LCS Notices

Powered by Magic Thumb™ LCS Fund Raising Events Presents: Fashion Show by Alma Gutiérrez Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2:30PM to 4:00PM Cost: General admission: $350 pesos CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON-LINE LCS invites you to attend a One-of-a-kind fashion show by local designer Alma Gutiérrez. Join us in the lush LCS gardens, and enjoy an afternoon of fashion, appetizers, and wine. Cash Bar.

Powered by Magic Thumb™ An LCS Concert in the Park! Bruno Mars Tribute Featuring Victor Do Espirito Date: Sunday, December 18, 2:30PM & 5:30PM Cost: VIP seating: $500 pesos General seating: $350 pesos CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON-LINE Based on popular demand, from people who have seen this sell out show in Vallarta, we are excited to welcome to Concerts in the Park Victor Do Espirito with his high energy tribute to Bruno Mars. With his close resemblance and great voice, Victor will perform some of the most popular Bruno Mars songs such as “When I Was Your Man,” “Uptown Funk,” “Treasure,” “Just The Way You Are,” and many more crowd favorites. This is a great feel good celebration of Bruno Mars that will have you out of your seats, dancing and shaking your booty. This is a great show for everyone that likes to have a great time. Reserve your tickets now.

humb™ LCS Fund Raising Events Presents: LCS 2022 Christmas Fair Date: Friday, December 2 and Saturday December 3, Noon to 5PM each day Cost: General admission: $50 pesos Children under 12: Free! Shop for creative presents not usually found in local stores. Up to 70 vendors will display their festive gifts, decorations and artwork. The LCS children's art program will again sell their inspiring Christmas Cards. New to the fair this year is a Food Court selling Potato Pancakes and German Brats... a must at every Christmas Market.

ed by Magic Thumb™ LCS Fund Raising Events Presents: Fashion Show by Alma Gutiérrez Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2:30PM to 4:00PM Cost: General admission: $350 pesos LCS invites you to attend a One-of-a-kind fashion show by local designer Alma Gutiérrez. Join us in the lush LCS gardens, and enjoy an afternoon of fashion, appetizers, and wine. Cash Bar.

humb™ LCS Concert in the Park: Songs of Our lives a special World AIDS Day performance to benefit Ajijic Cares Date: Thursday, December 1, 5:30PM Cost: General Admission: $350 pesos VIP Seating: $500 pesos CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON-LINE Includes 10 performers combining song, monologue, dance and video to reflect, remember, and learn. Music from the Broadway and theater productions of Rent, Les Miserables, Elegies and movies such as And the Band Played On, Angel’s In America and more. This is a show not to miss — consider joining us for both this show and the British Invasion show on December 1st.

LCS Concert in the Park: British Invasion Date: Thursday, December 1, 2:30PM Cost: General Admission: $350 pesos VIP Seating: $500 pesos CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON-LINE This amazing British tribute includes “Help!” from The Beatles. “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie “Don’t You Want Me, Baby” continues the driving thrust of this trio on stage as they slide and swirl in well-rehearsed choreographic moves and costumes. Other songs include: “I’m Still Standing”, “Kiss From a Rose’ “Every Breath You Take”, “Rolling in the Deep” rivaling Adele, “Never Gonna Give You Up”. Chris Lopez, Nacho Granada’s and Max Prado really deliver in this tribute of our favorite songs from across the pond.

Remote Online Notary - How it works Instructor: Selecia Young-Jones Free entrance, previous registration in the office or at this email: directoreducacion@lakechapalasociety.com Course Date: Nov 18 Course Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Location: East Lawn Min/Max Students required: 6/40 This class is a 1-sessions Description Through INNOVATION and LEGISLATION, Remote Online Notary is a viable and legal solution to your Notary needs. We can’t always be IN PERSON anymore and RON is a great way to accomplish many Notarial acts. I am a Florida Commissioned Notary and a Remote Online Notary. I will be at Lakeside to give an INFORMATIONAL talk about Notary and Remote Online Notary. As an American traveling anywhere in the world, you might need to have a document notarized and until recently, the only place to get that done was at the US Embassy or Consulate. With RON, you can do it at your kitchen table or even poolside at the resort of your vacation destination. The notary must be in their jurisdiction which for me is Florida. I will show you how some of the PLATFORMS work and how to upload documents and answer the KBA-Knowledge Based Authentication Security Quiz. I can show you how to add your ID and the types of IDs accepted. I look forward to meeting you and answering your questions about RON or anything Notary. I am not an ATTORNEY and cannot give you legal advice. The purpose of my talk is to give you the information you can use About our instructor Selecia Young-Jones 904rainbow@gmail.com

Advance Care Planning Workshop on Living Well and Dying Well in Lakeside Instructor: Loretta Downs Regular price: $390 LCS member price: $300 Course Date: Nov 09 & 16 Course Time: 10:00 - 12:00 pm Location: SCBR Min/Max Students required: 4/30 This class is a 2-session/s. THERE ARE NOT REFUNDS unless LCS cancels it Description In Session One you will learn the value and meaning of Advance Care Planning, how to complete the LCS Post-Life and Emergency form, and what you need to know to die well in Mexico. Session Two explores practices that help you talk to your loved ones about death and prepare you for writing the last and most meaningful chapter of your life. About our instructor. Loretta Downs Contact: clubversif@gmail.com Loretta holds a master’s degree in Gerontology. She is a Certified Senior Advisor, Advance Care Planning Facilitator, End-of-Life Doula, and past president of the Chicago End-of-Life Care Coalition. Loretta has over 35 years of sacred service to the dying as a dedicated hospital, hospice, and nursing home volunteer.

Mexican Revolution Instructor: Ted Rogers Regular price: $650 LCS member price: $500 Course Date: Nov 8, 10, 15, 17 & 22 Course Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm Location: SCBR Min/Max Students required: 6/20 This class is a 5-sessions THERE ARE NOT REFUNDS unless LCS cancels it Description While Mexico gained its independence from Spain shortly after the formation of the United States, the optimism of the new Republic soon gave way to a dictatorship. Revolution came in 1910, which devolved into a series of bloody civil wars, which entailed significant US involvement. This class will look at the causes, personalities, and results of the ten-year revolution and how some issues from the struggle remain. About our instructor Ted Roger tcrogersphd@gmail.com Ted is an energetic and enthusiastic instructor. Holding a triple concentration Ph.D. in history from the University of Colorado, Ted also earned that university’s top teaching award. He has been Visiting Scholar at the London School of Economics, Lambeth Palace, and the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library. His travels to over fifty countries, having lived in four of them, give him a unique perspective, which further informs his teaching. He has been published in three countries. Ted is a permanent resident of Ajijic, living with his beautiful wife, Glenda, and their three crazy dogs.

Touring Experience Trip to Costco / Galerías Mall Regular price: $845 LCS member price: $650 Course Date: Nov 8 Course Time: 10:00 am Location: Costco / Galertías Mall Min/Max Students required: 25/30 Shopping trip - Costco / Galerías Mall LCS trips provide cultural, educational, recreational, and convenient experiences. Trip to Costco, Sam’s, and Galerías 360 mall. We will be on a bus with plenty of room for your shopping and to travel in comfort. We have limited seats. The bus is air-conditioned and has a bathroom. The last date to register is Nov 03 at 1:30 pm. You can register at the office or online. The Bus will depart promptly at 10:00 am from the sculpture in La Floresta. Bring your cooler with you for your frozen items. For doubts and questions please, send an email to directoreducacion@lakechapalasociety.com

Temporary relaxing of the rules for registering foreign vehicles in Jalisco. Instructor: Solbes & Solbes Abogados Free Entrance, previous registration Course Date: Nov 15 Course Time: 11:00 to 12:00 pm Location: East Lawn Min/Max Students required:6/60 This class is a 1-session. Description On September 21, the government of Jalisco initiated a temporary program to regularize vehicles with U.S. and Canadian license plates and make them Mexican vehicles. The program ends on December 31 of this year. If you want to import your vehicle and get Jalisco plates, don't miss this talk open to the public. Solbes & Solbes Abogados will explain how the program works. You will be able to ask the necessary questions to determine if your vehicle qualifies with these temporary rules. Register previously in this email: directoreducacion@lakechapalasociety.com About our instructor. María de las Nieves Solbes & Diego Solbes Solbes & Solbes Abogados neus_sol@yahoo.com Lawyer graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Throughout her professional career she has worked as a coordinator, strategist, and executor of legal solutions in various institutions of the financial sector, mainly banks, bonding, and insurance companies, also developing advisory and litigation functions at managerial levels, specializing in civil matters, commercial, contractual, and in the judicial and extrajudicial collection. Thanks to her leadership skills and the in-depth study of the matters entrusted to her, she has developed strategic skills in complex litigation. She is currently a judicial mediator, with a high percentage of conflict resolution.

Fiesta of Corn in the Kitchen. Instructor: Chef Víctor Alvarado Regular price: $760 LCS member price: $580 Course Date: Nov 8 Course Time: 10:00 - 12:30 pm Location: West Campus Patio Min/Max Students required: 6/20 This class is a 1-session. THERE ARE NOT REFUNDS unless LCS cancels it Description Corn is one of the most essential products for Mexicans, and the variety of dishes made from it is unlimited. At the end of the course, we will learn to cook fun recipes created with masa and its different fillings. About our instructor. Víctor Hugo Alvarado Cárdenas Contact: clubversif@gmail.com Born in the beautiful state of Chiapas, Chef Victor grew up amid a family culinary tradition. He studied various courses in international cuisine and gastronomy in the city of Monterrey. He has collaborated with restaurants and hotel chains in Playa del Carmen, Monterrey, Mazatlán, and Puebla. His curiosity and love for cooking have led him to specialize in Mexican fusion and international cuisine. f

Touring Experience Trip to Guadalajara’s Zoo Regular price: Kids: $940, Adults $1010. LCS member price: Kids: $760, Adults $830. Course Date: Nov 16 Course Time: 8:30 am Location: GDL’s Zoo Min/Max Students required: 26/38 Fun trip - Guadalajara’s Zoo LCS Short trips to provide cultural, educational, recreational, and convenient experiences. This one goes to Guadalajara’s Zoo. The price includes transportation and the entrance ticket to the zoo. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, and bring your camera for memories. There are several places inside the zoo where you can buy food/snacks/beverages. We’ll give you a map of the zoo. The zoo does not permit glassware, refreshments (refrescos), and bottled juice. This ticket does not include the Skyline attraction (teleférico). You can pay a fee to use it right at the zoo. Although people with these conditions cannot use it: Fear of heights, heart problems, pregnant women, seniors, people with any disability, and children who are less than 1.10 meters tall. We will be on a bus to travel in comfort. We have limited seats. The bus is air-conditioned and has a bathroom. The Bus will depart promptly at 8:30 am from the sculpture at La Floresta. The last date to register is Oct 25 at 1:30 pm. You can register at the office or online. Regular Price: Kids: $940, Adults $1010. Member price: Kids: $760, Adults $830. For questions please, send an email to directoreducacion@lakechapalasociety.com

Intro to Lakeside online Instructor: Barbara Harkness Regular price: $650 LCS member price: $500 Course Date: Nov 14 or Course Date: Dec 09 Course Time: 10:00 - 1:00 pm Location: Zoom Min/Max Students required: 4/10 This class is a 1-session/s. THERE ARE NOT REFUNDS unless LCS cancels it Description 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. Many times, directly asking a person who has gone through the experiences of coming to live in the region helps us to have a clearer mind to prepare for the change. 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 This class is given via Zoom. We do not record it. It is entirely live. We will send you some materials as well as the link to the session by mail 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 before the class. Prepare your questions. We will be ready to give you answers. About our instructor. Barbara Harkness. Contact: barbara.harkness@icloud.com

Intro to Lakeside In-person Instructor: Barbara Harkness Regular price: $780 LCS member price: $600 Course Date: Nov 14 or Course Date: Dec 12 Course Time: 10:00 - 1:00 pm Location: SCBR Min/Max Students required: 4/30 This class is a 1-session/s. THERE ARE NOT REFUNDS unless LCS cancels it Description: 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 At the class, you will be given some materials that will be helpful for your stay. Prepare your questions. We will be ready to give you answers. About our instructor. Barbara Harkness. Contact: barbara.harkness@icloud.com

Getting your Jalisco driver’s license without losing your mind. Instructor: Alfredo Pérez Regular price: $650 LCS member price: $500 Course Date: Nov 7 & 17 or Course Date: Dec 5 & 13 Course Time: 2:00 - 3:45 pm Location: SCBR Min/Max Students required: 4/35 THERE ARE NOT REFUNDS unless LCS cancels the class. Description To support you in obtaining 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 share with you other topics such as · Documents and processing. · Types of driver's licenses in Jalisco. · Mexican Police (types, levels, and duties) · Secretary of Transportation in Jalisco. · Visual traffic signs. · Body language and sound of traffic agents. · What about road knowledge and the practical driving test? All the necessary orientation to get your driver's license in your hands. The material will be sent over email a few days after you enroll. About the instructor. Alfredo Pérez is the current education director at LCS. He has served as a university professor, and coordinator of undergraduate level in the university, and 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.

Mexican Manners class. Instructor: Alfredo Pérez Regular price: $520 LCS member price: $400 Course Date: Nov 7, 2022, or Course Date: Dec 7, 2022 Course Time: 10:00 - 1:00 pm Location: SCBR Min/Max Students required: 4/35 This Class is a 1- session THERE ARE NOT REFUNDS unless LCS cancels it. Description Cultural shock is a normal part of life when we move to another country whose habits are different, we must observe and learn the local rules of urbanity, what body language issues are appropriate, and which are not. Why is the behavior of the inhabitants of the new place 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 to understand why we are as we do in our present. In addition to other data that has been asked over time that can answer many questions about things that happen so commonly. We intend to help you understand these essential questions for real and adequate coexistence with your new neighbors. Another way to know Mexico. You will be given a handout so you can make specific notes during the class. The topics in the class are: General information on 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. About our instructor Alfredo is the current educational director of LCS. He has served as a university professor, and undergraduate coordinator and has taught courses throughout the state. He has been an entrepreneur with his own business in Guadalajara. He believes in education as a means of social improvement. His experiences as a Mexican have spanned more than 40 years.

A Lake Chapala Society Educational Course: Day of the Dead Talk Instructor: Alfredo Pérez Course Fee: free — must have previous email registration Course Dates: Oct 31 Course Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: Sala Min/Max Students: 6/40 TO REGISTER — SEND AN EMAIL TO: DirectorEducation@LakeChapalaSociety.com Description: Mexico is not Mexico without its fiestas, and the Day of the Dead is nothing without a good thrill. The Day of the Dead (actually two days) is rich in tradition and activity. For the visitor to Mexico, it is wondrous and mysterious. Come and learn about the significance of the Altar and how to build your own. Embrace the Catrina. Altar: Either built-in home or around the tombstones, Mexicans entice their passed away loved ones to come back for a visit, so both worlds the living and the dead can enjoy a great celebration together. Let´s learn where this tradition comes from, how they build it, and the meaning it holds. La Catrina: The Grande Dame of the Dead represents what death means to Mexicans and how they face it. It was initially named “La Calavera Garbancera” describing a person who was ashamed of his indigenous origins and dressed as a European person who wanted to have whiter skin. In time, this lady became an iconic image in Mexico´s culture of the Death celebration in the country. Calavera Literaria: These popular poems mock death and our best friends and worst enemies. After all, as the writer, Guadalupe Posada said, “death is democratic,” so let’s not leave anybody out! We’d like to invite everybody to join, learn and have fun. Be part of the tradition, embrace and experience what many Mexicans do at home, schools, offices, venues, etc. We will make teams and each team will build their altars at LCS to honor those who departed but remain in our memories and hearts. We’ll start building altars on Nov 01 in the morning. If you want to join a team, please send an email to DirectorEducation@LakeChapalaSociety.com BEFORE Oct 26.

Fiesta of Corn in the Kitchen Instructor: Chef Víctor Alvarado Course Fee: LCS members: $580 MXN Non-members: $760 MXN Course Dates: Oct 25 Course Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: West Campus Patio Min/Max Students: 6/20 CLICK HERE TO ENROLL ON-LINE No Refunds Description: Corn is one of the most essential products for Mexicans, and the variety of dishes made from it is unlimited. At the end of the course, we will learn to cook fun recipes created with masa and its different fillings. About your instructor: Chef Víctor Hugo Alvarado Cárdenas Born in the beautiful state of Chiapas, Chef Victor grew up amid a family culinary tradition. He studied various courses in international cuisine and gastronomy in the city of Monterrey. He has collaborated with restaurants and hotel chains in Playa del Carmen, Monterrey, Mazatlan, and Puebla. His curiosity and love for cooking have led him to specialize in Mexican fusion and international cuisine.

Thumb™ An LCS Concert in the Park! Christopher Faison in "HERE AND NOW" A benefit for Niños Incapacitados Date: Sunday, November 6, 2:30PM & 5:30PM Cost: VIP seating: $600 pesos General seating: $400 pesos CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON-LINE Ajijic is proud to have Christopher Faison with his acclaimed tribute to Luther Vandross following his tour that included Lincoln Center Theater's My Fair Lady. Christopher Faison brings his amazing tenor voice to the stage in the LCS gardens for this very special benefit for Ninos Incapacitados on November 6, with “Here and Now: The Music of Luther Vandross.” This is a musical celebration of the music of one of the greatest male vocalists of our time, Luther Vandross. This show includes hits such as Here and Now, Dance With My Father, and Power of Love... to name a few. Niños Incapacitados is a local nonprofit that helps Mexican Families who require medical attention they can not afford for their children who have serious disabilities or life threatening illness. Join us for a wonderful concert while supporting local families. Christopher's numerous credits include the national touring productions of Hello, Dolly, and The Book of Mormon. He has been a Featured Singer for Royal Caribbean International, and has appeared on Broadway in the Lincoln Center Theater Production of My Fair Lady. He is also appearing this season in Puerto Vallarta.

We have selected about 50 pieces for a live auction to be held on the East lawn stage – the auctioneer will be Efren Gonzalez. We also have about 50 more pieces for a silent auction, to be held on the Art Mural Patio. Some local artists have also donated pieces to be included in this silent auction. The auction will open to the public at 11:00am, at which time the silent auction starts, and you can preview selected live auction pieces on the Gazebo. Bidding on the silent auction will be closed at 2:30pm, the preview of live auction items will close at 3:00pm, and the live auction will start at 3:30pm. There will be a cash bar from Noon to the closing of the live auction. We will be able to accept credit cards for your auction purchases. Don't miss this exciting art event – another in a continuing series of art events at LCS.

Powered by Magic Thumb™ The original garden art shows are back at LCS! Date: October 15 Cost: Free admission The LCS Garden Art shows are back for this coming high-season (October through March)! Our first show of the season will be held in the gardens of the Lake Chapala Society on Saturday, October 15 from 10am to 3pm (16 de septiembre #16A in Ajijic). The theme of this month's show will be “Day of the Dead.” Admission is free, and you'll find ample parking on the lake front. The profit from the participation fee paid by the artists benefits our community outreach programs. The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) has been hosting high-season art shows in its renowned gardens since 2017. As part of LCS's commitment to local community support, these shows feature only artists from the Chapala and Ajijic area. Rather than being restricted to members of specific art groups, they showcase art from all artists, and provide a much-needed sales venue for local Mexican artisans and artists who do not normally have access to such opportunities. In addition, these shows provide a sales platform for the LCS Children’s Art Program to sell original art plus their famous art cards featuring the kid's artwork – an important revenue source for the youngsters and their families, as well as being a learning opportunity about the “business of art.” Come on out and support local art, handicrafts, and the children's art while enjoying a pleasant day in our gardens. You can take a break in our café for a cold drink, a snack, or a meal. Don't miss it!