Age Care Association Annual Summer Ball Illuminates the Night

Under a beautiful Andalusian sunset, the ACA Summer Ball got underway at the romantic backdrop of Valparaiso restaurant in Mijas. Elegantly attired attendees arrived to cocktails, cava and canapes by the pool.

Amongst the very special guests attending were members from various local organizations such as the Lions Club, Masonic Lodges, F.A.M.A. animal rescue and Alzheimer’s Family Association. Former British Consular and ACA Patron Bruce McIntyre and wife, Norma, were welcomed by President John Greaves and wife, Judith.

As the festive lights on the summer patio began to glow, the voice of opera singer Pedro Barientos filled the air. Laughter and dancing continued to the early hours of a memorable evening.

Amongst the many reasons for the evening’s merriment were the presentation of a donation to the Alzheimer’s Family Association of Fuengirola, the birthday celebration of long time volunteer extraordinaire, Gordon Cox, and the introduction of the Biking Pilgrim, Tania Aldridge, who is riding the Camino de Santiago de Compostela to raise funds for ACA.

ACA Summer Ball hosts wish to thank all those that contributed and assisted in helping to bring to the public’s attention the very valuable service that Age Care Association offers to the coast’s English speaking community.

ACA is available on Helplines: 691 761 088 or 655 903 182

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About Age Care Association

Age Care Association is a fully registered, non-profit making organisation staffed entirely by volunteers. Our Spanish registration number is 6282 – CIF – G92487602 (Registro de Asociaciones de Andalucia). The majority of our work is helping older British people living in the Province of Malaga, but we do not exclude other nationalities that speak English. We provide welfare information, practical support and two help lines (Telephones: 691761088, and 655903182). The Association also has a hospital and home visiting team. Other volunteers visit people in Care Homes when necessary. As part of our work we have repatriated some individuals to the UK, where there are more caring facilities and access to benefits unavailable in Spain. Some of our volunteers have had careers in nursing, education, psychology and other caring professions and are accustomed to listening in a sympathetic and kind manner. We work closely with the British Consulate, Royal British Legion, and branches of the International Lions.

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