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• 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 2K-169 at Chinook Regional Hospital. Details: Debbie, 403-8943582.

• 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 will be starting a new season of bridge classes. For those interested in “Defence,” classes will begin Monday, Sept. 11 and run until Monday, Nov. 27 (no class Oct. 9 - Thanksgiving). For those who wish to continue with or attend “Bidding and Play,” classes will begin Tuesday, Sept. 12 and continue until Nov. 28, with no classes Oct. 3 or Nov. 7. The club will be starting “Introduction to Bridge” classes for those real beginners who have never played bridge, or maybe even cards. This will be a series of six classes beginning Tuesday, Sept 12 and ending Oct. 17 (no class Oct. 3). If you know of anyone who would like to learn the game, please let them know. This class will be limited to eight participants. Games are played at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. For more information, call Wendy at 403-345-6035 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.-5 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Located at 1912 10 Ave. S. (downstairs at south door). For more information, call 403328-0206.

• 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 403320-8340 or Maureen at 403-6343062.

• 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.

• 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 403-393-5590.

• All women are invited to a program and brunch Sept. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at Luigi’s Banquet Room in Taber. Attendees will learn “what to do if you find late blight on your garden potatoes or tomatoes,” presented by the PGA; and will be inspired by the music and message, “Joy in the Journey,” presented by Adena Paget from High River. Cost is $15; reservations can be made by calling Sylvia at 403-416-5075 or Jane at 403-223-1435. Cancellations necessary by noon Sept. 11. Sponsored by Taber Christian Women’s affiliated with RSVP Ministries Canada. Everyone is welcome.

• Helen Schuler Nature Centre will host a Garden Workshop - Bulb Planting Sept. 12 from 7-9 p.m. Discover how to trick bulbs into flowering. Cost $15. Space is limited; phone 403-320-3064. Join Joanna Fraser to learn about bulb selection, preparing soil, choosing suitable bulb sites and how to get bulbs to flower indoors during the winter.

• The 8th annual President’s Dinner and Auction will take place Sept. 12 at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre, 1904 13 Ave. N. Doors open at 4 p.m., silent and live auction (with auctioneer Dean Oseen) at 5 p.m. Alberta roast beef dinner at 6 p.m.; entertainment at 7:15 p.m. with music by Tom and Curt. Admission $25 per person, $40 per couple. Cash bar and door prizes. Tickets on sale at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre until Sept. 8. Reserved seating available for tables of six. For ticket information, phone 403-3293222 or email friendly@nordbridgeseniors.com. Proceeds to the Nord-Bridge Building Fund.

• Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion will resume monthly meetings Sept. 12 at 6:30 at the Lethbridge Legion, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. (north door). Please come out and support your Ladies Auxiliary, as numbers have diminished.

• Sunrise Village, 1730 10 Ave., will hold a Mini Spa Day Sept. 12 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Come pamper yourself with mini massages, manicures, pedicures at a reasonable cost. Walk-ins welcomed.

• 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-for-profit 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, 403-381-3344 or the armoury office on Tuesday nights at 403-327-7083.

• 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.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization offers Noon Basketball Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-1 p.m., until Dec. 28 (no session Dec. 28) at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. $40 per month or $120 for 4 months. Drop-in fee: $6 per day. Showers available. To register or for information, stop by the LSCO office or phone 403-320-2222.

• 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 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 Zumba Gold Tuesdays, Sept. 12-Dec. 12 from 1111:45 a.m. at LSCO, 500 11 St. S. An invigorating class held to upbeat music that provides modified, low impact moves for active older adults. Fee: $57 for LSCO members, $88 for nonmembers. Register by Sept. 8. To register or for information, stop by the LSCO office or phone 403-320-2222.

• The 3rd annual UVolunteer Fair will take place Sept. 13 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the University of Lethbridge’s 1st Choice Savings Centre, featuring 25 local non-profit organizations. UVolunteer is a partnership between Volunteer Lethbridge, the University of Lethbridge and the ULSU. The event is open to the public; come find a volunteer opportunity that matches your interests. For more information on how to purchase a table, contact Bryce at 403-359-4208 or at uvolunteer@volunteerlethbridge.com.

• Southern Accord, a women’s a capella chorus, invites talented women singers to attend any of the open rehearsal nights at McNally Community Centre on Wednesdays,

Sept. 13, 20 and 27. To register and for more details, call Michelle at 403 380-4516 or Elaine at 403 381-4777. southernaccord1998@gmail.com.

• Pedal for Polio Bicycle Ride, sponsored by Raymond Rotary, will take place Sept. 16, featuring four ride stages — 1. Family/Group Ride: 20 km to Welling and back to Raymond; 2. Junior Distance: 80 km to McIntyre Ranch and back to Raymond; 3. Senior Distance: 130 km to Del Bonita and back to Raymond; 4. Continued Ride: 176 km through Del Bonita to Cardston and back to Raymond. Entry fee: $50 per rider (riders donating $1,000 in pledges will have their entry fee waived). All funds raised will be matched by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Government of Canada. Pledge and registration: Val Boehme, 403-393-3467 or email vjboehme@gmail.com.