Cozumel News August 2022

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News August 2022: Cozumel Carnaval 2023, Cozumel On-Going Activities and The Cozumel Sun News Updates.

Cozumel Carnaval 2023

People are already inquiring if there will be a Carnaval in 2023 and what the dates are. I have contacted the powers in charge, and they have provided limited information. Yes, there will be a Cozumel Carnaval 2023. The tentative period will be the last week in February through the first week in March. However, set dates will not be available until late November or December.

The Cozumel Sun News Updates

I am back! Well, somewhat! My health has not been the best the last two years. I suffered long term Covid symptoms that affected my taste and stomach. The medicines kept piling on while I ate less and less. A few months ago, I started losing weight and experiencing extremely low energy level. I was happy at first for the loss of weight, until it kept lowering. The low energy, I contributed to my age. When I could not get the energy to write a news edition, I figured, oh, I have finally burnt myself out.

A surprise Discovery

Thank heavens, I decided it was time to take out the screws, and metal plate in my ankle. At my age it required a complete battery of laboratory tests. The results in May sent my doctor into a panic. My hemoglobin level was almost to the point of requiring a transfusion. I was anemic (chronic). By the time these results were in, I could barely move. I was bleeding internally caused by the extended use of medications on an empty stomach and surprise, stress!

On the Mend

The doctors removed most of my medications, I received iron injections and supplements. I have been on a medication that I must take one hour before I eat. Eating brought burning and pain to my stomach even with the medication. It was hard to force down meals on a regular basis at first. My energy is slowly returning, and I have had three pain free days in a row! I am sure I have finally turned the corner!

Although I have not published, I have posted everything and anything of importance in The Cozumel Sun Facebook Group. As you will read in this issue, the book exchange, store, and our community assistance continued during this period. Thank you all for your patience and support during this challenging time.

Medication Donations a Success!

Thanks to our patrons we have had medicine to donate to the free clinic each and every month. Thank you so much. A few weeks ago I had a local come to my home in search of insulin. The free clinic did not have any and I was completely out of cash. I had helped this family in past years by sharing my late husband’s insulin. It broke my heart to be unable to help them. I was ill at the time and did not think to get their name and number until afterf they left. (More guilt!). This is a reminder that your donated medication can save a life.

Thank You Montgomery Family!

We are extremely grateful to the Montgomery family for entrusting us to print and bind their family cookbook! Their contribution helped keep our doors open for business, the book exchange, and our community assistance.

A Reminder of Why We Do What We Do!

A gentleman who had 3 strokes and is paralyzed on one side enjoying the use of a wheelchair donated to Todos Somos Cozumel by The Cozumel Sun. Check out the smile! Thank you Joan Hynes and President of Todos Somos Cozumel Reyes Mateo Ramirez for sharing.

Medical Equiptment

In stock to loan wheelchair, walker, two sets of crutches, and nebulizar. Canes are donated to seniors. Other medical supplies are donated directly to the free clinic or public hospital.

The Cozumel Sun News Book Exchange & Papeleria

Cozumel´s first Book Exchange & Papeleria offers School & Office Supplies, Printing, Copies, Scans, International Telephone, Internet Cafe, Gifts & Novelty Items.

The Book Exchange is a long awaited community service that is FREE. We have hundreds of books in stock! NEW BOOKS COME IN EVERY WEEK!

You can  PURCHASE used books currently priced between $50 and $100 pesos. You may return these books and exchange for FREE in the future!

An assortment of books are in  stock FOR SALE. These are Coffee Table Books, Dictionaries, Guides and How to Books.

DVD MOVIES

FREE reproduced DVD Movies in Stock.

DVD movies to exchange FREE of charge.

DVD movies Collection Quality FOR SALE!

In addition: in stock Children’s Books, Crossword Puzzles, and a FREE Magazine Section.

This is another non-profit Cozumel Community Project!

Help keep us going by patronizing our store, making cash donations, or donate to our Paypal Account. Our community projects, the Exchange and the the store depend on your donations. We are a business with business expenses and tax obligations.

Sign Up for The Avon Catalog!

If you provide us with your WhatsApp number or other contact we can regularly forward you the digintal Avon Catalogs. No purchase necessary! Many household, health and beauty aids, cosmetic, even clothing available in Avon Mexico. Sorry, no skin so soft, but you will be impressed! Profits from your order will go to keeping the book exchange running!

Call first or check our Facebook page for changes to hours or days of operation.

Grandson Julian is running the store and book exchange on his own seven days per week. If I am unable to cover for him, we are unavailable certain hours or on certain days. We post these changes on our Facebook page, The Cozumel Sun Book Exchange & Papeleria.

We are normally open Monday through Fridays 8:00. a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 987-118-4453 or 987-869-3119.

Cozumel On-Going Activities

Men´s Breakfast Club de Cozumel

“We are re-instituting the ancient and revered tradition of “Men’s Breakfast”. At last, a vehicle for the passage of knowledge, wisdom, and the Cozumel way. If you have some knowledge of “how things work” on the island, you should come. If you do not, you really should come.”

Breakfast is every Friday at 8:30 a.m. at Casa Mission Casa Mission where the service is excellent, the food good and very reasonable.

Men´s Breakfast Club meets at Casa Mission

55 Av. Entre Juárez y 1a Sur 77645 San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Follow the Men´s Breakfast Post de Cozumel on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/mensbreakfastdecozumel/

Ladies Wednesday Breakfast Club Cozumel

The Cozumel Ladies Breakfast Club is meeting once per month. Through the month of September, they will meet at Buccanos at 10 a.m. Come for breakfast or stay with the ladies for a pool/Beach Day. For further information contact Cyndi Seale Phillips.

Meetup Cozumel is a group for anyone living, moving, or just visiting Cozumel. Beyond Social Media forums and a way to connect us personally! People to People

We meet up at a different location every other week Tuesdays 5.30 -7 p.m. Come join us! At times is just a happy hour special, sometimes appetizers and full dinner menu choices – you decide what you would like and how to join us! Promptly at 5.30 pm

This is to expose our many restaurants, waterfront locations, even our own homes, condominiums, and special favorites. Local connections we love to share!

Our objectives are to meet and Greet others living, moving, or visiting Cozumel. To socialize and be a positive reference for your information about Cozumel.

Expat Living or local connections to our community of Cozumel is our highest desire! NEXT TWO MEET UPS AUGUST 16TH AND 30TH 6:00 P.M. AT MERCADITO. FOR MORE DETAIL: .https://www.facebook.com/groups/463815510459666

The Cozumel Sun News promotes Cozumel Mexico Community Programs for FREE in The Cozumel Sun Facebook Group. To Volunteer or Donate check out this section in our website.