Delta Nature - Birds on the Bay event, Wednesday, Dec. 17 - 9 a.m. - noon. Join Tom Bearss and his informal birdwatchers for a 2.5-hour amble around Boundary Bay. Enjoy a variety of birds who call Delta “home” during the winter months as well as our year-round resident birds. Expect to see shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and a variety of smaller birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. The outing will end with beverage and snack at historic Cammidge House. Meet at: Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park. For more info call Tom Bearss at 604-940-9296 or e-mail him at [email protected]. Hosts: Delta Nature. No charge for events; voluntary donation for snacks.
Library Ukulele Jam - third Thursday of the month, Dec. 18, 7 - 8:30 pm - Tsawwassen Library. All uked up and no place to jam? Whether you are a ukulele newbie or a seasoned strummer, please join us on the third Thursday of the month for a fun and relaxed evening with fellow uke enthusiasts. A variety of music will be represented and sheet music and lyrics will be provided for those who feel like singing along.
Teen Pizza & Games on Thursday, Dec. 18, 5:30 - 8:30 pm - Ladner Pioneer Library. Do you love to play board games? Are you between 12 and 19 years old? then come to the library for a fun night of gamily and free pizza. Games and snacks provided by Imperial Hobbies.
Ask An Expert – One-on-One Instruction. By appointment. – Ladner Pioneer Library & Tsawwassen Library. Library staff at Delta libraries are experts on our online resources, let us teach you how to:
· Download free eBooks and eAudiobooks from the library
· Subscribe to more than 300 digital magazines using Zinio
· Manage your library account to place holds and renew books from home
· Use the library’s Digital Content to answer questions about auto repair, travel, self employment and more
· Get started using your new tablet, eReader or laptop computer
Book your personalized appointment by phone (604-946-6215, 604-943-2271) or in person at the library information desk.
Job Options Program, Boys & Girls Clubs of South Coast BC. Job Options BC has an opportunity for unemployed non-EI receiving British Columbians, 18 years of age or older. New program begins Jan. 5. Visit www.bgcbc.ca.
Taoist Tai Chi is a set of gentle movements for all ages designed to improve balance and health. New beginning classes start in Tsawwassen on Monday, Jan. 5 at St. David’s Anglican Church, 1115-51A St., and in Ladner on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave. All classes run from 10 a.m. to noon and include a tea break. For more information call 604-681-6609 or visit www.taoist.org.
Christmas at the Cottage! Shop for everything you need for Christmas - lights, trees, ornaments, candles, decorations, bows, ribbons, wrapping paper, gifts, holiday clothing and more at Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen.
Enjoy your Baby, free course with baby minding provided at no extra charge. 10-11:30 a.m. Saturdays (Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7, 2015) at Ladner United Church. Further details and registration info at www.llttf.ca or call CMHA Delta 604-943-1878.
Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe welcomes volunteers for all shifts. Anyone with time to share and a desire to make a difference in their community, call 604-948-0660 ext 333. Proceeds from Charity Shoppe go towards providing grief and loss programs and services at no cost to individuals, families, children and teens in our community.
Learn the benefits of meditation in enjoyable, practical classes with western Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Delek Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Longhouse, 1710-56th St. No pre-registration necessary. Drop in $10 per class, or $40 for five classes. Find out more at kmcvancouver.org.
Fun and friendly volunteers are needed for a children’s thrift store in downtown Ladner. Reach Child and Youth Development Society is a non-profit organization that helps children with special needs. We need volunteers to work in our store, especially for Saturdays. The store is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interested volunteers please contact [email protected] or 604-946-6622.
The Delta Photo Club meets Wednesday 7:15 - 9:30 p.m. at the KinVillage Recreation Centre, Tsawwassen. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome. www.deltaphotoclub.com.
If you enjoy your work, and people like to hang out with you, but speaking in public rattles your confidence, visit the Deltones Toastmasters Club! We normally meet on the first and third Thursday of every month. For full details, special events and any schedule changes, check out our web site: www.deltonestoastmasters.ca.
DYSL Society is recruiting & welcoming new youth and adult volunteers for the WearHouse Thrift Store. The WearHouse is open seven days a week and has a variety of shifts and positions available. Delta Youth Support Link Society exists to empower youth to live their lives to their fullest potential. We do this by providing funding (from the WearHouse) to secondary schools and community groups to encourage youth in Delta to engage in leadership, social, justice and environmental activities in their school community as well as the community at large. Please visit www.dyslsociety.com to download a volunteer application or drop by the store.
Frolic into 2015 with a wonderful buffet dinner and dancing to Scott Robinson’s Swing Patrol at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets available at reception Monday to Friday 9 am to 2:30 pm. Telephone 604-943-0225. Tickets $48 for members, $55 for non-members.
McKee Welcomes You to 2015 Thursday, Jan. 1, 2 - 5 pm. $2 for members; $3 for guests. A get together to celebrate the start of 2015. Coffee and goodies will be served. Entertainment: Liz & Steve Alexander. Tickets on sale at customer service desk. Call 604-946-1411.
McKee Seniors Recreation Centre presents a Tribute to the Grand Ole Opry produced and directed by the Newton Music Makers, Saturday, Jan. 10; 2 - 4 p.m. $5 members; $7 guests. Call 604-946-1411.
Delta Secondary’s Interact Club will be hosting a Christmas gift-wrapping event on Dec. 20. Members of the club will be at the Port Metro Vancouver’s Ladner community office (in Trenant Square) between 10am and 2pm to wrap presents. They will be providing all of the wrapping materials and simply ask you to bring in the presents you would like wrapped along with a donation. They will also be hot chocolate, coffee and treats for anyone who stops by. The club plans to donate all of the proceeds to the Delta Life Skills Society.
Christmas carols, worships and Christmas message at Ladner Gospel Assembly, 4979-44A Ave., Ladner on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m.
Carols to candlelight, children’s play, Messengers and Messages, Christmas message and dessert at Ladner Gospel Assembly, 4979-44A Ave., Ladner. Everyone welcome. No charge.
10th Anniversary Giant Sale of books, board games, DVDs, and CDs. Please bring in your gently used re-saleable items. Sorry, no digests, geographics, computer books or encyclopedia. Donations accepted Monday to Friday 9 am until noon through to January 26th. KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Sale runs Thursday, Jan. 29 from 10 am to 6 pm, Jan. 30 from 9 am to 6 pm and Jan. 31 from 9 am to 3 pm.
Bocephus King and Christine Magee perform at the Wander Inn Café Saturday, Dec. 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. Held at Ladner Christian Fellowship, 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. entrance is a suggested $5 donation.
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).
