OLL Dec NEWSLETTER
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________________________december 2006
Holiday spirit at the OLL
The library has taken on a festive Christmas, holiday
look thanks to two of our wonderful library employees:
Janet Flores Vasquez and Lourdes ( Lulu ) Perez Lopez.
We’re draped in greenery, festooned with banners and
twinkling all over the place. The Christmas tree
greets you when you arrive, so please take a card from
it and share the holiday spirit by giving a gift to an
orphan.
Gretchen Wirtz will arrange for delivery of your new
toys and clothes. We did this last year and everyone
contributed a gift as they came into the Holiday
Brunch, piling the table high for the orphanage. What
a good holiday feeling that gave us!
Tickets for our Annual Holiday Brunch on Sunday, Dec.
17 at 11 a.m. are 150 pesos for members, 200 for
non-members and 100 for children. This includes brunch
& agua de jamaica at the Casa Colonial, located at
Miguel Negrete 105. There will be a cash bar.
Tickets are available at the library.
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40th anniversary party, Dec.12th.
Time has been changed to 5 pm
The OLL will celebrate it’s 40th anniversary year on
Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 5pm, the day of the Virgin of
Guadalupe. There will be a reception and an exhibition
of “Virgin” stat-ues. These were created by friends of
Linda Hannah who invited them to a “creative playday”
last year to honor this day. Please come to see the
artists and their work, have some appetizers - catered
by Rose & Mike Fite - listen to live music with our own Charles Gray and buddies, and toast the longevity of your library! Helen Hines, library
historian, will have on hand a display with photos and
artifacts from the library’s 40 years. No entrance
fee, just join us at the library, Pino Suarez 519.
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Rummage sale HUGE SUCCESS !
The annual rummage sale, held last Saturday at Casa
Colonial, was the most successful so far! A group of
dedicated volunteers donated, collected, sorted and
priced thousands of items which sold for more than
30,000 pesos, and the OLL will be in the black at least until
2007!
Linda Hanna did a terrific job on “exotic
finds”,while Geri Anderson and Marga Shubart spent
many hours on many days pricing
the mountains of clothes and other donations.
Martha O’Brien, Amber Western, and Jane Robison
completed the set up crew. Things were well organized
by Saturday.
Amate Books donated some beautiful coffee table
volumes, and Corazon del Pueblo gave some nice
folkart.
At the baked goods table Jayson Hackler’s
cheesecake sold in a hurry, as did Bliss Wilson ’s apple pie
and Teresa’s pecan torts and chilis rellenos. Rose
Alvarez baked cookies as did Amber and Bliss. Coffee,
agua de jamaica and beer were donated by Casa Colonial.
Thanks to those who worked the day of the sale:
David Myler, CJ Byrnes, Amado Bolanos and Thorny
Robison, cashiers. Judi Warren, women’s clothes, Marga
Shubart, roving helper, Bill Pumphrey and Enrique
Diaz, electronics, Bliss Wilson, sidewalk table,
Shannon Hogan, library table.
Leftover items will be sold at reduced prices at
the library until Dec. 9. Thanks to everyone who
contributed to the best bazar ever!
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Bill’s 10 centavos worth:
Happy Holidays! Be sure to join your
Library friends at the 40th anniversary celebration on
December 12th and at the Holiday Get-Together on the
17th. The Library has been decorated for the season
and the Christmas tree greets you when you arrive.
Please take a card from the tree and share the holiday
spirit by giving a gift to an orphan. I was at the
orphanage last year when the children opened their
gifts and it was the high point of my holidays. I
invite you to join us there this year. There will be
a sign-up sheet at the Library shortly for those who
want to attend the party.
What a year! And through it all, the Library has
remained a refuge for members and friends. We have
more activities coming up this month, and don’t forget
movies on Thursday nights and Pan & Co. on Mondays.
Before we know it, we’ll be in 2007 and there will be
openings on the Library Board. If you would like to
serve, see the nominating committee members: Paul
Stanley, Geri Anderson, and Teri Gunderson. There will
be four Board openings. Shannon Hogan who is filling
a partial term as Vice President will run for another
term; Liz Bell’s term as Treasurer will be complete
and that position will be open. Additionally, there
will be two Board Member positions open.
The Library has stood firm against involvement
in political issues in Oaxaca . I would like to
caution you individually, however, to be aware of how
your nonverbal behavior may be misinterpreted and
cause problems. A Oaxaca radio station had a caller
who reported seeing gringos at Santo Domingo laughing
at some Mexicans. They could simply have been sharing
a joke but in these tense times the caller thought
they were berating some Mexicans. The gringos were
also photographed. So, be aware of all of your
communications, verbal and non-verbal, when you are in
public. It’s more serious than Candid Camera.
A visit to our Library always lifts my spirits.
It is a happy, fun place to be. Thank you for caring
for your Library.
Hope to see you there soon.
Sincerely, Bill OLL President
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OLL wish list:
Magazines/Periodicals: Due to the recent unrest, it
has been more difficult to obtain up-to-date magazines
and periodicals. The library could use recent
editions of: Vanity Fair, Esquire, Time, Newsweek,
GQ, Travel & leisure.
Books: Thanks to Jim Duggins the library is quite
up-to-date on the NY Times’ Bestsellers. However, we
are always looking to update other areasof the
collection especially in literature. Here are some
books that we would like to add and would appreciate
any donations in this area:
Doing Nothing (Tom Lutz),2012: The Return of
Quetzalcoatl (Daniel Pinchbeck), Books by Abigail
Padgett: Bo Bradley series: Child of Silence,
Strawgirl, Turtle Baby, MoonbirdBoy, The Dollmaker’s
Daughters; Blue McCarron series: Blue, The Last Blue
Plate Special.
The Nora Roberts’ novels:
Tears of the Moon, Heart of the Sea, Sea Swept, Inner
Harbor, Face the Fire, Holding the Dream, Finding the
Dream, Hidden Star,
Once upon a Castle, Once upon a Star
Stef Ann Holm, Romance Fiction:
Pink Moon, Undressed, Girls Night
Zukav, Gary, The Dancing Wu Li Masters (Perennial
Classics 2001)
Burke, James Lee, Pegasus Descending
Carson, Rachel, Silent Spring
Portilla, Miguel Leon, We People Here: Nahuatl
Accounts of the Conquest of Mexico
Hughes, Sallie, Newsrooms in Conflict: Journalism and
the Democratization of Mexico
Harris, Robert, Imperium: a Novel of Ancient Rome
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Thank you Sukey Howard!
Thanks to Sukey Howard of New York, we have many more
audio books added to our collection This is the
second time Sukey has made this kind of gift to the
library amd we are most grateful. Thanks also to
Margie Barclay, Sukey’s friend, who schlepped
theseaudio books from NY to us. Sukey reviews audio
books for www.bookpage.com
She will donate audio books to us but prefers to mail
them to someone in the US and have them bring them
down. She will pay the postage. If you know someone
who can help please contact her at: ghoward05@snet.net
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Movie nights Every Thursday, 6pm.
7 Dec.: My Favorite Year
14 Dec.: The Trouble with Harry
21 December: Oliver
With popcorn and beverages available.
10 peso donation. Come join the fun!
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Course in Mexican history
Mondays, 11 am, Jan. 8 - 29, at the Library. Mary
Randall, Maestra. 100 Pesos per class (shared with
library). Please reserve a space by emailing the
library or calling us at 518-7077.
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Garden club annual potluck party
will be held on Wednesday, December 13. The event
starts at 12:30 instead of 11:00 am. The potluck is at
Pierre and Jan’s and as usual there will be a plant
exchange. Please bring up to three plants to
participate in this event. At the potluck, they also
need to elect a new president. Cathey Lopez, the current
president, has indicated that she wants to step down.
Could you please canvass your friends to see who wants
to be the next president?
The Garden Club sponsored an overnight fern trip,
organized by Cathey Lopez, which was attended by many
OLL members. Valle Nacional was the destination, and
there were fern hikes along the way. The “other side
of the mountains” is a tropical paradise, and a real
change from the central valleys.
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Unhappy with Oaxaca ? Take a trip!
That’s been the philosophy of many OLL members in the
past few months, and a gang will take off on Dec. 5
for Mexico City for the “gourmet gringos” excursion
led by Jayson Hackler, which benefits the library. There
will be field trips to the Dolores Olmedo Museum in
Xochimilco, Frida Kahlo’s house in Coyoacan, the
floating gardens, the Saturday Market, and Chapultapec
Park , as well as many memorable dining experiences,
with an emphasis on Asian and Greek food.
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Deaths in the Oaxaca community:
Longtime Oaxaca resident, Eileen (Elena) Carman,
partner of Hugh James, died in her home in
Jalatlacoon November 18, after a long illness. In
her 12 years here, she made many friends and
admirers. She will be missed.
Christina Sanders of Tlalixtac, wife of Milton Sanders
died suddenly after a brief illness.
If we receive information about memorials or services,
we will let you know.
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The Feria del Maestros de Arte Popular
in Ajijic on Lake Chapala had a big contingent of
Oaxacan folkartists, and a few gringas, too, thanks to
Linda Hanna. Josefina Aguilar, Jacobo and Maria
Angleles, and many other famous artists from Oaxaca
were hosted by Ajijic residents, after a 22 hour
chartered bus ride. Mariainne Carlson, who has
organized this event for more than five years, did a
wonderful job again this year, and the artists were
very happy on the way home. There have been no tourists in the villages
in Oaxaca , so this was a much needed venue for their
crafts.
The gringa gang took a trip to Tlaqueplaque, and
another to Tonala to buy pottery. The Lake Chapala
Society has 3,500 members, and sponsors their library
as well as a lecture series, a film series, a
directory of English speaking residents, and a coffee
shop. Thousands of part-time residents from the U.S.
and Canada spend part of each year around Lake
Chapala , and there’s no graffiti!
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We thank our members and friends for their donations.
Barry Scheinberg, Ruth Gonzalez, James Dale Fincher,
Linda Martin, Linda Wilson, Mary Wyly, Stuart & Karen
Carter, Sisika Nava, Barbare Rodenhorn, Gloria Asbel,
Rebecca Raab, Jo Ann Wexler, Elaine & Tom Vazquez,
John R. Dennings, Jane & Thorny Robison, Sukey Howard,
Edward Kurtz, lic. guadalupe Garcin, Jayson Hackler,
Pierre sollier, Gary Titus, Gil Colgate, Margie
Barklay, Aurora Pillar, CJ Byrns, Bob Schwerter,
Wesley & Jane Weber, Joel Feldman.
Please remember to sign the donation sheet at the desk
so we can thank you in print.
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Buy it at the patio coffee shop…
Mondays bring Pan & Co (around 11 am) and ready-to-use
Viva Lettuce. You also can get the Library Directory,
Library Cookbook, 2007 Calendar featuring the
wildflowers of Oaxaca , post cards and beautiful cards
easily used for Christmas holidays and other special occasions.
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Library closed
Saturdays & Mondays, 23 Dec. and
25 Dec. and 30 Dec. and 1 Jan.
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The OLL board
The next meeting of the board is set for Thursday,
Jan. 25th at 5 pm. All members are invited to attend.
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Calendar:
library & community events
OLL Movie Nights We have a new 35″ TV and sound
system
& the library is now hosting a Movie Night every
Thursday at 6 p.m. complete with popcorn, candy bars,
and drinks. A cheap and fun night. 10 pesos donation for admission.
Munchies and liquids also are 10 pesos. Film schedule
at the library.
JAZZ AFTERNOONS
Some Sundays at La Casa Colonial, 4 to 6 pm. Miguel
Negrete 105.50 pesos at the door Info: 501-2062.
HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH : Holy Eucharist,
Sundays,11 a.m., Constitución 209.
maryanngarrett@att.net.mx
BRIDGE CLUB Tuesday ,1:30 pm the Library. Just show
up.
“THIRD MONDAYS”
Authors read their works. Listeners welcome! 3rd
Monday every month. 4 p.m. Casa Colonial, Miguel
Negrete 105.
ORGAN CONCERTS POSTPONED
The IOHIO organ concerts have been postponed due to
the situ-ation in Oaxaca . We will let you know the new
dates as soon as they are rescheduled. Cicely
Winter, winteroax@prodigy.net.mx
AA & OA
AA Mon. & Thurs.,7- 8 p.m. Sat. 1- 2 p.m.
OA Mon. & Thurs., 5:30-6:30 All meetings are open,
in English and are held at 518 Colon at the corner of
Manuel Doblano.
DOCENT TOURS
in English at Tamayo Museum 5 p.m. every Wed.and Fri.
WALKING TOURS OF COLONIAL CHURCHES
meets in front of the Cathedral at the Zocalo at 10
a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays. 95 peso donation goes
to Estancia Fraternidad. More info:
ridgecliff@hotmail.com
THE OLL BI-LINGUAL HOUR:
Sat. morning from 11 to 12. Welcomes children from 3
years on up. Janet Stanley leads. Parents welcome.
Show up.
GARDEN & NATURE CLUB: First Wednesday of every month.
New members call Teri Gunderson for info 503-8134. www.eljardin.info
Latin American Book Club: Fri. Dec. 29, 11:30 a.m.
at Oll . Here’s to you, Jesusa by Elena
Poniatowska
www.oaxlibrary.com/LABDG.htm or cjbyrns@hotmail.com
Walking tour of Oaxaca’s historic center
Tuesdays, 9:30 am 1/ 2/ 07 - 2/ 27/ 07. Meet at the
park at Independencia & Fiallo, two blocks east of the
zocalo, across from the Mexicana Airlines Office. $100
pesos. Mary Randall: oaxoax@earthlink.net
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Classifieds…
(for even more ads check www.oaxlibrary.com)
ATTENTION ! ! ! INSURANCE FOR EXPATS!
John Harvey Williams is proud to announce the opening
of an insurance agency in Oaxaca especially dedicated
to the insurance needs of North American’s and other
foreigners residing in Mexico . Mr. Williams is a
licensed Mexican insurance agent with more than 20
years experience working with the ex-pat community
and is available for consultation regarding the
following types of insurance:
. International and national .
medical insurance
. Homeowners coverage
. Automobile insurance for both .
foreign and mexican
. registered vehicles
Please contact us at clave303@aol.com for a free no
obligation consultation. We look forward to serving
your insurance needs.
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Seasons of My Heart Cooking School Wednesday
Cooking Classes with renowned Chef Susana Trilling
Full-day includes a tasting tour of the Etla Market
and brunch followed by a lecture on native foods,
hands-on cooking class, and a five-course meal.
$75.00 US
Half-day includes the lecture on native foods,
hands-on cooking class and five-course meal.$50.00 US
Free transportation to and from downtown Oaxaca
Private classes on request
Private parties/weddings catered in our beautiful
country setting
10% discount for library members
Website: www.seasonsofmyheart.com
Mail to:seasons@spersaoaxaca.com.mx
044 951 508 0469 044 951 508-0044
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SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BED AND BREAKFAST
one-bedroom suite w/ complete kitchen available
Your donation for room rent supports
tutoring of
students at: THE LEARNING CENTER
703 MURGUIA, CORNER OF TACUBAYA.
telephone: 51 5 01 22
www.learningcenteroaxaca.com
email:gary@learningcenteroaxaca.com
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Posada Casa de la Luz
A Tropical Guest House
in the U.N.I.S.C.O. world heritage site of
Tlacotalpan , Veracruz
Bill Pandolf 01-288-884-2331
www.geocities.com/casadelaluz_mexico/index.htm
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Casa colonial
serving the English speaking community of Oaxaca for 35 years!
Comidas, Jazz Sundays, 3rd Monday Readings
The Casa is a 16 room hotel, open to the public
for lunch. $100 pesos
phone 516-5280 Miguel Negrete 105
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Pierre T. Spencer Translator/Interpreter
Cross cultural communications
personal conversations, groups
Certified by the I.E.E.P.O.
(Oaxaca State Public Education Institute)
All types of documents
25 years experience in Oaxaca , 30 in Mexico .
(951)523-3113 10:a.m. to 2:p.m.
Monday thru Friday opendoor@prodigy.net.mx
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New !! Italian sausages !! Call for info !!
Catering Available in all cuisines!
Delicious Thai Food
Prepared by Teri Gunderson Sunday Thai take out
2a Pv. Triunfo de la Republica #201
Barrio de Jalatlaco , Near Baseball Park
1 block S of Chapultepec-1 block W of
Vasconcelos2nd alley on the left
Call 503-8134
Call ahead to reserve or for directions
Open Sundays ONLY -1 to 7 Some seating available
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OAXACA spanish magic Language School
Start every Mon. n Private or group n Small groups
+ All levels n All ages + Afternoon workshops n
Conversation exchanges + Tours + Special courses
for lawyers, business professionals, etc.
Great location + Housing arrangements
tel: (951)516 73 16
www.oaxacaspanishmagic.com
Berriozabal 200, Centro Oaxaca c.p. 68000
oaxacaspanishmagic@yahoo.com
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*LIGHTING CONSULTATIONS* and SPECIFICATIONS*
*for home and garden *35 yrs. exp.- local
referances
*BILL PANDOLF*
billdelaluz_oaxmx@yahoo
01-288-884-2331
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2004 VW Jetta FOR SALE: Planning to sell our car
before returning to the US in late Dec. Automatic
steer-ing, air conditioning, new tires, anti-theft
alarm system. Essentially brand new (15,500 kilometers
or 9600 miles to date). Mexican/Oaxacan registration,
sold new for about 195,000 pesos. Asking 10,500
dollars. Contact Dan or Darryla McGrath, 951-549-0629,
daniel.m.mcgrath@gmail.com
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WEBSITE DESIGNS — MEXICOMP
- Website Design Service — Diseno Pagina Web
- High Search Engine Ranking — motor de busqueda de alta situacion
- e-commerce — comercio electronico
- Multilingual — multilingue
LORENZO OBISPO, Web Master
044-951-557-5784
www.mexicomp.biz — info@mexicomp.biz
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HOUSE FOR RENT. Brand new furnished house. Mexico
flavor,3 levels (first one is the covergarage) . 2
bedrms, studio.kitchen, living and dining room, water
cistern, 3 full bathrooms, phone. Great View ! Quiet
area of Oaxaca City ,near downtown, easy acces by car,
bus or taxi. Call Pablo Gonzalez (951) 51 6 06 44 or
1 415 315 93 27
or email: marsch@prodigy.net.mx.
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Oaxaca Lending Library Newsletter
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Shannon Hogan, Editor
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