By Cholla Charli Retiring in Mexico is a dream come true for many of us U.S. and Canadian citizens. But if we die while we’re here in Mexico, our dream will likely become a nightmare for our family members who don’t live here and are suddenly faced with a gauntlet of duties in a completely […]
By José Antonio Perez The doors of the José Dávalos Valdivia Home for the Elderly “Casa Hogar” are open year round to visitors from the community of Puerto Peñasco and beyond, looking to bring joy to the “abuelos” residing there, expressed Casa Hogar Board President Santiago Ruiz Hurtado. Ruiz noted during the holiday season the […]
Yes, it’s December and yes, we’re all waiting on Santa Claus. Yet, elves from the local Santa Claus Club – led by John Fowler – know the Christmas season of giving lasts all year. So what started as strictly a holiday effort quite some time ago has grown into collecting toys, clothing, home supplies, bicycles, […]
Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. Nov. 30, 2016. With the goal of brightening the holiday season of local families and children living in extreme vulnerability, the Municipal DIF presided over by Linda Pivac de Munro invites the community to join this year’s Toy Drive through the donation of toys and blankets. Municipal DIF Director Imelda Zamudio Sánchez […]
By José Antonio Perez The José Dávalos Valdivia Home for the Elderly, or rather “Casa Hogar”, is currently at max capacity, which is why the Board has decided to implement a “Francisco” pilot program to take meals to elderly adults who presently cannot be housed at the home. Santiago Ruiz Hurtado, Casa Hogar Board President, […]
The Fall campaign to collect plastic tops in assisting children with chemotherapy sessions (“Tapas para Sanar”) managed to gather 267,000 tops from across the community. Alma Yanes, Municipal Deputy Director of Ecology and Sustainable Development, deemed the response from the community of Puerto Peñasco to have been very favorable, particularly highlighting the involvement of students. […]
Staff that will oversee patients at the much-awaited Dialysis Center of Puerto Peñasco are currently undergoing intensive training to ensure quality services. As the Center itself already possesses three first-rate machines, as well as a water purifying plant and electric plant, not to mention its own facility, the step to train staff is being taken […]
By José Antonio Perez * Photos: CR Mar de Peñasco, AC * Seeking to directly benefit elementary school students from across the community, this past week the local Rotary Club (CR Mar de Peñasco, A.C.) teamed up once again with VistAmerica for a vision clinic that will provide over 100 free sets of glasses. The […]
Children in Puerto Peñasco celebrated United Nations Day, Oct. 24th, with typical dress representing various countries, parading together, and the release of balloons. Heralded as United Nations Day since 1948, October 24th in Puerto Peñasco has been honored since 2001 with preschool and elementary children wearing traditional dress from countries across the globe, as well […]
The Fundación Beatriz Beltrones provided nearly 300 mammograms, and cervical exams, to women in Puerto Peñasco during their most recent weeklong health check set up at Plaza la Madre (from Oct. 31st – Nov. 4th). With the goal of providing education and skills in early cancer detection, as well as working to save lives, for […]
By José Antonio Perez Under the larger framework of Rotary International’s “The World’s Greatest Meal” initiative in working to eradicate polio worldwide, the Rotary Club of Puerto Peñasco announced they raised just over 52,000 pesos (or rather, $2764 USD) during the Oct. 24th dinner event held at Mare Blu, after selling 251 tickets – along […]
The third annual equine therapy demonstration and fundraising dinner last weekend received a positive response in efforts to raise funds to keep the program going. The event, called “Grand Little Riders,” brought together nearly 350 people who were able to see the equine therapy program up close, which provides care for more than 15 children […]
As Puerto Peñasco is where many sports “ladders” begin, as well as in bringing a form of entertainment to young girls and women preparing to compete in State Olympic games, from Nov. 4th-6th Puerto Peñasco will be host to 28 women’s soccer teams in 5 different categories. Marisol Cruz Leyva, tournament coordinator, indicates this is […]
By José Antonio Perez More than one thousand people of limited means will continue to receive weekly meals following the equipping of the Palabras de Esperanza Community Center in San Rafael with funds raised during the Spring 2016 “Toma Color” Run. On Saturday morning, October 22nd, members from the Toma Color organizing committee made their […]
Thanks to support from Héctor Vázquez del Mercado of Las Palomas Golf & Beach Resort, along with the assistance of architect Pedro Lasso, a small putting green course has been set up by the patio at the José Dávalos Casa Hogar home for the elderly. There, residents will be able to spend afternoons putting around […]
This Saturday, Oct. 22nd, Corceles del Desierto de Sonora Civil Association will be hosting their 3rd annual fundraiser for their equine therapy program, which assists children with special needs. The program includes a demonstration of the equine therapy program, a traditional Mexican feast, as well as music and presentations – all geared around raising funds […]