CLUBS AND GROUPS
Volunteer Pat Marsh with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program and her colleagues are offering to help with your taxes (the service is for eligible individuals who have a modest income and a simple tax situation, up to $30,000 per annum for a single person and up to $40,000 per couple) at KinVillage Community Centre, Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. (April 13, 20, 27) and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (April 21, 28). Call 604-943-0225 to make an appointment.
Writers’ Group, second and fourth Thursday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (April 13, 27) at the Tsawwassen Library. Drop in and share your stories with a supportive group of fellow writers. From the shy beginner to the more experienced writer, all are welcome.
Ladner United Church, in conjunction with the Canadian Diabetes Association, will host a Food Skills for Families course at Ladner United Church one morning a week for six weeks, starting April 13. Preregistration is required for this series of free cooking classes. To register please call Sepia Sharma at 604-507-5445.
Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser offers a Mental Health Resiliency Support Group in South Delta for individuals living with a mental health concern or experiencing symptoms. Meetings are on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. Next meeting is on Thursday, April 13. Call the Delta office at 604-943-1878 or email [email protected] to register for your first meeting.
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. We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Join us this Thursday, April 13 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].
Birds in Focus, a visual presentation, at Tsawwassen Arts Centre, Saturday, April 15, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $5, pay at the door. Register at 604-943-9437 or [email protected].
ElderCollege Delta presents Author and Futurist Guy Dauncey at Ladner’s Cedar Park Church on Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m. A new economy is emerging based on cooperation and kindness...can it replace capitalism? Come and join us to explore The Economics of Kindness. Free presentation but registration is required. Email [email protected] or phone 604-943-0262.
Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club (northwest corner of Winskill Park) hosts an open house Saturday, April 15 from noon to 2 p.m. A game for all ages, all levels of play, competitive or casual. Club members will greet you and give an introduction to the game.
Clematis expert Fred Wein, owner of Clearview Nurseries in Aldergrove, is the featured speaker at the South Delta Garden Club’s meeting on April 18. Meetings are open to the public and are held at Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 4594 54A St. in Ladner. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the speaker begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information about this and other talks, visit the South Delta Garden Club website: www.southdeltagardenclub.ca.
Delta Ringette Association Annual General Meeting is on Wednesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. at North Delta Recreation Centre at 11405-84th Ave. Get updates on all association activities and participate in the elections of board members for the 2017-18 season. Delta Ringette relies on the support of its membership so come out and support our association and volunteer for one of our positions on the board. For further information see our website at www.deltaringette.ca. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for any questions or for further information.
The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit, fellowship club for retired and semi-retired professional and business people will hold its regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19 at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. This an all candidates meeting ahead of the provincial election for members and guests only. Please call Dick Williams at 604-940-6542 for information.
Ladner Lawn Bowling Club, 5128-47th Ave., will host an open house Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Year-round bowling for all ages and abilities, come give it a try. Call 604-946-6722.
Birds in Focus, photography workshop, Sunday, April 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park. Advance registration required at 604-432-6359. Cost is $20. Ages 12 and up.
Babytime - Mondays until April 24, 10:30 to 11 a.m. (except April 17) at Tsawwassen Library and Thursdays until April 27, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library. Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills – enjoy bouncing, singing, rhyming and stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. Suitable for babies 23 months and younger.
News and Views - second and fourth Tuesdays (April 25, May 9, 23), 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Tsawwassen Library. Come join other newshounds to discuss current events in the news! You can bring an article to share, or discuss what turns up in the day’s paper.
Storytime - Wednesdays until April 26, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library and Fridays until April 28, 10:30 to 11 a.m. (except April 14) at Tsawwassen Library. Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. Suitable for ages 2 to 6 years.
Pyjama Storytime - Tuesdays until April 25, 6:30 to 7 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library. Tuck into a story! Children and caregivers will be entertained with stories, songs, rhymes and more. Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favourite stuffie. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. Suitable for ages 2 to 6 years.
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 until April 28. 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 low-income.
Friends of Delta Hospital host an all candidates meeting Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m. at Tsawwassen United Church, 693-53rd St.
Help your kids learn about how to properly care for their teeth! Come to a fun, informative and interactive Baby Oral Health Workshop on Friday, May 5 at either the Ladner Pioneer Library, 1:30 to 2 p.m., or the Tsawwassen Library, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
SENIORS
KinVillage Travel has an Edgewater Casino Trip Monday, April 24. Members: $8. Non-members: $9. Bus leaves the Tsawwassen White Spot at 9 a.m. and McKee Centre at 9:15 a.m. Call 604-943-0225.
FUND RAISERS
Free shredding event on Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ReMax Progroup Realty parking lot 5360-12th Ave., Tsawwassen. All papers shredded on site. Donations to Reach Child and Youth Development Society will be appreciated.
SPECIAL EVENTS
There will be a 40th grad reunion on June 10 for the SDSS class of 1977. Please go to www.sdss77.myevent.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
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).
