Clubs and Activities
List of different activities on Tenerife.

Adeje Over 60s Club Residents of all nationalities are welcome to join the club, which organises events, excursions etc. Contact town hall for info. British Sub Aqua Club Island divers branch 1749 welcomes visiting scuba divers to join them for some great dives with fellow members. Information from Sonia and Graham Levett. Tel 73 08 15 evenings. Smokers Anonymous We are a fellowship of men and women who share our experience, strength and hope with each other to solve our common problem and help others recover from nicotine addiction. We meet once a week in Los Cristianos, for more information call 79 32 97 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting held upstairs in the Apolo Centre, Los Cristianos (next to the Bus Terminal) every Wednesday and Saturday 5.45 p.m. Monday 6.30 p.m. First Saturday of every month is an open meeting for relatives and friends of people with drinking problems. Confidential AA number 930 47 84 48 ANYTIME Narcotics Anonymous We are a fellowship of men and women who share our experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve our common problem and help others to recover from drug addiction. We now meet at the Mexican Cafe, Apolo Centre, next to the Los Cristianos Burs Terminal, South Tenerife every Thursday at 8 p.m. For details telephone 79 42 97 The New English Theatre Meets every Saturday at 11am at the Hotel Mirarmar opposite the casino, Puerto de la Cruz. The club is run by Carol Ludwig and new members are always welcome. For further information please call Carol on: 922 570 996 The Weekly Dining Club Meets every Saturday and Tuesday at 8pm at various restaurants in Playa de las Americas, where they enjoy excellent food and good company. Afterwards they visit local bars and enjoy dancing the night away. There is no membership fee and everyone is welcome to join. For further information please call Suzanne on 680 831 497 or Grahame on 606 119 016. European Citizens Foreigners voting rights and awareness. Canary Islands branch. Meets regularly at Cultural Centre, Los Cristianos. Play a part in Local Politics and be heard. Contact 79 24 28 or 78 51 38 Las Americas Bridge Group Duplicate Bridge in Playa de las Americas. Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1.45 p.m. To reserve a place please telephone 79 72 16 or 74 00 85 Olympic Shooting Club Shooting School, Trap shooting, at the municipal field, Carretera de Taucho KM3,8 Los Menores (Adeje). Telephone 71 06 33 Children’s Theatre Group Rehearses at The Robin Hood, Calle Valois, Puerto de la Cruz every Saturday morning from 11am to 1.30 pm. Please call Carol Ludwig on 922 570996 for further information. English Speaking Theatrical Association We have productions annually and we are always on the look out for new talent. All of our profits are donated to charity. Anyone interested in joining please call Mary Dell on 922 371915. W.I.N.G Theatre and Song Group Classes in theatre and singing for youngsters from age 8 to 20. TV appearances, concerts, theatre productions etc. Studio recording facilities available. Telephone Maria Worwood on 922 578199 for more information. ESTA (The English Speaking Theatrical Association) stages two productions annually, the association is always looking for new talent, Actors and Actresses Singers, Dancers and back-stage workers are very welcome. ESTA donates all profits to charity, so why not join, have fun and help a good cause at the same time. If you are interested in joining ESTA please phone Jean or Jack on Tel. 33 59 20 Lions Club International The Lions Club of Tenerife South collects donations to be given to the Lions charities. The Club meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at Paradise Park. For more information or if you would like one of the collection boxes for your bar/restaurant/shop, etc. Please contact Rod Weale (Secretary) tel/fax 86 05 95, Mobile 607 42 66 87 or David Ellis 922 71 52 22 or Aubrey Drage 922 74 02 90 Bowling Club Open every day from 9.00 a.m. until dark at Urb. Garanana, Costa del Silencio. For more Information contact Happy Days, 78 53 73 Sur Ten Squash Club Contact Beverly Hills Club, Sports Centre Tel 79 26 11 or Marcus Management 75 10 64. The players decide where and when to play between them. British Games Club Camino del Coche (opp. Hotel Parque San Antonio) Puerto de la Cruz. Tel 38 48 23 Activities include Bowls, Tennis, Croquet, Duplicate Bridge, Mah-Jong and various social events such as quizzes and dances. The Clubhouse and bar are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Visitors are welcome and temporary membership is available. Whist Visitors welcome. Games held every Wednesday starts 8 p.m. at the Parsonage, All Saints’ Anglican Church, Parque Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz Casa Felino A.P.A.T. The Asociacion Por Animales de Tenerife has the CASA FELINO cat sanctuary in Puerto de la Cruz. APAT are no longer at La Rosaleda, but now have a piece of land. For more information contact the treasurer Lee Wilson on 37 40 24 or Gunilla on 36 32 85 (Spanish) or write to the Asociacion Proteccion de Animales de Tenerife, Apartado de Correos 907, Puerto de la Cruz. The Wednesday Group of Friends The Wednesday Group of Friends has been in existence for 11 years and meets for lunch at 1 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month at the Terrace/Bar Restaurant in the Bel Air, in the centre of Puerto de la Cruz. There are no subscriptions and activities include, besides monthly meeting, citizen’s advice, crochet, fishing, finance, dancing, photography, art, rambling, whist, writing and social events. Contact Arthur Freemont for details, tel 38 52 70 Charity “The friends of Tenerife” Anyone, who is aware of a need for charity is asked to make contact with the organisers – telephone 57 02 03, 57 17 01, 37 12 24 or 56 25 43. Of you would like information regarding the organisation or can give3 help and support please contact us. Libraries Puerto de la Cruz A large collection of English language books, including children’s and reference. Holiday membership also available. Opening times are Monday 15.00 – 17.30 Wednesday 10.00 – 12.00 Friday 16.00 – 18.00 Arona Arona Public Library, Calle La Luna No 1. Open Monday to Friday 16.00 to 18. 00. To apply for membership, please see Los Cristianos Library. Los Cristianos The Public Library is now located in the Cultural Centre. 1500 of the 11000 books are in a language other than Spanish. Hours are Monday to Friday 11.00 to 13.00 & 16.00 to 19.00. Annual membership 200 Pts. Books may be borrowed for 10 days. To apply for membership you must present 2 passport siyed photos, a copy of your residencia or D.N.I. and a certificate of Residencia (available from the town hall). You must also show your original residencia or D.N.I. at the time of application. For further information tel 72 53 88 Markets Santa Cruz Flea Market Known as the “Rastro”. Join locals and visitors in the capital for a Sunday morning stroll next to the permanent Nuestra Senora Virgen de Africa market. You’ll find just about everything for sale. Starts at 10.00, ends around 14.00 every Sunday. Puntillo del Sol Flea Market Every Saturday at 5 p.m., Urb. Puntillo del Sol, La Matanza. Proceeds go to the Animal Refuge at Punta Brava. Playa de las Americas Mini Market Takes place every evening after dark along the dried up riverbed next to Hotel Troya in the heart of Las Americas. Stalls selling toys, handicrafts, jewellery, leather goods and much more. Also artists and cartoonists. Open until about 11 p.m. Open-air markets Stalls including clothing, shoes, confectionery, fruit, vegetables, local & international handicrafts, artists, cartoonists and lots, lots more! Come along and pick up a bargain, between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Torviscas, every Thursday and Saturday, next to Hotel Esmeralda; Alcala, every Monday, near Los Gigantes and Loos Cristianos, every Sunday, outside Arona Gran Hotel. Freemasons Lodges G.L. of Spain Recognised by G.L.E., Lodge Tajinaste No. 45 and Lodge Ave. Fenix No. 73 hold regular meetings in the South on the fourth Tuesday of the month or L.O.I. each Wednesday. Contact the secretary on tel.: 37 12 24 & 37 06 70 Religious Anglican Church Services Anglican services are held in English at Iglesia San Eugenio, Pueblo Canario, (near Hotel Bouganville Playa) Playa de las Americas. Everyone is welcome. Sung Eucharist every Sunday at10.15 a.m. Holy Eucharist every Wednesday and on Holy Days at 10.15 a.m. Baptisms, Weddings, and Funerals By arrangement with the residen Chaplin, Rev’d Christopher Woods on tel 79 31 43. Or please telephone the Rev’d Jenny Taylor on 73 24 69 South Tenerife Christian Fellowship Every Sunday 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. plus weekly meetings. Church also open daily 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. & 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. First floor of the Apolo Shopping Centre, situated next to the bus Terminus in Los Cristianos. Pastor Tom Reston. All welcome to drop in for a chat, to read or borrow Christian literature from the library. Tel: 71 23 98 North TF Christian Fellowship (Independent – Evangelical) Services: Sunday 11.30 a.m. all year round. Wednesday 4.30 for 5.00 p.m. Bible Study. Ladies’ Group Monthly as announced. Call 56 02 31 or pastors 34 29 18 Sunday School Pastors John and Bernice Darlington Meet at the church behind the main Post Office and opposite the Central Bus Station, Calle del Pozo 10. Puerto de la Cruz Tel: 56 02 31 or 57 00 62 Roman Catholic Church Playa de las Americas The Parish Church of Our Lady of Guadaloupe, Playa de las Americas behind Tax Office building. English mass Sundays 10.00 a.m. Father Manuel Izquierdo. Roman Chatholic Church Los Christianos Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Father Juan Felix Masses: Tues., Thurs. – 7.00 p.m. Wed., Fri. – 9.00 a.m. Sat. at 7.00 p.m. – Youth Mass. Sunday 9.00 a.m. – Spanish. 12 noon – Spanish/English. Please ensure you are modestly dressed before entering the church. Puerto de la Cruz Church of England services are held at the church in English at Parque Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz. Everyone is welcome. Sundays 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion: 11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist. Wednesdays 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion. Refreshments are available every Sunday after the 11.00 a.m. service in the Parsonage grounds. The resident Chaplain, Fr. Colin Fowler is available to assist visitors in cases of illness or other problems. Tel 38 40 38 Roman Catholic Church International mass is held every Sunday at 10.00 at the Nuestra Senora de la Piedad church, opposite Hotel Monopol, Puerto de la Cruz. Mother & Toddler’s Group All welcome, every Tuesday 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Come along and have a chat while your children play. Totally free. International Worship Service in English If you have any questions or want to find out more about Christianity come along to our group, every Sunday 5.30 p.m. Centro Cristiano, Edificio Verodal (behind the Post Office), Los Cristianos, Church telephone 79 66 75, Pastor telephone 79 04 68 Pastor Joseph Szabo. K9 Animal Rescue Homes always needed for cats and dogs. HELP!! Your time or any donation, no matter how small, is always needed. K9 will be holding a car boot sale on the first Sunday of every month in Coral Mar, Costa del Silencio. And there is a K9 Market stall in Torviscas and Los Cristianos every week. Second hand books urgently needed. Contact 71 00 23 The Royal British Legion The British Legion is dedicated to helping ex-Service men & women. Meetings of the Costa del Silencion branch will be held at the Ten-Bel Complex on the first Tuesday of each month, at 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. New and existing RBL members welcome. Further details from the Chairman, Mr. David R. Taylor,Tel 73 24 69, the Treasurer, Mr. Peter William Shingler, Tel: 73 10 85/73 21 02 or the Secretary, Mrs. Pamela Heywood 73 15 45 Duplicate Bridge is played in the Hotel Florida, Avenida Blas Perez Gonzales, Puerto de la Cruz, every Tuesday and Friday afternoon, from November until Friday afternoon, from November until Easter. Players are asked to arrive at 2.00 p.m., and the game starts at 2.15 p.m. sharp. The game finishes around 5.30 p.m. and the results are available within minutes. An entry fee allows us to give modest prizes to some winners, and a bar is available just outside the bridge room. For more information, call 34 21 57 Rotary Clubs – There are five Rotary Clubs on Tenerife, three on Gran Canaria and one on Lanzarote. The Canarian clubs form part of district number 2210 of the International Rotary Club. Meetings are held weekly. Tenerife South Rotary Club Meets Mondays at Hotel Gran Tinerfe, Playa de las Americas on Mondays at 20.30. Tel 79 12 00 Fax 79 12 65 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Rotary Club Meets Tuesdays at 20.00 at Club Oliver, Santa Cruz. Tel 27 06 00 Anaga Rotary Club Meets Mondays at 20.00 at Hotel Mencey, Santa Cruz. Tel 24 99 55 Puerto de la Cruz Rotary Club Meets Thursdays 20.00 at Hotel Semiramis. Tel 38 55 51 La Laguna Rotary Club Meets Thursdays 20.00 at Hotel Nivaria, La Laguna. Tel 26 42 98

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