class times - TBA via email) 

***Tentative depending on interest***  

Tuesdays, Jan 13 - Feb 17 

Radiant Lotus Women's Qigong: "Unfolding" (for beginners) - 11 - 12 noon 

That'll do I think ,

Warm winter wishes and a blessed Solstice to one and all,

see you in the new year...if not sooner!

Monica's Spring into Summer Drumming and Rhythm Events Schedule 2025

 Hello drumming and rhythm enthusiasts!

Here is my newest schedule of drum classes and rhythm events: March - June 2025.

Please register asap as some classes fill quickly. Hope to see you!

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COURTENAY RECREATION: register 250 338 5371

African Hand Drumming: April 11 - June 27 (no class Apr 18 & May 9) - all classes Upper Native Sons Hall

INTERMEDIATE DJEMBE : Fridays 12 noon - 1:00 pm

BEYOND BEGINNERS DJEMBE : Fridays 1:30 - 2:30 pm

BEGINNERS DJEMBE : Fridays 2:45 - 3:45 pm  *** If this class does not run due to low registration, all those registered will be contacted with other options.***

Drums Alive for Every-Body: Mar 31 - June 23 (no class Apr 21 & May 19)

Mondays, 12:15 - 1:15 pm ***This class fills very quickly!***

ERRINGTON: register with Kristine (stephenson@live.ca)

African Hand Drumming: Apr 1 - June 17 (no class Apr 22 & May 20) - all classes at the Errington Hall (*except beginners, see below)

BEYOND BEGINNERS : 3:00 - 3:45 pm

DUNS : 4:00 - 4:30 pm

INTERMEDIATE DJEMBE: 4:30 - 5:30 pm

**Trish is holding Beginners classes on MONDAYS, Apr 7 - June 9 (no class Apr 21 & May 19) in the small hall, 3:00 - 3:45 pm **

ROYSTON: email me to confirm your spot

African Hand Drumming: Mar 31 - June 16 (no class Apr 21 & May 19) - all classes at the Royston Community Hall

DUNS (advanced - or with permission): 2:30 - 3:15 pm

INTERMEDIATE DJEMBE: 3:30 - 4:30 pm

BRADLEY CENTRE, COOMBS: register through thebradleycentre.com

Drums Alive: Apr 9, 16, 30, May 7, 14, 28, June 4, 11, 18 & 25

Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm (participants must bring their own exercise ball)

RADIANT LOTUS WOMEN'S QIGONG: please email me if you are interested

Tentative dates: 

INTRODUCTION TO RLWQ  April 10

7 CLASS SESSION Apr 24, May 1, 8, 15, 29, June 5 & 12

Thursdays, time and venue TBA (venue will be in the Oceanside/Qualicum area)

SUMMER SOLSTICE DRUM CIRCLE/POTLUCK/FUNDRAISER

JUNE 19, 4 - 6 pm

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS WITH BOBBY BOVENZI and ROBIN LAYNE!

AUGUST 16 - 17 at the Royston Hall: Stay tuned!

And check out https://www.jamcamp.org/2025-camps -- you might find something you like! ;)

In the spirit of rhythm,

Monica

Hello Drumming and Rhythm Enthusiasts! 

Back from my cross Canada road trip and eager to get back to drumming with all of you, albeit starting a little later this fall! 

Here's my schedule:  

COURTENAY, Native Sons Hall 

Register: 250 338 5371 

Intermediate African Drumming 

Fridays 12 noon - 1 pm, October 4 - December 13 

**please note we are downstairs in the Native Sons on Oct 11, Nov 22 & Dec 6 (park and enter from the back) 

NB Registration is low - which almost never happens! Please register asap! 

Beyond Beginners African Drumming 

Fridays 1:30 - 2:30 pm, October 4 - December 13 

**please note we are downstairs in the Native Sons on Oct 11, Nov 22 & Dec 6 (park and enter from the back) 

NB We are ON! :) 

Beginners African Drumming 

Fridays 2:45 - 3:45 pm Oct 11 - Dec 13 

**please note we are downstairs in the Native Sons on Oct 11, Nov 22 & Dec 6 (park and enter from the back) 

NB This class will run only with minimum registration met; so far there are not enough registrants....if you know anyone who would benefit from the joy of drumming in community, please pass along this info! 

Drums Alive for Every-Body 

Mondays 12:15 - 1:15 pm Oct 21 - Dec 16 (no class Nov 11) 

NB This class is FULL :) Please get yourself on the waitlist! __________________________________________________ 

ROYSTON, Royston Community Hall 

Register at the door, first class. Email me FMI. 

Mondays, 2:30 - 4:30 pm Oct 21 - Dec 16th (no class Nov 11) 

Duns (not for beginners except with permission of instructor): 2:30 - 3:15 pm 

Intermediate African Drumming: 3:30 - 4:30 pm ____________________________________________________ 

ERRINGTON, Errington War Memorial Hall & Small Firehall

** Register with Kristine @ ACRA: stephenson@live.ca 

Tuesdays, 2:30 - 6:15 pm ** note time changes**, Oct 22 - Dec 17 (no class Nov 12) 

Beginners African Drumming 2:30 - 3:15 pm in the Small Firehall (right next to the War Memorial Hall) 

Beyond Beginners African Drumming 3:30 - 4:15 pm in the Small Firehall (right next to the War Memorial Hall) 

Duns ( beginners only with permission of the instructor) 4:30 - 5:00 pm in the Small Firehall (right next to the War Memorial Hall) 

Intermediate African Drumming 5:15 - 6:15 pm in the LARGE HALL (Errington War Memorial Hall) 

NB Apparently renos are done at the big hall - but our regular booking was "stolen" LOL so for this session ONLY, we have to do the smaller hall next door until Intermediates. Please come in if you are early but be SILENT if class is still in session. Help moving duns over to the big hall (and for general set up of chairs, etc) would be greatly appreciated (from 5:00 - 5:15 pm) - cheers! _________________________________________________ 

BRADLEY CENTRE, 975 Shearme Rd. Coombs To register, use this link: https://form.jotform.com/242316587263258 

***NEW!*** DRUMS ALIVE Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Oct 9 - Nov 27 (participants must bring their own exercise ball, inflated, preferably 65" or larger) ____________________________________________________ 

LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY HALL, Qualicum Bay 

To register and FMI, email me! There are only a few spots left in this course.... 

**NEW!** Radiant Lotus Qigong for Women (RLWQ) 

Oct 17 (Intro class) through Nov 28, Thursdays 10 am - 11:15 am. 

If you are interested in the amazing practice of Radiant Lotus Qigong for Women, developed by renowned Qigong teacher Daisy Lee, which offers dynamic (yet extremely gentle) techniques for healing and empowerment, please let me know asap! The power of the Radiant Lotus Qigong Practice is in embodying how women can heal, nourish, and harmonize their bodies, emotions, and mind. Practicing or “playing” Qigong dissolves blockages in your flow of Qi, enabling your full life-force energy to move smoothly and radiate out into all aspects of your daily life. __________________________________________________ 

WINTER SOLSTICE DRUM CIRCLE/POTLUCK/FUNDRAISER As always, we will gather to drum together, share food together and spread love & joy through rhythm; we're into our 6th year of sending Mary Clare through school in Kenya through our fundraising efforts -- way to go, tribe! Stay tuned for details regarding date and venue; I'm trying to get us into the Errington War Memorial Hall this year..... _____________________________________________ 

In the spirit of rhythm, 

Monica