Ongoing monthly meetings: the LAST Monday of each month from 2-4 in the SALA AT LCS in Ajijic Monthly mini lectures of help to beginners or more advanced participants.
BEGINNERS PACKET AVAILABLE at each meeting. Lectures ready as email attachments
Knowledgeable people available by apt.
For more info, contact: Pat Quigley patquigmx@yahoo.com
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Monthly Ajijic Columns For July 2014
Bill Dollear...Six Word Stories...Read More...Click Here
Health....Pros and Cons to the PSA Test.... Read More ....Click Here
Dr. Tom... How to Identify Lakeside Birds ... Read More...Click Here
Raising Monarch Butterflies ... Read More...Click Here
Conchita by Micki...There is no one more deserving of a little free publicity for her business than Conchita, the Blanket Weaver. You've probably already passed by her - patiently sitting and weaving, in the ancient tradition of her people, at her special spot down by the lake in Ajijic near Yves' Restaurant. Many days go by when she doesn't sell a thing, as other weavers/sellers like Elena in the Plaza also tell me...Read More...Click Here
Drink of the Month..Strawberry Coconut Margarita...Read More...Click Here
Plant Lady...What Grows When in Lakeside ...Read More...Click Here
History of Mexico...Long before the Spanish discovered the “New World,” Asian nomads and explorers had migrated to the Americas and developed some of the most impressive civilizations that the world has ever known...Read More...Click Here
Tennis Article by Jill Flyer...I wrote the article in English (because my Spanish is not sophisticated enough to write an article) and then it was translated into Spanish. But, then meanings were skewed and so, because I do know enough Spanish to read quite well, we went through several edits to get everything correct. Many people here in Ajijic were mentioned in the article, so I hope everyone who reads Spanish can enjoy this. The theme, of course, is tennis in the Ajijic/Lake Chapala area. Article Starts on Page 6....Read More...Click Here
Photography with Jill Flyer..In a traditional Mexican wedding, there are two very different ceremonies, a religious mass (misa) and the civil ceremony....Read More...Click Here
Bill Clarke...Short 4500 word horror/suspense story placed on our own Ajijic Streets. "Wormwood"...Read More...Click Here
FACHARTE...The intention for this important community project is to make our Ajijic into an internationally known 'living museum'....Click Here
If you would like to submit a column, just once or on a regular schedule, pleasecontact us.
Open Circle begins each Sunday Morning @ LCS with Coffee, Tea and Sandwich Bites at 10am for socializing and the presentation begins at 10:30am gt (gringo time)
29 July KARUNA ......PILLARS OF THE WORLD: TARAHUMARA INDIGENOUS FROM COPPER CANYON
The central orientation of Tarahumara religion is to maintain the continuity of existence in the Universe.
The Ranch is having a fundraiser! Save the date: 20 August at 2 p.m.,for a Somerfest complete with Gudren's famous brats, potato salad and home-made pickles. We will also have Margaritas (Barkaritas?) and beer.
More details to follow. See you there!
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Celebrate Mexico!! The Summer's Best Event!
Date: Tue, Aug 5, 2014
NCA, Los Ninos de Chapala y Ajijic A.C., is holding a fund raising dinner to be held at the restaurant Viva Mexico in San Juan Cosala on August 5th. The event, entitled "Celebrating Mexico" celebrates the wonderful culture we have all grown to appreciate here in Mexico. The event will be from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, leaving plenty of time for our guests to be able to return during daylight hours. Tickets -250 pesos-are available from NCA's bazaar, located in Riberas del Pilar at Hidalgo 95-B (on the north side of the Carretera, across from the 7/11), or call/email our events coordinator, Shannon, at 331 695 6422/natbug822@yahoo.com.
There will be a fabulous buffet of Agustin's best dishes, a full cash bar, a 50/50 raffle and local artisans demonstrating their crafts, including the artists who painted Vive Mexico's famous mural. They will be offering items for sale as well. There are a limited number of tickets (250 pesos)so call Shannon (me) or go by the NCA Bazaar across from 7-11 in San Antonio before they are sold out.
Please share this with your friends if they are Lakeside . The children need your help to continue their educations!
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School for Special Children Logo Design Competition
New Mission! New Board! New Logo! Over the last few years, the mission of the School for the Deaf in Jocotopec has broadened. Assisting the School is a particular challenge since the student population now is much more diverse. Only 20% of the students are hearing impaired. The remainder of the students struggle with a range of mental and physical disabilities. For example, the School has currently enrolled children with Down's syndrome, Autistic spectrum syndromes, seizure disorders and paraplegia. And now a blind student attends. Thus, the new Board wants to develop a new logo that better reflects their mission for the newly named School for Special Children (Escuela para Niños Especiales.)
Local artists are encouraged to submit their design for a new logo for the School by August 30.
Preliminary judging will be done by the Board to narrow the choice to six logo submissions. The six final artists will be notified to arrange display at the Ajijic Cultural Center. Final judging of these six logo entries will be open to the public at the Center from September 15-20. The winning entry will be announced at an event at the Center on September 26 when the artist of the winning logo will receive a prize of $1,000 pesos.
For information on how to submit your logo design, contact Logo Competition Coordinator, Karen at karenr.ajijic@gmail.com
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Volunteer at Lucky Dog a fun place to visit with healthy, happy dogs longing for a forever home.
MASS APPEAL
By Bill C. Davis
Directed by Graham Miller
The Cast: Allen McGill and John Jones
July 25th, 26th, & 27th
4:00 p.m.
Donation $80 pesos
Bar opens at 3:00p.m; Box Office at 3:15 p.m.
The Naked Stage is located at #10 Rio Bravo behind Daniel's Restaurant.
RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED TO GUARANTEE A SEAT! COME EARLY AND HAVE A LIBATION PRIOR TO THE READING.
Reservations by email at: nakedstagereservations@gmail.com
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Operation Feed Needs Help
Operation Feed is plowing the field behind Agustin's house to prepare a Community Garden for the families of Operation Feed. If you have any tools, wheelbarrows, etc that you could donate, we really need them for the villagers to use in preparing & planting the crops. Please call Jon Seaborg at (376) 765-3306 if you can help! Thanks!!
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40+ Operation Feed women, men and children built the raised beds that will be filled with manure and used as individual garden spaces in the future.
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LLT Audition Announcement
God of Carnage
Written by Yasmina Reza
Directed by Roseann Wilshere
A comedy about a playground altercation between two boys that brings their parents together for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters.
Auditions:
Friday & Saturday, July 25 & 26, 2014
Performances:
October 3-12, 2014
Looking for 2 women & 2 men
For scripts & info, contact
Roseann at: roswilshere@gmail.com
Registration at 9:30 AM
Audition at 10:00 AM
in the LLT Lobby
Viernes 25 de Julio | 8 p.m.
Estudio Galería Metzcalli
Carretera No. 40
San Juan Cosalá
Entrada Libre | Brindis de honor.
Invita la Dirección
Municipal de Arte, Cultura
y Tradición de Jocotepec
y el Estudio Galería Metzcalli
de San Juan Cosalá.
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Plans are firming up for the World Premiere of
Sunday, August 24th, 2014
Starting at 5:30 PM
Ajijic Plaza
The stars come out at 5:30, for their grand entrance and Red Carpet interviews! Grab a space in front of the Ajijic Cultural Center to be part of the spectacle and enjoy the glamor as each star is escorted into the spotlight, but watch out for Zombies!
Immediately following, the cast and crew will move into Club Exotica Theater, located through the doors at the rear of El Jardin Restaurant on the Plaza. There will be a short award ceremony, recognizing those who made the project possible, followed by the World Premiere showing of "Thriller in Ajijic" (in English, with Spanish subtitles).
Don't miss your chance to be part of this historic Lakeside event! Tickets go on sale soon... watch the "Thriller in Ajijic" Website and Facebook Page for details:
Ticket price is $150 Pesos. Seating is limited, and a portion of all ticket sales go to benefit Cruz Roja IVC.
(Plans subject to change as details are ironed out - watch the above sites for updates as they become available.)
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LCS Bus Trip to Galerias Mall and More
Date: Thu, Aug 7, 2014
LCS Bus Trip To Galeria Mall, Includes Costco, sams, walmart and Mega.
Leaves At the La Floresta Sculpture 9:30 and Returns at 4 from Costco.
Tickets on sale at LCS 10-1 M-F 250 pesos
LCS Bus Trip to Tonala
Date: Wed, Aug 20, 2014
On Wednesday, August 20th, we will go to Tonala/Tlaquepaque. If you do not want to stay at the plaza in Tlaquepaque, the bus will take you to the Forum mall and Home Depot. We leave at 9:00am and return from Tlaquepaque at 4:00pm.
We leave from the sculpture in LaFloresta. The price is 250 pesos per trip. You may sign up at LCS, Monday thru Friday from 10:00am - 1:00pm.
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The first annual Marie Isabel Restaurant Kayak Paddle July 27th 2014 8AM
This is the third anniversary of the Lake Chapala kayak club
8 AM launch for across lake and back paddle 5 hours, arrive 7:30 park on left side of beach
9 AM launch middle of the lake paddle 2 hours, arrive 8:30 park on left side of beach
12 noon to 2PM lunch at Maria Isabel restaurant, order off menu
2PM kids free paddle loan your kayak to kids to paddle in knee deep water .rotate every 20 minutes.
if you have a kayak bring it for the kids to use. Bring child size life vests. we have about 10 child size vests, but will need more.
no fee, just come eat lunch at Maria Isabel restaurant.
event sponsored by Maria Isabel restaurant
Bathrooms available
Come see the new Lake Chapala kayak club room with kayaking photos, boating library, birding library.
Lake Chapala kayak club room to be part of new sports bar.
Location at Maria Isabel restaurant, Ajijic malecon, launch just east of Ajijic pier on beach.
Brings friends to watch the kayakers come in and have lunch at Maria Isabel restaurant
Join us this Thursday 12 noon for lunch at Maria Isabel restaurant, to help plan event.
Lake Chapala kayak club meets year around every Thursday 12 noon at Maria Isabel restaurant for lunch.
We have 32 members and 25 kayaks stored in back of Maria Isabel restaurant.
Across and back paddle for advanced paddlers,
Middle of the lake paddle for intermediate and beginners
if you paddle across the lake one way, you need to provide your own transportation back.
Wayne
Commodore
Lake Chapala Kayak Club
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Mr and Miss Ribera de Chapala
Date: Sun, Aug 17, 2014
Mr and Miss Ribera de Chapala
Auditorio de la ribera, La Floresta 1pm
333-8295950
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Lake Chapala bridge Club
1:30-4:00pm
Every Wed.
40 pesos
No reservations needed. Just come!
Format is a 30 minute lesson then 2 hours of Supervised play where you can ask questions and discuss hands. Very low key...lots of fun.
The Delegado Advisory Committee has consistently done what it said it would do. The evidence is right in front of you.
Contact us at ms1cb@yahoo.com or call Harry Bublin at 766-4282
Delegado Hector Espana has heard the requests for repairs/replacement to the street sign arrows. He can have any sign you want put up for 150 pesos. Anyone wishing a street sign contact Harry Bublin at 766-4282
Hector would like to do something about the trash piles that appear around the village. He has arranged to have trash barrels permanently installed at selected locations. The example cans are on the carretera a little east of Multivalories bank and opposite Activer. They will be placed where the sponsor wants and otherwise where trash accumulates and neighbors can monitor/report attempts at mass dumping. The cans are purchased in Gudalajara. Then reinforced and mounted on supports at a welder. Then taken to a painter and then a sign person to put the sponsor's message, logo etc. The cost is 1000 pesos installed. To sponsor a barrel contact Harry
If you have any projects for the committee contact Harry Bublin, Chairperson at 766-4282
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Lakeside Spay and Neuter Center Adoption clinic on the 1st and 3rd Saturday's at the new pet store lakeside,
This is located a few doors east of Cafe Magana and the new Tepehua consignment store. Please visit them for your pet's needs, they are very well organized and the store reminds one of those north of the border. He has quite a variety of toys, beds, etc for your pets, he is still setting up and already has a vet and will have a groomer in the future. We will have pups and adult dogs for adoption. Lakeside Spay & Neuter Ranch etc will receive 10% of the purchases on those days. In addition, we will receive 10% of future sales if they mention the ranch.
JEOPARDY! at Bogart's Bar, inside Casa Blanca Hotel
Mondays 6pm
JEOPARDY! at Bogart's Bar, inside Casa Blanca Hotel on 16 de septiembre across from LCS every Monday at 6pm.
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DOG/CAT FOOD DRIVE
Third Thursday of each month 10:30 - 1:30
With the cooperation and help of Geoffrey of the Animal Shelter, several members of Animal Buddies will be holding a food drive on Thursday from 10:30 - 1:30.
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The municipality of Chapala is putting on Danzon classes in coordination with the Dept of culture and the Danza con Clase de Guadalajara. Sundays in the Ajijic Plaza at 5pm. Classes will be taught in Spanish but there will be an English speaking interpreter.
Dance lessons at the Ajijic Plaza Sundays 5-7pm
Singles and couples welcome
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Personal Core Training
by
Jaime Barbiery
My session concentrates on your core abdominal muscles .I will show you simple, yet gentle and effective exercises for you that strengthen your balance abilities, focusing on being centered and straightened back posture.
Your core abdominals are the center of your mobility and flexibility. Core abdominal muscle groups are used routinely in every day activities - driving, walking, lifting, swiveling, and even dancing!
Having strong core abdominal muscles will let you be more active, healthier, and able to accomplish more in your overall exercise routine and in you’re daily life.
The research I have done indicates that as we age, the core muscles, the stomach, obliques and lower back, are going to support our upper body. My easy yet effective sessions will strengthen these important core abdominal muscles. If using the services of a nutritionist, these exercises will greatly affect your waist.
Using lightweights, Pilates balls, non-strenuous exercises and other equipment, we will work as a team to ensure you reach your goals.
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The Fun Guide for Business, Music, Nightlife, & Events in Lakeside, Mexico (Check the Ajijic News Calendar often) Ajijic, Chapala, San Juan Cosala, San Antonio Tlay and more.
New Book THE SOLITUDE OF DESTINY written in the style of magical realism, by ex-pat Agustin Eliab Juarez now a Guadalajara resident just published by Flower Press of Montreal, Canada. The story revolves around a man in search of his cultural identity. born Indian in Mexico he quickly moves to Mexico City where he receives literary success, earning a prestigious professorship in the US. Once acculturated into American society, he loses sight of his roots, spiraling into self-destruction until one day he sees the light. The book is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
