MusicalMente, stimulating the brain through music
New group brings people with dementia and carers together in Portimão Initiative || “MusicalMente” (or MusicalMind) is a weekly group activity that brings people with dementia and their family members
A unique sensory event at Quinta da Tôr
For many of us, trying to organise anything over the last year or so has not been easy due to Covid restrictions and the understandably cautious attitude of the public.
Heads of Janus – beginnings and transitions
Pet Corner ‘Janus’, the Roman god, has two heads. One facing the past, the other the future. Thus, January was named after this Roman deity 300 years or more BC,
“Solidarity pantry” to help families in need
Mar Shopping Algarve in Loulé has set up a ‘Despensa Solidária’ (Solidarity Pantry) near its Pingo Doce supermarket which will allow visitors to donate a variety of items to families
UPDATE: EVENT CANCELLED – AAA talk: the work of Estácio da Veiga
The Algarve Archaeological Association has announced that this lecture has been cancelled due to the latest government measures imposing that “for cultural events, vaccinated attendees also need to have had
Castelo de Sonhos Christmas “thank you”: bringing smiles to the elderly
Thanks to the generosity of the local community, the Silves-based family charity Castelo de Sonhos (CdeS) once again reached its target of 200 shoeboxes filled with Christmas gifts. This campaign
Algarve Senior Bikers raise €2,200 for Gaivota children
There was no ASB Charity Lunch again this year, but the Algarve Senior Bikers still managed to raise money for the children of Gaivota home in Albufeira. “I was pleased
Pop-Ups, Pet Park and Poinsettias
Pet Corner Pop-Ups! The last one took place on December 15 at O Tasco restaurant in Senhora do Verde (Portimão). Another success! A small season, starting at Jolly’s in Alvor,
Portimão Soup Kitchen gives out Christmas dinners and gifts to needy people
For one hour on December 14, the Portimão Soup Kitchen opened its doors to give out Christmas dinners and gifts to 138 vulnerable people. Each person received a roast dinner,
Happy Bears warm young hearts
The mission of Rotary Club Estoi Palace International (RCEPI) is “to help those in need in the community”. Members of RCEPI started crafting Happy Bears at home during lockdown as