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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

Nancy cell 6857-9536 Boquete, Panama

If you would like to receive detailed information about each week's movie, and are not already on our Boquete Film Club email list, please reply to this News.Boquete notice, and we will add your name. Although there is no admission charge, we do ask for donations to pay for the audio and video system, and to help support the venue. The Fènix Cafe is a cafe. Popcorn, sandwiches, salads and other food, coffee and espresso drinks, as well as other non-alcoholic beverages are available. Plus, you can enjoy a beer, glass of wine or a mixed drink while you watch the film. (So please, don't bring your own food and drinks - our venue is a cafe.) ---------- The Boquete Film Club is an informal organization that presents movie screenings at the Fènix Cafe every Monday at 1pm, plus a science fiction film at 5pm on the last Friday of each month. Boquete resident David van Harn is the curator, and the films are typically from all around the globe - the kind of movies that you would see at "art house" theaters. The acoustics of the Hex Room are not the best, but we are working to slowly improve that situation. Movies will be shown with English subtitles. Monday, August 28 @ 1:00pm - Ixcanul (Guatemala - 2016) September schedule: Monday, September 4, Searching for Sugar Man (South Africa - 2012) Monday, September 11 - Aquarius (Brazil - 2016) LINK to trailer - Ixcanul

Alicia McGuigan <akcleavenger@hotmail.com>

Panabandas, S.A. 2017 National Band Competition The First Annual Panabandas National Band Competition is being held at the Boquete, Chiriqui Fairgrounds on December 15, 16 & 17, 2017 Panabandas is currently seeking local and national sponsors and donors for this event. 10% of the net profits from the event are being donated to charity. Anyone wishing to sponsor or donate to the event is encouraged to visit our website by typing panabandas.com into their internet address line. Individual donations, not associated with any of our Sponsorship Levels can be made by using the contact information located on our website. All aspects of the event are described on our website, in both English and Spanish. Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you. Below is an image of our logo for the event. M.J. Stone President & CEO Panabandas, S.A.

An audio podcast recording was made of the second in a planned series of Olde Timey Radio Shows. This performance was at the BCP Theater and Event Center on Friday, August 18, 2017. The posting of this podcast also includes program materials and photographs taken during the performance. 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 Olde Timey Radio Show, and see the program materials and photographs. 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/6955-chiriquilife-podcast-15-bcps-second-olde-timey-radio-show/ Marcelyn Jandreau and Bud Huber Owners/Administrators of Chiriqui.Life -- support@chiriqui.life www.chiriqui.life

5-course Mediterranean feast ~ live music ~ belly dancing performances. Come to the Fènix Cafe in the BCP event center this Sunday evening (August 27) for a truly unique Boquete experience. You can buy tickets at the Fènix Cafe or from Baris at the Tuesday Market. Baris is the man selling Turkish food near the rear vegetable area. He is the slim guy whose hair has all migrated from his head to his chin! NOTE: Ticket sales end at 6 PM on Friday. Check out the flier below.

ARF is a small non-profit animal organization dedicated to the rescue, care, foster and adoption of the unwanted and neglected animals in Boquete and the surrounding areas. Please visit our website at http://www.arf-boquete.com/ if you are interested in adopting an animal. You can also help with the financial support of these animals by clicking here http://www.arf-boquete.com/donate.html 100% of our donations go to the animals. Our email address is arf.boquete@gmail.com Please visit and “like” our Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/ARF-Adopt-Rescue-Foster-Boquete-Panama-260616740779036/ YouTube: Adopt Rescue Foster ARF Boquete Panama Also, please visit our sister site Pets Want Homes if you are interested in adopting an animal on http://www.petswanthomes.com/

If you would like to receive detailed information about each week's movie, and are not already on our Boquete Film Club email list, please reply to this News.Boquete notice, and we will add your name. Monday, August 21 @ 1:00pm - Garden of the Finzi-Continis (Italy - 1970) Friday, August 25 @ 5:00pm - SyFi Friday - Blade Runner (Director's Cut - USA - 1982) Monday, August 28 - lxcanul (Guatemala - 2016) Monday, September 4, Searching for Sugar Man (South Africa - 2012) Monday, September 11 - Aquarius (Brazil - 2016) Although there is no admission charge, we do ask for donations to pay for the audio and video system, and to help support the venue. The Fènix Cafe is a cafe. Popcorn, sandwiches, salads and other food, coffee and espresso drinks, as well as other non-alcoholic beverages are available. Plus, you can enjoy a beer, glass of wine or a mixed drink while you watch the film. (So please, don't bring your own food and drinks - our venue is a cafe.) ---------- The Boquete Film Club is an informal organization that presents movie screenings at the Fènix Cafe every Monday at 1pm, plus a science fiction film at 5pm on the last Friday of each month. Boquete resident David van Harn is the curator, and the films are typically from all around the globe - the kind of movies that you would see at "art house" theaters. The acoustics of the Hex Room are not the best, but we are working to slowly improve that situation. Movies will be shown with English subtitles for the benefit of those who have hearing issues.

Dear Friends, Clients, and Neighbors, I'm very happy and grateful to share with you the news that Spa Boquete has just received its 200th client review on its Trip Advisor page, as well as a recent notification from the UK-based Luxury Travel Guide that it has been selected as Spa of the Year for 2017 in the Americas division of the Guide. What can I say? A huge and heartfelt "thank you," especially to all my clients, both residents and visitors, who wrote those reviews, and also to Eva Kipp and Anayansi Menéndez for having offered, in turn, a lovely and welcoming home base for the Spa during its 11 1/2 years in Boquete. To celebrate, I'm offering a 10% discount on all Spa services, from now until Wednesday September 13, 2017, to any client mentioning this email. Appointments are available 7 days a week, by calling me at 6493-0486 or via email (kmckinney@bentley.edu). Spa Boquete is a very small, exclusive, highly personalized facility, serving one client at a time, by appointment. Located close to the center of town (a 2 minute walk from the town Park) and just across the street from the Oasis Hotel and Restaurant, Spa Boquete offers a tranquil, beautiful setting facing the Barú volcano and the Caldera River. A private, spacious, enclosed waiting area with free Wi-Fi is available if more than one person visits the Spa for consecutive appointments. Ranked #1 for the past 4 years among Trip Advisor’s 9 listed Spas & Wellness Centers in Boquete, the Spa has received Trip Advisor’s highest ratings and their Certificate of Excellence award every year since 2013. Each guest receives personalized attention, exclusively from a trained professional with 19 years of experience. A graduate of the Muscular Therapy Institute (Cambridge MA), I'm currently one of two accredited Board Certified massage practitioners listed on the U.S. NCBTMB website (www.ncbtmb.org), not just for Panama, but also for all of Central America, sharing that credential with fellow Boquete therapist Allison Tilluma. I invite you to review Spa photos and the 200 (!!!!) client reviews available on Spa Boquete’s Trip Advisor web page. Additional descriptions of services and prices, as well as directions to the Spa, are available on Spa Boquete's website: www.spaboquete.com Best wishes and thanks for your continued support, Kitzie McKinney, PhD, BCTMB

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 method 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 small 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-restricting 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! Interested in knowing 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!

Price Correction: $375 for 10 week Resident Course at Habla Ya (instead of $450) For more information and to sign up please visit: https://www.hablayapanama.com/blog/2017/08/50-off-spanish-lessons-for-panama-residents-yearly-expat-course-2/ How to sign up? If you don't know any Spanish, just let us know by filling out this form and saying so or by calling us, 720-1294 (Boquete), 757 - 7352 (Bocas del Toro) or 394 - 8326 (Panama City), and tell whoever answers the phone: help, I don't know any Spanish! Make sure to leave your telephone number and email so that we can get back to you as soon as we can confirm there is a group for you. If you do know some Spanish, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and complete our Placement Test! Also make sure to leave your telephone number and we'll call you to schedule an oral interview to confirm your Spanish level. After that, we just need other students of your same level to also sign up! Julio J. Santamaria B. Habla Ya Spanish Schools julio@hablayapanama.com +507 - 730 - 8344 - Boquete: Central Avenue, Los Establos Plaza 20-26 - Bocas del Toro: G Avenue and 9th Street, Isla Colon - Panama City: Le Blue 2A, 1st Street, El Carmen https://www.HablaYaPanama.com Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | Follow us on Twitter TripAdvisor Reviews | News, Contests & Discounts What's it like to learn Spanish in Panama? See for yourself! - Bocas del Toro by the Beach - The Mountains of Boquete - Trendy Panama City This e-mail message contains confidential and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. Any use, distribution, copying of this message, or the taking of any action based on it is strictly prohibited. Please consider the environment before printing this email.