Community

Rethymnon CIC Meetings in August and September

Rethymnon Coffee Morning Bugle - CIC The Rethymnon branch of the Cretan International Community meets every month. In August the meeting will take place on Thursday 05/08/10 at Cafe ‘La Bamba’ in Rethymnon from 11.00 am to 12.30 pm. The cafe is open from 10.30 am on the meeting day. If you are coming from the centre of Rethymnon, going East, La Bamba (Sof. Venizelou St. 7 - 8) is on the beach road between Plateia Agnostou (aka Unknown Soldier Square) and the marina. Everyone, regardless of membership status is welcome at the meetings. Please note that there is a venue change for the September meeting (see below). The CIC meetings are a great way to get to know people from the international community, to exchange news and views and to find out about up-and-coming local events.

The local coordinator for the Rethymnon branch of the CIC is Anna Capernaros. Anna may be reached on 28310 57305. The President of the CIC is Debra Papadinoff, her contact number is 6938 639823. You can find further information about the CIC organization itself on the www.thecic.eu website.

SEPTEMBER MEETING: CHANGE OF DAY AND VENUE!!!!

From September the Rethymnon CIC meetings will take place on the first MONDAY of the month (rather than Thursday) from 11 am at Bistro 22 - Pepi Studios - at Tsouderon St in the Old Town (yummie Swedish cakes!). To get to Bistro 22: Coming from the Big Gate follow the shopping street and about two thirds of the way down on the right hand side at the chemist shop turn right into Tsouderon St. Bistro 22 is a few steps along on the right hand side.

For any further info please contact Anna - 28310 57305 - 6938708410 - capernaros@ret.forthnet.gr

Car Boot Sale….Flohmarkt….Παζάρι in Pigi

Thanks to Christine for providing us with this information. Christine writes: ‘A car boot sale / table top sale takes place in Pigi on the first Sunday of every month at the Kri Kri Warehouse in Pigi from 9am to 2pm. The price to rent a table is 10 euros, proceeds go towards helping our stray animals. For more information please phone 28310 72977. If you have any unwanted bric-a-brac etc. donations would be more than welcome!

Cancer Support Group in Georgioupolis

Rethymnon Coffee Morning Bugle - Breast Cancer Support Group A Cancer Support Group has been formed for people who have been through or who are undergoing treatment for cancer, and also for those who have recently lost significant others to this disease. These are the needs of the current group. It is a diverse and flexible group, and different sub-groups can be formed later on an "as needed" basis. This is a support group not a therapy group, and confidentiality is a given. There is no fee. Meetings will be held on the first Monday of every month in Georgioupolis, from 11am - 1pm at Oasis Café - Bar, is off the main square, near the big church (please note the change of venue). Carpooling available from Rethymnon.

Any questions or comments can be directed to Chris - 6977559644 or email cparnassus@hotmail.com

Bereavement Group A new group is now available for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. For more information, please get in touch with Chris, contact details as above.

Chorus Time!

Chorus Time As we have announced in previous editions of the Bugle, moves have been afoot for some time now to try and start an amateur choral group in our region. We are happy to say that the Chorus (for male and female vocalists) is finally being formed Rethymnon area! If you are interested in joining (and / or would like to find out more) please contact Chris via email- cparnassus@hotmail.com or text her on 6977559644.

Sparky Needs a New Home

Sparky needs a new home

Sparky is an adorable five year old Grifon who recently lost his loving owner and is suffering. He is in need of some tender loving care! He is used to living inside. He is affectionate, playful and very loyal! Please contact Chris Parnassus via email at cparnassus@hotmail.com or by phone on 6977559644 if you know of anyone who can give him the loving home he needs -

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