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CSA XMAS DANCE 2010 The CSA Xmas Dance 2010 held at La Carreta Restaurant was a big success. |
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SPAY THE STRAYS COMES TO SAN JOSE, APRIL 2010 Once again, last Saturday and Sunday, Spay the Strays joined forces with Spay Panama to spay and neuter 173 animals during their annual Blitz. This time it took place in San Jose (on the highway about a mile from Coronado) Despite heat, humidity, and drenching rain, the two groups worked side by side with their loyal and dedicated volunteers until all waiting animals were accommodated. |
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PLAYACOMMUNITY MIXER - FEBRUARY 2010 The Playacommunity Mixer took place at Rincon del Chef Restaurant again. There were a lot of fun and prizes. |
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PLAYACOMMUNITY MIXER - JAN 2010 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. |
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CSA BBQ PICNIC - JAN 2010 The CSA BBQ Picnic was a big success. A lot of EXPAT participated in this great event. |
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CANADA - USA GOLF TOURNAMENT, JAN 2010 The Canada _ USA Tournament at Coronado Golf Course took place on January 2010. |
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CSA CHRISTMAS DANCE 2009 Once again the Coronado Social Association organized a dinner dance at the Carreta Restaurant in the Equestrian Center last Saturday. |
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DANCING 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! Picking winners was really hard but finally the judges awarded the couples prize to Leland and Janece McKenzie who were a PG-13 rated plug and outlet. |
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SPAY THE STRAYS MINI CAMPAIGN IN SORA Spay The Strays held their 7th spay and neuter campaign Sunday May 24th in the village of Sora, which is on the way to Altos del Maria. The STS vision is to control the stray dog and cat population in the Pacific Beach neighborhoods. |
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DANCE AND TRADITIONS OF PANAMA The Coronado Golf and Beach Resort and Digicel hosted Dances and Traditions of Panama at the Carreta Steakhouse on Saturday, April 11. Dances and Traditions of Panama is a performance of dances in Panamanian traditional costumes and has performed throughout Panama, in Venezuela and in Mexico. Click here for the articles and pictures
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SPAY THE STRAYS CAMPAIGN - MARCH 2009 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. Click here for article and pictures
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BOCCI TOURNAMENT IN CORONADO 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. |
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VENETIAN MASQUERADE DINNER DANCE AT THE 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, to enjoy an evening of food, fun and dancing. |
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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. This fair attracts visitors from all over Panama and other countries. |
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SPAY THE STRAYS MINI CLINIC IN EL COPECITO Last Sunday the Spay the Strays Group held their first “mini” clinic in the small village of Copecito, on the road towards El Valle. The outstanding hosts for the event were Bob and Gladys Sanchez-Berry who own a B&B there that they allowed us to take over for the weekend. |
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SAN CARLOS CHRISTMAS BASKET DRIVE 2008 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. |
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PANAMA'S JUDAS DOLLS 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. |
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CORONADO CHIRISTMAS PARADE 2008 On Saturday, December 6th, the Coronado Hotel started their Christmas festivities with a Christmas Parade. Both Las Lajas and Roberto Eisenmann Elementary schools provided the entertainment. The parade started on Acuanauta street, continued on to Punta Prieta Ave to finish at the Coronado Hotel reception area. Click here for articles and pictures
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CORONADO CRAFT AND BAKE SALE - NOV. 2008 (CORRECTION) Whether you are new to Panama or have lived here a few years, life in the Republic always seems to get a little better when you find a personal shopping treasure. I’m talking about things like tasty food treats, lacey bed spreads and that rare piece of handmade jewelry that is a one-of-a-kind prize that can turn your beach t-shirt into a party top. |
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CSA OCTOBER 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. |
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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. |
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EL VALLE ECO-FAIR 2008 Last week 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. |
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CHAME 153rd ANNIVERSARY PARADE Last week marked 153 years since Chame was founded as a district. To celebrate 20 area schools from Chame, Capira, San Carlos, Chorrera, Arraiján and Antón came to march in a parade and pay to homage to the people of the area. |
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EXPOFLORA 2008 From August 20 to Saturday August 23, the Second ExpoFlora was held at the Museo Antropologico de Panama-Reina Torres de Arauz.Sharon Rennie, Deb Turl, Alana Berry, Edel Corbett and Barb Schlottke made the trip to Panama to see the flowers. |
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VIRGEN DEL CARMEN 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. |
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THE ART OF MK HARGROVE 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.... |
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GORGONA SPAY DAY - FEBRUARY 2008 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. |
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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. |
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CABALGATA DE REYES
On January 12th Coronado Equestrain Club saw the 7th Cabalgata de Reyes. A cabalgata is a gathering of horses and riders who come together tomeet 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.
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XMAS 2007 FOOD HAMPERS
December 22, 2007. The San Carlos district covers a number of neighborhoods located all around the town of San Carlos. Each year for the last 4 years a local woman, Maribel Gonzales, who is the representative of the San Carlos District, has been hosting a Christmas party for needy families in the district who have a disabled child or adult living at home. |
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AMIGOS DE LOS NIÑOS On Thursday, December 13th over 25 people met at the home of Randy & Ellen to assemble food hampers. There were people from Panama, USA, Canada, UK, Greece and probably several other countries. |
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CHRISTMAS PARADE 2007 Led by Mary on a donkey and Joseph in toe, brought up in the rear, by Santa and Missus Claus pulled in a cart by two large oxen, the annual Coronado Christmas parade made a slow rhythmic walk to the Coronado Hotel lobby. |
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HALLOWEEN GOLF The fun began late afternoon at the home of Donna and Dwight Anderson, where costumed friends showed up to register for an unusual game of golf. Click here for the article and pictures
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CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRA With the ongoing commitment to benefit education and better opportunities for the children of Panama, the Coronado Club is hosting a series of concerts featuring the Children’s Orchestra of Panama, Orchestra Juvenile Istmeña. Click here for the articles and pictures
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CORONADO 1ST ANNUAL BOCCE TOURNAMENT 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. |
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ART IN THE PARK 2009 As promised, the organizers of the third annual Arte en el Parque festival delivered a bigger and better turn out from previous years. 64 professional artists and art students exhibited their works on park railings and benches. Set to the sounds of live musicians, art lovers were treated to a display of talent in the Penonomé town square. |
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ALLINLATINO POKER TOURNAMENT Coronado won big at the All in Latino Expat Poker tournament held at the Royal Casino, Marriott in Panama city. The tournament was the center of a site launch party for http://www.allinlatino.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. |
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NIGHT GOLF AT CORONADO, AUG 24, 07 Glow in the dark golf balls, glow stick necklaces for participants and loose game rules created an atmosphere of fun for yesterday's Night Golf Tournament held on Coronado’s Executive Golf Course. |
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EXPAT WEST DINNER - AUG. 22, 2007 The Expat West Dinner at Rincon del Chef was a big succes. |
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6th PARADE OF CHAMPIONS |
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CORONADO MOLA SALES 2007 On Wednesday, August 15, Coronado hosted an exhibit of Molas at the Club Equestre. Molas are hand-sewn cloth panels made by the Kuna Indian Women from San Blas, Panama. The Comarca of San Blas comprises 350 islands and inlets of which sixty are inhabited, located in the Caribbean waters off the coast of Panama. Kuna men are typically Fishermen. >> Click for Article & Photos |
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ART IN THE PARK 2008 The Playa Community came out strongly in support of the Arts and Artists this past Saturday at Penonome’s El Arte en el Parque. Last year there were many artists participating and very few art buyers! This year there were fewer artists and lots and lots of art buyers. >>Click here for articles & fotos<<< <
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