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• Birthright Lethbridge will hold its Annual General Meeting May 4 at 7 p.m. at Assumption Church Hall, 2405 12 Ave. S. There will be a video presentation and refreshments. Everyone welcome. • Friends of Medicare, Lethbridge

Chapter will hold its Annual General Meeting May 4 at 6:45 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library Theatre Gallery, 810 5 Ave. S. Guest speaker will be Dr. Carolyn Nowry of Canadian Doctors For Medicare on the topic “A Case for a Universal Pharmacare program in Canada.” Dr. Nowry will take questions after her talk. Everyone is welcome.

• “Caring for the Caregivers,” a free talk by Dr. Roland Ikuta, will take place

May 4 at 7 p.m. at the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta, 470 40 St. S. Dr. Ikuta, a geriatrician, will speak about dementia, the burden of caregiving and how health-care professionals can support caregivers. Representatives from the Alzheimer Society will talk about their role in supporting caregivers.

• 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 403-329-4410. • 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. • 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 5th Annual Live Well Showcase, a Trade Show for Active Aging, will take place May 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and

May 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, 500 11 St. S. Free admission, door prizes, over 75 exhibitors, speakers. Roast beef dinner May 4 from 5-7 p.m. Everyone welcome. • Host Lions meet twice a month. Be part of a club helping our community grow. Details: Nick, 403-328-1000. • Southern Alberta Model Builders

meets the first Thursday of each month (except July) at 7:30 p.m. at Smittys restaurant, Mayor Magrath Drive South. Subject matter/discussions vary at each meeting. • A Public Dance will be held May 5 from 7-10 p.m. at the Lethbridge Legion Hall. Music by Ray Sauer with his amazing synthesizer (one-man dance band) — old classic rock and country fun. Legion bar and lunch available; door prize. Admission $8 at the door. Everybody welcome. • The Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold a steak supper May 5 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Eagles Hall, 631 13 St. N. Cost is $10 for members, $12 for non-members. Everyone is welcome. • École Agnes Davidson School will host its fourth annual Garage Sale May

5-6 in the school gymnasium, 2103 20 St. S. They are gratefully accepting all saleable donations of items to help raise funds for the new community playground. Items can be brought to the school from May 3 to May 5 at 12 p.m. The sale will include sporting equipment, clothing, kitchen items, home furnishings, books, toys, etc. There will also be an extensive and decadent bake sale.

• Immanuel Lutheran Church Giant

Garage Sale, at 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. West, originally scheduled for May 5 and 6, has been rescheduled to May 12 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • “Jane's Walk” in historic London Road will take place May 6 from 10 a.m.-noon. Come and learn about some of the quirky characters who lived here in the early days of Lethbridge. Meet at 10 a.m. in London Road Park on 7 Avenue and 7 Street S. Refreshments at the end of the walk. Organized by London Road Neighbourhood Association. For details, contact Kate Connolly, 403-3294568. • Coalhurst Miners Days Historical Society is hosting its annual Spring Sale May 6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Coalhurst & District Community Centre, 527 50 Ave. The event boasts a concession, over 40 tables of vendors, as well as door prizes comprised of donations from the vendors. • The Army Navy Air Force Unit #34 Ladies Auxiliary will host a Craft, Spring Tea and Bake Sale May 6 from 1-4 p.m. in Dieppe Hall, 517 5 Ave. S.

• Compassionate Friends, a group of parents who have lost a child, will resume monthly meetings, starting May 6 from 10 a.m.-noon and continuing the first

Saturday of every month at McKillop United Church, 2329 15 Ave. S. For more information, call Sandy at 403-393-3855.

• University of Lethbridge will present Culture Vulture Saturdays, featuring “Futuristic Compositions” May 6 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the University Centre for the Arts Atrium. Visitors to Culture Vulture will be encouraged to look forward and picture the future with a photomontage. • The Taka Karate School annual demonstration will take place May 7 at 2 p.m. at the University of Lethbridge main theatre. Tickets are $5 per person, available through the Taka Karate School (403-327-5551) or at the university immediately prior to the demonstration. Part of the proceeds from the demonstration will be donated to Youth One and the Birds of Prey Centre.

• The Lethbridge Symphony will close its 56th season with Series 6 – Hymn of Praise, a celebration of grand proportions,

May 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Southminster United Church. Tickets range from $25$75 and are available anytime at

www.lethbridgesymphony.org or Monday through Friday, 1- 5 p.m. by calling 403-328-6808, ext. 101.

• All women are invited to an enjoyable evening, including dinner and fashion show May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Inn Banquet Room in Taber. Featured will be “Ups and Downs” Clothing and Accessories from Picture Butte, beautiful music by Laurie Keys from Grassy Lake, and an inspirational message, “Beauty for Ashes,” by Laura Klassen from Bow Island. Cost for the evening is $20 per person. For reservations, call Gail at 403-223-4637 or Jane at 403-223-1435. Cancellations are absolutely necessary by noon, May 8. Sponsored by Taber Christian Women’s, affiliated with RSVP Ministries Canada. Everyone is welcome.

• The Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion will hold its monthly meeting May 9 at 1 p.m. at the Legion, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. (use north door). This meeting is being held in the afternoon to try to attract some of the shut-ins and ladies who don’t like to drive at night; the auxiliary’s numbers are slowly dwindling and its members would hate to see the L.A. fold. At the meeting there will be strawberry shortcake and a beverage, free of charge.

• Food Fit, a free program combining classes in nutrition and fitness, begins its next 12-week series of classes in May, running Tuesdays from 5-8 p.m. starting May 9 or

Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. starting May 11 at Interfaith Food Bank, 1103 3 Ave. N. To register or for more information call Rudeen at 403-320-8779 or email rudeen@interfaithfoodbank.ca. Everyone is welcome.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer “Zentangle Art” Tuesdays, May 9-30 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Described as “Yoga for the Brain,” Zentangle Art creates a sense of calm, lowers stress, increases focus and concentration, increases creativity and problem solving. Bring a journal with no lines, Micron pens (3 sizes, 01, 03, 05), HB pencil. Fee: $25 for LSCO members, $38 for non-members. Register by May 5. For information or to register, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222. • The Nikkei Cultural Society of Lethbridge and Area will host an evening of reading and film May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Galt Museum. Author Diana Morita Cole from Nelson, B.C., will read selections from her new book, “Sideways: Memoir of a Misfit,” as well as a poem from Joy Kogawa’s latest book of poetry. • Lethbridge Association for Community Living will hold its 17th annual Dinner, Dance and Auction May 12 at the Multicultural Centre, 421 6 Ave. S. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. For ticket information or to make a donation, call 403-327-2911, email mail@lacl.ca or visit 527 6 St. S.