Clubs & Groups
Learn the benefits of meditation with enjoyable, practical classes with western Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Delek. Tuesdays, 7 -8:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery, 1710-56th St. No pre-registration necessary. Drop in $10 per class, or $40 for five classes. Find out more at web site: kmcvancouver.org.
Fun and friendly volunteers are needed for a children's thrift store opening this spring in downtown Ladner. Reach Child and Youth Development Society is a non-profit organization that helps children with special needs. We need volunteers to work in the store (open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) or help sort donations (Monday mornings). Ideal volunteers are willing to commit to at least one shift per week. Interested volunteers please email [email protected] or call 604-946-6622.
Openings remain in a few ElderCollege Delta spring courses, including Agriculture in Our Community, art and others. To become a member and to register for courses, phone the ElderCollege Delta Office at 604-943-0262 and follow the voice mail instructions.
The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit, fellowship club for retired and semi-retired professional and business people will hold its annual general meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19 in The Coast Tsawwassen Inn. All members are urged to attend. Our guest speaker will be Bill Sexsmith, B.C. Director for Probus Canada. Please call Dick Williams at 604-940-6542 for information.
Deltassist Family and Community Services is offering a Healthy Relationships and Stress Management group for men and women over 19. Thursdays from March 20 to June 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Deltassist 9097-120th St., North Delta. To register or for more information call 604-594-3455 ext. 110 or go to http://www.deltassist. com/current/events.html.
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 1720-56th St., Tsawwassen. The club is for women who have moved to Tsawwassen, Ladner or Point Roberts, to introduce them to the community and help make new friends. Join us Thursday, March 20. Contact Holly at holly. [email protected].
Ladner author Cynthia Elizabeth Sully presents a double book launch on March 22 at 1 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. There will be refreshments, prizes and African drumming. Proceeds go to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada.
Do you love to play board games? Are you between 12 and 19 years old? Then come to the library for a fun night of gaming and free pizza. Games and snacks provided by Imperial Hobbies. Dates are Tuesday, March 25, 5 -7 p.m. -George Mackie Library, 8440-112 St., Delta and Thursday, March 27, 5:30 -8:30 p.m. -Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., Delta.
The AC Pionairs Club of South Delta has its next meeting on Tuesday, March 25, at the Royal Canadian Legion, 4896 Delta St., Ladner, at 10 a.m. Your host: Peter Nitzschke.
Ambassadors-Tsawwassen Toastmasters Tuesday, March 25 7 -9 p.m. at South Delta Little House, 5061-12th Ave. Join in as we provide a supportive positive learning experience in which our members and welcomed guests are empowered to develop communication & leadership skills, resulting in a greater self-confidence and personal growth. For more info call Wendy Terriff 604-948-2396 www.ambassadorstoastmasters.org find us on Facebook & Meet Up.
The Delta Chamber of Commerce hosts a Lunch and Learn event, New Anti-Spam Regulation and What It Means to Your Online Marketing, on Wednesday, March 26 at the DCC boardroom, 6201-60th Ave. from noon to 1 p.m. Free for members, $15 for nonmembers. To register: www.deltachamber.ca/events.
On Wednesday, March 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 further information contact Dianne at 604-946-7033. Public Forum: Saturday, March 29, 1 -3 p.m. A Vision for Paterson Park Education, Health & Recreation, Kinsmen House (next to Library), 5050-47th Ave., Ladner. A series of three public forums will be held for the Delta public to explore the various options and opportunities for Paterson Park. The public is encouraged to come to the forums to share their ideas and help make this dream a reality. Contact: [email protected] (604-946-9526).
The Tsawwassen Tuesday Ladies Golf Club is welcoming new members for the 2014 season. We will be playing at Kings Links golf course. For information contact Pat at 604-531-5003 or Nancy at 604-943-2807.
Golfers: New members welcome to the Tsawwassen Mens' Golf Club for an exciting season beginning April 1 continuing until Sept 30 for play every Tuesday at King's Links Golf Course. Tee times start at 12:30 p.m. Join us for a variety of events, tournaments and prizes for different ages and handicaps along with a super closing season banquet. For info contact Doug at 604-940-0770 and/or visit the website www.tmgc.ca.
Seniors
A Springtime High Tea takes place 3 to 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 21 at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets are $8 for members or $10 for non-members.
Special Events .Birds in Focus -Photography Workshop is set for Cammidge House, Boundary Bay Regional Park on Sunday, March 23 from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. This workshop is presented by local nature photographer Ursula Easterbrook and explores basic to advanced photography skills, techniques, digital aspects, equipment, places to go and more. Ages 15+ $20/person. Registration required: phone 604-432-6359.
Arts
March 19 Open Stage has been postponed to Wednesday, April 2. Entertain & Be Entertained at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre April 2, 7 p.m. Sign up at the door by 6:45 p.m., $4 admission. Call 604-943-9437.
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).
