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Laguna Chapalac - August 27, 2016

Garden Club

The Lake Chapala Garden Club enjoyed a huge turnout for its August 17 tour of Jack West’s garden featuring many varieties of Coleus. 

Club Public Relations Director Rosemary Grayson reported that 28 diehards came during a monsoon-like deluge, and nearly 100 folks showed up for the club luncheon later that morning at La Nueva Posada.

To find out more or join the club and receive an invitation to upcoming events, contact Garden Club President Judie Keck at judiekeck@sbc global.net.

San Antonio Expats

The next monthly meeting of the San Antonio Expats will be Saturday, August 27, 6 p.m. at Cenaduria Elvira, Ramon Corona 127 in San Antonio Tlayacapan. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Fundraiser

Niños de Chapala and Ajijic (NCA) holds their fourth annual Celebration of Mexico fundraiser Saturday, August 27, from 5 to 10 p.m. 

The menu will feature cochinita pibil, handmade tortillas, refried beans, bread, a gourmet salad, and an enticing dessert, all prepared by NCA board member Dr. Antonio Pinto. 

A cash bar will offer NCA President Doug Friend’s special recipe margaritas.

Tickets for the event – 250 pesos – are almost sold out. Call Friend at (331) 069-0084 if you wish to attend.

Open Circle

Hans Krauklis will speak on the topic of generational Change: “The Fourth turning” at Open Circle on Sunday, August 28, 10:30 a.m. in the garden of the Lake Chapala Society.

In their 1997 book, U.S. historians and demographers Howe and Strauss tried to divine the unfolding of history by defining cycles of 80- to 90-year periods – a human lifetime – subdivided into four phases or “turnings”: High, Awakening, Unravelling and Crisis, followed by the next High, etcetera.  The interplay among generations has brought us to the “Fourth Turning” (Crisis), which may last another decade, to be followed, according to their prediction, by another High.  Knowing that and more detailed trends offered by the authors will help us to arrange our lives as best we can.

As an economist Hans Krauklis is an avid student of history and an interested observer of current events.  He has lived and worked on four continents.  Six years ago Hans and Erika moved from Canada to Ajijic, and appreciate the hospitality of the Mexican people. 

For more information, see opencircleajijic.org.

Four Elements Race

Continuing with tough footraces at Lakeside, Chapala’s Municipal Sports Council (Comude) is hosting together with a Guadalajara-based group The Four Elements Race Sunday, August 28, beginning 8 a.m. at the Fisherman statue on the Chapala Malecon. The race is billed as an obstacle course against earth, wind, water and (human) force. The competition is the first in Chapala of this type and is billed as family friendly with three categories: one kilometer for kids (which is along the malecon), five kilometers for general public and 10 kilometers for the elite. The cost is 300 pesos for children and 500 pesos for adults. Registration is at the Fuente del Pescador on the malecon from 7 a.m. 

Be aware that Avenida Hidalgo from Riberas del Pilar to Chapala will most probably be closed from about 9 a.m. until the race finishes around 11 a.m. 

Ajijic Book Club

The inaugural meeting of the Ajijic Book Club (ABC) will be held at La Nueva Posada on Tuesday, August 30, 4 p.m. The ABC focuses exclusively on nonfiction books and promotes civil discussion amongst its members, even when ideas conflict. ABC will provide both online and in person opportunities for participation by members. Everyone with interest is welcome.

Currently featured on the ABC website is a review of a book written by local Lakeside resident Jack Prins, “One Step Ahead,” the fascinating story of his childhood in Holland during World War II.

ABC is being organized by Initiating Member John Stokdijk. More information is available at http://computerguyajijic.com/abc/FAQ.pdf.

Fiestas Patrias

The Lake Chapala Society will host the Fiesta Mexicana Mi Mexico, Colores y Cariño Friday, September 2, 3-6 p.m. in the LCS garden. A Mexican show of mariachi and ballet folklorico along with a greased pole climbing competition and the release of color paper balloons is planned. 

Tickets at 200 pesos include a welcome margarita or beer and a hearty Mexican buffet of sopes, tacos, tamales and pozole.  Come celebrate next month’s patriotic fever with your Mexican neighbors.

Lakeside British Society

The next Lakeside British Society lunch is Saturday, September 3, 1 p.m. at Manix Restaurant when Tom Nussbaum, a member of the Ajijic Writer’s Group, will be the featured speaker. 

Nussbaum is a retired high school special education teacher and now volunteers as an English-as-a-second-language teacher. He chronicles his experiences growing up with a unique, quirky Jewish mother and his social and political life as a gay man, in his book “An ‘H’ of a Life.” His most recent novel, “The Dark Blue Heart,” conceived and written in Ajijic prior to the political rise of Donald Trump and the June murders and hate-crime at Orlando’s Pulse dance club, asks what if the culture war (based on gay rights, same-sex marriage, etc.) in the United States were to escalate from words to violence, and what if that war were led by radical activists from the Vietnam War Era? It is strangely prophetic. 

Menu choices for the luncheon include mushroom soup or a small salad, and a choice of shepherd’s pie, gravy and vegetables, fish cakes and chips or sushi (vegetarian). Dessert is blackberry cheesecake. The cost is 135 pesos (not including tip). Manix is at Ocampo 57 in Ajijic, and has parking available on an adjacent lot.

For reservations call Arlene, 766-1742 or Sue, 766-0847, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Legion Labor Day fest

American Legion Post Seven will hold a Labor Day feast Monday, September 5, beginning with a social hour at 2 p.m. and a BBQ ribs dinner at 3 p.m. Also on the menu: corn on the cob, broccoli salad and cheese cake. Cost: 200 pesos. Local guitar virtuoso Daniel Cordero will entertain.

LCS Spanish classes

The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) has announced the start of its next term of Spanish language classes for members. Classes will run Monday, September 5 through October 26.

Classes meet two days a week for an hour and a half each session at the Wilkes Education Center (Biblioteca) in Ajijic.

The LCS Spanish program uses the Warren Hardy Spanish-language course with several levels of instruction, which is designed for the adult student. Registration for upcoming classes is underway at the LCS office or online.  The program manager will be available to answer questions and take registrations Monday, August 29 through Friday, September 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the LCS campus on the blue umbrella patio.

Introduction to Spanish language classes for LCS members covering the Spanish alphabet, simple vocabulary and phrases begin the first Tuesday of the month and continue for three weeks. September classes start on September 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m. 

For more information on either class, visit lakechapalasociety.com or call (376) 766-1140.

Lakeside Singles

The next mixer for the Lakeside Singles is Thursday September 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hotel Real in La Floresta. A special of 2 for 1 on wine, beer and margaritas is offered. You can stay for dinner if you wish. Real de Chapala is located at Paseo del Prado 20. 

If you plan to attend, reserve at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Buddhists

The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Sangha meets weekly on Wednesdays. Noble Silence begins at 4 p.m., followed at 4:30 p.m. by a formal meditation period, dharma teachings and discussion.   This week, on August 31, the teaching will be selected readings from “Living in the Light of Death,” by Larry Rosenberg.

The center is open for hour-long silent meditation periods on Sunday and Monday, from 9 to 10 a.m. and Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon. A “Drop-In” Practice/Study group meets every Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. All are welcome.

A yoga class suitable for all levels of experience is offered at Heart of Awareness on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 to 11 am. A donation of 50 pesos is requested for the class.

The sangha’s location is at Guadalupe Victoria 101 in Ajijic.

For more information on Heart of Awareness, visit heartofawareness.org, or call Janet Reichert, (376) 766-6069.

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