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JR Pazo, representing the Healthcare Alliance Panama and the We Care Pharmacy in David, was the lead speaker for a presentation about healthcare and related benefits for US veterans who reside in Panama. The presentation was on June 6, 2017 at the BCP Theater and Event Center in Boquete. It was a standing room only event. If you are interested in reading about the presentation, downloading the presentation materials, listening to the audio podcast that was recorded during the presentation, etc., then be advised that all of this information is now posted on the Chiriqui.Life (CL) website. Before reading further, if you wish to access the information on CL, then be advised that you must be a registered member of CL and logged into that website. The membership requirement is because that is the way the software works for the downloading of information or listening to audio tracks. If you already are a CL member, then you may skip the rest of this paragraph. For those who are NOT a CL member, registration is painless and without cost. Simply go to the CL website homepage, and then click on the "SignUp" link in the upper right corner of the homepage. Once your registration is finalized, then you will be able to access this important information. For those CL members wishing to access this information, please visit: http://www.chiriqui.life/topic/6175-healthcare-alliance-panama-and-we-care-pharmacy/ If you have comments or questions about the information in that posting, you may reply to it and someone will get back with you shortly. If you have questions or concerns, email support@chiriqui.life. Sincerely, Marcelyn Jandreau and Bud Huber Owners/Administrators of Chiriqui.Life -- support@chiriqui.life www.chiriqui.life

Treat dad to a very special beer pairing lunch at The Rock Boquete! You may also order any of our good old time favorite dishes from our signature menu. Try something different, celebrate and enjoy a wholesome time with your family and friends. Sunday, June 18th from 12 to 4 p.m. Reservations: Phone: 720-2516 reservations@therockboquete.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 9 @ 10:00 am Tune in to Radio Chiriqui 103.3 FM on your radio OR Click here LISTEN UP! LIVE on your computer (be patient as it seeks/finds station automatically) One hour of English speaking radio that will entertain and inform you on topics of interest to the ExPat community, followed by STRANGE BREW....a pure music experience of the best kind.

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

There is always something happening at the Fénix! Here's our schedule for the month of June... with new events added all the time -- so feel free to respond to this email to be included on the Fénix mailing list to be 'up to the moment' in the happenings. :-) Scheduled Events: Mental Health 101 Thursday, June 8th, 11:00 - 12:30 pm A free-for-all talk, lead by Blaise Dismer, M.S.W. As part of our expanding Education Series, Blaise Dismer, M.S.W. will be sharing a "brass tacks" paradigm for a basic understanding of mental / emotional disorders and today's treatments. Depression and anxiety are explained. An overview of possible causes and treatments, including 'talk therapy', cognitive behavior therapy and medication intervention. Join us… as we continue to learn, share, grow and explore the world around us and within us! Writers Read Group Friday, June 9th, 2:00 - 5:00 pm Novelists, Poets, Bloggers, Playwrights, Short Story Writers. Come listen. Come Participate! Full Moon Drum Jam Friday, June 9th, 6:00 pm All are welcome to join the circle - experienced or first timers. There will be some "loaner" drums, but bring your own if you have one. This is a great community event for anyone who would like to experience something a little different. Come join in or just listen or dance. Learn Euchre Saturday, June 10th, 1:00 pm Come learn how to play the popular card game Euchre DJ Mike DANCE PARTY! “Mama Told Me Not To Come” Saturday, June 10th, 6:30 - 9:30 pm Rock, Pop, Soul.... from the 60's, 70's, and beyond. This is guaranteed to be a FUN TIME!!! Event is free to all. Boquete ArtWorks Friday, June 16th, 3:00 pm Topic to be announced Plant Exchange Saturday, June 17th 10:30 am Bring your bulbs, seeds, rooted cuttings, divisions, cuttings, etc... This event will be lead by Allison “Make Art” Sip & Paint ——> NEW EVENT!!! Saturday, June 17th 4:00 - 6:00 pm Come have fun and make art! You will be instructed in creating a painting, supplies will be included (canvas, paints, brushes)… you will leave with a unique piece of art that YOU created! Price is $20 / person and includes a glass of wine, or beer, or soda, or bottle of water. *** please note, reservations are encouraged. If enough interest is generating, this will become a regular event! (Also alternating in Spanish and English... this first one will be lead in English.) On-going Events: **** YOGA BOQUETE: 6 DAYS A WEEK **** Want more info? Respond to this email. A variety of classes (including Gentle, Power, and Ashtanga... even a class in Spanish!) Sundays 1:00 pm — Film Club Upcoming Movies: June 11: "Happy People: A Year in the Taiga" (U.S. - Siberia - 2010) June 18: "The Rocket" (Australian - Laos - 2013) June 25: Kurosawa's "Dreams" (Japan - 1990) To be on the Film Club mailing list for monthly screening schedules, please respond to this email and we'll get right on it. Wednesdays 1:00 pm — Mexican Train (come early at 12:30 pm to learn or teach!) 4:00 - 6:00 pm — Therapeutic Drumming Have fun and reap the health benefits of community drumming. No experience necessary and there are usually a few loaner drums available if you don't have one of your own. Drummers and listeners alike -- all are welcome! (This occurs weekly, unless there is a Full Moon Drum Circle that usurps it.) Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm — Dance Night Professional Instructor 'Dan' has volunteered to offer instruction in Beginner Bachata, Salsa, and 'social' Swing Dance, starting at 5 pm. $2.00 entrance requested for Fénix Cafe to keep the dancin' floor under your feet, and the lights shining down on those pretty shoes. Fridays Usually always something!!! "First Friday" Event, 2nd Friday Writer's Read, 3rd Friday Boquete Artworks, etc. .... Stay alert! Saturdays 10:45 am — Single Seniors This is a new group that is forming! :-) And YOU are invited. Come meet other 'senior singles' and co-create a group that will come together to support, share, and mingle. 1:00 pm — Game Day Come play! Euchre, Mexican Train... and more! The cafe has Mexican Train sets, playing cards, backgammon, scrabble, "Crimes Against Humanity", Trivia, Connect Four... whatever your flavor, it's here! *** Events yet to be scheduled, but are being discussed: The Return of Belly Dance Class, 'Horse Show' Gathering at the end of the month, and weekly Mental Health group meetings... Also in the works are a Creative Visualization Workshop, and a Metabolism - Movement - Mindfulness Workshop. whew! The Fénix Cafe is located in the BCP Event Complex, across the downtown bridge, immediately on the right. Thanks, all. See you there!!! Joy Alexander 6426-0843

Become an ARF Volunteer! Participate in an enjoyable and rewarding experience and strengthen your sense of connection to the community. Make new friends and meet people through the volunteer experience. ARF (Adopt, Rescue, Foster) is looking for volunteers to help us accomplish our goals. Our mission is to provide for the wellbeing of all companion animals; rescued, abused, and injured. Opportunities Available · Rescue Team: Get “hands on” in helping rescue those in need. · Fundraising Team: Help put together fun events for raising funds. · Fosters and Part Time Parents: Let a furry friend share your home with you - even if you are only here on a part time basis. · Food Distribution Coordinator: Keep track of those that need assistance with food and arrange for food delivery. It would be preferable if you are able to store the food at your residence. · Email Administrator: We are looking for someone to take over the ARF emails. This requires someone who can become familiar with the ARF protocols, and communicate this to volunteers and the general public. · Social Media: We are also looking for someone to post on social media. This would include our event flyers, animals for adoption and special pleas. · Represent ARF each week at the Tuesday market: Help with set up and tear down of the ARF tent and the handling of the animals we bring to show for adoption. Also, answer questions from the public regarding ARF and our work. It’s a Rewarding Experience! Contact us on arf.boquete@gmail.com or thru our website arf-boquete.com 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/

I need a home for this beautiful and playful cat. I have been taking care of him since December when he appeared at my home but I can't have him any longer. He is fixed and sleeps in a cage outside because a neighborhood cat keeps attacking him. He seems to be a cat that lived inside before he showed up at my house but I cannot have him inside because my wife is allergic. I want him to have a better life than the one I am giving him right now and that is why I need a loving home for him. I call him Michigua. If somebody is interested please contact me to my cel 66762383 or email me ulisesboquete@gmail.com Thanks, Ulises

One of our farm dogs here in Palmira Arriba has been missing since late yesterday afternoon. We have looked high and low to no avail. His name is Bo and he weights about 80 pounds. He is of good nature and wags his tail most of time but will bark at strangers. His photo is below. If you see him or have any useful information regarding his whereabouts please send an email to lloydcripe@gmail.com.

Javier 6965-9423 Magaly 6563-8686

The open BCP Council Meeting will be held this Friday, June 9, at 2:00pm at the BCP theater. All BCP members are invited to attend. Charlotte From almost Paradise 6693-5005

TVChiriqui.com is pleased to announce the posting of the May, 2017 Report from the Alcaldía of Boquete represented by: Luzmaldo Javilla Relaciones Publicas de la Alcaldía Gladys Beatriz Rodriguez de Raichlin Planificadora Municipal Tomas Esteban Ruiz President de la Junta de Festejos y Desarrollo Integral de Boquete The video can be viewed at www.TVChiriqui.com and www.BoqueteAlcalde.com. (Videos) We hope that you find our productions both interesting and informative. TV Chiriqui

MEMORIAL DAY at the beach YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/_3FO3w4JK5k FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/100000700576218/videos/1563255507041120/?l=9045751118457070871

I will be at the market tomorrow in my usual space (second table on the right as you enter the main building). Everything on my table will be selling at half off the marked price. Yáll come. You may never find better bargains--some contume, some quality jewelry, but all tasteful. God Bless, Summer "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, you and all your household" Acts 16:31

Writers, Read. Friday June 9, 2017 2 to 5 pm at Fenix Cafe, BCP, Boquete This is a monthly open mic for local writers to read from their works. Please join us to read or listen. Poetry, Fiction, Blogs, Memoirs, Plays, etc. Food and drink available.

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Classes took a pause for 3 weeks as the instructor and many of her students were on vacation, Now, things are slowly revving up as everyone is getting back in the groove. So...if you've been waiting to get started, Now is a Great Time to begin! Learn and Perform the Principles of Pilates and Experience what the Genius of the Pilates Exercise System is about! There's nothing like getting on the road to fitness and feeling the pleasure and well-being of having a fitter, better integrated, more relaxed, well-oiled and fluid, body and mind! Come Get Started- You'll Be Happy You Did! Ongoing Classes 3 Mornings Weekly- in the Incomparably Beautiful & Complete- Exercise Studio at the Haven. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30 til 9:45 a.m. $8 a class, or 4 classes for $30, or Unlimited Classes for a Month- $72. Bring your own yoga mat if you have one. All props- magic circles, balls, & stretchy bands provided. Questions? Contact Susan Clare, Certified Pilates Instructor with 25 years teaching experience, at suzeclare@gmail.com * And Do Know -One need not be a member of the Haven to partake of classes or Spa Services. So...Now is the Time to Just DO IT! Hoping You'll Join Us Soon!

Dear Boquete Weather Watchers: I posted the weather data for the month of May 2017 and a new Boquete Weather Watcher Update No. 98 at the website. You may check them out at the website or at this link. Sincerely, Lloyd Cripe www.boqueteweather.com

"Mama Told Me Not To Come" dance party returns this Saturday June 10th! DJ Mike Webber, host of the Strange Brew Radio Show every Friday at 11am on Radio Chiriqui 103.3 FM, spins the best Rock, Pop & Soul from the '60s to today!

Psycho-education is here at Fénix Cafe. As part of our expanding Education Series, Blaise Dismer, M.S.W. will be sharing a "brass tacks" paradigm for a basic understanding of mental / emotional disorders and today's treatments. Depression and anxiety are explained. An overview of possible causes and treatments, including 'talk therapy', cognitive behavior therapy and medication intervention. Join us at Fénix Cafe, this Thursday at 11:00 am until approx. 12:30 pm... as we continue to learn, share, grow and explore the world around us and within us. This lecture is free to all, and all are invited to attend! Any questions? Please email: blaisedismer@gmail.com Fénix Cafe is located in the BCP Event Complex, across the downtown bridge, immediately on the right.

Trees and plants offered at Chiriqui Storage Flea Market June 4th 10 till 1 For Pre-orders: Dalis Miller 69144280 or donwiththemonkeys@yahoo.com We will save pre-orders until 12:00 noon, unless you make previous arrangements. G=grafted For $2: (5) Mamon Chino(Lychee), (6) Maronon Acorazao(mountain apple), (40) Cacao. For $4: (9)Cinnamon. For $5: (11) Figs, (10)Taiwanese Guavas, (3) Passion Fruit, (5) Peppercorn Plants. For $6: (7) Pears, (3) Mangostin, (2) Carombola. For $7: (9) Red Plums, (8)Green Plums. For $8: (5) Tropical Apricots, (3) Green Mamon, (5)G-Valencia Oranges, (7)G-Pink Grapefruit, (12)G-Persa Lemons. For $10: (7)G-Butter Avocados. For $12: (4) Pomegranates, (6)G-Mangoes. I will also have several types of flowering plants. All of the products we use on our plants are on the OMRI list. The OMRI Products List© is a directory of all products OMRI has determined are allowed for use in organic production, processing, and handling according to the USDA National Organic Program. Mamon, in Panama, is Melicoccus bijugatus, according to Wikipedia. The fruits are in bunches and about 3/4” diameter. They are very much like manon chino(lychee), but usually sweeter and more flavorful. When they are sweet ripe, you can pierce the skin with a thumbnail and they pop open easily. They are delicious and fun to eat! Mamay is another wonderful fruit. We have some growing here and hope to have some trees ready next month.

You have talked about this!!! You have heard about it from your friends! You have come so close to scheduling it! Now is your chance! Our June Summer weekend special! Best price ever! Check out Eric's hydro electric project! 1/2 price weekend at Rambala Jungle Lodge Is it $300? NO!! Is it $200? NO! Are you ready?? ONLY $150 for 2 people for 2 nights Includes all your Home cooked meals prepared by Earth Mama! Grab your friends and bring your group for a Jungle Experience!! Book Now!! rambalajunglelodge@gmail.com

Come out and have some fun while raising money for community projects. You might even walk away with some winnings, all while helping the Boquete Community. Rotary is currently renovating the Boquete youth park, and bringing in US teachers to train local teachers. Your support is appreciated. June 21st at Mike's Global Grill beginning at 4 PM - sign up at Mike's now to be sure to have a seat at the table! Laura G. Daniel +(507) 6670-0764 (Panama cell)

You can find both Trash and Treasures at the Chiriqui Storage Flea Market This Sunday, 10 -1 Free admission and free parking Chiriqui Storage is 1.5km north of the Terpel gas station in Dolega.