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Essential Info AMICORUM 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] 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. February Events February 1: Walking tour of Granada with Carmen. €20 (€25). February 1: Return Bus to Granada €12 (€17) February 5: Lunch with the Locals. €45 (€50). February 12: Walking Tour of Seville with Carmen. €22 (€27) February 12: Return Bus to Seville. €15 (€20) February 16: Kitty Harri’s Sculpture Garden €20 (€25). February 19: Day trip to Gibraltar €14 (€18) February 21: The Spanish Civil War - a presentation by Carmen at the Clubhouse €4 (€6) doors open 9.30am for 10am start. February 26: Historical Tour of Vélez- Málaga with Carmen. €18 (€23). March Trip March 3: Morocco guided tour, 5 days and 4 nights to include Tangiers, Casablanca, Marrakech, Rabat, Meknes and Fez. €490 pp (€540) pp based on 2 people sharing, single supplement €115. Passport details and €50 deposit will be required to book. Prices in brackets for visitors. We have 5 pick-up points for our trips - Riu Monica, Nerja Club Hotel, Nerja Bus Station, Hotel Marinas and Torrox Costa Bus Station. 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 on 952 52 9670, the CAS charity shop on 689 314 350, or visit our website at http://casnerja.webs.com. COSTA CAMERA CLUB 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. 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 55 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 February Events 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. An opportunity to meet friends and make new ones over a cup of coffee, tea or fruit juice with a piece of homemade cake. Time to browse our boutique with a range of new and nearly new clothing and accessories. A wide stock of second hand English books. Monday February 3 - Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch, widows, widowers and singles group. Join us and make and meet new friends. The group also meets on the other Mondays for coffee, walks, visits to places of interest, etc. 1pm. Tuesday February 4 - U3A Photography Group. From “Good Shot” to “Great Shot”, why not come and improve your photography with Rob Bell Photography. Bring your camera! 3-5pm. €5 / €4. Friday February 7 – Talk by the Red Cross (Cruz Roca) at the Centre – Please come and hear a talk about the Services the organization provides. Free. 1pm. Wednesday February 12 – Quiz Night. €7 / €6 6pm for 6.30pm. Friday February 14 – Special St. Valentines Coffee Morning. Join us for a festive coffee morning. There will be special cakes and the boutique will carry on the Valentine Theme. 11.am to 1pm. Monday-Thursday February 17 - 20. A Coach trip to Cáseres, Trujillo, Guadalupe and Mérida. See page 37 for more details. Thursday February 20 - Coach trip to Gibraltar. €13 /€12. Passports/ID required. Monday February 24 – U3A Art Appreciation Group. We will watch a DVD