CLUBS & GROUPS
Are you responsible for the care of a family member or friend at home or in a facility? Trying to cope with the changes that aging and illness bring to a loved one can be a difficult and stressful job. Delta Caregivers' Network is offering an education series and support group starting Thursday, Sept. 15 from 12: 30 to 2: 30 p.m. once a week for eight weeks. Cost is $25. Subjects covered include caregiver stress, communication techniques, role and lifestyle changes, accessing and using community resources, and legal and financial issues. To register call Laurie Pettman at 604-943-3921 or the Centre for Supportive Care at 604-948-0660.
Do you have an eReader, but don't know how to get ebooks on to it? There will be eBook workshops Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 7 to 8: 30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library and on Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 7 to 8: 30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library.
Family entertainer Tony Prophet will perform on Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library and from 3: 30 to 4: 30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Suitable for ages 5 and up.
A Teen Pizza & Games Night is set for Thursday, Aug. 18 from 5: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. Registration is required. For more information, visit or call the library at 6049466215.
Hospice Cottage Jewelry Sale - The 'best' jewelry, watches and sunglasses for sale Saturday, Aug. 20 at 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen, from 9: 30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A Hospice Cottage Thrift Store Back to School Sale starts Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen, from 9: 30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ambassadors Toastmasters of Tsawwassen is a nonprofit community group supporting public speaking. We have a meeting at Tsawwassen Library at 6: 45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23. Come out and see how easy it is to speak in front of a supportive group! Guests and new members welcome.
The Delta Seniors Community Planning Team (DSCPT) invites the public to come and view the film screening of The Remaining Light: A documentary film about how we care for seniors on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 10 a.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. For more information contact DSCPT co-ordinator, Kay Dennison at 604-596-2149 or [email protected].
The next Family Support Group will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 24 from 7 to - 8: 30 p.m. at Delta Hospital (Education Room) - Mountain View Boulevard.
The Delta Photo Club that meets weekly at the KinVillage is on summer break. We resume on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 7: 30 p.m. Come out and join us with all your new wonderful ideas and images. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Karen at escape2ocean@ yahoo.ca.
There are free drop-in programs for children 0-6 years and their parent/caregiver at South Delta Family Resource Centre/Ladner ECD Hub at unit 205-5000 Bridge Street. Activities include crafts, snack, playbased activities, stories and rhyme time. Open daily from 9: 15 to 11: 30 a.m. and 12: 30 to 2: 45 p.m. Open throughout the year including summer. Call 6049463933.
The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society runs a number of units within our hospital that provide services to patients and their families as well as staff. We are currently looking for volunteers skillful in office work, merchandizing for the Dogwood Gift Shop, and food services to coordinate the Courtyard Cafe. If interested in any of these roles, please contact the Auxiliary office at 604-946-1121 extension 783597.
SENIORS
An August birthday lunch will be held Friday, Aug. 26, at 12: 30 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave. Members: $6; guests $7. Entertainment by Sincerely Yours.
SPECIAL EVENTS
OWL's open house will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27 and Sunday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3800-72nd St. tour behind the scenes, visit Owl's Nest Gifts and the Schoolhouse with several displays. Blondie's Bun Works will be there with a gourmet smokie stand.
FUND RAISERS
On Thursday, Aug. 25, join CNIB at Kings Links by the Sea in Boundary Bay for 18 holes of golf, great food and prizes. Swing 4 Sight is CNIB's newest charity golf event, and proceeds support programs and services for Lower Mainlanders who are blind or partially sighted. For more information call 604431-2031 or visit www. swing4sight.com.
Please join us for the 14th annual Golf for Guide Dogs/Autism Support Dogs - hosted by Howie and Leah Meeker - on Friday, Aug. 26 at Beach Grove Golf Club. All proceeds of this fun golf tournament go to BC Guide Dog Services and their sister charity, Autism Support Dogs. Enjoy a great day of golf, lunch and buffet dinner for $175. Sponsorship opportunities still available. If you would like to play or otherwise support this great cause, please call 6049404504 or visit www.bcguidedog.com for more details.
A jazz and dinner evening fundraiser will be held at Sharkey's Restaurant in Ladner on Friday, Aug. 26 from 7 to 9: 30 p.m. Proceeds go to the South Delta Little House Society. The Pat Gurr Trio will be performing. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased in advance. Call Jim at 778887-1828.
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, please).
