If you have a home that you would like to lend to IFC for three hours on a Tuesday or Wednesday morning at the times convenient for you, please contact Ann.
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Author: John Warren
John Warren is in charge of Publicity for the International Friendship Club (IFC). His articles describe the programs and charities that IFC supports, the sources of income of IFC and the social experiences, lectures and classes that members can enjoy.
He splits his time between Puerto Vallarta and Lethbridge, Alberta. In the winter months he writes for the IFC, this summer he’s focusing his writing on the environment.
A Warm Welcome to All
For people staying for a few weeks or a season and who’d like to learn Spanish, IFC offers classes to four levels of expertise in that language.
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Bad News and Good News
By John Warren Children born with a cleft palate can have many health problems if it is not corrected. IFC has been providing free surgery to them for more than […]
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Happiness – Soap and a Suitcase
How would you feel if you never had a chance to wash your hands, shower or bathe? Icky? Self-conscious? Low self-esteem? There are kids in Puerto Vallarta who live in […]
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VERY CARING PEOPLE
Help for disabled children and their families is provided in PV by Mexicans and by donations from many caring donors. Can you help? Imagine, for a minute, that you are not […]
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FOLLOW THE MONEY
Donating money is one thing. Making sure it is spent wisely is another. IFC volunteers hold the charities the club supports accountable. A little money goes a long way in […]
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HIDDEN GEMS FOR YOU
If you’re interested in seeing some gorgeous homes that are hidden behind high walls and massive doors the IFC Home Tours, run by the International Friendship Club, has the key […]
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HUGGERS NEEDED
If you love children and you would like to help children in Puerto Vallarta you might think about giving a few hours of your time to those who live […]
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From Bach to Basin Street Blues
Are you interested in music? Then you should hear about a new organization in town which has the catchy name of “I AM PV” which lengthens out, in Spanish, to […]
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The Rent You Pay
Muhammad Ali, that revered American Muslim, said, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” When you understand how many volunteers give their time […]
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