ROSARITO ENGLISH SPEAKING NON-PROFIT GROUPS - INFORMATION
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
Thinking about moving to Rosarito Beach? Wondering what to do? From volunteering your time at one of the many local non-profit organizations, to enjoying a game of cards or attending one of the many social functions, the choices are endless. The expatriate community welcomes you to join us in the Baja.
Listed below: Rosarito non-profit groups/Places of Worship/Rosarito Useful General Information
ROSARITO NON-PROFIT GROUPS
**AA ROSARITO GROUP MEETINGS: Sunday, Monday & Thursday, 10:00 a.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 3:00 p.m.; Women's meetings on Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at Ave. Mar Mediterraneo #16 (2 blocks east of Las Brisas Hotel). ALANON MEETINGS: Same location, Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Info: (661) 614-1678.
**BAJA ANIMAL SANCTUARY: Provides help for abused, abandoned and needy animals by spaying/neutering and finding homes. For info contact Sunny Benedict at (661) 112-0126; e-mail: basdogs@aol.com
**BAJA BRIDGE CLUB: (Duplicate,ACBL sanctioned) Mondays, noon to 4:00pm (please arrive at 11:45). Need a partner? E-mail Debbye at blapb@hotmail.com or call (664-631-3091). Location: Villas del Mar Clubhouse, on the south end of Rosarito slightly south of Bada Bing.
**BAJA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION: provide financial support to superior Mexican students from Baja at risk of dropping out of school due to financial hardship. For info contact Judie Kesson at (760) 208-2840 or (52) 661-613-2359; e-mail: kenorjude@yahoo.com. Website: http://www.bajascholarshipfoundation.org/l
**BAJAVURAH: Primarily a Jewish Social Club that meets on the last Sunday of every month, consisting of full timers and part timers with homes in Rosarito. The group is English speaking and is made up of Jews and in some cases their non-Jewish spouses. They also celebrate the High Holy Days together through the non profit Temple Baja Shalom. For info contact Lorraine Pontell at (664) 631-3477 or (858) 216-4291; e-mail: xbritxnyer@aol.com. Website: www.bajavurah.com.
**CLUB DE NIÑOS Y NIÑAS ROSARITO, affiliated with the Boys & Girls Club of America, provide positive program, services and activities for school age children. For info contact Rosy Torres, President, at rosymtorres@hotmail.com; or check out their website at www.clubninosyninasrosarito.synthasite.com/
**CRUZ ROJA VOLUNTARIOS: Meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Rosarito Beach Hotel at 10:00 a.m. For info contact Elma Sotomayer, President, at (661)614-1301; e-mail: elmabaja@hotmail.com; www.cruzrojarosarito.org. Cruz Roja Thrift Shop, located behind Waldo*s, is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
**DIF: Desarrollo Integral de La Familia, the Mexican social service agency headed by the current Mayor*s wife, provide help for the neediest members of the community. For info contact Rosa Torres, President, at (661) 612-6077; e-mail: dif_rosarito@hotmail.com.
**FLYING SAMARITANS: Meet the 3rd. Wednesday of each month at the Rosarito Beach Hotel at 10:00 a.m. They conduct free medical and hearing clinics for people of Mexico who have no other resources. Medical clinics are the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, and hearing clinic is the 3rd Saturday of each month. The clinic is located at #7 Calle del Abeto. For info contact Dean Stalcup, President, 858-538-5922; email: rdstalcup@aol.com.
**FOOTPRINTERS: The Footprinters meet the 4th Saturday of each month, 2:00 p.m., at their new location, turn east at Electra on the Blvd, two blocks up on the left-hand side. For info contact Cheryl Shepard at (664) 631-3509; e-mail: queenbee101@hotmail.com.
**FRAO: The Foreign Residents Attention Office provides information to international residents who live or want to live in the Rosarito area. Located at Visitors and Convention Bureau (COTUCO) in suite 14 of Oceana Plaza Mall, 907 Benito Juarez Boulevard.Contact Fernando Toledo at (661) 612-0396; e-mail: fernando@rosarito.org
**FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: A volunteer support group that is trying to improve the condition of the five Rosarito libraries. For info contact Tom Reeve at 661-613-3458; e-mail: vozlatina3@aol.com
**ROSARITO ROTARY CLUB meets Tuesdays at the Rosarito Beach Hotel at 8:30 a.m. This is a bilingual international club. Contact Arlene Sieman at (661) 612-1081
**ROSARITO THEATRE GUILD: The Rosarito Theatre Guild Board of Directors meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 10:00 a.m., at the Olde Vic Theatre (3 blocks west of Waldo's. For info contact Sylvia Dombrosky, President, at (664) 631-3320; e-mail: esdombrosky@gmail.com.
Diamond Chorale - contact Mavourneen O*Brien at (664) 631-3428; e-mail: bajamavourneen@yahoo.com.
** SCAAT: The Second Chance Animal Alliance Tradepost spay and neuter feral cats and dogs. The clinic opens the 2nd Sunday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for neutering feral & stray animals. It is located at km 31.5 on the east side of Popotla Blvd. two blocks south of the lights, across from OXXO. The Bazaar store hours are open 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Donations are gratefully accepted. For further info contact Karen Patonai at (661) 613-0737; e-mail: karenpatonai@yahoo
**SISTERS OF MERCY: The Sisters of Mercy’s outreach caters to families who live on the hillsides of Rosarito. Sister Clare implements various programs to improve the life skills of the indigenous as well as sending many children to school each year. If you would like to help, contact Sister Clare Manhart at (661) 612-1635; or e-mail: mplht@prodigy.net.mx
**USBC: The United Society of Baja California meets the 1st Saturday of each month, 10:00 a.m. at Salon Terraza, Rosarito Beach Hotel. The USBC is primarily a social group serving as the hub of information for the English speaking community in the Rosarito area. They donate to several local charities, publish a monthly newsletter, the Communicator, and hold monthly potlucks and social events. For info contact Paul Weeks, President, at (661) 612-2186; e-mail: weekes.paul@gmail.com.
PLACES OF WORSHIP
**BAJA CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Pastor Paul MacLearn. Meet at: Salon Las Americas, Rosarito Beach Hotel. Validated parking. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. For more info call (661) 613-2596;e-mail: bajachristianchurch@yahoo.com
**CALVARY CHAPEL ROSARITO: Pastor Mike Vincent. Meet at C. Ramon Ramirez. #873, Locales #1-2-3-4-5, Col. Constitucion. Worship Services: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 p.m. & Wednesday 6:30 p.m. For info contact (661) 612-7915 in or e-mail: calvarychapelrosarito@yahoo.com.
**CATHOLIC CHURCH: Rosarito Centro. Mass in English: Sunday 9:30 a.m. For info contact Fr. Fransisco Landa at (661) 612-1048.
**HOPE CHAPEL ROSARITO: is located in Rancho Santini at K40 along the Tijuana-Ensenada free road. Our Sunday services are at 11:30 am. For info call Pastor Don Godwin at (661) 614-1995 or email: info@hopechapelrosarito.org.
**ROSARITO BEACH CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Pastor Al Aguilar. 5001 Free Road Tijuana-Ensenada; km. 50.8. Sunday Worship Service: 9:45 a.m. For info call Kevin Reems (661) 613-1985; e-mail: rbccmx@gmail.com. www.rbcfchurch.com
ROSARITO - USEFUL GENERAL INFORMATION
BEACH GEEK: Need help with your computer/set up Vonage? Reliable, affordable, makes house calls. Spanish class for beginners and Master Spanish verb tenses - check on class dates. Call Rob at (646) 155-0958; e-mail: rob@bajabeachgeek.com.
CRUZ ROJA MEXICANA VOLUNTARIOS THRIFT SHOP: Supporting the Cruz Roja Hospital and Ambulance Service in Rosarito, is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Located behind Waldo’s, staffed by bilingual volunteers, it features a boutique, kitchen wear, clothing, appliances and more, plus an inventory of over 3000 categorized books. Donations are always welcome. For info contact Dawn Fusselman at (661) 612-5365; e-mail: fusda@yahoo.com.
INTERNATIONAL MAIL & BUSINESS CENTER: Located in Quinta Plaza Centro Commercial. Daily service to & from the USA /w 24 hour access to mailboxes. Certified interpreters & translators.
MAIL EXPRESS & XTRAS: Daily U.S. mail service. Open Mon. to Fri. 10 AM to 4 PM. FM-2 & FM-3 preparation. FAX, UPS, Photocopying. Tel. 011-52 (661) 612-2423. Located east of Blvd behind Le Costeau e-mail: mextras@g.mail.com.
RENE’S MAIL ROOM: (around the corner from Rene’s Restaurant) - Delivery and Pickup to U.S. Office open Mon., Wed. & Fri., 12 noon to 4:
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