CLUBS AND GROUPS
Register for Uke ‘n Play – Ukulele Basics for Kids! happening on Wednesday, March 21 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. One of the cool things about the ukulele is that it’s kid-sized! This workshop will teach kids the basics of that joy-inducing instrument – the ukulele. Ukuleles will be provided. Registration is required.
Delta Photo Club meets on Wednesday, March 21 for print competition selection. The Crescent Beach Photography Club hosts the 2018 Invitational Black and White Print Challenge. Six images from our club will be chosen and entered. DPC assembles Wednesdays at KinVillage Community Centre at 7 p.m. (socializing and setup) 7:30 p.m. start. Guests welcome. For more information, please visit www.deltaphotoclub.com.
If you are between the ages of 10 to 13, enjoy some escape room fun! Charles Wallace, from A Wrinkle in Time, needs your help! Join other tweens at the Tsawwassen Library on Friday, March 23 between 1 to 3 p.m. in solving clues. Come with friends or on your own. Teams of four will enter the room and have half an hour to solve four clues that will gain them and Charles Wallace their freedom.
Team T&J will be performing an interactive music show for kids and families at the Tsawwassen Library on Monday, March 26 from 2 to 2:45 p.m.
The South Delta Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Benediction Lutheran Church, 5575-6th Ave., Tsawwassen. Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 27 at 7:15 p.m. Membership in CFUW is open to women with a post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate, as well as post-secondary students. For further information contact Paula at [email protected].
Are you a homeschooler between the ages of nine and 13? Join a staff member every other Monday from 2 to 3 p.m. for Home School Book Club at the Ladner Pioneer Library to discuss books in a casual setting. Books will be provided. Registration is required. Dates: April 2, 16, 30, May 14, 28, June 4.
Diabetes Self-Management is a free six-week workshop at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting April 5 for people living with diabetes and their caregivers. Healthy eating, exercise and dealing with stress are some of the topics discussed. All participants receive the Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions book at no cost. Register with UVic at 604-940-1273 or www.selfmanagementbc.ca.
Delta Hospice Society offers Kids Grieve Too – bereavement groups to support children ages 7 to 12. These groups apply expressive arts and play therapy to reduce anxiety and anger, promote healthy expression of difficult emotions, increase understanding of grief and loss, and provide support through connection with others. Six sessions, led by a counsellor on Thursday afternoons, April 5 to May 10, 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. For information and to pre-register contact Teresa at 604-948-0660. Program is complimentary.
Tsawwassen Ladies Golf. Tuesday morning ladies league looking for new members for 2018. All skill levels welcome. Season starts April 10. Application forms available at Tsawwassen Springs golf pro shop. For more info please contact Jan at [email protected] or 604-948-2355.
South Delta Newcomers Club welcomes new members to the group from Ladner, Tsawwassen and Point Roberts. The club looks forward to seeing new and returning members at our next monthly meeting – Thursday, April 19, 7:15 p.m. at the Kiwanis Longhouse, 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. Join in on an intriguing meeting with Petrabilities, one of Tsawwassen Reading Room’s psychic readers.
Ambassadors Tsawwassen Mills Toastmasters meet every second and fourth Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Come listen to some amazing speeches and see if Toastmasters is for you! Our club meets at the Tsawwassen Mills training room. Ambassadors always welcome guests. Come and see how Toastmasters can help you gain confidence and skill public speaking as well as with leadership skills in a safe, encouraging environment. For more info contact [email protected].
Delta Hospice Society offers a Drop-In Relaxation Circle, led by a music therapist, for those living with cancer to help address sleeplessness, pain, exhaustion and/or symptoms of depression and anxiety. Guided imagery and optional soothing touch are used to help relax participants. Meets Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Program is complimentary.
SENIORS
Coffee with a Cop takes place Wednesday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. Have a conversation with Const. Leisa Schaefer about topics relevant to seniors.
McKee Seniors will hold their AGM on Saturday, April 7 at 9:30 a.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner. Call 604-946-1411.
Snooker – free lessons for beginners and intermediate players. Starts Monday, April 9 for four Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. April 9, 16, 23 and 30. Enter via door on the east side of the building, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Sign up at reception anytime Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. by April 6 and indicate your level, beginner or intermediate player, 604-943-0225.
SPECIAL EVENTS
ElderCollege Delta is pleased to present Dr. David Moscrop to talk about Digital Threats to Democracy at Home and Abroad. This presentation is of special interest because of the rise of “fake news.” Cedar Park Church on Saturday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to noon. This special presentation is free to EDC members. Annual membership is $10. Register online or leave a message at 604-943-0262.
Spring sporting goods feature Monday, March 26 at Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56 Street, Tsawwassen. Don’t miss out on the baseball, golf, field hockey, soccer, tennis and fishing equipment for sale. Also, all collectible sale items are half price this week and next.
Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave., is having a garage sale on Saturday, April 7. Doors open from 8 a.m. to noon. Come and check out the wide variety of tools and toys, books and boots, clothes and kitchenware and many other gently used items. Youth group members will set up a small snack table and have muffins and coffee available by donation. 604-946-6254.
Calling all fellow grads from the Delta Secondary class of ’68. A 50th reunion will be held Sept. 29 at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Contact Barb at [email protected].
ARTS
Dance to great rock and roll CD music from the ‘60s to the ‘80s, Saturday, March 24, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Singles welcome, couples welcome. Call 604-943-0225. Tickets $12 for members, $14 non-members. Doors open at 7 p.m., dancing 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Cash Bar. Tickets also available at the door, cash only.
Embracing South Delta features local scenes and the Ladner Rotary Club will be choosing scenic art work for their 2019 calendar from the art on display. We welcome visitors from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday until April 1. The gallery at 1710-56th Street is located in Tsawwassen beside the South Delta Recreation Centre.
Langley Ukulele Ensemble Spring concert, 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, April 8 at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Admission by donation.
Lift Every Voice Ecumenical choir concert on Sunday, April 15 at 3 p.m. at Ladner Christian Reformed Church. Sponsored by the Community Fund of Faith, supported by many churches in Ladner and Tsawwassen and the Delta Funeral Home.
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