Exciting New Classes Coming to LCS This November! The Education and Culture Department of The Lake Chapala Society continues its mission to keep members and the community informed, engaged, and empowered through a wide range of learning opportunities. In addition to our signature monthly classes—such as Mexican Manners, Introduction to Spanish, and How to Get […]

I recently returned to Ajijic from a trip that saw me in the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. The front half of the trip was a family affair – there were eight of us total, and it was a whirlwind. Together, this cumbersome machine descended on Southeast Asia to visit another family member, based in

Harry Bublin arrived at lakeside 25 years ago, ready to retire. Now, at age 77, he admits that didn’t happen. Instead, he threw himself into community work, initiating and running projects ranging from recycling to roadwork to student aid. When I met him, it was in his role as retiring Vice President of the Board

The Ajijic Startup Studio Vision What if the same vibrant energy that brought us all to Ajijic could be channeled into something bigger? What if our community became a global hub for innovation? In this article, we will present a view of the opportunities and challenges of the so-called “Silver Economy,” and why our lakeside

To submit to Lakeside Living: Please send information for local cultural, civic, community, or charitable events to victoriaAschmidt@gmail.com by the first day of the preceding month. For example, NOVEMBER 1 is the deadline for the December issue. Thank you. LAKESIDE LITTLE THEATRE Celebrating Our 61st Season Lakeside Little Theatre will present the second production of

Happy tails! As of this writing, The Ranch is currently bursting at the seams with dogs — and puppies. If you have been thinking about adopting, we would love for you to visit and choose one of our special dogs. Two families who adopted from The Ranch share their happy tales (tails?) here to inspire

This series is a collection of memories from my childhood growing up on a farm in Iowa. I hope they bring a smile as we reminisce together those days gone but not forgotten. Except for those with Alzheimer’s. Now where did I leave my keys? Episode 1. Why I Hate Cows, Grandma Cracks, and Uptown/Downtown

My mind can make a person. But my mind is feeble. It cannot make a new person. By a new person, I mean one like nature makes in a woman, a unique person that is new to this earth. No, when I say my mind can make a person, I mean my mind can take

Poco a Poco San Pedro Itzicán Like the indigenous community they serve, Poco a Poco San Pedro Itzicán is steeped in a place-based outlook. Their mission is “to help the people in San Pedro Itzicán and the surrounding towns to improve their lives and the lives of others, for generations to come.” This may seem

When I was growing up in Chicago, we took the Halloween cry of “trick or treat” literally. If people were too stingy to hand out a treat, they were fair game for a trick. For the most part, people were willing to provide candy to all the ghosts and goblins. There were always a few