The Chelb Room

On the first floor of the Hotel we have a small meeting room - which as well as being used for the keep fit classes and bridge, it is often booked by local companies. This picture shows Tessa and Trevor Ashwell of the International Retirement Club who were with us yesterday.

The International Retirement Club is the first of its kind in the Algarve offering inderpendent living with the piece of mind that comes with being like minded people in a caring envoironment with 24 hour staff on call. www.internationalretirementclub.com

What's On - November, 2006

NOVEMBER 2006
Tuesday, 7th November - Nuno - Resident Organist - Bar Boa Vista - 9.00pm
Wednesday, 8th November - João Caracol - Music for dancing - 9.00pm
Thursday, 9th November – Fashion Show 4.00PM - Bar Boa Vista
Thursday, 9th November – Theatre Dinner – 7.00-7.30pm
Thursday, 9th November - Nuno - Resident Organist - Bar Boa Vista - 9.00pm
Friday, 10th November - Alan Storm - Singer - Carlos Pontes - 9.00pm
Saturday, 11th November - Nuno - Resident Organist - Bar Boa Vista - 9.00pm
Sunday, 12th November - Carlos Pontes - Bar Boa Vista - 9.00pm
Monday, 13th November - Nuno - Resident Organist - 9.00pm
Tuesday 14th November - Arte Viva - Music for dancing - 9.00pm
Wednesday, 15th November - Nuno - Resident Organist - 9.00pm
Thursday, 16th November – Theatre Dinner – 7.00-7.30pm
Thursday, 16th November - Ilze – Singer - Bar Boa Vista - 9.00pm
Friday, 17th November - Nuno - Resident Organist - Bar Boa Vista - 9.00pm
Saturday, 18th November – SANDRA TRIO - Music for Dancing - 9.00pm
Sunday, 19th November - Nuno - Resident Organist -9.00pm
Monday 20th November - Folklore Dancers - Bar Boa Vista - 9.30 pm
Tuesday 21st November - Nuno - Resident Organist - Bar Boa Vista - 9.00pm
Wednesday, 22nd November - João Caracol – Music for dancing - 9.00pm
Thursday, 23rd November – Nuno – Resident Organist - 9.00pm
Friday, 24th November - Alan Storm - Singer - Bar Boa Vista - 9.00pm
Saturday, 25th November -- Nuno - Resident Organist - Bar Boa Vista - 9.00pm
Sunday, 26th November - Carlos Pontes – Bar Boa Vista - 9.00pm
Monday, 27th November - Nuno - Resident Organist – Bar Boa Vista - 9.00pm
Tuesday, 28th November - Arte Viva – Music for dancing – 9.00pm
Wednesday, 29th November - Nuno - Resident Organist - 9.00pm
Thursday, 30th November - Ilze – Singer - Bar Boa Vista - 9.00pm

Weekly
Mondays -10.00am - Pilates - Advance Class
Mondays -11.00am - Pilates - New Beginners Class (Pre-book at Reception)
Tuesdays - 10.30am - Scuba Diving (pre-book at Reception)
Wednesdays – 2.00pm – Improvers Bridge
Thursday Evenings - 6.00pm - Pearl Exhibition - Reception Area
Fridays - 10.00am - Pilates - Advance Class
Fridays - 11.00am - Pilates - New Beginners Class (Pre-book at Reception)
Fridays –11.00am – Beginners Bridge
Friday Afternoons - 2.15pm - 5.30pm – Bridge Club
Friday Evenings - 7.30pm - Duplicate Bridge
Sunday Evenings - 6.00pm - Silver Exhibition - Reception Area


Fortnightly
Saturdays - 10.00am - Middle Eastern Intermediate Dancing Classes ( 4th & 18th November)
Saturdays - 12.30pm - Middle Eastern Beginners Dancing Classes (4th & 18th November)

Monthly
Monthly - First Thursday - 10.30pm - 12.30pm Writing Circle ( 2nd November)

THE FACILITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT FEATURED MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Afternoon Tea and Biscuits

As part of our winter programme (1st November until 31st March) tea and biscuits is served everyday in the Bar Boa Vista from 3.30pm until 4.30pm.

This picture shows two of the Bar Staff, Manuel and Luis setting up today.

The Algarve Artists Society

At the October Meeting at the Hotel Garbe we talked about the forthcoming evening meeting at the Lagoa Art College. We discussed some different aspects of art, in particular the different methods of producing a piece of art. It was suggested that we could make a collage based on the outline of the African Continent for the above meeting.

We then judged the Still Life or Model Competition and Sally Dawson won with her painting of Wine and Glass as shown on the right.

At the next meeting at the Hotel Garbel on the 20th November we are arranging for a local artist to give a talk about her paintings.

We would be pleased to receive applications for new members Contact info:- Sally Dawson Mobile 917408508Harry Hopley Mobile 966033124

Beach at Lunchtime today

Bank Holiday - 1st November

November, 1st is a Bank Holiday in Portugal. It is All Saints day.

The first All Saints' Day occurred on May 13, 609 (C.E.) when Pope Boniface IV accepted the Pantheon as a gift from the Emperor Phocas. Boniface dedicated it as the Church of Santa Maria Rotonda in honor of the Blessed Virgin and all martyrs. During Pope Gregory III's reign (731-741), the festival was expanded to include all saints and a chapel in St. Peter's church was dedicated accordingly. Pope Gregory IV officially designated the day in 837.

Coming Soon - Wine Course

An Introduction to Portuguese Wine Course
13th and 14th November, 2006

Course starts at 11.00 each day.

Wine experts now agree that the quality of Portuguese wines have vastly improved over the last decade. Come and decide for yourself .Whether you simply drink or taste wine this course is for you

Course details
The course consists of two 4 hour sessions including lunch – this will be an excellent opportunity to combine the wines with food

A team of wine buffs from WineMine, (www.winemine.net) an established local wine company, will guide you through the finer points of Portuguese wines including

A brief history of Portuguese winemaking
Tasting techniques and other tips for enjoying wine
The Portuguese table wines, districts and grapes;
Port wine – the Portuguese legacy….Madeira and Moscatel

By the end of the course a total of 16 table wines and ports will be tasted aiding your understanding and enriching your experience

Each day we will be tasting the wines on their own and then with lunch giving you a chance to put your new skills to the test

105 Euros per person.

Includes tasting wines, two lunches and a course certificate

Don't miss it - book now tel: 282 320260 or send e-mail to activities@hotelgarbe.com

Painting Course

The first Painting Course of this winter is taking place this week - pictured here are some of the participants.

Our next Painting Course is during week commencing 13th November - please send an e.mail to mail@hotelgarbe.com if you would like more information.

Armacao de Pera Market

The Royal British Legion Theatre Dinner

HOTEL GARBE – 8365-909 Armação de Pêra - Algarve. Portugal
Tel: 282 320260 Fax: 282 315087
E-Mail: mail@hotelgarbe.com - Web:www.hotelgarbe.com

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
PRESENT
2 One Act Comedies
IN
“PLASTER”
“David and Sue Butler-Cole”
&
“DINNER FOR ONE”
“Alf and Barbara Dyson”
AND
GRAHAM COOPER
at the Keyboard singing some old favorites
Compered by Harry Warner

DIRECTED BY
JENNY GRAINER

Thursday 9th November 2006
&
Thursday 16th November 2006
7.00 for 7.30 pm
3 Course Indian Dinner with Wine and Coffee – 28,00 Euros per person
All proceeds going to the Royal British Legion

Don’t miss it book now.
Tel.282 320260 - Fax: 282 315087 - E-Mail: mail@hotelgarbe.com

Days Out - Lagos Zoo

The Zoo in Lagos has over 250 animals that belong to more than 50 different species from all over the world.

It also has an educational farm, exotic plants and a whole host of activities on offer.

Opening Times: 1st April - 30th September 10am - 7pm & 1st Oct - 31st Mar 10am- 5pmPrices: Adults €8 Children (3-12) €5 Under 3s Free

Address: Quinta das Figueiras, Sitio do Medronhal, Barao de S.Joao,

Website: Lagos Zoo

Received by E-mail

Hello,

I wanted to say thank you for making our recent vacation at the Hotel Garbe so wonderful. The staff was great, the hotel was great and so was the Indian Restaurant. The location of the hotel was wonderful and we came there quite by accident. The company we had booked apartments through went out of business the day before we left and we had nowhere to stay - my husband and I were leaving from the US and my family from the UK. It was awful but then we came to the Hotel Garbe and everything changed.

Claudia checked us in at the front desk and she could not have been nicer - she was wonderful; all the staff were wonderful.

We are all planning on coming back next year, late August or early September, and bringing more family with us - 11 more family member to be precise. We can't wait.

Again thank you so much for providing such a wonderful, memorable vacation and see you next year!
Best regards

J. Chalmers