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Open Circle provides a supportive environment to gather for social interaction and to improve our understanding of ourselves, our community and our world.
January 19 2025
The paradigms of cellular treatments
This talk will present the paradigms of cellular treatments with stem cells, how they work, their applications, how the cells work in the body and how to apply them properly.
Dr. Rojas is a physician, surgeon and midwife at the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP), and certified in cellular therapies with mesenchymal stem cells. He resides in Cancun as the medical director of CKM Research Mexico, a clinic of cellular therapies, and provides health training to at hotels in Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Los Cabos.
February 2, 2025
Scholarships for Lakeside Children: Saving Futures Through Education
Vickie Christensen
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Searching for Neill James, a moderated panel discussion from those who knew her best
The legacy of one woman drapes the Lake Chapala Society campus, in some ways as a shroud that softens and blurs how we interpret and celebrate the remarkable life of Ms. Neill James. As her 130 th birth year is celebrated throughout 2025, this moderated panel talk will illuminate Ms. James’ Ajijic life using testimonials from her expat and Mexican neighbors, fond memories from legacy artists who were taken under her wing decades ago, and Ms. James’s own writing.
Past Presentations
About Open Circle
For nearly 30 years, the Lake Chapala area has been honored to host Mexico’s longest-standing weekly English language lecture series. Begun in 1995 by volunteers under the title of “New Dimensions” and initially focused on various aspects of spirituality, in 2001 the program became “Open Circle” and was hosted in homes and restaurants. The Lake Chapala Society became Open Circle Ajijic’s permanent home in the early 2000’s and (since 20021) has become an official Lake Chapala Society program.
Mission Statement:
“Open Circle Ajijic provides a supportive environment to gather for social interaction and to improve our understanding of ourselves, our community, and our world. Presentations span a wide range of intellectual, cultural, physical, and spiritual topics. We do not necessarily agree with the ideas and philosophies of our presenters. We encourage you to listen with an open mind and form your own opinions.”