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The sun is out again, and the schedule is full at La Villa Coffee Lounge. Come down to the BCP complex this holiday season to celebrate, grow, change, or just relax and enjoy the riverside garden with a new book and fresh roasted cup of coffee. December Highlights: Friday 9th: Full Moon Drum n Dance! Lighting the bonfire at 6:30 (free!) Brought to you by Al's Cajons Sat 10th: Christmas Ho Ho Homicide Whodunnit?!? Murder mystery party 5pm. Come solve the north pole caper or just enjoy our eggnog and mulled wine specials (free to come!) Can't stand to jut watch? RSVP to secure one of the last two parts Friday 16th: Open Stage! Bring an instrument or just your ears and enjoy Boquete's local talent! 5pm. Saturday 17th: Plant Swap Saturday! Ever been jealous of La Villa's ruffled leaf Coleus plants? How 'bout our variegated leaf Impatients? Well, you can have 'em! Come down for free cuttings and free advice on rooting and more. Have cuttings of your own? Bring them down and find them a good home! All cuttings are free! Get involved, gardeners... 'tis the season to give and receive! 11am- 2pm Something's always happening at La Villa! Open 9am - 6+pm. For the full schedule and more information, http://www.lavillaboquete.com/events or http://yoga-boquete.com/ From a full bar to a full plate to a full calendar of events, we have something for you! Weekly Events this Month: Tuesdays: Morning Market 9-12pm Cafe open 'till 6 Full Primary Series Ashtanga Yoga 6-7:30 Wednesdays Ashtanga Short Form Yoga 9-10 Game Day 1-4pm Drum Circle 4-5 Thursdays Hatha Yoga 9-10am Belly Dance 3-4pm Ballroom Dance Lessons 4:30-5:30 Latin Dance Night 5:30-??? Fridays Ashtanga Yoga 9-10am Special Evening Event Weekly! Please check website for details. Saturdays Hatha Yoga 9-10am Belly Dancing 3-4pm Comedy Improv! 5:30-7pm Sundays Film Club 1pm Casual Musician's Jam 4 pm Mondays: Ashtanga Yoga 9-10am Nidra Yoga meditation 10:30-11:15 (Coffee shop closed Mondays) Never been to La Villa? We're only a 3 minute walk from the central park. Just cross the downtown bridge over the river- we are the very first building on the right!

Boquete Land & Realty is holding a Boquete Photo Contest. The top prize is a catered dinner for 6! The Boquete Land & Realty Photo Contest is sponsored by Boquete Land & Realty. Photographers are invited to shoot photos of landscape, people, historical sites, artifacts and other activities in Boquete, Chiriqui, Panama. Photos must be submitted on our Facebook.com page to be eligible for the prize. Please fill out the entry form AND submit your photo on our page. Photos must be hash tagged with the phrase #boquetelandandrealty. The contest is open from December 1, 2016 through January 31st, 2017. https://www.facebook.com/boquetelandandrealtysa/?sk=app_474477662635277 Live well! Margie Tosch Brooke C: 507.6607.4060 - Panama C: 707-319-2500 - US (text only)

View in a web browser How to: Obtain Panamanian Passport On December 9, 2016 from 12.00pm till about 3.00pm I, Frank Stegmeier and one of the owners of Rio Encantado, will be giving a talk on how to obtain your Panama citizenship and Panama passport. This is a free event, drinks and snacks can be purchased at our full bar and pool Rancho. Please RSVP, as space is limited. You will also hear a very important story on how Panama lawyers can take your bank accounts without your knowledge and without any recourse. These are the stories that you will not hear about in any of the pro-selling Panama media publications. Regards, Frank Stegmeier www.rioencantado.com Rio Encantado, Caldera 60904951 Regards, Frank Mailing address: Rare Isthmus Honey SA, Casita de Miel, El Jardin del Cafe, Boquete, Chiriqui, xxx, Republic of Panama Unsubscribe from future emails.

First Sunday of the month giant flea market. More than 80 vendors selling everything from trash to treasures, from soup to nuts, and maybe even the kitchen sink (you just never know). We do know that Penny's famous $1 hot dogs will be there for your gourmet appetite. On the grounds of Chiriqui Storage, half-way between David and Boquete. 1.5 km north of the Terpel gas station in Dolega Gates open at 10 and close at 1. Free admission and free parking. Come for the bargains, stay for lunch.

Movie starts at 1pm, and food, drinks and popcorn will be available from Cafe La Villa. (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 at the end of the movie to support the program and help pay for the video system. Later this week, in response to requests for better advance notice of upcoming screenings, I will select films for the rest of December, and send out that schedule. I will also be setting up a Facebook page where we can communicate about movies and related topics. David van Harn, Curator Boquete Film Club ----- Description: I selected this week's film - a comedy starring Sally Field - in part to honor the women here in our expat community. Many of you have a delightful attitude towards life and a wonderful sense of humor - just like the "Doris" character in the film. The critics seem to agree that Sally Field's performance in this film is really what makes it worth watching. I have not watched the movie- only the trailer. But I love the way it portrays the interactions between characters of different generations. One of the reasons I chose to retire in Boquete - rather than move to an affordable senior apartment complex or community back in California - was that very concept of being around and interacting with the liveliness of people of all ages each and every day. From the Roger Ebert Website: "For those of us who really liked—nay, worshiped and adored—Sally Field even before she won a single Oscar, her presence in the modestly conceived but emotionally brimming “Hello, My Name is Doris†is like a beacon of beckoning human warmth just waiting to be cherished. The 69-year-old actress and former TV “Gidget†not only gets to prove that her superb comedic skills have gotten none the rustier since she was last given a worthy arena to display them. But the fact that Field is doing so in her first leading role in 20 years is on the same level of a cinematic event as Lily Tomlin’s hardcore domination of “Grandma†or Blythe Danner's delicate command of “I’ll See You in My Dreams.â€Â

... was to start teaching my fellow human beings how to"Stretch & Flex" for superb long term health... That was December 28, 2001. This December I celebrate15 years of teaching AND my 65th Birthday... I am continuing to share this simple and effective "Stretch & Flex" practice Back by popular demand - the "Stretching for EveryBODY" Clinic (Offered twice in December - see dates below) ~The methods taught 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. —BOB ANDERSON, author of Stretching for Everyday Fitness and 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.” Who is it for? Anybody Any Age With Aches & Pains Golfers, Runners, Cyclers Hikers, Tennis Players Beginning Stretchers Weight Lifters Why Stretch? -— Proven Benefits Increase strength and flexibility in the spine, legs, wrists & fingers, elbows, shoulders, knees & hips Increase range of motion and mobility in all limbs Increase energy, promotes circulation, slows aging process Reduce 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 feels good When? Mon Dec 5 10:30am-12 noon Wed Dec 7 10:30am-12 noon Friday Dec 9 10:30am-12 noon OR Mon Dec 12 10:30am-12 noon Wed Dec 14 10:30am-12 noon Friday Dec 16 10:30am-12 noon Where? The Haven Hotel & Spa Yoga Center ~ Maximum attendance is 8 people per clinic ~ Everyone deserves & gets personal attention How Much? Suggested donation is $60 which covers the 3 part clinic, all teaching, personal instruction & demonstration, and handouts of all sessions for your use at home. Why Not Sign Up? The only Why Not is Why Not Increase your Health-Span to match your Life-Span? Life is Not a Dress Rehearsal! This is The Show! Be There - you'll look younger Be There - you'll be healthier Be There - you'll feel better Be There for more energy Just Be There! How do I Sign Up? Reply to Michael at mic1951co@gmail.com to RSVP or Stop by The Haven reception desk with your cash donation. The receptionist will take your reservation and donation if I am not available. RSVP soon as there are only 8 spots per clinic! Questions? Email Michael at mic1951co@gmail.com or call on WhatsApp +1 702 539 1479 Important Note! If you are unsure of 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 WhatsApp +1 702 539 1479 A Note From Michael... From the age 31-49 I was a die-hard runner. I started running to lose an unwanted extra 65 pounds I put on from age 30-31. Over the years, the consequences and physical damage to my body from running were devastating. But like most of us have done at one time or another, I persisted under the false belief that I should and could "push through the pain". The "no-pain-no-gain" theory we were taught is probably in the top 2 of the worst advice in Western civilization that was ever promoted to maintain our physical health - ESPECIALLY when we pass age 35. If you don't believe me, just look around and ask a few questions of your fellow humans over the age of 50. These stories contribute to about 50% of why doctors are still in business. In the summer of 1999 (at age 48) I began my stretching/yoga practice by learning the Tibetan 5 Rites. After discovering the benefits and the transformation this had on my health, my joints, flexibility, strength, healing old injuries, etc., I attended and completed a 9 week training with Bikram's Yoga College of India. I immediately began teaching full time. Since then I have taught various Stretching & yoga styles as well as branching out to Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga. Other trainings I have completed include a 200HR RYT with Tiffany Cruikshank of yogamedicine.com. Then following Paul Grilley Yin techniques, I earned a certification in Yin Yoga with Debbi Atkins-Davis 1000HR RYT. June 30 of this year I moved to Boquete from Las Vegas, Nevada. For the last 8 years in Las Vegas I taught public classes at various studios throughout the city, and to private clients. My teachings range from Stretching and Assisted Stretching as taught by Bob Anderson and Aaron Mattes, to gentle yoga and chair yoga, and all the way up to more aggressive styles. I have created a 60 minute yoga fusion class, combining several yoga disciplines. For lack of an official name of this style of teaching, I am simply calling it Yoga Fusion 60. If you are new to Stretching, I believe you will really like my "Stretching for EveryBODY" 3 part clinic. If you are more intermediate or advanced, let me know and I'll fill you in on my other new classes here at The Haven. If you require private sessions due to physical conditions, we can discuss that if you'd like to. Thanks for your interest and let me know if you have questions. See you in a clinic!

We will be taking a much needed vacation from December 14 until January 15. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our friends and supporters.

Lost dog in Seminario Alto Boquete. His name is Jack. Please help us find him. There's a little girl with a broken heart who misses him. No collar because he just had a bath. Call LINDA 6716-1151 or Rosa 6764-8453 if you find him or see him. Please. Linda Hart

Ring in the Holidays! Christmas Concert & Sing Along Thursday, December 15 2:00PM BCP Theater Entrance: Bring a child's gift marked for gender and age, Or, a non-perishable food item Suggested value $5 Items will be divided among Charity Groups Serving Our Area

Come join us at Valle Escondido for the ultimate New Years Eve Party. Valle Escondido Resort and Spa is pleased to announce that we will be hosting this event which will provide one of the best values combined with the most amenities. For the low price of only $75 per person, or $145 per couple, plus taxes guests will receive unlimited open bar (well drinks), gourmet dinner, live entertainment by the Wigglers (a fun and hip Latin music band that everyone has been raving about), midnight champagne toast, door prizes of resort day passes and other spa specials, and a fireworks display. All to be held in the quaint and beautiful setting of Valle Escondido.. Ask about our hotel room specials when making your reservations. We look forward to seeing you. For reservations 720-2454 or email me! Saludos, Analia Velasquez Manager Valle Escondido Resort

For those of you who wish to donate to the fund to build a path and a new bathroom for Yaneth and Edith (both in wheelchairs), here's some options: 1. Go Fund Me https://www.gofundme.com/ediths-and-yaneths-help-fund 2. My paypal account (no fee if you check "send money to friends and family") pjbarrett@aol.com 3. Stop by the Handicap Foundation in Alto Boquete just adjacent to the new Social Security Clinic under construction. 4. See me at the front of the BCP theater on Tuesdays. Penny Barrett Handicap Foundation Volunteer

We meet every Tuesdays at the Posada pizza restaurant from 2,30pm to 4,30pm,,,come and meet Us and make new friends, please call 7204178 or just come in. thanks. viviane

We study the bible from the beginning to the end, anyone can join Us, Men and Women of any Religion. We learn from each other, questions are more then welcome....we meet every Friday at Pastor Linda home in Valle Del Rio from 3pm to 5pm in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.... Tel 63119892 for more information....

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We have two older women who have suffered strokes and are being treated by physical therapy at the handicap foundation. One of which is named Yaneth who lives with her husband in a little very modest Panamanian home. The house has no bathroom or running water. She at times cannot come to therapy because her path is dirt and with large rocks in places so her aged husband cannot push her wheelchair. We are working on raising enough money to put in a very basic concrete path so she can come on a regular basis. The other women is Edith. She has a history of falling as she has little use of her right arm and leg. We have worked on braces and strengthening exercises to help prevent falls that could leave her in even worse shape (ie. broken hip). After doing a home inspection it was discovered that one of the contributing factors to her falls is that she cannot fit her wheel chair into the bath room and then it is so small her husband has to try to hold her up while he dumps buckets of cold water on her. She has slipped in the bathroom several times. We are try to raise enough money to enlarge the bath room such that she can get her wheel chair in and then transfer to a shower chair. This will make a huge difference in her day to day life. These two projects combined will cost $700, so that is our goal. Currently we have raised $30. We did a similar project for Alberto, one of our paraplegic's. His dirt path also prevented him for making to therapy regularly. These pictures are: Alberto's path project and the home he and his family live in, Yeneth and her husband, Edith working hard on the stationary bike and Alberto working hard learning to walk again four years after his accident. If you can help us raise money for these worthwhile projects it would be wonderful. Every little bit will help. You can drop your donation off at the Handicap Foundation Building in Alto Boquete next to the newly constructed Social Security Clinic or you can leave it with Penny Barrett in front of the theater at the Tuesday Market. Thanks for your help and concern. Dave and Leiann Scee, voluteers at the foundation.

CHOX Artisan Chocolate is now taking orders for our very popular chocolate Christmas trees. Weighing in at about 10 ounces, standing 6 inches tall and made of solid chocolate, the snow swept Christmas tree from CHOX is $18.95. Order yours now by email (deb@choxchocolates.com) for pickup the week of December 19.

Once again, the November 28 parade was a unique and moving event. As the afternoon rain closed in, the crowd and the parade became one, like an intimate living room filled with Panamanians. The respect and admiration they show to one another is extraordinary. Please enjoy the pictures here. For what it's worth, the entire event was shot on an iPhone. Mark Heyer

THE FINCA LERIDA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & CONCERT IS THE FAMILY EVENT OF THE YEAR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3rd AT 4PM TICKETS FOR SALE NOW! $6 CHILDREN $12 ADULTS TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE WITH PRIOR RESERVATION CALL US AT (507) 720-1111 info@fincalerida.com confirmation@fincalerida.com Finca Lérida Coffee Plantation & Boutique Hotel #hotelfincalerida Alto Quiel-Boquete, Chiriquí Panamá

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Is your home or business really protected against Lightning and Utility Surges? Unfortunately, I'm often consulted after damage has occurred and costly replacements have been purchased. If you have panel mount surge protectors that use indicator lights, you don't have the level of protection you've been led to believe. These products use components that degrade over time and should be replaced at least every 5 years. They also allow between 400-600 volts to pass to your 120 volt equipment before they start to work...not good! I install the highest quality panel mount surge protectors in a set of two, one for lightning and the other for utility surges. At $250 installed (locally), this set is a bargain that you don't want to be without. No degrading components, no indicator lights, no excessive voltages passed through to your valuable equipment. If you want true Whole House Protection, your Cable TV, Telephone, Internet Radio wires need dedicated surge protectors separate from the panel mount units. Lightning can travel on ANY wire that enters the building and I know of many people who have sustained considerable lightning damage through the Cable Onda (cable TV) service wire. Don't delay, surges can happen at any time, in any season. Email today for an appointment: sparkyboquete@gmail.com Your Boquete Expert for: *Consulting *Surge Protection *Troubleshooting/Repair *Lighting Design and Installation *Generators and Transfer Switches *Energy Monitoring *30 Years Experience Boquete Electrical Solutions Impeccable Craftsmanship sparkyboquete@gmail.com