Open Circle
David Ellison presents “Replacing Dogmas with Core Values” at the next gathering of Open Circle, Sunday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. in the garden of the Lake Chapala Society.
In March 2024, Ellison gave a talk at Open Circle, “From Dogma to Existentialism: Creating My Personal Credo.” As usual, he ran out of time (he is never at a loss for words, especially around an open mic!) and cut the final (and, in retrospect, most important) part of his presentation. In this follow-up musing, Ellison will elaborate on how he gradually replaced his core beliefs with core values; and how much happier and more at peace with himself and the world he has become as a result.
Reserve your seats at opencircleajijic.org.
Checkmate
Are you a chess fan? Come and demonstrate your knowledge and strategies in a simultaneous game Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Society in conjunction with Huara Chess Club. Play with Eithan, a talented boy who enjoys chess and who at his young age has participated in several national and international tournaments. Support him in his preparation for the next challenge: his participation in the “Catalan Circuit” where he will play in some of the tournaments that will take place in cities in Spain and Andorra. Come, meet him, have fun and challenge him. There will be surprise gifts in case you manage to beat him.
Canada Day
ANAVETS are hosting a Canada Day party, Monday, July 1, 1 to 5 p.m. at La Palapa del Guayabo restaurant (at the end of the Chapala Malecon). Music will be by Gargamel. Tickets are 350 pesos, available at the regular Thursday meetings at Mama’s Musical Bar in San Antonio or via email 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..
US voter assistance
Need help requesting—and returning—your ballots for 2024 U.S. elections? Come to the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) Monday, July 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Yes, it’s already July!)
The experienced, government-certified Vote From Abroad team can help. Sponsored by your friends at Democrats Abroad.
Strongly recommended: Get your ballot request in now—and avoid complications later. This gives you plenty of time to fix any issues.
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Free mammography
The Chapala Instituto de la Mujer with the Servicios de Salud Jalisco offers free mamography for women between 40 and 69 years of age, Mondays and Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the area of the Zalate de Felisa Tree on the Chapala Malecon. Call 376-688-1924 for more information.
Translation Workshop
The Translation Workshop is an introduction to the world of literary translation for native Spanish speakers with advance knowledge of English, as well as for native English speakers with advanced knowledge of Spanish. Held very Friday in July at noon, at Habita la Ribera, Carretera 168 in La Floresta, the workshop is led by professional translator Kimrey Anna Batts. Suggested fee per session is 100 pesos. Register 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..
Summer Fest at LCS
The Lake Chapala Society is holding a Summer Fest to celebrate Canada and U.S. Independence Days, Saturday, July 6, 3 to 6 p.m. Traficantes Rock’n’Latin Band will perform, and the menu features Smoke House BBQ and BOK ice cream. Tickets, 400 pesos, are available at the LCS office or LakeChapalaSociety. com.
DALC Book Club
The DALC Book Club will meet Monday, July 8, 9:30 a.m. at Yves’ Restaurant to discuss “The End of the World is Just the Beginning” by Peter Zeihan. The collapse of globalization and what it means for U.S. politics, workers and more. Reserve your place 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..