Pulse Synergy - Drumming for PD
The Pulse Synergy - Drumming for Parkinson's class uses evidence-based group drumming to unite, support and uplift the participants. We delve into complex rhythms in order to challenge the brain to hear, think and respond in new ways. Accessing West African, Cuban, and other world rhythms, as well as the rhythm of language, we craft separate rhythms into interlocking patterns. Utilizing the drum circle format, participants gain the support of the group as we build in complexity, discovery and curiosity. In this setting the drum becomes a unifying tool for wellness and empowerment.
And it's really, really fun!
What to expect
In a Pulse Synergy Drumming for PD class
No musical experience needed!
Settle in
Class is mostly seated, but definitely active. Drums, percussion, and chimes are provided for everyone.
Warm up
We wake up the body, brain, hands, and creativity with gentle movement and around-the-circle rhythm games.
Call & respond
You will hear, answer, and build rhythms with the group through playful call-and-response exercises.
Build together
We may pull apart a West African or Afro-Cuban rhythm, put it back together as a group, and often close with tonal chimes.
2026–2027
Drumming for PD at Hopewell
Join us at Hopewell Presbyterian Church on Sundays, 2:30-3:45 PM. The program is ongoing, with classes organized into manageable 8-class sessions. Register for the next session, pay online for selected drop-ins, or reserve a drop-in spot and pay at the door.
Sundays, 2:30-3:45 PM
Current session: September 13 through November 1, 2026.
Next session: November 8, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
No class December 6; GG will be attending a training.
Hopewell Presbyterian Church
80 W Broad St
Hopewell, NJ 08525
$30 for the next 8-class session
$5 per drop-in
No charge for caregivers, family, and friends.
Know before you go
See the route before you arrive
Take a quick look at the route from West Broad Street to the room where we will drum.
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1. Hopewell Presbyterian Church
The church is at 80 W Broad St in Hopewell, with street parking along West Broad Street.
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2. Use this entrance
Follow the gently sloped walkway to the double doors beside the church sign.
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3. Head to the left hallway
Our pig mascots point toward the wide, gently sloped hallway with handrails on both sides.
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4. This is where we will meet
The bright, window-lined room will be set up for our drumming circle before class begins.
Watch the 75-second walkthrough
GG guides you along the same route shown above.
Current 8-class session: drop-ins
September 13 through November 1, 2026.
Select the dates you want, then pay online or reserve your spot and bring $5 per class. No charge for caregivers, family, and friends.
Next 8-class session
One $30 payment covers all eight classes in this session. No charge for caregivers, family, and friends.
Sundays, November 8, 2026 through January 3, 2027. No class December 6; GG will be attending a training.
Drop in for selected dates
November 8, 2026 through January 3, 2027. No class December 6; GG will be attending a training.
Select the dates you want, then pay online or reserve your spot and bring $5 per class. No charge for caregivers, family, and friends.