Clubs & Groups
* Delta Talespinners meet at 6:30 p.m. every other Thursday at members' homes in South Delta to discuss and critique each other's prose. More information -Paul: 604-948-0682 or Jan: 604-946-8479.
* Delta Photo Club's meeting on Wednesday, September 23rd offers a great opportunity. Guest speaker Michael DeFreitas, widely published photojournalist, will speak on 'Defining a Destination with Photography.' Delta Photo Club meetings are held at KinVillage Community Centre on Wednesday evenings 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Guests welcome. Come early to socialize.
* The Parent-Child Mother Goose program shares traditional rhymes, songs and stories as tools to strengthen the bond between both parent and child, newborn to 15 months. If you would like to take part, new sessions of this free interactive program begin mid-September in Ladner: Thursdays, Sept. 17 - Nov. 19, 12 - 1 pm - The Hub: 5000 Bridge St. and Fridays, Sept. 18 - Nov. 20, 12:30 - 1:30 pm - Ladner Pioneer Library. Please contact your local Delta library to register. Due to funding this program is open to Delta residents only. Snacks provided. Call 604-946-6215.
* Jewelry sale - Sept. 26. New inventory of jewelry and watches for sale 9:30am-4pm. Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen.
* Bereavement walking group. Join the eight-week walking group starting Sept. 30. Be physically active, receive peer support and socialize with others who have also experienced a significant loss. Call 604-948-0660 by Sept. 21 to register.
* Seniors' Open House Tea, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2 - 3:30 pm - Tsawwassen Library, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2 - 3:30 pm - Ladner Pioneer Library. Join us for an afternoon at the library! RSVP tyearsley@fvrl.bc.ca or 604-594-8155 X223.
* "What's the Price of YOUR Procrastination?" workshop set for Thursday, Oct. 1, 7 -8:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. Please call 604-946-6215 to register
* Are you responsible for the care of a family member at home or in a facility?
* Trying to cope with the changes that aging and illness bring to a loved one can be a difficult and stressful job. Delta Caregivers' Network is offering an education and support group starting Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 1-3pm once a week for eight weeks. Cost is $50. Subjects covered include caregiver stress, communication techniques, role and lifestyle changes, accessing and using community resources, and legal and financial issues. To register call the Centre for Supportive Care at 604-948-0660, Laurie 604-943-3921 or Sylvia 604-943-7596.
* Have you or a loved one had a stroke? We can help! The Heart and Stroke Foundation's free Living with Stroke program starts Wednesday, Oct. 7, for seven sessions in Ladner/Tsawwassen. Please call to register 1-888-473-4636.
* Come support all of the wonderful programs offered at the Earthwise! Earthwise Garden Society 100 Mile Banquet 2015 at Southlands Market Square (6400 3rd Avenue) Saturday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. Enjoy an amazing six course meal paired with delicious local wines and beer. Tickets $125, tax receipts available. Reserve your ticket today for this consistently sold out event! Call 604-946-9828 or email info@earthwisesociety. bc.ca.
* Want to gain a little comfort behind the podium? Feel uncomfortable speaking in group settings? Join Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters. Gain comfort and skill in a small, safe and encouraging setting. Meetings are second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at St. David's Anglican Church, 1115 -51A Street, Tsawwassen. Just show up or call Susan 604-786-5404 for further information.
Seniors
* Fall lunch and fashion show at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, Friday, Sept. 25; 12 p.m., $9 members; $11 guests. Fashion Show by Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shoppe.
* Johnny Cash -Johnny Cash Tribute Show in Canada performed by the amazing Gary Kehoe and Dirk Henke, Saturday, Sept. 26, 7 to 10 p.m. Advance tickets: $15 members; $20 guests. Tickets at the door: $20 members; $25 guests. McKee Seniors Recreation Centre.
* Shari's Saturday Social, Saturday, October 10th -Doors open at 7 -Dancing 7:30-10:30. The theme is Safari so put on your animal prints or dress as you please. KinVillage Community Centre. Tickets available at the door. $10 for members $12 for nonmembers cash or cheque only. To reserve a table, please call Shari at 604-943-8755
Special Events
* United Entertainers present "Vagabonds" the music of North America, with "Susie Francis The Versatiles. One Night Only! Saturday Sept 26 at the KinVillage Community Centre 5430 10th ave Tsawwassen. Show starts at 7pm, Tickets at KinVillage Centre, weekdays between 9am and 2;30pm or in Ladner at Marlin Travel 5203 48th Ave. Tickets also available at the door.
* "What's the Price of YOUR Procrastination?" Learn how to overcome this debilitating habit and move forward to realize your goals and dreams. Ladner Pioneer Library Thursday, Oct. 1, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Please call (604) 946-6215 to register.
* Sale -Fabric, notions, yarn, craft mat for children, new purses, patterns at All Saints Church, 4755 Arthur Dr. on Oct. 3 at 10 a.m.
* Tsawwassen Saturday Farmers Market, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., until Oct. 31. Southlands Market Square, 6400 Ave., Delta. tsawwassensaturdaymarket. flavors.me.
Arts
* Open Stage returns to the Tsawwassen Arts Centre stage this fall with two dates in September! Saturday, Sept. 26, 7pm, free in celebration of Culture Days, and Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7pm, $4 admission at the door. Singers, poets, actors, writers, musicians comedians all welcome. Call 604-943-9437 to sign up, walk-ins also welcome.
The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a nonprofit 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).
