French Refresher Course Intermediate

Thursdays 13:30-15:00.  Come and join a friendly group trying to remember the French they once knew.  You’ll get a medley of information (in French) on various topics, lots of media gossip, bits on current affairs and occasional grammar tips.  Most Important: the course will be

tailor-made. It will meet the needs and tastes of the students attending.  Come and meet the challenge!

Intermediate French  Intermediate/Advanced                                

Wednesdays 13:30 - 15:00

This group discusses articles from French magazines.  Vocabulary and grammar explanations are given linked to the topic.  Please call for the meeting place.

Portuguese Beginner Conversation                                                                  

Wednesdays 10:30

Learn basic conversational Portuguese in a casual setting with Zephné.  The regular meeting place will be Torre at Zephné’s home.  Call or email to reserve a spot, for directions and time.

Portuguese Conversation

Intermediate Level

SEXTA À UMA – Fridays at 1-2.30 pm.  Join us for a lively and always interesting conversation in  Portuguese away from a classroom. We are reading the Angolan novel  O Vendedor the Passados, which

won the Independent Prize in 2007 for best foreign language fiction. We meet at Sacolinha Café, Vila Bicuda in Cascais or at my house when it rains. Please e-mail for directions.

Portuguese Conversation Advanced   

Tuesdays 14:30 

This group gets together to practice Portuguese and have interesting and varied discussions.  Newcomers with a good basic knowledge of Portuguese are always welcome as no specific program is followed.  At each meeting we all make a small donation and the money collected over the year is given to a charity.

Portuguese Conversation in Lisbon   

Fridays 10:00 - 12:00.

Are you looking for the chance to use and improve your Portuguese?  Then this is the perfect opportunity.  Our mediator, Mariza, is a retired teacher who loves to talk and teach.  All levels welcome. 

Spanish Intermediate

Captain Needed

Alternate Mondays 11:30 or 14:30.

If you can speak some Spanish (or even understand a bit) and want to revise, improve and practice, this is the group for you! 

Italian Conversation                                                  

Thursdays 14:30 - 16:00. 

This is a new group, if you are interested call Maria.  She already has some interested speakers’ support.  We will share experiences and chat.  Please call if you would like to join us.

German Practice                                  

Mondays 10:30 - 12:00.                                                

German is one of the official languages in six other European countries apart from Germany itself.  If you are interested in the language and would like to refresh your knowledge or just use the language, join this class.  Reading, conversation and discussion will be included.

Arraiolos

Tuesdays 10:00 - 12:00. This is an art of handmade carpets unique to Portugal.

We meet in St Paul's Church in Estoril every week.  There is a fee to cover the cost of the church hall and refreshments.

Patchwork and Quilting

Alternate Thursdays 10.30 to 1800

Join a fun group of people who cut beautiful fabrics into little pieces and sew them back together again!  Whether you do this already, or you want to learn how to make stunning quilts, you are very welcome.  Tea and cakes are served with tips from experienced quilters in our Quilt Bar.  More information and photos at

http://patchworkinportugal.blogspot.com

Bridge - Lisbon

Tuesdays 19.30 in my home in Parque das Nacoes (Expo). Metro 2 mins away. No matter whether you play British or US system you will enjoy this play group. We have a lot of fun and laughs while making our tricks!  We also need  more players  to start a morning session.

Bridge - Cascais

If you are interested in playing Bridge in the Cascais area contact office@iwponline.org

Fitness Walkers Cascais

Mon, Wed, & Fridays 09:15.  What better way is there than to start the day enjoying the peaceful seafront of Cascais?  The walk starts at Monte Estoril train station tunnel exit, facing the sea, and lasts about an hour.  Break down stress and improve your power, body and mind.  Healthy for every age!

Golfing for All

Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00-11:00.  This activity is for all abilities from complete beginners to those who have played before.  We meet every week at the beautiful location of Penha Longa (off the road to Sintra from Cascais).  We work with a professional who teaches a group lesson for one hour.  The lesson takes place either on the driving range or out on the course.  The fee (discounted for IWP members) is €52 per month (4 lessons).  Balls and clubs are provided if required.

Mind Body Spirit

We discuss issues regarding the mind, body and spirit. Each session will have a theme and we discover and rediscover old and new ways of dealing with life. These may include inspirations from a book, personal experiences or the topic of the moment. We meet once a fortnight, Mondays at 3pm. at one of the members houses and inform everyone by e-mail.

Diving for beginners and advanced

I invite you to an interesting form of leisure, to discover the underwater world of Cascais and its surroundings, diving with  "Exclusive Divers Club at the  Praia De Duquesa .        

Mums & Tots

Come and join other international mums on a Tuesday between 10 am and 12 pm.  Our members take turns in hosting so not only do you meet new faces while your children play in a safe environment but you also get to know Cascais, Estoril and surrounding areas.  Aimed at children who are between 0 and 3 years we do have some slightly older children and we also welcome mums to be! These sessions are free to attend.

Playgroup

Thursdays 10:00 - 12:00.

Come and meet other international mums for a coffee and let your little ones enjoy playing and singing together. This drop-in playtime for mothers and children aged 0-3 is held weekly in Cascais. There is a €2 fee per session to cover the costs of refreshments and other materials.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Support

Come and meet other pregnant and breast feeding mums! We meet once a month to offer support, share experiences and to chat!! Please call if you would like to join us.

International Diners                    

For all keen cooks and enthusiastic hosts, single or with a partner.  We meet monthly, take turns to host in our home, share the cooking and costs for a fun evening with good food. 

Aspiring Chefs                                  

If you would like to share a love of cooking & good food, we meet monthly to exchange ideas and recipes.  Meetings take place in members’ homes as a workshop, “pot-luck” morning or demonstration.  Lunch is prepared and costs are shared.  Groups may be small or large according to kitchen capacity. We try to accommodate everyone interested.

Creative Writers

No experience is necessary to join.  We are, or would like to be, creative writers.  Normally a subject, theme or letter is chosen and each member is free to treat that as they will.  The group is very supportive and encouraging.  Meetings are normally held monthly on Saturday afternoons at a members house.

Library

Wednesdays 11:00-13:00.  There are over 8,000 books: paper, hardback, & large print, a good supply of audio tapes, videos and books for children of all ages.  The library is at ‘Vila Olivia”, Rua de Areia 154, Birre.  On Library mornings there is a large sign on the fence showing exactly where it is.

Bible Discovery

Wednesdays 09:45 - 11:45.  The Bible Discovery group offers a wide variety of exciting Bible studies written for people of different backgrounds and needs.  If you’ve never studied the Bible before, then these are the studies for you!  We are an international group of ladies from various denominations enjoying each other’s company and exploring the Bible with a guided study and lively discussions.