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You are cordially invited. Yard Sale, Saturday Sept. 10, 2016 From 9 am to 12 pm. We are moving back to Europe and everything must go. From Germany and Panama: Antiques and rare items, decoration, kitchen items, children toys, furniture, office supplies, sports tools and more..! Directions: Coming from Boquete turn right at the first entrance to Brisas Boqueteñas, fourth house (Nr. 18/yellow) on the left.

The owners/administrators of Chiriqui.Life (CL) website are very pleased to announce the fifth podcast in a new 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: The subject of this podcast is Inga Collins, the owner of the Hotel Panamonte. Inga was born of Swedish parents in Panama City, educated in both Panama and the US. Her parents insisted that she learn her native Swedish language, and so she and her sister spent many of their childhood years on an island off the coast of Sweden, learning the culture, the language, the history, and the work ethics of the Swedish people. In the 1940s, Inga's parents purchased what is known today as the Hotel Panamonte, and upon their passing, Inga and her husband took over operations of that landmark hotel, along with their fishing business. Access this podcast at http://www.chiriqui.life/topic/3482-chiriqui-life-stories-inga-collins/. 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 Inga tell her story. 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 -- support@chiriqui.life www.chiriqui.life

Mark your Calendars for October 7th 4-6 pm Opening Reception to attend this wonderful exhibition and sale of local art!

Earth Mama will not be at the market for 2 weeks in September If anyone wants to rent my space at the market please email me. Sept. 13th and 20th we will be getting some sand in our toes! If you have a need for any of my products before please email me before Friday Sept. 9th and we can figure it out. My soaps can also be purchased at Organica or the Haven Spa As always, Thanks for your business and I will see you soon. Earth Mama Panama Organics Handmade Soap, organic insect repellent, natural shampoo, organic deodorant, body butter and more!! Available most every week A fresh supply of Locally produced Organic 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

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Dear Boquete Residents, Thanks to all the Boquete Expat Community for your patronage throughout the years! Over 10 years ago, fresh out of university, my best friend and I began a small Spanish school in this magical mountain town called Boquete. For us, from the days of our childhood, Boquete had always been the most special place on earth, and it was natural that we'd come to Boquete, and try to make a living. I moved in with my grandparents, my friend Carlos, moved in with his aunt, and we rented a tiny space where we were able to fit in 3 classrooms. We recruited a couple of Spanish teachers, and started to look for retirees who hadn't had the opportunity to learn Spanish and were wanting to improve their quality of life, of their retirement experience, by being able to speak the local lingo. Back then we had a close knit team, no experience whatsoever and a really adventurous group of expats who gave us a try. To those first students back in 2005, and the hundreds of expats who've trusted us afterwards and continue to learn and improve their Spanish skills at Habla Ya, we're extremely grateful... but really extremely grateful. The curious thing is that we quickly realized that we weren't going to find enough expat customers in Boquete to support a year round business. So even though Habla Ya was born to satisfy a real need amongst those who relocated to Boquete, by just having the expat community as our customers, we weren't going to be able to make it and create full time jobs and retain quality teachers, which was one of the things that most inspired. So as soon as we realized this, we shifted our focus towards tourists and professionals, from all over the world, who actually didn't even live in Panama, but for one or another reason wanted to learn or improve their Spanish, and were willing to travel to us, get immersed, experience the best of Panama, pick up a very useful skill and have the time of their lives. Fast forward to 2016 and we're part of the 1% of educators from all over the world who represent Latin America and come to London every year, looking to recruit students from all over the globe. And instead of 3 classrooms, we now have 3 Spanish schools. And even though Panama's expat community is no longer the main reason why we exist, we still have yearly expat specials, and expats will always have a really special place in our hearts and remain the reason why we were born in the first place. Those who know me (and some who don't!), won't deny that I'm extremely passionate about my country, about all things Panama, and that I'm a huge advocate and campaigner in defending our communities' identities and values (or at least I try to). So at times, I can be quite vocal in my opinions about everyone who calls Panama their home, needing to speak Spanish if they want to feel welcome and really become part of this amazing country. And as we enter the time of the year, where tourists numbers plummet in Panama, please don't feel offended if we're at it again, inviting everyone who lives in Panama to learn Spanish. We wish we could have huge discounts for retirees all year long, but the reality is that all of our teachers are hired full time, year round (job security is totally essential if we really want to offer quality lessons), and we can only offer those deeply discounted rates when we're not attending to the travelers who keep our business up and running for the majority of the year. Any business owner in the tourism industry will understand how difficult it can be to keep up with wages, taxes, rent, etc. during the next 3 months, waiting until things pick up again in December. So once again, we're really sorry if anyone has felt as if we only think about the expat community in September of each year, but hopefully at least this explanation gives a bit of context and will help to put things in a different perspective. Any business who wants to stay relevant, always has to evolve, just as we did 10 years ago. For us it's time to evolve again. There are many more new and cool things coming to Habla Ya this year, that we're really, but extremely excited about, and we're really looking forward to keep making our communities a better place for everyone. We'll be sharing in the following months several initiatives that we're currently working on, that are more geared towards sustainability, building autonomous, self sufficient and independent communities, and in general just inspiring our team, students and communities into finding a more balanced and respectful way to live in this world we call home. I'd also like to take advantage of this opportunity to remember and raise my thoughts and soul to my great friend the late Lee Zeltzer (and his family whom I haven't had the chance of really meeting and hopefully these words will reach them), whom I always miss and think about. I would always try to see Lee when I visited Boquete, and I was so fortunate to share with him some of the best conversations I ever had, about life and about Panama's future. Lee was always a source of inspiration, of ideas, and whenever I've encountered difficult business times, the words and confidence he instilled in me are there. Lee for me was the model expat: fun, positive, with loads of friends, enjoying life, speaking his mind, reading, writing, trying new things, an active member in the local community doing his bit to make Boquete a better place for everyone, willing to help for nothing in return, and obviously he cared about knowing Spanish. When my hair goes gray, I want to be like Lee. He was very good at helping you see the big picture, and to put any obstacles and challenges in perspective. In several occasions when we were about to start new projects, he helped me focus on my strengths and past accomplishments, just helping me visualize that is was something totally doable, achievable and that we would find a way to make it happen. I truly hope Lee continues to inspire many of you out there, and that more of us can continue (or at least try to) to evolve into better human beings and friends, just as he did. All of us in Boquete were very fortunate that Lee decided to make Panama his home. So once again, Boquete, Bocas del Toro and Panama City expat communities, we're really grateful for your patronage throughout the years and we invite you one more time to learn or improve your Spanish with us here at Habla Ya. You can find more about our yearly expat special here >> www.hablayapanama.com/blog/2016/08/50-off-spanish-lessons-for-panama-residents-yearly-expat-course/ Be happy and chill, Julio J. Santamaria B. Habla Ya Spanish Schools julio@hablayapanama.com +507-730-8344 | +507.6480.1756 Boquete: Central Avenue, Los Establos Plaza 20-26 Bocas del Toro: G Avenue and 9th Street, Isla Colon Panama City: Le Blue 2A, 1st Street, El Carmen www.hablayapanama.com Subscribe to our blog | Facebook Profile | Follow us on Twitter | Videos on Youtube This e-mail message (including any attachments) contains confidential and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. Any use, distribution, copying of this message, or the taking of any action based on it is strictly prohibited. If you received this transmission in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and then destroy the message. Opinions, conclusions, and other information in this message that do not relate to the official business of Tourism Generation, Inc. shall be understood to be neither given nor endorsed by the Company. 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Finca Feliz has Moringa, Radish Sprouts & Ashwaganda on Sale this Tuesday at the BCP It's harvest time for some of the Moringa trees and there is an abundance for you this week - prices have been reduced 1/oz. dried leaves or powdered - $5. 4/oz. packages of dried leaves - $15 Nano Colloidal Silver, the natural antibiotic, is now available in a 4/oz. spray bottle as well as 2 & 8 ounce bottles. Also new from Finca Feliz - Organic radish seeds sprouted and grown in trays so there are no seeds or roots attached. Lions Mane Mushroom powder for the Nervous System and Brain http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/lion-s-mane-mushroom-unparalleled-benefits-your-brain-and-nervous-system?page=1 Ashwagandha Herbal Tincture - A new crop is ready to harvest so take advantage of this limited offer – 2 oz. $15. WHAT IS ASHWAGANDHA? STRESSED LATELY? Used in India’s Ayurvedic Medicine for 2500 years, this herb has been used as an anti-inflammatory, relieves stress and fatigue (making it a rejuvenating tonic), and helps with memory loss and related diseases. Western herbalists refer to Ashwaganda as “Indian ginseng”, because it is a powerful adaptogen. New studies show telomere repair for anti-aging and re-growth of hair. Boquete’s “feel good” tonic is organically grown at Finca Feliz. The stress hormone cortisol, for instance, can cause all sorts of health problems when left unchecked. Think irritability, weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease. The ashwagandha plant has the ability to normalize cortisol levels and protect the body from harm. Ashwagandha is also powerfully rejuvenating, helping to energize the body, strengthen immunity, and balance hormone levels. All of these have the effect of making a person look and feel younger. The Amazing Health Benefits of Ashwagandha More than 200 studies reinforce the many known health benefits of ashwagandha. These include: Increased stamina and endurance Improved thyroid and adrenal gland function Reduced stress and fatigue Protection against gastric ulcers Enhanced memory and cognition Protection against neurological disease and neurodegeneration Increased mitochondrial function and energy levels Anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effects Anti-tumor and anti-cancer effects Improved immunity Boosted athletic performance Better sleep and decreased anxiety Central nervous system support As you can see, the uniquely adaptogenic nature of ashwagandha makes it a potent remedy for nearly every facet of health that needs correcting or balancing. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs and other therapeutic substances that directly alter a specific cellular function or gene expression in order to address a particular set of symptoms, ashwagandha helps the body to self-adapt. It does this in order to facilitate proper rest, energy production, metabolic function, hormone modulation and various other functions. Tinctures of Moringa, Tumeric, Reishi Mushroom, and Turkey Tail/Chaga Mushroom combo are also available. Boldo, Comfrey and other medicinal herbs available upon request - leaves or plants. Do you have goats? Comfrey is great food for them. Like to juice fresh greens? I have a variety of greens available in a large bag including brocchli, cabbage, kale, collard greens, radish greens, and, or course, fresh Moringa. Pre-orders only by Monday for Tuesday delivery. $5. The Casita at Finca Feliz is for rent by the week or month. Available now. Come see me at the BCP Tuesday Market in the Octagon Room Lynne Van der Kar Lvanderkar@gmail.com

Hola Boqueteños:) As some of you may know, this year we had the wonderful experience of living and working on a coffee farm in the mountains of Boquete. We did everything from taking care of the farm, harvesting the coffee berries, to processing the beans, naturally drying them, and finally roasting them. It was an amazing experience, one that gives you full respect for the hard work of producing fine coffee:) This week we have our final batch of Organic Geisha/ Arabica dark roast coffee for sale. It is available whole bean or ground in 1 pound bags. We are also offering bulk order discounts. You can contact me personally through my e-mail (elydinah@yahoo.com) to place orders or look for me at the Tues. market this week. Ciao! Dinah ElyClassroom Resources, The Traveling Classroom +507 6827 0346 || Thetravelingclassroom@blogspot.com

*: mats not included For more info, click here. And please feel free to forward this email to anyone you think would enjoy these two days! Yours in art, Robyn Cole robyncole@thirdworldwife.com Panama cell: 6738 9762 U.S. Number: (949) 800-5612 Find out how a So Cal graphic designer revives her artistic life in Panama at: www.robyncoleartworks.com

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Thanks to everyone for your generous donations to our annual Venta de Patio sale! We will be at the Tuesday Market tomorrow and next week for any last-minute items you find!

Greetings, The Mermaid's Massage has something for you this month only. Purchase 2 Relaxing Massages for $55 and get an extra 20 minutes of Foot Reflexology on your second one. Purchase 2 Sports Massage for $65 and also receive and extra 20 minutes of Foot Reflexology on your second massage. THE ABOVE PROMO IS VALID ONLY THROUGH OCTOBER 5TH, 2016 and MUST BE USED WITHIN THIS TIME FRAME. And as usual my ongoing packages: 4 Relaxing Massages for $110 or 4 Sports/Deep Tissue Massage for $125. To make an appointment contact Mimi at: misssirena26@yahoo.com or call at 6-034-9842(whats app) or visit my website: healwiththemermaid.webs.com SEE YOU SOON...

There will be no GO game/instruction this Wednesday nor will there be a therapeutic drum circle due to La Villa being temporarily closed. Both will resume their regular Wednesday schedule at La Villa next week on September 14.

If you have books to donate, hit reply or email pjbarrett@aol.com You can also bring your books to the Handicap Foundation Table at the Tuesday Market tomorrow. They will be located in front of the new TV in the Villa Cafe (Hex Room)

To the Boquete Community The Venta de Patio event for Animales is coming up on, Sunday Sept.18 and we need all the help that we can get with baked goods. You have been wonderful in the past few years, by making this a worthwhile endeavor. Please, bake your best recipe and let others in Boquete have a taste of goodness. If you are not a baker or do not have the time, any baked items from the grocery store, Price Mart or Sugar and Spice will certainly work. The sale will be in the Animales building...on the road to David, across the road from Ivan's, you will need to turn rght. There is a sign there that points to Animales. You can bring your goodies anytime up until 3:00 on Saturday or from 7:30-8:30 on Sunday. Also, I will be happy to take them there for you if that is more convenient. I thank you so much in advance and my hope is to make this the best sale yet. Best to All Pat 6738-9933

On Sunday August 28, Amigos de Animales spayed or neutered 141 animals: 76 dogs and 65 cats. We had three vets working plus Dr. Sandy who donates her services to us. As usual, we had a great group of volunteers for which we are thankful. We said good-bye to Barbara Phillips, one of our best volunteers. We wish all the best to Barbara and Ian and their now life in Spain. The below is a statement of our clinic expenses from the August clinic. There are no fixed expenses and our income varies from month to month depending on the number of animals received, the number that are paid for, and the donations received. Our expenses are the vets, payment for whatever transportation is used to transport the animals to and from the clinic, our one paid employee who is our bi-lingual reservationist, and the various supplies and medicines. Some of the supplies might include copies for the registration forms, food supplies (people donate our meals but we still need water, soft drinks or juice, snacks and other things that we need to keep the vets and volunteers happy during clinic day), medicines, laundry, and dozens of other things that we use at every clinic. Here is one example: every month we go through bags and bags of sheets and towels used in the surgery area and in recovery, many of them bloody and/or soiled with urine or feces. The bags first go home with one of our volunteers who sorts through them and throws out anything that does not belong or is past laundering. (Barbara Phillips, who is mentioned above, did this for us for several years – we are now looking for a new volunteer to take over this responsibility). We have a lovely woman in Alto Boquete who takes in the laundry after the sorting and returns it all to us folded and bagged and ready for another month. That expense is usually around $30-$40 plus detergent and bleach. Another volunteer couple take in the cloth drapes used in surgery – these have to be both washed and sterilized. There are so many things that go in to our clinics and we thank all the wonderful people who work before, during, and/or after to support us. I will provide this report at the end of the clinic recap that I post every month. If you have any questions, you may contact me at akcleavenger@hotmail.com. I would like to invite everyone to come to any of our clinics and see us in action. Just ask for me, Alicia , and I will gladly give you a tour, explain the process of the clinic, and hopefully convert you into a volunteer. The Venta de Patio is coming up on Sunday September 18 at El Cacho gimnasio in Boquete from 9 – 2. We hope you all will be there. Income Clinic Income 1,417.00 Donations 705.99 Total Income 2,122.99 Expense Building Repairs/Maint 5.36 Cat Traps 19.05 Clinic Maintenance 50.00 Clinic Supplies 311.56 Equipment 50.00 Food/Kitchen Supplies 54.17 Laundry 30.00 Medical 536.02 Misc. 65.60 Office Expense 106.55 Phone Card/Internet 30.00 Salary - Clinic Coordinat 255.00 Utilities 33.68 Vet Services 1,611.00 Total Expense 3,157.99 Net Income (1,035.00)

I sell the very best Water Purifier/Sanitizer......BERKEY WATER PURIFIERS, This system is used by the Red Cross, The Peace Corps and NASA. It is a gravity fed system that requires no electricity. Currently I have (4) 2.25 gallon systems that are priced at $300 each. I also have 4 sports bottles and 2 prs of arsenic/flouride filters that you can add to your system. This is a once in a lifetime investment in your health and well-being. Take control over providing you and your family with safe clean drinking water. For a full report on the test results for Berkey filters please check this pdf. http://www.berkeyfilters.com/Test_results.pdf This is a quick summary of what the Berkey water filter will eliminate from your drinking water: Pathogenic Bacteria and Cysts (E. Coli, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Raoltella Terrigena, Bacillus Atrophaeus) - Reduced to > 99.9999% Viruses (MS2 - Fr Coliphage) - Reduced to > 99.999% Parasites - Reduced to > 99.9999% Herbicides and Pesticides Pharmaceuticals - Reduced to > 99.9% Chlorine - Removed to Below Detectable Limits Chloramines - Reduced to > 99.9% BPA - Reduced to > 99.9% Detergents Nitrites - Removed to > 95% Organic solvents THM's (Trihalomethanes - Bromodichloromethane, Bromoform, Chloroform, Dibromochloromethane) - Removed to Below Detectable Limits MTBE's (Methyl tert-Butyl Ehter) - Removed to Below Detectable Limits Other VOC's - Removed to Below Detectable Limits MBAS (Methylene Blue Active Substances) Cloudiness Silt Sediment Radiologicals - Radon 222 - Removed to Below Detectable Limits Selenium and Thallium - 95% and greater Heavy metals - 99% and greater Iron Foul tastes and odor Please visit me Tuesday at the BCP meeting in the Hex Room or email me at info@airoasispanama.com Stacey Singer Boquete 6866-9399

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