Clubs & Groups .Learn the benefits of meditation in these enjoyable, practical classes with western Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Delek. Tuesdays, 7 -8:30 p.m. at The Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery, 1710-56th St. New series starts Tuesday, Nov. 5. No pre-registration necessary. Drop in $10 per class, or $40 for five classes. Find out more at www.MeditateInVancouver.org.
UBC is holding an information session for future students in the South Delta Secondary Theatre at 7 p.m. Nov. 5. Everyone is invited.
.Canadian Mental Health Association offers an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Group for individuals with OCD and/or friends and family: First Wednesday of every month 7 to 9 p.m., 11715-72nd Ave., North Delta (house). Next meeting takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878.
.Please mark your calendars for the Delta Welcoming Communities Program's Community meeting, scheduled for
Nov. 7 between 2:30 -5:30 p.m. at George Mackie Library. Your participation and feedback at the WCP Community meeting is key to the successful implementation of our program.
South Delta Secondary (new gym) is hosting a Post-Secondary Evening Fair, Nov. 7 from 6:30 -8 p.m., with 16 different B.C. universities and colleges. Check: http://southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly. com/for the program. Everyone is invited.
.Fraser Health Flu Clinic for at risk adults and seniors takes place Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner.
.Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers a Family Support Group for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness: Second and fourth Wednesday every month from 7 -9 p.m. The next meeting takes place Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Delta Hospital (education room) 5800 Mountain Blvd, Ladner. Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878.
.CFUW presents a fall 2013 speaker series. All are welcome. Donations are accepted for our local scholarship and bursary funds. Location: Benediction Lutheran Church, 56th St. & 6th Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m., speaker at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 speaker will be Joanne Schroeder, from UBC's Human Early Learning Partnership.
Seniors
.Come join the Philosophers' Café discussion Friday, Nov. 1, 1:30 -3 p.m. at the McKee Seniors Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner, where we'll be looking at possible future uses for the Paterson Park land area. ML Burke from the Seniors Advisory Committee will present ideas for creating an affordable village on the park land. No registration necessary. Call 604-946-1411 for further information.
.Delta Seniors Planning Team presents Kim Carter, B.C. ombudsperson, who will give an update on the progress of recommendations contained in her report The Best Care: Getting it Right for Seniors in B.C. Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 1
to 3 p.m. at South Delta Baptist Church, 1988-56th St. Event is free but registration required -604-946-9526 or lynw@deltassist. com.
.Elvis impersonator Darren Lee, Saturday, Nov. 9 at the KinVillage Community Centre doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Located at 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, call 604-943-0225. Tickets are $25.
Fund Raisers
.Bridge and Afternoon Tea, a IODE Boundary Bay Chapter fundraiser, is set for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1 -4 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Dr., Ladner. $10 per person. Tea/coffee and light snacks 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.
Special Events
.St. David's Anglican Church Christmas Craft Fair, featuring artisans, knitters, quilters and bakers, takes place Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
.The Parish of All Saints Poinsettia Bazaar, 4755 Arthur Drive, Ladner, will feature: Handmade crafts, silent auction items, Quilt Raffle, Attic Treasurers, baking, our delicious homemade frozen pies, Christmas specials, a Balloon Blast for all ages, along with our famous luncheon served by our gentleman. The date is Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
.The Delta Music Makers Community Concert Band is once again presenting a Concert of Remembrance on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2 to 4 p.m. at KinVillage in Tsawwassen. Refreshments will be served. Admission is by donation. Address of Kin Village Community Centre is 5410-10th Ave.
.Creative Treasures 10th annual Christmas craft fair runs Wednesday, Nov. 6 to Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thursday open until 8 p.m.) at East Delta Hall, corner of Hwy. 10 and 104th St. Complimentary admission
.The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop Christmas Store, at 4830
Delta St., Ladner, runs until Dec. 21. You can find everything for your holiday and decorating needs. Hours are Monday 1 -4:30 p.m. and Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Proceeds go to patient care & comfort and medical equipment at Delta Hospital. To donate or for information please call 604-946-1455 or check out www.deltahospitalauxiliary. org.
Arts
.Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra presents All That Jazz with special Guests Van Django at the Harris Barn at Kirkland House on Nov. 16. For Tickets and info visit: http://www.rdyo. ca/classical-cabaret-withvan-django/.
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