Clubs & Groups
Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe needs volunteers! Men and women needed for all shifts. Learn various things, meet new people, gain new friendships, all in a vibrant thriving retail environment. Proceeds go towards supporting individuals and families experiencing grief and loss in our community. For more information call 604-948-0660 ext.333
Magician Andrew Dalziel and his assistant Rocky the Raccoon entertain at all three Delta Libraries on Friday, July 4 (10:30 a.m. at George Mackie Library, 1 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library & 3:30 p.m. at Tsawwassen Library).
There will be an Ecological Beach Tour hosted by the South Coast Conservation Program on Saturday, July 5 at 11 a.m. Where: Beach Grove neighbourhood, Boundary Bay Wildlife Management Area, Delta. Meet at the beach entrance -corner of Beach Grove Drive and Whitcomb Place. For more information, contact Tamsin Baker at [email protected] or 604-202-2381.
Free group on Mental Well Being. Turning mental health inside-out -a free group on Mental Well Being at the Tsawwassen Library on Tuesday Evenings starting July 8. This eight-week group is a community education model based on The Three Principles as uncovered by Sydney Banks. Suggested reading "The Enlightened Gardener" by Sydney Banks (available through the library) This group will explore the inside-out of mental health and how our reality is created moment to moment. It will explain where our mental wellbeing goes when we are in a low mood. It will help you to uncover your true identity and to live a more joyful life. No need to register. You may come to one or all eight sessions.
Grief Support Group -Interactive group for adults experiencing loss and grief -Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30. Call 604-948-0660 or email [email protected] for more information or to register.
Grief -After a Year. A series for widows and widowers who are looking for an opportunity to speak with other individuals experiencing similar grief. Sometimes after a year or more, our questions and needs may change. For more information about this series or other programs at the Centre for Supportive Care, please call Marg at 604-948-0660.
Canadian Mental Health Association Delta offers a Family Support Group for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness. Summer meetings will take place once a month on Wednesday, July 9 and Wednesday, August 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Delta Hospital, 5800 Mountain View Blvd., Ladner (education room). Call CMHA Delta for info at 604-943-1878.
.Getting to Know Dementia, Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop for family caregivers, July 10, 10 a.m. to noon, Centre for Supportive Care, Delta Hospice, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres. Pre-registration required. Krista Frazee, 604-238-7390, [email protected].
CMHA Delta offers a fully funded skill-building course for age 13-19 in Ladner beginning Monday July 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. The group will continue July 18, 21 & 25. Phone 604-943-1878 or email [email protected] for intake process. Teens will be working indoors and outdoors with a youth support worker and wilderness instructor.
The Canadian Mental Health Association hosts a teen program July 14, 18, 21 and 25 at the Delta Manor Education Centre, 4750-57th St., Ladner. Increase your confidence, challenge unhelpful thoughts and build positive thoughts. Email [email protected] or call 604-943-1878.
Fun and friendly volunteers are needed for a children's thrift store 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 10am to 2pm) 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.
Seniors
Shari's Saturday Social, Saturday, July 12. Dance to 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. Call 604-943-0225.
There will be a Country Western Jamboree on Saturday, July 12 at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. Jammers in the Park 4 -5 p.m. Bar 5 p.m. Dinner 5 -6 p.m. Entertainment: Sincerely Yours 7 -9:30 p.m. Members $12; Guests $14.
Special Events
Spice Road Market takes place Saturday, July 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Earthwise Garden, 6400-3rd Ave. For more information go to www.earthwisesociety.bc.ca or call 604-946-9828.
40th reunion for Delta Senior Secondary '74 and South Delta Senior Secondary '74 will be held Saturday, Aug. 16 in the Sundance Inn Banquet Hall at the Sundance Inn [6574 Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta, BC]. Come celebrate! Tickets: $35 [no tickets available at the door]. Doors open at 6 p.m., appetizer buffet. Please RSVP. DSS74 grads contact Mary Jo (Glen) Ohl [email protected]; SDSS74 grads contact Deb (Reimer) Tremain [email protected].
Arts
Enjoy free music in the park as our Concerts in the Park Series continue next week! The Delta Concert Band on Tuesday, July 8, 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Park, and the Bossa Boys Wed July 9, 7 p.m. at Diefenbaker Park. Concerts cancelled in inclement weather, call 604-943-9437 or visit delta.ca for more information and concert dates.
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).
