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 Monthly Meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, in The Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Our guest speakers are two directors from the BC Ministry of Transport who will update us on the Massey tunnel Replacement Bridge Project. All members are urged to attend. Please call Dick Williams at 604-940-6542 for information. Our Discussion Group will meet the following morning, Thursday, June 18, at 10 am at CoPs.
The South Delta Newcomers Alumni meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:15 pm at the Art Gallery, Kiwanis Longhouse, located at 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. The club is for women who have moved to South Delta and Point Roberts, to introduce you to the community and help you make new friends. Join us on Thursday, June 18,2015 for a Strawberry Tea. Contact Holly at holly. [email protected] or 604-943-6447.
On June 19 at 7 PM, the Ladner Lawn Bowling Club, 5127 47th Ave., invites you to our Family and Friends evening. Bring your friends and try the sport of lawn bowling.
Delta Gymnastics is launching its new Playbox at our Longest Weekend of Play June 20 at 10 am. Delta Gymnastics invites you to join us for a full weekend of fun! Saturday, June 20 Sunday, June 21, 10am -2pm. We'll have activities such as slack lining, playing on the air track, jumping on mini trampolines, and more!
Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser offers a Depression/Bi-Polar Support Group in South Delta for individuals with depression/bi-polar or experiencing symptoms. Meetings are on the second and fourth Monday of each month 7 -8:45 p.m. Next meeting is on Monday, June 22. Please call the Delta office at 604-943-1878 to register for your first meeting.
Want to have fun while improving your public speaking and leadership skills? Visit Ambassadors Tsawwassen-Toastmasters from 7 -9 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays at St. David's Anglican Church 1115 -51A Street. Come out to our next meeting on June 23. Guests are always welcome. http://www.ambassadorstoastmasters. org/
A Writers' Group meets Thursdays, June 25, July 9, 23, August 13, 27, 10:30 -12 noon -Tsawwassen Library, 1321A -56 Street. Drop in and share your stories with a supportive group of fellow writers.
Seniors
McKee Seniors Recreation Centre (5155-47th Avenue, Ladner) presents: Canada Day Celebration Friday, June 26 at 12 p.m. Wear your red and white. Members $9. Guests $11. Entertainment by Retro Two.
CARP Richmond/Delta Chapter has a Seniors Health and Resources Expo at South Arm United Church Complex at 11051 No. 3 Rd. on Saturday, June 27. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. www.carp.ca/Richmond.
Fund Raisers
Charity barbecue to raise funds for MS at Tsawwassen MM Meat Shops in Satruday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds go to the MS chapter on Vancouver Island.
Special Events
Join the Delta History Hunters on Thursday, June 18 for an informative history hunt where we will walk, talk and explore our way through Delta's local history. This week we'll take a walk along Gunderson slough and look at the heritage net lofts while learning about the history of Delta's Norwegian community. Please meet at 9:30 a.m. at the end of Gunderson Road, at the chain barrier. RSVP by calling 604-946-9322 or emailing info@deltamuseum. ca. There is a small fee of $5 per trip for nonmembers. Delta Museum Archives Society's members are eligible to attend programs free of charge. Memberships will be available on site.
Celebrate Father's Day with Pancake Breakfast in the Park Sunday, June 21, 9 a.m. to noon at Centennial Beach area take Cammidge House turn off from Boundary Bay Road. Musical entertainment by Kindred Spirit. Lots of parking. Tents utilized if inclement weather. Children's playground close by. Breakfast provided by Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club mobile kitchen. Pancake Sausage $6 Add an egg for $1. Children 12 and under $3. For information: Geof at 604-943-1303 or [email protected].
Car boot sale, hosted by Boundary Bay Park Association, is set for June 27, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Centennial Beach parking lot. $10 per vendor -free admittance to buyers. Refreshments available. For more information call Beth at 604-940-9824 or Tom at 604-940-9296. If inclement weather check website www.boundarybayparkassocation. wordpress.com. Additional dates include July 11 and 25, Aug. 8 and 22, Sept. 12.
Tsawwassen Saturday Farmers Market, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., until Oct. 31. Southlands Market Square, 6400 Ave., Delta. tsawwassensaturdaymarket. flavors.me.
Arts
The "Wander Inn Cafe" coffeehouse opens Saturday, June 20, 7 -10 P.M. for refreshments and an evening out with a difference!
The entertainment begins with singer/pianist Shelley Stirling, followed by a "fun" time of karaoke. Venue: 5545 Ladner Trunk Road (Ladner Christian Fellowship); entrance by a $5 suggested donation. Note that the coffeehouse will be closed in July/August; resumes Sept. 19. All welcome and bring your singing voices!
Sidekick Players is pleased to present their last show of the season, Here on the Flight Path by Norm Foster and directed by Peg Keenleyside. Running until June 27 (Thurs, Fri Sat evenings only) at 8 p.m. with a matinee on Sunday, June 21 at 2 p.m. Box is now open. Call 604-288-2415 to reserve your seat now. Seating is limited.
The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a nonprofit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail ([email protected]) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).
