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Dance Party featuring music from 70’s, 80’s and 90’s! Advance discount tickets available at Mailboxes Etc. and Villa Marita.

Ladies, take you best friend to lunch and a mammogram! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Anytime in October, you can take your best friend to lunch and a mammogram in David. Hospital Chiriqui is offering mammograms for $30. Call 774-0128, ext. 1100 to schedule. Hospital Mae Lewis is offering mammograms for $35. Call 775-4616, ask for radiografía. Both facilities provide mammograms if you have breast implants for a slightly higher fee. Boquete Health and Hospice is promoting prevention and health especially at our health fair on October 22, 2017. We hope to see you there!

The owners/administrators of the Chiriqui.Life (CL) website are very pleased to announce the release of another audio podcast in the series that is called "Chiriqui.Life Podcasts". These podcasts are produced by Marcelyn Jandreau and Bud Huber, and basically are conversations with the "movers and shakers" in the Chiriqui highlands area. (Note: "Chiriqui.Life Podcasts" is a different series from the "Chiriqui.Life Stories" audio podcasts that are produced by Michael Schwartz and also published on CL.) This podcast is the second "segment" of an earlier podcast about Elba Landau. She is joined in this English language podcast with her long time friend, Maria Boyd, in case of language issues. The first segment of Elba's podcast was released on August 14th, and covered the period from 1905 to 1915. This second segment covers the period from 1915 to more contemporary times. Podcasts are premium content on CL, which means that you need to be a registered member of and logged into CL in order to listen to this podcast. Membership on CL is free, so if you are not already a member, then register and listen to Elba share her recollections. In particular, note that this second segment has been added to the original (first segment) topic about her podcast, and so the URL link remains the same. If you wish to listen to this new release, then scroll down to the reply that is dated September 6th, and you will then be able to access this second segment. If you are NOT already a registered member of CL, then first access CL at Chiriqui.Life and click on the "Sign Up" icon at the upper right area. Then wait for your registration to be finalized (you will get an email to that effect). If you already are a registered member of CL, then and only then may you access this podcast at: http://www.chiriqui.life/topic/6885-chiriquilife-podcast-12-an-interview-with-elba-landau-and-her-recollections-of-the-early-history-of-boquete/ Marcelyn Jandreau and Bud Huber Owners/Administrators of Chiriqui.Life -- support@chiriqui.life www.chiriqui.life Virus-free. www.avg.com

Will You Invest 15 Minutes A Day To Receive Live Changing Physical Benefits?? It's Time For You To Take Control Of Your Health The Ancient Secret of The Fountain of Youth Presented by Michael Cooper at The Haven Hotel —JOHN GRAY, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus says “It’s easy. It’s fast. And it works! I love this program. Not a doctor on the planet can prescribe anything this beneficial for your total heatlh ” —MARTIN SHEEN, American actor, says “I have done the Five Rites for many years and I've passed Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth on to many friends. I recommend this workout without reservation." What’s Included We begin each session with with a gentle warm up from my Stretching for EveryBODY series. Then you'll be shown how to correctly and easily perform these 5 Exercises called the Five Rites from the world famous book Ancient Secret of The Fountain of Youth by Peter Kelder. By spending only 10-15 minutes a day doing these 5 exercises you’ll feel and experience the following... Benefits Strengthen core muscles, tone the body—Increase Energy & Vitality Relieves arthritis, increases mobility and range of motion in all limbs AND in the spine Increases strength and flexibility in the spine, legs, wrists & fingers, elbows, shoulders, knees & hips Increases energy and boost or stabilize metabolism Slows down the aging process and improves the quality of your life Improves balance and equilibrium which gives you better footing and quicker reaction time, helping to eliminate falls or lessen the severity of a fall Look younger, fresher, and be stronger This 3 Class Workshop Mon Sept 18, 10:15am-11:45am Wed Sept 20, 10:15am-11:45am Fri Sept 22, 10:15am-11:45am How Much Suggested donation is $50 which covers all 3 sections, all personal instruction and handouts. The clinic is limited to 8 people so everyone gets personal attention. How to Sign Up Reply to Michael at mic1951co@gmail.com to RSVP and and confirm your space. Or stop by The Haven reception desk and the receptionist will take your reservation and donation. What do I Bring Comfortable work out clothes, an exercise mat if you have one, and Your Happy Smiling Face! 1st Note This will be the best $50 you ever invested in your Life & Health! All that is required of you is 15 minutes a day. 2nd Note Owning the book Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth or watching someone on YouTube will not make you successful with these exercises. Through my 17 + years of practicing and teaching the Five Rites, I am able to show you the overlooked keys to seamlessly integrating this routine into your daily life. You'll know the shortcuts to improving your posture, strength, flexibility, balance and increase energy and physical stamina. 3rd Note If you are unsure of beginning this program because of physical issues, please email me to discuss and/or schedule a 20 minute consultation with me at The Haven. There is no fee for this consultation. mic1951co@gmail.com Space is limited so register now to hold your place. See you there for an experience that will change your life! Yours in Health, Michael Cooper Private Sessions Available mic1951co@gmail.com

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To the Entire Boquete Community On behalf of the BCP Council we want to thank Joy Alexander for her enthusiasm in running the Fenix Café. While we are sad to see her leave, we are confident she will be successful in whatever she does in the future. Currently the Council is entertaining several creative proposals for the development of the Hex room space as well as proposed usage of the Theatre, lobby, patio and parking areas. We encourage anyone with a viable concept or project to quickly send a proposal for inclusion in our on-going discussions about how best to transform this great space. BCP is the heart of the community with the Tuesday Vendors Market and Tuesday Talks – a great place to meet, greet and eat! That will continue as we add new vendors all the time as will our outstanding speaker series at 10:30 in the theatre. We are looking for ideas that will build on the success we have and even evolve further. From renting the Hex room to hosting parties on the lawn; fun and games in the lobby, a barbecue in the parking lot, a wedding/fashion show in the theatre – there’s a myriad of possibilities to explore in creating the BCP Community Events Center of the future. We look forward to hearing from you. Phillip Bennett, BCP Council President

The 4 PM therapeutic drum circle will be cancelled this week only due to the full moon drum circle party to be held later the same day. The regular Wednesday drum circle will resume on September 13 and will continue to be held at the Fènix Cafe every Wednesday at 4 PM until notification of any changes.

U.S. Embassy in Panama Message for U.S. Citizens: Conjunctivitis Precautions September 5, 2017 Conjunctivitis Precautions: In the past couple of weeks the incidences of conjunctivitis in Panama have been growing rapidly and conjunctivitis is now considered an epidemic by the Panama Ministry of Health. There have been more than 25,000 cases reported nationally and more than 6,300 in the city of Panama alone. Conjunctivitis affects the eyes and is caused by a virus-like microorganism called Enterovirus. Practicing good hygiene is the best way to avoid conjunctivitis and control its spread: Here are a few pointers to protect yourself and control the spread of conjunctivitis. · Don’t touch your eyes with your hands. · Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently. · Change your towel and washcloth daily, and don’t share your towel with others. · Avoid the use of eye cosmetics, particularly mascara. · Don’t use another person’s eye cosmetics or personal eye-care items. · Follow your eye doctor’s instructions on proper contact lens care. You can soothe the discomfort of conjunctivitis by applying cold compresses to your affected eye or eyes. To make a compress, soak a clean cloth in cold (iced) water and wring it out before applying it gently to your closed eyelids. Also it is important to avoid crowded places where conjunctivitis may be spread. Finally, always consult your physician before beginning any treatment.

I first came across the ragdoll breed when I lived in San Diego. Ragdolls are perfect for people that prefer having an indoor companion and are extremely loving and follow you everywhere like a little lapdog. I purchased the breeding pair from a reputable cattery in Vancouver: http://www.izzadorableragdolls.com/index.html. They love to cuddle and sleep with you and will bring so much joy and laughter to your home. I started breeding them in San Diego after rescuing two female cats that were pregnant and experiencing the pleasure of sharing the kittens with my friends and neighbors. I didn't think I was going to breed them in Panama but after our oldest ragdoll passed away I was missing him so much so started to look for another one. Ragdolls are my favorite breed and there aren't any breeders in Panama so I decided to be the first one. If you are interested in knowing more about this breed please let me know. Thank you, Nevia neviamayers@me.com Dad is a cream mitted: Mom is a lilac mitted:

THE FIRST OKTOBERFEST IN BOQUETE WILL BE CELEBRATED AT FÉRIA DE LAS FLORES ON OCTOBER 14th 2017 ( Saturday). Get your tickets today at the Tuesday Market from 9:00am to noon. Or at MBE from Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Tickets in advance $5.00.- Tickets at the door ( the day of the event) $8.00.- There will be great MUSIC, FOOD AND DRINKS. GOOD German food, sweets and beer for sale to give you an authentic Oktoberfest experience. This event is sponsored by CLUB ROTARIO DE BOQUETE AND ACCB (Association of Community Charity of Boquete). More to come on this great event. Thank you in advance for your participation

Full Moon this Wednesday (September 6) so it's time to celebrate! The monthly full moon drum circle and party will be at the Fènix Cafe this Wednesday starting at 6 PM. We've been having a great turnout of drummers and also people who just like to watch and listen so come on down and join us. The Fènix Cafe is in the BCP event center just across the river bridge downtown. BUT WAIT - THERE'S MORE! Al and Mike will be at the Fènix early at five o'clock for anyone who would like to try out one of Al's Cajons ("the seat you beat") before the drum circle since they are on sale at half price for the month of September. Here's your chance to come to the drum circle with your own cajon drum and also pick up a great conversation piece for your home. You'll be amazed how easy they are to play and enjoy so come give one a try and get some free individual instruction between five and six.

I will not be sharpening knives on Sep 19th or Sep 26th. I WILL sharpen on the 5th and 12th of Sep. See me soon for your needs. Jerry

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If you are interested in a cleaner Boquete and want to help raise consciousness of your fellow expats and Boqueteños… Please consider joining our group which will have our “second” meeting this coming Monday, October 4, on the 3rd floor of The “Boquete Library”. Meeting is from 5PM to 6PM. For those of you who came to our first meeting on Monday, August 28…PLEASE JOIN US AGAIN. We have updated news on things discussed in that first meeting. Anybody else who did not assist our first meeting and is interested in joining efforts……PLEASE JOIN US…YOU ARE VERY WELCOME! We hope you will attend! Bring a friend!! Join us to discuss ways we can achieve a cleaner town and to help encourage everybody to recycle! ONE FAMILY THAT RECYCLES MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE! UNA FAMILIA QUE RECICLA HACE LA DIFERENCIA!!

If you would like to be on our direct email list and receive more detailed info, please reply to this email. Food (including popcorn) and drinks available for purchase - including wine,beer and mixed drinks. Upcoming films: Monday, September 11 - Aquarius (Brazil - 2016) Monday, September 18 - The Last Picture Show (USA - 1971) Monday, September 25 - Muriel's Wedding (Australia - 1994) SyFi Friday, September 29 - Contact (USA-1997) ----------------------------------------------- This week's film: Searching for Sugarman US Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, Best Documentary at the 66th British Academy Film Awards in London Ratings: 94% (Rotten Tomatoes), 8.2/10 (IMDB) Link to trailer

Is this cute little puppy yours? We have him in our gated yard, but he's trying to get out. We live off via David/Boquete hwy so it's not safe for him to be wandering around. Please let us know!

10:30 in the BCP Theater Tuesday, September 5 – Magda Crespo, local insurance expert will talk to us be about how to use our medical plans in Panama, and the differences of how insurance is handled in Panama. She will speak on deductibles, co- payments and so on. And she will address the fact that our doctors do give us the "gringo price" and how to avoid it. FREE ADMISSION Tuesday, September 12 – Dr. Maria Ruiz will speak on the history of coffee in Boquete in general and the history of the Ruiz family in particular. Cafe Ruiz is one of the largest producers of coffee in Panama. Maria will explain how coffee production started in Boquete, what's the picture for coffee right now and what she projects for the future. Dr. Maria Ruiz has more than 30 years of experience working in the Panamanian coffee industry, including growing, green processing, roasting, tasting, and product development. She has participated in many activities at a national level as a representative of the private sector. She has also represented Panama in international forums such as the Specialty Coffee Association of America, Specialty Coffee Association of Japan, and the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe. Currently she is the CEO of special projects with Casa Ruiz, S.A., in Boquete, Panama. Tuesday, Sept 19 – Boquete Video Festival. FREE ADMISSION Tuesday, Sept 26 – Oct 3 -- Vacation for Tuesday Talks Tuesday, October 10 – Dr. Jennifer Daniels will speak on home remedies that work and potions you can mix at home to maintain your independence and why you should want to. Dr Daniels is a long-time resident of Panama and was trained in the US as a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician. During her 10 years of medical practice she quickly realized people would be better off staying home than submitting to medical intervention. Dr Daniels then applied herself to developing home remedies that are safer and more effective than the drugs she had been trained to recommend in medical school. Dr Daniels will share many of these healing potions during this presentation. Tuesday, October 17 – William Oates is a Boquete resident and an amateur sommelier (“a trained and knowledgeable wine enthusiast and connoisseur”). As a retired physician he is interested in the healthful benefits of moderate wine consumption. He will talk to us about what wines are available in Panama at a good value. The presentation may include a blind taste test by audience members. Tuesday, October 24 – Theo A Cope has recently relocated to Poterrillos area with his wife Shery, after almost 20 yrs. living in China. Theo holds a PhD in Psychology and is certified as a Psychotherapist who has taught at many universities in China and practiced counseling and therapy since 2000. The talk “Maintain your mental health by attaining balance” will be based on the models and principles of Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy (out of Germany), the dominant approach which Theo utilizes clinically. He had worked the last 3 years in International SOS/Raffles Medical Group in Beijing as a therapist as well as provided training for international companies. Tuesday, October 31 – Keep It Simple Panama Tuesday, November 7 – Jason Boss on cryptocurrency. In a world that is changing ever so much, today’s buzz word is cryptocurrency. When it comes to alternative forms of currency, unless you have a very experienced advisor, you will be burned. This talk will focus on what cryptocurrency is, what it can do for you, what coins are right for you, where you can begin, and how you can safely store your currency. All of this information will be provided by someone who has been in the crypto game since its start in 2008. This is the expert advice you want in this new school digital age. Tuesday, November 14 – John Wolff, organizer, promoter, and all around jefe of the Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival.and other team members will make a presentation of the 2018 lineup and new venue. They will present the festival schedule and answer questions about the 2018 festival and the future of the Boquete Jazz Festival. Tuesday, November 28 --- Panama Independence Day. No meeting. Tuesday, December 5 – Boquete Medical Associates To suggest a speaker or topic for these meetings please email BCP Tuesday Meeting To become a vendor at the Tuesday market, Facility Manager

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Bill is taking time off during the next few weeks and will be returning with a blues review of all classic blues songs. Stay tuned for future anouncements from Big Daddys!!! Come see Bill McGraw Live today for the last time for a while.... Click on the link below to be added to the Big Daddy's mailing list to receive future announcements.... Big Daddy's Mailing List

Pilates provides a great work-out simultaneously working on many levels. Through awareness and concentration practitioners think and focus on everything they're doing, not only strengthening the body/mind connection, but reinforcing and stimulating the coordination of the central nervous system. Pilates felt his exercise system strengthened his student's intelligence as more cells/receptors of the brain and nervous system were turned on during and following the execution of his exercises. CranioSacral Therapy is an Osteopathic, therapeutic modality also working with the central nervous system [CNS]. Based on the premise that all our experiences, our thoughts and our tensions are stored and recorded in the cells of our body, it gently assists the CNS to release these tensions and the restrictions they form, thus assisting the total organism toward functioning at a higher, more optimal level. As we age, doesn't it make sense to do whatever we can to enjoy our lives and live most optimally? Isn't our health our highest priority? Come to the Haven - Do Pilates and experience CranioSacral Therapy. Take greater responsibility for your Health and Well-being. You'll be happy You Did! Ongoing Pilates Classes 3 days weekly- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 8:30-9:45 a.m. All props provided including different size balls, stretchy bands, blocks, magic circles and mats. Do bring your own yoga mat if you have one- to be guaranteed two for when we go down to the floor. All student levels work together; each person listening to and honoring his or her body to determine their degree of motion. Classes can be paid for individually at $8 each, or one of two packages may be purchased. $30 for 4 classes, or unlimited in a month for $72. To experience the benefits of Pilates and to feel as though one is progressing, it is recommended each student attends class at least 2-X weekly. Come Start Anytime! CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle hands-on treatment done on a massage table as the client is fully dressed in comfortable,non-restrictive clothing.A session is an hour in length. From now through October, Susan Clare, Certified Pilates Instructor and retired Fl. state licensed Massage Therapist with 30 years experience, is offering a free CST session to people residing in Boquete and desiring to experience what it's about. After, the free session, it will be available at a special introductory fee of $30. This Special will continue through the end of October. Interested in knowing more about CST or to schedule an appointment? Email Susan Clare ar suzeclare@gmail.com for more information, including a link to a short, informative video. She"ll be very happy to assist you! Would YOU like to know more about the Haven, and all the therapeutic modalities offered? Call 730 9345, or email the Haven at info@boquetespa.com * And do know- One need not be a member of the Haven to participate in classes or to partake of spa services. Looking forward to Seeing YOU Soon!

After much evaluation (and a few tears) I have come to the decision to close the Fénix Cafe. The cafe will be operating and slowly winding down through the month of September. Previously scheduled events (including Mexican Train groups, Drum Circle, Belly Dance classes, etc) will continue throughout the month. I am deeply appreciative of the opportunity I have had to develop the Fénix. Not only were many invaluable lessons learned, but more so, authentic connections were made that go beyond the six walls of the Hex Room… relationships that will continue to grow and evolve. I am thrilled with all that has transpired, even if it was for a ‘brief flash' of 4 months. It was this time that has given me a chance to evaluate the cafe as a business, and also my own work-life balance. As much as the cafe has been a Labor of Love… I very much look forward to once again having the time and space to focus on other passions, in particular Yoga, Massage, and Graphic Design. Sometimes it takes a new lens to bring other realizations into focus. ;-) Yoga Boquete will continue to hold classes on its regular schedule in the BCP Hex Room, until further notice. I do not know what the BCP’s plans are for the space, but I hope it continues to develop into a shared community space. A big THANK YOU to all who have supported this endeavor. Remember, this is not goodbye… this a just another transformation … (That’s the nature of a Fénix , after all.) Much Love to All, Joy