Convention of the Americas
Peggy Shinn, a bilingual Religious Science practitioner, is one of the organizers of the upcoming international, bilingual Center for Spiritual Living (CSL) 9th annual convention, at the Hotel Montecarlo in Chapala, August 1 to 5. It is open to public with event registrations for sale that include meals.
Contact Shinn at +1-575-650-7344.
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The spiritual movement known as Religious Science was founded by Ernest Holmes (1887-1960), an American New Thought writer, teacher and leader. Religious Science is part of the greater New Thought movement and Science of Mind is its spiritual philosophy and also the name of Holmes’ book, written in 1926.
Special honoree this year at the convention is Lakeside resident Rev. Dr. Rebeka Pina. Pina is retiring after decades in the ministry and will be honored on Thursday, August 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. This session of the convention will be open to the public free of charge for any of Dr. Pina’s local friends and acquaintances to attend. It will also be simulcast live by New Thought Media Network.
Pina is the founder of the Convention of the Americas, having started it in Ajijic in 2012 initially as a retreat for her online students of Science of Mind. The convention was opened to the public as of 2014.
Information: conventionoftheamericas.com.
Recycling
The recycling center, Ecologia de Ribera de Chapala, A.C., is located at Carretera Poniente 917A, El Bajio (just west of Pancho’s, west on the mountainside) in Ajijic. Info: 221-571-1327; 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.. Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, closed Sundays.
Chapala Birders
Thursday, July 27, the Lake Chapala Birders will meet at 8 a.m. at the sculpture (at the only traffic light in La Floresta, south-east corner, near Restaurant Pranzo), leaving immediately for the Rosa Amarilla Loop (a 60-minute drive). Expect to see a variety of grassland birds and possibly a white-tailed hawk. Bring refreshments for the morning and sandwiches for the 12:30 p.m. lunch stop. Return to Ajijic about 3:30 p.m.
E-mail John at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at least two days ahead indicating if you can bring a vehicle and take others, or you would like to be a passenger.
Bird walks are open to all those interested in birds, both beginners and experienced birders. Just bring binoculars. There are always knowledgeable birders on hand to identify bird species.
Help the kids
The Ajijic Cabaret Troupe is performing “Summer Vacation,” Saturday, August 26, 7 p.m. at the Iron Horse Bar & Grill as a benefit for Niños Incapacitados. To reserve your tickets, 600 pesos, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before August 1.
Trapping squirrels
Tails of Mexico will loan traps they use for catching cats to spay/neuter, that also work on squirrels, for a donation. Contact them via Facebook.
Flies got you down?
Get a portable table fly fan by Aouking from Amazon: 677.62 pesos for two.
Restorative gymnastics
Free trial Saturday, July 22 and 29, 9:30 a.m. at the Hotel Villa Montecarlo. Bring your exercise mat. Led by Vreji Vlinder.