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Discover 55+ Events and Activities Near You: This list may not be exhaustive, but we hope it inspires you to connect, explore, and share the joy of Christmas whether with loved ones, or new friends!
EXERCISE CLASSES for 55+ NEAR YOU
● ESTEPONA
Bootcamp Pilates - Platinum Reformer Pilates Classes - Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun - For more info, Tel: (+34) 674 620 720
● SAN PEDRO
Age Concern - Chair Yoga with Evita - Mon 1-2 - Tel: (+34) 689 355 198
Chair Exercises with Rachel/Estelle - Tues 11-12 Tel: (+34) 689 355 198
● NUEVA ANDALUCIA
Max Pilates - Gentle Reformer Pilates - Tues/Thurs 9-10 - Mon/Wed/Fri 12-1 - Tel: (+34) 606 122 323
● CALAHONDA
Embody Yoga - Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat - For more info, Tel: (+44) 7947272526 E: embodyyoga7@gmail.com
● LA CALA
The Club Gym - “Fit over 50” - Mon/Wed 11-12 - For more info, Tel: (+34) 693 770 517
SOCIAL/TRIPS/EVENTS: COSTA DEL SOL
(contact organisers for price & reservation info)
Nov
29 - The Arts Society De La Frontera Christmas Lunch with Sotto Voce, Sotogrande Port, 1.30pm - events.delafrontera@gmail.com
29 - The Big Thanksgiving Quiz with U3A, Hapimag Hotel, Marbella, 5.30pm - by reservation quizmaster@u3a.international
30 - Kempinski Hotel Bahía Christmas Market, Estepona, 1:00pm – 8:00pm, Santa Claus 4:30pm; Tree lighting 6:30pm. - Tel: (+34) 952 809 500 or E: reservations.estepona@kempinski.com
30 - T.A.P.A.S. “It’s not Quite Chrisrmas” Concert, Alhaurin Golf Clubhouse, 7.30pm - Tickets/Info: (+34) 693 104 060
30 - Malaga Christmas Lights w/Random Fun Adventures (excursions for mixed-ages), 4pm until late - For pick-up points check www.randomfunadventures.com or Tel: (+34) 619 613 230
30 & 1 - Gaucín Christmas Fair, Pabellón Polideportivo, Gaucín, 11-7pm - Tel: (+34) 621 036 484
Dec
1 - A Very Merry Christmas Market (Lions International), Butibamba Park, La Cala, from 11am - Tel: (+34) 663 529 280
2 - Festive Tributes at La Sala, Puerto Banus: Michael Bublé - Call (+34) 952 814 145 or E: reservations@lasalabanus.com
3 - Festive Lunch and Fashion Show for Collective Calling, Costa Women Marbella & Fair Lady Fashion. The Harbour, Marbella. SOLD OUT. For waiting list email: aohr1970@gmail.com
3 - Christmas Charity Coffee Morning, Urban Chai, San Pedro, 10am - Tel: (+34) 951 385 149
3 - Christmas by Candlelight, Timeless Classics, La Sala Puerto Banus, 7pm - Call (+34) 952 814 145 or E: reservations@lasalabanus.com
4 - Malaga Christmas Lights w/Age Concern, pick-up San Pedro, 4-10pm - by reservation events@ageconcernmarbella.com
4 - The Chain Band, Fleetwood Mac Tribute, The Cazbah Live Lounge, Torrenueva, Mijas, 10pm - Tel: (+34) 602 535 710
5 - AIMS Sanctuary Christmas Luncheon & Market, La Sala Puerto Banus, 11.30-6pm (Luncheon 2-4pm) - Call (+34) 952 814 145 or E: reservations@lasalabanus.com
6 - The Monthly Luncheon at the Hapimag Resort Hotel with U3A, Marbella, 1:30pm - by reservation hapimaglunch@u3a.international
6 & 7 - Choirs at Christmas, Salon Varietés Theatre, Fuengirola, 7.30pm - For Tickets/Info: (+34) 952 474 542
6 & 7 - Cabaret El Gran Show (Spanish-language), Teatro Cuidad de Marbella, 8pm - Tickets: www.mientrada.net
6 - Take That Tribute, The Cazbah Live Lounge, Torrenueva, Mijas, 10pm - Tel: (+34) 602 535 710
7 - Centro Contigo Childrens Charity Christmas Charity Event - meet Santa, carol singing - Plaza Blanca Sotogrande, 11am
7 - Malaga Christmas Lights w/Random Fun Adventures (excursions for mixed-ages), 4pm until late - for pick-up points check www.randomfunadventures.com or Tel: (+34) 619 613 230
7 - The Mamma Mia Experience, The Cazbah Live Lounge, Torrenueva, Mijas, 9pm - Tel: (+34) 602 535 710
8 - Christmas Concert, Collegium Musicum -Bach's Double Violin Concert and Festive Christmas music, Hotel IPV & Spa, Fuengirola - For more info, email : info@colmus.org
10 - Christmas Concert, Collegium Musicum -Bach's Double Violin Concert and Festive Christmas music, The Encarnacíon Church, Marbella - For more info, email : info@colmus.org
10 - U3A Lectures - The Decline at the End of the Bronze Age - Sala Marbella, Hapimag Resort, 4pm - Email: lectures@u3a.international
10 - Festive Tributes at La Sala, Puerto Banus: ABBA - Call (+34) 952 814 145 or E: reservations@lasalabanus.com
11 - Lectures with The Arts Society De La Frontera, Unveiling Women Masters of Art by Alejandra Cazaro, San Roque Club, 11am (includes complimentary glass of wine after the event) - email: chair.delafrontera@theartssociety.org
11 - Christmas Quiz Night, Miraflores Spikes Bar, 7.30pm - Tel: (+34) 711 008 765
11 - Stand-up Comedy Spain, The Cazbah Live Lounge, Torrenueva, Mijas, 7.30pm - www.evenbrite.co.uk
11 - Movie Night - Sala Screening: Home Alone, La Sala, Puerto Banus - 7pm - Call (+34) 952 814 145 or E: reservations@lasalabanus.com
12 - Christmas Lunch with Age Concern, Hogan Stand, San Pedro, 1pm - SOLD OUT. For waiting list email: lunches@ageconcernmarbella.com
12 - Stand-up Comedy Spain, Louie Louie, Estepona, 7.30pm - www. evenbrite.co.uk
12 - George & Cher, The Cazbah Live Lounge, Torrenueva, Mijas, 9pm - Tel: (+34) 602 535 710
13 - Christmas Market, The Victoria & Albert, Benavista, 3-6pm - Tel: (+34) 711 010 085
13 - The Love to Sing Choir Christmas Concert, Auditorium Mirador Del Carmen, Estepona, 7pm - Tel: (+34) 628 163 977
13 - Christmas Gala Dinner - Jingle Bells & All that Jazz, Hosted by Collective Calling, Villa Padierna Palace Hotel, Benahavis, 7-11pm - Tel: (+34) 711 006 961
13 - Stand-up Comedy Spain, Harry’s Bar, Alcaidesa, San Roque, 7.30pm - www.evenbrite.co.uk
13 - 70s Boogie Wonderland, The Cazbah Live Lounge, Torrenueva, Mijas, 10pm - Tel: (+34) 602 535 710
14 - Christmas Pub Quiz, St George’s Charity - ‘Feed a Child’ campaign, The Hairy Lemon, San Roque, 2pm - Tel: (+34) 687 030 047
14 - Christmas Fair Lunch & Meet Santa, Miraflores Tennis Club, 1-5pm - www.miraflorestennisclub.com
18 - Festive Tributes at La Sala, Puerto Banus: Rat Pack Show - Call (+34) 952 814 145 or E: reservations@lasalabanus.com
18 - Midnight Hour Band: Commitments Tribute, The Cazbah Live Lounge, Torrenueva, Mijas, 10pm - Tel: (+34) 602 535 710
21 - Musicals Night, The Cazbah Live Lounge, Torrenueva, Mijas, 9pm - Tel: (+34) 602 535 710
23 - Cazbah Christmas Party for All, The Cazbah Live Lounge, Torrenueva, Mijas, 9pm - Tel: (+34) 602 535 710
28 - Sierra Nevada Snow Trip w/Random Fun Adventures (excursions for mixed-ages), 6am - 6pm - for pick-up points check www.randomfunadventures.com or Tel: (+34) 619 613 230
28 - Festive Tributes at La Sala, Puerto Banus: Motown & Soul - Call (+34) 952 814 145 or E: reservations@lasalabanus.com
Jan
15 - Succulent Garden Workshop with U3A, Alhaurín, 10:45 am - by reservation: succulents@u3a.international
15 - Lectures with The Arts Society De La Frontera, Fantasy comes from the Ghosts: Gaudi and other Catalan Artists by Jacqueline Cockburn, San Roque Club, 11am (includes complimentary glass of wine after the event) - email: chair.delafrontera@theartssociety.org
LEARNING
Age Concern - Guitar Lessons, San Pedro, Tues 4-8pm - (+34) 689 355 198
Age Concern - Coffee and Computers, San Pedro- Thurs 12-2pm (+34) 689 355 198
SPORTS EVENTS
21 - Senior Christmas Golf Tournament (ages 50+), La Cala Resort, Mijas - Real Federación Andaluza de Golf - For registration info: www.nextcaddy.com/tour/50076 - Tel: (+34) 952 225 590 or email info@rfga.org
DROP-IN/ADVICE CENTRES
Age Concern Advice Centre, San Pedro, Mon 11-1 - Tel: (+34) 689 355 198
Age Concern Advice Centre, Mijas - La Cala, Fri 11-1 - Los Boliches, Thurs 11-1 - Mijas Pueblo, Wed 12-2 - Benalmadena, Mon 11-1 - Tel: (+34) 652 537 615
REGULAR MEET-UPS NEAR YOU
● Age Care (Mijas) (members-only - free membership - includes various activities, exercise and social/health support), Fuengirola Weds 11-3 - Tel: (+34) (+34) 675 494 635, Coin Wed 11-1 - Tel: (+34) 711 035 916, Las Lagunas de Mijas Tues/Thurs 10-12.30pm - Tel: (+34) 675 874 308
● CAP is a friendly, social organization. We meet for coffee from 10.30am each Wednesday at Restaurant Chilli, Benamara. Events, speakers, excursions, lunches and dinners at different venues along the coast, mystery trips, and the occasional quiz. www.clubcharityandpleasure.wordpress.com
● Costa Women is free to join, and any woman can become a member. No matter your hobbies, values, beliefs, or views. Mixed ages. For more info and on upcoming weekly or monthly social events/meet-ups in Marbella, La Cala, Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Mijas, Sotogrande, Axarquia, Nerja, or Malaga, visit www.costawomen.com
● Costa Women’s Business Growth Mastermind hosts business growth talks, co-working events, a business book club and more. Upcoming Business events online: 3rd Dec - Business Growth Mastermind End of Year Party (online - members-only) - 18th Dec - Believe, Inspire, Grow from USA - grow your network and learn some skills with us! Every third Wed. 4pm (online). Visit www.costawomen.com/businesses/growth
The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a global non-profit for mature individuals, promoting enjoyable and fulfilling activities. U3A International serves English speakers in Southern Spain, welcoming all nationalities.
Mon - 10:30am: Country Walks - 2pm: Scrabble - 4pm: Begin Bridge - 4pm: Spanish - Advanced - 5:30pm: ‘Bridge on Mon’
Tue - 10am: Fun and Easy Spanish at 10 - 10:30am: Cycling - Pedalling the Paseo - 11am: Fun and Easy Spanish at 11 - 12pm: Fun and Easy Spanish at 12 - 2pm: Les Déjeuners Français - 2:30pm: Basic iPad and iPhone Classes - 4pm: The Tuesday Talk
Wednesday - 10:30 am: Sandpiper Walks - 11:30 am: Writing - Creative Writers' Workshop - 2pm: The Debating Club - 4pm: Bridge: ‘Duplicate Bridge on Weds’ - 6pm: Spanish Happy Hour
Thurs - 10am: Bridge: ‘Contract Bridge on Thurs’ - 10am: Men's Padel Tennis - 11am: Reading Circle
Fri - 10:30 am: Android Drop-in Clinic - 10:30 am: Painting - 11am: Coffee Morning - 11am: Play Reading - 12:30 pm: Discover Meditation - A Weekly Course for Beginners - 12:30 pm: Even U Can Ukulele - 5:30 pm: The Big Quiz - 6pm: Chess
For more details on each activity, including locations and how to participate, please visit the U3A International Activities Programme page: https://u3a.international/activities/
U3A COUNTRY WALKS - 10.30 - 1pm - info : country@u3a.international
Dec
9 - Monda – Guaro – Monda, 11.59km, Medium/Heavy
23 - Sierra Bermeja – Paseo de los Pinsapos and Pico Los Reales, 4.58km, Medium
Jan
6 - Nacimiento de Coín and Fire-Lookout, 9.34km, Easy/Medium
20 - Puerta Verde (Lake Concepción), 8.09km, Easy/Medium
U3A HILL WALKS - 10.30-2pm - info: hill@u3a.international
Dec
2 - Tolox – Cascada La Rejia, 8 km, Medium
16 - Marbella – Ermita de los Monjes, 6 km, Medium
23 - Estepona, Sierra Bermeja – Paseo de los Pinsapos and Pico Los Reales, 6.3 km, Medium
30 - Marbella – Cascada Loop, 7.6 km, Medium/Heavy
Jan
13 - La Cruz de Juanar, 7 km, Medium
27 - Guaro – Puerto Alto, 11.6 km, Medium/Heavy
U3A SANDPIPER WALKS - 10.30 - 1pm - info: sandpiper@u3a.international
Dec
11 - Coastal Pathway - Marbella Bajadilla Marina to Los Monteros Beach, 8 km, Easy
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