Activities, Clubs and Associations

Activities - Clubs - Associations

Clubs, Societies & Activities Almanzora Group of Friends L i b r a r y a n d I n f o r m a t i o n C e n t r e Tues - Fri, 10am-1pm, Plaza San Antonia, Barrio Alto, Albox. Extensive English Library, DVDs and talking books, monthly m a g a z i n e , m o n t h l y q u i z , t r i p s . www.almanzoragof.org or Facebook: Almanzora Group of Friends. Tel: 602 495 306 Living Alone in Spain? We are a 60+ group of friends who meet for lunch every Wednesday in the Mojácar area. Tel. Ann: 677 877 087 Almeria Link Friendship Group Membership is free and open to all. We meet at weekends in the Mojacar area to enjoy dining experiences and form friendships. At 4pm on the fir st Thursday of each month, we meet for a chat and a drink at D'Angelo's Restaurant. New members are always welcome. Please contact Bob on 950472551 or Cynthia on 950472699 WOW Women on Wednesday Scotty’s, Mojácar Playa, 2pm. Get together, buy, sell, swap, meet new people. Dames in Huércal Overa 3rd Wed. of the month, 10.30am, Hostal Rural Los Sabores de Miguel. All welcome. Tel. Carolyn 637 798 494 Dames in Spain (Mojácar) Talks, trips, support for local charities. 3rd Mon. of the month, 11.00am Sensations Restaurant, Mojácar Playa. Chairperson Carol Threlfall. Secretary Jenny Trask . See fb Dames in Spain. Guests welcome. Tel: 674 477 679 Dames in Turre 11am, last Mon in the month, Hostal Rural, Turre. Talks, trips, support for l o c a l c h a r i t i e s . G u e s t s we l c o m e . Chairman, Carol Pazdzierski Tel: 950 099 932, Membership Secretary, Eileen McGill Tel: 652 298 072 Mojácar Bridge Club Mon and Thurs, 7pm. Marina Playa Hotel. Contact Les 950 437 100 / 634 219 174 Fa c e b o o k : M o j á c a r B r i d g e C l u b Betty's Garden Club 11.30 for 12 noon, 2nd Monday of the m o n th a t M i r a f l o r e s Re s ta u r a n t , Camping Los Gallardos except in July & August. All welcome. Tel: 634 341 715 The Royal British Legion, Mojácar First Thursday of the month, meeting ion the terrace at Hotel Continentel, MojácarPlaya, 11:30am. 3rd Thursday of the month social meeting at 11:30 f o r c o f f e e a n d c h a t te r. C a l l f o r information of the venue which changes eac time. Everyone is welcome to any RBL event and meeting, whether service or non-service. For enquires about events or meetings call 950 589650 or email mojacar.secretary@rbl.community I f yo u a re fe e l i n g l o n e ly o r a re h o u s e b o u n d w hy n ot b e c o m e a Telephone Buddy. Sometimes just talking to someone is a first step to feeling more in control. Why not email u s f o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n : m o j a c a r. c h a i r m a n @ r b l . c o m m u n i t y F o r We l f a r e a d v i c e o r h e l p c a l l 676451780 (9am-5pm, Mon-Sat) or email d m w i l s o n @ b r i t i s h l e g i o n . o r g . u k The Royal British Legion - Albox Everyone welcome. Monthly meeting 3rd Thursday of every month, La Parrilla, Albox, 11am. Coffee morning 1st Thursday of every month, Oasis Cafe Bar, 11.30am. For info contact chairman Filip Ostrowski , email Albox.chairman @rbl.community. .For support contact Mrs Pamela Twissell Cross on 676 451 780 Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm or email: SpainNorth.CommunitySupport@RBL. Community The Royal British Legion - Zurgena & District Branch Heather’s Bar, La Alfoquia, first Thursday of the month, 11a.m. Email zurgenaRBL secretary@yahoo.co.uk. See www.british l e g i o n . o r g . u k / b r a n c h e s / z u r g e n a Mojácar Community Library Multi-Use centre. Mon, Wed and Fri, 11am - 1pm . Mojácar Walking Group Walks of different levels. Tues & Thurs. w w w . m o j a c a r w a l k i n g g r o u p . c o m Psychic Development Circle Various classes at different times. Everyone welcome. Tel: Barbara 637 469 937 barbaramoonlight@gmail.com AUAN - Abusos Urbanisticos Almanzora No Association cam paigning for the legalisation of homes in the Almanzora Valley built without proper authority. Meeings on 3rd Sat. of every other month, 11am, La Parrilla, Albox. Tel: 617 118 2 0 9 w w w. a l m a n z o r a - a u . o r g Vera & District Lions Club 6.00pm on the first Wednesday of the month at Hotel Terraza Carmona, Vera. Telephone Jo Pearson on 711 00 56 82 or email veralionssecretary@gmail.com for more information. Flamenco Forum for English Speakers on Facebook. Information and events. Tel: 687 480 694 Vera Photo Club First Sunday of month, Bar La Pará, Turre (opposite the Vet), 10am 12.30pm. Presentations by invited speakers, field trips, instruction, studio photography, monthly assignments and exhibitions. All levels welcome. Phone Sarah 670003717 or Claus 628585538. Mojacar Photo Group meet 2nd Sunday each month at Dee’s Dollar Bar, Pueblo Laguna with monthly presentations, themes and challenges. Open to all levels, training available for beginners. Contact Andy: 650406167 or mpg@funnell.eu Freemasons in the Province of Almeria Craft & Chapter. 661 026 912 or 670 27 27 37 Freemasons – The Side Degrees Mark, RAM, RSM, OSM & Allied. 694 44 43 61 Cabrera Music Club For info call Richard: 666 274 861 cabreramusicclub@albox-online.net Albox Computer Club Hotel La Parrilla, Albox. Fri, 10am. All levels of experience are welcomed. www.alboxcc.com Indalo Hash House Harriers Meet 2nd and 4th Sunday, 11am, various locations. www.indaloh3.com Traditional Japanese Reiki and Gendai Reiki Ho Classes, workshops, and Reiki shares in Mojacar. Tel: 634 347 930, website: www.gendaireikispain.com Ananda Yoga & Holistic Centre Meditation Class, Crystal Class and Holistic Therapies. Contacts : 672 061 048 (Sharon) or 635 190 515 (Nana) Ancestry Club for Beginners & Intermediate Tel. 634 309 590

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Clubs, Societies & Activities continued Amigos de los Coches Clasicos Local multi-national group of classic car enthusiasts. Meetings the first Thursday of the month, 3pm, Hotel Rural Miguel Rosi, junction 559 E15/A7. www.a-c-c.es, email: info@a-c-c.es, tel. David 950 412 165 Miraflores 1/10 Scale RC Club Thursdays, 3pm. Tel: Richard on 666 274 861 for more details. Model Aero Flying Club, Cortijo Grande Sun. & Wed., 10.30am. Contact Jeff on 950 469304 or Colin on 666 982186 Aeroclub ULM Günter (Vera) Tel: 607 316 553 Pita Escuela Agave School o f R í o A g u a s . A m u l t i c u l t u r a l , environmental and musical project, specialized on the integral usage of the agave plant and the processing of its wo o d . Te l 6 3 0 6 6 18 6 5 ( Ti m b e ) pitaescuela@hotmail.com Sunseed A hands-on practical centre for lowi m p a c t l i v i n g a n d e nv i r o n m e n ta l education in Los Molinos del Rio Aguas n e a r S o r b a s . Fre e to u r s a t 4 p m . www.sunseed.org.uk Tel: 950 525 770

Send details of your group to almeriafocus@gmail.com Tel: 670 849 265

Religious Groups & Churches

Church of Eng land (Ang lican Churches) Mojacar, Sundays, 11am. Llanos del Peral, Sundays,11am. Alhambra Chapel, 1st Thursday monthly at 11am. Priest in Charge, Rev. Vincent Oram 603 659 139. For directions, details and to find out more about our church activities please s e e o u r w e b s i t e w w w . a l m e r i a anglican.com

Kingdom Hall, Jehovah's Witnesses Tues 7:30pm & Sun 10.00am. Poligono Aljoroque - C/El Cajete 6, Antas. Contact: 652 293 269 for most places. Support Groups & Charities Parkinson's Disease Support Contact Joyce Boxall (Santa Maria de Nieva, Huércal-Overa), tel 677 688037 MACS Cancer Support Group General Enquiries call 634 328 334 10am to 4pm. 24/7 Careline: 634 656 555. Fu l l y S p a n i s h r e g i s te r e d c h a r i t y. Shops in Mojácar, Turre, Albox and Huercal-Overa open Mon-Fri, 10-2pm www.macscancersupport.com Email: m a c s c a n c e r s u p p o r t @ l i v e . c o . u k Stepping Stones Carers Support Group Turre Evangelical Hall, Thurs, 11am-2pm. Tel 950 472 822 or 677 683 385 www.steppingstonescarerssupport.com

The Evengelical Church, Turre Avda. de Almería, on the corner of C / A l b e r q u i l l i c a . S u n d ay, 10 . 3 0 a m . Tuesday, 3pm Bible studying. Midweek Age Support Almanzora Shop and welfare office near Peugeot garage, Albox. Helpline 634 316 573 prayer meeting. Tel. 950 617 549 or 950 Ostomist Support For Expats 472 3 4 9 . w w w. t u r r e c h u r c h . c o m Call Dee 950 064 322 in confidence. A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous New Life Church, Huercal-Overa We are a Jesus centred church family learning to love one another. Sunday service at 11 am, www.newlifechurch.eu tel. 685 628 184 Mojacar Area Meetings:- Monday 6pm, Turre Evangelical Church (Avenida de Almeria, Turre). Friday, 6pm, Living Water Church, Mojacar Playa (opposite Red Cross building). Tel: 634 300 364 or email aaspain@gmail.com Al-Anon Family Groups Living Water Church Mojacar Playa for people whose life is or has been Opposite Red Cross Centre and Salas affected by someone else's drinking. Farmacia. Sunday Service 11am. Bible Meetings Mondays, 4:45 - 5:45 at Turre study Tuesday 11am. Cafe Church Evangelical Church. Tel: 698460801 or Thursday 11am to 1pm. For further info email AlAnon.LaAlfoquia@gmail.com contact Pastors Dave 697 522 521 or John 634 254 781. See FaceBook or visit www.livingwaterchurchmojacar.com Universal Wonderful Street Academy NGO that supports street children in Aguaviva Evangelical Church www.universalwonderfulstreetacadem Near the health Centre, opposite Bici- y.org. Beatriz: 617 182 154 Box, Albox. Tel: Rod Southwood, 687 FACE 560 544 (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for New Life Church, Huercal-Overa E v e r y o n e ) . R e g i s t e r e d c h a r i t y. We are a Jesus centred church family face.charity@hotmail.com www.face learning to love one another. Sunday -charity.com service at 11 am, www.newlifechurch.eu Harmony Community Support tel. 685 628 184 Providing assistance to those in need. Roman Catholic Masses Tel. 634 339 192 Mon - Fri, 11:00 - 14:00 These canbe found on www.misas.org help@harmonycharity.com Accra (Ghana). Registered charity.

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Music & Drama Groups Indalo Players Well established drama group always looking for new members to act or help back stage. Tel. Bill White on 671 81 08 19 or email williamwhite9552@aol.com Independent Theatre Group Always looking for new people, novices & full blown Thesbians. Call Ian Jones on 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 or email independenttheatre@hotmail.com The Luvvies New members always welcome for acting or work behind the scenes etc. Te l . 6 3 4 3 4 6 3 0 9 o r e - m a i l theluvvies@hotmail.com Jacqueline Welby Productions New members always needed to act or work back stage or with any other activities. Tel. Jacqueline Morris Welby 634 313 531 The Incognito Singers A mixed voice group, based in Arboleas, performing a varied repertoire of songs to a high standard. For more info visit www.theincognitosingers.com, see Facebook, contact us at theincognito singers@gmail.com., or drop in to a weekly rehearsal. (See web page.) Cariatiz Community Orchestra A friendly group of musicians of various ages and levels. All newcomers welcome, only requirement is to play an orchestral instrument and read music. Rehearsals Vera Auditorio, 6-8pm every Sunday. Contact emma.v.randle@gmail.com F a c e b o o k : C a r i a t i z C o m m u n i t y Orchestra. Vera Voces A friendly choir singing classical music, directed by pianist, singer and director, Barry Jobling. All welcome, no auditions. Rehearsals Wednesdays, 6-8pm, at Vera Auditorio. Facebook: Vera Voces. C o n t a c t v e r a v o c e s 1 @ g m a i l . c o m Yoga Ananda Yoga & Holistic Centre Various different styles of yoga including Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and Integral Yoga. Holistic Therapies including Reiki, Thai Foot Massage, Reflexology, Crystal Massage. Tel : 672 061 048 (Sharon) or 635 190 515 (Nana) Yoga in Mojacar w i t h S h a r o n F i s h e r. A l l l eve l s . beginners welcome. 672 061 048 Sol Yoga Centre, Arboleas Tel: 686 400331 Girasol, Albox Call 639 089 170 Yoga with Ashlí Turre, Vera & private. 643102335 Yoga Therapy with Portia Oliver. Tel: 681301474 www.portiaoliver.es

Arts & Crafts Sewing Group, Mojacar We meet at Scotty's el Tropico bar for sewing, knitting, crochet etc. Weds. 10.30 to 12.30. Tel. Brenda 634 34 34 92 or Sylvia 628 006 197. We are a friendly group meeting for coffee and chat. Ladies Sewing Circle Evangelical Church, Turre, Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30 Tel: 667 702 774 Girasol, Albox Mosaic classes. Thurs 1:30 - 4:30pm.Tel 639 089 170 Picante Quilting Club Scotty’s El Tropico, Mojacar. First Thurs of the month, 10am-12.30pm. Beginners welcome. For more details or to book your place, please email Jo at jogibson787@yahoo.co.uk Cloud Zebra Craft Workshops & Clubs In Almanzora and Oria, Tues 10-2, Thurs and Fri, 10.30 -2.30. Call 744 60 96 30 or check out our Facebook p a g e . N o e x p e r i e n c e n e e d e d . Bedar Arts Centre C e r a m i c c l a s s e s , M o n d ays a n d Wednesdays. Painting classes Tuesday 10:30-1330. For info, call 664 896 555 Dance Line Dancing Salon de Actos, Centro de Usos Multiples , Mojacar. Fridays, 4.–7pm. Beginners welcome. Contact: Glynis 648217503 o r M a r y B e t h 6 616 715 2 6 o r strictlylinedancingmojacar@gmail.com Eleanor & Gilly's Line Dance Class Chapman’s Bar, Albox, 2-30pm- 4-30pm, Mondays. All levels welcome. 950439003. Step2It - Line Dancing Arboleas. Weds: 6.45 p.m - 7.30 p.m, First Steps/Intro. 7.30 p.m -10.30, Beginners / Improvers /Intermediate. : C a r r i e A n n 6 2 7 2 7 9 5 8 4 www.carrieanngreen.com Almeria Line Dancers Julie - 634304625 / 950110433 Pro Danza Nicky Mainstone Royal Academy Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Dance fit fusion. Children & Adults. Mojacar & Los Gallardos. T. 667479903 Ceroc Dancing Artisan Centre, Mojacar, Tues 8.15pm Beginners/Improvers/Advanced. All welcome. Contact Tracey 687251799 Belly Dancing Mojácar, Garrucha & Huércal-Overa. C o n t a c t F a t i m a : 610 472 5 9 6 Bellydance Classes Mojácar, Turre, Palomares. Call 639 724 521 Dance Classes with Hollie Newell Ballet, tap, contemporary, modern, jazz, lyrical, zumba and more. Based in Turre. Tel: 634 317 391 Performing Arts Centre DanZaVera 54 Verasol, Vera. Royal Academy Ballet, Imperial Society Modern, Tap and Jazz. Also Hip-Hop, Oriental Dance, Spanish Classical. Tel Anita: 670 715 787 Complete Beginners Flamenco M o j á c a r. N o s p e c i a l i s t s h o e s o r equipment required, friendly hour long class. Email info@lagitanainglesa.com

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Sports Almería Lawn Bowling Club Contact Shirley: 679 970 399 Bowling Club de Zurgena Friendly, social and competitive bowling, all levels & standards. zurgenabc@gmail. com. www.zurgenabc.com Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club www.cabreralbc.com Indalo Lawn Bowling Club Contact Janet 671 865 675 Mojacar Bowls Club Behind Marina Mar Hotel. Everybody welcome - Tues, Thurs and Sat starting with coffee at 9:30. Contact Verna 610 838 644. Badgers Golf Society Mojacar, play Wednesday and Saturday. Everyone always welcome. Contact Dave Ryder on 663 327 182 or badgers mojacar@gmail.com Boxers Golf Society Albox All welcome to join us as members or guests. Call in at the Why Not bar in Albox on Saturday mornings or email peterstooks@avired.com Forum Golf Society Plays friendly events at local courses twice a month. Richard Price. Telephone 850993073 or r fp53@yahoo.co.uk. w w w. f o r u m g o l f s o c i e t y. w e b s . c o m Marina Phoenix Golf Society V i s i t o r s w e l c o m e M o n d a y s a n d Thursdays. Tel Don Atkins 605 051 238. Email marinaphoenixgs@gmail.com Valle del Este Golf Society. Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays. Contact Alan Townsend Tel. 690 090 982

Almería Golf League Contact Les on 950 619 273 Mojacar Golf Society Visitors always welcome to come and join in the fun on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Tel Lynn Sefton on 667 349 908 or email raylynnsefton@gmail.com Albox Club de Tenis Sun & Thurs mornings, Tues afternoons. Tel Sue: 950 064 369 Fb: Albox Club de Tenis Cabrera Tennis Club Contact info@ cabreratennisclub.com www.cabreratennisclub.com Club de Tenis y Padel Indalo Vera. Tel: 950 59 28 77 - 608 250 607 Tennis Coach Diego Rodriguez Tel: 689 688 226 Padel tennis lessons At home. Tel: Ulises Gutiérrez, 606 902 691 PartyLevante Sailing Club Initiation for children from 7 yrs in small groups. Email info@partylevante.com or call 680942141 www.par tylevante .com

Santa Irene Sailing Club Come and join us out on the water sailing or crewing our safety boat. Every Sunday at 10:30 in the boat park at the n o r t h e n d o f G a r r u c h a h a r b o u r. Email info@santaireneclubdevela.com w w w . s a n t a i r e n e c l u b d e v e l a . c o m Adelante Gimnasia Artìstica H u e r c a l - O v e r a . C l a s s e s f o r f u n gymnastics , competitive levels, pre school and adults. Fully qualified coach. From 2 years. Tel 622 129 702 or i n f o @ a d e l a n t e a r t i s i t c a . e s www.adelantear tistica.es Facebook Adelante Gimnasia artistica. Walking Football Club Campo de Football, Los Gallardos, 9am Monday for training, exercise & playing. www.fclosamigos.com El Bandido Runners Run, jog , walk a 5km route along the Paseo. Free to all. See Facebook. C o n t a c t Kev i n o n i r o n m a n kev 0 8 @gmail.com Fitness & Martial Arts Girasol, Albox Pilates, children’s karate & gymastics, advanced gymnastics, Tai-chi. Tel 639 089 170 Aerobics or Pilates Campo de Futbol, Turre. Contact Vicki 650 764 623 or vicki.lynch@live.co.uk Slimming Groups Casa Pepa, Turre, Weds 10 am, Sophia We l l n e s s C e n t re A r b o l e a s , T h u r s 12.30pm, Contact Vicki 650 764 623 or vicki.lynch@live.co.uk Martial Arts Academy Seidokan Scientific Karate & Taiji-Qigong, Vera. Call John Watson 950 453 681 Performing Arts Centre DanZaVera Almeria. 54 Verasol, Vera. Martial Arts, Karate, Tai ji qigong, ancient weapons including Sword, Self Defence, Tactical Gymnastics, Yoga and ageless mobility. Tel Anita: 670 715 787 Mojácar Taekwondo 5 years to adults. Various classes & times. Contact Serge 646844708. Facebook GTF Spain Sophia Wellness Centre, Arboleas Various activities. Tel. 950 449 451. Fitness with Alison, Mojácar Full Body Workout, Pilates, AquaZumba, Zumba, Step Aerobics, Total Toning, AeroFit. Tel 666 273 168. Hollie Newell Zumba Almeria Turre, Los Gallardos, Arboleas and San Juan. Contact: 634 317 391 Jova Gym, Mojácar Various activities. www.jovasport.es 950 473 137. See facebook. Fun Fit with Ali Roof Top Classes. Pilates, Fun Aerobics, Abs & Arms, LBT, Yoga and more. Limited to 6 per class. Call 634308906