Wahlbangers Drum Circle Organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
(based in Los Angeles, CA.) dedicated to
“Banging down walls” of stress, isolation, and stigma
& building bridges to inclusion, acceptance, and contentment
with the therapeutic benefits of group drumming.
DONATE TODAY Our clients Thank You for your support!
Wahlbangers Drum Circle Organization
North Hollywood, CA
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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Recent & UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:
Our scheduled
therapeutic & recreational
interactive group drumming activities...
Contact Us for details &
Volunteer opportunities!
February 2018 Events Summary:
Wahlbangers shared joyful rhythms in 18 drum circle events in February serving Veterans, Nursing Home & Assisted Living Residents, and Adults with Special Needs.
We traveled throughout the San Fernando Valley & the Greater Los Angeles area, and to Lynwood, Long Beach, San Bernardino, and Orange County.
February 6th, 2018
Remo RMC Grand Opening Drum Circle in Valencia!
Chris & Judi participated in the Remo RMC (Recreational Music Center) Grand Opening Community Drum Circle Event at Remo Headquarters in Valencia to congratulate our friend, Manager Mike DeMenno!
February 13th, 2018
Mardi Gras!
(1) Providence St. Elizabeth (SNF) - North Hollywood
(2) BCR, "A Place To Grow" ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - Burbank
We provided a special drum circle presentation for BCR's Annual Membership Meeting with participation from our clients in our regular Friday afternoon drum circle classes!
February 18th, 2018
Fragile X Association of Southern CA. ~ Family Fun Day Drum Circle dedicated in loving memory of Naomi Star, Past President - Long Beach
March 2018 Event Summary
Wahlbangers shared joyful rhythms in 22 drum circle sessions in March serving Veterans, Nursing Home & Assisted Living Residents, Adults with Special Needs, and Head Start Preschoolers!
We traveled throughout the San Fernando Valley & the Greater Los Angeles area, and to Culver City, San Bernardino, and Orange County.
In addition, Springtime brings a welcome blossoming of schedule requests from Head Start sites & private preschools for our “Little Hands, Big Rhythms” Program, and we are very proud to have served 19 different sites to date, and to have played with over 1,500 preschool students!
March 13th, 2018
"Little Hands, Big Rhythms" Program at "Corazon De La Familia" Head Start - North Hollywood
April 2018 Events
April 2nd, 2018
"Resilient Rhythms" Program at West LA VA ~ serving Veterans in the Residential Rehab & Treatment Program - Los Angeles
April 3rd, 2018
"Little Hands, Big Rhythms" Program at "Santa Clarita" Head Start site - Santa Clarita
April 4th, 2018
Valley Village ~ Where adults with developmental challenges thrive! - Winnetka
April 5th, 2018
"Ohana Rhythms" Community Integration Program at New Horizons-SFV ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - North Hills
April 6th-7th, 2018
April 8th, 2018
The Help Group Autism Center's 8th Annual Special Needs Resource Fair!
Wahlbangers Organization facilitators will be on site providing family friendly
Drum Circles throughout this event!
And please visit our table to learn more about our programs and services!
13164 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks
April 9th, 2018
"Resilient Rhythms" Program at West LA VA ~ serving Veterans in the Residential Rehab & Treatment Program - Los Angeles
April 10th, 2018
"Little Hands, Big Rhythms" Program at "Azteca Dangler" Head Start & State Preschool site - East Los Angeles
April 11th, 2018
"Little Hands, Big Rhythms" Program at "La Escuelita" Head Start site - North Hollywood
April 11th, 2018
"World Rhythms Community Drumming & Percussion" Class
Wahlbangers Organization,
in collaboration with L.A. Dept. of Recreation and Parks & New Horizons-SFV,
is instructing an entry level community integration drumming class on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays monthly at 2pm Panorama Recreation Center - Panorama City
April 12th, 2018
"Ohana Rhythms" Community Integration Program at New Horizons-SFV ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - North Hills
April 13th, 2018
BCR, "A Place To Grow" ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - Burbank
April 14th, 2018
PRIVATE EVENT
April 16th, 2018
Villas at San Bernardino (Assisted Living & Memory Care) - San Bernardino
April 17th, 2018
(1) Lynwood Heathcare Center (SNF) - Lynwood
(2) East Terrace Rehabilitation & Wellness Centre (SNF) - Los Angeles
April 18th, 2018
Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aged
Our 5th Annual "Spring Awakening" Drum Circle Event with AL, SNF, & Alzheimer's Units Combined - Reseda
April 19th, 2018
"Ohana Rhythms" Community Integration Program at New Horizons-SFV ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - North Hills
April 20th, 2018
Concord Huntington Senior Apartments - Huntington Park
April 21st, 2018
The 6th Annual 5k Run for Fragile X & Family Fun Day Drum Circle!
(Click the logo above for more information)
Frank G. Bonelli Park - San Dimas
April 23rd, 2018
"Rejuvenating Rhythms" Drum Circle
at Joslyn Adult Center - Burbank
April 24th, 2018
Fountain Care Center (SNF) - Orange
April 25th, 2018
"World Rhythms Community Drumming & Percussion" Class
Wahlbangers Organization,
in collaboration with L.A. Dept. of Recreation and Parks & New Horizons-SFV,
is instructing an entry level community integration drumming class on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays monthly at 2pm Panorama Recreation Center - Panorama City
April 26th, 2018
"Ohana Rhythms" Community Integration Program at New Horizons-SFV ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - North Hills
April 27th, 2018
BCR, "A Place To Grow" ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - Burbank
April 28th, 2018
Canyon Trails Assisted Living & Memory Care - Canoga Park
April 30th, 2018
Santa Monica Pavilion (convalescent, hospice, and demetia care) - West Los Angeles
May 2018 Events
May 2nd, 2018
Valley Village ~ Where adults with developmental challenges thrive! - Winnetka
May 3rd, 2018
"Ohana Rhythms" Community Integration Program at New Horizons-SFV ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - North Hills
May 4th, 2018
"Little Hands, Big Rhythms" Program at "El Caminito" Head Start - Sun Valley
May 6th - May 12th, 2018
NATIONAL NURSES WEEK
The Wahlbangers send out Heartfelt Thanks to all the nurses we work with!
May 7th, 2018
"Resilient Rhythms" Program at West LA VA ~ serving Veterans in the Residential Rehab & Treatment Program - Los Angeles
May 8th, 2018
"Little Hands, Big Rhythms" Program at "Silva" Head Start & "Sunshine" Head Start sites - South Central Los Angeles
May 9th, 2018
"World Rhythms Community Drumming & Percussion" Class
Wahlbangers Organization,
in collaboration with L.A. Dept. of Recreation and Parks & New Horizons-SFV,
is instructing an entry level community integration drumming class on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays monthly at 2pm Panorama Recreation Center - Panorama City
May 10th, 2018
"Ohana Rhythms" Community Integration Program at New Horizons-SFV ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - North Hills
May 11th, 2018
BCR, "A Place To Grow" ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - Burbank
Sunday May 13th, 2018
May 13th - 19th, 2018
NATIONAL SKILLED NURSING CARE WEEK
May 14th, 2018
Topanga Terrace Rehabilitation & Convalescent Center - Canoga Park
May 16th, 2018
Braille Institute Library, "Kids Story Time" & Drum Circle - Los Angeles
May 17th, 2018
"Ohana Rhythms" Community Integration Program at New Horizons-SFV ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - North Hills
May 18th, 2018
Pine Grove Healthcare & Wellness Centre (SNF) - San Gabriel
May 19th, 2018
Angelman Syndrome Foundation National Walk: Los Angeles
(Click LOGO above for more information)
Wahlbangers will provide & facilitate our 7th Annual Family Fun Drum Circles for all Angels and Walkers!
Pan Pacific Park
7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. 90027
(Click HERE to Donate/Sponsor TEAM DRAKE!)
May 20th, 2018
PRIVATE EVENT
May 21st, 2018
Villas at San Bernardino (Assisted Living & Memory Care) - San Bernardino
May 23rd, 2018
"World Rhythms Community Drumming & Percussion" Class
Wahlbangers Organization,
in collaboration with L.A. Dept. of Recreation and Parks & New Horizons-SFV,
is instructing an entry level community integration drumming class on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays monthly at 2pm Panorama Recreation Center - Panorama City
May 24th, 2018
"Ohana Rhythms" Community Integration Program at New Horizons-SFV ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - North Hills
May 25th, 2018
BCR, "A Place To Grow" ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - Burbank
May 26th, 2018
Nazareth House (Catholic Retirement Community) - Los Angeles
May 28th, 2018
Santa Monica Pavilion (convalescent, hospice, and demetia care) - West Los Angeles
May 30th, 2018
"Little Hands, Big Rhythms" Program at "El Pueblo De Ninos" Head Start - North Hollywood
May 30th, 2018
Simi Valley High School "Senior Awards Night"
Wahlbangers Org. Board Members are honored to again participate (our 6th year) on the judging committee & in Awards Night presentation of the "Henry Lauer Memorial Scholarship" at Simi Valley High School
May 31st, 2018
"Ohana Rhythms" Community Integration Program at New Horizons-SFV ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - North Hills
June 2018 Events
June 1st, 2018
"Little Hands, Big Rhythms" Program at "Greater Emmanuel" Head Start - Lynwood
June 4th, 2018
"Resilient Rhythms" Program at West LA VA ~ serving Veterans in the Residential Rehab & Treatment Program - Los Angeles
June 5th, 2018
Fountain Care Center (SNF) - Orange
June 6th, 2018
Valley Village ~ Where adults with developmental challenges thrive! - Winnetka
June 7th, 2018
"Ohana Rhythms" Community Integration Program at New Horizons-SFV ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - North Hills
June 8th, 2018
BCR, "A Place To Grow" ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - Burbank
June 13th, 2018
"World Rhythms Community Drumming & Percussion" Class
Wahlbangers Organization,
in collaboration with L.A. Dept. of Recreation and Parks & New Horizons-SFV,
is instructing an entry level community integration drumming class on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays monthly at 2pm Panorama Recreation Center - Panorama City
June 14th, 2018
"Ohana Rhythms" Community Integration Program at New Horizons-SFV ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - North Hills
June 18th, 2018
Villas at San Bernardino (Assisted Living & Memory Care) - San Bernardino
June 19th, 2018
(1) Lynwood Heathcare Center (SNF) - Lynwood
(2) East Terrace Rehabilitation & Wellness Centre (SNF) - Los Angeles
June 20th, 2018
Annual "Stroke Boot Camp" - Summer Session
Two weeks of activities for 20 stroke survivors, including Wahlbangers Rehabilitation Drum Circles!
This is our 5th year providing & facilitating in collaboration with Dr. Alison McKenzie and Dr. Caryn Ito, and students of the Department of Physical Therapy at the Irvine Campus.
June 21st, 2018
"Ohana Rhythms" Community Integration Program at New Horizons-SFV ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - North Hills
Annual International Make Music Day!
June 22nd, 2018
BCR, "A Place To Grow" ~ serving adults with developmental challenges - Burbank
PAST SPECIAL EVENTS:
January 2018 Events Summary:
Wahlbangers shared joyful rhythms in 14 drum circle events in January serving Veterans, Seniors, Psych Rehab Patients, Adults with Special Needs, and Children & Adolescents with Autism.
We traveled throughout the San Fernando Valley & the Greater Los Angeles area, and to Pomona, San Bernardino, Anaheim, and Orange County.
Highlights:
January 1st, 2018
New Year's Day "Resilient Rhythms" Program at West LA VA ~ serving Veterans in the Residential Rehab & Treatment Program - Los Angeles
"Clean & Serene in 2018"
January 19th, 2018
Wahlbangers Officers / Facilitators
gave a Presentation, Lecture & Drumming Workshop -- this marks our 5th year presenting -- at
Cal Poly University Pomona
for a class of future teachers, who were joined by a class of local Jr. High students with special needs, in the
Dept. of Kinesiology & Health Promotion
January 25th - 28th, 2018
In addition, Chris & Judi spent an exciting weekend networking & attending sessions at the annual NAMM Show in Anaheim with 100,000 other people! And, of course, they found time to participate in a huge drum circle event!
December 2017 Event Summary:
Wahlbangers shared joyful rhythms in 14 drum circle sessions this month serving Veterans, Seniors, Nursing Home & Assisted Living Residents, Psych Rehab Patients, Adults with Special Needs, and Head Start Preschool Students.
We traveled throughout the San Fernando Valley & the Greater Los Angeles area, and to Sylmar, Lynwood, San Bernardino, and Riverside.
Also, this year marked our 5th Annual Holiday Drum Circle Event at a Psychiatric Lockdown Facility in Riverside, jammin’ with over 70 residents living with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses!
December 2017
5th Annual Wahlbangers Holiday
Drum Circle Event at
Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center
(Lockdown; Not Open to the Public)
Wahlbangers Organization is proud to provide & facilitate our 5th Annual Holiday Drum Circle Day with 70 psychiatric in-patients in Riverside
November 2017 Event Summary:
Wahlbangers shared joyful rhythms in 19 drum circle sessions this month serving Veterans, Seniors, Nursing Home & Assisted Living Residents, Adults with Special Needs, and Head Start Preschool Students.
We traveled throughout the San Fernando Valley & the Greater Los Angeles area, and to Lynwood and San Bernardino.
Also, with the Fall Season comes a welcome wave of scheduling requests from Head Start sites & private preschools for our “Little Hands, Big Rhythms” Program, and we are very proud to have served 16 sites to date, and played with over 1,500 preschool students!
October 2017 Event Summary:
Wahlbangers shared joyful rhythms in 13 drum circle sessions this month serving Veterans, Seniors, Nursing Home & Assisted Living Residents, Adults with Special Needs, and Individuals & Families living with Mental Illness.
We traveled throughout the San Fernando Valley & the Greater Los Angeles area, and to Huntington Beach and Orange County.
Also, this was our 4th year supporting the annual NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walks LAC at Grand Park in downtown LA! Our facilitators & volunteers provided energizing group drumming for the over 1,000 Walk Participants at the Start Line & Finish Line!
Saturday October 7th, 2017
Annual NAMI Walks LA County
The Wahlbangers Organization was honored to again support
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walks Los Angeles County
by providing encouraging & energizing drumming during the
Opening & Finish Line Ceremonies for thousands of walkers & staff
Thank you to all of our Volunteers!
@ Grand Park Event Lawn in Downtown Los Angeles
www.namiwalks.org/losangelescounty
In addition, this was our 4th year providing & facilitating Rehabilitation Drum Circles at the annual “Stroke Boot Camp” (Fall Session) Program for 20 stroke survivors in collaboration with the head of the Department of Physical Therapy at Chapman University’s Irvine Campus!
October 2017
Annual "Stroke Boot Camp"
(Not Open to the Public)
Activities for stroke survivors, including Wahlbangers therapeutic drum circles! Wahlbangers Organization works in collaboration with Dr. Alison McKenzie, PT, DPT, Ph.D and students of the Department of Physical Therapy at the Irvine Campus.
September 2017 Event Summary:
Saturday April 29th, 2017
