Expat Living

Born with Down syndrome and severe heart and gastrointestinal conditions, a Chapala toddler depends on intensive care—and on Niños Incapacitados to cover essential treatment costs. 

Chapala’s American Legion Post, a popular spot for social gatherings, is hosting two special events this month.

Chapala’s Los Güeros Motorcycle Club and American Legion Post 7 are co-sponsors of this year’s Christmas Toy Run, which will distribute gifts to children ages 10 to 14 at the Poco a Poco Community Center in San Pedro Itzicán on December 20.

The Lake Chapala Society’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program hosted its first annual Children’s Christmas Party (Fiesta de Navidad) on November 29, bringing together 20 children, their parents, and dedicated volunteer teachers for a festive afternoon of lively games, a visit from Santa, and plenty of pizza to share.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Rev. Matt Alspaugh will speak on “Practicing Hope” at the next meeting of the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Sunday, December 14.

December is a time of darkness, even here in Mexico. The winter solstice reminds us to wait, for the dark times will turn around. The Christian Advent season invites us to wait, to hope, to prepare. But what if hope feels naive, or impossible, given the state of the world? This Sunday, we explore the difference between wishing for hope and the spiritual discipline of practicing hope in dark times. Can we cultivate hope when it’s needed the most?

St. Andrew’s Anglican Church

We’re a warm and inclusive Christian community offering traditional Anglican worship and music. Holy Eucharist: Sundays at 10 a.m. — everyone invited to communion.