CLUBS & GROUPS
- Let wildlife photojournalist John Gordon take you to the rocky retreat of the Farne Islands just off England's northeastern coast. Delight in magnificent photos of the unique puffin bird and the beautiful landscape. His Puffins of the Farne Islands presentation is set for Thursday, Oct. 6, from 7 to 8: 30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. For more information about this free drop-in program, contact 604-943-2271.
- Join the Delta Nats after your Thanksgiving dinner on Monday, Oct. 10 at 7: 30 p.m. We meet at Cammidge House at Centennial Beach on Boundary Bay. There is no cost and we welcome everyone. For more info contact Joanne at 6049462240.
- Deltassist presents: FAIR 1 (Freedom from Abuse In Relationships) - A Group for Women. Start date: Oct. 12 to Dec. 14. Time: Wednesdays from 5: 30 to 7: 30 p.m. Location: 9097120th St., Delta For more information go to http: // www.deltassist.com/workshop2.html.
- The South Delta Therapeutic Touch Network meets every second Wednesday of the month at the Natural Comfort Wellness Centre, Tsawwassen. The next meeting is Oct. 12. Open to all levels of therapeutic touch and anyone interested in an introduction to this healing modality. For more info and to register call Frances 604-948-1652 or Selena 604-952-4175.
- Book Clubs for Kids and Teens at Ladner Pioneer Library: every second Wednesday of the month, beginning Oct. 12, 3: 30 to 4: 30 p.m. - Kids' Book Club. Every second Thursday of the month, beginning Oct. 13, 3: 30 to 4: 30 p.m. Teen Book Club. Registration is required. Space is limited. For more information, please visit or call the information desk, 604-946-6215.
- A fall volunteer training program will take place at the Harold & Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner starting Oct. 13, running Monday and Thursday mornings until Nov. 17. If you are interested in becoming a trained Delta Hospice volunteer, please call coordinator of volunteers, Chris Colero at 604-948-0660. A pre-course interview will be scheduled so that participants will have a clear understanding of the course and the expected commitments.
- Tsawwassen United Church will hold a Fall Fair on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 69353rd St. (across from high school). Baking, crafts, pies, Grannies Attic, food and much more.
- There's a Diabetes SelfManagement Program at the Ladner Pioneer Library Mondays, Oct. 17 - Nov. 21, 1 to 3: 30 p.m. To register, call 604-940-1273, or email selfmanagement@eastlink. ca.
- Family Grief Group Program - Children & Parents: Dr. Heather Mohan, RCC, will be holding a Children's Grief Group for children 5 to 12 years old who are grieving the death of a parent, sibling, grandparent or other significant person. A Parent's Grief Group, facilitated by Marg Fletcher, RCC, will be held at the same time. The groups, starting Oct. 18, run on Tuesdays from 4: 30 to 6 p.m. every other week throughout the school year. All participants must pre-register in advance by calling Heather Mohan at the Supportive Care at 604-948-0660.
CLUBS & GROUPS
- The Delta Photo Club meets every Wednesday at 7: 30 p.m. at the KinVillage Recreation Centre. Join photographers of all skills levels at these fun and informative weekly photo meetings. For further information, please contact Karoline at [email protected].
SENIORS
- Dine and Dance with Sincerely Yours on Saturday, Oct. 15 at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave. Cash Bar: 5 p.m. Dinner: 6 to 7 p.m. Dance: 7 to 10 p.m. Members: $15; guests: $18.
- A movie matinee will be held Tuesday, Oct. 18 and Nov. 1 at KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen at 1: 30 p.m. Admission of $3 includes Timbits and coffee. 604-943-0225.
- Singles over Sixty meeting on Oct. 19 at 4 p.m. at KinVillage in Tsawwassen. We will be handing over the money we have collected for our pennies for puppies campaign. Someone from the animal shelter will talk about the work they do. For information call Win at 604-946-0299.
- An Autumn Lunch will be held at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430 10th Avenue, Tsawwassen, Friday, Oct. 21 at noon. Music will be provided by Peter Montgomery. Tickets are $11 for members and $13 non-members. 604-943-0225.
- There's a South Delta Seniors' Travel Tulalip Christmas Lights trip from Wednesday, Nov. 30 to Friday, Dec. 2. Members: $305. Non-members: $330. Visits to: Warm Beach, Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park and Seattle Premium Outlets. Tickets available at KinVillage Community Centre (10: 30 a.m. to 12: 45 p.m. Monday to Thursday) and at McKee House (10: 30 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday). Call 604-943-0225.
- McKee Computer Club meets Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. at the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. 604-946-1411.
- The Circle of Friends offers social events to active seniors like movies, theatre trips, potlucks and walks. Meet at McKee House on the last Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Call Lesley at 604-946-9180 for more information.
FUND RAISERS
- The fifth annual Charitable Pub Night Fundraiser, sponsored by Ladner and Richmond Jazzercise, is set for Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Sundance Pub banquet hall, 6574 Ladner Trunk Rd. Doors at 6: 30 p.m. Steak dinner. Tickets are $20 per person. For tickets call Zoe at 604-839-1067 or Janice at 604-813-3990.
- Reserve the date Saturday, Oct. 22 and the time - 7 p.m. for a special evening. The South Fraser Gogos are hosting a fundraising dinner in support of the African grandmothers. We hope you'll join us for a night of good fun for a great cause at the Banquet Hall at the Sundance Pub in Ladner. We'll have door prizes, games of chance and a silent auction with something for everyone. The meal is your choice of a steak dinner or a vegetarian lasagna with a drink. For tickets ($25) or more info, call Jo-Anne at 604-946-2202.
ARTS
- Come and see South Delta Artists Guild new show "The Colours Of The Harvest" now showing at the Longhouse Gallery. Open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1710-56th St., Tsaw.
- The United Entertainers Society invites new members to participate in the group enjoyment of playing music, singing, acting, dancing or behind-thescenes production. Please contact our website unitedentertainers.org.
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