ACADEMIA SÉNIOR OF TAVIRA

Offering a large number of courses and activities, the Academia Sénior of Tavira recently celebrated its nineteenth year

offers anthropology, history of philosophy, botanics and if you like acting, there is also a theatre group.

Your creative side will be pleased to know that there is a painting class and a handicrafts class.

Towards the end of last year the Academia Sénior of Tavira celebrated their nineteen years of existence. It was given its own legal identity on the 16th of November. Before that it had been a branch of the Faro Senior University.

The academy kindly organises end-of-term lunches where you will be able to mix with both Portuguese and international members and enjoy some sumptuous Portuguese dishes.

The annual fee for all of these classes is just 80 euros. This is possible because when the academy became independent from Faro Senior University in 2003, Tavira council provided a building for the academy to use. It must also be noted that the committee and all the teachers are enthusiastic volunteers who donate their time for free. Maria Cassilda, who teaches anthropology and Portuguese for beginners, explained why she volunteered. “I just love to share my knowledge with others.” This is truly appreciated by the students who have joined the academy to learn about subjects that interest them. As for the foreign students, not only do they learn a new language, they have the opportunity to integrate into Portuguese society. Or, as Alexis, who is from Scotland, enthusiastically stated: “The Academy opened the Portuguese world for me.” Contact; Tel. 00351 281 321 692

Email: reservas@benamorgolf.com or Telephone +351 281 320 880. 2 hour slots available from 08:00 through to 18:00 (finishes at 20:00) Bookings can be made up to one week in advance.