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• Alberta Teachers’ Association Local #5 will host a Candidates’ Forum for trustees running for the Holy Spirit School Division in Ward 2 (Lethbridge and area) Oct. 11 from 7-9 p.m. at CCH East in the Eggplant Theatre.

• EyeOpener Toastmasters Club, for people who want to learn public speaking and leadership skills, meets

Wednesdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Legacy Tae Kwon Do, 1236 3 Ave. S. Details: Bev LeBlanc, 403-332-0377 or Chuck LeBlanc, 403-715-1712 or email bev@bevleblanc.com. Visit the club website at Eyeopener.toastmastersclubs.org for more information.

• 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, 403345-2980.

• 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, 403-345-4242 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 403329-3222.

• 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.

• 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 go to www.lethbridgescottishcountrydance.org.

• Galt Museum’s Galt Workshops hands-on history program for adults and seniors continues Oct. 12 from 7-9 p.m. with “Felted Scarves.” Find out about the origin of the scarf and create a felted silk scarf. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders.

• Dynamically Speaking Toastmasters Club meets Thursdays, 7 a.m., Country Kitchen (lower level of The Keg). All are welcome. Details: Deanne Wirzba, 403328-8944.

• Al-Anon, a group for those facing problems caused by someone else’s drinking, meets Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Family Centre, Suite 225, 200 4 Ave. S. (Lethbridge Centre). Details: Pat, 403359-2169 or Marlene, 403-388-7319.

• “Easy Does It” Al-Anon for adult children of alcoholics, a support group for people who want to learn healthier coping skills in their relationships, meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2406 11 Ave. S., front door. Details: Judy, 403-329-0661.

• Blankets for Canada Lethbridge meets Thursdays from 10 a.m.-noon at the west entrance of Southminster United Church (11 Street and 4 Avenue). We are in need of more volunteers. Donations of yarn or financial donations are greatly appreciated, also eight- or nine-inch squares as well as strips 70 inches long, knitted or crocheted. Items may be dropped off at the church or at Michael’s craft store at Park Place mall. For more information, call 403-329-6586 or 403-329-4410.

• Adult Children of Alcoholics and/or Dysfunctional Families, a support group for people who grew up with the rules Don’t Talk, Don’t Trust, Don’t Feel, meet Thursdays, 8 p.m., 408 13 St. N. Details: Ann, 403-382-9925, or Shannon, 403-315-3482.

• Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch No. 4 hosts cribbage every Thursday with a start time of 6:45 p.m. Don’t be late; come out and play.

• The Coaldale United Church Thrift Shop (2022 18 St.) is open Thursdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. as a service to the community. Most clothing and shoes at $2. Household items very reasonably priced — Christmas decorations, bedding, tablecloths, curtains, kitchen items, books, fine china, jewelry and more. Cash only. Come and browse.

• The Lethbridge Philatelic Society (stamp collectors) meets every second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Christ Trinity Church, 416 12 St. S. Anyone interested in stamp collecting is welcome. For more information, contact Walter at 403-388-9174. • 702 Wing Air Force Association meets second Thursday, 7:30 p.m., 702 Wing building at the airport. Ex-air force members or anyone interested in aviation are welcome. Details: Walter, 403-3814352, or Bruce, 403-381-3344.

• Are you interested in writing? The River Bottom Writers invite you to join them the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 6:45 p.m. in the Richardson Oilseed Room at Lethbridge College for a session of informal writing practice. All genre writers are welcome. Bring pen, paper or laptop.

• The National Association of Federal Retirees (NFSA) will hold a Southern Alberta Branch general luncheon meeting Oct. 13 at Country Kitchen Catering (below The Keg restaurant, 1715 Mayor Magrath Drive S. (building is wheelchair accessible). Doors open at 11:30 a.m. A lasagna lunch will be served. Guest speaker is Dr. Roland Ikuta, geriatric specialist. If you are an association member and wish to attend, contact the office at 403-328-0801 and leave a message. All future members are welcome.

• The Miners Days Historical Association of Coalhurst will host a Fall Craft Sale on Oct. 14 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Coalhurst Community , Centre, 527 50 Ave. There will be handicrafters, multi-level marketers, and some gently used children’s clothing and toys. • McKillop United Church Annual Fall

Fair will take place Oct. 14 from 8 a.m.1 p.m. at 2329 15 Ave. S., featuring a garage sale as well as used books, used toys, homemade baking, freshly made fruit-crisp and take-home pizza. A Kids Fun Fair starts at 10 a.m. with a balloon artist, face painting, craft, games and cotton candy. Food concession will serve popcorn, hot dogs, and pop. Or come to Trevor’s Breakfast hosted by Reverend Trevor Potter; the breakfast is by donation and will run from 8-10 a.m. A Country Luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (by donation).

• Galt Museum’s Saturdays at 1:00 hands-on history program for families will continue Oct. 14 from 1-2 p.m. with “Paper Tepees.” Make a paper teepee and find out more about teepees from the Galt’s Kainai Interpreter Blanche Bruisedhead. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer an Apple Computers class Mondays, Oct. 16Nov. 20 from 3-5 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Basic and simple instructions on how to use Mac computers, MacBook and iMac will be given. Some of the topics will be using iTunes, safe web browsing with Safari, and setting up Skype. Fee: $40 for LSCO members, $60 for non-members. Register by Oct. 13. To register or for information, stop by the LSCO office or phone 403-320-2222.

• Come and have fun learning with your child in the Lethbridge Public Library’s free Supporting Success family literacy program. There are a few spaces left. Spend the first part of the program learning with your child. In the second part of the program, adults focus on their learning needs in a class or individually with a tutor. At the same time Education Undergraduate students from the university tutor the children helping them improve skills they need to improve. Phone 403-320-4977 or 403320-3133 to register.