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February 2008 Monthly
Newsletter and Calendar of events to help keep you happy and healthy in
Vallarta. Welcome to the February 2008 Monthly Newsletter and Calendar of events to help keep you happy and healthy in Vallarta. HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta is a multi-faceted Resource Network that is here for your total health and well-being. We offer multiple no-charge and minimal-charge services to the residents and visitors of Vallarta and Banderas Bay. For a complete list of the services that we offer, check out our website at www.healthcareresourcespv.com.
I had great plans to have a big Health and Wellness Month for all of February. But alas – it’s not to be because I am running behind schedule and as well, there are so many events going on in the area, there are just not enough days in the month!
HEALTH RELATED EVENTS
February 7, 2008 Skin Clinic! Back by popular demand! Have your skin checked for cancer spots from the top of your head to the bottoms of your feet by Dr. Daniel Velasco, oncologist. Time: 9am to 6pm Cost: 200 pesos Location: Hospital Medasist By appointment only.
February 21, 2008 “Wine, Chocolate and Your Heart” What a great combination, Dra. Leslie Swindle (cardiologist), Nina Goodhope (Wine Goddess) and the Xocodiva gals all together presenting the advantages of how eating chocolate and drinking wine are, for your heart! With tasting!!!! Space will be limited and reservation only. More details to follow! Time: 7pm Cost: 50 pesos each Location: TBA
February 28, 2008 “My Abdominal Journey” Find out how, and why in the world, I decided to have Bariatric Surgery bringing me from 230 lbs to a now, 119 lbs. Join Dr. Armando Joya and myself as we take you through my personal journey of weight loss. Aren’t you a little bit interested? This is very open and honest, both humorous and serious – and guaranteed to be enlightening. Time: 7pm Cost: No charge Reservation please. Location: TBA
Ongoing through February Ugh! Colonoscopy. But oh so important! Special price of 4,000 pesos (does not include any biopsies taken). Just do it.
SOME GREAT LOCAL EVENTS IN FEBRUARY
Beca’s Breakfast February 26, 2008 Le Bistro Restaurant Becas Vallarta invites you to breakfast! Your pesos will fund yearly stipends of $450USD and $600USD to senior high and university scholarships for economically challenged but extremely bright students of our area. These events sell out quickly, so best to RSVP as soon as possible! Cost: 150 pesos Reservations-Information: Polly Vicars 223-1371
Cooking Classes with Dolores Brittingham February 13 and February 20, 2008 If you were to ask Dolores what she likes to do best, she would say “I love to cook – cooking is my passion”. And she loves sharing this passion with others. Cost: 550 pesos per person – includes red and white wine. Time: 6:30 pm February 13 Menu: Lychee Martinis – Welcome cocktail Chorizo, huevos and queso tacos Jicama Salad with cumin and lime dressing Marinated tuna steaks with Ancho Chile Red Wine Sauce Wasabe mashed potatoes with chives Mango and kiwi in ginger syrup over vanilla ice cream February 20 Menu: Melon Mimosas – Welcome cocktail Shrimp Dumplings with saffron-coconut cream sauce Rice paper wraps with vegetables and soba noodles with orange-chili dipping sauce Thick pork chops with an orange Contreau glaze sauce with polenta and mushrooms Coconut pudding with mango sauce If you know Dolores, you know that every single thing she does is with a great style and flair. Contact: Dolores Brittingham 222 7017
Banana Cantina Wednesday Charity Nights February 6, 2008 – New Life Mexico February 13 & February 20, 2008 – To Be Announced February 27, 2008 – Biblioteca de Higuera (Sally Conley’s little library) These weekly Wednesday nights have become very popular with a lot of great raffle prizes and funds going to various local charities. And I must say, the Shrimp Rolls at Banana Cantina have to be, hands down, one of the best foods in Puerto Vallarta. RSVP & Information: Debbie Egan pvbananacantina@aol.com
“The Secret” Seminar (Back by popular demand!) The first series is COMPLETLEY FULL with a waiting list, so here is your opportunity to attend!
Pursuing The Secret
Workshop Dates: 7 Feb – 13 Mar 2008
A 6-week workshop of understanding, application and real-life practice in creating the life you want – based on the best selling book, The Secret. Create the life that YOU want!
Requirements:
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You must enroll
no later than 5 February 2008,
to Larry Sheldon at larry@blubylen.com.
February
7, February 14, February 21, February 28, March 6 and March 13, 2008.
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Each
participant will receive a 3-ring workbook,
in which to keep all workshop and homework materials.
International Friendship Club Home & Garden Tours Grab a friend and be a tourist for a day! View fabulous homes, either in the south or North Bay areas. South Shore: Wednesday – Homes Only Thursday – Homes & Botanical Gardens Departs from La Hacienda Restaurant (Lazaro Cardenas #388 – corner of Aguacate – 1 block east of Farmacia Guadalajara) Bus departs 1030am and returns 2pm 350 pesos Tickets available from 830am. North Shore: Tuesday only – Leaves from La Paz Restaurant (Marina Vallarta – 1 block past Amerimed Hospital) Departs 10am – Returns 3pm 550 pesos and includes lunch. Tickets available from 830am. Information: 222 5466
DONATE BLOOD! At this very moment, there is not one single drop of blood available at the one and only Blood Bank in Puerto Vallarta. I cannot stress enough the urgency of this situation. PLEASE consider donating the Gift of Life, just as soon as you can! It is a daily battle searching for blood for critical patients in all of our local hospitals. Please contact me for further information.
FABULOUS New Store! “La Bandida” – you absolutely must check this out! You’ve seen those marvelous agenda and notebook covers with everything from the Virgin of Guadalupe to Angels – all in brightly painted colors outlined in gold – see these and much, much more at Karen’s new shop! She was hidden away in Paso Ancho for years – and now finally has a shop where we can visit her as often as we want! Belts, sandals, shirts plus loads of other items galore! Lazaro Cardenas #230
Those in Need We are all very blessed to have nice comfy homes with plenty of food, clothing and the essentials of daily living. There are many who not as lucky as we are. Please see our website at www.healthcareresources.com and click on the Wish List for items that are most needed. Have a heart – its Valentine’s!
For further information, appointments, reservations for any of the above listed events, please do not hesitate contacting me at: 22 29638 044 322 107 7007 1456912 pamela@healthcareresourcespv.com
Have a wonderful, safe, healthy and fun-filled month of February! And remember that we are here to assist you in all of your health-care needs - from insurance information to physician referral.
Cheers! Pamela Thompson
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