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List of Print Edition Sales Locations

Available free to guests at more than 20 hotels in Guadalajara and many small hotels and B&Bs in the Lake Chapala area. Ask the concierge.

LAKE CHAPALA AREA Wal-Mart (La Floresta, Ajijic) Carretera Chapala-Jocotepec Corner of Libramiento MAP The Book Store (Ajijic) Plaza Bugambilias, Carr. Chapala-Jocotepec, Ajijic MAP Guadalajara Reporter Office (Ajijic) Plaza Bugambilias, Carr. Chapala-Jocotepec, Ajijic MAP El Torito Supermarket (Ajijic) Plaza Bugambilias, Carr. Chapala-Jocotepec, Ajijic MAP Dona's Donuts (Ajijic) Carretera Chapala-Jocotepec Across the street from Actinver/Lloyd MAP Restaurant Navaro (Ajijic) Carretera Chapala-Jocotepec (near Bruno's) MAP Super La Huerta (Ajijic) Carretera Chapala-Jocotepec (heading west from Ajijic) MAP Lake Chapala Society (Ajijic) Calle 16 de Septiembre (in the Cafe) MAP 60s in Paradise restaurant (Ajijic) Calle Hidalgo #10 (1/2 block from Jardin) MAP The Secret Garden restaurnt (Ajijic) Calle Hidalgo #8 (1/2 block from Jardin) MAP Barbara's Bazaar (Ajijic) Calle Independencia #7 MAP Farmacia Dr. Polo (Ajijic) Calle Parroquia (South side of Jardin) MAP CIA (Cafe Internet Ajijijc) (Ajijic) Plaza San Juan, Carr. Chapala-Jocotepec, Ajijic MAP Waffle House (Ajijic) Carr. Chapala-Jocotepec Poniente #75, (heading West from Ajijic) MAP Hotel Real de Chapala (La Floresta) XXXX, La Floresta, Ajijic.  (December-March only) MAP SuperLake supermarket (San Antonio Tlay.) Carr. Chapala-Jocotepec MAP Saint Andrews Anglican Church (Riberas) Calle San Lucas #19, Riberas del Pilar MAP Puritan Poultry (Riberas) Carr. Chapala-Ajijic, Riberas del Pilar MAP Mom's Deli (Riberas) Plaza Maskaras, Carr. Chapala-Ajijic, Riberas del Pilar MAP Cafe Magaña (Riberas) Carr. Chapala-Ajijic, Riberas del Pilar MAP Farmacia Hector (Chapala) Av. Madero, Chapala MAP Libros y Revistas (Chapala) Av. XXXX (in front of Plaza), Chapala MAP American Legion Post 7 (Chapala) Calle Morelos #114, Chapala MAP News stand (Chapala) (just off Chapala's Plaza), Chapala MAP Tomas Bar and Restaurant (Chapala) Alvaro Obregon #1, (1 block off main road into Chapala, next to soccer field), Chapala MAP Oshea's News (Jocotepec) Av. XXX, (in front of Municipal Palace, 1/2 block from main Plaza), Jocotepec MAP Monico's News (Jocotepec) Calle XXX, (corner of XXXX), Jocotepec MAP METRO GUADALAJARA Plaza Mexico (Guadalajara) News store in entrance to Plaza near Suburbia dept. store. MAP Plaza Mexico (Guadalajara) News stand on Av. Mexico at the corner of San Jorge (just before last entrance to Plaza). MAP Plaza Patria (Zapopan) News store on lower level under escalators in middle of plaza. Prolongacion Av. Americas, between Av. Patria and Av. Avila Camacho. MAP Plaza del Sol (Guadalajara) News stand on corner of Av. Lopez Mateos and Av. Plaza del Sol (in front of Santander Bank). MAP Plaza del Sol (Guadalajara) Newsstand on corner of Av. Mariano Otero and Av. Plaza del Sol (in front of KFC). MAP Sandi Bookstore (Guadalajara) Av. Tepeyac #718, Colonia Chapalita (near corner of Av. de Las Rosas). MAP American Society of Jalisco (AMSOC) Av. San Francisco 3332, Colonia Chapalita, Guadalajara. Open Mon.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. MAP St. Marks Episcopal Church (Guadalajara) Av. Aztecas at Calle Chichimecas. Sunday English Service at 10:30 a.m. MAP News stand Col. Providencia (Zapopan) At corner of Av. Terrenova and Av. Pablo Neruda (in front of Farmacia Guadalajara) MAP Plaza Tepeyac (Zapopan) Av. Tepeyac and Av. Patria News stand in Plaza around the corner from entrance to Soriana supermarket. MAP Plaza Cordilleras (Zapopan) Av. Cordilleras and Av. Patria News stand in Plaza at entrance near Cinema. MAP Mercado Las Fuentes (Zapopan) Av. Las Fuentes XXX. Grocery store next to taxi stand, off the glorieta, across street from church. MAP News stand Col. Ladron de Guevera At corner of Av. Union and Av. Lerdo de Tejada, Guadalajara. MAP News stand Col. Ladron de Guevera At corner of Av. Union and Av. Morelos (in front of Farmacia Guadalajara), Guadalajara. MAP News stand near Centro Magno (Guadalajara) At corner of Av. Vallarta and Calle xxx (in front of American Express office). MAP News stand Chapultepec (Guadalajara) At corner of Av. Vallarta and Chapultepec. MAP News stand Plaza de Armas (Guadalajara) At corner of Av. 16 de Sept. and Andador Pedro Moreno, next to Surburbia dept. store entrance in El Centro. MAP News stand Centro (Guadalajara) At corner of Av. 16 de Sept. and Av. Juarez in front of entrance to Gonville Bookstore in El Centro. MAP News stand Tren Ligero (Guadalajara) At corner of Av. Juarez and Calle Colon, in front of McDonalds  near Tren Ligero entrance in El Centro. MAP Plaza Comerical Bugambilias (Zapopan) Small supermarket at Av. Cirquito xxxxx, Ciudad Bugambilias. MAP Mail Boxes Etc. Periferico (Zapopan) At corner of Carr. a ITESO and Periferico (in minimall in front of Pemex). MAP PUERTO VALLARTA 7-Deli Plaza Marina, Local 32, Puerto Vallarta MAP Farmacia ProVida Plaza Marina, Local 47, Puerto Vallarta MAP Tobacco Shop inside Hotel Melia Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta MAP Super El Marino Puesta del Sol Local 18, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta MAP Super Villas del Mar Inside Hotel Villas del Palmar, Av. Fco. Medina Ascencio Km. 2.5, Puerto Vallarta MAP Tobacco Shop inside Hotel Ola Vallarta Av. Fco. Medina Ascencio Km. 2.5, Puerto Vallarta MAP SuperMarket Las Glorias Hotel Zone Jose Orozco Clemente, Local C-2, Puerto Vallarta MAP Super Deli Colonia Centro Av. Mexico #1116, Puerto Vallarta MAP Libros y Revistas Colonia Centro Av. Mexico #1142, Puerto Vallarta MAP Supermarket Gutierrez Rizo Constitucion 136, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta MAP Mini Super Xochil Olas Altas #428, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta MAP Casa De Waffle Francisco Villa, Col. Fluvial Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta MAP Tobacco Shop inside Hotel Barcelo Carr. Barra de Navidad 8.5, Puerto Vallarta MAP BAHIA DE BANDERAS, NAYARIT NV Bookstore (Perla del Mar Condo Bldg.) Av. Las Palmas, Bucerias MAP Mini Super Betos Av. Fibba (on South-bound Latteral), Bucerias MAP Mini Super La Luna Av. Lazaro Cardenas (across from "La Vida" development), Bucerias MAP Tienda Madison Av. Lazaro Cardenas corner of Calle Abasolo, Bucerias MAP Gringo's Book Store Calle Morelos, between Lazaro Cardenas and Francisco I. Madero, Bucerias MAP Farmacia Del Mar Across the street from the Catholic church in downtown Bucerias MAP Mini Super at Bugalows Princess near We Be Sausage, Playa de Huanacaxtle MAP The Yacht Club Deli near the Yacht Club, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle MAP La Cruz Inn Av. Marlin, near the church, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle MAP Philos Bar and Restaurant Av. Delfin, across from Pepe's Bus Station, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle MAP Hikuri Restaurant and Bar Av. Coral, near Calle Pampano, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle MAP SAYULITA, NAYARIT ??? ???? MAP COLIMA, COLIMA News & Bookstore Portal Medellin #16, accross the Jardin from the Basilica MAP MANZANILLO, COLIMA Mail Boxes, Etc. Av. XXXXXX (near the turn off to Las Hadas), Santigo, Colima MAP COSTALEGRE, JALISCO Sea to Sierra Tours (Barra de Navidad) Tour office at Av. Veracruz xxx. (in front of the Plaza) MAP Casa de Marcos Apartments (Barra de Navidad) Av. Veracruz xxx. (Next to bus station) MAP Fruteria Hawaii (Melaque) Supermarket at Av. XXX xxx (1/2 block west of the Plaza) MAP Abarroteria Costalegre (Jaloma) (Melaque) Supermarket/Liquor store at Call XXX xxx (1/2 block east of the bus station) MAP MAZATLAN, SINALOA (November-April only) Farmacias Modernas (in Golden Zone) Privada Bugambilias # 1, corner of Av. Camarón Sábalo, in front of Burger King, Mazatlan MAP Farmacias Modernas (in Golden Zone) Camarón Sábalo #1000 near corner of Rodolfo T. Loaiza, Mazatlan MAP Farmacias Modernas (in Golden Zone) Camarón Sábalo s/n, Plaza Pueblito local #12, Mazatlan MAP Minisuper Playa (Golden Zone) Av. Rodolfo T. Loaiza s/n, in front of Hotel Plaza Mazatlán, Mazatlan MAP El Kioskito (minisuper) Camarón Sábalo s/n, corner of Av. Gaviotas, Fraccionamiento Gaviotas, Mazatlan MAP Super el Oro Minisuper inside Hotel Costa de Oro, Mazatlan MAP Tabaqueria Madonna Tobacco shop inside Hotel Inn at Mazatlan, Mazatlan MAP Tabaqueria El Cid Tobacco shop inside Hotel El Cid, Mazatlan MAP Super-Deli El Arbol Minisuper/Deli inside Hotel El Cid, Mazatlan MAP Super-Deli Pueblo Bonito Minisuper/Deli inside Hotel Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan MAP Super La Marina Minisuper inside Hotel La Marina El Cid, Mazatlan MAP Super Torres de Mazatlan Minisuper inside Hotel Torres Mazatlan MAP Tobacco Shop Hotel Vidafel Av. Sabalo Cerritos s/n, inside Hotel Vidafel, Mazatlan MAP Tobacco Shop Hotel El Rio Av. Cerritos s/n, inside Hotel El Rio, Mazatlan MAP Super-Deli inside Hotel Esmerald Bay Av. Ernesto Coppel Campaña 696, Nuevo Mazatlan MAP

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Lake Chapala Area

Wal-Mart (Ajijic)
Carretera Chapala-Jocotepec
Corner of Libramiento
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ART EXHIBITS

PUBLIC ART SPACES

 

Museo de las Artes

Juarez 975 (33) 3134 1664

Hours: Mon. to Fri. 10am to 6pm, Sat. and Sun. 10am to 4pm

Filo profundo – Contemporary visions of a young Mexican artist; by Ricardo Pinto. Until July 24.

 

Foro de Arte y Cultura

Alcalde 1451 (33) 3819 2397

Hours: Mon. to Fri. 10am to 7pm

Premura al caos social – feminine art; by Carmen Vargas

Luz Interna – feminine art; by Gris Castillo

 

Instituto Cultural Cabañas

Calle Cabanas 8, Plaza Tapatía (33) 3668 1640

Hours: Tues. to Sat. 10am to 5.45pm, Sun. 10am to 2.45pm

 

Centro Cultural Casa Vallarta

Av. Vallarta 1668, Colonia Americana, (33) 3615-4953

Hours: Mon. to Fri. 10am-9pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-4pm. Free

 

Ex Convento del Carmen

Av. Juarez 638, one block from Calzada Federalismo, (33) 3030-1350

Hours: Tues. to Sat. 10am-8:30pm, Sun. 3pm-8pm. Free

Gesto de sombra - Alfonso López Monreal. Until July 26

Espacios de concreto - paintings of urban landscapes; by Paul Lozano. Until July 26

Las mañas del inclemente - surreal art and fantasies of social protest and decadence; Brujo López Trejo. Until July 26

 

Museo de Arte de Zapopan

Andador 20 de Noviembre 166, a few blocks from the Zapopan Basilica, (33) 3818-2575, www.mazmuseo.com

Hours: Tue. to Sun. 10am-6pm (open Thur. until 10pm). Cost: Wed. to Sat. 12 pesos, Sun. 6 pesos, free on Tuesdays

Variaciones de obra blanca - Josefina Temín. Until August 2

 

Casa Escorza

Escorza 83A, corner of Av. Juarez, next to U de G Rectory building, Colonia Moderna, (33) 3826-8696, www.escorza.cultura.udg.mx

Hours: Mon. to Sat. 10am-8pm, Sun. 10am-2pm. Free

 

Casa de la Cultura Jalisciense

Constituyentes 21, between Calzada Independencia and 16 de Septiembre

Hours: Tue. to Sun. 10am-8pm, Free

 

Casa Museo Lopez Portillo

Liceo 177, downtown Guadalajara, (33) 1201-8720

Hours: Tue. to Sun. 10am-6pm. Free

 

Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco

San Felipe 211, (33) 3614 3891

Hours: Tue. to Sat. 10am-6pm. Sun. 10am-4pm. Free

Reflejo de sensaciones y retrospectiva - plastic sculptures; by Maricarmen Ávalos

 

PRIVATE GALLERIES

 

Espacio del Arte Televisa

Av. Alemania 1469, Colonia Moderna, (33) 3343-3000

Hours: Mon. to Fri. 10am-6pm. Free

Enfoque a los animales - animal photography exhibition showcasing the best and the worst of humans relationship with animals.

 

Margarita Robertson Galeria

Lopez Cotilla 1939, Colonia Americana, (33) 1368-8888

Hours: Mon. to Sat. 5pm-10pm. Free

 

Aqua Gallery

Aztecas 955, Colonia Monraz, (33) 3343-3000, www.aquagallery.com.mx

Hours: Mon. to Fri. 10am-2pm and 4pm-7pm. Free

 

Galería Vértice

Lerdo De Tejada 2418, Jardines De Los Arcos, (33) 3616 0078

 

Pablo Guerrero Galería

Pablo Neruda 2273 esq. Filadelfia col. Providencia (33) 3642 6561

 

Galeria Charro Negro

Fermin Riestra 27, corner of Eva Briseño, Zapopan center

Hours: Mon. to Sat. 10:30am-2pm. Free

Games

Bulletin Board

SUNDAY, APRIL 5
San Andres Roman Catholic Church, Ajijic, English mass 9 a.m.
AA Speakers, Club 12, Castellanos 51-A, Ajijic. 10 a.m.
Community Bible Church Lake Chapala, Non-Denominational. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Castillo del Chante #17, Las Fuentes. Joco. Pastor Stuart Lerette (387)763-2316.
Lakeside Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, at Lakeside Jewish Congregation, 113 Sta. Margarita, Riberas. 10:30 a.m. For information call Steve 766-5507 or e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Saint Andrew’s Anglican Chuch, San Lucas 19, Riberas del Pilar. Tel. 765-3926. Services 9 and 11 a.m. www.standrewsparish.net.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church, Santa Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar. Bible study 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Call 765-2925 or 766-5234 for information. www.lakechapalabaptist.com
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ajijic Ward. Sacrament meeting 10 .m. Riberas del Pilar.
Open Circle, body, mind and spirit speaker meetings, Rear patio, LCS, 10 a.m. - noon. Tel. 765-3402 or 766-4050.
Abundant Life Assembly of God, English service 10 a.m., Spanish Service noon. Carretera Chapala-Jocotepec 140. Pastor Gary Neighbor. Tel. 766-5615 or Sue Cel 045(33)1143-3441.
Little Chapel Non-denominational, Contemporary service 9:30-10:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. - Noon. Chula Vista Highway. Pastor Larry Andrew Tel. (387)761-0440.
Oasis Bible Fellowship, 11:30 a.m. Call for place, cel. (33)3363-7852, or e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Cribbage and Domino Club 2 p.m. We will teach. Tel.766-4253, cel. (331)295-6484.  
AA, Niños Heroes 26, Jocotepec. 5 p.m.
Casa de Ancianos, welcome visitors anytime, any day.
Niños y Jovenes caravan, call Bob North 766-1922.

MONDAY, APRIL 6
Unisex exercises, (mild), Lakeside Auditorium. 9:30 a.m.
Ajijic Society of the Arts (ASA), La Nueva Posada Donato Guerra 9, Ajijic, 10 a.m.
AA Discussion, 10 a.m. Club 12, Marcos Castellanos 51-A, Ajijic.
Tai Chi, with Lonny Riddle 10:30 a.m., at the upper park in La Villita, next to Tobolandia.
Lake Chapala Society, Exercise Group 9 a.m. Computer Club-Linux, Spanish classes 9:30 a.m. LINK, Polo-Hearing Aids, Blood Pressure Checks, Lake Chapala Review Writers, Book Library, Immigration services, Information Desk, Video Library, 10 a.m. Computer Club-Windows, Meditation Group 10:30 a.m. Advanced PCs 11 a.m. Spanish classes 11:30 a.m. Scrabble noon, Geneology workshop 2 p.m. Lovely Lively Crones, 4:30 p.m.
Spanish classes, American Legion Post 7, Morelos 114, Chapala. Intermediate Spanish, 11 a.m. Advanced Spanish, 1 p.m.
Estrella Del Lago Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, meet at 1 p.m. at Hotel Monte Carlo, Ajijic. Call Carmen Carranza 766-2593. www.oesEstrellaDelLago.org.
American Contract Bridge League, (ACBL) sanctioned game at the Lakeside Bridge Center, Av. Hidalgo 77, Riberas del Pilar. 1:15 p.m. www.chapalabridge.com
Gamblers Anonymous, Charlie 766-3671.
AA Open meeting, 4:30 p.m. at the Lake Chapala Society, 16 de Septiembre, Ajijic, rear gate. Contact Frances 766-3903, Earl Cel. 045-331-235-3237.
Ladies Auxiliary Unit 7, 6 p.m. Morelos 114, Chapala
Hatha Yoga, morning and evening classes. Call Evelia 766-5099.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7
Poco Pesos (Weight Watchers), meets 7:30 a.m., meeting starts at 8 a.m. $50 pesos per week. Instructor Beverly Hunt 766-1174 or 766-1786.
Co-ed Volleyball, starting at 10 a.m. Christiania Park in Chapala. Contact Tim, 766-3102.
 Lake Chapala Society, Country Line Dancing, IMSS advice, Book Library, Information Desk, Video Library, Yoga Class, 2 p.m. Masonic Lodge 2:30 p.m.
Needlepushers, sewing for girls, 10 a.m. For details call Lynne, 766-5116, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
AA Discussion, 10 a.m. (see Monday.)
AA-San Nicolas, Hidalgo 32 (3 blks North of Hwy.) 10 a.m.
Science of Mind Study Group, 10:30 a.m. Call Ann Brandt for directions, 765-2037.
Overeaters Anonymous, Club 12, Marcos Castellanos 51-A, Ajijic. Noon. Call 766-2575 or 766-4409 or www.oa.org.
Scrabble Club, noon-3 p.m. LCS Ken Gosh Pavilion. Dan Stark, 766-0411.
Ajijic Rotary Club, meets 2 p.m., at the Old Posada. Info: 766-1215.
Chapala Country Club golf special, 1:30 p.m.
AA, (closed discussion), 4 p.m. Club 12, Marcos Castellanos 51-A, Ajijic.
 Singles, meet 5 p.m., La Nueva Posada in the lounge. No-host cocktail hour.
Royal Arch Masons, A.W. Lloyd, Chapala, 5 p.m.
Lakeside Christian Fellowship, 6 p.m. Zaragoza #88, Ajijic. Manuel and Laura Flores, 766-4159.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
Lake Chapala Society, Exercise Group 9 a.m. Spanish class, 9:30 p.m. Book Library, Information Desk, Video Library, Love in Action 10 a.m. Skin Cancer Screening every other Wed., Digital Camera Club 10:30 a.m. Conversational Spanish 11:30 a.m. Beginners Digital Camera Club, Discussion Group, noon.
Co-ed Softball, 10 a.m. Call Perry, 763-5126.
Community Bible Church Bible Study 10:30 a.m. San Luis #32, Riberas del Pilar. Info. 387-763-2316.
Tai Chi, 10:30 a.m. (see Monday).
Cribbage and Domino Club 1 p.m. We will teach. For more info. 766-4253 or 045-331-295-6484.
Chess Club, at LCS sala 1 to 5 p.m. For info call Tom 766-4738.
Abundant Life Assembly of God, Bible Study, 2:30 p.m. (see Sunday).
AA Discussion, 4 p.m. Club 12, Marcos Castellanos 51-A, Ajijic.
Lakeside Christian Fellowship, Women’s meeting 4 p.m. Javier Mina 49, Ajijic.
Canadian Club, at 4 p.m., Nueva Posada. Everyone is welcome. Visit our website www.canadianclubmx.com
Los Amigos, informal meetings, friendly group of mature people, singles and couples, La Nueva Posada Ajijic. 6-8 p.m.
Eckankar, call Penny White 766-1230.
Hatha Yoga, morning and evening classes. Call Evelia 766-5099.

THURSDAY, APRIL 9
Women’s Christian Breakfast, Hotel Chapala Real, Lower La Floresta. 9 a.m. Hostess Charlotte Vawter.
Men’s Christian Breakfast, Hotel Chapala Real, Lower La Floresta. 9 a.m. Host Rich Thorpe
Unisex exercises, 9:30 a.m. (see Monday).
Programa de los Niños Incapacitados, Coffe at 9:30 a.m. Meeting 10 a.m. at La Nueva Posada
Co-ed Volleyball, (see Tuesday).
Lake Chapala Society, Eye Exam, Legal Advice, Advanced Spanish, Talking Books, Information Desk, Book Library, Video Library, Country Line Dancing 10 a.m. PC Club, Spanish classes 11 a.m. Spanish classes,Yoga, Great Books 2 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 4:30 p.m.
American Legion Post Seven, pinochle. 10 a.m. Morelos 114, Chapala.
AA Discussion, 10 a.m. (see Monday).
Weight Watchers, Hotel La Nueva Posada Donato Guerra # 9 at 10:30 a.m. ( English meeting )
AA-San Nicolas, (Closed discussion) Hidalgo 32 (3 blks North of Hwy.) 2 p.m.
Bazaar, Desarrollo Integral de la Familia (DIF), Degollado 327, Chapala. 10 a.m.  
Intermediate Spanish, American Legion Post 9. 10:30 a.m.
Scrabble Club, noon, - 3 p.m. (see Tuesday).
ACBL-sanctioned game, at the Lakeside Bridge Center. 1:15 p.m. (see Tuesday).
AA Open meeting, 4:30 p.m. (see Monday).
Lakeside Christian Fellowship, Men’s Meeting. 7 p.m. Javier Mina 49, Ajijic.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10
ACBL Newcomers Bridge Game, Lakeside Bridge Center. 9:15 a.m.-noon, for players with less than 100 master points; regular game 1:15 p.m.
Co-ed Softball, 10 a.m. Call Perry 763-5126.
AA Discussion, 10 a.m. (see Monday).
Al-Anon, 10 a.m. Club 12. Marcos Castellanos #51-A, Ajijic
Lake Chapala Society, IExercise Group, 9 a.m. Spanish classes, 9:30 a.m., Blood Pressure testing, mmigration services, Mah Jongg, Living at Lakeside 10 a.m. Ham Radio, 11 a.m. Scrabble Group, noon, Music Jam 2 p.m.
HELP, Physical therapy on horseback for children, Lower La Floresta. 10 a.m. Volunteers welcome, call Jim McCormack 766-3984.
Overeaters Anonymous, (See Tuesdays)
Ajijic Fishing Club, meets at 10 a.m. at Doña Lola Restaurant. Info: Ross Mitchell 387-761-0926.
Tai Chi, 10:30 a.m. (see Monday).
Abundant Life Assembly of God, Bible Study, 2:30 p.m. (see Sunday).
AA, Club 12. 4 p.m.
Cribbage and Domino Club 1 p.m.  (See Sunday)

SATURDAY, APRIL 11
Hash House Harriers, 8:30 a.m. meet at La Nueva Posada. Every one welcome, no dues, no requirements! have fun!
AA non-smoking session, 9 a.m. Danny’s Ajijic Restaurant.
Seventh Day Adventists, meet at Madeira 12 in Rancho del Oro. 9:15 a.m.-noon. Potluck lunch follows. Call 765-2165.
Co-ed Volleyball, (see Tuesday).
Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation, Sta. Margarita 113, Ribe ras del Pilar, Call for information 766-1364.
AA Discussion, 10 a.m. Club 12, Marcos Castellanos 51-A, Ajijic.
American Legion Post 7, Chess 1-5 p.m. Morelos 114, Chapala.
A Course in Miracles, 2 p.m. 16 de Septiembre #34, Int. 6, Ajijic. Tel. 766-4882 or APDO 630 zip Ajijic.