ANIMAL SUPPORT GROUPS:

Animal Shelter:
lakesideanimalshelter.com                                                                                            
avilarosaslur@hotmail.com
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                    

Anita’s Animals: 
www.anitasanimals.com                               
Provides shelter and finds new homes for abandoned animals.
Anita Strehlow                                   01-387-761-0500                               

Lakeside Spay and Neuter Center A.C.:             
www.chapaladogs.com     
loveonaleash@prodigy.net.mx               
Provides shelter and helps curtail the over-population of animals.
English: Gudron Jones                       376-766-3813
Español: Bob Hugi                             376-765-4082 

 

ARTS GROUPS:

Ajijic Society of the Arts (ASA):
oliodee@hotmail.com
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

Los Cantantes del Lago:                                        
www.loscantantesdellago.com
This professionally directed chorus enjoys performing classical, secular, religious and contemporary music, as well as works of local composers. They give concerts at Lakeside and in Guadalajara, and performed in Ecuador in 2007.                       

Lakeside Little Theatre A.C.:
mexicopat@gmail.com
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                              376-766-3144            

Music Appreciation Society A.C.:
bjely49@hotmail.com
Promotes music and dance, with emphasis on classical, in the Lake Chapala area, and stages six highly professional concerts each year in the Auditorio de la Ribera. MAS provides opportunities for Mexican students to attend their concerts with the goal of enriching their learning experience.
Beverly Denton                                  376-766-1582            

Northern Lights Music Festival:                           
www.northernlightsmusic.ca
tgladney@gmail.com
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.
Tom Gladney                          376-766-1210                                    

¡VIVA la Música!:                                                  
www.ajijicviva.org
rosemarykeeling@hotmail.com
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.               
Rosemary Keeling                  376-766-1801            

CHARITY SUPPORT GROUPS:

Mexican National Chili Cookoff:                          
www.mexicanchilicookoff.com
pennyloren@prodigy.net.mx
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.      
Loren Reynolds                     376-765-4271                                                 

St. Andrew’s Outreach Program:                         
www.standrewsparish.net
snell77@hotmail.com
Provides financial support to selected area charities from fund-raising activities through this Episcopal Church parish at Lakeside.
Don Snell                               376-765-4084  

 

CHILDREN AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS: (see also Education and Medical Support Groups)

Mision de San Pablo (Xtlahuacan de los Membrillos):
dixie@tepalo.com
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. 
Madre Erica                           045-331-090-8379     

Casa del Lago (Casa de Ancianos) Chapala:
casadeancianos@asistencia.org
Provides support for local area elderly citizens through a residential home in Chapala.
Marlene Dunham                   376-765-2497            

Casas Cariñosas, A.C.                                           
www.abbyfield.com
howard@surenet.net
As part of the world wide non-profit organization of Abbeyfield, help an increasing number of older people enjoy a high quality of independent living provided through a range of services, including housing, support or care, with local community involvement.
Brian Howard                        376-766-2794            

Centro de Desarrollo Ajijic:
sylviaflores2@hotmail.com
Provides family planning and reproductive health education for Lakeside families (women and men) in schools, churches and the community.
Sylvia Flores                          376-766-1679            

Centro Amor en Acción (Love in Action Center)           
www.loveinactioncenter.org
director@loveinactioncenter.org
Provides abandoned, abused, orphans and poverty-stricken children with a safe and loving home and the opportunity to receive an education for a better future.
Anabel Frutos                         376-765-7409            

Mexican Association to Empower Women for Family Integration, AMSIF:
aliciasalcido2003@yahoo.com
To work with the poor, mainly women, to transform the family values in the community.  Educate women so they can have a critical mind and thus liberate themselves and become agents of change through a liberated and integral education. A method of education used where they can “see, judge, and act”.
Alicia Salcido                         01-387-761-0185       

Niños y Jovenes Caravan:
cruderude@msn.com
Provides food, clothing and cleaning materials for children in an orphanage in San Juan Cosala.
Rudy Maurin                          01-387-761-0384       

Villa Infantil Orphanage:
sncmex2@yahoo.com
Provides financial support for children in this orphanage near San Pedro Testistan.
Sandra Cartwright                 376-765-0093            

Toys for Tots:
dstrole@gmail.com
Provides the younger children of Lakeside a gift from Santa during the Holidays.
Denny Strole                          376-766-0485            

Unidad de Atencion a la Violencia Intrafamilia Sistema DIF Chapala:
Provides assistance to women and children who have suffered from domestic abuse.

CONSERVATION SUPPORT GROUPS:

Amigos del Lago A.C.:     
info@amigosdelago.org                                                  
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.                                                          
Alicia Cordoba                                                                                                                              
                       
Lakeside Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation:
lgeiger@prodigy.net.mx
Promotes the rescue and rehabilitation of wild animals, trees and plants around Lake Chapala.
Vern and Lori Geiger             376-765-4916            

 

EDUCATION SUPPORT GROUPS:

Associación Comunitaria de Autosuficienca A.C.:
ggs@ggs.com.mx
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                   

Biblioteca of San Antonio:
loiscugi@prodigy.net.mx
Provides Spanish library facilities for children and families in the San Antonio area.
Lois Cugini                            376-766-1790 (0603)            

Carnall's Kids:
donnacarnall@hotmail.com
Provides Educational Scholarships, making a difference in the lives of children through education.
Donna Carnall                                    376-766-3727            

Technical Universario en Hotelaria:                     
www.jaltepec.edu.mx
buckthorp@laguna.com.mx
Fundraising luncheons and dinners for the benefit of the young women students. Graduates are placed in hotels, hospitality and corporate, and entreprenural endeavors.
Linda Buckthorp                    376-766-1631            

Club de Niños:
clubdeninos@hotmail.com
Provides financial assistance to purchase uniforms and school supplies for area students.
Martha Nussgen                     376-766-2549            

DAR Guadalajara Chapter Sponsorship Program:
Provides scholarships for local students.
Terilla K. Power                     376-765-5315

DAR Lakeside’s Thomas Paine Chapter: 
SoTouch@prodigy.net.mx
Provides scholarships for lakeside students
Sandra Loridans                     376-766-2981                  

E.R.I.C.:
mctdan@gmail.com
Provides support for the construction and renovation of educational buildings at Lakeside.
Dan McTavish                                   376-766-2866             

Golden Strings:
helaine.marvin@gmail.com
Provides free musical instruments and music lessons to area students.
Marvin Harthcock                  376-763-5093            

LCS Student Aid Fund:
edwincoralie@prodigy.net.mx
Provides financial support to qualified area students to enroll in university, vocational and high school programs.
Coralie White                         376-766-0716            

LCS Education Center (Wilkes):
mars@laguna.com.mx
Provides classes in language and other topics for both Anglo and Mexican community
Mary Alice Sargent                376-766-0499            

Little Blue School:
bkleffel@hotmail.com
Provides financial assistance for students at a school for disabled children in Chapala.
Robert & Bonnie Kleffel       376-766-1552            

Los Niños de Chapala & Ajijic A.C.:
srapat@hotmail.com
Provides financial support for the educational, nutritional and social development of local area children.
Pat Percival                            376-766-4390            

San Nicholas High School Scholarship Fund:
helaine.marvin@prodigy.net.mx
Provides financial assistance for students at San Nicholas High School (east of Chapala.)
Marvin Harthcock                  01-387-763-5093                  

Lakeside School for the deaf & Special Needs:   
www.lakesideschoolforthedeaf.org
mikecampo@prodigy.net.mx
Helps to provide meals, hearing aids and medical attention and pays for room and board for children who come from long distances.
Michael Campo                      376-766-4510            

University & Vocational Assistance:
dhanson323@yahoo.com
Provides financial assistance to enroll in university and vocational programs for area students.
Lynn Hanson                         376-766-2660            

 

MEDICAL SUPPORT GROUPS:

Pasos Milagrosos, A.C.                                          
www.pasosmilagrosos.com
pasosmil01@gmail.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            

Lake Chapala Shrine Club:            
lakesideshriners@yahoo.com                                                                      
Provides financial support for medical treatment, within Shrine Hospitals, for local area children with burns or disabilities requiring prostheses.
Perry King                                                                

Programa pro Niños Incapacitados del Lago A.C.:
www.programaninos.org
maureenbernard22956@gmail.com
Provides financial support for medical treatment of children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, meningitis, cancer and types of birth defects.                            
Bernard Downes                    376-763-5016            

Volunteers of the Cruz Roja, Delegation Chapala:
www.cruzrojachapala.com
pifernr@gmail.com
Sponsors fund raising events and provides administrative and support services to the Delegation.
Norm Pifer                             376-766-0616            

 

GENEALOGICAL, HISTORICAL, MILITARY AND NATIONAL GROUPS:

Axixic Masonic Lodge #31:
lakesideshriners@yahoo.com
International men’s organization.
Bob Glenn                              01-387-761-0932       

American Legion Post #7:
dwilliams82@prodigy.net.mx
munns@laguna.com.mx
Provides support for American veterans and several local groups such as “Amor in Ación, Cruz Roja, D.I.F. and several schools in Chapala.
Dan Williams                         376-765-2259                                 
American Legion Auxiliary:
Helps support local education, Cruz Roja, local elderly, and disabled children.
Sharon Munns                                    376-766-0425            

British Society:
chapalainn@prodigy.net.mx
Provides social opportunities for British residents.
Alicia McNiff                        376-765-4786            

Canadian Club:
Provides social outlet and community service opportunities for Canadians residents.
Thea Peterson                           376-766-2442

Democrats Abroad
howardf42@gmail.com
Official overseas wing of the United States National Democratic Party.
Howard Feldstein                  376-766-1364            

Lake Chapala Chapter of Democrats Abroad
bobandkathie@prodigy.net.mx
Kathie Coull                           376-766-2875            

Republicans Abroad
rsloan2468@yahoo.com
Official overseas wing of the United States National Republican Party.
Randy Sloan                          376-766-5676            

Amities Francophones:
rvanhoudt@prodigy.net.mx
Provides social, speaking and listening opportunities for French-speaking residents.
Roland Vanhoudt                  376-766-0149            

German Club:
Provides social opportunities for German-speaking residents.
Thea Peterson                         376-765-2442

Irish Society:
ecronin434@yahoo.com
Promotes, perpetuates and protects Irish heritage, having fun doing it!
Brian Cronin                          376-765-5071            

The Air Force Association of Canada, 904 Wing
rcafhud@yahoo.ca
Social and support group for those with Canadian Air Force History.
Ron Hudson                           376-766-2142            

Navy League, Lake Chapala Council:                             
www.navyleague.org
hcpaschenjr@yahoo.com
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            

Sons of the American Revolution, Mexican Society:
SoTouch@prodigy.net.mx
Lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution, not necessarily a soldier.
Kennith Loridans                   376-7662981             

Historical Society of Lakeside:
tod921@prodigy.net.mx
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            

Estrella delLago Chapter #10 Order of Eastern Star:  
www.oesestrelladellago.org
dhdek56@yahoo.ca
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.
Heather deKergommeau, Secretary                                                    

INTEREST GROUPS & SERVICE CLUBS:

Chapala Golf and Country Club:                
cccgolf@prodigy.com
pennyloren@prodigy.com.mx
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            

Culinary Arts Society of Ajijic:                             
www.ajijiccasa.org
patriciowinn@hotmail.com
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.

Patrick Winn                                                            

Lakeside Garden Guild:                                        
www.lakesidegardenguild.org
kg6pnr@yahoo.com
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.
Kenee Campo, Corresponding Secty. 376-766-4510                      

Hash House Harriers:
dstrole@gmail.com
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            

Lake Chapala Garden Club:                                
www.lakechapalagardenclub.com
dlingo@juno.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.
Karen Lingo, Membership     376-766-1605            
                                                                                 
Lake Chapala Society A.C.:                                              
www.lakechapalasociety.org
contigo2000@yahoo.com
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                      376-766-1140 (-5567)  

LCS Friends of the Garden:
whitehead.b@gmail.com
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            

Lakeside Community Awards
tod921@prodigy.net.mx
Honors members of the Lakeside community who use their talents to benefit the community.
Tod Jonson & Ektor Carranza 376-766-1981                      

Rotary Club of Ajijic:
edholthe@yahoo.com
International service club that performs community service projects and assists children with education.
Ed Holthe                   376-766-2835                        

 L.I.N.K.
luisromeror@gmail.com
Aids in legal referrals in complaints regarding service utilities, fraud, rental and lease contracts, domestic help and consumer protection.
Luis Romero                          376-765-2257            

Lakeside Women                                                    
www.lakesidewomen.org
karihiggins@laguna.com.mx
Sponsors semi-annual conferences on subjects of interest to women, to benefit selected lakeside charities.
Kari Higgins                           376-766-3651            

Lakeside Association of Fraccsionamientos and Condominiums (LAFC)
rabensonmx@yahoo.com
This association is a support group for board members of fraccs and condos that meet every alternate month to discuss items of mutual interest.
Bob Benson                           376-765-3061            

Condominium Directors Group
keelingmex@gmail.com
Provides a forum for education and discussion of condominium management problems.
John Keeling                          376-766-1801