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Date Published: 19/01/2022

ARCHIVED - Age Concern Costa Calida upcoming events in January and February 2022

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The popular charity based in Mazarrón has a packed schedule of exciting events over the next two months

<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Age Concern Costa Calida upcoming events in January and February 2022

The charity organisation Age Concern Costa Cálida, based in Camposol, has released its agenda of exciting events taking place next month to raise money for elderly and vulnerable people in the Region of Murcia.

Tuesday January 25, 1pm: Annual General Meeting

Their AGM will be held in the Social Centre garden.

Wednesday January 26, 1pm: Menu del Día at Piccolo’s Restaurant

This is so popular it sold out all 32 places in just two days! The Menu Del Día takes place at a local restaurant nearly every month, so keep your eyes peeled for the next event.

Friday January 28, 10am-1pm: Vintage Store January Sale

A budget-busting sale of quality, pre-loved clothing, accessories, home items, jewellery and bric-a-brac, with free tea and coffee. You can also browse a selection of items for sale on the NEW Vintage Store Facebook Marketplace. Search “Age Concern Vintage Store Marketplace” on Facebook, then like and follow to ensure you are the first to know of any new bargains!

Tuesday February 8, 2pm-4pm: Afternoon Tea and Bingo

The social centre will be open as usual for anyone to drop in and the Vintage Store is also open that day from 10am until 1pm, while from 2pm until 4pm the Afternoon Tea and Bingo session will be taking place.

Monday February 14: Valentines Dinner Dance

Look out for details of this amazing event in Puerto de Mazarrón coming very soon! Like and follow the Facebook page “Age Concern Costa Calida” for details of all upcoming events.

Tuesday February 15: Craft Masterclass

A local craft maker will come along and teach participants how to make something. There will be a charge of a nominal fee – approximately five euros – and participants can take what they have made home with them. The first craft session will be polymer clay and beaded earrings and bracelet.

Tuesday February 22: Coffee Morning

Age Concern invites people to come along, chat with likeminded people and enjoy delicious tea, coffee and homemade cakes and treats.

Daily Age Concern events

The Age Concern social centre in Camposol Sector C also has events every weekday from 10am-1pm:

Mondays you can join them for tea and coffee and the popular Stitch, Knit and natter club.
Tuesdays signal that the Vintage Shop is open from 10am till 1pm to grab a pre-loved bargain or collect reserved items.
Wednesdays are all things Health and Wellness, where you can take a break from the rush of everyday life and concentrate on your mindfulness and make new friends.
Thursdays are The Book Club for keen bookworms with loads of books to choose from and lively literary group chat. There is currently a huge selection of books for sale and you can pick up three paperbacks for just 1 euro.
Fridays are for Men Only, as the boys are given the opportunity to chat about all the things important to them over a hot cup of tea or coffee.

There’s always someone available to chat or answer queries every weekday, so just drop in and say “Hi”.

It is estimated that there are 6,749 fewer places in Murcian nursing homes than are needed to care for the Region’s elderly population. Charities like Age Concern can make all the difference to the lives of elderly people in need.

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Address

Age Concern Social Centre, 2B Avenida de los Covachos, Camposol Sector C

Tel: Telephone Enquiries: 634 344 589
Mobile: Events: 634 336 484 (10am - 4pm Monday to Friday)

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Age Concern supports the over 50's in a multitude of ways.

Age Concern Costa Calida Age Concern is the Mazarrón based section of Age Concern Spain. It operates across the Costa Cálida but its main activities are in Mazarrón and the surrounding area. Age Concern is a registered charity and voluntary organization. It provides help and support to the over fifties, along with a social life.

The organisation not only provides practical help, but also advice, and has a range of leaflets dealing with different issues and advice about accessing benefits, both Spanish and UK based. Attendance allowance, winter fuel allowance are both key issues for many and Age Concern has even been able to help some people with repatriation. The Spanish based UK population is growing older and although the Spanish health system takes great care of health, support is increasingly needed.

Age Concern does need your support. If you have the time, why not join them as a volunteer? Or become a friend? Age Concern needs help with its table top sales, coffee mornings, social lunches, social programme, with home visits. Support is there for our volunteers through an induction programme.

Currently over 25 volunteers visit and help in people’s homes. This can include activities such as sitting with a client whilst their carer/spouse shops, or undertaking domestic chores.

Age Concern Costa Cálida is a human charity managed and serviced wholly by unpaid volunteers. All services to the community are free, but they are not an emergency service, nor can they do caring, nursing or domestic work. Age Concern do not receive any funding from Spain or the UK. The costs are covered from fundraising activities and the generous donations from local residents. The phones are manned, during the times advertised, by working volunteers who cannot answer whilst driving, in meetings or with clients, but they will always return your call when able to do so. They have a range of medical aids which can be hired to assist after care and rehabilitation after operations and hospital stays.

Social events

Twice a month Age Concern runs a social event to enable local residents to meet new people within the community. Join their Facebook group for more information.

On the last Wednesday of the month Age Concern runs a Menu Del Dia at a local restaurant, also at 1.30pm, sometimes with entertainment provided. These Menus rotate around local restaurants, with something to suit every taste including British, Spanish or Chinese.

Age Concern also runs other fundraising events, including a bric a brac stall, with clothes, on Camposol B one Friday a month, and any contributions are always welcome.

Age Concern Social Centre

Social Centre: 2B Avenida de los Covachos, Camposol Sector C (C8), Telephone 634 312 516

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 to 14:00

Age Concern telephone numbers:

Enquires: 634 344 589 (10am - 4pm Monday to Friday)

Lifeline: Mazarrón and Puerto de Mazarrón Area – 634 325 408; Camposol Area – 634 312 516

Events: 634 336 484 (10am - 4pm Monday to Friday)

Equipment Loan: 634 306 927 (10am - 4pm Monday to Friday)