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• Sunrise Village, 1730 10 Ave. S., will host a Sing-A-Long with Yvonne Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

• Galt Museum and Archives’ Wednesday at the Galt lecture program for adults and seniors continues Jan. 11 from 2-3 p.m., featuring “University of Lethbridge: 50 Years in 50 Minutes.” Join Archivist Mike Perry for a fascinating look at the history of the U of L as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders.

• Coaldale Sunny South Speakers Toastmasters Club meets Wednesdays, 7-8:15 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, 403-345-2980.

• 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, 403-3454242 for details.

• 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. • Dynamically Speaking Toastmasters Club meets Thursdays, 7 a.m., Country Kitchen (lower level of The Keg). All are welcome. Details: Deanne Wirzba, 403328-8944. • Al-Anon, a group for those facing problems caused by someone else’s drinking, meets Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Family Centre, Suite 225, 200 4 Ave. S. (Lethbridge Centre). Details: Pat, 403359-2169 or Marlene, 403-388-7319.

• “Easy Does It” Al-Anon for adult children of alcoholics, a support group for people who grew up with the rules Don’t Talk, Don’t Trust, Don’t Feel, meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2406 11 Ave. S., front door. Details: Judy, 403-329-0661. • Blankets for Canada Lethbridge meets Thursdays from 10 a.m.-noon at the west entrance of Southminster United Church (11 Street and 4 Avenue). We are in need of more volunteers. Donations of yarn or financial donations are greatly appreciated, also eight- or nine-inch squares as well as strips 70 inches long, knitted or crocheted. Items may be dropped off at the church or at Michael’s craft store at Park Place mall. For more information, call 403-329-6586 or 403329-4410. • Adult Children of Alcoholics and/or Dysfunctional Families meet Thursdays, 8 p.m., 408 13 St. N. Details: Ann, 403-382-9925, or Shannon, 403315-3482. • Westminster Crib Club meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., 411 16 St. N. Details: Lily Jorgensen, 403-328-3519. • Royal Canadian Legion General

Stewart Branch No. 4 hosts cribbage every Thursday with a start time of 6:45 p.m. Don’t be late; come out and play.

• YWCA Lethbridge and District offers Chat Room, a group for single female parents, Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the YWCA Meeting Room, 604 8 St. S. Chat Room provides a supportive environment to create connections, learn how to access community resources and discover information useful to daily life. Join at any time, and it’s free. If child care or transportation is needed, that can be

arranged. For more information, email Tracy at tjames@ywcalethbridge.org or call her at 403-329-0088. • The Coaldale United Church Thrift Shop (2022 18 St.) is open Thursdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. as a service to the community. Most clothing and shoes at $2. Household items very reasonably priced — Christmas decorations, bedding, tablecloths, curtains, kitchen items, books, fine china, jewelry and more. Cash only. Come and browse. The Lethbridge Philatelic Society (stamp collectors) meets every second

Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. January meeting will be held at Christ Trinity Lutheran Church basement, 416 12 St. S. Anyone interested in stamp collecting is welcome. For more information, contact Walter at 403-3889174.

• 702 Wing Air Force Association meets second Thursday, 7:30 p.m., 702 Wing building at the airport. Ex-air force members or anyone interested in aviation are welcome. Details: Walter, 403-3814352, or Bruce, 403381-3344.

• Are you interested in writing? The River Bottom Writers invite you to join them the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 6:45 p.m. in the Richardson Oilseed Room at Lethbridge College for a session of informal writing practice. All genre writers are welcome. Bring pen, paper or laptop.

• Host Lions meet twice a month. Be part of a club helping our community grow. Details: Nick, 403-328-1000.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles 2100 Lethbridge, to raise money to support local charities, makes Eagles Hall available for rent for public or private events. Go to

www.foelethbridge2100.com for details and contact information or call 403-327-8365. • Chillin’ 4 Charity will take place Jan. 13 from 1-3 p.m. at the bus loop at the University of Lethbridge. The event features students and community members taking a polar bear plunge to raise money for the United Way. The event is part of the U of L’s Founders’ Day weekend which is celebrating the U of L’s 50th anniversary.

• Galt Museum and Archives’ Saturdays at 1:00 hands-on history program for families continues Jan. 14 from 1-2 p.m., featuring “Painted Polar Bears.” Create a polar bear painting inspired by one of the many objects in the Galt’s collection. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders.

• 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.

• The Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold a breakfast Jan. 15 from 8:30-10 a.m. at Eagle Hall, 631 13 St. N. Cost is $5 per person. Everyone is welcome.

• Ladies Auxiliary lunch meeting will be held Jan. 16 at 12 p.m. at St. Michael’s Health Centre. The annual meeting follows lunch; please have reports prepared.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer a Morning Exercises program with Session 1 Mondays, Jan. 16-Feb. 13 from 9:15-10 a.m., and Session 2 Mondays, Feb. 27March 27 from 9:15-10 a.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Ideal for individuals who would like the option of sitting in a chair or standing when exercising. Fee: $14 for LSCO members, $20 for nonmembers. Register by Jan. 13 for Session 1 or Feb. 24 for Session 2 (after this date add $5). For details, call the LSCO at 403320-2222.

• Non-profit professionals and board members are invited to a seminar on Volunteer Screening & Engagement hosted by Volunteer Lethbridge and Volunteer Alberta, taking place Jan. 17 at Volunteer Lethbridge (324 5 St. S.). Choose from a half-day or a full-day session (both include lunch). Fee ranges from $30 to $60; registration and payment deadline is Jan. 12 at 4 p.m. Call Chelsea at 403-332-4320 or search “Volunteer” on EventBrite.com for more details.