MN 31
From 11st to 17th of March 2011
Mijas Semanal
WHATS’ON CARNIVAL: The carnival is postponed due to the weather. It will take place on the 19th and 20th of March, same timing for each day. Original and colourful characters will take to the streets of Mijas in the 3 nuclei, forming part of fancy dress fun and the creative floats.
LAS LAGUNAS THEATRE: The Malaga College of lawyers will be staging the work of H.J. Ibsen’s “A Dolls House”, directed by Manuel España. Monies raised from the collection will go to A.D.I.M.I. Cost, 5 euros and, with a youth or pensioners card 3 euros. Friday March 11th at 9pm. A masterpiece of Ibsen’s and not to be missed.
MARCH FOR EQUALITY: The special walk entitled ‘Marching towards equality’, will be postponed until the 26/3 and will start at the María Zambrano Park at 12 noon and end at El Esparragal Park where Mayor, Antonio Sanchez, will give a speech. Activities will take place afterwards.
LAS LAGUNAS THEATRE: The Musical group of Las Lagunas celebrates its 30th anniversary with a concert, accompanied by other musical groups in the province. Admission is free until the auditorium is full. In 1981, the various associations, wanted to make a band comprising trumpets and drums in Las Lagunas and they appeared in public at the Mijas Fiesta Parade in 1984. Performance: Sat. 12th 7pm.
CLUB NEWS AUTHOR SHOWCASE: Authors, and poets will be able to compete in a literary competition at the Tamisa Golf Hotel this Saturday the 12th of March. Guest Speakers include well known author David Baird amongst other guest speakers. The cost is 2 euros per person and the event begins at 10.30am at Hotel Tamisa Golf, Camino Viejo Coin km 3.3 29649 Mijas Costa. Further information: rashklaw@yahoo.co.uk Mijas La Cala Lions Club: is inviting you to join their quiz night on the 19th of March 7.30pm in memory of Beverley Freeman. It will be at the Sheriffs Restaurant at El Chaparral Playa. 3 course dinner and refreshments is 15 euros. Bookings www.lacalalions.com
Astronomy on the Costa del Sol: Next meeting is 22nd March, 7.40 / 8pm Meeting at the BBQ area at the car park near the bar just off of the Camino de Coin just after km11 A7053. “Parque Natural El Esparragal”. Bring warm clothing and refreshments. www.astronomycostadelsol.com THESPA: “PROSCENOPHOBIA” by Bettina Matkelow Thursday 30th March 7.30pm. Further information: theatrecostadelsol.com Soroptimist International Costa del Sol Club meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month. www.si-es.org Send us your Club News to: international@mijate.com
NEWS AND VIEWS news, interviews and events...
14.05 - 14.50 h
MONDAY: Mari Paz Ortega , Mijas Timebank TUESDAY: Anne-Marie Savastano, Charities WEDNESDAY: Louise Brace, Miramar events THURSDAY: Book Circle
FLAMENCO CONTEST: The Peña Flamenco del Sur presents this Saturday the 12th of March at 9 p.m. the poster of the twelfth Torreon flamenco singing contest. The launch of the event will feature the performance of the flamenco singer Enrique Castillo. Those interested in the contest can register until March the 19th at the Peña Flamenca.
LAS LAGUNAS THEATRE: We have children’s theatre at the hands of the magician Paco Taconyc and his new show “Maaaaagia 2.0”. Price, 5 euros. This magician produces three styles of magic, with audience participation. 13/3 6pm.
HEALTH CORNER
Sick Sinus Syndrome: What You Should Know What is sick sinus syndrome? Sick sinus syndrome is the name for several conditions in which the sinus node does not work the right way. The sinus node (also called the sino-atrial node) is a natural pacemaker in your heart that helps your heart beat steadily. An electric current starts in one of the upper chambers (called the atria) of the heart and goes through the heart to the bottom chambers (called the ventricles). The sinus node can increase your heart rate during times of high demand, such as during exercise. If you have sick sinus syndrome, your heart rate may be too slow or too fast to meet the needs of your body. About 1 in 600 people with heart problems have sick sinus syndrome. It usually affects people who are at least 60 years old. Women are affected about as often as men. How does my doctor know that I have sick sinus syndrome? Some people with sick sinus syndrome do not feel ill or have only mild feelings of illness. Other people have symptoms that come and go. The following are some possible symptoms of sick sinus syndrome: • Feeling like you are going to pass out • Feeling like your heart is skipping beats or beating too fast or too slow • Feeling dizzy
• Having chest pain • Being short of breath • Having difficulty thinking or remembering things • Feeling tired Other medical problems can cause the same symptoms as sick sinus syndrome, so it’s important to find out what is causing your symptoms. Your doctor may be able to tell whether you have sick sinus syndrome by doing some tests. One of these tests is electrocardiography (also called ECG). During this test, your doctor will have you lie down so your heart can be monitored. The ECG machine makes a picture, or tracing, that shows your heart’s electrical signals. How is sick sinus syndrome treated? Most people with sick sinus syndrome will need to have an artificial pacemaker put into their body. A pacemaker is a small electronic device that is put under the skin on your chest. It helps your heart keep a regular beat, especially when your heart beats too slowly. If you have a pacemaker and your heart rate is too fast, your doctor may prescribe medicine to control it. In addition, your doctor may want to change some of your other medicines because some medicines can make sick sinus syndrome worse.