...Drumming and Other Things, by Kathy Walczyk

You may have seen me at the center. I come down from Green Bay on occasion and offer a class here or there. Last summer Kelly was cleaning and preparing the center for guests, for the opening of A Place To Be Spirituality Center. One day I came to give her a hand. Walking into that home, now the center, I felt a sense of safety and a sense that love resided there. I was put at ease. I feel that same sense of comfort each and every time I enter that sacred place. The center has become my home away from home.
 
This Saturday, May 11th from noon till 2pm, I am coming down with a group of drummers.  We are not professionals. When I first joined the group, I knew nothing about drumming, was afraid to try, and couldn’t hold a beat to save my life. The group welcomed me in and taught me a few simple beats. It didn’t take long and I was drumming along with the rest of them. Our drum circle is made up of people from all walks of life and diverse talents.
 
On Saturday we will teach you a few beats if you are not familiar and invite you to join in at your comfort level. And, if you feel comfortable, you can teach us a few beats! If you have a drum, a flute, a ukulele, a singing bowl, or whatever, you can bring it along. If you don’t, we will have lots of drums and percussion instruments for you to try out. This is a light-hearted group with no agenda except to have fun together.
 
Drumming is another way to communicate with each other, a sacred song. As we drum our hearts begin to beat together. We naturally join together in community. There are no mistakes or off-beat drummers. Every tap, every breath, every heartbeat contributes to the song!