Clubs & Groups .Do you love to play board games? Are you between 12 and 19 years old? Then come to the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., for a fun night of gaming and free pizza on Thursday, Dec. 19, 5:30 -8:30 p.m. Games and snacks provided by Imperial Hobbies.
.The Parent-Child Mother Goose program at the Ladner Pioneer Library shares traditional rhymes, songs and stories as tools to strengthen the bond between both parent and child, newborn to 15 months. It runs Fridays at 12:30 p.m., Jan. 10 -March 14. Call 604-946-6215 to register.
The Next Chapter Book Club (formerly Page Turners at the Ladner Pioneer Library) returns to Ladner on Tuesday, Jan. 14. It runs Tuesdays, Jan. 14 -March 4, 2 -3 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683 -51st St. The program offers weekly opportunities for adults with differing abilities to read and learn together, talk about books, make friends and have fun in a relaxed community setting.
.CMHA Delta is offering a therapeutic arts program for children 6-12 years old on Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. in the Collaboration room at Delta Manor Education Centre, 4750-57th St., Ladner. Call 604-943-1878 for intake process.
Sit 'n Stitch at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Do you want to learn how to knit or crochet? Or are you an avid knitter, crocheter, quilter or weaver who wants to meet others and get inspiration or help? Drop by and enjoy the camaraderie of doing needlework with fellow crafters at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., on Mondays from 6:30 -8:30 p.m.
Tsawwassen Badminton Club is a friendly and sociable drop-in Club (no upfront membership fees) and welcomes all adult players of all abilities. The Club meets on Mondays and Fridays at Delta Christian School, Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Informal coaching can be given if requested. We have three good courts so plenty of court time! Call Peter on 604-940-0844 for further information.
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? Volunteer with Special Olympics Delta. We would like to welcome you into the world of Special Olympics Delta and help you understand the vital impact you will have on the lives of athletes -and the joy they will bring into yours. Please check out www.sobcdelta.org.
.Volunteers Needed -Delta Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe in Tsawwassen is looking for volunteers for all shifts. If you are interested or would like more information please call Sandy at 604-948-0660 ext 333.
IODE Boundary Bay Chapter (a registered charitable organization) is seeking new members to help us in accomplishing our busy fall fundraising initiatives. Our chapter primarily supports organizations in the South Delta community and comprises of 18 fun and enthusiastic ladies. We meet the second Tuesday each month from Sept. through June. If you are looking to make a difference in your community and have fun doing it, please call Diane at 604-948-3198 for further information or to attend our October meeting as a guest. The website for B.C. is www.iodeinbc.ca.
Seniors .Sheri's Saturday Social Christmas Dance is on Saturday, Dec. 21. Doors open at 7 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets are $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Call 604-943-0225.
.McKee Seniors Recreation Centre presents Denim & Diamonds -New Year's Eve Gala on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Cash bar 5 p.m.; dinner 6-7 p.m. Catered by Metro Caterers. Dance to Sincerely Yours 7-10 p.m. Celebrate the New Year at 9 p.m. Accepting donations to the Food Bank. Location: McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave. Phone 604-946-1411.
.KinVillage Community Centre hosts New Year's Eve Frolic on Tuesday, Dec. 31, doors at 7 p.m., salad bar and buffet dinner starts at 7:30 p.m. Dancing from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $48 for members, $55 for non-members. Call 604- 943-0225.
Special Events .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.
.Join Canadian Mental Health Association, Delta for a fantastic night of music, featuring multitalented musician, Niall McCarney, of County Carlow, Ireland. Sunday, Dec. 29 from 7-10 p.m. at Fisherman's Hall, 4481 Savoy St., Ladner. Tickets $25 available at CMHA Delta, 4871 Delta St., Ladner. Call 604-943-1878 or email info.delta@cmha. bc.ca.
Arts.Open Stage on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m., Christmas Style! Entertain & Be Entertained, at Tsawwassen Arts Centre, finishing the night with a Christmas Sing-a-long. Call 943-9437 for details. $4 admission.
.From Here to There and Back Again, Dec. 1 -30, at Tsawwassen Library, 1321A St., Tsawwassen. Tsawwassen photographer Ursula Easterbrook will exhibit prints of her five month trip in her Westfalia crossing Canada to Newfoundland and Labrador and back, featuring photos from along the way.
South Delta Artists Guild presents Big & Small at Gallery 1710 until Sunday, Dec. 22.
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).
