Clubs Groups
.A Writers' Group meets Thursdays, July 9, 23, August 13, 27, 10:30 -12 noon -Tsawwassen Library, 1321A -56 Street. Drop in and share your stories with a supportive group of fellow writers.
.3D printing has been likened to the Internet -now that it is in existence, people are finding creative ways to utilize the technology. On Saturday, July 11, from 10 am -3 pm at the Tsawwassen Library and Saturday, July 25, 10 am -3 pm at the Ladner Pioneer Library, our Innovatorin-Residence, Graeme Bennett, will demonstrate 3D printing and talk about innovation
.Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers are invited to join La Leche League's monthly gathering on Tuesday, July 14 to discuss Nutrition and Weaning (and other topics related to breastfeeding) at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave. from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Call Ruth at 604-948-3284 or visit www.lllc.ca.
.The heat is on and our summer meeting schedule is in effect! Come out and have fun while improving your public speaking and leadership skills! Visit
Ambassadors Tsawwassen-Toastmasters from 7 -9 PM on Tuesdays, July 14 and August 25 at St. David's Anglican Church 1115 -51A St. Guests always welcome. http://www.ambassadorstoastmasters. org/
.Join the Delta History Hunters on Thursday, July 16 for an informative history tour where we will walk, talk and explore our way through Delta's local history. This trip will feature Peat Plan Ruins Burns Bog. Together we'll explore Burns Bog and the ruins of the old peat plant. We'll learn about the history of peat mining and discuss the natural history of the bog.
Meet at the entrance to the North Delta Greenway on Westview Drive, near the intersection of 72nd Ave and Highway 91. RSVP by calling 604-946-9322 or emailing info@deltamuseum. ca. There is a $5 fee per trip for non-members. DMAS members are eligible to attend programs free of charge. Memberships applications are available at www.deltamuseum.ca.
.St. David's Anglican Church, 1115-51A St., Tsawwassen, hosts a vacation bible school for everyone over 5 from July 20 to 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. Maximum registration 50 children. Free but donations welcome. To register call Kaitlyn at 604-943-4737 ext. 224 or visit www.stdavidsdelta. com.
.There will be a Pizza and Games Teen Nights on Thursdays, July 23 and Aug. 20, 5:30 -8:30 pm at the Ladner Pioneer Library.
.Calling all golfers and golfing enthusiasts! Join the Delta Museum and Archives Society on Friday, July 24 as we welcome players of all levels for a fun round of golf, followed by a dinner, silent auction, and prizes at the iconic Beach Grove Golf Club. An important part of the evening is our annual tribute to a Delta pioneering family; this year we celebrate the Tamboline family. For tickets: 604-946-9315 ext. 5 or visit www.deltamuseum.ca.
.Free Falls Prevention Clinic, sponsored by Fraser Health, at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave., on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Pre-registration is required. Please call 604-587-7866 for an appointment.
Seniors
.Country Western Jamboree, Saturday, July 18, Jammers in the Park; 4 -5pm. Bar: 5pm; Dinner: 5 -6pm. Members $12; Guests $14. BBQ beef, salmon veggie burgers, hotdogs, beans, salad, dessert beverage. Entertainment: Sincerely Yours 7 -9:30 pm. McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Delta. 604-946-1411.
Special Events
.KinVillage is celebrating 35 years of service and a mortgage burning Saturday, July 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. There will be music, activities and more.
Call 604-943-0155 or visit www.kinvillage.ca.
.Car boot sale, hosted by Boundary Bay Park Association, is set for July 11, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Centennial Beach parking lot. $10 per vendor -free admittance to buyers. Refreshments available. For more information call Beth at 604-940-9824 or Tom at 604-940-9296. If inclement weather check website www.boundarybayparkassocation. wordpress.com.
.There will be a jewelry sale -July 11, new inventory of jewelry watches for sale, 9:30am-4pm at Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen.
.Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Celebrate Canada's Parks Day: Low Tide Loungers Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 1 to 4 pm Boundary Bay Regional Park Discover Metro Vancouver Regional Parks and reconnect with nature. Explore the seven wonders of Boundary Bay. Meet at Centennial Beach. All ages. Drop in/free. www.metrovancouver. org/parksday
.Tsawwassen Saturday Farmers Market, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., until Oct. 31. Southlands Market Square, 6400 Ave., Delta. tsawwassensaturdaymarket. flavors.me.
Arts
.Delta Parks, Recreation Culture's Concert in the Park Series continues this summer! Wednesday, July 8, Bossa Boys at Diefenbaker Park, Thursday, July 9 Astro's Collar at Memorial Park. Bring your own blanket lawn chair and enjoy a free concert! Call 604-943-9437 for more information/cancellations if inclement weather.
.Grand Prix of Art -Delta takes place in Ladner Village Sunday, July 19. Artists will be painting around town from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and there will be an exhibit of their work from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Ladner Community Centre. Visit www.artistsinthevillage. com for more info.
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).
