CLUBS AND GROUPS
Curious about Taoist Tai Chi arts? Come to a free class in the park: Wednesdays, July 26, Ladner Memorial Park. 10 a.m. to noon. www.taoist.org.
Living with Cancer Support Group, Thursdays July 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.
Teen Night: Pizza and Games, Thursdays, July 27, Aug. 24, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Do you love to play board games? Are you between 12 and 19 years old? Then come to the Ladner Pioneer Library for a fun night of gaming and free pizza. Games and snacks provided by Imperial Hobbies.
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.
Gaming event at Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen starts Saturday, July 29. Great selection of gaming systems and games.
Mad Science at the Ladner Pioneer Library, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 11 to 11:45 a.m. Up, up and away! Join the Mad Scientists and investigate the power of air with hot air balloons, vortex generators, and even a hovercraft. Be amazed as you discover some of the wild and wonderful behaviours of air.
Restorative Yoga for People Living with Cancer, Thursday 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.
The Ambassadors Tsawwassen Mills Toastmasters club will host joint meetings with the Ladner Deltones for the month of August: Thursday, Aug. 3 at 7:15 p.m. at the Fraser Health Unit in Ladner and Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 7:15 p.m. at Tsawwassen Mills training room. Drop in and see how a Toastmasters club meeting is run. Come and see how Toastmasters can help you gain confidence and skill at public speaking as well as with leadership skills in a safe, encouraging environment. For more info, contact [email protected].
Walk on the Wild Side with Elspeth! Tuesday, Aug. 8, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Ladner Pioneer Library. Come and experience Master Puppeteer and Storyteller Elspeth Bowers who will take us on a Summer Reading Club Walk on the Wild Side with stories, songs, and a puppet show. Bowers will also be at the Tsawwassen Library Tuesday, Aug. 8, from 2 to 3 p.m.
Adult Colouring Club - second and fourth Tuesday of the month (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.
Lego Club runs Fridays until Aug. 11, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Love Lego? We provide the Lego, you bring your imagination! Come play, create, and experiment. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
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, $120. www.ladnerunited.org.
Knit & Stitch, Mondays until Aug. 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (Aug. 7) – Ladner Pioneer Library and Wednesdays until July 26, 7 to 8 p.m. – Tsawwassen Library. Pack up your needles and yarn and head to the library. Knitting, crocheting, quilting and weaving are fun ways to connect across the generations. Join members of all ages and abilities to share ideas, techniques, and good conversation.
The Low Vision support group meets Sept. 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Paulette Tattersall will bring news from ElderCollege Delta.
South Delta Outdoor Grass Volleyball Association invite you to drop-in for an evening of co-ed volleyball fun. We play every Tuesday night in July and August at 7 p.m. on the East Winskill grass field (beside Ocean Palace). The cost is $2 per person to cover the rental of the field. Come and meet like-minded volleyball enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcomed.
Toss aside the mid-day doldrums and volunteer at FINDS Children’s Thrift Store. Reach Child and Youth Development Society is seeking exuberant and friendly volunteers to staff our children’s thrift store in the heart of Ladner Village. Shifts are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. If you’re interested in volunteering email Rae-Anne at [email protected] or call and leave your name and phone number with our front desk at 604-946-6622 ext. 300.
Come join us for slo-pitch 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.
SENIORS
KinVillage Travel has Dec. 11 trip with dinner at Shaughnessy Restaurant at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Enjoy a meal and the garden’s Festival of Lights, with even more lights on the way home. Cost is $90 for members and $95 for non-members. Call 604-943-0225.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Car Boot Sale Saturdays 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: Aug. 12 and 26, Sept. 9.
The Delta Senior Secondary class of 1972 is having a 45th reunion barbecue and barn dance extravaganza Saturday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Roddick Barn, 4315 Tamboline Rd., Ladner. Tickets are $45. And available through www.eventbrite.com.
The Rotary Club of Ladner is Celebrating its 60th anniversary with a Gala Dinner & Dance on Saturday, Sept. 23. We are looking for alumni Rotarians and other community leaders to attend. For ticket information, please contact us at, [email protected].
ARTS
Jazz Vespers, Sunday, July 30, 7 p.m. at Tsawwassen United Church 693-53rd St. An evening of local Jazz musicians leading us through music, prayers and meditation.
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