CLUBS AND GROUPS
The Franklin Expedition and its Legacy Join Vancouver Maritime Museum’s Talya Mallek (M.Ed.) for a free presentation on the Franklin Expedition, the modern-day discoveries of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, and what it means to find this lost piece of Canadian history. View and handle reproductions of artifacts rescued from Sir John Franklin’s HMS Erebus. Port of Vancouver Delta Community Office, Trenant Park Square, Ladner. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m. RSVP by Jan. 31 at portvancouver.com/delta or call 604-665-9635. A pop-up exhibit runs from Feb. 1 to 4.
A new Alpha Series begins Feb. 1 with a Launch Party where all are invited to join us for dinner, an interesting talk and honest conversation. Got questions about life, faith & God? We hope you’ll join us Wednesday nights, 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. For more info, call 604-946-2618 or go to http://sacredheartparish.ca/admin/events/alpha-film-series/ or AlphaCanada.org.
The Delta HUB Cycling Committee is meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m. at the Ladner United Church (Meeting Room, 4960-48th Ave.). Attend our monthly gatherings and support local action to improve cycling safety and connectivity for all ages & abilities. Open to the public; no experience is required. Info: https://bikehub.ca/delta.
Overeaters Anonymous 12-step recovery group meets on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Ladner United Church. E-mail [email protected] or call Patti 604-940-1956; text 604-323-3783.
Hospice Cottage, 1521-56th St, Tsawwassen, has a variety of upcoming themed sales: movies, gaming systems and games (details at Facebook.com/hospicecottage) on Saturday, Feb. 4; jewelry on Saturday, Feb. 11.; toys and kids books on Saturday, Feb. 18; collectible sale on Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4.
Delta Nature presents A Winter Visit to Oman: Birds and Nature with Peter Ward Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Lutheran Benediction Church, 56th St. & 6th Ave., Tsawwassen. Ward will illustrate his talk with photos from a trip in December. Admission is free; all ages welcome. For more information contact: Tom Bearss at 604-940-9296 or [email protected].
Teen Volunteer Fair at the Ladner Pioneer Library Wednesday, Feb. 8, 3 to 5:30 p.m. Are you a teen looking to volunteer or complete your required 30 hours? Come to the library to meet local organizations needing volunteers, gather information and do some networking.
French language preschool, Lutins du Bois, is having an open house on Friday, Feb. 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Non-French speaking families are welcome. 785-49th St., Tsawwassen. Contact 604-948-1222 or [email protected].
The South Delta Newcomers & Alumnae meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:15 p.m. 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. We have speakers on topics of interest to our members. Join us on Feb. 16 to hear Sharleen Dickson, a travel agent. She will be speaking on The Joy of Travelling Solo. Hope to see you there! Contact Linda at [email protected], phone number: 604-943-3863, for more information.
The B.C. Alzheimers Society is holding a workshop, open to the general public, as an opportunity to enhance knowledge of how to best support people living with dementia in the community. The workshop provides an introduction to the Alzheimer Society of BC, the Dementia-Friendly Communities initiative, common myths and signs of dementia, and practical communication tips. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 604-449-5000 or e-mail: [email protected].
Board Game Battle Royale, Thursday, Feb. 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library Do you have a competitive streak? Want to meet some people in your community? It is time to get your game on! This is a do-or-die fast-paced game battle where participants sign up in pairs to compete in a speed dating-like style of game play. Look for some of the classic games like Taboo, Bananagrams, or Trivia Pursuit to make an appearance. Don’t have a partner? We can arrange a game-playing duo that will compete with other pairs to be the final team left standing!
SENIORS
Shari’s Saturday Social, Saturday, Feb. 11, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. The theme is hearts and flowers. Dress optional but glitz and glamour always welcome. Dance to a wide variety of CD music. Tickets available at the door. Doors open 7 p.m., dance 7:30 to 11 p.m. Cash or cheque only please. $12 for members, $14 for non-members includes mid-evening tea or coffee and assorted goodies. To reserve a table please call Shari at 604-943-0225.
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 ([email protected]) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).
