Staying open
Several merchants at Plaza Bugambilias will be open with special hours and special bargains for holiday gifting on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 18, 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Libros y Revistas de Chapala will have a discount of 20 percent on books and 10 percent on magazines. The Efren Gonzalez art supply and framing store will offer discounts of 40 percent off on photo frames and 15 percent off on wood frames and art materials. The Lighting and Design Center will feature a store-wide 10-percent discount and Smokee’s is offering a store-wide 15 percent discount.
The Jardin del Eden is offering 50 percent off clothing and accessories and 75 percent mark-downs on specially marked items. The Leather Gallery will sell any of their items at 10 percent off and New World Technology will have surprise gifts and other fun stuff.
The Guadalajara Reporter offers a 50 percent discount on on-line subscriptions and features an exhibition of photography by Libby Townsend. Be sure to stop by Plaza Bugambilias, have a look at the amazing nopal Christmas tree and enjoy the bargains in the plaza’s shops.
LCS Learning
The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) Learning Seminars continue on Tuesday, December 15, noon in the Sala. Fred Harland will moderate and his guest speaker (via the Internet) will be journalist and author, Misha Glenny, whose subject will be “Global Crime Networks.”
Glenny spent several years in a courageous investigation of organized crime networks worldwide and authored the best seller “McMafia.” He estimates that global crime now accounts for about 15 percent of the world’s economy.
All LCS members are invited to experience the presentation and join in the usually lively discussion that follows.
The will be a break in the LCS Learning Seminar series for the holiday season. The next seminar after the one on December 15 will be on January 12.
Niños y Jovenes
Sue Campbell wants to thank all those who have been making contributions on behalf of the residents at the Casa de Niños y Jovenes. One of the contributors has been Anne Dyer, who has set up her Candy Box project. The boxes are put together and then sold at the local tianguis and throughout Ajijic for 30 pesos each or four for 100 pesos, with the proceeds going to the food fund for the Casa de Niños y Jovenes children’s shelter. There was also a wonderful evening at the home of Don and Valerie Edwards featuring the Tall Boys Band, with those attending generously donating to the cause.
The 71 Christmas boxes have been distributed to those who will fill them and volunteers are now busy collecting the beautifully wrapped and wonderful gifts ready for distribution at the Christmas posada on Sunday, December 20, 2 p.m. at the shelter.
If anyone would like to help by contributing a dessert to go with the main meal being supplied by an anonymous donor, please contact Eileen Maurin either at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at (387) 761-0384.
Cruz Roja
New board officers for the Cruz Roja Delegacion Chapala were elected at the recent general meeting. Newly elected are Pancho Deriger for vice president and Suzanne Foster for secretary. Charlie Klestadt will remain as president, with Lori Burnworth continuing as treasurer. Dave Earle and Donna Shannon will stay in member-at-large positions. June Cooper will head up special events this next year.
The bus scheduled for January is being finalized so please watch for announcements and information at the Cruz Roja table at the Lake Chapala Society. Many exciting trips are in the works.
Outreach
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Outreach committee sends heartfelt thanks to all the church volunteers and the many non-church volunteers who helped with the setup as well as the day of the Regalorama Bazaar on December 5. More thanks to those who baked goodies and made jams and jellies. The Regalorama was a great success thanks to so many hardworking people. Remember, all proceeds from the sale go to local Mexican charities. The committee is already thinking about next year.
Pit your wits
Programa pro Niños Incapacitados del Lago invites you to a fun, brain-teasing fundraiser that has been a smash hit in Canada and the United States.
The After Dinner Trivia Night will be held on Saturday, January 16, at the Riviera Alta Clubhouse. Tickets are 200 pesos each and you can reserve a table for eight for a team of friends (choose a team name in advance if possible) or join an “open” table and help make up a team of eight. The tickets are available now from Kari Higgins at 766-3651, Kathy Dingwall at 766-5829 or Jane Hainsworth at 766-1937. They will also be available at LCS (if there are any left) from January 4 to 15, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Niños Incapacitados is a non-profit volunteer organization that exists to help low-income Mexican families pay for ongoing and/or major medical expenses for their children with disabling or life-threatening illnesses. For more information visit www.programaninos.org.
Three kings
Tom Thompson of Barbara’s Bazaar fame is in touch with the Three Kings who will visit children in the Ajijic area on January 6. The Kings are asking for donations of little toys, wrapped candies and fun stuff for filling piñatas and to cast from the special truck. The kids absolutely adore this Mexican tradition and wait each year for the Kings’ arrival. If you’d like to help out, contact Thompson at (376) 766-1824.
Newcomers
The Newcomers Seminar “Living at Lakeside ” continues on Thursday, December 17 (not December 18 as reported elsewhere) with “Medical Matters” at the Lake Chapala Society. The panel features professionals in their fields to discuss how the Red Cross here differs from “up north,” what the Lake Chapala Society has to offer, IMSS and other health insurance available in Mexico, Lakeside clinics, Guadalajara hospitals, post-life planning, retired military and much, much more. The Lake Chapala Society event starts at 10:30 a.m. and continues until noon on the back patio. There will be lots of time for questions and there is no need to sign up or be an LCS member. There is no charge. This is a very important session for those new (and old) at Lakeside to attend.
Indians
Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Third Annual Kick-off Party for the collection of blankets and warm clothing bound for the Tarahumara indigenous people of the Copper Canyon. The date is Sunday, December 13, 4-7 p.m. on the original Neill James property at Seis Esquinas in Ajijic. Tickets are 100 pesos and available at the Guadalajara Reporter office in Plaza Bugambilias or by calling 766-1167. Those tickets not already sold will be available at the door.
This need is urgent this year, as very cold weather, along with snow, has already struck. Some have died of exposure and many children are sick.
Unitarians
The service for the December 13 meeting at the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will be “UUSC – What Is It?” The Fellowship meets Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation Center, Sta. Margarita 113 in Riberas del Pilar.
Leave ‘em laughing
The Lakeside Laughter Club meets Wednesdays from 5-5:45 p.m. on the beach behind La Nueva Posada in Ajijic. Laughter yoga combines stretching and breathing exercises with playfulness, sound and laughter to promote physical, mental and emotional well being.
For information call Charlene Schultz at (376) 766-0884.
Early deadlines
Information needing to be published in Laguna Chapalac and Ribera art review for the Christmas issue (to be on the stands on December 23) should reach Jeanne Chaussee no later than Thursday, December 18. Items for publication in the New Year’s edition (to be on the stands early December 31) need to reach Jeanne Chaussee no later than Saturday, December 26.
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