The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
For those of you who aren’t aware yet, the Chapala Chapter of Cruz Roja (Red Cross) is in serious financial difficulty. Several weeks ago, Cruz Roja was unable to meet the payroll and had considerable outstanding bills to their suppliers.
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.
St. Andrew's Outreach
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church held its semi-annual Outreach Grant Awards ceremony, Sunday, May 4, awarding more than 388,000 pesos in grants in the areas of health, education and community care, specifically for local in-need children, women and families.
Cabañas tour
The Lake Chapala Society is hosting a tour of the Cabañas Museum in Guadalajara on Wednesday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A bilingual guide will lead visitors through José Clemente Orozco’s powerful murals, the stunning neoclassical architecture, and current temporary exhibits. After the tour, participants will have free time to explore downtown, visit the Cathedral, relax in the Plaza de Armas, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Tickets are available at lakechapalasociety.org.
