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LCS Educational Programs

Come and participate in the Lake Chapala Society's Educational Program series. This is our response to our members call for more educational programs — both entertaining and fun.

Our programs feature highly qualified experts presenting topics that will give you a better understanding of Mexico and yourself.

Each course consists of from 1 to 8 sessions, the prices are very affordable, and the class sizes are small.

Please Note:

  • The fee for each Educational Program is payable on-line via credit card. On-line payments are subject to a 7% surcharge to cover processing and foreign exchange fees.
  • Seating for each course is limited. Your registration for the course will be confirmed when the payment system notifies the LCS office of your payment.
  • On-line registration closes one (1) day prior to the start of the course. LCS can cancel any course, and refund registration fees, if insufficient registrations are received by the closing date. No refunds will be issued to persons who are unable to attend a course.
  • A waiting list will be created for each course if member interest exceeds the maximum enrollment.


Course Descriptions:

Instructors:


Financial Planning Basics for Women


Course Fee:

LCS Members: $400 MXN
Non-Members: $520 MXN
Course Dates: May 27, & Jun 3
Course Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Course Location: Sala
No refunds

This is a two-session class

Protect What You Have, Plan for Eventualities and Secure Your Retirement Financial literacy: Understanding money, what it is and how to use it. You have a set of skills you've utilized in many areas of your life that you are already familiar with, such earning a paycheck, paying bills, making a budget, getting a loan, buying a house or car, building savings, paying for children's education and planning for your retirement You will need a clear picture of your current financial status so that you can take appropriate steps to protect what you have, plan for eventualities, and secure your retirement.

 

 

 


Reba Mayo

David Haley and Jeanette Monosoff
Education: University of Pennsylvania: Fels School of Public Policy / Wharton School Of Business Master City Planning (course work) University of the Arts: Bachelor of Fine Arts Stockbroker E.F.Hutton General Securities license Series 6 securities license Pennsylvania and Florida Investment Banker: Tucker, Anthony and R. L. Day Secured participation in $904 million in issued bonds in less than two years

Certificates: Temple University: Real estate certificates in sales, management and finance Certified instructor English as a Second Language Levels 1 and 2 Level 4 Instructor for advanced level foreign students for the Annenburg Trust Special Project on the United States Constitution

Additional: Who’s Who in the East United Way Board of Directors Co-anchor PBS WHYY Arts and Antiques Auction Graphic and Interior designer private practice Adjunct Professor of Design University of the Arts Guest lecturer investments and financial planning Temple University . Clients included the Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Postal Inspectors, U.S. Navy, U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, and various corporate, civic, private, and educational institutions Featured actor in more than 40 industrial films, commercials, voice-overs Hollywood films: “Philadelphia” with Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington “Fallen” with Denzel Washington and Donald Sutherland

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Mexican Manners

Course Fee:

LCS Members: $500 MXN
Non-Members: $650 MXN
Course Dates: Wednesday June 7
Course Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Course Location: Sala
Min/Max Students required: 4/30
Enroll before: June 2
No refunds

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 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 so you can understand why we are as we are in the present day. In addition to other information gathered over time to 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!

The topics covered in class are:

General information of the regions in Mexico
How the language shows 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...

You will be given a handout so you can make specific notes during the class.

 

 

Alfredo Pérez Aldana

Alfredo Perez Aldana
Lake Chapala Society Director of Education
Email: directorEducacion@lakechapalasociety.com

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 along 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. :)

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Introduction to Lakeside

In-person & Zoom Classes

Course Fee:

In-person classes:
LCS Members: $660 MXN
Non-Members: $850 MXN
Online (via Zoom) classes:
LCS Members: $660 MXN
Non-Members: $850 MXN
Course Dates: In-person: June 12 — Zoom: June 19
Course Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Course Location: Sala or via Zoom
Min/Max Students required: In-person: 4/30 — Zoom: 4/10
Enroll before: In-person: June 9 — Zoom: June 15
No refunds

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

The in-person class: you will be given some materials that will be helpful for your stay.

The Zoom class: completely live, and will not be recorded. We'll send you some materials as well as the link to the Zoom 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 Zoom class.

Prepare your questions — we'll be ready to give you answers.

Enrollment ends: 1 day prior to class start. No refunds.

 

 

Instructor: Barbara Harkness

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Getting Your Jalisco Driver's License

Without Losing Your Mind


Course Fee:

LCS Members: $600 MXN
Non-Members: $780 MXN
Course Dates: June 14 plus June 21 visit to the Driver’s License office
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Course Location: Sala
Min/Max Students required: 4/30
Enroll before: June 9
No refunds

To help you get your Jalisco driver's license, we have 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, & duties)
Secretary of Transportation in Jalisco
Visual traffic signs
Body language and sound of traffic agents
Road knowledge & the practical driver's test

All the necessary information to get your driver's license into your hands. Material will be sent by email prior to the class.

Enrollment ends: 1 day prior to class start. No refunds.

 

 

 


Alfredo Pérez Aldana

Alfredo Perez Aldana
Lake Chapala Society Director of Education
Email: directorEducacion@lakechapalasociety.com

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 along 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. :)

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