CLUBS AND GROUPS
Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe -Week of May 29 -Shoes, shoes and more shoes...shop a great selection of new and gently used name brand shoes. Visit 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen. Also, during the week of June 2 - Pick out a gift for dad for Father's Day, great selection available.
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.
Egg Drop Challenge on Saturday, June 3 at Ladner Pioneer Library and Saturday, June 10 at Tsawwassen Library. Both sessions run from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Learn to use different materials to help an egg survive an epic eight-foot drop. Will your egg survive the fall? Suitable for children ages eight to 12.
Looking to get started in a new hobby? The Delta Model Railway Club Annual Open House is on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ladner Baptist Church, 5624 Ladner Trunk Rd., Ladner. We will have on display HO and N scale layouts. This event is open to all ages. www.DeltaModelRailwayclub.com.
Teen Exam Cram from June 5 to June 24. Exams coming up? Anxiety rising? Need to study? Come to your local library and grab a seat to cram for your exam.
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.
How to Deal with Weeds and Garden Pests Responsibly: Wednesday, June 7, 7 p.m., Point Roberts Community Center, 1487 Gulf Rd., Point Roberts. Washington State University weed scientist Tim Miller will talk about how herbicides and pesticides become registered for use, and how they can (or cannot) be used to control garden thugs. Whatcom County Noxious Weed Control Board coordinator Laurel Baldwin will also be on hand to answer questions. For more info contact [email protected].
Angelika Hedley offers a three-part Gardening for Beginners program at the Ladner Pioneer Library on Saturdays, June 10, 17 and 24 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Adult Colouring Club -second and fourth Tuesday of the month (June 13, 27, July 11, 25, Aug. 8, 22), 2 to 4 p.m. - Tsawwassen Library. Colouring is not just for kids anymore. Why colour? It reduces stress and improves your focus, it's fun and creative, and you meet new people! All supplies provided.
The South Delta Newcomers and Alumnae are celebrating its 50th anniversary in conjunction with their Strawberry Tea and Social on Thursday, June 15, 7 to 10 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre on 56th St., Tsawwassen. They are inviting past and current members to join them for this milestone celebration. If you have any pictures bring them along. They are also encouraging those attending to wear their hats/fascinators as they would to a Tea 50 years ago.
Delta Spinners & Weavers invite you to join them on the third Monday of each month. Bring your creative spirt to be encouraged as a beginner reacquaint yourself with these traditions in a casual, friendly setting. June meeting 1 p.m., Monday June 19 at Kirkland House, 4140 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Contact [email protected].
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 your grocery bills; trim your 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: office@ladnerunited. org for registration. Cost until June 30 is $120. www.ladnerunited.org.
Come join us for slopitch practice. Men and ladies. Every Friday at 11 a.m. at Pebble Hill Park, Tsawwassen. Everyone welcome. Call 604-946-6370 or just come to the park.
Do you want to row? Delta Deas Rowing Club is offering learn to row to all youth and adults. Come and try this amazing sport. The best way to stay fit. Call 604-946-3074 or email us at [email protected]. We are particularly interested in seeing more young adults so if you are 20 to 30 years old give us a try.
SENIORS
McKee Seniors Rec. Centre "Strawberry Tea" - 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.
KinVillage Travel has a trip to Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery, lunch at Newlands Golf Course and Fort Langley Friday, June 16. Cost is $60 for members, $65 for non-members. Call 604-943-0225.
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
June 3 is National Lawn Bowling Day. Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club is hosting a Come and Try Event on June 3 at the Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club in Winskill Park from 10 a.m. to noon. Come out and give lawn bowling a try! The Tsawwassen Shrine Club has its annual salmon barbecue Sunday, June 4 from noon to 6 p.m. at Ladner Harbour Park. Cost is $12 per person.
Father's Day pancake breakfast, Sunday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at Centennial Beach in Boundary Bay Regional Park, under cover in picnic shelters near the new concession and playground.
Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions club mobile kitchen will prepare breakfast onsite.
Adults: $7. Children under 12: $3. Celebrate Dad at this popular annual Sunday in the Park event co-hosted by Boundary Bay Park Association and Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club. Information -Geof at 604-943-1303.
The Ahmadiyya Mosque, 9570 River Rd., Delta, will be holding an Iftar Dinner, which loosely means, "Breaking the Fast," Sunday, June 18 at 8 p.m. Major religions will be on hand representing their particular views on the sacrifice and wisdom behind fasting in their respective faith.
There will be a 40th grad reunion on June 10 for the SDSS class of 1977. Go to www.sdss77.myevent.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
ARTS 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).
