A JANELA Your Glimpse into IWP
Summer 2013
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A JANELA Inside this issue:
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Administration & Leadership Letter from the President Notes from the Team Welcome New Members One of Us... IWP Self-Defence Workshop Details Curious Moments Visitors: Where to take them over the Summer! IWP Garden Bazaar Details Summer Sundays As Noivas de Santo António Celebrating International Women´s Day IWP Spring Brunch Having a Baby in Portugal
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Facebook Pages that will make Life easier. Guide to Public Transport a Few extra Tips Travels in the Azores Trash and Treasure Our Mandarin Class Spotlights from the News Special Discounts! Kay´s Jolly Jokes Help? IWP Readers Lisbon Descobridoras Art for Enjoyment IWP Activities Advertise in A Janela IWP Membership Form
Contributors:
Agnes Bourhis, Alejandra Expósito, Ann-Marie Davies, Bernadette Madureira, Catriona Glasgow, Cheryl Appell, Chris Rola, Flávia Soares, Heather Taylor, Jackie Kennard, Julie Carman, Jenny Acott, Jessie Young, Katherine Bowen, Kay Baker, Kathleen De Baets Druart, Linda Hunter, Lindsay Evans-Brown, Maxime Small, Pat Newth, Sharon Wake, Tricia Marques
Proofreading team: Agnes Bourhis, Ann-Marie Davies, Chris Rola, Jessie Young, Jackie Kennard
Editor: Rouxlé Stroebel ajanela@iwponline.org
Adverting Team: Jackie Kennard and Marsha Turner Pluhar
Cover Photo: Sharon Wake Printed by Grafitala, Artes Gráficas Lda. www.grafitala.com Articles or advertisements carried in this publication are not necessarily recommended by IWP or its Board. IWP members and their guests attending any event or activity do so entirely at their own risk.
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Leadership and Administration International Women in Portugal Associação de Mulheres Internacionais em Portugal Apartado 6, 2751-901 Cascais - Tel. 915 552 847 www.iwponline.org Email: office@iwponline.org Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00 - 14:00 IWP, International Women in Portugal, is a social organisation for women of all ages and nationalities in the Lisbon – Cascais area. Whether you have newly arrived in Portugal or are a long time resident, being a member of IWP is a marvellous way to meet people from all over the world, to make new friends and to enhance your life in this wonderful country.
Executive Board
President Barbara Flynn president@iwponline.org
Secretary Agnes Bourhis
Committee
Vice - President Rouxlé Stroebel vicepresident@iwponline.org
Lunch Coordinator Cornelia Loureiro lunches@iwponline.org
Amigas Coordinator Chris Rola newcomers@iwponline.org
Treasurer Kathleen De Baets Druart
Activities Coordinator Linda Hunter activities@iwponline.org
Membership Secretary Sharon Wake iwp.membership@gmail.com
Member Designate and Events Coordinator Iryna Ostapchuk events@iwponline.org
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Letter from the
President Dear Member, Time appears to have flown since I wrote my last letter. Despite several false dawns, summer is still to fully arrive, with rain being the order of the day much of the time. This has provided the opportunity to unpack all of our boxes, which eventually arrived after a protracted delay in the dockyard due to a missing document. I look out on the magnificent Serra de Sintra which is a continuously changing landscape as the light changes and trees burst into leaf, the mists and rain also create a dramatic scene including lots of beautiful rainbows. One thing we can be sure of is we won’t be facing a hosepipe ban! Still, I hope that by the time you are reading this, we are enjoying the type of weather that we are accustomed too. Regardless of inclement weather, this has not impacted on the IWP programme which has continued unabated. We marked International Women’s Day with a charity coffee morning at Rosemary Adams’ house which, thanks to the assorted contributions of food from our members - representing most of the worlds continent, became a delicious impromptu brunch. All of the monies we raise at our charity coffee mornings are donated to local charities. We heralded the start of spring with a Spring Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt, we were fortunate with the weather and some of our younger members spent a happy couple of hours scouring the garden of Quinta de Fonte for eggs while the adults enjoyed a light lunch. There has also been an extensive range of trips to attend, offering all of our members the opportunity to discover something new. Iryna Ostapchuk has kindly agreed to coordinate events and trips. If anyone has visited somewhere recently that they think other members would be interested in, and they would be willing to accompany the visit, please email Iryna at at events@iwponline.org who will assist you with the coordination. Approximately a quarter of our total membership actively participate in the running of the club, coordinating events and acting as activity captains or as board or committee members. I would like to extend my thanks to them all, without their enthusiasm to participate, IWP would not be the dynamic organisation it is. We have a number of events coming up in the near future and we would like to encourage members to volunteer to join the teams organising these events. The more volunteers we have per event, the more the load is shared and the more events and activities we will be able to consider. If anyone is willing to help, please contact the event coordinator as they arise or contact me directly on president@iwponline.org I often receive emails from Woman’s Clubs from other countries and find it fascinating imagining groups like ours replicated all over the world! One email I received recently was an invitation to meet with a delegation from Sausalito, California. The delegation of four, including
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the Mayor of Sausalito, were visiting to explore the possibility of forming a Sister City Agreement with Cascais. Most of their meetings were with Cascais Câmara but, as they too have a very active Woman’s Club, which has just celebrated its Centenary (we still have a while to go) they were interested in discussing the possibility of joint ventures with IWP. I look forward to this project being formalised and IWP being able to entertain the women of Sausalito when they are next in Cascais. In the meantime, their President extends a warm welcome to any of our members who may be visiting the area and wish to visit their rather elegant club house. Please contact me if you would like an introduction. As we look towards the summer months we have arranged a varied programme for our members to dip in to: a Garden Bazaar for members to both shop and exhibit as well as a range of trips and visits are among some of the options on offer. In June, the BCC (British Community Council) will be coordinating their annual Multi Sports Day – we are hoping to enter an IWP team this year and all funds raised from this event will also go to charity. I hope you all have a super summer, whether you are remaining in Portugal, returning to your home country to catch up with family and friends or taking the opportunity to visit a new destination. Wherever you are, take a photo (preferable showing a copy of A Janela as well) and send it to us with a brief note and we will be delighted to publish them in the next issue of A Janela.
Barbara Flynn IWP President
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The A Janela Team welcomes you to the 2013 summer issue of A Janela! We have been looking forward to the summer, so much that some of us even started wearing sandals to A Janela meetings when it was clearly not summery enough yet! With summer being a prime time for visitors, Pat shares some of her ideas on where to take visitors over these coming months. She also shares her travels to the magnificent Azores. A big thank you to everybody who sent in photos for the cover! It was truly wonderful opening the A Janela mail and finding these beautiful reminders of summer. Your photo might not be on the cover, but be sure to look out for it elsewhere within the communications of IWP as it might just still appear, like Kathleen De Baets Druart´s photo in Summer Sundays on page 22 and these photos of our stunning coast sent in by Tricia Marques. They were taken by her sister, Cheryl Appell who visited from Boulder, Colorado. We urge all members to continue to contribute and getting involved in A Janela. We have had some wonderful feedback about our club magazine, but we know that none of this would have been possible without our fellow IWP Members. So, send in those articles, ideas, photos and comments. And if you have a morning free, come join us at an A Janela meeting! Talking about ways to help, be sure to look out for Linda ´s article on helping for suggestions on how you can get more involved. It is not just IWP looking for volunteers, as you will see in Sharon´s piece on Trash&Treasure. In this issue, Ann-Marie also talks to Jackie Kennard, member or our advertising team, about her love of travel and history. We are fortunate to welcome more new members to our club and also a couple of really adorable smaller ladies on page 31. Enjoy this issue and enjoy the summer! See you at an event soon, until then stay in touch by sending us an email to ajanela@iwponline.org. Your Glimpse into the International Women in Portugal
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CARCAVELOS Maxine Amy Small I have lived in Lisbon for nearly 10 years, but has also lived and studied in Porto. I work at St. Julians as a PE teacher and have a seven month old daughter Ivy. CASCAIS
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Sarah Conroy Hi, I´m Sarah, mum to my wee girl Emily (9 months) and married to Paul. We´ve moved to Cascais from Inverness in the north of Scotland with my husband´s work for at least two years. Having never been to Portugal before we are keen to explore the country and embrace a more active and outdoors lifestyle.
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Anne Hackney I am enjoying my short stay in Cascais. I have lived in countries all over the world before settling back in the UK 10 years ago.
Lindsey Evans-Brown
Cora Flaherty My husband and I have relocated to Portugal for a second time, having enjoyed our living experience here in the early 90s. I enjoy to travel, golf and bridge and look forward to participating in IWP Activities
Lupe Martin Hernan My name is Lupe, I´m a Spanish Mum of an amazing 3 year old boy. I'm in Portugal accompanying my husband. I´m a kindergarten teacher who misses her students.
Nicole Hoermannsperger I am German and I moved together with my boyfriend to Cascais last summer. We enjoy living so close to the mountains and to the sea. I am a teacher for secondary schools in Germany and offer here in Cascais private maths and German lessons. I am looking forward to be a member of this community and to make new friends
Maiko Sei Richardson
Maria de Lurdes Naia Marques I was born in Sintra. Lived in Mozambique and South Africa for 40 years. Worked for the Câmara of Cascais for 20 years and I have 3 children and 5 grandchildren Rebecca Viel I am British and my husband is French and we moved to Cascais last year. Sara Vedel
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Hello! I am very happy to be part of IWP. I moved to Portugal last year to be closer to my son who works here. I am Japanese but have lived in the U.S.A for over 30 years. I am looking forward to making new friends and spending some wonderful time with you all.
SÃO JOÃO DO ESTORIL Valerie Harvey I am in the process of moving from the UK and very much looking forward to becoming part of the IWP community.
If you would like to contact one of our new members, please email Chris Rola, IWP Amiga Co-ordinator, at newcomers@iwponline.org
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One of Us... by Ann-Marie Davies Those of us in IWP who have not met Jackie Kennard may yet recognise her name, as she is a regular contributor to A Janela, writing helpful articles and generously shares her knowledge from the travels she and her husband Selwyn take throughout Portugal. When did you start being interested in visiting different places? I joined the WRNS (Women Royal Naval Service) as shorthand writer and when I was 19, I was drafted to Malta to work in the Intelligence Department on the staff of the Commander-in-Chief, Allied Forces Mediterranean (CINCAFMED). My father said he was pleased I had joined the WRNS as he could sleep at night and did not have to worry about me coming home late in the evenings. What he had not realise was that we were given weekly passes to leave the base for an overnight stay, something he would never have allowed. But we were always sensible, although we had a great time together and I am still in touch with my fellow WRNS members from 1964/65! I have fond memories of Malta – my husband and I were engaged on the island, he was serving on a ship based at Malta and I was ashore. Many years later my youngest son married a lady from Malta and we have a lovely grandson, so we visit the family there whenever we can.
busy by working for a magazine, the Portuguese Review. The magazine is not published any more, but it covered property research, development reviews and articles about Portuguese history. Three years ago, I retired from my job at the head office of the John Lewis Partnership and my husband also retired. Where are your favourite historical sites? We very much enjoyed the train ride to Mirandela in the north of Portugal, on the Linha do Tua from Porto. Unfortunately, a few years ago the train service closed indefinitely after the train fell off the tracks into a ravine and several people were killed. It has a very old pedestrian Roman bridge and the villages on the way are very isolated but well worth visiting. Other places worth visiting are the pottery factories in Caldas de Rainha (Queen’s Spa), near Obidos, especially the Pinheiro ceramics factory which was founded in 1884, which produces the ornate cabbage leaf pieces. The Alentejo, especially Évora and Estremoz are lovely old interesting towns that we’ve visited on our travels.
In 1975, Selwyn was posted to Mauritius which was a fantastic experience. In those days it was not known as a holiday destination so when Selwyn said we were going there I had to look through an Atlas to see where we were moving to!
I belong to the British Historical Society, and find out about both people and places in Portugal. It is based on the British history in Portugal although it is open to anyone who has an interest in this area.
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My favourite organisation is the ‘Friends of the British Cemetery Elvas’ which raises funds for the restoration and now upkeep of the British Cemetery and Chapel at Elvas.
The cemetery is about 202 years old, and originates from the Wellington/Napoleonic wars. The cemetery was once well maintained and recently a photograph of the graveyard from 1902 was discovered in a military archive. Unfortunately, over the years it was forgotten and only found recently, 25 years ago, when builders started clearing the site. The chapel was built in the 14th century and was dedicated to the order of the Knights of Malta but was used as a builders yard. The Knights of Malta paid to restore the chapel. I wanted to help support this society as we live here and wanted to do more. It really is amazing how different the site is after the restoration.
You and your husband enjoy visiting vineyards - where do you visit? We love the Alentejo but they are all good, and there are many sites reasonably close to Lisbon. We use a book by Charles Metcalfe called The Wine and Food Lovers Guide to Portugal which provides information and locations. We like to see the different wineries and grape varieties and I like a glass of wine so it is nice to see how the wines are produced and taste the end product. We have even tasted wine just two weeks old and it was not bad! The best thing is meeting the wine-makers, as they are very enthusiastic and proud about their heritage, family traditions and history of the quintas.
It sounds as if you like to help out? I help prepare the A Janela invoices for advertisers, and I like to attend the A Janela meetings to share ideas. I also help by writing articles and finding out about local events. There is something in it for everybody!
Have you planned your next trip? I have a book about the coast from Cascais to Lisbon where there are 11 forts and many other landmarks which we would not have realised were there if we had not read about them. Selwyn and I intend to walk the coast a bit at a time, catching the train as we go along, so eventually we will have walked from Cascais to Lisbon.
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IWP Self-Defence Course A five lesson course on self-defence taught by Karate and Self-Defence Instructor, Carlos Palma da Silva
Thursday mornings from 13 June until 11 July 11:00 to 12:00 Bombeiros Voluntários de Alcabideche (2nd floor) €7 per person for each lesson Wear sport/workout clothes and tennis shoes Book by 6 June by contacting events@iwponline.org Register today to avoid disappointment!
Fellow IWP Member, Alejandra Expósito, sent us this interesting picture that she took last year: She explains that she was “admiring the view from Doca do Jardim do Tabaco when this Caribbean piece came floating over the Tejo”. That´s just amazing! Time Out magazine published it as part of "Momentos de Lisboa". Alejandra said she has more curious pictures like this one and suggested that we begin a section in A Janela for “Curious Moments”. We thought that was a pretty neat idea! We would love to see and publish more Curious Moments in Portugal, so if you have a picture to share with us, please send it to us at ajanela@iwponline.org
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Visitors: Summer
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by Pat Newth Aren’t we fortunate to live in such a beautiful place? I love having visitors and showing them a little of this amazing country. Before they come, I suggest that they bring suitable shoes for a lot of walking! Where to begin? When we travel, we like to see as much as possible of the places we visit so I assume that our guests feel the same. If they have never been to the Lisbon area before then I use what has sort of developed into my “standard” tour. I’ve written about that separately for the next issue of A Janela because this article would be far too long if I included it here. Usually friends are happy to be guided but sometimes they have done considerable amounts of research and have picked out something special that they want to see. That is fun and often adds to my list for the next time. If people are with us long enough, we spend a couple of nights in a different part of the country. When possible we try to go somewhere which is new to us as well as to our friends. The Alentejo offers endless possibilities or alternatively we like to go
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north of Lisbon. Good places we have visited are Óbidos, Tomar, Batalha, Alcobaça, Coimbra and many more. The Porto area is wonderful too but rather a long drive for a two night trip. Closer to home I usually devote a day each to Cascais, Sintra and Belém as well as spending time in the centre of Lisbon. Most of you will be familiar with the magnificent permanent exhibition in the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian which, in my guide book, is described as one of the finest collections of art in Europe. If your guests happen to be booked on a flight out of Lisbon at 3.30pm or thereafter a great way to use the final day is to have a leisurely breakfast and then drive to this museum and spend a pleasant hour or two exploring and admiring. Be sure not to miss the collection of Lalique items in the final room on the left just before you return to the entrance hall. The restaurant serves a variety of food and
in good weather there is a lovely outside area where you can enjoy views of the surrounding park. From the Gulbenkian it is less than ten minutes by car to the airport.
Cascais As we live in Monte Estoril this is a delightful walk away. A general wander around the centre of the town is always enjoyable and then up past the Baia Hotel and round to the fort and marina. The Museu do Conde de Castro Guimarães is marvellous and free. The lighthouse is interesting to visit and then the walk can continue along the coast to Boca do Inferno or alternatively go through the park behind the Museu do Conde de Castro Guimarães, cross the road towards the Museu do Mar and then get lost in the little back streets.
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Monday is a good day for Sintra because everything is open whereas lots of locations elsewhere are closed. Without exception everyone loves Monserrate with its beautiful gardens and amazing house. After that take the twisty road up to Pena Palace and whilst there have a light lunch in the restaurant upstairs above the gift shop and then go down into the town to visit the National Palace. This makes a wonderful contrast of three very different places. The streets of Sintra near the National Palace are good to explore and there are endless opportunities to buy gifts and keepsakes.
If you need to send your friends off to explore on their own then a good place is Belém as there is a great deal to see and it is compact and walkable. If you live along the Cascais – Cais do Sodré railway route and take them to Lisbon by train earlier in their visit use the opportunity to explain how the tickets work and where they will need to change to a train that stops at Belém. I usually draw a map and suggest visiting the Coach Museum first then having coffee and pastéis de Belém at Antiga Confeitaria de Belém. Next explore the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos followed by an excellent and inexpensive lunch at “Pão Pão Queijo Queijo” a door or two away from Starbucks and near where they had coffee. After that walk through the park to the Monument to the Discoveries. There is a passageway under the railway line right opposite the monument. The pavement compass in front of the monument should not be missed. Even if you choose not to go up to the top of the building ask at the ticket desk for a leaflet which identifies the figures depicted. Finally, if time and energy permit, walk along the waterside to the Torre de Belém. A way of saving a little money is to buy tickets which cover entry to more than one site. These are available in Sintra and there
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11pm and ends about 2am. It is necessary to book (tel 91 702 9436). There is a set charge for dinner, drinks and the show. If you go there, ask for directions when you book as it is not easy to find nor to identify. It is up the steep street going to the right opposite the Fado Museum. There is also a restaurant in Cascais called Patio dos Vontades at Rua Alexandre Herculano 25a where they have fado music on Friday evenings. Again, it is necessary to book in advance as the place is small. The telephone number is 96 771 4327.
is also a combined ticket for the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and the Torre de Belém. There may well be others, it is always worth asking. Many places have reduced admission charges for over 65s, sometimes as much as 50%. Over 65s can also travel at a cheaper rate on the trains. To purchase concessionary tickets you are likely to be asked for a passport or other proof of age. I have a one year pass for all the sites at Sintra so I can return as often as I like and this has paid for itself over and over! I do cook for our guests some evenings but we tend to eat out quite a lot. It is fun to take friends to your favourite local restaurant. A must on our list, unless people don’t like to eat crab, is Eduardo das Conquilhas right next to Parede Station, north of the line. This unsophisticated restaurant was established almost 50 years ago and is exceedingly popular and not at all “touristy”. It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If people visit for longer or come back for a second time then good places to go for days out are the Castelo dos Mouros and Convento dos Capuchos at Sintra, Palácio de Queluz, Palácio de Mafra, Castelo de Sáo Jorge, Museu da Azulejo and any of the other wonderful museums in Lisbon. Some of our friends have asked to go to a fado performance and we have discovered a great place in Alfama called Mesa de Frades, a small establishment in a fabulously tiled former chapel (and some time grocery shop). They serve a very interesting meal around 9.30pm, the performance starts at
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Of course when people visit it is necessary to be flexible and to tailor the visit to the interests of current guests. It doesn’t always work out as expected. Sometimes people just want to relax and enjoy the beach and pool. That is fine too! The main thing is that our visitors go home with memories of a wonderful holiday in a beautiful place.
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Garden Bazaar If you love shopping and seeking out unusual gifts or beautiful items made by local artisans, our Bazaar may be what you are looking for!
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Walk, Run, Bike, Skate …. The Marginal is Yours On the first Sunday of each month between 8:30 and 12:30, the Marginal is off limits to any motorized vehicle between Cascais and Carcavelos turning over this roadway to pedestrians, cyclists, skaters and those using any other mode of non-motorized transport. As the good weather is upon us, get out with your family and friends and enjoy this opportunity to own the road and exercise while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Mercado da Vila / Cascais Market In an effort to bring more life to the Cascais Market (Mercado da Vila), the Town Council has elaborated a program of activities to bring people to the market beyond the traditional Wednesday and Saturday markets.
The second Sunday of each month is dedicated to the “Mercado de Artesanato Urbano” where you will find handicrafts from the traditional to the modern created by local artisans and artists. You can visit between 9:00 and 19:00. In addition to these Sunday markets, there is also a program of weekend theme markets scheduled throughout this year. These include: ✸ Radical sports: July 28, 27, 28 ✸ Wine, Cheeses, and Sausages: September 27, 28, 29 ✸ Fall/Autumn: October 25, 26, 27 ✸ Honey: November 29, 30, and December 1
On the first Sunday of every month there is a “Mercado de Oportunidades” where visitors can buy and sell second hand goods. It is open between 9:00 and 19:00. For a fee you can have a space to sell what you no longer use or want. For details, email mercado.oportunidades@dnacascais.pt www.portugalnews.com
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As Noivas de Santo António The tradition of As Noivas de Santo António or The Brides of Saint Anthony is over 50 years old and began in 1958 under the auspices of the Lisbon newspaper, Diário Popular. Its objective was to help couples with financial difficulties be able to have a proper wedding. That first year, 26 couples took part in the Casamentos (Weddings) de Santo António, as it was known. They were married at the Igreja de Santo António as only religious ceremonies were accepted at the time. The tradition came to a halt in 1974 in the aftermath of the Revolution of the 25th of April of that year. But in 1997, it was revived by the then Socialist President of the Càmara of Lisbon, João Soares, with the new name of As Noivas (Brides) de Santo António. The Câmara of Lisbon along with more than 30 business enterprises sponsors the Noivas. The lucky 16 couples chosen will have the wedding of their dreams which includes among other gifts: the complete attire for both the brides and the grooms, hairstyling and make-up for the brides, a reception for 20 guests, wedding rings, and a 5 day
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honeymoon. To be considered at least one of the couple has to be a resident of Lisbon. In addition, the couples must agree to all the rules and conditions set forth in the regulations. The weddings take place each year on June 12 to kick off the festivities of the city of Lisbon. St. Anthony, the patron saint of the city, was a match-maker according to popular legend therefore it is fitting that this event was renamed the Noivas de Santo António. If you would like to see this unique event here is the schedule:
♥ 12:30 Religious Ceremony at the Igreja de Santo António
♥ 14:30 Civil Ceremony at Lisbon City Hall ♥ 17:00 Parade through the streets of Lisbon The 16 lucky couples for 2013 have already been chosen, you can see their first photograph on Facebook under Casamentos de Santo António or visit w w w. c a s a m e n t o s d e s a n t o a n t o n i o . c m lisboa.pt
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International Women´s Day Coffee Morning by Kay Baker IWP’s monthly coffee morning for March was held on 8th March, International Women’s Day, at Rosemary Adams’ home. To lend an even more international ‘flavour’ to the occasion, we all contributed food typical of each of our countries.
peanut butter and spices with rice) from the Congo (see the recipe); Anglo-Indian coconut and coriander sandwiches (from England!) and much more, all of which we sampled enthusiastically whilst still proclaiming to be ‘on a diet’!
Pat Newth welcomed us at the door and Rosemary’s two beautiful dogs, white retrievers Max and Molly, guided us to the food table where they became our best f r i e n d s ! H o w e v e r, t h e y d i d b e h a v e impeccably and showed remarkable self restraint! The table was laden with a veritable feast which included thyme cake from Italy, cottage cheese pancakes from Russia, waffles and pear frangipane tart from Belgium, reibekuchen (potato pancake with smoked salmon) from Germany, Scottish oatcakes with smoked haddock pâté (see the recipe), Portuguese orange and carrot cake, onimanjyu (steamed bun with sweet potato), mini taiyaki (sweet biscuits) and green tea cake from Japan, saka-saka (cassava leaves, white fish,
IWP President Barbara Flynn gave us an insight into International Women’s Day, which began on 28th February 1909 in the United States following a declaration by the Socialist Party of America - the result of an active campaign by women against oppression and inequality. The previous year, 15,000 women had marched through New York demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights. In 1910 Clara Zetkin, leader of the ‘Women’s Office’ for the Social Democratic Party in Germany, proposed at an International Conference of Working Women in Copenhagen that on the same day every year in every country there should be a ‘Women’s Day’ to press for their demands to be met. On the last Sunday in February 1913, Russian women celebrated their first
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everyone who brought the delicious food, and to all who were there and made it a very special and enjoyable morning.
Recipe for Saka-Saka (serves six) by Bernadette Madureira
International Women’s Day, and the date was later transferred to the 8th March, due to a change from the Julian calendar then used in Russia to the Gregorian calendar. International Women’s Day has been celebrated worldwide on this date ever since. Barbara also related the plights of several girls and women from different countries who have suffered and are still suffering inequality and mistreatment at the hands of their fathers and other male counterparts. In addition, Barbara read a few letters from girls who attended the Maadi British International School (MBIS) in Egypt where she worked before coming to Portugal (read about Barbara´s wonderful work at this shcool in the next edition of A Janela). Noting this day globally ensures that these injustices are kept in the public awareness so that further progress can be made to improve the lives of these and other unfortunate women. Barbara mentioned other themes for this year’s International Women’s Day: ‘The Gender Agenda – Gaining Momentum and the UN Theme’, and ‘A Promise is a Promise: Time for action to end violence against women, see www.internationalwomensday.com for more information. IWP represents over 30 different nationalities, and the 33 members who attended the coffee morning also donated a total of €165 which will go towards buying a fridge for the charity SOS Bicesse. Many thanks to Rosemary for her hard work and hospitality, with a special mention for Dona Teresa who helps Rosemary so much at her coffee mornings; thanks also to
Ingredients: 820g Saka-sakatins (cassava leaves) 5 tins water 3 medium-size aubergines, sliced 280g peanut butter 1kg fish (fillets) or meat ½ teaspoon chilli powder 1 tablespoon sugar 250g garlic, finely chopped 1 big red pepper, sliced 3 leaves laurel (bay leaves) 1 vegetable stock cube Olive oil Please do not use salt. Method: Boil the saka-saka in water in a deep pan for around 2.30 hours. Afterwards, add the aubergines, garlic, red pepper, laurel, chilli, knorr or caldo, sugar and keep cooking until the aubergines are well cooked. Add fish (fillets) or meat according to your choice. Leave boiling to reduce water in the pan for 20 mins. Add peanut butter and mix well. Place boiler on low heat for 5 mins. Finish by adding some olive oil. Serve with white rice accompanied by grilled meat, roast chicken or fish, or mixed grill. A few words about the Cassava tree: ❦ Known as euphorbiacées, native from South America, the Cassava tree was adopted by some people in Central Africa. ❦ The magic tree and its famous roots became a very important item in daily food (for example, among the Bacongo tribes in the Republic of Congo/Brazzaville). In the Southern region people use Cassava roots and leaves “Manioc” for their daily meals, (like rice among the Asian or Indian populations).
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❦ The Cassava tree grows very well in Tropical countries, reaching up to 3m. Because of the humidity it can grow throughout the year. ❦ The cassava’s roots are used for the flour “Tapioca” and the leaves are used for Sakasaka like spinach in the west. ❦ The Cassava tree is very easy to plant, you don’t need to prepare the soil or add fertilizers to increase the production.
Smoked Haddock Pâté Kay Baker Ingredients: 500g smoked haddock 100g Philadelphia Light, or Full Fat, or other cream cheese 100g Natural Yoghurt 1 tbsp lemon juice A good pinch of garlic powder and a small pinch of cayenne powder Ground black pepper
Method: Poach the haddock for approximately 10 minutes. Remove the fish and flake with a fork, or blend in a food processor for a very smooth pâté. Add the cheese and lemon juice and mix thoroughly then add the yoghurt, garlic powder, cayenne and black pepper and beat to the required consistency. NB: Smoked haddock can be bought at the GB Store either in fillets to be poached, or in a bag with a knob of butter to be simmered in boiling water (follow the instructions). All quantities can be modified to suit your taste. I would advise that the fish is salty enough without adding any extra.
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Spring Brunch by Lindsay Evans-Brown Held on Sunday 7th April in the peaceful gardens of Quinta da Fonte, the British retirement home in S達o Pedro do Estoril, the IWP Spring Brunch was the perfect family event to round off the Easter holidays. After all the rain it was a joy to be able to spend some relaxing time in the sunshine! Children arriving early showed terrific restraint as they waited for everyone to arrive before hunting for for Easter eggs. The children had great fun collecting eggs that had been hidden by a very ingenious Easter Bunny. The older children were good sharers - re-distributing some of their haul for the little ones!
them to see some younger people having fun. Unfortunately, it was still too cold for the residents to come out and join us, although the IWP did give each resident of the home an Easter egg to say thank you. The only suggestion for improvement for next year was a jug of Pimms on the table!
The grown-ups had also been busy with everyone contributing a dish towards the brunch - there were dishes ranging from Spanish tortilla to French quiches to American crispy cakes. People had made light dishes perfect for the spring weather, which left plenty of room for the beautiful cakes people had made. Luckily, the weather held and everyone was able to sit in the sunshine and enjoy the wonderful food and company. In addition to the egg hunt, the children (and adults!) enjoyed decorating eggs with paints, stickers and other craft materials and there were also Easter pictures to be coloured in. The gardens of the home were the perfect setting and the staff were very friendly and supportive of our event. Because the gardens are contained, the children could play safely making for a relaxed atmosphere. Two of the residents commented that they enjoyed seeing the children running around and playing in the garden - it was nice for Your Glimpse into the International Women in Portugal
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Having a new baby or young children in a foreign country can be difficult. New mums can become isolated, alone in a strange country, with limited understanding of the language. The IWP Playgroup and other children’s groups are a tremendous support but it is often taking that first step to get to the group that is the most difficult. Even if it means leaving something undone, it is always good to make the effort. We asked the mums at the IWP Playgroup to share their experiences and below is what they have said. You can also read about IWP Member Esperance Louvila-Van Doornick´s experience in “What to Expect when You´re Expecting” in the Winter 2012/13 issue of A Janela.
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Baby in Portugal compiled by Julie Carman and Maxime Small “Overall throughout my pregnancy and Ivy´s birth, I have had a fantastic experience with the care we have had and how we have been treated. From the beginning, we wanted to use the National Health System (NHS) here and we have not been disappointed. I can only give advice or information according to what has happened to me as a working mother. I recommend registering at your local Centro de Saude: this helps them to follow you as you get all the necessary paperwork for maternity leave before and after the birth. You are also entitled to reduced or free medication as a mother and also for the baby when she/he is born. Only a doctor working for the NHS can authorise this. Most of the people working in the hospital speak English and are happy to help. I speak fluent Portuguese and as soon as they found out I was English, they were speaking to me in English even though I was replying in Portuguese.” Read more about the NHS in “Accessing Public Health Services” in the Autumn 2012 issue of A Janela. “During my time in Cascais Hospital, I had excellent care. After the deliver, the nurses asked me if I would like a sea view or a view of Serra de Sintra, I thought they were joking but they insisted and I chose a sea view. I
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had an en-suite room of my own and fantastic support from the doctors and nurses. They helped with latching-on and breastfeeding. They came and gave Ivy her first bath, spoke about the next stages outside hospital and gave her, her first injections. During the first night they sat with me for a couple of hours to make sure Ivy was feeding and sleeping enough.” “As someone who arrived with little to no Portuguese, I had a few difficult experiences with the staff in the Centro de Saude, Cascais. Luckily, one of my IWP Playgroup friends gave me the contact details of a wonderful lady who works in Cascais Hospital and offers her services to expats who are trying to navigate their way through the NHS, specifically through pregnancy, birth and then post natal care.” “After the baby is born, you will need to register the birth. There is a registry office on the maternity floor of the Cascais Hospital in which you can complete all the paperwork. It is recommended that you register the birth during your stay in hospital. If both parents are Portuguese, the child’s name has to be taken from a list.” To find out more about the naming of your baby, visit www.irn.mj.pt and www.portalcidadao.pt
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“My daughter suffered a couple of seizurelike fits in her first six months and it took me three visits to the A&E at Cascais Hospital before the staff would believe that there was something really wrong with her (it wasn't a language problem, the doctors and nurses there all speak at the least very functional English). My advice to other mothers is to not give up. At last, and though they still didn't believe me, they said they would look into it because they had to take the word of the mother that something was wrong, a policy that I like. The care my daughter has had since then has been excellent: she was seen by senior paediatric consultants in the hospital and was referred to the Children's Hospital in Lisbon for neurological tests (amazing place). Epilepsy was ruled out and it was confirmed that she may be suffering form Sandifer's syndrome (severe reflux causing spasms). Medication was prescribed and she was seen regularly at the hospital until the symptoms disappeared. Because she was born prematurely in the UK, she is still being monitored by a senior consultant at the hospital as all preemie babies are here in Portugal. So, if you arrive in Portugal with a baby that was born premature make sure your local hospital consultants know about it: they will register your child and see him or her regularly during the early years. This care is in addition to the regular visits you
will make to the Centro de Saude for checks and vaccinations.” “Down to the paperwork, there is no need to groan. It is quite simple, everything can be done online on the Seguranca Social website (http://www4.seg-social.pt/) and there is no need to even leave the comfort of your home. In Portugal, mothers are entitled to up to four months at 100% pay, five months (150 days) at 80% pay and if both parents would like to spend some time at home, both the mother and father can opt for 80% of their salary. The mother can spend five months with the child and the father one month. For paternity leave you are entitled to 20 days - 10 days have to be taken from the day the baby is born; the other 10 days are up to you.” “IWP and especially the IWP Playgroup have been invaluable to me in terms of offering advice and guidance when I asked for it. Through the IWP Playgroup, I have also discovered extremely useful Facebook groups such as 'Cascais Parents Network' and 'Second-Hand Kids Cascais Lisbon'.” For more helpful Facebook Pages, see “Facebook pages that will make life in the Cascais-Lisbon area easier” on page 33. For helpful advice and friendship, join the IWP Playgroup by emailing Bianca Harvey, at binxharvey@yahoo.co.uk
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Aoife Sandra Maria Wilson (yes, the spelling is AOIFE!) She was born on 15 March 2013 at 19.30 to very happy parents Mark & Majella Wilson. “Hello Aoife!” ♥
Joy Alvarez sent in this sweet message: “Alegria Alverez was born Monday, April 15th, 11:49pm (and loves a late night party). Weighing in at 3.59 kilos, and 50cm long. Everyone is happy, healthy and totally in love!” ♥
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Pages that will make life in the Cascais-Lisbon area easier
by Chris Rola
These Facebook pages were set up and run by IWP member Bianca Harvey and friends. You need to have a Facebook profile, but if you have items for sale, a service to offer or want to know about services available in the Cascais/Lisbon area, it is well worth registering. Second-Hand Cascais Lisbon This is a group for people to buy and sell second-hand goods or unwanted items. Leave a description (and photo) of what you'd like to sell (with the asking price) or something you are looking for and other members can contact you if they are interested or have what you are looking for. You can then swap email/mobile numbers to organise your transaction. Local Services Offered Cascais Lisbon This page is for those that have something to offer the local Facebook community in and around the Cascais-Lisbon area. If you can’t find the service you are looking for, you can ask the members for information and you will soon get back a variety of useful suggestions.
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Second-Hand Kids Cascais Lisbon This is a group for people to buy and sell second-hand or unwanted baby/children items in the Cascais-Lisbon area. (And not as the name may imply a place to sell second-hand kids.) To join Facebook, you need to give only limited information and you can make it completely private. Some people give an incorrect Birthday Date as an extra security measure. In addition, Facebook is free of charge. After registering for Facebook, you can click on the above pages and ask to be a friend of the page. Once you have been accepted, you can offer and buy goods and services.
Public Transport Options in the
Lisbon/Cascais Area - A Few Extra Tips Lots of you have said how useful you found the guide on public transport in the Spring 2013 issue of A Janela, so thank you for your feedback. The original article was also published on the AngloInfo website. Based on comments since then, a few extra tips are given: • Just to reiterate, if you have credit on your ticket you can continue using it after one year from the date of purchase, but not recharge it further. If you still have credit on
your ticket, but not enough to complete the journey (e.g. €1.50 credit for a zapping ticket Lisbon-Cascais costing €1.80), and the ticket is too old to be recharged, you will need to go to the ticket counter to get the balance transferred to a new ticket. • When buying a ticket from the machine by cash, check that the green light by the notes slot is on. If it is red then the machine won’t accept notes only coins. • There are no preferential fares on Scotturb buses.
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Travels in the Azores by Pat Newth It wasn’t only mainland Portugal that suffered a wet winter this year. We spent ten days of the Easter break in the Azores and it is a major understatement to say that the weather could have been better! Despite that, we had a wonderful vacation. The Azores are relatively young islands formed from volcanic activity under the ocean. The most recent change to the map of the Azores was in 1957/58 when an eruption which began off the west coast of Faial added a further 2km² of land to the island over a period of several months. The Azores are easily reached from Lisbon on either their own airline, SATA, or on TAP. There are frequent flights and bookings can be made on line. Each of the nine islands has an airport so transferring from one to another is not difficult and the inter-island flights on relatively small aircraft can certainly be interesting. During the summer months it is also possible to travel between some of the islands by ferry, but in winter this is not really an option on most routes. It is necessary, and very pleasant, to adjust to the local pace of life, which is wonderfully relaxed and far slower than we have all grown used to. Things take longer, this just has to be accepted, why be in a permanent hurry?! In any case, one can’t do anything about weather conditions or delays and
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changes to transport arrangements are not the end of the world. We had planned to visit three of the islands, with a twenty minute touch down on Terceira en route from São Miguel (see picture above, left) to Pico. That turned into a twenty hour stay because, when we got as far as Terceira, it was decided that weather conditions on Pico were too extreme for the flight to continue. SATA put all the passengers into good hotels and provided meals. The bad weather soon hit Terceira too and the gusting wind and lashing rain were too horrible to even contemplate taking advantage of the opportunity to do a little exploring on an additional island. It would take a holiday of several weeks to visit all nine islands which are spread over about 600 km of ocean so to start with it, it is necessary to choose which to include. We flew to the largest island, São Miguel. A highlight at this time of year is complete hedges of camellia bushes in full bloom and azaleas, neatly trimmed and covered in vivid flowers. Along the way we saw numerous small enclosures created by making dry stone walls from lumps of volcanic rock and used to protect the growing vines and other cro p s. T h e i sl a n d g i v e s a n o ve ra l l impression of being carefully groomed and much loved by its inhabitants. We were intrigued to know the identity of a crop we saw all around us and were informed that
these were yams. The gardens of the Terra Nostra Hotel in Furnas are a must, developed by a prosperous merchant from Boston, Thomas Hickling, in the 18th century. Half a day can easily be spent wandering in these lovely surroundings and swimming in the mustard-coloured warm water of the bizarre pool (see picture above). It is fascinating to see the Caldeiras das Furnas where hot and often boiling water bubbles out of the ground (see picture on next page). About 4 km south of Furnas is the Lagoa das Furnas and the ground here is so hot that the islanders produce cozido, a meat and vegetable stew, which is cooked underground for up to six hours. A drive around the coastal road at the eastern end of the island is breathtaking, a trip to the Lagoa do Fogo is strongly recommended. There are two tea plantations near Ribeira Grande and a visit to the Gorreana Estate was extremely interesting. They continue to use old methods and original machinery. The northwest of Sao Miguel has a giant volcanic crater, Caldeira das Sete Cidades, with a challenging walk on the rim and spectacular views. The capital of the Azores, Ponta Delgada, is charming with plenty to explore. It is a challenge to find them but the pineapple plantations in the outskirts of the city, where the fruit is grown under cover, are open to the public.
The other two islands we visited were Pico and Faial. These islands are only 8km apart and are connected by frequent ferry crossings. Pico (see picture below) is the highest mountain in Portugal and the summit of the volcano is more than impressive although we had to watch carefully to catch a glimpse of it between the scurrying clouds. The drive around the coast road of Pico was interesting and we did try to drive up towards the summit but got lost in cloud and decided it would be sensible, to say the least, to retrace our steps to the coast road. Off the main road there are small villages where most of the houses are old and built from volcanic stone. It is on Pico and Faial that the whaling industry was centred and in the summer months it is from these two islands that the majority of the whale watching expeditions set out.
We visited two excellent museums during our holiday. One was the Museu dos Baleeiros in Lajes on Pico which gives a comprehensive description of the whaling industry and is complimented by another museum, a former factory for processing the whales, which is located at S達o Roque do Pico. The other very impressive museum is the Museu dos Capelinhos on Faial, situated where the eruption took place in 1957/58. It is an information centre about Capelinhos as well as volcanoes and eruptions in general. It is particularly interesting as it has been developed inside the lighthouse buildings
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which were partly buried by ash during the volcanic activity. The actual lighthouse (see picture at beginning of article) is still standing and it is possible to climb up to the top from where you get a stunning view of the new part of the island which is still black and barren. The nearby whaling village is completely covered. Many of the Azorians who emigrated to the USA during the twentieth century did so at that time, when the American Government changed its policies to allow people affected by the disaster (and many others too) to take advantage of the opportunity to start a new life. This coincidentally helped the islands solve the developing problem of overpopulation which meant they were struggling to support their people. The Azores provide plenty of walking opportunities and full days with a simple picnic lunch are a delight. It has to be said that in our case these walks were often a very wet experience and at any time of year there is no guarantee of sunshine. Often the tops of the islands, or even the complete islands, are wrapped in cloud. We would definitely recommend that a hire car is the best way to make the most of each island. We thought on the smaller islands it would be cheaper to use taxis but this certainly was not the case so we changed plans and hired from the local office. I suspect that in summer this may be more difficult with a limited number of cars
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available on each island. In any case, with a car at our disposal we were free to explore wherever we chose for as long as we wanted and to stop and start as often as we liked. The hotels we stayed in were excellent and we always managed to find somewhere suitable for dinner although it must be said that there was considerably more choice in Ponta Delgada than anywhere else we went. We are grateful to FlĂĄvia Soares and Sally Branston for their help during the planning stage of our trip. The Azores are magnificent, even in the rain! We would certainly recommend anyone to take a look. Each island has its own â&#x20AC;&#x153;personalityâ&#x20AC;? and scenery. The vegetation is lush and green, the flowers stunning, the mountains majestic and the air fresh and unpolluted. Seldom will you see such contented cattle in road-side fields! However, if we return we will choose to go in the summer months when there is a much better chance of good weather!
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Charity
Trash & Treasure
by Sharon Wake and Maggie Reddish When I first thought about retirement, I wondered what I would do with my days. I have always had a keen work ethic and was aware that I would need to find something to occupy my time. So my thoughts went to charity work. I started looking and my first clash with reality was that I could not speak the language. Although I have taken lessons my ability to speak the language still escapes me. So naturally, when I found Trash and Treasure, a charity that spoke English as well as Portuguese, I thought I had to go there. Trash and Treasure is a charity shop run by the Associação Benefica do Subditos Britanicos em Portugal and is unique in Portugal. The shop began in the mid sixties, in an unused laundry of the old British Hospital in the Estrela district of Lisboa with the aim of helping the hospital, particularly with the
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improvements to the nurses´ quarters. Around 1968, the hospital needed the laundry space again and the Cable & Wireless Co offered the use of a warehouse which they were not using at the time at the back of St Julian’s School. The British Hospital was still the recipient of the proceeds of this effort. In 1971, the laying of the cable from Brazil to Portugal was completed and Cable & Wireless left the area. A group of helpers set about searching for new premises. One of the main priorities was that the shop had to be in an area with good parking facilities and it was not until early in 1973 that the present premises were spotted. They were rented in April 1973 and the shop opened a month later. As rent now had to be paid it was decided that the British Hospital should not be the only beneficiary of the profits and so the British Charitable Funds were also helped. As the years passed, other charities have also been helped. Helpers can suggest a charity that they know are in need of assistance and a
vote is taken at the AGM to distribute surplus funds. The shop is located at Praça do Junqueiro 5B in Carcavelos. It is staffed with volunteers and open on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 10.30 – 12.30 and then from 3 5pm and the first Saturday in the month from 10.30 – 12.30 only. The shop allows people to either donate articles or to register with the shop and sell their articles. The seller receives 70% of the value of the goods that they sell and the shop retains 30% to pay for overheads and build the charity fund. When taking a donation to the shop, there is no limit to how much you can take. However, when taking items for sale they request a
maximum of 5 items of clothing and 5 other items each time you visit to sell. They do not sell children’s clothing but any donated are passed on to a relevant charity, so nothing is ever wasted. The shop is a fascinating place to wander and you really never know what you will find - from ladies and gents clothing, hats, bags, and shoes to curtains, cushions, pictures, china, cutlery, and jewellery. The list is endless. They have lots of books in mainly English but also in German, French and Portuguese. If you would like to volunteer or find out more information, you can phone the shop on 214 573 419 or talk to me at a coffee morning or lunch.
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Farden of Quinta da Fonte, São Pedro do Estoril
SENSIFY (www.sensify.eu), a medium/high segment women’s clothing brand, with offices and showroom in Cascais, is offering 6-12 months internship to trainees, with the possibility of becoming part of the company’s staff. Candidates should have a university degree in management, accounting or business administration and an excellent command of English language. Preference is given to those with an evident pro-activity and adaptability to a multi-task and multi-cultural environment, good appearance, who master several languages and have the ambition to integrate a dynamic management project.
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Our MANDARIN Class by Flávia Soares Ni Hao (Hello) Our Mandarin class taught by Ricardo Cunha Demetrion surged as a result of a free workshop Ricardo presented to 14 IWP members on January 7. Ricardo gave us an introduction to Mandarin and some historical and cultural information about China. At the end of the workshop, 5 members signed up for the 20 lesson course. Our Mandarin course began shortly after the workshop and four months later we still meet weekly and continue to struggle with this complex language which demands a lot of study and practice for those of us with any hope of minimally communicating in Mandarin. We have a great group of women and our classes are animated, punctuated with a lot of laughter from our attempts and mistakes or from Ricardo who entertains us with his jovial personality and stories about his travels in China. On March 15, we took a class trip to the Museu do Oriente in Lisbon to see the exhibit “Cartazes de Propaganda Chinesa A Arte ao Serviço da Política” (Chinese Propaganda Posters - Art at the Service of
Politics). The exhibit runs until 27 October and features 100 posters created between 1959 and 1981 covering the period from the Great Leap to the Communes to the Cultural Revolution. Among the themes depicted are the glorification of Mao and other Communist heroes, economic prosperity, the fight against Imperialism, the happiness of the people, and the power of the military. Prominently featured in many of the posters is the Communist leader Mao Tse Tung. Thank you Anna, Jennifer, Pat, Sally, Sofia and of course Ricardo for our enjoyable and enriching Friday morning classes. Xièxiè (Thank you) Zài jiàn (Goodbye)
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Spotlights from the News compiled by Catriona Glasgow Lisbon Council has approved a project to improve the appearance of the Cais do Sodré and Corpo Santo area with increased green areas and pedestrian zones. Public transport is to be given priority with a green interface area between connections for buses, trains, boats, taxis and the metro. This will link up with the riverside improvement made in Terreiro do Paço/ Ribeira das Naus zone. Accessibility for pedestrians is expected to increase from 30% to 60% within the project area. (Diário Digital, 25/4/13)
The restoration of the Countess Edla chalet in Sintra was awarded an EU Cultural Heritage prize for conservation. Announced in Brussels in March, the jury recognised the charm and importance of this romantic building and was impressed by its meticulous restoration, finished in 2011, after a fire in 1999. The 19th century chalet built by D. Fernando II features a cross shaped first floor above a rectangular ground floor and is part of the Parque da Pena, Sintra. (O Público, 26/3/13)
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Google Street View has recently launched a new special collection of popular tourist sites around the world. In Portugal this includes the Palácio Nacional da Pena and Palácio de Monserrate both in Sintra as well as the Portugal dos Pequenitos in Coimbra and the Jardins de Serralves in Porto. (Notícias Grande Lisboa, 23/4/13) As the official bathing season approaches, Portugal has been awarded 277 blue flags for its beaches this year, two more than in 2012. This includes new entrants onto the list replacing those beaches that failed to apply for the award this year, many due to financial restrictions, or to achieve the required standards. The criteria for receiving a blue flag are based on the water quality, safety and security services and the efforts put into environmental education. (ionline, 30/4/13) Lisbon airport is the first in Europe to have a ‘Loja do Passaporte’ where Portuguese citizens can apply for and collect a normal passport or obtain a temporary passport immediately. Located in the International Departures, the aim is to increase the number of places that citizens can apply for and collect passports, so making the process simpler for the public. If this initiative proves successful, it may be extended to Porto and Faro airports. (Sol, 5/3/13) The Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa working with 25 partners have launched the Bank of Social Innovation as a platform to support business projects put forward particularly by those who are unemployed. They aim to help those who are in a precarious situation or searching for their first job. It also aims to provide initiatives to combat dropout of students from school. (TSF, 30/4/13)
In the wake of the Portuguese Constitutional Court’s dismissal of part of the 2013 budget on the grounds that cuts to civil servants and pensioners’ earnings were unconstitutional, the troika of international lenders to Portugal made an interim visit to Lisbon to secure assurance that the deficit could be reduced through other means. As a consequence, the next instalment of the bailout could be paid to Portugal. A Portuguese parliamentary vote on the amended 2013 budget would be taken in May. (The Portugal News, 11/4/13) Unemployment statistics announced in April show that among the 27 EU member states unemployment has remained stable at 10.9% between January and March. In Portugal, the rate remained at 17.5% for March, however, the rate of unemployment amongst young people has risen slightly to 38.3%. (O Público, 30/4/13)
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Special Discounts! La Poterie offers a 10% discount to IWP Members on the price of pottery classes (for a group for 6 sessions with all materials and firings included). Please note that this offer is only valid for IWP members and only on production of your current membership card. Contact: Catherine Portal on 93 415 6882
NUPE – Núcleo de Psicologia e Educação - offers a 20% discount for IWP members and families on Psychological Counselling, Psychotherapy, Couples Therapy, and Child Psychology. Sessions in English and Castellaño. We have 2 practices: Estoril (Casino Avenue, by the Marginal Road) and Lisbon (near Marquês do Pombal). Contact: 21 467 10 97 / 96 500 89 29 / geral@nupe.pt / www.nupe.pt
Arena do Tempo – Symbolic Ceremonies of Humanist Inspiration - offers a 15% discount for IWP members and families (Except travel or accommodation costs). Weddings, Vows Renewal, Namings, designed and performed by professional Celebrants. Contacts: geral@arena-do-tempo.pt / + 351 96 98 499 76 / www.arena-do-tempo.pt If your business has a special savings offer that is exclusive to IWP members, advertise it in A Janela´s Special Discounts Listing for €10 an issue. Send us your special offer, any applicable restrictions, applicable contact information or address, and how you would like your business name to appear to ajanela@iwponline.org. Your business will have space for 5 lines or 70 words.
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y l l o J Kay´s Jokes by Kay Baker
A gentleman was sitting in the library in his house near the Thames River reading the newspaper when the butler entered the room announcing that the level of the river was rapidly increasing. The gentleman continued to read very calmly saying, "Don't disturb me while I am reading." After a few minutes the butler came back saying worriedly that the Thames was near to overflowing, but he received the same answer. After another five minutes the butler came back, opened both doors and announced officially: "Sir, the Thames". (Stefania, Italy) O professor de Matemática levanta uma folha de papel em uma das mãos e pergunta para Joãozinho: "Se eu dividir essa folha de papel em quatro pedaços, Joãozinho, com o que eu fico?" "Quatro quartos, professor!" "E se eu dividir em oito pedaços?" "Oito oitavos, professor!" "E se eu dividir em cem pedaços? "Papel picado, professor!" (Bernardo, Portugal) Did you hear about the policeman who came home and found his wife in bed with three men? He said "Hello, hello, hello?" His wife said, "what's the matter darling, aren't you speaking to me?" (Peter, Scotland) This morning on the motorway, I looked over to my right and there was a WOMAN in a brand new VW doing 120km/h, with her face
up next to her rear view mirror putting on her eyeliner! I looked away for a couple of seconds and when I looked back she was halfway over in my lane, still working on that makeup. As a man, I don't scare easily, but she scared me so much that I dropped my electric shaver, which knocked the meat pie out of my other hand. In all the confusion of trying to straighten out the car using my knees against the steering wheel, it knocked my mobile phone away from my ear and the pone fell into the coffee between my legs, which splashed and burned `Big Jim and the Twins´, ruined the phone, soaked my trousers, and disconnected an important call. BLOODY Women Drivers!! (Sally, South Africa) Dos mujeres por la calle y una le dice a la otra, que te pasa que estas tan seria. Pues que he mandado a mi marido a por patatas para hacer la comida y le ha atropellado un coche y ha muerto. ¿ Y ahora que vas a hacer? Pues no se..... Macarrones (Ana, Spain) Paddy says to Mick, "I found this pen, is it yours?" Mick replies "Don't know, give it here". He then tries it and says "Yes it is". Paddy asks "How do you know?" Mick replies, "That's my handwriting” If you have a joke to share, please send it to Kay at kbkr79@gmail.com either in English or in your own language, if you prefer. You don’t have to put your name to them, but please give the country of origin.
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What is help? IWP often asks members to help but what do we mean by that? Many members feel that they cannot offer a regular commitment, don’t have adequate language or skills, and so don’t come forward. But everyone has something to offer, and it’s great to feel part of a team. You don’t have to help every time, or do all the jobs! Here are just some suggestions on how you can help: ❉ A Janela: Jobs include submitting or sourcing articles, proofreading, collecting magazines from printers, and taking magazines for posting. ❉ Coffee mornings: Do you have a home or venue that would be suitable for a coffee
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morning? Can you bring some food? Offer to welcome guests? Help to set up, make the coffee, clear away? ❉ Do you have or know of a venue that we could use (or hire at a reasonable rate) for activities, workshops, events or meetings? Could you maintain our ‘potential venues’ list? ❉ If you have a skill, or an interest that you would like to share, there are probably other members who would like to find out more! Why not offer to run a workshop or organise a tour. ❉ Assist with running an activity group. The captain may appreciate someone to step in if they are unavailable. If there is any way that you can help IWP, please let us know by emailing any of the Executive Board or office@iwponline.org
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Cascais Book Enthusiasts Beautiful Souls: Saying No, Breaking Ranks and Heeding the Voice of Conscience in Dark Times by Eyal Press
Review by Katherine Bowen In Beautiful Souls, Eyal Press, an American journalist, tells the stories of four very ordinary individuals, who, in widely different times, places and circumstances find themselves confronted by cruel and seemingly impossible choices. The mini-biographies examined include a Swiss police official who broke the law by giving entry permits to Jewish wartime refugees; a Serb, who, risking his own life, saved captured Croats from execution during the Serb-Croat war; an Israeli special-forces soldier in the occupied territories who resisted orders on treatment of Palestinians; and a whistle-blower in a Texas investment firm which was accused of fraud.
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At first glance, these instances seem like a jumble of risks and motives. This lack of a pattern is, however, part of the point. We recognise moral bravery when we see it. Explaining it is very hard. Press cites studies in psychology and philosophical works on moral dilemmas. He relies mainly, however, on a storytelling approach which is rich in personal and circumstantial details. Those of us who read it in Book Enthusiasts found it thought-provoking and inspiring.
Lisbon Descobridoras
by Jenny Acott
Memórias da cidade
In March, members visited The Lisbon Story Centre, which is situated in Terreiro do Paço. This museum tells the history of Lisbon using artifacts, pictures, sound, films as well as photographs and visitors walk around the exhibits using multilingual headphones. The first part concerns the mythical beginnings of Lisbon and then goes on to look at the different peoples that lived in the city - the Romans, Moors and Visigoths. The next part is about the voyagers discovering new lands and establishing trade routes for spices, gold, etc., that they have discovered and how Lisbon has become a big trading centre. The city was devastated on All Saints Day (1 November) in 1755. These events are simulated in a small theatre and visitors can experience, by sound and vision, the shaking ground, the buildings collapsing with the earthquake, the fires and the gigantic tsunami. The Marques do Pombal was the man responsible for the rebuilding of Lisbon and in the museum, one can see videos and plans showing the new streets and designs of the earthquake resistant buildings. The Lisbon Story Centre shows the many things Terreiro do Paço has seen in it’s history - a royal palace, strange animals, a flying machine flown by a priest, political rallies and the assassinations of a king and crown prince. It was a very enjoyable visit and a good place to take your visitors!
São Carlos Opera Theatre In April, members visited the São Carlos Opera Theatre in Chiado. Maria, our guide, took us back stage which was a hive of industry with the scenery being lowered into place for the current opera production. We went on to look at the Royal Box and the Salão Nobre. The original theatre was destroyed in the earthquake of 1755 and this, the current one, was rebuilt in just six months! Everything was prebuilt, for instance the windows and the shaped stones from Sesimbra, and then brought to the site for assembly. It was named after Princess Charlotte of Spain who came to Portugal to marry Prince John who later became king. Inside, all the decoration is still original except for the ceiling. The interior is Italianate and there are five tiers of boxes and seats. It is beautiful and has been likened to a mini La Scala. The Salão Nobre is used for small orchestral groups and promotions and has beautiful chandeliers, woven wall hangings and a gorgeous carpet. We ended our tour by watching a rehearsal of part of the first act of Rigoletto. Some of us went to the dress rehearsal on the following Monday and it was brilliant!
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Art
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In October 2012, The Art for Enjoyment Activity Group had its first gathering in Heather Taylor´s studio in Monte Estoril. Heather has a degree in Fine Art and offered the space for IWP members to relax, enjoy themselves and be creative. Around 5~6 members have been regularly attending on Thursday afternoons between 2:30pm - 5pm; developing painting skills in a variety of media including drawing, watercolour and acrylics. The group has experimented with glue and wax and most have learnt the technique of photo-transferring images. Members bring their own paints and paper and make a small contribution if studio materials are needed in the creative process. The philosophy of the group is primarily to enjoy a space to be creative and take some risks if wanted, in experimenting with their paintings. No skills are required, just the will to have a go! We enjoy a cup of tea and biscuits and sometimes some welcomed donated goodies for those not on diets!
Here are some examples of members´ work over the year. We plan to exhibit some of the art works at this year´s IWP Activities Fair. Heather offers a formal teaching session Monday mornings for those who want learn more about painting. There will some workshops on offer later in the year request, so we will keep you posted.
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Montessori Nursery School,officially recognized by the Portuguese Ministry of Education,since 1995, welcomes children of all nationalities, from 1 to 6 years old.Full or Part-time.Small groups.Experienced and qualified teachers.Specially designed equipment which develops the senses,teaches reading,writing,maths and introduces children to a variety of activities,in a happy, loving environment with garden.We have Extra-curricula, Summer School , Easter activities , too! ( We are opposite S.Pedro Estoril train station).
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In February, I asked all Activity Captains to provide names of everyone attending their activities; sometimes captains aren’t available and it’s useful to know who else can be contacted for information. I also wanted to find out which activities are popular and to analyse the interest profile of members (individually and as a whole). And this is what we found: ✻ IWP currently offers 31 activities. ✻ Of our more than 220 members, 110 participate in more than 1 activity. ✻ Each member participating in activities is registered for an average 2.1 activities. ✻ 99 members are not registered as participants in any activities. ✻ Non member participants in IWP activities have since been encouraged to join. ✻ On average there are 8 participants per activity. All our captains give their time voluntarily. Some make a small charge for use of venue, refreshments and materials used in the activity, although generally participants in each activity are expected to fund the equipment and materials they use. The Executive Board has asked captains to submit requests for funding if needed to support activities.
Activity groups are intended to be run for the benefit of IWP members only. Captains have a list of members so they can periodically check that all participants are current members: participants who are not members are asked to join IWP after 2 ‘taster’ sessions. While the majority of members participate in more than one activity, a large proportion do not participate in any... so, we would like to know what can we do to encourage more of you to take part in activities? If you are interested in setting up an activity group, or there is something you’d like to do that isn’t currently offered, the Activities Coordinator is here to assist you. All captains decide the times and frequencies they will operate their activities, and all will periodically suspend or change venues and times to suit themselves and participants, so don’t feel you cannot offer to run a group because you cannot make a regular commitment. Or do you prefer individual events and tours to regular activities? Let us know by contacting any of the Executive Board or emailing the Activity Co-ordinator on activities@iwponline.org
Assistant Activities Co-ordinator The Activities Co-ordinator, Linda Hunter, would appreciate someone to assist with this role to cover for absences. This involves liaising with Activity Captains as directed by the Executive Board and monitoring the activities@iwponline.org email.
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Other duties include attendance at board meetings if requested, arranging Activity Captains Meetings and liaising with the Activity Fair committee. Please contact Linda by emailing activities@iwponline.org or by contacting any of the Executive Board if you would like to assist.
Please Note: IWP members and their guests attending any event or activity do so entirely at their own risk.
Arts&Crafts Arraiolos Tuesdays, 10:00 - 12:00. The art of Arraiolos is unique to Portugal. Learn the craftsmanship of making handmade carpets. We meet in St. Paul's Church in Estoril every week. There is a small fee to cover the cost of the church hall and refreshments. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information. Art for Enjoyment Thursdays, 14:30 - 17:00. The sessions are facilitated by Heather Taylor and held in her rooftop studio in Monte Estoril with room for five members. These afternoons are not for formal teaching but for everyone to experiment with ideas and painting materials. Books and other inspirational resources are available. Members are asked to bring their own materials. Please contact Heather to book your place and receive information about what to bring. A suggestion list can be emailed to you on request. There is a charge of €5 for studio use and refreshments. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information. Patchwork and Crafts Thursdays, 11:00 - 15:00. Join a fun group of people who cut beautiful fabrics into little pieces and sew them back together again! Whether you do this already, or you want to learn how to make stunning quilts, you are invited to join us. Tea and cakes are served with tips from experienced quilters in our Quilt Bar. There is a small charge Email activities@iwponline.org for more information. More information and photos can be found at http://patchworkinportugal.blogspot.com/.
Books&Writing A Janela Get more involved in IWP by joining the A Janela Team. All members of the A Janela Team are volunteers. We get together once a month at a member´s house to discuss and piece together our club magazine. It´s great fun and you can be sure to gain many new skills as well as discover some hidden talents. Join us by emailing ajanela@iwponline.org Cascais Book Enthusiasts Avid readers and new members are welcome to join us one evening a month for a stimulating discussion on a book chosen by the group. For Group 1: Email activities@iwponline.org for more information. For Group 2: Email activities@iwponline.org for more information.
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Lisbon Book Club Join us one weekday per month for an easy going afternoon of book chat and catching up. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information.
Library Wednesday, 11:00 - 13:00. There are over 8000 books: paper, hardback, large print, a good supply of audio tapes, videos and books for children of all ages. The library is at â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Vila Oliviaâ&#x20AC;?, Rua de Areia 154, Birre. On Library mornings there is a large sign on the fence showing exactly where it is. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information. Creative Writers Meetings are held once a month at a member's home on a Saturday afternoon. We have a theme for each meeting. Each member brings copies to share with the others. The group is supportive and encouraging. After the meeting we have refreshments and conversation. Normally at the end, we choose a theme for the next meeting but are not obliged to keep to it. You can bring something else to share with us if you wish. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information. Lisbon Writers Group The Lisbon Writers Group meets every third Tuesday of the month at 10:30 alternating in members houses. All writerly contributions, great or small, are very welcome! Email activities@iwponline.org for more information.
Business Business Owners' Network Are you a business owner? Are you thinking of starting a business here in Portugal? Would you like to meet with IWP members who are going through what you are going through? Email activities@iwponline.org for more information.
Games&Card Games Bridge - Cascais If you are interested in playing bridge in the Cascais area, please email activities@iwponline.org for more information. Mah Jong Email activities@iwponline.org for more information. Quiz Nights We are looking for Quizzers and Quizzes! A few IWP members and associate members (family members) have been taking part in organised quizzes (for charity and fun). It is great fun and a good way to meet new people! We would also be interested in anyone wanting to organise a Quiz for IWP and information about upcoming Quizzes. To join the group or to let us know of an upcoming quiz, please email activities@iwponline.org for more information.
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Health&Fitness Beginners’ Tennis If you'd like to improve your tennis (i.e. its a long time since you played, or you've had a few lessons and want to practice) please contact Linda Hunter at activities@iwponline.org Fitness Walkers Cascais Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 08:45. What better way is there than to start the day enjoying the peaceful seafront of Cascais? The walk starts at Monte Estoril train station tunnel exit, facing the sea, and lasts about an hour. Break down stress and improve your power, body and mind. Please call beforehand to confirm. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information. Golfing for All Thursdays, 11:00 - 12:00. This activity is for all abilities from complete beginners to those who have played before. We meet every week at the beautiful Estoril Golf Club. We work with a professional who teaches a group lesson for one hour. The lesson takes place either on the driving range or out on the course. The fee is €100 for a group of four for 10 lessons, (that is €10 per lesson) and €4 for a bucket of golf balls. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information. Mind Body Spirit We meet once a fortnight, Mondays at 15:00 at one of the members´ houses and inform everyone by email. We discuss issues regarding the mind, body and spirit. Each session will have a theme and we discover and rediscover old and new ways of dealing with life. These may include inspirations from a book, personal experiences, or the topic of the moment. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information. Sintra walks Friday mornings at 10:30. Over hill, over dale, rain or shine we hit the trail! Come join us for walks through the Sintra Mountains and on the cliffs overlooking the sea. Meet new friends and enjoy spectacular scenery, while having vigourous exercise. Generally 2-3 hours long. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information. Tennis Intermediate Wednesdays, 9:00 - 11:00. We play ladies doubles tennis at the Estoril tennis club every week for two hours. It is a friendly, welcoming group and new members are always welcome. The fee is €7 for two hours. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information.
Language&Culture Lisbon Descobridoras (Discoverers) Join us for monthly excursions in the Lisbon area including museums, walks, and tours. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information. São Carlos Opera Theatre Group If you are interested in promotional tickets for open rehearsals and other activities at São Carlos opera theatre, please email activities@iwponline.org for more information. Your Glimpse into the International Women in Portugal
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English Conversation - Advanced Mondays, 10:00 - 12:00. This lively conversation group will give you an opportunity to practice your English as well as involve you in some great discussions. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information.
English Conversation - Improvers Wednesdays, 10:30 - 12:15. An opportunity to improve your English through general and fun conversation and discussion with guidance on grammar and vocabulary. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information.
French Conversation Wednesdays, 15:00 - 17:00. Come and join a friendly group trying to remember the French they once knew. You’ll get a medley of information (in French) on various topics, lots of media gossip, bits on current affairs, and occasional grammar tips. Come and meet the challenge! Email activities@iwponline.org for more information. Beginner´s French Wednesdays, 13:30 - 14:30. If you had French classes a long time ago or if you never had any but would like to know the basics...this class is for you. Don´t worry, I will not cram grammar rules down your throat. I will teach you how to order in a restaurant (and know what you are ordering). I will help you make hotel reservation, find your way into a French city etc. Above all, we will do this with a lot of laughter and good humour. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information. German Practice Mondays 10:30-12:00. German is one of the official languages in six other European countries apart from Germany itself. If you are interested in the language and would like to refresh your knowledge or just use the language, join this class. Reading, conversation and discussion will be included. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information. Italian Conversation A captain is needed for this group. If you are interested in participating in or helping to run this group please email activities@iwponline.org Portuguese Beginner Conversation in Cascais Tuesday 14:00 - 15:00. These are not lessons. The sessions will help you to understand basic conversational Portuguese and how to get by in common situations. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information. Portuguese Beginner Conversation in Lisbon Informal sessions (not lessons) to help you understand Portuguese and make yourself understood at a basic level. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information.
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Portuguese Conversation Advanced Tuesdays, 14:30. This group gets together to practice Portuguese and have interesting and varied discussions. Newcomers with a good basic knowledge of Portuguese are always welcome as no specific program is followed. At each meeting we all make a small donation and the money collected over the year is given to a local charity. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information. Spanish Conversation Thursdays, 14:30 - 16:30. The time has arrived for us to speak in Spanish. If you would like to try this worldwide spoken language, come along and have some fun. The group is held at Visi's home in Cascais. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information.
Mothers&Children Playgroup - Tuesday Tuesdays 10:00 - 12:00. We also organise other activities throughout the week such as softplay, walks, visits to the park or just a get together at each other's houses. It's a great way to build a network of other international mums and let your little ones have fun and play together. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information. Playgroup Craft Sessions Wednesday, 15:00 - 17:00 at St Heart's Playgroup in Cobre from 15:00 -17:00. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information.
Wining&Dining International Diners For all keen cooks and enthusiastic hosts, single or with a partner. We meet monthly, taking turns to host in our homes, sharing the cooking and costs, for a fun evening with good food. Email activities@iwponline.org for more information.
IWP Associate Activities We are aware of a number of groups (some of which were originally IWP groups) that are attended by IWP members but are also open to non members. These groups sometimes make a commercial charge for the services of the group leader. In the interests of enriching the lives of IWP members, these groups are listed on the IWP website on the activities page. Visit www.iwponline.org for more details and if you know of any other activities that could be added to the list, please email details to activities@iwponline.org IWP does not necessarily endorse these activities.
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Membership Fees The membership year begins 1 October and runs until 30 September. The annual renewal fee is €50 and is applicable all year round. The membership fee decreases every month so that new members who join after the start of the membership year, will only pay for the remaining months in that membership year (see chart). We charge a one-off administration fee on joining of €15. Please pay the initial joining fee of €15 plus the membership fee based on the month you join. Payment An electronic bank transfer of your membership fee can be done online through your bank´s internet banking system or any Multibanco machine. In either case, a receipt of the transfer will be offered to you. We ask that you please enclose it with this form. In addition, if you are paying by internet banking, please be sure to include your full name and phone number in the “reason for transfer” window. New memberships paid by electronic transfer will not be processed unless the completed form and transfer receipt have been received by IWP. Your Glimpse into the International Women in Portugal
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The receipt is needed to verify the payment as many members’ names will not coincide exactly with the name on their bank account. If you have any questions please contact IWP at 915 552 847 or email us at office@iwponline.org on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 to 14:00. IWP Membership Fees 2013/2014
Annual Renewal Fee is €50
September €50.00
January €40.00
May €27.00
October €50.00
February €37.00
June €24.00
November €47.00
March €34.00
July €20.00
December €43.00
April €30.00
August €17.00
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