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CLUBS AND GROUPS Are you looking for a great way to improve your child’s reading skills in a safe, fun and friendly environment? Ladner Pioneer Library’s Reading Buddies program pairs elementary children up to Grade 3 with high school volunteers for
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Are you looking for a great way to improve your child’s reading skills in a safe, fun and friendly environment? Ladner Pioneer Library’s Reading Buddies program pairs elementary children up to Grade 3 with high school volunteers for 45 minutes of reading practice each Thursday.

CLUBS AND GROUPS

 

Are you looking for a great way to improve your child’s reading skills in a safe, fun and friendly environment? Ladner Pioneer Library’s Reading Buddies program pairs elementary children up to Grade 3 with high school volunteers for 45 minutes of reading practice each Thursday. The six-week program begins Thursday, April 11 at 3:45 p.m. and runs until Thursday, May 16. Registration is required.

 

The Life Binders Workshop offers a solution for being prepared for the logistics of dying. On Friday, April 12, join life coach and counsellor Lara McIntyre at the Ladner Pioneer Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon or at the Tsawwassen Library from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to learn how to create a place for all the important information that makes up your life so your loved ones can complete your death. Discover what you need to leave behind so they can also fulfill your wishes.

 

Ladner Lawn Bowling Club is hosting its annual open house on Sunday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to discover the game of lawn bowling and learn more about the club. If this time is not convenient, people are welcome to drop by whenever members are on the green. The club is located at 5128-47th Ave. For more information email info.ladnerlawnbowling@gmail.com or visit www.llbc.ca.

 

A Parkinson’s support group meeting will be held on Monday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at KinVillage in Tsawwassen. The group is for people living with Parkinson's and/or those who care for them. For more information call Gloria at 604-948-0156.

 

Delta Spinners & Weavers invite you to join them on the third Monday of each month. Bring your creative spirit to be encouraged as a beginner or reacquaint yourself with these traditions in a casual setting at Kirkland House, 4140 Arthur Dr., at their next meeting on Monday, April 15 at 1 p.m. Email: a2maggie@telus.net for more information.

 

The South Delta Garden Club welcomes Randal Atkinson of West Coast Gardens at its next meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 4594-54A St. Atkinson will provide instruction on creating a beautiful spring container. Guests are welcome at $5. Yearly membership is $20.

 

Ambassadors-Tsawwassen Mills Toastmasters Club meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The theme of the next meeting on Tuesday, April 16 is "Grab Bag." Club meets at the Tsawwassen Mills Training Room (enter at Entrance 4, turn left past Old Navy, and it's between Yogibo Bean Bags & Yogen Fruz). Ambassadors always welcome guests. For more information contact Dawn at dmcfitz@me.com.

 

The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit club for retired and semi-retired people who wish to gather with others to enjoy learning and fellowship, will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17 at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Author and communicator Robb Lucy will talk about how to create your legacy. Guests are welcome. Call Dick Williams at 604-940-6542 for information.

 

SD Newcomers welcomes fashion historian Ivan Sayers as the guest speaker at its next meeting on Thursday, April 18 at Gallery 1710 at 7:15 p.m. From bustles to corsets to mini-skirts, Sayers will cover 100 years of fashion in the 20th century.

 

Anger management group: for women who have experienced any form of relationship violence. This series runs every Thursday from April 18 to May 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Deltassist’s North Delta office. For information or to register call 604-594-3455 or visit http://www.deltaassist.com/news/ongoing-events.

 

Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club is hosting an open house on Saturday, April 20 from noon to 2 p.m. at its green in the northwest corner of Winskill Park. Club members will introduce the game to newcomers. Club features all levels of play, from casual to competitive.

 

All Saints Anglican Church in Ladner hosts a free monthly community meal at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23.

 

There will be a Brit Club lunch on Saturday, April 27 at 12:30 at the Tsawwassen Legion. You don’t have to be British to attend, you just have to like Britain. Lunch will consist of soup, sandwiches, light dessert and coffee at a reasonable cost. RSVP by noon on Wednesday, April 17 to Gwen Halston at 604-940-1269, Roy Bilson at 604-308-3699 or email rbilson12@gmail.com.

 

Are you recently bereaved with limited shopping and cooking skills?Are you lacking confidence in the kitchen? Would you like to meet other adults in similar circumstances? A home-cook-led demo/hands-on group will teach cooking basics in a safe and fun environment. Not appropriate for those with significant food allergies. The group meets at the Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner from 10 a.m. to noon on four Wednesdays, May 29 to June 19. To register call 604-948-0660. Program is complimentary.

 

Love to dance? There will be dances at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen every Friday night (8 to 10:30 p.m.) and Sunday afternoon (1 to 3:30 p.m.). There will be music for a variety of dances, including waltz, jive and foxtrot, and requests will be taken. Cost is $5 for KinVillage members and $6 for non-members. Admission includes tea, coffee and assorted snacks.

 

Tsawwassen Springs Tuesday Ladies Golf Club is looking for new members. Season starts April 9. If you enjoy playing golf, join for some fun and friendly competition. For more information contact vice-captain Laureen at laureen.davies@gmail.com.

 

Delta Deas Rowing Club has published its “Learn to Row” schedule for spring and summer 2019. All programs take place at Deas Island Park. Rowing is a “sport for life” and the club offers programs for teens as well as adults from 18 to 88 years of age. Sessions are available at a wide range of times during the week and weekend. Information is at www.deltadeas.com or by email learntorow@deltadeas.com.

 

Kings Links Ladies Golf Club is welcoming new members. The club plays every Tuesday morning from April to mid-October. Come out and enjoy fun competitions on a challenging course. For more information, contact Jennifer at j.ellen@telus.net or Cheryl at ourcoach@gmail.com.

 

The Knitting Sisters meet the first and third Saturday of the month at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner from 10 a.m. to noon. New members welcome. For information call Brenda at 604-868-6015 or email: brenda.ruby@icloud.com.

 

The Tsawwassen Order of Old Bastards (TOOBs) has been quietly helping many South Delta groups and individuals since 1984. The club's fundraising is done through food services at community events such as the Ladner Bandfest and the Tsawwassen Sun Festival. If you are interested in joining a group of energetic volunteers or just interested getting more information about TOOBs, call Norm Sayfy at 604-551-5842.

 

Deltones Toastmasters Club meets on the first and third Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Fraser Health Unit, 4470 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner. Speakers from all levels can benefit from practical, face-to-face learning program. Guests are always welcome. Email lornawynn217@me.com or call Lorna at 604-328-6971 for more information.

 

Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue Station 8 Delta is looking for men and women to join the all-volunteer group dedicated to saving lives on the waters around Delta. Those interested in learning the latest in search and rescue, first aid, navigation and seamanship can visit www.rcmsardelta.com or email info@rcmsardelta.com.

 

Delta Falcons field hockey spring 2019 registration has been extended. Registration for U10 and under (boys and girls) and U11-18 (girls) will remain ongoing until teams are full. If interested in playing the fastest game on turf, register as soon as possible at www.falcons.ca.

 

Bereaved and in need of better self-care and relaxation practices? Then join a music-therapist-led adult group where you will learn a variety of self-care techniques and participate in experiential guided relaxation to help you address feelings of depression, exhaustion and anxiety as they relate to grief. The group meets at the Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner for six Thursdays, May 16 to June 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information or to pre-register, call 604-948-0660. Program is complimentary.

 

Do you enjoy knitting or crochet? Would you like to get together with like-minded people to share ideas, techniques and good conversation? Knit & Stitch is offered at all three Delta libraries. It runs Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Tsawwassen Library and Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. at George Mackie Library. All ages and abilities are welcome. 

 

Want to practice your Spanish? Intermediate level Spanish conversation meetings take place in South Delta every Tuesday at 7 p.m. They alternate between the Tsawwassen and Ladner Pioneer libraries. For more information call Aidan at 604-256-4412.

 

Delta Hospice Society offers a Drop-In Relaxation Circle, led by a music therapist, for those living with cancer or serious illness, as well as their family members and friends, every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Program is complimentary.

 

The Canadian Lifeboat Institution is interviewing potential volunteers to serve as crew or support personnel for its Delta Lifeboat. Professional training is given in seamanship, navigation, medical, and search and rescue techniques. Contact John at 604-760-5218 for more information.

 

50+/SENIORS

 

Shari’s Saturday Social Dance will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13 at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. The theme is Splendor of the South Seas. Summer attire welcome (but optional). Dance the night away to a great variety of CD music. Tickets, available at the door, are $12 for members and $14 for guests.

 

KinVillage Travel is hosting a trip to Parq Casino Vancouver on Thursday, April 18. Bus leaves White Spot in Tsawwassen at 9 a.m. and from McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner at 9:15 a.m., returning at approximately 3:30 p.m. Cost is $9 for members. Call 604-943-0225.

 

Community Resources and Support Systems and How to Access them in Delta is a fireside chat with Eva Busich-Veloso, seniors’ support coordinator for the City of Delta. Learn how to navigate government systems, services and various supports for seniors in the community. The free event will be held on Thursday, April 25 at 11 a.m. at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen.

 

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner is looking into offering beginners ukulele lessons if there is support from the community. If you are interested, leave your name and phone number at the front desk by calling 604-946-1411.

 

Want to dance but don’t have a partner? Come to McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner and learn to line dance in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Spring session of Beginner Basics (registered program) starts Friday, April 5 from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Use your mind and body while learning easy, low-impact routines to a variety of music. No experience necessary and two left feet are always welcome.

 

Line Dancing with Susana, Latin and ballroom-style classes, are offered at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. Classes are at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and 9 a.m. on Fridays for beginners. No partner required.

 

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner is holding Sing-a-long Friday afternoons at 1 p.m. If you enjoy singing for fun, come by and join in.

 

McKee Walking Club walks rain or shine every Tuesday and Friday. Meet at 9 a.m. in the lobby of the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre.

 

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre needs new members for its carpet bowling club that meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is only .50 cents.

 

Six ukulele lessons for Beginners Level 2 will be held at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays beginning May 14. Cost is $42 (members)/$54 (non-members) for all six classes or drop in $8/$10 per lesson. Space is limited so register now. Call 604-943-0225.

 

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre is hosting a free Lyme disease workshop on Thursday, May 23 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Register at McKee front desk.

 

KinVillage Travel is hosting a trip to Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver on Thursday, May 23. Trip includes lunch at Seasons in the Park followed by a visit to the Bloedel Floral Conservatory. Bus leaves White Spot in Tsawwassen at 10:15 a.m. and from McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner at 10:30 a.m., returning at approximately 3:30 p.m. Cost is $77 for members and $80 for guests. Call 604-943-0225.

 

KinVillage Travel is hosting a trip that includes lunch at the Sylvia Hotel followed by a visit to the Vancouver Aquarium on Thursday, June 20. Bus leaves White Spot in Tsawwassen at 9:45 a.m. and from McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner at 10 a.m., returning at approximately 4 p.m. Cost is $79 for members and $82 for guests. Call 604-943-0225.

 

A Modelers Club meets at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Members build models of all scales, discuss the hobby, and share tips and secrets. Members must have a current McKee membership.

 

FUNDRAISERS

 

There will be a BBQ fundraiser at The Waterford, 1345-56th St., Tsawwassen, on Friday, April 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a gourmet lunch burger to support Team Waterford for Ron Powell, a former police detective, and honouree in the 2019 Walk for Alzheimer’s. Funds raised for the Alzheimer’s Society of BC help South Delta families coping with dementia. Donations can also be made to www.alzgiving.ca/goto/teamwaterford.

 

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre is holding a shredding fundraiser by donation on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

Visit the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen, starting May 6 for a great selection of new and gently used camping and sports equipment. There will be equipment for badminton, boating, camping, fishing, hammocks, life jackets, swimming, bocce, boarding, croquet, lacrosse, volleyball and more.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

 

Saviour Lutheran Church in Ladner is hosting another Garage-less Garage Sale on Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. Anyone who would like to reserve a free table can call the church office at 604-946-2112.

 

ElderCollege Delta will be hosting Who Killed the Avro Arrow? on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at Cedar Park Church in Ladner. Author and historian Christopher Gainor will talk about why the project was cancelled and what became of the Avro engineers. The special presentation is free to members and $10 for the public. Registration is required. Register online at ElderCollege Delta/KinVillage, in person at KinVillage or by calling 604-943-0626.

 

Delta Concert Band will perform at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. Admission by donation. Doors open at 2 p.m.

 

ARTS

 

See, the South Delta Artists' Guild new show, starts Thursday, April 11 at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Sunday, Gallery 1710 is on 56th Street adjacent to the South Delta Recreation Centre. Show runs until the end of April.

 

If you love music and have a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument, then join Loades of Music Concert Band. Share the joy of making music with other adult musicians. Annual fee is $50 with regular attendance and home practice encouraged. Cultivate a love of playing band music every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Saviour Lutheran Church, 4737-57th St., Ladner. Contact loadesofmusic@gmail.com.

 

The Coming Events column is published every Thursday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, e-mail (events@delta-optimist.com), mail or drop off the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations. No phone calls, please.