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Community calendar is for nonprofit organizations and fundraisers. Please forward your items, at least one week in advance of your event, to communitycalendar@ lethbridgeherald.com

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“WindFeb. 22 Chimes.”from 10:30 Create a.m.-noon,a wind chime featuring thatin windywill be Lethbridge.sure to make Admission beautiful fees sounds apply (includespass holders. exhibit access); free to annual • a Nord-BridgeTravel Presentation Seniors Feb. Centre22 at 11 will a.m. host by Deadwood,Leader Tours South on Dakota;trips including Okanagan Valleyand Banff getaway; National Alberta Park. Prairie Open Railwayto membersolder. For moreand non-membersinformation, call55 yearsthe and Nord-BridgeLeader Tours Centreat 1-403-270-7044.at 403-329-3222 or • ToastmastersCoaldale Sunny Club South meets Speakers Wednesdays, 7-8:15Hone your p.m. publicat the Coaldale Public Library. speaking leadership and skills in a friendly, environment. supportive EveryoneFor more welcome. 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, 403320-2075, or Josephine, 403-345-4242 for details. • 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. • Definitely Not Plato Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday, 7 p.m., community meeting room at the library’s main branch. Details: 403-380-7346.

• Southern Alberta Bikers meet fourth Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Coalhurst Legion. SAB is open to riders of all makes and models of motorbikes. For more information, email sabvpbrian@gmail.com. • Métis Association, Local 2003 meets last Wednesday every month (except December, July and August) at 5 p.m. at Suite 1:32 909 3 Ave. N. For more information, call 403-328-7828. Everyone welcome. This is a free supper meeting; come and enjoy. For inquiries about membership, funding for school, etc., call Alice at 403-328-8952 or email metiswoman@shaw.ca.

• Sunrise Village, 1730 10 Ave. S., will host an evening of music by Tom Price

Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is 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. • 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@ywca lethbridge.org or call her at 403-329-0088. • The Coaldale United Church Thrift Thursdays Shop from (20229 a.m.-118 St.) p.m.is openas a serviceand shoesto theat $2. community. Household Most items clothingvery reasonably decorations, priced bedding,— Christmas tablecloths, curtains,jewelry and kitchen more. items, Cash books,only. Comefine china,and browse.• 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. • Galt Museum and Archives’ Saturdays at 1:00 hands-on history program for families will continue Feb. 25 from 1-2 p.m., featuring “Harmonicas, Kazoos & Flutes.” You’ll be blown away by the sounds these DIY wind instruments make. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders. • The 6th annual Lethbridge Public Library Spelling Bee will be held Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. in the Theatre Gallery, Main Branch. The event is for students in Grades 4, 5 and 6. Members of the community are encouraged to come and cheer on the spellers. • Virtuoso accordionist Michael Bridge will perform Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. at College Drive Community Church, 2710 College Drive S. Tickets $20, available at Casa Art Centre, 230 8 St. S. For details about Michael Bridge, visit www.michaelbridgemusic.com. • The “Coldest Night of the Year”

charity walk will take place Feb. 25. The family-friendly fundraiser assists Streets Alive Mission in its work to help the city’s hungry and less fortunate citizens. About 200 walkers and 40 teams are expected for the event, which begins and ends at Exhibition Park. Register as soon as possible at http://streetsalive.ca/cnoy2017. • Southminster United Church will host

their Mid-Winter Gala Feb. 25 at The Norland Historic Estate, beginning at 6 p.m. Cocktails and dinner will be followed by entertainment by Herb Hicks Jazz Quartet featuring Sheena Lawson. Tickets available by calling 403-327-3404. • Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer “Learn to Hoop” Tuesdays, Feb. 28-March 28, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. (note time change) at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Hula-hooping isn’t just for kids anymore. This class uses hoops that are specifically designed for adult beginners. Participants will safely and effectively burn calories, tone core muscles and improve balance, posture and stability. Class content will be adapted to suit all fitness levels. Fee: $25 for LSCO members, $33 for nonmembers. Register by Feb. 24 (after this date add $5). For information or to register, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222.