ARTS, CHARITIES, CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS AT LAKESIDE
MISSION STATEMENTS AND CONTACTS
August 11, 2008
ANIMAL SUPPORT GROUPS:
Animal Shelter:
Provides shelter and new homes for dogs and cats, sells a pet supplies and operates a free bird sanctuary for local children and residents.
Geoffrey Kaye unlisted lakesideanimalshelter.com
avilarosaslur@hotmail.com
Anita’s Animals:
Provides shelter and finds new homes for abandoned animals.
Anita Strehlow 01-387-761-0500 www.anitasanimals.com
Lakeside Spay and Neuter Center A.C.:
Provides shelter and helps curtail the over-population of animals.
English: Gudron Jones 376-766-3813 www.chapaladogs.com
loveonaleash@prodigy.net.mx
Español: Bob Hugi 376-765-4082
ARTS GROUPS:
Ajijic Society of the Arts (ASA):
Provides local artists an opportunity to meet, demonstrate techniques and organize art shows; and provides assistance to young Mexican artists to learn and show their work.
Deena Jafker 376-766-2249 oliodee@hotmail.com
Los Cantantes del Lago:
Provides an opportunity for a versatile community choir to enjoy singing classical, secular, religious and contemporary music and to perform for the Lakeside Community.
www.loscantantesdellago.com
Lakeside Little Theatre A.C.:
Promotes and produces a season of balanced theatrical entertainment for the English-speaking community including the development of talent in every area of the theatre arts.
Pat Carroll 376-765-3144 mexicopat@gmail.com
Music Appreciation Society A.C.:
Promotes music, in all its forms, in the Lake Chapala area including concerts and auditions; promotes music classes; provides stipends to music students; and stages six highly professional concerts each year plus several other concerts designed as auditions, or auditions for music students.
Beverly Denton 376-766-1582 bjely49@hotmail.com
Northern Lights Music Festival:
Provides young talented Canadian artists exposure and experience on the international concert stage and provides the community with a wide range of classical music venues including concerts and demonstrations to young Mexican students and musicians through an annual music festival.
www.northernlightsmusic.ca
Tom Gladney 376-766-1210 tgladney@gmail.com
¡VIVA la Música!:
Brings fine music to Lakeside while providing opportunities to showcase the musical talent available within the Guadalajara area. It is especially interested in promoting the musical education and careers of young, up-and-coming Mexican musicians.
www.ajijicviva.org
Rosemary Keeling 376-766-1801 rosemarykeeling@hotmail.com
CHARITY SUPPORT GROUPS:
Mexican National Chili Cookoff:
Organizes a Mexican National Cook Off providing a carnival for residents of Lakeside and Guadalajara and thereby raises charitable funds ($20,000 pesos per group) for ten Lakeside IJAS approved charities.
www.mexicanchilicookoff.com
Loren Reynolds 376-765-4271 pennyloren@prodigy.net.mx
St. Andrew’s Outreach Program: www.standrewsparish.net
Provides financial support to selected area charities from fund-raising activities through this Episcopal Church parish at Lakeside.
Don Snell 376-765-4084 snell77@hotmail.com
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS: (see also Education and Medical Support Groups)
Amigos de Mision de San Pablo (Xtlahuacan de los Membrillos):
Supports feeding, clothing, health improvement, improved accommodations, and educational support to 50 orphans whose parents and/or guardians have perished or become debilitated by AIDS.
Dixie Tophan 376-766-5987 dixie@tepalo.com
Casa del Lago (Casa de Ancianos) Chapala:
Provides support for local area elderly citizens through a residential home in Chapala.
Marlene Dunham 376-765-2497 casadeancianos@asistencia.org
Centro de Desarrollo Ajijic:
Provides family planning and reproductive health education for Lakeside families (women and men) in schools, churches and the community.
Sylvia Flores 376-766-1679 sylviaflores2@hotmail.com
Mexican Association to Empower Women for Family Integration:
Provides instructions on nutrition, home making skills, family care, and much much more for the women of San Juan Cosala.
Sally Allen 01-387-761-0324 jiddiallen@yahoo.com
Niños y Jovenes Caravan:
Provides food, clothing and cleaning materials for children in an orphanage in San Juan Cosala.
Rudy Maurin 01-387-761-0384 cruderude@msn.com
Villa Infantil Orphanage:
Provides financial support for children in this orphanage near San Pedro Testistan.
Sandra Cartwright 376-765-0093 sncmex2@yahoo.com
Toys for Tots:
Provides the younger children of Lakeside a gift from Santa during the Holidays.
Denny Strole 376-766-0485 dstrole@gmail.com
Unidad de Atencion a la Violencia Intrafamilia Sistema DIF Chapala:
Provides assistance to women and children who have suffered from domestic abuse.
Bonnie Kleffel 376-766-1552 bkleffel@hotmail.com
CONSERVATION SUPPORT GROUPS:
Amigos del Lago A.C.:
Strives to restore and protect Lake Chapala and its rivers and basin and to achieve sustainable development and economic growth and propagate the importance of environmental protection and preserve the area’s cultural heritage. info@amigosdelago.org
Alicia Cordoba
Lakeside Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation:
Promotes the rescue and rehabilitation of wild animals, trees and plants around Lake Chapala.
Vern and Lori Geiger 376-765-4916 lgeiger@prodigy.net.mx
EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUPS:
Associación Comunitaria de Autosuficienca A.C.:
Through hands-on training in organic farming, assists communities to develop sustainable resource management systems to promote and improve human and eco system health and create co-operative marketing strategies that grow regional solutions.
Wendee Hill 01-387-763 1568 ggs@ggs.com.mx
Biblioteca of San Antonio:
Provides Spanish library facilities for children and families in the San Antonio area.
Lois Cugini 376-766-1790 (0603) loiscugi@laguna.com.mx
Carnall's Kids:
Provides Educational Scholarships, making a difference in the lives of children through education.
Donna Carnall 376-766-3727 donnacarnall@hotmail.com
Technical Universario en Hotelaria:
Fundraising luncheons and dinners for the benefit of the young women students. Graduates are placed in hotels, hospitality and corporate, and entreprenural endeavors.
www.jaltepec.edu.mx
Linda Buckthorp 376-766-1631 buckthorp@laguna.com.mx
Club de Niños:
Provides financial assistance to purchase uniforms and school supplies for area students.
Martha Nussgen 376-766-2549 clubdeninos@hotmail.com
DAR Guadalajara Chapter Sponsorship Program:
Provides scholarships for local students.
Terilla K. Power 376-765-5315
DAR Lakeside’s Thomas Paine Chapter:
Provides scholarships for lakeside students
Sandra Loridans 376-766-2981 SoTouch@prodigy.net.mx
E.R.I.C.:
Provides support for the construction and renovation of educational buildings at Lakeside.
Dan McTavish 376-766-2866 mctdan@gmail.com
Golden Strings:
Provides free musical instruments and music lessons to area students.
Marvin Harthcock 376-763-5093 helaine.marvin@gmail.com
LCS Student Aid Fund:
Provides financial support to area students to enroll in university, vocational and high school programs.
Coralie White 376-766-0716 edwincoralie@prodigy.net.mx
LCS Education Center (Wilkes):
Provides classes in language and other topics for both Anglo and Mexican community
Mary Alice Sargent 376-766-0499 mars@laguna.com.mx
Little Blue Schoolhouse:
Provides financial assistance for students at a school for disabled children in Chapala.
Robert & Bonnie Kleffel 376-766-1552 bkleffel@hotmail.com
Los Niños de Chapala & Ajijic A.C.:
Provides financial support for the educational, nutritional and social development of local area children.
Pat Percival 376-766-4390 srapat@hotmail.com
San Nicholas High School Scholarship Fund:
Provides financial assistance for students at San Nicholas High School (east of Chapala.)
Marvin Harthcock 01-387-763-5093 helaine.marvin@prodigy.net.mx
Lakeside School for the deaf & Special Needs:
Helps to provide meals, hearing aids and medical attention and pays for room and board for children who come from long distances.
www.lakesideschoolforthedeaf.org
Michael Campo 376-766-4510 mikecampo@prodigy.net.mx
University & Vocational Assistance:
Provides financial assistance to enroll in university and vocational programs for area students.
Lynn Hanson 376-766-2660 dhanson323@yahoo.com
MEDICAL SUPPORT GROUPS:
Pasos Milagrosos, A.C. pasosmilagrosos.com
Improve the physical, psychological and social well-being of handicapped children through the interaction of a therapeutic team consisting of a horse, an instructor, and dedicated volunteers. For individuals with physical, mental or emotional disabilities, the unique relationship formed with the horse can lead to increased confidence and self-esteem.
Paul Cooper 376-763-5763 pasosmil01@gmail.com
Lake Chapala Shrine Club:
Provides financial support for medical treatment, within Shrine Hospitals, for local area children with burns or disabilities requiring prostheses.
Harry Bublin 376-766-4282 lakesideshriners@yahoo.com
Programa pro Niños Incapacitados del Lago A.C.: http://www.programaninos.org
Provides financial support for medical treatment of children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, meningitis, cancer and types of birth defects.
Bernard Downes 376-763-5010 maureenbernard22956@gmail.com
Volunteers of the Cruz Roja, Delegation Chapala: cruzrojachapala.com
Sponsors fund raising events and provides administrative and support services to the Delegation.
Norm Pifer 376-766-0616 pifernr@gmail.com
GENEALOGICAL, HISTORICAL, MILITARY AND NATIONAL GROUPS:
Axixic Masonic Lodge #31:
International men’s organization.
Harry Bublin 376-766-4282 lakesideshriners@yahoo.com
American Legion Post #7:
Provides support for American veterans.
Dan Williams 376-765-2259 dwilliams82@prodigy.net.mx
American Legion Auxiliary:
Helps support local education, Cruz Roja, local elderly, and disabled children.
Anita Wikum 376-765-4342 AnitaWikum@netscape.net
British Club:
Provides social opportunities for British residents.
Alicia McNiff 376-765-4786 chapalainn@laguna.com.mx
Canadian Club:
Provides social outlet and community service opportunities for Canadians residents.
Thea Peterson 376-766-2442
Democrats Abroad
Official overseas wing of the United States National Democratic Party.
Howard Feldstein 376-766-1364 howardhelena@gmail.com
Lake Chapala Chapter of Democrats Abroad
Kathie Coull 376-766-2875 bobandkathie@prodigy.net.mx
Republicans Abroad
Official overseas wing of the United States National Republican Party.
Randy Sloan 376-766-5616 rsloan2468@yahoo.com
Amities Francophones:
Provides social, speaking and listening opportunities for French-speaking residents.
Roland Vanhoudt 376-766-0149 rvanhoudt@prodigy.net.mx
German Club:
Provides social opportunities for German-speaking residents.
Thea Peterson 376-765-2442
Irish Society:
Promotes, perpetuates and protects Irish heritage, having fun doing it!
Brian Cronin 376-765-5071 ecronin434@yahoo.com
Canadian Air Force Association 904 Wing
Social and support group for those with Canadian Air Force History.
Ronald Hudson 376-766-2142 rcafhud@yahoo.ca
Navy League, Lake Chapala Council: www.navyleague.org
International organization dedicated to the support the sea services (Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and U.S. Merchant Marine, and inform the public of matters dealing with these services.
Herb Paschen 376-766-2046 hcpaschenjr@yahoo.com
Sons of the American Revolution, Mexican Society:
Lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution, not necessarily a soldier.
Kennith Loridans 376-7662981 SoTouch@prodigy.net.mx
Historical Society of Lakeside:
Collects data from organizations and individuals who have contributed to the welfare of Lakeside in order to document the history from early times to the present.
Tod Jonson 376-766-1981 tod921@prodigy.net.mx
Estrella delLago Chapter #10 Order of Eastern Star
The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world (over 1 million members) to which both women and men may belong. Estrella del Lago chapter assists local patients with transportation to Shriners Hospital for Children in Mexico City.
www.oesestrelladellago.org
Rhoda Wambaldt, Secretary 376-766-3785 rhoda.wamboldt@gmail.com
INTEREST GROUPS & SERVICE CLUBS:
Chapala Golf and Country Club: cccgolf@prodigy.com
Provides a venue for recreation and social activities for both Mexicans and expatriates. The Country Club also offers the course to charitable organizations for fund raising.
Loren Reynolds 376-765-4271 pennyloren@prodigy.com.mx
Culinary Arts Society of Ajijic:
Provides an opportunity for members to cook, share recipes, learn from each other and enjoy a program on the Art of Cooking. Sponsors monthly cooking competitions and Annual Culinary Awards. www.ajijiccasa.org
Judy Whitford 376-765-3823 judywhitford@yahoo.com
Lakeside Garden Guild
Limited membership gardening group promoting the interest in the development of local gardens with an accent on the exotic species available in central Mexico. Presents annual Floral Design Show, supports local projects for community improvement and beautification.
www.lakesidegardenguild.org
Kenee Campo, Corresponding Secty.
376-766-4510 kg6pnr@yahoo.com
Hash House Harriers:
International running group with local chapter walks on Saturday morning, 8:30 AM, La Nueva Posada Hotel with goals of getting exercise, having fun, and enjoying breakfast.
Denny Strole 376-766-0485 dstrole@gmail.com
Lake Chapala Garden Club: www.lakechapalagardenclub.com
Promotes an interest, appreciation and better understanding of botanical subjects including but not limited to all plant materials, their care and use in the home and garden. Meetings explore the many garden species and practices unique to this area of Mexico. Open to all interested in gardens and their care. Supports Ajijic Plaza beautification and maintenance.
www.lakechapalagardenclub.com
Karen Lingo, Membership 376-766-1605 dlingo@juno.com
Lake Chapala Society A.C.:
16 de Septiembre #16a www.lakechapalasociety.org
As a support, social and charitable society for expatriates, provides free medical checks, newcomer information, learning activities in history, physical fitness, computers, Spanish and more, and maintains a 25,000 book library and video library. For the Mexican community, provides English as a second language, remedial tutoring, and student financial aid at the Wilkes Education Center at Galeana #18.
Nancy Creevan 376-1140 (5567) contigo2000@yahoo.com
LCS Friends of the Garden:
Assists with the growing and display of plants and flowers and maintains the pools and fish in the LCS Gardens.
Bill Whitehead 376-766-2894 whiteheadb@gmail.com
Lakeside Community Awards
Honors members of the Lakeside community who use their talents to benefit the community.
Tod Jonson & Ektor Carranza 376-766-1981 tod921@prodigy.net.mx
Rotary Club of Ajijic:
International service club that performs community service projects and assists children with education.
Richard Lewis 376-765-2190 arnalewis@hotmail.com
L.I.N.K.
Aids in legal referrals in complaints regarding service utilities, fraud, rental and lease contracts, domestic help and consumer protection.
Luis Romero 376-765-2257 luisromeror@gmail.com
Lakeside Women
Sponsors semi-annual conferences on subjects of interest to women, to benefit selected lakeside charities.
www.lakesidewomen.org
Kari Higgins 376-766-3651 karihiggins@laguna.com.mx