9-10-2024 3:14pm

Colonial Park to Host Meditative Drumming Circle on Sept. 22

Donnella Tilery Editor

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Register for “Drumming in the Garden” and connect with nature. This meditative-healing class, led by professional meditative-drummer Dana McCurdy, will take place on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Colonial Park Arboretum, located at 156 Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ, 08873. No musical experience is necessary, and percussion instruments will be provided. The fee is $10 per person. Space is limited. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 29. Preregistration is required .

Participants will receive step-by-step instructions by Dana McCurdy and experience a deep human connection between rhythm, community, and nature. The drum circle will be a therapeutic, meditative, and recreational experience for participants. Research shows that drumming circles increase endorphins, which can raise pain thresholds and improve mood immediately after drumming.

About Dana McCurdy
Dana McCurdy is a professional drumming teacher who has taught at several well-known colleges including the New School, Ramapo, and Vassar. In 2001, he began a regular communal drumming practice, in response to the emotional stress he experienced from the attack on the World Trade Center. He began leading drum circles in various community settings as a therapeutic, meditative, and recreational practice for his well-being, as well as others.

Registration
To register for “Drumming in the Garden,” visit www.somersetcountyparks.org, or call 908-722-1200, ext. 5721.

About Colonial Park
Colonial Park, located in Franklin Township, offers a spectacular variety of features and activities for park visitors. Acquired in 1965, this 685-acre facility includes scenic frontage on both the historic the D&R Canal and the Millstone River. Recreation facilities, prize-winning horticultural displays, and pristine natural areas are spaced amid the broad lawns and ponds of this diverse Somerset County park. Located within Colonial Park is Spooky Brook Golf Course, an 18-hole championship course that offers a wide-open layout with spacious fairways and greens.

To stay up-to-date with Somerset County events and information, sign up for free email alerts at www.co.somerset.nj.us/subscribe or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Click here for more information