Clubs Groups
Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser offers an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group for individuals with OCD and/or friends and family. The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 7 -9 p.m. in North Delta. Next meeting is on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Please Call the Delta Office at 604-943-1878 to register.
The Delta HUB Cycling Committee is meeting on Thursday, Sept. 3, 7-8:30 pm at the Ladner Pioneer Library (Meeting Room). Attend our monthly meetings and support local action to improve cycling safety and connectivity for all ages abilities. Open to the public; no experience is required. Email: [email protected].
Nutrition and Weaning is the discussion topic at the next La Leche League meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave. from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Babies and young children welcome. Phone help available too: Ruth 604-948-3284.
Learning Disabilities Association - Fraser South Chapter is looking for volunteer literary and math tutors. The program will be offered in Ladner starting Oct. 5. There information sessions for volunteers Tuesday, Sept. 8, @7-8 pm and Wednesday, September 9, @7-8 pm at LDAFS Resource Centre 201-13766-72 Ave., Surrey. Accepted tutors must attend all training dates: Saturdays, Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3, 9 am to 4 pm and Oct. 17 (9 am to 12 pm at Invergarry Adult Education Centre, 12772-88th Ave., Surrey. For more information, please contact Tania at: 604-591-5156, [email protected], or visit www.ldafs.org.
Delta Nats casual birding walk, a Birds on the Bay event, Wednesday, Sept. 9, Boundary Bay Regional Park 9am - noon. Join Tom Bearss and his informal birdwatchers for a 2.5-hour amble. Enjoy the abundance of resident birds and fall migrants passing through Delta at this time of year, including shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and smaller birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. The outing will end with beverage and snack at historic Cammidge House. Meet: Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park, Delta. Info: 604-940-9296 or [email protected]. Hosts: Delta Nature: No charge for events; voluntary donation for snacks.
Taoist Tai Chi exercises the whole body and calms the mind, transforming you into a healthier, more relaxed and happy person! New Beginner classes start in Ladner at Ladner United Church, 4960 48th Ave. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 10a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 10, 7 to 9 p.m. and in Tsawwassen at St. David's Anglican Church, 1115 51A St. on Monday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Payment by cash or cheque only. www.taoist.org or call 604-681-6609.
The Delta Deas Rowing Club is hosting a Rowing Regatta Saturday, Sept. 12 in the Ladner Reach and Deas Slough. We require Safety Boats (12 -14 feet) with experienced drivers to be positioned on the course to aid Rowers. Two shifts are available: 7-10:30 am or 10:30 am to 2 pm. Please call 604-946-7150 if you are able to help out.
Ladner Baptist Church is hosting The Connect Fall Family BBQ for families of individuals or children of all ages, with varied physical, medical, mental, emotional, or behavioral abilities or needs on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10am-1pm. Wii Sport and XBox Dance will be set up alongside drawing stations. The event is wheel chair accessible and admission is free. For more information call 604-946-0141. Ladner Baptist Church 5624 Ladner Trunk Road. www.ladnerbaptist. ca.
Living with Cancer/Restorative Yoga. If you are living with cancer, the Centre for Supportive Care is offering a unique program on Thursdays at 1:30 -3:30 pm, starting Sept. 24. A cancer support group will be facilitated by Counsellor, Gilly Heaps, and alternate weeks, restorative yoga will be facilitated by Maureen Dufresne. Pre-registration is required. Call Gilly at 604-948-0660 ext. 305 for more information or to register.
Are you responsible for the care of a family member at home or in a facility? Trying to cope with the changes that aging and illness bring to a loved one can be a difficult and stressful job. Delta Caregivers' Network is offering an education and support group starting Wednesday,
Oct. 7 from 1-3pm once a week for eight weeks. Cost is $50. Subjects covered include caregiver stress, communication techniques, role and lifestyle changes, accessing and using community resources, and legal and financial issues. To register call the Centre for Supportive Care at 604-948-0660, Laurie 604-943-3921 or Sylvia 604-943-7596.
Learn comfort and skills with public speaking in a safe, encouraging setting. Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters meet at 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at St.
David's Anglican Church, 1115-51A St., Tsawwassen. New members and guests always welcome. For more information, contact Susan at 604-786-5404.
Seniors
Shari's Saturday Social, Saturday, Sept. 5 -Doors open at 7 -Dancing 7:30-11. Dress style optional but some glitz and glamour is always welcome. Dance to a wide variety of great CD music. KinVillage Community Centre 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets available at the door. $10 for members, $12 for non-members, cash or cheque only -Mid-evening tea, coffee, and assorted goodies included. To reserve a table, please call Shari at 604-943-8755.
ElderCollege Delta announces its fall program for October, November and December. ElderCollege is open to all 50 years and over. Learn in a relaxed, risk-free and social environment. Public registration takes place at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 to 11:30 am and at Save-on-Foods in Ladner on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 11:30 am to 1 pm. For further information or to register after September 22, contact 604-943-0262 or eldercollegedelta@kinvillage. org.
McKee Seniors Recreation Centre presents: McKee Open House, Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come check out our facility experience our programs hands on. There will be demonstrations, displays, café service and more! For additional information: McKee Customer Service Desk, 604-946-1411.
Lunch with Klondike Kate entertaining, 12:15 Friday, Sept. 18 at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-
10th Ave., Tsawwassen.
604-943-0225 Tickets $12 $14, cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard, debit card.
Fall lunch and fashion show at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, Friday, Sept. 25; 12 p.m., $9 members; $11 guests. Fashion Show by Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shoppe.
Fund Raisers
The Rose and Crown Pub in Tsawwassen is hosting a Cops for Cancer 2015 - Tour de Coast fundraiser on Sept. 10, 11 and 12. The funds raised will be going to pediatric cancer research and Camp Goodtimes. Raffle tickets to be sold over the three days with the draw taking place on Sept. 12. Lots of great raffle prizes to be won! Come out and support this great cause!
Special Events
Car boot sale, hosted by Boundary Bay Park Association, is set for Sept. 12, 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.
Arts
The Delta Choral Society is now operating three choirs. Existing and new members are invited to the following. All ages. Anyone from elementary school to any age and any ability can come sing! The fun begins on Monday, Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m. Children's choir (new) *$60 fee for the term. Parents please bring registration form downloaded from www.deltachoral.ca/delta-childrens-choir. 6:30 p.m. Delta Community Choir *$80 fee for the term. Register in person. Audition for pitch and placement required. 8:20 p.m. Tapestry *$80 fee for the term. Register in person. Full audition required. Where: Benediction Lutheran Church, 5575 6th Ave., Tsawwassen. Questions? info@deltachoral. ca, www.deltachoral.ca.
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