HOLY MOLY--What a great celebration we had in class! Thank you so much for making my birthday so special. I'm going to make it a monthly event so all drummers have a chance for a little recognition. Special thanks to Pam Balch and her helpers Carol Mullins and Pam Velazquez.

You may not have seen them, but in addition to all the "paper" ornaments on the tree, there were ceramic monkey ornaments with notes saying "do the monkey" and "do you love me" on them--a reference to one of our routines. Your enthusiasm is rewarding, and your generosity is humbling.

Thank you for both of those wonderful gifts.

By the way, both Carol and Pam V. have led some warm-up routines before class, and lived to tell about it <g>. You can, too--just email me and we'll work out the details. Why should I have all the fun!

If you're interested, here's a link to the light sticks I ordered but returned. They are really cool, and would be great for outdoor nighttime activities. Walking a dog? Decorating a golf cart for a parade? Just putting around your birdcage? Grandkids would love them. They have different light modes and the batteries are replaceable. They just didn't work for drumming because the switch was too sensitive and kept shutting off.

https://smile.amazon.com/Glow-Sticks-Bulk-Flashing-ColorHome/dp/B07CPRP94L/ref=sr_1_28?dchild=1&keywords=color+home+glow+sticks&qid=1631849189&sr=8-28

FOR SALE: a student bought a pair of the older pattern cardio drumming leggings but they are too large and long for her. She paid $25 but will sell them for $20. They are size plus and have not been worn. If you are interested let me know and I'll try to hook you up.

SOMETHING NEW FOR YOU! If you've seen me drum in my class or someone else's, you know that I sweat a lot and have to wipe my face often even though I wear a sweatband (and change to a dry one halfway through class). I was looking for something to use other than terrycloth, and discovered these all-natural, biodegradable, reusable cloths--eureka! I bought some heavier mil resealable plastic bags and ordered stickers with the logo, printed some instructions, and voila! A student tested one and gave it an enthusiastic thumbs up.

These are $5 each, and I will have them in class. I'll send an email with additional photos.

NO CLASS ON THANKSGIVING, NOVEMBER 25TH (BUT SEE NOTE BELOW ABOUT THE HYBRID SOCIAL ON SUNDAY THE 28TH)

Our next hybrid line dance/drum event is scheduled for Sunday, November 28th from 5-7pm at Rohan. That's the Sunday after Thanksgiving (no class on the 25th), so mark your calendar. If you have family visiting, take 'em with you!