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Jay W. from Los Algorrobos is bleeding, and in need of three units of blood. The doctor has waived the age limit, so you can donate over the age of 65 if healthy, AND the 6 months for out of the country. You can donate if you have been in Panama more than 30 days. Hospital Chiriqui will take you today! But if unable, he will need blood tomorrow too! For further details, please call Charlotte Lintz 6693-5005 Charlotte From almost Paradise 6693-5005

Thank you to all you visited Nutre Hogar last Thursday and all of you who are yet to come to visit us. We took some wonderful photos and have put together a wish list of items we need donated: 1. Any kind of powdered milk (especially the lactose-free milk) 2. All types of cereals 3. All types of large and small metal spoons 4. All kinds of kitchen knives 5. Bath towels and wash cloths 6. Both cloth and disposable diapers 7. Liquid soaps (hand and dish) and baby shampoos 8. Bar soaps of all kinds and laundry detergents 9. Childrens toothbrushes and toothpastes 10. Lubriderm and other baby lotions To donate money, please do so by deposit or transfer to the Nutre Hogar checking account: BANISTMO CURRENT CHECKING ACCOUNT NUTRE HOGAR 0100971093 Help us to give hope to these childern who have nothing in this World! WE WANT TO THANK YOU FOR ANY SUPPORT/LOVE YOU CAN GIVE THE CHILDLREN OF NUTRE HOGAR CHIRIQUI!!

Private Yard Sale and German Food in Los Molinos, we are selling many things from the German restaurant at Plaza San Francisco next Saturday, November 5 from 9:00 - 12:00 am. For sale are furniture, kitchen appliances and accessories, food from Germany, wine, cucumbers and much more products. We will also serve coffee, beer, typical German food and cake. Bring your appetite please! Please come to: Los Molinos, Avenida Don Simon No. 76 Tell the guys at the entrance you want to visit „Simon and Marlies“. +++ PLEASE NOTE: The Yard Sale is NOT at Plaza San Francisco :-) +++ If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via email: info@restaurantealeman.com See you on Saturday, Simon and Marlies

You are invited to our next art exhibit for the month of November, celebrating Fiestas Patrias, by Mario Ariel Saldaña. Opening with Hors d'oeuvres: November 11 Time: 4:00 pm It will be on display until November 30, during regular business hours Les invitamos a nuestra próxima exhibición de arte para el mes de Noviembre, conmemorando Fiestas Patrias, a cargo de Mario Ariel Saldaña. Apertura y Brindis: 11 de Noviembre Hora: 4:00 pm Las obras se estarán exhibiendo hasta el 30 de noviembre, en horario regular.

Celebrate with us our culture and roots, as you are part of this beautiful place surrounded by nature, music and kind people! Enjoy a Panamenian lunch with folkloric music on November 3rd. This is an experimental group that arises with the purpose to make known the Venezuelan Cuatro as an instrument of great versatility, as any other world-class instrument. COME TO JOIN THIS BEAUTIFULL EXPERIENCE ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11 DINNER BEFORE CONCERT 6:00pm $16.25 each person (includes main course Restaurant regular Menu+beverage) AFTER CONCERT COCTEL HAPPY HOUR PRICES AT CANYON BAR This is an experimental group that arises with the purpose to make known the Venezuelan Cuatro as an instrument of great versatility, as any other world-class instrument. COME TO JOIN THIS BEAUTIFULL EXPERIENCE ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11 DINNER BEFORE CONCERT 6:00pm $16.25 each person (includes main course Restaurant regular Menu+beverage) AFTER CONCERT COCTEL HAPPY HOUR PRICES AT CANYON BAR

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 Of the Flowers in Vocancito road.... from 3pm to 5pm in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.... Tel 63119892 for more information....

Good Times, Art Auction, Wine and other Great Drinks. LAST CHANCE to bid on paintings by Mike Potts currently on display at the Art Cafe. This Friday, November 4 is the last day of the art silent auction and your chance to own an original painting by a local artist at a bargain price if you are not outbid. Doesn't hurt to try! Starting at 4:00 PM this Friday, the artist, Mike Potts, will be at the cafe for the end of the auction. Bidding will cease promptly at 5:00 PM and sold paintings will then be awarded to the high bidder. Come by between 4 and 6 to meet the artist, see the art and have a glass of wine even if you are not in the market to buy. Support our local artists and art community.

We meet every Tuesdays at LA 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

IT IS THE TIME OF THE YEAR TO HONOR OUR HOMELAND!! MAIL BOXES ETC. will be closed on the following dates: THURSDAY NOV. 3rd, 2016 FRIDAY NOV. 4th 2016 SATURDAY NOV. 5th 2016 THURSDAY NOV. 10th 2016 tel. (507) 720-2684

It's been 6 years since Finca Feliz was born and it has become my pride and joy, not to mention the hard work it takes to truly grow organically. I have some new products to announce next month, so come by and get a preview. This Tuesday, at the market, I will have radish sprouts available and Arugula to order. The blackberry plants are 8 ft. tall waiting for the heat of summer when they will start to bloom for many months. Something I'm looking forward to as I know you are. Nothing will be frozen, only fresh and picked perfectly ripe each week. There are more surprises coming and I'll keep you posted. The new garden was planted and growing fast so in a few weeks, I'll have the juicing greens again. Thanks for all your support. Hasta Martes Lynne @ Finca Feliz You can email me by pressing the "reply" button.

Hello Drummers, The 4th Friday La Villa Drum Party is cancelled in preparation for the new schedule. There will be a program change starting in November. Instead of the twice monthly drum parties, Cafe La Villa will host a monthly full moon drum circle. This event will be around the time of the full moon as that date changes monthly. The La Villa Full Moon Drum Circle will be held on the 2nd Friday of each month. Arrive at 6 pm to mingle and get warmed up. Lighting of the Drum Circle Fire at 6:30 pm (weather permitting). All drummers are welcome and yes howling at the moon is encouraged. The Therapeutic Drum Sessions will continue every Wednesday at 4 pm at La Villa. There will be drum clinics for beginners held at various times to be announced individually. Our mission has been to promote Community Drumming awareness through drum parties, classes and presentations. To reach as many people as possible, I constructed a series of standard Cajon Drums that have been available to the public for free use during all our events. It's time to take this awareness to the next level by getting as many drums into the hands of drummers as possible. Some have purchased our Cajon Drums while others have chosen other types of drums. Some already have at least one drum and that's a good thing. So here's your chance to be part of our drumming family. All of our demo drums are on sale for $50.00. You can go to Cafe la Villa and buy one of these drum right now. There is a very limited number of these drums available and will likely be no more at this price. These drums can be painted and decorated many ways or enjoyed a la natural. It's your canvas. But don't despair, If you miss out on these demo drums I have new Cajon drums for sale including our all new Mola Cajon collection which is now on display at La Villa Cafe. There is time before Christmas if you want a custom design and color on our standard Cajon or the deluxe model. For more information and entertainment go to our web site: www.alscajons.com. Drop by Cafe la Villa for a brochure and a look at these Mola Cajons. We now have Al's Cajons branded coffee mugs and Rosewood Claves for sale at La Villa. So even if you don't want to drum, you can participate with a set of Claves while you enjoy a cup of Lucy's great coffee (and some Baileys:0) in your new mug. If you would like to be part of our growing family of drummers just let me know and I'll add to our mailing list. If you've had enough drumming news :O) just let me know and I'll remove you from our list :o). Thanks for all your support, Al 6509-3390

Tomorrow, Sunday October 30, instead of our regular formal screening of a movie, Cafe La Villa will show a series of films by Director Tim Burton starting at noon while open for business as usual. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Vincent (1982) Corpse Bride (2005) Edward Scissorhands (1990) Sleepy Hollow (1999) ------------ We will return to our regular 1:00 PM Sunday screenings of movies the following Sunday, November 6 with 2010's "Inception" starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

10:30 in the BCP Theater Tuesday November 1 – Mark & Martine Heyer, Rodny Fuentes & Irma Castillo Smith present their group health insurance policies for members of Rodny Direct. .FREE ADMISSIONMartine will speak on 2 or 3 different health insurance plans that exist and that will give discounts for group members. Rodny and Mark will be there to sign up folks for Rodny Direct. Irma Castillo Smith will be the plan administrator for the Rodny Direct group insurance plans. Tuesday November 8 – Allison Tilluma will speak about detoxification of the body, how the body naturally detoxifies, why it is necessary, and what we can do to support it in a nourishing and natural way. Allison is a local massage therapist, herbalist, and yoga teacher. She has been specializing in alternative medicine for the past 10 years after realizing Western medicine was not effectively treating her issues. Tuesday November 15 – Bill Whit presents “More Tai Chi”. In 1985 Bill Whit PhD began 20 years study of Shaolin Temple Praying Mantis style Tai Chi with Grand Master Ho Yen Lee.. Subsequently, he has taken Tai Chi worships and classes with 6 masters and 4 teachers. He taught Tai Chi in Canada for 10 years. He will summarize the history of Tai Chi, its benefits, and demonstrate some Tai Chi forms. He will be starting a free Tai Chi class i Boquette in January, 2017. Tuesday November 22 -- Price Peterson, Peter Sterling, and Rodrigo Marciacq on the scientific and economic facts (and the truth) about GMO products especially as they exist in Panama. Tuesday November 29 – Dr. Peter Juhos, owner of Natural Alternative Health, S.A. in David will speak about the programs his clinic offers. Dr. Juhos is a Hungarian holding a BA, BS, MBA-US-Fulbright Scholarship at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Juhos is the Medical Director, Founder, and Owner of Multiple Clinics practicing chiropractic and alternative medicine. He has developed an Ultimate Remedy a Superantigen (SAg) for anti-cancer treatment. FREE ADMISSION Tuesday, Dec. 6 -- Dr. Alfredo Molto, high level plastic surgeon practicing in David will speak about advancements in plastic surgery and his work with Operation Smile in Panama. Tuesday, Dec. 13 -- Alberto Alemán is the former CEO of the Panama Canal Authority. He is a graduate of Texas A & M University. Under his leadership, the Panama Canal Authority´s vision has been to transform the Canal into a world leader in services to the maritime industry, to be the cornerstone of the global transportation system, and a model of excellence, integrity, and transparency. He is the recipient of numerous national and international awards for his achievements and contributions to the world maritime industry. Sr. Alberto will speak to us about the history and the future of the canal and its importance to the Panamanian people. Tuesday, Dec. 20 -- Have a medical condition on a weekend, night, holiday or any other day?. Dra. Digna Diaz, Dra Sue King Loo and the Boquete Medical Associates is a call in service at ALFA Clinic next to La Reina and they will manage your emergency in Boquete just by calling 6619-7911. Dra Digna is an internal medicine specialist who obtained her general medicine degree in Costa Rica and her internal medicine specialty through Hospital Regional in David. She also has a master’s degree in aesthetic medicine from Spain. Dra Sue is the owner of the clinic and received her general medicine degree from the National University of Panama. Tuesday, Dec. 27 – Darrell Eash presents Camels & Chameleons (Learning to Thrive in a New Environment). How to understand and appreciate the differences between Latinos and Gringos, and how to adapt to and succeed in a culture and language different from your own. Darrell’s knowledge in this area comes from being born and raised in Venezuela, living there until he left for college in the U.S. He’s also worked among Latinos for nearly 28 years, and has traveled extensively to all but four Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America. Darrell will address the 10 cultural differences between Latino and Gringo cultures and explain how they can harmoniously work together. Tuesday January 3 – Boquete Hospice and Health presents “Being Prepared.” Do you know the legalities in Panama if you were to die or become ill and unable to make very important medical decisions for yourself? Laws you're familiar with in your home country do not apply! Did you know that you must have enough cash on hand to pay a doctor to pronounce someone dead and to have the mortuary pick you up? No credit cards. No IOUs. What will you do if you're hospitalized in an emergency and can't express what medical treatment you want? And who can legally enter your home to feed your pets if you can't? What's your legal marital status? What about wills? There's a lot we ASSUME we know but we don't Tuesday January 10 – David MacKenzie will speak on “Diseases Are Your Friends” and are messages from your body (and God). Medicines are unnatural and toxic and just kill the messenger. David believes the great majority of diseases are caused by diet and lifestyle and we all need to know the biologically correct diet. Tuesday January 17 – Bob Gregory and the Alto al Crimen team will make a report to the community. Members of the AAC board and Caesar Sherrard, founder and former president of AAC, will speak on a number of topics. The meeting will be for all members of the community and especially for new folks who are unfamiliar with the history of AAC or the vital bilingual emergency hotline and other services it provides for permanent residents, temporary residents and tourists in Boquete. Tuesday January 24 -- Alvaro Almengor of Hatstone Lawyers, a boutique law firm with five partners across four offices (Jersey, London, Panama and South Africa) will speak. They are primarily a corporate and private law firm, and work regularly on cross border structures for international clients. they regularly advise international banks, financial services business, foreign corporations, local business, public and private companies, directors, shareholders, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals on all aspects of corporate and commercial law. In Panama, in particular, they have expertise in incorporating companies and foundations, construction and property, employment, immigration, taxation, corporate and commercial, succession planning and asset protection, cross-border transactions, new business establishment and general legal advice. FREE ADMISSION Tuesday January 31 – Milagros Sanchez Pinzón is the premiere historian for Chiriqui Province and Boquete in particular. She authored the book Boquete, Rasgos de su Historia in 2001 and Boquete: Valley of the eternal rainbow in 2006 -- research and photos illustrating the rich history of Boquete and its founding families. Luz Graciela Joly Adames, Tenured Professor of Anthology, Department of History, Faculty of Humanities, Autonomous University of Chiriqui, will translate. Tuesday, Feb. 7 – Lloyd Cripe “the weatherman” talks about the micro-climates and weather in the Boquete area and how it has changed. Tuesday, Feb. 14 – Robert Bezeu, founder and developer of the “Plastic Bottle Village” development on Isla Colon in Bocas del Toro, will speak about his labor of love on Valentines Day. This eco-residential community will eventually consist of 120 homes built out of recycled plastic bottles. Robert will tell us what motivated him to undertake such an ambitious project, how he utilizes the bottles, why this is an affordable and efficient building method, and how he hopes to save the earth one bottle at a time. http://www.plasticbottlevillage.com Tuesday, Feb. 21 – Boquete Optical SETI Observatory. Marlin (Ben) and Joan Schuetz retired in 1997 and subsequently cruised the Caribbean for nearly 10 years in their trawler. In 2006 they found and settled in Boquete. With a degree in physics, Ben’s career included engineering, physics and management, but he always maintained a lingering interest in astronomy. In 2008 he constructed the Boquete Optical SETI Observatory which has since been in a constant state of development. The observatory’s objective is to search for pulsed laser signals originating from worlds that may be deliberately targeting earth. Come and learn more about Ben’s search for ET. Tuesday, Feb. 28 – What is that creepy, crawly creature? To suggest a speaker or topic for these meetings please email BCP Tuesday Meeting To become a vendor at the Tuesday market, email Elena Serracin

Free Clinic: "How to play and have fun in Boquete drum circles" La Villa Coffee Cafe at 2:30 PM Tuesday, November 1 There is a developing drum culture in Boquete with several open drum circles each month. There is a monthly full moon drum party (adult beverages, bonfire, . . .) plus regular Wednesday drum circles that are therapeutic. All take place at La Villa Coffee Cafe. Therapeutic drumming is every Wednesday from 4-5 PM. It's been proven by a number of top medical schools and research institutions that community drumming generates health benefits comparable to deep meditation. It significantly reduces the effects of stress and even helps prevent cancer. And it's fun! If you would like to participate in our community drumming programs, but feel uncomfortable due to your lack of drumming experience, this message is especially for you. I will be giving periodic drum clinics designed to teach you how to get different sounds out of a cajon (box drum most people play at the drum circles) and some basic beats that will allow you to join in the fun without having to worry about what to do. The clinics last about thirty minutes and are for beginners and early intermediates only. Feel free to join us for any drumming event even if you have not attended a drum clinic. All skill levels are welcome. Tell your friends and bring them with you. Drum with us and open your life to a new and rewarding activity. Mike Potts

I don't generally promote online charities or charitable actions. This is an exception. Tom McCormack has a foundation, and through it for the last ten years he has been collecting in the US and shipping to Panama donated prosthetic arms, legs and other parts, along with medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes and the like. Those items are of immense help to hundreds or thousands of Panamanian people with disabilities. A side benefit of Tom's work is that he accepts shipments of yarn, fabrics, batting and other materials for the Boquete Knitters and Quilters group started by my wife, Brandy. He puts those materials into the containers he ships to Panama and thus saves the Knitters and Quilters a lot of shipping costs. A TV station in Panama is sponsoring a competition among various "Heros of Panama." One of the competitors is a lady who is one of Tom's local volunteers. The prize for the "Hero" who receives the most votes will be a substantial amount of money for his or her charity. You can see information about Ruby Cianca at this link on the TV station's site: http://www.tvn-2.com/produccion/heroesporpanama/perfiles/2016/rubi_cianca/ (Vote while you're there!) You can translate the page with translate.google.com if you need to. Votes are made online and are limited only to one vote per hour. If a lot of you vote for RUBY CIANCA multiple, multiple times, we have a possibility of raising money for Tom's work of love, and thus for a lot of disabled Panamanians and for a lot of babies of the poorer people in the province of Chiriqui who receive the items produced by the Knitters and Quilters. SO...Voting early and voting often is quite legal in this system. PLEASE click this link http://www.tvn-2.com/produccion/heroesporpanama/perfiles/2016/rubi_cianca/ several times per day. You can probably just leave the page open in a tab and click on it again every hour. Please continue until you receive a message on the page that the contest has ended. With your help, Tom McCormack's foundation and Ruby Cianca can win! THANKS for participating and helping a lot of needy people in Panama.

The owners/administrators of Chiriqui.Life (CL) website are very pleased to announce the eighth podcast in a series that is called "Chiriqui Life Stories". This new series of podcasts is produced by Michael Schwartz. Quoting from the description of the Chiriqui Life Stories category: This podcast is a conversation with David van Harn. David became interested in Boquete based on recommendations on the Internet, plus discovering the Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival, an annual event held in Boquete early each year. He decided to give the Chiriqui highlands a try, and immediately fell in love with Boquete. David has had an interesting career, and some setbacks, but his attitude and outlook is very positive and upbeat. 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 David tell his story. If you are NOT already a registered member of CL, then access CL at Chiriqui.Life and click on the "Sign Up" icon at the upper right area. If you already are a registered member of CL, then you may access this podcast at 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

Reprinted with permission from The Panama Perspective Community – Responsibility By Tom on October 23, 2016 in News from Panama Post Views: 125 Meet Betty Landis, President of Boquete Hospice and Health Foundation. I did last week in an attempt to find out more about this great organization. My only contact before was when a neighbor needed a hospital bed for her mother and we went down to their warehouse where they lent it out for free for as long as needed. The organization is made up of two major components, Hospice and Health Services but just as important, there is the equipment loan program and blood donor program. This is very important as Panama does not have blood banks and we must rely upon blood donors when the time arrives. With over 40 active volunteer members and 5 main officers, they service the greater Boquete area and have retired nurses and doctors who provide support. Foreign health workers are not allowed to practice medicine in Panama but they can teach and train others to help on a no fee basis. Here is where the responsibility part comes in for all members of the community. Each person needs to have a physician who can practice medicine and know of those who can provide palliative care. We have several physicians here in Boquete who are fully licensed and some who can administer IV treatment in your home. One has her own ambulance and EMPs on call. While we all may be as healthy as a horse, there may come a time, naturally or by illness when you must call upon a qualified physician. While you might have come here to get “off the grid”, it is everyone’s responsibility to take this seriously and take steps to insure that you do not become a burden on others or leave no records of who to contact in case that time comes. The Boquete Hospice and Health Foundation has a simple Buddy Connection form and this is part of a personal information folder we must each have. Share this form with you buddy’s here in Boquete. You should list your full name, date of birth, phone number, email and alternatives for each. List the people who are the local contacts in case of an emergency and those who are abroad with their contact information and relationship to you. List 3 contacts for each. List the name of your primary physician and any specialists with their contact information as well. If you have health insurance list the company and policy number. Same goes for your homeowners and car insurance. You should include in your folder a picture of yourself, copy of your passport, driver’s license and second ID like a cedula. List the meds you take and do not forget any special care needed for your pets too. You might also think about getting a living will here in Panama as the one you might have in the US will not be recognized here. Same goes for your will. Donate! Boquete Hospice and Health Foundation is a non-profit foundation and provides its services free of charge. They are currently sustained by the kind and generous community that we serve and in which we live. Donations are very appreciated and can be made by check to “Boquete Hospice & Health Foundation”. Checks may be left at Mailboxes, Etc in Boquete. For information on making a donation contact Doug Tyler at bjtrdt@gmail.com or 6781-9250. They also accept donations of medical equipment and supplies. Mark your calender’s! November 17, 2016 is the date for the organization to make a presentation to community members. The event will be held at the 3rd floor of the Boquete Library. The intent is to involve the entire community, both foreigners and locals alike. I could go on for a lot longer on this organization and things you might want to do to be of help. Probably one of the more important things they need is a home for their equipment and a little office space. Right now they rent a couple of mini storage bays to house their equipment and supplies. Contact them for any questions and of course donations and ideas for a new home. Thomas H. Brymer II We invite you to visit our country and learn if Panama Real Estate is right for you.

This dog was found near the airport in David yesterday. We are urgently seeking donations for the care that will be required to help this dog. If you can help, no mater the amount, please click on the link below to donate. Thank you. 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 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 Pets Want Homes if you are interested in adopting an animal on http://www.petswanthomes.com/