Seminar
The Tuesday, February 12, noon seminar, available for Lake Chapala Society (LCS) members, will be chaired by Ron Mullenaux.
In her TED Talk podcast, “Gaming Can Make a Better World,” Jane McGonigal argues that games like World of Warcraft give players the means to save worlds and the incentive to learn the habits of heroes. What if we could harness this game power to solve real-world problems? McGonigal says we can, and explains how.
The seminar will be held in the LCS Sala.
General meeting
Los Niños de Chapala y Ajijic will hold their annual general meeting Friday, February 15, 1:30 p.m. at their Project Office at Chacaltita 20 in Chapala (one block northeast of the Soriana parking lot).
The agenda includes delivery of the annual report by the 2012 board of directors, the election of new officers and directors and the presentation of the 2013 budget.
HU Song1
Everyone is invited to participate in an HU Song on the third Saturday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by a fellowship time. The HU Song is a contemplative spiritual exercise held at the Spiritual Center at Nicolas Bravo 17B, Ajijic. People of all faiths are welcome.
This month’s HU Song is scheduled for Saturday, February 16. The door is monitored and closed at 10:30 a.m., so be sure to arrive no later than 10:20 a.m.
Contact Penny White at 766-1230 for further information. The event is hosted by Eckankar Mexico.
Dine with the Shrine
The next Dine with the Shrine event will be held Wednesday, February 20, noon to 8 p.m. at Restaurant Four (Donato Guerra 4, Ajijic).
Menu choice #1 will be Glenroy’s Jamaican “Jerk” Pork Tenderloin, marinated in jerk spice, pan seared and oven baked with sweet potato mash.
Choice #2 is Heavenly Pargo (Mahi Mahi), pan seared and finished in oven with lemon and caper beurre blanc, jasmine rice and local veg mélange.
Either will be available for 130 pesos. The price does not include salad, tip, dessert or drinks.
One hundred percent of the lunch/dinner proceeds will be donated for the benefit of Lake Chapala Shrine Club activities, particularly the children. Call 766-1360 for reservations.
Red Cross
Cruz Roja Chapala is re-inventing its monthly general meetings.
Instead of following the usual format of reports and open discussion, each month the Cruz Roja International Volunteers Committee will either demonstrate first-aid techniques, offer a briefing by medical professionals, or present another health-related half-hour program.
This month’s first “show and tell” program on Wednesday, February 13, 2 p.m. will be given by paramedic Christie Prine, who will demonstrate CPR, the best response to choking, and how to recognize the signs of a stroke.
The general meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lake Chapala Society Gazebo. Everyone is welcome to come and learn why it’s exciting to be a Cruz Roja volunteer.
Democrats
The Chapala Chapter of Democrats Abroad will meet Monday, February 11, 4 p.m. at La Nueva Posada. Nominations for the elections that will be held next month will be proposed and seconded.
All of those interested in taking a greater role in Democrats Abroad should come and be heard.
Presbyterians
Many people talk about making family a top priority in their lives, but what did Jesus say about family?
Pastor Ross Arnold is continuing his series on the “Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of Mark” at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. On Sunday, February 10, his message is on “The Importance of Family,” with Mark 3:31-35 as the text. Worship begins at 10 a.m. The “All-Hearts-Day” Ladies Luncheon will be at Baya Bistro Restaurant (across from Super Lake) on Thursday, February 14. Please confirm with Gale Griffith, 766-4750, if you plan to attend.
The Friday morning, interactive Bible study continues in the book of James at on February 15, 10 a.m. at the church. Lakeside Presbyterian Church is located on the mountain side of the Carretera just west of S&S Auto and Bubba’s Restaurant. (Extra parking is now available on the other side of Vigolari.)
St. Andrew’s Anglican
With Easter being early this year, the Epiphany season comes to a close this week with the mysterious story referred to as the Transfiguration, an experience in which Jesus’ three closest friends had a vision of His true identity. “Up and Down the Mountain” is the title for this Sunday’s sermon at St. Andrew’s. Services take place at the usual hours of 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., with a time of refreshment, welcome and fellowship in the garden in between the two.
Pancakes
St. Andrew’s invites all of their neighbors and friends to join them for the annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 12. The social hour begins at 4 p.m. with pancakes served at 5 p.m. Hosted by the Company of Gentleman, the cost is only 50 pesos. Call the Office at (376) 765-3926 and sign up today.
Lent
Wednesday, February 13, the season of Lent begins, observed at St. Andrew’s with the Ash Wednesday Liturgy at noon that will include music, Holy Communion, and the Imposition of Ashes. Oh, yes, there will also be a sermon, too!
And if that’s not enough, a Lenten Bible Study begins in the Church kitchen following the Ash Wednesday service. This year’s seven-week series will focus on “The Hard Sayings of Jesus” and will meet for an hour (more or less) starting at 11 a.m. each Wednesday in the Church kitchen. Everyone is welcome; just call the Church office (765-3926) so there will be enough materials.
St. Andrew’s is located at Calle San Lucas 19, just a block south of the Carretera in Riberas del Pilar.
Unitarians
The Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Sta. Margarita 113 (southwest corner of Santa Clara) in Riberas del Pilar.
The talk on Sunday, February 10 will be given by Helen White and is entitled “Celebrating our Transcendentalist Heritage.” The 19th Century Transcendentalists, Channing, Emerson, Thoreau and Parker, freed Unitarians from reliance on empty creeds and dogmas, turning to insight, inspiration and individual conscience. Their movement affected, and continues to affect American thought, conscience and social action. For more information please call 766-1119 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Little Chapel
The non-denominational Little Chapel by the Lake will hold its regular service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, February 10, when the Rev. Gene Raymer will preach on the topic “Angels.” Immediately after the service, members of the congregation will meet at Sunrise Restaurant for a fellowship luncheon.
The church has undertaken an outreach mission to “bring the church to those who are physically unable to attend regular services.” Rev. Raymer will hold a short devotional and share communion with anyone who would like this service. This is an interdenominational church, so all are welcome.
In their Communion service, The Little Chapel uses juice instead of wine, so there should be no conflict with any medications. Anyone who would like to be included, or would like to include the name of a loved, one may do so by contacting Pastor Gene Raymer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..