CLUBS AND GROUPS

A Pregnancy Loss Support Group meets on the first Thursday of every other month in 2010 (Apr., June, Aug., Oct., Dec.) at 7 p.m. at 202-1624-56th St. Open to women who have experienced an early pregnancy loss to meet other women who have had a similar experience. Please do RSVP to confirm location, which may change based on the number of people attending. RSVP: Wendy Frasca, wendyfrasca@telus.net, 604-649-8843.

A registration and barbecue for Special Olympics BC ~ Delta will take place Wednesday, June 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre. New athletes & volunteers welcome. There will also be a short annual general meeting to elect the 2010/2011 executive. More information at www.sobcdelta.blogspot.com.

Myles of Courage: A Story of Autism will be presented Thursday, June 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Reach Child and Youth Development Society, 3-3800-72nd St., Ladner.

Myles is 19 years old and has autism. He has overcome many challenges and has now become a public speaker for colleges and community groups. Register at call 604-946-6622 ext. 341 or e-mail pamc@reachdevelopment.org.

Ladies please join us for "A Bouquet of Summer" at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn on Thursday, June 10 at 9:30 a.m. It costs $16 at the door. Guests include Kristin Crouch and Sharon MacMillan. Reserve with Elaine at 604-952-0151.

The Vancouver chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Association is holding a support group meeting at the Ladner Leisure Centre, 4600 Clarence Taylor Crescent, on Saturday, June 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. People with TS or their family members/friends are welcome. It is a great way to get more information and connect with others, it will be very friendly and casual. We have regular meetings in different areas of the lower mainland to accommodate as many people as we can, this will be our first Ladner meeting, so please come.

Join the Delta Nats for our June meeting which will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 14 in the Cammidge House on Boundary Bay. Our speaker will be Ursula Easterbrook who will speak on her recent trip to the Antarctica. This will include a photographic journey covering Ushuaia, Falkland Island, South Georgia, South Orkneys, and the Antarctic peninsula. Photos will include icebergs, sunsets, glaciers, penguins, seals of all types, reindeer, and masses of birds. No cost. For more information, contact Tom at 604-940-9296.

Toilet training a child with a developmental delay is often more challenging and may require specialized advice and assistance. Come and learn about preparing for toilet training, toilet training methods, how to progress and meet potential challenges along the way. The workshop is on Monday, June 14 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Reach Child and Youth Development Society, 3-3800-72nd St., Ladner. To register call 604-946-6622 ext. 341 or e-mail pamc@reachdevelopment.org.

Evergreen Garden Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at Kinsmen House 5050-47th Ave., Ladner. The June 15 speaker will be Pam Erickson, who'll be talking about daylilies. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Visitors and new members are welcome. For more information call 604-940-0937.

The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit, fellowship club for retired and semi-retired professional and business people will hold its next regular monthly meeting at the Tsawwassen Golf & Country Club at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16. Our speaker will be Mike Prosser of Alpha Aviation talking about Boundary bay Airport. Guests are welcome. Please call Roger Emsley at 604-946-7250 for information.

Join Tom Bearss (604-940-9296) and his group of birdwatchers for a 2.5-hour ramble through Boundary Bay Regional Park on Wednesday, June 16. Meet at Cammidge House at 9 a.m. Enjoy seeing all its resident and migratory inhabitants including shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and smaller birds. Bring binoculars, if you have them. The outing will end at 11:30 a.m. with beverages and a snack at Cammidge House. No charge for the event, voluntary donation for snacks.

A drop in cancer support group runs every second Thursday until June 17. Anyone who is newly diagnosed with cancer, is in active treatment or has had a recurrence is welcome to attend. The group is held at the Harold and Veronica Centre for Supportive Care at 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent in Ladner and is facilitated by registered clinical counselor, Gilly Heaps. Call 604-948-0660 for more information.

There's an Athletes in Action soccer camp for kids ages 7 to 12 from July 5 to 9 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) at Brandrith Park, Tsawwassen. All levels of experience welcome, $110 (family rates available) To register: 604-943-6148 or office@tsawwassenalliance.org.

Would you like to practice your English skills in a social setting? The Tsawwassen Library invites new members to drop by every Friday morning to share ideas, meet people from your community with similar interests and practice English. For more information about this free program, visit or call 604-943-2271.

The Knitting Sisters Group makes hats, scarves, laprobes, slippers, and baby items to donate to cancer patients, sick children, homeless and other worthy causes. Drop-in sessions at McKee House are on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. If you would like to help knit/crochet; donate yarn; or be a sponsor contact Alice at 604-946-3060 or agisborne@dccnet.com. Visit www.user.dccnet.com/agisborne for more information.

Ambassador Toastmasters meets from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Fireside Room in the Tsawwassen Alliance Church

4951-12th Ave. Contact Vera at 604-943-4782 or veradtm@telus.net for more information.

The Tsawwassen Tuesday Ladies Golf Club welcomes new members. Play Tuesday mornings until October. For more information call Rita at 604-535-0932 or Sandi at 604-943-4075.

The Tsawwassen Early Bird Golf Club for men over 55 years has membership openings. The group plays twice weekly Mondays and Thursdays until Oct. 18. Membership is $40, which includes windup luncheon. Call Rod at 604-943-7984 for more information or pick up a registration form at the Tsawwassen Golf Club pro shop.

Male volunteers urgently needed for Hospice Cottage Thrift Store in Tsawwassen. Day and evening shifts available. Call Sandy at 604-948-0660 ext. 333.

The DYSL Discoveries Thrift Store, 1308-56th St., Tsawwassen, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Visit www.dyslsociety.com.

The South Fraser Gogos meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to hear what groups of Canadian grandmothers are doing to help African grandmothers left to look after their orphaned grandchildren on little to no resources. For more information contact Jesse Pringle at 604-946-1012 or gogojess@telus.net.

Ladner Business Association weekly meetings have moved to the Royal Canadian Legion #61, 4896 Delta St., Ladner. All members and those interested in our local business community - see you Thursdays at 8 a.m.

The Ladner Hub, 200-5000 Bridge St., Ladner, hosts the following: Drop in Programs Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m., Mother Goose on Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m., infant massage on Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m., infant signing on Fridays from 1 to 2 p.m. and Pebble Hill Elementary Drop in every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for more info call Umerath at 604-946-3933.

The Canadian Federation of University Women South Delta meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at Royal Oaks Clubhouse, 1100-56th St. at 7:15 p.m. With monthly guest speakers and interest groups, the Club is dedicated to the promotion of education & improvement of the status of women. New members are always welcome. Call Cheryl at 604-943-4634 or Anna at 604-943-0042.

The Delta Stamp Club meets every second and fourth Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. New members are always welcome. Call 604-940-3803 for more information.

Do you want to be a speaker people listen to? Do you want your presentations to be strong and convincing? Do you want to fill a room with laughter, and move a crowd to tears? Do you want to participate and learn in a supportive club atmosphere? Then join Deltones Toastmasters in Ladner every second and fourth Wednesday from 7:15 to 9 p.m. at the Fraser Health Unit (beside Delta municipal hall). Call David at 604-946-4048 for more information or visit deltonestoastmasters.ca.

Are you new to Canada and a youth looking to succeed in school, work and life? YOUTH-CAN! - a free program in Surrey and Delta is now accepting referrals. If you are between the ages of 15-25 and have lived in Canada for five years or less and are a permanent resident of Canada or awaiting permanent resident status, YOUTH-CAN! staff will support and train you to help you reach your goals. For more information call 604-501-6850 or e-mail youthcan@options.bc.ca.

Delta Potters are accepting new members. To register for the coming year contact Carole Clancey at 604-943-5987. For more information visit deltapotters.com.

Learn techniques of meditation and mindfulness which have been handed down through generations with teacher Lama Tsultrum every Wednesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at 120 North Tsawwassen Dr., Delta. The class is good for beginners to advanced. Call 604-943-1182 to sign up. There is limited seating.

Stories at Sharkey's is a support group for writers and storytellers. Any genre, fiction or non-fiction, poetry. Everyone welcome. It's at Sharkey's Restaurant on the third Thursday of the month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, e-mail info@agentstory.net.

Gateway Society, Services for Persons with Autism has been providing outreach and residential services to adults and children throughout the province for 31 years from our base in Ladner. The group is looking for volunteers to sit on its Board of Directors. Accounting, business, legal or fundraising experience would be particularly valuable. Contact Barbara Baydala at 604-946-0401 for further information.

Delta Deas Rowing Club is offering interested youths and adults an opportunity to learn to row. This is your chance to try a great sport. For more information call 604-946-3074 or visit www.deltadeas.com.

Free Parent Support group: Parent Support Circles are a free, bi-weekly, confidential parent gathering with a focus on parenting children with ADHD or behaviour challenges. They are led by trained facilitators and held every second Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Reach Child and Youth Development Society, 3- 3800-72nd St., Ladner (off Hwy 10). To register call Lisa at 604-946-6622 ext.342 or e-mail lisaw@reachdevelopment.org or call Bella at 604-569-3110 or e-mail at office@parentsupportbc.ca.

The Tsawwassen Writing Group meets every second and fourth Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Tsawwassen Library. Admission is free. Limited seating. For more information call Belle Curd at 604-948-5441.

Want to improve your communication skills? Be more effective in meetings?

Get your point across more concisely? Then come visit the Ambassadors Club and learn how membership can help you succeed. The group meets at the Tsawwassen Alliance Church, 4951-12th Ave., Tsawwassen in the Fireside Room Every first, second and third Tuesday of each month at 7:15 p.m. For more information, contact Donna Makelki at: 604-948-5443 or dmakelki@telus.net.

Moments for Moms, a morning out for moms in the community to be encouraged as a parent, meets at the South Delta Baptist Church every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Contact South Delta Baptist Church at 604-943-8244 to attend. For more information contact Donna Makelki at 604-948-5443 or dmakelki@telus.net.

The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Beach Grove Golf Club.

The Canadian Cancer Society is in need of volunteer drivers in the Ladner/Tsawwassen area to take cancer patients to and from their cancer treatments in Vancouver and Surrey. We reimburse for mileage. You must provide a drivers abstract and have proof of insurance to apply. For more information contact Linda Kelly at lkelly@bc.cancer.ca or by phone at 604-533-1668.

Abreast in a Boat is the world's first breast cancer survivor dragon boat team. The group is dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness and demonstrating that there is life after diagnosis. The group is always looking for new members. If you would like more information visit www.abreastinaboat.com or e-mail Bunny at newmembers@abreastinaboat.com.

Book club - new members welcome. Meetings are on the last Thursday of the month.

Interesting and current fiction read and discussed. Call Bev at 778-230-8753 for more information.

The Delta Rock and Gem Club meets every third Monday of the month at the South Delta Recreation Centre. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. There are educational programs and workshops. For more information call 604-943-4568.

Boundary Bay I.O.D.E., a ladies Canadian charity organization, meets the second Tuesday evening each month. New members welcome. For information contact June Langsford at 604-943-2296.

Delta Chess Club welcomes players of all abilities for games on Thursday at 7 p.m. at South Delta Library. Contact Chris Ludwig at 604-275-4762.

SENIORS

Dust off your dancing shoes and dance to the music of the Diplomats, Saturday, June 5 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwasswen. A variety of music will be presented including waltz, tango, cha cha, swing and foxtrot. Tickets are $13 for members and $15 for non-members and are available at the centre or can be purchased at the door. Licensed premises.

A D-Day Tribute and luncheon will be held at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, Saturday, June 5. The program, presented by KinVillage and the Tsawwassen Legion Branch 289, starts at 11 a.m. and will be followed by lunch and entertainment. Tickets are $11 for members and $13 for non-members and are available at the centre. Licensed premises.

Celebrate Seniors Week at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre from June 7 to 12. The Vaudevillians will be there on June 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. Price: $5. There will be a Barbecue and Country and Western Jamboree on June 12 with dinner at 5 p.m. Price: $7 for members, $9 for guests $9. Free admission to Jammers from 7 to 9 p.m.

Singles over 60 Friendship Group meets every third Wednesday of the month. If you are on your own, why not join us for fun and friendship. We have lunches, dine out or join our walking group, book club or special events. For more information call Janet at 604-943-4296 or Joe at 604-943-3317.

South Delta Senior's Travel offers a Cloud 9 fireworks and dinner on Wednesday, July 28. It costs $79 for members and $84 for non-members. Tickets at KinVillage Monday to Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets at McKee Centre Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ticket deadline is June 15.

SPECIAL EVENTS

The Tsawwassen Shrine Club's 41st annual salmon barbecue will be held on Sunday, June 6 at Ladner Harbour Park. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. Call 604-943-3548 to buy tickets in advance.

The 10th annual Cammidge House Pancake Breakfast is rolling around again and

will be held in the playground area at Centennial Park on June 20, 9 a.m. to

noon.

FUND RAISERS

The Kiligala will be held on June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Ladner Community Centre. Tickets are $20 with proceeds going to the Delta Hospice Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. For tickets contact Robyn at climbforhospice@gmail.com. Visit climbforhospice.com for more information.

The Boundary Bay IODE is holding a garage sale on Saturday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4939-1st Ave., Tsawwassen. Also, fabrics will be for sale - upholstery, decorator and sheer fabrics, all for only $4 per metre. All funds raised go to charity.

The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, 4816 Delta St., Ladner, will hold a collectibles sale on Wednesday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring furniture, artwork, pottery, silverware, china, linens, jewelry, decorative and unusual objects of all kinds. All proceeds go towards medical equipment and patient comforts at Delta Hospital. Call 604-946-1455 for more information.

Ricky's in Ladner hosts a fundraiser for OWL on Tuesday, June 15 from 3 to 9 p.m. Three dinners to choose from (beef, pasta, cod) with coffee, tea or pop. Tickets are $14.95 for dinners ($5 for kids menu). All proceeds go to OWL.

The Boys and Girls Club Community Services of Delta/Richmond invites you to the 19th annual Golf Classic at Kings Links Golf Course on Monday, June 21. It costs $125 per player. For more information: golf@bgccs.bc.ca or call 591-9262 ext. 244.

ARTS

Running until June 27, the South Delta Artists' Guild presents Design Works. This show emphasizes design and composition in drawing, painting, collage and mixed media. A wide range of subject matter and technique will be on display. All works are for sale and may be enjoyed at the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery located on the SE corner of 18th Avenue and 56th Street. Visit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. For information on upcoming shows and workshops visit southdeltaartistsguild.com.

The Sidekick Players Club will hold auditions for Jacques Plante and the Parkdale Knitting League on Saturday, June 5 (noon to 3 p.m.) and Sunday, June 6 (7 to 9 p.m.) at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Roles include Jacques Plante (30 - 40s), Violet Henderson (late 20s), Fred Henderson/Andy Bathgate (early 30s), announcer/coach (male 40 - 50s) and Jacqueline/Raymonde (30s). To schedule an appointment, contact carroll.lefebvre@hotmail.com.

The Delta Music Makers Community Band is looking for all players, but particularly low brass: trombone, baritone horn, French horn and tuba. This 50-piece concert band rehearses at Delta Secondary School, Ladner, on Tuesday evenings, 7:15 to 9:45 p.m. All musicians on any instrument may contact music director Curt Jantzen about joining at cjband@telus.net or 604-946-2309, or assistant music director Margaret Behenna at mbehenna@dccnet.com. High school experience or equivalent is helpful but not required. The Delta Music Makers provide a warm welcome to those who have not picked up their horn for a while. We balance serious rehearsing with lots of fun and socializing.

Men and women are needed for a marching band. Uniform is provided. Contact Don at 604-946-8130.

Upcycling art classes for youth are at DYSL on the first Wednesday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Upcycling is using items that have been donated. Contact the store at 604-948-0108 to register or drop by the DYSL Discoveries Thrift Store at 1308-56th St., Tsawwassen.

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 (events@delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).