The Lake Chapala Shrine Club has an outstanding record for helping children in the lakeside area who suffer from physical disabilities.
Among its endeavors, the organization pays for transportation for families traveling to the Shriners Hospital in Mexico City, arranges local and Guadalajara-based therapy sessions, and provides orthopedic equipment for young patients.
These essential services are primarily funded by proceeds from the club’s annual Ribfest. This year, the popular event is expanding to a two-day format, running back-to-back on Tuesday, March 4, and Wednesday, March 5, from 1 to 5 p.m. each day.
The event will once again feature sumptuous grilled rib platters, catered and served at the table by Adelita Bar & Grill. The venue is Villa Encantada, located at Avenida Hidalgo 312, next to Parque La Milagrosa on Chapala’s western outskirts. Ample parking is available near Hotel Montecarlo, where guests can take advantage of a free shuttle service to the event.
Live music by the Blue Cadillac cover band will provide entertainment for listening and dancing, while door prizes and a 50/50 cash raffle add to the festivities.
Tickets are available for a 500-peso donation per person and can be purchased at: O’Rourke-Lloyd office at Centro Laguna, David Eccles (33-1017-1724), Bob Howe (33-1794-6316) and from other local Shriners members. For further information, email 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..
The Shriners’ mission
The Lake Chapala Shrine Club is affiliated with Shriners International, a pediatric healthcare network that operates 18 hospitals and medical centers in the United States, as well as facilities in Mexico City and Montreal, Canada.
The Mexico City Shriners Hospital ranks as the top facility in the network, providing specialized orthopedic and burn treatment to an average of 80,000 children per year.