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A huge variety of courses and activities at the San Javier time bank 2026-27
From tennis to Spanish for foreigners, from yoga to patchwork, broaden your horizons at the Banco del Tiempo in San Javier!
The ever-popular “time bank” returns to the municipality of San Javier in November for its 21st season, an initiative in which members of the community offer their time and expertise to give a number of courses to anyone interested in taking up a hobby or widening their knowledge in a huge range of carrying fields.
The courses on offer during 2026-27 include macramé, viniyoga, reiki, pilates, languages (including Spanish for foreigners), meditation, painting, poetry and many more, and registration for all of them is open throughout the year on weekdays between 9.30 and 13.30: initial registration is from 14th to 20th September.
Registration is available by following the QR code alongside – if you need help don’t hesitate to call the Time Bank office on 968 190782 on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 9.00 and 13.30 (WhatsApp 680 275287, email bancodeltiempo@sanjavier.es, Calle Bernal 13 in Santiago de la Ribera).
The full list of classes and sessions being offered this year is as follows:
Mondays
9.30 to 12.00: Table tennis for fun at the Polideportivo.
10.00 to 11.30: English (intermediate) in the Sala de Usos Múltiples of the CSS.
10.00 to 13.00: Painting on fabrics (advanced) in the Sala de Usos Múltiples of the CSS.
10.00: Reiki in the Salita Príncipe de Asturias, grupo A 10.00 to 11.00, grupo B 11.00 to 12.00.
12.00 to 13.30: Spanish for native English speakers in the Sala de Usos Múltiples of the CSS.
12.15 to 13.00: Pilates (grupo A) at the Gimnasio Príncipe de Asturias.
16.00 to 17.30: Sewing repairs in the Sala de Usos Múltiples of the CSS.
16.00 to 17.30: Learn how to use your sewing machine in the Sala de Usos Múltiples of the CSS.
17.00 to 19.00: Board games at the Centro de Mayores.
17.30 to 19.30: Scrap-Cati in the Sala de Usos Múltiples of the CSS.
18.30 to 19.30: Meditation in the Aula Miscelánea of the CSS (starts 5th October).
Tuesdays
9.30: Lujong in the Aula Miscelánea of the CSS, group A 19.30 to 10.15, group B 10.30 to 11.15.
10.00 to 11.00: English for beginners in the Sala de Usos Múltiples of the CSS.
11.00 to 13.00: Learn how to use your mobile phone at the Centro de Mayores.
11.00 to 13.00: Tennis at the Polideportivo.
11.30 to 13.15: Water colour painting in the Sala de Usos Múltiples of the CSS.
12.00 to 13.00: Italian workshop at the Hotel Asociaciones in the CSS.
16.30 to 18.30: Patchwork and embroidery in the Sala de Usos Múltiples of the CSS.
17.00 to 18.30: Theatre workshop in the Aula Miscelánea of the CSS.
17.00 to 19.30: Painting on glass at the Hotel Asociaciones in the CSS.
19.30 to 20.30: Pilates (group B) at the Gimnasio Príncipe de Asturias.
19.30 to 20.30: Zumba and fitness at the Gimnasio Príncipe de Asturias.
19.30 to 20.30: English and Spanish conversation group at the Centro Cívico in Roda.
Wednesdays
9.30 to 11.30: “Sobre Ruedas”, cycling starting at the Pilgrim sculpture.
9.30 to 12.00: Table tennis for fun at the Polideportivo.
10.00 to 11.30: English (intermediate) in the Sala de Usos Múltiples of the CSS.
11.00 to 12.00: Padel at the Polideportivo.
11.00 to 13.00: Creative sculpture for beginners at the Hotel Asociaciones in the CSS.
17.00 to 18.00: Crochet and embroidery in English at the Centro Cívico in Roda.
17.00 to 19.00: Repoussé at the Hotel Asociaciones in the CSS.
17.00 to 18.00: Sevillana dances for beginners in the Aula Miscelánea of the CSS.
18.15 to 19.15: Sevillana dances (advanced) in the Aula Miscelánea of the CSS.
17.30 to 19.30: Learn to play Mus at the Centro de Mayores.
17.00 to 18.00: Guitar and music for beginners at the Edificio de Juventud.
18.00 to 19.00: Guitar and music (advanced) at the Edificio de Juventud.
18.30 to 19.30: Poetry workshop at the Aula Banco del Tiempo in the CSS.
18.30 to 20.30: Christmas decorations workshop in the Sala de Usos Múltiples of the CSS.
19.30 to 20.30: Relaxation and meditation in the Aula Miscelánea of the CSS.
Thursdays
9.30 to 10.30: Get into jogging, meeting outside the Escuela de Piragüismo in Santiago de la Ribera.
9.30 to 10.30: Taichi for beginners on Explanada Barnuevo.
10.00 to 11.30: The world of words and expression in the Sala de Usos Múltiples of the CSS.
12.00 to 12.50 and 12.50 to 13.30: Relaxation and reflexology in the Salita Príncipe de Asturias.
12.00 to 13.00: French conversation in the Sala de Usos Múltiples of the CSS.
12.00 to 13.15: Reading club Leoforum in the library of San Javier (every fortnight).
12.30 to 13.30: English conversation at the Hotel Asociaciones in the CSS.
16.00 to 19.00: Watercolours and acrylic painting in the Sala de Usos Múltiples of the CSS.
17.00 to 18.00: Dance in the Aula Miscelánea of the CSS.
18.00 to 20.00: Knitting and embroidery at the Hotel Asociaciones in the CSS.
18.30 to 20.30: The wine culture of Spain and the world at the Aula Banco del Tiempo in the CSS.
Fridays
9.30 to 12.00: Table tennis for fun at the Polideportivo.
10.00 to 13.00: Painting on fabrics (beginners) in the Sala de Usos Múltiples of the CSS.
10.30 to 12.00: Kundalini yoga in the Aula Miscelánea of the CSS.
11.00 to 13.00: Tennis at the Polideportivo.
17.00 to 18.00: Glass beads at the Hotel Asociaciones in the CSS.
18.00 to 19.30: Learn to draw at the Hotel Asociaciones in the CSS.
18.00 to 19.30: Personal achievement and self-esteem in the Sala de Usos Múltiples of the CSS (every fortnight).
18.00 to 19.30: Look after your pocket money in the Sala de Usos Múltiples of the CSS (every fortnight).
18.00 to 19.00: Billiards for beginners at the Príncipe de Asturias.
Saturdays
10.00 to 11.30: Chess at the Centro de Mayores.
12.00 to 13.30: Creative writing (advanced) at the Centro de Mayores.
16.00 to 19.00: Skin care and make-up at the Centro de Mayores (once a month).
For more local information visit the tourist offices of San Javier or go to the home page of San Javier Today.


































