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Sat., Jan. 13, 10:00 a.m., 2018 Come meet the author, Sunny Summer, former educator as she reads from her new lbook, “Color Me Panama Goes to the Beach”. It will be at the library and will be a bi-lingual reading for kids. Books will be available for purchase for $5. A free drawing will also be held. Refreshments will be served. Reply to plei0002@usfamily.net. Guardar la fecha, sabado, 13 de enero de 2018 Venga a conocer el autor, soleado verano, ex educador como ella lee desede su nueva libro, “Colour Me Panama va a la playa.” Sera en la bibliotheca y sera una lectura a bilingue para ninos. Libros estaran disponsibles para su comprar por $5. Un dibujo libre se celebrara tambien. Se servira un refregerio. Reply plei0002@usfamily.net.

YOGA Yoga Boquete is back up and running. Classes resume tomorrow (Saturday, Jan 13th) with Gentle Hatha at 10 am. All classes are held at the "Room of Time" Gym, which is in downtown Boquete, near the library. (If you need further clarification on location, feel free to send me an email.) Class schedule and price will remain the same. Gentle Hatha: Monday, Thursday, Saturday 10-11 am Ashtanga 'Short Form': Wednesday & Friday 10-11 am Power Flow: Tuesday 2-3 pm All classes are $6.00 Mats are available to rent or purchase. For more information, including class descriptions, visit: http://yoga-boquete.com Or call Joy at: 6426-0843, or email: joya250@hushmail.com MASSAGE And... Tranquilo Massage is also back up and running! For those who do not know, I am a certified massage therapist. I love practicing bodywork... (something that had to take a back-burner this previous year, due to other time engagements.) I offer a tailored-to-your-needs therapeutic massage utilizing a combination of Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi techniques. Sessions are offered on-site in Lower Volcancito, and off-site at pre-approved private residences or select hotels in the Boquete area. 30 minute massage for $25 60 minute massage for $45 90 minute massage for $65 *note off-site locations require an additional travel charge of $5.00 More information my be found on: http://www.tranquilomassage.net To schedule an appointment, call Joy at: 6426-0843 Or email: joya250@hushmail.com

Although there will be a BCP Tuesday Morning Market on January 16, there will be no BCP Sunday Matinee Movies on January 14 and 21. Although one can get around Bajo Boquete in the mornings during Boquete's big Flower and Coffee Festival, afternoons can be a nightmare, and sometimes they close the bridge to vehicular traffic. The BCP parking lot has been used as paid parking for the Feria, so BCP afternoon events will not be a good idea from January 11 through 21. Our regular schedule will resume on January 28. January 28 - Rumble: The [American] Indians Who Rocked the World (USA - 2017) February 4 - Everything is Illuminated (USA - 2005) February 11 - Amargosa (USA - 2000) -- David van Harn Curator, Boquete Film Club

Alexandra Gonzalez Marketing & Guest Relations Valle Escondido Resort Golf & Spa Boquete, Chiriqui 720-2454 6920-2578

Dear Boquetenian Community: As an attorney helping all the boquetenians and foreign community, since 2003, for give you a better attention in our legal services, we moved our office, now right in front to Electronica Nacional, diagonal to Machu Pichu Restaurant. our Schedule is 9:00 am to 12:30 then 1:30pm to 5:00 pm. Welcome! Ms. Nixia Guerra Attorney at Law Cel. (507) 6427-2267 www.BoqueteLegalServices.com Nixia@BoqueteLegalServices.com

Dr.Paul Myers, geologist, who will give a talk on "Living With the Hazards of Volcan Baru" at BCP on February 27, seeks to identify local residents with interest in learning about local geology He would like to organize a local field trip to supplement that talk. If you would be interested, contact paul.myers600@gmail.com

On Tuesday, January 16th, Boquete Health and Hospice will have a table at the Tuesday Market. Volunteers will answer any questions you have regarding the services we offer. A nurse will also be there to take your blood pressure. As a thank you for donations of $20 or more, we will be giving away exceptional gift bags. These insulated tote bags have a front pocket, a zippered enclosure and our logo that shows you are a supporter of Boquete Health. We will be at the Tuesday Market every Tuesday until the end of March. Please stop by and see us! Or email lojocollier@yahoo.com to donate and receive your gift.

Dear Friends, Last year we premiered our informative video on our new website. This year we have submitted it to the Boquete Film Festival. One of the competitions is a Popular Vote on YouTube. We need your help! PLEASE CLICK ON THE YouTube Link below and "LIKE" IT!!! You can send it to family and friends, and you can vote as many times as you want. THE DEADLINE IS JAN. 31. We need your votes!!! Thank you for your support!!! Laurie Collier, Treasurer https://youtu.be/fxL1RH_pVmE

Casa de Montaña Bed & Breakfast Creative Expressions Group is partnering with Dellah Joss to provide an exciting opportunity to be part of this watercolor color class where you will learn new techniques. The class is called “Creativity in Watercolor”. As a participant of this class, you will get your name placed in a raffle to win either an original piece of art by Dellah Joss or a free Breakfast for two people at Casa de Montaña. We will be serving appetizers and coffee/tea and cocktails will be available for purchase. This promises to be a magical afternoon! Please see the flyer for details. There are limited spaces available. So sign up now by emailing:

-- Jacqueline Fuentes Professor in Higher Education Authorized Public Translator

Dear Boquete Weather Watchers: I posted the weather station data for the month of December 2017 and published a Boquete Weather Watcher Update No. 105 which you may access on line or at this link. Sincerely, Lloyd Cripe www.boqueteweather.com

Begin your new year with fun and your health in mind! You will love it! Now you can join in the fun exercise/dance classes at Valle Escondido without a membership!The instructor, Dany Riquelme, is a professional dancer and aerobic instructor. Exercise routines include chacha, bachata, and more. Much more fun than just Zumba!The floor for exercise in Valle Escondido is a wood floor which is much easier on your body than the tile floors normally found in Panama.Only $5.00 per class. Guaranteed fun and excellent for your health!! Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30am at the gym in Valle Escondido.Please be sure to email below and confirm when you will be coming to class and you will be sent directions and a confirmation. Class is limited in size so don't wait. TobyandMax@gmail.com Now, also available are private dance lessons for 2 people for $40.00. Any latino dances you want to learn. Email above for more information.

Feeling stressed? Longing for peacefulness? Come experience the healing effects of Restorative Yoga in the Bambu Room at Valle Escondido. This style of yoga focuses on overall body health, relaxation and meditation. Appropriate for all level of experience--including none at all. Join is to either begin or deepen your yoga practice. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:00 a.m. Mats available. The cost is $12 per session, or $55 for a 6-session package. Come to the reception area if you need directions to the Bambu room, a short walk away.

ENROLLMENT OPEN SEASON FOR THE ALTO AL CRIMEN/HOSPITAL COOPERATIVO MEDICAL DISCOUNT PLAN. Again on January 9 and January 16, Alto al Crimen will be at the Tuesday Market to make available for renewals and new enrollments the Hospital Cooperativo discount medical. These will be the last two days for this enrollment period. Hospital Cooperativo is the ONLY non-profit hospital in Panama. It offers a wide range of basic medical services and has nineteen affiliated doctors plus a number of psychologists and nutritionists. GOOD NEWS! Beginning in January 2018, a new doctor will be affiliated with the hospital. She is the daughter of Doctor Luis Wong, the hospital administrator. Dra. Wong is a radiologist and will be managing the X-ray and ultrasound imaging facilities. She speaks ENGLISH! Dra. Wong has been practicing medicine in Spain. The medical plan has no age limits, no waiting period and no pre-existing condition restrictions. Discounts apply to doctor consultations, hospital services, hospital room charges, operating room services, prescription drugs at the pharmacy and emergency room services. Discounts range from 25% to 30% for most services and 50% for emergency room services. And the discounts are off already very low prices because the hospital is non-profit. Because the Alto al Crimen emergency bilingual hotline will be closing down, fees for the plan will no longer include donations to AAC. The charge for the plan will be $120 per person. A separate contract and information sheet will be required for each person. Also, a clear, legible copy of each person's ID must be provided. Copies of Cedulas are preferred, but if you have a Pensionado Card or Passport, copies of them are also acceptable. Payment is to be in cash only. All proceeds will go the the hospital. Alto al Crimen will have a table at the BCP Tuesday market on January 9 and January 16 from about 9 AM until Noon. Please do not delay. If too many people wait until the last minute to enroll, there may not be enough time for everyone. The hospital's contract is in Spanish, but we will have English translation copies available for you to read. We'll also have a list of doctors and their specialties and a schedule of the discounts. You can also find information about the plan on Boquete.ning.com in the forum section. It was posted again in the past few days and should be in the first few forum pages. Below is a copy of the information sheet we need to have for each enrollee. If you copy it and print the number of copies you will need, you can complete the forms and bring them with you. That will make your enrollment work faster and better. Be sure to complete the form in clearly legible block letters. Your address does not need to contain detailed information because it is not used for dispatching ambulances or other emergency services. We need this form for both new enrollments and for renewals. Bob Gregory for Alto al Crimen WORKSHEET FOR WALLET CARD [CARNET] INFORMATION NAME [NOMBRE] ______________________________________ As on passport or id. CEDULA NUMBER ___________________________________ or resident ID or passport number EMAIL ADDRESS ______________________________________ PHYSICAL ADDRESS (direccion) (Use community name or area such as: Alto Boquele, Boquete, Los Naranjos, etc.) ­_______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER __________________________________ BLOOD TYPE & RH FACTOR (+ or - ) _______________ This confidential information will he used to complete your wallet Membership card and will be used to notify you when your card is available to be picked up.

reply to: Robyn Cole GARAGE SALE THURSDAY, JAN 11th FROM 10 am to 2 pm! John and Robyn Cole's Moving Sale is in Alto Lino, above the Hostel Casa de Pedro on the Arco Iris Road. Turn in front of Casa de Pedro, (Google Map it) and go up the hill to the 2nd Driveway on the left. Turn in. These items are available for Pre-Sale but all prices are FIRM if you choose to buy before Thursday. Items included in the sale: Men's Golf Clubs with Walking Bag: $25 Canon MG2410 Scanner/Printer (Hard wired, no WIFI): $20 Microwave: $30 Auto drip watering system for plants Clothing and shoes Misc. Housewares Kitchen items Robyn Cole: email me by hitting reply, above; or call 6739-4626

Need information on David Panama or just frustrated with finding what you want? Then this downloadable Ebook is for you. This book has been created to help you find what you are looking for. This edition has just been updated. The interactive Google Maps inside the book are constantly being updated so you can always find the locations to new restaurants, hotels, government offices, and more. This handy small reference book is something you will use again and again. Whether you are a tourist or a seasoned resident, this will come in handy. You can download the Kindle app to look at this and all E-books on your phone or PC for free at #Free Kindle Download. Then head over to my Amazon E-book, Getting Familiar With David Panama, A Guide and grab a copy.

2017 was a rewarding year for us as we found permanent homes for 35 animals. What an amazing success! Each of these animals came to us with a story of homelessness, illness, abuse, or neglect and with the community’s support we have been able to rewrite their tales with happy endings. Our future looks bright and we are excited to bring you new and exciting fundraising events this year. Look for upcoming announcements detailing our 1k Fun Run, Wine Tasting Gala and more. From all the volunteers at ARF, Happy New Year! December Finances December income totaled $3366.21 and expenses were $1648.85. ARF Coupon Book Fundraiser Coupon books are still for sale. Contact ARF or any ARF volunteer and buy yours for $25. There are many food and drink discounts for local restaurants, free hotel nights, discounts on computer repairs, classes and tours and much, much more! Coupons are valid through 2018. Thank you to all the businesses who participated in our inaugural coupon book and to those who have purchased them. We already have vendors asking about participating next year so we look forward to this fundraiser growing in value! Featured Animal Meet Bobby. He is about two years old and a handsome little guy. He is a very sweet and social dog and loves to be close to his human. Bobby was rescued, along with his mom and 5 siblings from the Palo Alto area from a man who was threatening to poison all of them if they were not removed from the area. Bobby gets on well with cats and other dogs. We would like nothing more than to say goodbye to Bobby knowing he’s found a forever home. Come and meet Bobby and his friends at the Tuesday market The Issue of Euthanasia When we sent out our survey a couple of months ago, we received some feedback which we were not expecting. There were some who felt that ARF spends too much money on medical care for animals and others who argued that providing medical care for severely ill or injured animals is cruel. In the US and many other countries, people make the decision to euthanize their pets for health, behavioral and monetary reasons regardless of the viability of the animal. This, combined with the millions of shelter animals who are euthanized each year, has created a social and ethical issue with people on both sides wanting the best for the welfare of the animals but holding vastly different views about how to make that happen. The difference for animals here in Panama is that it is very difficult to have an animal euthanized unless it is suffering from an incurable or extremely painful illness or injury or if the animal has a disease which could cause a public health issue. Veterinarians are hesitant to euthanize animals that have a chance of recovery and who could go on to live a full life. While ARF has had to have animals euthanized, it has been rare. It is a decision that we do not make lightly and is made together with the attending veterinarian. While many of the first pictures of the animals we post are alarming, the majority of these animals are suffering from easily manageable conditions such as malnutrition, parasites, and skin funguses. Some suffer from more serious, but treatable illnesses such as tick fever. We see a few injuries from vehicles and some from abuse, but the vast majority of these issues are treatable and euthanasia would not be an option for these animals in Panama. Most of the animals that pass through our care make unbelievable transformations in just a few weeks with the appropriate food, parasitic medicines and fungal baths. We appreciate the comments we received and are glad to have the opportunity to be able to add some clarity. As always, if you have questions or concerns about the animals in our care, we encourage you to contact us at arf.boquete@gmail.com ARF is the only community based, all-volunteer, non-profit animal rescue organization in the Boquete Panama area. Our Mission is to provide for the well-being of all companion animals, rescued, abused, and injured. Providing medical treatment as needed and finding lifelong loving homes through adoptions and to promote the animal/human bond through community outreach. ARF is dedicated to ensuring animal abuse, neglect and suffering is reduced and or eradicated through raising the public awareness through action, education and advocacy.

Panama, The Musical Trip - Feb. 8, 2018 to Feb. 9, 2018 This play “Panama, The Musical” is the talk of the town. “A Love Story with a Roaring Twenties Twist – think Moulin Rouge meets the West Side Story on the Panama Canal”. This play is in English. We could not let this amazing play pass by without making it possible for a group of people from Boquete to go see it. We have made it very affordable and added a lot of perks to make it a memorable trip. Itinerary: Thursday, February 8th we will leave Boquete at 8am and take our private tour bus to Panama City. Our bus trips are anything but dull. We will offer you continental breakfast on the bus..coffee, pastries and delicious mimosas! Water, red and white wine will also be available. After a couple of necessary stops, including lunch in Santiago, we will arrive at the Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel where we will be staying for the night. After you have had a chance to settle in, we will be hosting a “Pre Musical Welcome reception” at the hotel with food, coffee and tea, before we go over to the theater to see the 8:30pm evening performance of “Panama, the Musical”. We have blocked “Gold, center stage” seats especially for our group. We have assigned seats and will all be sitting together. After the show, our bus will take us back to the hotel where you can crash for the night, or go for a nightcap to their lounge. The next morning you can enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast. The hotel is connected to the Albrook Mall where you will be able to do some shopping before our departure at 12:30pm. If shopping is not what you are interested in you can go into Panama City to do whatever you want. Our bus will depart from the hotel at 12:30 pm. Again we will be making necessary stops along the way for your comfort. A scheduled stop for a food break will be in Santiago. Price is $250. “per person”. Based on double occupancy. This price includes: Round trip bus, 1 nights stay at the Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel, Pre musical Welcome Reception at the hotel, Gold Center Stage seats in the theater, full buffet breakfast, some free time in Panama City, and a wonderful trip to remember. Space is limited. Minimum 36 people, maximum 40 people. This bus will fill up very fast…so contact us ASAP to reserve your space. Contact Linda Hart – lhart249@hotmail.com or Judith Tovar – easytravel@cwpanama.net

10:30 in the BCP Theater Tuesday, January 9 – Judi Smith is the owner of the International Clinic of Biological Regeneration (www.icbr.com). She practices Cell Therapy, an anti-aging treatment, developed by Dr. Paul Niehans. Judi has clinics in Nassau, Tiajuana, and Cancun. Cell therapy results in Increased energy, improved immune system, regained skin elasticity balanced hormones, improved memory, increased motivation, and reinvigorated metabolism. There is FREE ADMISSION to this talk. Tuesday, January 16 – Panama, The Musical. Rob Brown, executive producer and co-writer of the first musical written about Panama since Panama Hattie will present “How to make a musical in 6,340 easy steps”. He will have two short videos and some rehearsal shots. Possibly one of the performers will attend to do a snippet from the show. The show will have its world premier on February 1 in the Ateneo Theater in Panama City before moving onto the international stage. The story takes place in the Canal Zone in 1927. Information on ticket sales and investment opportunities will be presented. Tuesday, January 23 – Boquete resident Dr. Ted Harrison will talk about the research project which he and local volunteers did last spring. The study was about determining the day-to-day variation in people’s platelet counts. He’ll show the results; explain what they mean; and tell you why they’re significant to your personal health. He’ll discuss how this pertains particularly to people with arthritis and how this knowledge may help cure their disease. Tuesday, January 30 – Sandra and Lloyd Cripe on “Birding as a hobby.” Tuesday, February 6 – Yira De Alvarado will speak about her work with Nutre Hogar of Chiriqui. Phil McGuigan, head of Amigos de Boquete will introduce Yira. Nutre Hogar is a private organization created in 1988 by Monsignor Romulo Emiliani and a group of volunteers, in order to recover and prevent severe malnutrition of children of the most impoverished communities of our country. Nutre Hogar Chiriqui is a non-profit organization that treats 40 severely malnourished children who are transferred from Hospital Materno Infantil Jose Domingo De Obaldia. They attend to the children’s needs with medicine, dietary supplements, education, and MUCH LOVE. To give you an understanding of the scope of this Mission, they need $25,000.00 per month to maintain operations. The presentation will be filmed by TV Chiriqui. We will organize a bus trip to see this amazing facility. http://nutrehogar.org/ Tuesday, February 13 – Glenn Davis, author, lecturer, historian, and Boquete resident. Glenn has been a professor at Rice U. (history), Blinn College (journalism) and Texas A&M (international studies). He is the author of 4 books available on Amazon.com and three other books published in Blues Festival, Glen will speak on the latest book he is writing titled Blood on the Cotton, about the history of the blues in Texas. This presentation is an analysis of the origin of the blues, which started in Texas and Mississippi (most people think about only the latter). It focuses on the blues pioneers in Texas and how they influenced other forms of music, such as rock and roll. It also will show clips from the Internet on early blues performances. Tuesday, February 20 -- Come and learn basic survival command (questions and answers) in Spanish from U.S. Warden Hank Landis. Survival/command phrases will cover topics of: health, security, and personal needs. Tuesday, February 27 -- Volcan Baru’s Eruptions and Aftermath - A Geologist’s Observations and Suggestions for the Future. Volcan Baru, even as a “dead" volcano, looms ominously on our western horizon. When will it erupt and what are the real dangers? Dr. Paul Myers retired geology professor (University of Wisconsin, 1968-1997), with considerable volcano experience, will review recent studies which accurately describe Baru’s long, unique history, and enumerate its most probable hazards. He will close with suggestions for mitigating the deadliest effects of a Baru eruption. Dr. Myers will distribute hand-outs and solicit volunteers to study the geology of Volcan Baru and the Boquete region. Tuesday, March 6 – Evander Smart, Founder of Bitcoin University, presents “How Bitcoin Changed The Future of Money Forever.” If you are new to Bitcoin, and maybe want to get started using what many are calling "The Future of Money,", Evander can help you get started quickly and easily. He’ll go over what Bitcoin has done for the world in its short history, its unique value proposition, and why anyone with an internet connection should start using it ASAP. He looks forward to answering any Bitcoin questions you may have. Tuesday, March 27 –The folklorica dance group Conjunto de proyeccion fololorica from Hospital Domingo de Obaldia will perform. The troupe is.led by Dr. Efraim Rios. To suggest a speaker or topic for these meetings please email BCP Tuesday Meeting To become a vendor at the Tuesday market, Facility Manager

There is a gentleman in Regional Hospital who needs blood to have surgery. They will take O positive or A positive donors, if you are under age 65, and been in Panama for at least 6 months. We will have Irma from Keep it Simple Panama help you through the process. If you can donate Saturday, Sunday, or Monday morning, please call 6693-5005 Charlotte Lintz, blood donor coordinator for Hospice & Health Foundation of Boquete. Charlotte From almost Paradise 6693-5005

"The Clubhouse" in the BCP Hex Room is now open, and food and drinks - including popcorn - are available for purchase. ------------------------------ We don't charge admission, but we do ask for donations to support BCP and the Film Club program. January 7 - A Ghost Story (USA - 2017) January 14 - Rumble: The [American] Indians Who Rocked the World (USA - 2017) January 21 - Everything is Illuminated (USA - 2005) January 28 - Amargosa (2000) ---------------------------------- Sunday, January 7 @ 1:00pm - A Ghost Story (USA - 2017) 1 hour, 32 minutes - Rated "R" Starring Academy Award winner Casey Afleck, Rooney Mara Ratings: 6.9 - IMDB, 90% - Rotten Tomatoes, 4/4 - Roger Ebert We begin 2018 with "A Ghost story," which was one of 2017's top-rated independent films. It is yet another insightful and though-provoking movie like many others we have screened for the Sunday Matinee Movies at BCP. David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter also gave the film a positive review, writing: "A poetic meditation on time, memory and spiritual connection that is utterly true to its title. From RogerEbert com: I rarely see a movie so original that I want to tell people to just see it without reading any reviews beforehand, including my own. David Lowery’s “A Ghost Story” is one of those movies. So I’m urging you in the first paragraph of this review to just see it and save this review for later. If you want more information, read on. There are no spoiler warnings after this because as far as I’m concerned, everything I could say about this film would constitute a spoiler. This tale of a man who dies young and lingers around the property where he and his wife once lived is bound to be one of the most divisive films of the year. I didn’t know anything about it going in, except that its main character was a person who dies and spends the rest of the movie walking around mute, wearing a white sheet with eyeholes cut out of it. The film is a ghost story, in the sense that there’s a ghost in it, but it’s also many other things: a love story, a science fiction-inflected story about time travel and time loops, and a story about loneliness and denial, and the ephemeral nature of the flesh, and the anxiousness that comes from contemplating the end of consciousness (provided there’s no life after death—and what if there isn’t?). Link to trailer Note: If you want to be added to - or removed from - our email list, reply to BoqueteFilmClub@gmail.com.)

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Good morning!! We hope you are doing well. I would like to inform you that on January 29, 30 & 31 We will be doing an open house!!! This is for people who needs hearing aids...We will be doing a hearing test to check in what frequencies does the person have the problem. A sales representative of Resound will be providing hearing aids so people can test them as well. We will give them a quote and we will have discounts or promotions in the latest models of hearing aids... The owner of the company Dra. Michelle Couture-Souvenir Audiologist with more than 15 years of experience in hearing aids will be with us!!! this is an event that we do only once a year!!! Please call if you need an appointment or assistance to HEAR 4 U telephones: 775-2603, 777-8022 or whatsApp 6378-3550. We are in the tower of HOSPITAL CHIRIQUÍ offices # 305 & 306. Third floor. Regards, Licda. ISABEL BATISTA FERNÁNDEZ OFFICE MANAGER Hear 4 U, Inc., S.A. Hospital Chiriquí #305 Y #306 Ave. 3ra y Calle Central David, Chiriquí, Rep. de Panamá Phone: (507)-777-8022 O 775-2603 Fax: Fax: 305-247-8228 Cel.: (507)-6659-4636 Email: Hear4upanama@hotmail.com www.hear4upanama.com