community

 

announces its
El Valle Picnic on Saturday 15th March 2008

The American Society in Panama has its 5th Annual El Valle Picnic slated for Saturday 15th March 2008 and again it will be held at "Los Capitanes Hotel" grounds in El Valle de Anton. Please reserve the 15th of March for a fun filled day in El Valle de Anton. Please come join the American Society at its annual picnic in El Valle. From past experience it is recommended you make your Hotel reservations early as this is a busy time for El Valle and this is a popular event. We will have a cut off date of 13 March to make reservations and pick up your tickets for the event. Check out this great picture of El Valle that was taken from the Space Shuttle. You can clearly see the mountains of Panama's central ridge, with the El Valle crater clearly visible and Gatun Lake in the background. Great picture... http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/tiff/PIA03369.tif

WHEN: SATURDAY 15 MARCH
WHERE: "LOS CAPITANES HOTEL", EL VALLE DE ANTON
WHAT: ANNUAL AMERICAN SOCIETY EL VALLE PICNIC
TIME: 11 AM - 4 PM

This year Capt. Manfred Koch and his staff will again be providing the BBQ. Time for the function is between 11a.m. and 4p.m. We are planning to again be entertained by a Mariachi Band. Last year our members were singing and dancing to the Mariachi Band.

Menu:
"Grillwurst" German Sausage
"Fleischkäse" special German meatloaf
"Kotelett" fresh pork-chop
"Hühnerbrust" Chicken Breast
"Maiskolben" Corn on the Cob
With Salads and Sauces
One bottle of water per person
Local Cold Beer, Sodas $1
Domestic Liquor $2 per drink
Imported Drinks, beer Regular price

Cost for Members:
Adults $17
Children 13-15 yrs. $10
Children 12 yrs & under $5

Cost for Non-Members:
Adults $20
Children 13-15 yrs. $12
Children 12 yrs. & under $8

Transportation: As in past years we will provide bus transportation based on the response. If sufficient persons indicate early preference to take the bus we will do it again this year. The cost will also depend on the number of persons riding the bus. We will keep you updated on the proposed bus service as we hear from you and your needs.

Please purchase your tickets from the Board Members listed by Thursday 13 March 2008.

Members and guests are welcome.

Event Coordinator:
Dr. Charly Garcia garciadentist@hotmail.com 6618-8877

For reservations and the purchase of your tickets please contact the following
Board Members:
Sandra Abell 315-0565
John Beavers 233-5318
Robert Emerick 314-0480
Dr. Charles Garcia 6618-8877 / 270-0931
Ed Ghany 6676-6999
Cedric Gittens 223-5526
Eunice Greaves 229-4009
Marilyn Johnson 250-0799
Joe Pulvino & Kathie Mattson 250-0235
Dr. Wayne Samuels 232-5622
Rita Sosa 260-0671
Roz Baitel Golf Plaza "Promises" 270-7457

Or email american.society.panama@gmail.com and we will make arrangements to get you in contact with someone selling tickets.

For your convenience and assistance in making your own reservations should you wish to make it a weekend event, we are providing the following information. It is stressed that you must make your own hotel reservations. This is high season in El Valle. I recommend you do not hesitate to make your reservations for the Hotel as soon as possible.

Listing of Better Hotels to stay at in El Valle

Hotel Los Capitanes:
15 rooms, tel #: 983-6080 capitanes@cwp.net.pa and website http://www.panamainfo.com/loscapitanes/ Great restaurant. I consider this to be a very special place with a very special atmosphere. Enjoyable, pleasant and beautiful grounds & Special price for the night or weekend for American Society Members. This special price is offered in lieu of and not in addition to the Pensionado/Jubilado discounts some of you may qualify to receive.

Rincon Vallero:
14 Rooms Tel #: 983-6175/264-9119 Includes breakfast. Email address is rinconvallero@sinfo.net and their website is at www.rinconvallero.com Excellent restaurant.

Park Eden Bed & Breakfast:
5 rooms Tel #: 983-6167 / 226-8858 www.parkeden.com & www.panamainfo.com/parkeden parkeden@cwpanama.net 5+ rooms, includes full breakfast 2 persons per room, additional cost per each additional person. No restaurant.

La Casa de Lourdes & VillaMandarinos
El Valle de Antón, Panama Boutique Hotel & Restaurante
Info@lacasadelourdes.com Hotel:507-983-6645
http://www.lacasadelourdes.com/home.htm Restaurante: 507-983-6450
This is the tops, nothing better ...Gourmet breakfast included...exclusive cuisine & accommodations...where the IN people dine. Best restaurant in the area. People drive up from Panama City and adjacent areas to dine and wine in style. Adjacent are two new beautiful buildings each providing 8 rooms with magnificent accommodations. Total of 20 rooms. Not inexpensive, but the finer moments in our lives usually aren't cheap.

The Golden Frog Inn:
8 rooms, Suites Bed & Breakfast
One of the nicest places to stay. Pleasant, huge pool, fireplaces.
One of my favorites.
Phone: 983-6117
Cell Phone: 6565-8307
goldenfroginn@yahoo.com
www.goldenfroginn.com

Crater Valley Adventure Spa:
8 Rooms Tel #: 983-6942
http://www.crater-valley.com/ info@crater-valley.com Tel #: 215-2326 & 983-6942 Fax: 215-2329 Among the best in El Valle. Has pool, sauna, massage parlor, beauty salon, and lush grounds. Expect it to be pricey, but worth it. Good restaurant.

The Anton Valley Hotel:
This is the newest locale and it is excellent. Price, accomodations & personal customer relations are excellent. It is run by two Americans and is located across the street from the Catholic Church. The accomodations are very nice and they are famous for their American style breakfast's..... Waffles, French Toast, Pancakes, etc.
Contact:
Earle Hall & Les Perkins
983-6097 or 6484-5978
earlehall@antonvalleyhotel.com
www.antonvalleyhotel.com
Hope you can join us at this fun event.

Dr. Charly Garcia
President
American Society of Panama