U3A Calpe first meeting of 2023
ON January 29, U3A Calpe held its first general meeting of the new year. Almost 80 members attended. The guest speaker was Carole Saunders, adviser to the mayoress of Calpe. Carole provided a detailed update on a range of issues relating to Calpe itself and aspects of life in Spain for expats. Topics covered included voting in the municipal elections in May, the regulations and obtaining stickers for the new 'emission zones', and dealing with unauthorised occupation of property. Members were grateful to Carole for her patience in answering a number of individual questions.
The president reported that membership was rising again, after the difficulties caused by Covid and Brexit, and financially the association was stable. She informed members that a new groups coordinator for the committee was now required – anyone interested should get in touch by email to arrange a 'no obligation' chat over a coffee. Attention was drawn to the re-starting of the U3A choir, which meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at the civic centre, from 18.00-19.30. Group leader Mary Anderton was at pains to point out that singing was thirsty work, and that rehearsals always concluded in a nearby bar! The choir will be preparing for a number of activities, including performing as part
of U3A Calpe's Coronation celebrations. In addition, line dancing will be available for interested members on Thursday afternoons at the LAFMA premises, starting at 14.30 for an hour. The monthly newsletter will be published during the first week of the month – please send any items for publication to the president by the fifth of each month, apart from July and August when there will not be a newsletter.