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Saturday, May 25 Youthful hopes for future Democrats Abroad Costa Rica is hosting a panel of younger generation Costa Ricans who will share their hopes for the future of this country. The meeting is from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Holiday Inn in downtown San José, third floor. Contribution 5,000 colons for coffee break and meeting room. Reservations required at cr.democratsabroad@yahoo.com or by calling Nelleke at 2279-3553. Monday, May 27 Memorial Day The day to honor veterans is today in the United States. American Legion Post 10, based in Escazú, will honor fallen comrades with a 10 a.m. ceremony in the San Antonio de Escazú cemetery. This will be followed by the annual Memorial Day picnic in Villa Amira in Santa Ana. The picnic admission is 7,000 colons a person, about $14, and the Legion notes that profits go to charity. Ticket information is available on the Legion Web site Thursday, July 4 Traditional U.S. picnic U.S. sxpats and their famlies will enjoy a traditional July 4 celebration today at the Cervercería Costa Rica picnic grounds west of town in an event put on by the American Colony Committee. |
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More than once a week
Serenity Al Anon en 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. Information: Phone 8993-1762 (Rosemary) and/or 2228-1049 (Barbara)
Email: rosemaryzitek@yahoo.com
Every Sunday
Morning Celebration Service
Roman Catholic Mass
Catholic Mass is offered every Sunday at 4 p.m. in English in the St. Mary's Chapel at the Ramada Plaza Herradura Hotel in Cariari. The phone for information is 2239-0033. All are invited. More information is HERE.
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.com. 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 http://UnityCostaRica.org
New Orosi congregation
VFW meeting
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: Gunner Nuñez, 8387-3903, Howard Smith, 2529-3169 or John Goodman, 2285-5231
Newcomers
Newcomers Club of Costa Rica (for women) meets first Tuesday of every month, September through May. Contact: 2288-5087 NewcomersCR@gmail.com
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+. Their meetings start promptly at noon on the
first Wednesday of each month and are held at Club Cubano, located in
Guachipelin, Escazú, off the road to Caldera,
Guachipelin/Lindora exit,
600 meters north. 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 may contact John Moran
at 2232-1680 or USA# 786-484-2573 or visit our Web site at http://www.AmLegionCR10.com.
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, www.amigosparalapaz.or
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: Gunner Nuñez, 8387-3903, Howard Smith, 2529-3169 or
John Goodman, 2285-5231
Second Wednesday
Third Monday
Republicans Abroad
The Republicans Abroad of Costa Rica is an organization which provides a means for like minded individuals to meet and communicate with each other and with the national Republican Party through our parent organization, Republicans Abroad International. We meet on the third Monday of every month at 11 a.m. at Beso' Restaurant in Sabana Sur followed by a luncheon. These meetings are open to the public. For more information contact Dick Macauley at 2439-2897 or dickmacauley@yahoo.com.
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 Tuesday
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.
Recycling in Tamarindo
Each Tuesday morning the Municipalidad de Santa Cruz will drive through Tamarindo and Langosta picking up recyclable material at the 10 sites with collection barrels and all other businesses who have requested a pick-up. More information is availalbe at tamarindorecycles@gmail.com
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 : marketing@therioindiolodge.com
and anlbeckles@yahoo.com.
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.
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.
Second Saturday
Marine Corps League
The Costa Rica Detachment of the Marine Corps League has been formed
and is now functioning. Meetings are held at 11 a.m. on the second
Saturday of every month. We are looking for a few more good men and
women Marines and Navy FMF Corpsmen. Please contact Commandant Bill
Enell mcleaguecr@yahoo.com
Every Friday
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 : marketing@therioindiolodge.com
and anlbeckles@yahoo.com.
Last Saturday
Democrats Abroad of Costa Rica meets on the last Saturday of every month (except December) at the Aurola Holiday Inn, downtown San Jose, 9:30 to noon. E-mail cr.democratsabroad@yahoo.com or call Nelleke Bruyn at 2279-3553 or e-mail her at bruynn@yahoo.com, for information and reservations. Register to vote absentee on www.VoteFromAbroad.org!
Last Sunday
Wine Club meeting
The Wine Club meets at 1 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month. For
more information on upcoming events, please e-mail costaricawineclub21@gmail.com
Daily
Hams meet on the air
Amistad Amateur Radio Club meeting on-the-air, is now on 75
meters, at 3785 Khz. LSB, daily at 6:00 a.m., Costa Rica time. All
licensed hams in Central America are welcome and encouraged to check
in. Call on 2 meters FM on 145.77 Mhz.
anytime.
Contact Keko Diez, ti5kd10@gmail.com
for club info or info on obtaining reciprocal operating permission for
Costa Rica.
Anytime
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. Please call 8-859-5851, e-mail: hkaber@hotmail.com or visit www.subud.org for more information.
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