Members and friends of the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) recently enjoyed a splendid Spring Lunch at the Sao Domingos Restaurant at Gale, near Guia. A great time was had by all with tasty food, good company and a fun quiz which ended in a 'tie-break'.

Madrugada, the charitable association which provides care and support for people affected by life limiting illness, is on the move.
Luz-based Madrugada is pleased to announce it will move to a new Support Centre in the town later this year. The commercial space originally used by the Ocean Club Reception at Palm Bay Resort has been acquired and will be redeveloped.

The Algarveans held their 2018 AGM on March 25 with record attendance, including seven new members and quite a few potential ones. 

The group steams ahead into its 27th year, with a newly elected committee, sporting:

RCEPI held a fund raising Solidarity Dinner at the local Estoi Poeta Emiliano da Costa School on Saturday 17th March. The cookery students at the school prepared a fantastic 3 course meal which they then served to 64 guests.
First class musical entertainment was provided by internationally renowned Ricardo J Martins a multi instrumentalist musician specializing in the classical Portuguese guitar who has released 2 albums. He continues to live in the Algarve but tours extensively abroad.

At last there was a short break in the much needed rain for the motorcyclists of the ASB to get a day out on their bikes.
John Heffernan organised a lovely ride from Boliqueime over the hills above Salir to Almodovar in the lower Alentejo. It was a bright but somewhat chilly day and a break was taken in Ameixial on the way for a warming coffee. After passing through Almodovar the riders returned south via Sao Marcos where lunch was taken at Restaurante  Cruzamento before going their separate ways home.

The foreign residents’ Association afpop, held its 30th Annual General Meeting on Saturday march 24th, at the hotel Jardim do Vau in Portimão.

The meeting was attended by 30 Members, who had the opportunity to hear the results from the previous year and development plans for 2018 and beyond, when the Annual Business Plan was presented after the formal business was completed.

International Women’s Day gave members of Almancil International Rotary Club (AIRC) the perfect opportunity to celebrate with friends and special lady guests with a fund-raising lunch and fashion show sponsored by The Conrad Algarve Hotel and Cotton Lovers Outlet, Almancil.