Clubs/Groups
The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit, fellowship club for retired and semi-retired professional and business people will hold its General Meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21, in The Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Our guest speaker is Eva Sehra, BCAA, talking on travel insurance. Guests are welcome. Please call Dick Williams at 604-940-6542 for information. Our Discussion Group will meet the following morning, Thursday, Jan. 22, at 10 am at CoPs.
Ask An Investment Advisor -Living Fully... Dying Neatly: How to Effectively Plan Your Exit -Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2:30 -4 pm -Tsawwassen Library. Sheila Whitehead, Investment and Wealth Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities will be at the Delta Libraries to answer your questions about: minimizing probate and taxes; choosing the right executor and power of attorney, effectively transferring assets to heirs and/or charities, what's the hold up when there is a will. Please RSVP jennifer. bishop@rbc.com or 604-535-3837.
The Arthritis Society presents: Chronic Pain Management Workshop, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 6:30 -8:30 pm -Ladner Pioneer Library. Based on the Arthritis Self-Management Program, this forum introduces participants to self-management skills and the principles of pain management. Learn about -the physical causes of pain in arthritis; better managing stress and fatigue; the benefits of exercise and using medications wisely. Register with The Arthritis Society by calling 604-514-9902.
PreSchool Readiness Program! Are you interested in sending your little ones to Preschool on the Tsawwassen Peninsula? Come to the Point Roberts Library at the PR Community Center for a presentation about Early Childhood Literacy and how your local preschools, libraries and schools can help your children develop to their full potential. Childcare provided; we are hoping for a family centered event on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 2 to 4 pm. http://www.wcls.org/Point-Roberts-Branch-News/For more info: email -Rose. Momsen@wcls.org.
Family Literacy Day -Screens Off Delta! Tuesday, January 27 -Tsawwassen Library, 1321A -56th St. Celebrate Family Literacy Day in Delta. Choose one hour during the day to turn off all the screens in your house -and let us know what you will do instead! Do it as a family! A team! A class! A school! A business! An individual! Phones, tablets, laptops, TV, video and computer games -the libraries may even join in and have a screen free hour of doing business. Read! Play a board game! Tell stories.
Please join the Rotary Club of Ladner for -Lunch with Chief Jim Cessford, a reflection of his 20 years in Delta. When: Tuesday, Jan. 27 at noon at the Delta Town Country Inn. Cost: $20. For reservations text: 604-306-1047 Patricia Sibley. www.rotaryladner. org.
Storytime and Craft (Theme: Snowmen) Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2 -3 pm. Bring your child to a storytime and craft program, presented in partnership by FVRL and Delta Parks Recreation. There is a small drop-in fee for the craft portion of the program. Please note that this program takes place at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre located at 1172 -56th Street in Delta.
Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Ladner Single Parents Support Group wishes to invite single parents with dependant children to a free dinner at the Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 4594-54A St., Delta. Doors open at 5:10pm. Dinner at 5:30pm. For further information contact Dianne at 604-946-7033.
Free UVic Chronic Pain Self-Management workshop starts Thursday, Feb. 5 at McKee Rec Centre from 9:30 am to 12 pm. Learn strategies to manage pain, deal with difficult emotions, exercise comfortably, and work with health care providers. To register call UVic at 604-940-1273 or go to www.selfmanagementbc. ca.
Tim Hortons is hosting its third annual Family day free skate at the Tsawwassen Rec Center on Feb. 9 from 12-4 pm.
French language preschool Lutins du Bois is having an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 6-7:30 pm. Non-French speaking families are welcome. Ecole Bois Joli, 785-49th St., Tsawwassen; 604-948-1222; lutins_du_bois@csf.bc.ca.
ElderCollege Delta is running its Spring Semester in March, April and early May. Courses offered include Art, Bridge (Intermediate), Technology (computers, digital photograpy, iPads and Android tablets) and more. ElderCollege Delta is open to all 50 years and over. Learn in a relaxed, risk-free and social environment. Spring Program Brochures are now available at Delta public libraries and senior centres. Full program information is also available online on our webpage (Google "ElderCollege Delta"). For further information regarding registration or to register for the free public presentation, phone: 604-943-0262. General registration will take place at two sites for your convenience: on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall from 10 to 11:30 am and on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Save on Foods in Ladner from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Delta Hospice Society will offer a Volunteer Training Program running Feb. 19 through March 21, 2015, Thursday evenings from 6:30-9 p.m. plus three Saturdays from 9:30-3 pm. For more information please call our Centre for Supportive Care at 604-948-0660 and ask to set up an interview. Class size is limited, so we advise early registration.
The Delta Photo Club meets Wednesdays at the Kin Village Recreation Centre, Tsawwassen. Set up and socialize 7 -7:30. Meeting 7:30 -9:30 pm. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome. www.deltaphotoclub.com.
Seniors
A Whimsical Winter Luncheon at KinVillage Community Centre, Friday, Jan. 23 at 12:15 followed by in-house entertainment. Tickets $12 for members $14 for non-members. 5430-10th Avenue, Tsawwassen. Telephone 604-943-0225.
McKee Seniors Recreation Centre presents: Hawaii In January on Friday, Jan. 30, 12 to 2 pm. Wear your best Hawaiian Outfit. Menu: Hawaiian theme. Entertainment Gail Hawkesworth. Members: $9; Guests: $11. Call 604-946-1411 for more information.
Special Events
10th Anniversary Giant Sale of books, board games, DVDs, and CDs. Please bring in your gently used re-saleable items. Sorry, no digests, geographics, computer books or encyclopedia. Donations accepted Monday to Friday 9 am until noon through to Jan. 26. KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Sale runs Thursday, Jan. 29 from 10 am to 6 pm, Jan. 30 from 9 am to 6 pm and Jan. 31 from 9 am to 3 pm. The Unique Boutique will be open 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday, Jan. 31.
Arts
The Sidekick Players presents Jenny's House of Joy by Norm Foster and directed by Carroll Lefebvre. The story of four women -Jenny, Francis, Anita and Natalie -who work in a brothel in Baxter Springs, Kansas in the late 1800s. Jan. 22 -Feb. 7 (Thurs, Fri Sat) at 8pm and January 25 February 1 (Sunday) at 2pm. All performances are at The Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th St. Adults: $18, Seniors (60+) $15. Seating is limited (Bistro Style) To reserve a seat please call 604-288-2415.
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