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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.
Upcoming
October 20, presentation
Tales from the Tomb
Many people are not aware that more than 500 foreign residents have been laid to rest in Chapala’s Municipal Cemetery since 1955. Among them are many former leaders of the expatriate community, including 14 former LCS presidents, benefactor Ed Wilkes whose Ajijic home now houses the Wilkes Education Center, a number of outstanding artists, dozens of military veterans, and the first victim of Chapala’s notorious Black Widow.
Dale will share some of their stories and talk about the history of the foreign sections of the cemetery and a current effort spearheaded by American Legion Post 7 to revitalize the grounds.
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"Thank You for Your Service"
Tran N. Dang, J.D., is the founder and executive director of The Rhizome Center for Migrants, a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing post-deportation legal, advocacy, and reintegration support to the returned and deported community and their families in Mexico.
Tran is a recognized expert and leading voice on the mid- to long-term consequences of U.S. immigration enforcement policies on the U.S.-Mexico border region, with particular emphasis on their larger impact on mixed-status families, labor migrants, and immigrant veterans.
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.”