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CASABLANCA Con subtítulos en español. BCP's Classic Movie Night is starting out with the most classic movie of all time. 5:00 Tuesday, Feb 20 at TapOut If you haven't heard of this movie, check Youtube for the trailer. See you there!

U.S. Citizen Consular Services on the Road: March 11-14, 2024 The U.S. Embassy in Panama is pleased to announce representatives from the Consular Section will visit Nueva Gorgona (March 11), Chitre (March 12), and Boquete (March 13) to offer select consular services. Please review the information below and follow the link provided for specific time/place information, and to request an appointment. Only the following types of consular services will be offered, and by confirmed appointment only: üPassport application for minor (less than 16-years-old) with a previous U.S. passport üFirst-time adult passport issuance (16-years-old and older) with a previous U.S. passport üReplacement of a lost/stolen U.S. passport üRenewal of a U.S. passport that cannot be mailed in (e.g. changes of data, such as your last name). üNotarial - submission of a non-applying parent consent form (DS-3053) üNotarial - foreign driver's license validation üNotarial - U.S. social security administration related üNotarial - income statement (for Panamanian residency purposes) Please submit your request for one of the above consular services through this LINK. Once all spaces are taken, the form will be closed, and appointment confirmations will be emailed. Additionally, representatives from the Consular Section will host a U.S. citizen townhall in Boquete on March 13, from 10:30-11:30am, at Boquete Library! This townhall will be for U.S. citizens and focused on absentee voting in the 2024 U.S. elections. No preregistration is needed for this townhall, but space is limited, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early. We look forward to seeing you! To unsubscribe from future messages please go to this link.

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When something happens very rarely, we might say it only happens once in a blue moon. The next Final Thursdays Dance Party with DJ MIKE @Tapout is on the 29th of February. February 29th won't fall on a Thursday again until 2052, so break out your best blue party wear and don't miss this one! The best dance party in town, Final Thursdays with DJ MIKE! The last Thursday of the month, only at Tapout: where parties come to happen.

❤ special love day for yourself.❤ ❤ helps to Eliminate tensions in the body with the Relax MASSAGE with aromatheraphy oils. Time duration massage: 50 minutes. Price: $45.00 ❤the holistic therapy that reduces any type of stress and fatigue both in the body and in the mind. Day: thursday 22, february 2024 Location:we are in the hotel Santuario logde before to BAMBUDA Castle. ❤Beautiful place for relax this day. Price: special price only for this day. Phone: 6287-4633 messages only for reservations. Hericka Vanegas attends you massage therapist

👴👵Calling all seasoned adventurers and wise wanderers! If you're planning your next outing, we've got some exciting news just for you about the Boquete Tuesday Market! For more than three delightful years, we've been nestled snugly in the Arco Iris Room, right at the heart of the Feria grounds. But hold onto your hats, because starting February 20th, we're embarking on a brief sojourn to a new, temporary abode. Fear not, dear friends, for all our cherished vendors will still be gathered conveniently under one roof, shielded from the whims of our beloved but unpredictable Boquete weather. Now, picture this: a leisurely stroll through aisles filled with the familiar faces of international vendors, offering an array of goods that span the Americas. From familiar favorites to delightful surprises, there's something for everyone at our beloved market. And let's not forget about the heart and soul of our community—the dedicated non-profit organizations of Boquete. Please continue to show your support for these invaluable pillars of our town. But wait, there's more! For those who rely on our market for a little extra assistance, fear not. Our mail pickup service for volunteers heading to the USA will continue as usual, ensuring your correspondence reaches its destination safely. Plus, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee on us as you peruse the stalls, whether you're a vendor setting up shop or a shopper seeking treasures. And here's the cherry on top: our new location is just a leisurely 200 yards away, on the same side of the road as the Arco Iris. With ample off-road parking spaces and a designated loading/unloading area, accessibility and convenience are at the forefront of our new home. Remember, dear friends, the Boquete Tuesday Market is more than just a marketplace—it's a labor of love crafted by volunteers for the betterment of our cherished community. Your support means the world to us, and we can't wait to welcome you to our new abode with open arms. See you there! 🌟🎁 New Location Entrance Lots of parking! Here is glimpse of some of vendors First stop: the culinary corner, where fresh fruits and vegetables beckon with their vibrant colors, promising a symphony of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. Indulge in a delectable array of cookies, sweets, desserts, and snacks, lovingly crafted to satisfy your sweet tooth and bring joy to your soul. Sample our selection of salads and microgreens, bursting with freshness and vitality, or sink your teeth into succulent meats, from beef to pork, veal, and lamb, ready for you to prepare. But the feast doesn't end there! Immerse yourself in a world of gastronomic delights with our assortment of baked goods and chutneys, alongside the creamy goodness of plant-based cheese and the sweet embrace of honey and jam. And for those seeking the perfect beverage to accompany their culinary journey, look no further than our curated collection of ground and whole bean coffee, kombucha, and wine, each sip a celebration of life's simple pleasures. Next, explore our collection of clothing and accessories, where timeless elegance meets modern flair. From the iconic Panama hats that exude sophistication to the graceful drapes of scarfs, ponchos, and dresses that envelop you in warmth and style, there's something for every fashion-forward individual. Elevate your wardrobe with T-shirts, golf shirts, and South American-style shirts, or accessorize with earrings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets, belts, handbags, and purses that add a touch of glamour to any ensemble. Transform your living space into a sanctuary of serenity with our exquisite household treasures, from luxurious alpaca blankets that cocoon you in comfort to captivating original art and photographs that ignite the imagination. Enhance your home decor with table runners, wall hangings, cushion covers, artisanal ceramic pots, and wooden cutting boards, each piece a testament to craftsmanship and creativity. And as you wander through the bustling marketplace, don't forget to explore our eclectic collection of miscellaneous delights, from essential insect repellents and after-bite care to computer and phone repair services, natural healthcare products, essential oils, Panama maps, and flora and fauna information leaflets. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage or indulge your inner child with bilingual children's books and custom-printed mugs, pens, and keyrings that spark joy and creativity. But that's not all! Show your support for our esteemed non-profit organizations and information booths, including Amigos de Animales, Boquete Health & Hospice, Rotary, Buenos Vecinos de Boquete, and more, each dedicated to making a positive impact on our community and beyond. So, what are you waiting for? Join us at the Boquete Tuesday Market and let the adventure begin! 🌟🎁🎉 If you wish to unsubscribe from our newsletter, click here

Come and join us for an evening of enchanting melodies at Boquete's Library! The Joline Duo invites you to immerse yourself in an intimate concert of violin and guitar that will transport you to a world of exquisite sounds and deep emotions. Discover the magic of live music as the duo of artists, with their skill and passion, performs a variety of pieces ranging from timeless classics to Latin American tunes. This talented duo will delight you with their technical ability and their ability to convey feelings through each note. Don't miss this unique musical event! The Joline Duo will be performing at the Boquete Library next Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Secure your spot and join us for an exceptional afternoon of music! Tickets for this concert will be available at Boquete's Library and at Mail Boxes Etc." Donation B/.15.00

Visit us this coming Tuesday at the Tap Out Market, 9 - 12. We have moved inside the old BCP theater room. Hundreds and hundreds of English language books to choose from. Most paperbacks are $1 and most hard covers are $2. You can also drop off your donated books and puzzles. Donations for our thrift store should be taken to the Thrift Store, Monday - Friday 9 - 2:30. You can shop at our reorganized and renovated Thrift Store Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 9 - 2:30. Located across the street from Chopsticks Restaurant in Alto Boquete.

You will learn simple yoga that will help you to relax more, sleep better and feel wonderful. View this email in your browser Monthly Meeting Wednesday February 14th 10-11am Animales Event Center Directions to Animales Celeste Mendelsohn Presents "Yoga for the Rest of Us" Celeste is a yoga therapist and meditation instructor whose work focuses on the journey to healthy aging, which involves a better understanding of how stress and anxiety affect us, and how the lack of movement and regular exercise creates a lot of the “issues we have in our tissues.” She has a passion for helping people to feel more at home in their bodies and comfortable with their thoughts. Celeste will take the group through some basic techniques that will help you relax more, feel better, and sleep more soundly. Please come to the meeting in comfortable clothes. No need for a mat or props, but you should be able to move around without clothing being restricting. Donations to support our work are gratefully accepted. Yoga is everywhere these days: gyms, studios, parks, even on surfboards and mountaintops. People are striving to find, as Celeste’s daughter would say, “their Zennie zone.” The problem is that in order to do what they think they need to do to be fit, hip, cool, and Zen they work very hard at looking like they are, and lose the ability to be. As older humans who have been around a while, we may be a bit jaded to this sort of behavior. It could even turn people against the very idea of yoga as a healing modality for them. All the hype that seems to go with the get-fit yoga lifestyle is exhausting, frustrating, and honestly—expensive! $150 yoga pants? Really?!? What about the rest of us? Is yoga for us? Yes, it is, especially now. Many people don’t realize how beneficial yoga can be to their healthy aging, well-being, sleep, strength and overall fitness. As we age we tend to lean toward a more sedentary lifestyle. But doing this can cause untold damage to our bodies and our brains. We need to keep moving! This doesn’t mean running marathons or surfing the big waves—unless you want to! But it should include focused techniques for breathing and movement, starting with good, easy stretches that will leave you feeling more comfortable in your body and with a peaceful mind. Celeste Mendelsohn is an IAYT Certified yoga therapist and an ERYT500 teacher with Yoga Alliance. She is certified to teach meditation, and is currently training in iRest Yoga Nidra and EMDR. Celeste works with clients with a variety of issues, including heart disease, cancer, mobility challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. Yoga tarana means yoga for healing, which Celeste practices herself, and hopes to teach others to do, every day of her life. There is still room, click the button below to sign up for the CPR class. It will be held right after the meeting there is still room. Sign up CPR Our mailing address is: Alto Boquete, info@boquetehealth.org

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View this email in your browser Contents – February Newsletter, 2024 Our Mission Statement Calendar of Events President's Letter February General Meeting – Celeste Mendelsohn Presents "Yoga for the Rest of Us" Being Prepared Workshop Offered February 27 Quilt Raffle is Closing Soon! BHH Graduates Largest New Volunteer Class Ever…Again! Hospice Services are Back and We Need Volunteers! Get a Mini First Aid Kit and Support BHH Book Now for February CPR Training The Tree of Life Donor Recognition Make a Donation Council Business Contact Us Our Mission Statement Our mission is to inform and promote community health. To support people with health and wellness needs by providing information, equipment, and volunteer services. To provide palliative (hospice) care for the terminally ill in order that they may experience death with dignity and limited pain. To create a culture of respect and appreciation within our organization and a rewarding experience for our volunteers. Calendar of Events February 7 – Council Meeting, 10am (Hotel Central and via Zoom) February 14 – General Meeting, 10am (Animales Event Center, Alto Boquete) – Celeste Mendelsohn presents "Yoga for the Rest of Us" February 14 – CPR Workshop, 11:30am following General Meeting (Animales Event Center, Alto Boquete) – preregistration required February 27 – Being Prepared for End of Life in Boquete Workshop, 10am (Animales Event Center, Alto Boquete) – preregistration required February 29 – Hospice and Family Care Training, 9am-3pm (Animales Event Center, Alto Boquete) – preapproval required March 6 – Council Meeting, 10am (location TBD and via Zoom) March 13 – General Meeting, 10am (Animales Event Center, Alto Boquete) – Kevin Reilly presents "Practices and Benefits of Tai Chi and Chi Gong" PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, general meetings are held in person at the Animales Event Center in Alto Boquete. President's Letter Dear Friends of Boquete Health & Hospice, 2023 was a banner year for Boquete Health & Hospice. With the ability to now make home visits to provide care for our hospice patients, we anticipate an even better 2024. Our Equipment and Respiratory teams have been busy lending beds, wheelchairs, oxygen concentrators, and many other items, which is a great service to the community. We’ve started off the new year with our popular CPR and Being Prepared workshops, and the next New Volunteer Orientation is February 5-6. Our other teams are gearing up for an amazing year. The new year also brings some organizational changes. We now have two administrative assistant volunteers to help coordinate our services and improve efficiency. Denise Daniels is the lead, with Gordon Morgan as her backup. We recently held a productive two-year planning meeting to examine our processes and team structure, reevaluate our mission and the services we provide, and look for efficiencies to be gained. These changes couldn’t be possible without the help of our wonderful volunteers who provide our programs and services to the community. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. We’re also excited about a number of new team leads in the organization: Hospice and Family Care, Communications, Translation, Speaker Coordination, and other areas. However, we still have more team lead opportunities, so if you’re looking to expand your activities with us, please contact Kat McKay, our Volunteer Coordinator, at katnukesu@gmail.com or +507 6604-7201. Help us make 2024 an incredible year for Boquete Health & Hospice. We are the ONLY hospice in Panama and very proud to provide these services to the community, but we need your continued support to help us achieve our goals. With heartfelt appreciation, Rod Gottula, MD Join Us for the February General Meeting Celeste Mendelsohn Presents "Yoga for the Rest of Us" Join us Wednesday, February 14, from 10-11am at the Animales Event Center in Alto Boquete for Celeste Mendelsohn’s presentation at our February general meeting. Celeste is a yoga therapist and meditation instructor whose work focuses on the journey to healthy aging, which involves better understanding of how stress and anxiety affect us, and how the lack of movement and regular exercise creates a lot of the “issues we have in our tissues.” She has passion for helping people to feel more at home in their bodies and comfortable with their thoughts. Celeste will take the group through some basic techniques that will help you relax more, feel better, and sleep more soundly. Please come to the meeting in comfortable clothes. No need for a mat or props, but you should be able to move around without clothing being restricting. Preregistration is not required and this event is free, though donations to support our work are gratefully accepted. Yoga is everywhere these days: gyms, studios, parks, even on surfboards and mountaintops. People are striving to find, as Celeste’s daughter would say, “their Zennie zone.” The problem is that in order to do what they think they need to do to be fit, hip, cool, and Zen they work very hard at looking like they are, and lose the ability to be. As older humans who have been around a while, we may be a bit jaded to this sort of behavior. It could even turn people against the very idea of yoga as a healing modality for them. All the hype that seems to go with the get-fit yoga lifestyle is exhausting, frustrating, and honestly—expensive! $150 yoga pants? Really?!? What about the rest of us? Is yoga for us? Yes, it is, especially now. Many people don’t realize how beneficial yoga can be to their healthy aging, well-being, sleep, strength and overall fitness. As we age we tend to lean toward a more sedentary lifestyle. But doing this can cause untold damage to our bodies and our brains. We need to keep moving! This doesn’t mean running marathons or surfing the big waves—unless you want to! But it should include focused techniques for breathing and movement, starting with good, easy stretches that will leave you feeling more comfortable in your body and with a peaceful mind. Celeste Mendelsohn is an IAYT Certified yoga therapist and an ERYT500 teacher with Yoga Alliance. She is certified to teach meditation, and is currently training in iRest Yoga Nidra and EMDR. Celeste works with clients with a variety of issues, including heart disease, cancer, mobility challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. Yoga tarana means yoga for healing, which Celeste practices herself, and hopes to teach others to do, every day of her life. Being Prepared Workshop Offered February 27 You're invited to join BHH for the first Being Prepared for End of Life in Boquete workshop of 2024 on February 27 at 10am at the Animales Event Center in Alto Boquete. Preregistration is required and a workshop guide is necessary. Take the fear out of an unexpected health crisis, and learn how to be prepared for accidents, illness, and end of life. This 90-minute workshop offers guidance to navigate paperwork that will put you in legal compliance with Panama laws, help you think about the difficult questions on your end-of-life care, get your affairs in order, and provide peace of mind and reduce stress for yourself and your loved ones. Dealing with end-of-life decisions in Boquete is much, much different than doing so in your home country. This workshop is an eye-opening experience that you will not want to miss. The volunteers presenting this workshop possess years of experience in the healthcare and legal fields and have personal experiences to share: Retired ICU nurse Kelly Honyak offers personal insights about the value of preparing and educating oneself for the unknown. Moderator Penny Barrett, a long-time resident who has seen many expats come and go, highlights the importance of end-of-life planning. Retired nurse Charlotte Lintz, who was instrumental in developing the program, will now lead the team. Attorney Oliver Candanedo addresses legal requirements for wills, power of attorney, and related matters and has worked with many expats in Boquete. Denese Rogers, US citizen volunteer embassy liaison, offers information on expat safety, rights, and benefits. Space is limited, so sign up today. To register, complete the form via this link or send an email to prepared@boquetehealth.org. A Being Prepared for End of Life in Boquete guide is necessary for the class. The manual is available in English or Spanish for a $10 donation at our Tuesday Market tables at Tap Out or the Feria in the Arco Iris room, or at Mail Boxes Etc. in downtown Boquete. Although this event is free, donations to support our work are gratefully accepted. Quilt Raffle is Closing Soon! We're selling raffle tickets for this full-sized and cozy quilt, artfully made and generously donated to BHH by master quilter Sarah Zink of Zinky's Quilts. The drawing will be held at the February 14 general meeting. You need not be present to win. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $5 each or 3 for $10. You can buy raffle tickets at our Tuesday Market tables at Tap Out or the Feria in the Arco Iris room, or at our February general meeting. Many thanks to Sarah for her continuing support of BHH! Students and presenters* from the February 5 New Volunteer Orientation class: (Left to right): Lori Pyers-Goodwin, Barbra Rubenstein, Jeanie Miller, Bill Crabbe, Cheryl Crabbe, Gregg Smith, Valarie Harmon, Gordon Morgan, Gerri Eckert, Ralph Day, Kat McKay*, Dan Jampole, Francia Homicile, Carla Morgan, Dr. Rod Gottula*, and Natalie Kelly*. Not pictured: Nina Haldeman* and Phil Rossner. BHH Graduates Largest New Volunteer Class Ever…Again! The largest BHH New Volunteer Orientation Class ever was held on February 5, with even more students that in our September class. The streamlined training afforded new volunteers the opportunity to learn more about our organization and the services it provides so they can choose a team that will offer a rewarding volunteer experience. Kudos to Kat McKay, Nina Haldeman, and Natalie Kelly for their work to further streamline and deliver the program; to additional presenters Dr. Rod Gottula, Bev Tyler, Laurie Collier, and Art Blevins (via video); to Max Wolfe for setting the team up for success with all her previous work; to Ambassador Team Lead Denise Danielsfor set-up, sign-in, and supplies; and Dr. Rod and Dan Jampole for audio/visual assistance. Participants met team leads and Council members and got to know their fellow new volunteers. A heartfelt THANK YOU to our newest volunteers for their dedication to helping others. Boquete Health & Hospice continues to grow and provide more services to the Boquete community, and as we do, more volunteers are needed. BHH is comprised of a diverse group of people of many ages and backgrounds who want to serve the community, use their skills, and meet new and interesting people. If you’d like to become a volunteer and attend the next class, please complete a membership application here. We will contact you within a few days to discuss your interests and how we can work together. Hospice Services are Back, and We Need Volunteers! Great News! In the past few months BHH has resumed hospice care and visiting patients in their homes, and we're ready to expand. We will resume providing rides to medical appointments, providing relief to caregivers for short periods of time, running errands that don't involve going into the home, and providing meals for those who really need them. We would love to have new volunteers join us in our efforts to serve our community. A background in a medical field is not necessary, just the willingness to help. For more details, give us a call at 6781-9250 or email boquetehospice@gmail.com. Get a Mini First Aid Kit and Support BHH Make a $10 donation to BHH and get a 27-piece mini first aid kit with a nice selection of things you need for an emergency. Stop by our booths at the Tuesday Market at Tap Out and the Arco Iris room at the Feria and get yours today! Book Now for February CPR Training Learn to save a life and help a family member, friend, or neighbor in an emergency by attending BHH CPR training. There are still some spots available for the February 14 CPR workshop, so sign up today. The training will be held at the Animales Event Center in Alto Boquete and starts at 11:30am following our general meeting. The classes last about an hour. During the training, our amazing instructors teach participants hands-on CPR chest compressions (no mouth-to-mouth) and the Heimlich maneuver for airway obstruction. This is a non-certified course. Preregistration is required and class size is limited to 16 for each class, so please register by completing the form at this link or emailing CPR@boquetehealth.org. Although this event is free, donations to support our work are gratefully accepted. Tree of Life Boquete Health & Hospice gratefully recognizes the names of our extremely dedicated and very generous donors on our website. Their kindness keeps our Tree of Life growing and strong. A huge thank you to all of our contributors! Support BHH with a Donation BHH is supported 100% by donations. We greatly appreciate all contributions and use them in a variety of ways to help our community. There are several ways to donate: Make a donation via our website with Visa and MasterCard, or by clicking the button below. Make a direct deposit or an electronic transfer to our bank account: Bank name: Banco General Account name: Boquete Hospice and Health Foundation Account number: 04-48-96-075844-7 Account type: Savings Donate checks or cash directly (all checks must be made payable to Boquete Hospice and Health Foundation): at a monthly Council or general meeting, blood drive, BHH workshop, or event; at our Tuesday Market tables at Tap Out or at the Feria in the Arco Iris room; or when picking up or returning equipment at one of our storage facilities. Thank you for your support! Donate Now Council Business To bring a topic to the attention of the Council for consideration, please discuss it with your Team Lead, who will ask the Council Secretary to add it to the next monthly Council agenda. Council Members President – Dr. Rod Gottula VP, Community Engagement – Open VP, Operations – Kat McKay Secretary – Lorraine Handler Treasurer – Bill Hinrichsen Patient Care Coordinator – Bev Tyler Patient Care Coordinator – Liz Baze Patient Care Coordinator – Bill & Cheryl Crabbe Past President – John Earle Council minutes are now on the BHH website at BHH minutes. All future minutes will also be posted there. The policies of the organization are posted on our website and are updated as needed at BHH policies. We Respect Patient Confidentiality All patient information shared with any Boquete Health and Hospice volunteer is kept in the strictest confidence. When names are used in testimonials or other marketing materials, we have obtained permission from those mentioned. Contact Us Monday - Friday: 9am - 3pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm Sunday: Closed Hospice/Health: +507 6781-9250 Blood Donor Program: WhatsApp +507 6590-2000 or call +507 6781-9250 Email: info@boquetehealth.org Website: boquetehealth.org Check us out and like us at: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube! Newsletter team: Natalie Kelly – Editor and Carol Jones – Proofreader. Thanks to everyone who contributed their time and talent to this issue! Subscribe here to receive our monthly newsletter and send submissions to BHH newsletter. Freely send this to anyone or use any part. Our mailing address is: info@boquetehealth.org

View this email in your browser In This Issue: Family of the Month Thank You for Bottle Donations Boquete Volunteer-Palooza Volunteer of the Month Family of the Month The Ricardo Guerros Ricardo lives with his wife, Deimy, and three children ages 8-11. They live in a tiny one room house with the kitchen and bathroom facilities behind the house. Ricardo was previously employed as a bus driver for Avicola, the chicken company, until he had a stroke which left his right side partially paralyzed. After extensive physical therapy he can walk with a cane but has limited use of his right hand. He receives a small pension for his disability but because it wasn't a work related injury he doesn't receive any other assistance. The children are healthy and happy and the parents chose to live in their current location because it is closer to school. A good education for their children is a top priority for Ricardo and his wife. They are grateful to be part of Buenos Vecinos's food support program. It has been a challenge for them to have enough food for the family at times with their limited income. Thank You for Bottle Donations Thanks for the tremendous response to our request for plastic bottles with handles for our Food Start program. Due to your donations, we now have a several month supply of bottles and we are not in need of bottle donations at this time. Boquete Volunteer-Palooza Tuesday, 30 January, marked the first Boquete Volunteer-Palooza of what we hope is a yearly event. To draw attention to the event, there was a mariachi band playing for the first hour. Attendees enjoyed listening to the spirited songs and speaking with the musicians. Betty and Ellen at the table before opening Brandy of the Boquete Knitters talking with Said Doktormontaz, contact person for the event. Held at the Arco Iris building, it was a part of the regular Tuesday Market. The event offered anyone there the opportunity to see volunteer organizations in Chiriquí which are currently active. Buenos Vecinos, Boquete Knitters, and the Fundacion Pro-Integracion (Handicap Foundation) were all well represented. Are you looking for a way to volunteer with Buenos Vecinos? If you’re interested in volunteering with Buenos Vecinos de Boquete, there are a number of opportunities. We need drivers to deliver our food bags to client families. We also need substitute drivers, as our regular drivers may not be able to deliver food every month. We have Spanish speaking volunteers who can assist on your deliveries. Some of the other volunteering opportunities we have include: train to be an ambassador and represent BVB at the Tuesday Market, join other volunteers at the Handicap Foundation on Saturday morning to play games and do crafts with some of our clients who have special challenges or serve on a committee like fundraising, special events or social media. Please fill out our volunteer application form at https://www.buenosvecinosdeboquete.com/volunteer/ and we will contact you with more information. Volunteer of the Month Stan Kempf is a well-rounded man. He takes piano lessons, sails, and more. He is friendly and enjoys talking to people. Originally from Dallas, TX, Stan chose to move to Panama in 2016 after talking with a Panamanian co-worker which piqued his interest. “After some research, the summer of 2013, I came on a relocation tour, visiting Panama City, Volcan, Coronado, and Boquete. The following year, 2014, I returned for another visit. I chose Boquete because of the climate. I wanted to retire and live in a different country, learn and experience another culture and, as a challenge, learn another language.” He began volunteering almost immediately; the second week he was here he began offering his time at the Handicap Foundation of Panama (Fundación Pro Integración de Panamá). The more he volunteered, the more he heard about BVB. He had volunteered with Louise Orr and Paul Arandale at other events and he wanted to give back more, so about five years ago he asked to be included in the monthly volunteer email. When asked why he chose to donate his time to BVB, Stan responded “I wanted to be involved in the community and contribute as much time as I could as a way of giving back. It’s just the right thing to do, helping the less fortunate who really need it. It just seemed natural. I credit my mother, Betty. Since I was 12 years old, my mother would take me to all her volunteer activities which she went to after a full day at work. She was usually in charge of these activities, so she’d put me to work.” Stan began his volunteer work at BVB as one of the “heavy lifters.” He started working with Paul and the other men outside organizing the clients’ filled food bags, which is the heavy work. Currently, he is packing, so he is on the food line. Saturdays, as he does his cross-volunteer work with the Handicap Foundation, he passes out food and does more heavy lifting such as exchanging gas tanks or moving items. Additionally, Stan helps clients complete the activity of the day, and he goes to pick up donated items. When asked about his most powerful experiences as a volunteer, he said packing the food on the last Thursday of the month, and two days later seeing the clients’ faces as they pick up their food bags is humbling and personally rewarding. “These people are just a very small percentage of those who really need our help. Without BVB these families would be struggling finding food.” He also finds it moving to assist clients, when asked, to carry the heavy bags of food across the street to the bus stop. Stan continues with “I know they are grateful for what we do because when we see each other in Boquete or in David they always say ‘hola’ or wave to me.” Buenos Vecinos exists to help people who are unable to meet their basic food needs. We have provided emergency food support on many occasions and have been successful in helping families through hard times. We will help them with food support until the working age adults in the family can find enough income to become self-sustaining. If you prefer to donate by cash or local check, please visit our table in the Arco Iris building at the Tuesday Market, or contact Trish at BuenosVecinos79@gmail.com Be sure to check out our website and Facebook page: Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BuenosVecinosDeBoquete/ Website: http://www.buenosvecinosdeboquete.com/ Copyright (C) 2024 Buenos Vecinos de Boquete. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. 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Weather perfect for dancing..Chef Chris Young will be cooking up some specials, Tap Out, food vendors , clothes in a Nature Setting. Panama Guitarist of the year Edgar Vargas appearing Fri with POWER TRIUS and Sunday with his band.

Visit us this coming Tuesday at the Tap Out Market, 9 - 12. We have moved inside the old BCP theater room. Hundreds and hundreds of English language books to choose from. Most paperbacks are $1 and most hard covers are $2. You can also drop off your donated books and puzzles. Donations for our thrift store should be taken to the Thrift Store, Monday - Friday 9 - 2:30. You can shop at our reorganized and renovated Thrift Store Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 9 - 2:30. Located across the street from Chopsticks Restaurant in Alto Boquete.

Dear Boquete Weather Watchers: I posted the weather data for January 2024 at the website Climate Section and a new Boquete Weather Watcher Update No.178 at this link. The update discusses the Boquete weather for January 2024. Lloyd Cripe www.boqueteweather.com

The next Community Chat is the one by Bob Hopkin that was postponed from 2 weeks ago. To make a reservation go to eventsboquete.org/reservations

Slowing down and Discovering the thoughts that are running your life gives you the opportunity to use your mind to do things differently. Meditation works with commitment and discipline. Actually it is a very simple and natural process that we lose when we speed things up and fill our life with unconscious, repetitive thoughts and patterns that we may not know or no longer serve us. Meditation opens us to being more present and open to what is actually happening. It is very empowering in that it has the ability to heal and create joy and well-being as it leads into greater freedom of choice in a wider arena of possibilities. Meditation invites us to take one's seat with dignity. Each session we will listen to a teaching of Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach, Konda Mason, Devin Berry or Joe Dispenza. Followed by a group discussion, Ending with a meditation for the teaching. Anticipated total time of each session- 60-90 minutes. Group Organizer- Suzanna Clare, M.A., with a BA in Religious Studies and a M.A in Rehabilitation Counseling. A student of Psychology and Buddhist studies for 40+ years. Also a Certified Yoga & Pilates Instructor, a student & instructor of Somatic Movement and a former Lic. Massage Therapist in Florida, Certified to perform the 10 step Protocol of the Upledger CranioSacral Therapy System. To know more, go to Suzanna's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/susan.clare.75 and inquire at the email address below. *Note-"The teachings we will listen to are those I paid for & not ones that are offered for free on YouTube. A donation of $10 is requested. To become acquainted with any or all of these meditation teachers you can go to YouTube for their free public teachings and interviews." Weekly Group Meditation sessions are ongoing on Mondays and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., in a home south of Ivan's in Alto Boquete. Group size is presently limited to 6 persons per session. *Meditation and the Quantum Body," will be the topic of my Chat at the Library on Thursday, March 14th. To register email Suzanna at suzeclare@gmail.com "Do know email is my sole source of communication. And that my intention is to create an active, in person Meditation group here in Boquete." Looking forward to meeting & meditating with You Soon. Gracias!- Suzanna

! Boquete Legal Services - Attorney Nixia Guerra Allways doing our best for you, our Law Firm offert this Services: Immigration Cases Corporate Law Civil Law Justice of Peace Cases Comercial Law Labor Law Investigacions of Title Properties Title Search Notary Services Family Cases Legal Advice in General Visit us and we will be happy to assist you giving you our best service. With 20th years of experience at your disposition. Welcome! Siempre haciendo nuestro mejor esfuerzo por usted, nuestro Estudio Jurídico ofrece estos Servicios: Casos Migratorios Derecho Corporativo Derecho Civil Justicia de Paz Casos Derecho Comercial Derecho Laboral Investigaciones de Títulos de Propiedad Búsqueda de Títulos Servicios Notariales Casos de Familia Asesoría Jurídica en General Visítanos y estaremos encantados de atenderte dándote nuestro mejor servicio. Con 20 años de experiencia a tu disposición. ¡Bienvenidos Ms. Nixia Guerra Attorney at Law Cel. (507) 6427-2267 www.BoqueteLegalServices.com Nixia@BoqueteLegalServices.com

Learn and become educated about the benefits of engaging in Functional Training as a Senior and why is it important for daily tasks such as reaching out for a box or standing up from the couch. For further information or to reservea spot contact : Mimi Stewart Enail: misssirena26@yahoo.com WhatsApp: 6034-9842

LEARN A TAKE-AWAY PRACTICE TO "SHAKE OFF" THE ONGOING STRESSES OF LIFE. Announcing an upcoming workshop at The STUDIO: TRE: TENSION & TRAUMA RELEASING EXERCISES February 4th, Sunday 1-3 pm (includes a FREE follow-up class, Feb 8th, Thurs 2-3 pm) at THE STUDIO at The Haven Wellness Resort & Spa, located in Bajo Boquete Instructor: Joy Alexander $45 (price includes workshop & optional follow-up class) WHAT IS TRE? TRE® is an innovative series of exercises that help the body to release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension and trauma. Created by Dr. David Berceli, TRE safely triggers a natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating that releases muscular tension, and calms down the nervous system. When the 'tremor mechanism' is activated in a secure and controlled environment, the body is motivated to return back to a state of balance. TRE is a somatic body based practice especially effective for people suffering with stress, anxiety, trauma or PTSD. It doesn't require talking about an event, feeling or issue, therefore it overcomes the language barriers that can bring up added stress. TRE is based on the findings that stress, tension and trauma are both psychological and physical. The reflexive muscle vibrations in TRE are known to feel pleasant and soothing. After doing TRE, the majority of people report feeling peaceful with a sense of well-being. IN THIS WORKSHOP: • You will learn about neurogenic tremors -- our body's natural inbuilt recovery system. • What TRE is, why it was developed, and how it works. • TRE’s set of seven safe, simple tension & trauma releasing exercises that are designed to trigger the body’s ‘tremor mechanism’ • You will have an experience of activating the neurogenic tremor in a supportive group environment. • You will leave with a self-help tool that you can use to regulate your own nervous system -- as needed! IN THE FOLLOW-UP CLASS: This class will be a review and practice of the TRE exercises... with another opportunity to experience the 'tremor mechanism'. We will also discuss 'next steps' for those who want to continue with self-lead or guided sessions. About Joy Alexander Joy is the Head of The Studio's Yoga Program at The Haven Wellness Resort & Spa, and is passionate about what she does! She has been teaching yoga & meditation classes throughout the Boquete community since 2014. Joy's interest is the body-mind connection, especially how it relates to patterns of tension / trauma held within our physical structure. She helps guide others through combinations of awareness, movement, stillness, and breath to safely facilitate innate healing, clear the body's energetic pathways, and balance the nervous system. Born into a 'yoga family', Joy grew up practicing both yoga and meditation from an early age. (Her mother opened one of the earliest yoga studios in Southeastern Massachusetts.) She continued her studies in yoga... exploring a variety styles such as Hatha, Vinyasa, Kripalu and Bikram Yoga. However, it wasn’t until 2010 that she found and fell in love with the discipline of Ashtanga, deepening her practice even more. Now a registered yoga instructor (500 hr Yoga Alliance certification), she is realizing her dream in Boquete, Panama. Along with Yoga Certifications and an intensive 750 hour massage education, Joy has additional training in energy work and bodywork modalities including 120 hrs of Polarity Therapy, and Lomi Lomi Certification Levels 1 &2. Most recently, Joy completed a TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercise) Certification in 2022. She brings her knowledge of the body — both energetic and physical — into her teaching style. For more information, visit THE STUDIO website at: https://studiohavenboquete.com/ Or just respond to this email directly. 😉