CLUBS AND GROUPS
Taoist Tai Chi is a gentle moving meditation designed to improve health and balance. Beginners are welcome to join classes at any time: in Tsawwassen on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon at St. David's Anglican Church, 1115 51A St., and in Ladner on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register and bring cash or cheque for payment. 604-681-6609 or www.taoist.org/vancouver.
Delta Photo Club meets Wednesday, Sept. 21, for print night. Guest judge, Allen Bargen, past president of the Canadian Association for Photographic Art, will critique members' prints. This is a great learning opportunity as Bargen is known for providing detailed feedback from which all can learn. For beginners, the club will be running a "How Do I" break out session. DPC assembles Wednesdays at KinVillage Community Centre at 7 p.m. (socializing and setup) 7:30 p.m. start. Guests welcome. For more information, visit www.deltaphotoclub.com.
Teen Night: Pizza and Games, Thursday, Sept. 22, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library. Do you love to play board games? Are you between 12 and 19 years old? Then come to the library for a fun night of gaming and free pizza.
Safe and Sustainable Shipping: What does it take? A free community presentation by Richard Wiefelspuett of Clear Seas Centre for Responsible Marine Shipping. Thursday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. Where: Port of Vancouver Delta Community Office, Trenant Park Square, Ladner. RSVP by Sept. 20 online at www.portvancouver. com/delta or phone 604-665-9636.
Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser offers a Mental Health Resiliency Support Group in South Delta for individuals living with a mental health concern or experiencing symptoms. Meetings are on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 7 -9 p.m. Next meeting is on Thursday, Sept. 22. Please call the Delta office at 604-943-1878 or email info. [email protected] to register for your first meeting.
The Delta Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe's (1521-56th St., Tsawwassen) upcoming events include: Jackets, coats, snow wear and Christmas cards - Sept. 23, jewelry sale - Sept. 24 and Christmas out at the Cottage! - Oct. 17.
InspireHealth offers a free supportive cancer care workshop The Life Program in Ladner on Sept. 26. The program provides practical information to help you take charge of your heath and optimize your overall health and well-being. To register call 604-734-7125.
The Delta Hospice fall volunteer training program will run from Sept. 26 to Nov. 3, Monday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon (excluding Monday, Oct. 10). Registration is $65. Call 604-948-0660 to make an interview appointment with Chris Colero, coordinator of volunteers.
The Restore Our Planet Diet, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Tsawwassen Library. Learn how our food choices impact the environment and our own health.
The Boundary Bay Quilters Guild invites you to attend a very special evening program. Renowned Australian author, art quilter and teacher, Gloria Loughman will be speaking on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Sacred Heart Parish Centre, 3900 Arthur Dr., Ladner. The presentation begins at 7 p.m., with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be obtained by emailing bbqg. [email protected] or calling 604-948-0692. View Gloria's amazing work at www.glorialoughman.com.
Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters registration Sept. 27 (7 p.m.) at St. David's Anglican Church, 1115-51A Street, Tsawwassen. Regular meetings are second and fourth Tuesdays each month and are two hours in duration. As well, they are funfilled, action packed, educational, inspirational, entertaining. Guests are always welcome. Information: Call Karen at 604-218-9715 or Lisanne Guertin at 604-809-9908.
Canadian Pension Plan Old Age Security, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2 to 3:30 p.m. - Ladner Pioneer Library and Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Tsawwassen Library. Whether you are thinking about retirement, or already receiving your pensions; join Service Canada for an information session to discover the many benefits available under each program.
SENIORS
Welcome Back Luncheon at KinVillage Community Centre at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23 with singer Kenny Buxton, 54310-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, $14 for members, $16 for non-members, cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard.
March Hare Band Thru the 60s and 70s at KinVillage Community Centre, Friday, Sept. 30, Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Dinner by Chef Dias also available for $15 per person. On sale now.
ARTS
A new daytime concert band for ages 50-plus. You may wish to refresh your instrument skills by taking this opportunity to cultivate a love of playing band music. This group comprised of woodwinds, brass and basic percussion, will seek to develop an appreciation for varied concert band scores and foster the enjoyment of being part of a group performing experience. Participants must provide their own instrument. The only cost will be the annual membership fee to belong to McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155 47th Ave., Delta. For more information call 604-946-1411. We meet weekly on Thursdays. Come join us in Dogwood Room on Sept. 22 and 29 at 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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 ([email protected]) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).
