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a week at La Raqueta Tennis and Bowls Club, located opposite the Nerja Club Hotel (N340) and between Supersol and the entrance to Capistrano Village. Club days Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11am start. Prospective members welcome. Tel: 95 252 2225 Website: http://almijarabowlsnerja.wordpress.com AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL CLUB (AIC) friendly atmosphere, all nationalities, good repertoire, performances and concerts, social events, possible touring, etc. Rehearsals Thursdays 17.30–20.00 in the Casa Cultura on the main A7205 road at Viñuela village. Plenty of free parking. Come to a rehearsal and hear us and decide if you’d like to join! For more information call 689 111 352 / 669 682 139. Check out our website or FaceBook page (www.americaninternationalclub.com), (https://www.facebook.com/nerjaclub) or email [email protected] for more info. The AIC is an international social and charitable association. The AIC welcomes international residents and visitors and has numerous social gatherings every month! Everyone is welcome! COSTA ANIMAL SOCIETY - CAS AMICORUM 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. 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] APARIV ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY Association for the protection of animals Rincon de la Victoria. More Information call Stephen 952 514 671 or [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 newly renovated club house, with a subsidised bar (Cava 1€) a large lending library, free wifi and a great group of people! The Club is totally run by volunteers. February Events February 4 - Granada walking tour €20 (€26) February 4 - Granada (Coach only) €12 (€18) February 7 - Pimientito & Paella €14 (€18) Prices in brackets for non-members 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. Facebook: cidnerja. Email: [email protected] 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, Now in its 31st year, CAS helps to rescue and rehome abused, abandoned or homeless animals in Nerja/Maro. For more information you can call ring Vera on 952 52 9670, the CAS charity shop on 689 314 350, or visit our website at http://casnerja.webs.com. COSTA CAMERA CLUB COSTA DEL SOL SAMARITANS 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 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 59 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 February Events Mondays –Knitting & Crochet Group. Come along to learn how to knit or crochet. 11am to 1pm at the Centre. Mondays – German Coffee meetings. 3- 5pm. Tuesdays 11.30 to 1pm & Thursday 4.30 to 6pm - Espan-Glish Group at the Centre. Interchange of Languages. Improve your Spanish and help others to improve their English. A donation of 1€. Wednesdays – Art & Craft Group meet and help each other with various forms of art, water colours, pastels, etc. 2-5pm. Fridays – Coffee Morning & Boutique. 11 to 1pm. You can also book tickets for coming events and excursions. Monday February 4 - Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch, widows, widowers and singles group. At the Centre. 1pm Tuesday February 5 & 19 - Photography Group. From “Good Shot” to “Great Shot”, come and learn the art of photography with Rob Bell Photography. 4pm. Monday February 18 – Art Appreciation Group. Janice or Roger will give a short introduction about the artist and then you will watch a DVD. This will be followed by a discussion. February is the artist El Grego. Refreshments available to buy. Donations of €2. 11am at the Centre. Thursday February 21 - Coach trip to Gibraltar for sightseeing and/or shopping. 12€ at the Centre. Depart Gibraltar 3.30pm approx. Passports / ID required. Wednesday February 27 – Coach trip to Écija in the province of Seville situated on the via Augusta along the river. €25 from the Centre. Proceeds for fund raising. For information and bookings call: 952 543 334, or email: luxmundi@lux- mundi.org. Bookings cannot be made via the website and we cannot accept cards. MOVE IT TO MUSIC! Build up your confidence and agility with these fun and friendly dance fitness classes. Saturdays, 11-12 noon, at Time Sport Gym (nº 21 Avda de Pescia, Nerja). €5 per session. Low-impact and dynamic- but-simple moves to spirit-lifting tunes aimed to make you feel energised and joyful. Option to meet afterwards for a chat over coffee. Just turn up with water and a towel, wearing trainers and stretchy clothing. Beginners welcome! Gym membership not required. Classes run