Coming Events
CLUBS AND GROUPS
There's a Teen Pizza & Games Night on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., Delta. Call 604-946-6215 for more information.
Ladner Rotary Calendars are on sale for $20 until Dec. 18 at Cobblestone Cottage, Pacific Advertising, Delta Hospital, and the new Delta Hospice Supportive Care Centre in Ladner (4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent). Call Lynn Cameron at 604-240-1733 for more information.
Alzheimer Society of B.C. will hold a three-week education series for people caring for friends/family members with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Topics include progression, future planning, communication, behaviour, navigating the system and more. The series runs Saturday, Jan. 9, 16 and 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Contact Laura Feldman at 604-298-0782 or lfeldman@alzheimerbc.org to register or for more information.
The Ladner Hub, 200-5000 Bridge St., Ladner, hosts the following: Drop in Programs Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., moms group meets on Monday mornings, infant signing on Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m., infant massage Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m., Mother Goose on Fridays from 1 to 2 p.m., grandparents group on Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Parents, grandparents and caregivers of children 0 to 6 are welcome. For further info call 604-946-3933.
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.
A Pregnancy Loss Support Group meets on the first Thursday of every other month in 2010 (Feb., 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.
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.
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 Knitting Sisters Group makes hats, scarves, laprobes, slippers, and baby items to donate to cancer patients, sick children, homeless and other worthy causes. 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.
There is a Teens Book Club on the second Thursday of every month from Oct. to Jan. 2010 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Delta libraries. This program is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required.
Spaces are available in Kids World, a licensed before and after school child care program for children grades 2 to 7. Housed at Wintemute Boys and Girls Club, transportation provide to and from Port Guichon, Hawthorne and Ladner Elementary schools. Fees range from $120 to $320 depending on services requires. For more information call 604-946-2027.
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.
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.
DYSL Discoveries Thrift Store in Tsawwassen, 1308-56th St., is looking for enthusiastic volunteers of all ages to work in our friendly environment. Call 604-948-0108 or drop by.
Volunteers are needed for the Hospice Cottage Thrift Store in Tsawwassen. Can accommodate most schedules - weekdays, weekday evenings and weekends. For more information call 604-948-0660, drop by the store at 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen or visit www.deltahospice.org.
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. The group is also accepting applications from female students for two $1,000 bursaries. For applications, contact Caroline Becir at 604 943-4358 or via e-mail at cbecir@dccnet.com. Application deadline is May 31, 2009.
The Ladner Business Association meets every Thursday at 8 a.m. at Ricky's All Day Grill, 5239 Ladner Trunk Rd. The group's aim is to promote Ladner as a great place to do business and live. The group raises funds for local charitable causes.
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.
Widen your social circle by joining the Circle of Friends. Enjoy pub nights, pot-luck meals, restaurants, theme dinners, games nights and more. Singles only. Call Mike at 604-946-3773.
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.
The Hospice Cottage Thrift Store needs volunteers. Call 604-948-0660 and leave a voice mail for Sandy in box 333 or drop by the store at 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen.
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.
The South Fraser Gogos is a group of (mostly) grandmothers who support the Stephen Lewis Foundation in its efforts to help grandmothers in Africa who are raising their orphaned grandchildren because of AIDS. The group meets on the second Wednesday of every month. Come hear how you could be involved in fundraising, advocacy or raising awareness. Call 604-946-1012 for more information.
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
There will be a matinee movie at KinVillage Recreation Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen on Dec. 22. Admission for the matinee is $2. Ticket sales start at 1 p.m. with the movie at 2 p.m. Call 604-943-0225 for more information.
There's a Christmas Day lunch at the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Delta from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Full turkey dinner with all the trimmings, plus dessert, tea or coffee. It costs $5 for members and $12 for guests. Call 604-946-1411. Ticket sales cut-off: Monday, Dec. 21.
McKee Seniors Recreation Centre will hold an open house on Boxing Day from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be a gift exchange - new or recycled. Bring your leftover sweets and goodies for the buffet table. Dance to music by the McKee Jammers. Donations to the food bank will be accepted.
There's a New Year's Eve gala at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Dec. 31. Happy hour: 5:30 p.m., dinner: 6:30 p.m. It costs $35 for members, $45 for guests. Dinner catered by Velma and her Elves. Adam from First Choice Music will keep you dancing. Cash bar, party favours and prizes. Tickets are at customer service desk. Reserve early!
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.
The Circle of Friends invites singles in the 50 to 75 age bracket to join in the dozen or so social events arranged each month, including lunches, films, theatre-visits, pot-luck dinners, house parties and pub visits. You are invited to attend our program meeting at Ricky's in Ladner on the last Monday of every month, at 7:30pm. Call Mike at 604-946-3773 for more information.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Delta Hospice Society is pleased to invite those who would like to honour or remember a loved one who has died to place a dove on the Celebration of Life tree at the new Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner at 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent (across from the Ladner Leisure Centre and Municipal Hall). The display will be offered from Dec. 7 to 23, open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.
The Polar Bear Swim at Centennial Beach is on Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. Swim preceded by family entertainment at noon, and registration between 11:30 a.m. and 12:50 p.m.
Centennial Beach is located in Boundary Bay Regional Park. Information: www.corp.delta.bc.ca or 604-946-3300.
FUND RAISERS
ARTS
Happening now until Dec. 20, find great art in a small packages or bold pieces on large canvases as South Delta Artists' Guild presents the Big & Small Art Show and sale at the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery located on the SE corner of 18th Avenue and 56th Street. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. For information on upcoming shows and workshops visit southdeltaartistsguild.com.
A parade band is looking for members. Men and women are welcome. Uniforms are provided. Contact Don at 604-946-8130.
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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).
There's a Teen Pizza & Games Night on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., Delta. Call 604-946-6215 for more information.
Ladner Rotary Calendars are on sale for $20 until Dec. 18 at Cobblestone Cottage, Pacific Advertising, Delta Hospital, and the new Delta Hospice Supportive Care Centre in Ladner (4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent). Call Lynn Cameron at 604-240-1733 for more information.
Alzheimer Society of B.C. will hold a three-week education series for people caring for friends/family members with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Topics include progression, future planning, communication, behaviour, navigating the system and more. The series runs Saturday, Jan. 9, 16 and 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Contact Laura Feldman at 604-298-0782 or lfeldman@alzheimerbc.org to register or for more information.
The Ladner Hub, 200-5000 Bridge St., Ladner, hosts the following: Drop in Programs Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., moms group meets on Monday mornings, infant signing on Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m., infant massage Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m., Mother Goose on Fridays from 1 to 2 p.m., grandparents group on Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Parents, grandparents and caregivers of children 0 to 6 are welcome. For further info call 604-946-3933.
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.
A Pregnancy Loss Support Group meets on the first Thursday of every other month in 2010 (Feb., 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.
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.
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 Knitting Sisters Group makes hats, scarves, laprobes, slippers, and baby items to donate to cancer patients, sick children, homeless and other worthy causes. 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.
There is a Teens Book Club on the second Thursday of every month from Oct. to Jan. 2010 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Delta libraries. This program is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required.
Spaces are available in Kids World, a licensed before and after school child care program for children grades 2 to 7. Housed at Wintemute Boys and Girls Club, transportation provide to and from Port Guichon, Hawthorne and Ladner Elementary schools. Fees range from $120 to $320 depending on services requires. For more information call 604-946-2027.
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.
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.
DYSL Discoveries Thrift Store in Tsawwassen, 1308-56th St., is looking for enthusiastic volunteers of all ages to work in our friendly environment. Call 604-948-0108 or drop by.
Volunteers are needed for the Hospice Cottage Thrift Store in Tsawwassen. Can accommodate most schedules - weekdays, weekday evenings and weekends. For more information call 604-948-0660, drop by the store at 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen or visit www.deltahospice.org.
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. The group is also accepting applications from female students for two $1,000 bursaries. For applications, contact Caroline Becir at 604 943-4358 or via e-mail at cbecir@dccnet.com. Application deadline is May 31, 2009.
The Ladner Business Association meets every Thursday at 8 a.m. at Ricky's All Day Grill, 5239 Ladner Trunk Rd. The group's aim is to promote Ladner as a great place to do business and live. The group raises funds for local charitable causes.
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.
Widen your social circle by joining the Circle of Friends. Enjoy pub nights, pot-luck meals, restaurants, theme dinners, games nights and more. Singles only. Call Mike at 604-946-3773.
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.
The Hospice Cottage Thrift Store needs volunteers. Call 604-948-0660 and leave a voice mail for Sandy in box 333 or drop by the store at 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen.
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.
The South Fraser Gogos is a group of (mostly) grandmothers who support the Stephen Lewis Foundation in its efforts to help grandmothers in Africa who are raising their orphaned grandchildren because of AIDS. The group meets on the second Wednesday of every month. Come hear how you could be involved in fundraising, advocacy or raising awareness. Call 604-946-1012 for more information.
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
There will be a matinee movie at KinVillage Recreation Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen on Dec. 22. Admission for the matinee is $2. Ticket sales start at 1 p.m. with the movie at 2 p.m. Call 604-943-0225 for more information.
There's a Christmas Day lunch at the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Delta from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Full turkey dinner with all the trimmings, plus dessert, tea or coffee. It costs $5 for members and $12 for guests. Call 604-946-1411. Ticket sales cut-off: Monday, Dec. 21.
McKee Seniors Recreation Centre will hold an open house on Boxing Day from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be a gift exchange - new or recycled. Bring your leftover sweets and goodies for the buffet table. Dance to music by the McKee Jammers. Donations to the food bank will be accepted.
There's a New Year's Eve gala at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Dec. 31. Happy hour: 5:30 p.m., dinner: 6:30 p.m. It costs $35 for members, $45 for guests. Dinner catered by Velma and her Elves. Adam from First Choice Music will keep you dancing. Cash bar, party favours and prizes. Tickets are at customer service desk. Reserve early!
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.
The Circle of Friends invites singles in the 50 to 75 age bracket to join in the dozen or so social events arranged each month, including lunches, films, theatre-visits, pot-luck dinners, house parties and pub visits. You are invited to attend our program meeting at Ricky's in Ladner on the last Monday of every month, at 7:30pm. Call Mike at 604-946-3773 for more information.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Delta Hospice Society is pleased to invite those who would like to honour or remember a loved one who has died to place a dove on the Celebration of Life tree at the new Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner at 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent (across from the Ladner Leisure Centre and Municipal Hall). The display will be offered from Dec. 7 to 23, open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.
The Polar Bear Swim at Centennial Beach is on Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. Swim preceded by family entertainment at noon, and registration between 11:30 a.m. and 12:50 p.m.
Centennial Beach is located in Boundary Bay Regional Park. Information: www.corp.delta.bc.ca or 604-946-3300.
FUND RAISERS
ARTS
Happening now until Dec. 20, find great art in a small packages or bold pieces on large canvases as South Delta Artists' Guild presents the Big & Small Art Show and sale at the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery located on the SE corner of 18th Avenue and 56th Street. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. For information on upcoming shows and workshops visit southdeltaartistsguild.com.
A parade band is looking for members. Men and women are welcome. Uniforms are provided. Contact Don at 604-946-8130.
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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).
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