On 7 May the Lyceum Club organised a guided tour of the Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum. The Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum, created by the republican poet Cruz Magalhães in 1916, brings together the most complete Bordaliana collection, including ceramics, engravings, drawings and paintings, photographs and publications. It covers the life and work of Rafael BordaloContinue reading “Visit to the Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum”
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Visit to the Casapian Cultural Centre
At the beginning of April, we watched the musical “Laura” at the Politeama theatre, followed on the 19th by a tea party at the CMN with the swearing in of the new Board. At the end of April, we visited the Casapian Cultural Centre, focusing on Casa Pia of Lisbon’s pioneering role in vocational educationContinue reading “Visit to the Casapian Cultural Centre”
2024 General Assembly
On 14 March, a general meeting, followed by refreshments, was held at the Orient Museum. The International President of the BCI, Muriel Hannart, was present. The purpose of the meeting was to analyse, discuss and approve the 2023 Accounts and to elect the new Board for the 2024/2026 period. Under the guidance of Muriel Hannart,Continue reading “2024 General Assembly”
Women’s Day 2024
On 8 March, an International Women’s Day tea party was held at the Avenida Palace Hotel. We had the presence of Ambassador Maria Otília Medina, who spoke to us about her personal and professional life. She also expressed her thoughts on the significance of commemorating this date.
Trip to Abrantes
The city of Abrantes breathes history. The tour began with a short walk through the streets of Abrantes, accompanied by a guide, to the castle-fortress of Abrantes. This castle is one of the most important elements of military architecture, with a 360º panoramic view over the moorland and a visit to the Almeidas Pantheon, housedContinue reading “Trip to Abrantes”
Visit to the Sanatorium of Sant’Ana
On February 22, the Club went on a very interesting guided tour of the Sant’Ana Sanatorium in Parede (Cascais). The former Sant’Ana Sanatorium stands out for its long façade, parallel to Avenida Marginal, which reveals the eclectic taste of early 20th century Portuguese architecture, combined with a deep functional capacity, well expressed in the articulationContinue reading “Visit to the Sanatorium of Sant’Ana”
Club’s anniversary lunch
As usual in February, the Lyceum Club’s 22nd anniversary lunch was held in a pleasant atmosphere at Darwin’s Café.
Debate on ‘The Years’ by Annie Ernaux
February began with a debate at CMN on the book ‘The Years’, by writer Annie Ernaux, followed by tea. This writer, born in 1940, was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2022, becoming the first French woman to receive this distinction.
January 2024
In the New Year, January 2024, the Club began its activities by watching the Nutcracker ballet at the Coliseu dos Recreios. Afterwards, on the 17th, there was a gathering at the Clube Militar Naval, followed by tea as usual.
Christmas lunch 2023
On 15 December, the traditional Christmas lunch was held, at Casa do Alentejo, which this year celebrated its 100th anniversary.