CLUBS AND GROUPS
Delta Photo Club meets on Wednesday, Feb. 22, for Digital Display Night. The theme is 'Winter.' Opportunities are plentiful as there is always something to learn from other's images. DPC assembles Wednesdays at KinVillage Community Centre at 7 p.m. (socializing and setup) 7:30 p.m. start. Guests welcome. For more information, please visit www.deltaphotoclub.com.
Tsawwassen Mills Toastmasters Club, Delta's only daytime Toastmasters club, welcomes you to come for a visit. Expect to have fun in a safe environment, while you learn public speaking skills and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. Join us Thursday, Feb. 23 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the training room at Tsawwassen Mills Mall. Enter through mall entry 4 or 5 and access the training room between Yogibo and Karma Athletics. For more information email Barb at [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.
Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters: Club open house on Feb. 28 at the Rose and Crown Pub in Tsawwassen, 7 to 9 p.m. This is your chance to see how a Toastmasters club meeting is run! Come and see how Toastmasters can help you gain confidence and skill at public speaking as well as with leadership skills in a safe, encouraging environment. Tickets cost $5 and include one drink. For more info on how to get a ticket, contact [email protected], Lisanneg@telus. net; or [email protected].
Income tax season is coming soon and Deltassist is here to help low income Delta residents with a free income tax program. Income tax preparation sessions go from March 1 through April 28, 2017. You can book your appointment at these Deltassist locations: Call 604-594-3455 to have your appointment at 9097-120th St., North Delta, or call 604-946-9526 to have your appointment at 202-5000 Bridge St., Ladner. Must live in Delta and must be lowincome.
Diabetes Self-Management is a free six-week workshop at Delta Manor Education Centre on Thursday evenings, 5:30 to 8 p.m. starting March 7. Healthy eating, exercise, dealing with stress and difficult emotions are discussed. All participants receive the "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions" book at no cost. Caregivers are also welcome to attend. Register with UVic at 604-940-1273 or www.selfmanagementbc.ca.
March 13, 20 and 27. Family Caregiver, free Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, 9 to 11:45 a.m., KinVilage Vidal Court, 5492-11th Ave., Tsawwassen. Pre-registration required. Call 604-449-5000. [email protected].
The New Tsawwassen Springs Tuesday Ladies Golf Club is accepting new members for the 2017 season. The season begins on April 11 at 9 a.m. The annual fee is $140 to join, that includes BC Golf, affiliation fee and prizes. Any woman interested in joining please contact the Pro Shop at 604 948-4653 for more information.
FUND RAISERS
Reach for the Stars Fundraising Gala -please join us! April 8, 2017, 5 p.m. at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Tickets are $125, purchase online at www.reachforthestarsevent.org or call 604-946-6622 ext. 0. All proceeds from the Passion for Potential Gala benefit Reach Child and Youth Development Society.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Affair of the Heart with Graeme Swan, M.Ed. Counselling Psychology, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7 to 8:45 p.m. Free. If you or a loved one has recently survived a heart attack or have been diagnosed with heart disease, or a cardiac event, or had cardiac surgery, come join the small group discussion at The Village Clinic #7-1363-56th St., Tsawwassen. Register at www.thevillageclinic.com or call 778-434-3072.
Rotary International, which has helped sponsor many community projects near and far, such as the new Rotary Club of Ladner Splash Park, invites you and your family to drop in to find out more about this large, diverse service network, on Rotary Day, Saturday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Port Metro Vancouver office, Trenant Park Shopping Centre, 5225A Ladner Trunk Rd., Ladner.
Everyone is invited to celebrate Heritage Day at Cammidge House, Sunday, Feb. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. Guest speaker will be wellknown local historian, author and resident, Doug Massey, who offers vast knowledge of our community's heritage. Displays and demonstrations, South Delta Quilter's Guild, Delta Naturalists, Metro Parks and weather permitting vintage car display. Refreshments available -free event -lots of parking. Info: Geof at 604-943-1303 or boundarybayparkassociation.wordpress.com.
The World Day of Prayer service will take place Friday, March 3 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart church, 3900 Arthur Dr., Ladner. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Michelle at 604-943-7810.
A Community Forum on Delta's Housing Affordability Crisis takes place Saturday, March 4, 1 to 3 p.m. Doors open at noon at Cedar Park Church, 5300-44th Ave., Ladner. Register online to attend this free event: http://cedarparkchurch.org/delta-community-forumaffordability-crisis/Quiz Night #4 at KinVillage Community Centre takes place Saturday, March 25. There will be new categories, a cash bar (starting at 6:30 p.m.) and table snacks. Teams of four cost $40. Enter teams by phone (604-943-0225) or in person between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday, at KinVillage with a contact name, number, team name and entry fee.
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).
