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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 • The Lethbridge Division of the RCMP Veterans’ Association will hold

a luncheon Sept. 18 at the Fort Macleod Royal Canadian Legion to commemorate the first permanent NWMP post in southern Alberta at Fort Macleod, as well as celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. Doors open at 11 a.m. If you are a serving member or veteran of the RCMP and wish to attend, contact Mike Duffy at 403-866-8200 or Lloyd Hickman at 403-381-1978. • St. Michael’s Ladies Auxiliary meeting will be held Sept. 18 at 1:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend this meeting, as it has a very important agenda. For more information, call Fran at 403-824-3775. • 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 403634-3577. • 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 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. • 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 403393-5590. • Do you think you have a problem with alcohol? Help is a phone call away. Alcoholics Anonymous 24-hour answering service, 403-327-8049. • The Lethbridge & District Music &

Speech Arts Festival Society will hold its Annual General Meeting Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in the ATB Financial Community Room at Casa (230 8 St. S.). Members of the society and public will receive an update on the year’s operations, financials, next year’s goals and festival and elect new board members. Following the business meeting, there will be a mix and mingle with light refreshments. Free to attend.

• 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.downtown-citys-peakers.toast mastersclubs.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 6:459:30 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 • Lethbridgeall the words Senioron the Citizens screen. OrganizationTuesdays and offers Thursdays,Noon Basketball12-1 p.m., untilthe LSCO, Dec. 50028 (no 11 sessionSt. S. $40 Dec. per 28) monthat or per $120day. Showersfor 4 months. available. Drop-inTo registerfee: $6 or or for phone information, 403-320-2222.stop by the LSCO office • Caregiver Alzheimer Support Society Group Spousal meets the third Memorial Tuesday, Centre, 7-9 Room p.m., B, Fritz 500 Sick11 St. S. The caregivers meeting to is give an and opportunityreceive for reassurance, comfort, support and information with trained facilitators. For more details, call the Alzheimer Society at 403-329-3766. • Lethbridge Lodge No. 792 of the Loyal Order of Moose meets the first and third Tuesday at 1401 5 Ave. N. starting at 7 p.m. This fraternal organization provides community services and raises funds in aid of other charitable organizations and projects. Details: 403-320-2767. • Quilts of Valour — Sewing Bees meet at the Lethbridge Legion the first

and third Tuesday every month. Come out and support our veterans and have some fun. For more information, call Joan at 403-380-6796 or 403-3315243. • Bonsai Society of Southern Alberta meets the third Tuesday of every month except January, July and August. Meetings are held at the Helen Schuler Centre from 7-9 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Sandy at 403-393-3855. • The Lethbridge Family History Centre will offer free public classes including: Sept. 19, 7 p.m., Historical Records and Where to Find Them; Sept.

26, 7 p.m., Ireland Research; Sept. 27, 7 p.m., Basic England Research; Oct. 4,7 p.m., Genealogy for Beginners, Week 1 of an 8-week class that runs every Wednesday until Nov. 22; Oct. 14, 10 a.m., Between Censuses; Oct. 28, 10 a.m., Basic Ontario Research; Nov. 18, 10 a.m., Saskatchewan and Manitoba Records; Dec. 2, 10 a.m., British Columbia and Alberta Records. Located at 1912 10 Ave. S. (downstairs at south door). To register or for more information, call 403-328-0206 or email lethbridgefamilyhistoryclasses@gmail.co m. More details online at findfamilystory.com. • Lethbridge Probus Club will hold their first meeting of the fall Sept. 20 at 9:30 a.m. at Country Kitchen (lower level of The Keg). Joy Doram from Alberta Health Services will present “Understanding the Goals of Care Designation: A Guide for making Health Care Decisions.” This will also include information on three general approaches to patient care: Medical Care, Resuscitative Care and Comfort Care. Brochures and Green Sleeve packages will be available. Visitors are most welcome. • Sunrise Village, 1730 10 Ave., will hold a jam session Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m., with toe-tapping music by various musicians. Everyone welcome. • The annual Mayor’s Luncheon, recognizing achievements in business and the arts, will be held Sept. 21 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Lethbridge Lodge Hotel. Tickets are $50 per individual ($40 for Allied Arts Council artist members), available from the AAC at 318 7 St. S. (phone 403-320-0555. • The Alberta Genealogical Society, Lethbridge Branch will hold its monthly meeting Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at Room 128, 909 3 Ave. N. New Members are welcome. Guest speaker David Tyler will talk about “Genealogical Research in Ireland.” For more details about the branch, visit https://lethbridgeags .theboss.net.

• A new speaker series called Take Two will focus on leading research being done by University of Lethbridge faculty members. Claudia Malacrida, associate vice-president research, will introduce the series at its first session Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m. in the Markin Hall Atrium. As a member of Canada’s Fundamental Science Review panel, Malacrida will discuss the panel’s finding that the research system is underfed and overworked. Subsequent sessions to be held in the months ahead will feature two researchers who approach similar topics from different perspectives. Everyone is welcome to attend.

• Gospel Messengers Choir is looking for singers who want to make an impact, enjoy great fellowship and enjoy singing hymns in local seniors homes, the jail and the hospital. Phone Jake at 403-381-0587.