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Latest Conecciones Magazine and Upcoming Events...

*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_june_2023" 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.	LCS Fundraising Events Presents: Tequila Cata Date: Friday, June 16 Cost: $500 pesos per person Limited to 30 people Buy tickets in the LCS Office Mon - Sat 10am to 2pm, or buy online: [a href='event_ticket_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON-LINE[/a] Distillery Orendain, a family Legacy since 1926 will host a tasting of their line of products The story of Orendain begins with Don Eduardo Orendain who today is one of the most experienced and renowned tequila distillers. As a child he worked in the industry and thanks to his passion and commitment, generations after generations will carrying on his Legacy.
Upcoming Educational Opportunities and Trips...
A Lake Chapala Society Educational Course: Relax Session — Introduction Instructor: Arllete Solano Course Fee: Free Admission! Register at the LCS office Course Dates: Friday June 9 Course Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Sala Min/Max Students: 6/30 Enroll before June 7 Description: This one hour, no-cost session is designed to give you the ability to sleep better by releasing stress and anxiety. You will learn how important Relaxation is for your whole body. You will gain skills to help you rest deeply by breathing techniques, therapeutic and restorative yoga, plus Thai massage, and sound healing. Bring your yoga mat, breath deeply, and watch your stress melt away. About your instructor: Arllete Solano has been teaching yoga for over 20 years. She has been certified by Yoga Alliance since 2009 and been an Advanced Theta Healer since 2019. Her practice has included public and private classes with an Ayurveda focus. Arllete also studied Thai Message and many meditation styles. In 2016, she founded Rezpira a wellness magazine, which is now available digitally. Along with editing Rezpira she has a therapeutic healing practice and relaxation program in Ajijic and Playa del Carmen.	A Lake Chapala Society Educational Course: Improv Class Instructor: Louise Ritchie Course Fee: LCS members: $150 MXN Non-members: $195 MXN Course Dates: June 19 & 26 Course Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Sala Min/Max Students: 4/20 Enroll before June 19 [a href='personal_enrichment_form.php?course=improv' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] No Refunds Description: “This is a two-session class If we treat each other as if we are geniuses, poets, and artists, we have a better chance of becoming that on stage.” — Del Close 1. Intros Info about what improv is and what we'll be doing in this class and why. Games: Balloon game Zip, zap, zop 2. Connecting with a partner Games: Hey, catch this Yes, let's 3. Listening Games: I got your back One sentence at a time Alphabet game 4. Build on your partner's ideas Games: I am a tree Yes and 5. Have fun and lose Games: Killer What are you doing? Question game About your instructor: Louise Reid Ritchie is an advanced improviser with comedic and dramatic experience in short form, longform, two-pro, and improvising various genres including Shakespearean, romcoms, and soap operas. She views improv as theatre that not only requires the same kind of dedication and skills as does scripted theater, but also requires directing, and script writing skills.	An LCS Touring Experience! Trip to Guadalajara Zoo Date: Tuesday June 20 Cost: LCS Members: Adults:- $830 pesos LCS Members: Kids:- $760 pesos Mon-members: Adults:- $1,010 pesos Mon-members: Kids:- $940 pesos The last date to register is May 30 at 1:30pm Min/Max sttendees required: 15/35 [a href='event_ticket_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON-LINE[/a] The Bus will depart promptly at 10:00 am from the sculpture at La floresta. LCS short trips provide cultural, educational, recreational and convenience experiences. This one goes to the Guadalajara Zoo. Considered to be the most important zoo in Latin America. The price includes transportation and the entrance ticket to the zoo. We’ll give you a map of the zoo. The ticket does not include the Skyline attraction (teleférico). You can pay an extra fee for this at the zoo. NOTE: people with these conditions cannot use it: fear of heights, heart problems, pregnant women, seniors, people with any disability, and children who are less than 1.10 meters tall. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, and bring your camera for memories. There are several places inside the zoo where you can buy food/snacks/beverages. The zoo does not permit glassware, refreshments (refrescos), and bottled juice. You will be on a bus with plenty of room to travel in comfort. We have limited seats. The bus is air-conditioned, and has a bathroom. You can register at the office or online. If you have any concerns or questions, please, send an email to directoreducacion@lakechapalasociety.com	A Lake Chapala Society Educational Course: Relax Session — Workshop Instructor: Arllete Solano Course Fee: LCS members: $900 MXN Non-members: $1,000 MXN Course Date: June 23 Course Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Sala Min/Max Students: 6/30 Enroll before: June 18 [a href='personal_enrichment_form.php?course=relaxSession' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] No Refunds Description: Join Arllete Solano for this three-hour class where you will learn how to use relaxation to improve your health, calm your mind, ease anxiety, balance hormone levels, gain muscle flexibility, improve joints, gain mental clarity, and restore well-being while creating new energy. This class will teach needed skills and techniques through breathing techniques, restorative yoga, and Thai massage. Each of these skills and techniques will be presented with explanations on how they contribute to the overall health of each participant. Time to practice and use the information will be an important part of the class. Each participant will learn what it means to manage and reduce stress, having hands on practical skill when they complete the class. There will be a healthy snack provided during the class, and you will leave with a better sense of well-being.>br> Bring your yoga mat, towel, comfortable clothing, plus shorts. About your instructor: Arllete Solano has been teaching yoga for over 20 years. She has been certified by Yoga Alliance since 2009 and been an Advanced Theta Healer since 2019. Her practice has included public and private classes with an Ayurveda focus. Arllete also studied Thai Message and many meditation styles. In 2016, she founded Rezpira a wellness magazine, which is now available digitally. Along with editing Rezpira she has a therapeutic healing practice and relaxation program in Ajijic and Playa del Carmen.
A Lake Chapala Society Educational Course: Medical Directives & Wills — Changes in Mexican Law Instructor: Solbes & Solbes Abogados Course Fee: LCS members: $500 MXN Non-members: $650 MXN Course Dates: June 30 & July 7 Course Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: Sala Min/Max Students: 4/30 Enroll before June 29 [a href='personal_enrichment_form.php?course=medDir' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] No Refunds Description: Join us to discuss about the importance on granting a will in Mexico and the recent changes in the law regarding medical directives About your instructor: María de las Nieves Solbes A lawyer (abogada) 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 the 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.	A Lake Chapala Society Educational Course: Mexican Manners Instructor: Alfredo Pérez Course Fee: LCS members: $500 MXN Non-members: $650 MXN Course Dates: Wednesday July 5 Course Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Sala Min/Max Students: 4/30 Enroll before July 5 [a href='personal_enrichment_form.php?course=mexManners' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] 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 :).	A Lake Chapala Society Educational Course: Introduction to Spanish Instructor: Gayla Doucet Course Fee: LCS members: $430 MXN Non-members: $560 MXN Course Dates: July 6, 13, & 20 Course Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Sala Min/Max Students: 6/12 Enroll before June 27 [a href='spanish_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] No Refunds Description: This three-session class is designed for individuals without any Spanish language background. The instructor will introduce learners to the Spanish pronunciation, some vocabulary, and social protocols. The instructor will give the material in class. 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 :).	A Lake Chapala Society Educational Course: Intro to Lakeside — In-Person Instructor: Barbara Harkness Course Fee: LCS members: $660 MXN Non-members: $850 MXN Course Date: Monday July 10 Course Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Sala Min/Max Students: 4/30 Enroll before: July 5 [a href='personal_enrichment_form.php?course=introLakeside' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] No Refunds Description: Are you planning to move to Chapala’s Lakeside or have you just moved? Welcome to Mexico! Let us support you with basic information that will help you make good decisions and understand how things work in the region. There is a world to know. But, let's start with the basics. In this class you will learn about the following topics: Where exactly is Lakeside Lakeside Communities Ajijic Village Fiestas LCS Health & Medical Eating Out - Eating In Money - Banks & ATM’s Churches Entertainment & Recreation Transportation Accommodation ∧ Utilities At the class, you will be given some materials that will be helpful for your stay. Prepare your questions — we'll be ready to give you answers.
A Lake Chapala Society Educational Course: Getting your Jalisco driver's license without losing your mind Instructor: Alfredo Pérez Course Fee: LCS members: $600 MXN Non-members: $780 MXN Course Dates: July 12 & 19 Course Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Sala Min/Max Students: 4/30 Enroll before: July 5 [a href='personal_enrichment_form.php?course=driversLic' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] No Refunds Description: This is a two-session class. 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.	A Lake Chapala Society Educational Course: Resilience Advantage a HeartMath Institute course Instructor: David Haley & Jeanette Monosoff Course Fee: LCS members: $600 MXN Non-members: $780 MXN Course Dates: July 14, 21, 28 & August 2 Course Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Location: Sala Min/Max Students: 6/20 Enroll before July 10 [a href='personal_enrichment_form.php?course=heartMath' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] No Refunds Description: This is a four-session class. The Resilience Advantage program offers skills for personal and professional effectiveness, addressing topics such as vitality, stress, motivation, decision-making, relationships, and health. The class provides tools for making clear innovative choices, functioning optimally, and increasing resilience capacity. The program is presented in an easy-to-understand format and can lead to positive, deep, and meaningful changes in participants' lives. A global shift is connecting people to their hearts' intelligence and guidance. The HeartMath Institute (www.heartmath.org) helps individuals and organizations incorporate intelligence from their hearts into daily life. Resilience Advantage empowers people to self-regulate emotions to reduce stress, increase resilience to challenges, use intuitive guidance to make good choices with better personal balance, creativity, insight and health. About your instructors: David Haley and Jeanette Monosoff, PhD, are certified HeartMath trainers. Jeanette is a licensed psychotherapist. They have have extensive experience in spiritual and indigenous cultures, and the class outline includes self-regulation, aligning heart and brain, awakening intuition, and increasing resilience capacity. For more information email questions to dshjmh@gmail.com.	A Lake Chapala Society Educational Course: Intro to Lakeside — Online (via Zoom) Instructor: Barbara Harkness Course Fee: LCS members: $660 MXN Non-members: $850 MXN Course Date: Monday July 17 Course Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Via Zoom Min/Max Students: 4/10 Enroll before: July 14 [a href='personal_enrichment_form.php?course=introLakesideOnline' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] No Refunds Description: Are you planning to move to Chapala’s Lakeside or have you just moved? Welcome to Mexico! Let us support you with basic information that will help you make good decisions and understand how things work in the region. There is a world to know. But, let's start with the basics. In this class you will learn about the following topics: Where exactly is Lakeside Lakeside Communities Ajijic Village Fiestas LCS Health & Medical Eating Out - Eating In Money - Banks & ATM’s Churches Entertainment & Recreation Transportation Accommodation ∧ Utilities This class is given by Zoom. We do not record it. It is completely live. We will send you some materials as well as the link to the session by email so that you can follow the class in a clearer and more orderly manner. There is a lot to learn. The email is sent from 24 to 48 hours prior to the class. Prepare your questions — we'll be ready to give you answers.	A Lake Chapala Society Educational Course: Advance Care Planning Workshop on Living Well and Dying Well in Lakeside Instructor: Loretta Downs Course Fee: LCS members: $500 MXN Non-members: $650 MXN Course Dates: July 19 & 26 Course Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Sala Min/Max Students: 6/30 Enroll before: July 14 [a href='personal_enrichment_form.php?course=advanceCare' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] No Refunds Description: This is a two-session class. In Session One you learn about the practical aspects of preparing for the end of your life. We explore the legal paperwork necessary in Mexico to protect yourself from unwanted medical care, and how to create a system of support for yourself. Session Two reviews Part 1 and examines eight practices for creating peaceful transitions through life and death, and how to talk to loved ones about your end-of-life wishes. Handouts are included. Bring material for taking notes. Comments from previous attendees: “Thank you so much for the very useful and heartfelt presentations.” “It was extremely beneficial.” “I attended your recent workshop at LCS. Thank you for the most helpful conversation and information. You help with some rather difficult decisions and actions and do it well - with directness, obvious care for the group, and humor as well. I thought you managed the conversation well, allowing participants to express their appropriate concerns, stories, and questions and skillfully moving away from those unhelpful. I'm 77 and have put this off, not avoiding it, just postponing it. Now, with your help, I'm addressing it. You are providing a very important and well-managed service.” “I know everyone who took your class is feeling the same way I am — grateful. THANK YOU!” About your instructor: Loretta Downs Loretta Downs, MS, CSA, has a master's degree in gerontology and thanatology and is a certified advance care planning facilitator, Certified Senior Advisor, death doula, and inspirational public speaker with over 35 years of experience working with end-of-life issues. She is an advocate for a gentle exit and dignified departure.
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 [a href='spanish_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a] 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.
Miscellaneous Notices...
LCS Blood Pressure Testing Fridays, 10AM - Noon, Neill James Veranda, Starting March 3 Retired or active RN, LPN, EMT or PAs interested in volunteering in this service, please contact Carole Parriey at caroleparriey@hotmail.com or Mary Anne Molinari at mamrn.mex@gmail.com	The Lake Chapala Society is grateful for the support of our Business Members. Together we can make our Lakeside community a better place for everyone to live, grow, learn and enjoy. [a href="business_members_en.php" name="LCS Business Members"]CLICK HERE [/a] to learn more about our Business Members and how your business or organization might join with us.