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SEPTEMBER 2016 | VOLUME 11 | ISSUE 6
Juampi Caraballo Bocas’ First National
Surf Champion
Juampi Gana el Campeonato de Surf Panameño, el Primer Surfer de Bocas
Piratas Riders 300+ Motos Invade Bocas
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Restaurante Tom: Keepin’ it Local (Bocas Style)
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Island Fitness is here! Nuevo Gymnasio en Bocas
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Publisher Information / Información Editorial
The Bocas Breeze is published monthly in English and Spanish with a circulation of 5,000 free copies distributed at airports, restaurants, retail stores, and local businesses throughout Panama (Bocas del Toro, Panama City, David, Boquete) and Costa Rica (Puerto Viejo, San Jose). The Bocas Breeze is also online at www.TheBocasBreeze.com
Editor’s Note
El Bocas Breeze es publicado mensualmente en inglés y español con una circulación de 5,000 copias gratuitas distribuidas en aeropuertos, restaurantes, tiendas y comercios locales en toda Panamá (Bocas del Toro, Ciudad de Panamá, David, Boquete) y Costa Rica (Puerto Viejo, San José).
This month I’d like to simply share a picture from our good friends at Super Gourmet. “A picture is worth a thousand words” and I’ll add a few more. With so many plastic bags used every day in Bocas, this is a great initiative to prevent plastic bags ending up in land fills, or even worse: the ocean. Well done, Super G!
Check out our website! ¡Visita nuestro sitio web!
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Nicholas Corea, Editor
www.es.thebocasbreeze.com en español Editor: Nicholas Corea | Published by / Publicado por: Nicolasio, SA Contact us / Contáctenos: 6537-0405, admin@thebocasbreeze.com The Bocas Breeze all rights reserved. At Super Gourmet, if you don’t bring your own bag, these are your choices. En el Super Gourmet, si no llevas tu propia bolsa, estas son tus opciones.
Advertising Sales Manager: Nancy Trascik, advertise@thebocasbreeze. com 6739-0693 | Assistant Editor: Marjon Mos | Translation: Milagro Rimmer | Photo credits: Jahir Amir Torres | Formatter: Ricardo Celis | Wed Administrator: Angie Correa | Distribution: Robert Larson (Bocas del Toro, Boquete and David), Julie Colosso of Simplify Panama (Panama City) and Caribe Shuttle (Puerto Viejo and San Jose, Costa Rica)
Nota del editor Este mes me gustaría simplemente compartir una foto de nuestros buenos amigos del Super Gourmet. “Una foto vale por mil palabras” y voy a añadir unas cuantas más. Con tantas bolsas plásticas siendo usadas todos los días en Bocas, esto es una buena iniciativa para evitar que las bolsas plásticas terminen en los vertederos, o peor aún: en el océano. ¡Bien hecho, Super G! Nicholas Corea, Editor
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WHAT’S GOING ON IN BOCAS? EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND SPECIALS DEALS IN BOCAS DEL TORO EVENTS September 2nd, 3rd and 4th: Selina’s Anniversary Weekend Party. Circus acts, live music, yoga classes, live painting, and fashion show. Starring La Tribu, Michal Scheffler, and more. September 4th: Sunday Brunch Buffet @ the Cosmic Crab. $12.95 11-3. Live music all afternoon. September 12th – 18th: Feria Internacional del Mar 2016 @ Las Cabañas. Bocas del Toro’s yearly Sea Fair featuring Live Music, Games, Traditional Food, Crafts, Rides, Boat Race and Fishing Tournement
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Wrappy Hour, every day, 4-5, 2 wraps = $10 Hot Mama Special on Wednesdays, 1 hot mama, patacone, beer/soda/water = $8
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LIVE MUSIC EVERY MONDAY IN BASTIMENTOS
Two for Tuesday: 2 for 1 specials all day long Wing Wednesday and live music: 1/2 priced wings all day long. Free Nacho Friday: Free nachos when you buy a draft beer or cocktail from 4-7
Happy hour and live music every Monday at Bubba’s House in Bastimentos Island. Come and discover Paradise!
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Open House every Thursday and Friday 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. At the Bocas Research Station Tours go around the station for a hour 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Mon & Thurs Caribbean-fusion delights on the water, with a full bar Open Mon-Fri at 6pm
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ORGANIC PRODUCE every Tuesday and Friday. Our organics are sourced through several local organic farms and therefore the inventory constantly changes. Regular items include mixed greens, kale, butter lettuce, arugula, herbs, collards, saute mix. Open Mon-Sat, 9 am - 7 pm
Looking for a place to worship? Need a place to give thanks with light hearted English speaking Christians? Please join us at the Bocas Marina for Service, snacks and fellowship! Casual dress (we do love our flip flops!) Free water taxi across from Bahia Hotel. September 11th & September 25th. 10:30 am. Got questions? Tommy’s your guy! 6914-0014
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Daily sunset happy hour starting a 4:30. Sunday evening poker on the deck at 4:30. Two docks now available for our guests. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Stay tuned for upcoming music events. Check out our daily specials on Facebook: “Bocas Business Blah”
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The Piratas Riders Visit Isla Colon with 300+ Motorcycles Friday July 15th, more than 300 motorcycles invaded Isla Colon to celebrate the 8th anniversary of the founding of the motorcycle club Piratas Riders. They have been active for 19 years now. The 9 original founders are from the Chiriqui province of Panama, but the club is comprised of more than 500 members, not only from Panama but from Mexico and all over Central America. I spoke with the president and cofounder Umberto Cebilla. He tells me that the motivation to start the club was to create civic organization in which everyone could participatemen, women, boys and girls. Also, while many motorcycle clubs are
known for their wild parties, the original vision of the founders was to create a more family-orientated group dedicated to civic duties. The main tenets of the Piratas Riders are tourism, volunteer work and passion for motorcycles. They have traveled most of the Americas, from Canada to South America, participating in many social projects. Good job guys and great way to break the “biker” stereotype.
Piratas Riders take over at El Pirata Restaurant in Bocas Town for their anniversary party. El Restaurante Pirata lleno de los Piratas Riders en su fiesta de aniversario.
Los Piratas Riders Visitan a Isla Colon con más de 300 Motocicletas El viernes 15 de julio, más de 300 motocicletas invadieron Isla Colón para celebrar el 8vo aniversario de la fundación de su club de motociclistas Piratas Riders. Ellos han estado activos por ya 19 años. Los 9 fundadores originales son de la provincia de Chiriquí en Panama, pero ellos presumen más de 500 miembros, no solo de Panama pero de México y de toda América Central. Yo hablé con el presidente y el cofundador Umberto Cebilla. Él me dice que la motivación de empezar su club era de crear una organización cívica en el cual todos pudieran participar- muje-
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res, hombres, niñas y niños. También, donde muchos clubes de motociclista son conocidos por sus fiestas salvajes, la visión original de los fundadores es más un grupo orientado a la familia dedicado a los deberes cívicos. Así, los principios principales de Los Piratas Riders es el turismo, trabajo voluntario y la pasión por las motocicletas. Ellos han viajado por la mayoría de las Americas, de Canadá a América del Sur y participan en muchos proyectos sociales. Buen trabajo chicos y que buena manera de romper el estereotipo “motociclista”.
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New Column! Keepin’ it Local
Manteniéndolo Local
by Nicholas Corea
El Restaurante Tom
El turismo es la sangre de vida de la economía de Bocas del Toro. Tiene el potencial de alimentar familias, estimular el crecimiento económico, y desarrollar aún más la educación y las habilidades especializadas. Esta columna está dedicada a resaltar los negocios en Bocas del Toro que benefician el turismo y también la prosperidad socio-económica del área. Ya sea de dueños locales o un producto de una inversión extranjera legal, esta columna le da luz en las empresas que están haciendo lo mejor para proveer una gran experiencia para los turistas mientras conducen su negocio de una manera que ayuda a que la comunidad prospere. La columna inaugural va al Restau-
rante Tom. A mí personalmente me pueden encontrar ahí por lo menos una vez a la semana, 11am a 5pm, de Lunes a Sábado, en el Mercado Municipal, en Avenida Norte y calle segunda, cerca de la estación de bomberos y al lado de Mailboxes Ect. Ahí serás recibido con amor y respeto, la brisa del mar y una vista de veleros e Isla Carenero. Asombrosas opciones de mariscos están disponibles y comidas sabrosas que llenan el alma por precios razonables desde $4. Mi favorito es el Pollo Guisado que viene acompañado de arroz con frijoles, una ensalada, tajada de plátano, aguacate fresco y un vaso de jugo. Me encanta ver el negocio familiar que aman lo que hacen. Ellos tienen un excelente equipo, que incluye a Sergio y Maribel, su hijo Jairo y su esposa Leysi además Photos: Jahir Amir Torres de 4 trabajadores, todos de Bocas Town. El restaurante fue iniciado por la tía de Sergio y ya lleva más de 50 años en la familia. Me encanta ver personas trabajando duro. Además de que mi almuerzo siempre está delicioso y es servido con una sonrisa, es el trabajo duro y la dedicación que me hace seguir dando mi voto con mis dólares en ese lugar. ¡El Bocas Breeze le rinde homenaje al Restaurante Tom!
The Restaurante Tom team- with Sergio (father), Jairo (son) and Maribel (mother) in the center. El equipo de Restaurante Tom, con Sergio (papá), Jairo (hijo) and Maribel (mamá) en el centro.
Tourism is the life-blood of the Bocas del Toro economy. It has the potential to feed families, stimulate economic growth and further develop education and specialized skills. This column is dedicated to highlighting businesses in Bocas del Toro which both benefit tourism and the socio-economic prosperity of the area. Whether locally owned or a product of legal foreign investment, this column sheds light on enterprises that are doing their best to provide a great experience for tourists while conducting their business in a way that helps the community prosper. The inaugural column goes to Restaurante Tom. You can catch me there personally at least once a week, 11am to 5pm, Monday through Saturday, in the Municipal Market, on Avenida Norte and 2nd street, near the fire station and next to Mailboxes Ect.
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You’re greeted with love and respect, a sea breeze and a view of sailboats and Isla Carenero. Amazing seafood options are available and tasty, soulful filling meals for as affordable as $4. My favorite is Pollo Guisado (Stewed Chicken) which comes with rice and beans, a salad, fried plantain, fresh avocado and a glass of juice. I love to see family businesses that love what they do. They have a great team, featuring Segio and Maribel, their son Jairo and his wife Leysi along with 4 employees, all from Bocas. The restaurant was started by Sergio’s aunt and has been in the family for over 50 years now. I love to see people work hard. Aside from my lunch always being delicious and served with a smile, it’s the hard work and dedication that keeps me voting with my dollar there. The Bocas Breeze salutes Restaurante Tom!
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Juampi Caraballo Brings Panamanian National Surfing Championship Home to Bocas Congratulations to Juampi Caraballo who placed 1st in the category Open July 30-31st at Panama’s National Surfing competition in Santa Catalina. With this victory, he clinches the APS National Surfing Championship. There are 5 yearly competitions. He won the very first one this year, he placed 5th in the 2nd competition and has taken first place in the last two outings. With this victory he becomes the first surfer out of Bocas del Toro to win the APS Open Division, which the most prestigious title in Panamanian competitive surf. His father Juan Caraballo, who also took 1st place in the Longboard category, had this to say: “The title is dedicated to our people and beaches of Bocas del Toro, our home and training grounds!”
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Juan went on to write a heartfelt piece about the love of surfing and what it means to his family and the sacrifices one makes competing on the national circuit while living and training in Bocas: The sacrifices of living in Bocas and Competing It’s not so much for the prize the reason for why we do theses kilometric trips. Boats or ferry, taxis and driving for hours to arrive tired and then compete are parts of the sacrifices, aside from all the money that is spent in order to pay the hotel, food etc. etc. Today, thanks to the help from APS and its president, who has focused all his effort and means for the benefit of this lovely sport so that these sacrifices can become more bearable. It’s been
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Juamp1 getting some major air at the World Surfing Games in Jacó, CR. Photo: Fabián Sánchez
Juan Caraballo, proud father, ripping the long board (1st place in Santa Catalina in the Longboard category)
16 years running the circuit in search of a title that was finally given to us. Now looking in retrospective I realize that it is not only the title that inspires us to continue these long and exhausting trips, the real reason that makes us continue this career is the love for this incredibly amazing sport. A sport that unites us all in a great family, the reason to continue driving kilometers, is to be with our great family that gets together for a family party 5 times a year!!! We all have ups and downs and in
moments we are driven by passions, but every time a competition ends no matter if it goes right or wrong, immediately I am waiting for the next one just to see and share with this family that surf gave to me. We all have our differences like any family, but deep down inside I know that each one of us enjoys the success of the rest. 16 years in which we have added up enough kilometers as to cross half of the Earths globe, but it has been worth it and each one of those trips. Thanks to APS and thanks to all the Panamanians that have made us feel like one of you! And God willing, we will continue seeing each other for many more years! Well said, Juan. Congratulations again to the father and son surfing sensations and way to represent Bocas del Toro on the national circuit. Stay tuned to the October issue of the Bocas Breeze for a piece by Longboard Rob on Juan Caraballo and what he calls (and accurately I would say) Bocas’ “first family of surf.”
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Juampi Caraballo Trae a Casa el Campeonato Nacional de Surf de Panamá a Bocas Felicidades a Juampi Caraballo que obtuvo el 1er lugar en la categoría ABIERTA julio 30-31 en la competencia Nacional de Surf de Panamá en Santa Catalina. Con esta victoria, el asegura el Campeonato Nacional de Surf APS. Hay 5 competencias anuales. El ganó el primero de este año, y gano 5to lugar en el segundo, y ha recibido el primer lugar en las ultimas 2 salidas. Con esta victoria él se convierte en el primer surfista de Bocas del Toro en ganar la APS Open División, con el título más prestigioso del surf competitivo de Panamá. Su padre Juan Caraballo, quien también obtuvo 1er lugar en la categoría Longboard, tenía esto para decir: “¡Este título está dedicado a nuestra gente y las playas de Bocas de Toro, nuestro hogar y área de entrenamiento!” Juan también escribió un cordial artículo sobre el amor al surf y lo que significa para su familia y los sacrificios que uno hace al competir en el circuito nacional al vivir y entrenar en Bocas: Los Sacrificios de Vivir en Bocas y Competir No es tanto por el premio la razón por la cual nos mandamos estos viajes kilométricos. Lanchas o ferry, taxis y manejar por horas para llegar cansado a competir son parte del sacrificio, aparte de toda la plata que se gasta para poder pagar el hotel, comida etc. etc. Hoy día gracias al apoyo de la de la APS y su presidente,
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quien ha destinado todo su esfuerzo y medios para el beneficio de este hermoso deporte es que estos sacrificios se han hecho más llevaderos. ¡16 años corriendo el circuito en búsqueda de un título que al fin se nos dio! Ahora viendo en retrospectiva me doy cuenta que no es solo el título lo que nos impulsa a seguir y seguir estos viajes largos y agotadores, la verdadera razón que nos lleva a seguir esta carrera es el amor por este deporte tan increíble. Deporte que nos une a todos en una gran familia, la razón de seguir manejando kilómetros es para estar con nuestra gran familia que se une en esta fiesta familiar 5 veces al año. Todos tenemos altos y bajos y en su momento nos dejamos llevar por las pasiones, pero cada vez que termina una competencia por muy bien o mal que nos fuera, inmediatamente estoy esperando la siguiente solo para ver y compartir con esta familia que me dio el surf. Tenemos nuestras diferencias como cualquier familia, pero en el fondo sé que todos y cada uno de nosotros nos alegramos por los triunfos de los demás. 16 años donde hemos sumado kilómetros como para cruzar Medio globo terráqueo, pero han valido la pena todos y cada uno de estos viajes. ¡Gracias a la APS y gracias a todos los panameños que nos han hecho sentir uno más de ustedes! ¡Y si dios quiere nos seguiremos viendo
Juamp1 celebrando con la buena gente de Super Deportes en Panama City.
muchos años más! Bien dicho, Juan. Felicidades nuevamente al padre y al hijo sensaciones del surf y que buena manera de representar a Bocas del Toro en el circuito nacional. Quédese en sintonía de la edición de Oc-
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Bocas Breeze Photo Challenge by Sharon Adam
The photo with the most votes by our readers in August was the Sloth, so in the spirit of giving the Bocas Breeze readers the vote: the Sloth wins. As readers have said, it epitomizes Bocas wildlife. Its in focus, we see the whole creature, and in its natural habitat. The Iguana and the Caiman were also great shots, in focus, showing their wonderful colors, surrounded by Bocas flora and fauna. The frog was also great shot, in focus, showing its wonderful colors, however I would have like to have seen it on some flora and fauna, the dolphin, although a great action shot and following the rule of thirds, was slightly out of focus, as was the howler monkey. The butterfly was a lovely well composed picture, but I think our readers went for the iconic sloth.
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I discounted the birds, sorry if i was not clear in my instructions HOWEVER, the next challenge is Bocas Birds, so please send us your bird photos, I am always trying to improve my photography, one of the ways I do this is by going on You Tube and learning from the best, then giving it a go. I am changing the rules a little, now we are getting into the swing of this. Can I ask that photographers please remain anonymous (on the Facebook BB challenge, so its not a popularity vote) until we have decided. We will count up the likes and loves, and that will be the winner THEN, by all means GIVE THE PHOTOGRAPHER YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAISE AND DISCUSS.
Congratulations to Renee Proctor, winner of August’s photo challenge. Your Sloth has won you $10 in delicious treats at Super Gourmet. All submissions for the monthly photo challenge can be sent to photochallenge@thebocasbreeze.com
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Concurso de Fotos del Bocas Breeze por Sharon Adam
WATER TAXIS by Arnold Greenburg They roar and splash and go from dock to dock, and make the sea an avenue with waves that sparkle in the sun, and even in the rain and wind, where dark clouds hover, the boats take folks to town and back to live their island lives, and standing by their motors, steering with their hands and eyes, it’s these little captains that keep this archipelago alive, that for a buck or two roar and splash and seldom flounder like we do on our boats inside and in the jungles of our minds search for a beach where we can stand and see the clear green water of our lives. Sometimes, I watch these little boats roar by, hopping as they rush like happy children splashing in the waves, and think of times before the boats when only natives lived their island lives, and the streets of Bocas town were dirt, and these islands were forgotten and far apart, not like now when these boats bring the islands closer, and as I watch another boat speed by remember the nursery rhyme row, row row your boat life is but a dream
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La foto con más votos por nuestros lectores en Agosto fue la del oso perezoso, con el espíritu de dejar que los lectores del Bocas Breeze decidan el voto: El oso perezoso gana. Como los lectores han dicho, la foto personifica la vida salvaje de Bocas. Está bien enfocado, vemos la criatura por completo, y en su hábitat natural. La Iguana y el Caimán también fueron buenas tomas, bien enfocados, mostrando sus maravillosos colores, y están rodeados por la flora y fauna de Bocas. La rana también fue una buena toma, bien enfocada, mostrando sus asombrosos colores, pero me hubiera gustado verlo encima de algo de flora y fauna, el delfín, aunque es una buena toma de acción y sigue la regla de terceros, estaba un poco fuera de foco, al igual que el mono aullador. La mariposa fue una foto adorable y bien compuesta, pero creo que nuestros lectores decidieron por el emblemático oso perezoso. Yo descarté los pájaros, disculpen si no fui claro en mis instrucciones, SIN EMBARGO, el próximo desafío es Pájaros de Bocas, así que por favor envíenme sus fotos de pájaros, Yo siempre estoy tratando de mejorar mis fotogra-
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fías, una de las formas que hago esto es al entrar a You Tube y aprendiendo de los mejores, y entonces arrancar e intentarlo. Estoy cambiando las reglas un poco, ya nos estamos adaptando a esto. Puedo pedirles a los fotógrafos que por favor permanezcan anónimos (en el desafío de Facebook del BB, así que no es un voto de popularidad) hasta que hayamos decidido. Vamos a contar los likes y loves, y ese va a ser el ganador EN ESE MOMENTO, por todos los medios GIVE THE PHOTOGRAPHER YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAISE AND DISCUSS.
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Island Fitness is Bocas del Toro’s long awaited answer for a first-class fitness facility for its residents, tourists, and surfers to stay fit throughout the year. Since its opening in January 2016, over 700 people have come to lift weights, use the nautilus and cardio equipment, and take group exercise classes. The facility not only provides the professional equipment needed to build muscle mass, cardio capacity and aerobic stamina, but also boasts a team of health & fitness experts. Owned by four Bocas del Toro residents who are passionate about health & wellness, they saw a big gap when it came to fitness options on the island and thus partnered together to bring equipment from Panama
City and the U.S. to create a high quality gym experience for everyone. Stacey Pillari, former professional body builder, IFFB coach & judge, and certified personal trainer, has decades of experience training athletes and leads the personal training and strength & conditioning programs at Island Fitness. Alma Rodriguez Herman, a certified group exercise instructor for over 15 years, leads and trains the team of fitness instructors. Fitness class offerings include TRX, Zumba, high intensity cardio classes, strength & conditioning, and more. So whether you’re new to working out or already a gym rat, Island Fitness is the place to be! Our fully equipped facility with A/C, motivating music
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and videos, and professional staff will help you to reach your fitness & health goals. For only $45 per month, you get unlimited access to the gym plus 10 FREE fitness classes per week. Couple, family, & senior rates available. Plus discounts on 3 & 6 month memberships. Located in Las Cabanas around the corner from Tony’s Market. Open Monday to Friday 8am-9pm and Saturdays 9am-2pm. With an online customer rating of 4.9 out of 5, discover what Island Fitness has to offer - visit Facebook.com/IslaFit and stop by to take advantage of the special while it lasts.
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El Island Fitness es la respuesta que tanto había esperado Bocas del Toro de un gimnasio de primera clase para los residentes, turistas, y los surfistas para poder estar en forma durante el año. Desde que abrió en Enero del 2016, más de 700 personas han llegado a levantar pesas, usar el equipo nautilus y de cardio, y para tomar clases de ejercicio en grupo. Las instalaciones
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no solo proveen el equipo profesional necesario para adquirir masa muscular, capacidad de cardio y vigor aeróbico, pero también presume un equipo de expertos en salud y bienestar físico. Los dueños son 4 residentes de Bocas del Toro que están apasionados por la salud y el bienestar, ellos vieron un gran vacío en las opciones de bienestar físico aquí en la isla y por ende se asociaron para traer equipo de la cuidad de Panamá y los Estados Unidos para crear una experiencia de gimnasio de alta calidad para todos. Stacey Pillari, quien fue fisicoculturista profesional anteriormente, entrenadora y jueza de IFFB, y entrenadora personal certificada, tiene décadas de experiencia entrenando atletas y ella también es la que dirige los programas de entrenamiento personal y de fuerza y condicionamiento en el Island Fitness. Alma Rodriguez Herman, un instructor certificado de ejercicios grupales por más de 15 años, dirige y entrena el equipo de instructores. Las clases de salud física que se ofrecen incluyen TRX, Zumba, clases
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de cardio de alta intensidad, fuerza y condicionamiento, y más. ¡Así que, si eres nuevo en ejercitarte o si siempre estas ejercitándote, el Island Fitness es el lugar donde debes estar! Nuestra instalación completamente equipada y con aire acondicionado, música y video motivadores, y el equipo profesional le ayudará a conseguir sus metas de salud y bienestar físico. Por solo $45 mensuales, consigues acceso ilimitado al gimnasio más 10 clases GRATIS de salud física por
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semana. Precios de parejas, familias, y tercera edad también están disponibles. Además de descuentos en membresías de 3 y 6 meses. Ubicado en Las Cabañas después de Tony’s Market. Abierto de lunes a viernes de 8am-9pm y sábados de 9am-2pm. Con una clasificación online de 4.9 de 5 por sus clientes, descubra lo que Island Fitness tiene para ofrecer- visita Facebook.com/IslaFit y pase por ahí para aprovechar el especial que tienen mientras aun esté disponible.
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MONTHLY HOROSCOPES This monthly horoscope column in no way endorses recommends suggests or in any other form infers actual fact. And under no circumstance should be considered valid information for the purpose of life decision making. Should you have any comments or suggestions regarding this column, please feel free to keep them to yourself.
ARIES March 21 -- April 19
Jupiter, astrologically speaking, the BMOC for the immediate future will falter and fail at the end of the month. This can leave you unprepared for complications regarding a looming nuptial. Beware of making bold statements, dangling participles, or phrases beginning with, sign here. Expect an improvement in your home life, specifically involving cat hair removal. Avoid anything in your refrigerator that is green, but only if when you bought it, it was another color. Your shoes know more than you think.
TAURUS April 20 -- May 20
Look out Taurus! Jupiter looms large in your first house this month exerting crazy energies in all directions. Expect the unexpected. I know that’s cliché, but the last time this set of circumstances occurred astrologically, a cancer friend of mine ended up breaking his leg. Now guess how, he tripped, wait for it, tripped over a bi-racial gay couple making love on a large platter of sliced pork, and where would you guess, in front of a mosque. My point, crazy energy abounds. So lock your doors, gird your loins, and for you lady cancers, expect at least one attempted breach by someone you previously considered a platonic friend.
GEMINI May 21 -- June 21
Hi Gemini, look for your sun sign to be rising high in the eastern sky the last week of the month. This will provide an opportunity for you, as is your nature, to shine brightly at a social event. You tend to be gregarious, but remember to temper your comments with good judgment, as many of your peers are not as clever, well read, or intellectual as you. Or maybe not, it’s just possible they do get the joke but don’t find it funny. Try chewing 8 to 10 sticks of gum simultaneously. This will greatly inhibit your sanctimonious smirk, and in turn soften the effect much of your high-minded chatter may cause.
CANCER June 22 -- July 22
The skill you have with your hands will be invaluable in soothing a small friend. You should thank the Northstar for guidance and lighting your way to all the potential goodness lying just below Orion’s belt. I recommend lighting a candle to St. Twinkie [the patron saint of public restrooms and parks], or at the very least buying dessert for a total stranger. Nearly forgot, in the 12th century St. Twinkie single-handedly drove all the invading Mazdas out of Belgium, while playing the banjo, and without firing a shot. Lucky number, deux.
LEO July 23 -- August 22
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in the West, even more opportunity for advancement is possible. Caution is advised regarding new relationships, this doesn’t mean you can’t keep your mind open. Just remember to keep the rest of your business closed. For now your salvation hangs like a seagull above the sea; but requires hard work, patience and acceptance of necessary change.
VIRGO August 23 -- September 22
Oh Virgo, somewhere the sun shines brightly and the sky a brilliant blue, but not for you Virgo. Both Mars and Jupiter are in direct opposition to your immediate aspect. And for the present no amount of raisins, metaphorically speaking, added to your oatmeal, will improve your breakfast. I could be specific, but you know of which I speak. Come on, you know, that time when you were young and you did that thing. And you thought, hey this is really bad, even as you were doing it. Then you thought, well I got away with it, but damn I won’t do it again. Now you’re thinking, I’m older so what the hell. Don’t do it! You were lucky once, but once is all you get, so for now just shut up and eat your oatmeal.
LIBRA September 23 -- October 22
Buckle up Libra it’s about to get bumpy. Now I’m not saying you found an extra toothbrush in the bathroom or some unidentifiable towels in the hamper, but Venus is heading your way big time and she brings a definite change in your relationship status. This along with Alpha Centauri at her Zenith, means welcome relief from what for the last several months has been a desire to step back from what you sense as either anger, uncertainty, or at the very least apathy. Lucky number, they’re all better than the one you have now.
SCORPIO October 23 -- November 21
Your greatest asset to yourself and others is your fixed nature. This contributes to your ability to keep secrets and maintain lifelong friendships. Sadly relationships are another story, often punctuated by failed romances, missing cufflinks and having your car or bicycle stolen. There is hope, look for a Taurus, yes I know, but this time an age appropriate Taurus, then be patient and wait for the magic. Think globally act locally, brush regularly, vote and vote often.
SAGITTARIUS November 22 -- December 21
IIt’s time for a change, past time considering you’re down to your last friend, and them only, because they’re gathering material for an article entitled [to many opinions, not enough thought]. Sure you appreciated a job well done, but even though you don’t often have the skill to do it yourself, you become overly critical should it not be done to your high standard. If you continue to pursue this attitude you will end up back in the home for the criminally whiny. The stars say either relax or relapse, your call. Lucky color gray black, figures.
Hi Leo, you should feel very proud of yourself at present, as you took the initiative to make a change. Now with Cassiopeia disappearing
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CAPRICORN December 22 -- January 19
Have you ever wondered why other people have good ideas and you don’t. Well Capricorn the truth is those people follow you around and do the exact opposite of what you’re attempting. Remember that romantic interlude that required the use of a Crane and written permission from the electric company? The universe does, and has decided to cut you a break in the form of an unprecedented good idea, and a new girlfriend/boyfriend, your choice. Plus a copy of the home game [THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK]. So show your thanks, look up, smile and do three mental cartwheels.
AQUARIUS January 20 -- February 18
This is the Age of Aquarius, which by the way is something around 15 and slightly stunted emotionally. It’s time to get a pair, Aquarius, something in a 9 1/2 or a 10, extra wide with good ankle support, maybe in blue, green, gray or black. For flair, enlist the aid of Gemini, for balance a Libra. For transportation, nothing manufactured or assembled in Mexico. Seek out other air signs for fun, but the largest hairiest Leo you can find for marriage or as relationship material. Lucky number 27 mm.
PISCES February 19 -- March 20
Neptune is your ruling planet, but why am I telling you, Pisces, fish, Neptune, water, it just makes sense. But that’s just me, and I spent a lot of time looking up. Which according to the stars is not bad advice where you’re concerned Pisces. A chance encounter will prove lucky, but only if you’re in the right state of mind. You tend to be pessimistic, this won’t help. Try smiling more and doubting less, there is good out there if you’ll just give it a chance. Your lucky number, 2-for-1 between five and seven.
MONTHLY OVERVIEW OF ASTROLOGICAL INFLUENCES For those of you born in the northern hemisphere, myself included, September brings on chemical as well as emotional change in our collective psyches. The least of which is dragging out wool sweaters and the desire for pretty much anything made with pumpkin. September in effect turns the key in the lock of the subconscious, warning of impending shortages and the need to hoard and nest for the colder months ahead. Venus and Saturn converge early in the month and form an alliance as perfectly suited to one another as peanut butter and jelly. This alliance offers the opportunity to reach out to loved ones, dry cleaners, or devotees of obscure cleaning products. Take this opportunity to rethink your pantry, align your tires, or smile without provocation. Earth signs should focus on hearth and home. Whereas air and water signs should pay particular attention to lawn care and catching up on overdue bills. Remember, Bob for apples, Neil for retrieving loose change, and Holly for a decorative addition to any home.
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