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Conecciones, July 2022 Conecciones

The latest edition of Lake Chapala Society's magazine, Conecciones (“Connections” in English) is now available for reading [a href="https://issuu.com/lakechapalasociety/docs/conecciones_august_2022" target="_blank" name="Conecciones"]** ON-LINE **[/a].

Or you can download a copy of the magazine to your PC [a href='newsletters.php' target='_blank']** DOWNLOAD HERE **[/a].

The mission of our magazine advances the mission of LCS: 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. The name symbolizes the merging of cultures and ideas.
Introduction to Spanish A Lake Chapala Society Spanish Course:

Introduction to Spanish
Instructor: Inez Dyer
Course Fee:
   LCS members: $380 MXN
   Non-members: $494 MXN
Course Dates: Aug 02, 09, & 16
Course Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Wilkes Centre
Min/Max Students: 4/12

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No Refunds

Description:
This three-session class is designed for individuals without any Spanish language background. The instructor will introduce learners to Spanish pronunciation, some vocabulary and social protocols. Material will be given by the instructor in class.

About your instructor:
Inez has a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature (BA) and a Master’s and Doctorate degree in Adult and continuing Education.

She worked for the private sector and the US Government to design and evaluate training and education programs. She taught English in both Spain and Costa Rica.

She has been managing the ESL program for LCS for a number of years, as well as teaching the Introduction to Spanish for our English speaking members.
Advance Care Workshop A Lake Chapala Society Educational Course:

Advance Care Planning Workshop:
Living Well and Dying Well Lakeside
Instructor: Loretta S. Downs
Course Fee:
   LCS members: $300 MXN
   Non-members: $390 MXN
Course Dates: Aug 10 & 17 CLASS IS FULL!
Course Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Gazebo
Min/Max Students: 4/20

No Refunds

Description:
Why bother to plan ahead of an emergency? Because most health care emergencies involve many people. Some are known to you, some are not. The more information they have, the better your outcome. Planning ahead puts you in control.

Whether you’re here full time, part time, or just visiting, registering your 2-page LCS Post Life and Emergency document will make a difference in your quality of life and your peace of mind.

This 2-part workshop gives you information on Mexican healthcare directives, wills, and the LCS document along with guidance and motivation to complete and register your document as part of your total advance care planning process.

About your instructor:

Loretta S. Downs — loretta.downs@gmail.com

Loretta Downs, MA, is an internationally recognized inspirational speaker, writer and consultant on the subject of preparing for and supporting the end-of-life experience with comfort and dignity. Ms. Downs is a storyteller with extraordinary experiences that suffuse her lively presentations with love, compassion, hope and wisdom. Her perspective on the end of life is informed by more than 35 years of being a companion to AIDS patients, friends, family, hospice patients and nursing home residents through the end of life.

Ms. Downs retired from a successful business career at 50 and was drawn by her experiences to study dying and death. She earned a Masters Degree in Gerontology in 2009. She is Past-President of the Chicago End-of-Life Care Coalition, a Metta Institute Certified End-of-Life Care Practitioner, a graduate of Roshi Joan Halifax’s “Being With Dying” training, a Certified Respecting ChoicesÔ Advance Care Planning Facilitator, a Certified Senior Advisor, and a death doula. She is a member of a hospital Ethics Committee, the Association for Death Education and Counseling, the American Society on Aging, and the International End-of-Life Doula Association. Shed has published numerous articles and been quoted by others in both print and on social media. She founded ChrysalisÔ End-of-Life Inspirations to fulfill her mission “to create opportunities to talk about dying and death in positive terms.” She advocates for private ChrysalisÔ Rooms in nursing homes and hospitals so families can keep vigil with a loved one who is dying. Her reflections on the history of keeping vigil are included in an interview in a ChrysalisÔ Room for the film, “Consider the Conversation, A Documentary on a Taboo Subject.” Author Katy Butler cites the Chrysalis Room in her book, "The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life," as does Joyce Simard in her book, “Namaste End of Life Care for People With Dementia.” She is quoted in Louis Silverstein’s book, “Encountering Life’s Endings.” In summer, Ms. Downs raises Monarch butterflies from eggs found in her garden. She uses their mysterious stages of metamorphosis as a metaphor for the miraculous cycle of life. The story of her spiritual connection to Monarchs was featured in a Chicago Tribune Sunday Magazine cover story, and her TEDx talk, The Mysterious Metamorphosis at the End of Life.
Mercado de Abastos An LCs Touring Experience!

Shopping trip to Mercado de Abastos in Guadalajara

Date: Tuesday, August 19
Cost:
   LCS Members: $550 pesos
   Mon-members: $715 pesos
The last date to register is Aug 13 at 1:30 pm
Min/Max sttendees required: 30/35

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The Bus will depart promptly at 8:00 am from the sculpture at La Floresta.

LCS returns with short trips to provide cultural, educational, recreational and convenience experiences. This one goes to the Mercado de Abastos in Guadalajara.

At the Market you can find a big variety of vegetables, fruits, spices, some imports from Asia/Europe, kitchenware, cleaning supplies, meat, fish, cheese, disposable plates and cups, piñatas, grains and seeds, chili peppers of many kinds, and either at the end or beginning of shopping you will be able to enjoy tacos, carne asada, Asian food, etc. Do not forget to bring your cooler.

You will be on a bus with plenty of room for your shopping and to travel in comfort. We have limited seats. 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.

You can register at the office or online. If you have any concerns or questions, please, send an email to directoreducacion@lakechapalasociety.com
U.s. Notary Charles (“Chuck”) D. Wilder, Esq., who is an LCS member and a Board Certified Florida attorney, is also what is known as a Civil-law Notary. This allows him to notarize documents here in Mexico that are valid for recording, filing or other notarization purposes back in the U.S.

He will be here and available on the LCS campus from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, August 19, 2022 and 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Tuesday, August 23, 2022 to assist members with notarizing documents for the nominal fees of $35 for the first document and $25 for each additional document. Chuck will accept US currency or equivalent cash in pesos.

Please note that a requirement of the Civil-law Notary commission under Florida law is that he keep a copy of each document he notarizes in his protocol. You will be required to make a copy in the LCS office of each document to provide him for his protocol at your expense.
City Market Tour An LCS Touring Experience!

Shopping trip - Bed, bath & beyond, City market, Plaza Patria Mall

Date: Tuesday, August 23
Cost:
   LCS Members: $550 pesos
   Mon-members: $715 pesos
The last date to register is Aug 17 at 1:30 pm
Min/Max sttendees required: 30/35

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The Bus will depart promptly at 9:00 am from the sculpture at La Floresta.

LCS returns with short trips to provide cultural, educational, recreational and convenience experiences. This one goes to the Plaza Patria mall in Guadalajara.

On this trip you will have the opportunity to visit Bed, Bath and Beyond, City Market, the Mac Store, Liverpool, various clothing stores, shoes, luggage, electronics, glasses, make-up and more, and of course, have lunch at your leisure. it can be a moment to get out and about with joy and fun! Let’s go shopping!

You will be on a bus with plenty of room for your shopping and to travel in comfort. We have limited seats. 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.

You can register at the office or online. If you have any concerns or questions, please, send an email to directoreducacion@lakechapalasociety.com
Financial Management for Ex-Pats A Lake Chapala Society Educational Course:

Financial management for Ex-Pats
Instructor: Ted Togers
Course Fee:
   LCS members: $500 MXN
   Non-members: $650 MXN
Course Dates: Aug 29, Sep 1, 5, 8 & 12
Course Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: South Campus Board Room
Min/Max Students: 6/12

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No Refunds

Description:
Living in another country with a somewhat different economic management than in your country of origin, a growing inflation, a different currency, among other things, makes you reflect on what strategies are appropriate for your life in the local financial sphere.

In this five-session class, we will learn, relearn and create a better idea of what to do in our new home.

About your instructor:

Ted Rogers P.h.D. — tcrogersphd@gmail.com

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.
Mexican Wills and Testaments A Lake Chapala Society Educational Course:

Wills and Testaments in Mexico:
Do I Need One?
Instructor: Nieves & Diego Solbes
Course Fee:
   LCS members: $500 MXN
   Non-members: $650 MXN
Course Dates: Sep 2 & 9
Course Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Ken Gosh Pavilion
Min/Max Students: 4/20

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No Refunds

Description:
Moving to another country can be a very confusing experience when it comes about how the law works there. Your 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 Wills. Being prepared in the event of death is an important consideration, especially when living in a foreign country. This course will explore many important things to know when preparing your last will and testament. If you are considering a Will, this course will help you prepare one in time to take advantage of Mes del Testamento, or September, the “Month of the Will.” (Two institutions of Jalisco work together to bring a much lower price for wills and testaments on September)

About your instructor:

María de las Nieves Solbes – neus_sol@yahoo.com

A lawyer 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.
Mexican Independance A Lake Chapala Society Educational Course:

Mexican Independence from Spain
Instructor: Ted Rogers
Course Fee:
   LCS members: $500 MXN
   Non-members: $650 MXN
Course Dates: Sep 6, 8, 13, 15 & 20
Course Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Ken Gosh Pavilion
Min/Max Students: 4/20

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No Refunds

Description:
The seeds of Mexico's independence movement from Spain were sown by the Spanish almost immediately after their conquest of the Aztecs. Join us as we explore the ideologies and tactics of the Mexican independence movement.

About your instructor:

Ted Rogers P.h.D. — tcrogersphd@gmail.com

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.
Mexican Manners A Lake Chapala Society Educational Course:

Mexican Manners
Instructor: Alfredo Pérez
Course Fee:
   LCS members: $400 MXN
   Non-members: $520 MXN
Course Dates: Sep 7
Course Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Ken Gosh Pavilion
Min/Max Students: 4/20

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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 the local rules of urbanity, what body language issues are appropriate and which are not.

Why is 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?

We will share with you more about the Mexicans' mindset throughout history to understand why the past affects the present. In addition to other data that has been asked over time that can answer many questions about things that happen so commonly.

Our intention is to help you understand these basic and necessary questions for the real and adequate coexistence with your new neighbors. Another way to know Mexico. You will be given a handout so you can make notes during the class.

The topics we will be covering are:
General information about the regions in Mexico.
How the language reflects part of the ideology and logic of Mexicans.
Why Mexicans don’t say “no” and how to live with it.
What’s polite and what’s not.
Body signs, what they mean and how to use/interpret them.
Mexican time structure.
Greetings. Proximity/Personal space.
Basics of tipping.
Funerals.
and more...

About your instructor:

Alfredo is the current educational director of LCS. He has served as a university professor, undergraduate coordinator, and has taught courses throughout the state. He has been an entrepreneur with his own business in Guadalajara. He believes in education as a means of social improvement. His experiences as a Mexican have spanned more than 40 years :).
Get Your Jalisco Driver's License A Lake Chapala Society Educational Course:

Getting your Jalisco driver's license
without losing your mind
Instructor: Alfredo Pérez
Course Fee:
   LCS members: $500 MXN
   Non-members: $650 MXN
Course Dates: Sep 12 & 22
Course Time: 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Location: Neill James Veranda
Min/Max Students: 4/20

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No Refunds

Description:
To support you in getting your Jalisco driver's license, we've prepared this class to guide you through the entire process, from making sure you have the necessary documents, including how to get some of them, knowing and understanding the process, to sharing with you other topics such as:
Documents and processing
Types of driver's license in Jalisco
Mexican Police (types, levels and duties)
Secretary of Transportation in Jalisco
Visual traffic signs
Body language and sound of traffic agents
What about the road knowledge and the practical driving test

All the necessary orientation to get your driver's license in your hands. Material will be sent by email a few days after you enroll.

About your instructor:

Alfredo Pérez is the current education director at LCS. He has served as a university professor, coordinator of undergraduate level in the university, has taught different workshops in the state. He has been an entrepreneur with his own business in Guadalajara. He believes in education as a means of social improvement. His experience as a Mexican has spanned more than 40 years. LOL.
Zapotlanejo Shopping Trip An LCS Touring Experience!

Trip to Zapotlanejo — the cradle of clothing

Date: September 27
Cost:
   LCS Members: $700 pesos
   Mon-members: $910 pesos
The last date to register is Sep 17 at 1:30 pm
Min/Max sttendees required: 30/35

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The Bus will depart promptly at 8:30 am from the sculpture at La Floresta.

LCS returns with short trips to provide cultural, educational, recreational and convenience experiences. This one goes to the town of Zapotlanejo near Guadalajara.

Zapotlanejo, also known as the cradle of clothing, is a municipality that is characterized, among other things, by the manufacture and sale of clothing for the whole family.

Here, you will find good quality clothes at a good price.

Our plan is to go shopping, as well as visiting the emblematic/historic buildings downtown.

You will be on a bus with plenty of room for your shopping and to travel in comfort. We have limited seats. 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.

You can register at the office or online. If you have any concerns or questions, please, send an email to directoreducacion@lakechapalasociety.com
El viaje a México A Lake Chapala Society Spanish Course:

El viaje a México
Spanish conversation
Instructor: Neri Navarro / Phil Rylett
Course Fee:
   LCS members: $300 MXN
   Non-members: $390 MXN
Course Dates: POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Course Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Neill James Patio
Min/Max Students: 6/20

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No Refunds

Description:
Welcome to a journey into Mexico where you will need all your Spanish to complete your trip.

This viaje a México (Journey into Mexico) is a simulation of arriving at the Mexico/US border, as well as preparing a trip to Mexico City.

You will travel through our border zone experiencing realistic travel-oriented situations, while conversing with native Spanish speakers.

You'll visit the bank, pharmacy, restaurant, and go through immigration and customs.

You'll soon be ready to travel anywhere your Spanish takes you!

This is an activity for anyone who wants to practice their Spanish in a semi-controlled environment, while having fun. You'll discover you actually know more Spanish than you think.

We'll provide all the necessary materials for you to participate.