By Lourdes Quijada

A  fast expanding community group uniting Panamanians and expats from 16 countries in social activities  has announced new additions to its list of membership benefits.

The burgeoning CanadaPLUS Club (the “plus” meaning all other countries)  has been chosen by the founders of  Panama’s International Film Festival, as recipients of  some special benefits including free entry to the VIP reception in the Panama Pavilion at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September. Other announcements will follow.

The founders, Henk Van der Kolk  and Rob Brown are also founder members of CanadaPLUS. The invitation to has already been picked up by some Toronto based members who will only have to show their membership cards  to gain entry and mix with the movers and shakers of the silver screen industry at the world’s biggest film Festival,  of which, incidentally, Henk is a founder member. http://www.newsroompanama.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_content&task=edit&cid[]=3163.

HEALTH INSURANCE
Closer to home, some 20 lifetime members are already saving up to $700 a year on their health insurance by subscribing  to a group plan in association with  BUPA, one of the world’s best performing health insurance companies providing international coverage. When the number of participants reaches the next platform, their savings will become even bigger.

ncPanama, one of the country’s leading offset printers, providing quality work at competitive, prices and on time, has been added to the list of suppliers providing discounts for club members.

Rincon Aleman on Calle 51, home to fine German food and a wide selection of quality imported beers, Sukhi  providers of  excellent South East Asian and Thai food, near the Marriott Hotel, and La VItrola an upscale restaurant with a challenging menu and wine list, are the latest addition to the list of establishments providing special benefits for members.

For a full listing, go to the Club website: canadaplusclub.com. which is currently being updated.

For membership details go to clubcanadaplus@gmail.com