Health Presentation
Neurosurgeons Dr. Gabriel Varela and Dr. Ernesto Ledesma will present the lecture, “Suspect Stroke? Go Fast,” Friday, September 23, 2 p.m. in the LCS Sala.
They will discuss appropriate life-saving actions to take when a stroke is suspected, as well as heart care strategies.
Open Circle
Rachel McMillen will present “Back to the Future” at Open Circle on Sunday, September 25, 10:30 a.m. in the garden of the Lake Chapala Society.
Noam Chomsky recently stated that, “It’s a kind of irony that all over the world, the leading forces in trying to prevent a race to disaster are the indigenous communities.” Could it be that the very people we have marginalized are the ones who can save us from ourselves? What can we learn from our original people – and will they agree to teach us?
Rachel McMillen is the author of the Dan Connor mystery series which combines “a hint of politics, a dab of environmental issues, a good dollop of native culture and a full helping of fast-paced action” (Writer’s Weekly). At various times she has been a teacher, a facilitator, an accountant, a business owner and, through all of it, a wife and mother. She and her husband sailed the west coast on their 36’ sailboat for over 30 years.
For more information, see opencircleajijic.org.
San Antonio Expats
The monthly meeting of the San Antonio Tlayacapan Expat group is on Saturday, September 24, 6 p.m. at Cenaduria Elvia on Calle Ramon Corona, across from Mario’s Restaurant. For more information, see sanantonioexpats.weebly.com or contact Annie Green 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..
Genealogy Forum
The Genealogy Forum’s next meeting is Wednesday, September 28, 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon church) in Riberas del Pilar. Everyone is welcome.
This month Libby Colterjohn will talk about writing her book “Shanghai Loved and Lost.” The book tells the tale of her husband’s family, which lived in Shanghai from 1926 to 1949. Life there went from one of extreme decadence and frivolity to being a prisoner-of-war under the Japanese, and ended with the takeover by the Communists. She will discuss what motivated her to write the book, how she researched both the family history and world events of that period, and how she chose to publish it, both locally and on Amazon. Her book has received excellent reviews.
The Family History Center, also at the Mormon Church, is open on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. It will also be open at the conclusion of the monthly meeting.
For more information, contact Fran Murphy, 766-0067.
Helping dogs
Operacion Amor invites you to support its spaying/neutering program for pet owners of limited means in the greater Chapala area. The organization is celebrating five years of service with over 2,000 spay and neuter operations.
The fundraiser at Yves’ Restaurant on Friday, September 30, runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A contribution of 200 pesos pays for one surgery and entitles the person to a commemorative T-shirt and an opportunity to win a deluxe gift certificate from Gloriosa hair salon and day spa. Champagne will be available, courtesy of Yves, for an additional discretionary contribution. For more information, contact Cameron Peters 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..
Lakeside British Society
The next Lakeside British Society lunch is Saturday, October 1, 1 p.m. at Manix Restaurant when Lily Walker will be the featured speaker.
Most people show an interest in learning about health and nutrition; after all who doesn’t want to be healthier? However, in the Western world we are bombarded with a lot of confusing and contradictory information, which has led to a rise in ill health and more medication. This talk will cover the health benefits people experience when they switch to a largely plant-centric diet.
The menu is pea soup or a small salad, spinach filled fish roll with an almond sauce, pork chop with mashed potatoes and gravy or a large spinach salad with goat cheese. Dessert is crepes Suzette. 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.. Visitors are welcome.
LCS Spanish classes
The Lake Chapala Society has announced its next round of Introduction to Spanish language classes for members. This is a casual class offered for the beginner that covers the Spanish alphabet, simple vocabulary and phrases to use about town for shopping, and other useful information about our area and Mexican culture.
Classes are held each month starting the first Tuesday of the month and continue for three weeks. Classes start Tuesday, October 4 and will be held at the LCS campus from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Sign up is available at the LCS office during regular office hours or via www.lakechapalasociety.com.
CASA
Culinary Arts Society of Ajijic (CASA) winners from its Monday, September 19 meeting were: Mexican main dish category, Allison Quattrocchi (first) with her chicken enchiladas with red chili sauce; Avril Stephenson (second) with her pescado estilo Yucateco; Judith Greenberg (tied third) with her chicken with poblano cream sauce and Lydia Cortes (tied third) with her mole verde de Puerco. Greenberg also won the presentation award and Cortes the people’s choice award.
In the Mexican desserts category Carol Westbrook won first place and presentation with Kahlua flan with fruit; Marina Benz’s chiles en nogada cake tied with Bev Denton’s Kahlua chocolate bread pudding and third place was also tied by Lizzie Conover’s dulce de camote and Jerry Smith’s Mexican chocolate dulce de leche crepe torte, which also won the people’s choice award.
CASA, in conjunction with Purely Canadian International, is hosting another one-of-a-kind bus tour to Guadalajara. The Romertopf/Asian tour on Wednesday, October 5 leaves at 8:30 a.m. sharp from just north of Black Coffee on the Libramiento and returns at approximately 5 p.m. Stops include the Romertopf factory, which has incredible deals on natural and glazed clay bakers, garlic keepers, garlic roasters, bowls, small clay bread bakers, etc. The next stops are at Maangchi Asian Market, a Korean/Asian import ingredient store and Toyo, a Japanese/Asian import Ingredient store. Lunch is at Suehiro, which CASA bills as the best Japanese restaurant in Guadalajara since opening in 1975. Expect very good quality, fresh fish, seafood, meat and vegetables. Gorgeous authentic décor, Japanese gardens, waterfalls and koi pond.
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CASA is committed to stimulating the exchange of gourmet culinary ideas and creativity in a friendly, social, Lakeside forum that rewards unique methods of presentation and the creation of delicious flavors.
Canadian Thanksgiving
The American Legion Post Seven is hosting Canadian Thanksgiving, Monday, October 10, with a 2 p.m. social hour and 3 p.m. dinner times. Turkey with all the trimmings and pumpkin pie will be served. Cost is 180 pesos. Post Seven is at Morelos 114 in Chapala, tel. 765-2259.
Roberto’s Restaurant is also offering Canadian Thanksgiving a week early, on Monday, October 3, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The menu includes crab bisque, red wine aspic with grapes and marscapon, a choice of roast turkey or baked fresh ham and your choice of dessert for 195 pesos. Reservations: 766-1616.
Fore!
Two charity golf tourneys are on soon at the Chapala Country Club in Vista del Lago. The first is on Thursday, October 6, organized by the non-profit Fundacion Cambiando Jalisco, which provides health care programs for impoverished people in vulnerable communities. Entry fee is 1,800 pesos and tickets for the awards banquet are 250 pesos. Registration and ticket sales are available at the club’s pro shop. For more information, call Hector at (331) 065-0725.
The Chapala Cruz Roja annual Golf Classic is slated for Thursday, November 3. Singles, pairs and foursomes are welcome. Entry deadline: Monday, October 31. Entry fee is 1,500 pesos. Dinner only tickets are 300 pesos. Registration is at the Country Club pro shop and dinner tickets can also be purchased at Estetica Yoly’s in Plaza Bugambilias. For more information, call Don at 766-4990.
Buddhists
The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Sangha meets weekly on Wednesdays. Noble Silence begins at 3:30 p.m., followed at 4 p.m. by a formal meditation period, dharma teachings and discussion. In September the teachings will be from a four-part video Tricycle Retreat titled “Real Happiness” with Sharon Salzburg. Part 4, on September 28 is about “Loving Kindness: Alone with Others.”
The Heart of Awareness is a non-sectarian community grounded in the teachings of the Buddha. Prior experience or affiliation is not required. The sangha’s location is at Guadalupe Victoria 101 in Ajijic.
For more information, visit heartofawareness.org, or call Janet Reichert, (376) 766-6069.