Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

Mahjong Cancelled

Out of respect for Karon and her family, all mahjong groups for the week will be cancelled.

A Great Loss for Local Mahjong

On October 22, 2007 at 10:30 a.m., Karon Weidner, RN, PhD, died in an Atlanta, GA Hospital. Karon was a regular at Tuesday morning and Friday afternoon mahjong groups and a favorite of all players.  Her wit and Georgia drawl were a powerful combination with her mahjong skill. ...

Mahjong is for the Birds?

Everyone and their bird will be at Bayview Resort, Monday Oct 15 at 5 pm.  All Mahjong groups (Monday Night group, Tues morning group, and Friday afternoon group) are invited to play mahjong at 5 pm at Bayview, with dinner between 6:30 and 7. These beautiful African Grey parrots, ...

Learn To Speak Spanish - Classes Begining

Mayra Davidson has developed her own curriculum to teach Spanish to Expats who have made their home in Panama. Through the lessons, her students learn not only to speak the language, but also pick up cultural nuances that help the newcomer integrate into the Panamanian culture.   In the ...

Lobster Quesadilla with Tropical Fruit Salsa

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups diced red pepper, plus 1 cup for garnish 1 1/2 cups diced green pepper 1 cup diced red onion 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 12 ounces roughly chopped fresh ...

Avocado Chicken Salad

- 3 cups cooked white rice  - 2 avocados, ...

Neighborhood Watch Updates

The Neighborhood Watch program is getting underway for the residents on Calle de los Caballeros, inside the Club.  Three large signs will be purchased and placed along the street, as well as the individual signs for the houses that are participating.  Each homeowner desiring to ...

School Uniform Project

While education is free in Panama, there are a number of expenses that prevent students from getting an education. One huge barrier that keeps children from learning is that a child is required to wear a uniform to attend public school in Panama. A ...

Games Night is Back!

The next games night is October 10th at 6:00 p.m. at the Rincon del Chef. Entry will be $5.00 and tickets will be available from Mayra (6615-5585) or Sharon (6470-4699). We like to presell the tickets or at least know you are coming so we can advise Fernando how many people to ...

Interested in Cruising?

Royal Caribbean has announced that they are establishing a new homeport out of Colon, Panama. They have scheduled 15 seven day trips starting December 7, 2008 to March 29, 2009. The ship is "Enchantment of the Seas" a beautiful 2,252 passenger vessel that will sail to Cartangena, Santa ...

Mahjong Puts the Fun in Fundraising

Mahjong Club players, a social and fundraising group for the areas west of the City, presented the Social Association with $100 at the Sept 5th meeting.  This is approximately the amount needed for school uniforms for 4 public school children at Lajas School.  Students are selected and the 2 ...

Win a Panama Quilt

The Panama Canal Quilters will have the drawing for their "Rain Forest" wall  hanging on October 19th at the bazaar at the American Embassy in Fort Clayton from 11am to 3 pm.  The drawing will be at the end of the bazaar to allow continuing sale of the tickets which are 1 for $1.00 or 6 for ...

The Social Association’s Community Initiatives

The Coronado Social Association gathered at Rincon del Chef on September 6th, 2007. This meeting is held on the first Wednesday of every month and is open to all. The event is a great venue for new and old residents to meet share coffee, community information and conversations ...

SUPER-DUPER CHICKEN SANDWICH

Ingredients:       9 chicken thigh fillets (about 1kg)     1/2 cup (125ml) barbecue sauce     1/3 cup (80ml( tomato sauce     2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce     3 teaspoons Tabasco sauce     2 teaspoons seasoned ...

Coronado, Panama, Permanent Residents Petition for Better Water

Go to the forum and see what people are saying about this article The permanent residents of Coronado are very familiar with frequent water shortages, followed by periods of muddy water. To bring the matter to IDAAN’s immediate attention, a letter has been written to the President of ...

Clean-Up Gorgona Day

On Sunday, Sept 16 a “Clean-up Gorgona Day” will begin at 7:30 AM.  Participants are to meet in front of the Gorgona Health Center, across from the park (by the Catholic Church). Everyone is invited to participate-this is the first ever clean up ...

Farewell to George Eisenrich

George Eisenrich, 68 years of age, passed away at his home in the early morning hours of Sept 2.  Mr. Eisenrich was a long time resident of Gorgona and had a long career as a chef, primarily in the cruise industry.George and his wife, Teresa, opened the ...

40 Students Sent to Univesity!

Just One Church, a non-denominational faith community that meets weekly in the Coronado Golf and Beach Resort, recently provided funds to pay the matriculation fees for 40 students at the Chitré Regional Campus of the University of ...

Tax Breaks for property owners in Panama

Exoneration of Real Estate Tax in Panama For all people interested in acquiring Real estate in the Republic of Panama, be informed that by means of the Law 34 of 9 November 2005 an ...

Commonly Asked Questions about Coronado

The Coronado property development group have developed a list of commonly asked questions from people looking to move to the area. There is some very useful information here:

Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio in Italy or Pinot Gris if you are in France is a grey grape that is best known in Italy although also grown in quantity in Alsace, Germany and Oregon. The Pinot Grigio is believed to be a mutant clone from the Pinot Noir grape which transpired in the 1300’s in Burgandy. It tends ...