THE FEBRUARY 2008 NEWSLETTER
I've tried keeping people informed of the drumming circles by emails but there are some other things coming up and the newsletter is the best way to send out the information.
SUMMIN'
UP DRUMMIN'
A CHART OF ALL THE LOCAL DRUMMING CIRCLES
The best way to sum up all of the drumming circles that I know about is
with the chart that is on this webpage...
www.pennywearne.com/drummin.htm
If you know of any other open drum circles would like to be included on this page (or if I've made some date/time/location errors - highly unlikely but possible) please let me know.
A
DAY FOR WOMEN
SUNDAY, MAY 4TH, 2008
This is our 4th annual DAY FOR WOMEN and Nancy and I are all pumped up
about it!!!
We're all ready with our presenters and the caterers and we've got a day
prepared for you that is different from anything else we've done. We'll
be back at The Willows Golf & Country Club in Nilestown.
The staff did such a nice job last year and the setting is so beautiful
that we are heading back there for another great day.
The
morning will be a workshop format, led by Sue Minns: "Lions,
Tigers & Bears!" Sue will present a hilarious, thought-provoking
session that will share accounts of her diagnosis of MS, breast cancer,
job loss, and a family house fire, and how she chooses to meet trials
head on. She will leave you with a fresh vision and new tools for surviving
and thriving through life's little annoyances and big obstacles.
We'll have a great lunch followed by an afternoon presentation by
"My Sister's Place" entitled "Living On The Edge".
These courageous ladies will offer their stories that will make you laugh,
make you cry, and make you think.
I'll be sending out the poster with all of the information about the day
very soon. But you might want to round up your friends and family soon.
Tickets are $50/person and include morning muffins, coffee,
tea, lunch, morning workshop, an afternoon play, and a stone rose ...
a great day that we hope will leave you inspired for another year.
Since I'm in Texas for Feb. and Nancy's in Florida for Feb. we thought
you should contact me by email to reserve your tickets and arrange for
payment. In March and April you'll be able to call us and we'll talk to
you in person.
In
the latest email I received from Laura Visconti there was this list of
some terrific opportunities and events the London
Abused Women's Centre has to offer. Kim Wilson at the Dawghouse Pub & Eatery
Saturday, February 23rd. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door (if available). Limited VIP tables of 4 are also available for $125. Purchase your tickets online at www.thebluesfest.ca, by phone at 519-474-7706, in person at the Dawghouse 699 Wilkins St., or at 2000 Tours at 299 Springbank Dr. in London.
8th Annual International Women's Day Breakfast & Auction
Friday, March 7th at the Lamplighter Inn. Breakfast starts at 7am. Humourist and motivational speaker Sue Minns is the keynote speaker. Tickets are $35 each or a table of 10 for $300. They will be available beginning the first week of February and can be purchased through the London Abused Women's Centre by calling 519-432-2204.
16th Annual 5K Run and 2.5K Fun Run/Walk & Kiddie Trot
March 21, 2008 Runners' Choice, McFarlan Rowlands and the London Abused Women's Centre bring you the 16th Annual Run being held at Victoria Park. Individuals and corporate teams are being asked to fill out pledge forms and join in the fun. Participate in the GoodLife Fitness warm up beginning at 9:30am.
Laura Visconti, Fund Development Coordinator
London Abused Women's Centre, 217 York Street, Suite 107, London, ON N6A 5P9
Phone: 519-432-2204 Fax: 519-679-3918
JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF
Wise Woman Events is hosting a "Journey Through Grief" Weekend
March 8 & 9, 2008.
Go to their website www.wisewomanevents.com
to find further information, and the registration form.
There will be a Sonic Dreams evening as part of that weekend and I have
learned that you may attend that event even if you do not plan to attend
the whole Grief Workshop. Contact Elizabeth
Runciman about the Sonic Dreams ($25.00 per person).
SONIC MEDICINE
Jocelyn Drainie (one of my drumming friends and a members
of the Rhythm Sisters) is conducting monthly Sonic Medicine events at
The Lotus Centre. I've attended most of them and am a committed Sonic
Medicine 'groupie'. There are no words to describe a Sonic Medicine
evening... you really have to be brave enough to attend with an open
mind and heart.
The next Sonic Medicine Event is scheduled for February 29, 2008.
RSVP is required as space is limited.
Go to Jocelyn's website
for more information.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
I know its reeeeally early to start thinking about
croozin' around in olde cars but some folks need to mark the dates on
their calendars so... here is the website with all of the information
for the
THIRD ANNUAL CRUIZIN' FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Nancy's son and daughter-in-law are very involved with this very successful
fund-raiser. If you have a shiny olde car or a shiny new car you need
to be part of this event. I rode along last year in our '72 Monte Carlo
(pictured below at Plunkett's Estate - end location of the CF Cruize)
and had a really fun day... which surprised me because horsepower doesn't
usually do a thing for me.... horses yes, horsepower no.
Now ... if you've made it all the way to the bottom of
this newsletter you deserve this little smile.
(thanks for sending this my way, Fran)
Enjoy February... Penny