
Live Music at MEL
Join Boone Rock, Jim Flanigan, Ellen Carol, and John Swainson for a night of folk-song sing-a-long.

Poetry Writing Workshop
Join O.M. Kenney for a FREE Six-Week Poetry Writing Workshop at MEL

MEL Talks - Carlos Rosado van der Gracht
There’s more archeology to see in CDMX than you can imagine! Hear about some of the lesser-know sites.

January Wine Tasting
Tickets for the January 18 wine tasting go on sale January 4 for MEL Members and January 8 to the general public.

Author Spotlight - William J Gilbert
We start the new year with a bang, featuring resident William Gilbert.
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MEL Talks-Doctora Zenaid Hecht
Learn how your mental health can affect your physical health, and participate in exercises that can help both.

Crochet Workshop
Join us for a hands on workshop for beginning and intermediate crocheters.


MEL Talks-David Keelan & Neil Mandel
Get information about the Rotary’s Community Garden Project, which greatly impacts people in the surrounding communities.

Book Presentation by Barbara MacKinnon-Haskins
Barbara MacKinnon-Haskins is one of Mexico’s leading birding authorities and she’s recently published her memoir. She presents this new book at MEL on December 11.


December Wine Tasting
Tickets for the December 21 wine tasting go on sale November 7 for MEL Members and December 11 to the general public.

Author Spotlight - Dr Amy E Wright
We end 2023 with a look at the work of educator and resident Amy Wright.





The Original MEL House & Garden Tour
Join us on a walking tour of some of Mérida’s most interesting homes.

MEL Talks - Connie Burk
Local resident Connie Burk presents an overview of a variety of components to this controversial public project.