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The Lake Chapala Society’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program hosted its first annual Children’s Christmas Party (Fiesta de Navidad) on November 29, bringing together 20 children, their parents, and dedicated volunteer teachers for a festive afternoon of lively games, a visit from Santa, and plenty of pizza to share.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Rev. Matt Alspaugh will speak on “Practicing Hope” at the next meeting of the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Sunday, December 14.
December is a time of darkness, even here in Mexico. The winter solstice reminds us to wait, for the dark times will turn around. The Christian Advent season invites us to wait, to hope, to prepare. But what if hope feels naive, or impossible, given the state of the world? This Sunday, we explore the difference between wishing for hope and the spiritual discipline of practicing hope in dark times. Can we cultivate hope when it’s needed the most?
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church
We’re a warm and inclusive Christian community offering traditional Anglican worship and music. Holy Eucharist: Sundays at 10 a.m. — everyone invited to communion.
The Rotary Club of Ajijic invites the community to join a joyful Holiday Luncheon and White Elephant Auction set for Tuesday, December 9, 1 to 3:30 p.m., at Casa Lule Restaurant, Ocampo 180, Ajijic.
So Chic Boutique, the upscale fashion consignment shop in downtown Ajijic, is hosting a holiday silent auction to support local families who cannot afford Christmas gifts or festive dinners for their children.
Rabbi Jonathan Case invites the lakeside community to attend a unique “Service of Healing” on Monday, December 1, 5 p.m. at Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation.
For the first 20 editions, the Chapala Red Cross golf tournament consistently raised around 200,000 pesos annually, helping the organization acquire essential medical equipment and improve its facilities. One of the most notable contributions was the purchase of a new ambulance in 2017, funded by the 220,000 pesos raised that year.