Casa de la Mujer is pleased to announce that we will be offering a Psychologist’s services for the women and children of San Juan and surrounding areas. Elmer Collado, who has experience working with cases of domestic abuse, alcoholism and other family problems, will have office hours at Casa de la Mujer (on the street behind the Texaco station) each Wednesday from 9:00 am until noon. Services will start on Wednesday, August 5th and is by donation, (Spanish only at this time.)
Casa de la Mujer offers free English classes, a sewing class, cosmetology class, and folkloric dancing classes for children. Future plans include an embroidery class, self-defense class, and cooking and business classes, depending on getting funding for more teachers ($25 a month per teacher per class). We also now have two soccer teams, one for teenagers and the other for young women. Donations are welcome. Help us sponsor a teacher!
There are many deserving women and children living right here in San Juan del Sur who need your help. Many children are victims of domestic violence or absentee parents. Young children often care for their even younger siblings. If anyone has an idea for a free program (swimming lessons, crafts, sports, cooking, exercise classes, yoga, drama, etc.) to engage the women and/or children of San Juan del Sur, please contact Director Mayra Calderon(Spanish) at 8994-2338 or Bonnie Hayman (English) at 8483-2681.
