Carol D. Bradley
Email: cdbradleymex@gmail.com Phone: 33-2506-7525 The Lake Chapala Society hosts Open Circle every Sunday at 10AM, a popular community gathering in Ajijic, to enjoy a diverse range of presentations. The presentations will be on the south lawn, close to the gazebo, the entrance will be by the side door on Ramón Corona, chairs will be socially distanced. Gate opens at 9:30. We recommend bringing a hat and bottled water, and please remove containers upon departure. Attendance is limited to 80 persons, please make your reservation if you want to attend https:// opencircleajijic.org/reservation_form.php Use of masks and temperature checks on entry is mandatory. Lake Chapala Society LCS, is seeking to update its list of charitable, social, and support organizations. These groups could include environmental, social issues, animal welfare, support groups, etc.—any group that contributes and gives back to the Lakeside area. If you are involved with a group and want to ensure the group’s inclusion in LCS’ inventory, please contact Diana Ayala, LCS Development Director development@ lakechapalasociety.com March presentations include: March 6 - Foodbank Lakeside marks it’s anniversary and presents: “Food Poverty in the Lakeside Communities and What is Being Done to Address It” The Mexican government’s National Council for the Evaluation of Social Development reports that more than 44% of the country’s residents live in poverty, which the Council defines as living on less than the equivalent of $111 USD/month and the lack of access to at least one or more “social rights”, one of which is food. The leadership team of Foodbank Lakeside (FBL) will discuss the specifics of food poverty in the Lakeside communities, describing the situations in which the organization’s recipients live and the challenges they face. They will explain what is being done to alleviate hunger in the local area by the large community effort that is Foodbank Lakeside. The all-volunteer organization provides basic pantry items to needy families monthly and the food for Kids Kitchens run by Poco a Poco in poor, indigenous lakeside communities. March 13 - Intro to LCS Annual General Meeting That is on March 15th, in person and by Zoom March 20 - David Truly: Outlook on the Community Dr. David J Truly is a researcher/consultant, musician, and educator who lives in Austin, Texas and Ajijic, Mexico. He is a popular guest speaker/ lecturer and is considered an expert on international retirement migration and senior living in Mexico. He has taught at major universities in both the US and Mexico and is an accomplished guitarist/songwriter who has performed throughout the US and Mexico. There will be an unveiling of Don Aiken plaque after OC - with lite refreshments. Dr. David J Truly March 27 - Steven Nousen a returning favorite, Open Circle welcomes back Dr. Benjamin Franklin for the March 27 event. We ask you to turn your imagination back to June 1775. You are citizens of Philadelphia. The city is alive with talk of war in New England. Dr. Franklin* has called Philadelphia home for more than half a century. During his tenure here he built a profitable printing business, performed famous electrical ex-
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periments, authored Poor Richard’s Almanac, and he has been the driving force behind many of our civic improvements. For 15 of the last 17 years, Dr. Franklin has represented our colony in London attempting to find common ground with our proprietors and the British Kings. Since his return six weeks ago, he has remained silent as he served us in the Continental Congress. Today, Dr. Franklin is breaking his silence to tell you how three tyrants have shaped his life. He is going to explain how this moment marks a crossroad in history. This is the Time to Choose between our current system of government or to take a new, independent path. * Steven Nousen appears as Franklin. He has performed this role in numerous venues across the United States including the Library of Congress and the National Geographic Society. Concerts in the Park Series: Tuesday March 15th: a benefit to Foodbank Lakeside. US2 performing Decades music from the 50’s through the 90’s at 3:00 Show. US2 Rocketman & Dancing Queen, the music of Elton John & Abba tribute at 5:30 show. Two Performances: Dr. Benjamin Franklin Tuesday, March 15, 3:00 and 5:30 PM The concert will be held in the lush LCS Garden The LCS Concert in the Park Series Continues on March 20th, Seth Sikes performs his Me and My Gals show. This concert will be a benefit for Foodbank Lakeside. Seth will sing some of our favorites from the Gershwins, Judy, Barbara and Liza as he keeps alive the great American song book. Two Performances: Sunday, March 20, 2:30 and 5:00 PM The concert will be held in the lush LCS Garden Please consult Opencircleajijic.org for more information. Bare Stage Theatre’s March production is These Shining Lives, a drama by Melanie Mamich and directed by Phyllis Silverman. One hundred years later and still relevant, the plot revolves around the true-life circumstances of women in the 1920’s, just newly accepted into the world of work but still considered expendable. A story of love and survival in its most transcendent sense, as the women refuse to allow the company, that pays them to paint glow-in-the-dark watch faces using radium, to kill their spirits or endanger the lives of those who come after them. Cast includes: Linda Goman, Frank Lynch, Graham Miller, Gisele Phipps, Louise Ritchie & Darlene Sherwood. Dates: March 25th, 26th & 27th. Tickets are $200. Showtime at 4:00pm We are located at #261 on the mountain side of the Carretera in Riberas del Pilar across from the Catholic Church. Door and Bar open at 3:00 pm. Seats are held till 3:50 pm. All Covid 19 protocols will be in place: Audience limited in size; Masks are mandatory; Proof of Vaccine or Negative test; And curtains will be open for air flow. Ticket sales are brisk so don’t wait!
