Art of Friendship ONLINE

Join Us for a Free Outdoor Drumming Circle!

Hosted by CMHA Recovery College Camrose & Camrose Public Library

📍 Kamifurano Park (52A Street & 48A Ave, Camrose)
🗓 Open to everyone 16+ | No experience needed | Instruments provided

Come together in community and rhythm at our improvisational drumming circle — a fun, expressive outdoor event where everyone is welcome, regardless of musical ability. Whether you're new to drumming or a seasoned player, this is a chance to explore your rhythmical spirit in a supportive, inclusive space.

🎶 Feel free to bring your own drum or use one of ours!

*PLEASE BRING A CHAIR, CUSHION OR BLANKET TO SIT ON*

Why Drumming?
Drumming is not only fun — it’s good for you! Research shows that group drumming can:

• Reduce stress & anxiety

• Relieve symptoms of depression

• Lower blood pressure

• Help manage chronic pain

• Burn calories

• Boost brain function

• Improve coordination

• Build confidence & happiness

• Enhance social connection

Weather Plan:
In case of rain, or if there’s a heat or smoke warning, we’ll move the event indoors to the Camrose Public Library.

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Practicing empathy helps us regulate our emotions, connect with others and feel less isolated. Join us for this FREE single session ONLINE course via zoom where we consider ways empathy can help us build healthy connections with others and improve the way we communicate. We will also explore how empathy can help us manage our feelings and cultivate wellness and gratitude in our lives.

Are you looking for a way to help process your thoughts, manifest your goals or just get some stress relief? Journaling can reduce stress, anxiety and depression, improve sleep and bring us a greater sense of focus and clarity. Writing is even shown to help us heal from trauma. Bring your own journal and join us for this facilitated journaling circle where we will write, create and learn about ourselves. (If you do not have a journal, we are happy to provide one for you!) No journaling experience necessary, but writers of all varieties are more than welcome. This space is focused on mutual support, personal empowerment, validation and self-awareness.  Sharing is entirely optional. Explore different journaling prompts & creative exercises aimed towards wellness & self-discovery.  

Join CMHA Recovery College Camrose in partnership with Camrose Public Library for a FREE Drumming Circle. This is an improvisational style of drumming circle where we will come together in community to explore and express our rhythmical spirit! No experience or musical ability is required! Open to everyone ages 16+  Instruments are provided, but feel free to bring your own.  Studies have shown that drumming can enhance your health and wellness in a variety of ways! Benefits to drumming include:

• Reduces stress & anxiety
• Relieves depression
• Lowers blood pressure
• Helps control chronic pain
• Burns calories
• Boosts brain power
• Develops confidence
• Improves coordination
• Enhances social life
• Builds happiness

Join us for an exciting Community Speed Friending Event @ Camrose Public Library! We're thrilled to present this FREE opportunity to forge new connections in a welcoming and laid back atmosphere. This event is designed to help you meet fellow community members and cultivate healthy and supportive relationships. Strong relationships are so important to our mental well-being, providing support and fostering a sense of connection and belonging. By nurturing meaningful friendships, we not only uplift ourselves but also contribute to a thriving community where everyone can flourish. During the speed friending session, you'll have the opportunity to participate in brief, timed conversations with a variety of participants, making it a lively and engaging way to connect. Whether you're looking to meet new friends, share your stories or simply enjoy some company, we hope this event will be a valuable opportunity to build positive relationships. We can't wait to see you there! This event is open to everyone AGES 18+ Drop ins welcome, but space is limited so please register to secure your spot! Light refreshments will be provided.

Painting with Intentions CMHA in Alberta, in partnership with the Government of Alberta, Ministry of Children’s Services, has developed a peer-to-peer family support program. Caregiver Connections provides peer support for parents and caregivers of individuals with mental health concerns. With the support of trained peers with lived experience, parents and caregivers will learn how to best take care of themselves, ask for help when necessary and learn about the importance of boundaries. It is a safe place to gather together for shared stories, education, resources and support. Prepare your own customized taco salad jar to enjoy while participating in a group conversation with other like-minded community members.

Join CMHA Recovery College Camrose in partnership with Camrose Public Library for a FREE Drumming Circle. This is an improvisational style of drumming circle where we will come together in community to explore and express our rhythmical spirit! No experience or musical ability is required! Open to everyone ages 16+  Instruments are provided, but feel free to bring your own.  Studies have shown that drumming can enhance your health and wellness in a variety of ways! Benefits to drumming include:

• Reduces stress & anxiety
• Relieves depression
• Lowers blood pressure
• Helps control chronic pain
• Burns calories
• Boosts brain power
• Develops confidence
• Improves coordination
• Enhances social life
• Builds happiness

Painting with Intentions CMHA in Alberta, in partnership with the Government of Alberta, Ministry of Children’s Services, has developed a peer-to-peer family support program. Caregiver Connections provides peer support for parents and caregivers of individuals with mental health concerns. With the support of trained peers with lived experience, parents and caregivers will learn how to best take care of themselves, ask for help when necessary and learn about the importance of boundaries. It is a safe place to gather together for shared stories, education, resources and support. Prepare your own customized taco salad jar to enjoy while participating in a group conversation with other like-minded community members.

Painting with Intentions CMHA in Alberta, in partnership with the Government of Alberta, Ministry of Children’s Services, has developed a peer-to-peer family support program. Caregiver Connections provides peer support for parents and caregivers of individuals with mental health concerns. With the support of trained peers with lived experience, parents and caregivers will learn how to best take care of themselves, ask for help when necessary and learn about the importance of boundaries. It is a safe place to gather together for shared stories, education, resources and support. Prepare your own customized taco salad jar to enjoy while participating in a group conversation with other like-minded community members.