February's Expat West event was held at El Rincon del Chef
in Coronado. The evening brought out around 100 participants this month to mix
and mingle. The event is an opportunity for newcomers to meet people, and for
the older residents to catch up with new friends made in Panama. Dance teachers
from Altos del Maria, Leyland and Janece taught interested dancers new line
dancing moves. Prizes included dinner for 2 at local restaurants, a gift
certificate at the local beauty salon and a number of $12 phone cards. Keep
checking the events calendar at Playacommunity for details of March's Expat
West event.
Salsa dancing, door prizes, a full house and great conversation were
the order of the evening last Wednesday at the Expats West get-together
of Panama Pacific Coast residents at Coronado. This particular event
was sponsored by Playacommunity.com, Concept Panama, and VIP Insurance
who offered a complementary glass of wine at their offices and
sponsored the door prizes.
Click here to read about it.
Photos by Richard Van Dyk
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The Coronado Social Association held a BBQ picnic at Costa
Esmerelda. BBQ chicken and brats were the order of the day, along with a fabulous
array of sides pot lucked by all who attended. Folks enjoyed lawn games, cooled
by Pacific breezes,while Playacommunity
snapped pictures of the event attendees.
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or stop into the office. $1 for each picture ordered will be donated to the CSA.
The third annual Canada / US Challenge Cup, golf tournament
took place at Coronado Golf and Beach resort. Organized by Donna Anderson,
teams took to the fairways to challenge each other in a best ball game. The
team of Sharon Rennie, Glen Rennie, Johann Walti and Martyn Hauser playing for Canada,
reigned triumphant over the US in this years.
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year’s tournament.
The Coronado Social Association put on their 2009 Xmas Dinner Dance on Saturday December 19th at the Coronado Equestrian Center. As partygoers arrived in Christmas sprit, ready to mix and mingle with holiday cheer, Playacommunity was there to snap portraits of anyone willing to stand in front of the Christmas tree. To download your picture, click on the thumbnail to get a larger web sized version. Next, right click on the image and choose Save As to store the picture on your computer. These web sized images will print up to a 4 x 6, and are a good size to email. If you want a full sized version of your picture to print a 5x7 or 8 x 10, come see me in the Playacommunity office, after Christmas or New Year.
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Dance with the Strays
Thursday night, the rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of over 100 party
goers as they danced the night away at Alcazar in support of the Spay
the Strays Group. Most of them were really in the swing of things -
dressed in creative costumes and ready to rumba! >>Click here for ther full article<< View category
Spay the Stays Mini campaign in Sora Sun, May 24th
As promised, the organizers of the third annual Arte en el Parque festival delivered a bigger and better turn out from previous years... >>Read full Story<<
A group of expat volunteers, fast becoming known as Spay The
Strays, organized yet another free Spay and Neuter campaign in San Carols last Sunday.
This event, done with the help of Spay Panama vets and vet techs is the 5th
event put on in Panama's Pacific communities since February 2008, bringing the
total number of animals sterilized in the area to 928. >> Read full story >>
For the last year, a number of residents have been getting together and playing Bocce Ball on a Sunday afternoon in a quiet area close to the Coronado Golf Course. >>click here to read full article<< View category
Venetian Masquerade Dinner Dance at the Coronado Equestrian Center
A Venetian Masquerade Dinner Dance put on by the Coronado Social Association (CSA) drew over 50 Expats out to the Equestrian Center in Coronado... >>Click here to read full article<< View category
The Flower and Coffee International Fair in Boquete
In spite of the devastation caused by the flood of the Caldera River during the month of November, the residents of Boquete joined their efforts to create the 37th Flower and Coffee Fair. >>Click here to read full article<< View category
As part of its mandate, the Coronado Social Association has either initiated or put their energies into social projects to improve the quality of life for local Panamanians. >>click here to see full article<<
If you drive the Inter American Highway in Panama between Chame and San Carlos, during the last weeks of December, you will see homemade “dummies” displayed along the sides of the road standing in front of people’s homes... >>click here to see full article<< View category
The Allinlatino party was help at the Majestic Casino in Panama City on Novemner 8, 2008. The party, hosted by owner, Scotty King preceeds the $15,000 poker tournament the following week.
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CSA Oct 2008 Dinner/Dance
The Coronado Social Association (CSA) held a dinner/dance at
the Coronado Hotel, organized by Cilla Walsh. The evening was planned for an
estimate of 30 people. As news of the event spread the number of guests grew to
67, with people wanting tickets right until the last moment. Guests gathered under the large poolside bohio to enjoy a
sit down dinner. Coronado’s chef served appetizers, with a choice of mains and
deserts. A DJ spun American and Latin
dance favorites that got people on their feet and shaking. >> Read Full Article>> View category
El Toro Guapo - Anton Festival 2008
Every year the district of Antón, on Panama’s Pacific Coast covering
areas from San Carlos to Rio Hato celebrates a festival to honor it’s
cultural and agricultural traditions. The festival, called El Toro
Guapo or the Handsome Bull was begun in 1964 by Armando del Rosario, a
Panamaian folklorist artist. The festival which pays homage by its
name to the farming and cattle raising communities of Anton, is in its
39th year. >> Full article>> View category
El Valle Eco-Fair 2008
On October 11, El Valle held a first annual Eco-Fair. This event
organized by the la Cooperativa en Formación Valle Verde, was held
with the purpose of collecting funds to support the First Ecological
Brigade in El Valle. Full Article >> View category
Allinlation Poker Tournament
Coronado won big at the All in Latino Poker tournament held
at the Royal Casino, Marriott in Panama city. The tournament was the center of a site launch
party for http://www.allinlation.com.
The event was marketed to the Expat community in Panama and brought out a significant
number of party goers to participate in the festivities. Full article >>
Every year on or around July 16th the fishing villages along Panama’s Pacific coast gather together to honor Virgen del Carmen, the patron saint of fishermen, worshipped by those who make their living on the ocean. The “Patrona” is prayed to for protection and a good catch. [Read full article]
MK Hargrove. Marilyn (MK) has resided in Panama at Playa Blanca for over 2 years. Since then she has become involved in the art community and is passionate about helping other artists find markets for their work. She is an advisor to Reflection Gallery, an established and respected art gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico.... Click here for the full article on MK Hargrove
On March 1, 2008, a very distinguished group of art aficionados and art loving residents of Panama and Penonome in particular have come together for the second time to produce the 2nd Annual El Arte En El Parque. Read more
Spay Panama's Spay and Neuter Blitz came to Gorgona this weekend. The spay and neuter movement is focused on controlling the overpopulation of cats and dogs in Panama, while increasing the quality of life of these domestic animals. Spay Panama is a non-government organization, having a spay and neuter facility in Panama City. The organization provides low cost sterilizations for cats and dogs. The organization is run entirely on donations from animal lovers and supporters of the cause. Spay Panama was founded in 2001 by Pat Chan and a group of volunteers who have sterilized 9206 cats and 4385 dogs since its inception. [Click here for full article] View category
Peruvian Paso 2008
Mid January 2008, The Coronado Equestrain Club hosted an annual Peruvian Paso competition. Riders and owners of Peruvian horses from around Panama gathered to show off their horses ability to keep the Peruvian gait, called ‘Ambladura’, which is a synchronized gait of the fore and hind legs. The horse must keep 3 legs on the ground at all times. Click here to read the full story.
On January 12th Coronado Equestrain Club saw the 7th Cabalgata de Reyes. A cabalgata is a gathering of horses and riders who come together to meet and celebrate. This cabalgata saw horses and riders from all over Panama. There was a roadside ride to refreshments, followed by a relaxed ride back to the Equestrian Center. Later in the day, there were dressage events, riding and lassoing competitions.
For the 3rd year in a row, the CSA was involved in a Christmas Basket distribution for 50 Local families with handicapped children.
Funds were raised in part at the CSA 2nd Annual Christmas Craft and Bake sale in November. The CSA had a table with pelicans they made of recycled coconuts, baked goods donated by members and friends as well as the proceeds of the raffle contributed to funding this specific activity. Many chose as well to give personal donations which helped the tally. >>Click here for the full article<< View category
