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.



We hope more will be joining us in the fun.











For more detail you can contact me at 904-334-5290 or marilynsonthemove@yahoo.com

http://www.debbieyoungap.com/
Carolyn Drazien (carolyndiva1@yahoo.com)
http://www.oceanyoga.biz/


http://www.renaissancehealingcenter.com/
nifarwell@ft.newyorklife.com
http://www.journeyofthedrum.com/



We're just keeping the Beat!

Wanderlea is a Wonder!

In preparation for my weekend retreat at Kripalu -- I had to get myself together and do all the beauty maintenance. (It is getting harder and harder as the years go by!)

A trip to Wanderlea's Beauty Clinic was first on my list and I wanted it to be last! I couldn't leave. It was luxurious. Just like her website says at http://www.wanderlea.com/, 904-248-0953.

Who ever heard of a FASSAGE? Not me. But, I can tell you now, that is the only way to go.

Wanderlea's gentle hands and knowledgeable spirit began blending product and aroma until I was taken away to Brazil!

I relaxed on blue satin sheets as the music in the background helped me drift away as she worked her magic!

I came away with strict orders to drink more water, eat healthy, and take care of myself, (and new eyebrows. 0-)......

Wanderlea also treated me to a Thai Foot Massage which aided my aching arches and arthritic knees. Oh, so good!

Thanks Wanderlea. See you next month!

DRAGON TIME MASSAGE!!!!

You can stay right here at the Beaches and feel as if you have been transported abroad!

By stepping into Wanderlea's Beauty Clinic you will enjoy beauty treatments and secrets acquired from traveling and studying in Thailand, Japan, Germany, and China.

Enjoy an Ancient Wisdom Facial with 24k gold, an Ipanema Facial or Casablanca Facial, or better yet, a Dragon Time Massage. Mmmm, doesn't that sound good?

Wanderlea, who is from Brazil, provides a relaxing and serene treatment and ensures her clients are pampered and well taken care of. You will be the main focus. What more could you ask for?


With her trademark 'Fassage' you will receive a massage of the feet, hands, arms, decolate, neck, ear reflex massage, and head massage. Doesn't that make you want to say aaaaahhh!!!!!?

Next time you see me, I'll not only be completely relaxed, but I'll be sporting Wanderlea's Henna Body Art in a very interesting place. That's my secret!

Wanderlea's Beauty Clinic, 1122 Third Street, Suite 2, Neptune Beach, (904)248-0953 or visit the website at http://www.wanderlea.com/.