Escazú Christian Fellowship
The "heart, hands, and voice of Jesus Christ in Costa Rica's English-speaking community" meets for worship in English at 5 p.m. in Guachipelín (in the building of International Baptist Church). Nursery care is available, and Sunday School for preschoolers through high schoolers follows a children's time in worship. Communion served each first Sunday. Please call 8395-9653 or browse www.ecfcr.net for more information and directions.

Unity-Costa Rica Service in English
Unity Center for Spiritual Development in Piedades, Santa Ana (350 meters south — up the hill — from the Shang Hai Restaurant) offers its English service of singing, meditation, and message at 11 a.m.  Before service coffee or tea and after the service lunch at 12:15 p.m.  For more information call Unity Center at 2203-4411.

First Tuesday

VFW meeting

First Wednesday

American Legion Post 10
Costa Rica's first American Legion post, Post 10 in Escazú, holds its meeting now at noon on the first Wednesday of the month. The post, chartered in 1957, has been revitalized with the addition of more than 20 new members, said a press release. Any former member whose membership has lapsed is welcome to rejoin, it said. The meetings are at the Bello Horizonte Country Club in Escazú, and any veterans of a uniformed service are invited to attend, the release said. Those interested can contact Chuck Turner at 2228-6014, Mel Goldberg at 2288-0454, John Moran at 2232-1680 or Steve Venghaus at 2231-6105.


League for Peace
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Costa Rican Section, bilingual, meets in Heredia the first Wednesday of the month. Works on peace activities, letters, editorials, campaigns for peace and human rights. Call Mitzi 2433-7078 for information.

The American Legion Post 16 Heredia holds its monthly meeting at noon at Hotel America in downtown Heredia. The hotel is located 75 meters south of the Parque Central. The meeting room is on the fifth floor and the hotel is wheelchair friendly. Past members as well as new members and guests are welcome. Also bring your wife as we are starting a Ladies Auxilary. www.amlegion16cr.org
 

Third Tuesday
 
The Republicans Abroad of Costa Rica is an organization which provides a means for like minded individuals to meet and communicate with each other and with the national Republican Party through our parent organization, Republicans Abroad International.  We sponsor a luncheon/lecture series which meets on the third Tuesday of April, May, June, September, and October.  The location of these lunches, the speaker and the topic will be announced through the English-language press and by e-mail to our members. These meetings are open to the public.  For more information contact us by e-mail to republicansabroadcr@hotmail.com or by phone to 2232-5016

Second Wednesday

The Women’s Club of Costa Rica is a philanthropic organization supporting education, primarily through scholarships and development of school libraries for children in Costa Rica.   WCCR’s English-speaking membership of over 250 women of all ages, representing 25 countries of the world, is drawn together by the motto of "Friendship through Service."   Monthly meetings with guest speakers are held the second Wednesday of each month, as well as regular luncheons, teas, and many interest groups.  Guests are welcome.  Further information can be found at www.wccr.org or membership@wccr.org

Every Tuesday

Bible study
All are invited to Bible study in San Antonio de Belén at 7:30 p.m., sponsored by Escazú Christian Fellowship. Call  2293-9437 or browse www.ecfcr.net for more information and directions.

Every Wednesday

Bungee Bible study
The Bungee Jumpers Bible study of Escazú Christian Fellowship meets in Rohrmoser at 7:15. p.m. Please call 8395-9653 or browse www.ecfcr.net for more information and directions.

Every Thursday

Men's Bible breakfast
The Men's Bible Study of Escazú Christian Fellowship meets for breakfast at 7 a.m. at Robin's Kitchen (Escazú Centro, 300 meters east of the Cruz Roja). Please call 8395-9653 or browse www.ecfcr.net for more information and directions.

Women's Bible study
An interdenominational Bible study is taking place every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon.  The group of approximately 15 meets in member's homes. For more information, call Cheryl Soerens at 2215-2116.

Last Saturday

Wine Club meeting
The Wine Club meets at 1 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month. For more information on upcoming events, please e-mail costaricawineclub@gmail.com

Daily

Hams meet on the air
Amistad Amateur Radio Club meeting on-the-air, 7083 Khz. every morning at 7:30 a.m.  Call on 2 meters FM on 145.77 Mhz. anytime.  Contact Keko Diez, ti5kd10@gmail.com for club info or info on obtaining reciprocal operating permission for Costa Rica.

SUBUD open houses

SUBUD is practice dedicated to the awakening of the human soul — and a renewal of our connection to the Great Life Force. It is not a religion but embraces the content of all religions. Subud Costa Rica will host a series of open houses for those interested in learning more. Scheduling to be based upon interest. Please call 8-859-5851, e-mail: hkaber@hotmail.com or visit www.subud.org for more information.

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