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MARBELLA - WHAT HAPPENED PDF Print E-mail
Written by George Hoffmeier   
Wednesday, 01 February 2012

 

The Marbella Chapter of the American Club of the Costa del Sol has begun the new year with enthusiasm and vigor. Coffee mornings, luncheons, tapas evenings and plans for a cruise are all part of this rejuvination. The Christmas dinner/dance was a most enjoyable evening with good food, good friendship and some lively dancing to the music of Armando. To see photos of the night, just click HERE

As you will read below January provided activities enjoyed by all. February has all the makings of being even more exciting and entertaining. President Val and her hard-working crew re-energized the club and deserve the utmost credit for what they have done and what they have planned for the future.

It is anticipated that the members will continue to respond as positively to "Whatīs Happening as they did to "Whatīs Happened.

WHATīS HAPPENED

The well-attended January luncheon was held at the Golden Wok Restaurant in Marbella. The "all-you-can-eat buffet proved a great success to the palate, even if not true to the waistline!  As usual, the good food and equally good camaraderie contributed to a most enjoyable afternoon and early evening.  (see photos in Gallery soon)



 

          

         



 

A full house of twenty-five members and guests (thatīs all the Restaurant  El Asturiano could hold!) enjoyed five distinct tapas indigenous to Asturias augmented by three glasses of whatever beverage was preferred and left everyone well sated and primed for the Real Madrid-Barcelona football match which began just as the tapas evening came to a close.
 


 





Last Updated ( Thursday, 02 February 2012 )
 
MARBELLA - WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN PDF Print E-mail
Written by George Hoffmeier   
Wednesday, 01 February 2012



WHATīS HAPPENING 

On February 2nd Charities Chairperson Angelica Fontaine, President Valerie Houben and Vice President Patricia Salazar will present a 230 euro donation to Caritas Parochial del Calvario to take place at the church. This particular charitable organization provides food and other services to the people in the area that are jobless and in need.


On Tuesday, February 7th at 11:00 AM at the Sultan Hotel the second coffee hour of 2012 will take place. No agenda, no meeting just pleasant conversation and friendship.
 


On Monday, February 13th, to celebrate Valentineīs Day, members and guests are in for an gastronomic feast.  That is the date for the February luncheon. The details are as follows:
 

Amanahavis Hotel and Restaurant and Hotel
Calle de Pilar # 3
Benahavis
(see directions below)

TIME: 1:00 PM
PRICE: 25 euros

RESERVATIONS AND MENU CHOICE: Call Leslie at 95385 6026 or directly to the restaurant
or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it    by Wednesday, February 8th

MENU:

FIRST COURSE

 Andalucian Seafood Soup with Garlic Croutons, or

 Spring Salad Leaves with Sauteed Apples, Grapes and Pine Nuts with Walnut Dressing 

 MAIN COURSE 

Slices of Oven Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Rosemary Sauce, Crushed Potatoes and Market Vegtables, or

(for vegetarians)  Mediterranean Vegetable Risotto, or

Seabream served with Crushed Potatoes and Market Vegetables  

DESSERT

Amanahavis Tiramisu with Moca Sauce

Amanahavis Cocktail or Cava with Passion Fruit Essence upon arrival, plus one glass of red or white wine or a soft drink
served during the meal and jugs of Mountain Spring Water.  Cash Bar thereafter.

DIRECTIONS: Take the Benahavis exit off N340 (coastal road A7). At the Repsol station follow the road leadingto the mounyains towards Benahavis and continue straight in until you reach the village. Follow the signs to the Centro Urbano. Parking is available as you enter the villlage,
under the church or down the hilla from the restaurant. The Amanahavis is very close to the David Marshall studio. Be on the lookout for a very large wooden door.

EDITORS NOTE: If you have not had the pleasure of dining at the Amanhavis, you should not pass up this opportunity to do so. If you have eaten there donīt miss this chance to do so again. The cuisine is purely and simply excellent!


On Wednesday, February 29th the tapas evening will feature delicacies from Cordoba at 7:30 PM at the "Taberna La Niņa de El Pisto" on Calle San Lazaro # 2 in the Old town of Marbella. Five delicious Cordoba tapas dishes will be served along with one bottle of wine for every two people. The restaurant is famous for its pisto and berenjenas (aubergines) with honey, both of which will be served along with others. It is run by the daughter of the owner of the very well known  El Pisto Restaurant in Cordoba and carries on the fine tradition of that restaurant.  El Pisto has the reputation as one of the very best in Marbella for its tapas. The restaurant, in addition to the ground floor, has a second floor which will be for the exclusive use of the Marbella Chapter for that evening. It will be an event not to be missed and well worth the price of 12 euros.

For reservations please contact Milagros at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by Friday, February 24th.


So, come and support your Chapter and enjoy the activities it provides. The club will benefit and so will you!


         

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 February 2012 )
 
MARBELLA - LATEST CRUISE UPDATE! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Valerie Houben   
Wednesday, 01 February 2012


Hello fellow sailors!

Here is the new information with a deadline of February 10th.  There is no "single supplement" for a cabin alone; one would have to pay for two.  However, there are several singles interested - both men and women - and I can pair up people.  I would put you in touch with each other.  We will also have a get together before the sailing.

Those with handicaps will be given a cabin close to elevators.

Arrangements regarding transportation to and from the pier will be forthcoming to those who actually sign up.
 
 
This cruise is a bargain!    I have chosen the seaview cabins instead of the balcony as they are much less expensive and are actually larger.

 

7 nights departing May 19, 2012 on
Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas

 

Ship departs from Malaga port.  Parking at port 3 euros per day.

Cabin with Balcony......861 euros. 
Includes port fees and taxes.  
 
FREE US$100 per cabin onboard credit
This can be used toward your final bill of drinks or gifts

ITINERARY

 
Sat May 19 Malaga, Spain   5:00pm
Sun May 20 Valencia, Spain  1:00pm 9:00pm
Mon May 21 At Sea  
Tue May 22 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy  7:00am 7:00pm
Wed May 23 Florence / Pisa (Livorno), Italy  7:00am 7:00pm
Thu May 24 Ajaccio, Corsica, France  7:00am 4:00pm
Fri May 25 At Sea  
Sat May 26 Malaga, Spain  6:00am  
 

TO SIGN UP PLEASE CALL VALERIE HOUBEN AT 95-282-8774 OR EMAIL This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
This cruise is a bargain!  My past few cruises in a cabin with balcony have cost in the vicinity of 1300 euros p.p.  I also chose the more expansive balcony cabins as they cost only 31 euros more p.p.


Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 February 2012 )
 
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