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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

Alexandra González Marketing & Guest Relations Valle Escondido Resort Golf & Spa 507 7202454 | info@lavidadestination.com | mercadeo@valleescondidoboquete.com Boquete - Chiriquí

Boquete Health and Hospice wants to thank you for coming to our Being Prepared presentation on Tuesday. We know it was crowded and some of you did not get in. There will be another presentation soon, details will follow. Please come to our Health Fair on October 22. This is a perfect time to meet the Boquete doctors and start the process we recommend of having a doctor in Boquete who knows you. Betty Landis

Nancy cell 6857-9536 Boquete, Panama

Hola, If you have packing peanuts at home and don’t know what to do with them, bring them to Mail Boxes Etc. and we will recycle them. We are an eco friendly business, we can re-use it as packing material, we don’t sell it. Mail Boxes Etc. - Boquete

Reciclajes Rodespal, S.A. accepts paper, corrugated containers, Tetra Paks, batteries, aluminum cans, metal objects including aluminum, and clear glass bottles. They are open from 8AM to 12Noon and from 1PM to 4PM Monday – Saturday.

Dalis at Chiriqui Storage Flea Market & Mana I will be at Restaurante Mana, in Volcan, from 8-11 AM on Friday. Sunday I will be at the Chiriqui Storage Flea Market, 10 AM-1 PM. I have the following for sale at both events(G is for grafted tree, all are organic). Plants can be reserved by calling me at 6914-4280, or email donwiththemonkeys@ yahoo. Trees: $2: Cacao(20), Lychee(6), Limoncillo(good for fences & windbreak)(50) $4: Cashew(5), Araza(5), Zapote Colombiano(3) $5: Taiwanese Guava(4) $6: Pears(4), Mangostin(7) $7: Green Plums(4) $8: Variegated Calamondin Orange(G-3), Persa Lemons(G-6), Pink Grapefruit(G-10), Valencia Oranges(G-4), Navel Orange(7) $15: Haas Avocado(G-2) Fragrant Flowers: $6: Mock Orange $10: Gardenias $12: Honeysuckle Other Flowers: $5: Shooting Star Shrub $6: Azaleas, Ixoras, Yesterday Today & Tomorrow, Hibiscus $7: Podranea Vines $7 & 10: Bougainvilleas – a variety of colors $10: Solandra Vine Colorful Leaf Plants: $5: Crotons, Copper Leaf Plant, Variegated Scheflera, Graptophyllum Caricature Plant At Mana I will also have: A NEW Buttermilk Ranch Sandwich Bread $5 NEW Super Chocolate Walnut Brownies $2.50 Frozen Panang Chicken & Chili con Carne are both $4. Raisin Spice & Candied Fruit bars are 0.50 or 5 for $2. Chocolate Bars are 0.75 or 3 for $2. Walnut or Almond Banana Breads are $3.50. Honey Whole Wheat Bread big loaf is $4 & mini loaves are $1.50.

What are you looking for? You might find it at a bargain price at the Chiriqui Storage flea market this Sunday. More than 60 vendors selling everything from trash to treasures and all things in between. Come, eat some lunch, meet and greet your friends and neighbors. Always free admission and free parking. Sunday, September 3, 10 - 1 Chiriqui Storage is located 1.5 km north of the Dolega Terpel gas station on the David-Boquete Road There will be plants, hot dogs,clothing, shoes, trinkets, tools, household items, etc, etc.

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An important announcement for the residents of Boquete and the Chiriqui highlands area: The most viewed information on the Chiriqui.Life (CL) website is the Health Care Resources for the Chiriqui Province that was first published in March 2016. As of today, that topic has been viewed more than 5,700 times (that averages out to more than 10 accesses every day). To view this important health care related information does NOT require membership on the CL website. Anyone can view this valuable information at any time. This is perhaps the only publicly available repository of current health care resources for the Chiriqui Province. Where do you go in an emergency to get this kind of information? This listing is a homegrown effort that was originally compiled by Mary Lynah, a retired nurse living in Boquete; she no longer is able to maintain this resource listing. And so it is with great joy that the owners/administrators of CL are announcing today that two Boquete residents have volunteered to assume custodianship of this health care resource listing. The primary purpose of this announcement is to introduce Doug and Jo Johnson to the Boquete and Chiriqui highlands community. Here is a bit about who they are, why they are interested in taking on this responsibility, and what they hope to accomplish with your support. Doug and Jo Johnson have now been designated as moderators of the CL Health Care Forum. Their primary goal is to update, correct, and expand the Health Care Resource listing for Chiriqui Province as listed on the CL website. Doug and Jo moved to Boquete with their two cats in 2015 from Pennsylvania, although they really come from Texas where they lived for decades. Jo has a medical background in microbiology, parasitology, and immunology. Doug has a legal background. He also managed to break a leg, and then a hip, within the first year that they lived in Boquete, so they quickly developed a special appreciation for the health care resources and how to navigate the medical system in our area. They intend to personally contact each of the physicians, dentists, therapists, etc., within the listing to confirm the accuracy of the information and to add helpful new information. That's going to take some time, so it will be a work in progress. In the meantime, if you have any information that will improve the Health Care Resource listing now, please send it to them at health.info@chiriqui.life. If you are a member of CL, you can also PM (private message) them using their "Doug and Jo" display name. A collaborative effort will greatly assist in reaching the goal of a comprehensive and accurate listing. This announcement is about a new chapter in providing critical health care information to our special community. We are pleased, encouraged, and appreciative of Doug and Jo having stepped forward to help all of us live a healthier life. As indicated above, you may contact them via email at health.info@chiriqui.life, or via PM to their CL ID of "Doug and Jo". You can help them help you by providing contact information about health care resources that you are aware of and/or use and that is not currently listed (or perhaps outdated). Again, if you need health care information, simply click here Health Care Resources for the Chiriqui Province. You do not need to be a CL member to access this critical data, but we recommend that you join CL so that you can access all of the information contained therein. There is no cost to use the CL information portal. Simply click on the "Sign Up" icon in the upper right corner of the home page. We ask that you join us in welcoming and supporting Doug and Jo Johnson in their new moderator role. Marcelyn Jandreau and Bud Huber Owners/Administrators of Chiriqui.Life -- support@chiriqui.life www.chiriqui.life

We are hosting a tango lesson for beginners in Terraxas de Boquete, lot 18, September 14, followed by a mini milonga. The instructors are a couple new to Boquete, from Santa Fe, New Mexico. The class will be at 5:30 at no charge for approximately an hour, so be on time. We invife more experienced dancers to come join us. Help is always appreciated. If not just come at around 6:30 if you prefer to just dance. Both the class and the milonga are at no charge, so if you always wanted to learn the tango basics here is your chance to do so and to see other more experienced dancer, dance. Should be fun. Please, let us know if you plan to attend. Oh, BYOB, LIly -- Lily 675 078 02 cell 730 9141 home

Hi, my name is Chispita(Sparky in English). I am 5 years old. I am sterilized, I like other dogs and kids. I need a family. I have had all of my shots, I like the outdoors and would only require a nice bed on the covered patio, lots of love, and food. I am gentle, a little timid but full of energy for those 7 am and 5 pm walks. Please call or whats app my best friends, Wayne and Nancy app my best friends, Wayne and Nancy Burks. 6201-8257 Ruby McKenzie <hmm.ruby@gmail.com>

Family of the month - August 2017 Meet Eva and Her Family Even though Eva was pregnant with her second child, she was very excited a few months ago when she found a job cleaning once a week in Potrerillos, a short bus ride from her home. With a little training she became quite proficient. Her employer found her to be a diligent worker and an enjoyable companion. But with the recent birth of her daughter, Sophia, Eva could no longer work and provide a little income to help support Henry, her six year-old son, herself and the baby. The children’s father does not help them and has moved from the area, so Eva has turned to Buenos Vecinos for the non-perishable food we supply on a monthly basis. Eva and her little family share a three-room zinc-sided dirt-floor house with her cousin Marina, who has three children (but also no support) and with her aunt and uncle and their four children. The house has no indoor water or electricity. But Eva has plans; she wants to learn a little English, gather more experience and eventually secure more housekeeping jobs. She hopes to someday build her own tiny bamboo house next to her aunt and uncle’s dwelling. But for now, she is just grateful to have the housing assistance from her extended family and food from BVB. Buenos Vecinos de Boquete depends on your support to feed and nourish families like Eva’s. If you would like to help families like this and the efforts of Buenos Vecinos de Boquete, your financial support would be most appreciated. DONATE ONLINE: http://www.buenosvecinosdeboquete.com/how-you-can-help We use PayPal for easy and secure transactions. IF YOU PREFER TO DONATE BY CASH, Please contact Louise Orr (panamaleo@gmail.com) for arrangements. When you make that important decision to help feed the less fortunate in our community, you have truly become a “good neighbor”. When you donate $360 a year or $30 a month (about the cost of a daily latte), your name will be added to our “Coconut Foundation” as an acknowledgement of your concern and generosity. Buenos Vecinos de Boquete’s wholesale purchase power enables us to furnish our clients more food than they could purchase on their own in the store with the same amount of money. Thank you!

The owners/administrators of the Chiriqui.Life (CL) website are very pleased to announce the release of another in the podcast series that is called "Chiriqui Life Stories". These podcasts are produced by Michael Schwartz. Quoting from the description of the Chiriqui Life Stories category: Chiriqui Life Stories are your stories -- the people of Chiriqui. The goal of these podcasts is to introduce you to the most interesting people of Chiriqui, whether they be locals, long time residents, newcomers, or people just passing through. Everyone has a story; what’s yours? This podcast features Blaise Dismer: patient, teacher, licensed clinical social worker, blogger, singer, and comedian. Blaise confronted and has overcome a serious affliction known as agoraphobia. His professional life focused on helping others overcome their anxiety disorders. Blaise and his wife are living in Boquete on a six month "trial residency", both having recently retired. They are about halfway through their trial residency. He recently participated in the second Olde Timey Radio Show at the BCP Theater and Event Center; his skit included a comedy routine about agoraphobia. Podcasts are premium content on CL, which means that you need to be a registered member of CL and logged in. Membership on CL is free, so if you are not already a member, then register and listen to Blaise tell his story. 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/7034-chiriquilife-stories-14-blaise-dismer/ If you would like to tell your story or recommend someone for an interview with the podcast producer, please send an email to Mike Schwartz at mikeseeemail@gmail.com. Marcelyn Jandreau and Bud Huber Owners/Administrators of Chiriqui.Life -- support@chiriqui.life www.chiriqui.life

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We are pleased to announce the performance of award winning singer-songwriter DeDe Wedekind at The Rock Boquete on Wednesday, August 30th from 6 to 9 p.m. Join us for an evening of food, fun and music! Tel: 720-2516 reservations@therockboquete.com www.therockboquete.com

Great Day Everyone, I hope that all is well this week. We wanted to give everyone a sneak peek at our menu this week as it is quite possible the most extensive that it's ever been. Many are asking what's on the horizon for the 2 Guys team and we are excited to say that next week (barring any distributor issues) we will be making Chicken Pot Pies, Chinese Beef & Broccoli, Eclairs, and quite possibly our decadent toasted Coconut Cheesecake. Looking forward we are planning to create some wonderful vegan dishes, duck breast dishes, and more. Thin crust pizzas as well as our smoked chicken halves will be making a comeback as the response was tremendous. Also be on the lookout for our Gourmet Sauerkraut. This wonderful treat is making waves in the "fermentation" community and because of how we make it we can only produce 4 batches a year. Be sure to get on out email list to see when the next batch will be ready. We are working on a few new items and projects that will blow you away in the upcoming months so please stay tuned. Currently we are working out the details to have special dinner events during the summer months at our location that are themed. This concept will be a "under the stars" dinner and will be have very limited seating. Possibly live music and wine pairing. A dinner experience that will be quite memorable. More to come about that in the future. This week we have added our Mexican Tortilla soup to the menu. This soup is a south of the border soul comforting masterpiece. We elevated many of the ingredients so as to really pack a punch of not only flavor but also different textures. When I think of the phrase a "hearty meal" this soup comes to mind. Pan fried zucchini, roasted red bell peppers, creamy black beans, caramelized onions, and roasted garlic are all mixed with stewed tomatoes, sauce, chipotle peppers, and some stock. Totally satisfying. If you want to see more be sure to click this link and check out the rest of our menu this week. You can scroll down to the very bottom of my web page and sign up to receive our weekly menu updates. If you have any questions be sure to let me know... Click here to see our Menu If you would like to start receiving our menu please click below and join our distribution list.. We are a family run operation that has been here for 6+ years and love cooking for others. Our meals are prepackaged, Frozen and ready to reheat and eat. We offer the widest variety of dishes and the widest range of flavors in the entire country of Panama. Our guarantee is this, "You're gonna like most of our meals." We have a little something for everyone. The name of our group is 2 Guys & A Cooler and we are here to serve you... Join Our Distribution List By Clicking Here Please let me know (when you order online) if you are picking up at our house on Monday (Anytime after 2pm), if you want delivery, or if you will be picking up at the BCP. If you are picking up at our home (remember that you get a 10% Discount) just call when you come and honk when you get to get to the gate. You will receive directions with your order. Be sure to check your spam mail folder. Chandler's number is 6644-1934 If you have any questions you can email me at eric@doshombrespanama.com Thanks for reading Eric, Cecelia, Chandler, Keira, and Aidan

Restoring your frame of Mind The Picture Frame Guy Same location fresh ideas Come get Framed in Boquete bring your artwork Call or email now Darren 6812 - 4499 Boqueteframes@gmail.com

10:30 in the BCP Theater Tuesday, August 29 – Hospice presents “Being Prepared”. What do you want people to do with your stuff? Does anyone know how to reach your family back home? How would a friend or family access money to pay for you to be admitted to an emergency room, pay for an ambulance ride or worse yet, pay the morgue? Come to the Being Prepared presentation and start thinking about what you need to get your plans in order. It really does make life easier to have a plan. 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 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