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CLUBS & GROUPS ?Drop in to hear about the eligibility for Canada's Public Pensions (Canada Pension & Old Age Security) including the Guaranteed Income Supplement & Allowances. The new changes to the CPP Retirement benefit will be covered.

CLUBS & GROUPS

?Drop in to hear about the eligibility for Canada's Public Pensions (Canada Pension & Old Age Security) including the Guaranteed Income Supplement & Allowances. The new changes to the CPP Retirement benefit will be covered. Presented by Service Canada. Thursday, Nov. 3 - Ladner Pioneer Library and Wednesday, Nov. 16 - Tsawwassen Library from 7 to 8: 30 p.m.

?The Cammidge House and Boundary Bay Regional Park Volunteers are meeting on Friday, Nov. 4 at Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park from 10 a.m. to noon. We will discuss the events we are planning for the year, such as Christmas with Santa, Birds on the Bay, etc. Contact Ursula Easterbrook for more info: 604-948-1749.

?The South Delta Therapeutic Touch Network meets every second Wednesday of the month at the Natural Comfort Wellness Centre, Tsawwassen. The next meeting is Nov. 9. 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 at 604-948-1652 or Selena at 604-952-4175.

?Go Green Delta book and film group will watch a video about green cleaning for a healthy home on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m., at the Tsawwassen Library. Some discussion to follow. Please join us.

?Registered Disability Savings Plan RDSP information session (federal government grants and bonds for people with disabilities) on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9: 30 a.m. to noon at Delta Community Living Society, 1-3800-72nd St., Delta. To register, contact Joanne Fee jfee@dcls.ca, 604-946-9508 ext. 222. For more info, contact Si Stainton sstainton@dcls.ca, 604-952-6490.

?Please join the Delta Nats on Monday evening, Nov. 14 at 7: 30 p.m. at Cammidge House on Boundary Bay in Tsawwassen. Our presentation will be entitled "The Mysterious Marbled Murrelets."

SENIORS

?The Kin Jam Band will entertain Nov. 8 and 22 from 1: 30 to 4 pm at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. The bar will be open. 604-943-0225.

SPECIAL EVENTS

?An Evening in Paris Extravaganza. An exciting evening with Susan Wells "The Decorator Coach" - a home decorator specialist, humorist and inspirational speaker. Friday, Nov. 4 from 7-9 p.m. at Ladner Christian Fellowship. Tickets cost $12 per person and includes refreshments, gifts, door prizes and shopping at the Parisienne Market. 604-946-4430.

?The Delta Music Makers Concert Band is holding a Concert of Remembrance on Sunday, Nov. 6, at the KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen (formerly known as the Kin Centre). Admission is by donation for this 2 to 4 p.m. event.

?Delta District Parent Advisory Council, DTA and CUPE are hosting an All Candidates' meeting for Delta School Board Trustees on Monday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at Genesis Theatre, Ladner.

?Creative Treasures eighth Christmas Craft Fair. 25 crafters offer an exciting selection of treasures for Christmas decorating and giving. A wide selection of Christmas decorations, fashion accessories, art work, soaps, jam, jellies, and sweet and savory mixes. Wednesday, Nov. 9 to Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at East Delta Hall. Admission is free and refreshments are available. creativetreasures@dccnet.com.

?To honour Canadian veterans a pub sing along with the ElderCollege Singers will be held at KinVillage, 5430, 10th Avenue, Tsawwassen, Nov. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. The bar will be open and hot appetizers will be served. Admission is by donation. 604-943-0225.

FUND RAISERS

?The third annual Harvest Dance will be taking place at the Ladner Fishermen's Hall, 4481 Savoy Street on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Live music by Earl and the Oulichans, cash bar. Tickets are $15 and available at Angela's Boutique (604-946-5211) or Shelley Mantle (604-946-1076). All proceeds towards painting the hall.

?Join us for the fourth Annual Nail-trim-a-thon for the Delta Homeless Animal Fund. Nov. 5 from 1-4 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Animal Hospital. Bring your furry friends in for a nail trim by donation - cats, dogs, rabbits, even birds. There will be a sealed bid auction and coffee and refreshments available. For more information call 604-943-9385.

SPECIAL EVENTS

?Rock & Gem Show - Nov. 5 & 6 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A free event for the entire family - demos, displays, sales and prizes - hosted by the Delta Rockhounds at the South Delta Rec. Centre on 56th Street in Tsawwassen.

ARTS

?Hummingbird Ministries Peace through the Arts Festival, featuring Aboriginal & various inter-cultural performers and artists, South Delta Baptist Church, 1988 56th St., Delta, on Friday, Nov. 4, from 6: 30 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 6046125577 or hummingbird.ministries@shaw.ca.

?Cedar Park Church proudly presents the new season of the Ovation Performance Series beginning on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. at Cedar Park Church (5300-44th Ave., Ladner) featuring Infinitus, a hip and exciting string trio. Tickets $15 (proceeds support the Community Fund of Faith). Tickets can be purchased at Cedar Park Church Tues-Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more info or to reserve tickets, call 604.946.7410.

?Delta Potters Association Annual Christmas Sale. Choose from an extraordinary selection of functional and decorative pieces. Friday, Nov. 11 noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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