Clubs & Groups
? Beyond the First Year - A six-week spring series for widows and widowers who are looking for an opportunity to speak with others experiencing similar grief.
Series taking place at the centre for supportive care in Ladner. Call 604-948-0660 for more information and to register.
? On Wednesday, April 17, the Delta Chamber of Commerce holds an AFTER 5 Business Social at Tilbury Ice, 7187 Vantage Way, 5 - 7 p.m. Cost: $15 or bring a friend for $25.
? The South Delta Newcomers & Alumni Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7: 15 p.m. at the Art Galley, Kiwanis Longhouse located at 1710-56th St.
Tsawwassen. The club is for women who have moved to Tsawwassen, Ladner, or Point Roberts to introduce you to the community and help you make new friends.
Join us on Thursday, April 18. Contact Marie at [email protected].
? Are you an older driver? It's important to re-evaluate your driving skills regularly. Constable Leisa Schaefer of the Delta Police and Karon Trenaman, Road Safety Program Delivery with ICBC, will give you information about being a safe driver and pedestrian at a free program on Thursday, April 18 at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., Delta at 1: 30 p.m. and at Tsawwassen Library, 1321A-56th St., Delta at 7 p.m. The new DriveABLE program will also be discussed.
? Tsawwassen Tennis Club invites you to join us on the courts for the Opening Breakfast 2013 on April 28 from 9 a.m. to noon.
$5 includes breakfast. 286 English Bluff Road. More information at www.tsawwassentennisclub.com.
? Westcoast All-Star Cheerleading. Registration is open for Spring Training from April 29 - June 10.
Contact [email protected] or 604-948-8800 for more information.
? Positive Parenting: A Series of Workshops for Parents of Children 5 to 12 years will take place every Wednesday from May 1 to May 29 from 6: 30 to 8 p.m. at Cliff Drive Elementary Library, 5025-12th Ave., Tsawwassen. No registration is required for these workshops presented by Deltassist. For more information visit www.deltassist. com/current/events.html or call 604-594-3455 ext. 156.
? ElderCollege Delta offers a free presentation, Understanding More about Coastal Oil Tanker Traffic, on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. - noon at Cedar Park Church, 5300-44th Ave., Ladner.
? The Hellings Elementary School parent advisory council is hosting a community carnival on Friday, May 10 at the school, 11655-86A Ave. The PAC is seeking donations and support from local business. Contact Raj Bhullar at 604868-9100 or [email protected].
? The Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe in Tsawwassen is looking for volunteers for Thursday evenings from 4 - 7 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Sandy at 604-948-0660 ext 333.
Seniors
? Come join the Philosophers' Café discussion session Friday, April 19, 1: 30-3: 00 pm at the McKee Seniors Centre, 5155 47th Ave., Ladner, where we'll look at the pros and cons of present-day capitalism. No pre-registration is necessary. Coffee/tea for a $1 donation. This will be the last Philosophers' Café for the season. Call 604-946-1411 for further information.
? McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 515547th Ave., presents Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, April 27. Cash bar: 5 p.m. and dinner goes from 6 - 7 p.m. Dancing goes from 7 - 10 p.m. Mexican fare a la Kee Café. Entertainment by DJ Noriel Pasco. It costs $12 for members and $15 for guests. Tickets at customer service desk.
Fund Raisers
? Bridge and Afternoon Tea IODE Boundary Bay Chapter Fundraiser on Wednesday, April 24, 1 - 4 p.m. All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Dr., Ladner. $10 per person.
Tea/coffee and sweets will be served. Door prizes. This event is a fun social outing for players at all levels.
Arrange a table with your friends. Call Frances at 604-943-1119 for tickets and hurry as tickets sell fast. ? Shred-a-Thon: A Friends Fundraising Event is set for Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.
- 2 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library.
Special Events
? Lift Every Voice, an ecumenical choir and instrumental concert sponsored by the South Delta Ministerial, will take place at Ladner Christian Reformed Church, (54A St and 45th Avenue) on Sunday, April 21 at 7 p.m.
By donation to benefit the Community Fund of Faith.
? Ladner United Church's annual Garage Sale, together with an Urban Impact Shredathon is set for Saturday, April 27 at 4960-48th Ave., Ladner.
Doors open from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Shred your confidential papers from 9 a.m. to noon (by donation). Call 604-946-6254.
? The Classic and Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet takes place at the South Delta Recreation Centre in Tsawwassen on April 28.
Swap Meet doors open at 10 a.m. Admission is $10 and kids under 12 are free.
Arts
? There will be a show, Arranging Flowers, by artist Cecilia Mavrow in the Tsawwassen Library gallery room. Everyone is invited to view these new works in acrylics until April 30.
? Opening Night by Norm Foster opens at The Tsawwassen Arts Centre, runs to April 27 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday only) at 8 p.m. This is bistro seating (dinner theatre without dinner) and refreshments are available for purchase to enjoy during the show.
Adults are $18 and seniors (60+) and students (12-18) are $15. Reservations can be made by calling 604288-2415.
? Treat yourself to a free tour of Patagonia with Tsawwassen photographer and environmentalist, Ursula Easterbrook at the Tsawwassen Library on Thursday, May 2, 7 - 8: 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).
