CLUBS AND GROUPS
French language preschool Lutins du Bois is accepting applications for January 2020. Program offers short and long classes (2.5 and four hours). Non-French speaking children welcome. Preschool is located in Ecole du Bois-Joli in Tsawwassen. Call 604-948-1222 or e-mail: lutins_du_bois@csf.bc.ca.
Brit Club lunch on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 12:30 p.m. 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. Outings to be discussed. RSVP to Gwen Halston at 604-940-1269, Roy Bilson at 604-308-3699 or email rbilson12@gmail.com.
Intermediate level Spanish conversation meetings take place in the Tsawwassen Library every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. The next meeting dates are: Jan. 14 and 28, Feb. 11 and 25. These meetings are not classes and are not suitable for beginners. For more information, call or text Aidan at 360-350-9155.
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, Jan. 15 at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Guest speaker is Mark Swenson about the history of Point Roberts. Guests are welcome. Call Dick Williams at 604-940-6542 for more information.
South Delta Newcomers welcomes new and returning members from Tsawwassen, Ladner and Point Roberts to its monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16 at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen. This month’s guest speaker, Capt. Erica Brockhausen of BC Ferries, will share her experiences with the wind, waves, sights and sounds of the ocean. Meeting time is 7:15 p.m.
A Parkinson’s support group meeting will be held on Monday, Jan. 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at KinVillage in Tsawwassen. The group is for people living with Parkinson's and/or the people who care for them. For more information call Gloria at 604-948-0156.
Start planning for spring with the South Delta Garden Club. On Tuesday, Jan. 21, a favourite speaker Gwen Odermatt, owner of Petals and Butterflies Nursery, will return to speak to the club about new introductions to create a bird and bee friendly landscape. The club meets at Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 4594-54A St. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. meeting. New members are always welcome. Annual fee is $30. Guest fee for this meeting is $5.
Ambassadors-Tsawwassen Mills Toastmasters, an award-winning Toastmasters Club specializing in public speaking and leadership training, invites the public for an evening of fun and learning on Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Tsawwassen Mills Training Room. The club guarantees it to be an evening of laughter and learning. The meeting is an open house and the theme is "Cell Phone Etiquette.”Guests are always welcome. For more information, contact Leah at leaharea54@hotmail.com.
Deltassist is offering a Caregiver Skills Workshop on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 9097 Scott Rd. Develop skills to support your child or loved one emotionally and behaviourally. For more information or to register, call Ravin at 604-594-3455 ext. 107 or email ravina@deltassist.com.
Restorative Yoga for people living with cancer. Join a free yoga group where body, breath and mind come together in fully supported reclining yoga positions. Yoga experience is not necessary. Sessions held at Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner on Thursdays, Jan. 30 to April 16, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information or to pre-register, call 604-948-0660.
Taoist tai chi is a set of gentle movements for people of all ages to improve health and balance. Beginning classes are held in Tsawwassen on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon at St. David’s Anglican Church and in Ladner on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ladner United Church. Beginners can start anytime. Arrive 15 minutes early and bring cheque or cash to register. For more information call 604-681-6609 or visit www.taoist.org.
Have you recently experienced the death of a loved one? Then consider joining a safe and supportive free group for bereaved adults to share with and listen to others in similar situations, and learn to navigate your grief process. Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner, six Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Feb. 26 to April 1. For more info and to pre-register, contact the Centre at 604-948-0660.
Are you an adult living with cancer or serious illness and would like to relax body and mind? Then join the Centre for Supportive Care’s free Relaxation Circle where you will learn and practice relaxation techniques and experience soothing touch by volunteers, guided imagery and live music by a music therapist. Open to family members and friends too. No need to register, just show up on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. For more information, call 604-948-0660.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mental Health Resiliency Support Group offered by Canadian Mental Health Association welcomes anyone who lives with a mental illness/mental health problem such as anxiety or depression. The group provides a safe environment to share your struggles and triumphs. Peer facilitators lead the group, provide support and educate on topics that help members to cope and move forward in an encouraging way. Group meets twice a month on Thursdays in the Ladner office. Call 604-943-1878 or email info.delta@chma.ca for more details and to register before your first meeting.
Have you attended a suicide bereavement support group and want to connect with others with similar experiences on an ongoing or occasional basis? Then join the Centre for Supportive Care’s drop-in, free Suicide Bereavement Alumni Group. Open to all communities. No commitment to attend every month. Group will meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Must register prior to attending. Call Teresa at 604-948-0660.
50+/SENIORS
New programs at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre for 2020 include: Back to Basics-Computer, Genealogy 101, Managing your photos – computer, Meditation with Ivan, Pilates, Waltz (modern) and Rhumba (Latin).
Shari’s Saturday Social Dance, originally scheduled for Jan. 11 at KinVillage Community Centre, has been cancelled. The next Saturday Social Dance will be held on Feb. 8.
A book club starts at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Monday, Jan. 27 at 3:30 p.m. It will meet on the fourth Monday of each month. Sign up at customer service desk. Free.
Bingo anyone? KinVillage Community Centre hosts the longest running and richest bingo in Tsawwassen. Play 11 games, including Bonanza, for only $7.50 every Wednesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Before you play you can enjoy great food at reasonable prices in the on-site Buenos Dias Café.
A mix of gentle chair yoga, meditation and stretch is offered from 11 to 11:45 a.m. on Thursdays at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. $5 for members or $6 for non-members per class or purchase a 10 punch card for $40 or $60.
Volunteers needed for Fridays in the KeeCafe at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre and at the front desk (computer skills required). For further information, contact Jacqui at 604-946-1411.
McKee Seniors Recreation Centre now has “Friends & Food” community table Mondays at 11:30 a.m. at McKee Café. Eat a good meal with a new friend.
Farm to Table at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local farmers selling their goods. Cash sales and bring your own bags.
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.
ARTS
The popular Sunday@3 concert series returns to Ladner United Church on Jan. 12 featuring Stephen Robb and his Jazz Trio. Robb is well known in Delta and this time it will be a jazz piano trio (piano, bass and drums). Robb is also a returning Sunday @3 artist.
Learn to paint watercolours at KinVillage with Laurel Johnson. Classes are Wednesdays at Vidal Court dining room from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Register and get a flexibility pass at Kin Village. Ten two-hour classes for $70. For a supply list, email: lartiste@telus.net.
Did you have fun playing in a band in high school? If so, dust off your instrument, contact Curt Jantzen, and then join the Delta Music Makers in Ladner on Tuesday evenings. The concert band is a fun group of adults who love to rehearse and play concerts in the community. Contact cjband7@gmail.com.
Loades of Music daytime concert band rehearses Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at Saviour Lutheran Church, 4737-57th St., Ladner. Registration fee is $50 per year. This year the band would like to add players to its brass section that play either trumpet or trombone.
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.
