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YOUR EVENTS GUIDE LISTING

• host Shigematsu The a Lethbridge travel covering presentation Public the Indian by Library Dennis will Himalayas Main Nov. 8 Branch. at 7 to p.m. the The in Bangladeshi talk the will Theatre include Lowlands Gallery, photographs Lama’s Monastery, and insights a Pushkar about Camel the Dalai Festival free. and a tiger safari. Admission is • Toastmasters Coaldale Sunny Club South meets Speakers Wednesdays, Coaldale Public 7-8:15 Library. p.m. Hone at your the public speaking friendly, supportive and leadership environment. skills in a Everyone contact Jeff welcome. Forrest, For 403-345-2980. more information,

way • Are you you eat? having You trouble are not controlling alone. There the is a Anonymous solution. Food meets Addicts Mondays in Recovery and Wednesdays Regional Hospital at 7 Parkade p.m. at Meeting Chinook Room. Josephine, Call 403-345-4242 Ron, 403-320-2075, for details. or carpet • Nord-Bridge bowling Wednesdays Seniors Centre and hosts Fridays Hall at at 1904 9:30 13 a.m. Ave. in the N. New Multi-Purpose 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. • A Stroke Survivors Group for stroke victims and their families meets second Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Gym 2 of the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Centre, 500 11 St. S. The group is part of the Lethbridge Stroke Recovery Association, formerly known as Chinook Stroke Club. • Prairie Tractor and Engine Museum Society holds a directors’ meeting the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Kleeman Building at the Pioneer Village of Coyote Flats on Prairie Tractor property (1.5 km south of Picture Butte High School on Highway 843). An open discussion session immediately follows the meeting. Visitors are welcome. • 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 403329-4410. • 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.

• Host Lions meet twice a month. Be part of a club helping our community grow. Details: Nick, 403-328-1000.

• Coutts Christmas Market will take place Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the gym at the historic Coutts School. Enjoy a hot Chinese lunch and shop from over 30 tables. Lunch served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch special $12.95, or place advance order for $12 by Nov. 9 (phone 587-7620216 and leave a message or email cindyclarke@theclayteacher.com. Check them out on Facebook. • Tis The Season Christmas Market will take place at Exhibition Park, 3401 Parkside Drive S., Nov. 10 from 4-9 p.m. and Nov. 11 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. with a moment of silence at 1 p.m. for Remembrance Day. Entrance is by cash donation (going to the Prairie Pitbull Rescue Charity). Featuring one-stop shopping for everyone on your Christmas list with a wide range of vendors. • The Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod will host its 8th annual Canadian Forces Memorial Film Festival Nov. 10-12, featuring militaryrelated films along with an on-stage veterans’ panel discussion and lectures. MC will be Stéphane Guevremont, a military history instructor from Calgary. Weekend and single event passes are available at Macleod Empress.com or by calling 403-5534404 (toll-free at 1-800-540-9229). Ticket prices: $35 Weekend Pass ($20 Seniors/Under 18); $12 Single Adult ($6 Seniors/Under 18). No charge for uniformed service personnel. • A Remembrance Day Service will be held Nov. 11 at the Barons Legion Branch #160, 205 Main St. Barons. Doors open at 10:15 a.m., service at 10:50 a.m. Luncheon to follow. Everyone is welcome. • Kainai War Veterans Association will hold a Remembrance Day Ceremony

Nov. 11 at the Kainai Multi-Purpose Building in Standoff starting at 10 a.m. with the Grand Entry. Schedule includes two minutes of silence observed at 11 a.m., followed by laying of wreaths. Luncheon to follow. All Blood Tribe members welcome. For more details, contact Tribal Government at 403-7378135. • Parkbridge Estates Tenants Association Fall Tea, Craft and Bake Sale

will be held Nov. 11 from 2-4 p.m. at 2920 29 Ave. S.

• Native New Health, a DVD program series designed for Native people by Native people, will begin Nov. 15 and run

Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. at 408 13 St. N. Each episode has been designed to generate discussion and to assist the viewer in making positive lifestyle choices. All welcome; no charge. To register, phone or text Hilda at 403-308-9683.

• A free clothing drive will be held Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-noon at Park Meadows Baptist Church, 2011 15 Ave. N. Open to all. Gently used clothing, shoes, bedding, toys and books will be accepted for donation until Nov. 16. • The Lethbridge Family History Centre’s free public classes scheduled for Nov. 18 (Saskatchewan and Manitoba Records) and Dec. 2 (British Columbia and Alberta Records) have been rescheduled to January. For more information, call 403-328-0206 or email lethbridgefamilyhistoryclasses@gmail.com.

• A Food Bank Swim will be offered Nov. 18 at Stan Siwik, Fritz Sick and Nicholas Sheran Pools. Bring along a nonperishable food item and/or a financial donation to support local food banks and receive free pool admission. Collection bins will be on site at each pool from Nov. 9-18. • Pass Powderkeg Gear Swap will take

place Nov. 24 from 6-9 p.m. and Nov.

25 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at MDM Bellevue. Bring in the gear you hope to sell Friday night, come and shop on Saturday. Alpenland will be there as usual. New is the addition of the Cross Country Association to distribute their rental gear for the year. Note: straight skis will not be accepted this year for safety reasons. Find them on Facebook at: Pass Powderkeg Ski Area and Instagram: @passpowderkeg. • Would you like to improve your English-speaking or other skills with a tutor or in a class? The Lethbridge Public Library’s Read On Adult Literacy Program has spaces in their conversation, pronunciation and computer classes. Classes are free. A small registration fee can be waived if that is a problem. Call 403-320-4977 or 403-381-3133 to register.