Sunday Feb 8

Going Beyond Red and Blue: Choosing Peace Over Polarization

Presenter: Scott Grace

Polarization leaves many people tired, guarded, or disconnected.
Scott Grace, a speaker, author, and musician who has presented internationally since 1993, explores how shared humanity can soften division. Blending humor, storytelling, poetry, and music, attendees experience a refreshing alternative to political debate—one that encourages reflection, connection, and relief from polarization.

Sunday Feb 15

Villa de las Niñas, A life-changing education for indigenous girls.

Presenter: Francisco Nava & Doris Wakeman 

What if indigenous girls had access to a world-class education? This presentation shares the story of 23 girls from Lake Chapala attending a prestigious boarding school and how it is transforming their lives, families, and communities. You’ll learn how the school works, how girls apply, and how you can help. Presenters Doris Wakeman and Francisco Nava are founding members of Poco A Poco San Pedro Itzicán A.C., which has supported indigenous families for ten years.

Sunday Feb 22

To be scheduled

Presenter

Another cancellation, but we will have another speaker for this day.  

Sunday Mar 1

From Punishment to Possibility: Yoga and Peace Circles in the Criminal Justice System

Presenter:  Luisa Perez

What if healing, not punishment, could change lives inside prison walls? Luisa shares her work bringing trauma-informed yoga and peace circles to federal prisons in Mexico, where incarcerated people and victims of crime learn tools for restoration, dignity, and self-awareness.
A former human rights lawyer, turned certified Trauma-Sensitive Yoga facilitator, Luisa draws on international training and years of experience to explore how inner healing can lead to real social transformation.

Sunday Mar 8

Lake Chapala Society “Candidates Forum”

Presenter: Hunter Johnson

Panel Discussion moderated by LCS board president Hunter Johnson
The Lake Chapala Society will elect new board members and vote to approve some officer positions at its March 17 Annual General Meeting (AGM). Here’s your chance to hear from candidates who want to join the LCS board and ask questions related to the upcoming AGM.

Sunday Mar 15

A New Way of Being: Personal Transformation at Any Age

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Bennett

At 94, Kelly Bennett offers something rare: a living example that growth doesn’t stop with age. A psychologist and educator who has taught and consulted internationally for decades, he shares how releasing old emotional habits can open the door to more presence, creativity, and ease in daily life. With warmth, humor, and hard-won wisdom, Bennett’s message is deeply hopeful: if you’ve ever wondered whether change is still possible for you, this talk may reshape how you see the years ahead.

Sunday Mar 22

To be scheduled

Presenter

Pending....

Sunday Mar 29

Come to Know Mexico: Civic Commemorations and their Meanings

Presenter:  Claudia Miramontes

How do national commemorations shape a country’s identity? This special talk explores the history behind Cinco de Mayo and how 19th-century foreign intervention altered Mexico’s political path and global relationships.
Claudia Miramontes, Director of the Ajijic Cultural Center, brings history to life through cultural education and heritage preservation. A longtime Chapala resident, she also honors the artistic legacy of her father, master sculptor Miguel Miramontes, and champions museum access for underserved youth.