Community CALENDAR

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• Lethbridge and District Horticultural Society will host a presentation Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library (lower level Theatre Gallery), 810 5 Ave. S., featuring John Bain, who will speak on “the modern herbarium.” Herbaria are collections of dried, pressed plants. Bain will discuss uses of herbaria over the centuries and the history of the University of Lethbridge herbarium.

• University of Lethbridge will present “Nightmare on Shred Street2: Data’s Revenge” Oct. 23 from 8 a.m.noon in the bus loading zone to the west of the U of L’s 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness, offering the public safe disposal of personal files to help prevent identity theft. The free event will offer onsite shredding of personal documents, hard drive degaussing and e-waste recycling. For more details on what will be accepted and how it should be sorted, go online to: https://www.uleth.ca/notice/events /nightmare-shred-street-2-datasrevenge.

• 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 has started a new season of bridge classes. For those interested in “Defence,” classes run until Monday,

Nov. 27. For those who wish to continue with or attend “Bidding and Play,” classes continue until Nov. 28, with no class Nov. 7. Games are played at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. 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, 403-381-3017.

• 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 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 403-3293222.

• 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.

• Do you think you have a problem with alcohol? Help is a phone call away. Alcoholics Anonymous 24-hour answering service, 403-327-8049.

• LSCO Fall Karaoke Concert will be held Oct. 24 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Gym 2 at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. 50/50 draw. Admission by donation. Refreshments to follow concert.

• Upper Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association Annual General Meeting will be held Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at Lethbridge City Hall. The board will present draft framework policies to its membership ... statements which will guide the association - its community role and activities — for some time to come. The board will also highlight the association’s 2016-17-year achievements and hold its annual election for its Board of Directors. The association’s membership boundaries are from 13 Street South east to Mayor Margath Drive and from 9 Avenue South north to 3 Avenue South. All are welcome 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.

• 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: 99:45 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.

• #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, 403-3813344 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.

• Join a weekly Adult ESL Interactive Conversation Cafe class, running

Tuesdays until Nov. 7 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. $10 registration fee payable at the door. For more information, call Sunni at 403-3817354 or Linda at 403-329-6152.

• 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.

• Lethbridge Centennial Quilters’

Guild meets fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Casa, the new community arts centre on 3 Avenue South. New members are always welcome.

• Building Cultural Bridges: “AfroCaribbean Culture in Lethbridge.” Guest speaker Abiola Ogunyemi. Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m., Multicultural Centre.

• October Bee Club will meet Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Theoretically Brewing Company (1263 2 Ave. S.). No cost unless you’d like to have a pint. This month’s speaker is Eunice Anteh, who will be speaking about “The Practice of Beekeeping in Ghana.” Eunice is currently a graduate student at the University of Lethbridge who is passionate about environmental conservation, social entrepreneurship, and community health.

• University of Lethbridge’s PUBlic Professor series continues Oct. 26 from 7-9 p.m. at the Lethbridge Lodge, 320 Scenic Dr S., featuring Jo-Anne Fiske (Women & Gender Studies) discussing “Remarkable Husbands and Unusual Fathers: Understanding the Great War a Crucible of Tenderness and Nurture.” Admission is free.

• Seasons Retirement Lethbridge, 1730 10 Ave. S. (across from the hospital) will offer music by Tom Price Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

• The German Canadian Club of Lethbridge will host a fundraiser for the victims of the Kenow Wildfire Oct. 27 at 902 6 St. N. Dance and silent auction, live music by Blue Steel. Cocktails at 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m.-midnight. Late lunch at 10:30 p.m. Cost: $30 (members and invited guests). All proceeds from the dance, silent auction, raffle tickets and profit from liquor sales will go to the Kenow Fire Disaster Relief Fund. For information and tickets call 403-3201689 (press “3” at prompt). Email gccltreasurer@gmail.com.

• Community Conversation on Housing& Homelessness will take place Oct. 27 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Cilver City Community Room, City Hall, 910 4 Ave. S. Lethbridge residents are invited to share their insights and experiences regarding housing and homelessness in the city. This input will help inform strategic planning for staff within our Community and Social Development department. As space is limited, those interested in attending are asked to RSVP as soon as possible to: Roslin McKechnie at 403-320-4271 or roslin.mckechnie@lethbridge.ca.

• The Monarch Reformed Church invites the public to a free potluck dinner at its Annual Bazaar Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. For more details, phone 403-824-3456.

• Wilson Middle School Community Craft Sale will take place Oct. 28 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Wilson Middle School, 2003 9 Ave. N. Featuring vendors, crafts, food and activities for kids. Tables $35 each or two for $60. To reserve your table, contact Connie at connie.wall@lethsd.ab.ca or Juanita at 403-317-1354.

• The 3rd Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser supporting the construction of a medical clinic in Uganda will take place Oct. 28 in the basement of the Miz City Church, 502 13 St. N. Co-ordinated by Sophie Osaya, the evening will include a delicious pork dinner and program. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Bridges of Hope office at 403-380-3844.

• The Gem of the West Arts and Culture Committee will host its annual Art Show and Sale Oct. 28 from 11 a.m.5 p.m. and Oct. 29, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Gem of the West Museum, 1306 20 St., Coaldale. Artists: book a table for $15. Contact Tammy at tutortammy.trelenberg@gmail.com.