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The family of the late Smitty Hogsett thanks everyone for all the kind messages and inquiries received following their sad loss. There will be a memorial gathering on Thursday, 18th May at 10.a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Panamonte Hotel, Boquete where all who knew Smitty are most welcome to join in remembering him. The family has requested no flowers please but donations to the Mae Lewis Hospital in memory of Smitty will be appreciated; a special fund has been initiated. Smitty's wife Lisa has made the following statement to be included in this message: "As a family we would appreciate all donations to be given to Mae Lewis. The hospital handled a VERY traumatic injury perfectly and at the standards we are used to in the USA. Smitty was very happy with the care he received." The funds will be applied toward the continued advancement of medical services for our community. Your contribution WILL make a difference. Mary Joppru has kindly agreed to be the coordinator for donations to the memorial fund. She may be reached at cell: 67809275 or email: mary@dreblow.com Mary has the details of the bank account you may use or she will receive donations directly. Mary will be at the Panamonte on Thursday.

Smith Hogsett succumbed to his injuries from a motorcycle accident yesterday. Memorial service for Smitty will be tomorrow (Thursday) at the Panamonte Hotel 10:00-11:00

Tatiana Arefina-Armitage, a fascinating Senior Research Scientist from Russia, whose "experiments" with computer art and graphics, and more recently, watercolors of Panama’s vertebrate and invertebrate fauna, especially birds, butterflies, and moths are nothing less than amazing! This Friday come meet the Artist and hear of her process and path. Much of her work will be on display. Come join us and meet new friends, all who enjoy creating and learning about art in all it's forms. Friday May 19th 3-5 pm The Fenix Cafe (BCP)

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/

We announce to our select public that the expected annual event is already approaching: Encounter of Guitars in Boquete. This concert will be held on Sunday, June 4, from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The donation for each ticket is B / .20.00. Tickets will be available at the Boquete Library and Mail Boxes Etc. The artists to appear are: Grisha Goryachev and Nadia Borislova. In the following links, you can find more information about our guest guitarists: http://www.grishaguitar.com/biography http://www.angelfire.com/sk/syukhtun/nadia.htmlhttp://www.justclassicalguitar.com/vpmusicmedia/borislova.htm

Hi everyone, For those of you who do not know me, my name is Mark Perren-Jones. I am the owner of the award winning Isla Verde Spa, a remedial massage therapist and acupuncturist and have worked here in Boquete for 14 years. I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to the Boquete community. I take full responsibility and have no-one to blame but myself. I do not know what you may have heard in the town of Boquete( I understand people talk a lot here) but I would like to make sure that everyone knows exactly what has happened and I want people to hear from me personally. For those of you who are unaware, the Isla Verde Spa has been operating for 5 years now and Dayra, Erika and myself do our utmost to give 100% each and every spa treatment. (We have nearly 200 5 star reviews on Tripadvisor and have a 5 star rating) We have also won the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence more and have just been shortlisted for the 2017 Luxury Travel Guide's 'best Spas and Wellness' award. All of this, but as I say, I blame myself. Please do not blame the girls-they had no idea. What can I say but, I dropped the ball. I have not sent out ANY spa promotions for months. I know...I was more focused on me- not you. There I said it! Therefore, as I sit here and eat humble pie, beg for your forgiveness, I would like to offer our best EVER promotions we have done since..I can remember. FREE PAIN ASSESSMENTS! Acupuncture $25.00 1 hour relaxation massages $27.50 1 hour Deep tissue $32.50 1 Hot stones massage $38.00 Luxury facial $34.00 ANY massage PLUS facial $62.00 I ask your forgiveness and promise that this will not happen again... Kind regards, Mark

i Style Beauty Salon and Spa 1 Hour Body Massage ( Gentlemen And Ladies) Regular Price $ 40.00 Promotions Price $ 30.00 A relaxing Facial in a good atmosphere Regular Price $ 40.00 Promotions Price $ 30.00 For appoinments send a emails to: istylesalonbqt@gmail.com Or call to 730-9390 Whattaps 6478-0760

Hi all the community this is Overclock your computer repair shop the has been serving BOQUETEÑOS and expats for more than 8 years. Virus Alert! There is a ransomware the is locking accounting files and Microsoft Office files Peachtree Sage Quickbooks Quicken Excel Word Are the Critical For now a offline backup is the best solution If you want more information or prevent the attack call us at 730-8305, 6550-6370, 6346-4328 Other Services Apple support VPN TECH support Kodi and Roku support Internet Support Lightning and Surge protection Jacuzzi and hot tubes maintenance Electrical inspection Plumbing inspection Generators www.overclockcenter.net We are located at San Francisco plaza right above Scotiabank. Regards Juan Araúz

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News.Boquete and Boquete News are not the same thing and are run by two very different people. Boquete News is a facebook site and the newslady is quite sure it was the owner of that site who lambasted you. The newslady usually remembers those she lambastes.

What a wonderful week. We are so glad to get some reprieve from last week's rain. I hope that you are enjoying the start of this rainy season. This week we are proud to offer the most internationally diverse menu in all of Chiriquí. We literally have something for everyone. Mild to Spicy, Comfort to Exotic, Meatatarian to Vegetarian. . We have Thai Dishes, Mexican Dishes, Italian, Indian, Russian, Greek, Texan, English, Polish and more. Take a sneak peek at our menu and let me know if anything rings your bell. Click here to see our menu http://doshombrespanama.com/our-menu/ All of our meals are premade, packaged, and frozen. They generally will feed 2 adults and usually costs between 7 and 9 dollars. That's and average of $4 per person per meal. We have been in operation since 2011 and have continues to expand our menu and selections each week. The journey is well under way and we would love for you to join us. If you would like to get on our weekly mailer please click this link below and add your name and email. I send an email a week letting you know what's on the menu and sharing some of our life's saga with you. You can find us at the Tuesday market each week between 9am and 12 noon. Join By Clicking Here We try to make your life here in Panama a little bit easier and one of the ways that we do that is by offering convenient ways to utilize our service. We offer deliver, BCP Pick up, or you can even swing by our location and receive a 10% discount for picking your order up. By the way if anyone is interested in growing Dragon fruit I just trimmed my 14 plants and have more cuttings than I need. They are free to anyone who wants to come by and get some... Some of the cuttings are 7 feet long (they will likely produce next year!!) Check out this link to see some cool pictures: Dragon Fruit Images If you plan on coming by let me know when you are coming... Thanks for taking the time to read my email and if there's anything I can do to help you out please let me know.. Eric, Cecelia, Chandler, Keira, Aidan

Boquete Artworks Meeting Friday May 19 - 3 pm - AT THE FENIX CAFE IN THE BCP Board Meeting at 2:15 all are welcome. Digital Art with Tatiana Arefina-Armitage Tatiana's work is on DIsplay at Colibri Restaurant Tatiana I. Arefina-Armitage was born in Soviet Harbor in the Russian Far East, opposite Sakhalin Island. She received a bachelors and masters degree in biology at the Far Eastern University in Vladivostok, Russia. She worked as a research biologist at the Russian Academy of Sciences in Vladivostok until 2006, attaining the rank of Senior Research Scientist. She is the author of over 60 scientific publications, primarily on two groups of aquatic insects: caddisflies and net-winged flies. She has also written chapters for several books. She met her husband, Dr. Brian Armitage, in Potsdam, Germany in 2000 and they were married in 2006, with her gaining U.S. citizenship soon thereafter. They have published numerous scientific papers together, particularly on the caddisfly fauna of Vietnam, Southeast Asia, and Panama. They moved to Panama in late 2012 and are now permanent residents. Both are Research Associates with the Gorgas Institute. Recently, Tatiana has turned her interests toward art. She initially experimented with computer art and graphics. Then, she changed to painting, and has created a series of watercolors on Panama’s vertebrate and invertebrate fauna, especially birds, butterflies, and moths. Most recently, she has begun to investigate collages. Boquete Artworks Follow us on our web site BoqueteArtworks.com to catch the latest news from us! P.S. If you no longer wish to receive emails from us, please hit reply and write "unsubscribe" in the subject line. We'll remove you from our list right away.

Has moving to Boquete reduced your stress? Here’s some data and reasons on how moving abroad (including to Panama) is a good way to do exactly that. See if you agree. https://bestplacesintheworldtoretire.com/stories/story/how-living-abroad-can-reduce-your-stress Chuck Bolotin Vice President, Business Development The Site That Potential Expats Trust BestPlacesInTheWorldToRetire.com Chuck.Bolotin@BestPlacesInTheWorldToRetire.com Cell: U.S. (520) 940-0481 Skype: Chuck.Bolotin Download the free eBook: Panama- 62 Things You Need to Know. Download the free research studies: Expats: Expectations & Reality, Is It Cheaper to Live Abroad? and Expat Report: How is Healthcare Abroad? Visit us on Facebook, Youtube, and Pinterest To see articles written by our about us in NextAvenue, TheStreet, Yahoo, MarketWatch, Forbes, Newsmax, MSN, LifePart2, Sixty&Me, Daily Finance, etc., visit press.

10:30 in the BCP Theater Tuesday, May 16 – Jason Boss is a lifetime high level technician, an ex hacker, and an ex Googler. His talk is going to equip every single person with some tools and some basic information when it comes to computer security and computer maintenance. You will get real world experience on tools, tips, tricks, and things you can do to stay safe in a very dangerous Internet. When people leave this talk they will have the tools they need for Windows or Mac's and be able to defend and keep their computers and themselves safe. Tuesday, May 23 – Dr. Bill McGraw will give a talk on the research he has done on coral reefs of Panama. Dr Bill Has been studying coral reefs in Panama for over 5 years and has documented the effects of the most intense el nino (2015-2017) in the past 25 years that has caused increased ocean temperatures and bleaching of coral (newaquatechpanama.com). He has visited every major reef system in Panama and has a scientific paper published in the Journal of Reef Encounters, regarding the el nino effect on corals at the Secas Islands., Did you know that corals have been reported to have been reduced by 50% in the Caribbean area of Panama during the past 30 years? Thankfully, although there has been widespread coral mortality, corals have found a way to adapt and survive the higher temperatures. Come and find out how they are doing it and what we can do to ensure the survival of one of the planet's greatest treasures. Go here to read more about Dr. McGraw’s work in Panama saving the shrimping industry and visit his website at www.newaquatechpanama.com Tuesday, May 30 – Melissa Vallarino, owner of Academia International Boquete will speak on education in Panama. Tuesday, June 6 – JR Pazo with Health Alliance Panama and We Care Pharmacies will present the following topics: -Presentation of HealthAlliance Panama and the new Hospital Brisas in Panama City that will accept VA-FMP, CHAMPVA, and TRICARE. - Location, POCs, and phone numbers of the pharmacies and clinics affiliated with HealthAlliance Panama that accept VA-FMP, CHAMPVA, and TRICARE -Explanation of the free services provided by the volunteer Veterans Assistance Officers (VAOs) to veterans, spouses, dependent children, widows, and widowers - Location and phone numbers of the VAOs throughout Panama Tuesday, June 13 – Boquete Hospice and Health -- FALLS PREVENTION. Did you know 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 fall each year? Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for people 65 and over. BHHF will do a presentation on Falls Prevention at the BCP Tuesday Market meeting on June 13th. Come learn the simple things you can do to prevent falling. Tuesday, June 20 – Kent McNaughton on the amazing new 3D printing technology - what it is, what can be done with it, what its benefits and shortcomings are, where it’s been and where it may go. He will have photos of parts he’s made, the machines he built, and things available to be made from the Internet. Kent may bring a printer with him and have it 3D-printing during the talk. Tuesday, June 27 – Local attorney Martín Santamaria Castillo and staff (Licda. Evelyn De Leon, and licdo. Roderik Telman) will talk to us about immigration. The talk will include the various options for expats to obtain residency in Panama and the penalties for not doing so. There are several new developments in this area and the foreign community needs to understand what they are. The audience may also ask questions about other areas of the law. Tuesday, July 4 – Tom McCormack will tell us all about Panamanian legends, wives tales, myths, and superstitions. This is a very entertaining talk and will teach us all something about this place we call home. Tuesday, July 11 – Our local mad scientist, Mike Petersen presents “THE WONDERFUL, WILD, WACKY, WEIRD WORLD OF QUANTUM THEORY”. Richard Feynman, one of the world's emminent particle physicists, once said that if someone says they understand quantum theory, then they don't understand quantum theory. Well, Mike respectfully disagrees. If you've ever wondered what all the hoopla was about (the double slit experiment, Schroedinger's Cat, quantum entanglement, etc.), then this talk is for you. Mike will explain how the whole thing works, and do so without math. You'll leave this talk more informed about the strange realm of the quantums. Like science? This one's for you. Tuesday, July 18 -- DEPRESSIVE ILLNESS is a common and serious human malady: what it is, what causes it, and it's medication and cognitive therapy treatment from the perspective of a (retired) psychiatrist. Dr. Dean Hoover, a Boquete resident, received his Medical Doctor degree from the University of Miami and then served as a USN Medical Officer for eight years including three years of Psychiatric Residency training. In 1983, he left the Navy and engaged in the practice private of Psychiatry in Annapolis, MD, until retiring in 2012. He and his wife have lived in the Boquete area for over four years. To suggest a speaker or topic for these meetings please email BCP Tuesday Meeting To become a vendor at the Tuesday market, Facility Manger

The BCP Hex Room big screen TV is back, and so is working well, so our Sunday Movies are back on track! The movie is shown at The Fenix Cafe - which is a restaurant, so please, don't bring outside food and drinks to the event. Rather, support our film series by patronizing the Cafe, and be sure to say hello to Joy Alexander, the owner of the Fenix Cafe, and Ana, her cook/waitress. As usual, food, drinks and popcorn will be available. Early birds get the comfy sofas, but if you like, you can bring cushions for the hard restaurant chairs, or folding/camp chairs for more comfort. There is no admission charge, but we ask for voluntary donations to support the program and help pay for the video system. Below is a list of our films for May. We will send out details about each film the week before the screening. May 14: "The Secret of Roan Inish" (1994 - Ireland) May 21: A Little Chaos (2014 - U.K.) May 28: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013 - USA) David Van Harn Boquete Film Club Curator ----------------------------------------------- The Secret of Roan Inish (1994 - Ireland) Rated PG-13 Link to trailer Description (From Wikipedia): The Secret of Roan Inish is a 1994 American/Irish independent film written and directed by John Sayles. It is based on the novel Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry, by Rosalie K. Fry. It is centered on the Irish and Orcadian folklore of selkies—seals that can shed their skins to become human. The story, set on the west coast of Ireland, is about Fiona, a young girl who is sent to live with her grandparents and her cousin Eamon near the island of Roan Inish, where the selkies are rumored to reside. It is a family legend that her younger brother was swept away in his infancy and raised by a selkie. Part of the film takes place in Donegal. It holds a 98% "Certified Fresh" and average rating of 7.8/10 on review site Rotten Tomatoes, based on 42 reviews. Critic Stephen Holden, film critic for The New York Times, liked the film's direction. He wrote, "The Secret of Roan Inish is the first film directed by Mr. Sayles that could be described as visually rhapsodic. Photographed by Haskell Wexler on Ireland's rugged northwestern seacoast, it is a cinematic tone poem in which man and nature, myth and reality flow together in a way that makes them ultimately indivisible.

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2 Day Health Event At The Haven On Friday 19th and Saturday 20th of May. Friday: From 9am to 4pm Saturday: From 1pm to 6.30pm We will be offering Therapy consultation Bone Densitometry exam Blood glucose test Arterial blood pressure test General medicine Doctor ( to be attending the area of pain and Osteology) Podiatry assessment Various Medication Please note that we will have limited spaces for both days and reservation is required. For appointments please contact 730-9345 or 730-9346 or email at admhaven@gmail.com Our facilities are not suitable to people under 18, we apologize for any convenience. Sorry also no pets allowed. Arelys Santamaria The Haven Health Spa and Hotel 507 730 9345 www.boquetespa.com Tripadvisor Awards - Travellers' Choice 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Certificate of Excellence 2012 - 2013 2014 - 2015 & 2016

Date: Mondays starting May 22nd thru June 12th Time: 11:45 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Cost: $52.00 for the 4 week series Place: Fénix Cafe Super excited to announce the kick off of the Educational Workshop Series at the Fénix Cafe: First in the series is: *INTUITIVE DEVELOPMENT -- Your Dynamic Life “By Design” taught by Sharon Brooks, with over 20 years experience as Trainer, Teacher, Keynote Speaker (including TV and Radio Appearances) *The cafe is closed on Mondays allowing for private, quiet space... perfect for learning, sharing and growing! (Drinks and snacks will still be available for purchase... including fresh baked goodies!) Send all inquires to jasrpanama@gmail.com, or stop by the Fenix Cafe to leave your contact information. Sign up soon to reserve your spot! Fénix Cafe is located in the BCP Event Center, just over the downtown bridge, immediately on the right. See you there!!!! **Please RSVP so we can be sure to hold a space for you! Reservations and Payments can be made at the Fenix Cafe. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> *Intuitive Development provides the tools one needs to live life to it's fullest potential. Through both class and at home exercises, first-person accounts, and real-life examples, participants will discover how to harness this remarkable innate ability and bring new depth to everyday decision making. Intuition provides insight into all areas of life, from romance, health, career, family and sometimes life altering experiences. These classes will help participants to stop over thinking decisions, to trust that first "gut" feeling, react more instantaneously, know if a feeling is "to do" or "not to do" something and much more . You will... Experience the joy of being inspired Exhale with recognition as the next right action is revealed Believe in the connections that speak in symbols and unexpected signs Begin to accept the gaps and spaces that are silent yet full of learning Have FAITH in your convictions Have courage to live your DREAMS Have practical applications for every day life Trust in your Divine Inner Wisdom Meditate to relax your mind and hear your inner voice. Pay attention to what gets your attention Take time to really listen .... LIVE IN YOUR INTUITION

In 2017 resolve to be a BVB supporter! Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. BVB-Mike’s Global Grill Restaurant Program May 2nd-15th Mike’s Global Grill and Buenos Vecinos de Boquete are joining together to help increase the provision of non-perishable food for BVB clients, many of whom are elderly, handicapped or single mothers struggling to support their children. Bring a can of Klim (360 grams) and receive for each purchased meal a token good for one national beer, soda, or rum or vodka drink. Featuring an international menu, Mike’s Global Grill is a Boquete favorite and known for its consistently delicious food, live music and fun atmosphere. Mike’s is open daily. Sunday-Thursday 8 am – 10 pm. Friday-Saturday 8 am – 11 pm. American-style Breakfasts 8-11 am daily 2 for 1 Bloody Marys and Mimosas 8 am – 1 pm Daily Happy Hour 3-6 pm. Tuesday 2 for 1 Drink Specials Noon- 6 pm and Taco Tuesday Mexican Specials all day. Kitchen closes one hour prior to closing time. Live music Fridays and Saturdays. Directions: in Bajo Boquete off Avenida Central. One block south of Los Establos Plaza and across the main street from Sugar and Spice. Phone 730-9360 FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MikesGlobalGrill/ Website: www.mikesglobalgrill.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikesglobalgrill Taco Tuesday Mexican Watch for Announcements on the Multi-Charity Raffle this Summer BVB will be part of a major multi-charity event in AUGUST. There are exciting raffle prizes that have already been donated. Already listed as raffle prizes are two very special getaway venues, one in Boca Chica, Chiriqui and the other on the Caribbean island of Bonaire. Bocas del Mar is offering a two-night stay for two with breakfasts and dinner valued at $500. www.bocasdelmar.com/es Bonaire Dive Apartments is offering a six-night stay for two on the luxurious resort Perla Boneiano, valued at $975 www.bonairediveapartments.com Family of the Month May 2017 Regina knows how to take care of her six children. When her husband died, she knew that she would have to be very careful with her meager income and the food provisions from BVB to make this work. She also knew that it would take some self-sacrifice and creativity to realize her ultimate goal of getting each of these children educated. The owners of the Boquete farm where Regina and her children live have honored the memory of her husband by allowing her to live in this two-bedroom wooden house rent free until the last child has graduated. However, to protect the integrity of their crops, they don‘t allow her to raise produce on the property, only chickens, her primary source of protein for her family. Regina works three days a week for $8 a day to make $96 a month. But she pays $80 in transportation costs to get her children to school and $12 a month for utilities each month, leaving nothing for food or clothes. So she and her fifteen year old daughter, Estafani, with the donation of a sewing machine, some cotton fabric, and an ironing board and an iron, are starting up their own little cottage industry: they make traditional Ngobe dresses and sell them to friends and family in their community. This wise and dedicated woman is raising happy, healthy, well-adjusted kids who know she is showing them something truly valuable. Only four of the six children are pictured here because two elementary school students were still in class. Click HERE to donate now. Like and Share our BVB Face Book Page Learn more and see additional photos at our Face Book page Buenos Vecinos de Boquete. Please Like our page and Share the contents with your friends and families. Copyright © 2017 Buenos Vecinos, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Panama, yyyy Potrerillos, PA

-- El Oasis Hotel & Restaurante POLÍTICA DE CANCELACIÓN DE RESERVAS Somos un hotel pequeño, por lo tanto las cancelaciones de último minuto nos afectan enormemente. Agradecemos muchisímo considerar lo siguiente: Cancelaciones hechas con 2 semanas de anticipación, se hará un cargo del 10% del depósito por gastos de manejos. Cancelaciones hechas con 2 semanas de anticipación, se cargará la tarjeta con un 50% del monto de la reserva, para gastos de manejo hechos con tarjeta de crédito. Cancelaciones dentro de las 48 horas antes de la fecha reservada, tendrá un cargo del 50% al depósito bancario o ACH realizado. Se le realizará el cargo del 100% a la tarjeta de crédito o al depósito bancario o ACH realizado a las reservas, donde el cliente no se presente en la fecha reservada ni haya mediado cancelación de la misma. El Oasis Hotel & Restaurante Telefono: 720-1586 info@oasisboquete.com www.oasisboquete.com

Bridge Players Wanted. We are a friendly group of intermediate duplicate bridge players. We meet and play at the Oasis Restaurant in Boquete every Wednesday from 1 to about 4 PM If you'd like to join us, come by at noon and have lunch with us. Call John Sandeen, 6737-2486 for more information.

First Annual Festival por las Aves Chiriqui 2017 Connecting People with the Conservation of Birds Parque Cervantes in David on the 20th of May from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Workshops on Painting, Photography, Detection of Species. Educational presentations and other cultural activities This event is being organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Free Check out these wonderful photos https://www.flickr.com/photos/panamawildlife/sets