The Canadian Veterans Support Association (CVSA) held its fourth annual Canada Day celebration Tuesday, July 1, at El Pilar Bistro in Riberas del Pilar – drawing an enthusiastic crowd of over 80 attendees. The event, filled with patriotic spirit and camaraderie, welcomed both Canadians, Mexicans and Americans, with many attendees donning clothing adorned with Canadian flags and patriotic slogans.

Lakeside Presbyterian

Sunday, July 13, the sermon will be “How to be Confident,” from Hebrews 1”1-13.

Discouragement. Who hasn’t—at some time or another—felt pulled toward the mire of self-pity and despair? Life’s problems can suck the emotional wind from our sails. When discouragement comes—the kind of discouragement that screams questions at the faith—we need encouragement and perspective; we need the community of faith; and we need help to stay committed. Hebrews was written to offer such help.

English language service begins at 10 a.m. at Constitución 26, in Ajijic, 2nd floor. Enter through the back garage area and walk upstairs. 

A lively crowd of Canadian citizens and friends gathered on Tuesday, July 1, at Chapala’s Palapa del Guayabo to mark the 158th anniversary of Canada’s confederation.

What happens when an elderly foreign resident at Lakeside becomes physically or mentally incapacitated and has no local next of kin or close friends able to assume responsibility for their care?

A case in point is that of Kathryn B., a U.S. citizen who has resided in Ajijic since 2021.

On Wednesday, June 18, she was evicted from a local hotel for non-payment of lodging fees. She was promptly picked up off the street with her meager belongings by Chapala police. Her only form of identification was a Lake Chapala Society (LCS) membership card.

Cruz Roja Chapala (CRC) welcomed dozens of guests to its June 24 Open House, offering a look at the progress on its new headquarters and encouraging donations to help complete the project.

Christian Science Group

You are invited to attend our Christian Science Testimony Meetings every first and third Wednesday of the month at noon at Cinco de Mayo 3, in Ajijic. The one-hour meeting begins with readings from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook by Mary Baker Eddy, followed by testimonies of spiritual healing that have resulted from the study and practice of Christian Science. For more information, please call 331-155-4733.