From Patter:

I wish that this could have been set out sooner....but of course
computer problems with sending attachements in RTF.(Looks like secret
code from Mars) Sorry for the delay.
Good news.....we are on for this Monday for the drumcircle.Tell a friend.
Penny and I are looking forward to many more with lots of support.
She and I need to visit
VMSC to work on contract and clue them on what we have decided as a committe.
Again to all of you thank you, thank you, thank you.

If any questions please call Penny or me at 650-367-8146
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Patter and Penny Hatfield
Rhythmxchange
July 7, 2004

We are so touched by the comments, love and support and desire to
work things out to make -hese events safe and fun.
Penny and I would like to thank all of you who were present at the
core meeting for the continuance of Rhythmxchange drum circles and
events. Bob and Orlene Chartain and Bobby G, you have helped so much
to bridge the gap, and to help us move forward. It is great to know
the friends who do care and want to help with making future events
something to be desired. Every one gave valuable input to make this
drum circle work as a community.
It is imperative that with the many diverse people in the circle:
Different skill levels, Dancers, Singers, Special Needs, Newbies, and
On-lookers, that this be kept to as close to the mission statement
and guide lines as possible. People come for many reasons and its
known that you cant please everybody all the time. It is such a great
idea that was brought up last night to have more of a structure and
still be able to move with the flow. Then there is something for
everybody and they can choose when they would like to come and join
in...hopefully all night.
You all have experienced drum circle facilitation. What is so
important in this is that it gives everyone permission to play music
and explore, whatever the music skill .We all have the ability to
play...its there in our pulse!
<edit> I know we are looking forward to a new adventure.
Again, we thank you for your love and support.
Yehete
(from the heart)
Patter and Penny




WELCOME

Welcome to Rhythmxchange.

We celebrate the human spirit, the beauty of communication with the
healing power of music, voice and sound. Here is a safe place to be
with others of all skill levels, communicating in ways that words
cannot.

Bring a dish to share and any instrument you would like to blend into
a rhythmxchange.
Fun friends and potluck meal to be enjoyed by all.
We meet once a month.


Where: VETERANS MEMORIAL SENIOR CENTER
1455 Madison Avenue Redwood City , CA 94061

From: 6:30 to 9:30 Pm (Every second Monday of each month)



GUIDE LINES

Drummers and Dancers are invited to share a safe, respectful and
healthy environment
with a community of all ages , from small children to seniors. This
is a healing atmosphere for all including people with special needs
who may have physical mental or other challenges .
This is community !


No alcohol or drugs allowed in this environment

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MISSION STATEMENT

Rhythmxchange is many things.
It is a environment where community comes together, communicating in
rhythm and dance.
Its a safe place, a harbor, where Tolerance and Respect, within our
community, is encouraged .
It is a place to Re-charge our batteries through music, everyone
contributing. Learning, playing, having fun in the moment, and riding
on the rim of rhythm in search of that
MAGICAL GROOVE.

Ahse
Patter and Penny
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Rhythmxchange

Rules of Conduct

It is expected that All patrons of Rhythmxchange events will
successfully be able to:

1. Treat each other with respect.
2. Refrain from behavior that is disruptive and/ or inappropriate and
causing people
discomfort:
! Angry outburst/ threating actions
! Inappropriate physical contact
! disrespectful behavior and unkind comments toward another

! persuade people to your personal beliefs that result in
argumentative conversations
3. Refrain from alcohol or recreational drugs while attending center



Inability to comply with the rules of conduct may result in dismissal
from premiss