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SUNDAYS



TRINITY BIBLE CHURCH AT CORONADO
Trinity Bible Church - Traditional English Worship Services, every Sunday at Vida Abudante in San Antonio, Coronado, starting at 1:30 p.m.  For more info visit the Web page at www.tbccostarica.org or call Mike at 7060-6534.


Bible Study in Orosi
An inter-denominational, English language  Bible study group meets every Sunday at 9 a.m. in Orosi, Cartago.  We invite anyone living in this area or just visiting to join us.
 http://www.costaricabiblestudy.wordpress.com.


Quaker meeting (Religious Society of Friends)
The San Jose Quaker Group meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at the Peace Center, off of Calle 15, between avenidas. 6 and 8.  All are welcome. Contact Jo Reinmiller, 2228-4341.


Morning Celebration Service

San Pedro Christian Fellowship
Also Opportunities for participation in outreach activities. From traffic lights in front of Muñoz y Nanne. 30 meters east, 50 meters  south and 40 meters west, second house. Phone: 2267-6038  Emails :  markpeggybloom@hotmail.com.  Postal Service Apdo 56-3015, San Rafael de Heredia. To  Mark Bloomfield.  The Web site is  here: http://www.sanpedrochristianfellowship.com/


Roman Catholic Mass
An established community of Catholic friends of all nationalities  welcomes any and all visitors, whether long-time resident of Costa Rica or just passing through. Please join us each Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. for Catholic Mass in English at St. Mary's​ Chapel, located across from Cariari Mall, Autopista General Cañas, San José Alajuela, San Antonio de Belen, at the Wyndam San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center parking lot next to Hard Rock Café. Please contact James Rivera jruriel@aol.com


Anglican community
The Parish of the Good Shepherd in San José, an Episcopal/Anglican community, celebrates Sunday Eucharist in English at 8:30 a.m. and in Spanish at 11 a.m. There is a bilingual Eucharist service on the first Sunday of the month at 9 a.m. There also is a Eucharist service Wednesday at 9 a.m. and Friday at noon. The Church of the Good Shepherd is on Avenida 4 between calles 3 and 5 opposite the Colegio Superior de Señoritas. Further information is available via e-mail to pbuenpastor@hotmail.es. or by calling 2222-1560.

Escazú Christian Fellowship
The "heart, hands, and voice of Jesus Christ in Costa Rica's English-speaking community" meets for worship in English at 5 p.m. in Guachipelín (in the building of International Baptist Church). Nursery care is available, and Sunday School for preschoolers through high schoolers follows a children's time in worship. Communion served each first Sunday. Please call 8395-9653 or browse www.ecfcr.net for more information and directions.


Unity-Costa Rica Service in English
Unity Center for Spiritual Development in Piedades, Santa Ana (now down in the Unity office - 350 meters south — up the hill from the Shang Hai Restaurant) offers its English service of singing, meditation, and message at 10 a.m.  For more information call Unity Center at 2203-4411



MONDAYS

First Monday
Arenal Gardeners
Arenal Gardeners meets monthly for presentations, to discuss aspects of gardening in the tropics, to plan group outings, and to exchange seeds and seedlings.  For meetings, happenings, and information on gardening, please go HERE! 


TUESDAYS

First Tuesday

VFW meeting

Costa Rica VFW Post 11207 meets at 1:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month on the second floor of the Club Colonial in downtown San José.  The Club Colonial is located on Avenida 1 between Calle 9 and 11.  Visiting and resident members and prospective members are cordially invited.  For additional information, those interested can call Post Quartermaster Ed Ramirez 2215-1208 or Commander Robert (Bob) Sempell 2588-1475. Drinks and lunch are available downstairs for early arrivals.


Freemasons
La Luz Lodge No.3, an English Speaking Lodge , meets the first and third Tuesday's  in San José . For information please call Jonathan Krieg phone: 8349-2402.


Newcomers
Newcomers Club of Costa Rica (for women) meets first Tuesday of every month, September through May. Contact:  2288-5087 NewcomersCR@gmail.com


Third Tuesday

Freemasons
The English-speaking La Luz Lodge No.3, Freemasons, meets the first and third Tuesday at at the Grand Lodge in San José opposite the AM PM supermarket on Avenida Central at Calle 19.  For information call Jonathan 8349-2402 or Don 8879-3780.


Every Tuesday

Al-Anon in Grecia
The English-speaking Al-Anon group meets at the Grecia Cultural Center behind the Grecia Municipal Building and across from Banco Nacional parking at noon. The organization is for friends and family of problem drinkers who seek support with others in similar situations. More information is available at 2444-1515.

Bible study
All are invited to Bible study in San Antonio de Belén at 7:30 p.m., sponsored by Escazú Christian Fellowship. Call  2293-9437 or browse www.ecfcr.net for more information and directions.



WEDNESDAYS


First Wednesday

American Legion Post 10

Costa Rica's FIRST American Legion post, Post 10 in Escazú, was chartered in 1957 and has a very active membership numbering 100+.  The meetings start promptly at noon on the first Wednesday of each month and are held at the Bello Horizonte Country Club, near Escazú Center. For directions and details please contact contact Claudio Pacheco.  Veterans of a uniformed service of the United States or other countries and guests are cordially invited to attend.  Any former member whose membership may have lapsed is encouraged to rejoin.  Interested parties please contact Claudio Pacheco at phone 8876-1394


Friends Peace Center
The Friends Peace Center has programs and group meetings on various peace topics in English and Spanish.  Calle 15, Avenida 6 bis in San Jose, just west of the court buildings.  2222-1400


Second Wednesday

Women's Club
Founded in 1940, the Women's Club of Costa Rica is one of the oldest, continuously operating service organizations in Costa Rica. Current programs focus on education, primarily through scholarships and development of school libraries for children.  WCCR membership numbers 300 English-speaking women from all over the world, drawn together by the motto: Friendship through Service.  Monthly meetings with guest speakers are held the second Wednesday of selected month, as well as regular luncheons, teas, and many interest groups.  Guests are welcome and further information can be found at  www.wccr.org.


Every Wednesday

Wednesday morning Bible study

San Pedro Christian Fellowship
Bible study in Heredia/Moravia and English classes at the  Fellowship center. Also Opportunities for participation in outreach activities. From traffic lights in front of Muñoz y Nanne. 30 meters east, 50 meters  south and 40 meters west, second house.Telephones: 2267-6038 and 2262-4165. Emails :  markpeggybloom@hotmail.com.  Postal Service Apdo 56-3015, San Rafael de Heredia. To  Mark Bloomfield.

Bungee Bible study
The Bungee Jumpers Bible study of Escazú Christian Fellowship meets in Rohrmoser at 7:15. p.m. Please call 8395-9653 or browse www.ecfcr.net for more information and directions.



THURSDAYS

Third Thursday

Jacó women's group
The newly formed Central Pacific Women's Group holds its meeting at 9 a.m. in Jacó's Balcon del Mar. The bilingual group is an affiliate of the Jacó Chamber of Commerce and discusses community and business issues. The group hosts guests speakers. Community building, cultural, educational, and social activities are topics of interest. Anyone interested in attending, can make a reservation at 2643-2853 or e-mail christinatruitt@gmail.com 


Every Thursday

Men's Bible breakfast
The Men's Bible Study of Escazú Christian Fellowship meets for breakfast at 7 a.m. at Restaurante Villa Sol in Santa Ana (in front of the Mas x Menos). Please call 8395-9653 or browse www.ecfcr.net for more information and directions.

Women's Bible study
An interdenominational Bible study is taking place every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  The group of approximately 15 meets in member's homes. For more information, call Cheryl Soerens at 2215-2116.


FRIDAYS

Friday morning Bible study
San Pedro Christian Fellowship
Bible study at the Fellowship Center. Also Opportunities for participation in outreach activities. From traffic lights in front of Muñoz y Nanne. 30 meters east, 50 meters  south and 40 meters west, second house.Telephones: 2267-6038 and 2262-4165. Emails :  markpeggybloom@hotmail.com. Postal Service Apdo 56-3015, San Rafael de Heredia. To  Mark Bloomfield. 


SATURDAYS

Third Saturday

Guanacaste Veterans Association
Location: Coconutz  Bar & Restaurant, Playas del Coco, Main Street Time: 11 a.m. All veteran's from any country and there friends and family are invited and welcome. More information: leland.e.harris@gmail.com


Second Saturday

Marine Corps League Costa Rica
Meetings are held at 11 AM on the second Saturday of every month. We are looking for a few good men and women Marines and Navy FMF Corpsmen. Please contact Commandant Andrew Pucek  andy@marinecorpsleaguecr.com

EVERYDAY


Serenity Al Anon Escazu. 
Meetings are in English, one hour long
Al Anon is for families and friends of alcoholics.
• Tuesdays at noon and
• Thursday's at 10:30 a.m.  each week.
Meetings are one hour and are held on the second floor of the Buena Tierra Restaurant, Escazú Centro, 25 meters south of the San Miguel Catholic Church.
• There also is a new meeting on Saturdays at 9 a.m. at the Internationsl Baptist  Church, Guachepelin, Escazu. Information:   Phone 8993-1762 (Rosemary) and/or 2228-1049 (Barbara)
Email:  rosemaryzitek@yahoo.com


SUBUD open houses

SUBUD is practice dedicated to the awakening of the human soul — and a renewal of our connection to the Great Life Force. It is not a religion but embraces the content of all religions. Subud Costa Rica will host a series of open houses for those interested in learning more. Scheduling to be based upon interest. Visit www.subud.org for more information.


Send your calendar information at info@amcostarica.com