CLUBS AND GROUPS
The Delta Fishing Heritage Society has an annual general meeting at the Ladner Fishermen's Co-op Hall at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 28.
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, May 25. Call the Delta office at 604-943-1878 or email [email protected] to register for your first meeting.
Ambassadors-Tsawwassen Mills Toastmasters Club will be co-hosting a booth at the Ladner May Days Fair with Ladner’s Deltones Toastmasters Club. The May Days booth will be open Saturday and Sunday, May 27 and 28 in Ladner’s Memorial Park. Drop by for an informal visit or join us at our next meeting: Tuesday, May 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the training room at Tsawwassen Mills Mall. Guests are always welcome. Expect to have fun in a safe environment, while you learn public speaking skills and leadership skills. For more information email Barb at [email protected] or go to https://4666.toastmastersclubs.org/.
Wills, Estate Planning and Power of Attorney will be held on Thursday, June 1 at the Tsawwassen Library and on Thursday, June 8 at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Both sessions run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn more about putting your affairs in order with local wills and estate lawyer Murray Lott. Bring your questions to this free informational program.
Delta Nature Members present their photographs of the Natural World around us, Tuesday, June 6, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Lutheran Benediction Church, 56th St., & 6th Ave., Tsawwassen. Free for all ages. Bring your own mug for complimentary coffee and snacks. For further information: Tom Bearss, 604-940-9206 or https://dncb.wordpress.com.
The South Delta Newcomers and Alumnae are celebrating their 50th anniversary in conjunction with their Strawberry Tea and Social on Thursday, June 15, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Kiwanis Longhouse, 1710-56th Street, Tsawwassen. They are inviting past and current members to join them for this milestone celebration. They are also encouraging those attending to wear their hats/fascinators as they would to a tea 50 years ago.
75 Ways to Save on Household Expenses set for Thursday, June 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Ladner Pioneer Library. Learn practical and easy ways to reduce utility, cable, phone and Internet bills; reduce grocery bills; trim personal expenses and more. Registration is required. Call 604-946-6215.
VIP Summer Break Camp for ages 6 to 11 at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave., Aug. 14 to 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 604-946-6254 or email: [email protected] for registration. Cost until June 30 is $120. www.ladnerunited.org.
SENIORS
eCleCtiC café - Songs from Howard Solverson’s varied repertoire, along with a guest, in a coffee house setting. Saturday, May 27, 7 to 9 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. Members $4; guests $6. Coffee, tea & cookies will be served.
Bonnie Kilroe’s Country Queens. Award-winning one-woman show with impersonations of Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Crystal Gayle, Shania Twain and others. Show starts at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 27, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. 604-943-0225. Tickets $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard, debit card. Dinner tickets are an additional $15. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Spring Luncheon at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner, Friday, May 26, 12 to 2 p.m. Tickets available at the McKee Centre Front Desk as of May 1. Cost: Members $13, non-members $15.
McKee Seniors Recreation Centre hosts a “Strawberry Tea” on Friday, June 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets available at McKee Centre front desk. Also, free fitness classes Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11 at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre from 9 to 11:15 a.m.
FUND RAISERS
A drive-thru shred-a-thon will be held Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with 1-800-Shredding at All Saints Church, 4755-Arthur Dr., Ladner. Call 604-946-8413.
The Delta Friends of the Library will be holding their fourth annual Shred-a-thon in the parking lot of the Tsawwassen Library on Saturday, June 17 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Look for the 1-800-Shredding truck. Cost is by donation with tax receipts being issued for donations over $20.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Deltassist is hosting an event on Developing Positive Relationships on May 31 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: Deltassist conference room, 9097 Scott Rd., North Delta. Space is limited so advanced registration is required. To register, contact Dr. Zoë Sehn, manager of counselling services, at [email protected] or 604-594-3455 ext. 105.
ARTS
The Delta Choral Society presents Oh Canada! And Beyond - A Choral Landscape on Saturday, May 27 at 2 and 7 p.m. at South Delta Baptist Church, 1988-56th St., Tsawwassen. The spring concert is a celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors while children under 12 get in for free. Tickets are available online at www.deltachoral.ca, at the door, or from any choir member.
The Delta Music Makers Concert Band is presenting an afternoon of music – Summer Pops and Hit Movies. It features the music of Henry Mancini and Leroy Anderson. The concert will be held at Genesis Theatre, 5005-45th Ave., Ladner, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 28. Admission by donation.
June 3 & 4 are the dates of the 13th annual Ladner Bandfest. This event brings amateur Community Concert Bands to Ladner for continuous 40-minute concerts on two stages throughout the weekend between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. This year the Bandfest will take place on the Plaza in front of Delta Municipal Hall. www.ladnerbandfest.org.
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).
