[News Boquete] BHH November announcements CORRECTED with cancelled meeting tomorrow

BHH Announcements – November 2023 Calendar of Events November 1 – Council Meeting, 10am (via Zoom) CANCELLED: November 8 – General Meeting, 10am (Animales Event Center, Alto Boquete, and via Zoom) – Volunteer Discussion with Dr. Rod Gottula – "We Want Your Feedback! Help Shape the Future of BHH!" December 6 – Council Meeting, 10am (Big Daddy's and via Zoom) December 13 – Volunteer Appreciation Lunch, details TBD (no general meeting will be held)   PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, general meetings are held in person at the Animales Event Center in Alto Boquete and Council meetings are held at Big Daddy's and via Zoom.

THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MEETING IS CANCELLED Due to the difficulties with transportation at this time, BHH has decided to cancel the General Meeting on November 8. Thanks for your understanding and stay safe! MEETING CANCELLED: Join Us for the November General Meeting and Help Shape the Future of BHH You are cordially invited to our next monthly general meeting on Wednesday, November 8 at 10am at the Animales Event Center in Alto Boquete. You may also attend via Zoom by clinking here. The Meeting ID is 849 9109 6207. This will be different from our usual meetings in that we will be soliciting suggestions from the public as to where we should focus our energies.   Are you passionate about delivering hospice and palliative care in Panama? Do you have ideas for how BHH can improve our services and reach more people in need? This will be a great opportunity to share your thoughts.   We'll be putting our current services under the microscope and discussing how we can make them more organized and efficient. Our Community Outreach group has been making a big push to get the word out to the Panamanian community about our services—how can we improve those efforts? There also appears to be a new emphasis in Chiriquí to improve the province's palliative care system. How can we collaborate with others to maximize the services available to the local community?   We'll also take a broader look to the future as we develop our three-year plan. What services do we want to keep providing? Are there any we wish to discontinue? Do we want to develop any NEW programs?   Your input is invaluable to us, so please come and share your ideas. If you cannot attend in person or via Zoom, feel free to send your thoughts directly to our president at rodgottula@gmail.com. If received in time, they will be included in the meeting discussion.   Together, we can chart a future for BHH that benefits everyone in our community. Thanks to all of you for your dedication to BHH, and we hope to see you at the November meeting!

October 21 Blood Drive Results Second-Highest Ever Our blood donor heroes donated 69 pints of blood at the October 21 Blood Drive. It was the second most successful blood drive in BHH history. Because each pint of blood helps three people, 207 patients will benefit and perhaps their lives will be changed. Our heartfelt thanks from BHH and the blood bank staff at Hospital Regional Rafael Hernández to all the wonderful and generous blood donors, matching fund contributors, hospital volunteers, and BHH volunteer staff who made the drive such a success. We will provide a full report in the December newsletter. THANK YOU for giving the gift of life! New BHH Hours are Now in Effect We've changed our hours of operation to ensure the availability of volunteers to staff our hotline and equipment lending program. Our new hours are: Monday through Friday: 9am to 3pm  Saturday: 9am to 1pm Sunday: Closed If you need our services or have a question, please call or text via WhatsApp at +507 6781-9250.  A WhatsApp text is preferable because it enables us to use translating software if necessary. If you call after hours, you will be contacted during operating hours the next day we are open. Thank you for your understanding. Welcome New Volunteers! We extend a warm welcome to our newest volunteers! Ralph Day, Gerri Eckert, Valarie Harmon, Dan Jampole, Yolanda Jiménez, and Lori Pyers-Goodwin recently joined our ranks. We look forward to working with you! Tree of Life    Boquete Health and Hospice gratefully recognizes the names of our extremely dedicated and very generous donors on our website. Their kindness keeps our Tree of Life growing and strong. A huge thank you to all of our contributors! Please Donate Council Business To bring a topic to the attention of the Council for consideration, please discuss it with your Team Leader, who will ask the Council Secretary to add it to the next monthly Council agenda.  Voting members of the Council are: President – Dr. Rod Gottula VP, Community Engagement – Natalie Kelly VP, Operations – Kat McKay Secretary – Lorraine Handler Treasurer – Bill Hinrichsen Patient Care Coordinator – Bev Tyler Patient Care Coordinator – Denise Daniels Patient Care Coordinator – Liz Baze Past President – John Earle Council minutes are now on the BHH website at BHH minutes. All future minutes will also be posted there.  The policies of the organization are posted on our website and are updated as needed at BHH policies. We Respect Patient Confidentiality    All patient information shared with any Boquete Health and Hospice volunteer is kept in the strictest confidence. When names are used in testimonials or other marketing materials, we have obtained permission from those mentioned.  Contact Us Monday through Friday: 9am to 3pm  Saturday: 9am to 1pm Sunday: Closed Hospice/Health: +507 6781-9250 Blood Donor Program: WhatsApp +507 6590-2000 or call +507 6781-9250 IMPORTANT NOTE: Please call or text via WhatsApp. A WhatsApp text is preferable because it enables us to use translating software if necessary.       Email: info@boquetehealth.org Website: boquetehealth.org Check us out and like us at: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!    Newsletter team: Natalie Kelly – Editor, Carol Jones – Proofreader. Thanks to everyone who contributed their time and talent to this issue!  Subscribe here to receive our monthly newsletter and send submissions to BHH newsletter.

 

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[News Boquete] Tuesday market this week

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[News Boquete] THE Tuesday Market at TapOut will be open on November 7th !!!!!

Hola hola!

Please don't confuse the Tuesday Market at TapOut with the BCP market at the salon Arco Iris. 

We are 2 different organizations with different vendors.

The vendors at TapOut will be waiting for you tomorrow from 9 till 12.

We are very much looking forward to seeing you.

Best regards,

Your favorite vendors at TapOut

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[News Boquete] Trivia is ON for Tuesday, Nov 7! See you there!

Hello All, we will be doing trivia on Tuesday at Tapout starting at 5. Get there before 5 to get a table!

 

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[News Boquete] This week's Community Chat

This is the chat planned for this week. With the current situation we recognize that many people may not be able to attend and we will make that decision on Wednesday. If you book and we do cancel you will receive an email..

To make a reservation go to eventsboquete.org/reservations 

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[News Boquete] Boquete Weather Watcher Update 175

Dear Boquete Weather Watchers:

I posted the weather data for October 2023 at the website Climate Section and a new Boquete Weather Watcher Update No.175 at this link.  The update discusses the rainy Boquete weather for October 2023.

Lloyd Cripe
www.boqueteweather.com

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[News Boquete] Alert: Avoid Demonstrations and Exercise Caution (November 1, 2023 Update)

 

Demonstration Alert (November 1 Update)  

U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama  

   

 

Heading into the long holiday weekend, protest organizers maintain their call for demonstrations and roadblocks. This includes locations popular with U.S. citizens on tourism or living in Panama.  

 

Due to unforeseen disruptions, the prevalence of unauthorized "tolls" on intercity roadways, and reports of food and fuel shortages in some provinces of Panama, U.S. Embassy personnel have been advised to reconsider intercity travel.

 

U.S. Embassy employees living in affected areas of Panama City have been advised to avoid demonstrations, limit movements, and stay indoors as conditions warrant.  The U.S. Embassy continues to restrict mission personnel from traveling to Colón due to protest activity.  Previous travel restrictions to parts of the Darien and Mosquito Gulf still apply. 

 

The U.S. Embassy continues to receive reports of vandalism, looting, demands for "tolls" at roadblocks, as well as some criminal elements infiltrating peaceful protests to commit robberies. This includes accounts where individuals were taken from their cars and assaulted when unable to pay such "tolls".

 

U.S. citizens are reminded that Panamanian National Police have used tear gas and other riot control measures to disperse demonstrations, including when demonstrators have blocked roadways or clashed with the police.

   

The U.S. Embassy will send out further updates when there is a change to the current situation.   

 

Actions to Take: 

 

·         Avoid demonstrations.  

·         Exercise caution when traveling. 

·         Monitor local media for updates. 

·         Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.  

·         Contact local authorities (dial 911) for any immediate health or safety concerns. 

·         Register for STEP (link below) and refer to our website for the latest alerts and messages for U.S. citizens.   

 

For assistance: 

 

U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama  

+507 317-5000  

Panama-ACS@state.gov  

https://pa.usembassy.gov/  

   

State Department - Consular Affairs  

+1 (888)407-4747 or +1 (202)501-4444  

   

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[News Boquete] Personalized, conversational Spanish classes "via Zoom". Limited spaces available!

 

 Learning Spanish can be Fun with me!

 

 Hi! My  name is Judy Tovar. I am a  bilingual Panamanian, and I have been giving Spanish classes in the Boquete area for more than 3 years.

 

I am now offering personalized Spanish tutoring/Conversational Spanish classes "via Zoom".

 

I will customize your Spanish classes to whatever level you need, from beginners to Conversational level.

 

During our time together we will speak in Spanish as much as possible. This way you will feel more comfortable speaking our native language.

 

My classes are intense, but fun!

 

We can meet once a week (or more if you desire) via Zoom.

 

NOTE:  Occasionally I have openings for in-person classes at your home (if you are in the Boquete area). 

 

ADDITIONAL NOTE:  If you desire to speak to some of my current or previous clients, please let me know. I am happy to share references with you.

 

How you can contact me:

whatsapp:  6617-4122

e-mail: easytravelpanama01@gmail.com

 

 

 

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