Ballet for Adults - Senior Swans

Dear Friends,

We invite you to make an end of the year donation to The Americas Foundation.
Throughout the year, the Foundation supports scholarships for talented children to study basic education along with arts and sports at the La Esperanza schools in Tijuana, Baja California.

This year we also inaugurated the free program for teenagers to study the arts with qualified teachers, "More Art = Less Violence". The area we work in while close the US/Mexico border has been suffering through continued violence and assassinations of young people. Our students who have graduated over the years have been able to avoid the personal tragedies and lead productive lives, which we attribute to their well rounded education giving them more internal strength and hope.

Our construction projects are continuing, with work on the amphitheater, future library and improving the kindergarten. Monthly volunteer construction days are a mainstay of our maintenance program, which of course always include creating tile mosaics to improve the educational ambiance and share in the creative community experience.

One successful program that always bring joy to a great many is our Christmas giving program. We celebrate the season with a series of concerts and events known as Posadas, the biggest of which is the Posada de la Colonia La Esperanza. We have improved our design of outdoor pizza ovens and have built three to quickly cook pizza for 500 attendees of the Colonia Posada who also recieve a gift, candy and enjoy festive music with a DJ.

Our work and programs are only made possible by donations by individuals, small Foundations and social service clubs. We are a scratch and peck, no overhead operation where 100% of monies donated go to the education and social service programs.

Please visit our Webpage to make a secure donation by internet, https://www.theamericasfoundation.org/support-us

Or send a check to
The Americas Foundation
PO Box 574
Chula Vista, CA 91912

Your gift is tax deductible and you will receive a letter for tax purposes during January, 2023.

Please let us know of any news you would like to share. Our next volunteer work day will be Saturday, January 28th. We meet at the H Street trolley parking area in Chula Vista at 8:00 am to carpool to the Colegio La Esperanza for the day.

We invite you to join our "Friends of Americas Foundation" Facebook group for up to date news.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/249065025154513

Twice a year the Americas Foundation sponsors an international festival known as a Gran Kermesse. In the Spring we feature dance, music and arts of a geographic area. This Spring the Gran Kermesse will focus on the cultures of countries surrounding the Mediterranean and present an original full length Children's ballet.

Thank you once again for making our work possible. Hope you have a very happy, healthy and productive New Year 2023.

Christine Brady, President

Dear Friends,

The best Christmas gift of all is a scholarship for a child to attend the La Esperanza schools in Tijuana. The Americas Foundation has created and supports the Jardín de Niños and Colegio La Esperanza kindergarten and elementary schools that provide basic education coupled with a full arts program. Along with the basics of reading, writing, history, and science, students have 12 hours a week of special classes that include dance, instrumental and choral music, Engish, plastic arts, sports, computer science and nutritional ecology.

These schools are an oasis in an underdeveloped region nine miles from the US/Mexico border (San Diego/Tijuana) that offer the children the opportunity to become conscientious, productive adults and avoid the tragic destinies of many who have grown up in the area. I am constantly amazed by the incredible talents of the children that we discover as they progress with their studies.

We need your support to provide half and full scholarships to children from severely deprived situations. For $45/month ($540 per year) you can provide a half scholarship or $90/month ($1080) a full scholarship. Please visit our website
at https://www.theamericasfoundation.org/support-us
to sign up and learn more.

You can also write and send checks to
The Americas Foundation
PO Box 574
Chula Vista, CA 91911

To go directly Paypal donations, you can use the QR code shown in the comments.

We greatly appreciate your support which is critical to our continuing our work
with the La Esperanza and helping children and families at the border.

Thank you once again, Christine Brady, President

Folks, we still need gifts for our Posada de la Colonia La Esperanza which benefits people in very depressed conditions! Please send or drop off wrapped presents with age and s*x specified to 898 Second Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911. Or make a donation to the Americas Foundation, https://www.theamericasfoundation.org/ or visit our Amazon wish list (for ideas or gifts) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1HK2KAA3PYVNL?ref_=wl_share . We greatly appreciate your help and the holidays will be much brighter for others! Thanks so much! Christine Brady

Hallelujah! This is big, folks! This will change the lives of millions! So important for a civilized, thriving society!

California Folks, Don't forget to vote for Prop 28! Arts in Schools! We need it!

Dear Friends,
I am reaching out to you to ask for your help to find donors of Christmas presents for our annual "Posada de la Colonia La Esperanza" community Christmas party where we give out presents to people of all ages and s*xes. This is a badly needed event by the community of Colonia La Esperanza in Tijuana, because of the dire economic situation they live in.
Can you help us find donors or a group of donors of Christmas presents. Church group, Rotary, Kiwanis Club, Soroptimist, alumni associations, political action, knitting groups are all good possibilities.
We need for gifts to be wrapped and labeled as to s*x and age appropriateness, and delivered to Jessie Meacham (858 245 5080) or my home at 898 Second Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911
We have drawn up a suggestion list that you can use to buy from Amazon and below is a list to help think of age appropriate gifts. Your support will make the holidays much brighter for those in need.
Amazon list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1HK2KAA3PYVNL?ref_=wl_share

Dear Ballet Friends,

Every year the Americas Foundation sponsors a number of Christmas events, The biggest of which is the "Posada de la Colonia La Esperanza". We make homemade pizza in the outdoor oven, have a DJ playing holiday music, give out candy bags and gifts to the 500 people who attend.

Every person, child or grandparent, man or woman receives a gift, which is usually the only gift they receive during the year. We are asking for donations of gifts that are wrapped and marked specifying the age and s*x that the gift is appropriate for. For example, a Barbie doll would be labeled "girl, 6 to 8 years old".

We are also looking for donations to pay for pizza making ingredients, equipment and serving items as well as 100 pounds of candy. Our DJ is a volunteer!
Pizza supplies, sodas, plates, etc. cost around $500 total. Candy and bags is around $450 dollars. We also need some donations for gift wrap, and decorations.

We also need volunteers to help hand out gifts on Sunday, December 18th.

This is a wonderful event that brings happiness and holiday cheer to everyone involved. If you can donate or convince a group to donate wrapped gifts it would be a great help. You can contact Jessie Meacham at [email protected] or tel: 858 245 5080 for more information or mail to or drop off wrapped gifts directly at my home 898 Second Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911.

To make a donation, please mail a check to the Americas Foundation, PO Box 574, Chula Vista, CA 91912 or visit
https://www.theamericasfoundation.org/

We need gifts by the end of November so I have time to cross them over the border.

After the quarantine and with inflation, the poorest people are struggling more than ever. Your donation can raise
spirits and spread a lot of happiness.

Thank you once again for your interest in helping the kids and families at the US/Mexico border,

Christine

PS Hope you have a wonderful Holiday season as well!

Dear Friends, Every year the Americas Foundation sponsors a number of Christmas events, The biggest of which is the "Posada de la Colonia La Esperanza". We make homemade pizza in the outdoor oven, have a DJ playing holiday music, give out candy bags and gifts to the 500 people who attend.

Every person, child or grandparent, man or woman receives a gift, which is usually the only gift they receive during the year. We are asking for donations of gifts that are wrapped and marked specifying the age and s*x that the gift is appropriate for. For example, a Barbie doll would be labeled "girl, 6 to 8 years old".

We are also looking for donations to pay for pizza making ingredients, equipment and serving items as well as 100 pounds of candy. Our DJ is a volunteer!
Pizza supplies, sodas, plates, etc. cost around $500 total. Candy and bags is around $450 dollars. We also need some donations for gift wrap, and decorations.

We also need volunteers to help hand out gifts on Sunday, December 18th.

This is a wonderful event that brings happiness and holiday cheer to everyone involved. If you can donate or convince a group to donate wrapped gifts it would be a great help. You can contact Jessie Meacham at [email protected] or tel: 858 245 5080 for more information or mail to or drop off wrapped gifts directly at my home 898 Second Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911.

To make a donation, please mail a check to the Americas Foundation, PO Box 574, Chula Vista, CA 91912 or visit
https://www.theamericasfoundation.org/

We need gifts by the end of November so I have time to cross them over the border.

After the quarantine and with inflation, the poorest people are struggling more than ever. Your donation can raise
spirits and spread a lot of happiness.

Thank you once again for your interest in helping the kids and families at the US/Mexico border,

Christine

World Ballet Day

Today is World Ballet Day! Top companies from around the world are presenting! For free! From Russia, London, Australia and more! I love to see the Bolshoi and Royal Ballets!

World Ballet Day World Ballet Day Live where the best ballet companies from Europe, Australia, the Pacific, the Americas, and Asia. Watch ballet live!

Dear Friends, For many years the Americas Foundation had a wonderful volunteer accountant, Andrew McCuen, help us prepare our annual tax forms (990 and 199). Andy has retired. We are looking for a new accountant. I have been preparing the information for the 990ez for this year, but the IRS now requires that it be submitted electronically. Can you recommend an accountant or someone to help us?

Online Registration

Get in shape beautifully! The NEW fall, 2022 sessions of Adult ballet through Adult Education at the Coronado, CA High School start Monday, October 31st. Open to all adults ages 18 to 80! You can now register online by visiting this link
https://coronadousd.asapconnected.com/=255122
Beginner - Intermediate ballet will be on Mondays 5:30-6:45 pm (Oct 31 - Dec 12). Cost is $60 for the six weeks.
Ballet slippers are required and hair should be pulled back.
Ballet is the best exercise for maintaining mental acuity and muscle strength for adults ages 18 to 80 years old. Some previous dance experience will help even with a 30-year break.
The Adult Education secretary, Ms. Benny is located in the District office Sixth Ave. Her direct telephone line is (619) 522 6201. Hope to see you, Christine

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Dear Adult Ballet Students,
Ms. Benny is informing me that the next session of Coronado Adult Ballet starts October 31st, not November 7th as we thought. Our last class was this last Monday. The next session of six weeks runs October 31st through December 12th, on Mondays at 5:30 pm. To sign up for the next session visit, https://coronadousd.asapconnected.com/=46322
or contact Ms Benny in the Adult Education office. 619.522.8911
Email [email protected] Hope to see you, Christine Brady

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The Americas Foundation Fundacion de las Americas and La Esperanza schools are looking for a volunteer PR person who can write press releases and media articles and help promote programs and events. This can grow into a paid position as funding allows. Spanish and English language skills are a plus, but we can use translators.

Ballet a los 50: el mejor ejercicio para tonificar, perder peso y cuidar la mente

For those of you who speak Spanish, Vogue Magazine recognizes Ballet as the best of all exercises, https://www.vogue.es/belleza/articulos/ballet-clases-50-anos-mejor-ejercicio-tonificar-perder-peso-mente?fbclid=IwAR3mrNIGDRSFu2bfNL2CSE7SRRFpVUygga-GjBjOijm6I0OnBAr-p2ylKYQ

Ballet a los 50: el mejor ejercicio para tonificar, perder peso y cuidar la mente No es casualidad que Carine Roitfeld, por ejemplo, haya cambiado las clases de yoga por las de ballet clásico. Hablamos con una bailarina profesional sobre ello

Zoom Ballet Barre Class is back Saturday, October 15th at 10:30 am! This will be the last class for awhile. We hope you can join us

Topic: Saturday, 10:30 am Zoom Ballet Barre Class with Piano
Time: Oct 15, 2022 10:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88225172060?pwd=RmFmQ0RCNDlzLy9pby9ReTVIaVdvdz09

Meeting ID: 882 2517 2060
Passcode: Ballet

We will be transmitting from Colegio La Esperanza in Mexico!

Individual classes cost $14 US dollars In the US payment can be made through Venmo or Zelle. Venmo 6195136052 or -brady-13 Zelle [email protected] or 619 513 6052. Outside the US payment should be made by making a donation to the Americas Foundation through http://www.theamericasfoundation.org

There is no separate button for class payment, just make a donation specifying the amount you wish to make. All income from the classes is going to help people suffering hunger due to loss of job in Mexico where there is no unemployment insurance. A test class costs $14 US dollars. If you enter the class, it is considered you are taking the class.

Hope to see you! Christine

Speaking at the Sister Cities' Mayors Summit yesterday! Mexican and American mayors of cities all along the US/Mexico border attended! My talk was very well received. Hopefully something will come of it! You cast out the seed and hope some lands on fertile soil! I was invited to participate in this conference by one of my ballet students, who is the president of the San Diego-Tijuana Sister City Society.

California Proposition 28, Art and Music K-12 Education Funding Initiative (2022)

California Friends, Please vote "YES" on Proposition 28 which will require public and charter schools to use some of their funding on Arts and Music education. This is super important to the development of the child. For years funding for arts and music has been slashed or diverted and there have not been trained arts teachers employed in 80% of the California schools. If we want a civilized society that does not disintegrate into violence, we need to prioritize providing children with a complete education. Vote "Yes" on Proposition 28!

California Proposition 28, Art and Music K-12 Education Funding Initiative (2022) Ballotpedia: The Encyclopedia of American Politics

No Coronado Adult Ballet, Monday, October 10th! Indigenous Peoples' Day Holiday!

Yes, Zoom Ballet Barre Class is back for the next two Saturday, October 8th and 15th at 10:30 am! There will only be a few more classes this year. We hope you can join us

Topic: Saturday, 10:30 am Zoom Ballet Barre Class with Piano
Time: Oct 8, 2022 10:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Oct 15, 2022 10:30 AM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88225172060?pwd=RmFmQ0RCNDlzLy9pby9ReTVIaVdvdz09

Meeting ID: 882 2517 2060
Passcode: Ballet

Individual classes cost $14 US dollars In the US payment can be made through Venmo or Zelle. Venmo 6195136052 or -brady-13 Zelle [email protected] or 619 513 6052. Outside the US payment should be made by making a donation to the Americas Foundation through http://www.theamericasfoundation.org

There is no separate button for class payment, just make a donation specifying the amount you wish to make. All income from the classes is going to help people suffering hunger due to loss of job in Mexico where there is no unemployment insurance. A test class costs $14 US dollars. If you enter the class, it is considered you are taking the class.

Hope to see you! Christine