CLUBS AND GROUPS
Diabetes Self-Management is a free six-week workshop at Delta Manor Education Centre on Thursday evenings, 5:30 to 8 p.m. 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.
Delta Photo Club meets Wednesday, March 8, for Print Night. Black and white images are encouraged, as guest judge, Wes Bergen, will provide feedback in preparation for competition selection on March 15. 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.
DivorceCare, a divorce recovery seminar for divorced or separated individuals, begins Thursday, March 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Little House in Tsawwassen. DivorceCare is a 13-week faith-based video seminar series featuring foremost experts on divorce and recovery topics. The video seminars are combined with support group discussion of the materials presented during the video program. Attendees will receive a workbook filled with practical tips, encouraging words, journaling ideas, and exercises for daily help. To register, or for more information, please contact James Wagner at 604-996-8826 or email wgnrjl@gmail. 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 this Thursday, March 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the training room at Tsawwassen Mills Mall. For more information email Barb at [email protected].
Kee Philosophers' is back for their March session with Robbin Whitbread coordinating. Kee Philosophers' will meet again on Friday, March 10, 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the McKee Seniors Centre lounge where we'll be discussing the very important question, A Military Chaplain's Perspective on "PTSD" - Where we've come from - Where might we go? Maj. Reverend Jim Short from Ladner United Church and a military chaplain who served in Afghanistan for a year will be our speaker. Kee Philosophers' is for anyone who enjoys learning or sharing their own insights and perspectives on interesting topics. The Kee Philosophers' are free and open to all. No pre-registration is necessary.
Ladner Parkinson's support group meeting Saturday, March 11 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at McKee Centre. This group is for people living with Parkinson's and/or the people who care for them. We meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information call Dave or Gloria at 604-948-0156.
March 13, 20 and 27. Family Caregiver, free Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, 9 to 11:45 a.m., KinVillage Vidal Court, 5492-11th Ave., Tsawwassen. Pre-registration required. 604-449-5000. [email protected].
Do your children knit? Bring them with you and connect across the generations at Knit & Stitch on Mondays, March 13 and 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library or Wednesdays, March 15 and 22 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. Knit & Stitch is an ongoing program where members of all ages and abilities share ideas, techniques and good conversation.
Ambassadors-Tsawwassen Toastmasters: March 14 at 7 p.m. Annual Club Speech Contest plus Chief Judge Training by Margaret Page, International Director and Distinguished Toastmaster. Come listen to some amazing speeches and see if Toastmasters is for you! Page will provide training that sets the stage for better judging. St. David's Anglican Church, 1115-51A St., Tsawwassen. Gymnasium door. Ambassadors always welcome guests. For more info contact [email protected].
The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit, fellowship club for retired and semiretired professional and business people will hold a regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15 at The Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Our guest speaker will be Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord. All members are urged to attend. Please call Dick Williams at 604-940-6542 for information.
Have you ever wondered how much planning goes on behind the scenes to prepare for an election? Find out at the next meeting of 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. Join us on Thursday, March 16. Contact Linda at [email protected], phone number: 604-943-3863, for more information.
Deltones Toastmasters Club meet on the first and third Thursday each month (7 to 9 p.m.) at Fraser Health Unit, 4470 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Next meeting: March 16. If you're worried about public speaking, we can help! Guests are always welcome. Email [email protected] or call Lorna 604-328-6971 for more info.
Magician Gary Savard knows what makes children laugh. On Thursday, March 16, from 11 to 11:45 a.m., bring the entire family to his fastpaced interactive magic show at the Tsawwassen Library. Savard will also appear at the Ladner Pioneer Library on Saturday, March 18 from 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Kings Links Tuesday Ladies Golf Club is welcoming new members for the 2017 season (March 28 to Oct. 17). For more information contact Jennifer at 604-946-4346 or j.ellen@telus. net.
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. Contact the Pro Shop at 604 948-4653 for more information.
SENIORS
Shari's Saturday Social Dance - KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, Saturday, March 11, dress style optional but black and white is the theme. Doors open at 7 p.m., dancing from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Dance to a wide variety of CD music. Tickets at the door: $12 for members, $14 for non-members, includes mid-evening goodies. To reserve a table, call Shari at 604-943-8755.
O'Brian School of Irish Dance students will perform 11:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 17, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave. Admission is free. A special curry lunch will be available for $7.35 tax included.
FUND RAISERS
Ladner United Church is having a Garage Sale and Shredathon on Saturday, April 8. Located in the village at 4960-48th Ave., Ladner (604-946-6254). Doors open from 8 a.m. to noon. Secure shredding (by donation) will be provided by URBAN IMPACT from 9 a.m. to noon. Come and check out the wide variety of tools and toys, books and boots, clothes and kitchenware and many other gently used items.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Celebrate International Women's Day with meditation at the Village Clinic, 7-1363-56th St., Tsawwassen. Wednesday, March 8 from 7 to 8 p.m. Register online at www.thevillageclinic.com.
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).
