ALGARVE CARE SERVICES / A COMMUNITY INITIATIVE FOR MORE GOOD DAYS TOGETHER
GOOD COMPANIONS / AUTUMN PROGRAMME
Life is better with Good Companions
A warm, open invitation to meet people, try something new & enjoyable, and make a little more room for connection in your life.
Nobody should have to face loneliness on their own.
01 / THE IDEA
A simple hello can change the shape of a day.
Good Companions brings people together through friendship, activities, and shared experiences. It is a place for conversation, curiosity, and feeling part of something.
Come as you are - no pressure.
Living on your own?
Find a friendly rhythm and people to look forward to seeing.
New to the Algarve?
Meet other community members and start to feel at home, one hello at a time.
Living with dementia & other health conditions?
An inclusive atmosphere where you can join in at your own pace.
Simply want to meet more people?
Come for a walk, a meal, or an activity that sparks your interest.
FREE & LOW-COST EVENTS
A little something good to look forward to
EVERYONE WELCOME
02 / ON THE CALENDAR
Put something good in the diary.
Coffee meetups, gentle walks, music, making, lunches, and little adventures. Choose one that sounds like you.
FREE
Coffee, cake & a chat
Start with a warm drink, stay for the stories. No experience required.
10:30 — 12:00
Lagos community room
LOW COST
Fish, chips & good company
A friendly, delicious afternoon to relax, laugh, and meet someone new.
12:30 — 15:00
Alvor seafront
FREE
Pumpkin morning
Make something cheerful together, followed by homemade soup.
10:00 — 13:00
Portimão arts room
FREE
Walk, talk & coffee
An easy-paced stroll with plenty of pauses and a café stop afterwards.
09:30 — 12:00
Lagos waterfront
LOW COST
A table for everyone
A tapas lunch with a festive twist, shared at a pace that suits you.
12:30 — 15:00
Alvor community room
FREE
Lights, music, together
Wander the market, enjoy a festive drink, and find your people.
16:30 — 19:30
Portimão old town
03 / MAKE IT YOURS
Come for the activity.
Stay for the people.
You do not need to arrive knowing anyone. Bring your curiosity, your favourite story, or simply yourself. There is always room for one more around the table.
04 / YOUR TIME MATTERS
Be the person who makes joining in feel easy.
Good Companions grows through small acts of welcome. Maybe you love a chat, know the best café or restaurant, or can help someone feel at home in a new group.
Small kindness.
Real difference.
We'll talk through what feels right and make sure you feel supported from the first hello.
Let's start with a conversation.
Tell us what brought you here. There is no wrong answer and no commitment — just a friendly first step.
We'd love to hear from you.
+351 927 688 677
How can we help?
Good Companions
Good company / Brighter days
A community initiative by Algarve Care Services.
Good Companions
Good company / Brighter days
A community initiative by Algarve Care Services.