The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Hector España Ramos, the Chapala government’s liaison with local expatriates, describes his key role as a promoter for greater interaction, friendly relations and cooperation between Mexican and foreign inhabitants.
The Jewish community at lakeside will observe a Passover Seder Friday, April 19, 5:30 p.m. at Manix restaurant, Ocampo 57 in Ajijic.
San Andrés Mass
Fr. Basil G. Royston, D. Min., has announced his retirement. He will continue to live at Lakeside and plans to write a couple of books.
In his place, Padre Everardo Sánchez will officiate for the foreign congregation at the 10:30 a.m. English-language Mass.
Sunday Masses in Spanish are scheduled at 7, 8 and 10 a.m., noon, 5, 7 and 8 p.m. San Andrés is at the corner of Ramon Corona and Parroquia, one block from the Ajijic main plaza.
Blas Antonio Castañeda Aguilera, a two-time Mexican chess champion, came to Ajijic’s Lake Chapala Society Saturday, March 9 for an exhibition match at the Huara Chess Club. Castañeda first gave a lecture on chess strategy and tactics to over 40 boys and girls, ranging from 5 to 19 years in age.
By Jacob Atkins
This year, Democrats Abroad Mexico has scheduled its Annual General Meeting (AGM) from March 30 to April 1 at the Hotel Posada La Aldea in San Miguel de Allende.
Everyone is welcome to join the Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation for a hilarious enactment of the Purim story and a delicious vegetarian dinner on Wednesday, March 20, 4 p.m.
Jewish Congregation
Shabbat Torah services are held the first and third Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. and Shabbat evening services and potluck every second and fourth Friday, 6 p.m., at the Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation.
