Stones
& Roses
July 2006 Newsletter
Summertime summertime sum-sum summertime....
My goodness this warm air has just about melted me down.
I have found that the best antidote to an ensuing melt-down just might be lemonade
(hard or soft)
taken under a large shade tree with a thick summer novel.
THE HEALING POWER
OF LEMONS
Lemons are an optimal source of Vitamin C.
Humans are unable to produce vitamin C and so must ingest it with food.
Vitamin C promotes healing and stimulates the incorporation of calcium, among
many other healthful properties.
Lemonade
Recipe
1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, 1 cup of lemon juice.
The secret to perfect lemonade is to start by making sugar
syrup, also known as "simple syrup".
Dissolving the sugar in hot water effectively disperses the sugar in the lemonade,
instead of having the sugar sink to the bottom.
In a small saucepan heat the sugar and water until the sugar
is dissolved completely.
While the sugar is dissolving, use a juicer to extract the juice from 4 to 6
lemons, enough for one cup of juice.
Add the juice and the sugar water to a pitcher. Add around 4 cups of cold water,
more or less to the desired strength.
Refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes.
Serve with ice, sliced lemons.
Serves 6.
SUMMER
DRUMMIN' ON THE PORCH - July 19, August 2, August 16
Wymyn Drummers are invited to come on out and drum on the porch
on the first and third Wednesdays
of July and
August at the Wearne House.... 7:30pm - 9pm
Email me for directions...
penny@pennywearne.com
If'n you don't have a drum, come along anyway.
You can clap, hum, listen, dance, or use one of the percussion
instruments that will be on the table.
WOMEN'S DRUMMING CIRCLE
THE LOTUS CENTRE
Kathy Smith is the organizer for this circle & Sheila Horrell is
the facilitator.
7-9pm
Friday, August 4 & Friday, August 18
Friday, September 8 & Friday, August 22
The Lotus Centre is at the corner of Ann St. & Talbot St. in London.
SPRINGBANK PARK DRUMMING
Jack Barnes' Boombah Tuneday Drumming Circle will be in Springbank Park onWednesday
nights.
Drummers meet up at the west end of the park around 7pm.
HOME COUNTY
FESTIVAL
July 21, 22, 23
Victoria Park, London
There is going to be a fantastic new group of women drummers called
The Rhythm Sisters on the stage
at 2pm on Saturday, July 22.
The Rhythm Sisters
will be on stage for the first time performing Fanga and Belladi.
It would be great to see some friendly faces out in the audience clapping and
dancing along with
The Rhythm Sisters.
So come on down to the park on Saturday, July 22.
(If you haven't guessed by now, I'm one of
The Rhythm Sisters).
:-D
DRUMMING UP LIFE
A Fall Weekend Drumming Retreat
October 13-15, 2006
Hockley Valley Ecology Retreat Centre
Doug Sole and Christine Stevens will be facilitating this annual
fall retreat that
"will widen and deepen the shared experience of percussion, and its applications
to a healthy and fulfilling life....
This interactive workshop is spiritual, musical, physical, and enjoyable.
It is for anyone who is experiencing health challenges or seeking to achieve
greater wellness. "
$319.99+GST+5%Hotel Tax (about $360 for a great weekend)
WHAT I DID ON MY SUMMER VACATION
I took 300 pictures during my trip around Ireland and Holland. I know
you don't have time to view all of them so I picked two for your viewing pleasure.
Here we (Norma and I) are on the Hill of Tara standing beside the
Stone of Destiny.
Just to round out this email... I think I should let you know
of another refreshing drink I have discovered this summer...
1 oz.
Drambuie topped off with chilled
Club Soda and lime wedges.... you chose the size of the glass filled with ice
cubes.
Very refeshing!
Penny
"Dream as if you'll live forever; Live as if you'll
die today."
James Dean
