There was cause for celebration in the Danish community on Oct. 10th, when a late second-half goal by Jakob Poulsen gave Denmark a 1-0 win over Sweden in Copenhagen and secured our place in the World Cup finals. It was a priceless victory. Way to go Denmark!

Another cause for celebration took place on Sunday Oct. 18th, where approximately 350 guests (mostly Danes I might add) showed up throughout the day to wish Café Rosa a Happy 3rd Birthday. What a birthday bash it was and the weather couldn’t have been better.

The owners, Gitte and Bent Madsen, had borrowed tables and chairs from neighbouring restaurants to ensure outdoor seating for all their well-wishers. They had organized an outdoor hotdog stand and believe me; the line-up there was endless. The guests enjoyed hours of live music provided by New Orleans Jump Band, which was accompanied by Almuñécar´s own cornet player, Kjeld Madsen, during the third set. Not a seat in the house was empty, end even the beach benches and the roundabouts were occupied. It actually felt more like a little outdoor festival.

The party was supposed to be from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. but the first guests arrived around 11:00 a.m. and the die-hards left around 7:00 p.m. Gitte and Bent were delighted to be able to thank all their loyal and regular clients by putting on the event. The young Danish couple moved to Almuñécar in March 2006 in search of a better life in the sun.

Following up on last issue’s article about the Danish-Spanish Club in Almuñécar, I have since spoken with the Chairman, Erling Kjær Hansen, about the club’s activities for the fall. They are listed below and are available to its members. Membership is open to Danes or Spaniards alike and costs 40 Euro per year.

Monday:
Spanish for beginners from 10:00-12:00
Petanque from 12:00-14:00
Scheduled presentations in the evening

Tuesday:
Hobby club from 10:00-13:00
Spanish for intermediate from 10:30-12:30
Bridge tournament from 17:00

Wednesday:
Cleaning of club´s location
Walking tours/excursions start from the club at 11:00 (see list of walks posted on the board at the club)

Thursday:
Bridge and whist game from 10:00-13:00
Bingo every first and third week of the month from 17:00 followed by dinner after
Ladies club (film club) every second and fourth week.
Ladies billiard from 10:00-12:00

Friday:
Friday meeting from 12:00-16:00, with registration and payment of membership dues
Danish open-faces sandwiches and warm dishes available for purchase
Tennis from 10:00-12:00 on the courts at Las Gondolas

Saturday:
Billiard for advanced from 11:00-14:00

Sunday:
Billiard for intermediate from 10:00-12:00 and again from 12:00-14:00
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