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(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! 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 or starting treatment. Tel: [phone]. 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. December Events December 3 - Monday Social and Games Night. December 7 - Málaga Lights €10 (€12) December 10 - Monday Social and Games Night December 11 - Trapiche Market and Iceland €12 (€15) December 12 - Gibraltar €12 (€15) December 13 - Christmas Quiz €3 (€4) December 17 - Monday Social Night and Games December 20 - Xmas Factor (In-house) and Xmas Draw €3 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: [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 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. 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 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: www.ginsgolf.com, call 696 079 563 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 63 6pm. Tel. [phone] E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.lux-mundi.org December Events Every Friday – Coffee Morning. 11am to 1pm. An opportunity to meet friends and make new ones over a cup of coffee, tea or fruit juice with homemade cake. Time to browse our boutique with a range of new and nearly new clothing and accessories. Our bric-a-brac has 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. We look forward to seeing you. Monday December 3, 1pm - Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch, widows, widowers and singles group. Tuesday December 4, - Photography Group. Don’t forget your camera. 4pm. Tues, Weds, Thurs December 11/12/13 – Trip to Cordoba, Medina Azahara & Christmas Lights. Tickets at the centre, €169pp sharing, €199pp single room on a B&B basis. Photocopy of passport required when booking. Price includes coach and insurance, hotel and visit to Medina Azahara. Saturday December 15 – Ecumenical Christmas Carol Service. Please come and join in the Service at the Parish Church of San Andrés, Torre del Mar. 6pm. Monday December 17 – Art Appreciation Group. We watch the series by Andrew Graham Dixon on the History of Spanish Art and then have a discussion. In the final episode of the series, he reveals how the northern Spain has produced some of the most dazzling and iconic art of the modern age. Donation of €2. 10.30am. Tuesday December 18 – Talk ‘Skipping Rope & Opera House: Charm & Genius’. A talk by James Taylor about the astonishing musical gifts of young Alma Deutscher. Alma wrote a full-length opera “Cinderella” when she was only 12-years- old. Followed by supper and a glass of wine. Tickets €12. 5pm for 5.30pm. Friday December 21 - Trip to “La Mosca” Belen and Málaga Christmas Lights. €10. Friday December 28 – Coffee Morning “Special Lucky Grapes”. Come and join us and make more friends at the Centre, there will be coffee, fruit juice, cakes and the boutique. At 12 noon we are having a party to welcome in the 2019 New Year to the sound of Spanish “Big Ben”, with champagne and traditional Spanish Grapes and Good Fortune. Tickets €2.50 at the Centre. Time 11am to 1pm. 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