CLUBS AND GROUPS
Interested in volunteering? Enjoy making new friends and contributing to an important charity. Opportunities for men, women and students at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe in Tsawwassen available any day of the week and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Special teams for books, recycling, customer service, cashiering, leadership and other. Call Sandy at 604-948-0660, ext 333 for more information.
Importing Goods Commercial Seminar - In recognition of Small Business Week, join a senior officer from the Canada Border Services Agency and learn about the rules and regulations for importing, including tariff classification, origin and valuation. Thursday, Oct. 18, 7 - 8:30 at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St.
Discover the history of your own community by joining Carol Ballard of the Delta Museum and Archives at the Tsawwassen Library for Early Delta History. On Thursday, Oct. 18, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Carol will give an overview of the Delta area history from glaciations until the early 1900s. Learn about the Fraser River, what it provided and how it affected the community of Delta's ongoing history.
South Delta Newcomers & Alumni meetings are held the third Thursday of each month @ 7:15 p.m. at the Art Gallery, Kiwanis Longhouse - 1710-56th Street, Tsawwassen. The club is for all women who have moved to Ladner, Tsawwassen or Point Roberts to introduce you to the community and help you make new friends.
Join us on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7:15 p.m. where we will have a guest speaker from the Earthwise Society. For more information contact Marie: [email protected].
On Oct. 19 there will be a Delta Chamber of Commerce lunch with Minister of State for Small Business Naomi Yamomoto at the Delta Town & Country Inn from
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It costs $35 for members $45 for non-members.
On Oct. 19, Nov. 23 and Dec. 3 children ages 8 to 12 train like astronauts at Delta Gymnastics incorporating DIGIVATIONS STEM+MOVEMENT (science, technology, engineering and math principles) and gymnastics training provided by DGS coaches. DIGIVATIONS also offers LEGO WeDo and NXT Mindstorms Robotics workshops on Pro-D days at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for $85 (includes materials). Register at www.deltareg.ca for $85 (includes materials). Pro-D day workshops at Delta Gymnastics take flight from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. for $65 per week, register by calling Delta Gymnastics at 604-943-0460 and learn more about both workshops at www.digivations.com.
October is Canadian Library Month. Please join the Delta Friends of the Library and staff to celebrate all libraries including your own Delta library. We will be offering cake in celebration of our valued customers on Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, Oct. 20, 1 - 3 p.m. at the George Mackie Library, Ladner Pioneer Library and Tsawwassen Library.
Moments for Mom's - come relax in a time of fellowship and get encouragement with creative solutions for your home, parenting and family life. Enjoy coffee/ tea and snacks. On Oct. 23 at South Delta Baptist Church (1988-56th St.) from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. it will be our annual Children's Toy & Clothing Exchange. Childcare will be provided. Suggested donation of $5. E-mail Margret for info ([email protected]).
Canadian Mental Health Association Delta Offers a Depression/Bi-Polar Support Group for individuals with depression/bi-polar or experiencing symptoms: Second and fourth Tuesday of every month: 7 to 9 p.m. Next meeting takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at CMHA Delta 4871 Delta St., Ladner. Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878.
The Canadian Federation of University Women South Delta meets the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Royal Oaks Social Room, 1100-56th St. at 7:15 p.m. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 23. Sylvia Bishop, Delta councillor, retired elementary school teacher, long-time Delta resident and community activist will be the guest speaker. New members are always welcome. Call Cheryl (604-943-4634) or Anna (604-943-0042).
Come join Council of Canadians trade campaigner Stuart Trew in a special community forum on Harper's trade deals. Find out why these deals have been described as "environmentally reckless and lopsided" and what could be the impact on Canada and our community. The forum is on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 7:30 -9:30 p.m. at Kin House, 5050-47th Ave. (across the parking lot from the Ladner Pioneer Library). Sponsored by the Delta/Richmond chapter of the Council of Canadians. For more information call Cathy at 604-946-0877.
Canadian Mental Health Association Delta Offers a Family Support Group for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness: Second and fourth Wednesday every month: 7 to 9 p.m. Next meeting takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at Delta Hospital, 5800 Mountain View Blvd., Ladner (education room). Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878.
KinVillage Community Centre will be having a Rock & Roll Halloween Party. Dance the night away with DJ Jazzy J on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 7 until 11 p.m. There will be prizes for best costume, lots of party games and a mid-evening light buffet with tea or coffee. Tickets are $8 for members and $10 for non-members. Stop by the centre to purchase your tickets, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, or call reception: 604-943-0225, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
KinVillage Community Centre will be having their last Flea Market of the year, Sunday Oct. 28th, 9am to 1pm. at 5430 10th Ave., Tsw. Lots of tables and bargains. Tables still available to rent, $10. for an 8ft. Stop by centre to book or call reception: 604-943-0225, Mon-Fri., 9am to 3pm. Walk ins also welcome the morning of, set up starts at 8am.
There will be an antique ID clinic on Saturday, Nov. 3, from noon to 4 p.m. The cost is $12 per person - which includes two antique appraisals. Cost for extra antique appraisals is $5. Spectator fee is $5. Space is limited. Register by calling Delta Museum and Archives at 604-946-9322.
Inspired by the names on the cenotaph in Ladner's Memorial Park, the tale of those who fell and those who survived is revealed in the free library program, The Delta Boys (1914-1919) on Thursday, November 8, 1:30 - 3 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. From the 27 who perished to the almost 300 who enlisted or were conscripted, Delta's men and women were involved in all aspects of the war. Presenter Peter Broznitsky is an amateur Great War researcher and has developed and delivered several presentations about the Canadian army in 1914-1919.
There will be a breast cancer prevention and risk assessment clinic at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 20. Participation is free. For more information and registration visit http://breastcancerprevention.med.ubc.ca, call 604-603-5140, or email info@[email protected].
South Delta Newcomers & Alumni meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:15 p.m. at the Kiwanis Longhouse at 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. The club is for all women who have moved to Ladner, Tsawwassen or Point Roberts to introduce you to the community and help you make new friends. For more information contact Marie at [email protected].
Walking Group for the Bereaved - Drop-in group Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. at the Centre for Supportive Care (4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner). Gentle walk, rain or shine, suitable for people with mobility impairments, followed by refreshments and casual socialization. Information and resources on grief and loss available. No registration required.
Interested in volunteering? Enjoy making new friends and contributing to an important charity. Opportunities for men, women and students at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe in Tsawwassen available any day of the week and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Special teams for books, recycling, customer service, cashiering, leadership and other. Call Sandy at 604-948-0660, ext 333 for more information.
BC Guide Dog Services needs volunteers in Ladner to provide boarding homes for future guide dogs. The dog (already house-trained) will live with you for five to six months, and will generally be out training with a professional 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Fri. Staff will pick up and drop off the dog. Dog food and vet expenses are covered. The dog must be accompanied by an adult on non-training days. Best suited to retirees, part-time workers, or at-home workers. For info: www.bcguidedog.com or email [email protected].
Troubled by someone's drinking? Al-Anon Support Group meets Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. in the 'Penland Room' of the Clubhouse at Sacred Heart Parish, 3900 Arthur Drive (South side, past Hall, at rear of property behind Monastery).
The Delta Photo Club meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the KinVillage Recreation Centre. Join photographers of all skills levels at these fun and informative weekly photo meetings. For further information, please contact Karoline at [email protected] or see www.deltaphotoclub.com.
The Delta School District is excited to introduce a new initiative this school year - a music program taught by specialist teachers for all grade six and seven students. We are looking for donations of brass and woodwind instruments. All instruments need to be in good condition. Professional appraisals and tax receipts will be issued. Other instruments will also be considered. To donate: bring in instruments to any elementary school in Delta.
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 [email protected] or Kristin Kozar at 604-780-8317.
Breastfeeding? Pregnant and wanting to learn more? Get the information and encouragement you need to meet your breastfeeding goals. La Leche League Canada's South Delta Group meets for discussion the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave. Babies and young children are welcome. Between meetings phone help is available from Ruth at 604-948-3284 and Darcie at 604-244-0284. www.LLLC.ca
IODE Boundary Bay Chapter is looking for new, enthusiastic women to join our local charitable fundraising organization. We are a fun group of women who strive to make a difference in our community by focusing on support for children, youth, seniors and those in need. Through several fundraising initiatives, our chapter supports organizations in the South Delta community.
IODE is a registered charity. If you are interested, we welcome you to attend one of our monthly meetings and consider joining. Our national website is www.iode.ca. We also accept donations. Contact Diane at 604-948-3198 or e-mail [email protected].
AL-ANON Family Groups announces that the Monday at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. meetings have relocated to 5061-12th Avenue in Tsawwassen.
Always wanted to write your personal history? If you don't do it who will? Join the Tsawwassen Writing Group at Tsawwassen Library the second and fourth Thursday morning each month at 10:30 until noon. Phone Belle Curd at 604-948-5441 or just show up.
Do you have OCD? Are you supporting someone with OCD? Canadian Mental Health, Delta Branch offers a support group on the first Wednesday of each month from 7-9 pm @ 11715-72nd Avenue (house). The group is facilitated by a counselling psychologist with specialized training in the treatment of OCD. Meetings are free, please 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.
Are you helping/supporting someone with a mental health disorder? Or are you concerned about someone displaying some symptoms of mental health problems? Plan to attend the Family Support Group that meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Education Conference Room, Delta Hospital, 5800 Mountain View Blvd., Ladner. Call 604-943-1878.
The Delta Stamp Club meets at the Tsawwassen Library at 7:30 p.m. and talk about, trade or otherwise exchange stamps. The meetings are every second and fourth Tuesdays of every month and last approximately one and a half hours. New members are very welcome, and no one needs to be an expert on philately just interested. Come and check us out, we would love to see you. Contact Nellie at 604-940-3803 for more information.
Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary is accepting volunteer applications. Be part of this highly skilled group of men and women that provides a service to the community by performing marine search and rescue. All new members are provided with in-depth training and all abilities are welcome. Visit deltasar.bc.ca for more information.
You are invited to join others in your community to share information and resources, coping strategies, ideas for living well with Parkinson's, good humour and more at Tsawwassen Parkinson's Support Group meetings on the third Tuesday of each month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the KinVillage Community Centre, multi-purpose room, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. For more information please contact: Robbin Jeffereys, Parkinson Society British Columbia, 1-800-668-3330, 604-662-3240 or [email protected].
The Ladner/Tsawwassen Kinsmen Club invites new and old members to join us, the first and third Mondays of each month at Kin House in Ladner. Join the only all-Canadian service club. Come have fun, meet our neighbours and help make our community a better place to live and raise our families. Supper is at 6:30 p.m., the meeting is a 7 p.m. and the fun follows. There is no age limit for members as there was in the past. For more information please call 604-946-8711. Leave a message.
Supportive Care - for people with cancer, other life-threatening or progressive illness and those who are grieving. Relaxation Group (Drop-in, Tuesday at 10 a.m.), Bereavement Walking Group (Drop-in Wednesday at 10 a.m.), Caregivers' Group, and Grief Groups. Call the Centre for Supportive Care at 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner; 604-948-0660 for more information.
Knitting Sisters Group. If you would like to knit or crochet for worthy causes please contact Alice at [email protected] or 604-946-3060. Drop in sessions first and third Saturdays of each month from 10 am - noon at the McKee Senior Centre in Ladner. Donated yarn always welcome and appreciated.
Drop-in Bereavement Walking Group - Be physically active, receive peer support and socialize with others who have experienced the loss of a significant person. Join men and women of all ages for fresh air and a short or longer walk, followed by refreshments at the Centre for Supportive Care (4631 Clarence
Taylor Crescent, Ladner). For more information call 604-948-0660.
Drop-in Relaxation Circle - Are you living with Cancer? Are you a caregiver? Are you grieving a death? Join the Relaxation Circle Tuesdays at 10 am. Using music and guided imagery, learn to relax, improve your focus, and reduce your stress. For more information call the Centre for Supportive Care (4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner) at 604-948-0660.
The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, visit our website at www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the Crisis Line. Next training starts soon.
Are you a woman who works shifts? You may be eligible to participate in a sleep improvement program that may improve your quality of life, and help reduce breast cancer. Research has shown that women shift workers exposed to light at night are at increased risk for breast cancer. With your help, we hope to learn more about how to prevent breast cancer in shift workers for the future. Please Carola Muoz at 604-822-1315, or email [email protected]. More information is available on our website: http://cancerprevent.spph.ubc.ca/research/shiftworkers/
SENIORS
Join the KinVillage Community Centre throughout the week for some fun socials and events. Friday, Oct. 19 is our Harvest Luncheon with entertainer Peter Montgomery. Tickets are $11 for members and $13 for non-members. Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. is Bingo Madness, great cash prizes, progressive jackpot, everyone welcome. For those who want a healthy lifestyle we also have weekly classes for yoga, line dancing, pilates, zumba, roga and international folk dancing. For more info or to book tickets to our events stop by or call reception: 604-943-0225, Mon-Fri., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen.
FUND RAISERS
IODE Boundary Bay Chapter ladies are pleased to announce the date for our upcoming Bridge and Afternoon Tea fundraiser. Through our fundraising initiatives, our chapter supports various organizations in the South Delta Community. Details of this fun event are as follows: Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Drive, Ladner. Tickets are $10 per person - arrange a group of four players. Prizes are awarded along with tasty treats. Call Frances at 604-943-1119 for further details and to arrange for tickets.
SPECIAL EVENTS
A Children's swap meet is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720-56th St., Tsawwassen. Free admission. Regular table: $20. Commercial table: $50. For more info and to book a table please call 604-952-3000.
A Harvest Luncheon will be held by the Fraser Chapter #30 Order of the Eastern Star on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 4873 Delta St., Ladner. It costs $10. Everyone welcome. There will be door prizes.
St David's Anglican Church, 1115 - 51A Street, Tsawwassen, will hold its third Annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Home-baking (including frozen fruit pies), books, items by parish knitters, works of local artisans, products from Grandmothers for Grandmothers/Gogo Grannies, as well as unique handcrafted gifts brought to Canada by Ten Thousand Villages, and the Int'l Community Empowerment Society, will fill the parish hall with shopping possibilities. St David's Caf will be open for morning coffee and lunch.
The Parish of All Saints Poinsettia Bazaar, 4755 Arthur Drive, Ladner, will feature a Candy Cart, handmade crafts, a silent auction, quilt raffle, attic treasurers, baking, homemade frozen pies, and refreshments. The date is Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
There will be a Christmas Village Bazaar at Ladner United Church on 48th Ave. on
Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be home baking, crafts, collectibles, Bottle Mania, kids' corner, lunch and baskets, baskets, baskets!
ARTS
Local youth band, Therium, play at Tsawwassen Arts Centre Friday, Oct 19. Show starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. Proceeds will be donated to the McConkey family.
My Favourite Animal Photos - an Exhibition at the Pioneer Library in
Ladner is Ursula Easterbrook's latest exhibition. It features everything
from Arctic Polar Bears to Antarctic King Penguins and everything
in-between. Although many of the photographs are from her many travels,
she has many local ones, especially Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, and
different Owls: Snowy, Barred, Great Horned and Sawwhet. The exhibition
goes until Nov. 14.
South Delta Artists' Guild is opening a new art show and sale entitled "Autumn Crisp" which depicts the changing season and changing colors. The show is running until Oct. 28. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Find us at the Kiwanis Longhouse Gallery at 56th St. and 18th Ave.
Local Delta Artists present Nature & Design at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre Gallery. This art show runs until Oct. 25. Call 604-943-9437 for gallery viewing times.
ElderCollege Delta is seeking a musical director and accompanist for their choral group, The ElderCollege Singers. The choir provides an opportunity for those who enjoy singing in a group setting to perform occasionally at community functions. Practices are held in the daytime, once a week, from September to May only. ElderCollege Delta is a community-based organization of volunteers. As such, the positions of musical director and accompanist are unpaid. To inquire about these rewarding volunteer opportunities phone ElderCollege Delta at 604-943-0262 or email [email protected].
Adults who would like to learn to play a concert band instrument or refresh their skills can sign up for beginner and intermediate adult community concert bands that meet in the Delta Secondary band room (4615-51st St.) from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays during the school year. Register for either course by calling Delta Continuing Education: 604-940-5550.
There is a call for entry for Delta Arts Council's artShots 2013, an exhibit from Feb. 6 to 13. Submission deadline: Jan. 18. Enter online with digital image submissions. More info at www.deltaartscouncil.ca/page/artshots.
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).
