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Dear Boquete Weather Watchers: I posted the weather station data for the month of April 2017 at the first of the month. I have now published a Boquete Weather Watcher Update No. 97 which you may access on line or at this link. Best of the Rainy Season, Lloyd Cripe www.boqueteweather.com

It would be a pleasure to offer you Easy Travel Panama services. All our services are “personalized”..with wonderful bilingual driver/guides..very knowledgeable of our history and culture, professional…but at the same time a lot of fun! We can pick up you, or your family, up at Tocumen Airport or Albrook Airport…. and transport them to their Panama City Hotel. When we get to their hotel we go inside to be sure all is okay before we leave them there. We offer some amazing tours in and around Panama City. Please check out our website: www.easytravelpanama.net You can check us out on Trip Advisor…so that you can read some of our customers` comments on how satisfied they have been with our services. Please write to me if you have any questions or need any additional information. My e-mail is: easytravel@cwpanama.net Easy Travel Panama - Personalized Ground Transportation and Sightseeing “Your personal English speaking guide in Panama” Easy Travel Panama has developed a specialized "niche" in personalized tour and travel guide services. We offer packages that are specifically designed and tuned to your individual desires and requirements. Our drivers and tour guides are highly trained to provide first class service. We provide personalized ground transportation and sight-seeing service by private taxi. From the minute you touch Panamanian soil our knowledgeable drivers and guides will receive and assist you in flawless English. We offer transportation and tours throughout Panama City and other nearby popular destinations. Our drivers/guides are knowledgeable about all aspects of Panama and its diverse cultures. We can customize sight-seeing, cultural, or shopping excursions based on your individual needs and particular interests. Our drivers/guides, although very professional, are a lot of fun and very experienced working with international guests. We have hundreds of totally satisfied clients and we are confident you will feel the same. e-mail: easytravel@cwpanama.net website: www.easytravelpanama.net

DONT WANT TO TAKE PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS?. YOU BELIEVE PREVENTION IS THE KEY?. Boquete Medical and Associates (location at Alfa clinic next to La Reyna) are helping patients to lower their cardiovascular risk with the best elements natural happening, vitamins, and other nutraceuticals. 1. Intravenous vitamin C: that also helps with anemia, coronary disease, healing for wounds and improving collagen synthesis among others. 2. INTRAVENOUS MULTIVITAMIN INYECTION: indicated on severe stress conditions, low absorption of nutrients or not eating right. 3. CELLULAR RENOVATION THERAPY: this is a preventive therapeutic approach that applies as antioxidation, regeneration, pro-hormonal; anti-inflamatory; metabolic and detox. REMEMBER THIS ARE NON PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS. If you are interested on any of this first line prevention therapy you can visit BMA facebook page and check to see if you qualify as a risk free patient for any of the therapies. Visit: https://www.facebook.com/Boquetemedical/ For an appointment call Alfa clinic 69495998.

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Your Body Is Asking You For Something Other Than It Is Being Given Time For You To Take Control It's as simple as changing something in your life for ONLY 30 MINUTES A DAY! If you can fit 30 minutes a day into your schedule, then read on.... Join the next "Stretching for EveryBODY" 3 part clinic at The Haven —BOB ANDERSON, author of Stretching for Everyday Fitness....for decades has worked with the Broncos, the Jets, the Dodgers, etc... “We can learn a lot from animals. Watch a cat or dog. They instinctively know how to stretch. They do so spontaneously and responsibly, never over-stretching, as they naturally and continually tune up muscles they will have to use.” "THERE IS NOT A MAGICAL SOLUTION NOR A LAZY WAY TO FEEL BETTER" "LEARN WHAT YOU'VE MISSED ABOUT TAKING CARE OF YOUR BODY AND HEALTH" The methods taught at The Haven are gentle and easy, conforming to individual differences in muscle tension, flexibility, and age. You do not need to be in top physical condition or have specific athletic skills. No matter who you are the same techniques apply. Why Stretch? — Proven Benefits Increases strength and flexibility in the spine, legs, wrists & fingers, elbows, shoulders, knees & hips Increases range of motion and mobility in all limbs Increases energy, promotes circulation, slows the aging process Reduces muscle tension & makes the body feel more relaxed Prevent injuries such as muscle strain Helps coordination by allowing for freer and easier movement Look younger, fresher, and be stronger It just plain feels good! What’s Included? Three 75 Minute Sessions - Personal Instruction - Handouts Individual Stretching Routines for EveryBODY, especially those over 50 • First Thing in the Morning • Before & After Walking • Relief of Lower Back Tension or Pain • After Sitting for Long Periods • Simple Stretches You Can do While Watching TV We will also cover sport specific questions should there be any When? Monday May 22 10:30am - 11:45am Wed May 24 10:30am - 11:45am Friday May 26 10:30am - 11:45am Where? The Haven Hotel & Spa Yoga Center ~ Maximum attendance is 8 ~ ~ Everyone receives personal attention ~ How Much? Suggested donation is $50 per person, which covers all 3 classes, all instruction, and all hand-outs. How do I Sign Up? Reply to Michael at mic1951co@gmail.com to RSVP, or stop by The Haven reception desk. If I am not available, the receptionist will take your reservation and donation. ~ RSVP soon as space is limited! Questions? Email Michael at mic1951co@gmail.com Important Note! If you are unsure about beginning these exercises because of physical issues, please email me to schedule a 20 minute consultation. There is no fee for this consultation. If for any reason this is not for you I will tell you. mic1951co@gmail.com Yours in Health, Michael Private Sessions Available mic1951co@gmail.com

We will celebrate the full moon this Wednesday, May 10 starting at 6 PM with a social gathering at the Fenix Cafe in the BCP building. Adult beverages, food and a drum circle contribute to the party atmosphere. All are welcome to join the drum circle regardless of experience. There will be a few loaner drums for those who don't have their own. This is a fun way to try something new and meet new people. The evening drum circle is in lieu of the regular 4 PM Wednesday meditative drum circle this week only.

On Tuesday of this past week, my world was turned upside down! With my impending trip to Vegas to renew my Nevada driver’s license, I needed to see to having Buffy’s nails cut again. I had left them too long because she hates the process, but it is so hard for her to negotiate the tile with the long nails. I was leaving her with Ritch and he had asked me to take care of it. We went for our little walk and she was happy as could be, spry, in spite of her 16 and a half years. Then we went in and got ready to get into the car. She knew it was bad when I carried her to the car. She shook and fought me like never before as Ritch drove us the few blocks to the vet. These events had gotten so bad that we would need to put the muzzle on her so this time I went to get it to put it on in the car hoping that was easier. Doctor Chele was on her way out and couldn’t do it. When I got back to the car she was foaming at the mouth and acting very strange. I picked her up and got the window down but she had gone into an epileptic seizure. We took her home knowing the visit triggered the attack. I held her for hours and then we put her on our bed and took turns watching her. We crushed us a small amount of Valium as it said the vet would do and I massaged it into her gums. Ritch was waving his hand in front of her face and she had no blinking reflex. He told me how bad that was. We both had thought she was calming down and would go to sleep to recover. She had never had a seizure before. Ritch said we were losing her and I picked her up and her fluids were coming out and she was dying in my arms. I had no idea what to do. Ritch and I grieved together that night. He said he wanted to go like she did. I said, “What?” He said he wanted to go fast and he didn’t want to linger. He told me that night she was part of our family and he loved her and was going to miss her very much. He told me how lonely he was going to be when I went to Vegas to get my driver’s license. I offered to call people to stop to see him, but he didn’t want me to. I guess Buffy’s death was too much for Ritch’s heart because he died 17 hours after Buffy did. He died 15 minutes before we were to go to have her buried. He was dead within five minutes and the CPR I tried did nothing. I wasn’t able to save either of my two loves. I thank God that they both preceded me and Ritch did not have to deal with the sadness. We will have a memorial here in Boquete where he was loved by so many around the end of May after I have had a chance to get my act together. Thank you for all of the warm wishes and thoughts, most of all I need prayer. Please also pray that in the end, Ritch chose to believe in Jesus Christ as the son of God who came and died for our sins that we might have life everlasting with Him! all my love, marguerite

David van Harn is a talented artisan woodturner who moved from Sonoma County, California to Boquete over five years ago, and shortly thereafter, purchased a small bench-top wood lathe. He learned to appreciate the beauty of tropical hardwoods from around the world when he worked at a Woodcraft store in Santa Rosa, California after retiring from a career in information technology and technical sales. When he moved to Panama, he knew that there would be beautiful tropical hardwoods locally available from the 2,300+ species of trees that grow in Panama and Costa Rica, one the most ecologically diverse regions in the world. Over the past five years, he has turned many species, and Cocobolo (Dalbergia retusa - a true rosewood), and Kira (granadillo) have become two of his favorites. Artificial (chemical) finishes are not used except on bottle-stoppers, which are handled regularly in the kitchen. His standard finish is pure Brazilian carnauba wax, and some of the tropical woods polish up to an almost glass-like finish when this natural wax finish is applied with a buffing wheel. David's artistic woodturnings are available only at at the Tuesday Morning Market and private showings. Prices are much lower than in U.S. or European art galleries for similar items. Most of the his turnings are small, and will fit in with your luggage taking up very little space, so they make perfect gifts. . Typical selection at the Tuesday Morning Market (some of the above items have been sold.) Top and bottom views - clockwise from top left: 6" & 5" dia. Kira bowls - $40, $30 (Platymiscum pinnatum - local Panama wood) 2 - 6" Blue Mahoe bowls, 6" - $40 each ((Hibiscus elatus - the national tree of Jamaica.) Contact info: David van Harn Boquete, Chiriqui, Panama Cell Phone: 6706-7236 e-mail: dvanharn@gmail.com

Smith Hogsett was in a motorcycle accident today and needs 2 units of A Positive blood TODAY. If you can donate, please call Charlotte Lintz at 6590-2000 for further details.

TUESDAY MAY 9TH - 2PM - FENIX CAFE (BCP) INCREASING EXPOSURE & SALABILITY OF YOUR REAL ESTATE Do not miss this workshop! You will learn how to prepare and market your property for sale. Topics to be covered include: Staging your home for sale Writing real estate ads that get buyer's attention Using words that are proven to help sell your property and those to avoid. How to take exceptional photos that highlight your home Opportunity to preview the new For Sale By Owners website. My name is Lorraine Handler. I spent 35 years in the real estate industry as a licensed real estate Broker and agent in both California and Florida. In addition to real estate sales, I was mortgage broker and managed a mortgage division for a major savings & Loan. In Florida I owned and managed a residential real estate office until I retired and moved to Panama in 2006.

10:30 in the BCP Theater Tuesday, May 9 – Evolution of the sports of Rock Climbing & Slacklining in Panama in general and Boquete in particular. Program presented by Cesar Augusto Melendez - Panama's first professional rock Climber & Sponsored World athlete. The presentation will include photos and videos. www.panamarockclimbing.blogspot.com 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 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 far is working well, so our Sunday Movies are back on track! In addition to dis-mounting the TV and taking it to David for warranty service, BCP's wonderful group of volunteers also re-positioned the speakers, so the sound should be better as well. A big thanks to all involved! This Sunday - May 7, 2017: 12:30 pm: Short films - music, documentary, misc will be shown before the feature film. 1:00 pm: Feature film "Tracks" There is no admission charge, but we ask for voluntary donations to support the program and help pay for the video system. Food, drinks and popcorn will be available from Cafe La Villa. 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. Below is a list of our films for May. We will send out details each film the week before the screening. May 7: Tracks (2014 - Australia) 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 ----------------------------------------------- "Tracks" (Australia, 2014) Rated PG-13 Link to trailer Description: "Robyn Davidson traveled 1,700 miles across the Australian outback from Alice Springs to the Indian Ocean in 1977 with four camels and a dog. The story of her incredible journey is the told in the 2013 Australian movie "Tracks," and Mia Wasikowska stars as Robyn Davidson. RogerEbert.com: “Tracks” isn’t interested in falsely flattering its audience, but it is interested in ravishing it. the nature imagery presented in widescreen by the director and cinematographer Mandy Walker is breathtaking, striking and poetic.

Gigantic Sunday Flea Market 60+ vendors selling everything from household items, electronics, tools, food, clothing, plants, etc, etc. Still room for a few more vendors but you must email chiriquistorage@gmail.com immediately. Gates open at 10 AM. Free admission and free parking Chiriqui Storage is located 1.5 km north of the Terpel gas station in Dolega. PS--Penny's almost famous hot dogs are still only $1

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There is an immediate need for milk at the elementary school at Volcancito. The school has over 175 students and over 90% are native Indians. The school feeds the students two meals a day and usually this is the only food the kids get. So if there is anyone that can find it in their hearts to provide milk it will be so appreciated. (We usually take two cases of milk at a time). Please let me know if you can get the milk and if you can deliver it or need me to pick it up. Thank you so much. Lyndia Smith Lyndia.smith@gmail.com

The Boquete Knitters and Quilters Regretfully Announce That Due to Circumstances Beyond Our Control We Must Cancel The Great Boquete Soup Fest Scheduled for June 9

A bunch of cool events..... accompanied by coffee, specialty drinks, and inspired pastries, snacks, and an expanding menu. See you there! SCHEDULED EVENTS: WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 : 6:00 pm 'FULL MOON' DRUM & DANCE JAM FRIDAY, MAY 12 : 6:30 - 9:30 pm DJ MIKE is BACK!!! ‘momma told me not to come’ Dance Party MONDAY, MAY 15 Mondays: 11:45 am - 1:30 pm / 4-week workshop INTUITIVE DEVELOPMENT (an educational workshop) for more information contact Sharon Brooks: jasrpanama@gmail.com FRIDAY, MAY 19 : 3:00 - 5:00 pm BOQUETE ARTWORKS MEETING -- topic to be announced ON-GOING EVENTS: WEDNESDAYS: 4 - 6 pm THERAPEUTIC DRUM CIRCLE SUNDAYS: 1:00 pm BOQUETE FILM CLUB YOGA 6-DAYS A WEEK! COMING IN JUNE! FRIDAY, JUNE 2nd STEPHEN QUINN ART OPENING & SALE MONDAY, JUNE 12 "MINDFULNESS MOVEMENT METABOLISM“ (an educational workshop) for more information contact Clara Madrigal: clarapanama@gmail.com and... BELLY DANCE CLASS RESUMES! Okay... so WHERE is the Fénix? Fénix Cafe is located in the BCP Event Complex (though owned and operated by a separate entity -- me! Joy Alexander) ... more specific directions: as you are going the main road into town, turn right at the park, continue on two blocks, cross the downtown bridge... and BAM! The Fénix Cafe is immediately on the right. Nice big parking lot, and very soon to have a sign on the roof. :-) The cafe is continuing to grow, and more events are being added to the schedule all the time. To be on the cafe email list, you are welcome to respond to this email. If you have an idea for an event, or would like to host a meeting or a workshop (as part of the blossoming 'education workshop' series), or just want to say hello... please feel free to email me at: joya250@hushmail.com, or call me at: 6426-0843, or just stop by the cafe! OPERATING HOURS: MON: Cafe closed, except for Yoga / Meditation... and scheduled Workshops & Classes TUE: Open during market hours, and a little later for afternoon yoga and to just wind-down after the market with a snack or drink WED: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm THURS: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm FRI: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm SAT 10:00 am - 6:00 pm SUN 11:00 am - 4:00 pm ***OPEN LATE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS!!!***

Big Yard Sale with household stuff, tools, garden tools, mountain bike, mixed Lego, Lego technics, big and little converter for 110V/220V,big garden table and chairs and some other furniture on: Saturday, 6. Mai 2017, 9.00 - 11.00 in Brisas Boquetenas, first access road. 4. House (yellow) on the left side. Take a look...... Please, no early birds, no chance bevor 9.00a.m.! -- Ganzheitliche Psychotherapie und Beratung Marlies Drees Los Molinos Lote 79 Av. Don Simon Alto Boquete Panama Telefon: 02594 - 8918099 (deutsche Festnetznr.) E-Mail: info@marlies-drees.com Skype: Marlies.Drees.Coach Web: marlies-drees.com psychologische-soforthilfe.com