Fellowship
Bocce!
MSGEleven middle school kids meeting for MSG recently at Jen and Mike Arvia’s home in Lake Bluff. Along with meaningful connection over tacos from El Norte, the kids and Zach discussed points raised by Brené Brown about what it means to belong.
Photo (clockwise beginning in center): Samantha Richmond, Jonathan Richmond, Nick Nyland, Rian, Claire, Charlotte Arvia, Lucy Compher, Charlotte Matson, Gavin Burns, Connor Gustafson, Max Hill. Keep an eye out for next month's gathering! |
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Drum Circle August 16 on the Beach
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Ken's daughter Jen arranged for Shelley May-Hutchison, a percussionist and drum circle facilitator, to lead us in a drum circle on the beach the evening of August 16. A great time was had by all, and the heavens even provided us with a stunning rainbow.
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A drum circle is a group of people playing drums together, usually hand drums such as
djembes, congas, bass drums and bongos.
They can have anything from a few to hundreds of participants. There is often an array of other percussion instruments, such as shakers and tambourines, and they are sometimes
accompanied by dancing.
The informal drum circle is a great place to listen, play or socialize. Many players of all levels and all ages usually turn up. Drummers bring their own instruments and jam along within a loose rhythmic structure. They're fun because newbies can blend in with the group while advanced players get a chance to practice more intricate patterns.
In informal drum circles, there is no leader, and whereas some might see this as a detriment, it often leads to a “communal groove” that builds and grows organically, transcending the individual.
djembes, congas, bass drums and bongos.
They can have anything from a few to hundreds of participants. There is often an array of other percussion instruments, such as shakers and tambourines, and they are sometimes
accompanied by dancing.
The informal drum circle is a great place to listen, play or socialize. Many players of all levels and all ages usually turn up. Drummers bring their own instruments and jam along within a loose rhythmic structure. They're fun because newbies can blend in with the group while advanced players get a chance to practice more intricate patterns.
In informal drum circles, there is no leader, and whereas some might see this as a detriment, it often leads to a “communal groove” that builds and grows organically, transcending the individual.
Community Garden Project
The Community Church Garden Project
The Community Church has not one, but two vegetable gardens!
The big garden is in cooperation with Lake Forest College, located behind The Glen Rowan House (500 Sheridan, Lake Forest—across the street from the chapel).
The office garden is located at the Jessen Office Building (117 E. Scranton, Lake Bluff) in the alley behind the building. Dylan Burns built the terraced garden for his Eagle Scout project.
All of the produce (organic) from the gardens will be donated to Beacon Place for distribution to those who don't typically have the opportunity to buy healthy produce.
The Community Church has not one, but two vegetable gardens!
The big garden is in cooperation with Lake Forest College, located behind The Glen Rowan House (500 Sheridan, Lake Forest—across the street from the chapel).
The office garden is located at the Jessen Office Building (117 E. Scranton, Lake Bluff) in the alley behind the building. Dylan Burns built the terraced garden for his Eagle Scout project.
All of the produce (organic) from the gardens will be donated to Beacon Place for distribution to those who don't typically have the opportunity to buy healthy produce.
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