Community CALENDAR

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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

• 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 has switched to summer hours, with the centre open Tuesdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1-9 p.m. until Sept. 5. For more information, call 403-328-0206.

• 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 403329-3222.

• 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.

• The Rotary Club of Lethbridge East will meet for dinner July 11, 18 and 25 in the Saddle Room at the Exhibition grounds, south entrance. Dinner starts at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30. Buffet dinner is $20 or you can opt out for free. Everyone is invited to visit and see what

Rotary is all about. Rotarians the world over come up with ways to help make communities both locally and globally a better place one project at a time.

• 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: 9-9:45 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.

• 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. Some of the areas the society assists in include: Family, civil, criminal, traffic, employment, residential tenancy, immigration, AISH, EI and social assistance issues. 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.

• 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. • 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 host music by Boyd Low July 12 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens

Organization will offer Morning Exercises and Activities Wednesday,

July 12-Aug. 2 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Participants with limited mobility, arthritis and other health-related issues will benefit from this program, but everyone is welcome. Participants will work on strength and flexibility, within limitations. Options for sitting or standing will be given. Exercises will be approximately 30 minutes, followed by active games with modifications for those who would like to stay. $10 for LSCO members, $15 for non-members. Register by July 11 at LSCO, 403-320-2222.

• Fort Whoop-Up will present: July 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Eats ’n Entertainment Fireside fun before bedtime; July 14, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Blackfoot Stories - Listen to elders in the tipi and learn about Blackfoot culture; July 15, 1-2 p.m., Saturdays at the Fort family program. Admission fees apply; admission includes a complimentary wagon ride.

• The 15th annual Bon Odori Japanese Dance Festival will take place July 15 at 6 p.m. at the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. Sponsored by the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta, it will be a festive occasion with traditional Japanese dress, food, music and dancing. All who attend are invited to join the circle of dancers and participate in any or all of the dances. If you want a head start, you’re welcome to the last practice July 10 at 6:30 at the temple, 470 40 St. S.

• Jazz ‘n’ Celtic, A Concert will take place July 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Waterton United Church, 108 Clematis Ave. in Waterton, featuring classical guitar by Dale Ketcheson, violin, accordion and keyboard by Lori Williams-Freeman, percusson by Joe Porter and vocals by Sheena Lawson. Tickets $10 at the door, $5 for students. Refreshments. Sunday services until Sept. 10 at 10:30 a.m. For details at watertonunitedchurch.com, on Facebook or call 403-859-2242.

• Vacation Bible School, featuring “Mighty Fortress: In Jesus, the Victory is Won” will take place July 17-21 from 9 a.m.-noon at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. W. For ages 4-12. Register online at https://vbsmate.com/events/immanuellutheranlethbridgeab/6545. For more information, contact Kari or Katherine at the church office, 403-3274336.

• Vacation Bible School will be offered July 17-21 from 9 a.m.-noon at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1818 5 Ave. S. Phone 403-327-2582 to register.

• London Road Gardens Tour will take place July 22 from 1-4 p.m., featuring six of London Road’s most interesting and beautiful gardens. Tickets (available starting July 10) at Jasmine Tea Room and Urban Grocer, $15 each (or 4 for $50). Refreshments included. For more information, call Kate Connolly at 403329-4568.

• The Windy Castle Medieval Faire will take place July 29-30 at Coyote Flats Pioneer Village south of Picture Butte on Highway 843. Variety of events and activities including jousting, battles, archery, falconry demos, bouncy castles for children and adults, a hay bale maze, a medieval feast, puzzles, costumes, carriage ride into the coulee, games tent, children’s crafts, vendors and artisans. Faire passes available through the website at www.windycastle.com. Early-bird passes for adults $15 for one day or $25 for both; for youths 11–17, $5 per day; children 10 and under free. After hours on July 29 there will be an evening of jousting and feasting with a seven-course meal catered by LA Chefs. Tickets are also available on the website for $75. • Lethbridge College offers an assortment of summer camps to keep children busy during July and August. Options include everything from Character Animation youth camp to the Totally Dance Fusion camp to Culinary Boot Camps that makes kids comfortable in the kitchen; a Renewable Energy youth camp to the Totally U G!rl summer camp for teens and tweens; to a large selection of athletic camps and much more. Check out lethbridge college.ca/summercamps for a full list of available programs, dates and prices.