Expat Living

For the past nine years the Fundacion Dr. Juan Rafael Duran Barajas has maintained a low profile as one of the few lakeside philanthropic organizations run entirely by Mexican citizens.  The charity group will step up its image with the opening of a permanent office located at Lopez Cotilla 347-A, opposite the Chapala plaza, set for Saturday, May 2, 7 p.m.

The new term of Spanish-language classes at the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) is set to begin on Monday, May 11 and run through Saturday, June 27. The LCS program uses the Warren Hardy course which is designed for adult students and with classes at several levels so students can continue to learn as they progress. 

Ajijic Town Administrator Hector España is asking area expats to help the city workers restore the gardens at the malecon. The village workers have exhausted the supply of fertilizers, seeds and preventatives, and other vital garden supplies. Even the grass is thinning despite regular watering. To date, the written petition that was sent to municipal government offices has not been answered. 

When folks of different nationalities and all walks of life link up across borders to accomplish a great task that ultimately benefits thousands of people who face life-threatening emergency situations, it’s a good reason for celebration.

Mexico-based members of Democrats Abroad gathered in Chapala last weekend to hold their annual general meeting and zero in on strategies for supporting party candidates in the 2016 U.S. general elections.  Attending as a special guest, veteran Oklahoma politician Tom Guild (far left) shared insights with the group, including Dems Abroad Mexico chair Jody Quinnell, Chapala chapter founder Sandra Loridans and current local chapter chair Larry Pihl. 

Ajijic’s Asociacion de Charros will host a traditional fiesta for local kids on Sunday, April 26 from 4:30 p.m. at the Lienzo Charro bullring located on Calle Revolucion, a block and a half south of the highway.