Puerto Vallarta Information & Events
by DOUG DANIELSON
The Vallarta Writers’ Group meets at the International Friendship Club (IFC), from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon every Saturday morning. The IFC is located above the HSBC bank building on Insurgentes Avenue, just north of the bridge over Rio Cuale Island in El Centro.
Everyone is welcome.
WEBSITE: http://www.puerto-vallarta-writers-group.com/
EMAIL: capt.doug (at) prodigy.net.mx
Pursuing The Secret Workshop
Larry Sheldon, ex-IBM training executive and partner of Len of the salon blu by Len, will be conducting a six-week workshop based on the NY Times Best Seller, The Secret.
Beginning on January 9th and on each Wednesday thereafter, this will be a 6-week workshop of “understanding, application and real-life practice in creating the life you want” – based on the best selling book.
By the end of this workshop, you will have received the necessary guidance to have actually begun to develop all the habits that make the Law of Attraction work for you. You will be actively creating the life you want!
The cost is only $1000 pesos for the entire six week course, and you must own a copy of the book, available in Vallarta at The Book Store or directly from Larry or buy The Secret
For more information and registration Email Larry, or stop by blu by Len at 513 Olas Altas to pick up a flyer and registration form.
Tango Vallarta celebrates the New Year by offering all Vallartenses and visitors an Introduction to Tango on January 7, at 8 pm, at J&B Dancing Club. A mini lesson in Argentina’s major export is included. There is no charge for this event and you do not need a partner. A new series of tango classes begins January 14, same time and place.
Argentine tango is a dance of connection between two dancers and the music, entirely improvised from special tango techniques. The man invites his partner’s response; she accepts and adorns the dance. Over the last 20 years tango has enchanted the world, inspiring thousands of enthusiasts!
J&B Dancing Club is at Francisco M. Ascensio 2043.
MORE INFORMATION:
by Dan Grippo
This week’s Vallarta Writers’ Group will meet at the International Friendship Club (IFC), from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday morning. The IFC is located above the HSBC bank building on Insurgentes Avenue, just north of the bridge over Rio Cuale Island in El Centro.
Everyone is welcome.
This Week’s agenda:
Wise Women in Vallarta explores new ideas, growth in body mind and spirit. Meetings are free (with a donation of canned goods, toiletries, etc for charity) and are held from 10am to noon every other Wednesday at the International Friendship Clubhouse, Parian del Puente, where Libertad and Miramar Streets meet (above and behind the HSBC bank).
Remember, it’s not just for women!
LAST EVENTS OF THE 2007-2008 SEASON:
Gourmet Cooking with Shortcuts
From 10 am to 12 noon on Wednesday, June 25th the Wise Wo-men of Vallarta welcome Chef Extraordinaire Dolores Brittingham, who will be discussing “Gourmet Cooking with Shortcuts” at the International Friendship Club, Parian de la Puente #13 (upstairs), Libertad and Miramar in downtown Puerto Vallarta.If you were to ask Dolores Brittingham what she likes to do best, she would say, “I love to cook, and gourmet cooking is my passion,” and like all people who love to cook she enjoys sharing it with others.
What is gourmet – a person who likes and is an excellent judge of fine foods and drinks. Years ago she was asked by the owner of a prestigious cooking school in Seattle if she would join the staff, specializing in Mexican cooking.
Not sure she wanted to take on additional activities that would add to her full time work load as a tooling manufacturing engineer for the Boeing Company plus running a successful travel business on the side, she was finally encourage by her friends to do so. That was the beginning of her cooking career.
Eventually she started teaching in her home, combining both table settings and cooking demonstrations, covering cuisine from many countries. She has been in the teaching/cooking business for over 28 years. Dolores retired from the Boeing Company after 35 years of service, settled with her husband (Robert) in Puerto Vallarta and started Essence of Cuisine 3 years ago.
At the Wise Wo-men of Vallarta seminar she will be discussing short cuts to take when preparing a gourmet dinner party for 8 to 10 people, including food presentation, table settings, wine, and the correctness of reciprocation – to give in return an equivalent action. We hope to see you there.
No Charge. Donations of food, clothing, or toiletries appreciated for various local charities. For more information, call Darla Fowler at (322) 209-1880 or email: darla(at)seminarswithDarla.com.
Reservations are sometimes suggested…
Pam Thompson, pmt15 (at) hotmail.com or TEL: 044 322 107 7007
Darla Fowler, darla (at) seminarswithDarla.com or TEL: 322 209 18 80
2007 – 2008 SCHEDULE:
Tango Vallarta’s final series of classes begin with a session of 4 classes starting Monday, November 5, at J&B Dancing Club. A beginning class is at 8 pm and an intermediate class is at 9. All classes are taught in both Spanish and English.
Practice sessions for all students and visiting or local tango dancers are on Wednesday nights from 8 to 10 pm at J&B Club. Local and visiting dancers, anyone interested or curious about Argentine tango, and all current and former students are cordially invited to come to the Wednesday night practices.
J&B Dancing Club is at 2043 Francisco M. Ascensio Blvd., in the Hotel Zone.