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Essential Info are an international social and charitable association. We welcome international residents and visitors and have numerous social gatherings every month! Everyone welcome! on 952 52 9670, the CAS charity shop on 689 314 350, or visit our website at http://casnerja.webs.com. COSTA CAMERA CLUB Singers! Do you live near Torrox Costa and enjoy singing? A small group of singers meeting weekly to perform music from the Renaissance to music of the modern era. We welcome you to sing with us. No politics, gossip or backbiting - just singing in a friendly atmosphere, with refreshments most weeks. For more info phone 618 379 290 or email [email protected] A group of all nationalities. From beginners to experienced, we meet to learn, share information and enjoy each other’s company taking photographs. Our common language is English. We meet 4th Thursday of month at the Salon Social Capistrano Village at 5.30pm. On 2nd Thursday of month we visit somewhere to take photographs. For more info see wwwcostacameraclub.com, call Eric: 627 343 356/email [email protected]. Come and try us before you join. APARIV ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY COSTA DEL SOL SAMARITANS Association for the protection of animals Rincon de la Victoria. More Information call Stephen 952 514 671 or [email protected] Tel: 902 88 35 35 - volunteers are on duty to listen to you every weekday evening between 8pm and midnight. [email protected] www.costablancasamaritans.com AMICORUM AQUA AEROBICS Every Saturday 10.30-11.30am. Torrox Public Pool. All levels of fitness welcome. Call Jennifer for more info and to book your place: 95 252 3599 or text - 605 624 551. Email: [email protected] BUENA VISTA PETANCA GROUP Plays on Monday and Thursday mornings (10.30am) at Torrox Park. For further info call Nigel Wallace on 951 321 215. CANCER HELP LINE Ex cancer patients providing help, advice and a listening ear for those undergoing or starting treatment. Tel: 95 252 9729. CLUB INTERNACIONAL DE NERJA We look forward to welcoming members and non members into our club house, with subsidised bar (Cava 1€) large lending library, free wifi and a great group of people! Totally run by volunteers. We are always looking for volunteers to help in all areas of the Club, and especially for the bar. You can find more details about all our trips and events on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/CIDNERJA/ Open: Tues, Thurs & Sat 11.00 - 14.00 and some Thurs eves. Bookings from 11.00- 13.15. Every Monday our social night is from 7.30pm. c/ San Juan 42, Nerja. Tel: 95 252 1858 during opening hours. CORAXALIA CHOIR Do you like singing? Would you like to join a choir? We are inviting new singers to become members of the local, long- established choir, Coral Coraxalia under the leadership of Eusebio Pita. Great, friendly atmosphere, all nationalities, good repertoire, performances and concerts, social events, possible touring, etc. Rehearsals Thursdays 17.30 – 20.00 in the Church in La Viñuela. Come along to a rehearsal and hear us and decide if you’d like to join us! For more information call 689 111 352. COSTA ANIMAL SOCIETY - CAS Now in its 32nd year, CAS helps to rescue and rehome abused, abandoned or homeless animals in Nerja/Maro. For more information you can call ring Vera CUDECA NERJA SUPPORT GROUP to help people who are living with the difficult situation of cancer or other life limiting illnesses, or those who care for them. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11.30am in Cafeteria Cavana across the road from the rear of El Salvador Church in Nerja. We meet in the rear Patio area. We also help by telephone 952 564 910 or e-mail: [email protected] FERNANDO’S FRIENDS A support group for people experiencing loss (through death/ ill health/ loss of self- esteem). Including volunteers, nurse, psychologist and social worker. The aim is to have a group of “friends” to support each other through tough times, picking up the phone just to say hello, sharing information. We are looking for people who are willing to support others, e.g. to spend time with someone, provide lifts, do practical things around the house. If you would like to join please contact Liz on [email protected] 951 242 449 or mobile 692 419 548. GINS - GOLF INT. NERJA SOCIETY Founded over 30 years ago GINS has around 300 Members from many countries around the world. They play competitions at Anoreta, Baviera and Los Moriscos every week with monthly away games at interesting courses around the Costa del Sol, guests are welcome to join them at any of these. They also have a social calendar for members and their partners to enjoy away from the course. Please visit www.ginsgolf.com for details or email [email protected] LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre. Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/ Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar. Open Mon-Fri 10am to 1pm & 3pm to 6pm. Tel. 952 543 334 E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.lux-mundi.org April Events Please check with Lux Mundi as to whether any of these events will be able 55 to continue in the current crisis. Every Monday –Knitting & Crochet Group. Come along to learn how to knit or crochet. 11.00 to 1pm at the Centre. Every Tuesday 11.30 to 13.00 & Thursday 16:30 to 18:00. - Espan-Glish Group at the Centre. €2 / €1. Alternate Wednesdays – Tech Workshop, computer, phones and tablet. Please come along to the Centre with your laptop, phone or tablet and get advice from our expert on how to use or solve a problem on your devices. 10.00 to 11.30. €5 / €4. Alternate Wednesdays – Good Listeners. A new group to learn and practice listening skills. 10.00 to 11.30. €5 / €4. Every Wednesday – Art & Craft Group. Time 14.00 – 17.00. €5 / €4. Every Friday – Coffee Morning, Boutique & Books. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Monday April 13 - Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch, widows, widowers and singles group. You are welcome to join us and make and meet new friends at the Centre. The group also meets on the other Mondays of the month for coffee, walks, visits to places of interest, etc. 1pm. Tuesday April 14 - U3A Photography Group. From “Good Shot” to “Great Shot”, why not come and improve your photography with Rob Bell Photography. Don´t forget to bring your camera. Time 3-5pm. €5 / €4. Thursday April 16 - Coach trip to Gibraltar. Tickets €13 / €12 at the Centre. Depart Gibraltar 3.30pm approximately. Passports / ID required. Monday April 20 - U3A Art Appreciation Group. This year we have been looking at French Artists and to continue in this theme we are going to be using Tim Marlow’s series on Great Artists. Time 11.00. €3 / €2. Tuesday April 28 – Trip to the town of Archidona situated east of Antquera in province of Málaga. There will be a short stop for a comfort break en route and you will also visit the natural monument “La fuente de los 100 Caños”, where there will be a 1km walk to see the source of the Guadalhorce River. Here the water flows through a high number of emergences, and has always been collected by many different irrigation systems with the top and bottom ones connected by a huge number of pipes and the water flow results in an impressive show. You will join the bus again for the short drive to Archidona where there will be a 3 hour guided tour of the town (in English). This will include the Castle, Mezquita, Medieval/Arabic Walls, and Plaza Ochavada, Victoria Church, Cutural Centre, Museum and more. After the tour there will be free time for lunch (not included). Depart Archidona at approx 4pm. €21 / €20. Departure times: Viñuela (Football Pitch) 08.45, Algarrobo (Lidl) 08.00, Caleta (Vets) 08.05, Torre del Mar (Bus Station) 08.15. Cheaper price shown is with Friends of