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CLUBS AND GROUPS Delta Photo Club meets Wednesday, Nov. 8, for Digital Night. This is an opportunity for members to share their digital images.

CLUBS AND GROUPS

 

Delta Photo Club meets Wednesday, Nov. 8, for Digital Night. This is an opportunity for members to share their digital images. Those who submit images can choose to share their photo settings, photo processing techniques, and/or ask the audience for tips and suggestions. DPC assembles Wednesdays at KinVillage Community Centre at 7 p.m. (socializing and setup) 7:30 p.m. start. Guests welcome. For more information, visit www.deltaphotoclub.com.

 

The Delta Seniors Planning Team invites you to a pedestrian safety event Thursday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Delta Community Police Station at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall. Come join us to: get your pedestrian safety reflector, take the drive smart quiz, play road safety trivia and enter to win one of the prize baskets.

 

Coping with the Holidays – Delta Hospice Society will be hosting an event to support bereaved people as they navigate holidays and other special events (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.) on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Centre for Supportive Care - 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Pre-register if possible by calling call 604-948-0660 or emailing debra@deltahospice.org.

 

Operation Red Nose orientation for prospective volunteers will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at Delta Gymnastics Society, 4680 Clarence Taylor Cres.

 

Delta Amateur Radio Society will be holding the next four-week amateur radio certification course beginning on Nov. 15. This course will allow students to qualify for the basic amateur radio operator certificate and enable operation of two-way radios on amateur radio bands. Full details and registration are at http://deltaamateurradio.com/course.

 

Build it with KEVA!  Come to the library for some construction fun on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. KEVA Planks can be used to build structures by simply stacking the planks. No glue or connectors – yet builders can explore a myriad of engineering techniques. From preschoolers to architects, everyone can build at their own skill level.

 

South Delta Newcomers Club welcomes new members to the group from Ladner, Tsawwassen and Point Roberts. Next monthly meeting is on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7:15 p.m. at the Kiwanis Longhouse, 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. This month members will be introduced to an intriguing international network, Women Welcome Women World Wide. For more information contact SouthDeltaNewcomers@gmail.com.

 

Death Café at the Ladner Pioneer Library is on Monday, Nov. 20, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Be ready to talk or listen about death. All beliefs will be honoured in welcoming, honest conversations about the one thing we will all experience one day. All are welcome at no cost.

 

Delta Spinners & Weavers have a meeting Monday, Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. at Kirkland House 4140 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Bring your creative spirit to be encouraged as a beginner or reacquaint yourself with these traditions in a casual, friendly setting. Contact a2maggie@telus.net.

 

BC & Alberta Guide Dogs needs volunteers to house and care for expectant moms and new puppies that will become life-changing dogs for individuals who are blind/ visually impaired and children with autism. Expectant moms and newborn pups live with volunteer families for approximately 10 weeks. All food and vet costs are covered. Volunteers receive training, supplies and support. Contact linda.thornton@bcguidedog.com, 604-940-4504 or visit bcandalbertaguidedogs.com for more information.

 

Delta Hospice Society is offering a Drop-In Relaxation Circle for those living with cancer every Tuesday morning from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner. All programs are complimentary.

 

The Canadian Lifeboat Institution is interviewing potential volunteers to serve as crew or support personnel for its Delta Lifeboat. Professional training is given in seamanship, navigation, medical and search and rescue techniques. Contact John at 604-760-5218 for more information.

Gospel meetings take place every Wednesday (until mid-November) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Ladner Fisherman’s Hall, 4481 Savoy St. Call 778-980-2252 for more information.

 

The Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe is looking for male volunteers to help manage the volume of goods being dropped off outside the store. Volunteers welcome for shifts throughout the week and weekend. If you are interested, call 604-948-0660 ext.333.

 

Help a child learn to read and/or do math. Learning Disabilities is recruiting volunteers for their fall tutoring program to help children & youth learn to read or do math. Training provided. For more info please contact 604-591-5156 or email: info@ldafs.org.

 

Toss aside the mid-day doldrums and volunteer at FINDS Children’s Thrift Store. Reach Child and Youth Development Society is seeking exuberant and friendly volunteers to staff the store in the heart of Ladner Village. Shifts are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. If you’re interested in volunteering, email Rae-Anne at volunteer@reachchild.org or call and leave your name and phone number at 604-946-6622 ext. 300.

 

SENIORS

 

Holiday Luncheon at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Friday, Nov. 24 at 12 p.m. Entertainment by Liz & Steve Alexander. Tickets are $13 for members and $15 for guests.

 

A Family Christmas Musical afternoon with the Delta Music Makers is on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. Tickets are $7 for members and $9 for guests.

 

KinVillage Travel has a dinner/Christmas lights trip to VanDusen Botanical Garden Monday, Dec. 11. Members: $90. Non-members: $95. Call 604-943-0225.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

 

Canadians in the World Wars – A presentation of stories and pictures by former history teacher Paul Arcand will be held on Friday, Nov. 10 at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Admission is $3 at the door and includes coffee and Timbits. Doors open at 1 p.m. Presentation starts at 1:30 p.m. 

 

Creative Treasures 14th annual Christmas Craft Fair. Wednesday, Nov. 8 through Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thursday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) at East Delta Hall. Complimentary admission. Contact creativetreasures@dccnet.com for more information.

 

Port Guichon Elementary Fall Market, Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the school gym, 4381-46A St. Local artisans, handmade crafts, clothing, food, baking items, woodwork, books, raffles and much more. For vendor or other information please contact alisasayce@hotmail.com.

 

Christmas Market at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18.

 

Christmas Village Bazaar, complete with amazing baskets in the silent auction, will be held at Ladner United Church on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lots of fun finds for the whole family.

 

ARTS

 

Calling all singers! Come join wonderchoir in an eight-week community choir program focusing on beautiful Christmas and Celtic music. Led by conductor and composer, Lesley Sutherland, the choir will be preparing for two performances, (Sun. Dec. 3 and Sat. Dec. 16) combining the spirituality of the Season of Advent and the Celtic Winter Solstice.  Rehearsals: Thursday evenings, 7:30 to 9 p.m., David’s Anglican Church, 1115 51A Street, for more information contact Lesley Sutherland at lesleys@eastlink.ca. No experience necessary. Tuition: $75.

 

 

 

The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, mail, drop off 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).