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• The Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a potluck dinner and an L.A. meeting April 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Legion, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. (north door). We need all the ladies we can get. Please bring your favourite dish or pay $7 for a scrumptious meal. For more information, call Marla, 403-328-5235.
• The DEHR to Care Art Gala, presented by the Alberta Teachers’ Association Local 41 DEHR Committee, will take place April 11 at the Galt Museum, featuring displays of artwork from elementary, middle and high school students throughout Lethbridge, all related to the theme of “becoming the Canada we want to be.” The gala will be open to the public from 6-8 p.m., culminating in the auction of a select few pieces of art.
• Pop in Lots with Moms and Tots, a group for moms and tots (dads, grandparents and child-minders, too) meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-noon at VIA Church, 2820 18 Ave. N. Enjoy coffee and conversation while letting your kids play. Details: Phone 403320-2005.
• 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, 403-329-0661.
• Gamblers Anonymous meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m. and Thursdays, 6 p.m. at 408 13 St. N. 24-hour help line 403331-0822.
• TOPS #AB100, Lethbridge meets Tuesdays in the Lounge at Southminster United Church, 1011 4 Ave. S. Please use the office entrance. Weigh-in time: 99:45 a.m. Meeting: 10-11 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a not-forprofit support group for members who are trying to lose or maintain their weight. Visitors are always welcome. Details: Judith, 403-331-3396 or via the website www.TOPS.org.
• 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.
• 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.
• New TOPS Chapter, AB5338 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m. at Ecole la Verendrye via the south door (ring inside buzzer). Learn new recipes, food exchanges and healthier lifestyle changes. More details: Shirley, 403-381-8298.
• 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 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.
• Revellers Dinner and Games Night will be held April 12 at the basement level at The Keg (Country Kitchen Catering) on Mayor Magrath Drive South. Facility is wheelchair accessible. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with 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. Membership fee is waived for the first time out. Tickets will be on sale from 2-3 p.m. April 11 at the same location (use east side entrance of The Keg building). Details: Ernie, 403-381-7223 or Gerald, 403-381-3620.
• Galt Museum and Archives’ Daytime Galt Workshops hands-on history program for adults and seniors continues April 12 from 10:30 a.m.noon, featuring “Felted Easter Eggs.” Come try out the technique of wet felting and create some decorative Easter eggs. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders.
• Books for Babies is looking for volunteers and will hold its Annual General Meeting April 12 at 10 a.m. at Chinook Arch Regional Library System, 2902 7 Ave. N. Become part of the group that provides moms and babies in southern Alberta with literacy bags; about 1,000 are distributed annually in Lethbridge. Call 403-380-7323 for more information.
• Sunrise Village, 1730 10 Ave. S. (across from the hospital) will host Music with Veda and Jen April 12 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone 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: 403327-5724.
• 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, 403-345-4242 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 403-3293222.
• 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. April 12 to June 30 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.
• 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.