MarilynsOnTheMove: funky shui divas

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Special Holiday Open House Coming Soon!

‘Special Holiday Open House’

November 14-15 and November 21-22, 2009; Noon-6 p.m.

‘Two Homes – Two Charities – Two Weekends – Two Treats’

In support of two local charities, Melissa Nelson, listing agent for Watson Realty, will hold a “Special Open House’ for two current listings at two premier Jacksonville neighborhoods - Eagle Harbor Preserve and Pablo Bay.

These luxury homes and Christmas trees are magnificently decorated for the holidays by Carolyn Drazien of Funky Shui Divas. The two Christmas trees will be raffled and the proceeds will be donated to Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM) and J. P. Hall Children’s Charity.

At 2 p.m. on alternating days on both weekends, two wise women, Sharon Elliott (author, ‘A Child’s Way: Slowing Down for Goodness Sake’) and Carolyn Drazien (‘Discover the Sanctuary in Your Home’ – women’s digest 09) will be sharing their wisdom for enjoying the season and decorating for the holidays. Refreshments will be served.

These homes are located at Pablo Bay (off of J. Turner Butler Blvd. at San Pablo) 3725 Cross Water Blvd., Jacksonville and Eagle Harbors Preserve, 1585 Sandy Springs Dr., Orange Park. No charge – raffle tickets sold at each location. For more information, please call 904-607-2794 or 904-718-1867.

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Sunday, October 11, 2009

When Women Gather!

The First Women's Drum Circle (WDC) formed last night in Jacksonville Beach on the front lawn of the Renaissance Healing Center (RHC) -- the perfect location for the WDC!

Thirty-five women gathered - some out of curiosity, others seeking strength in the connection with women, many experienced drummers and belly dancers seeking another venue to drum, a few in support of my new and exciting adventure, and all attracted to the age old tradition and universal connection of women and drumming.

The beautiful sky and ocean breeze were our friendly companions throughout the night as we watched the evening and the sun set to the rhythm of our drums.

Bridging our east coast beach communities of St. Augustine to Atlantic Beach and over the intracoastal to the west beaches, was the beacon of the drum.

Recognizing the need to share our energy and be the creative beings that women are and continue to be ,was my motivation for forming this Women's Drum Circle and to provide a place that women could gather and join in the drumming community.

Thanks so much to the Renaissance's location - rain or shine - we will have many more enjoyable evenings.

A few of the women gathered were Jane Chadwick, president of the sawgrass women's club and Joan Tobey of sawgrass; Debbie Young, local acupuncturist and full-moon drummer; Carolyn Drazien of Funky Shui Divas Home Staging and Decorating; Kate Cordell of Ocean Yoga; Irene Farwell of New York Life; Jane Wade and 2 friends from St. A; Lacy Norman-Belly Dancer and Pilates Instructor at RHC; Heather Hixon - RHC massage therapist and yoga instructor; and, of course my drum circle collaborator, Lynn Curtin - 'The Voice.'

That is just a few of the women 35 women sharing the glorious evening with me and the beginning of a new gathering for women.

I always knew 'THE RHYTHM METHOD' would take on new meaning to me at some point in my life!!!!!

And, we all redefined it last night as

we played our drums.

We enjoyed the Lacy's bellydancing and found that it is harder than it looks.

Practice Practice Practice in the drum circles in the future.