Members donated 3,000 pesos to help feed residents of the Los Moras Men’s Rehab Center in Jocotepec. The funds purchased 100 kilos of chicken, delivered directly to the center, which houses and feeds about 75 men. The center particularly appreciated receiving a source of protein, which is not always available with its meals.
Thank you to everyone who attended our Remembrance and Veterans Day service at Mama’s Musical Bar. More than 140 people gathered to honour veterans. ANAVETS Mexico Unit #19 includes veterans from Canada, Mexico, the United States and Great Britain.
ANAVETS Mexico Unit 19 was proud to sponsor a Fundraiser for Mi Bebe y Yo on March 2, 2024 at Torcello Restaurant in San Antonio Tlayacapan. A Silent Auction raised over 25 thousand pesos for this wonderful charity. There was also a 50/50 and a quilt raffle as part of the Fundraiser. The Food was fantastic and great music by Johnny Guzman made for a wonderful afternoon.
ANAVETS Members Carol McChesney, Lorie Rancourt and Paula Young present Mi Bebe y Yo with the 25 thousand pesos proceeds from the Silent Auction.
ANAVETS Members and Mi Bebe y Yo members mingle and enjoy a wonderful afternoon. Food was catered by Torcellos Italian Restaurant.
ANAVETS Mexico Unit #19 supports veterans, local charities and community organizations through fundraising, service and public remembrance. These stories show what our members and supporters have made possible.
On February 11, 2023, ANAVETS Mexico Unit #19 held a silent auction fundraiser at Mama’s Musical Bar in San Antonio Tlayacapan to support the 22 girls, ages 6 to 18, who live at the Love in Action (Amor en Acción) children’s home in Chapala.
Rick Palmer, President, and Carol McChesney Entertainment chair presented 22 bags of personal items for the girls at Love in Action. Items were purchased from the proceeds of a silent auction. Vice President Derek McChesneys’ mother lovingly hand crafted and donated the bags. Thank You to all involved!!
ANAVETS MEXICO · UNIT #19
Through fundraising, service, remembrance and community partnerships, our members and supporters help strengthen the Lake Chapala community.
August 2026
Members donated 3,000 pesos to help feed residents of the Los Moras Men's Rehab Center in Jocotepec. The funds purchased 100 kilos of chicken for the approximately 75 men housed and fed by the center.
July 2026
ANAVETS' Canada Day celebration welcomed 200 guests and raised 31,445 pesos for Mi Bebé Y Yo. Events Manager Lori Rancourt presented the donation to Paula Young, representing the charity.
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July 2026
ANAVETS welcomed Sébastien Moffet, Consul and Principal Commercial Delegate from the Canadian Consulate in Guadalajara, and Moises Ochoa, attending on behalf of the Municipality of Chapala. Their visit reflected the friendships and shared community spirit that connect ANAVETS with the region we call home.
November 11, 2024
More than 140 people gathered at Mama's Musical Bar to honour veterans. ANAVETS Mexico Unit #19 includes veterans from Canada, Mexico, the United States and Great Britain.
March 2, 2024
A silent auction at Torcello Restaurant raised more than 25,000 pesos for Mi Bebé Y Yo. A 50/50 draw, quilt raffle, food and music brought members and supporters together for the cause.
February 11, 2023
A silent auction supported 22 girls living at the Love in Action (Amor en Acción) children's home in Chapala. Proceeds funded handmade bags filled with personal items for each girl.
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