Clubs & Groups
uOvereaters Anonymous meets Thursdays at 1 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Dr., Ladner.
uOn Wednesday, Feb. 26 the Ladner Single Parents Support Group wishes to invite single parents with dependant children to a free dinner at the Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 4594-54A St. Delta. Doors open at 5:10 p.m. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. For more information contact Dianne at 604-946-7033.
uBring your child to a free one-hour storytime and craft program, presented by FVRL and Delta Parks & Recreation, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2 -3 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th St. The theme is Love and Friendship. There is a small drop-in fee for the craft portion of the program.
uThe next Pyjama Storytime takes place Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7 -7:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. Children and caregivers will be entertained with stories, songs, rhymes and more. Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favourite stuffie.
uCanadian 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: 7 to 9 p.m. The next meeting takes place Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Delta Hospital, 5800 Mountain View Blvd., Ladner (education room). Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878.
uDelta Caregivers' Network is offering an education series and support group starting Thursday, Feb. 27 from 1:30 -3:30 p.m. once a week for eight weeks. Cost is $25. Subjects covered include caregiver stress, communication techniques, role and lifestyle changes and more. To register call The Centre for Supportive Care at 604-948-0660.
uA Parenting and Social Media Workshop for Parents of Tweens & Teens, presented by the SDSS PAC, is set for Thursday, Feb. 27, 7 -9 p.m. at the South Delta Secondary School cafeteria, 750-53rd St., Delta. RSVP to Daleth
Bach: [email protected]. Space will be limited.
uDeltassist is offering counselling in a group setting for adults with drug and/or alcohol issues. This group is also open to family members affected by those with drug and/or alcohol issues. We ask that no one from the same family be in the same group. Mondays from March 3 to April 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Deltassist, 9097-120th St., North Delta. Pre-registration is required. Call 604-594-3455 ext. 108 or go to http://www.deltassist. com/current/events.html.
uThe Delta Chamber of Commerce presents an After 5 business social at Delta Cable, 5381 Ladner Trunk Rd., Monday, March 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. Cost is $10. Register at www.deltachamber.ca/events.
uEnterprising Delta Women have a meeting, "Everyone needs a strategy," on Wednesday, March 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Augustine House. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Register at www.deltachamber.ca/events.
uMarch 7 and 8 -Annual Collectible Sale -Antiques, furniture, china, crystal, glass, house wares and more. Something for everyone for sale at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen, Friday 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. -5 p.m.
Seniors
uMcKee Seniors Recreation Centre hosts a Denim & Diamonds Luncheon -Friday, Feb. 28 at noon. Shepherds pie, salad, dessert, tea and coffee. Entertainment by Liz and Steve Alexander. Tickets $9 for members, $11 for non-members. Available at the customer service desk.
uA Death Matters seminar will be held at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Thursday, March 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. -20 minute talks including funeral planning, investments, eldercare and transition planning, wills and estates. Limited space, call Tabitha to reserve your seat at 604-946-2199 or the McKee customer service desk at 604-946-1411.
uShari'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.
Fund Raisers
uA bingo fundraiser for Winskill Children's Playground takes place Saturday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Admission is $5. Bingo cards sold separately. Call or email Pam for tickets at 778-840-5299 or [email protected].
uSouth Delta Secondary students going to New York are having a Zumba Dance Party Fundraiser on Friday, March 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. at SDSS featuring Zumba Vancouver instructor Tamara. Tickets are $15 adult/$10 student/$40 for group of four. For more info call 604-790-1906 or email [email protected].
Special Events
uHolly 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
uDelta Arts Council is presents "Granny's off Her Rocker" a one hour music & comedy combo featuring Patti McGregor at the Firehall Centre for the Arts (11489-84th Ave., North Delta) 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2. Doors open at 2 p.m. Admission $10. Info 604-581-6170.
uSpring Arts Show -Art on Display from our art members -March 3 to 7 at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. An awards luncheon is on March 7. Tickets are $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Available at the customer service desk.
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, please).
