Life on Medicare
Michael and Paige Dagontino will review Medicare plan coverage in Mexico at American Legion Post 7, Saturday, October 11, 11:30 a.m. See lifeonmedicare.com for more information.
Democrats Abroad
Lake Chapala’s chapter of Democrats Abroad No Tyrants rally takes place at Guadalupe de Victoria 4, on the Ajijic Plaza Principal on Saturday, October 18, 2:30 p.m.
U.S. Voter Assistance will be available on Monday, October 13, and Monday, October 20, 10 a.m. to noon at the Lake Chapala Society’s Neil James Patio.
Open Circle
Leanne Babcock will present “Stop Abandoning Yourself, Babe, and Start Being a Problem” at the Open Circle meeting on Sunday, October 12, 10:30 a.m., held at the Lake Chapala Society.
Reflect on the importance of self-care, self-love and reclaiming one’s voice — at any stage of life. This empowering talk invites mature women (and men) to challenge old habits, nurture their instincts, and model confidence and wholeness for younger generations.
Leanne Babcock is an internationally recognized author and life coach, specializing in wellbeing, generational healing and personal transformation.
Freethinkers
The monthly meeting of the Lakeside Freethinkers will be held via Zoom on Thursday, October 16, 4 p.m. to discuss and celebrate International Freethought Day. There will be presentations by members about their favorite Freethought advocates, past and present, as well as about the history of this day.
A “freethinker” is one who thinks independently of tradition, dogma or established belief, and includes atheists, agnostics, secular humanists and other skeptics who reject belief in the supernatural.
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Poco A Poco benefit walk
A “Walk with a Cause” to visit the Petroglyphs of San Pedro Itzicán (a guided tour with archeologist Dr. Peter Jimenez) will be held Saturday, October 25, 9 a.m. A donation of 400 pesos can be paid in advance to the account of Caminantes de Nuestra Tierra A.C. at Santander account number 65507763741, with the reference: Donativo. After the walk, enjoy a light lunch at the Poco a Poco Community Center for an additional fee of 100 pesos. For more information, contact Francisco Nava 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..
Salsa workshop at LCS
Choreographer Jorge Romero will hold a four-session salsa dance workshop Saturdays, October 18 and 25, November 1 and 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lake Chapala Society. Master the rhythm, steps and style, learn the basics, popular figures and patterns, and discover salsa’s rich roots. See the LCS Facebook page for fees.
Zombie sponsors
Thrill The World Ajijic’s head zombie Donald Stordahl is looking for sponsors and gift certificate donors for this year’s production, which is benefiting American Legion Post 7 charities. Logos of the sponsors will be featured in next week’s GR ad and on event day banners. 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.. Zombie fun begins Saturday, October 25, 3 p.m. Get your VIP tent tickets now at Thrillajijic.com.