Clubs & Groups .Special Olympics Delta is urgently looking for volunteers for our Softball and track & field programs. Please contact Erna at [email protected] or www.sobcdelta.org.
.A fully funded Tuesday after school program held in Ladner helps children explore their creative selves with drawing, painting, sculpture and drama in order to nurture their emotional health. Intake process required. Contact CMHA Delta at 604-943-1878 or [email protected].
.Have you ever thought about working for yourself? Learn the basics of starting a small business -join a representative from Small Business BC for this informative session -Start Smart for Small Businesses -at the Tsawwassen Library, 1321A-56th St., on Thursday, April 17, 2 -4 p.m.
.Fortis BC president and CEO John Walker is the guest speaker at a Delta Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday, April 16 at the Delta Town & Country Inn from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $35 for members, $45 for non-members. Register at deltachamber.ca.
.Come join the Delta chapter of the Council of Canadians for a special Mother Earth Day event on Indigenous Resistance to Pipelines 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 Ladner Pioneer Library. All welcome. For more info contact Bob -604-940-8034.
.The South Delta Newcomers and Alumni meetings are held on 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, April 17. Contact Holly at holly. [email protected].
.Celebrate the Wealth of the Deltas -Harvest Bounty on Thursday, April 17, 6 -7:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. Leslie Madelung, from Ladner's incredible little kitchen shop Cobblestone Cottage, joins us to spill the beans on the secret places in the Deltas where you can find fresh local food year round.
.On Wednesday, April 23 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 Diane at 604-946-7033.
.Delta Ringette Association's annual general meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 23 from 7-9 p.m. at the North Delta Recreation Centre (upstairs room) at 11405-84th Ave.
.Taoist Tai Chi is a set of gentle movements for people of all ages and in all conditions. Discover the health benefits for body and mind! New beginner classes start in May, both in new locations. Tsawwassen: Monday, May 5 at St. David's Anglican Church, 1115-51A St. Ladner: Wednesday, May 7 at Ladner United Church, 4960-48 Ave. All classes run from 10 a.m. to noon and include a tea break. For more information call 604-681-6609 or visit www.taoist.org.
.Free UVic Chronic Pain Self-Management workshop starts Wednesday, May 7 at the KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Participants will learn strategies to manage pain, deal with difficult emotions, exercise safely, and work with health care professionals. To register call UVic at 604-940-1273 or go to www.selfmanagementbc.ca.
.Delta Youth Support Link Society (DYSL) AGM -Monday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre, upstairs.
Visit www.dyslsociety.com for more information.
.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.
Seniors .KinVillage Travel presents a Whistler day trip on Monday, June 16. Bus trip and hot lunch at the Wildwood Pacific Bistro. $70 for members, $75 for non-members. Open 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday at KinVillage Community Centre and at McKee.
Fund Raisers .Fix the Hall, Have a Ball is set for Saturday, April 19, 8 p.m. -1 a.m., featuring Bocephus King at the Ladner Fishermen's Hall, 4481 Savoy St. Cash bar. Late night beef dip. $20. All proceeds to ongoing hall renovations. Tickets available at Angela's Boutique 604-946-5211.
.Shred-a-thon: A Friends' Fundraising Event is set for Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. This second annual fundraiser sponsored by the Delta Friends of the Library offers FVRL customers and community members shredding of their documents outside the Tsawwassen Library, 1321A-56th Street, entrance. Not only is this a great opportunity to safely get rid of your confidential information, your donation will directly benefit your local library.
Arts.The Canadian Federation of University Women -South Delta proudly presents Pandora's Vox, a women's vocal ensemble with director Gillian Hunt, with special guests: awardwinning SDSS choir with director Danielle Hamilton, on Thursday, April 24, 7:30 p.m. at SDSS -Equinox Theatre. Tickets are $20. Youth/Child: $10. Tickets are available at Black Bond Books in Ladner and Centre Stage Accessories (Town Centre Mall) in Tsawwassen. All proceeds to bursaries for South Delta women students.
.A Whimsical Nature ArtStretch exhibit will run at the Delta school board office and is open to the public on weekdays from April 29 to May 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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).
