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Coming events: New Taoist Tai Chi classes are starting in Ladner

CLUBS AND GROUPS Taoist Tai Chi will be offering classes in a new location, Odd Fellows Hall, 5425 Ladner Trunk Rd., in August. New Beginning class starts on Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Arrive early to register and pay with cash or cheque.
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CLUBS AND GROUPS

 

Taoist Tai Chi will be offering classes in a new location, Odd Fellows Hall, 5425 Ladner Trunk Rd., in August. New Beginning class starts on Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Arrive early to register and pay with cash or cheque. More classes starting in September.

 

Sign up for the Fraser Valley Regional Library’s 2018 Summer Reading Club. There’s a club for everyone: Read to Me (0 to preschool), Kids (kindergarten to Grade 6), Teens (grades 7 to 12) and Adults. Read for your chance to win prizes. Visit either the Ladner Pioneer Library or the Tsawwassen Library to join. 

 

The Knitting Sisters, who knit and crochet for charities, meet as a drop-in from 10 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturdays of the month at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner. New members are needed and welcomed. Donations of yarn and/or finished articles are also welcomed. For more information call Brenda 604-868-6915 or e-mail brenda.ruby@icloud.com.

 

Cyclists who would like to ride with others can meet at the Ladner Pioneer Library parking lot Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. The ride is especially suited for reasonably fit, mature cyclists but everyone is welcome. Contact Bob at 604-943-1603 for more information.

 

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.

 

Love the game of golf and want to join a ladies group? Kings Links Ladies play every Tuesday morning and are welcoming new members. The 2018 season goes until mid-October. Come out and enjoy fun competitions on a challenging course. For more information contact Jennifer at 604-946-4346 or j.ellen@telus.net.

 

Ambassadors Tsawwassen Mills Toastmasters meet every second and fourth Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The club meets at the Tsawwassen Mills training room and always welcomes guests. Come and see how Toastmasters can help you gain confidence and leadership skills through public speaking in a safe, encouraging environment. For more information contact Karentaipalus@gmail.com.

 

 

SENIORS

 

The Eclectic Café takes place Saturday, Aug. 25, 7 to 9 p.m. at the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave.

 

Play golf? Join the McKee Golden Irons on Friday mornings at Delta Golf Course (handicap system). Call Ken at 604-940-7498.

 

FUND RAISERS

 

The Links at Hampton Cove is hosting a community golf tournament to benefit Reach and children with special needs on Saturday, Aug. 11. Register now at www.hamptoncoveopen.ca and play by donation between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. This day of golf in Ladner includes chipping and putting contests plus a $10,000 hole-in-one challenge. There will be crafts and activities for the children in the afternoon.

 

Check out the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen, for toys. There is a great selection of new and gently used toys for everyday and summertime fun.

 

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

 

Take the STEAM Challenge at Battle of the Bots on Friday, July 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library and tackle a room full of balloons and Sphero Bots. Create your bot, race against the clock for most balloons burst and get your name on the leader board. Program for ages eight to 13.

 

The Hot Diggity Fun Run & BBQ is set for Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Point Roberts Fire Department. The kids’ fun run starts at 10:30 a.m., a 5 km run/walk begins at 11 a.m. and a firefighters’ barbecue is set for 11:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Point Roberts Primary School and Volunteer Firefighters Association. Register online at runsignup.com and search “Hot Diggity Fun Run & BBQ.”

 

The Tsawwassen summer car boot sales take place at the Centennial Beach parking lot. The next sale takes place Saturday, July 28, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Cost for vendors is $10 on a first-come, first-served basis. Hosted by Boundary Bay Park Association. Contact Tom at 604-940-9296 or visit boundarybayparkassociation.wordpress.com for more information. Sale schedule: Aug. 11 and 25, and Sept. 8.

 

On Tuesday, July 31 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., kids will be taught the basics of the ukulele at the Tsawwassen Library. At Uke ‘N Play, learn about the different parts of the ukulele as well as how to hold, tune and strum, learn some chords and play some songs together. Ukuleles will be provided and registration is required. Program for ages five to 16.

 

Why do animals move the way they do? Join the Greater Vancouver Zoo on Tuesday, Aug. 7 to explore how animals move and groove. Meet some animal ambassadors and hear their stories. Program, for ages five and up, will be held at the Ladner Pioneer Library from 11 to 11:45 a.m. and at the Tsawwassen Library from 2 to 2:45 p.m.

 

Delta Play Day is a free community event with lots of activities, both indoor and outdoor, for kids of all ages. Event will be held on Sunday, Aug. 12, from noon to 3 p.m., at Delta Gymnastics, 4680 Clarence Taylor Cres. Puppet show from 3:15 to 4 p.m. Call 604-943-0460 or visit www.deltagymnastics.com.

 

Love learning about local history? Want to try your hand at playing a person who lived in the past? A historical reenactment of life in Delta during the First World War will take place at Kirkland House in Ladner on Sept. 28 and 29. Organizers are seeking volunteer re-enactors ages 14+ from Delta to play speaking and non-speaking roles. The project is part of BC Cultural Days and is professionally managed and directed. You must be available for eight to 10 preparation workshops starting in late August. Contact project director Peg Keenleyside at peg.keenleyside@gmail.comfor more information or to register.

 

 

On Monday, Aug. 13, be part of a musical adventure celebrating nature, family, friends and more. Ginalina is a Juno-nominated children’s singer-songwriter who writes rollicking, roaring and ridiculously catchy songs for the whole family to sing together. Program will be held at the Ladner Pioneer Library from 11 to 11:45 a.m. and at the Tsawwassen Library from 2 to 2:45 p.m.

 

Do you love sitting around the campfire telling spooky stories, getting that tingly feeling at the back of your neck and eating s’mores? Take part in Fireside Frights on Tuesday, Aug. 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library for an hour of good old fashioned ghost stories and fireside treats. Program for ages eight to 12.

 

Delta MP Carla Qualtrough hosts an annual Community BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 8 at Annieville Lions Park, 9150-112th St., from noon to 3 p.m. All members of the community are invited for a free BBQ to celebrate the end of summer. Lunch will be served by the North Delta Lions Club. Back to school items will be collected for students in need.

 

The SDSS grad class of 1988 is holding a 30-year reunion on Sept. 15 at the Tsawwassen Tunnel Town Curling Club. Tickets at Eventbrite (search SDSS).

 

Calling all grads from the Delta Secondary class of 1968. A 50th reunion will be held Sept. 29 at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Contact Barb at bwayte@telus.net.

 

 

ARTS

 

Mark your calendar to schedule weekly musical playdates with Loades of Music Concert Band. Adults with woodwinds, brass and percussion instruments meet Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at Saviour Lutheran Church in Ladner. For more info email loadesofmusic@gmail.com.

       

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