CLUBS AND GROUPS
Restorative Yoga for People Living with Cancer, Thursday July 6, 20, Aug. 3, 17 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., every second Thursday. Facilitated by Maureen Dufresne, Yoga Instructor. No previous yoga experience is necessary. This yoga supports the body in poses lying down or seated, in stillness with breathing awareness. This encourages the release of muscle tension and flexibility and balances the body/mind connection. No fee. Please pre-register by phoning Maureen at 604-948-0660.
There will be an Independent Order of Odd Fellows 125th anniversary party Saturday, July 8 starting at 9 a.m. at 5425 Ladner Trunk Rd. There will be a pancake breakfast, a magic show and storytelling (noon), a barbecue (noon) and dancing with live music at 8 p.m.
Curious about Taoist Tai Chi arts? Come to a free class in the park: Monday, July 10, Centennial Beach, grassy picnic area; Wednesdays, July 12 and 26, Ladner Memorial Park. 10 a.m. to noon. www.taoist.org.
Cottage books - Visit the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen during the month of July. Check out the feature table of gifts for summer readers. All ages.
Adult Colouring Club - second and fourth Tuesday of the month (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.
Living with Cancer Support Group, Thursdays July 13, 27, Aug. 10, 24, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. every second Thursday. Facilitated by Madison Statler, social worker. For people living with cancer at any stage—diagnosis, treatment, or in remission. Participants often share experiences and feel less isolated as they connect with others facing similar challenges. No fee. Please pre-register by contacting Madison at [email protected] or 604-948-0660.
Positively Canadian, Saturday, July 15, 2 to 3 p.m. – Ladner Pioneer Library. Learn interesting or quirky facts, stats and tips about Canada’s history, geography, people, culture and more in this fun and informative celebration of Canada’s 150th Birthday with Heather Pattullo, author of Positively Canadian: A Fun Guide to Canadian Language, Culture and History.
Delta Spinners & Weavers invite you to join them on the third Monday of each month. Bring your creative spirit to be encouraged as a beginner or reacquaint yourself with these traditions in a casual, friendly setting. The group’s July meeting is at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 17 at Kirkland House 4140 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Contact [email protected].
Understanding Dementia, free Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 18, Deltassist, 9097-120th St. Pre-registration required. 604-449-5000, [email protected].
Canadian Blood Services has a blood donor clinic at South Delta Secondary School, 750-53rd St., July 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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. www.ladnerunited.org.
SENIORS
McKee Seniors Recreation Centre hosts a country barbecue and dance July 15 at 4 p.m. Members: $15. Guests: $17.
KinVillage Travel has an Indian Arm luncheon cruise Monday, Aug. 14. Cost is $90 for members and $95 for non-members. Call 604-943-0225.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Car Boot Sale Saturday at Centennial Beach parking lot, Boundary Bay Regional Park, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Vendor set-up at 8 a.m. Lot to be cleared by 12:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for two parking stalls. First-come, first-served. For more information see www.boundarybayparkassociation.wordpress.com or call Tom at 604-940-9296. Car Boot Sales Dates: July 8 and 22, Aug. 12 and 26, Sept. 9.
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).
