Apologies - I sent this out early yesterday. YahooGroups seems to be
having an e-mail problem - lots of people said they never got it. So
here it is again. I hope the 2nd time's the charm!





SPECIAL EVENTS OF NOTE THIS WEEK IN BROWARD COUNTY:

TOMORROW - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND
Full Moon Drum Circle on the Beach
Ft. Lauderdale FL, 8pm-2am, free
See details below

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD
Broward Drum Circle
Coconut Creek FL, 4-6pm, free
See details below

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD
Jack & Tarcilia O'Connell's Drum Circle & Sacred Space
Deerfield Beach FL, 7:30-9:30pm, donation requested

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH
Essential Complementary Wellness Center - Drum Circle
Hollywood FL, 7:30-9pm, free
See details below

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH
Goddess Spirit Drum Circle (NOW CO-ED)
Hollywood FL, 7:30-9:00pm, $5
See details below

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH
Gilda's Club Drum Circle (Cancer Support Group)
Ft. Lauderdale FL, 7:15-8:15pm, free
See details below


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SOUTHEAST FLORIDA DRUM/DANCE CIRCLE NEWSLETTER
BROWARD COUNTY EDITION
Thursday, 1 February 2007

Offered to you by the Southeast Florida Drum Circle Community
Michael Dean Goodman, Coordinator, 561-350-3930
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-owner@yahoogroups.com

VISIT OUR YAHOO GROUP WEB PAGE
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity
Free weekly drum circle newsletter
Up-to-date calendar of SE Florida drum circles
Lists of drumming & dancing teachers, classes, performances, vendors
Educational & inspirational materials about drumming & dancing
Links to other drumming/dancing resources



1. FIRST SECTION BELOW: DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - ONE TIME EVENTS

2. SECOND SECTION BELOW: DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - REPEATING EVENTS

3. THIRD SECTION BELOW: OTHER DRUMMING-RELATED EVENTS COMING UP SOON


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1. DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - ONE TIME EVENTS
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NEW

*** FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 27TH-29TH ***

Paralounge Drum Gathering in Florida

Held at: Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park, Live Oak FL

Purpose: to teach unity and fellowship; to understand primitive instru-
ments and their cultures; to entertain, educate, and unify the many
drum circle communities in the SE U.S. Held twice a year - April and
September. Includes facilitated drum circles around a roaring fire,
beginning around 9:30pm and lasting all through the night!

Workshops: Yoga, African Dance, African rhythm, African folk tales,
didgeridoo (novice and advanced), fire dance rhythms, healing drum
therapy. Held all day and early evening.

Info: http://www.paralounge.net

Camp or rent a "cabin" (an RV, actually). It's a family event. One
participant (Mark Richards) reported: "I saw no use of illegal sub-
stances and very little alchohol consumption. Dogs, however, are not
welcome at the event and must be restricted to the campsite area,
since a djembe can look a lot like a fire hydrant to a dog."

"Anyone interested in traveling there as a group - maybe rent a van
or something - please call Mark Richards in Miami at 786-316-2178.
His plan is to leave Friday morning and return very, very late Sunday
night."


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2. DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - REPEATING EVENTS (ALPHABETICALLY)
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*** SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 10TH, 17TH, 24TH ***

Broward Drum Circle

Every Saturday, 4:00-6:00pm

Held at: Fern Forest Nature Park, 201 S. Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek FL

Drumming occurs rain or shine (when it rains they drum under the
pavilion/picnic shelter). The park closes at 6pm. Park rules: no
advertisements; no money changes hands.
Info: 954-984-4183, Sophia Letourneau <sophialinus@...>
Discussion group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BrowardDrumCircle/
Directions:

* From I-95
1. Exit at Atlantic Blvd. west
2. Pass over the Florida Turnpike
3. Turn left (south) on Lyons Rd.
4. After 1 block, turn right into Fern Forest Nature Park
5. Just before entering the parking lot, there is a pavilion (picnic
shelter) on the right
6. Walk through the pavilion and continue on the concrete path to the
grassy picnic area, where the drum circle is held.

* From the Florida Turnpike Southbound
1. Exit at Coconut Creek Pkwy./Hammondville Rd.
(Note: for return trips, there is only a northbound entrance at
Coconut Creek Pkwy.)
2. Go west on Coconut Creek Pkwy.
3. Turn left (south) on Lyons Rd.
4. Pass Atlantic Blvd.
5. After 1 block, turn right into Fern Forest Nature Park
6. Just before entering the parking lot, there is a pavilion (picnic
shelter) on the right
7. Walk through the pavilion and continue on the concrete path to the
grassy picnic area, where the drum circle is held.

* From the Florida Turnpike Northbound
1. Exit at Atlantic Blvd.
(Note: for return trips, there is only a southbound entrance at
Atlantic Blvd.)
2. Go west on Atlantic Blvd.
3. Turn left (south) on Lyons Rd.
4. After 1 block, turn right into Fern Forest Nature Park
5. Just before entering the parking lot, there is a pavilion (picnic
shelter) on the right
6. Walk through the pavilion and continue on the concrete path to the
grassy picnic area, where the drum circle is held.

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*** SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH ***

Broward Pagan Drum Picnic

3rd Sunday of each month (with ocassional shifts to accomodate holidays,
etc.), 12noon - 5pm

Held at: Snyder Park, 3299 SW 4th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale FL.

Bring a picnic lunch or something you'd like to share if you'd like.
Bring drums or any instruments. If you can't drum, come to learn; if
you can drum, come and share some rhythms. If you don't have a drum,
some extras will be available. Bring your Pagan spirit and meet some
new, like-minded people.
Info: Jeff <drumskii@...>

To join their discussion list, or check their calendar, go to:
http://www,groups.yahoo.com/group/BrowardPaganPicnic

Directions: Next to the Ft. Lauderdale Airport. Enter Snyder Park from
SW 4th Ave.; turn right at the 'T'; turn left at the next 'T'; make the
2nd left turn; make the 1st right turn; go half way around the circle,
till you're near West Lake.

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*** THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH ***

Crystal Vision - New Moon Drum Circle (women only)

Usually the Thursday closest to the new moon, 7:30 - 9:00pm, donation
requested
(2007: January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 14)

Held at: Crystal Vision, 3160 Stirling Rd. (just west of I-95 at N.
Park Rd.), Hollywood FL, 954-981-4992
Led by: Linda White <lkwdrum@...>
Info: 954-981-4992, crystalvisionLTC@...

Experience a renewed connection to your innermost rhythms through drum-
ming and chanting. Discover what the ancients knew and modern scienti-
fic studies are now revealing - that there is tremendous healing power
in the strong, steady vibration of the drum. Tuning into this resound-
ing energy can help re-balance the body and spirit and provide a sacred
and unique avenue for prayer and community. Drums and rattles provided,
but you're welcome to bring your own.

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*** TUESSDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH ***

Essential Complementary Wellness Center - New Moon Drum Circle (women
only)

Usually the Tuesday closest to the new moon, 7:30 - 9:00pm, free
(2007: January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 12)

Held at: Essential Complementary Wellness Center, 2104 N. Federal Hwy.,
Suite A (corner of Lee, parking in rear), Hollywood FL, 954-921-7808
Led by: Mayra Luria and Rose Robertson
Info: 954-921-7808, Mayra Luria <mluria@...>, Rose Robertson
<light8181@...>

Experience a renewed connection to your innermost rhythms through drum-
ming and chanting. Discover what the ancients knew and modern scienti-
fic studies are now revealing - that there is tremendous healing power
in the strong, steady vibration of the drum. Tuning into this resound-
ing energy can help re-balance the body and spirit and provide a sacred
and unique avenue for prayer and community. Drums and rattles provided,
but you're welcome to bring your own.

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*** TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH ***

Essential Complementary Wellness Center - Drum Circle

Usually the Tuesday closest to the full moon, 7:30 - 9:00pm, free
(2007: January 2, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1 & 29)

Held at: Essential Complementary Wellness Center, 2104 N. Federal Hwy.,
Suite A (corner of Lee, parking in rear), Hollywood FL, 954-921-7808
Led by: Marya Luria and Rose Robertson
Info: Mayra Luria <mluria@...>, Rose Robertson
<light8181@...>

Experience a renewed connection to your innermost rhythms through drum-
ming and chanting. Discover what the ancients knew and modern scienti-
fic studies are now revealing - that there is tremendous healing power
in the strong, steady vibration of the drum. Tuning into this resound-
ing energy can help re-balance the body and spirit and provide a sacred
and unique avenue for prayer and community. Drums and rattles provided,
but you're welcome to bring your own.

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*** FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND ***

Full Moon Drum Circle - Ft. Lauderdale - Broward County

Monthly on the full moon, 8pm or moonrise (whichever is earlier) till
2am, free (except for possible parking costs)

Held on the beach, South Ft. Lauderdale Beach Park, Ft. Lauderdale FL

Info: Debe Fisher 954-292-1581, Debe24@...,
http://www.hometown.aol.com/debe24/myhomepage/profile.html; Sophia
<sophialinus@...>, 954-984-4183
Established 1995. There's a 15-minute Pagan full moon ritual at 10pm.
Remember, it can be chilly on the beach during the cooler months -
dress accordingly.

Directions:
1. On A1A just north of the 17th St. Causeway, or 1/2 mile south of Las
Olas Blvd.
2. Park in the municipal lot (enter off A1A), toward the south end, $4
fee, closes 1am (you'll be ticketed after that).
3. Drum circle is on the beach just off the parking lot, near the volley-
ball courts, across from Bahia Mar, about a block north of the Yankee
Clipper Hotel complex.

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*** THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH ***

Gilda's Club Drum Circle (Cancer Support Group)

2nd Thursday (usually), 7:15-8:15pm, free

Held at: Gilda's Club, 119 Rose Dr., Ft. Lauderdale FL (1 block north of
Davie, 2 houses east of Andrews)
Facilitator: Mayra Luria

Note: Gilda's Club is a cancer community - their drum circle is open to
those with cancer or dealing with cancer in their family, and their friends.
2006 schedule: January 11th (construction is underway - additional dates
will be announced

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*** TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH ***

Goddess Spirit Drum Circle (NOW CO-ED)

1st Tuesday of the month (2nd Tuesday if holidays conflict), 7:30-
9:00pm, $5

Held at: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of South Florida, 1812
Roosevelt St., Hollywood FL (behind the Autozone store on US 1, be-
tween Taft and Johnson)

Park in rear or on street. Drum, sing, dance, chant. Circle meets
rain or shine - indoors with a/c if it's too hot or wet, outdoors
around the firepit otherwise. Some percussion instruments available
to use including xylophone, bells, singing bowl, ocean drum, shakers,
etc. For both men and women.

Info: Debe Fisher 954-292-1581, debe24@...

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*** WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH & 28TH ***

Griffin's Loft Drum Circle

2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00pm, $10
(2007: January 10 & 24, February 14 & 28, March 14 & 28, April 11 & 25,
May 9 & 23, June 13 & 27)

Held at: Griffin's Loft, 4282 S. University Dr., Davie FL, 954-625-6775,
http://www.griffinsloft.com, reiki4you@...
Led by: Stephanie Vestal, 954-562-5424, stephvestal@...
Stephanie says: "It's mostly Native American flavor with hoop drums, but
we'd love to attract more djembes and other drums and widen our horizon."
An evening of drumming, chanting, healing, sharing in a community circle.

Experience a renewed connection to your innermost rhythms through drum-
ming and chanting. Discover what the ancients knew and modern scienti-
fic studies are now revealing - that there is tremendous healing power
in the strong, steady vibration of the drum. Tuning into this resound-
ing energy can help re-balance the body and spirit and provide a sacred
and unique avenue for prayer and community. Drums and rattles provided,
but you're welcome to bring your own.

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*** WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH ***

Healthy Soul Centers - New Moon Drum Circle (women only)

Usually the Wednesday closest to the new moon, 7:00 - 9:00pm, donation
requested
(2007: January 17, February 14, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13)

Held at: Healthy Soul Centers, 3669 N. Federal Hwy., Pomano Beach FL,
954-545-1340
Led by: Suzanne Edison and Diann Lee

Experience a renewed connection to your innermost rhythms through drum-
ming and chanting. Discover what the ancients knew and modern scienti-
fic studies are now revealing - that there is tremendous healing power
in the strong, steady vibration of the drum. Tuning into this resound-
ing energy can help re-balance the body and spirit and provide a sacred
and unique avenue for prayer and community. Drums and rattles provided,
but you're welcome to bring your own.

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*** SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD ***

Jack & Tarcilia O'Connell's Drum Circle & Sacred Space

1st Saturday of the month (unless it conflicts with a full moon or other
special drum circle), 7:30-9:30pm, donation requested

Held at: Key Largo Framing, 817 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach FL

Drumming/dancing circle (indoors) with occasional breaks for interactive
group activities, exercises, etc. They provide a few drums, but best to
bring your own drums, rattles, voices, etc. "Our intent is to have fun
as we link our drums and our hearts to honor life."

Info: tarciliaoconnell@...

Directions:
1. Take I-95
2. Exit 10th St. east
3. Turn left (north) on Federal Hwy. (US1)
4. Go 1/4 mile north to 817 S. Federal Hwy., on the west side of the
street, across from Little Havana II

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*** THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND ***

Nature's Emporium Drum Circle

4th Thursday of each month, 7:00 - 9:00pm, $3
(2007: January 25, February 22, March 22, April 26, May 24, June 28)

Held at: Nature's Emporium, 8041 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs FL,
954-755-2223, sandy@...
Led by: Linda White

Experience a renewed connection to your innermost rhythms through drumming and
chanting. Discover what the ancients knew and modern scientific studies are
now revealing - that there is tremendous healing power in the strong, steady
vibration of the drum. Tuning into this resounding energy can help re-balance
the body and spirit and provide a sacred and unique avenue for prayer and
community. Drums and rattles provided, but you're welcome to bring your own.

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*** TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH ***

Nature's Emporium - New Moon Drum Circle (women only)

Usually the Tuesday closest to the new moon, 7:00 - 9:00pm, donation re-
quested
(2007: January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 12)

Held at: Nature's Emporium, 8041 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs FL,
954-755-2223, sandy@...
Led by: Linda White

Experience a renewed connection to your innermost rhythms through drumming and
chanting. Discover what the ancients knew and modern scientific studies are
now revealing - that there is tremendous healing power in the strong, steady
vibration of the drum. Tuning into this resounding energy can help re-balance
the body and spirit and provide a sacred and unique avenue for prayer and
community. Drums and rattles provided, but you're welcome to bring your own.

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*** SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH ***

Pompano Beach Drum Circle

4th Sunday of the month, 4-6pm, free

Held at: The beach, just north of the old Pompano Beach Pier, about 1/4
mile north of Atlantic Blvd., 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach
FL

All drummers and dancers are warmly invited. Mike, a great drummer, has
started a Meetup Group called Pompano Beach Drum Circle Meetup to organ-
ize these drum circles and send out announcements. To join (it's free)
or to RSVP for this drum circle, go to: http://drumcircle.meetup.com/213/
Info: Mike 954-245-5567C

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UPDATED

--- SPECIAL DRUM CIRCLE - OF INTEREST TO ALL THREE COUNTIES ---

*** TUESDAY, MARCH 20TH ***

Tequesta Drum Circle (around a huge bonfire!)

Every Solstice & Equinox - the Start of Each Season, 6:30pm till midnight

Held at: Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft.
Lauderdale FL

* $5 entrance fee per adult (kids free) goes toward event costs (insur-
ance, hiring the required park rangers for the night, etc.) - any money
remaining will be donated to the citizen support organization Friends
of Birch State Park, Inc.

* "People of all life-affirming spiritual and philosophical paths are in-
vited to come together under the beautiful canopy of the sky, in a
preserved 'native Florida coastal habitat' It's an opportunity to
align our thoughts and energies with our own core of being, with the
seasonal shifts on our planet (Earth), with the energy effects of our
star (the Sun), and with the powers of the universe that form all
things (which you may call God/Goddess, Spirit, Nature, laws of evo-
lution, etc.). The Tequesta (tuh-kes-tuh) Drum Circle is named after
one of the ancient tribes who inhabited lands around SE Florida prior
to European and Seminole arrival - and gives us an opportunity to re-
member that legacy. Ceremonial dress is welcomed, but not required."

* Includes: a roaring bonfire; a big (optional) potluck feast - bring a
dish or drink that would be enough for yourself; an Earth-centered ri-
tual to welcome in the season (at about 10:30pm) along with a collec-
tive altar where you may place objects to be charged through the inten-
tions of the evening. Performers are very welcome (fire-dancers, belly
dancers, etc.).

* Editor's note: This is one of the biggest and best drum circles in our
area. It only happens four times each year (at the changes of season -
the solstices and equinoxes), bringing together drummers and dancers
from four counties for one big unified celebration. Don't miss it!
You don't have to be a good dancer or drummer - everyone is lovingly wel-
come and appreciated. You can drum (or play any percussion gadget that
you have), dance, or just watch and socialize.

* Info: Moon Path Circle, Inc., http://moonpathcircle.org/index.htm,
SpelCastor <spelcastor@...>, Sophia
<sophialinus@...>, Mark 954-655-7182

* Directions:
1. Go east on Sunrise
2. Cross the Intercoastal bridge
3. Make the last left turn before A1A (turning into the park entrance)
4. Follow the circular drive about 2/3 of the way around to the "Primi-
tive Camp Area - Tequesta Bonfire Stone Circle"


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NEW

*** FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 7:30-9:00PM ***

Drum Workshop with Micheal Gregian of Bopston

Sponsored by the Broward Bellydance Meetup Group
$20 per person in advance, $30 at the door

Held at: Aventura Arts Academy, 850 Ives Dairy Rd., T-17, North Miami
Beach FL

This workshop is for dancers and all those who would like to learn basic
Middle Eastern Rhythms. Please bring your drum or ric. (drums will also
be available for sale in the boutique).

Info: Salomae 305-654-2787, http://www.salomae.com,
http://bellydance.meetup.com/234/calendar/5433673/

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*** SUNDAYS, MARCH 25TH & JUNE 24TH ***

Sundays, March 25th and June 24th, 2:00-3:30pm

Tales Among the Trees - Storytelling w/ the Circle of Souls

Held at: Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek
FL, 954-970-0150
Drumming included

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*** FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 20TH-22ND ***

Long Dance Conference

Held at: Deerhaven Retreat & Conference Center, Paisley FL

An entire weekend filled with sacred ceremony - including a sweat
lodge, dancing, and continuous drumming circles.

Info: Michelle 561-929-4959


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DRUM CIRCLES (REGULAR, REPEATING WEEKLY OR MONTHLY)
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There are 48 opportunities to drum/dance each month in our SE Florida area!

There are at least 5 drum circles every week - plus 3 that occur every
other week, plus 10 that are monthly, plus 9 every month around the full
moon, plus special events!

TO SEE THEM ALL, VISIT OUR ONLINE CALENDAR OF DRUM/DANCE CIRCLES

http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/calendar/

If you've never registered with YahooGroups, you'll need to in order to
use the calendar. Registering is free; it's quick (just a few pieces of
info to supply); you only have to do it once; you'll get NO spam by regis-
tering. In fact, nothing will change EXCEPT that you'll have full, easy
access to our drum circle website forever-after!

On our calendar, you can search by clicking on any day - you'll see all
the drumming/dancing circles anywhere in the whole Southeast Florida area
that are happening on that day! Click on any event - you'll see all the
details (location, time, driving directions, special considerations, con-
tact info, etc...)

Now there's no excuse not to go drumming/dancing and enjoy the bliss.


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CHECK OUT THE FILES SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE!
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www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/files/

You'll find useful drumming and dancing resources -

a. DANCING - LESSONS & CLASSES
b. DANCING - PERFORMANCES
c. DANCING - RESOURCES & LINKS (for belly dancers)

d. DRUM CIRCLES - ETIQUETTE
e. DRUM CIRCLES - LISTED BY DAY OF THE WEEK (Dancers warmly welcome!)

f. DRUMMING - CARE OF YOUR DRUM
g. DRUMMING - HOW TO PLAY A DRUM
h. DRUMMING - INSPIRATIONAL
i. DRUMMING - LESSONS & CLASSES
j. DRUMMING - PERFORMANCES - REGULAR (WEEKLY)
k. DRUMMING - RESOURCES & LINKS


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it intact, deleting nothing, changing no formatting, and including
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3. Please send us e-mail addresses of anyone that you think would be
interested and we'll invite them to subscribe.


Namaste,

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Southeast Florida Drum Circle Community, Coordinator
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