Expat Living

Speaking Spanish

The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) has announced that the next term of Spanish language classes will begin on Monday, September 3 and will cover seven weeks of study, ending on October 20. The program uses the Warren Hardy Spanish language course that is designed for adult students. Several levels of learning are available as the students progress in the program.

The hula

Cruz Roja (Red Cross) Chapala will hold a Hawaiian Luau on Saturday, August 25 at American Legion Post 7, Morelos 114 in Chapala. The cocktail hour is from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., at which time the Fetia I Te Po Tahitian dance group from Guadalajara, led by Gabriela Alejandro Gorziez Guerrero and musical director Edgar Ramirez Ruiz, will perform. Hal Kaluhiokalani Matthews will play his ukulele and sing, joined by Louie Pavao and Marilyn Moss at 5 p.m. as  dinner is served. Donna Bento will give a dance performance accompanied by Kahale Camara on guitar after dinner.

Brits meet

The Lakeside British Society will meet next on Saturday, August 4, 1 p.m. at Manix Restaurant, Ocampo 56 in Ajijic. The speaker will be Jeremy Dando, who is visiting the area and will present an overview of the design and development of cardiac catheters, including the time line needed for obtaining regulatory approval. Dando works for a major medical device manufacturer.

Looking ahead

Put this on your calendar. The Lakeside Women’s Health and Beauty Fair is set for Tuesday, October 16. The event will provide lots of useful information, a buffet lunch, a silent auction and the opportunity to browse and buy from talented local artisans and merchants.

Don’t mess with Texas

The next Lone Star gathering is set for Thursday, July 26, 3 p.m. at American Legion Post 7 (Morelos 114, Chapala).

Sock hop

It’s time to dig those poodle skirts and bobby socks out of the closet, shake them off, practice your best dance moves and get ready for the Sock Hop set for Monday, July 30, with cocktails served at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 7, Morelos 114 in Chapala.