The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
HuaraChess is the clever name given to the multi-cultural children’s chess club that draws a crowd of eager young players and adult coaches to the Lake Chapala Society gazebo every Saturday, from noon to 1 p.m.
A crowd of well-wishers flocked to the home of Julianne and Chisholm Lyons last Sunday to celebrate double milestones: the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary and Chisholm’s upcoming 90th birthday.
In honor of World Polio Day, October 24, the Rotary Clubs of Ajijic and Chapala Sunrise are jointly organizing a fundraising dinner as part of Rotary’s mission to eradicate the crippling childhood disease.
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.
A crowd of animal lovers showed up with dozens of precious pets for the Blessing of the Animals held Saturday, September 30 at Saint Andrew’s Anglican Church in conjunction with the celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
Hu Chant
Chanting HU, an ancient name for the Divine, while in a contemplative state, is a simple technique to open your heart to greater happiness, love, inner peace and understanding.
Chapala is in the midst of the annual festivities honoring spiritual patron Saint Francis of Assisi. The novena began as usual on September 26, continuing daily through Wednesday, October 4.
