In the Community

Fall is the time to plant bulbs for the welcome flush of colour in the spring garden. From early blooming crocus to daffodils to late blooming tulips, bulbs are an easy and affordable way to create some major spring curb appeal on your street.

It was standing room only last month when ElderCollege Delta brought Dr. Robert Blair to speak on genetically modified foods.

The South Delta Probus Club will learn all about the benefits of meditation at its meeting next week. The club's monthly meeting will feature speaker Ivan Jones, an experienced counsellor and meditation teacher.

A Pink Ribbon Tea fundraiser is planned for later this month at the McKee Seniors' Recreation Centre in Ladner. The second annual event, hosted by Ladner Richmond Jazzercise, benefits the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Boundary Bay among sites for habitat restoration

A group meeting regularly in South Delta is hoping to help local residents discover affordable retirement options. Tsawwassen resident Paul Miniato and his wife Cheryl started the South Delta "Free at 55" Meetup in early 2012.

The Canadian Federation of University Women - South Delta presented bursaries to seven local women at its September meeting.

Participants in the recent Envision Financial Men's Beach Grove Amateur Championship not only battled it out on the course, they supported the South Delta Food Bank and local families in need.

Pick up a tasty apple and support local Beavers and Cubs Saturday at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall. The 3rd Boundary Bay Cubs and Beavers are holding Apple Day in the breezeway and various other spots around the mall.