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Our mission is to provide low cost spaying and neutering of dogs and cats, and to promote the general welfare of animals in our community and surrounding areas. Si prefiere recibir los correos electrónicos en español, haga clic aquí.   AMIGOS DE ANIMALES BOQUETE PANAMÁ JANUARY 2024 NEWSLETTER   2023 IN REVIEW What a year of incredible accomplishments! Thank you to our amazing volunteers and to our generous donors. We couldn't have done all of this without you! • 3,602 animals sterilized (1,674 dogs and 1,928 cats) Our highest annual total ever! • Pleasures of Panamá fundraiser - raised over $27,000 • Pet food delivery program - over $14,000 of food was delivered to the more than 300 animals at our feeding stations • 5 away clinics - in Progresso, in Guaramal, in Potrerillos, and 2 in Volcan • 2 clinics in local schools - Volcancito school and Alto Quiel school • 2 mini cat clinics • 44 book corners set up in local schools • Year end fundraising - raised over $20,000 to fund 5 more school clinics   CLINIC MUSINGS FROM OUR PRESIDENT by Leslie Sherling Sometimes it's not just a spay and neuter clinic. Sometimes it is a place where miraculous things happen. At our November clinic, one of our collectors brought in several animals for sterilization. These animals come from the poorest of families, if they have a family at all. One of these animals was a very, very skinny, unhealthy looking dog. I have seen very few dogs this malnourished. Even though he was in bad shape, he had a gentle disposition and his tail never stopped wagging when he got attention from the volunteers. It was determined that he was not well enough to be sterilized. Usually he would be returned to where he came from - not a good situation Some of our volunteers took this dog home to nurse him back to health. Lucky, as he is now called, has put on weight and is thriving. We are expecting him at this month's clinic to get sterilized. Thanks Mari, Kevin, and Antonio for opening your hearts and your home. I love a happy ending!   ANNUAL TRAINING & VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON Volunteers are the lifeblood of our clinic. Without our many very dedicated volunteers, we would not be able to do our very important work. This past Sunday, we held our annual volunteer appreciation luncheon. We started by showing a new training video and then served a lovely lunch of spaghetti, salad and garlic bread followed by dessert. The event was very well-attended with well over 100 joining us. Thank you to our incredible volunteers as well as a very special thank you to our kitchen rockstars, Sheila, Carl, Mike and Veronica!   VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NON-CLINIC TASKS We are reaching out to you today to ask for your help. Our organization is in dire need of volunteers to assist with various tasks that can be done from the comfort of your own home. We are looking for individuals who can commit to 4-6 hours per month to help us with the following: • Writing stories for our newsletter • Creating content for our calendar • Drafting fundraising and volunteer emails • Tracking sign-in sheets for new volunteers • Maintaining our volunteer & overall databases • Maintaining our website If you are passionate about animal welfare and want to make a difference in your community, we would love to hear from you. No prior experience is necessary, and we will provide you with all the training you need to get started. Please contact us at volunteer@aadab.org to learn more about how you can help. We look forward to hearing from you soon! Sincerely, Leslie Sherling, President   ARTS & CRAFT MARKET Thank you again to our volunteers and vendors who came out. Thank you of course to all of the customers for making this event a success! The vendors brought beautiful products, the customers opened their wallets, and Amigos de Animales benefitted to the tune of $1,750. Special thank you to Sherry Shirritt, Jane Pahler, Sandra Wolf and Sheila Strunk for all the work you did behind the scenes to make this event happen. We are already planning for the Holiday Boutique that will happen in November.   🐶 OUR 2024 CALENDARS ARE HERE!! 🐱 Our famous calendars are going fast! Buy them soon since there are only a few left!! They are still only $10! Buy them at Mailboxes Etc, Mascota's, Mike's Global Grill, La Granja, The Garden Restaurant, Larry's Place, and the BCP Tuesday Market.   BOQUETE NATURE & MUSIC FESTIVAL Get your tickets now for the Music Festival to be held at TapOut on February 10 & 11, 2024. Tickets are $69 for each day. Proceeds benefit Amigos de Animales, DogCamp and Kids Camp Boquete. Tickets can be bought at the BCP Tuesday Market. Contact Carol Cardinale-Santana at cardinalesantana@gmail.com for more details.   GET TO KNOW OUR AMIGOS DE ANIMALES FAMILY This month we're featuring a former Board member and current department head: Name: Sheila Strunk Your position/title with AdA: Kitchen Operations How long have you been working with AdA? Seven years. What is your background? I grew up all over the world as a child of a career military father. When I started my first career in I.T., I was transferred from the East Coast of the U.S. to Minnesota, where I met and married my husband Carl. After many years in Minnesota, we relocated to Arizona, where I owned and operated a real estate company until we retired and moved to Panama in 2015. Can you tell us a little bit more about what you do with AdA? Starting in 2017, I volunteered in the Recovery Department, helping to revive cats and dogs after their surgery to ensure they were awake and ready to go home with their owners. In November 2023, the manager of the kitchen area retired and I was asked to take over operating the kitchen to feed our volunteers and pet owners during the clinic day each month. Why would you encourage others to volunteer here with AdA? When my husband and I first visited Boquete in 2010, we were astounded by the number of homeless animals that were wandering around downtown, begging for food wherever they could. Since we moved full-time to Boquete, we have seen a tremendous reduction in the number of homeless animals, thanks in great part to the tireless efforts of Amigos de Animales. Click here for the rest of Sheila's story and more pictures on our website.   KIBBLE & BITS: • Food Drive: We are continuing to feed needy dogs and cats in Boquete at a cost of over $1,700 per month. You can donate by clicking here • 2024 Calendars - are here!! See section above for details • Membership Drive: Sign up for your annual Amigos de Animales membership and receive a great car magnet. Membership is still only $10. You can sign up at the BCP Tuesday Market or at a clinic. • Gift certificates: We have made gift certificates in the denomination of $10 and $20, the price of an individual sterilization for a cat or a dog. Give your neighbors, gardeners and maids certificates for their dogs and cats. Let’s help each other help each other! These certificates are an easy way to help. They are available at the Animales table at the BCP Tuesday Market, at Mike's Global Grill or at the clinics. • Educational Outreach program: We are visiting local schools to educate students about proper care for their pets, and the importance of spaying and neutering animals. Please email Katrina at katrinakneebone@gmail.com if you can help. Click here to donate, or click here to volunteer. • Spay or neuter your animal: we get new requests daily and are doing clinics by appointment only. Contact Rosa, our appointment coordinator, at 6563-8686 to be added to our list. • Rescue/adoption?: The mission of Amigos de Animales is strictly spay and neuter, we are not a rescue, adoption or veterinary service. Please do not ask Rosa about any other service - there are many other rescue groups in and around Boquete. • We have been updating our website - check it out here • Animales is always looking for stories and pictures to share in this newsletter. Please contact Andy at andy@syvcc.us if you are interested.   MARK YOUR CALENDAR - UPCOMING EVENTS • Training - you can watch our new training here or our prior training here. We have training sessions for new volunteers Saturday at 9:45 the day before each clinic. Contact Leslie @ volunteer@aadab.org if you have any questions. • Clinics - Sunday January 28, 2024 (held the last Sunday of each month - we are dark in December). WhatsApp Rosa at 6563-8686 if you need to register an animal. • Boquete Nature & Music Festival - Saturday & Sunday February 10 & 11, 2024. See above. Contact Carol Cardinale-Santana at cardinalesantana@gmail.com for more details. • Annual General Meeting - Saturday March 9, 2024   WAYS TO HELP AMIGOS DE ANIMALES: • Donations: Any amount will help. Click here for ways you can make a donation • If you would like to volunteer for Animales, contact Leslie or Raquel at volunteer@aadab.org • If you can donate dog or cat food, please drop it off at the Amigos de Boquete office in Alto Dorado or contact us @ info@aadab.org • Don't forget, the Animales Events Center is available to rent for meetings and gatherings of any kind. Contact Sherry Shirritt at sshirritt@gmail.com or 6858-3607.   Thank you for your support! We could not do what we do without all of our incredible donors, sponsors and volunteers!   Amigos De Animales, Inc. 2733 Oak Ridge Ct Ste 104 Fort Myers, FL 33901 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser Unsubscribe Website: www.aadab.org/ Contact us at info@aadab.org if you have any questions. Copyright © 2022 Amigos de Animales, All rights reserved. http://em.networkforgood.com/wf/open?upn=AT-2FYp6jZOH3JLixuynQr1KlBVxhVrmFvfm1DfQVThMv-2FNCxj2QSA-2FL8hU4ZuJpy-2Bk1guvnn1aSlflEmKio12FUJ0MCKYfjvZQ-2BaPAnlmKpy-2F6kCTjWC-2B3Z0VYF9-2FvkvLXmqSRDCUKx8Kaz462Acxgi1QbTsTLSxiKosGvNjQZYl5DgG321KFGtoQ-2Fjtld-2FJoGnBLUog0zqRRO7rVQnbCBhibdGbH7K9xQSPys6hTugmPijrFge8fYJEFomHI-2FQ-2BcApF2RhUm9KUv2LPl79fV7tQqE6yOEcS1n-2FrbHYnBWRK7CMJw8-2BlDAKVJ5-2BGzS4Ts5WHtNJjNsFvCbg-2F6zuPmfssVzRa-2FCWR9S8W3byXg14A-3D

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The Wellness Resource Center & Referral Service Dr. Sunny Roe, Wellness Educator Appointments available in two convenient locations Boquete & Potrerillos Call / Text (507) 6624- 3641 or email: drsunnyroe@gmail.com * ~ * ~ * With 40 years of holistic healthcare experience, Dr. Sunny Roe offers gentle, evidence-based* methods to help you achieve balance of Body, Mind and Spirit: Body Balance (30 min., $45) - Non-invasive process to decrease tension on the nervous system from physical, emotional, mental and chemical stressors. Facilitates relaxation and pain reduction. Mind Balance (30 min., $45) - Kinesiology (muscle testing) for the exploration of emotions, belief systems, or "habits of thought" that impede healing. Enables mental clarity and stress relief. Life Balance (60 min., $85) – Combines Body Balance and Mind Balance, and includes wellness philosophies to accelerate the healing process. These sessions may consider lifestyle changes, diet, exercise, mindset options, goal setting, and strategies for improved interpersonal communication. What others are saying... “ Dr. Sunny has shown me how to do a complete 180 degree turn in my life for the better. I will always be grateful to her.” ~ Major Gwendolyn Juleus, US Army (Retired), Boquete, Panama “ I've been dealing with some physical pain or areas with tension. With her technique, I've been improving a lot and many of my issues are already healed.” ~ Oscar Peña Sanchez, Relocation Expert, Retire in Panama Tours, Boquete, Panama “ I support Dr. Sunny Roe's approach to wellness. I enjoy her energy and appreciate her depth and breadth of knowledge in the healing arts” ~ Johnnie Fernandez, Retired, Potrerillos, Panama * ~ * ~ * Dr. Sunny Roe graduated from Smith College with a BA in Psychology and from New York Chiropractic College as a Doctor of Chiropractic. She shares gentle, researched-based* methods on how to reduce pain, relieve stress, and increase wellness. She serves on the Advisory Board for Cloud Forest Botanicals and has lectured for the BCP Community Chat series and Boquete Health & Hospice. * Research studies provided upon request. All information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat disease. Consult your personal physician for medical advice.

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Unfortunately, due to illness we are rescheduling the chat by Bob Hopkin which will hopefully take place in a couple of weeks. Instead the chat this week, Thursday January 25th will be: Crime in Boquete - A Security Update Mark Heyer, co-founder of Alto Al Crimen and Rodny Direct, will discuss the current crime situation in Boquete and proven methods for protecting your home, yourself, and our community. - What new residents need to know about crime in Boquete - Proven methods to protect yourself against crime in Panama - technology to protect your property - How to make your house undesirable for criminals - How we can protect ourselves as a community - The Rodny Direct Helpline The chat takes place on the top floor of Boquete Library from 11:00 - 12:30 and will include Q&A Please reserve a place by clicking on eventsboquete.org/reservations

VOTING IN 2024 U.S. FEDERAL ELECTIONS Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. federal elections for the House of Representatives and Senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot that is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt deadline. Follow a few simple steps to make sure that you can vote in the 2024 federal U.S. elections: 1. Request your ballot. Complete a new Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). You must complete a new FPCA after January 1, 2024 to ensure you receive your ballot for the 2024 elections. Submitting the FPCA allows you to request absentee ballots for all elections for federal offices (President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives) including primaries and special elections during the calendar year in which it is submitted. All local election officials in all U.S. states and territories accept the FPCA. You can complete the FPCA online at FVAP.gov. The online voting assistant will ask you questions specific to your state. We encourage you to request your blank ballots be delivered electronically (by email, internet download, or fax, depending on your state). Include your email address on your FPCA to take advantage of the electronic ballot delivery option. Return the FPCA per the instructions on the website. The online voting assistant will tell you if your state allows the FPCA to be returned electronically or if you must submit a paper copy with original ink signature. If you must return a paper version, please follow the same instructions below for returning your ballot. 2. Receive and complete your ballot. States are required to send out ballots 45 days before a regular election for federal office and generally send ballots at least 30 days before primary elections. For most states, you can confirm your registration and ballot delivery online. 3. Return your completed ballot. While some states allow you to return your completed ballot electronically, others do not. If your state requires you to return paper voting forms or ballots to local election officials, you can do so free of charge at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, during normal business hours. U.S. Embassy Panama specific drop-off instructions: Upon arrival to the Embassy’s front gate, notify Embassy guards that you are dropping off voting forms or ballots. Guards will then escort or direct you to our ballot mailbox, located just inside the front gate. If it is more convenient, you can have a friend or family member drop off your voting forms or ballots at the Embassy on your behalf. You can also return your FPCA or ballot to your local election officials via international mail or professional courier service at your own expense. Research candidates and issues. Please see the FVAP links page for resources you can use to research candidates and issues. FVAP regularly sends information about election dates and deadlines through their Voting Alerts. Email vote@fvap.gov to subscribe or follow FVAP on Facebook or Twitter. Learn more at the Federal Voting Assistance Program's (FVAP) website, FVAP.gov. If you have any questions about registering to vote overseas, please contact the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit at U.S. Embassy Panama at Panama-ACS@state.gov. Remember, your vote counts! Denese A. Rodgers +507 6456-8539

DO YOU NEED A CERTIFIED TRANSLATOR? In Panama for official translations it is mandatory for the translator to have a stamp. I am happy to announce that I have had this stamp for ten years and I am a native Panamanian with working knowledge of the country and its customs and legal system etc. I have been translating legal and personal documents for individuals, legal representatives, Government Agencies, the Police Department, International Organizations, authors, etc. At your service…………………. Jacqueline Fuentes Lescure, Authorized Public Translator You can now contact me at: 6604-8676 Whatsapp: 6907-3411 Email: jackylescure22@gmail.com Jacqueline Fuentes Professor in Higher Education Authorized Public Translator

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.

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6pm Thursday January 25 - The first "Final Thursdays Dance Party with DJ MIKE" of 2024! From post Woodstock rock, through disco, to early new wave, the 70s gave us some of the greatest party music ever. The best dance party in town, only at Tapout - where parties come to happen. @tapoutboquete

Mobility, flexibility and even our mental capacity lessens as we age, but it does not have to be that way righ? This is a great opportunity to improve and have fun while getting back into shape. This event is meant to promote physical activity among the over 60 population, because it is not just about living a long life but to live a life of better quality. Sign up for this free event and give it a try. Sign up with Mimi Stewart Contact: 6-034-9842

First musical concert of 2024: "Classics and contemporary" by Jonathan Cáceres A musical journey through the piano, from the classics of Beethoven to Americans preludes, and Panamanian pieces from Vicente Gomez. This Sunday, January 28th, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Tickets available at Boquete’s Library Foundation and Mail Boxes Etc. Donation: $10.00 Follow Jonathan on the following social networks: Instagram: jonathan_400c Facebook: Jonathan Jack Cáceres

GEOLOGY FIELD TRIPS ARE BACK! The 2024 geology field season resumes on January 30. A list of field trips and classes is shown below. All trips and classes are free. Field trips are led by Dr. Paul Myers, Emeritus professor of Geology at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. There have been many changes in the content of these activities since last year. Please read their descriptions carefully. If you have been on previous trips you may want to repeat one or more of them this year. Note: Volunteer drivers are required on all field trips. All trips will be caravan style. Field Trips 1. Local Boquete Field Trip (5 Hours) A tour of the main geologic features of the Caldera River and the east side of Volcan Baru. The main purpose of this field trip is to acquaint you with the local geography and geology and help you to learn how to “read” the history of the landscape. 2. The Volcan Baru Caldera at Volcan (6 hours) This field trip investigates the structure and history of Volcan Baru with special emphasis on its caldera northeast of the city of Volcan. This trip requires vehicles that can safely negotiate poor roads. 3. Jaramillo-Gualaca (5 hours) The older terrain east of Volcan Baru is the focus of this trip. In this terrain igneous activity is related to the intrusion of magma along old faults. 4. The Evolution of the Caldera River A study of the ongoing processes river evolution. We will explore erosional and depositional features of the river valley, including landslides and other features that indicate recent surficial movement. Clases 1. Volcanic Geology 101 (4 hours) This class covers the basics of geology in a volcanic terrain with a 3-hour illustrated lecture and a 1-hour lab. The class includes the study of rock and mineral specimens with a hand lens. 2. Petrography: The Study of Rocks Under the Microscope (4 hours) Note: Participants should already have taken Class #1. Under the microscope, thin sections of rock reveal intimate relationships and histories of the minerals in the rock. SCHEDULE Field Trips Tuesday January 30: Local Boquete Field Trip Sunday February 11: Local Boquete Field Trip Tuesday February 27: The Volcan Baru Caldera at Volcan Friday March 15: Jaramillo-Gualaca Classes Saturday February 17: Volcanic Geology 101 Friday March 8: Petrography: The Study of Rocks Under the Microscope To sign up, email Welthy Myers: welthyh@gmail.com Please list names of everyone in your party. PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU CAN DRIVE AND HOW MANY PEOPLE YOU CAN ACCOMMODATE. NO DRIVERS - NO TRIPS !

Join Kristina one last time for a fun Foam Rolling Workshop with Kristina Long JANUARY 20, SATURDAY 12:30 - 2:30 PM Price: $25 WHAT IS FOAM ROLLING AND WHY IS IT HELPFUL FOR YOU? Foam rolling, a form of self massage, requires you to utilize your own body weight to roll over muscles using a cylinder shape foam core or another firm object like a ball. This helps smooth out tension and tightness in the muscles and connective tissues, ultimately freeing the body of pain and restrictions. Please join Kristina Long for an informative, fun and therapeutic workshop. Learn how to easily release soft tissues with self massage with your foam roller. Leave feeling great! Perfect for anyone who practices yoga, works out, has tight muscles, exercises, or doesn't do much of anything! A variety of techniques will be shown and practiced. Foam rollers will be provided for your use. Wear comfortable clothing, and be prepared to be on the floor. About Kristina Long Kristina has been studying and empowering people to feel better in their body’s since the 90’s. Fitness and yoga instruction, personal training led her to pursue massage therapy as a career in 2010. Continued studies have motivated Kristina to pursue certifications in energy and sound healing and stretching. Much peace to you, Kristina Long LMT Certified Yoga Instructor

🎙️ It’s official! We’ve opened our Specialty Coffee bar 'Mounelli' in #BoquetePanama! Mounelli is a healthy breakfast and Specialty Coffee bar founded by the dynamic duo, Melanie & Mounir, who bring a dash of Belgian charm to the vibrant landscapes of Boquete. Born out of their passion for nutritious breakfasts, speciality coffee and the joy of sharing bites with good company. PS. This picture of us was taken during our first visit to Panama, San Blas, in early 2020. We feel so blessed to be able to start our business here in beautiful Panama 🙏🏽🇵🇦 But Mounelli is not just a breakfast bar – it’s a delightful fusion of healthful choices and convivial moments. We are creating a place for education, well-being, gastronomy and fun, a place where people can connect. ☕️ Melanie is a coffee consultant (Belgian Barista Champ. 2009) and organises coffee farm tours, barista workshops, hospitality training & coffee tastings. More information: www.tropix.coffee. 🫶🏽 Mounir is a well-being coach, nutritionist, phytotherapist, Reiki healer and gives classes in Qi-gong, meditation and breathwork. Information & bookings: www.naga.care. Our weekly classes: · Wednesday from 10-11 am; Meditation and Breathwork - $10 or $7,5 members · Friday from 10-11 am; Body-Mind healing - $10 or $7,5 members At Mounelli, we carefully select the products we use to prepare our food, we offer both a fixed menu and seasonal specials (avocado toast - papaya smoothie). As a nutritionist, Mounir enriches the recipes with herbs and seeds; serving healthy, nutritious food. -> Are you looking for a location for your frequent meeting, or friend-gathering then contact us to discuss the possibilities. We offer diverse catering options like; apero afternoon with wine, coffee and sweets, etc. And, yes the pancakes are vegan, and yes they are delicious! As we want to bring even more than all of the above, we have planned the following events for January 2024: THU. 18th. 5-7 pm: Live Music w/ Bob Higgins (acoustic guitar) Free SAT. 20th. 2-3 pm: Natural Healthcare Talk (free lecture) SAT. 20th. 5-7 pm: DJ Session (jazz, soul, funk,...) Free TUE. 23rd. 3-5 pm: Workshop Coffee Tasting ($ 40pp) SAT. 27th. 5-7 pm: DJ Session (soul, funk, latin,..) Free -> We are always looking for people who want to play music or host a workshop at Mounelli. Contact us at +507 6303 9090 (whatsapp) if you would like to play at our space. LOCATION:📍 INSIDE Isla Verde hotel, Calle 4a Sur, Bajo Boquete. OPENING HOURS: TUE-FRI: 7:30am - 2:00pm SAT: 8:00am - 7:00pm SUN: 8:00am - 2:00pm closed on monday Hope to see you soon! M&M Event Calendar on Facebook (mounelli): Follow us on Instagram (mounelli.boquete):

Visit Cali, Salento, and Cocora Valley on the all-inclusive tour this May 2-9, 2024 Dance salsa, enjoy the best of local cuisine, explore Colombia’s beautiful coffee region, and so much more! Prices: 1400 single 2400 couple *does not include airfare Contact Oscar Peña to Book: 6596-2070

Hello All - We have to cancel trivia for this week due to the feria. We will play again on Jan 30. Have a great week!

Hola hola! Is it too late to say Happy New Year? Well, I wish all of you the best for 2024 and nothing but good health and happiness! Just a reminder that thought the fair has started we are open on Tuesday and we will be waiting for you between 9-12. See you soon! Greetings of all vendors of The Tuesday Market