Choose a word. What’s your word? This is a tradition I have been participating in for more than 20 years. Instead of a tired and dusty New Year’s resolution, I choose a word that will guide me through the following year.

Christ Church Lakeside

Christ Church Lakeside, a parish of the Diocese of the West in the Anglican Church of Mexico, will observe the fourth Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, December 18, 10:30 a.m., in person and via Zoom at our location with the red door and windows next to The Smokehouse Restaurant. Rev. Danny Borkowski will be the celebrant and lead a program of Lessons and Carols. 

The Culinary Arts Society of Ajijic (CASA) is no novice to themed gourmet dining fiestas.

Lake Chapala Birders is an informal group of bird observers led by John and Rosemary Keeling. Bird-walks are open to all those interested in birds, both beginners and experienced birders.

St. Andrew’s Anglican Church invites public to a musical presentation of service of Advent Lessons and Carols, Saturday, December 10, 4 p.m. at the Church at the corner of Calles San Lucas and San Luis in Riberas del Pilar.

Jewish Congregation

The Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation holds Friday services at 6 p.m. via Zoom. See lakechapalajewishcongregation.com for the URL.