Clubs/groups
The Delta Photo Club meets Wednesday 7:15 - 9:30 pm at the KinVillage Recreation Centre, Tsawwassen. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome. www.deltaphotoclub.com.
The Arthritis Society Presents: Easier Gardening with Arthritis, Thursday, April 9, 7 - 8:30 pm - Ladner Pioneer Library. Have you dreamed of creating your own garden utopia but worried that your arthritis would slow you down or hurt too much? If so, The Arthritis Society has a forum for you! This program is designed to educate you about ways that you can enjoy this popular leisure activity without putting additional stress on your joints. Register by calling 604-714-5550.
The South Delta HUB Cycling Committee is meeting on Thursday, April 9, 7-8:30 pm at the South Delta Rec Centre (upstairs meeting room). Attend our monthly meetings and support local action to make cycling safer for all ages & abilities. Open to the public; no experience is required. Email: [email protected].
Spring is in the air with a couple of gardening workshops on the horizon. The Arthritis Society presents Easier Gardening with Arthritis on Thursday, April 9, from 7 - 8:30 pm at the Ladner Pioneer Library, then the first of three Evergreen Garden Club Spring Series sessions begins on Thursday, April 16 from 7 - 8:30 pm at the Tsawwassen Library. This series is designed to make your first steps into gardening easier.
Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club. NW corner of Winskill Park. Open house, Saturday, April 11 from noon to 2 p.m. Club members will greet you and introduce you to the game of lawn bowling.
Shredathon & garage sale, Saturday, April 11, 8 a.m. to noon at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave. Secure shredding provided by Urban Impact from 9 a.m. to noon. Donation per box. Clean out your closets, drop off your shredding then come find your treasure at the sale. Household items, kids toys and clothes, tools office supplies and more.
Ladner Lawn Bowling Club (opposite McKee Seniors Recreation Centre) is holding an Open House on Saturday, April 11 from 10 am to 4 pm. Visit us on Saturday to learn the basics of lawn bowling and throw a few bowls. New members are always welcome.
Garage sales will be held bi-weekly starting Sunday, April 12 at IOOF Hall, 5425 Ladner Trunk Rd., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For table rentals contact Leroy at 604-219-2703.
The popular Library Ukulele Jam returns the following week on Thursday, April 16, from 7 - 8:30, however the location has changed to the Ladner Pioneer Library for this month only. If you live in Ladner and want to drop in, now’s your chance to see what all the fun is about!
Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club Open House Monday, April 20 at 7 pm at Cammidge House (entrance to Boundary Bay Regional Park). Contact Zahir Dossa for more information 604-940-0405.
South Delta Evergreen Garden Club welcomes Professional Orchid grower Terry Groszeibl speaking on The World Of Orchids. Tuesday, April 21, 7:30 pm at Kin House 5050-47th Ave., Ladner. Visitors & new members always welcome. Info 604-940-0937.
Seniors
Come join the Philosophers’ Café discussion this Friday, April 10, 1:30-3 pm at the McKee Seniors Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner, where we’ll be wrestling with the question How Do We Become More Ethical Consumers? No registration necessary. Call 604-946-1411 for further information.
Dance to strict tempo international style social ballroom music including the rumba, cha cha, jive, samba, paso doble, waltz, quickstep, slow foxtrot, tango and Viennese waltz. Friday evenings from 8:00 to 10:30 and Sunday afternoons from 1 until 3:30pm at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Drop in $5 for members $6 for non-members.
Shari’s Saturday Social, April 11, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. The theme is the Roaring 20’s Flapper Frolic. Doors Open at 7 pm - Dancing 7:30-11 pm Tickets available at the door. $10 for members, $12 for non-members. Cash or cheque only. To reserve a table, please call Shari at 604-943-8755 by noon, Friday, April 10.
Food Skills For Families is sponsored by the Canadian Diabetes Association and Fraser Health. This is a free, six-week cooking class held on Thursday mornings at Ladner United Church. The class is suitable for all adults, includes a cook book and is limited to 12 people. The participants also eat the lunch they’ve prepared. To register call Sepia at 604-364-5627.
Fundraisers
IODE Boundary Bay Chapter fundraiser, Bridge and Afternoon Tea Wednesday, April 22, 1 - 4 pm at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Dr., Ladner. $15 per person. Tea/Coffee and snacks will be provided and prizes awarded. Tickets will not be available at the door, so arrange your table of players quickly as this event sells out quickly. Call Frances at 604-943-1119 for tickets.
Arts
Sidekick Players is auditioning for the final play of the 2014-2015 season, Here on the Flight Path by Norm Foster, directed by Peg Keenleyside. Audition dates: April 12 & 13, from 7 to 9pm at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th Street, Sidekick Rehearsal Hall. Production dates: June 11 - 27. Characters: John, a divorced writer in his mid to late 40s and three women neighbours in the age ranges 20-50. Audition is by cold read and first come first served (no appointments).
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).
