Giving Back Magazine – April 2024

Community Care Association wish to thank all existing Members and welcomes new Members who take part in the activities held at Centro Civico Alameda Del Mar, Calle Santa Alodia, Playa Flamenca, Orihuela Costa, 03189.

We believe you matter, want to have fun in the sun and enjoy your time living in Orihuela Costa.

The aim of CCA is to provide a friendly environment for everyone of all nationalities, to take part in social therapeutic activities, meet new friends, learn Spanish to communicate with ‘the locals’, integrate and join in their fascinating cultural events.

CCA offer sessions in 3 rooms Mondays between 14:00h till 18:0h.  2 rooms on Wednesdays 14:00h till 16:00h, 1 room 14:00h till 18:00h and Thursdays, 1 room between 14:00h till 18:00h.

Spanish classes at 3 levels.  Beginners, Intermediate and Conversation, plus Spanish Games, ie “Quien Soy”, Scrabble, Quiz and Culture.  Artistic watercolour Art classes, Bridge, Singalong sessions and Needle Crafts where you can refresh existing or learn new skills,

Mondays.  Beginners Foundation, Level 1 and Intermediate Level 2.  These sessions are not on a ´drop in’ basis, to enable students to learn to speak basic Spanish uninterrupted.

Shorter sessions to be arranged by demand, 8 – 10 week Spanish classes can be arranged for Members who cannot commit to six months sessions.

Spanish Games, Conversation and Culture sessions.  These classes are great fun and easy, to enjoy learning the Spanish language.

CCA intend to organise a Spanish Cultural group which will include UNESCO Heritage sites and the fantastic historical festivals celebrated throughout Spain.

 Bridge sessions.  Bring your own cards. 

Wednesdays.  Watercolour Art sessions for absolute Beginners and budding artists. Bring your own materials.

Singalong to easy listening music from the past and present, Music therapy sessions for all ages.   

Thursdays.  Needle Craft sessions.  Come and join our craft group, why not try knitting / sewing / embroidery.  You can explore up-cycling / alterations as well as simple soft furnishings.  This group will help you explore your creative side (we all have one) as well as meet new friends.  Tutor led session, we can all learn from each other and share our skills as well as develop new ones.

Community Care Forum.  The objectives are simple, to encourage a healthy and agreeable mode and style of life for Spanish and non Spanish residents on the Orihuela Costa.

The aims and objectives of Community Care Forum is to identify Social Welfare Services offered and how to obtain them, information which is not readily available.

To work closer with the Social Welfare Services to ensure information is available online, in the press and leaflets at local business venues for every resident in Orihuela Costa to access easily in order that they can help themselves or a neighbour in need, especially the elderly, frail, vulnerable and disabled.

To support Members and the community of Orihuela Costa by offering for those in need, of information and advice how to apply for a Blue Badge / Mobility Permit, Spanish Social Welfare Services support and Attendance Allowance from the UK.

Information to access the Red Cross/Cruz Roja, Caritas, HAHCB, AECC Orihuela Costa Branch. The Movers and Shakers group who support Parkinson’s, MND, HD, MS, Alzhiemer’s and Dementia plus ADIEM – Mental Health and Abuse related issues.

To liaise with Town Halls, Councils and any kind of Administration, organization, public or private, at any territorial level, to improve the health care for the population of this area.

Collaborate with the local Social Welfare Services and all Charities and Associations registered in Orihuela Costa, with the intent of providing information regards social welfare needs,

Expertise on legal and administrative concerns relating to health care, particularly relative to the elderly, vulnerable and disabled residents living in Orihuela Costa.

Guest Talks, Sessions and Meetings to highlight the profile of the Association and to enable the entry of volunteers to undertake their work, being voluntary work for the Association.

You can contact us by email with your contact details for more information and which activity session/s you want to join.    Email. oc.communitycare@gmail.com.

Meanwhile, we wish you well and look forward to seeing you at CCA sessions in the Civic Centre.

Kindest regards   Community Care Association.

Norah Bond – President.  Eva Johansson – Secretary General Malcolm Cavendish – Treasurer.  Neil Reardon – Vocal – Welfare Services  Monica Keane – Vocal
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