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Algarve 41 Club invites new members Calling all former Round Tablers!
Brimming with colour Lagos Sunset Colour Party - Solid Colours is a celebration to mark Youth Day and will be held on August 13, at 6pm at Porta de Vila Sports Complex. Part of the money raised by this event, organised by the Lagos Youth Association, will be donated to the Lagos Voluntary Firefighters. Tickets which cost €3.50 can be bought from the association or at Papelaria Natal and Lagos Surf Center. On stage will be artists like DJ TobyOne - co-founder of the Funk Royale soundsystem and participant in events such as Bestival in the UK, Bowlriders World Skate in Marseille, Arrifana Sunset Fest in Aljezur, and a concert in Wembley, a night that was considered "one of the best of 2009" by Timeout magazine. DJ Rhythm - already known for his presence at Milkshake Party nights at NoSoloÁgua Portimão, as well as playing at festivals such as Festival F Kristóman - guest of DJ Rhythm - and DJ Kwan, one of the official DJs of the Mega Hits radio. This event counts on the partnerships of Lagos City Council, São Gonçalo de Lagos Town Council and Odiáxere Junta da Freguesia, as supporters, and McDonald's de Lagos, Adega da Marina, Casas do Barlavento, Cerveja Sagres, Hospital São Gonçalo and António Ferreira, as sponsors. Being a Youth Festival, there is also the support of the Students Associations of the Gil Eanes and Júlio Dantes High Schools in Lagos.
For those not in the know, Round Table is a community and fellowship organisation that was established in 1928. At the age of 40, ‘Tablers’ - as its members are know - graduate to the 41 Club, the Algarve branch of which was set-up in 1985 by founding chairman Robert Todman. Today the club has 50 members, some of which live full-time in Portugal, although around half are regular visitors with holiday homes here. Together with the members’ wives and partners, the club is very active on the Algarve! In May the club had its annual changeover, the time when the old chairman hands over to a new chairman. This was marked with five days of celebrations that included parties, golf, bowling, a formal AGM and a black tie ladies’ festival, which this year was held at Penina Golf Resort. Some 85 members, wives, partners and
guests attended to say thank you to outgoing chairman Bob Montague for a fantastic year, and to welcome new chairman Paul Taplin. The club meets on the first Tuesday of every month at O Farol restaurant in the Rocha Brava resort just outside Carvoeiro. A 1pm meeting of members is followed by lunch with wives and partners - a very convivial way to spend a Tuesday afternoon. In addition, on the third Tuesday of every month there is a social meeting, with past events featuring a quiz night, dinner at a member’s home and even a ten pin bowling trip. If you are an old Round Tabler or a member of a 41 Club anywhere in the world and you are now living in or regularly passing through the Algarve, you are invited to join the Algarve 41 Club. Please contact vice-chairman Geoff Harnett who will be delighted to give you further information on the club.
For more information: gvharnettalgarve41club@aol.com
Get together BY KIRSTEEN LANDERT The next meeting of the Alzheimer's/ Dementia Support Group will be on August 23rd at 11am at Restaurant Pirilampo in Lagos. The support group started four years ago. People exchange experiences and strategies on how to deal with challenging behaviour, continence issues, nutrition, carer's contacts, available appliances for the home and general tips which can help make life easier for all involved. Through shared experiences the group can help UK citizens apply for
attendance and carers’ allowances if applicable; suggest where and how to get power of attorney, and a living will can be attained if desired. Some of us also speak German and Portuguese. Please see the magazine for future dates and contact numbers. Don't feel alone and isolated - give us a call or just join us at a meeting that suits you.
For more information: Carol +351 926 297 527 or Kirsteen +351 968 084 946
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