Coming Events
CLUBS AND GROUPS
Boundary Bay Montessori House (preschool and elementary) is hosting open houses at Tsawwassen Library on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and at Ladner Pioneer Library on Wednesday, March 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Phone 604-946-9814 for more information.
Positive Parenting: The Basics and Beyond, an all-day interactive workshop on creating a positive, supportive atmosphere for your family interactions, will be held Saturday, Feb. 27 at Reach, 3-3800 72nd St., Ladner from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information and to register call Pam at 604-946-6622 ext. 341 or e-mail pamc@reachdevelopment.org.
Deltassist is hosting an Access Justice pro bono legal advice clinic (Family Law) in the Ladner office at 4891 Delta St. (Harbourside Plaza), on Wednesday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to noon. Clinics (free 30 minute consultation) assist low-income residents to access a lawyer. For more information or to register for a clinic, call Deltassist at 604-946-9526 or Access Justice at 1-877-762-6664.
The Delta Museum & Archives is having an open house on Thursday, March 4 from 3:30 to 8 p.m. to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibit A Hot Topic: Climate Change on the Delta. As you visit our exhibit, we invite you to question, analyze and think about what you can do to about climate change. For further information call 604-946-9322 or visit www.deltamuseum.ca.
Deltassist is offering a 12-week healthy relationships and stress management group program for males 19 and over who are self-referred and have not faced or are currently facing charges related to domestic violence. The first session is on March 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Deltassist, 9097-120 St., Delta. Call 604-594-3455 ext 202.
Try curling for a toonie at the South Delta Recreation Centre. The Tunnel Town Curling Club is hosting an open house on Sunday, March 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. with all proceeds to be donated to the Sandra Schmirler Foundation. Bring warm clothing in layers and clean running shoes. Instruction and equipment will be provided. For more information call 604-943-9219 or e-mail tunneltown@telus.net.
The March monthly meeting of Delta Nature will be held on Monday, March 8 at Cammidge House at 7:30 p.m. The speaker will be Mike Pearson, who will speak on Endangered freshwater fish and critical habitat protection in the Fraser Valley. Everyone is welcome. No cost. For more information, call Joanne at 604-946-2240.
The Delta Women's Connection presents a Stepping into Spring Brunch at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn on Thursday, March 11 at 9:30 a.m. It costs $16 at the door. Counselor Pat Hartzell is the guest speaker. Reserve with Elaine at 604-952-0151 by March 9.
The Father's Heart Ministry, in partnership with The Way Community Church, invites you to A Healing Encounter with Joan Hunter from Thursday, March 11 to Saturday, March 13 at Delta Town & Country Inn. Details at www.thefathersheart.ca. Call 604-943-2230 for more information.
Mystery in the Museum - Looking for adventure during Spring Break? Drop by the Delta Museum & Archives and help us solve our latest mystery of the The Royal Bank Robbery. Cost for this fun-filled, self-guided, drop-in is only $5 per solution kit. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For further information call 604-946-9322 or visit www.deltamuseum.ca.
The Tsawwassen Early Bird Golf Club for men over 55 years has membership openings. The group plays twice weekly Mondays and Thursdays commencing March 15 to Oct. 18. Membership is $40 which includes windup luncheon. Call Rod at 604-943-7984 for more information or pick up a registration form at the Tsawwassen Golf Club pro shop.
Evergreen Garden Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at Ladner Kinsmen House. On March 16 Ray Beckhurst will be speaking about Hellebores. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Visitors and new members always welcome. For info call 604-940-0937.
The Ladner Pionairs Coffee meeting is on March 23 at 10 a.m., Ladner Legion, 4896 Delta St. (rear entrance).
The Tsawwassen Tuesday Ladies Golf Club welcomes new members. Play Tuesday mornings from March 31 to Oct. For more information call Rita at 604-535-0932 or Sandi at 604-943-4075.
Male volunteers urgently needed for Hospice Cottage Thrift Store in Tsawwassen. Day and evening shifts available. Call Sandy at 604-948-0660 ext. 333.
The DYSL Discoveries Thrift Store, 1308-56th St., Tsawwassen, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Visit www.dyslsociety.com.
The South Fraser Gogos meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to hear what groups of Canadian grandmothers are doing to help African grandmothers left to look after their orphaned grandchildren on little to no resources. For more information contact Jesse Pringle at 604-946-1012 or gogojess@telus.net.
Ladner Business Association weekly meetings have moved to the Royal Canadian Legion #61, 4896 Delta St., Ladner. All members and those interested in our local business community - see you Thursdays at 8 a.m.
The Ladner Hub, 200-5000 Bridge St., Ladner, hosts the following: Drop in Programs Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m., Mother Goose on Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m., infant massage on Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m., infant signing on Fridays from 1 to 2 p.m. and Pebble Hill Elementary Drop in every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for more info call Umerath at 604-946-3933.
The Canadian Federation of University Women South Delta meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at Royal Oaks Clubhouse, 1100-56th St. at 7:15 p.m. With monthly guest speakers and interest groups, the Club is dedicated to the promotion of education & improvement of the status of women. New members are always welcome. Call Cheryl at 604-943-4634 or Anna at 604-943-0042.
The Delta Stamp Club meets every second and fourth Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. New members are always welcome. Call 604-940-3803 for more information.
A Pregnancy Loss Support Group meets on the first Thursday of every other month in 2010 (Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., Dec.) at 7 p.m. at 202-1624-56th St. Open to women who have experienced an early pregnancy loss to meet other women who have had a similar experience. Please do RSVP to confirm location, which may change based on the number of people attending. RSVP: Wendy Frasca, wendyfrasca@telus.net, 604-649-8843.
Do you want to be a speaker people listen to? Do you want your presentations to be strong and convincing? Do you want to fill a room with laughter, and move a crowd to tears? Do you want to participate and learn in a supportive club atmosphere? Then join Deltones Toastmasters in Ladner every second and fourth Wednesday from 7:15 to 9 p.m. at the Fraser Health Unit (beside Delta municipal hall). Call David at 604-946-4048 for more information or visit deltonestoastmasters.ca.
Are you new to Canada and a youth looking to succeed in school, work and life? YOUTH-CAN! - a free program in Surrey and Delta is now accepting referrals. If you are between the ages of 15-25 and have lived in Canada for five years or less and are a permanent resident of Canada or awaiting permanent resident status, YOUTH-CAN! staff will support and train you to help you reach your goals. For more information call 604-501-6850 or e-mail youthcan@options.bc.ca.
The Knitting Sisters Group makes hats, scarves, laprobes, slippers, and baby items to donate to cancer patients, sick children, homeless and other worthy causes. If you would like to help knit/crochet; donate yarn; or be a sponsor contact Alice at 604-946-3060 or agisborne@dccnet.com. Visit www.user.dccnet.com/agisborne for more information.
Delta Potters are accepting new members. To register for the coming year contact Carole Clancey at 604-943-5987. For more information visit deltapotters.com.
Ambassador Toastmasters meets from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Fireside Room in the Tsawwassen Alliance Church
4951-12th Ave. Contact Vera at 604-943-4782 or veradtm@telus.net for more information.
Learn techniques of meditation and mindfulness which have been handed down through generations with teacher Lama Tsultrum every Wednesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at 120 North Tsawwassen Dr., Delta. The class is good for beginners to advanced. Call 604-943-1182 to sign up. There is limited seating.
Stories at Sharkey's is a support group for writers and storytellers. Any genre, fiction or non-fiction, poetry. Everyone welcome. It's at Sharkey's Restaurant on the third Thursday of the month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, e-mail info@agentstory.net.
Gateway Society, Services for Persons with Autism has been providing outreach and residential services to adults and children throughout the province for 31 years from our base in Ladner. The group is looking for volunteers to sit on its Board of Directors. Accounting, business, legal or fundraising experience would be particularly valuable. Contact Barbara Baydala at 604-946-0401 for further information.
Delta Deas Rowing Club is offering interested youths and adults an opportunity to learn to row. This is your chance to try a great sport. For more information call 604-946-3074 or visit www.deltadeas.com.
Free Parent Support group: Parent Support Circles are a free, bi-weekly, confidential parent gathering with a focus on parenting children with ADHD or behaviour challenges. They are led by trained facilitators and held every second Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Reach Child and Youth Development Society, 3- 3800-72nd St., Ladner (off Hwy 10). To register call Lisa at 604-946-6622 ext.342 or e-mail lisaw@reachdevelopment.org or call Bella at 604-569-3110 or e-mail at office@parentsupportbc.ca.
The Tsawwassen Writing Group meets every second and fourth Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Tsawwassen Library. Admission is free. Limited seating. For more information call Belle Curd at 604-948-5441.
Want to improve your communication skills? Be more effective in meetings?
Get your point across more concisely? Then come visit the Ambassadors Club and learn how membership can help you succeed. The group meets at the Tsawwassen Alliance Church, 4951-12th Ave., Tsawwassen in the Fireside Room Every first, second and third Tuesday of each month at 7:15 p.m. For more information, contact Donna Makelki at: 604-948-5443 or dmakelki@telus.net.
Moments for Moms, a morning out for moms in the community to be encouraged as a parent, meets at the South Delta Baptist Church every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Contact South Delta Baptist Church at 604-943-8244 to attend. For more information contact Donna Makelki at 604-948-5443 or dmakelki@telus.net.
The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Beach Grove Golf Club.
The Canadian Cancer Society is in need of volunteer drivers in the Ladner/Tsawwassen area to take cancer patients to and from their cancer treatments in Vancouver and Surrey. We reimburse for mileage. You must provide a drivers abstract and have proof of insurance to apply. For more information contact Linda Kelly at lkelly@bc.cancer.ca or by phone at 604-533-1668.
Abreast in a Boat is the world's first breast cancer survivor dragon boat team. The group is dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness and demonstrating that there is life after diagnosis. The group is always looking for new members. If you would like more information visit www.abreastinaboat.com or e-mail Bunny at newmembers@abreastinaboat.com.
Book club - new members welcome. Meetings are on the last Thursday of the month.
Interesting and current fiction read and discussed. Call Bev at 778-230-8753 for more information.
The Delta Rock and Gem Club meets every third Monday of the month at the South Delta Recreation Centre. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. There are educational programs and workshops. For more information call 604-943-4568.
Boundary Bay I.O.D.E., a ladies Canadian charity organization, meets the second Tuesday evening each month. New members welcome. For information contact June Langsford at 604-943-2296.
Delta Chess Club welcomes players of all abilities for games on Thursday at 7 p.m. at South Delta Library. Contact Chris Ludwig at 604-275-4762.
SENIORS
A Thursday Movie matinee will be held at KinVillage Community Centre 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen on Feb. 25. Admission is $2 and ticket sales start at 1 p.m. with movie at 2 p.m. Free popcorn is available with every beverage purchase. 604-943-0225.
There's an Olympic Birthday Lunch on Friday, Feb. 26, at 12:30 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave. Ladner. It costs members $6 and guests $7. Call 603-946-1411.
Enjoy great dance music with Rosario on Saturday, Feb. 27 at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets are available at reception or at the dance: $13 for members and $15 for non-members. Snacks are included. Licensed premises.
Singles over 60 Friendship Group meets every third Wednesday of the month. If you are on your own, why not join us for fun and friendship. We have lunches, dine out or join our walking group, book club or special events. For more information call Janet at 604-943-4296 or Joe at 604-943-3317.
South Delta Senior Travel is having a casino bus trip on: March 26 to Coquitlam and April 16 to Edgewater Casino. They cost $5 for members and $6 for non-members. Tickets at KinVillage Community Centre.
SPECIAL EVENTS
A World Day of Prayer service will be held on Friday, March 5 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 3900 Arthur Drive in Ladner. For more information call Frances Sweeney at 604-946-6097.
The 36th Anniversary Delta Leadership Prayer Breakfast is on Saturday, March 6, at 8 a.m. at the Town & Country Inn. Speaker: Dr. Ross Hastings, Associate Professor at Regent College. Contact Linda Frost for tickets at 604-943-7775.
The eighth annual Watershed Fish Release is on April 19 from noon to 2 p.m. Displays, crafts, participants, release 25,000 chum fry at Watershed Park in North Delta. Visit www.corp.delta.bc.ca.
FUND RAISERS
There's a dry grad fundraiser classic rock dance with the Colin Wiebe Band on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Ladner Community Centre. Tickets cost $30 and are available at the Delta Secondary School office or by calling Doreen at 604-946-7816.
The Hospice Cottage Thrift Store's annual collectible sale is on March 5, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and March 6, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen.
The South Delta Senior Secondary dry grad committee is having two family photos nights on March 31 and April 1. For only $25, Excalibur Photography will provide you with a 8X10 family photo, with all proceeds going to dry grad. For more information, or to book your photo session, e-mail sdssdrygrad@hotmail.com or call 604-948-0692.
The University Women's Club of South Delta and the Delta Arts Council are jointly sponsoring the fundraiser Once Loved Art Sale to provide scholarships and bursaries for local women students. The group is requesting donations of artwork such as oils, watercolours, reproductions, sculptures and other framed or unframed pieces that can be sold at the sale to be held on May 7 and May 8 at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre on 1172-56th St., Tsawwassen. For pick-ups or more information, call Olga (604-943-3923) or Caroline (604-943-4358). Donations can be dropped off until April 30 at South Delta Secondary School (750-53rd St., Tsawwassen) and Delta Secondary School (4615-51st St., Ladner).
Ladner Elementary has a Spring Carnival on Friday, April 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. Used book sale, plant sale, reptile room, food, games, raffle and much more.
ARTS
Sidekick presents Same Time, Next Year by Bernard Slade from March 10 to 20, Wednesday to Saturday, at 8 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 for seniors. Call 604-288-2415 to reserve tickets. There's a special performance on Saturday, March 13 at 8 p.m. There will be a wine and cheese reception following the show. It costs $20.
Lift Every Voice will be held at the Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 4594-54A St., on Sunday, March 28 starting at 7 p.m. The public is invited to this ecumenical musical evening. Donations accepted in aid of Community Fund of Faith.
Upcycling art classes for youth are at DYSL on the first Wednesday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Upcycling is using items that have been donated. Contact the store at 604-948-0108 to register or drop by the DYSL Discoveries Thrift Store at 1308-56th St., Tsawwassen.
The Delta Music Makers Community Band is looking for all players, but particularly low brass: trombone, baritone horn, French horn and tuba. This 50-piece concert band rehearses at Delta Secondary School, Ladner, on Tuesday evenings, 7:15 to 9:45 p.m. All musicians on any instrument may contact music director Curt Jantzen about joining at cjband@telus.net or 604-946-2309, or assistant music director Margaret Behenna at mbehenna@dccnet.com. High school experience or equivalent is helpful but not required. The Delta Music Makers provide a warm welcome to those who have not picked up their horn for a while. We balance serious rehearsing with lots of fun and socializing.
A new volunteer band is looking for members. Men and women 18 and over are welcome. Uniforms are provided. Contact Don at 604-946-8130.
----------------------
The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).
Boundary Bay Montessori House (preschool and elementary) is hosting open houses at Tsawwassen Library on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and at Ladner Pioneer Library on Wednesday, March 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Phone 604-946-9814 for more information.
Positive Parenting: The Basics and Beyond, an all-day interactive workshop on creating a positive, supportive atmosphere for your family interactions, will be held Saturday, Feb. 27 at Reach, 3-3800 72nd St., Ladner from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information and to register call Pam at 604-946-6622 ext. 341 or e-mail pamc@reachdevelopment.org.
Deltassist is hosting an Access Justice pro bono legal advice clinic (Family Law) in the Ladner office at 4891 Delta St. (Harbourside Plaza), on Wednesday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to noon. Clinics (free 30 minute consultation) assist low-income residents to access a lawyer. For more information or to register for a clinic, call Deltassist at 604-946-9526 or Access Justice at 1-877-762-6664.
The Delta Museum & Archives is having an open house on Thursday, March 4 from 3:30 to 8 p.m. to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibit A Hot Topic: Climate Change on the Delta. As you visit our exhibit, we invite you to question, analyze and think about what you can do to about climate change. For further information call 604-946-9322 or visit www.deltamuseum.ca.
Deltassist is offering a 12-week healthy relationships and stress management group program for males 19 and over who are self-referred and have not faced or are currently facing charges related to domestic violence. The first session is on March 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Deltassist, 9097-120 St., Delta. Call 604-594-3455 ext 202.
Try curling for a toonie at the South Delta Recreation Centre. The Tunnel Town Curling Club is hosting an open house on Sunday, March 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. with all proceeds to be donated to the Sandra Schmirler Foundation. Bring warm clothing in layers and clean running shoes. Instruction and equipment will be provided. For more information call 604-943-9219 or e-mail tunneltown@telus.net.
The March monthly meeting of Delta Nature will be held on Monday, March 8 at Cammidge House at 7:30 p.m. The speaker will be Mike Pearson, who will speak on Endangered freshwater fish and critical habitat protection in the Fraser Valley. Everyone is welcome. No cost. For more information, call Joanne at 604-946-2240.
The Delta Women's Connection presents a Stepping into Spring Brunch at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn on Thursday, March 11 at 9:30 a.m. It costs $16 at the door. Counselor Pat Hartzell is the guest speaker. Reserve with Elaine at 604-952-0151 by March 9.
The Father's Heart Ministry, in partnership with The Way Community Church, invites you to A Healing Encounter with Joan Hunter from Thursday, March 11 to Saturday, March 13 at Delta Town & Country Inn. Details at www.thefathersheart.ca. Call 604-943-2230 for more information.
Mystery in the Museum - Looking for adventure during Spring Break? Drop by the Delta Museum & Archives and help us solve our latest mystery of the The Royal Bank Robbery. Cost for this fun-filled, self-guided, drop-in is only $5 per solution kit. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For further information call 604-946-9322 or visit www.deltamuseum.ca.
The Tsawwassen Early Bird Golf Club for men over 55 years has membership openings. The group plays twice weekly Mondays and Thursdays commencing March 15 to Oct. 18. Membership is $40 which includes windup luncheon. Call Rod at 604-943-7984 for more information or pick up a registration form at the Tsawwassen Golf Club pro shop.
Evergreen Garden Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at Ladner Kinsmen House. On March 16 Ray Beckhurst will be speaking about Hellebores. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Visitors and new members always welcome. For info call 604-940-0937.
The Ladner Pionairs Coffee meeting is on March 23 at 10 a.m., Ladner Legion, 4896 Delta St. (rear entrance).
The Tsawwassen Tuesday Ladies Golf Club welcomes new members. Play Tuesday mornings from March 31 to Oct. For more information call Rita at 604-535-0932 or Sandi at 604-943-4075.
Male volunteers urgently needed for Hospice Cottage Thrift Store in Tsawwassen. Day and evening shifts available. Call Sandy at 604-948-0660 ext. 333.
The DYSL Discoveries Thrift Store, 1308-56th St., Tsawwassen, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Visit www.dyslsociety.com.
The South Fraser Gogos meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to hear what groups of Canadian grandmothers are doing to help African grandmothers left to look after their orphaned grandchildren on little to no resources. For more information contact Jesse Pringle at 604-946-1012 or gogojess@telus.net.
Ladner Business Association weekly meetings have moved to the Royal Canadian Legion #61, 4896 Delta St., Ladner. All members and those interested in our local business community - see you Thursdays at 8 a.m.
The Ladner Hub, 200-5000 Bridge St., Ladner, hosts the following: Drop in Programs Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m., Mother Goose on Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m., infant massage on Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m., infant signing on Fridays from 1 to 2 p.m. and Pebble Hill Elementary Drop in every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for more info call Umerath at 604-946-3933.
The Canadian Federation of University Women South Delta meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at Royal Oaks Clubhouse, 1100-56th St. at 7:15 p.m. With monthly guest speakers and interest groups, the Club is dedicated to the promotion of education & improvement of the status of women. New members are always welcome. Call Cheryl at 604-943-4634 or Anna at 604-943-0042.
The Delta Stamp Club meets every second and fourth Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. New members are always welcome. Call 604-940-3803 for more information.
A Pregnancy Loss Support Group meets on the first Thursday of every other month in 2010 (Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., Dec.) at 7 p.m. at 202-1624-56th St. Open to women who have experienced an early pregnancy loss to meet other women who have had a similar experience. Please do RSVP to confirm location, which may change based on the number of people attending. RSVP: Wendy Frasca, wendyfrasca@telus.net, 604-649-8843.
Do you want to be a speaker people listen to? Do you want your presentations to be strong and convincing? Do you want to fill a room with laughter, and move a crowd to tears? Do you want to participate and learn in a supportive club atmosphere? Then join Deltones Toastmasters in Ladner every second and fourth Wednesday from 7:15 to 9 p.m. at the Fraser Health Unit (beside Delta municipal hall). Call David at 604-946-4048 for more information or visit deltonestoastmasters.ca.
Are you new to Canada and a youth looking to succeed in school, work and life? YOUTH-CAN! - a free program in Surrey and Delta is now accepting referrals. If you are between the ages of 15-25 and have lived in Canada for five years or less and are a permanent resident of Canada or awaiting permanent resident status, YOUTH-CAN! staff will support and train you to help you reach your goals. For more information call 604-501-6850 or e-mail youthcan@options.bc.ca.
The Knitting Sisters Group makes hats, scarves, laprobes, slippers, and baby items to donate to cancer patients, sick children, homeless and other worthy causes. If you would like to help knit/crochet; donate yarn; or be a sponsor contact Alice at 604-946-3060 or agisborne@dccnet.com. Visit www.user.dccnet.com/agisborne for more information.
Delta Potters are accepting new members. To register for the coming year contact Carole Clancey at 604-943-5987. For more information visit deltapotters.com.
Ambassador Toastmasters meets from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Fireside Room in the Tsawwassen Alliance Church
4951-12th Ave. Contact Vera at 604-943-4782 or veradtm@telus.net for more information.
Learn techniques of meditation and mindfulness which have been handed down through generations with teacher Lama Tsultrum every Wednesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at 120 North Tsawwassen Dr., Delta. The class is good for beginners to advanced. Call 604-943-1182 to sign up. There is limited seating.
Stories at Sharkey's is a support group for writers and storytellers. Any genre, fiction or non-fiction, poetry. Everyone welcome. It's at Sharkey's Restaurant on the third Thursday of the month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, e-mail info@agentstory.net.
Gateway Society, Services for Persons with Autism has been providing outreach and residential services to adults and children throughout the province for 31 years from our base in Ladner. The group is looking for volunteers to sit on its Board of Directors. Accounting, business, legal or fundraising experience would be particularly valuable. Contact Barbara Baydala at 604-946-0401 for further information.
Delta Deas Rowing Club is offering interested youths and adults an opportunity to learn to row. This is your chance to try a great sport. For more information call 604-946-3074 or visit www.deltadeas.com.
Free Parent Support group: Parent Support Circles are a free, bi-weekly, confidential parent gathering with a focus on parenting children with ADHD or behaviour challenges. They are led by trained facilitators and held every second Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Reach Child and Youth Development Society, 3- 3800-72nd St., Ladner (off Hwy 10). To register call Lisa at 604-946-6622 ext.342 or e-mail lisaw@reachdevelopment.org or call Bella at 604-569-3110 or e-mail at office@parentsupportbc.ca.
The Tsawwassen Writing Group meets every second and fourth Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Tsawwassen Library. Admission is free. Limited seating. For more information call Belle Curd at 604-948-5441.
Want to improve your communication skills? Be more effective in meetings?
Get your point across more concisely? Then come visit the Ambassadors Club and learn how membership can help you succeed. The group meets at the Tsawwassen Alliance Church, 4951-12th Ave., Tsawwassen in the Fireside Room Every first, second and third Tuesday of each month at 7:15 p.m. For more information, contact Donna Makelki at: 604-948-5443 or dmakelki@telus.net.
Moments for Moms, a morning out for moms in the community to be encouraged as a parent, meets at the South Delta Baptist Church every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Contact South Delta Baptist Church at 604-943-8244 to attend. For more information contact Donna Makelki at 604-948-5443 or dmakelki@telus.net.
The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Beach Grove Golf Club.
The Canadian Cancer Society is in need of volunteer drivers in the Ladner/Tsawwassen area to take cancer patients to and from their cancer treatments in Vancouver and Surrey. We reimburse for mileage. You must provide a drivers abstract and have proof of insurance to apply. For more information contact Linda Kelly at lkelly@bc.cancer.ca or by phone at 604-533-1668.
Abreast in a Boat is the world's first breast cancer survivor dragon boat team. The group is dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness and demonstrating that there is life after diagnosis. The group is always looking for new members. If you would like more information visit www.abreastinaboat.com or e-mail Bunny at newmembers@abreastinaboat.com.
Book club - new members welcome. Meetings are on the last Thursday of the month.
Interesting and current fiction read and discussed. Call Bev at 778-230-8753 for more information.
The Delta Rock and Gem Club meets every third Monday of the month at the South Delta Recreation Centre. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. There are educational programs and workshops. For more information call 604-943-4568.
Boundary Bay I.O.D.E., a ladies Canadian charity organization, meets the second Tuesday evening each month. New members welcome. For information contact June Langsford at 604-943-2296.
Delta Chess Club welcomes players of all abilities for games on Thursday at 7 p.m. at South Delta Library. Contact Chris Ludwig at 604-275-4762.
SENIORS
A Thursday Movie matinee will be held at KinVillage Community Centre 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen on Feb. 25. Admission is $2 and ticket sales start at 1 p.m. with movie at 2 p.m. Free popcorn is available with every beverage purchase. 604-943-0225.
There's an Olympic Birthday Lunch on Friday, Feb. 26, at 12:30 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave. Ladner. It costs members $6 and guests $7. Call 603-946-1411.
Enjoy great dance music with Rosario on Saturday, Feb. 27 at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets are available at reception or at the dance: $13 for members and $15 for non-members. Snacks are included. Licensed premises.
Singles over 60 Friendship Group meets every third Wednesday of the month. If you are on your own, why not join us for fun and friendship. We have lunches, dine out or join our walking group, book club or special events. For more information call Janet at 604-943-4296 or Joe at 604-943-3317.
South Delta Senior Travel is having a casino bus trip on: March 26 to Coquitlam and April 16 to Edgewater Casino. They cost $5 for members and $6 for non-members. Tickets at KinVillage Community Centre.
SPECIAL EVENTS
A World Day of Prayer service will be held on Friday, March 5 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 3900 Arthur Drive in Ladner. For more information call Frances Sweeney at 604-946-6097.
The 36th Anniversary Delta Leadership Prayer Breakfast is on Saturday, March 6, at 8 a.m. at the Town & Country Inn. Speaker: Dr. Ross Hastings, Associate Professor at Regent College. Contact Linda Frost for tickets at 604-943-7775.
The eighth annual Watershed Fish Release is on April 19 from noon to 2 p.m. Displays, crafts, participants, release 25,000 chum fry at Watershed Park in North Delta. Visit www.corp.delta.bc.ca.
FUND RAISERS
There's a dry grad fundraiser classic rock dance with the Colin Wiebe Band on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Ladner Community Centre. Tickets cost $30 and are available at the Delta Secondary School office or by calling Doreen at 604-946-7816.
The Hospice Cottage Thrift Store's annual collectible sale is on March 5, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and March 6, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen.
The South Delta Senior Secondary dry grad committee is having two family photos nights on March 31 and April 1. For only $25, Excalibur Photography will provide you with a 8X10 family photo, with all proceeds going to dry grad. For more information, or to book your photo session, e-mail sdssdrygrad@hotmail.com or call 604-948-0692.
The University Women's Club of South Delta and the Delta Arts Council are jointly sponsoring the fundraiser Once Loved Art Sale to provide scholarships and bursaries for local women students. The group is requesting donations of artwork such as oils, watercolours, reproductions, sculptures and other framed or unframed pieces that can be sold at the sale to be held on May 7 and May 8 at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre on 1172-56th St., Tsawwassen. For pick-ups or more information, call Olga (604-943-3923) or Caroline (604-943-4358). Donations can be dropped off until April 30 at South Delta Secondary School (750-53rd St., Tsawwassen) and Delta Secondary School (4615-51st St., Ladner).
Ladner Elementary has a Spring Carnival on Friday, April 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. Used book sale, plant sale, reptile room, food, games, raffle and much more.
ARTS
Sidekick presents Same Time, Next Year by Bernard Slade from March 10 to 20, Wednesday to Saturday, at 8 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 for seniors. Call 604-288-2415 to reserve tickets. There's a special performance on Saturday, March 13 at 8 p.m. There will be a wine and cheese reception following the show. It costs $20.
Lift Every Voice will be held at the Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 4594-54A St., on Sunday, March 28 starting at 7 p.m. The public is invited to this ecumenical musical evening. Donations accepted in aid of Community Fund of Faith.
Upcycling art classes for youth are at DYSL on the first Wednesday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Upcycling is using items that have been donated. Contact the store at 604-948-0108 to register or drop by the DYSL Discoveries Thrift Store at 1308-56th St., Tsawwassen.
The Delta Music Makers Community Band is looking for all players, but particularly low brass: trombone, baritone horn, French horn and tuba. This 50-piece concert band rehearses at Delta Secondary School, Ladner, on Tuesday evenings, 7:15 to 9:45 p.m. All musicians on any instrument may contact music director Curt Jantzen about joining at cjband@telus.net or 604-946-2309, or assistant music director Margaret Behenna at mbehenna@dccnet.com. High school experience or equivalent is helpful but not required. The Delta Music Makers provide a warm welcome to those who have not picked up their horn for a while. We balance serious rehearsing with lots of fun and socializing.
A new volunteer band is looking for members. Men and women 18 and over are welcome. Uniforms are provided. Contact Don at 604-946-8130.
----------------------
The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).
© Copyright (c) Lower Mainland Publishing
