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Joining Coffee Groups

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It is time to start meeting people here in Quarteira, and am a member of some expat groups on Facebook.  I asked what events there are available, and many responded.   Today, I went to attend a coffee group, that meets every other Monday at 10 am in Vilamoura at a Pastelaria.

So, I rode my bike (45 min walk otherwise), and hoped my hair wouldn't look too bad.   It is cloudy, very humid (90%) but it is cooler today.

I didn't see a group, only families, and waited an hour, and never saw anyone.  BUT, guess there is space behind the Pastelaria, as someone responded AFTER I left.  I waited an hour, and never thought anyone showed. 

SHOOT, Next time....

 

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Joan... what a bummer. If I'm going to have a bad hair day it's got to be worth it!

Aug 17, 2026 05:26 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Nina Hollander, Broker with very high humidity and wearing that helmet, it was bound to not be my best hair day, but it wasn't too bad.

Aug 17, 2026 06:00 AM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

It's the same thing here with the humidity.  Looking forward to winter... Enjoy!

Aug 17, 2026 06:53 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
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Elyse, stay cool, and I goo will be looking towards Fall/winter.

Aug 17, 2026 06:56 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Oh no. Well that stinks. I bet you will find a bunch of groups as time passes. 

Aug 17, 2026 07:12 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty there was another lady suggesting a walking golf group, but I don't golf.   The wine group was the other one that sounded good.

Aug 17, 2026 07:55 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Darn it, Joan.
That's too bad they were in a different part of the shop than you were. 

Aug 17, 2026 08:19 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Carol Williams I stayed for just shy of an hour, and never saw them.  They have another on the 31st this month, and will try again.

Aug 17, 2026 08:29 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Joan- Bummer!  But there's always next time!!!!  Mark your calendar!

Aug 17, 2026 12:00 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, already on my calendar!

Aug 17, 2026 12:15 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

I'm sorry to hear that happened! Maybe make a plan to meet one of them for lunch or something and get the scoop on what might have happened.

Aug 17, 2026 12:43 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Dorie, it was sad, so hoping in a couple of weeks we can try this again.

Aug 17, 2026 12:58 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Oh no, missing the group by just a few feet is totally something that'd happen to me, Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner! It's great that you're putting yourself out there to connect with new folks in your community. Thanks for sharing this fun story with us here on ActiveRain, and I know you'll find that hidden spot next time!

Aug 19, 2026 01:38 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Lew Corcoran a couple of the girls reached out after I left, and said next time, they will be on the watch for me.

Aug 20, 2026 05:38 AM
Kristal Kraft
Novella Real Estate - Denver, CO
Selling Metro Denver Real Estate - 303-589-2022

Are you riding a bike o n those cobblestone streets?  :)🙃

Aug 21, 2026 01:55 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kristal Kraft so far, have not riden a "bike", but do have an electric moped, and yes, on the cobbletone streets.   Some are quite bumpy!

Aug 21, 2026 02:34 AM
Kristal Kraft

Oh fun! That sounds like a great way to get around.When I was there I was on a bike, an old fashioned pedal type. :)

Aug 21, 2026 09:33 AM