Clubs & Groups
Enterprising 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.
.Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) group for individuals with OCD and/or friends and family. The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m., 11715-72nd Ave., North Delta. Next meeting is on Wednesday, March 5. Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878.
.Wired Wednesdays take place at the Tsawwassen Library, 1321A -56th St., March 5 and March 12, 9:15 -10 a.m. Get comfortable using the Internet. This drop-in, hands-on class is open to everyone.
.March 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.
.Delta Nature invites you to a presentation by Sofi Hindmarch entitled, "Whooo can be Hurt by Rat Poisons...are metropolitan Owls at Greater Risk than their Rural Counterparts?" Monday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park. No charge for event -everyone welcome. Call Tom at 604-940-9296 or e-mail tom.bearss@dccnet. com.
.Ask An Investment Advisor Series continues with Handling Over the Reins. Sheila Whitehead, investment adviser with RBC, will be at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., on Tuesday, March 11, 3 -4 p.m. to talk about the key issues that can arise in planning for the transfer or sale of the family farm.
.The Delta Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking and learning luncheon along with its AGM with guest speaker Lois Jackson Thursday, March 13 from 11:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. It costs $35 for members and $45 for non-members. Register at www.deltachamber.ca/events.
.Delta Hospice's Volunteer Training Program will run March 13 -April 24, Thursday evenings from 6:30 -9 p.m. plus two full Saturdays. Please call 604-948-0660 for more information.
.Agriculture + Community -A Night of Dialogue, presented by the Delta Farmers' Institute and the B.C. Climate Action Initiative, takes place Thursday, March 13, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Kin House, 5050-47th Ave., Ladner. Admission is free. Register at www.aneveningofdialogue.eventbrite.ca.
.The Low Vision group meets on March 17 at 1:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library. For more information call Pat at 604-943-8026.
Seniors
.A 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.
.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.
.McKee Seniors Table Tennis players have added more playing times. If you played many years ago, why not play again? Our times are Mon/Thurs 6-9 p.m.; Wednesday 3:30-8:45 p.m. and Saturday noon to 3:30 p.m. All levels of playing welcomed. Per year, (McKee membership $20; table tennis, $20).
Fund Raisers
.South 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].
.A Theatre Night fundraiser takes place with a presentation of There Goes the Bride on Wednesday, March 12 at 8 p.m. at Metro Theatre, 1370 SW Marine Dr., Vancouver. Tickets are $25. Proceeds go to the Ladner United Church building restoration fund. Call Gwen at 604-952-0270 for more information.
Special Events
.Birds in Focus -A Visual Presentation takes place at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th St. on Friday, March 14 from 7:30 -9:45 p.m. Expert bird photographers Jess Findlay, John Gordon, John Lowman and Jim Martin, will show their digital presentations of the incredible birds that migrate through, and live in, the Lower Mainland. All ages, $5. Registration required: e-mail urs@telus. net.
.A town hall information meeting, "We Can Stop the Towers," is set for March 18 at 7 p.m. at Tsawwassen
United Church, 693-53rd St. Visit NoTowers.webs. com for more information.
Arts
.A Spring Arts Show runs until March 7 at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. An awards luncheon is on March 7. Shepherds pie, salad, dessert, tea and coffee. Tickets are $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Available at the customer service desk.
.A Delta Community Music School Faculty Concert takes place Friday, March 7, 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Parish. Tickets are $15 online and at the door. The concert will raise funds for scholarships and bursaries for music school students. Visit www.dcms.ca for more.
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).
