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*Conecciones* The latest edition Lake Chapala Society's magazine, Conecciones or Connections in English, is now available for reading [a href="https://issuu.com/lakechapalasociety/docs/conecciones_may_2022" target="_blank" name="Conecciones"] On-Line [/a]. Alternatively, you may download a copy of the magazine to your PC [a href='newsletters.php' target='_blank'] DOWNLOAD HERE [/a]. The mission of this magazine advances the mission of LCS, which is to "promote the active participation of lakeside's inhabitants to improve the quality of life Lakeside."The articles in the magazine have been carefully chosen to entertain, educate, and provide information and inspiration to live a quality life lakeside. The magazine's name, Conecciones, reflects its purpose, with LCS acting as a link that encourages connections amongst our unique populace.With an unconventional spelling the name symbolizes the merging of cultures and ideas.	New Spanish Learning Opportunities Beginning in January on CAMPUS and via ZOOM. Introduction to Spanish, June 7, 14, 21 Spanish in Action, Classes begin June 20, and Spanish A La Carta, a totally new learning program via ZOOM, begins June 8. [a href="spanish-classes.php" name="LCS Spanish Classes"]CLICK HERE to learn about INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH and the SPANISH A LA CARTA Programs.[/a]. [a href="spanish_in_action.php" name="LCS Spanish In Action Classes"]CLICK HERE to learn about the SPANISH IN ACTION Program.**[/a]. Then, click the blue REGISTER ONLINE button to secure your place in a class. For details, email directoreducacion@lakechapalasociety.com.	Shopping Trip to Guadalajara Bus trips to Home Depot / COSTCO / Mega resume May 18. Cost $550 MXN for members and $650 MXN for non-members. Ticket Sales: [a href='event_ticket_form.php' target='_blank'] PURCHASE HERE USING CREDIT CARD [/a] No Refunds or exchanges. Description: This trip features opportunities to shop for a wide variety of products that are notreadily available in the Lakeside area. Our first stop will be at Costco on Lopez Mateos (there will be an opportunity for you to visit Mega as well), and then head to Home Depot. We will be on a bus with plenty of room for your shopping and to travel in comfort. The bus is air-conditioned and has a bathroom. We will follow the protocols indicated by the government of Jalisco, so the use of masks is mandatory inside the bus at all times. In addition to the application of gel every time we board. Bus departs promptly at 8:00 AM from the sculpture in La Floresta.	A Lake Chapala Society Seminar: The Spanish Conquest of Maya. Instructor: Ted Rogers Course Fee: $500 MXN Course Date:May 18, 23, 25, 30 Mon & Wed Course Time:1:00 - 2:00 PM Location: Pavillion Min/Max Students required: 4/20 [a href='seminar_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] LCS Members only. Membership must be current or purchase a Temporary Membership. No Refunds Description: Though the Spanish did succeed in pacifying to a great degree the Maya, rebellion continued well into the 19th and 20th centuries, and still simmers today. Join us in looking at the fascinating history of this tribe's interaction with Old World authority. This class is divided into four sessions. 1. First Spanish contact through the fight for K'iche 2. Pacification 3. 19th and 20th-century Mayan rebellion 4. The Maya today About the Instructor: Ted is an energetic and enthusiastic instructor. Holding a triple concentration Ph.D. in history from the University of Colorado, Ted also earned that university’s top teaching award. He has been Visiting Scholar at the London School of Economics, Lambeth Palace, and the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library. His travels to over fifty countries, having lived in four of them, give him a unique perspective, which further informs his teaching. He is published in three countries. Ted is a permanent resident of Ajijic, where he lives with his beautiful wife, Glenda, and their three crazy dogs.
A Lake Chapala Society Seminar: Crime and Personal Injury Legal Issues Instructor: María de las Nieves Solbes Course Fee: $500 MXN Course Date:May 20, 27 Course Time:2:00 - 3:00 PM Location: Pavillion Min/Max Students required: 4/20 [a href='seminar_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] LCS Members only. Membership must be current or purchase a Temporary Membership. No Refunds Description: This seminar will discuss what to do if a person is involved in an accident and there are injuries. Also considered are criminal situations in which people may need to use self defense, e.g., home burglary or armed robbery. We will explain what to expect in those kinds of situations and what to do. María de las Nieves Solbes is an Attorney graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Throughout her professional career she has worked as a coordinator, strategist and executor of legal solutions in various institutions of the financial sector, mainly banks, bonding and insurance companies, also developing advisory and litigation functions at managerial levels, specializing in civil matters, commercial, contractual, and in judicial and extrajudicial collection. Thanks to her leadership skills and the in-depth study of the matters entrusted to her, she has been able to develop strategic skills in complex litigation. She is currently a judicial mediator, with a high percentage of conflict resolution.	6th Annual Tequila Tasting May 20 2:30 - 5:00 PM Advanced ticket purchase recommended. General Admission tickets: $300 MXN. Advance tickets may be purchased [a href='event_ticket_form.php' target='_blank'] HERE USING CREDIT CARD [/a] Lake Chapala Society invites you to our 6th Annual Tequila Tasting on the grounds of LCS. Unlimited Tequila tasting of 80 different varieties accompanied by appetizers which are included in the price of admission. All tequilas will be available for purchase by cash or credit card.	A Lake Chapala Society Seminar: Mexican Manners Instructor: Alfredo Perez Course Fee: $400 MXN Course Date:June 1 Course Time:10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: Ken Gosh Pavilion Min/Max Students required: 4/20 [a href='seminar_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] LCS Members only. Membership must be current or purchase a Temporary Membership. No Refunds Description: Cultural shock is a normal part of life when we move to another country whose habits are different, we have to observe and learn thelocal rules of urbanity, what body language issues are appropriate and which are not. Why the behavior of the inhabitants of the new place is different. What do local people expect from me as a new inhabitant of the area?What phrases should I use and at what times? What should I understand about the time structure of the local people so different from mine?Why are the procedures with the authorities so complicated? And a long etc. Our intention is to help you understand these basic and necessary questions for the real and adequate coexistence with my new neighbors. Another way to know Mexico.	A Lake Chapala Society Seminar: NEED A DRIVER'S LICENSE? Getting your Jalisco driver's license without losing your mind Instructor: Alfredo Pérez Course Fee: $500 MXN, Includes all materials Course Date:June 6, and 16 Course Time:2:00 - 3:45 PM Course Location:Veranda Min/Max Students required: 4/20 [a href='seminar_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] LCS Members only. Membership must be current or purchase Temporary Membership. In the process of adapting and modernizing ourselves to the changes the world puts in front of us, we offer you the Driver's License class. The purpose of this class is to provide you with the necessary knowledge to obtain a new license or to renew it. It lasts an hour and a half and in it we will consider these topics: Documents and processing. Types of driver's license in Jalisco. Mexican Police Secretary of Transportation in Jalisco. Visual traffic signs Body language and sound of traffic agents. ** Chapala traffic regulations All the necessary orientation to get your driver's license in your hands. Material will be sent over email prior to the class.
The Lake Chapala Society presents INTRODUCTION TO LAKESIDE on Campus AND via ZOOM June 10, ON CAMPUS - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CANCELLED OR June 13 Via ZOOM - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Instructor: Rachel McMillen Min/Max Students required: 4/10 Cost: $500 pesos via ZOOM. Cost: $600 pesos ON CAMPUS. [a href='seminar_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] LCS Members only. Membership must be current or purchase Temporary Membership. Moving to another country can be intimidating if we don't have the basic knowledge to function successfully. That is why we offer you this class -- whether you plan to move here or already live Lakeside. There's always a world to know. The ON CAMPUS class covers the same topics as the ZOOM course described below. The ZOOM link will be sent to you before the class. Exploring Lakeside Topics Discussed: Where exactly is Lakeside Lakeside Communities Ajijic Village Fiestas LCS Living at Lakeside Topics Discussed: Health & Medical Eating Out - Eating In Money - Banks & ATMs Churches Entertainment & Recreation Transportation Accommodation & Utilities	Bus Trips June 15 Galerias Mall / COSTCO Cost 550 MXN for members and 650 MXN for non-members. Ticket Sales: [a href='event_ticket_form.php' target='_blank'] PURCHASE HERE USING CREDIT CARD [/a] No refunds or exchanges. The mall features anchor stores Liverpool, Sears, Best Buy and Sanborns. There are also many specialty stores such as Gap, C & A,Tommy Hilfiger, The Body Shop, Radio Shack, Mac Store, H & M and more. Shoppers can visit nearby COSTCO, Sam's Club, and Super Mega.Restaurants include PF Chang, Cheesecake Factory, and McCarthy's Irish Pub. There is also an IMAX theater and a casino. Bus departs promptly at 8:00 AM from the sculpture in La Floresta.	Voter Registration Assistance for US Citizens Mondays, 10AM - 1:00 PM, Blue Umbrella Patio Democrats Abroad will be at the LCS to assist people to register to vote and request absentee ballots for US primariesand midterm elections. This event is open to the public, regardless of LCS membership status. Contact Larry Pihl, at 331-704-6475, or larry.pihl@gmail.com for more details. Citizens of the United States can also request absentee ballots on-line using the web site provided by the non-profits [a href="https://www.votefromabroad.org/" name="Vote From Abroad"]Vote From Abroad[/a] OR [a href="https://www.usvotefoundation.org/" name="U S Vote Foundation"] U.S. Vote Foundation.[/a]	The Lake Chapala Society employs the Stripe payment platform for all on-line transactions, including membership purchases and renewals, donations, course enrollment fees and event tickets. It is very easy and intuitive to use. No need to login to anotherservice. Just confirm your purchase or donation and provide your bankcard details. Stripe will validate your banking information and confirm your transaction. Bankcards issued by banks throughout the world are accepted. When using Stripe, your financial information and privacy are secure. LCS on-line financial transactions are encrypted for use with Stripe. The LCS never retains anyone's financial information after the transaction is approved. There are many personal advantages to using Stripe for all of your LCS transactions. If your bankcard has a rewards program that returns a portion of your on-line purchases as airline miles, cash-back credits or other perks, Stripe should be your preferred payment mechanism. It is one easy way to ease the pain of rising prices. And, we guarantee that you will never encounter anyone with a COVID infection when completing an on-line transaction.

*Conecciones* The latest edition Lake Chapala Society's magazine, Conecciones or Connections in English, is now available for reading [a href="https://issuu.com/lakechapalasociety/docs/conecciones_may_2022" target="_blank" name="Conecciones"] On-Line [/a]. Alternatively, you may download a copy of the magazine to your PC [a href='newsletters.php' target='_blank'] DOWNLOAD HERE [/a]. The mission of this magazine advances the mission of LCS, which is to "promote the active participation of lakeside's inhabitants to improve the quality of life Lakeside."The articles in the magazine have been carefully chosen to entertain, educate, and provide information and inspiration to live a quality life lakeside. The magazine's name, Conecciones, reflects its purpose, with LCS acting as a link that encourages connections amongst our unique populace.With an unconventional spelling the name symbolizes the merging of cultures and ideas.	New Spanish Learning Opportunities Beginning in January on CAMPUS and via ZOOM. Introduction to Spanish, June 7, 14, 21 Spanish in Action, Classes begin June 20, and Spanish A La Carta, a totally new learning program via ZOOM, begins June 8. [a href="spanish-classes.php" name="LCS Spanish Classes"]CLICK HERE to learn about INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH and the SPANISH A LA CARTA Programs.[/a]. [a href="spanish_in_action.php" name="LCS Spanish In Action Classes"]CLICK HERE to learn about the SPANISH IN ACTION Program.**[/a]. Then, click the blue REGISTER ONLINE button to secure your place in a class. For details, email directoreducacion@lakechapalasociety.com.	Shopping Trip to Guadalajara Bus trips to Home Depot / COSTCO / Mega resume May 18. Cost $550 MXN for members and $650 MXN for non-members. Ticket Sales: [a href='event_ticket_form.php' target='_blank'] PURCHASE HERE USING CREDIT CARD [/a] No Refunds or exchanges. Description: This trip features opportunities to shop for a wide variety of products that are notreadily available in the Lakeside area. Our first stop will be at Costco on Lopez Mateos (there will be an opportunity for you to visit Mega as well), and then head to Home Depot. We will be on a bus with plenty of room for your shopping and to travel in comfort. The bus is air-conditioned and has a bathroom. We will follow the protocols indicated by the government of Jalisco, so the use of masks is mandatory inside the bus at all times. In addition to the application of gel every time we board. Bus departs promptly at 8:00 AM from the sculpture in La Floresta.	A Lake Chapala Society Seminar: The Spanish Conquest of Maya. Instructor: Ted Rogers Course Fee: $500 MXN Course Date:May 18, 23, 25, 30 Mon & Wed Course Time:1:00 - 2:00 PM Location: Pavillion Min/Max Students required: 4/20 [a href='seminar_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] LCS Members only. Membership must be current or purchase a Temporary Membership. No Refunds Description: Though the Spanish did succeed in pacifying to a great degree the Maya, rebellion continued well into the 19th and 20th centuries, and still simmers today. Join us in looking at the fascinating history of this tribe's interaction with Old World authority. This class is divided into four sessions. 1. First Spanish contact through the fight for K'iche 2. Pacification 3. 19th and 20th-century Mayan rebellion 4. The Maya today About the Instructor: Ted is an energetic and enthusiastic instructor. Holding a triple concentration Ph.D. in history from the University of Colorado, Ted also earned that university’s top teaching award. He has been Visiting Scholar at the London School of Economics, Lambeth Palace, and the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library. His travels to over fifty countries, having lived in four of them, give him a unique perspective, which further informs his teaching. He is published in three countries. Ted is a permanent resident of Ajijic, where he lives with his beautiful wife, Glenda, and their three crazy dogs.
A Lake Chapala Society Seminar: Crime and Personal Injury Legal Issues Instructor: María de las Nieves Solbes Course Fee: $500 MXN Course Date:May 20, 27 Course Time:2:00 - 3:00 PM Location: Pavillion Min/Max Students required: 4/20 [a href='seminar_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] LCS Members only. Membership must be current or purchase a Temporary Membership. No Refunds Description: This seminar will discuss what to do if a person is involved in an accident and there are injuries. Also considered are criminal situations in which people may need to use self defense, e.g., home burglary or armed robbery. We will explain what to expect in those kinds of situations and what to do. María de las Nieves Solbes is an Attorney graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Throughout her professional career she has worked as a coordinator, strategist and executor of legal solutions in various institutions of the financial sector, mainly banks, bonding and insurance companies, also developing advisory and litigation functions at managerial levels, specializing in civil matters, commercial, contractual, and in judicial and extrajudicial collection. Thanks to her leadership skills and the in-depth study of the matters entrusted to her, she has been able to develop strategic skills in complex litigation. She is currently a judicial mediator, with a high percentage of conflict resolution.	6th Annual Tequila Tasting May 20 2:30 - 5:00 PM Advanced ticket purchase recommended. General Admission tickets: $300 MXN. Advance tickets may be purchased [a href='event_ticket_form.php' target='_blank'] HERE USING CREDIT CARD [/a] Lake Chapala Society invites you to our 6th Annual Tequila Tasting on the grounds of LCS. Unlimited Tequila tasting of 80 different varieties accompanied by appetizers which are included in the price of admission. All tequilas will be available for purchase by cash or credit card.	A Lake Chapala Society Seminar: Mexican Manners Instructor: Alfredo Perez Course Fee: $400 MXN Course Date:June 1 Course Time:10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: Ken Gosh Pavilion Min/Max Students required: 4/20 [a href='seminar_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] LCS Members only. Membership must be current or purchase a Temporary Membership. No Refunds Description: Cultural shock is a normal part of life when we move to another country whose habits are different, we have to observe and learn thelocal rules of urbanity, what body language issues are appropriate and which are not. Why the behavior of the inhabitants of the new place is different. What do local people expect from me as a new inhabitant of the area?What phrases should I use and at what times? What should I understand about the time structure of the local people so different from mine?Why are the procedures with the authorities so complicated? And a long etc. Our intention is to help you understand these basic and necessary questions for the real and adequate coexistence with my new neighbors. Another way to know Mexico.	A Lake Chapala Society Seminar: NEED A DRIVER'S LICENSE? Getting your Jalisco driver's license without losing your mind Instructor: Alfredo Pérez Course Fee: $500 MXN, Includes all materials Course Date:June 6, and 16 Course Time:2:00 - 3:45 PM Course Location:Veranda Min/Max Students required: 4/20 [a href='seminar_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] LCS Members only. Membership must be current or purchase Temporary Membership. In the process of adapting and modernizing ourselves to the changes the world puts in front of us, we offer you the Driver's License class. The purpose of this class is to provide you with the necessary knowledge to obtain a new license or to renew it. It lasts an hour and a half and in it we will consider these topics: Documents and processing. Types of driver's license in Jalisco. Mexican Police Secretary of Transportation in Jalisco. Visual traffic signs Body language and sound of traffic agents. ** Chapala traffic regulations All the necessary orientation to get your driver's license in your hands. Material will be sent over email prior to the class.
The Lake Chapala Society presents INTRODUCTION TO LAKESIDE on Campus AND via ZOOM June 10, ON CAMPUS - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CANCELLED OR June 13 Via ZOOM - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Instructor: Rachel McMillen Min/Max Students required: 4/10 Cost: $500 pesos via ZOOM. Cost: $600 pesos ON CAMPUS. [a href='seminar_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] LCS Members only. Membership must be current or purchase Temporary Membership. Moving to another country can be intimidating if we don't have the basic knowledge to function successfully. That is why we offer you this class -- whether you plan to move here or already live Lakeside. There's always a world to know. The ON CAMPUS class covers the same topics as the ZOOM course described below. The ZOOM link will be sent to you before the class. Exploring Lakeside Topics Discussed: Where exactly is Lakeside Lakeside Communities Ajijic Village Fiestas LCS Living at Lakeside Topics Discussed: Health & Medical Eating Out - Eating In Money - Banks & ATMs Churches Entertainment & Recreation Transportation Accommodation & Utilities	Bus Trips June 15 Galerias Mall / COSTCO Cost 550 MXN for members and 650 MXN for non-members. Ticket Sales: [a href='event_ticket_form.php' target='_blank'] PURCHASE HERE USING CREDIT CARD [/a] No refunds or exchanges. The mall features anchor stores Liverpool, Sears, Best Buy and Sanborns. There are also many specialty stores such as Gap, C & A,Tommy Hilfiger, The Body Shop, Radio Shack, Mac Store, H & M and more. Shoppers can visit nearby COSTCO, Sam's Club, and Super Mega.Restaurants include PF Chang, Cheesecake Factory, and McCarthy's Irish Pub. There is also an IMAX theater and a casino. Bus departs promptly at 8:00 AM from the sculpture in La Floresta.	Voter Registration Assistance for US Citizens Mondays, 10AM - 1:00 PM, Blue Umbrella Patio Democrats Abroad will be at the LCS to assist people to register to vote and request absentee ballots for US primariesand midterm elections. This event is open to the public, regardless of LCS membership status. Contact Larry Pihl, at 331-704-6475, or larry.pihl@gmail.com for more details. Citizens of the United States can also request absentee ballots on-line using the web site provided by the non-profits [a href="https://www.votefromabroad.org/" name="Vote From Abroad"]Vote From Abroad[/a] OR [a href="https://www.usvotefoundation.org/" name="U S Vote Foundation"] U.S. Vote Foundation.[/a]	The Lake Chapala Society employs the Stripe payment platform for all on-line transactions, including membership purchases and renewals, donations, course enrollment fees and event tickets. It is very easy and intuitive to use. No need to login to anotherservice. Just confirm your purchase or donation and provide your bankcard details. Stripe will validate your banking information and confirm your transaction. Bankcards issued by banks throughout the world are accepted. When using Stripe, your financial information and privacy are secure. LCS on-line financial transactions are encrypted for use with Stripe. The LCS never retains anyone's financial information after the transaction is approved. There are many personal advantages to using Stripe for all of your LCS transactions. If your bankcard has a rewards program that returns a portion of your on-line purchases as airline miles, cash-back credits or other perks, Stripe should be your preferred payment mechanism. It is one easy way to ease the pain of rising prices. And, we guarantee that you will never encounter anyone with a COVID infection when completing an on-line transaction.