The Lake Chapala Society

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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/june_2021" 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 June, on CAMPUS classes and via ZOOM! Introduction to Spanish, Spanish in Action, and [a href="spanish-classes.php" name="LCS Spanish Classes"]CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THESE OFFERINGS ON THE SPANISH EDUCATION PAGE[/a]. Then, click the blue REGISTER ONLINE to secure your place in a class. For details, email directoreducacion@lakechapalasociety.com.	The United States Embassy Mexico City Announced (May 26) a New Policy Affecting US Citizens Living / Traveling Abroad With Expired Passports. If you are abroad and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. You qualify for this exception if all the following are true: * You are a U.S. citizen. * You are currently abroad seeking direct return to the United States. * You are flying directly to the United States, a United States territory, or have only short-term transit (“connecting flights”) through a foreign country on your direct return to the United States or to a United States Territory. * Your expired passport was originally valid for 10 years. Or, if you were 15 years of age or younger when the passport was issued, your expired passport was valid for 5 years. * Your expired passport is undamaged. * Your expired passport is unaltered. * Your expired passport is in your possession. You do not qualify for this exception if: * You wish to depart from the United States to an international destination. * You are currently abroad seeking to travel to a foreign country for any length of stay longer than an airport connection en route to the United States or to a United States territory. * Your expired passport was limited in validity. * Your expired passport is a special issuance passport (such as a diplomatic, official, service, or no-fee regular passport). * Your expired passport is damaged. * Your expired passport is altered. * Your expired passport is not in your possession. Please be advised that currently, routine passport processing in the United States can take 10-12 weeks. If you need a passport in less than 10-12 weeks due to international travel plans, you can pay an additional $60 fee to expedite your passport, which will shorten the processing time to 4-6 weeks. If your U.S. passport expired on or before December 31, 2019, please see our website for information on how to renew your passport before traveling: [a href="https://mx.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/" name="citizen services"] * HERE * [/a]	Bridge For Fun Resumes On-Campus play Tuesdays and Fridays, 1:00 - 4:30 PM Beginning June 15 Join the social enthusiasts playing casual bridge, known as "kitchen bridge", playing for fun! NO bridge lessons given. For more information, contact coord.bridge@lakechapalasociety.com.
Amor+ Poster Exhibition on the LCS Grounds. Friday, June 18, 8:30 - 2:50 Saturday, June 19, 10:00 - 2:00 Sunday, June 20, 9:30 - 12:00 A traveling exhibition of the international poster collection Amor+ is available for viewing. A collection initiative of Robsmx and the civil association Escucha mi voz, in which 21 designers from Mexico, Venezuela and Ecuador participate, where through the design of posters, they create visual messages that create a space for reflection on diverse and inclusive love. With the objective of "splashing" more people with the message of love of the posters, they will be exhibited for three weekends in different venues of the municipalities of Lakeside.	The LCS is proud to host a free screening of the documentary film Cónyuges Directed and Produced by Rob Hernandez Friday, June 18, 8:30 PM With the objective of creating a synergy between civil society and the population of Lakeside, to raise awareness of the current problems and progress in the recognition of the human rights of people of sexual diversity in Jalisco, the documentary Cónyuges by Rob Hernández will be screened and there will be a talk with the director and some of the activists who participate in the documentary. If you would like to join us for this event, [a href="event_reservation_form.php" name="Event Reservation Form"] CLICK HERE [/a] to make sure we save a seat for you.	The LCS campus will be closed Thursday, July 1, in observance of the Canada Day holiday.	The Lake Chapala Society announces a new activity: NIA / Joy of Movement Beginning July 2, and every Friday, 10:00 - 11:00 AM on the South Campus Patio. Nia is a non-impact cardio-dance class. Nia incorporates elements of modern dance, jazz, yoga, and chi gong. LCS members only for more information, contact coord.NIA@lakechapalasociety.com.
The LCS campus will be closed Monday, July 5, in observance of the US Independence Day holiday.	Intermediate Hatha Yoga Resumes in-person sessions every Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00 - 3:30 PM, beginning July 6. The group will meet on the Back Lawn or the SC Patio on rainy days. For additional information, contact the Intermediate Yoga Coordinator at coord.intyoga@lakechapalasociety.com.	The Lake Chapala Society announces a new activity: Chair Yoga with Strength Training> Beginning July 7, and every Wednesday, 11:00 - Noon on the South Campus Patio. These are chair exercise for the whole body and weight training. Participants need to bring weights 1 to 5 pounds. LCS members only for more information, contact coord.chairyoga@lakechapalasociety.com.	Prueba Mexico Mexican Manners Instructor: Alfredo Perez Course Fee: $350 MXN July 8, 1:00 - 3:30 PM Course Location: Veranda Min/Max Students required: 6/12 Enrollment ends July 7 [a href='prueba_mexico_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] LCS Members only. Membership must be current. 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. This course has been updated for 2021. I will share with you more about the Mexicans' mindset throughout history to understand why we behave as we do in the present. Answers to questions posed in past sessions will help you understand things that happen so commonly.
A Lake Chapala Society Personal Enrichment Program opportunity: CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS, WILLS AND TESTAMENTS July 9 and July 16 On Campus - 12:00 - 1:30 PM Instructor: María de las Nieves Solbes Min/Max Students required: 6/10 Cost: $400 pesos. LCS Membership Required [a href="personal_enrichment.php" name="Personal Enrichment Program"] CLICK HERE TO ENROLL [/a] Moving to another country might be a very confusing experience when it comes to how the law works there. Our head gets full of questions and doubts. So that going to the experts will give us clarity and mind and power of decision. This course is all about: Contracts and agreements: How are they conformed, how they work and what problems you can prevent by doing it right. It applies for workers, leasing, construction, services, etc. Wills and testaments: How to grant a will in Mexico and how to divide your properties here in Mexico and in your country. It is better to have all of our business/matters ready. This is a 2 sessions class.	The Lake Chapala Society presents INTRODUCTION TO LAKESIDE on Campus AND via ZOOM July 12, ON CAMPUS - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM OR July 16 Via ZOOM - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Instructor: Rachel McMillen Min/Max Students required: 4/15 Cost: $400 pesos via ZOOM. Cost: $600 pesos ON CAMPUS. LCS Membership Required [a href='intro_lakeside_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] 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 course is divided into two sessions to combat the fatigue that can occur with on-line classes. The ZOOM link will be sent to you before each class. ZOOM Session 1 - Exploring Lakeside Topics Discussed: Where exactly is Lakeside Lakeside Communities Ajijic Village Fiestas LCS ZOOM Session 2 - Living at Lakeside Topics Discussed: Health & Medical Eating Out - Eating In Money - Banks & ATMs Churches Entertainment & Recreation Transportation Accommodation & Utilities	A Lake Chapala Society Personal Enrichment Program opportunity: NEED A DRIVER'S LICENSE? July 12 On Campus - 3:00 - 4:30 PM Instructor: Alfredo Pérez Aldana Min/Max Students required: 5/15 Cost: $400 pesos. LCS Membership Required [a href="personal_enrichment.php" name="Personal Enrichment Program"] CLICK HERE TO ENROLL [/a] 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 LCS Concert in the Park Series Continues with I Want It All - The Freddie Mercury Story Starring Roy Gomez Cruz Two Performances: Sunday, July 25, 3:30 and 6:00 PM The concert will be held in the LCS Garden Advanced ticket purchase recommended. VIP tickets (features prime location with table): $500 MXN General Admission tickets (seats arranged in rows): $350 MXN. Advance tickets may be purchased [a href='event_ticket_form.php' target='_blank'] HERE USING CREDIT CARD [/a] I WANT IT ALL takes you on an energetic, visual and emotional journey through the songs and life events that made Freddie Mercury larger than life. Roy Gomez Cruz's powerful vocals and unbelievable impersonation brings you as close as you'll ever be to the rock icon of all times. Sing along to Queen's greatest hits like I Want to Break Free, Show Must Go On, Bohemian Rhapsody and many more as you witness Freddie's transformation into an eternal legend.