Javea Grapevine Issue 176 - 2015 | Page 63

U3A Jávea, Help DAMA and ABBA? During their AGM in March at the Parador Hotel the members of U3A Javea were addressed by the new President of Help of Denia and Marina Alta, Candy Wright, who explained about the facilities and services Help DAMA provides. Candy outlined her ambitions to expand the services offered by Help DAMA to start new support groups for Alzheimer Carers and for Stroke Victims. Candy introduced her Vice President, Catherine Pérez Pinto, who is a member of U3A Javea and co-ordinates Help DAMA activities in Javea. U3A Javea President Stephen Burke explained, “each year the members of U3A Javea choose a local charity to benefit from their fundraising activities and Help DAMA has been chosen for 2015. Although not primarily a fundraising organisation, throughout the year our members support and hold events to raise money for the chosen charity which also benefits from any cash surplus generated by the major annual social events.” Stephen announced that the next major event is the U3A Javea 10th Anniversary Ball on 5th June at Salones Carrasco in Javea for which tickets are now available. “I am delighted that we have managed to secure Abba Elite to entertain us” he said. Abba Elite is acknowledged as the foremost live tribute to the world’s favourite pop group recreating and performing all of those classic hits. It will be an amazing evening from which the proceeds will go to Help DAMA. After a Cava reception, there is a gourmet four course meal with two starter and three main course options and coffee; with wine, beer and water available on demand and free of additional charge, until the dessert course is concluded. After that enjoy the live musical entertainment provided by Abba Elite. Experience an excellent evening at a bargain price of only 35€. Tickets can be ordered at [email protected] Stephen told us that “U3A Javea has almost 50 different groups providing a wide range of trips, educational, recreational and leisure activities for almost 1200 members. We meet on the last Wednesday each month at the Javea Parador, new members are always welcome.” For further details visit our website at www.u3ajavea.org. U3A Jávea