CLUBS AND GROUPS
Delta Photo Club meets on Wednesday, April 26, for Digital Display Night. 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, visit www.deltaphotoclub.com.
Upcoming events at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen, include: Week of April 24 -Shop Hospice Cottage for a great selection of gifts for Mother's Day. Saturday, May 6 -New inventory of jewelry, sunglasses and watches for sale from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Week of May 15 -Selection of items for summertime water fun. Water sports, life jackets, flippers and masks.
Deltassist is here to help low income Delta residents with a free income tax program. Income tax preparation sessions go until April 28. Call 604-946-9526 to have your appointment at 202-5000 Bridge St., Ladner. Must live in Delta and must be low income.
All-candidates meeting for South Delta on Thursday, April 27 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Ladner Community Centre, 4734-51st St. Doors at 7 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Delta Residents Association and the Council of Canadians Delta-Richmond Chapter.
Friends of Delta Hospital hosts an all-candidates meeting on Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m. at Tsawwassen United Church, 693-53rd St.
Taoist Tai Chi arts offer many benefits for mind and body including improved circulation, better balance and reduced stress. New beginning classes start soon: Tsawwassen (St. David's Anglican Church) Monday, May 1, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Ladner United Church Wednesday, May 3, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursday, May 4, 7 to 9 p.m. Classes include a tea break. Please arrive early to register and pay by cash or cheque. www.taoist.org or 604-681-6609.
There will be a Canadian Blood Services donor clinic at Ladner Community Centre, 4734-51st St., Wednesday, May 3 from 1 to 8 p.m. Book an appointment online at www.blood.ca.
Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser offers an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group in North Delta for individuals with OCD and/or friends and family. The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. Next meeting is on Wednesday, May 3. Call the Delta office at 604-943-1878 or email info. [email protected] to register for your first meeting.
Register for Uke 'n Play - Ukulele Basics at the Ladner Pioneer Library on Thursday, May 4, 7 to 8 p.m. Don't delay, as this is a very popular workshop. Ukuleles will be provided. Call or visit the Ladner Pioneer Library to register, 604-946-6215.
Discover practical and easy ways to reduce utility, cable, phone and Internet bills; reduce your grocery bills; trim your personal expenses and more at the Tsawwassen Library on Thursday, May 4, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is required. Please call 604-943-2271 or visit the Tsawwassen Library to register.
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.
Tsawwassen Mills has launched a Mini Mills Kids Club for children under 10. The program will offer free kid-friendly events for members on the last Tuesday of every month until November. For more information visit www.tsawwassenmills.com/info/minimills-club.
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.
Ladner Lawn Bowling Club will hold its annual plant and bake sale Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5128-47th Ave., Ladner. Fresh scones and refreshments.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Who's keeping our waters safe? A free presentation by the Canadian Coast Guard on Thursday, April 27 about how it is the nation's eyes and ears along the West Coast. Two presentations, 4 and 7 p.m., at Port of Vancouver Delta Community Office, Trenant Park Square, Ladner. Details and RSVP online at www.portvancouver.com/delta or call 604-665-9635.
Port Guichon Elementary school Spring Fair, Friday, April 28 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Concession opens at 5 p.m. There will be games, a silent auction, hayrides, facepainting and lots more.
Delta Nature presents Birding in Costa Rica on Tuesday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church, 56th Street and 6th Avenue, Tsawwassen. David Hoar and Noreen Rudd will present an overview of Costa Rica as a destination for birders. All ages are welcome and the event is free.
Calling all Newfoundland dogs! Newfoundland Dog Fanciers of B.C. presents its second annual Newfs in the Park event Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Diefenbaker Park in Tsawwassen. Enjoy a morning walk, raffle, games and a fundraising doggie garage sale. For more contact Lisa at [email protected].
The Rotary Club of Ladner's Queen Bee Tea in celebration of Mother's Day takes place on Sunday, May 14 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Delta Town & Country Inn. The Rotary Club of Ladner and Hives for Humanity invite you to celebrate Mother's Day in style with a high tea. Tickets are $45 for adults and $15 for children under 12. Visit RotaryLadner. org for 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).
