CLUBS & GROUPS
?School's out! Kids are asked to start their summer off by joining their local Delta library on Thursday, June 28 from 2 - 4 p.m. for some fun activities. It's also a perfect time to sign up for the Summer Reading Club! This year's theme is "Strange...but True?" Kids will receive a reading record, a bookmark and chances to win prizes throughout the summer.
Adults and teens are invited to investigate some great reading during the summer break too - there's a book club for everyone. Summer Reading Club Kick-Off: Thursday, June 28 from 2 - 4 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer and Tsawwassen Libraries.
?The Royal Soccer Club, a registered non-profit community organization, is celebrating our 20th annual summer soccer day camps. There will be camps at Delta (Winskill Park and Memorial Park) from July 3 to August 31, 2012 (nine weekly sessions available) for 5-13-year-old boys and girls. For information or to register call 18004270536 or visit www.royalsoccer.com.
?Special Olympics BC
- Delta will be hosting a registration evening for both athletes and volunteers on Wednesday, July 11 from 6: 30-7: 30 in the lobby of the South Delta Recreation Centre in Tsawwassen.
We will be taking registrations for both our Fall (Basketball, Swimming, Floor Hockey, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Curling, 5-pin Bowling, Alpine Skiing and Fundamentals) and Spring (Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Golf) programs.
For more detailed info on programs and volunteer opportunities please visit our website at www. sobcdelta.blogspot.com.
?Celebrate Recovery is a non-profit meeting held every Friday night at South Delta Baptist Church starting at 7 p.m.. We are an "umbrella" group meaning we deal with any "hurt, habit or hang-up" and we come together to heal together. For more information contact recovery@ southdelta.org or Kristin Kozar at 604-780-8317.
?Devon Gardens Elementary School (the district's only Montessori elementary school) is currently accepting registrations for primary K-3 Montessori classes for the upcoming 2012/2013 school year. Please contact Devon Gardens Elementary School at 604-581-6185 or [email protected] for more information or to register.
?The Delta Youth Support Line Society (DYSL) is looking for fabulous, friendly people to volunteer at the DYSL Wearhouse Thrift Store in Tsawwassen. This is an amazing summer opportunity to learn and develop marketable skills all while being part of a great volunteer team! For more info, or to fill out a volunteer application, contact Brenda at btyc@dccnet. com or info@dyslsociety. com.
?The South Delta Therapeutic Touch Practice Group meets the second Wednesday of every month at Natural Comfort Wellness Centre in Tsawwassen. The meetings are open to all practitioners with any level of TT training who want to practice their skills as well as members of the public who want to learn more about this healing modality. Call Selena for more info 604-952-4175.
?French classes (beginners advanced and conversation) are available for adults at Ecole Bois Joli, 785-49th St., Tsawwassen. For more info call PAC of Ecole Bois Joli at 604-948-7077. Call 604-943-1878 to register for your first meeting.
?Feeling down? Depressed? Suffering from bipolar disorder or some symptoms?
Help is close at hand. A Support Group led by a peer facilitator meets the second and fourth Tuesday each month from 7 to 9 p.m. Meetings are held at the CMHA's new location, 4871 Delta St., Ladner.
Need informative brochures? The office is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Call 604-943-1878.
SENIORS
?McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 515547th Ave., is holding a June Birthday Lunch 90th birthday celebration on Friday, June 29, at 12: 30 p.m. Cold plate, dessert and beverage. Entertainment: Fyne Tuned. Members $7; guests $8. McKee members 90+ free. Telephone: 604-946-1411.
?The Kin Jam band invites everyone to listen and/or dance to their music the second and fourth Tuesday of each week from 1: 30 to 3: 30 p.m. At KinVillage Community Centre. Admission is free.
FUND RAISERS
?The Order of the Eastern Star Fraser Chapter #30 will hold a Strawberry Tea at the Ladner Masonic Hall, 4873 Delta St., on Saturday, June 30 from 1 to 2: 30 p.m. Cost is $7. Everyone welcome. Proceeds go towards cancer dressings.
?Emma Lea Farms will be hosting a Strawberry and Ice Cream fundraiser on Sunday, July 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to celebrate Canada Day. Come by and enjoy a strawberry milkshake and a hotdog, with all proceeds going towards the Delta Hospital Foundation. We are located at 2727 Westham Island Road, Ladner. Call 604-946-8216.
SPECIAL EVENTS
?Kirkland House Society invites you to its Canada Day Celebrations from 12 to 4 p.m., July 1. A trip to the past and entertainment for the whole family. Barbecue available, proceeds to furnishing the house.
?Get an up close and personal look at bike racing - volunteer for the Tour de Delta (runs from July 6-8)! Opportunities to host billets in your home. Visit the Volunteers page at www. tourdedelta.com to complete a volunteer application form.
Arts
?Delta Parks Recreation and Culture is pleased to present our series of free outdoor concerts. Concerts are cancelled in inclement weather. Please bring your own blanket or lawn chair. Upcoming schedule: Wednesday, July 4 at 7 p.m. at Diefenbaker Park: Bossa Boys, Latin Music for a summer evening! Visit www.corp.delta.bc.ca for more information.
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).
