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• 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.

• Sunrise Village, 1730 10 Ave. S., will present Pamper Yourself Week May 811 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. May 8 - Axs Boutique (crystals, jewelry, Himalayan lamps, essential oils and more; May 9 - NirvanA Massage Day of Beauty, with mini services available for purchase; May 10 - Avon (skin care, jewelry, gifts, etc.); May 11 - Scentsy (fragrances and unique lamps, etc.) May

12 will feature a High Tea from 2-4 p.m. with accordion music by Alice Tinordi.

• Lethbridge Pickleball plays weekday mornings (weather permitting), 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Kinsmen Park, 9 Avenue between 10 and 11 Street South. Experienced players are welcome. For more information, email jimwood@shaw.ca.

• Free outdoor fit camp, for all ages and all abilities, runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at two locations in the city. A 9:15 a.m. session will be held at the playground on Stafford Drive North, and a 6 p.m. session will be held at Adams Park at 13 Street and 9 Avenue North. Call 403393-5590 for more information.

• Swing Bridge Dance Club meets Mondays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. (cancelled on holiday Mondays) at Eagles Hall, 631 13 St., featuring East Coast Swing dance lessons each week; $3 donation. Singles and couples welcome, from beginner to expert level. For more details, call Sheldon at 403393-8566 or email swingbridgeleth@gmail.com.

• The CRADLE, a support group for anorexics, bulimics and their families and friends, meets Mondays (except long

weekends), 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 2K169 at Chinook Regional Hospital. Details: Debbie, 403-894-3582.

• Coulee Commentators Toastmaster Club meets Mondays at 7-8:30 p.m. at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre (West Community Room), 1904 13 Ave. N. Guests are always welcome to drop in and check out how Toastmasters can help them. For more details, contact Darren, 403-329-0577, or Michael, 403593-8605. More information at coulee.toastmastersclubs.org.

• Let It Begin With Me Al-Anon family group for people affected by someone else’s drinking meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m., at Central Church of Christ, 716 23 St. N. Details: Alice, 403-320-8340.

• Lethbridge Duplicate Bridge Club holds open games at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 2406 11 Ave. S., Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Thursdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. Newcomer game, 1-20 points, Monday at 7, Tuesday at 7, Rookie game - less than 199 points. Please come at least 15 minutes before start time. For more information, call Wendy at 403345-6035 or 403-634-3577.

• TOPS AB 672 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at McKillop United Church, 2329 15 Ave. S. Details: Lorraine, 403-328-8091.

• Lethbridge Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Chinook Regional Hospital Parkade Meeting Room. Details: Josephine, 403345-4242, or Ron, 403-320-2075.

• Discovering Choices Al-Anon meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, 411 11 St. S. (push open the gate, go back to right-hand building, downstairs). Details: Dee, 403394-0317 or Nelly, 403-308-8417.

• Coalhurst Legion hosts shuffleboard every Monday starting at 6:45 p.m. Cost is $5.25 per person which is paid back in prizes. Details: Georgene, 403381-3017.

• The Lethbridge Family History Centre is open Mondays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The centre is open free to the public. Visit at 1912 10 Ave. S., south entrance. For more information or to register, call 403-3280206, email to lethbridgefamilyhistoryclasses@gmail.co m or visit www.findfamilystory.com.

• Alateen meetings (offering hope for children of alcoholics) take place Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Central Church of Christ, 716 23 St. N. For more information, contact Alice at 403-3208340 or Maureen at 403-634-3062.

• Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre hosts

floor curling every Monday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 9 a.m. at the centre, 1904 13 Ave. N. Details: phone 403-3293222.

• West Wind Gymnastics Club invites you to enjoy time in a gym where you can use trampolines, foam pits, balance beams, spring boards and more. Times are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., and Saturdays from 3-5 p.m. Drop-in fees are 0-1 free, 2-5 $6, 6 and up $12. Address is 1014 3 Ave. N. across from Service Canada. For more information, call 403320-1373.

• A free workout group meets Monday and Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. at The Gate church, 522 3 Ave. S. For all ages and levels. For details, call 403-3935590.

• 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.

• FoodFit, 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 403-3208779 or email rudeen@interfaithfoodbank.ca. Everyone is welcome.

• 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 403-320-2005.

• Downtown City Speakers Toastmasters Club meets every Tuesday over the lunch hour at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization upstairs boardroom (500 11 St. S.). Guests always welcome and can attend at no charge — all ages and abilities. For more information check out www.downtowncityspeakers.toastmastersclubs.org. • 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 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: 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.

• #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 403-380-6338 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 October Fall 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 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.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer a class on “Farm House Boxes” May 11 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Rustic farm house boxes are a fun way to decorate for everyday and the seasons. Boxes measure 20 x 7 and 5 1/4” high. Wood will come pre-stained and prebuilt. Bring up to 4 jars to paint to put in your new box. All other supplies are included in the fee. Fee: $50 for LSCO members, $55 for non-members. Register by noon May 8. Space is limited. For information or to register, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222.

• Revellers Dinner and Games Night will be held Thursday, May 11 (note change of day) 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., 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 first time out. Tickets will be on sale May 9 from 2-3 p.m. at the same location; use east side entrance of The Keg building. Details: Ernie, 403-381-7223 or Gerald, 403-381-3620.

• The annual Kidney Walk, benefiting the Kidney Foundation of Canada, will take place May 13 at Henderson Lake. Registration at 9 a.m., walk starts at 10 a.m. with 3K and 6K options. Prizes, food, music and face painting. For information, phone 1-866-956-2724, go online to kidney.ca/sab/walk or facebook.com/kidneywalkab, or @kidneywalk on Twitter or email laura.fleming@kidneyfoundation.ab.ca.