Open Circle
Steven Nousen presents “Dr. Benjamin Franklin returns to 1775” at the next meeting of Open Circle, Sunday, March 27, 10:30 a.m., at the Lake Chapala Society.
Sunday’s audience at Open Circle is asked to turn their minds back to June 1775 and imagine they are citizens of Philadelphia: The city is alive with talk of war in New England.
Dr. Franklin has called Philadelphia home for more than half a century. During his tenure there, he built a profitable printing business, performed famous electrical experiments, authored “Poor Richard’s Almanac,” and was the driving force behind many civic improvements.
For 15 of the last 17 years, Dr. Franklin has represented this colony in London, attempting to find common ground with our proprietors and the British Kings. Since his return six weeks ago, he has remained silent as he served in the Continental Congress.
Today, Dr. Franklin is breaking his silence to tell you how three tyrants have shaped his life. He is going to explain how this moment marks a crossroad in history. This is the time to choose between our current system of government or to take a new, independent path.
Steven Nousen appears as Franklin. He has performed this role in numerous venues across the United States, including the Library of Congress and the National Geographic Society.
Democrats Abroad
DA Lake Chapala continues its 9th annual Film Festival with films showing each Sunday, through April 24, 1:30 p.m., at Cinemagic in Plaza Bugambilias in Ajijic. Tickets are 150 pesos. Masks and proof of vaccination are required. All proceeds fund 2022 Lakeside U.S. voter assistance events.
DA will also be holding voter registration assistance for U.S. citizens Mondays, March 28 to April 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the LCS Gazebo. open to the public regardless of LCS membership status. Contact Larry Pihl at 331-704-6475 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.
Lasagna for Ukraine
Alex Sgroi’s Italia restaurant is offering lasagna for pick up on Thursday, March 31, with 100 percent of the 500 pesos cost going to the Ukrainian Red Cross. Sgroi will convert all the peso proceeds to Canadian dollars and channel the funds to the Canadian Red Cross. The Canadian government is doubling all donations up to March 31; thus each 500-peso lasagna (or cash donation) will turn into 1,000 pesos. Only 100 orders are available. You must order by Saturday, March 26, at 376-688-4587 or 331-022-9431.
Italia is located at 31C Carreterra Oriente in Ajijic, next to the Multiva Bank.
Get your fool’s hat on
Fools are wanted for the 5th annual April Fool’s benefit dinner for Tepehua Centro Comunitario, Friday, April 1, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Sunrise Restaurant in San Antonio. Wear a costume and win prizes. Cost of 450 pesos includes the choice of chicken fajitas, shrimp salad, chiles rellenos or hamburger and fries. Margaritas, beer and wine available, along with entertainment and lots of laughs. All funds go toward education, maternal health and clean water. Tickets at Sunrise Restaurant and Tepehua Treasures Bazar.
ANAVETS
Anavets, the Canadian veterans’ organization at Lakeside, hold a 1950s Sock Hop Thursday, April 7. The menu features five-ounce all-beef gourmet burgers, Costco all-beef hot dogs, both with all the trimmings, and strawberry shortcake for dessert. A vegetarian option will be provided. Let the ticket seller know your choice when you purchase your tickets.
Everyone is encouraged to come dressed for the theme. “The Crooners” will be playing, and there is a rumor that Elvis may be in the building.
Tickets, 250 pesos, are available at Mama’s and at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Passover Seder
The Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation holds a community Passover Seder Friday, April 15, 5 p.m. at Manix Restaurant, including a full Seder meal, service and choice of entrée. Information: Maureen Davis, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
LCS classes
The Lake Chapala Society offers members many classes to make their lives at Lakeside more enjoyable and informed. Sign up either at the LCS office or online at the LCS website.
• Making Corn Tortillas and Other Masa Dishes by Ana Moreno on Wednesday, March 30. Enrollment ends March 27.
•A Mushroom Workshop by Ksenia Klimov is Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the LCS Gazebo. Enrollment ends March 30. Klimov is a biologist specialized in mycology and immunology. Her main interest is research on the medical use of fungi and their cultivation.
• Jalisco Driver’s License course by Alfredo Perez is Monday, April 4, 2 to 3:45 p.m.
• Mexican Manners by Alfredo Perez is Wednesday, April 6, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ken Gosh pavilion.
Legion poker tournament
American Legion Post 7 Chapala Commander Randall Butler would like to hold an annual Norm Willner Charity Texas Hold’em Tournament to honor this passionate poker player and fund the organizations he supported. If you are interested, contact Butler at the Post, or as a response to the Legion’s Facebook page.