Expat Living

Neill James Seminar

Dr. Richard Rhoda’s talk at the Tuesday, April 21,  2 p.m. Neill James Seminar is titled “100 Years of Reforms in Mexico.” The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) presentation will focus mostly on current President Enrique Pena Nieto’s aggressive economic reform program which includes breaking up monopolies and privatizing certain petroleum activities. 

Conservatives

During the remainder of April, the Lakeside Conservative Group is presenting the full nine-episode series, “The Men who Killed Kennedy,” at the Cinemas del Lago in Ajijic’s Bugambilias Plaza. 

LCS Seminars

The Tuesday April 7, noon seminar will be chaired by Ron Mullenaux. The meeting is reserved for Lake Chapala Society (LCS) members only and features a video talk by political scientist Parag Khanna titled “Mapping the future of countries.” Many people think the lines on the map no longer matter, but in his talk Khanna proves that they do. Using maps of the past and present, he explains the root causes of border conflicts worldwide and proposes simple yet cunning solutions for each.

Old-Time Sunday

Supporters of Ajijic’s passion play (see story page 12) are finalizing plans for their other popular annual event, the old-time reenactment of the delightful Sunday evening fiesta in the plaza that was popular 120 years ago. 

Help for Animals

John Marshall from the Lakeside Friends of the Animals sent information worth clipping and saving, or at least copying into your address book. If you, or your friends notice a suffering animal – one that has been hit by a car or that has been injured by abuse, you can report it to the Chapala Ecology Station. The office is between Bancomer and the Beer Garden in the block leading to the Chapala malacon. The station’s telephone is (376) 765-8025, or you can email them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Open House

The local Royal Canadian Legion is sponsoring an open house at the Jocotepec shelter for the elderly, Corazon del Anciano, on Saturday, March 14, from noon until 4 p.m. The building recently had major settling problems which caused a lot of damage, including cracks in the walls. Parts of the shelter, including the dining room and shower areas, cannot currently be used. 

While the elderly and the homeless miss their weekly Saturday lunches and access to the warm showers, they are continuing with dance, exercise and craft classes. 

The open house will allow area residents to visit the facility and see the extent of the work that needs to be done before the home can again offer full services to the poor of the area.