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Posted on March 26, 2015 by Judy Atkinson

Tenacity in Troubled Times

When you meet road blocks in your life, walk through or around them!  This tree is an example of just that!   This tree survived the June 2013 floods, and still grew right through a wire fence,

Even the beaver couldn’t down it!

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DRUMMING IN THE PARK - Every Friday in July, Augus DRUMMING IN THE PARK - Every Friday in July, August & September, 2022. Starts THIS FRIDAY! Opening day: July 1 - Canada Day! With special guest Walter MacDonald White Bear. Come and experience the amazing benefits of the Integrated Community Drum Circle for yourself. The Circles of Rhythm team would love to see you! - No experience necessary. - Drums are provided. DATES: Every Friday Night in July, August & September, 2022 TIME: 7:00 - 8:00pm LOCATION: North Glenmore Park Weaselhead Parking Lot, 6615 37 St SW, Calgary TICKETS: Online or at the Door: https://www.circlesofrhythm.com/community-drum-circles/ $15 General Admission $10 Bring Your Own Drum, Seniors, Youth !!!! PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR !!!! (Weather Pending: wet weather is a 'no go')
SOLD OUT! Our ICDC Facilitation Training Weekend i SOLD OUT! Our ICDC Facilitation Training Weekend is Full! We have people from all over Canada flying down to Calgary to take this training - incredible to think of the amazing ripples drumming will continue to have across Canada! Those of you who signed up, you’re in for a treat!
Are you on the journey of Personal Growth and Tran Are you on the journey of Personal Growth and Transformation?? Accelerate it by stepping out of your comfort zone!! Sign up For our 3-Day ICDC Facilitator Training!! This video is on the outdoor patio of our training space for the 2022 training. We have some spots left over! Sign up before we’re booked up! Integrated Community Drum Circles are not only transformational for the participants, but also for the facilitators…. Learn from your experience as a leader/orchestrator of rhythmical soundscapes and movement! Dm for more details.
LEARN HOW TO FACILITATE DRUM CIRCLES!! April 28, LEARN HOW TO FACILITATE DRUM CIRCLES!! April 28, 29 & May 1, 2022 - Today is the last day to take advantage of our Early Bird Discount for this Spring’s Integrated Community Drum Circle Facilitator Training Weekend. After a long 2-year wait we are happy to announce that we have secured all of the details to ensure this next Integrated Community Drum Circle ICDC Facilitator Training Weekend is one to remember! Here are 5 reasons you should sign up for this upcoming training right away: 1. The world needs Community Drumming now more than ever! We're finally seeing a light at the end of a tunnel - following this difficult season for so many - Let's help accelerate the healing process required in our communities, workplaces, and most importantly - within ourselves. 2. Judy Atkinson is BACK! The founder of Circles of Rhythm's ICDC and Author of the Drum Code will be my Co-Facilitator for the 3-Day training weekend. This is truly going to be a special opportunity for everyone involved. 3. It's in person! YES! no more Zoom Trainings... We've been waiting to do the training in person - for obvious reasons. Finally we have a window of opportunity where we can take advantage of the COVID restrictions being lifted, allowing us to gather and learn how to facilitate drum circles in-person. 4. Over the last 2 years, we have been in the process of developing/refining some exciting things for Circles of Rhythm, including a Student/Mentorship program. We are excited to share these with our first round of ICDC facilitators this April! 5. Don't delay, the training will fill up - and we don't know when the next one will be. We have a long list of people who have expressed interest in getting training for the past 2 years. We have more than enough people interested to fill up 2 trainings, however - we only have the time to schedule one. Reservations are booked on a first come first serve basis so register your spot today! Check out the link in our bio for the registration.
Everyone, yes - EVERYONE is welcome to join us sta Everyone, yes - EVERYONE is welcome to join us starting THIS FRIDAY! The Inglewood Community Association Hall has notified us that we will no longer require proof of Vaccinations to participate on Friday Nights. For some, it’s been a long time coming… for others you may wish to take a few more weeks to “see where things go”…. Regardless of your health preferences, you are welcome. Returning back to one of our values of commUNITY. Remembering that every Friday we co-create a safe space for individual healing, support, wellness, growth, hope, and JOY! Looking forward to seeing more familiar faces for the coming weeks! In the meantime, be kind to one another. The world could always use a little more kindness. ❤️🔥🥁🔥❤️
THIS FRIDAY NIGHT 🥁🔥❤️🔥❤️ Bring i THIS FRIDAY NIGHT 🥁🔥❤️🔥❤️ Bring in your 2022 Intention with a BANG! The Community Drum Circle is back to the Inglewood Community Association Hall. See you all very soon! 💫Best wishes for 2022 💫
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Rhythm Cradle @ the Eagles’ Nest Come and drum together for an intimate workshop on the 58th floor of the Calgary’s Telus Sky building. The Rhythm Cradle is a gentle drumming exchange. Give and receive support using an ancient tool – the indigenous frame drum. The sounds of the drum will be coloured by the native flute, the voice of the didgeridoo, the healing vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls, the handpan, and many other instruments to create a restorative sound bath. DATE: Sunday, December 12, 2021 TIME: 10:00am – 12:00 noon LOCATION: Eagles‘ Nest - Telus Sky – 655 Center Street SW TICKETS: $45 – Text Julien at 403-479-6968 to secure your spot LIMITED SPOTS - 12 Tickets Only! - Pre-registration is required. Tickets are non-refundable. What to bring?: Bring a blanket, and a couple pillows, a yoga mat, and a water bottle. You will be sitting/laying on the floor for the 2 hour workshop. Check in with yourself and bring what will facilitate your own comfort. Feel free to text Julien at 403-479-6968 for more details. It’s going to be incredible. Don’t wait to register as the tickets will go fast! Special thank you to Sebastien Chabot for lending us his beautiful space to host this intimate workshop. December 9, 2021 is the LAST FRIDAY NIGHT DRUM CIRCLE IN 2021 Tickets Here: https://www.circlesofrhythm.com/community-drum-circles/
Rhythm Cradle & The last Friday Night Drum Circle of 2021
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We’ve had such beautiful time drumming in the park with all of you this Summer. Circles of Rhythm is proud to state that we have been able to keep everyone safe while drumming in the great outdoors. Many who were walking by joined in on the fun, often times joining us the following week! Our grand finale last Friday, we saw over 100 drummers & 30+ spectators clapping their hands or joining in with a small piece of percussion. Autumn is upon us, and so we will be transitioning from our spectacular open-air events in the Weaselhead Flats of North Glenmore Park into our home at the Inglewood Community Hall. INDOOR DRUMMING RETURNS OCTOBER 1, 2021 Now that the cooler weather is upon us, we are excited to share that starting October 1, plans have been finalized to return to the Inglewood Community Association Hall located at 1740- 24th Ave SE, Calgary, AB. Doors will open around 6:40, commencing with our 7:00 pm Drum Call until our closing at 8:30. At Circles of Rhythm, we are committed to providing an Integrated Community Drum Circle experience grounded in compassion, kindness, and tolerance. We strive to create an inclusive, non-judgemental environment where participants are encouraged to creatively express themselves while taking part in our heart-centred events. We are also big believers in the power of rhythm to help regulate our nervous systems & improve our overall health – which for many have been severely affected – both virtually and virally – since March 2020. The pandemic has forced us to take some time away from drumming, the outdoor Friday Nights helped our team to really reflect on the “why” behind our weekly gatherings. Safety, Inclusivity, Diversity, Community, and Creative Expression come up as values-based statements that best describe the Friday Night Community Drum Circle Events. We are committed to continue to allow these Values to guide our team as we transition into weekly indoor drumming events. Short Term Plan: Some drumming is better than no drumming. In accordance with the current rental facility policies and the recently imposed business operation by-laws, COR will be implementing the Restrictions Exemption Program as outlined by AHS in its September CMOH Order 42-2021. What that means for our drumming community is that before entering the premises, all volunteers and participants: More details HERE: https://www.circlesofrhythm.com/2021/09/fall-2021-friday-night-drum-circles-inglewood-community-hall-restrictions-exemption-program/ Masks are mandatory upon entry and until seated. You may remove your mask when able to maintain physical distance from others outside of your own cohort. While we can appreciate what the potential impact of doing so may have on individual circumstances and perspectives, please know that in order to continue offering our in-person weekly circles, we must adhere to all mandated provincial and municipal health orders. Can’t attend our Community Drum Circle because of these changes? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please fill out this Google Doc. https://forms.gle/1pgyvaTeUGfmKB1w9 Long Term Plan: We have submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors to be considered as an “Out-of-Scope Operator” under the Mutual Support Group/Meetings essential service description. We hope that, as the We strongly believe the programming we provide is essential to the mental health and wellbeing of all attendees and wish to continue offering our FNDC to all who would like to participate while ensuring that public health safety remains a high priority. Our hope is that as the COVID-19 situation improves, we will be able to remove the need to request proof of vaccination with increased health measures, consequently allowing all who wish to access our programming to do so safely. Let’s keep our hearts and minds focused on what is most important: We are capable of sharing a Loving Kindness to our fellow humans, regardless of our differences. At this time, we encourage you to reflect upon the many reasons each of us comes together to drum in unity, especially during these complex, often divisive times. Your patience and respect for these health directives is greatly appreciated as the Circles of Rhythm team works hard to continue fostering a space for us all to connect – with ourselves and others – in a positive, safe, and supportive social environment. Please also know that in the event you choose not to physically attend at this time, we will continue to hold space in our collective hearts for you in all the ways – both within and outside the circle. Your well-being matters to us and we wish to hear from you! Please complete this form as we continue to work towards a more inclusive solution to these convoluted times. We love you, and we look forward to reconnecting with you as soon as possible!
Fall 2021 – Friday Night Drum Circles – Inglewood Community Hall, Restrictions Exemption Program
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Circles of Rhythm is BACK post Pandemic! Drumming in the Park starts this Friday - and will be there EVERY FRDIAY until the end of Summer (September 24, 2021. GET YOUR TICKETS: https://www.circlesofrhythm.com/community-drum-circles/ DATES: Every Friday Night in July - September 2021 (Weather Pending) TIME: 7:00 - 8:00pm LOCATION: North Glenmore Park Weaselhead Parking Lot, 6615 37 St SW, Calgary TICKETS: www.circlesofrhythm.com $15 General Admission $10 Bring Your Own Drum, Seniors, Kids TICKET PRE-REGISTRATION APPRECIATED !!!! PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR !!!! Curious to see what it’s all about? Check out a short video filmed summer of 2020 to see how drumming can improve your health and increase your resiliency! VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ELD3ytXinsY PS: We intend to resume the indoor Friday Night Drum Circles in Inglewood starting October 1, 2021. Hope to see you then!
We're Back! 2021 Drumming in the Park
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VIDEO CREDIT: Mercer Production Check out their channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgIp3PoqTBD6-XmyNZ5rhg A huge thank you for this capture of 2020's Drumming in the park! As we prepare to resume drumming in the park starting July 23 - September 24, 2021 - we wanted to remind you of the amazing benefits of the Integrated Community Drum Circle. You can purchase your tickets to the Drumming In The Park by following this link: https://www.circlesofrhythm.com/community-drum-circles/ "Drumming offers some surprising health benefits - from stress reduction, lower blood pressure, and enhanced immunity to increased mindfulness, relaxation, and feelings of connection. Julien Lepage is a big believer in the power of drumming. He runs Circles of Rhythm, a full service community drum circle business offering workplace programs, community, social, therapeutic interventions and professional training. Since COVID-19, Julien believes Circles of Rhythm has an increasingly important role to play, helping bring people together. I really enjoyed creating this short video for Julien, and am inspired by what he and his team are doing to create real connections during these troubling times. Julien Lepage is the owner and lead drummer. He operates drum circles every Friday evening in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Go check it out!" (Mercer Production, 2020) Mercer Production. (2020, October 27). Drum Circle Creates Connection in Challenging Times. [YouTube]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InCcsbTu0cQ&t=2s
Drumming In the Park - Circles of Rhythm - Post-Pandemic Community Integration
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