October 2026

October Community Highlights The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) Throughout the month, we invite our community to discover the history, traditions, symbolism, and cultural significance behind Día de Muertos—and, most importantly, to experience this beautiful celebration together through a variety of special activities and events. We will also continue offering our signature classes, programs, and activities.

Don Beaudreau has lived at Lakeside for over 10 years. He shares his home with 7 dogs, 2 cats, and a white lab mouse. He is a retired Unitarian Universalist minister, and a retired English and music teacher. A professional jazz and ragtime pianist, Don has raised money for numerous social justice causes. He is

On the evening of May 7, 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven stood on the stage of Vienna’s Kärntnertor Theatre shadow conducting the premiere of his Ninth Symphony. The audience erupted in applause. Hats were thrown into the air. Handkerchiefs waved. By all accounts the ovation lasted several minutes. Yet Beethoven heard none of it. By then

For a few hours one day last week, I did not feel grief. Every other hour of every day, I did. Grief has been one of the ingredients of my life since my first haircut, when something I knew and loved was taken from me without my permission. When I was six or seven, I

Architect turns Artist “Watercolor has meant for me the ideal medium to express what the spirit cannot do through words.” – Ricardo Sánchez. Ricardo Sánchez is living his dream! I met him at the recent Ajijic Artwalkers 2026, saw his work and predicted great things for him. Born April 18th, 1992, in Milpa Alta to

EVENTS OCTOBER 2026 October 1 to 31 Casa del Sol Inn Casa Del Sol Inn, Javier Mina 7, Ajijic, continues its exhibit of the one of a kind, tropic oils and engravings by the internationally acclaimed Columbian artist Luis Uribe. This exhibit can be seen each day, at the Inn until Nov. 4th. Our new

Perhaps I’ve been noticing that my monthly bills have increased by approximately $3,500 pesos, or $200 USD, every month. My spending behavior has not changed. I try to live as frugally and gently as possible. What has changed is the increase in prices for basic food, energy, meds., etc. even in my small pueblo of

Information in this column is provided for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding individual medical concerns. The topic this month is diverticulitis. First, it helps to understand the different terms. Diverticula, diverticulosis and diverticulitis Diverticula are small pouches or

Lago Alianza — Building a Lake Alliance Editor’s note: I’m delighted to welcome Elaine Duncan as the new writer of Good Works Gazette. I couldn’t be more pleased to pass this column into such capable hands. With a career devoted to nonprofit leadership and strategy, Elaine brings a wealth of experience to a column devoted

Eighteen Holes, Nine Fairways, One Lake Around of golf at Country Club de Chapala (CCC) rarely begins quietly. The parrots make themselves heard, donkeys call somewhere beyond the course, and announcements from San Nicolás de Ibarra and San Juan carry across the fairways. Then a group tees off, and the day begins. Set into the