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Stop by Romero in Boquete between 9 AM and 1 PM on Saturday, April 14, to support Buenos Vecinos de Boquete during our upcoming Food Drive. Our locally-based effort assists needy community families with monthly, non-perishable food supplies. We will have samples of what you can buy at Romero to aid our work, and of course, financial assistance is always appreciated. Shop for food that you (and we) need, and meet members of our team! See below a photo of the food our clients receive each month:

Kids Camp3rd Annual Adult Road Rally/Scavenger Hunt Come out and support the kids of Boquete and have fun too! When: Thursday April 5th, 2018 10:30 (Registration) 11:00 (Shotgun Start) Where: The Clubhouse BCP How Much: $10 per person (all proceeds go to the Boquete Kids Camp Fund which sponsors the Hogar Triskar Orphanage and many other children). What is involved: Teams of 2-4 people will travel by car through the beautiful countryside of Boquete and surrounding areas looking for and taking pictures of items /places described by a series of clues. A fully charged digital camera or smart phone is needed to record the found items. Drinks and a full tank of gas are recommended. Team Prizes will be awarded for most points, correctness and creativity. A raffle of donated prizes will be also held. Why: This annual event raises money for the “Boquete Kids Camp” ( a nonprofit organization started in 2005). This camp is run by volunteers here in Boquete for approximately 40 children (of all nationalities) 5-11 years of age, every Thursday during the summer months of January and February. If you can't make the Scavenger Hunt/Road Rally come out to the Clubhouse at the BCP on Thursday April 5th from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for our fantastic Raffle. Raffle tickets will be on sale Tuesday April 3rd at the BCP Market and the day of the event. Prizes: Show Pony Beach Resort, Los Lajas, a 1 night stay, in 2 villas, during the week (Monday to Thursday) breakfast included. Big Daddy’s Beach Club and Hotel, Puerto Armuelles,1 night stay (2 rooms king beds + cot), food not included Gourmet Dinner for Four by Alie MacArthur Clubhouse at the BCP, dinner for 4 plus 2 drinks each The Garden: Pizza Party for 10-12 people El Rio Encantado Lodge/Nature Resort one day pass, beverages not included Raffle Items Gift certificates from: Big Daddy’s Grill-Boquete, Commissioned Painting by Kati Murphy, Mike’s Global Grill, Morts Bakery, Chop Sticks Restaurant, Mini Golf at Vaille Escondido, One Free Oil Change by Fluto Specialist Garage Service and Repair, Mystic Designs, Bamboo Spa (colour/cut/style) (massage) Jacqueline Jeffers hair cutting services Necklace and Earring Set by Designs by Janie, Chocolate/Wine gift basket, Basket of Coffee by Panama Joe Coffee, Chef’s gift basket, 1 lb of Palmira Gold Coffee Donations to the raffle are always welcome and greatly appreciated. For information about check our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/boquetecamp/ For further information about the scavenger hunt and to preregister please contact Bev at: bev_doughall@xplornet.com

OFFER: Enjoy ocean days in Chiriqui in April - For our friends of Hotel Bocas del Mar, Boca Chica, stay one night in April and the second night is half price. Prices with the offer from just $110 per night. Only on certain dates in Abril 2018 and excluding Saturdays. Consult availability and reserve direct by contacting info@bocasdelmar.com or (+507) 6395 8757. Looking forward to seeing you in our small corner of Paradise! State code “NB-April” when contacting us in order to access offers. Under 90 minutes from Boquete. Recently voted #1 hotel in Panama for Customer Service 2018 by users of TripAdvisor. www.bocasdelmar.com Neil Hesketh Hotel Bocas del Mar Winner Top Small Hotel in Panama 2017 (Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards) Ganador – Mejor Hotel Pequeño de Panamá 2017 (Premios Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice) Boca Chica, Chiriqui-Panama, (+507) 63958757,info@bocasdelmar.com For OUR BEST RATES visit/Para nuestros MEJORES TARIFAS visítenos: www.bocasdelmar.com Follow us/Síganos: www.facebook.com/hotelbocasdelmar TRIPADVISOR: Share your experiences with us/Comparta sus experiencias con nosotros

Crash Course Spanish Classes with Renny start on April 5 April 5 & 6 thru May 18, 2018 This is a fun easy class. If there is any practice or homework those with busy schedules will love having the option of doing it by email at their convenience. _________________________ COST: $195 As many people know, Renny owned a language school in David under contract with the Panamanian Government giving classes for them, and had one in Houston also. She is now offering three levels of Spanish classes in Boquete, Basic Level, Intermediate and High Intermediate. There will be a 2 week “Listening” class offered the latter part of May. You must be at the high intermediate level to qualify for the listening class. These are professional instructions with an easy, clear curriculum and the correct sequencing of material. Location of the class is in Boquete The Basic Class is called Crash Course Spanish ****Class meets Thursdays and Fridays 9:00 a.m -11:15 It will get you speaking fast! It shows how the language is organized, and teaches the tricks of the language, pronunciation, cultural notes, phrases, vocabulary, speaking; fluid conversations, how to ask and answer questions. You will practice and share tips, create full sentences. Learn how to speak without conjugating verbs. Workbook is included. The Crash Course Intermediate Class **Class meets Thursdays and Fridays 1:00 p.m -3:15 p.m. You will USE your acquired Spanish language! You will speak in class, get tips for learning to listen and respond in "rapid fire" exchanges, pronounce the difficult, role play, learn word order, expand your vocabulary and engage in specialized classes to gain better listening skills. You will speak every day, learn a higher use of some verbs without conjugating, create interesting sentences, listen to songs, conduct interviews and give short speeches. Learn by doing. Each student will translate for someone. It's time to do better at understanding what Spanish speakers are saying BECAUSE… the class also begins to "Train your ear” as well as “Practice Speaking all of this as you learn more and more Spanish fast; you build the confidence you need to converse with others. Workbook is included. Pre-requisite for the *Intermediate Class : Basic Spanish, no exceptions *Intermediate Class To enter this class the following will describe your level of speech: You respond to simple, direct questions or requests for information, can ask a few questions concerning needs and wants, and are able to express personal meaning by relying heavily on learned or re-combined phrases, repeating or rephrasing what you hear around you. You know short and sometimes incomplete sentences in the present tense. At times you know you state things incorrectly, but gain confidence because the Spanish speaker “got” what you were trying to say. You may be hesitant or inaccurate, whereby frequent misunderstandings arise. When called upon to handle a variety of topics and perform serious functions you operate at about a 50% success range, and can sometimes respond in intelligible sentences, but cannot sustain full sentence exchanges. You know the meanings/translations (not the conjugations) of at least 75 verbs. To register for the class, please respond to this email: EMAIL: rennykranich@gmail.com FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO THE WEBSITE. Review the left border. Click below: WEBSITE http://crashcoursespanishwithrenny.com CHECKOUT FACEBOOK TOO. Click: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crash-Course-Spanish-with-Renny/752177804872882

April 1, 2018 Dear Friends of the Boquete Handicap Foundation, This is to thank you all for making our Venta de Patio such a great success! On Saturday, March 17th, hundreds of people crowded into our small Fundación Pro-Integración facility in Alto Boquete… a space filled to overflowing with thousands of items for our sale at our annual fundraiser. The following week we opened the doors for three more days of bargain sales, and again we were inundated with buyers. We even received more donations! This is such a compassionate and generous community in which we all live... Between our ongoing Internet sales and our on-location Venta de Patio, we have raised enough money to help us meet our first quarter expenses. We sincerely thank every one of our wonderful supporters who donated and delivered the spectacular variety of merchandise. And we also thank the hundreds of loving supporters who came to purchase this treasure trove of bargains. Thanks to “You”, our handicapped members will continue to receive the help that they need so much: Medical care; Medicines; physical therapy; transportation to schools and to doctors. In addition, your contributions are helping us to provide a loving community-center, where our members enjoy a home-away-from-home among their friends and fellow Boqueteños. A special place in an environment where they share a recreational life that is otherwise unavailable to them. The FPI Board of Directors; our dedicated team of Volunteers; our handicapped FPI Members; and their Caregivers… We all thank you, from the bottom of our hearts!

Old Catholic Church @ Valle Escondido Chapel Easter Season continues, every Sunday in April with Holy Mass @ 10 a.m. This Week: Second Sunday of Easter Theme: “Faith and Fellowship” Next Week: Third Sunday of Easter Theme: “Opening our Minds for Understanding” Following Week: Fourth Sunday of Easter: Theme: “The Good Shepherd & the Hireling” Last Sunday of April: Fifth Sunday of Easter Theme: “The Vine and the Branches” Christians of all denominations are Invited to join us for the Lord’s Supper! Contact: Father †Michael Schamp Pastor Email: fathermichaelschamp@gmail.com

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We met every Tuesday from 2,30pm to 4,30pm atMilano Italian restaurant.in Boquete...we give love, friendship and support to all Ladies whatever new or living in Panama for many years, Please join Us make new friends, and get the support you need. call 7204178 or just come in. Thank you.

Good Day: We are a responsible and fast reliable services for purchases and other services in Boquete or David , we charge usd $60.00 for doing all your daily activities. If you need pet sitter or house sitter we do it as well just give us a call and make an appointment. Mitzy 6263-4715

Don`t miss out on this amazing “Ocean to Ocean” trip! Only 10 more spots available. YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNTIY TO SEE “ONE OF THE MARVELS OF THE WORLD”= THE NEW SET OF LOCKS ON THE ATLANTIC SIDE! A JUNGLE, CANAL EXPERIENCE ACROSS THE ISTHMUS..FROM THE ATLANTIC TO THE PACIFIC (OCEAN TO OCEAN) APRIL 22 TO APRIL 24, 2018 We've all heard of the Panama Canal, but how many of us have heard of the Panama Canal Railway? A trip on the Panama Canal Railway train gives one a new insight into the jungle of Panama, the amazing man made Gatun Lake and wonderful views of the Panama Canal and the locks. Riding in the observation car you can appreciate the planning and engineering that went into the construction of this railroad. Cars are furnished with comfortable booth seating and tables, and walls are decorated in wood paneling with lamps. The trip gives a great insight as to how difficult the task of jungle clearance was to enable the canal to be built. Sights along the way include marshes, jungle, the dredging, ships on the lake, sunset, and even the prison where General Noriega was held! The itinerary is: a.) April 22 (Sunday) – Leave Boquete 7:30AM. Travel by tour bus to Panama City. Enjoy mimosas and a continental type breakfast on the way. We will stop along the way for short breaks. Buffet Lunch in Santiago (included). We arrive at Wyndham Albrook Mall Hotel around 4PM. That evening dinner will be on your own. b.) April 23 (Monday) – Breakfast at “Wyndham Albrook Mall Hotel” (included) before boarding the 8:00AM bus to Colon. About a 1-1/2 hour drive. BUS TO COLON/NEW LOCKS..AGUAS CLARAS ATLANTIC SIDE/SAN LORENZO FORT/LUNCH FORT SHERMAN/LITTLE SHOPPING AT COLON FREE ZONE/TAKE TRAIN BACK TO PANAMA CITY This is an amazing tour. You get to see The New set of locks on the Atlantic side, Visit the San Lorenzo Fort, do some shopping in the Colon Free Zone..and then take the train back to Panama City. The only train in the world that takes you from Ocean to Ocean in 1 hour. This is a very historical tour. Today`s itinerary: 1.) We leave “Wyndham Albrook Mall Hotel” at 8AM. This will give you time to have a delicious breakfast at the hotel before you leave. 2.) We drive to Colon…about a 1-1/2 hour drive. 3.) When we get to Colon we will take you to visit the NEW SET OF LOCKS WHICH WERE BUILT ON THE ATLANTIC SIDE. THERE IS A WONDERFUL OBSERVATION CENTER WHERE YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING ABOUT THE NEW CONSTRUCTION. 4.) We will then take you on a ride to San Lorenzo, which is located in the “mouth” of the Chagres River. Here you can visit a big fortress which was build here by the Spaniards to protect that area against the pirates. 5.) At 1PM a delicious Lunch will be provided for you at “Shelter Bay Marina”, not far away from the new set of locks 6.) After lunch we can take you to the Free Zone…from 3PM to 4:30PM. 7.) At 4:30PM we need to leave so that you can take the 5:15PM train back to Panama City. 8.) When train arrives in Panama City…at 6:15PM… bus will be there waiting for you to take you back to “Wyndham Albrook Mall Hotel”. We should be getting back to our hotel around 7PM. This evening you are on your own. c.) April 24 (Tuesday) – After breakfast at “Wyndham Albrook Mall Hotel” (included) we will board the bus at 10:30AM…and go to the Handicraft Market at the entrance of the Amador Causeway. This handicraft market is amazing. At 12PM…As we begin our journey back home… we will stop by Westland Mall to do some shopping and/or visit the food court (lunch is on your own). We will be here for 1 hour. We expect to return to Boquete around 8PM/8:30PM. This entire package includes: The round trip bus, Continental breakfast on the bus on Sunday, Buffet Lunch in Santiago on Sunday, 2 nights stay at Wyndham Albrook Mall Hotel with buffet breakfast included, guided English speaking guide on the Ocean to Ocean Tour on Monday, $25.00 per person train ride, $15.00 per person entrance to New Set of Locks Observation Center, $10.00 per person entrance to Fort San Lorenzo, Lunch at Shelter Bay Marina, all you can drink of Mimonos/Wine/Water/snacks on the whole trip. A $200.00 “per person” deposit will be taken Thursday, April 5, from 10:30AM to 12 noon at Los Establos Plaza in Boquete just outside Kotowa Coffee Shop. Judy Tovar, English speaking guide will be there to answer questions on the Ocean to Ocean tour we are offering you. Space is limited. Maximum 35 people. It will be on a first come, first serve bases. Total package: $375.00 per person Rooms are based on 2 people per room. We have rooms with 1 “King” bed..or rooms with “2 Separate Double” beds. Single occupancy an additional $50.00 charge. You have to find your own roommate. Please contact: Linda Hart – lhart249@hotmail.com OR Judith Tovar - easytravel@cwpanama.net

10:30 in the BCP Theater Tuesday, April 3 – ACODECO (The Authority for Consumer Protection and Defense of Competition). Margarita Rodríguez and Alexis Ortega from the David office of ACODECO will speak about the history and activities of this governmental agency that is established to monitor prices and protect the rights of consumers in Panama. Learn how ACODECO can assist you in disputes you have with local businesses. http://autoridaddelconsumidor.gob.pa Tuesday, April 10 -- Javier Madge and Magaly Bustamante are an amazing local couple. They take care of approximately 40 homeless dogs that are awaiting adoption. Their huge fenced yard in Volcancito is the home of Boquete Dog Camp. Tuesday, April 17 – Newcomers Informational Meeting. A panel of “old-timers” will help you with topics such as local norms, including navigating unregulated intersections, how to drive in David, tipping (who, when and how much), jubilado discounts, how and where to find things, and other things like that. Tuesday, April 24 -- The folklorica dance group Conjunto de proyeccion fololorica from Hospital Domingo de Obaldia will perform. The troupe is.led by Dr. Efraim Rios. Tuesday, May 1 – Dr. Maria Ruiz on the future of Panama in general and Boquete in particular. Dr. Ruiz has a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and Management, an MBA in International Business, and a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Case Western Reserve University. She has worked for more than 30 years in the coffee industry in Boquete and is currently the CEO of Friends Kaffee Inc. The Specialty Coffee Roasting & POS of Ruiz Coffee Shop. Some of the issues Maria will explore is the impact of immigration (North Americans, Venezuelans, Colombians, etc) on the future of Panama, the upside and downside of the new relationship with China, the struggle to move Panama from the third world to the first world, etc. Tuesday, May 8 –Dr. Theo Cope on living in China. The cultural differences with and similarities to living the expat life anywhere (including Panama). Theo and his wife, Shery lived in China for about 20 years, in various regions and doing different types of work. This talk will present some reflections on Chinese history and current trends in Chinese culture and briefly touch on geo-politics as it impacts the western world in general and the future of Panama in particular. There are many misconceptions of China, and this talk will strive to illumine many of the realities of life there, from Chinese friends and personal experiences. Tuesday, May 15 -- –Don Joffe of International Accounting Services, LLC will present on U.S. tax compliance and planning for expats living in Panama. Many expats continue to have filing and reporting obligations, even if they no longer owe any tax to the IRS. Common situations include: · Foreign bank accounts · Ownership of foreign corporations or trusts · Income from wages or a business earned outside the United States Penalties for failure to comply can exceed $10,000 per year, even if no income tax is otherwise owed. The presentation will cover the current compliance landscape, what people need to do in order to comply, and the myriad different IRS programs currently available to help non-compliant expats to get back in good standing with the IRS. Don will also be available for a few days for free one-on-one consultations in Boquete to answer any tax questions you may have about your personal income tax situation. He can be reached at don@intlaccounting.com or (765) 236-6739. FREE ADMISSION Tuesday, May 22 – Boquete Health and Hospice presents “Being Prepared Part I: Getting started/restarted” How many of your friends know how to contact your loved ones back home in an emergency? Who would you call for help here in an emergency? Do you know medical or end of life decisions cannot be made by a spouse, friend or partner without proper documents? Come to the presentation and find out how to be prepared here in Boquete. We will go through these forms to help you get organized. * 1. Buddy Connection 2. When Someone Dies at Home in Boquete 3. Final Arrangements Check List 4. Information Needed On a Panamanian Death Certificate 5. Important Information Notebook *A packet of these forms will be available at all presentations for a small donation. Also included in this packet is information on the Five Wishes document to help you create your Living Will. Tuesday, May 29 – Boquete Health and Hospice presents “Being Prepared Part II”.Living Will and Last Will. Do you need an attorney to develop your living will? Is your last will from your homeland valid in Panama? A local attorney will present on the Panamanian living will and last will. Come hear from an attorney what you need to do. Tuesday, June 5 -- As a celiac diagnosed over 30 years ago and traveling the globe for business, Boquete resident Sharna Kahn quickly had to master how to minimize the risk of eating out at most any restaurant and obtain a gluten free and allergy free meal long before the food industry knew what gluten was. Her institutional food handling knowledge was acquired as a photojournalist and blogger for the emerging gluten free industry in the U.S. via the online Examiner (when the wave started over 15 years ago), a current TripAdvisor gluten free restaurant reviewer (50k plus readers), and consumer reporter for celiac medical research. She also completed a certified course for institutional food handling of allergenic foods. Learn how to enjoy eating out with confidence that your meal meets your dietary needs with a factual and fun filled presentation. Tuesday, June 12 – Carla Black, Panama’s expert on heliconias, water lilies, and other native plants. Tuesday, June 19 – Glenn Davis, author, lecturer, college professor, historian, and Boquete resident. He is the author of 4 books available on Amazon.com, three other books published in Japanese by leading Japanese publishers and hundreds of articles on Japan and Japan-American relations. One book is titled "How We Lived in Wellborn before Television" about the small town in Texas where he grew up in the 1950’s. He took note that Wellborn residents were very close-knit and friendly. People visited each other, sat out on their front porches and didn't lock their doors. But that was before TV arrived and changed everything about the small village. People did not visit as much and socialization virtually stopped inside homes as everyone was glued to their new boob tubes. Glenn will present a thoughtful comparison of today's cell phone and computer technology with the TV invasion of the past. Are cell phones the new TV? You can now see people sitting at home with their cell phones glued to their hands sending messages to each other in the same room, even on the same sofa. Real communities are being replaced by virtual ones. Where is all this tapping and beeping leading societies? Depressing or enlightening, the audience can choose. To suggest a speaker or topic for these meetings please email BCP Tuesday Meeting To become a vendor at the Tuesday market, Facility Manager

Finca Dracula Orchid Tour = only 20 spaces available = Today`s trip will be in a “Coaster” bus that fits maximum 20 persons comfortably. Larger people would be more comfortable using 2 seats. Since this bus does not have enough space for Linda and I to serve anything on the bus…we WILL be serving you coffee and cinnamon rolls “before” we leave Boquete. Finca Dracula's Orchid Collection is a Botanical Garden located in Cerro Punta, Chiriqui, Panama. Come with us on this amazing trip where you will see thousands of rare orchid species in lush cloud forest gardens. This must see tourist attraction in Chiriqui brings a great opportunity to discover the wonderful Panamanian and Tropical nature. Tours at Finca Dracula are only available from January until April….so don`t miss out on this opportunity to see this magical place. You will marvel with nature and learn about orchids. The “Dracula” in the name refers to a certain species of orchid that, like its infamous counterpart, sleeps during the day and then after dark, it opens and comes alive. Our beautiful gardens and extensive collection of orchid and exotic flowers create an environment of relaxation that allows you to connect with the magic that those plants create. · · · Today`s itinerary: 1.) We leave Boquete at 8AM. Get to Cerro Punta around 10AM. The drive from Boqueto to Volcan/Cerro Punta is a very scenic, beautiful ride. You will be surrounded by mountains and nature all the way. 2.) When we get to Finca Dracula….we will have a 1 hour private tour with a bilingual guide. 3.) We will then take a ride around Cerro Punta so that you can see the beautiful scenery in this area. We will stop so that you can buy strawberries and other fruit and vegetables grown in this little piece of heaven on earth. 4.) AT 12:30PM we will have lunch at “Hotel Dos Rios”. This hotel also has a beautiful garden. 5.) After lunch we will drive back to Boquete. 6.) We should be back in Boquete latest 5PM. This entire package includes: The round bus trip, coffee and cinnamon rolls before we leave Boquete, entrance fee to Finca Dracula, private tour in this amazing Botanical Garden, Lunch at “Hotel Dos Rios” in Volcan. Total package: $90.00 per person Please contact: Linda Hart – lhart249@hotmail.com OR Judith Tovar - easytravel@cwpanama.net

14 days, 16 restaurants, 16 awesome burgers to try. Post your burgers to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with hashtag #BoqueteBurger. The winning post will win a $25 gift certificate to all participating restaurants ($400!) Video slide show of all participating restaurants and their special burger https://biteable.com/watch/slideshow-2-1820316 Why not get a group and go on a burger crawl? Share a burger, have a beer then move on to the next place! Sponsored by AllAboutBoquete.com. Boquete's free business directory, classified ads & event calendar. Margie Brooke AllAboutBoquete.com Facebook.com/AllAboutBoquete 6607-4060

We will post the April schedule next week. -- David van Harn Curator, Boquete Film Club

All: Update, Fri noon: Bob Bevan’s medical condition is worsening today. He’s not critical, but needs surgery urgently. We have collected 3 of the 6 units of blood needed for surgery at Hospital Mae Lewis in David . We need your aid to be/find blood type O/O+ donors. Read “Donor Criteria” at https://boquetehealth.org/ . To help, contact wife Ursula at 6454 2735. Thanks for caring. Larry Shane

Moving out of Panama and everything must go! Kitchenware, small appliances, decor items, some linens, electronic gear, speakers, security systems and cameras, art work, bedding, battery back-ups, etc. Sale starts at 10:00 AM sharp this Saturday the 31st. at the two story white house on the Boquete/David Hwy. across from Plaza San Francisco/Scotiabank.

All-in-one cleaning system vacuums, washes, and dries hard-floor surfaces 2-motor system; EZ Select dial for switching between cleaning options SpinScrub and grout brush; separate tanks for clean solution and dirty water 13-inch cleaning surface; fingertip trigger control; fold-down handle Measures 45 by 15-1/2 inches $59.99 plus shipping for a used unit on Ebay. The Handicap Foundation will sell this one for $50 and no shipping. Email pjbarrett@aol.com to purchase.

Robert Beven from Bocas,, who is in Mae Lewis Hospital, needs several units of blood. If you are under age 65 and can donate, please call Ursula Beven @ 6454-2735 or Tony Braxton @ 6617-8629.

Following is the schedule of Holy Week liturgies and events at San Juan Bautista Church. 28 March: Holy Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Way of the Cross at the fair grounds 29 March: Holy Thursday 5:00 p.m. Mass with bilingual readings (the Last Supper, institution of the Eucharist, Washing of the feet.) 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Adoration of The Most Blessed Sacrament 8:00 p.m. Men’s Silent March begins from the Los Naranjo’s chapel. 30 March: Good Friday 10:00 a.m. Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) through Main Street in town. 3:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Passion and Adoration of the Cross. 7:00 p.m. Sermon of the Last Seven Words of Jesus. 7:30 p.m. Procession of the Holy Burial. 31 March: Holy Saturday 7:00 p.m. Women’s Silent March begins and ends at San Juan Bautista 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil. (You may bring water and candles for them to be blessed.) 1 April: Easter Sunday. 9:00 a.m. English Mass We seek not to convert but to provide a spiritual home for all faiths.

Good Morning. My name is Mitzi Contreras and I cook Indian food and offer delivery to Boquete and Alto Quiel areas on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The cost is only $8. You can order your dinners at 6263-4715 or email gopanamaride@yahoo.com

ARF Name Change Announcement We are excited to share that we are changing the name of our organization. As of March 26, 2018, ARF will become Salvadores de Animales. This name change will allow us to better connect with the Panamanian community and present ourselves with a name that is both recognizable and identifiable. By rebranding ourselves as Salvadores de Animales we look forward to being able to increase our visibility within the local community, expand our outreach efforts and grow our volunteer base. In addition, this name change will coincide with a change of our organizational structure. This restructure will allow us to operate more efficiently. Going forward, Salvadores de Animales will operate with three internal Directors and an external Advisory Committee made up of members of our community who are experienced in animal organizations, business operations and law. Our commitment to the animals remains our highest priority. We have successfully adopted over 200 animals operating as ARF. We look forward to continuing this success as Salvadores de Animales as well as growing our rescue, foster and educational outreach programs. To find out more about our changes and check out our new web page please follow this link: http://www.saldea.org/news.html?lang=en

Hello All, Please note that yoga class will be postponed during the Easter holiday dates and while I am traveling. The last class will be this Thursday, March 29th from 10-11 am (Gentle Hatha)... and classes will resume on April 18th, Wednesday from 10-11 (Ashtanga Short Form) and will continue on regular schedule. General info is as follows: Classes held at “Room of Time” Gym, near the Boquete Library. Price: $6.00 for 60 minute class. Mats available for rent or purchase. Learn more at: www.yoga-boquete.com GENTLE HATHA YOGA Monday, Thursday & Saturday 10:00 am – 11:00 am, $6.00 A Hatha Yoga class that is relatively gentle, slow and great for beginners or students who prefer a more relaxed style. As this class develops it is able to be custom-tailored to the group’s needs in the spirit of traditional yoga where asanas (poses) were ‘prescribed’ for various conditions (ie, back pain, tight shoulders, and a multitude of other aliments / afflictions.) … Hence, the more you attend practice — and provide feedback — the more supportive and deep the practice will become! ASHTANGA SHORT FORM Wednesday & Friday 10:00 am – 11:00 am, $6.00 This is an active 60 minute class, structured on the main poses from Primary Series (see description below.) Focus is on the breath. Poses are held for five breaths and are interconnected with flowing movements. The same sequence is repeated each class, building strength, flexibility and focus… so that eventually your practice becomes a powerful moving meditation! This class is open to beginners, but is not a “gentle” type of yoga. The beauty of Ashtanga is that there is always “room to grow”… there is no need to be intimidated, and there is no competition. You may find you choose to rest during some poses, and modifications are encouraged when needed. PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE! ~ Please inquire for more information. Joy Alexander, cell: 6426-0843, email: joya250@hushmail.com

Keith Darby still needs a unit of blood to have surgery. Regional Hospital will take O+ or A+ donors. He has a friend who will walk you through the process. If you can donate, please call Charlotte Lintz, 6693-5005