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Conecciones, May 2021 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.
Expired US Passport 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]
Prueba Mexico 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.
Introduction to Lakeside 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
PEP Driver License Course 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.
Roy Gomez Cruz BenefitThe 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.
Prueba Mexico Prueba Mexico

Holy Mole!
Instructor: Ana Moreno
Course Fee: $490 MXN, includes all materials
Course Date: July 28
Course Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Course Location: South Campus Patio
Min/Max Students required: 8/15
Enrollment ends: July 27

.[a href='prueba_mexico_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] LCS Standard or Monthly Membership required. Membership must be current.
No Refunds

Description:
The word mole comes from Nahuatl mulli, which means salsa. The first mention of the mole can be found in Bernardino de Sahagún's Historia General de las Cosas de la Nueva España, where he mentions what ​pre-Hispanic food preparation was like. This dish was to offer to the gods and also to entertain in celebrations.

Then within the Colony era the arrival of new ingredients and habits turn mole into what Mexicans enjoy in their palates. So, join in this celebration, let's learn about theorigins of mole and their variants. Let's prepare 3 types of mole you can make at home and celebrate.
Prueba Mexico Aguas Frescas Prueba Mexico

Aguas Frescas
Instructor: Ana Moreno
Course Fee: $360 MXN, Includes all materials
Course Date:July 30
Course Time:12:00 - 1:30 PM
Location:South Campus Patio
Min/Max Students required: 8/15
Enrollment ends July 29.

[a href='prueba_mexico_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a]
LCS Standard or Monthly Membership required. 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.