Christmas Bazaar
This weekend’s second Lakeside Christmas Bazaar has added many more exhibitors, among them the kids from the Efren Gonzalez Children’s Art Workshop. They will be showing original artwork and wonderful art cards that make for a great gift.
Also joining in the cheer will be the Santa Cruz Youth Carpentry Center. In this program, started in May 2012, teacher Joel Morando has brought the members from doing simple projects, such as making small boxes and cat scratchers, to creating animal wall hangings, cat trees, clocks, holiday decorations and more.
The second Lakeside Bazaar takes place on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days, at La Huerta de Serna, West Ajijic. This is a great opportunity to support the Lakeside economy by buying local.
Snoring
Lake Med Center and CVO clinic will host a conference on sleep apnea syndrome Saturday, November 9, 9:30 a.m. on the Neill James Patio at the Lake Chapala Society. If you or your partner in sleep aren’t getting enough because one or both of you are snoring, take this opportunity to see what can be done about it. Dr. Andres Badial Aceves, an ENT and sleep apnea specialist will explain how sleep apnea syndrome can cause diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, arrhythmia, fibromyalgia among others. Learn more about the diagnosis, treatment, coping and follow up of this condition. The first 60 people who show up will be served a free pancake breakfast. There is no cost for the conference.
Berry wine tasting
Bodegas SoloVino will host a reception to sample raspberry wine and liqueur made in San Pedro Tesistan Saturday, November 9, 5 p.m., at the Casa de Cultura in Jocotepec, located adjacent to the town’s central plaza. There will be live music, an art exhibit and cheese snacks. No charge for admission.
Veterans Day
American Legion Post Seven in Chapala hosts a Veterans Day ceremony and picnic on Monday, November 11.
The ceremony begins at 10:50 a.m. Speakers will be Post Seven Commander Zane Pumiglia, Unit Seven President Lorraine Kulig, Post Seven Chaplain Tom Schmidt, U.S. Consulate Vice Consul David Merrill, Post Seven member Robert Drynan and Thomas Paine Chapter, North Star Daughters of the American Revolution Chaplin Susan Johnson.
The bagpipes will played by Ronald Burnett. A moment of silence marking the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month will be observed.
The Legion will honor all remaining World War II veterans present at the ceremony, as well as those who died in service in all of the wars.
Cocktails will be served at 1 p.m. and dinner at 2 p.m. The menu features pit-roasted pig, homemade baked beans, corn on the cob and banana foster for dessert.
Entertainment will be courtesy of Carol Bedford. There will also be a raffle.
Tickets cost 150 pesos. Advance sales only at the Legion (Morelos 114, Chapala), telephone 765-2259.
Canadian Remembrance
Francisco Miguel Uy, the new Canadian Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner in Guadalajara, will be the guest of honor at the Remembrance Day service to be held Monday, November 11, under the auspices of the 904 Wing Chapala Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
The event will be set on the grounds of Las Hermanas Benedictinas, located on Jesus Garcia Norte across the highway from Panino’s Deli in San Antonio Tlayacapan. Persons attending should be seated by 10:40 a.m.
Horse gear sale
A tag sale specialized in used tack and other merchandise for horse owners is set for Wednesday, November 13, 10 a.m. to noon at Rancho del Paso stables, located on the outskirts of the ex-Hacienda de la Labor. To get there follow signs for the CEINJURE turn-off from the Chapala-Mezcala highway. For further information call cel. 333-150-6185 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Conservatives Group
The next General Meeting of the Lakeside Conservatives Group will be held Wednesday, November 13, 4 p.m. at Club Exotica above the El Jardin Restaurant on the Ajijic Plaza.
Voting by membership for the new 2014 slate of officers and the bylaws will be held. The speaker will be Daniel Bricio, commander of the Mexican Shooting Team. He will talk on current Mexican firearm legislation regarding non-Mexican residents.
Effective January 8, 2014 there will be a new meeting location: Sol Y Luna, on Rio Bravo in West Ajijic.
A free Lakeside Conservatives Group holiday/Christmas party will be held on December 11, 5-8 p.m. at Sol Y Luna, when the DooWops will perform. Everyone is asked to bring an hors d’ ouvres. Beer, sodas and water will be provided. For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Luncheon, fashion show
On Friday, November 15, St. Andrew’s Anglican welcomes everyone to their 3rd Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show. For 150 pesos, you can enjoy a cocktail hour at 1 p.m., a delicious meal at 2 p.m., and an elegant fashion show, followed by a spirited auction of the modeled clothing. Proceeds of this event go to support Mexican charities. For tickets or additional information, contact Sylvia Stard at 677-3217. St. Andrew’s is located at Calle San Lucas 19, just a block south of the Carretera in Riberas del Pilar.
Open house
Friends of the Chapala firefighters are holding an open house at the fire station on the Libramiento on Saturday, November 16, 4-7 p.m. Come meet the firemen, tour the facility, and take a look at the equipment, (or the lack of). See for yourself why help is needed in equipping these valiant public servants. Register to become a friend of the firemen. Light refreshments will be provided by the DIF.
Fashion show
A special luncheon slated for Tuesday, November 19 at Restaurant Viva Mexico Tia Lupita, in San Juan Cosala will feature a showing of one-of-a-kind jewelry by Dick Stromber, scarves by Christa Louise, and entertainment by Patteye Simpson. The price is 120 pesos per person, with 20 percent of proceeds set aside for the Operation Feed program. The address is Porfirio Diaz 92, two blocks west of the village church and plaza. Due to limited seating, call 766-4703 for table reservations.
Pet food drive
The monthly pet food drive will be held on Thursday, November 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Animal Shelter pet food store in Riberas del Pilar.
This event occurs on the third Thursday of every month thanks to the support of the Animal Shelter’s Geoffrey Kaye and the assistance of Animal Buddies representatives who will be present to help you.
With your purchase you help the Shelter cats as well as Anita’s Animals, or your choice of animal rescue group. You can make a purchase of dog or cat food at anytime if you are unable to come to the food drive. When making your purchase, inform the store clerk whether the pet food is for Anita’s Animals, or another animal rescue group, and the Animal Shelter will hold your donation purchase for pickup.
After you have made this purchase, you will need to contact the designated rescue group you have selected. Please let that group know that there is a paid food purchase made by you waiting to be picked up at the Shelter.
Singles
Lakeside singles have tables booked at Manix Restaurant for its Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 28, for the 2 p.m. seating. The full buffet costs 185 pesos, including dessert bar.
Reservations must be made by Monday, November 25 with Sue Hurst at 108-0641 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or Tinker Reilly-Lafata at 331-531-1464 (after Nov. 19) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Singles holiday bash will be held on Tuesday, December 17 at the Lake Chapala Society.
Cancellation notice
The Luz de Malla Oaxaca tour presentation scheduled for Monday, November 11 at the Real de Chapala hotel has been cancelled. Due to unforeseen circumstances the tour to Oaxaca in February 2014, as well as the Mexico City tour in April have also been cancelled.
Open Circle
Open Circle will present a universal Remembrance Day observance program honoring all veterans, whatever their country of origin, on Sunday, November 10, 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Mark Sconce, James Tipton and Margaret Van Every will be reading on the subject of war and remembrance in English. David Bryen will be moderating. All are welcome.
Weekly Open Circle gatherings start with coffee, tea and sandwich bites for socializing at 10 a.m., followed by the program at 10:30 a.m. sharp.
History Club
The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) History Club will have its first meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2 p.m. on the society’s grounds. The program this year will be subjects in American history with a focus on the presidents. The host of the program is Professor Arnold Smith. The first subject addressed by Smith will be, “Truman, Oppenheimer and the bomb.” All are welcome. Membership in the LCS not required for admission to this program.
Presbyterians
Pastor Ross Arnold of Lakeside Presbyterian Church has launched a new series of sermons for November: “Longing for Home.” On Sunday, November 10, as part of this series, he will speak on “Finding the Balance,” taking Luke 6:29-31 as his text.
This text is one of those sometimes referred to the “hard sayings of Jesus.” Even a cursory reading of these well-loved Beatitudes tells us why: according to many social norms, certain behaviors are accepted, even rewarded. But Jesus unequivocally puts those assumptions to rest, what He commands is infinitely more difficult than simply doing “what will get us by.” How difficult it is to “love our enemies ... do good to those who hate us ... bless those who curse us ... pray for those who mistreat us!” The heart of Jesus’ teaching is love, He understands how tough it is to swim against the current, but He assures us that if we follow these “hard sayings,” our reward will be great.
Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Following the service, there is fellowship and refreshments. Lakeside Presbyterian Church is in Riberas del Pilar, on the mountain side of the Carretera, just west of S&S Auto and Bubba’s Restaurant.
Christ Church Anglican
Christ Church Anglican fellowship celebrates the 25th Sunday after Pentecost on November 10, by celebrating the holy Eucharist rite 11 at 9:30 a.m. in the Little Chapel by the Lake (Carretera 10, Chula Vista). Rev. Danny Borkowski’s sermon will be “God of the L and Living.”
Deacon Rob Wells leads a Bible study on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the fellowship Hall of the Little Chapel by the Lake. Each session lasts one hour. This week’s session will be a continuing look at the gospel of St. Matthew. Deacon Wells is using the Jerusalem Bible as his principal study text and commentary. It is not necessary to have attended a session before in order to participate
Little Chapel
The Little Chapel by the Lake, an interdenominational congregation, will meet on Sunday, November 3. A pre-service refreshment period will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will be followed by the worship service at 11:15 a.m. Following Rev. Gene Raymer’s sermon, “Ten Words,” the congregation will observe communion. After the service, members of the congregation will meet at Tabarka’s for a fellowship lunch.
The Little Chapel by the Lake is located just east of the Chula Vista Golf Club and welcomes all Christians.
St. Andrew’s Anglican
Here we are more than five months away from Easter, but this Sunday at St. Andrew’s Anglican you can listen in on a conversation about resurrection. Actually, it’s more of a word game, an attempt by His adversaries to trap Jesus and exalt themselves. But maybe it’s a good time, removed from the sentimentality of the holiday, to look at what we believe or don’t believe about physical, bodily resurrection from death. Actually, which side of the argument we come down on has more to do with what we believe about God than about resurrection.
“God of the Living” is this Sunday’s sermon title, and while Fr. Winston gives no proof or easy answer, he does challenge us to think more clearly about what we really believe. Worship at St. Andrew’s begins for children at 9:45 a.m., continues for everyone else at 10 a.m., and concludes with a post-worship time of fellowship and welcome in the garden. And this week, for the first time since the renovation project began, the monthly breakfast for the men of St. Andrew’s will return to the church at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning. All are invited and welcome.
Buddhist Community
Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community meets for meditation and dharma teachings every Wednesday, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Center for Creative Being (16 de Septiembre 53, Ajijic).
The community is a Vipassana focused group with members from several Buddhist traditions. Activities include dharma movie nights, socials, and day-long retreats.
For more information, call Karin Miles at 766-0020.
Spiritual Living
Join Reverend Maureen Jones as she shares “The Law of Circulation” at the Center for Spiritual Living (Nicolas Bravo 17, Ajijic) on Friday, November 15, 5-6 p.m. A Social hour will follow.
On Wednesdays, Schubert will lead a six-week class on “Conscious Living” from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The “Unfettered Soul” continues on Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon, with an optional meditation from 10-10:20 a.m. The Thursday evening Spanish Group continues from 6:30-9 p.m. in the online course, Fundamentals of Science of Mind.
The Sacred Cinema on Sunday, November 24, 4 p.m. presents “Regarding Henry” with Harrison Ford and Annette Bening. A lively discussion will follow. Popcorn is provided but bring your own drinks.
Hu Song
Looking for a happier, more contented life? Need to lift a grieving heart? Join in a HU Song held on the third Saturday of every month from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Spiritual Center (Nicolas Bravo 17B, Ajijic). It will be followed by a fellowship time.
The HU Song is a contemplative spiritual exercise. People of all faiths are welcome. The November HU Song is scheduled for Saturday, November 16. The door is monitored and closed at 10:30 a.m., so be sure to arrive no later than 10:20 a.m. Contact Penny White at 766-1230 for further information. The event is hosted by Eckankar Mexico.
For more information check out the website www.cslchapala.com or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 766-0920.
Unitarians
The Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (LCUUF) meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at the Plaza de la Ribera (formerly Sol y Luna), Rio Bravo 10A, West Ajijic.
On Sunday, November 10, Sandy Wallin will give the presentation, “Given the Truth of Climate Change.” Living in truth means refusing to be lied to and manipulated; knowing you are part of the climate change solution rather than the problem. There will be a coffee hour following the service. For more information call 766-1119 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..