Russian Opera Series – Opening night Wednesday February 3 @ 7:00 PM,  presented by Murray Beer.
Feb.17 – Discussion, Composer and Opera/Eugen Onegin, Composer Tschaikowsky
Feb. 24 – Discussion, Composer and Opera/Khovanshchina, Composer Moussorgsky.
Murray will share with us his knowledge of Russian Operas, its music and artists. The evening will include Champagne, Biscotti & Strawberries at Intermission
Series: Members $ 400 pesos/Non-Members $ 600 pesos/
Single tickets $150 pesos.

What’s new in Cardiology?
With Dr. Chavez Wednesday, February 24th at 10:00 a..m. *please call in our reservations to the office (322 222 5466) or to Pamela Thompson pamela@healthcareresourcespv.com or 044 322 107 7007.
 
(There is no charge but we encourage donations of dry food high in protein, soap, shampoo or toothpaste. Thank you so much.)

Home Tours
Benefiting local charities
Wednesday and Thursday- Visit 4 homes
On tour days tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Location: 513 Olas Altas, between Rodolfo Gomez and Pulpito in Zona Romantica. The bus leaves PROMPTLY at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $35 US or peso equivalent.

For more information, call: 322-221-5681 Mike McGee – Home Tour Director – or – 322-222-5466 IFC Office

Art Gallery – We are re-opening our walls to all of our artist members.

Bazaar, Wednesday, February 17, 10- 2pm
** Donations of small household items/knick-knacks for the IFC table would be appreciated.
Venders cost per table $ 50 pesos- set up 9 to 10
Opens to the public: 10 to 2.  Open to all.

Out of town tours with Beyond Vallarta Tours
Supporter of IFC Charities offers the following tours:
 - The Essence of Guadalajara- Feb. 23, 24, 25
 - The Colors of Oaxaca- Mar. 2 -9
 - Elegant Easter Getaway to Mexico City – April 2 – 4
A part of the proceeds from the tours benefit the charities that the IFC supports.
Register at the IFC office: 322 222 5466 -or-
Jeana Dunphy: 322 222 6726
Web site:  www.beyondvallatatours.com     
Email  beyondvallarta@live.com 

Note: date change to February 25 not 18
Tibet – February 25, 7:30 PM - Travel through Tibet with Zelda and Josh Fedder-  This beautiful photo presentation will take us through their fabulous travel experience in Tibet. Zelda will add her personal comments and answer your questions. 
Cost: members $ 50 pesos/ non-members $ 100 pesos

Writing Class- This is a 6 week workshop presented by Dana Zeller- Alexis on Monday 11:00- 1:00 beginning February 1st. – ending March 8
The proceeds for this work shop are donated by Dana to the Writers Group and the IFC. Thank you so much Dana. Cost for the 6 weeks session= $600 pesos, per session= $150 pesos.

Collecting Stamps for Kids – Paul Kochak (our previous Spanish teacher) now lives in France where he is still working with handicapped children. He works with them on projects involving old stamps. Any old stamps you have can be brought to the Clubhouse regardless of how few you have. We will send them all to him at the end of the season. I thank you on his behalf.

Movie Night- every  Monday
Feb. 15th. It’s Complicated- Comedy/romance Starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin/Alex Baldwin
Feb. 22nd . Julie & Julia- Biography/Comedy- Starring Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci
Mar. 1st . Implicated- Thriller/ Crime- Starring William McNamara, Amy Lonane, Frederic Forrest
Mar. 8th. Held Hostage- Drama Starring Julie Benz, Brendan Penny, Natasha Calis

Dance Lessons – Thursday
February 16th, 23rd and Mar. 2nd.
Jan Early is generously offering Ballroom Dance lessons. 
The classes run for 11/2 hours.
Members 100 pesos for 3 weeks/ Non-members 150 pesos.
* Note that you do not need to sign up with a partner. Singles are more than welcome.  So come and sign up.

 Watercolor Classes.
Marylynn Coulter will share her love and knowledge with us. Her purpose is to teach water colour basic techniques, concentrating on one technique per class.  e.g. washes – wet-in-wet – colour theory – composition.
Classes will begin: February 4th. from 1 to 4.
Members: 50 pesos per class/ Non-Members: 100 pesos per class. Please sign up at the desk  
Students need to bring:
 * 140 lb cold press watercolour paper
 * number 12 round watercolour brushnumber 8 round watercolour brush
 * 1 inch flat brush
 * watercolour paints
       cobalt blue 
       permanent rose 
       aureolin yellow  
      any others you prefer.
 * Photos or reference pictures you would like to paint.
Students of all levels are welcome to come and enjoy painting with us.

Social Bridge: Every Friday–2:00pm to 5:00pm
Members: Free/ Non Members 50 Pesos
This is open to bridge players looking for a friendly game of bridge - Chicago style scoring. – Resumes on January 8.

Murray is back! Monday bridge lessons are on! 9:00 to 12:00
Open to all members at no cost, come and enjoy a friendly learning experience.

Cocktail hour:
Every Friday at 5:00p.m. IFC opens its doors to a weekly Friday cocktail hour with a cash bar. All are invited. Come and take this opportunity to renew your membership and discover how you can participate in giving back to this great community of ours. Come, bring a friend, and make new ones. Complete your evening with dinner with us at one of the restaurants that supports us and enjoy the discounts and new found friendships.

Yoga with Barbara Crompton started on Monday November 30th 11:15- 1215.
The full series of 11 tickets Members: $ 660-Non-Members: 800 pesos
8 tickets M $640-NM $750
4 tickets M $360- NM $450
1 ticket M $100-NM $ 120.
Please bring your mat and towel.

Spanish Classes- by Zuri Aquierre Ojeda
Tuesday and Thursday
Members: 60 Pesos / Non- Members 70 Pesos
Basic: 9:00 – 10:15
Intermediate: 10:20- 11:35
Advanced: 11:45- 13:00