Can/Am Day
Don’t miss the second annual Can/Am Day celebrating the United States Independence Day and Canada Day to be held on Monday, July 2 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Lake Chapala Society (LCS).
Early ticket sales are predicting good crowds coming to enjoy great food, entertainment and information, while supporting the good works that LCS is undertaking.
Entertainment will be provided by the Tall Boys Band. Roberto’s Restaurant will cater the food providing all-beef hot dogs and hamburgers, ribs, chili, potato salad, coleslaw and watermelon. Two cash bars will serve beer, wine and cocktails.
The library will conduct book and video sale. Non-profit groups to be represented include the Music Appreciation Society, Democrats Abroad, Lakeside Spay and Neuter, Hope House, Los Ninos de Chapala y Ajijic, Feria Maestros del Arte, Luz de Maya, LCS Children’s Art Program, Story Tellers and Needle Pushers.
Tickets are on sale now for 80 pesos. Tickets sold at the door will cost 150 pesos.
Math stars
Students (left to right in photo) Fernando Plata, Gibram Rodriguez, Daneil Gomez and Finette Rodriguez at the Instituto Terranova were winners at the recent regional Math Olympics sponsored by the state of Jalisco. They were honored at a special event last week with Chapala Mayor Jesus Cabrera (left) and state Secretary of Public Education Jose Antonio Gloria present.
Volunteer
All new and wannabee volunteers will be welcome at the Red Cross general meeting slated for Tuesday, July 3 in the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) gazebo (note date change due to vacations).
While most organizations gear down over the summer months, Cruz Roja is in full swing, providing emergency ambulance and clinic services for Lakeside. Right now they really need your helping hands. If you have a few spare hours, Cruz Roja has a job that will fit you to a tee. From computer savvy to ticket selling, organizing events and hosting bus trips to collecting donations and manning the Cruz Roja table at LCS, Cruz Roja has just the place for you. Chase away the summer ennui.
Call the president of volunteers, Debbie Thompson at 766-5728 or show up at the afore-mentioned meeting.
Boat and bus
Organizers of the Annual Boat Party cruise on Wednesday, July 4, have added bus transportation to the deal so folks won’t have to drive so far and think about parking.
The boat tour to benefit the Love in Action Children’s Center will leave the Chapala pier at 6:30 p.m. and return at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are 250 pesos per person and on sale at Diane Pearl’s Colecciones in Ajijic, with Jon and Cheryl Seaborg at 765-3306 or Weezie Burgess at 766-2830.
The bus ride starts with pick-up at 5:30 p.m. at Farmacias Guadalajara in Ajijic, returning there about 10 p.m. The cost on the Chapala Express Bus is 30 pesos per person (round trip). Call Miguel Roman at (376) 765-6557 for reservations.
Church
San Andres Church in Ajijic is more beautiful than ever after the recent restoration of its paintings, floor and gold leaf. The Roman Catholic church was built in the 1600s and reconstructed after a hurricane in the late 1700s. You’re welcome to stop and admire the church on mornings and early evenings. An English-language mass is offered Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. All are welcome.
Brits meet
The Lakeside British Society will meet on Saturday, July 7, 1 p.m. at Manix Restaurant (Ocampo 57, Ajijic). The speaker will be Society member Susan Burhaug, who has recently visited Spain and England. She will share her travel experiences.
The menu for the luncheon meeting is a choice of pork ribs, potato salad and coleslaw or white fish with mushroom cream sauce (both including a small salad) for 120 pesos (including tip) or a large salad for 80 pesos. Dessert is carrot cake. Please call Alicia McNiff at 765-4786 or Ceri Dando at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and give them your menu choice.
Visitors are welcome.
Speak Spanish
The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) has announced the start of their next term of Spanish-language classes that will begin Monday, July 9. They will cover seven weeks of study ending on August 24.
The LCS Spanish-language program uses the Warren Hardy Spanish Language Course that is designated for adult students. Several levels of learning are available as students progress in the program.
Registration for the upcoming classes is currently underway at the LCS office, Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. and July 3, 5 and 6 on the LCS campus on the blue umbrella patio.
“Introduction to Spanish” is a casual beginners’ class that covers the Spanish alphabet, simple vocabulary and phrases to use about town when shopping and other useful information on the Lakeside area and Mexican culture.
These classes are held each month starting the first Tuesday of the month and going for four weeks. July classes will start July 3 and are held at LCS from noon until 1:30 p.m. Learning materials are provided to the student. The tuition is 150 pesos. Sign-up is available now at the LCS office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
LCS is located at Calle 16 de Septiembre 16-A. The telephone number is (376) 766-1140. Class schedules, LCS membership requirement, tuition, policies, materials needed and additional information can be found on the LCS website at www.lakechapalasociety.org.
Hamburger and a movie
Lakeside Presbyterian Church is inviting everyone to a free movie and hamburger on Friday, July 6 at 5 p.m. The movie is “Love’s Long Journey.” The church is located on the Carretera, #231 in Riberas del Pilar, just west of S&S Auto and Bubba’s Restaurant.
Presbyterians
Arturo Smith is the preacher at Lakeside Presbyterian Church while Pastor Ross Arnold is on vacation. The sermon topic for July 1 is “The Work of the Holy Spirit” with John 14: 15-31 as the text. Worship begins at 10 a.m.
The regular Friday morning interactive Bible study will begin again on July 6.
St. Andrew’s Anglican
One of the real blessings at St. Andrew’s Church is the support team of retired clergy who assist in the ministry. The newest of the “clergy associates” is Father Leo Theriault.
Theriault was first ordained as a Roman Catholic priest 54 years ago, prior to his acceptance into the priesthood of the Anglican Church of Canada and the Episcopal Church in the United States. Father Theirault will preach this week at St. Andrew’s on “What You Did to the Least of Mine, You Did to Me.” Worship begins at 10 a.m. and will be followed by a time of fellowship, welcome and refreshment. The Church is located at Calle San Lucas 19 in Riberas del Pilar.
Unitarians
The Lake Chapala Universalist Unitarian Fellowship (LCUUF) will meet Sunday, July 1, 10:30 a.m. at Santa Margarita 113 in Riberas del Pilar. Kathy Koches will give the talk, “Freedom.” There will be a coffee hour after the service.
Little Chapel
The Little Chapel by the Lake’s guest speaker on July 1 will be Rob Wells, a candidate for the order of deacon at Christ Church Anglican Fellowship in Ajijic. Services are starting at 11:15 a.m. with coffee, tea and cookies available before and after the service. The Little Chapel is located on the Carretera near the Chula Vista Golf Club in Riberas del Pilar.
Christ Church Anglican
Christ Church Anglican Fellowship will celebrate The Fifth Sunday after Pentacost on July 1, 10 a.m. with Holy Eucharist Rite II in the ground floor area of Manix Restaurant, Ocampo 57 in Ajijic. The sermon topic by Father Danny Borkowski is “Do no fear, only believe’ from Mark 5: 21-43.