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 breathin’ easy in the Baja.  

 

 

>ROSARITO AREA 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, Monday, 12:00 noon . Info: (661) 614-1678.

 

>BAJA ANIMAL SANCTUARY: Provide help for abused, abandoned and needy animals by spaying/neutering and finding homes. For info contact Sunny Benedict at cell: 044 (661) 112-0126; e-mail: bajadogs@aol.com; www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org

 

>BRIDGE CLUB: DUPLICATE BRIDGE (ACBL approved): MONDAYS at 12 noon and the First and third Fridays at 10:00 AM at the club house at Villa Serena, Ave del Mar 543. If you need a partner contact Paula at paula@pacbell.net (661-612-1523); or Debbye at blapb@hotmail.com (664-631-3091). Call for information on bridge lessons.

 

>CRUZ ROJA VOLUNTARIOS (RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS): A group of English speaking volunteers who raise funds for the Cruz Roja Hospital and Ambulance Service by holding fundraisers and operating a thrift shop. They .meet the 2^nd Thursday of each month at La Cazuela del Mole on C. Benito Juarez #103 at 10:00 a.m. For info contact Charly Kimm, President, at (661) 612-2560; e-mail: bajananac43@hotmail.com; www.cruzrojarosarito.org

 

>DESARROLLO INTEGRAL DEL LA FAMILIA (DIF): A Mexican social service agency headed by the current Mayor’s wife, provide help for the neediest members of the community, primarily abused women, children and seniors, by providing shelter, clothing, food and counseling. For info contact Rosa Torres, President, at (661) 612-7077; e-mail:  presidenciadifrosaritobc@yahoo.com   

 

>FLYING SAMARITANS: Conduct free medical clinics for people of Mexico who have no other resources.  They meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10:00 a.m. , at Rene’s Restaurant. For info contact Nancy Callison R.N., Clinic Director, at (661) 612-0177; e-mail: callnanc@hotmail.com

 

>FOOTPRINTERS: Promotes cooperation between law enforcement and those who are sympathetic with, and understanding toward, law enforcement. They meet the 4th Saturday of each month, 2:00 p.m. , at their new location, east at Electra on the Blvd., at the end of street on the left side. For info contact Cheryl Shepard at (664) 631-3509; e-mail: queenbee101@hotmail.com

 

>FRAO: The Foreign Residents Attention Office & Sister Cities Program Liaison provides information to international residents who live or want to live in the Rosarito area. The office is located on the 2nd floor of City Hall. For info contact Marisa Molina at (661) 614-9697; e-mail: frao_rosarito@yahoo.com

 

>FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY:  Was formed to support the management of its Main Library at CEMAC in Rosarito and its four satellites in outlying areas. The Movie Club screens movies the 2^nd & 4^th Wednesday of each month at CEMAC. For info contact Thomas Reeve at (661) 612-5034; e-mail:  vozlatina3@aol.com 

 

>ROSARITO ROTARY CLUB: Is a bilingual international club. They meet first Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. ; the rest of the month they meet 2^nd,3 ^th,4^th  Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. , at the Rosarito Beach Hotel at Salon Terraza. For info contact Tere Olmos at (661) 6122701; e-mail: tereolmos_rotary@yahoo.com

 

>ROSARITO THEATRE GUILD: Present productions and variety concerts throughout the year. The Diamond Chorale is a part of the RTG. The Board of Directors meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 10:00 a.m. , at the Olde Vic Theatre . For info contact Frank Saragosa, President, at (664) 609-3137; e-mail: fsaragosa@gmail.com

 

>SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE: A bilingual group established in the 80’s. Actually they handle two active Sister Cities in California : Glendale and Huntington Park , and three Friends Cities : Solana Beach , Santa Ana and Monterey Park . They meet every month. For info go to www.rosarito.org; or e-mail: sistercitires@rosarito.org

 

>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

 

>UNITED SOCIETY OF BAJA CALIFORNIA (USBC): Is primarily a social group serving as the hub of information for the English speaking community of the Rosarito area. They donate to several local charities, publish a monthly newsletter and hold monthly potlucks and social events. They meet the 1^st Saturday of each month, 10:00 a.m. at the Rosarito Beach Hotel at Salon Terraza. For info contact Anne Hines, President at (664) 631-3967 Mx; (619) 407-7574 US ; e-mail: annehines@rosaritotowncrier.com