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LCS Long Range Plan 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_PlanBrochure.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.
Personal Improvement Program 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 in February and March, 2020

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 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/february_2020_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.
Democrats Abroad Voter Registration Assistance for US Citizens
Every Thursday
Noon - 2:00 PM
February 20 - February 27 under the Blue Umbrella in the LCS Garden

Democrats Abroad will be at the LCS to assist people with making an application for an absentee ballot.

Open to the public, regardless of LCS membership status. U.S. citizens and dual Mexican-American citizens who will not be in the U.S. this year to vote should register and request their absentee ballots as soon as possible through Chapter volunteers, or online at [a href="https://www.votefromabroad.org/" name="U S Vote From Abroad"]VoteFromAbroad.org[/a] to be sure their votes will be counted.

For additional information regarding procedures for Absentee Voting in the 2020elections, please consult the US Consulate web page [a href="https://mx.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/voting/"]HERE[/a].
Healthcare Emergencies Chautauqua Institution Lecture
February 17, 2020, 3:00 PM
Lecture by Bill McKibben, an environmental activist, author and the founder of 350.org, an international organization that encourages the use of renewable energy and divestment from the fossil fuel industry through political action and grassroots organizing,
Environmental Disruption
Hosted by: Dee Dee Camhi and Fred Harland

McKibben He has authored a dozen books about the environment. Foreign Policy magazine named him to its inaugural list of the 100 most important global thinkers in 2009. He was awarded the Gandhi Peace Award in 2013. In 2010, the Boston Globe called him "probably the nation's leading environmentalist".

Back in 1989, McKibben released The End of Nature, which is now considered the first book on global warming written for a general audience. His book issued warnings of what was to come because, at the time, it was clear what the environment was facing and still faces: When coal, oil and gas burns, carbon dioxide is released, and the molecular structure of carbon dioxide traps heat that would otherwise radiate back out into space.

But since 1989, McKibben’s idea of creating change has evolved. He used to believe people would read his book and then they would change. But after a certain point, it became clear to him that “we had long since won the argument,” because by 1995, the world’s scientists were in agreement about what was going on.

“We won the argument, but we were losing the fight because the fight was not about data and reason,” McKibben said. “The fight was what fights are always about: money and power.”
Pozole Prueba Mexico

Pozole mío!
Instructor: Ana Moreno
Course Fee: $350 MXN, Includes all materials
Course Date:February 18
Course Time:Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Location:South Campus Board Room at LCS
Min/Max Students required: 10/20
Enrollment ends February 13

. [a href='prueba_mexico_form.php' target='_blank']CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE[/a]
OR, Sign-up at Service desk before June 13
LCS Members only. Membership must be current.
No Refunds

Description:
Is pozole a soup or a stew? Come and discover with us. We will teach you how to prepare this very traditional Mexican dish. Pozole is always an important dish in a Traditional Mexican Fiesta.

Originally, pozole was considered a sacred dish due to the use of the trademark large hominy kernels combined with meat. A slightly gruesome claim from pozole’s history is that it was supposedly once made with human flesh of sacrificed prisoners.

But, let’s focus on what this heritage from the Pre-Hispanic times is now for the Mexican culture.
film_festival8 Mexican Film Festival

Friday, February 21, 7:00 PM
101 DALMATIANS Starring Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson.

Synopsis from IMDB:
After a wild chase in the bustling streets of London, the struggling computer game author, Roger, and his male Dalmatian pet, Pongo--by a welcome twist of fate--are dragged into St. James Park and meet with the charming fashion designer, Anita, and her female Dalmatian companion, Perdita. Soon, one thing will lead to another, and before they know it, Roger and Anita will get married and the adorable Perdita, pregnant. However, their short-lived joy is disrupted when Anita's glamorous but horrible boss, Cruella DeVil, dognaps the innocent puppies with the intention of making a luxurious coat with the dogs' fabulously spotted fur. Eventually, along with Perdita's 15 pups, Cruella will manage to bring the total to the staggering number of 99 Dalmatians; nevertheless, are the cute little puppies as helpless as they look?

Sinopsis de IMDB:
Después de una persecución salvaje en las bulliciosas calles de Londres, el luchador autor de juegos de computadora, Roger, y su mascota dálmata, Pongo, son arrastrados al St. James Park y se encuentran con el encantador diseñador de modas. , Anita y su compañera dálmata, Perdita. Pronto, una cosa llevará a la otra, y antes de que se den cuenta, Roger y Anita se casarán y la adorable Perdita, embarazada. Sin embargo, su alegría de corta duración se ve interrumpida cuando la glamorosa pero horrible jefa de Anita, Cruella DeVil, persigue a los cachorros inocentes con la intención de hacer un lujoso abrigo con el pelaje fabulosamente manchado de los perros. Finalmente, junto con los 15 cachorros de Perdita, Cruella logrará llevar el total a la asombrosa cantidad de 99 dálmatas; sin embargo, ¿los cachorritos son tan indefensos como parecen?
film_festival9 Mexican Film Festival

Friday, February 28, 7:00 PM
102 DALMATIANS Starring Glenn Close, Gérard Depardieu, Ioan Gruffudd.

Synopsis from IMDB:
After a spot of therapy Cruella De Vil is released from prison a changed woman. Devoted to dogs and good causes, she is delighted that Chloe, her parole officer, has a dalmatian family and connections with a dog charity. But the sound of Big Ben can reverse the treatment so it is only a matter of time before Ms De Vil is back to her incredibly ghastly ways, using her new-found connections with Chloe and friends.

Sinopsis de IMDB:
Después de un tratamiento, Cruella De Vil es liberada de la prisión por una mujer cambiada. Dedicada a los perros y las buenas causas, está encantada de que Chloe, su oficial de libertad condicional, tenga una familia dálmata y conexiones con una organización benéfica para perros. Pero el sonido del Big Ben puede revertir el tratamiento, por lo que es solo cuestión de tiempo antes de que la Sra. De Vil regrese a sus formas increíblemente horribles, utilizando sus nuevas conexiones con Chloe y sus amigos.
Prueba Mexico Prueba Mexico

Let's get festive. Let's make Mexican corn husk dolls (Muñecas de hoja de maíz). Mexican style.
Instructor: Genaro Reyes Gallardo
Course Fee: $390 MXN, includes all materials
Course Date: March 2 and 4
Course Time: 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Course Location: South Campus Board Room
Min/Max Students required: 10/20
Enrollment ends: February 26

. [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 dolls were so beautiful that they became vain, and the gods decided to give them a lesson that changed their lives forever." [a href='https://www.gourmetsleuth.com/articles/detail/mexican-cornhusk-dolls]https://www.gourmetsleuth.com/articles/detail/mexican-cornhusk-dolls[/a]

Come and learn the history of the Corn Husk Dollsand learn how to create them with your own hands in the Mexican tradition, including: colors, molds, painting and theintricate decorations.

Our instructor is Genaro, a professional in this craft. An activist aimed at keeping this tradition alive, he teachesthis craft throughout Mexico.
Prueba Mexico - Difficult Journey Prueba Mexico

El viaje difícil. (The Difficult Journey; A simulation. Practice your Spanish)
Instructor: Alfredo Pérez
Course Fee: $250 MXN, Includes all materials
Course Date:March 6
Course Time:10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:South Campus Board Room at LCS
Min/Max Students required: 10/25
[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:
Welcome to The Difficult Journey where you will need all your Spanish to complete this trip. The Difficult Journey is a simulation of arriving at theMexico/US border and also preparing a trip to Mexico City. Travel through our border zone experiencing realistic travel-oriented situations while conversingwith native Spanish speakers. 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 not a class, but it is, for sure, an opportunity to practice your Spanish in a stress free and friendly environment. You will learn more words and phrases along the activity.

We will provide you with a few sample documents such as passport, traveler check, immigration forms, etc. The people you will interact with are all volunteers from the localMexican community. They all want you to succeed.

Join now. Have fun and practice your español.
Senior Spanish Education Term 2: March 9 through May 5. [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 March 7 on the LCS campus.
Tuition is $1,100 pesos for Warren Hardy
and $1,300 for Spanish in Action.

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 continues the Warren Hardy Spanish language course for students already engaged in that curriculum.

A new approach to Spanish language instruction, named Spanish in Action, is being introduced in 2020. The new curriculum will be phased-in term-by-term until it becomes the new standard.

Several levels of instruction are available in both curricula 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.
Prueba Mexico Prueba Mexico

Mexican Salsas
Instructor: Ana Moreno
Course Fee:$480 MXN
Course Dates:March 9
Course Time:11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Course Location: South Campus Board Room
Min/Max Students required: 10/20
Enrollment ends March 4

. [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 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.
Prueba Mexico Prueba Mexico

Let's get festive. Let's make Mexican corn husk flowers (Flores de hoja de maíz). Mexican style.
Instructor: Genaro Reyes Gallardo
Course Fee: $480 MXN, Includes all materials
Course Dates:March 10 and 12
Course Time:1:00 to 3:00 PM
Course Location: South Campus Board Room
Min/Max Students required: 10/20
Enrollment ends March 5

. [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:
Come and learn learn the wonderful art of turning corn leaves into beautiful handmade decorations that take the shapeof the hands of the Mexican people full of color and joy. Learn how to create them with your own hands in the Mexicantradition, including: colors, molds, painting and the intricate decorations.

Our instructor is Genaro, a professional in this craft. An activist aimed at keeping this tradition alive, he teachesthis craft throughout Mexico.
film_festival7 Mexican Film Festival

Friday, March 13, 7:00 PM
TIERRA DE ZOMBIES (Zombieland) Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson.

Synopsis from IMDB:
Searching for family. In the early twenty-first century, zombies have taken over America. A shy and inexperienced college student in Texas has survived by following his 30 rules: such as "look in the back seat," "double-tap," "avoid public restrooms." He decides to travel to Ohio to see if his parents are alive. He gets a ride with a boisterous zombie-hating good-old boy headed for Florida, and soon they confront a young woman whose sister has been bitten by a zombie and wants to be put out of her misery. The sisters were headed to an LA amusement park they've heard is zombie free. Can the kid from Ohio get to his family? And what about rule thirty one?

Sinopsis de IMDB:
Buscando familia. A principios del siglo XXI, los zombis se han apoderado de América. Un estudiante universitario tímido e inexperto en Texas ha sobrevivido siguiendo sus 30 reglas: como "mirar en el asiento trasero", "tocar dos veces", "evitar los baños públicos". Decide viajar a Ohio para ver si sus padres están vivos. Él viaja con un bullicioso niño bueno que odia a los zombis y se dirige a Florida, y pronto se enfrentan a una joven cuya hermana ha sido mordida por un zombi y quiere salir de su miseria. Las hermanas se dirigían a un parque de diversiones de Los Ángeles que escucharon que no tiene zombis. ¿Puede el niño de Ohio llegar a su familia? ¿Y qué hay de la regla treinta y uno?