Monthly Ajijic Columns For March 2014

Bill Clarke...Short 4500 word horror/suspense story "Wormwood"...Read More...Click Here

Bill Dollear...The True Story of St. Patrick....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

Health..Red Wine For Good Health.... Read More ....Click Here

Drink of the Month..Irish Coffee...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

FACHARTE...The intention for this important community project is to make our Ajijic into an internationally known 'living museum'....Click Here

******************

Open Circle begins each Sunday Morning @ LCS with Coffee, Tea and Sandwich Bites at ;for socializing and the presentation begins at  10:30am gt (gringo time)

09 Mar David Greenstein The Innocence Project

The Innocence Project is a private network of 'chapters' dedicated to getting wrongfully convicted innocent people released from prison. The Innocence Project is not part of 'The System' and doesn't step in until after all appeals have been exhausted.

More details in the AjijicNews Calendar

**************************************

Estate Sale   La Floresta 

March 7 & 8,  2014

Great selection of nice patio furniture!  Fabulous Kimono collection, over a dozen beauties! Unique tables from Asia.

Round chrome dining room set, beds & bedding, 

nice Sligh Furniture Co. desk.  

Art works, lamps, Persian rugs & Kelims, Super folding screen,  small kitchen appliances & misc items.  

Lots of handbags! 

Oriental antiques, ivory, jade, silver, silver plate,  Noritake Gold Trim dinner service for 12.

Fine crystal and more!!! 

Big discounts 2^ndDay on what’s left!

 

Friday  10am to 3pm     Saturday  9am to 2pm

Paseo del Lago #307  

Upper La  Floresta, first entrance on west side   

Photos online at  www.barbarasbazaar.com.mx

 

Bazar en Casa  La Floresta

Tiene que vender TODO!  

Sofa, camas, comedor redondo para 8, todos los muebles se van, mucho mueble de patio, etc.  

Antiguedades, tapetes Persas y mucho mas! 

Grandes descuentos Sabado en lo que queda!

7 y 8  de Marzo 

Vie.   10am-3pm  Sab.   9am-2pm

Paseo del Lago #307

Fotos en nuestra pagina web:  www.barbarasbazaar.com.mx

**************************************

Beginner Bridge Lessons March 11

You have heard your friends and neighbors talk about what a wonderful card game bridge is. Here is your opportunity to learn to play.

The Lake Chapala Duplicate Bridge Club will be starting lessons for beginners starting March 11th. The beginner lessons will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM until noon and will continue for four weeks.

The course will be taught by Mr. Lew Crippen who is a longtime life master, lakeside resident and very experienced teacher. You will learn the basic principles of the game including bidding, responding and play of the cards. The cost for the beginner class is only $250 MXN and includes the textbook which is a $12.00 US value.

After the beginner course there will be an intermediate beginner course for those that wish to continue or those that already know the basics of the game of bridge.

This class will start April 8th and will run for six weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM until noon. This course will cover competitive bidding and the use of bidding conventions. The cost for the intermediate beginner class in only $400 MXN and includes two textbooks which are a $12.00 US value each.

You do not need a partner to participate in these classes and the classes have been designed for people of all ages.

The Lake Chapala Duplicate Bridge Club is located in Riberas Del Pilar on the Carratera in the same center as Mom's Deli. To register, please contact Lew Crippen at lewcrippen@gmail.com or 766-1119.

Remember, you are never too old to learn something new!

**************************************

Historic Tour of San Juan Cosala

Date: Mon, Mar 17, 2014

Historic Tour of San Juan Cosala
10am in the main square of San Juan Cosala

$150 pesos

Come and know the history of this ancient town and see the handicrafts made by the local artesans.

Ticket includes historic tour, mexican food and also mexican live music.

Performance Aztec dance of San Juan Cosala

Tickets sale: 331-737-7913 with Gerardo
387-761-0041 John Mistrick
Also available at Viva Mexico Restaurant

**************************************

Brit Bands Rock America Ninos Incapacitados!

Thu, Mar 13, 2014

Our Dinner/dance in 2014 will be held on Thursday, March 13 at 5:30 pm at the Real de Chapala Hotel in Ajijic. The theme will be: "Brit Bands Rock America" in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the "British Invasion" of many British bands to North America.

Brit Bands Rock America Dinner Dance
Tickets $450 pesos each. To book individual tickets or reserve a table of 10, contact Linda Hendy at linda.ppni@gmail.com or 376-106-1281.
For other info, contact Ginger Gonzales at 766-4663 or blalock@unm.edu
Check our website at www.ninos-events.com for more information.

 

**************************************

CaminARTE -Ajijic Art Walk event

Date: Fri, Mar 14, 2014

Twelve galleries are set to welcome you to our Art Walk, held every month on the second friday. This month its the 14th of March from 11am until 5pm. Some galleries around the central area of Colon may be open later - check with individual galleries if you are planning a pre-dinner browse for their opening times. Maps/directories are available in those galleries also. Look out for special offers, raffles and refreshments as you go around.
Please feel free to leave feedback and comments on our Facebook page - CaminArte de Axixic or

CaminArte De Axixic

**************************************

International Ballet Folklorico Ajijic Auditorium

Date: Sat, Mar 15, 2014

A special show performed by the "Internacional Ballet Folclorico Son de Mexico" on March 15th at 6:00 PM at the Ajijic Auditorium. The group is raising funds to participate to the World Cultures Festival in Canada, this coming July.

Programa:
Danza de los Quetzales (Estado de Puebla)
Sones antiguos de Michoacán (Jarabe de Tres y Sonajas)
Región de tierra caliente del Estado de Guerrero
Veracruz (Sones de Sotavento)

INTERMEDIO

Estado de Nayarit
Estado de Jalisco

Boletos 150 pesos available at the door. La Floresta Auditorio

**************************************

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.

More Info Here

**************************************

 

 

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

The Ajijic Plaza Gazeba Rail and Caps around the planters have been finished. Thank you Lake Chapala Garden Club for your Generous Contribution!

If you have any projects for the committee contact Harry Bublin, Chairperson at 766-4282

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.

**************************************

LCS Bus Trip to the Guadalajara Zoo

Date: Wed, Mar 12, 2014

LCS bus trip to the Guadalajara Zoo. Price includes the trolley ride, train ride, safari and the aquarium. We leave at 9:00am and return from the zoo area at 3:30pm.

You may sign up at the LCS table Monday thru Friday, 10:00am - 1:00pm. Our trips leave from the sculpture area in LaFloresta.

**************************************

Naked Stage Audition

Date: Thu, Mar 13, 2014

AUDITIONS FOR THE MARCH PLAY READING
Auditions for the March reading Breaking the Code by Hugh Whitemore to be directed by Lynn Phelan will be held at The Naked Stage Theatre on February 13th at 10:00 AM. This is the story of mathematical genius Alan Turing, the man who designed the computer that cracked the German Enigma code. It's also the story of a tormented and truthful man whose admittance to homosexuality, at a time when it was illegal, presented problems for him, his family, his colleagues, and the State's preoccupation with National Security

The cast: 6 men and 2 women. Lynn says that English or mid-Atlantic accents (real or not) are an asset. Anyone who wants a script can contact Lynn at stupphelan@gmail.com for a computer copy.

**************************************

JEOPARDY! at Bogart's Bar, inside Casa Blanca Hotel

 Mondays

JEOPARDY! at Bogart's Bar, inside Casa Blanca Hotel on 16 de septiembre across from LCS every Monday at 6pm.

**************************************

Ajijic society of the Arts at the plaza today.

Date: Sun, Feb 23, 2014

 10-2pm. Art, jewelry, more!

**************************************

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.

***************************

Mexican Fiesta and Art Auction Fundraiser

Date: Fri, Mar 7, 2014

Mexican Fiesta and Art Auction to support Pasion De Cristo, Easter Passion Play.

3pm at La Nueva Posada $200 pesos
Email Mary Joan Uren mjuren @ itrheat.com

 

***************************

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

***************************

Core Training with Jaime Barbiery Chapala

 

Please Reserve by calling the phone number below.

• Class times M/F 10-11:15am
• T/Th  4:30-5:45pm
• Cost: 150p

We will work as a team to ensure you reach your goals.
Email: jbarbiery@yahoo.com
Casa 766 3860
Cell 333 474 1192

See Core Training Video at Core Training by Clicking Here

***************************

MUCHO MORE IN THE AJIJIC NEWS CALENDAR!