Events & Special Notices
Lake Chapala Society Evaluation
The United States Consulate General Guadalajara
has issued a new Travel Advisory  REMINDER Remember to renew your LCS membership for 2012. If you are NOB you can always renew by PayPal HERE. Learning Seminar Schedule for JanuaryJanuary 17, Rachel Bottsman "The Case for Collaborative Consumption." Chaired by Bill Frayer, (via TED Internet podcast)featuring Rachel Bottsman speaking on "The Case for Collaborative Consumption." Bottsman is a social innovator who writes, consults, and speaks on the power of collaboration and sharing through network technologies, and on how it will transform business, consumerism and the way we live. January 24, Ben Dunlap (via TED internet podcast) Chaired by Fred Harland, featuring Ben Dunlap, the president of South Carolina's Wofford College, talking about his amazing life. In this talk, Dunlap, whose talents span poetry, opera, ballet, literature and administration, tells the story of a Hungarian Holocaust survivor who taught him about passionate living and lifelong learning. January 31, Ya Sheng Huan "Does Democracy Stifle Economic Growth?" Chaired by Bill Frayer, (via TED Internet podcast) featuring Ya Sheng Huan speaking on "Does Democracy Stifle Economic Growth?" Huang compares China to India, and asks how China's authoritarian rule contributed to its astonishing economic growth -- leading to a big question: Is democracy actually holding India back? Huang's answer may surprise you. Click here for a schedule of all upcoming lectures. 
Nominations TimeAnyone interested in running for a seat on the LCS board or in finding out more information about that, please contact Nancy Creevan at 766-5567 or contigo2000(a)yahoo.com.
Important information from the US Consulate about
Overseas Voting and the 2012 U.S. Presidential Elections.
"Dreams Workshop:
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You can view the mural in progress any time LCS is open. Come by Mondays - Saturdays (excluding Wednesdays) from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and you can watch the artists at work - truly an inspiring experience.
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"Bridge for Fun"Wednesdays, 18 January - 28 March 2012LCS Neil James Patio 1:30-4:00 |
"Why Walk When You Can Fly"
Presented by Kathy FernandezSaturday 21 January 2012
LCS Sala 2:00-5:00
A movie about raising your level of
consciousness with a discussion to follow.
Open to the public
BOFISH Acuaponics Pancake Breakfast
Seminar on Acuaponics, Presented by Carlos LeonSaturday 28 January 2012
LCS Gazebo & Patio 9:30 AM
Breakfasts limited to 60 servings
Open to the public
"BUPA Insurance"
Edgardo Cedeno presents BUPA executives
Lecture on the benefits & conditions of
BUPA insurance around the world.
Tuesday 31 January 2012
LCS Sala 3:00-5:00
Open to the public
Mariners Insurance Pancake Breakfast
Saturday 11 February 2012LCS Gazebo & Patio 9:30 AM
Breakfasts limited to 60 servings
Open to the public
"History of the World in 2 Hours"
2 Part Series: 20 & 29 February 2012 LCS Sala 2:00-4:00Presented by Jim Spivey
Compressing time from the beginning with the "Big Bang"
and progressing with major events until the leap to now.
Part 1 Monday 20 February
Part 2 Wednesday 29 February
Open to the public
"Modern Mexico Lecture"
Tuesday, 21 February 2012LCS Sala 2:00-4:00PM
Presenter: Richard Rhoda
Presentation on modern Mexico: land, people,
Society, politics, economy and social issues of
Crime, drugs, environment and global warning.
Open to the public
"Souper Spuds"
Rotary Fund RaiserSoup & stuffed potatoes, entertainment & cash bar
Saturday, 25 February 2012
LCS Back Grounds 12:00-3:00
Health Care Designations & Health Care Directives:
What's available for us in Mexico?Friday, February 24, 2012, 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Lake Chapala Society, Sala
Foreigners living in Mexico can use the Mexican Federal Legislation that allows us to designate persons to make health care decisions for us and allows us to set out 'palliative' health care directives should we be diagnosed with a terminal disease, and expected to live less than 6 months.
In addition, there is new Jalisco State legislation that provides for a limited durable power of attorney and 'curative' health care directives. These provisions are new for the State of Jalisco and a move forward from the Jalisco PODER (power of attorney). The PODER is not durable and expires at the end of 5 years requiring the person be of sound mind and able to make a new PODER.
Attorneys from the firm of Vargas & Espinosa in Guadalajara will present the information and take personal questions after the formal presentation. There is no charge for the presentation that will be in English, with some translation.
The Life Planning in Jalisco project, www.lifeplanninginjalisco.wordpress.com, sponsors the event.
PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE CATS!If you would like to help with the
ongoing care of the LCS cats,
please make a CASH donation
to the Red Cross Volunteers.
Table open M - F 10 - 1.
And specify it is for the LCS Cats.
And maybe make a donation to Cruz Roja as well.
Thanks you for your help and concern.
On-going Activities
Breast Cancer Support Group to
Women's Cancer Support Group.
The women of the breast cancer support group have decided we wanted to be more inclusive. We will now be a support group for women w/any type of cancer or other life altering disease.
We will continue to meet on the second & fourth Mondays of the month from 11:30-1pm. The group is free and run by a professional counselor. Contact valerie_rhoda@yahoo.com, 766-4522 for more details.
Care Giver Support Group
2nd & 4th Wednesday, 2 - 4 pmHas changed time & location
Contact Valerie Rhoda for details
valerie_rhoda@yahoo.com
LCS Diabetes Education
UPDATE - Diabetes Education Class Changes
Diabetes Management Class is canceled until March 2012.
Sign up for each is required at the LCS office. Cost is 50 pesos/class
Classes resume March 2012 at 1-2:45 PM LCS Sala
Class schedule is the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month
Open to the public
Resumes meetings, 21 September 2011
Third Wednesday of the month
LCS Gazebo 3-5 PM
For more information, contact Bill Phillips banbefree@gmail.com, 766-1815
or Valerie Rhoda
valerie_rhoda@yahoo.com 766-4522
Would you like to teach English?
The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) is looking for volunteers to teach English as a Second (ESL) classes to the local Mexican community. The ESL program appreciates that volunteers have busy schedules and is looking for both full-time and substitute teachers.
No Spanish or prior teaching skills are necessary. New teachers will be provided with a syllabus and a teacher's guide book. In addition, new teachers will be paired with a more experienced ESL mentor they can call upon for help.
Students range in age from 15 upwards - the most mature student is an enthusiastic 76 years young. Skill levels are offered from the very basics to advanced conversation.
- When: Classes begin on September 19 through the end of April with many holidays in between
- Times: Each class runs for 90 minutes twice a week.
- Classes are offered between 9:30am and 5:30pm Monday to Friday. Saturday 10am to 12noon
- Where: Lake Chapala Society Wilkes Education Center (WEC), located at Galena #18, Ajijic.
For further information please contact Inez Dayer, ESL Program Director at Inezme@gmail.com
Interested in taking Blood Pressures?
The Lake Chapala Society "Blood Pressure Group" is looking for volunteers with medical/nursing training and experience. We are a dedicated volunteer group who take blood pressures twice a week at the Lake Chapala Society.
If you have had training and practice taking blood pressures, please consider joining us and sharing your expertise. Our schedule is flexible - you can sign up on a regular basis or just once a month, whatever suits you.
Where: Lake Chapala Society
When: Monday and Friday
Time: 10am - 12noon
Contact: Mary Anne Molinari - mycasa17@gmail.com
Blood Sugar Screening
LCS Eye Clinic 10-122nd & 3rd Fridays of the Month
Beginning Friday, 17 June 2011
Announcing blood sugar screening at LCS the 2nd and 3rd Friday of each month at 10am-12 noon.
Screening will be provided by Lynn Turnbull and Dorothy McCauley, Diabetes Educators.
Please be sure to eat a high Carbohydrate meal 2 hrs before you arrive. Examples of carbohydrates are: cereal, fruit, bread, English muffins. You must also include a protein. Some examples of protein are: eggs, meat, chicken, peanut butter, Canadian bacon, sausage, cheese.
Come and take this opportunity to learn more about your Diabetes control, or be tested to be sure you don't have Diabetes. We look forward to talking with you and helping you.
CONVERSACIONES EN ESPAÑOL
Lunes, de las 10 a las 12 de la mañana
LCS - La Sala y Ken Gosh Pavillon
REQUISITOS
- Membresía LCS
- Buen conocimiento de las fundamentales de gramàtica
- Amplio vocabulario de palabras cotidianas
- Asistencia regular a las reuniones del club
- Materiales: diccionario y lista de verbos irregulares
Recièn llegados, por favor, hablen con el facilitador antes de asistir a las reuniones del club
(al final de cada reunión o por teléfono o correo electrónico)
Karl Homann
766.3766
dm209742@hotmail.ca
Click HERE for the updated LCS Singles calendar of activities
Take a look at all the NEW videos we've added, including several 2011 Academy Award nominees, and stop by our Video Library to rent a few.
If you want publicity for your LCS related activity, please contact the LCS Webmaster
US Consulate Notices and News
The hours for the US Consulate visit to LCS have been changed: Sign-up is now 10 AM and hours are now 10:30 - 12:30.
The US Consulate at Guadalajara has issued a new Warden Message, and a Press Release regarding hours and payment of fees.
On July 13, 2010 the cost of a U.S. passport for an adult increased from $100 to $135, including a $25 administrative fee. There are other increases as well and you can find a complete list of the fees is at http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/fees/fees_5079.html.
General Notices
PLEASE NOTE: ALL OUTGOING MAIL SENT THROUGH THE LCS SERVICES OFFICE REQUIRES A RETURN ADDRESS, OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. THIS IS FOR YOUR PROTECTION. THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE HAS BEEN REPORTED TO REJECT MAIL WITHOUT RETURN ADDRESSES WHEN ENTERING THE THE U.S. BY OTHER COURIER SERVICES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
People connecting through and not stopping/staying in the US should NOT take mail.
NOTE: LCS Membership Discounts at Participating Vendors offered in 2010 will no longer be offered.
Board of Directors News
The minutes for the Board meetings through September have been posted.
The Audit & Advisory Committee Year End Report for 2010 was presented at the April Board Meeting and has been posted. Here is the Board's Response.
The Audit Committee role has been expanded, and the new title is the Audit and Advisory Committee. A copy of their updated policies and procedures has been posted.
The Board of Directors has released a Financial Update including preliminary information on the status of the year end audit.
Photos and Blogs
We have added a series of slide shows of photographs pertaining to LCS. They include activities, pictures of members and volunteers, plus pictures of the LCS facilities and grounds. CLICK HERE to see an ever increasing list of the available slideshows.
We have also added a Blogs page with links to some of the local Lakeside bloggers you might enjoy.
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