Clubs & Groups .Wake Up Santa Puppet Show. Santa awakens from a long winter's nap. Oh no! Has he missed Christmas Eve? No, there's still time. Come and find out what happens in this puppet show for the whole family. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 10:30 -11 a.m. & 3:30 -4 p.m. at Tsawwassen Library, 1321A 56th St., 604-943-2271.
Canadian Mental Health Association Delta Offers a Family Support Group, for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness, on the second and fourth Wednesday every month from 7 -9 p.m. The next meeting takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Delta Hospital, 5800 Mountain View Blvd., Ladner (Education Room). Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878.
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. the Delta Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Christmas luncheon at the River House Marina, Restaurant & Pub, 5825-69th Ave., Delta. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers. www.deltachamber.ca.
The Boundary Bay Quilters Guild festive season social and potluck will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Gym, 3900 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Featured will be a display of the Quilts of Valour created by our members during the past season. Guests are always welcome for a $5 fee. For more information visit: www.boundarybayquiltersguild.ca.
Do you love to play board games? Are you between 12 and 19 years old? Then come to the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., for a fun night of gaming and free pizza on Thursday, Dec. 19, 5:30 -8:30 p.m. Games and snacks provided by Imperial Hobbies.
CMHA Delta is offering a therapeutic arts program for children 6-12 years old on Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. in the Collaboration room at Delta Manor Education Centre, 4750-57th St., Ladner. Call 604-943-1878 for intake process.
Sit 'n Stitch at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Do you want to learn how to knit or crochet? Or are you an avid knitter, crocheter, quilter or weaver who wants to meet others and get inspiration or help? Drop by and enjoy the camaraderie of doing needlework with fellow crafters at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., on Mondays from 6:30 -8:30 p.m.
Tsawwassen Badminton Club is a friendly and sociable drop-in Club (no upfront membership fees) and welcomes all adult players of all abilities. The Club meets on Mondays and Fridays at Delta Christian School, Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Informal coaching can be given if requested. We have three good courts so plenty of court time! Call Peter on 604-940-0844 for further information.
Volunteers Needed -Delta Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe in Tsawwassen is looking for volunteers for all shifts. If you are interested or would like more information please call Sandy at 604-948-0660 ext 333.
The Delta Photo Club meets every Wednesday from 7:30 -9:30 p.m. at the Kin Village Recreation Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome. For more information, contact [email protected] or check out www.deltaphotoclub. com.
Seniors .Come join this fall's final Philosophers' Café on Friday, Dec. 13, 1:30 -3 p.m. at the McKee Seniors Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner, where we'll be exploring various aspects of religious extremism. No registration necessary. Call 604-946-1411 for further information.
Christmas Tea and Dance, Sunday, Dec. 15 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. 604-943-0225. Admission by donation to the food bank. Please bring a plate of goodies to share.
Sheri's Saturday Social Christmas Dance is on Saturday, Dec. 21. Doors open at 7 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets are $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Call 604-943-0225.
.McKee Seniors Recreation Centre presents Denim & Diamonds -New Year's Eve Gala on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Cash bar 5 p.m.; dinner 6-7 p.m. Catered by Metro Caterers. Dance to Sincerely Yours 7-10 p.m. Celebrate the New Year at 9 p.m. Accepting donations to the Food Bank. Location: McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave. Phone 604-946-1411.
Special Events .The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop Christmas Store, at 4830 Delta St., Ladner, runs until Dec. 21. You can find everything for your holiday and decorating needs. Hours are Monday 1 -4:30 p.m. and Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Proceeds go to patient care & comfort and medical equipment at Delta Hospital. To donate or for information please call 604-946-1455 or check out www.deltahospitalauxiliary. org.
Arts.From Here to There and Back Again, Dec. 1 -30, at Tsawwassen Library, 1321A St., Tsawwassen. Tsawwassen photographer Ursula Easterbrook will exhibit prints of her five month trip in her Westfalia crossing Canada to Newfoundland and Labrador and back, featuring photos from along the way.
On Saturday, Dec. 14, Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra's Capriccio Strings will play some festive music at the Ladner Pioneer Library from 10:30 -11 a.m., and the Wind Ensemble will perform at the Tsawwassen Library from 1 -1:30 p.m.
The South Delta Artists Guild presents Big & Small at Gallery 1710 until Dec. 22.
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 ([email protected]) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls).
