On the morning of Saturday, January 31, the cold was real. Outside, the streets still held plenty of snow, that quiet winter stillness, and the natural temptation to stay indoors. But at Sport Club Português, the opposite happened: our community showed up in a big way, and the ProVerbo Gallery was filled with energy and life.
ProVerbo—the true cultural heartbeat of Sport Club Português—once again delivered an unforgettable experience. Dedicated to celebrating and promoting Portuguese culture while creating a platform for local artists, writers, and painters, ProVerbo hosted its latest workshop, this time coordinated by the very talented Maria Fátima Pinto.
The morning began the best way possible: a quick coffee in the SCP lounge, with warm greetings, friendly smiles, and lively conversation. From there, everyone made their way to the ProVerbo Gallery, where Maria Fátima had thoughtfully prepared the room—an inviting space designed to inspire creativity and make everyone feel welcome.
And inspire it did.
Over the next few hours, the room was filled with excitement, curiosity, and a shared sense of pride. You could see the joy on people’s faces as they discovered what they were capable of—so much hidden talent in our community, brought to light in just one morning. There were laughs, focused moments, and that wonderful buzz that happens when people create something with their own hands and surprise themselves with the results.
One of the most meaningful moments came at the end: each participant displayed their finished work, beaming with pride and big smiles. It felt like a celebration—not just of art, but of identity, creativity, and community.
And because at SCP culture is also shared around the table, the day concluded in the best way: everyone headed to the SCP lounge dining room to enjoy a delicious lunch, continuing the conversations, sharing impressions, and simply enjoying time together at Sport Club Português.
Maria Fátima Pinto was genuinely thrilled with the outcome of the workshop and expressed her excitement and happiness to be part of ProVerbo—especially after seeing the enthusiasm and strong results from the group.
Pedro Pires, President of Sport Club Português, congratulated ProVerbo for another outstanding event and thanked its leaders, members, and volunteers for their continued efforts in creating activities that align with the club’s mission and strengthen our cultural roots.
In the middle of snow and freezing temperatures, ProVerbo once again proved something powerful: when there is community, dedication, and culture, Sport Club Português becomes home—full of warmth, connection, and inspiration.
