The Women's Drumming Circle of First Unitarian Church, South Bend, Indiana                 An informal group that began meeting in friends' homes several years ago, the Women's Drumming Circle meets the First Thursday each month, gathering to drum and play all sorts of percussion instruments, and sing and dance as the mood strikes us. Although the group started as part of First Unitarian Church, you do not have to belong to First U to participate! Women are always welcome to drum in circle with us! On the Third Tuesdays, men and women gather to drum together. Our schedule is published each month in the First Unitarian Church of South Bend's newsletter. For directions, e-mail Marie. On occasion, we form a chorus made up of women from the drumming circle who choose to perform, donating their time as a fund raiser for the church and other projects. We are interested in performing at your Earth-friendly or Women's event! Drummers also make time available to facilitate other drum circles. If you have any questions, contact Diana or Gretchen. The music we play is an eclectic mix of women's spirituality chants, Native American and African tunes, with plenty of harmony. In 2001, we made a CD to benefit a small village in Belize! Most of the songs, and poetry on the CD are originals, written by members of the group from all over Michiana. You can print out an order form online by going to the MUSIC link (above). The CDs are also on sale at Moon Beads and Earth Wear on Bell Road in Niles, Hoosierdad's Music in Mishawaka, and at First U -- see Peggy after the Sunday Service or at one of our gatherings.   photo © 2006 Judith Hizer -- at First Thursday drumming Sept 7 2006 Web and logo design by Ladyweave Webs, St. Joseph, Michigan