Clubs & Groups
.New to eBooks and eReaders? All three Delta libraries are offering free workshops to get you started borrowing library eBooks onto your eReader, tablet or computer. (Please note that at this time, Canadian library eBooks cannot be loaded to a Kindle.) Bring your questions to the Tsawwassen Library, 1321A -56th St. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 7 -8:30 p.m., the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 7 -8:30 p.m., or the George Mackie Library, 8440-112th St., on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7 -8:30 p.m., and join us for an informative evening session.
.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.
.The South Delta Newcomers & Alumni meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:15 p.m. at the Art Gallery, 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, Nov.
21. Contact Holly at holly. [email protected].
.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.
.Saturday, Nov. 30 -Christmas jewelry sale -Jewelry, watches, sunglasses and 'Designer Collections' for sale at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen.
Seniors
.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.
.Christmas Market, Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Mighty Fraser Big Band, Christmas Dinner/dance. Doors open at 6 p.m., salad bar at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dancing 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets $30 for members, $34 for non-members.
.KinVillage Travel and First Express Travel present a Butchart Gardens and Victoria tour Dec. 2 to 4. Two nights, three days. Call 604-943-0225.
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
.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
.Delta Nature invites you to a presentation by Ron Long on The Amazing Game Parks of Namibia and Botswana. Ron's talk will cover various points of interest but will concentrate on the incredible bird and animal diversity of Etosha and Chobe National Parks. Monday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park. No charge for event. Everyone welcome. Info: Call Tom at 604 940 9296 or e-mail [email protected]"
.Go Green Delta presents book, film and discussion at the Tsawwassen Library Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. with Rachel Carson's film, Silent Spring, and famous book with the same name. Carson is a biologist, pioneer ecologist alerted risks of chemical pesticides (DDT).
.Port Guichon's Fall Market takes place Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 4381 46A St. Free admission. There will be baked goods, knit crafts, clothes and more.
Arts
.Lea Price presents "Open Spaces and Intimate Places" at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre Gallery Nov. 4-27. Opening reception Saturday, Nov. 9 from 3-5 p.m. Call 943-9437 for more information.
.Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra presents All That Jazz with special Guests Van Django at the Harris Barn on Nov. 16. For tickets and info visit: www.rdyo. ca/classical-cabaret-withvan-django/.
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 ([email protected]) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).
