Clubs Groups
.Male and female volunteers needed for all shifts at Tsawwassen's Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe. Day and evening shifts available, in need of cashiers for all shifts. Call 604-948-0660 ext 333.
.The Delta Photo Club meets Wednesday 7:15 -9:30 pm at the KinVillage Recreation Centre, Tsawwassen. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome. www.deltaphotoclub. com.
.Join the Delta History Hunters on Thursday, April 23 for a relaxing history hunt where we will walk, talk and explore our way through Delta's local history. Please meet at 10:15am at the Boundary Bay dike entrance (the bottom of 72nd St.). After a brief walk and discussion we will head over to Wellbrook Winery for a short site tour, an overview of the farm's history, and a wine and juice tasting. Please RSVP by calling 604-946-9322 or email info@deltamuseum. ca. There is a small fee of $5 per trip for non-members. Delta Museum Archives Society's members are eligible to attend programs free of charge. Memberships will be available on site.
.Floating Home Association Pacific Canada has an annual general meeting Saturday, April 25, 1 to 4 p.m. at Kin House, 5050-47th Ave., Ladner. www.floathomepacific.ca for more info.
.Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser offers a Depression/Bi-Polar Support Group in Delta for individuals with depression/bi-polar or experiencing symptoms. Meetings are on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 7 -8:45 p.m. Next meeting takes place on Monday, April 27 in Ladner. Please call the Delta office at 604-943- 1878 to be registered for your first meeting.
.Patient Rights -the First Step in Advance Care Planning, Thursday, April 30, 3 -4:30 pm -Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. Did you know that the Canadian Medical Association recommends that everyone develop an advance care plan? Knowing your rights as a patient is an important part of this process. Come to this informative program presented by Dying with Dignity Canada.
.The Point Roberts Yacht Club (PRYC) will hold its annual Flag Raising
Ceremony, Blessing of the Fleet and Sail Past Salute on Saturday, May 2 at the Point Roberts Marina to officially open the cruising season. The public is invited watch the event and get involved in our club. The flag raising ceremony starts at 12:30 p.m. and the sail past salute will start on the water at 2 p.m.
.BC Therapeutic Touch Network Society Spring Conference and AGM will take place on Saturday, May 2, 8:30am -5 pm. at: Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave. Guest speaker: Lin Bauer, 'Service with Love: Therapeutic Touch for people with Cancer.' Visit website: www.bctherapeutictouch. com or phone Jeri-Lyn 778-434-5105.
Seniors
.Friday, May 8, Unique Boutique luncheon followed by a Fashion Show "Sail Away" of gently used ladies apparel and accessories at KinVillage Community Centre 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen 604-943-0225. Seating starts at 11:30. Tickets $13 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Cash, Cheque, Visa, MasterCard, Debit. Available at reception Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2:30 pm.
Fund Raisers
.Marine artist, John Horton will be giving a presentation on "The Fraser River, the last 10,000 years" on Friday, April 24 at 7pm at the Sundance Pub (upstairs) 6574 Ladner Trunk Road. Tickets $10 each, RSVP to 604-786-5678. This is a fundraising event for the Canadian Lifeboat Institution. 50/50 Raffle silent auction items available.
.South Delta Garden Club is putting out a call for garden-related vendors to join us at our annual fundraising Plant Sale May 2 at Delta Hospital. Info 604-940-3241.
Special Events
.To celebrate Earth Day, the Burns Bog Conservation Society is hosting an annual Pilgrimage walk through the beautiful Delta Nature Reserve. Date: Sunday, April 26, 1-4 p.m. at The Delta Nature Reserve (outside Planet Ice. Delta) 10388 Nordel Court.
.Rodeo Fun Night at Ladner Elementary, Friday, May 8 from 5 to 8pm. Carnival games, bake walk and barbecue provided by
the Scouts. Fun for the whole family! Game tickets $1 each.
Arts
.The Sidekick Players Club presents Michael Healey's "The Drawer Boy" until April 25 at The Tsawwassen Arts Centre, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm. Adults: $18 Seniors/Students $15. Bistro theatre with limited seating. Please call 604-288-2415 to reserve.
.South Delta Artist's Guild is hosting an art show featuring three award-winning artists; Linda Bell, Birgit Coath and Nancy Dean. "In the Company of Three" is presented until Sunday, April 26 open 11-4. Gallery 1710 located at 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen.
.ArtShow -May 1-26 Birds and their Habitat: BC and Beyond! Tsawwassen Arts Centre Gallery, 1172-56th St. Exhibition of paintings and photographs of birds and local bird-related land/waterscapes. Opening Saturday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. with guest speakers.
.The United Entertainers Society will be holding open auditions on Saturday, May 9 from noon till 3pm at the South Delta Recreation Centre for their upcoming musical variety show on Sept. 26 in Tsawwassen at the Kinvillage Community Centre. Auditions for musical acts (soloist) (groups) (bands) will be held on a first come first served basis. For more info please contact Vann Besth at vgbesth@telus.net.
.University Women's Club of South Delta Once Loved Art and Collectibles Sale, May 29, 5-8 p.m., May 30, 9:30-3:30 at Tsawwassen Arts Centre. All proceeds to bursaries for local female students. We are now requesting donations of artwork and quality collectibles (glass, porcelain, ceramics, jewelry). Call 604-946-5559 for pickup of items, or drop off at Vancity in Tsawwassen, South Delta Secondary, or Delta Secondary.
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