CLUBS & GROUPS
The Delta Hospital Auxiliary cordially invites you to a Collectible Sale at their Ladner Thrift Shop on Wednesday, July 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - (pictures and lamps start at 9: 30 a.m., two doors down). Be sure to come early for the best selection. For further information call 604-946-1455.
The South Delta Therapeutic Touch Network meets every second Wednesday of the month.
The next meeting/practice session in on July 13 at the Natural Comfort Wellness Centre in Tsawwassen.
Open to all levels of therapeutic touch and any one interested in learning about this healing modality. Please call to register and for more information: Frances 604-948-1652 or Selena 604-952-4175.
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 Thursday, July 14, at 10: 30 a.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library and on Tuesday, August 23, at 10 a.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. For more information contact DSCPT coordinator, Kay Dennison at 604-596-2149 or lady6@ telus.net.
?Earthwise Market Day ~ Kids Day goes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 16 at the Earthwise Farm & Garden.
We will have a pocket market, live music, fun tours for families and great activities for children. For more info: www.earthwisesociety.bc.ca, 604-946-9828 or info@earthwisesociety. bc.ca.
Yoga in the Garden. Start your Saturday right with yoga in the beautiful Earthwise Garden. Date: every summer Saturday! Time: 9: 30 - 10: 30 a.m. Cost: $10 Please RSVP to let us know you will be coming 604-946-9828 or info@earthwisesociety. bc.ca.
Canoe the Slough: Fraser River Stories Sunday, July 17, 6 - 9 p.m. Deas Island Regional Park. Hear stories of the Fraser River's past as you tour the serene, sheltered waters of Deas Slough. Explore local features as you paddle by farmland, fishing boats and rich estuary wetlands.
View eagle nests, herons and bog orchids. Basic canoeing instruction and equipment will be provided. At Deas Island, please bring life jackets for children under 23 kg. Ages 6 + Cost $21.25/person Call 604-432-6359 to register. Advance registration is required. To find out about other Metro Vancouver programs, visit the events calendar at www. metrovancouver.org.
Mike's Critters will delight, wow, educate and amaze audiences with his hands on educational fun at local libraries on Tuesday, July 19. Suitable for ages 5 and up. Times: 10: 30 - 11: 30 a.m. - George Mackie Library; 1 - 2 p.m.
- Tsawwassen Library; 3: 30 - 4: 30 pm - Ladner Pioneer Library.
Twice monthly car boot sale at Centennial Beach Parking lot, 8: 30 a.m. every second and fourth Saturday (weather permitting). Only $10 for space. Bring ground sheet to display goods.
Hosted by Cammidge House Committee Boundary Bay Regional Park. For more information call Murray at 6049430828 or Beth at 6049409824. Following sales are: July 23, Aug. 6, 20 and possibly Sept. 3, 17.
Storytime and Babytime have returned to your local Delta library. Babies, newborn to 23 months are welcomed with their parent/caregiver to a unique 30 minute drop-in Babytime program full of children's literature, song, rhyme and rhythm. If your child is 2 - 5 years old, come participate with them at Storytime or Pajama Storytime, halfhour programs of books, songs, felt stories and puppets. Check your local library for times.
Support Group Volunteers - Ladner. Are you interested in making a real and profound difference in the lives of people caring for a family member with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia? Come join the Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s team of dedicated support facilitators. A commitment of 3 - 6 hours a month over a one year time period is required. Training is provided. Contact Anthony Kupferschmidt for more information: 6042387390 or e-mail: anthony@ alzheimerbc.org. To learn more about our programs and services, please visit: www.alzheimerbc.org.
Lutins du Bois, nonprofit French Language Preschool/Prematernelle francophone, located in Tsawwassen has still space available for September 2011. Non-French speaking families are welcome. For more info call 6049487077 or e-mail [email protected].
BC Guide Dog Services is looking for volunteer boarding homes in Ladner for our dogs in training.
Dog Lovers needed to board our guide dogs training for approximately six months while they undergo advanced instruction. The dogs are training with our instructors Monday to Friday 8: 30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are picked up and dropped off daily. Please e-mail ashley.clark@ bcguidedog.com if you are interested in this rewarding opportunity.
The Canadian Cancer Society Volunteer Driver program in Ladner/ Tsawwassen is in need of more volunteer drivers to take patients to and from their treatment. Training and dispatch are provided. Time commitments are flexible. If you are interested in further information about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Inge Smith, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 604-533-1668 Ext 326 or email [email protected].
The Ladner/Tsawwassen Kinsmen Club invites new and old members to join us, the first and third Mondays of each month at Kin House in Ladner. Join the only all-Canadian service club. Come have fun, meet our neighbours and help make our community a better place to live and raise our families. Supper is at 6: 30 p.m., the meeting is a 7 p.m. and the fun follows.
There is no age limit for members as there was in the past. For more information please call 604-946-8711. Leave a message.
The Knitting Sisters is a group of ladies that love to knit and crochet for as many worthy causes as possible. We make many items such as hats, toques, scarves, slippers, blankets, baby items and more. If you would be interested in participating please contact Alice Gisborne at 6049463060 or email agisborne@ dccnet.com. Webpage is user.dccnet.com/agisborne. Drop in sessions are on first and third Saturdays of every month at the McKee Centre in Ladner from 10 a.m. to noon. Donated yarn would be very much appreciated.
An RAOB GLE Buffaloes group has formed locally and is looking for new and old members. Contact Jeff at 604-946-4794 for more information.
SENIORS
There will be a Newfie Downhome Kitchen Party on Saturday, July 16, from 5: 30 to 11 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner. Dinner served from 5: 30-6: 30 p.m. Dancing & Fun at 7 p.m. Music by Doghouse. Jiggs Dinner with baron of beef, dessert, tea or coffee. For members: 18; guests: $20. Call 604-946-1411 for more information.
A July birthday lunch will be held on Friday, July 29, at 12: 30 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre it costs $6 for members and $7 for guests.
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..
SPECIAL EVENTS
Come to the Burns Bog Conservation Society's Jog for the Bog 5km or 10km trail walk/run through Burns Bog and International Bog Day on July 24. The chip timed Jog for the Bog race will happen from 9 - 10 a.m. (registration begins at 8 a.m.).
The International Bog Day celebrations will follow, running from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. with free entertainment, eco-exhibitors, children's activities, and bog tours. Register for the run at www.jogforthebog.org.
ARTS
Delta Parks Recreation and Culture is pleased to present our series of free outdoor concerts. Concerts are cancelled in inclement weather. Please bring your own blanket or lawn chair. Upcoming schedule: Ladner, Memorial Park. Wednesday, July 13, Doghouse (Celtic Folk music with the addition of country, rock & Jazz) Wednesday, July 20, Kindred Spirits (An energetic selection of pop & rock hits, plus some children's favourites.) Tsawwassen, Diefenbaker Park, Sat, July 23, before the BIA Movie Night, Delta Concert Band (A full concert performing a wide variety of music for all ages) Visit www.corp.delta.bc.ca for more information.
Are you 8-13 years old and love to sing? Join us in the SING OUT Summer Choral Camp and learn to sing a variety of music from musicals to world music to pop music. This Ladner camp runs on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10: 30 a.m. to noon for the months of July and August. For more info and registration: contact [email protected] or call 604-720-3392. For 5-7 years old, singing circle jam from 9: 30 to 10 a.m. No previous experience necessary - just a love of singing with others.
South Delta Artists' Guild presents their new show "Impressions and Expressions". You may enjoy this show until July 24 at the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery. Location: SE corner of 18th Avenue and 56th Street. Regular Hours: 11AM4PM Thurs. through Sun. For more information on upcoming shows and workshops visit: http: //southdeltaartistsguild.com/
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).
