Groups/Clubs
Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers a Family Support Group for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. The next meeting is on Jan. 14 at Delta Hospital, 5800 Mountain View Blvd., Ladner (education room). Please Call CMHA Delta at 604-943-1878 to be registered for your first meeting.
The South Delta Newcomers & Alumni meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:15 pm at the Art Gallery, Kiwanis Longhouse, located at 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. The club is for women who have moved to South Delta and Point Roberts, to introduce you to the community and help you make new friends. Join us on Thursday, Jan. 15. Contact Holly at holly.hastie@uregina.ca.
eBooks and eReaders, Thursday, Jan. 15, 7 - 8 pm - Ladner Pioneer Library and Tuesday, Jan. 20, 7 - 8 pm - Tsawwassen Library.
Did you receive a new eReader or tablet over the holidays? Are you looking for FREE eBooks to read on it? Our knowledgeable library staff will cover all our eBook options for Kobo, Android and Apple devices in this fun and informative session.
Enjoy your Baby, free course with baby minding provided at no extra charge. 10-11:30 a.m. Saturdays (Jan. 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.
Now Yoga of Delta is co-sponsoring a free seminar and demonstration of the revolutionary new technique, the Self-Healing Dalian Method, on Sunday, Jan. 18 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm at Wellspring Health in Tsawwassen, 1248-56th St. To reserve a seat, contact Sandra Neerava Nash of Now Yoga at 778-240-4704 or visit the NowYoga.ca blog page for more information.
Low Vision Support Group meets at Ladner Library the third Monday of most months. Next meeting is Monday, Jan. 19 from 1:30-2:30 pm. This month’s guest will be discussing emergency preparedness. Note: sighted people are needed to help with organizing and with driving. Please contact Pat Rogers at 946-2669 if you’re able to help out.
Tsawwassen Parkinson’s support group - next meeting: Monday, Jan. 19. We are a group whose members either have Parkinson’s or are caregivers to someone with PDS. We meet once a month at KinVillage from 11 am to 12:30 pm to talk, exchange ideas and socialize. For more information call Peter or Eileen at 604-943-8350.
The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit, fellowship club for retired and semi-retired professional and business people will hold its General Meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21, in The Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Our guest speaker is Eva Sehra, BCAA, taliking on travel insurance. Guests are welcome. Please call Dick Williams at 604-940-6542 for information. Our Discussion Group will meet the following morning, Thursday, Jan. 22, at 10 am at CoPs.
Ask An Investment Advisor - Living Fully...Dying Neatly: How to Effectively Plan Your Exit - Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2:30 - 4 pm - Tsawwassen Library. Sheila Whitehead, Investment and Wealth Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities will be at the Delta Libraries to answer your questions about: minimizing probate and taxes; choosing the right executor and power of attorney, effectively transferring assets to heirs and/or charities, what’s the hold up when there is a will. Please RSVP jennifer.bishop@rbc.com or 604-535-3837.
The Arthritis Society presents: Chronic Pain Management Workshop, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Ladner Pioneer Library. Based on the Arthritis Self-Management Program, this forum introduces participants to self-management skills and the principles of pain management. Learn about - the physical causes of pain in arthritis; better managing stress and fatigue; the benefits of exercise and using medications wisely. Register with The Arthritis Society by calling 604-514-9902.
PreSchool Readiness Program! Are you interested in sending your little ones to Preschool on the Tsawwassen Peninsula? Come to the Point Roberts Library at the PR Community Center for a presentation about Early Childhood Literacy and how your local preschools, libraries and schools can help your children develop to their full potential. Childcare provided; we are hoping for a family centered event on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 2 to 4 pm. http://www.wcls.org/Point-Roberts-Branch-News/ For more info: email - Rose.Momsen@wcls.org.
January 27 is Family Literacy Day. Delta Libraries (FVRL
Please join the Rotary Club of Ladner for - Lunch with Chief Jim Cessford, a reflection of his 20 years in Delta. When: Tuesday, Jan. 27 at noon at the Delta Town & Country Inn. Cost: $20. For reservations text: 604-306-1047 Patricia Sibley. www.rotaryladner.org.
Free UVic Chronic Pain Self-Management workshop starts Thursday, Feb. 5 at McKee Rec Centre from 9:30 am to 12 pm. Learn strategies to manage pain, deal with difficult emotions, exercise comfortably, and work with health care providers. To register call UVic at 604-940-1273 or go to www.selfmanagementbc.ca.
The Delta Photo Club meets Wednesdays at the Kin Village Recreation Centre, Tsawwassen. Set up and socialize 7 - 7:30. Meeting 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome. www.deltaphotoclub.com.
Seniors
Shari’s Saturday Social, Saturday, Jan. 17 is going with a black and white theme. As always, you can dance to a wide variety of CD music. Couples and singles welcome. KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets available at the door cash or cheque only $10 for members $12 for non-members includes mid-evening tea, coffee, and assorted goodies. If you wish to reserve a table, please call Shari at 604-943-8755 by Jan. 15.
A Whimsical Winter Luncheon at KinVillage Community Centre, Friday, Jan. 23 at 12:15 followed by in-house entertainment. Tickets $12 for members $14 for non-members. 5430-10th Avenue, Tsawwassen. Telephone 604-943-0225.
Special Events
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 Jan. 26. 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. The Unique Boutique will be open 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday, Jan. 31.
Arts
Calling all singers to join the Delta Community Choir or Tapestry for our spring term. New members welcomed Jan. 19, with a small voice check for proper placement. Meet Mondays 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church at 5575-6th Ave. Tsawwassen.
The Sidekick Players presents Jenny’s House of Joy by Norm Foster and directed by Carroll Lefebvre. The story of four women who work in a brothel in Baxter Springs, Kansas in the late 1800s. This is a serious play with the Foster comic bent! Funny, touching and ripe with comic surprises to keep you engaged to the very end. Jan. 22 - Feb. 7 (Thurs, Fri & Sat) at 8pm and January 25 & February 1 (Sunday) at 2pm. All performances are at The Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th St. Adults: $18, Seniors (60+) $15. Seating is limited (Bistro Style) To reserve a seat please call 604-288-2415.
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 (events@delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).
