Clubs/Groups
The popular Library Ukulele Jam returns Thursday, April 16, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. 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!
The first of the three Evergreen Garden Club Spring Series sessions begins on Thursdays, April 16, 7 - 8:30 pm at the Tsawwassen Library and continues for the next two weeks. This series is designed to make your first steps into gardening easier.
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, April 16. Contact Holly at [email protected] (phone: 604-943-6447).
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.
Tsawwassen Parkinson’s Support Group next meeting Monday, April 20. 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 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to talk, exchange ideas and socialize. For more information call Peter or Eileen at 604-943-8350.
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.
Rotary Club of Ladner, Tuesday, April 21, 2015 noon at the Delta Town & Country Inn. Guest speaker Peter Maguwu with The Zimbabwe Project. www.RotaryLadner.org. All welcome.
Seniors
McKee Seniors Recreation Centre Art show luncheon, Friday, April 17, 12:30 p.m. Chili (Beef or Vegetarian), Bun, Salad, Dessert, Tea or Coffee. $8 members; $10 guests. 604-946-1411.
Learn the Salsa at KinVillage Community Centre taught by professional dance instructors George and Wendy Pytlik. Beginner salsa classes will be held on April 19 and 26, from 5:15 to 6:35 pm at the Community Centre (5430 10 Ave, Tsawwassen). No previous dance experience is required. You only need a desire to learn the salsa. Regular participants can use their ballroom dance punch card and new beginners can pay the drop in fee of $15 per class – cash or cheque only please.
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
Free jazz concert by the Bridge City Band, 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen.
South Delta Artist’s Guild is hosting an art show featuring three award-winning artists; Linda Bell, Birgit Coath and Nancy Dean. “In the Company of Three” is presented Tuesday, April 21 until Sunday, April 26 open 11-4. Gallery 1710 located at 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen.
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).
