The Lake Chapala Society

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The Lake Chapala Society introduces its new Executive Director, Steve Balfour, effective September 1, 2019. The Lake Chapala Society A.C. (LCS) has its new long range plan entitled LCS 2.0. This is a plan to improve Lake Chapala Society programs, services and activities and modernize its facilities. In tandem with this effort Terry Vidal, Executive Director of LCS for almost 11 years has, decided to pass the torch and pursue new opportunities by entering the for-profit world running his own business. In close collaboration with the board, Terry will hand off his duties on September 1 as Executive Director to Stephen Balfour, currently chair of the LCS Capital Campaign Committee. Steve brings with him years of experience in the fund raising and development areas with non-profits, having served on boards as well as being employed by them. A philanthropist himself, Steve has been supporting LCS and many other local AC’s with gifts and expertise during his last two years Lakeside. "In December of 2008," says Terry Vidal, "LCS was imploding on itself, and needed an overhaul." With his 26 years of non-profit experience, Terry was hired. Over the past 10 years he has helped guide LCS through adopting a new constitution, fiscal and governance reform and developing strategic plans for the organization's future. With the adoption of LCS 2.0 Terry feels he has accomplished the goals set out for him, and it is time to pass the baton to the next capable leader whose job is to achieve LCS 2.0. He states, "A good executive director also knows when it is time to pass the torch." Terry's and the Board's first choice for this is Steve Balfour, "an extrovert with seemingly endless energy and experience." The new plan, which has been dubbed LCS 2.0, is focused on improving, modernizing, reinventing and transforming LCS by creating a continuous quality improvement culture, and expanding the use of information technology with greater collaboration between and among the Mexican and foreign communities. It will take our best practices from LCS 1.0, with its rich history, culture and traditions of programs, services and activities over the past 60+ years and transcend the organization into Lake Chapala Society 2.0. "It has been a wonderful experience to be part of the LCS 2.0 planning task force," Balfour stated. "I am honored to take on this role to advance the ideals of LCS 2.0. Personally, it's way more than just building bridges between the Mexican and Expat communities; it's enhancing the quality of life for all residents here at Lakeside through shared collaborations". "Terry has worked tirelessly to bring communities together and improve the quality of life," Balfour stated. "He is leaving a firm foundation and a wonderful program. I am looking forward to bringing to the community my years of experience with organizations such as the American Cancer Society, the Alzheimer's Association and many grassroots volunteer driven organizations in the U.S."	Lake Chapala Society 2.0 ...EXTENDING OUR LEGACY as an oasis for personal enrichment, socialization and collaboration throughout Lakeside! In March, 2019, the Board approved a Long-Range Plan for the Lake Chapala Society to extend the legacy as an oasis for personal enrichment, socialization and collaboration throughout the greater community. Download / view a copy of the plan [a href="../website/PDF/GovDocs/LCS_2.0_Final_long-range_plan.pdf" target="_self" title=""]HERE[/a] The plan is focused on improving, modernizing, reinventing and transforming LCS by creating a continuous quality improvement culture, and expanding the use of information technology with greater collaboration between and among the Mexican and foreign communities. We will take our best practices from LCS 1.0, with its rich history, culture and traditions of programs, services and activities over the past 60+ years and transcend the organization into Lake Chapala Society 2.0.	Lake Chapala Society's - Personal Enrichment Program (PEP) Click the link below to learn more about the courses that will be offered. LCS members canenroll on-line or visit the LCS Office. [a href="personal_enrichment.php" name="Personal Enrichment Program"]LCS Personal Enrichment Program[/a] Seminars begin September 23, 2019 A minimum of 11 students -- maximum of 20 students per class are required. This is your opportunity to participate in the Lake Chapala Society's new PersonalEnrichment Program designed to fulfill our members' call for more programs that areboth entertaining and informative. Our next series of programs draws from the expertise and experiences ofhighly qualified experts. Each lecturer will present topics that will enrich yourunderstanding of Mexican history, culture and our Lakeside community. The programis open to LCS members only.	*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_agosto_2019_digital" 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—Connections in English—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.
Tech Help Desk Thursdays, 12:00 - 2:00 PM, Neill James Patio. A tech expert will be available to help with questions and issues with tech devices. Members are encouraged to bring their portable device so that questions can be solved during the sit down. Phones, tablets and Laptops are the devices that can be helped with. Tech Classes 10:00 - 11:30 AM, Sala August 15 -Podcasts for You - What is a podcast? What Podcasts are Available? How do I listen to them? All this and more will be covered. August 22 - iPhone Basics & Q&A - We will cover the basics of using Apple devices including phones and tablets. August 29 - Android Basics & Q&A - We will cover the basics of using Android devices including phones and tablets. September 5 - YouTube is your Friend - You can learn about almost anything on YouTube. We will cover all the basics to get you started. September 19 - Cell Phones in Mexico – How to use your cell phone here in Mexico including making calls, answering calls, cell phone providers, purchasing hints and where to get help. September 26 - Introduction to Facebook – Everyone is using Facebook… Not exactly true, but lots of people can. You can get all kinds of help, make new friends in every manner of hobbies, and communicate with your family. Come see how to do all this. You must be an LCS member to participate. There is no charge. Class size is limited to 20 persons. You must be registered to attend. To register send an email to [a href="mailto:lcs.tech.training@gmail.com"]lcs.tech.training@gmail.com [/a] with your LCS membership number. Membership must be current at the time of the registration and throughout the course.	TED Talks Tuesday, August 20, 12:00 - 1:15, LCS Sala Lecture by Michael Tubbs, Mayor of Stockton, California: The Political Power of Being a Good Neighbor Hosted by Susan Weeks Michael Tubbs is the youngest mayor in American history to represent a city with more than 100,000 people -- and his policies are sparking national conversations. He shares how growing up amid poverty and violence shaped his bold vision for change and his commitment to govern as a neighbor, not a politician. "When we see someone different from us, they should not reflect our fears, our anxieties, our insecurities," he says. "We should see our common humanity."	Bus Trips Wednesday, August 21 Galerias Mall / COSTCO Cost 395 MXN for members and 495 MXN for non-members. Remember: no refunds or exchanges. Ticket Sales: [a href='bustrip_form.php' target='_blank'] CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ON-LINE USING PAYPAL / CREDIT CARD[/a] OR In-person ticket sales from 10:00 to 2:00 at the LCS Office 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 9:30 a.m. from the sculpture in La Floresta.	Prueba Mexico Mexican Manners Instructor: Alfredo Perez Course Fee: $250 MXN August 22, 10:00 - 12:30 PM Course Location: Sala Min/Max Students required: 20/40 Enrollment ends August 19 .[a href='prueba_mexico_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] OR, Sign-up at Service desk 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.
Film Aficionados Presents: DER HAUPTMANN (The Captain) - 2017 - GERMANY Thursday, August 22, 2:00 PM LCS Members Only In the last moments of WW II, a young German soldier, fighting for survival, finds a Nazi captain's uniform. Impersonating the officer, the man quickly takes on the monstrous identity of the perpetrators he is trying to escape from. Psychological dynamite here. (116 minutes)	Mexican Film Festival Friday, August 23, 7:00 PM LA DAMA Y EL VAGABUNDO 2 (Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure, 2001 ) Starring Scott Wolf, Alyssa Milano, Chazz Palminteri . Synopsis from IMDB: Lady and Tramp's mischievous pup, Scamp, gets fed up with rules and restrictions imposed on him by life in a family, and longs for a wild and free lifestyle. He runs away from home and into the streets where he joins a pack of stray dogs known as the "Junkyard Dogs." Buster, the pack's leader, takes an instant disliking to the "house-dog" and considers him a rival. Angel, a junkyard pup Scamp's age, longs for the safety and comfort of life in a family and the two become instant companions. Will Scamp choose the wild and free life of a stray or the unconditional love of his family? Sinopsis de IMDB: El travieso cachorro de Lady and Tramp, Scamp, está harto de las reglas y restricciones que le impone la vida en una familia, y anhela un estilo de vida salvaje y libre. Se escapa de su casa y se dirige a las calles donde se une a un grupo de perros callejeros conocidos como los "Perros de Junkyard". Buster, el líder de la manada, toma un disgusto instantáneo con el "perro de la casa" y lo considera un rival. Angel, un cachorro de chatarra de la edad de Scamp, anhela la seguridad y la comodidad de la vida en una familia y los dos se convierten en compañeros instantáneos. ¿Escogerá Scamp la vida salvaje y libre de un callejero o el amor incondicional de su familia?	TED Talks Tuesday, August 27, 12:00 - 1:15, LCS Sala Lecture by Jim Wong Kim, Economist and Physician: Doesn’t Everyone Deserve a Chance at a Good Life? Hosted by Susan Weeks Aspirations are rising as never before across the world, thanks in large part to smartphones and the internet -- will they be met with opportunity or frustration? Kim shares how the World Bank Group is working to improve the health and financial futures of people in the poorest countries by boosting investment and de-risking development.	Prueba Mexico Street Spanish Instructor: Alfredo Perez Course Fee: $250 MXN August 28, 10:00 - 1:00 PM Course Location: South Campus Board Room Min/Max Students required: 11/40 Enrollment ends August 23 .[a href='prueba_mexico_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] OR, Sign-up at Service desk LCS Members only. Membership must be current. No Refunds Description: Living in another country and speaking their language, brings an opportunity of expressing ourselves in a completely different way,a way that helps us jump into the locals' culture: food, celebrations, sadness, cheerfulness, insults, and a huge etc. In this class we'll learn how the locals communicate among themselves. What code they use for a living in a daily basis.Slang, idioms, sayings, phrases, even body language. Join and dive with us deep into Street Spanish. This course is open to all members, but we recommend you have an intermediate level of Spanish at least.
Film Aficionados Presents: THE VISIT (La Visita)-1964- ITALY Thursday, August 29, 2:00 PM LCS Members Only In the last moments of WW II, a young German soldier, fighting for survival, finds a Nazi captain's uniform. Impersonating the officer, the man quickly takes on the monstrous identity of the perpetrators he is trying to escape from. Psychological dynamite here. (116 minutes)	British Consular Outreach Saturday, August 31 10:00 - 12:00 PM British Consular Outreach staff will be available to help British Citizens with their concerns. Sign-Up on the day of thevisit at 10 AM on the Neil James Veranda near the Talking Books Library. All services are provided on a first come, first serve basis.	Term 5: September 2 through October 22. [a href="spanish-classes.php" name="LCS Spanish Classes"]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON-LINE[/a], Or, register in-person for the upcoming classes through August 30 on the LCS campus. Tuition is $900 pesos. Classes sessions are an hour and a half and meet two days per week at the Wilkes Education Center (Biblioteca) in Ajijic. The LCS Spanish program uses the Warren Hardy Spanish language course designed for adult students. Several levels of instruction are available as students progress in the program. Textbooks are available at the LCS Office for 670 pesos. For more information on LCS spanish classes, go to [a href="spanish-classes.php" name="LCS Spanish Classes"]LCS Spanish Classes[/a] or call the Spanish Program Coordinator, Vivian Sternfield at (376) 766-1140.	TED Talks Tuesday, September 3, 12:00 - 1:15, LCS Sala Lecture by Margaret Hefferman, Writer and Entrepreneur: Dare to Disagree Hosted by Susan Weeks Most people instinctively avoid conflict, but as she shows us, good disagreement is central to progress. Hefferman illustrates (sometimes counterintuitively) how the best partners aren't echo chambers -- and how great research teams, relationships and businesses allow people to deeply disagree.
Bus Trip to Bed, Bath and Beyond in Plaza Patria, Zapopan Shop for upscale household furnishings, kitchen appliances and cookware, as well as towels and linens at the Bed, Bath and Beyond store. Shop The city Market for food stuffs from all over the world. Should be a great shopping experience Thursday, September 5. Cost 395 MXN for members and 495 MXN for non-members. Remember: no refunds or exchanges. Ticket Sales: In-person ticket sales from 10:00 to 2:00 at the LCS Office, OR [a href='bustrip_form.php' target='_blank'] CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ON-LINE USING PAYPAL / CREDIT CARD[/a] In addition to this popular anchor store, the Plaza Patria also offers high quality fashion, shoes, jewelry and electronics. Reserve your place soon. Bus will leave promptly at 9:30 from the sculpture in La Floresta.	Film Aficionados Presents: I AM NOT MADAME BOVARY - 2016 - CHINA Thursday, September 5 2:00 PM LCS Members Only "Hell hath no fury as a woman scorned." An overwhelming sense of despair drives a woman to challenge the Chinese legal system after being swindled by her ex-husband. (122 minutes )	FIESTAS PATRIAS AJIJIC 2019 Una Fiesta Mexicana September 6, 2:30 - 6:30 PM in the LCS Gardens Tickets: $250 MXN, Includes Admission, Mexican Food Buffet and entertainment. Advance tickets may be purchased [a href='event_ticket_form.php' target='_blank']** HERE USING PAYPAL / CREDIT CARD[/a] the LCS Office or Yoli's Beauty Salon. Join us for a traditional Fiesta Mexicana!. Entertainment will include a Mariachi group, children's ballet folklorico, stick horse skirmish,lasso rope tricks, a charro show and who knows what other surprises! A cash bar will be available. Join us bysupporting our unique village.	Mexican Film Festival Friday, September 6, 7:00 PM PERDONAME TODO (Forgive Me Everything, 1995) Starring José José, Alejandra Ávalos, Jose Amador Synopsis from IMDb: Ricardo Alfaro is a composer and singer who has failed in life because of alcohol. However, the future changes when he meets Teresa, a young promise of a singer to which he writes melodies with great public acceptance. Both become famous and the hazy past seems to have been forgotten. They fall in love, but the two will face hell when again the vice of man appears. Sinopsis de IMDb: Ricardo Alfaro es un compositor y cantante que ha fracasado en la vida a causa del alcohol. Sin embargo, el futuro cambia cuando conoce a Teresa, una joven promesa de la canción a la que le escribe melodías con gran aceptación del público. Ambos se hacen famosos y el nebuloso pasado parece haber quedado en el olvido. Se enamoran, pero los dos enfrentarán el infierno cuando nuevamente aparezca el vicio del hombre.
TED Talks in the Summer Tuesday, September 10, 12:00 - 1:15, LCS Sala Lecture by Margaret Hefferman, Writer and Entrepreneur: The Dangers of Willful BlindnessHosted by Susan Weeks Gayla Benefield was just doing her job -- until she uncovered an awful secret about her hometown that meant its mortality rate was 80 times higher than anywhere else in the US. But when she tried to tell people about it, she learned an even more shocking truth: People didn't want to know. In a talk that's part history lesson, part call-to-action, Margaret Heffernan demonstrates the danger of willful blindness, and praises ordinary people like Benefield who are willing to speak up.	US Consulate Outreach Wednesday, September 11, 10:00 - 12:30 PM US Consular Outreach staff will be available to help US Citizens with passport issues and notary services. Sign-Up on the day of thevisit at 10 AM on the Neil James Veranda near the Talking Books Library. All services are provided on a first come, first serve basis.	The Lake Chapala Society presents INTRODUCTION TO LAKESIDE Thursday, September 12, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM LCS Members Only [a href='intro_lakeside_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] OR, Sign-up at Service desk Cost: $250 pesos. Learn all the basics: Banking Shopping * Restaurants * Medical * Getting around * Entertainment * Recreation * Housing * Communities * Culture	Film Aficionados Presents: THE STORY OF QIU JU - 1992 - CHINA Thursday, September 12, 2:00 PM LCS Members Only A pregnant peasant woman seeks justice from the Chinese bureaucracy. Starring the incomperable Gong Li, directed by Yang Zhimou. (97 minutes )
Mexican Film Festival Friday, September 13, 7:00 PM ALPHA (2018) Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Marcin Kowalczyk Synopsis from IMDb: An epic adventure set in the last Ice Age, Alpha is a fascinating, visually stunning story that shines a light on the origins of man's best friend. While on his first hunt with his tribe's most elite group, a young man is injured and must learn to survive alone in the wilderness. After the young man reluctantly tames a lone wolf abandoned by its pack, the pair learn to rely on each other and become unlikely allies, enduring countless dangers and overwhelming odds in order to find their way home before winter arrives. Sinopsis de IMDb: Una aventura épica ambientada en la última Edad de Hielo, Alpha es una historia fascinante y visualmente impactante que ilumina los orígenes del mejor amigo del hombre. Durante su primera cacería con el grupo más elitista de su tribu, un joven está herido y debe aprender a sobrevivir solo en el desierto. Después de que el joven domine a regañadientes a un lobo solitario abandonado por su manada, los dos aprenden a confiar el uno en el otro y se convierten en aliados improbables, soportando innumerables peligros y probabilidades abrumadoras para encontrar su camino a casa antes de que llegue el invierno.	TED Talks in the Summer Tuesday, September 17, 12:00 - 1:15, LCS Sala Lecture by Margaret Hefferman, Writer and Entrepreneur: The Human Skills We Need in an Unpredictable World Hosted by Susan Weeks The more we rely on technology to make us efficient, the fewer skills we have to confront the unexpected, says Heffernan. She shares why we need less tech and more messy human skills -- imagination, humility, bravery -- to solve problems in business, government and life in an unpredictable age. "We are brave enough to invent things we've never seen before," she says. "We can make any future we choose."	Prueba Mexico Aguas Frescas Instructor: Ana Moreno Course Fee: $360 MXN, Includes all materials Course Date:September 17 Course Time:Monday, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Location:South Campus Board Room Min/Max Students required: 11/20 Enrollment ends September 12. [a href='prueba_mexico_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] OR, Sign-up at Service desk LCS Members only. Membership must be current. No Refunds Description: The hot season has arrived and with it delicious fruits that in Mexico are used to create fantastic drinks known as "fresh waters". In addition to the various Mexican fruits, aromatic herbs are used for flavor as well as some grains. Sign up to learn how to make fresh waters the Mexican way to refresh even the hottest at home. We will learn whatingredients we need and how to prepare the recipes. Ingredients included.	Prueba Mexico Street Spanish Instructor: Alfredo Perez Course Fee: $250 MXN September 18, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Course Location: South Campus Board Room Min/Max Students required: 11/40 Enrollment ends September 13 . Sign-up at Service desk, OR [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: Living in another country and speaking their language, brings an opportunity of expressing ourselves in a completely different way,a way that helps us jump into the locals' culture: food, celebrations, sadness, cheerfulness, insults, and a huge etc. In this class we'll learn how the locals communicate among themselves. What code they use for a living in a daily basis.Slang, idioms, sayings, phrases, even body language. Join and dive with us deep into Street Spanish. This course is open to all members, but we recommend you have an intermediate level of Spanish at least.
Bus Trips Thursday, September 19 Galerias Mall / COSTCO Cost 395 MXN for members and 495 MXN for non-members. Remember: no refunds or exchanges. Ticket Sales: [a href='bustrip_form.php' target='_blank'] CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ON-LINE USING PAYPAL / CREDIT CARD[/a] In-person ticket sales from 10:00 to 2:00 at the LCS Office, OR 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 9:30 a.m. from the sculpture in La Floresta.	Film Aficionados Presents: WHEN I GET HOME MY WIFE ALWAYS PRETENDS TO BE DEAD - 2018 - JAPAN Thursday, September 19, 2:00 PM LCS Members Only Confronted by the eccentric behavior of his wife, a man posts questions online, the answers to which become the basis for the story of the married couple. (110 minutes )	Mexican Film Festival Friday, September 20, 7:00 PM LA MOMIA (The Mummy, 2017) Starring Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis Synopsis from IMDb: Though safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient princess, whose destiny was unjustly taken from her, is awakened in our current day bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension. Sinopsis de IMDb: Aunque se encuentra sepultada a salvo en una cripta de las profundidades del desierto implacable, una princesa antigua, cuyo destino le fue arrebatado injustamente, se despierta en nuestros días actuales trayendo con su malevolencia crecida durante milenios y terrores que desafían la comprensión humana.	TED Talks Tuesday, September 24, 12:00 - 1:15, LCS Sala Lecture by George Monbiot, Journalist: The New Political Story That Could Change Everything Hosted by Susan Weeks To get out of the mess we're in, we need a new story that explains the present and guides the future, says author George Monbiot. Drawing on findings from psychology, neuroscience and evolutionary biology, he offers a new vision for society built around our fundamental capacity for altruism and cooperation. This contagiously optimistic talk will make you rethink the possibilities for our shared future.
Prueba Mexico Mexican Manners Instructor: Alfredo Perez Course Fee: $250 MXN September 25, 10:00 - 12:30 PM Course Location: Sala Min/Max Students required: 11/25 Enrollment ends September 21 .[a href='prueba_mexico_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] OR, Sign-up at Service desk 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.	Film Aficionados Presents: BIRDS OF PASSAGE - 2019 - COLOMBIA Thursday, September 26, 2:00 PM LCS Members Only During the decade of violence that saw the origins of drug trafficking in Colombia, an indigenous family get involved in a war that threatens to destroy their lives and their culture. (120 minutes )	Prueba Mexico Mexican Salsas Instructor: Ana Moreno Course Fee:$380 MXN Course Dates:September 30 Course Time:10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Course Location: South Campus Board Room Min/Max Students required: 10/15 [a href='prueba_mexico_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] OR, Sign-up at Service desk before June 10 LCS Members only. Membership must be current. No Refunds Description: The key to many Mexican dishes is found in their sauces, whether they are raw, cooked, fried, stewed, etc. And thatcan be spicy, sweet, neutral, acidic, light, thick, simple or very elaborate. With this course LCS aims to take you by the hand to buy the necessary ingredients to make some sauces. How Mexican uses them. What food you can dress with them. Do not miss this tour into the Mexican gastronomic world.	Bus Trips Thursday, October 10 Guadalajara Zoo Cost 540p for members and 680p for non-members. Remember: no refunds or exchanges. Ticket Sales: In-person ticket sales from 10:00 to 2:00 at the LCS Office, OR [a href='bustrip_form.php' target='_blank'] CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ON-LINE USING PAYPAL / CREDIT CARD[/a] Please note: tickets for bus trips must be purchased no later than two days before the trip. Ticket includes bus transportation, admission plus train ride, safari and aquatic show. Cable ride is extra at $43 pesos. Bring bottled water and a light lunch. Food and drink will be available for purchase inside the park. Bus departs promptly at 9:30 AM from the sculpture in La Floresta.
Bus Trips Thursday, October 17 Home Depot / COSTCO / Mega Cost $395 MXN for members and $495 MXN for non-members. Remember: no refunds or exchanges. Ticket Sales: In-person ticket sales from 10:00 to 2:00 at the LCS Office, OR [a href='bustrip_form.php' target='_blank'] CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ON-LINE USING PAYPAL / CREDIT CARD[/a] Please note: tickets for bus trips must be purchased no later than two days before the trip. This trip features opportunities to shop for a wide variety of products that are notreadily available in the Lakeside area. Bus departs promptly at 9:30 AM from the sculpture in La Floresta and departs Guadalajara at 4 PM.	Check out the books that have been added to our English language library. Each month, about one-hundred new editions are added to our holdings. View the latest additions and click on the cover image to read a brief synopsis of each work. [a href="book_additions.php" title="history"] CLICK HERE [/a] to visit our readers Paradise!.	Did you know ... that LCS Members and Friends can purchase tickets on-line for any of the bus trips sponsored by the Lake Chapala Society, including shopping at Guadalajara malls, Costco, Home Depot, tourist destinations and cultural events. Just click on the trip announcements displayed on the LCS home page to find a link to the sign-up form. Please remember to read the requirements for on-line ticket purchase on the sign-up form.	Consider Becoming An LCS Volunteer The Lake Chapala Society plays an important and highly visible role in our community. Every year almost 300 men and women serve asvolunteers with LCS, playing a key role in helping to deliver the many projects and services we provide. As representatives ofthe Lake Chapala Society, our volunteers are a reflection our desire to have a positive effect on the community. If you areinterested in this and in helping us achieve our goals, [a href="volunteer.php" title="volunteer"]CLICK HERE[/a]