Wahlbangers Drum Circle Organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
(based in Los Angeles, CA.) dedicated to
“Banging down walls” of stigma, loneliness, and stress
& building up inclusion, acceptance, and empowerment
with the therapeutic benefits of interactive group drumming.
DONATE TODAY Our clients Thank You for your support!
Wahlbangers Drum Circle Organization
North Hollywood, CA
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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
COVID-19 UPDATE (May 2022):
TO OUR HIGHLY VALUED CLIENTS:
Our facilitators are so happy to be back to work and sharing joyful rhythms again!
Out of an abundance of caution, the Wahlbangers Organization is
CURRENTLY SCHEDULING OUTDOOR (ONLY)
Therapeutic & Recreational Drum Circle Events.
Recent & UPCOMING EVENTS:
Our scheduled
therapeutic & recreational
interactive group drumming activities...
Contact Us for details &
Volunteer opportunities!
March 2022 Events
Fragile X Association of Southern California - "FRAXSOCAL"
San Dimas
April 2022 Events
Skull & Roses Festival
Ventura
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
WEEKLY Events
Wahlbangers Organization is a Federally Authorized VA Vendor!
May 2022 Events
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
WEEKLY Events
Wahlbangers Organization is a Federally Authorized VA Vendor!
NAMI Walks LA County
We invite you to take part in NAMI’s largest and most successful mental health awareness and annual fundraising event in the country! Join the movement to raise awareness of mental illness and raise funds to help local individuals & families!
Church of the Valley - Developmental Preschool Van Nuys
June 2022 Events
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
WEEKLY Events
Wahlbangers Organization is a Federally Authorized VA Vendor!
Center For Children, School Age Program, K-6th -La Crescenta
Annual International Make Music Day!
July 2022 Events
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
WEEKLY Events
Wahlbangers Organization is a Federally Authorized VA Vendor!
August 2022 Events
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
WEEKLY Events
Wahlbangers Organization is a Federally Authorized VA Vendor!
September 2022 Events
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
WEEKLY Events
Wahlbangers Organization is a Federally Authorized VA Vendor!
June Lake Jam Festival
June Lake (Mammoth)
October 2022 Events
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
WEEKLY Events
Wahlbangers Organization is a Federally Authorized VA Vendor!
November 2022 Events
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
WEEKLY Events
Wahlbangers Organization is a Federally Authorized VA Vendor!
December 2022 Events
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
WEEKLY Events
Wahlbangers Organization is a Federally Authorized VA Vendor!
PAST EVENTS:
2019 Events Summary
Wahlbangers shared joyful rhythms in 295 drum circle sessions during 2019, serving over 6,000 participants in groups of Veterans, Seniors, Nursing Home & Assisted Living Residents, Adults & Youth with Developmental Disabilities, Residents at in-patient lockdown facilities, Children at Head Start / Preschool sites, and attendees at some special events.
We traveled throughout the San Fernando Valley & the Greater Los Angeles area, and to Sylmar, Santa Clarita, Valencia, Camarillo, Ventura, Culver City, Hawthorne, Lynwood, Downey, Lomita, Harbor City, Wilmington, Long Beach, Anaheim, Orange, Irvine, Pasadena, San Gabriel, El Monte, San Dimas, Pomona, San Bernardino, as well as Mammoth Lakes and San Francisco!
Communities Served:
SPECIAL NEEDS (neurological conditions, developmental disabilities)
"Ohana Rhythms" Program...105 Sessions at 8 Facilities
SENIORS - Centers, Apartment Communities, Independent Living, Assisted living, Alzheimer's/Memory Care & Skilled Nursing Facilities
"Rejuvenating Rhythms" Program...80 Sessions at 22 Facilities
HEAD START & Preschools
"Little Hands, Big Rhythms" Program... 74 Sessions at 19 Schools
MENTAL HEALTH / PSYCH REHAB FACILITIES
"Rejuvenating Rhythms" Program...8 Sessions at 4 Facilities
VETERANS
"Resilient Rhythms" Program...8 Sessions at 1 VA Campus
PRESENTATIONS/EDUCATION/CEUs/RESOURCE WORKSHOPS
Special Events...20 Sessions at 10 Locations, including...
November 6th, 2019
"Stroke Boot Camp" - Fall Session
The Wahlbangers Organization works in collaboration with Dr. Alison McKenzie, PT, DPT, Ph.D of the Department of Physical Therapy. We will again provide & facilitate our “Resilient Rhythms” therapeutic & fun drum circle program at Chapman University Physical Therapy Department's “Stroke Boot Camp” Fall Session with 20 stroke survivors accompanied by P.T. intern students & staff! This is our 6th year participating in the camp, and we thank Dr. McKenzie for inviting us to come back!
October 20th, 2019
Annual Special Needs Resource Fair
Join us for all-inclusive Drum Circles: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Celebrating 5 years since our first event here!
October 5th, 2019
Annual NAMI Walks LA County
We invite you to take part in NAMI’s largest and most successful mental health awareness and fundraising event in the country! Join the movement to raise awareness of mental illness and raise funds to help local individuals & families!
This is the Wahlbangers Organization's 6th year supporting the annual NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walks Los Angeles County!
Our facilitators & volunteers will again be "Banging out Stigma" during energizing & team building group drumming for the thousands of Walk Participants at the Start Line & Finish Line!
Grand Park Event Lawn in Downtown Los Angeles
www.namiwalks.org/losangelescounty
September 2nd, 2019
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - West Los Angeles Medical Center
Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation & Treatment Program
Wahlbangers hosted & facilitated a Holiday Pizza Party Drum Circle!
Sponsored by LC Pizza (Little Caesars, 2602 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA. 90031)
August 9th, 2019
Lanterman Regional Center - Annual Back-to-School Resource Fair
We will again provide & facilitate our “Ohana Rhythms” all-inclusive & interactive fun drum circle program for youth with developmental disabilities and their families attending this event!
June 26th, 2019
"Stroke Boot Camp" - Summer Session
We will again provide & facilitate our “Resilient Rhythms” therapeutic & fun drum circle program at Chapman University Physical Therapy Department's “Stroke Boot Camp” Summer Session with 20 stroke survivors accompanied by P.T. intern students & staff! This is our 6th year participating in the camp, and we thank Dr. Ito for inviting us to come back!
May 19th, 2019
Angelman Syndrome Foundation National Walk: Los Angeles - Shane's Inspiration at Griffith Park
Wahlbangers will provide & facilitate our 8th Annual Family Fun Drum Circles for all of the Angels and Walkers!
May 10th, 2019
Wahlbangers Officers / Facilitators
will give a Presentation, Lecture & Drumming Workshop -- this marks our 6th year presenting -- at
Cal Poly University Pomona
for a class of future teachers, who will be joined by a class of local Jr. High students with special needs, in the Dept. of Kinesiology & Health Promotion
Wahlbangers Drum Circle Organization
North Hollywood, CA
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