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ALMIJARA BOWLS CLUB Open for play on six outdoor rinks 7 days 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 1 1am start. Prospective members welcome. Tel: [phone] Website: http://almijarabowlsnerja.wordpress.com 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 [phone] 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 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 Casa Cultura on the main A7205 road at Viñuela village. Plenty of free parking opposite. Come along to a rehearsal and hear us and decide if you’d like to join us! For more information call 669 682 139 English/689 111 352 Spanish. 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 and non members into our newly Tel: [phone] - volunteers are on duty to listen to you every weekday evening between 8pm and midnight. [email protected] www.costablancasamaritans.com renovated club house, with a subsidised CUDECA NERJA SUPPORT GROUP bar (Cava 1€) a large lending library, free 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] or starting treatment. Tel: [phone]. CLUB INTERNACIONAL DE NERJA We look forward to welcoming members wifi and a great group of people! The Club is totally run by volunteers. July Events July 2 - Monday Night Social and Darts (9th Last one) July 3 - “4th July Celebration” Hot Dogs with all the fixings €1, American Quiz, Cocktail and Music plus late bar until 15.30 hrs and prize for “Best America Dressed” all welcome. July 7 - 100 Club Draw. July 11 - Camera Club (fees may apply) July 12 - Last Day in Club “Beach Party” with a DJ, Quiz and a prize for the most outlandish outfit outfit. Extended opening 11.00 to 15.30 hrs. () = Visitors prices. 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? Inviting new singers to become members of the local, long- established choir, Coral Coraxalia under 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 in 1988 the Society has over 300 members and plays competitions every week at Anoreta, Baviera and Los Moriscos and monthly at Granada. Guests are welcome. For more info: 59 www.ginsgolf.com, call 696 079 563 or email: [email protected]. LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar. Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Open Mon-Fri 10am to 1pm & 3pm to 6pm. Tel. [phone] E- mail: [email protected]. Web: www.lux-mundi.org July Events In July the Centre is open mornings only Monday – Friday 10–1pm. Every Wednesday – Art & Craft Group. The Art group meet and help each other with various forms of art, water colours, pastels etc. The craft group are currently making cards in various styles including Iris paper folding and Zentangle. 10–1pm. Every Friday 11–1pm. Espan-Glish Group. Interchange of Languages. Improve your level of Spanish and help others to improve their English. A donation of 1€ will be appreciated. Every Friday – Coffee Morning. 11–1pm. Monday July 2 - 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 of the month for coffee, walks, visits to places of interest, etc. 1pm. Thursday July 19 - Coach trip to Gibraltar. Why not join Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar and visit Gibraltar, a chance to take a Cable Car to the top of the Rock, see the Unique Barbary Apes. Visit the Upper Rock Nature Reserve, where you will find the Historic Tunnels dating from 1779-1783 and St. Michael’s Cave. Both of these have guided tours. In the town you can visit the Gibraltar Museum, Government House and in the Southern area are key historical sites. All information may be obtained from the Tourist Office, or an excellent alternative way of seeing the sights is by hiring a taxi, whose drivers are very knowledgeable and will explain the interesting, historical life of the Rock. It is also a chance to buy Duty Free items and typical English food, etc. from Morrisons Supermarket. Tickets €12 at the Centre. Proceeds for fund raising. Depart Gibraltar 15.30 approx. Passports/ ID required. Wednesday July 25 – Trip to Granada for the Lorca Festival. Join Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar on an evening trip to visit Granada and experience the flamenco show, which takes place in the beautiful open air theatre in the Generalife gardens of Alhambra Palace. The flamenco dancing is based on the songs inspired in the poems, plays and writing of Frederico Garcia Lorca. You will arrive in the centre of Granada at approx. 18.30 where there will be free time for dinner. The coach will then collect you at 21.30 to take you to the Alhambra where there is a short walk through the gardens to the theatre where the show starts at 22.00. After the