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Essential Info 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: [phone]. 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. October Events Friday, 4 October - Almuñecar Town and Market, Members €10 - Visitors €15. Sunday, 13 October – Carvery in Benalmadena, Members €32, Visitors €37. Wednesday, 16 October - Trip to Gibraltar for shopping and sightseeing. NB: you must bring your passport with you to enter Gibraltar, Members €14, Visitors €18. October 28 - Nerja and Frigiliana walking tour with Carmen, Members €10, Visitors €15. October 30 - Caminito Del Rey. Passport required when booking and should be taken on the day of the trip. Members €30, Visitors €35. We are always looking for volunteers to help in all areas of the Club, and especially for the bar. 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: [phone] 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, 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 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 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: [phone] - 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 [phone] 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 [phone]. 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. [phone] E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.lux-mundi.org October Events Every Monday – Knitting & Crochet Group. Come along to learn how to knit or crochet or just join a group of like minded individuals to help make ponchos & wraps for the ladies and waistcoats for the men. Time 11am-1pm at the Centre. Every Monday German Coffee meetings. 3-5pm. Every Tuesday 11.30 to 13.00 & Thursday 16:30 to 18:00. - Espan-Glish Group at the Centre. Interchange of Languages. Improve your level of Spanish and help others to improve their English. €2 or 55 with a Friends of Lux Mundi card €1. Every Wednesday – Tech. Workshop, computer, phones and tablets. Come 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. Time 10-11.30am. €5 for room fee or with a Friends of Lux Mundi card €4. Proceeds for fundraising. Every Wednesday 11am - Get Slim Group. Come along to an informal group that meet to weigh-in and encourage each other to lose weight. We will not follow a specific regime but discuss different ways to lose weight, share recipes and have a laugh. Drinks available. €3 or with a Friends of Lux Mundi card €2. Every Wednesday – Art & Craft Group. Join friends in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The Art group meet and help each other with various forms of art, water colours, pastels etc. 2-5pm. at the Centre. €5 or with a Friends of Lux Mundi Card €4. Every Friday – Coffee Morning, Boutique & Books. 11am-1pm. 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. Our household goods have some surprising bargains! There is also a wide stock of second hand English books. You can book tickets for coming events and excursions. There is also a little bit of paradise to enjoy sitting in the garden. Sunday October 6, 11am – Harvest Thanksgiving & Blessing of St. Francis Service for Pets. Please come and join friends of the St. Barnabas Church, in the Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Centre. Please bring your photographs of your pets so that they can be blessed during the Service. Once the prayers are over, you will share a lunch, so please bring a plate of food. From Sunday September 29 to Sunday October 27 food will be collected at the Centre and to be distributed amongst the local charities. Monday October 7, 1pm - Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch, widows, widowers and singles group. You are welcome to join us and make new friends at the Centre. The group also meets on other Mondays of the month for coffee, walks, visits to places of interest, etc. Tues October 8, 4-6pm - Photography Group. From “Good Shot” to “Great Shot”, why not come and improve your photography with Rob Bell Photography. A fun and informal group. Open to all, from beginners to the more experienced photographer. This season we will be looking at the various styles of photography and computer software with monthly themes and photo challenges. Don’t forget to bring your camera. €5 or with a Friends of Lux Mundi card €4. Weds October 16, 6.30 for 7pm – Sing along to the film “Grease” and buffet. Please come to watch the film, sing-a-long and have a dance to all the songs. There will be a tapas supper and drinks are available to buy. Tickets €8 or with a Friends of Lux Mundi Card €7.