Café Memória da Madeira Returns to Funchal

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

(available from Amazon)

Café Memória da Madeira returns on Saturday, the 22nd of October from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at the Funchal Community Centre (Building 2000). The theme under discussion is ‘Caregiver Challenges.’ The discussion will be led by Odete Macedo, who is also a caregiver, and who will also invite all those present to share their experiences.

Café Memória da Madeira, a project of Alzheimer Portugal and Sonae Sierra, in partnership with the Municipality of Funchal and the Regional Secretary for Social Inclusion and Citizenship, aims to create a meeting point for people with memory problems, Dementia, caregivers, and family members.

Please note that prior registration is not required.

Samantha Gannon

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