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CLUBS AND GROUPS Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser offers a Family Support Group in South Delta for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness. Meetings are on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 -9 p.m.

CLUBS AND GROUPS

Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser offers a Family Support Group in South Delta for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness. Meetings are on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 -9 p.m. Next meeting is on Jan. 27. Please call the Delta office at 604-943-1878 or email info.delta@cmha. bc.ca to register for your first meeting.

From Berlin to Prague: Cruising the Elbe River, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 7 - 8:30 pm at Tsawwassen Library. Enjoy a pictureperfect cruise through East Germany and Czech Republic with local travel writers Rick and Chris Millikan. You'll see photos of modern Berlin, World Heritage Dresden and glorious Prague and much more.

Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser offers a Mental Health Resiliency Support Group in South Delta for individuals living with a mental health concern or experiencing symptoms. Meetings are on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 7 -9 p.m. Next meeting is on Thursday, Jan. 28. Please call the Delta office at 604-943-1878 or email info. delta@cmha.bc.ca to register for your first meeting.

Delta Hospice Society will offer a Volunteer Training Program running Monday, Feb. 1 - Thursday, March 10, Mondays and Thursdays 9:30-noon. $65 registration. Please call 604-948-0660 to make an interview appointment with Chris Colero, coordinator of volunteers.

Delta Nature presents Birds of the Coffee Forest with Ian Thomas, who spent two months in the Eastern Andes of Colombia. He will be sharing photos and his own observations from his time there, as well as providing information about how all of us can contribute to the preservation of migratory bird habitat in South America. All ages are welcome and the event is free. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church, 56th Street 6th Avenue, Tsawwassen. For more information contact: Tom at tom.bearss@dccnet. com.

Are you responsible for the care of a family member or friend at home or in a facility? Trying to cope with the changes that illness and/or aging bring to a loved one can be a difficult and stressful job. The Delta Caregivers' Network is offering an education and support group starting Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 1 to 3 pm once a week for 8 weeks. Cost is $50.

Subjects covered include caregiver stress, communication techniques, role and lifestyle changes, accessing and using community resources, and legal and financial issues. To register phone Laurie 604-943-3921, Sylvia 604-943-7596 or the Centre for Supportive Care 604-948-0660.

Celebrate Heritage Week Ancestry Workshop, Part 1, Monday, Feb. 15, 6:30 - 8 pm at Ladner Pioneer Library (also Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Tsawwassen Library). Learn how to research your family history from Diane Rogers of British Columbia Genealogical Society and editor of The British Columbia Genealogist. Part 2: Thursday, Feb. 18, 2 - 3 pm -Learn how to use FVRL's Ancestry Library Edition database.

Relaxation Circle. Drop in Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. -noon at the Centre for Supportive Care - 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. This group is for anyone diagnosed with cancer, life threatening or progressive illness. Practicing stress reduction can be helpful when experiencing pain, anxiety, worry exhaustion, sleeplessness or other symptoms. For more information please call 604-948-0660.

Delta Stroke Recovery is seeking volunteers for a gymnasium program which takes place on Thursdays. One to one efforts are required for safety purposes to assist stroke survivors while using equipment, weights, treadmills, etc. in order to improve strength, balance and range of motion. Applicants need to have a real interest in what helps individuals who are working with a physical trainer to recover from effects of stroke. Contact Dawn Sillett (coordinator) at 604-946-2731.

Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters meet second and fourth Tuesdays, 7 pm at St.David's Anglican Church, 1115-51A St., Tsawwassen. Next meetings are Tuesday, Feb. 9 and 23. Gain confidence as you gain skills speaking in front of others. As well, learn leadership skills in a safe, encouraging environment. Guests are always welcome. Join the Ambassadors for Special 15th Anniversary Celebration/Ambassadors Promotion at Metros/Rose and Crown Pub, Tuesday, Feb. 16. Further information, call Susan 604-786-5404.

Tsawwassen News Club at the Tsawwassen Library. Second fourth Tuesday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30 am. Feb. 9, 23, March 8. Come join other newshounds to discuss current events in the news! You can bring an article to share, or discuss what turns up in today's paper.

The New Tsawwassen Springs Tuesday Ladies Golf Club is accepting members for the 2016 season. The season begins on April 5 at 9 am. Any woman interested in joining please contact Mary Fraser at 604-940-7730 or the Pro Shop at 604-948-4653.

SENIORS

International Folk Dancing -Have fun learning dances from around the world. KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. 7-8 pm Thursday, Feb. 4, 11, 19 25, March 3 10. $3 for Members -$4 for Non-Members. Your first session is free. Beginners welcome. Come by yourself or with a friend. No partner necessary. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Free UVic Chronic Pain Self-Management workshop runs Thursdays, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at McKee Seniors Rec Centre from Feb 4 to Mar 10. Participants will learn strategies to manage pain, deal with difficult emotions, exercise safely, and work with their health care team. Caregivers are welcome. To register call UVic at 604-940-1273 or go to www.selfmanagementbc.ca

Shari's Saturday Social. Next dance is Feb. 13. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dancing 7:30-11 p.m. Dress style optional but some glitz and glamour is always welcome! Dance to a wide variety of great CD music. KinVillage Community Centre 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets available at the door. $12 for members and $14 for non-members. Cash or cheque only. Great assortment of mid-evening goodies, tea, and coffee, included. To reserve a table, please call Shari at 604-943-8755.

SPECIAL EVENTS

11th Annual Giant Book Sale, DVDs, CDs, games, etc. at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, 10-6 on Thursday, Jan. 28, 9-6 on Friday, Jan. 29 and 9-3 on Saturday, Jan. 30. Bring your own bag and fill it full of bargains.

The public is invited to come and learn about some of the unique history of Freemasonry in an open forum where the Lodge is set up, the Freemasons will be in their full attire and the presentation given by a guest speaker will be both interesting and interactive. The Origin of Freemasonry: Myths, Theories, and History, by Jonathan Silveira takes place Wednesday, Jan. 27. Presentation Starts at: 8 pm -Open to Adults (men women) and Freemasons. Dress code: Business (tie). Location: 4873 Delta St., Ladner. To register visit http://tinyurl. com/Tsawwassen-Lodge-Presentation.

Hospice Cottage -Home Decor featured until Jan. 30 9:30am-4pm Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521 56 St., Tsawwassen.

Jewelry sale - Saturday, Jan. 30. New inventory of jewelry and watches for sale, 9:30am-4pm at Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen.

Benediction Lutheran Church is hosting a special event Jan. 31 to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Following the regular service at 9 a.m. there will be a special service at 2 p.m. followed by a reception. There will be a presentation of photos through the years, and previous pastors and members of the congregation have been invited. We would like to invite the community to celebrate with us. Benediction Lutheran Church is located at 5575 6th Ave. in Tsawwassen.

Ladner Baptist Church is hosting their third annual Family Fun Art Day for families of individuals or children of all ages, with varied physical, medical, mental, emotional, or behavioral abilities or needs on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 1-4 pm. There will be 10 craft tables, a community art project, and the gym will be transformed into a cardboard city to encourage imaginative play! The event is wheelchair accessible and admission is free. For more information call 604-946-0141. Ladner Baptist Church is located at 5624 Ladner Trunk Road. www.ladnerbaptist. ca.

The Delta Leadership Prayer Breakfast will be at the new Tsawwassen Springs Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 a.m. Guest speaker will be Mark Washington, BC Lions assistant coach and former player. Tickets are $30 each or a table of 8 for $210. To order tickets -phone Dee Hansen at 604-657-6599.

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).