Clubs & Groups
?Your Amazing Kidneys - Master Chemists in Your Body will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2: 30 - 3: 15 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. In recognition of Kidney Health Month, the Tsawwassen Library welcomes Lois Wilson, chapter president of the Kidney Foundation, Fraser Health Region.
?Flea Market at the KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Sunday, March 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Six-foot vendor tables available for $10. Call 604-9430225.
?On Monday, March 25 the Delta Chamber of Commerce holds an AFTER 5 Business Social at Metro's Lounge Tsawwassen, 120356th St., from 5 - 7 p.m.
Cost: $15 or bring a friend for $25. Come and enjoy some fun, food, and make new business connections.
?The Canadian Federation of University Women South Delta meet the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Benediction Lutheran Church Hall, 5575 6th Ave., Tsawwassen at 7: 15 p.m. The next meeting will be Tuesday, March 26. Our speaker will be Dr. Avis Glaze, a world renowned educator, author and advocate whose presentation is entitled 'Insights into Education: Lessons Learned, Results Realized'. New members are always welcome. Call Cheryl 604943-4634 or Anna 604-9430042.
?On Wednesday, March 27 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. Doors open at 5: 10 p.m. Dinner at 5: 30 p.m. For further information please contact Diane at 604-046-7033.
?Your local Delta library offers free magic shows during spring break that will sure to entertain the entire family. International award-winning comedy magician Joseph the Magician offers a fun-filled, high-energy, interactive magic show on Wednesday, March 27 at the George Mackie Library (10: 30 a.m.), Tsawwassen Library (1 p.m.) and the Ladner Pioneer Library (3: 30 p.m.).
?Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe has most 'Collectible Sale' items on half price. Shop now to avoid PST starting April 1.
?The Tsawwassen Mens' Golf Club is accepting members for the 2013 season at King's Links Golf Course for play on Tuesday afternoons. (12 noon & on) The season begins Tuesday April 2. Interested individuals can contact Doug Reynolds at 604-940-0770.
?French classes for adults are organized by PAC of public French school Ecole Bois-Joli in Tsawwassen (785-49th St.) starting April 2. For more info e-mail mpennors@telus.net.
?Enterprising Delta Women - Affinity Table Sessions at Augustine House, 3820 Arthur Dr., 57 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3. Cost: $15. Presented by Delta Chamber of Commerce.
?Calling all golfing ladies. Would like to play at Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course on Thursday morning starting April 4. Special rates apply. If you are interested please call Mary Fraser at 604 940-7730.
?Author Sandra Yuen MacKay visits the Tsawwassen Library and discusses her book My Schizophrenic Life: The Road to Recovery from Mental Illness on Thursday, April 4, from 7 - 8: 30 p.m. on your calendar and plan to attend this author reading, as Sandra raises awareness of mental health issues as she describes her struggle with mental illness.
?Delta Nature invites you to join them for a slide presentation by Peter Ward entitled, "Zimbabwe - a Winter Birdwatchers' Paradise" on Monday, April 8 at 7: 30 p.m. at Cammidge House, Boundary Bay Provincial Park, Tsawwassen. Info: 604-9466127 or ungulate@live.ca.
?The Tsawwassen Tuesday Ladies Golf Club is welcoming new members for the 2013 season. We are currently playing out of Kings Links Club on 72nd Avenue and Ladner Trunk Road, Delta. Our season opens on April 9 with a breakfast meeting at Coast Tsawwassen Inn 1665-56th St. at 9 a.m. For more information contact Pat or Diane at tsawwassenladiesgolf@ gmail.com.
Fund Raisers
?Ladner Fishermen's Hall Spring Dance will be held Saturday, March 23 at 7: 30 p.m. Featuring the Dave Stanley Band with special guest Earl Travis Taylor.
Tickets are $15 advance/$18 door. (available at Angela's Boutique 604-946-5211) Cash bar.
All proceeds to Ladner Fishermen's Co-op Hall renovations.
?Rockin' for Reach benefit concert and dance with Incognito, Jerry Doucette and friends. Saturday, April 13 at KinVillage Community Centre 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen.
Tickets $20 at Videoland Tsawwassen and Ladner. Proceeds to Reach Child and Youth Development Society. www.facebook. com/rockinforreach.
Arts
?Enjoy an afternoon of music with singers David Tuck and Don Goodison along with pianists Queenie Cheng, Eleonor Hsia and Jane Pallan as they present A Musical Potpourri on Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m. at Ladner United Church. Admission by donation with proceeds going to the church's building fund.
?Local artist Teresa Bartz presents her first solo show "Inspired" March 15-30 at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre Gallery. Meet the artist and refreshments on March 23 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Call 604-943-9437 for viewing hours.
?South Delta Artists Guild new show Imagine This runs until March 31 at the South Delta Artists Guild Gallery. The gallery is open Thursday - Sunday 11 a.m.
- 4 p.m. This show features art from reality to abstraction. We are a non-profit organization committed to promoting the arts in Delta. For more info check out southdeltaartistsguild.com.
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