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A wonderful volunteer stepped forward and is flying to mail to the U.S. today (Wednesday). If you have a trip planned to the US, could you email Penny at pjbarrett@aol.com the Monday of the week you are leaving. We need someone every week to take the mail. This is one of the small things that makes Boquete a great community to be in.

We need someone who is going to the U.S. in the next couple of days to take the mail and dump it into a U.S. mail box. It's just a small bag. We thought we had someone but he failed to pick up the mail. We collect US and Canada bound mail every Tuesday morning in front of the BCP theater between 9 and 11:30 If you can take the mail, please email pjbarrett@aol.com Thanks so much. Penny

It's our Birthday and you ALL are invited to the party! Friday, January 26, 1 to 3 PM The Boquete Knitters and Quilters turn nine years old next week and we are celebrating! Drop by the Fundacion Pro Integracion (Handicap Foundation) in Alto Boquete, located across the highway from Gluten-Free Gold Bakery and Chop Sticks Restaurant. We will have cupcakes and punch and be showing off some of our work. Please come help us celebrate on Friday, January 26!

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We know you have And we know you got Let’s make a deal. We’ll satisfy your need to deal with your stuff and save you money doing it. Pay for 3 months at Chiriqui Storage and get the 4th month totally free. That’s Free Chiriquistorage@gmail.com www.chiriquistorage.com PS—We can also store your car, boat, RV, trailer, etc.

Laser Medical is back in Boquete This year Drs. Harrison and Andrew have again brought their medical laser from their regenerative medicine practice in the USA with them to Boquete. They are working with Dra. Diaz to offer treatments at her clinics in Boquete and David. Treat your toenails to a new look! Nail fungus is so easy to get yet so hard to get rid of! Medications for nail fungus are expensive; have side effects; and rarely work well. Our laser goes right through the nail and kills the fungus dead. Brand new nails grow out. Quick, painless, cheaper and safer than a long course of anti-fungal medication. Get rid of “Age” Spots Age spots, “liver spots”, "sun spots" and even large pigmented lesions rapidly fade after laser treatment. The laser can also do facial rejuvenation and treatment of rashes like rosacea and melasma. Remove Spider Veins Small spider veins and cherry angiomas disappear with one or two laser treatments. Warts, moles and acne can also be treated with this laser. Prolotherapy Too! Many of you have asked about the availability of prolotherapy treatment for arthritis, especially of the knees and hips. We are pleased to announce that this year we are getting a centrifuge for the Alfa Clinic so that they can prepare PRP for prolotherapy treatments. This will cut the number of necessary treatments by half, so you’ll get better quicker. For an appointment in Boquete please call Dra. Diaz at 6615-6740. For questions about pricing or more detailed information about the treatments send your email to: questions @bajareque.com.

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Learn more about the benefits of DOG CAMP Daycare Did you know that DOG CAMP can help your dog...... ELIMINATE OWNER - ABSENT BEHAIVOR PROBLEMS BUILD CONFIDENCE DEVELOP EXCELLENT SOCIAL SKILLS MAINTAIN GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH DECREASE STRESS Come to DOG CAMP and ask for our SUMMER PROMO DAYCARE!! We are open everyday since 8am And if you are thinking to adopt a puppy, young dog or an old dog, contact us. Adopt a rescued dog is the best option ever!!! Come to visit us and meet the big pack at the Dog Camp!! CONTACT US: 6965-9423 / 6563-8686 dogcampboquete@gmail.com

Celebrating the life of INGA VERA LUCETTE ELLIOT JANSON DE COLLINS 1928-2018 Rest in the peace of the Lord Her children: John E. Collins E. & Zoraida Borace de Collins Vera Lee Collins de Sanin & Mario Sanin B Charles Collins E. Viveca Collins Orlich & Romano Orlich Alfredo M. Collins Jr. & Giselle Collins Hans A. Collins E. Grandchildren and great grandchildren and The Panamonte Family Invite you to the Mass to be offered at Iglesia San Lucas, Costa del Este, Panama City on Monday, January 15, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Another Mass Will be held at Iglesia San Juan Bautista, Boquete on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Please do not send flowers Panama, January, 2018 Donations to Hospital Oncológico de Panamá

CLUB ROTARIO DE BOQUETE BIG YARD SALE!!! JANUARY 14 2018 FROM 9:00am TO 2:00pm PLACE: BOQUETE CENTRAL PARK IN THE GAZEBO LOTS OF GREAT CLOTHES, SHOES, ACCESSORIES,COSTUME AND SOME STERLING JEWELRY, HOME DECOR, KITCHEN GOODS TOO MUCH TO LIST. BAKE GOODS AND COFFEE FOR SALE. DO NOT MISS THE GREAT DEALS WE HAVE YOU! 100% OF THE MONEY RAISED WILL GO TO OUR PROJECT EL TROPEZÓN PARK IN LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN BOQUETE. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL DONATIONS! CLUB ROTARIO DE BOQUETE Yolanda ytvega@gmail.com

10:30 in the BCP Theater Tuesday, January 16 – Panama, The Musical. Rob Brown and Yolanda Van Der Kolk-Brown, the writers and producers of PANAMA: THE MUSICAL will present a sneak preview of the show. This is the first musical written about Panama since Panama Hattie. Rob will present “How to make a musical in 6,340 easy steps”. He will have two short videos and some rehearsal shots. Possibly one of the performers will attend to do a snippet from the show. The production will have its world premier on February 1 in the Ateneo Theater in Panama City before moving onto the international stage. The story takes place in the Canal Zone in 1927. Information on ticket sales and investment opportunities will be presented. Tuesday, January 23 – Boquete resident Dr. Ted Harrison will talk about the research project which he and local volunteers did last spring. The study was about determining the day-to-day variation in people’s platelet counts. He’ll show the results; explain what they mean; and tell you why they’re significant to your personal health. He’ll discuss how this pertains particularly to people with arthritis and how this knowledge may help cure their disease. Tuesday, January 30 – Sandra and Lloyd Cripe on “Birding as a hobby.” The Cripes will talk about their interest in bird watching to include: Why we do it; How to do it; The various levels of involvement; The necessary equipment; and How to get started in your own backyard. The presentation includes photos and descriptions of the more common birds that you can find here in Boquete. Tuesday, February 6 – Yira De Alvarado will speak about her work with Nutre Hogar of Chiriqui. Phil McGuigan, head of Amigos de Boquete will introduce Yira. Nutre Hogar is a private organization created in 1988 by Monsignor Romulo Emiliani and a group of volunteers, in order to recover and prevent severe malnutrition of children of the most impoverished communities of our country. Nutre Hogar Chiriqui is a non-profit organization that treats 40 severely malnourished children who are transferred from Hospital Materno Infantil Jose Domingo De Obaldia. They attend to the children’s needs with medicine, dietary supplements, education, and MUCH LOVE. To give you an understanding of the scope of this Mission, they need $25,000.00 per month to maintain operations. The presentation will be filmed by TV Chiriqui. We will organize a bus trip to see this amazing facility. http://nutrehogar.org/ Tuesday, February 13 – Glenn Davis, author, lecturer, historian, and Boquete resident. Glenn has been a professor at Rice U. (history), Blinn College (journalism) and Texas A&M (international studies). He is the author of 4 books available on Amazon.com and three other books published in Blues Festival, Glen will speak on the latest book he is writing titled Blood on the Cotton, about the history of the blues in Texas. This presentation is an analysis of the origin of the blues, which started in Texas and Mississippi (most people think about only the latter). It focuses on the blues pioneers in Texas and how they influenced other forms of music, such as rock and roll. It also will show clips from the Internet on early blues performances. Tuesday, February 20 -- Come and learn basic survival command (questions and answers) in Spanish from U.S. Warden Hank Landis. Survival/command phrases will cover topics of: health, security, and personal needs. Tuesday, February 27 -- Volcan Baru’s Eruptions and Aftermath - A Geologist’s Observations and Suggestions for the Future. Volcan Baru, even as a “dead" volcano, looms ominously on our western horizon. When will it erupt and what are the real dangers? Dr. Paul Myers retired geology professor (University of Wisconsin, 1968-1997), with considerable volcano experience, will review recent studies which accurately describe Baru’s long, unique history, and enumerate its most probable hazards. He will close with suggestions for mitigating the deadliest effects of a Baru eruption. Dr. Myers will distribute hand-outs and solicit volunteers to study the geology of Volcan Baru and the Boquete region. Tuesday, March 6 – Evander Smart, Founder of Bitcoin University, presents “How Bitcoin Changed The Future of Money Forever.” If you are new to Bitcoin, and maybe want to get started using what many are calling "The Future of Money,", Evander can help you get started quickly and easily. He’ll go over what Bitcoin has done for the world in its short history, its unique value proposition, and why anyone with an internet connection should start using it ASAP. He looks forward to answering any Bitcoin questions you may have. Tuesday, March 27 –The folklorica dance group Conjunto de proyeccion fololorica from Hospital Domingo de Obaldia will perform. The troupe is.led by Dr. Efraim Rios. To suggest a speaker or topic for these meetings please email BCP Tuesday Meeting To become a vendor at the Tuesday market, Facility Manager

The BOQUETE FRAME SHOP is OPEN and Ready to: CUSTOM make a Matte & FRAME for your AMAZING PAINTINGS BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHS SHADOW BOXES FOR YOUR TREASURES We can even frame your Boquete Blues & Jazz Festival Tile for you BOQUETEFRAMES@GMAIL.COM

12th Annual Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival Volunteer Meeting Tuesday, January 23, 2018 @ 11:30 a.m. Hotel Ladera Whether you have volunteered at the Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival in years past, or are new to the area and want to get involved, please plan to attend an important volunteer meeting on Tuesday, January 23rd at Hotel Ladera. Please consider areas where you can help. We need your assistance to make this BJBF the best yet for our guests from Chiriquí, Panamá, and countries around the world! Volunteers opportunities for 2018 include: Band Angels / Hospitality – Paired with a performer or group for the duration of the festival, and responsible for transporting artists from Point A to Point B for performances, sound checks, meals, etc. Ushers – Assist festival attendees as needed, including directing to proper seating areas, stage areas and general venue information; ensure walkways and pathways remain open and without hazards; provide special assistance to guests as needed; etc. Green Room – Assist with the food service, dining, and lounge area for the artists. Merchandise Sales – Help with the sale of commemorative tiles and bottled water at the BJBF booths. Security – Assist with venue control to provide a safe and secure atmosphere for festival guest. If you are interested in volunteering, but cannot attend the meeting, please email eddiepittmanfla@gmail.comwith area of interest. Looking forward to a great 2018 “Biggest Little Festival in the World!” Eddie Pittman 2018 Coordinator Volunteer, Vendor & Venue

We want to thank all the wonderful customers in the past 2 years who have helped us raise money for many worthy charities here in Boquete. We have donated approximately $22,000 since we started this little project and really do appreciate all our supporters.

Sat., Jan. 13, 10:00 a.m., 2018 Come meet the author, Sunny Summer, former educator as she reads from her new lbook, “Color Me Panama Goes to the Beach”. It will be at the library and will be a bi-lingual reading for kids. Books will be available for purchase for $5. A free drawing will also be held. Refreshments will be served. Reply to plei0002@usfamily.net. Guardar la fecha, sabado, 13 de enero de 2018 Venga a conocer el autor, soleado verano, ex educador como ella lee desede su nueva libro, “Colour Me Panama va a la playa.” Sera en la bibliotheca y sera una lectura a bilingue para ninos. Libros estaran disponsibles para su comprar por $5. Un dibujo libre se celebrara tambien. Se servira un refregerio. Reply plei0002@usfamily.net.

YOGA Yoga Boquete is back up and running. Classes resume tomorrow (Saturday, Jan 13th) with Gentle Hatha at 10 am. All classes are held at the "Room of Time" Gym, which is in downtown Boquete, near the library. (If you need further clarification on location, feel free to send me an email.) Class schedule and price will remain the same. Gentle Hatha: Monday, Thursday, Saturday 10-11 am Ashtanga 'Short Form': Wednesday & Friday 10-11 am Power Flow: Tuesday 2-3 pm All classes are $6.00 Mats are available to rent or purchase. For more information, including class descriptions, visit: http://yoga-boquete.com Or call Joy at: 6426-0843, or email: joya250@hushmail.com MASSAGE And... Tranquilo Massage is also back up and running! For those who do not know, I am a certified massage therapist. I love practicing bodywork... (something that had to take a back-burner this previous year, due to other time engagements.) I offer a tailored-to-your-needs therapeutic massage utilizing a combination of Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi techniques. Sessions are offered on-site in Lower Volcancito, and off-site at pre-approved private residences or select hotels in the Boquete area. 30 minute massage for $25 60 minute massage for $45 90 minute massage for $65 *note off-site locations require an additional travel charge of $5.00 More information my be found on: http://www.tranquilomassage.net To schedule an appointment, call Joy at: 6426-0843 Or email: joya250@hushmail.com

Although there will be a BCP Tuesday Morning Market on January 16, there will be no BCP Sunday Matinee Movies on January 14 and 21. Although one can get around Bajo Boquete in the mornings during Boquete's big Flower and Coffee Festival, afternoons can be a nightmare, and sometimes they close the bridge to vehicular traffic. The BCP parking lot has been used as paid parking for the Feria, so BCP afternoon events will not be a good idea from January 11 through 21. Our regular schedule will resume on January 28. January 28 - Rumble: The [American] Indians Who Rocked the World (USA - 2017) February 4 - Everything is Illuminated (USA - 2005) February 11 - Amargosa (USA - 2000) -- David van Harn Curator, Boquete Film Club

Alexandra Gonzalez Marketing & Guest Relations Valle Escondido Resort Golf & Spa Boquete, Chiriqui 720-2454 6920-2578

Dear Boquetenian Community: As an attorney helping all the boquetenians and foreign community, since 2003, for give you a better attention in our legal services, we moved our office, now right in front to Electronica Nacional, diagonal to Machu Pichu Restaurant. our Schedule is 9:00 am to 12:30 then 1:30pm to 5:00 pm. Welcome! Ms. Nixia Guerra Attorney at Law Cel. (507) 6427-2267 www.BoqueteLegalServices.com Nixia@BoqueteLegalServices.com

Dr.Paul Myers, geologist, who will give a talk on "Living With the Hazards of Volcan Baru" at BCP on February 27, seeks to identify local residents with interest in learning about local geology He would like to organize a local field trip to supplement that talk. If you would be interested, contact paul.myers600@gmail.com

On Tuesday, January 16th, Boquete Health and Hospice will have a table at the Tuesday Market. Volunteers will answer any questions you have regarding the services we offer. A nurse will also be there to take your blood pressure. As a thank you for donations of $20 or more, we will be giving away exceptional gift bags. These insulated tote bags have a front pocket, a zippered enclosure and our logo that shows you are a supporter of Boquete Health. We will be at the Tuesday Market every Tuesday until the end of March. Please stop by and see us! Or email lojocollier@yahoo.com to donate and receive your gift.

Dear Friends, Last year we premiered our informative video on our new website. This year we have submitted it to the Boquete Film Festival. One of the competitions is a Popular Vote on YouTube. We need your help! PLEASE CLICK ON THE YouTube Link below and "LIKE" IT!!! You can send it to family and friends, and you can vote as many times as you want. THE DEADLINE IS JAN. 31. We need your votes!!! Thank you for your support!!! Laurie Collier, Treasurer https://youtu.be/fxL1RH_pVmE

Casa de Montaña Bed & Breakfast Creative Expressions Group is partnering with Dellah Joss to provide an exciting opportunity to be part of this watercolor color class where you will learn new techniques. The class is called “Creativity in Watercolor”. As a participant of this class, you will get your name placed in a raffle to win either an original piece of art by Dellah Joss or a free Breakfast for two people at Casa de Montaña. We will be serving appetizers and coffee/tea and cocktails will be available for purchase. This promises to be a magical afternoon! Please see the flyer for details. There are limited spaces available. So sign up now by emailing: