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Monday (Lunes)
Conversaciones con Amigos (Conversations with Friends)
Practice Spanish or English with friends. Membership not necessary. The library really needs English-speaking participants, as word is getting out that this is a great place to learn English. It also happens to be a great place to learn Spanish and to meet new friends outside of the expat community
Location: Merida English Library, Calle 53 #524 x 66 y 68.
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday
Admission: Small Donation
Vaqueria
Performances by the Ballet Folklorico de Merida, accompanied by the Orchestra Jaranera. This celebration has its roots in the 18th century, when cattle ranching was the main source of wealth on the Yucatan Peninsula. Ranchers held huge fiestas to show off their wealth during branding time. The dances were adapted by the wives of the cowboys and soon developed into the signature dances of Yucatan.
Preview: Monday’s Vaqueria
Location: In front of the Municipal Palace (the building with the clock), Calle 62 x 63
Time: The first note of “Aires Yucatecos” begins at 9:00 PM
Admission: Free
Reuniones de Las Mujeres de la Playa (The Beach Gals)
Las Mujeres de la Playa is the club known affectionately as the Beach Gals. Membership is open to all ladies who live either full or part-time along the coast of Yucatan, so if you are going to be spending your winter at the beach, please know that you are welcome to meet with the Beach Gals on the First Monday of every month.
Location: Buddy’s Restaurant on the Malecon in Progreso
Dates and Time: All First Mondays, November through April , at 9:30 AM.
Admission: Free but BYOB (buy your own breakfast)
FYI: Will Be Listed on Weekly Events Calendar so no one will forget
Protección de Perros y Gatos de Progreso
This is the protective animal welfare organization for the area in and around Progreso. Anybody and everybody is welcome to join this group but they should know that all business meetings are conducted entirely en español. Donations toward the building fund can be made in USD or pesos only (no Canadian funds!) and should be payable to: Protección de Perros y Gatos A.C. and mailed to P.O. Box 30; Progreso 97320; Yucatán, México. This is a hardworking, community-minded group, so look for plenty of volunteer opportunities here.
Location: Flamingo’s Restaurant on the Malecon in Progreso
Dates and Time: All Last Mondays, 8:00 PM
Admission: Free but BYOD (buy your own dinner)
FYI: Will Be Listed on Weekly Events Calendar so no one will forget
Tuesday (Martes)
Tuesday of Trova
This event is provided by the City Council of Merida. Since each week’s performance showcases a different major talent, Tuesday of Trova is also listed, in detail, on our current week’s Events page.
Location: Auditorium of the Olimpo, Calle 62 x 61
Time: 8:30 PM
Admission: Free
Musical Memories
This weekly dance has been held every Tuesday night since Valentine’s Day, 1984. Come out and enjoy the Big Band sounds of the 1940s, performed by members of the wonderful Jaranara Orchestra. Best of all, this is a great place to practice your chachacha and your mambo, or just sit and watch others enjoy dancing under the stars.
Preview: A Salsa Night in Parque de Santiago
Location: Parque de Santiago, Calle 72 x 59
Time: 8:30 PM
Admission: Free
Cafe Pena K’aay T’aan: Nuevos Valores
This is a weekly opportunity to hear the new voices of Yucatan and the voices that will define trova for the next generation. Keep an eye on this venue for an increasing number of performances by major talents. Those performances will also be listed, in detail, on our current week’s Events page.
Location: Casa de la Cultura del Mayab, Calle 59 at Calle 50
Time: Tuesday, 8:30 PM
Admission: Free
AA Meeting in English
Location: Merida English Library, Calle 53 #524 x 66 y 68
Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Admission: Free
Mérida Mens Club
No dues and no officers – just great camaraderie, wonderful speakers, and loads of information about subjects of general and local interest. The Merida Men’s Club is a multi-national, English-speaking group that meets for coffee, breakfast and friendly conversation on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. For more information, contact Dan Ninburg (928-3866) or Roger Bowie (924-6792). You can also contact Dan via e-mail at: bushninburg [at] yahoo [dot] com
Location: Main Restaurant at the Hyatt Hotel, Calle 60 x Av. Colon
Time: 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM, 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month
Admission: Free (bring a friend)
FYI: Will Be Listed on Weekly Events Calendar so no one will forget
Wednesday (Miércoles)
Al-Anon Meeting in English
Location: Merida English Library, Calle 53 #524 x 66 y 68
Time: 5:30 to 6:30 PM Wednesday
Paws on the Pavement
Every Saturday, an enthusiastic group of volunteers tackles the many tasks that need to be done at the Evolucion Sanctuary. If there is time, they also attempt to walk and socialize as many of the ovr 100 energentic dogs that live in the sanctuary. They decided to expand their walking group to include walks on Wednesday mornings and it has been a huge success for the volunteers and for the dogs. You are invited to come out and walk dogs with the volunteers for just two hours on Wednesday mornings – for your own benefit, as well as for the benefit of the dogs.
For more details on this group, please contact Patricia: kenandpatricia[at]hotmail.com.
Location: Albergue Evolucion, Check directions on their website
Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Admission: Free
Monique’s Bakery: Whole Wheat & Sourdough Bread
You may place your order for special breads as late as 10:00 AM the day you pick it up. Bread pickup is between 4:00 PM and 9:30 PM. During the month of August, the bakery will be open Friday 4:00pm to 9:30 pm, and Saturdays during the Slow Food Market.
Location: Calle 31 #70 con Calle 12 in colonia Chuburna de Hidalgo on the brink of Colonia Malaga, kitty corner from the old store El Super Farahon.
To Reserve Your Bread, Call: 195-6413
Yoga Class
Bring your mats, but extras are available if you do not have one. Come learn yoga from Emily Navar!
Location: Orange Room at Monique’s Bakery, Calle 31 #70 con Calle 12 in colonia Chuburna de Hidalgo on the brink of Colonia Malaga, kitty corner from the old store El Super Farahon.
Time: Arrive 3:45 PM, Class from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Admission: $50 peso suggested donation. Note: No class during August.
Please make Your Reservation: enavar[at]gmail[dot]com
Open Mic in Merida
Comedy, poetry, music and more! This event will continue “every Wednesday from now until the end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it.” …so do come out and enjoy the fun.
Location: Cafe El Pendulo, calle 64 between 73 y 75 in Col. Centro
Time: 8:00 PM (sign up at 7:30 PM if you want to perform)
Admission: No Cover but El Pendulo serves food, refreshments and cerveza, so keep that in mind.
Thursday (Jueves)
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: In the Heart of Merida
En el Corazon de Merida is now a 4 night tradition. Restaurants put tables and chairs in streets closed to thru traffic. Bands are set up strategically throughout the area. Shops stay open and sale prices make Centro a shopping Mecca. In the Heart of Merida takes place in addition to regularly scheduled programming for these four nights.
Location: Thursday and Friday nights: Calle 60 is closed to thru traffic; Saturday and Sunday nights: Calles 60 and 62 are closed to thru traffic
Time: 9:00 PM until 2:00 AM
Admission: Free
To Remember is to Live
This is a dance that begins early and ends at a reasonable hour. Music is provided by the Jaranera Orchestra, with their signature Big Band sound. It was originally intended as an entertainment venue for older dancers, but lots of other folks use it as yet another opportunity to perfect their dance steps.
Location: Parque Zoologico del Centenario (The Zoo), Calle 59 x Avenida Itzaes
Time: 4:00 PM
Admission: Free
Serenata Yucateca (Yucatecan Serenade)
This is the defining serenade of Merida and has been performed every Thursday night for over 40 years. Parque Santa Lucia, home to the Alter of the Trova is the center of Merida’s romantic heart. If you are a visitor, make sure to see this particular serenade. It is well worth becoming a part of your first memory of Merida.
Preview: Trova and Merida with Los Juglares
Location: Parque de Santa Lucia, Calle 60 x 55
Time: 9:00 PM
Admission: Free
AA Meeting in English
Location: Merida English Library, Calle 53 #524 x 66 y 68
Time: 7:00 PM Thursday
Friday (Viernes)
The Symphony Orchestra of Yucatan
During their season, our wonderful Symphony Orchestra plays for one or 2 Sundays each month. These performances are “must see” events and will be listed in the Weekly Events Calendars.
Denis Lafoy’s TGIF (First Friday)
This is the party sponsored by Yucatan Trails Travel Agency and held in Hennessy’s Restaurant on all First Friday nights. It is a time to visit with old friends and make new ones. There is nothing any prettier than the central patio in Hennessy’s under the stars, in one of the most popular restaurants in Merida.
Location: Hennessy’s Restaurant, Paseo Montejo #486 x 41 y 43, in front of the Anthropology Museum
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, botanas (snacks) are provided.
Admission: Free (cash bar)
FYI: Will Be Listed on Weekly Events Calendar so no one will forget
MEL-O-Nights (Third Friday)
This is a chance for the locals to meet the ‘extranjeros’ in a casual setting in the gardens at MEL. There is a cash bar and great botanas. Please join us for this sociable evening… meeting old friends and making new ones! If you want to know more, call the Library at 924-8401.
Location: Merida English Library, Calle 53 #524 x66 y68
Time: 7:30
Admission: Free
FYI: Will Be Listed on Weekly Events Calendar so no one will forget
Merida Dances
Music and dance with a Caribbean flavor. This event is designed to bring the culture of Merida to all of the parks, comisarias and colonias in the municipality. No neighborhood in the city is left out as this opportunity to dance the night away moves from one area of the city to another.
Location: This event moves throughout the City of Merida
Time: 8:00 PM
Admission: Free
4th Friday Game Night
Guests and patrons bring favorite games: backgammon, scrabble, Phase 10, Farkle. MELL provides botanas. Soda and water will be on sale.
Trial Run: Beginning in August 26. The event will stay if there is enough interest, so do be sure and attend.
Location: M.E.L.L., Calle 53 x 66 and 68
Time: Start between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM, lasts approx. 2 hours
Admission: Free
Saturday (Sabado)
Operas at the Movies
This is the Second Season of Operas at the Movies. Eleven operas will be presented on the first Saturday of every month between September 2011 and June 2012. This has become one of the most well attended events in the City and we hope to see everyone there!
Location: Movie Theater #6, Siglo XXI Convention Center
Time: Brief opera talk 11:30 AM, Opera begins 12:00 PM, Saturday
Admission: Donation: $50 pesos to Opera Yucatan
Slow Foods Farmer’s Market
This farmer’s market will launch on Friday, February 12, 2010, and will be held every Saturday after that. Vendors who wish to sell their products at the Farmer’s Market must send a solicitation describing the product and retail prices to David Sterling Los Dos Cooking School, Calle 68 No. 517, Colonia Centro. You may also e-mail chefsterling [at] los-dos [dot] com
Location: Calle 31 # 70 x 12 y 14, Col. Chuburna de Hidalgo
Phone: 999-928-1116
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM every Saturday
Admission: Free
Saturday Eco Bazaar 
This ongoing event will be selling local natural food, cosmetics and artistic products, in addition to the center’s gift shop, which sells a full range of clothing, artisan pieces and collector items by the newly formed La 68 Collective of Female Artisans. Books by Elena Poniatowska are available for purchase. This Saturday event will include a variety of additional activities, such as children’s literature classes, puppet shows, gardening with local plants and recycling techniques. The 68’s kitchen will be on hand to prepare Mexico City style quesadillas.
Location: La 68 Casa de Cultura Elena Poniatowska, calle 68 x 55
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Admission: Free
Noche Mexicana
Each Saturday night, there is a performance on an outdoor stage at the beginning of Paseo de Montejo, often from a musical or dance group from another part of Mexico. Chairs are set up for the audience, but there is often standing room only. Booths selling food and handicrafts are set up in the park. The purpose of this performance is to bring all of Mexico to Merida and to our tourists from all over the world.
Location: At the beginning of Paseo de Montejo
Time: 8:00 PM
Admission: Free
En El Corazón de Mérida (In the Heart of Merida)
Live music, including jazz, salsa and trova, held on various stages around the Plaza Grande. Many of the streets leading to the Plaza are closed to all but foot traffic, and the restaurants and bars put their chairs and tables outside in the streets. This is a night designed for that Saturday night date, but they’ve got all of the shops open for business too.
Location: Plaza Grande, Calle 61 at Calle 60
Time: Saturday nights, from 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM 
Admission: Free
Maricarmen Perez. Trova and Bohemian Together!
We are finally getting to see more of this beloved Yucateca songstress. Don’t miss a chance to hear her sing. Come on out and enjoy the beautiful boleros, the delicious bossa novas and more. Just in case you don’t know this lady’s work, here is a quick preview.
Location: La Comilona, Calle 20 x 1-G, Col. México Norte
Time: Saturdays at 10:00 pm
Admission: No cover. Minumun consumption $120 pesos
Happy Hour: Danny & Frank of Sol Survivor
Snowbirds have gone home, but the event will continue.
Location: Hotel Yakunah in Progreso
Time: 6:00 PM
Admission: No cover
Last Saturday of Every Month
Native Plant Workshop
Topic: The over 2,000 native plants of the Yucatan Peninsula. In addition, if you want to bring a plant from your garden, or a small branch, to identify, discuss and see if it is a native species in the region, you are welcome to do so.
For: Everyone – any age, students, hobbyists and scientists
Requirement: An interest in the subject
Location: LA68 – Centre de Cultura Elena Poniatowska, Calle 68 x 55, Barrio de Santiago, Centro.
Time: 10 AM to 1 PM
Admission: $ 60 general, $ 40 students.
Registration: None needed and you do not have to have attended previous workshops. Each is independent of the others.
Sunday (Domingo)
A Play Date for Dogs
The popular play date for dogs is getting very popular! Last week, we had ELEVEN dogs all getting to know each other (we call that ’socializing’ and it’s very important for dogs… ) Come and join Zoe, Pepper, URL, Mali, Ms. Kitty, Champ, Popcorn, China, Manny, Buddy, and more… and of course, bring your four-legged and most loyal friend. We know it’s hard to get up early on Sunday, but once you see those puppies playing, you’ll decide it’s all worth it. Its hot outside, and we have some shade, but don’t forget to bring water for you and for your dog.
Location: Acuapark, in Colonia Vergel
Time: From 5:30 to 7:30 AM Sunday
Admission: Free
Bici-Ruta
The Bici-Ruta begins early, at 8:00 AM, though we see them setting up as early as 7:00 AM. It ends at 12:30 PM. The route usually begins at Ermita de Santa Isabel, with stops at Monumento a la patria, Paseo de Montejo x 33 y Ave. Cupules, Paseo de Montejo x 29, Paseo de Montejo x Ave. del deportista, and Paseo de Montejo x 42. Along the way, participants can participate in health education programs, music and dancing, art and sculpture classes, soccer games and more. If anyone wants to pick up a chess game, one can be found on the sidewalk outside the Museum of Anthropology on Paseo de Montejo at 9:00 AM. There is a complete listing of activities (they change weekly) on the Bici-Ruta website.
Location: Begins at Parque de la Ermita, runs through the Plaza Grande and ends at the glorieta on Prolongacion Paseo de Montejo (by Burger King).
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Admission: Free
Merida En Domingo
Sunday downtown is a spectacular tradition in Merida. Start at the center of the city, where booths are set up all the Plaza Grande. Inside the plaza, you can find huipiles, guayaberas, honey, dolls, bags, tee-shirts and more. Everything is made for sale by the local people of Yucatan. The outer ring of booths sell food, such as marquesitas, tacos, cochinita, ice cream (try the coconut), fruit, drinks, etc. If the crowd starts to get to you, wander up Calle 60 to Santa Lucia Park (at Calle 55, where you can also find antiques, old books and other curiosities. At that lovely park, there is also live music, lots of dancing, and more great food.
Location: in the Centro Historico: Plaza Grande, Parque Santa Lucia (Cale 60 x 55) and MACAY Museum (Calle 60 x 61 y 63).
Time: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Admission: Free
Sunday Art on Paseo de Montejo
Every Sunday there are artists displaying and selling their fine art along Paseo Montejo. There are usually 20 or more artists showing their paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints and more. This is your chance to meet the artists, see what’s new and maybe pick up something great for those big empty walls in your new renovated home in Merida or that house by the beach.
Location: Paseo de Montejo in front of VIPS (on the southeast corner of Avenida Colon, across from WalMart)
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Sunday
Admission: Free
English church services
Start December 7 and will continue through the winter months ending with Easter services 2010.
Place: The church, Presbyterian Iglesia Jesus, is located in Progreso on the corner of Calle 35 and Calle 80. Service is at 8:30 am and all denominations are welcome. Traveling from Merida to Progreso, cross over the Chixculub Telchac highway (passing Aurrera Bodega supermarket on the right). Take a left onto Calle 35, cross over Calle 80 and the church is on the left side on the corner of Calle 35 and 82.
For further information: call or email bilingual Pastor David Correa (969) 935-1678 iglesiajesus [at] prodigy [dot] net [dot] mx
Cathedral Mass in English
Beginning on Feb. 28, 2010, Pbro. Lic. Roberto Cuellar Portillo, Rector de la S.I. Catedral, will offer mass in English. This will be the beginning of a new tradition in which there will be mass in English every Sunday.
Location: Chapel next to the Cathedral of San Ildefonso, Plaza Grande, Merida
Time: 9:15 AM Every Sunday
Merida: Jehovah’s Witnesses English Services
Location: Salon del Reino de los Testigos de Jehova,
Col. Jesus Carranza, Calle 38 #469 x35y39
Time: 12:00 PM all Sundays
Admission: Public is welcome, No collections
Music and Dance in Progreso
This event is sponsored by the Municipality of Progreso and Casa Cultura.
Location: In front of the Palacio, in Parque Independencia
Time: 8:00 PM all Sundays
Admission: Free
Additional Ongoing Events
International Women’s Club Breakfast
Each month, the IWC holds a non-host breakfast that is open to both members and to potential members. You can read about the IWC here and check their calendar for dates, times, and locations here.
Opera Yucatan
Is a non-profit cultural organization that is promoting the art of opera in Yucatan. They are showing operas recorded in high definition DVD, the first Saturday of the month at the Siglo XXI Movie Theater, a modern, stadium style, comfortable, and it seats more than 200 people. Check their website for the calendar.
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Don’t know if anyone will get this but we plan to come from Chelem to the dog park tomorrow. Looking on the map it seems that we go right past the main square and turn off on to Calle 75 to the right?
If you se this can you please reply and I hope we make it
Nan
Nan, it’s too late for this Sunday, but for the next time, you cannot make a right on 75 if you are coming from the north. You would need to go south on 62 and make a left (go east ) on 75. I hope you found the dog park, it’s a great group.
regards,
Theresa
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Thanks Theresa, We didn’t make it last Sunday as we slept in but hope to get up on time next week. Thanks for the directions
Nan
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I am looking to move to Mexico around Cancun or Merida.
We are located in Orlando, Florida.
My concern is Education for my children, one of them is a Junior in HS, eighth grade, and six grade.
They only speak English.
Are there Private Schools in English?
How expensive is there to live in Mexico?
Crime rate?
They all play Soccer and they love to play the Sport, as well.
Thanks,
Mario
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Mario,
Yucatan is addicted to soccer. It is in all of the schools and all of the sports complexes, and on every vacant lot in every town and village. Take a look at this video to see what’s coming in 2011. You might also enjoy our article on fútbol jerseys here. It has loads of extra information and the employees at those outlets may be able to give you some great specific information on soccer opportunities for your children.
For a family with children, Merida is probably a better choice that Cancun. Living expenses are lower here, there is vastly more for children to do here, and there is very little crime here.
For school information, read our article here. There are a lot of other articles under the Yucatan Survivor Topic that will give you insight into living here (don’t forget to read the comments!). And then join Merida Insider where you can get advice directly from other expats who have been where you are. And of course, sign up (on the right side of the page) to get Yucatan Living alerts whenever we publish a new article.
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Will be in Merida during the month of February. Does anyone know of a Racquetball facility in the city?
hi, one comment on your ‘Classes: Sign Up for Yoga, Dance, Meditation and More…’
the center ‘at pure fitness’ does not exist anymore. I went there, following the instructiones found here, and the place was closed down.
Working gringo,
Although I have no idea when your answer to “Mario” was posted, it must be said that “Merida Insider” is no longer an option (for expat help) since the site no longer exists, but another site “Yolisto” (www.yolisto.com) has surfaced where similar help is provided (although I must say, at least today yolisto seems to be out of order). I sure hope this site has not suffered the same fate as Merida Insider because it would be a shame to lose 2 such sites in such a short time.
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Is it possible to contact the Tango teacher by email? I will be in Merida in January and would like to find out more about the classes.
Thanks,
Maria
super votre site mais pourquoi pas une traduction en espagnol et en français ????
What a great idea! We have no lack of great ideas for this site… but we do lack the time to implement most of them.
It would be lovely if this entire site could be in many languages, but for now, it is targeted to English speakers. If you want to read it in another language, you can always use the Google translation tool:
http://www.google.com/language_tools
Maria,
If you contact Anny at anny@casablancayucatan.com, she can get you in touch with the Tango teacher.
We are considering a move to Merida area and plan to spend a month there to see how we like it before buying. We are planning from Nov 25 to Dec 25 but are flexible. Does anyone know of a nice but small house for rent for the month? It must have AC and high speed internet and a parking space. There are only the two of us so we don’t need a mansion.
Cheers,
TA
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Glad to hear that Otoño Cultural will be still on when we get to Merida by the end of November. We have been going to Merida every year for the last 7 years.
Our stay is from tbe end of November to the end of February.
Could you tell us if the Sunday concerts at the patio of the Macay are on again?
They were discontinued last year.
Thank You
IT is us again. Sorry for not reading first all the news letter. Now we went back up to the article about the concerts at the Macay.
Please, do not get old, it is not fun to do things backwards, ha, ha
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Hi and thanks for your site and all the information. I’m wondering if you know of a link or have access to a full class list at the new art school in Merida? I can’t seem to find their direct link. I’ll keep trying. Thanks in advance for your help.
–J.
You can find the curricula for ESAY, the art school, here:
http://www.esay.edu.mx/
Click on the area you are interested in (Artes Visuales, for instance) and then go to Mapa Curricular.
Enjoy!
We are thinking of moving to Merida,I have two teenagers and a 7 year old !Please tell me your experiences living there especailly if you are a teenager or have a teenager,OR a child around 7!My teenagers are VERY artistic and want to induldge in ALL art classes.
Does anyone know of a nice but small house for rent for the month? It must have AC and high speed internet and a parking space. There are only the two of us so we don’t need a mansion. cause i will make it a class for some women out there who loves to belly dance.
We are coming to Merida in March. Does anyone know of any dance schools in Merida that teach Jazz, Ballet, Tap etc? i am a dance teacher and would love to visit a local school when I am there.
Thanks
Awhile ago there was an article about a new Spanish school in Merida that enfasizes Hispanic literature. I think I remember reading this but can’t seem to find anything about it. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Laura
That would be Habla… http://www.habla.org
Enjoy!
I love your opening photographs of each newsletter — they are beautiful and evocative of Merida. Also love your newsletter — we cannot wait to return.
Gracias.
Carmen y Jose
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Are there any cooking classes in Merida during February ?
We are coming to Merida in August and want to know if there are any ballet schools to visit? Also, I am interested in making contact w/ the Music Director or Personnel Manager of the Yucatan Symphony Orchestra, can anyone help?
Don,
You can read more about the director of the symphony here: http://www.yucatanliving.com/culture/juan-carlos-and-the-symphony.htm
If you need assistance in contacting him, we would suggest you call the good people at Yucatan Expatriate Services (www.yucatanexpatriateservices.com). They should be able to help you.
I am looking for friends of Bill W. I am staying in Chelem for month of March and looking to attend meetings. Can anyone give me some information? Thanks
hello, i am a dance teacher from Canada looking for a dance school that teaches, modern ,jazz, tap, and ballet. My neice is here with me and looking to take classes. Does anyone know of a studio in Merida? I know there is one with a Dance Masters Certification. My email is nancyenglish@rogers.com
Albert:
If things haven’t changed, I’ve heard in the past that Friends of Bill meet at the Merida English Library. Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Again, that may have changed, but you can check via their contact info here:
http://www.MeridaEnglishLibrary.com
Great magazine…. great issue.
The Hacienda video is milagrosa! What a setting.
It would be wonderful for both newcomers and others to be reminded of the THIRD Friday social gathering at Merica English Library. All are welcome. You don’t have to be a MELL member to come. The event begins at 7PM and ends at 10. Beer, wine and soft drinks are available for purchase. It;s a great way to meet others who make Merida and its’ enviorns their home. This month it is Friday, August 20th.
Thanks for the list of events and classes. perhaps you could also do a round-up of all the classes offered by the various Casas de la Cultura (Del mayab, Alborada, Iberica, etc) Academia de la Lengua Maya and others.
Great idea, Anthony. We’ll work on it… it may take us a week or two. Stay tuned!
This is the best you guys are doing, having a list of the “Calendar of Events” I can check
a list of them and I wil know where to go. Thank you very much, keep doing such a wonderful service for everybody. Cesar Cervera-Rivero
Does anyone know of a salsa instructor in Merida who would be able to give private lessons? I’ll look forward to any tips. Thanks!
I thought I read somewhere about Yoga on Wed being held at the slow food market? Am I crazy or was there information about that. I have tried using your search box tool, but no results..Any info would be great, then I can halt the search
Is there a Weight Watchers group in Merida. By the time we get there at the end of January there will be a lot less of me, so I want to keep it that way.
Jack, we are looking into Weight Watchers and will get back to you. If we can’t find a meeting like that, then you could try meeting with either Ed Redmond (http://physedtrain.com/services) or Phillip Geerts (http://www.meridatrainer.com). Both have them have nutritionist training and can probably help you out.
Here is what we found. There are no Weight Watcher’s meetings in Merida that we know of. There is an Overeaters Anonymous group, called Comedores Compulsives in Spanish. They don’t advertise, but if you want to attend their meetings, call Beatriz at 999-945-8989 to find out where the meetings are. The meetings will be in Spanish… so it will be a good chance to practice!
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Regarding English Mass at the Cathedral: This has been going on for well over a year. It starts at 9:15 am Sundays in the side chapel in the N.E. side of the Cathedral. You don’t have to wait until February if you wish to attend. Fr Roberto welcomes participants are of every faith and multiple faiths are represented each week.