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• The Lethbridge Community

Network is holding its annual ECycle Drive continuing until Jan. 15. Drop off your reusable or recyclable electronic devices to one of the four locations: (1) 1813 3 Ave. S. (one block west of Mint car wash); (2) Lethbridge Public Library Main Branch; (3) Save-On-Foods West; and (4) Lethbridge Community Network Downtown Office, 427 5 St. S.

• Lethbridge Public Library is hosting the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Jan. 9-14, featuring an assortment of mountain films featuring biking, hiking, climbing, surfing, running, nature and mountain culture plus a few amusing short films. Tickets are available only at the Library’s Main Branch, Customer Services; Adults $20/ticket or purchase 3 different programs for $50; seniors (65+) and children 12 and under $15/ticket or purchase 3 different programs for $40. • A New Beginning Al-Anon Family Group, for people affected by someone else’s drinking, meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m., at McKillop United Church, 2329 15 Ave. S. Details: Judy, 403329-0661. • Gamblers Anonymous meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

and Thursdays,6 p.m. at 408 13 St. N. 24-hour help line 403-331-0822. • TOPS #AB100, Lethbridge meets Tuesdays in the Lounge at Southminster United Church, 1011 4 Ave. S. Please use the office entrance. Weigh-in time: 9-10 a.m. Meeting: 10-11 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit support group for members who are trying to lose or maintain their weight. Visitors are always welcome. Details: Judith, 403331-3396 or via the website www.TOPS.org. • #11 Lethbridge Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, for boys and girls ages

12-19, meets Tuesdays from 6:45-9:30 p.m. at the Vimy Ridge Armoury north of the Lethbridge airport, 337 Stubb Ross Road. Details: Capt. B. Look, 403-3813344 or the armoury office on Tuesday nights at 403-327-7083. • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Chapter No. AB457, meets Tuesdays at Bridge Villa Estates, with weigh-in from 6:15-6:45 p.m. and the meeting from 6:45-7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Details: Dirk Pool, 403-327-0447.

• Lethbridge Legal Guidance, a nonprofit society offering free legal advice to low-income southern Albertans, holds clinics Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m. by appointment only. Call and speak with an Intake Officer to determine eligibility for services. For more information, call 403380-6338 or email lethbridgelegalguidance@telus.net. • Introduction to The Art of Taiko (Japanese drumming) with HIBIKIYA takes place Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. at Kingdom Kids Day Care. For details, call Valerie McQuaid at 403-320-1082.

• LSCO Karaoke Club is looking for new singers to join the club in preparation for their April Spring Concert. The club meets every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Come join them for good fun and singing. There is an extensive library with all the words on the screen. • La Leche League meets monthly (typically the second Tuesday of each month) and provides breastfeeding support and research-based information to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. All pregnant and nursing mothers, their babies and others interested in La Leche League may attend at no cost. Call 403331-1003 for more information. For time, location and other details, check the website at www.lllc.ca. • Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m., Eagles Hall, 631 13 St. N. For more details, call 403-327-8365 or visit the website at www.foelethbridge2100.com. • Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary meets every second Tuesday of the month in the lower level of the Eagle Hall, 631 13 St. N. • Order of the Eastern Star Maple Leaf Chapter #7 holds its monthly meeting the second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Masonic Hall in Lethbridge. • Oldman River Potters Guild meets every second Tuesday of the month (except July and August) at 7 p.m. in the studio at 326C 10 St. N. The public is welcome to attend. • Alzheimer Society Caregiver Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. at Clearview Lodge, 4730 50 Ave., in Taber. • Food Fit, a fun, free, 12-week program that combines good cooking and exercise, will be offered Tuesdays from 5-8 p.m. (starting Jan. 10) or

Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. (starting Jan. 11) at Interfaith Food Bank, 1103 3 Ave. N. Free meals included. Spaces are limited; to reserve your spot, contact Thressa at 403-320-8779 or email thressa@interfaithfoodbank.ca. • Revellers Dinner and Games Night will be held Jan. 11 at the basement level at The Keg (Country Kitchen Catering) on Mayor Magrath Drive. Facility is wheelchair accessible. Doors open at

5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30. Cost is $20 per person. Newcomers — are you a crib or whist enthusiast? Come for a great dinner and a night of cards. Yearly membership fee of $10 is waived for the first time out. 2017 memberships are due and will be collected either on ticket sale days or the night of the dinner. Tickets will be on sale Jan. 10 from 2-3 p.m. at the same location; use east side entrance. Details: Ernie, 403-381-7223 or Gerald, 403-381-3620. • Sunrise Village, 1730 10 Ave. S., will host a Sing-A-Long with Yvonne Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. • EyeOpener Toastmasters Club, for people who want to learn public speaking and leadership skills, meets

Wednesdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Legacy Tae Kwon Do, 1236 3 Ave. S. Details: Bev LeBlanc, 403-332-0377 or Chuck LeBlanc, 403-715-1712 or email bev@bevleblanc.com. Visit the club website at Eyeopener. toastmasters clubs.org for more information. • On Our Own self-help group for widows and widowers holds a coffee hour Wednesdays, 2 p.m., Lethbridge Senior Centre, 500 11 St. S. Details: 403-327-5724. • Coaldale Sunny South Speakers Toastmasters Club meets

Wednesdays, 78:15 p.m. at the Coaldale Public Library. Hone your public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact Jeff Forrest, 403345-2980.

Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? You are not alone. There is

a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Chinook Regional Hospital Parkade Meeting Room. Call Ron, 403-320-2075, or Josephine, 403-345-4242 for details. • Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre hosts carpet bowling Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Hall at 1904 13 Ave. N. New members are always welcome. Details: phone 403329-3222. • LSCO offers bingo every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. at 500 11 St. S. in the Stage area. Everyone welcome. Booklets are $5, Bonanza $1. Call 403-320-2222 for more information. • Tai-Chi Easy . . . Qi Gong is offered Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45 p.m. until March 29 at the Canadian Yoga Institute, 1238 B 3 Ave. S. Experience the simple rhythmic moves of these slow, graceful postures, held in a peaceful environment. This class is designed for beginner levels. Standing or seated forms are offered. Register by calling 403-394-9642 after 12:30 p.m. • Recreational wheelchair basketball practices are held every Wednesday from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Lethbridge YMCA, 515 Stafford Drive S. Players of all abilities are welcome, disabilities or not. No experience is required. • The Lethbridge Scottish Country Dance Club holds social dancing Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1818 5 Ave. S. Bring soft-soled shoes. No partner or dance experience required. For more information go to www.lethbridgescottishcountrydance.org. • A Stroke Survivors Group for stroke victims and their families meets second

Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Room A of the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Centre, 500 11 St. S. The group is part of the Lethbridge Stroke Recovery Association, formerly known as Chinook Stroke Club. • Prairie Tractor and Engine Museum Society holds a directors’ meeting the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Kleeman Building at the Pioneer Village of Coyote Flats on Prairie Tractor property (1.5 km south of Picture Butte High School on Highway 843). An open discussion session immediately follows the meeting. Visitors are welcome. • The Nikkei Cultural Society of

Lethbridge and Area will host a New Year's Party Jan. 14 at the ItalianCanadian Cultural Centre, 1511 St. Edward Blvd. N. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. There will be door prizes, entertainment and more. Guests include the Consul General of Japan in Calgary. Mr. K.Tanabe and Mrs. K. Tanabe. Tickets: $40 per person, must be purchased on or before Jan. 11. For tickets, phone or email David at 403-330-1548; Betty at 403-327-3838 or bmtana@shaw.ca; Tsubasa at k.tsubasa@hotmail.co.jp; or George at 403-328-0156 or geotak@shaw.ca. This event is open to all. • Shakespeare in the Park auditions will be held Jan. 14 from 2-4:30 p.m. in the ATB Community Room at Casa, 230 8 St. S. Actors should come prepared to read a monologue or short scene (with other actors) from any copy of “A Comedy of Errors” for director Ron Chambers. (Rehearsals will be May/June with Galt Gardens performances Thursday and Friday evenings in July/August). For further information, phone Kate Connolly at 403-329-4568.