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• 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. • University of Lethbridge’s School of Liberal Education will present a virtual lecture by Edward Snowden, the whistleblower who leaked classified information from the National Security Agency, May 9 from 4:30-9 p.m. in the University Theatre. Snowden will discuss the state of cybersecurity and surveillance. A question-and-answer session moderated by Harold Jansen follows the lecture. • 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. • 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. downtown city speakers. to as tm astersclubs.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 403331-0822. • 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 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. • 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. • Sunrise Village, 1730 10 Ave. S., will present Pamper Yourself Week May 8-11 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. • University of Lethbridge’s Lunch & Learn series will continue with “Rattlesnakes” May 10 from noon-1 p.m. at AH100, Andy’s Place, Anderson Hall. The U of L, in partnership with the Friends of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre Society, is hosting local naturalist and snake expert Ken Moore for a talk on how to have a peaceful co-existence with rattlesnakes. • EyeOpener Toastmasters Club, for people who want to learn public speaking and leadership skills, meets Wednesdays,Kwon Do, 1236 7 3 to Ave.8 a.m.,S. Details: Legacy Bev Tae LeBlanc, LeBlanc, 403-332-0377 403-715-1712 or or Chuckemail bev@bevleblanc.com. Visit the club website at Eyeopener.toastmastersclubs.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, 403-3454242 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 403-329-3222.

• 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 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. • 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 gotowww.lethb ridge scottish country dance. org. • A Stroke Survivors Group for stroke victims and their families meets second

Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Gym 2 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. (no meetings in June, July, August and Sept.) • 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. • Stroke Care Partner Support Group meets second Wednesday of every month (Sept. to May) at 6:50 p.m. at the Lethbridge Seniors Centre Organization, Room B. Anyone who provides any level of care to a stroke survivor is welcome. This is a free drop-in service, but please RSVP to our email if you plan on attending. Contact Kelly at 403-359-3811 or email strokeresources@outlook.com for more information. • 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.

• University of Lethbridge presents the Brenda Milner Lecture Series, featuring “The Addicted Brain” May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Lethbridge Lodge (Aspen Room). Dr. Anthony Phillips, a renowned authority in addiction psychiatry and professor at the University of British Columbia, will give a free public lecture about the neurological basis of mental illness and addiction. • 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.