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Open Circle
The next Open Circle meeting, with the theme “Building Bridges and Creating Collaborations with the Local Community,” will be held on Sunday, August 3, at 10 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Spreading Smiles
Johnny’s Lounge will host a drag night to benefit Smile Network International on Monday, July 28. The event features performances by Le Duet, Ineeda Richman, Villain Kush, and Mistress Bootie Callena, along with live music, dancing, and DJ Brian. Tickets are 500 pesos (including food) and are available at Johnny’s, Fenix Realty, and Cola de Gallo. Doors open 4 p.m., and the show starts 5 p.m.
Tourist police
The Chapala government has revived the municipality’s Tourist Police unit after a lapse of several years. The initial team of five officers will be dispatched alternately to patrol the Malecón sites in Chapala, San Antonio Tlayacapan and Ajijic, equipped with bicycles and various motorized vehicles. All officers possess strong knowledge about local tourism and a basic command of English.
Open Circle
A Panel Presentation, “To Whom I May Concern: Living with Memory Changes,” takes place at the next meeting of Open Circle, Sunday, July 6, 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.Trained facilitator Elly Contreras will guide a group of Lakeside seniors in sharing their experiences with aging and memory loss. The first such performance of this work (in Mexico) was held in April and the cast is reprising their presentation for Open Circle. Companion presenter Alicia Knox will generate a real-time creative recounting of these experiences and share with the audience how the onset of memory loss is witnessed by those experiencing this challenge.
Open Circle
Lillie Henley will present “Did Improvisation Save America? Benjamin Franklin’s Mission to France” at the next meeting of Open Circle on Sunday, July 6, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Open Circle
Claudia Miramontes Moranchell will present “Summer Events at the Ajijic Cultural Center” at the next Open Circle meeting on Sunday, June 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Open Circle
A 60th anniversary celebration of “The Sound of Music” will be explained by local actress Catherine B. Caldera at the next meeting of Open Circle, Sunday, June 22, 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
