Finally, an Elevator for the Asilo de Ancianos

by Maureen Dietrich
23 Mar 15
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The teamwork of the foreign community, local businesses and Mazatlecan families has crystalized into one of the most urgent necessities for the old folks’ home at Zaragoza Park in El Centro: an elevator.

Sara Robles de Carranza, a volunteer at the Asilo de Ancianos “La Inmaculada” said at the inauguration of the elevator on Saturday the idea began as a dream by three women eight years ago when discussing the needs of the elderly at the home, and today it came to fruition.

Approximately 30 elderly residents, caretakers and volunteers will all benefit from the long awaited elevator.

(from Noroeste)

Organic Markets Reopens

by Murry Page

12 Nov 14 

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Mazatlán’s popular organic market opens this coming Saturday at Plazuela Zaragoza. Veronica Rico Gonzalez, co-manager of the Organic Market in Mazatlán, said 17 vendors would be present with a myriad of organic products. The market opens at 8:00 am and remains open and active until noon.

Veronica Rico Gonzalez noted that a couple of local restaurants would be preparing breakfast items for sale to the attendees.

Jorge Luis Sánchez Sánchez, professor of Organic UAS, stressed that organic is not a passing fad and visitors to the organic market will find food produced without fertilizers, pesticides, or other chemicals that can be harmful to a consumer.

This is the fourth consecutive season for the organic market and it will be opened each Saturday until April, 2015.

(from Noroeste)

Looking for Something to Do? Try Plazuela Zaragoza

 by Maureen Dietrich

30 Jul 14 

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Summer in the city and looking for something to do? Mazatlán’s family services (DIF) is offering week long activities at Zaragoza Park on Av. Zaragoza between Av. Guillermo Nelson and Av. 5 de Mayo in El Centro.

All of the following activities are sponsored by DIF with the exception of the Danzon on Thursday afternoons which is sponsored by the Felton Foundation.

Monday:
8:15am Cardio Aerobics (5 pesos)
6:30pm Cardio Aerobics (5 pesos)

Tuesday:
8:30am Yoga (5 pesos)
5:00pm Children’s Theater Workshop (free)

Wednesday:
8:15am Cardio Aerobics (5 pesos)
5:00pm Drawing and Painting workshop (5 pesos for materials)
6:30pm Cardio Aerobics (5 pesos)

Thursday:
8:00am Yoga (5 pesos)
5:00pm Danzon (7 pesos to rent a chair)

Friday:
8:00am Latin Rhythms Flamenco (exercise) (5 pesos)
5:00pm Stories and Legends (free)

Saturday:
8:00am-noon Organic Market (November thru May only)
5:00pm Chess league

Sunday:
5:00pm Musical afternoon (singers) (7 pesos to rent a chair)