CLUBS AND GROUPS
Golfers: New returning members welcome to the Tsawwassen Mens' Golf Club for an exciting season continuing until Sept. 30. We play mainly at Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course and twice at Beach Grove Golf Course. Tee times generally start Tuesdays at 11:30 am. Join us for a variety of tournaments and prizes for different ages and handicaps along with a super closing season banquet. For info contact Bruce MacLean at email: [email protected] and/or visit www.tmgc.ca.
Delta Deas Rowing Club.
Learn to Row. Come find out what a great sport it is - one that works your entire body, providing aerobic and strength conditioning, while increasing your flexibility. Programs include para, high school, adult recreational and competitive. We are a community-integrated rowing club based in the Deas Island Regional Park. Call 604-946-3074, or e-mail us at [email protected] for more information.
Arthritis Series - Exercising Control Over Arthritis. Monday, April 4, 1:30 - 3:30 pm at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Staying physically active is key to managing arthritis to maintain joint mobility, muscle strength, and cardiovascular health. This presentation talks about the benefits of exercise and some of the options to keep moving.
Delta Nature presents, "Why are Our Bees Dying?" with Gwen Barlee of the Wilderness Committee Tuesday, April 5, 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church, 56th Street 6th Avenue, Tsawwassen. Contact Tom Bearss at tom. [email protected] for more information.
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.
Free UVic Diabetes Self-Management evening workshop starts Thursday, April 7 at the Delta Manor Education Centre from 6 to 8:30 pm. Participants will learn strategies to manage diabetes, eat better, problem-solve, and work with their health care team. Caregivers are welcome. To register call UVic at 604-940-1273 or go to www.selfmanagementbc. ca.
Deltones Toastmasters Open House, Thursday, April 7, 7 -9pm, 4470 Clarence Taylor Cres -next to Municipal Hall. Come see how Toastmasters can change your life!
Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters meet second and fourth Tuesdays (7-9 pm) at St. David's Anglican Church, 1115-51A St., Tsawwassen. Next meetings April 12, 26. Gain comfort and skill with public speaking and leadership in safe, encouraging setting. Visitors, new members always welcome. Information: Susan at 604-786-5404.
Restorative Yoga for People Living with Cancer, Thursdays April 14, 28, May 12, 26, June 9, 23, 1:30-3:30 pm at Harold Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care -4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner. Restorative yoga supports the body in poses lying down or seated, in stillness with breath awareness. This encourages release of muscle tension, increases flexibility and balances the body/mind connection. No previous experience is necessary. Please pre-register by phoning Maureen Dufresne at 604-948-0660 for more information.
Kids' Day Off with The MakerMobile, Friday, April 15, 11 am - 1 pm at the Tsawwassen Library. Hey kids, have you ever wanted to turn a banana into a piano? Join our friends from The MakerMobile and learn all about simple circuits and electricity, play with LED lights and build your own fruity musical masterpiece!
Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club, northwest corner of Winskill Park, has an open house Saturday, April 16 from noon to 2 p.m. Club members will greet you and introduce the game of lawn bowling, a game for all ages.
Tsawwassen News Club, second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 10:30 - 11:30 am, April 19, 26, May 10, 24, at the Tsawwassen Library. 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.
Living with Cancer Support Group. Thursdays April 21, May 5 19, June 2, 16, 30 at Harold Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner. Preregistration required before the start of the group. Call 604.948.0660 ext. 305 or email: gilly@deltahospice. org for more information or to register.
Ukulele Jam, third Thursday of the month, 7 - 8:30 pm, April 21 at the Tsawwassen Library. All uked up and no place to jam?
Whether you are a ukulele newbie or a seasoned strummer, please join us for a fun and relaxed evening with fellow uke enthusiasts. The group plays an eclectic mix of music so there will be something for everyone. Bring your ukulele and your singing voice and join us for a great time.
Ladner United Church is having its 12th annual garage sale on Saturday, April 30. Located in the village at 4960-48th Ave, Ladner (604-946-6254). Doors Open from 8 am to 12 noon. Come and check out the wide variety of tools and toys, books and boots, clothes and kitchenware and many other gently used items. Members of our Youth Group will set up a small snack table and have muffins and coffee available by donation.
Camping sports Equipment for sale. Baseball bats, helmets, balls, and gloves, field hockey sticks, fishing rods, tackle and gear, various outdoor games, sleeping bags, air mattresses, cots, camping/outdoor chairs. Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen.
Boundary Bay Quilters Guild, meets every third Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic School, 3900 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Doors open 6:30 pm, meeting at 7 pm. Guests welcome $5. Upcoming speakers: April -Sylvia Pippin, renowned Sashiko quilter and designer. Tickets available for Pippin's evening lecture. boundarybayquiltersguild. ca.
SENIORS
Shari's Saturday Social Saturday, April 9. KinVillage Community Centre 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen. The theme is The Roaring 20s Flapper Frolic. Doors open at 7 pm Dancing 7:30 to 11. Great CD music from slow, dreamy and romantic to the faster beat of the mambo, jive, and soft rock and roll. $12 for members $14 for nonmembers includes mid evening goodies. Tickets available at the door. Cash only please. To reserve a table call Shari at 604-943-8755.
KinVillage Travel has a trip planned to the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts and Granville Island with a drive around Stanley Park, Monday, April 11. Members: $60, Non-members: $65. Call 604-943-0225.
Senior social club. We are happy to invite and welcome single men and women aged 55 plus to join our social club situated in South Delta. Come and participate in our many varied monthly fun activities, dinners, bowling, movies, local events, trips and many more. We are a lively group and would love to have the opportunity to answer any of your questions. Please call 604-948-1143.
FUND RAISERS
Reach Child and Youth Development Foundation presents: Reach for the Stars Red Gala: Passion for Potential - Saturday, April 23, Coast Tsawwassen Inn, 1665-56th St., Delta. Reception starts at 5. Funds go towards helping to build a new centre in the heart of Ladner for children and youth with special needs. Tickets $125. www.reachforthestarsevent.org. 604-946-6622 ext.0.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Delta's 13th Annual Birds in Focus: Photo and painting exhibition at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre until April 12 with a reception April 2 at 6:30 p.m. with a visual presentation at 7:30 p.m. Advance registration required: 604-943-9437. Cost is $5. There will be a photography workshop Sunday, April 17, 9 am - 1 pm at Cammidge House. Cost is $20. Advance registration required (604-432-6359).
ARTS
Delta Concert Band performance at KinVillage. Musical director Jim Tempest will lead this group of 45 accomplished adult musicians through an entertaining and informative presentation on the musical form of the march. Hear how the march has found its way into nearly every kind of music; symphonic, opera, film, Broadway musicals and even jazz! Saturday, April 2, 2-3pm. Admission by donation.
April 3 ... Sunday at 3! Tracy Neff and friends. $10 at the door. Also, on Sunday, April 10, 7 p.m. Lift Every Voice, an ecumenical choir concert to benefit Community Fund of Faith at Ladner Christian Reformed Church. By donation.
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 ([email protected]) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).
