February 2026

GD (Greg) Shaffer is a writer of poetry and short stories who, via Iowa and Colorado, now resides in Ajijic. From his childhood memories of growing up on a small farm in Iowa, to his diverse life experiences, to his fascination with life, death and the natural world, his poems and stories connect to the […]

Artistic Director Lake Chapala Orchestra When Michael was a 10-year-old in England, he saw for the first time a conductor standing before a stage full of musicians, waving his arms, and shaping them into an orchestra. He told his father, “That’s what I want to do.” Today, at 69, he stands before the 65-piece Lake

Lake Chapala Society, The Place for Connection Discover Arte y Mas at LCS! We’re delighted to welcome you to Arte y Mas, now open at LCS, conveniently located next to the Service Office. This vibrant new gallery celebrates creativity at every level, featuring exquisite works from some of Mexico’s finest artisans alongside fresh, emerging local artists.

Robert Davies was my husband’s friend and colleague from the days when software engineer was their cutting-edge profession. Robert fell for a Chinese girl, and as he was being pulled inexorably toward China – she being from a one-child family with aging parents – he stopped by with her for a visit. It was the

This article is a continuation of a series about our senior pets. The first article in the December 2025 issue dealt with common age-related changes for both cats and dogs regarding eye conditions and dental problems. Due to article word constraints and the amount of information about age-related mobility problems in our senior pets, this

On a quiet, sunshiny afternoon, while picking raspberries on the outskirts of Jocotepec, I heard a lion roar! Terrified, I grabbed hold of my friend. Her face was ghostly white — she had heard it too. Then it came again. It felt closer this time. We clung to each other, momentarily frozen. Then, dropping our

A Revolutionary Call in the Work of Noris Binet Noris Binet’s exhibition Recuperando lo Sagrado Femenino (Recovering the Sacred Feminine), presented at Centro Cultural González Gallo in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico is, quite simply, a gift. The show is a profound tribute to the Divine Feminine and a powerful reminder of her abiding presence within us

5th LLT will feature New York’s Metropolitan Opera’s production of Vincenzo Bellini’s bel canto I Puritani. Set during England’s Civil War (c. 1650), Puritani tells the tragic tale about delicate Elvira and her forbidden romance. The spectacle will feature Mexican tenor Javier Camarena, “one of the great voices of our time.” February 5th, 4:00 pm 7th We’re delighted

Each of us no doubt thought that “Childhood” diseases like whooping cough, mumps, measles and chickenpox are only just for kids. Sadly, that is not totally accurate. Adults CAN get childhood diseases because: (A) Protection provided by childhood vaccinations can fade over time. You can have intermittent immunity, or no immunity. (B) There’s a decline

A Love Affair With Nature As the new year begins, we suddenly find ourselves in February, traditionally a time to express love, appreciation and to celebrate connections that bring us joy. This year powerful expressions were shared with me, and I would like to share some with you. “We’re in a very dark tunnel right