CLUBS & GROUPS
?Take a Moment - a break - from the hustle and bustle. Join us for an hour of quiet music, soft lights and meditation in the warmth of Ladner United Church's welcoming sanctuary on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at 4960-48th Ave., Ladner. All are welcome.
?The South Delta Therapeutic Touch Network meets every second Wednesday of the month. The next meeting / practice session is on Dec. 14 at the Natural Comfort Wellness Centre in Tsawwassen. This session is open to all levels of therapeutic touch and anyone interested in learning more about this healing modality. For more information and to register contact Selena at 6049524175.
?Go Green Delta Book & Film Club: Please join us on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library for discussion of David Suzuki's Green Guide, and learn about the library resources we will be examining in 2012.
?Do you love to play board games? Are you between 12 and 19 years old? Then come to the Ladner Pioneer Library for a fun night of gaming and free pizza on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 5: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, please visit or call the library, 604-946-6215.
?Come to the Tsawwassen Library and help Mrs. Claus and the animals in the North Pole wake up Santa. You won't want to miss this charming theatre experience offered by the Tsawwassen Library puppeteers on Thursday, Dec. 15, from 3: 30 to 4 p.m.
?DIGIVATIONS is a NASA award-winning December children's camp at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre on Dec. 19-22. Register online for half days (9am-12pm) or full days(9am-4pm) at www. deltarec.ca. (under Seasonal Specials). Explore, have fun and learn about rockets, LEGO WeDo and MINDSTORMS robots along with Earth and space eco-systems. 10 per cent of fees will be contributed to the Delta Hospital Foundation and KidSport Delta either in cash or inkind product donation. Call Dr's. Steven and Anne Berman at 604-628-9825 or Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture at 604-952-3000.
?The Boundary Bay Quilters Guild invites you to attend our meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Join us for this month's gettogether and our members' brilliant Show&Tell. We meet at the Sacred Heart Gym, 3900 Arthur Drive in Ladner. Doors open at 6: 30 p.m. and our meetings are from 7 to 9 p.m. Guests are always welcome for a $5 entrance fee. For more information: www.boundarybayquiltersguild.ca or call 604-948-0692.
?The Parent-Child Mother Goose program begins again at your local library. Fridays, Jan. 13 - March 13, 10 a.m. at Tsawwassen Library, 1321A-56th St., and 12: 30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. Call to register at 604-943-2271 (Tsawwassen) or 604-946-6215 (Ladner).
?Delta Hospital Auxiliary is looking for volunteers in many areas. We help provide care and comfort to those that need the services of our hospital. If you can give a few hours a week, we need you! Please call the auxiliary office at 6049461121 local 783212 for more information.
SENIORS
?A New Year's Eve Gala, Top Hats & Tiaras will be held Saturday, Dec. 31 at the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 515547th Ave., Ladner. Cash bar: 5 p.m. Buffet by Velma: 6 to 7 p.m. Dance to Sincerely Yours: 7 to 10 p.m. Members: $25, nonmembers: $30. Celebrate the New Year at 9 p.m. Call 604-946-1411 for more information.
FUND RAISERS
?A DSS dry grad holiday concert is set for Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at Genesis Theatre. Admission by donation. There will be dance, choir, guitar and band performances to get us in the holiday spirit.
?New Year's Eve with The Blue Meenies! Ladner Community Centre - doors open at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets $35 each - includes a midnight lunch. Call 604-946-6599 for tickets. All proceeds go to DSS Dry Grad 2012.
SPECIAL EVENTS
?A Christmas gathering to celebrate the holiday season with Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay is set for Dec. 18 from 11: 30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Primerose Restaurant, 6165 Highway 17, Delta.
?Celebrate 130 years in Ladner. Carols and lessons of Christmas on Dec. 18 at 7: 30 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Call 604-946-8413.
?There will be a free community dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Dr., Ladner.
ARTS
?Festive Open Stage, 7: 30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre (1172-56th St.). The first half of the evening will be a regular Open Stage. The last half will be a festive sing-along (song sheets provided) with Patti McGregor on keyboard accompanying the audience which magically becomes the choir. The general public is invited to attend. Doors open at 7: 15 p.m. Admission is $4. This is sponsored by the Delta Arts Council and the Corporation of Delta.
?South Delta Artists Guild new show "Big and Small" just in time for gift giving. The treasure of a local artists fine art work or give yourself the gift of an art course. Check out the workshop board for art classes for all levels and open to non-members all levels taught for very affordable prices. The guild also has a Monday morning life drawing class with a live model in attendance. Call to inquire or ask while you're there. The gallery is open Thursday/Fri/Sat/Sun from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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).
