Expat's communties

Hi cvincent,

Your topic has been introduced as a new thread on the Costa Rica forum as you were off topic on the other discussion.

I hope you get replies very soon.
Christine

Google CAP on crime in the southern zone and duralavida dot com in the north.

For a complete listing visit
http://www.amcostarica.com/calendar.htm


VFW meeting
The Stanley "Sarge" Novak Veterans Of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 11207 meets each first Tuesday of the month at the Colonial Casino, Second Floor, at 11 a.m. All VFW and prospective members are welcome to join members in comradeship. For further information, please e-mail [email protected]


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. September meeting will be an interest fair. Contact:  2416-1111 [email protected]   or  http://www.newcomersclubofcostarica.com


First Wednesday

American Legion Post 10
Costa Rica's first American Legion post, Post 10 in Escazú, holds its meeting now at noon on the first Wednesday of the month. The post, chartered in 1957, has been revitalized with the addition of more than 20 new members, said a press release. Any former member whose membership has lapsed is welcome to rejoin, it said. The meetings are at the Bello Horizonte Country Club in Escazú, and any veterans of a uniformed service are invited to attend, the release said. Those interested can contact Chuck Turner at 2228-6014, Mel Goldberg at 2288-0454, John Moran at 2232-1680 or Steve Venghaus at 2231-6105.


League for Peace
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Costa Rican Section, bilingual, meets in Heredia the first Wednesday of the month. Works on peace activities, letters, editorials, campaigns for peace and human rights. Call Mitzi 2433-7078 for information.

Third Tuesday

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 sponsor a luncheon/lecture series which meets on the third Tuesday of April, May, June, September, and October.  The location of these lunches, the speaker and the topic will be announced through the English-language press and by e-mail to our members. These meetings are open to the public.  For more information contact us by e-mail to [email protected] or by phone to 2232-5016

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
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 each month, as well as regular luncheons, teas, and many interest groups.  Guests are welcome and further information can be found at  www.wccr.org.



Sergeant First Class Raymond Edison Jones Jr. Post 16 Costa Rica

The American Legion Post 16 holds its monthly meeting at noon at Hospital Clinica Catolica in Guadalupe. Past members as well as new members and guests are welcome. Also bring your wife as we are starting a Ladies Auxilary. http://www.legion16cr.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 [email protected]


Every Tuesday
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.

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 [email protected]   


Every Wednesday

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 Robin's Kitchen (Escazú Centro, 300 meters east of the Cruz Roja). 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 10 a.m. to noon.  The group of approximately 15 meets in member's homes. For more information, call Cheryl Soerens at 2215-2116.

Last Saturday
Democrats
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 [email protected] or call Nelleke Bruyn at 2279-3553 or e-mail her at [email protected], for information and reservations. Register to vote absentee on www.VoteFromAbroad.org!

Wine Club meeting
The Wine Club meets at 1 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month. For more information on upcoming events, please e-mail [email protected]


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, [email protected] 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: [email protected] or visit www.subud.org for more information.

Thanks for the info, we are now here in Costa Rica, would you have time to meet and answer questions?

Thanks

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