Clubs & Groups.The Delta Welcoming Communities Program in partnership with the Delta Libraries invites you to Spice Road to Delta on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6 -8 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., Delta. While enjoying rich appetizers and drinks, you'll learn about the significance of spices from around the world. There will be a free gift or door prize also.
An Adult Grief Group at Centre for Supportive Care starts Feb. 12, 5 -6:30 p.m. and runs for seven weeks. Pre-registration is required. Please call Malcolm Cameron at 604-948-0660 ext 313.
Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers a Family Support Group for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday every month: 7 to 9 p.m. Next meeting takes place on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at Delta Hospital, 5800 Mountain View Blvd., Ladner (education room).
Digital Demos -eBooks at the Ladner Pioneer Library on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2:30 -3:30 p.m. Learn how to download free eBooks from the library collection. Join us for a drop-in demonstration at your Delta Library.
New toys and games and bags of Lego will be on sale at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe starting Saturday, Feb. 15. Are you looking for presents for your child's many birthday parties, wanting your children to spend time away from electronics and TV, or wanting some new ideas for those long winter weekends and nights? Visit 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen.
ElderCollege Delta, open to all 50 years and over, is running its spring semester in March, April and early May. Spring program brochures are available at Delta public libraries and senior centres. Full program information is also available online at www.kinvillage. org/elder_college. For further information regarding registration or to register for the free public presentations, phone: 604-943-0262. General registration will take place at two sites on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Save-on-Foods in Ladner from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Delta Seniors Planning Team speaker for the Feb. 18 meeting is Judith McBride from South Delta Stroke Recovery Club. Find out about the help and support available for path stroke recovery patients and caregivers. Our meeting starts at 10 a.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church, 5575-6th Ave., Tsawwassen. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact 604-946-9526 or lynw@deltassist. com.
The South Delta Newcomers and Alumni meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:15 p.m. at the Art Gallery, Kiwanis Longhouse, located at 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. The club is for women who have moved to Tsawwassen, Ladner or Point Roberts to introduce you to the community and help you make new friends. Join us on Thursday, Feb. 20. Contact Holly at holly. [email protected].
Igniting A Spark is a Delta environmental conference open to students from Grades 4 -12 in B.C. on Feb. 21, (Pro-d Day) at Seaquam Secondary in North Delta. Students will network with youth, engage in relevant environmental issues, connect with sustainability organizations, and hear from engaging speakers.
You're invited to attend a meeting of the Low Vision Support Group on Monday, Feb. 17 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. Guest speaker is Dr. Sachdeva. For more info or for transportation, please call Pat at 604-943-8026.
French language preschool, Lutins du Bois, is having an open house on Monday, Feb. 17 from 6 -7:30 p.m. Non-French speaking families are welcome. 785-49 St., Tsawwassen. For more information contact 604-948-1222 or lutins_du_ [email protected].
We have all marveled at the beauty of a flower or the majestic presence of a large tree. Have you ever wondered what plants are doing underground in the soil? You will be amazed as Egan Davis illuminates the mystery and wonder of plant roots. Formerly at Vandusen Gardens Egan presently teaches with the UBC Horticultural Training Program. Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Kinsmen House 5050-47th Ave., Ladner (Next to Pioneer Library). Doors open at 7 p.m. with the presentation at 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome. For more information call 604-943-5250.
Clubs & Groups .The Delta Chamber of Commerce has a luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Port Metro Vancouver president and CEO Robin Silvester will speak on Building a Sustainable Future at Delta Town & Country Inn. To register: www.deltachamber.ca/events.
Interested in growing veggies and flowers from seed this growing season? The Jubilee Community Garden at St David's Delta invites you to attend a 'Success with Seeds' workshop with guest speaker Don Bruchet on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 2 -4 p.m. at St David's Anglican Church in Tsawwassen (1115-51A St.). Topics covered: site/soil preparation, how-to seed starts for indoor/outdoor planting, lighting, bugs, plant nutrition, composting and Q&A. Refreshments will be served! Admission is free, but donations to our parish Food Bank gratefully accepted. Call 604-943-4737 to reserve your seat.
Seniors .Come join the Philosophers' Café discussion this Friday, Feb. 14, 1:30 -3 p.m. at the McKee Seniors Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner, where we'll be exploring the interesting concept of Happiness: What it is and where does it come from. Robbin Whitbread and Jim Flint will lead the discussion. No pre-registration necessary. Call 604-946-1411 for further information.
Shari's Social Dance at the KinVillage Community Centre, Saturday, March 8. Doors open at 7 p.m., dancing 7:30 to 11 p.m. Located at 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets $8 and $10 available at reception Monday -Friday. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or call 604-943-0225.
Special Events .This February take a chance and go on a blind date with a book! Stop by the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., or the Tsawwassen Library, 1321A-56th St., throughout February to select one of our eligible titles. Your potential dates will be wrapped in brown paper with enticing pick up lines or profiles. Be tempted! Take it home, unwrap it and spend some meaningful time together. Perhaps you'll meet the perfect... book! .Ladner Seedy Saturday & Garden Expo, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. at Ladner Baptist Church, 5624 Ladner Trunk Rd. Brian Minter, Julia Common & Ian Tait will be speaking in the Fireside room. Join us to the kickstart the upcoming garden season as we present an array of garden vendors and speakers for you to enjoy. For more info contact Kristin Crouch at 604-946-8654.
Celebrate B.C. Heritage Day in Delta on Sunday, Feb. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Cammidge House off Boundary Bay Road. Hosted by Cammidge House Volunteer Committee of Boundary Bay Park Association. The theme is Heritage Afloat. Refreshments served by volunteers in period costume. Lots of free parking. Free event -any donations always welcome. Information: Geof at 604-943-1303.
Holly School Family Market takes place Saturday, March 1, 10 a.m. -3 p.m. at Holly Elementary School, 4625-62nd St., Ladner. The market features local crafters and vendors. Also there will be used toys and kids books for sale. Admission is free.
Arts.Sidekick Players will hold auditions for On Golden Pond Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1-4 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 7-9 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th St., Tsawwassen. Required: Ethel Thayer (60-80) lead; Norman Thayer
Jr. (65-90) lead; Chelsea Thayer Wayne (35-55) lead, Charlie Martin (40-55) supporting; Bill Ray (40-55) supporting; Billy Ray (13-16) supporting. This is a non-equity call. A cold read from the play will occur. No appointments, first come, first served basis. Please send resume and headshot to sidekickplayers@outlook. com.
The South Delta Artists Guild presents A Painters Palette until March 2 at Gallery 1710, 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. Visit southdeltaartistsguild.com for more.
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