Clubs & Groups
.A new program at Deltassist: "Children are People Too" is a group for children 9-14 years old that have a parent struggling with addiction issues When: every Wednesday from April 30 to June 11 from 4 -5:15 p.m. Where: Deltassist 9097-120th St. N. Delta. How to register: call Deltassist at 604-594-3455 Ext. 118. For more information on this program or any of our other programs go to: http://www.deltassist. com/current/events.html.
.The South Delta Evergreen Garden Club's 2014 Plant Sale & Garden Market takes place Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Great plants, great garden vendors! On the patio at Delta Manor Long Term Care Facility, 5800 Mountain View Dr., beside Delta Hospital. For more information: www.southdeltagardenclub.ca.
.Taoist Tai Chi is a set of gentle movements for people of all ages and in all conditions. 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.
.A Tilbury Transportation Management Association (TMA) meeting is set for Monday, May 5. Improving Traffic Safety in Tilbury. Location: CAPTIN Toyota, 7233 Progress Way. Time: 12 -1 p.m. RSVP: [email protected]. The bi-monthly meetings are organized by the Earthwise Society and open to all businesses in Tilbury Industrial Estate.
.Elder Abuse: What Is It, How Do We Deal With It? Tuesday, May 6, 2 -3:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St.
The BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support offers a presentation on social isolation and abuse of older adults, types of abuse and people involved and strategies to deal with abuse.
.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.
.The Low Vision Support Group meets at Ladner Pioneer Library on Monday, May 12 at 1:30 p.m. This month's guest is Teresa Marshall of Pitmar Tours.
.Volunteers needed. Delta Marine Rescue Society is currently filling the following vacancies for the positions of president and treasurer to support the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (formerly Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary-Pacific) Station 8 Delta. Submit your resume in confidence to adams. [email protected] or call 604-808-9639.
Seniors .Spring Fusion Luncheon and Fashion Show, Friday, May 9, starts at 11:45 a.m. Tickets $12 for members, $14 for non-members, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, 604-943-0225.
.Shari's Saturday Social, Saturday, May 10 Theme: Roaring 20's flapper frolic, great CD music, from the slow, dreamy and romantic, to the faster beat of the mambo, jive, and soft rock and roll. Doors open at 7 p.m., dancing 7:30 to 11 p.m. $8 for members, $10 non-members. KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, 604-943-0225.
Fund Raisers .Shred-a-thon: A Friends' Fundraising Event is set for Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. -2 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 St.
.The Ladner Lawn Bowling Club invites you to their annual Garage, Plant & Bake Sale on Saturday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5128-47th Ave., Ladner (across from McKee Seniors Centre).
.IODE Boundary Bay Chapter hosts a bridge and afternoon tea fundraiser Wednesday, May 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Dr., Ladner. $10 per person. Tea/coffee and snacks will be served. Door prizes. This event is a fun social outing for players at all levels. Call Frances at 604-943-1119 for tickets. Tickets will not be available at the door.
Special Events .Neilson Grove spring market and silent auction takes place May 1 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Neilson Grove Elementary, 5500 Admiral Blvd. There will be Mommy & Me Photos, jewelry, clothing and more. To book a table or for more information contact [email protected].
.Ladner United Church annual garage sale on Saturday, May 3 at 4960-48th Ave., Ladner (604-946-6254). Doors open from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Come by and check out the new renovation! .There will be jewelry, watches, sunglasses and 'Designer Collections' for sale on Saturday, May 3 at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St. Tsawwassen, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
.Joey Hoar's Voo Doo Chilli Band plays Saturday, May 3 at the Tsawwassen Legion. Non-members welcome. Come early -stay late, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
.Delta Division of Family Practice is sponsoring a "Walk with your Doc" to celebrate the World Health Organization Move for Health Day. Join your doctor for a short, fun walk around Boundary Bay Regional Park on Sunday, May 4. Register at www.walkwithyourdoc. ca. Check-in 9:45 a.m. at Centennial Beach Café. Bring your dog -this event is pet-friendly.
Arts.What Migratory Birds Do For Us! Ursula Easterbrook, intrepid Tsawwassen photographer, is presenting a talk featuring her bird photos to show the importance of our wonderful area, host to many migratory birds in spring and fall. Tsawwassen Library, May 6, 7 -8:30 p.m.
.An art show, to help celebrate International Migratory Bird Day, runs from May 1 to 31 at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre Gallery, 1172-56th St.,
Tsawwassen.Paintings and photographs of birds and local bird-related land/waterscapes, featuring local painters and photographers.
.A Whimsical Nature ArtStretch exhibit will run at the Delta school board office and is open to the public on weekdays until May 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
.Lift Every Voice, an ecumenical choir concert, will be held at Cedar Park Church 5300-44th Ave., Ladner, Sunday, May 4 at 7 p.m.
.Bird Migrations: Art and Mystery is set for May 10 at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th St., Tsawwassen. Starting at 6:30 p.m. there will be an opening reception and speakers on bird migrations.
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).
