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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/

Hello Everyone! We invite you all to the Halloween Horror Night in Valle Escondido at the Quebrada Grande Country Club! This Saturday October 29th come and enjoy with us one of the most epic party of all times in Boquete, a night that will be trully unforgettable. spookey / creepy / freaky and crazy - with pyromaniacs, magicians, clowns and more live bands - "seat of the pants" & "the wigglers" famous djs from around the country costume competition for the sexiest - scariest and funniest of them all - with hundreds of dollars in prizes scary environment - awesome service and Food! vallet parking available from 8pm free transport: Town-Valle Escondido-Town every 30min from 8pm-3am Jello-Shots and Spooky Drinks! See you!! Analia Velasquez Barraza

*JUNGLA SUNDAYS* OCTOBER 30TH *Starting at 12:00 *Music by Ian & Edgar *Delicious BBQ, *Baked Eggplant and *Yummy Drinks , *Fun for the Whole Family, You are Welcome to Bring Chairs, Blankets, Tables and Enjoy the grounds with your Furvorite Friends, Relaxing and Listening to Music, Eating Delicious Food & Yummy Drinks ! ! ! See You All Here Sunday 30th at 12:00 and Help to Support Your Furvorite Friends at JUNGLA <3 Palmira Centro Taxis & Buses all Day : Palmira/Boquete Palmira/David Call for more Info : 69686010

Pilates has it covered! The exercise sequences composing it build muscular strength, flexibility, core strength, body-awareness, coordination, concentration, and balance. Pilates emphasizes natural, whole body fluid movement, creating long lean muscles and integrating/harmonizing the body/mind through conscious breathing. Thus Pilates shares many of the same exercise principles and objectives as Yoga. However, Pilates has it own unique set of props, adding wide diversity and sophisticated elements of fitness to its abilities. Too, all movement extends out from the core- imitating how the body originally develops from the central nervous system outward reinforcing/building good posture and the overall integration of the total self. . So...Give it a Whirl! Learn a new skill! Your body and mind will love and reward you for it! Come home into your body- restore and remodel where you truly Live! Ongoing Classes at the Haven resume Monday, November 7th- Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays- 8:30- 9:45 a.m., and Fridays- 9 a.m.til 10:15. All classes use props- stretchy bands, light hand weights, different size balls, magic circles and foam rollers* which are included in the class donation fee requested. Two class packages are also available. Either class package is to be taken within a month from the date purchased. Regular class attendance of at least ONCE weekly is suggested. However- Two, or three times per week is preferred. One does not build a new skill set or strengthen and stretch muscles through irregular, occasional attendance. * Until one owns their own Magic Circle and Foam Roller substitutions can be made- such as the small ball for the Magic Circle and 2 rolled up yoga mats lying vertically for the foam roller. An experience with these props will be given in class to help you make your decision. Some students have chosen to use the substitutes which are readily available. Have your own yoga mat? Please bring it to class. It's best to have your own- but not necessary. There is no additional fee to use the Haven's. Monday and Friday- Pilates Using Props Classes are Basic Level - For new and ongoing students to stretch out and strengthen his/her body, emphasizing good posture & learning how to use the props. Students in these classes learn how to listen to their body to pace themselves and modify the movements according to their movement restrictions and abilities. The Tuesday and Thursday- Pilates Props Classes are Intermediate Level- Proceeding to integrate more complex movements into the sequences. All ongoing students are invited to come- progressing and using their prop adaptations as they see fit. So...Insert the class dates and times on your calendar and Get Ready to have a Good Time GETTING FIT! Pilates Using Props is GREAT to Tone and Strengthen those problem areas such as the arms and inner and outer thighs. And YOUR CORE! Do your part to strengthen and protect the spine and lower back. Stop covering up your body to feel good about how you look and feel! Let's age with grace, take responsibility for our health and well-being and BE AT OUR BEST! Susan Clare, Class Instructor, has Instructor Certifications from the US in both Pilates and Yoga. She has been teaching for over 25 years and is passionate about natural health-care, exercise and movement. Questions? Email Susan at suzeclare@gmail.com * Note- One does not need to be a member of the Haven to partake in Spa Services or exercise classes. Hesitant to join a group class? Private classes are also available. Email Susan to inquire.

Family of the Month Family of the month - October 2016 Meet Wilberto and his mother Bertina Wilberto, 46, has been bed-ridden and living with his mother in Potrerillos Abajo since he was shot and partially paralyzed in a robbery attempt at Wilberto’s place of business. On that day he lost his mobility and his livelihood. Friends and family have rallied around him to help him find a hospital bed and to get him to doctor’s and physical therapist’s appointments. Now he needs a wheelchair, which he hopes “to borrow for a short time”. Wilberto says he is determined to walk again, and to work again to help support his mother. Wilberto and his mom are only two of the many clients you can help feed every month. Support the BVB non-perishable food program today. If you would like to help families like this and the efforts of Buenos Vecinos de Boquete, your financial support would be most appreciated. DONATE ONLINE: http://www.buenosvecinosdeboquete.com/how-you-can-help We use PayPal for easy and secure transactions. IF YOU PREFER TO DONATE BY CASH, Please contact Louise Orr (panamaleo@gmail.com) for arrangements. When you make that important decision to help feed the less fortunate in our community, you have truly become a “good neighbor”. When you donate $360 a year or $30 a month (about the cost of a daily latte), your name will be added to our “Coconut Foundation” as an acknowledgement of your concern and generosity. Buenos Vecinos de Boquete’s wholesale purchase power enables us to furnish our clients more food than they could purchase on their own in the store with the same amount of money. Thank you!

Angie Concepción Batista Ventas Finca Lérida ¡Vive Una Experiencia Unica en Finca Lérida! Finca Lérida Coffee Plantation & Boutique Hotel Alto Quiel-Boquete, Chiriquí Panamá Hotel: (507) 720-1111 Email: ventas@fincalerida.com

Hello fellow Boquete residents! The show is free but please come and enjoy the delicious food and beverages of Colibri restaurant (located near the curve before the Valle Escondido street). Please make reservations by emailing Colibri Boquete info@restaurantecolibri.com We appreciate your support & pls bring some friends…we give thanks it’s a great time for all! Love, light & peace, Harreson R Mayers

Phototherapy Perfect Blend of Nature and Science Uses specific frequencies of light to produce Healing/Strengthening responses in the body Clinically tested- over 70 trials & studies What can it do for you? Better Sleep- proven to increase length of sleep by 60% More Energy- increase productivity and performance Anti-Aging-DNA protection, tissue repair, disease prevention and decrease of oxidative stress to enhance quality of life Reduce Pain and Inflammation-if you suffer from persistent pain DO NOT miss this chance to be chosen for a demonstration of this amazing technology More Youthful Skin-rejuvenate your skin for the inside out and from the outside in Lose Fat-and build lean muscle with NO calorie counting NO extreme exercise Appetite Control-Reduce cravings and balance hormones If you want to achieve your health goals and enjoy a more vibrant life Attend this presentation on the most revolutionary technology available today BE THERE Tue, Oct 25th BCP 10:30 AM goldenfeatheryka@cs.com

The Great Boquete Soup Fest Friday, October 28 11AM to 1:30PM BCP Event Center $10 Come sample and savor a selection of soups and breads! Finish off your meal with a giant cookie! Admire some of our blankets, caps, booties, quilts and sweaters Leave with a full belly and a warm heart Take-out soups available for $5 each after 1PM Benefiting Boquete Knitters and Quilters who keep our tiny neighbors wrapped in soft, warm beauty -- and our love. See you there! Yahoo Mail Stationery --

Earth Mama Panama Organics Handmade Soap, natural shampoo, organic deodorant, body butter and more!! Available this week A fresh supply of Locally produced Organic Cacao and Coconut oil Check out the benefits at the links below Benefits of coconut oil for dogs Coconut oil benefits for people Earth Mama On Facebook -- Lyn McKee Earth Mama Panama Soaps & Organic Products Boquete, Chiriqui, Republic of Panama

The British Consuls regret they were unable to participate in the last Tuesday BCP meeting but they will be here on The British Vice Consul Jose Mezquita and Po Consul Analorena Jones at the Boquete Library at 11a.m. on Wednesday, 26th October, 2016. They look forward to seeing British Expats and also expatriate nationals from the 52 British Commonwealth countries and14 Overseas Territories who have no representation in Panama. For EU countries that are not represented in Panama, the country that has holds EU Presidency will assist their nationals. The UK will next hold the presidency throughout 2017 and will then assist nationals from the non represented EU countries. Please come along with your questions or to meet the Consuls and enjoy a cup of coffee with them. The Consular team will also meet with personnel from the local services and local dignitaries. If you have concerns that you would like addressed during their discussions, please contact Tricia Daugherty, British Consular Agent, at triciajdaugherty@hotmail.com or contact Tricia at the next Tuesday morning meeting. Tricia Daugherty

10:30 in the BCP Theater Tuesday October 25 – Kevin Fisher (aka Sparky Boquete) will give a talk/demonstration on cutting edge light based wellness technology. These products are used for appetite control, cell repair, detoxification, sleep, pain relief, energy, stress, and inflammation control. FREE ADMISSION Tuesday November 1 – Mark & Martine Heyer, Rodny Fuentes & Irma Castillo Smith present their group health insurance policies for members of Rodny Direct. Martine 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. 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

Hi all, Due to the holiday, the ARF bingo event will be postponed until January. The new date will be announced soon. www.arf-boquete.com