Community CALENDAR

• Southern Alberta Skating Academy will hold its Christmas show, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Dec. 22 from 66:45 p.m. at the Enmax Centre. Tickets are $17 at ice level, $12 in the lower and upper bowl. Tickets are available at the Enmax Centre Box Office or online at enmaxcentre.ca.

• Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Club invites the public to play shuffleboard, mixed darts and billiards (pool) Fridays, 7 p.m., 517 5 Ave. S.

• TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit organization which provides support to people wanting to lose weight, meets regularly in Lethbridge and area. Details: Eileen Schmidt, 403-4052410, or visit the website, www.tops.org.

• Celebrate Recovery — a Christcentred recovery program for any hurt, hang-up and habit, meets Friday nights at Park Meadows Baptist Church, 2011 15 Ave. N. 6 p.m. - supper ($3); 7 p.m. large group; 8 p.m. - open share small groups; 9 p.m. - Solid Rock Cafe. Email celebraterecovery@parkmeadows.ca for more information or visit http://celebraterecovery.ca/wp/.

• Nordbridge Bingo welcomes the public (18 and over) for a cash bingo with no surcharges Fridays at 1 p.m. (except holidays) at 1904 13 Ave. N. A regular book is $5, extra games $1 each. Come early for breakfast or one of the daily lunch specials. Call 403329-3222 for more information and/or bus scheduling.

• Jesus The Christ Church of of Latter-day will present Saints a Live Nativity Dec. 22, 23 and 24 from 6-8 p.m. at 4105 Forestry Ave. S., featuring free outdoor performances running every 20 minutes.

• Galt Museum’s Saturdays at 1:00 hands-on history program for families continues Dec. 23 from 1-2 p.m., featuring “Holiday Cards.” Use archival photos, scrapbook paper and other supplies to make creative cards for the upcoming holidays. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders.

• West Wind Gymnastics Club offers drop-in fun on Saturdays from 2-4 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to practise your gymnastic skills in a friendly, supervised environment. Age 5 and under $6 and must be accompanied by an adult; 6 and older $12.

• Volunteer Lethbridge will offer another seasonal gift-wrapping service to the community at Park Place Shopping Centre until Dec. 24 during all mall hours. Volunteers will wrap gifts purchased from anywhere. Bring in your individual gifts or staff gifts to wrap. Prices range from $3 to $20 depending on the size of the package. To sign up for this fun and festive volunteer opportunity, contact Chelsea at 403-332-4320 or email communications@ volunteerlethbridge.com.

• LSCO 33rd Annual Christmas Turkey Dinner will take place Dec. 25 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Dinner is open to everyone in the community. Rides to the dinner can be booked one week in advance. If you are unable to attend, meals can be delivered to your home with one week advance booking. There are a variety of volunteer positions for this event. Call 403-3202222 for more information.

• South Country Jamboree Society will hold its regular jam session Dec. 31 at 1 p.m. in Memorial Hall at the Lethbridge Legion. Supper may be ordered from Great Plate Catering.

• A Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Celebration originally scheduled for Dec. 31 at the Milk River Civic Centre has been cancelled. • A New Year’s Eve Dance Party will be

held Dec. 31 at the Polish Hall, 745 13 St. N. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m., homemade supper at 7 p.m. Midnight snack and champagne; DJ will be playing a variety of music videos. Tickets $45 per person; for tickets, call Jerry at 403-329-1152. Ticket deadline Dec. 28.

• Italian Canadian Club will host a New Year’s Eve party Dec. 31. Cocktails at 7 p.m., dinner at 8 p.m. featuring an Italian buffet feast. Dance music by the Bamboo Guppies. Balloon drop and noise makers at midnight; midnight snack. Tickets $40 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling or texting 403-3173977; cash or cheque only or online at Eventbrite.

• Free FoodFit classes will be offered beginning in January at Interfaith Food Bank, 1103 3 Ave. N. Classes will take place Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. or Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. Learn about nutrition cooking and exercise. Childcare available for some sessions. Volunteers are also needed to assist with the program. To register, to volunteer, or for more information call Rudeen at 403320-8779.

• Native New Health, a DVD program series designed for Native people by Native people, will resume Jan. 3 from 79 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. This week’s topics are

“Sexuality and Your Health” and “Understanding Dental Health.” To register, phone or text Hilda at 403-3089683.

• Run Wild! Kids Winter Day Camp will take place Jan. 4 from 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. at Helen Schuler Nature Centre, featuring exciting games and activities designed to burn off energy and get kids outside. For ages 6-10. Cost $35. To register, call 403-320-3064.

• The Lethbridge Public Library is holding an FASD, PTSD and ADHD Workshop Jan. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Crossings Branch (255 Britannia Blvd. West). The presentation will discuss these mental illnesses, how they affect people, and provide tips and tools that will help you work with those suffering from these disorders. Space is limited; register for half day or full day, with or without lunch. Call 403-3204977, or go to the Read On office at Lethbridge Public Library, 810 5 St. S. to register and purchase a ticket. For more information visit the website www.lethlib/readon#.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer Zentangle Art #1 Mondays, Jan. 829 from 1-3 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Known as “Yoga for the Brain,” Zentangle Art creates a sense of calm, lowers stress, increases focus and concentration, increases creativity and problem solving. Fee: $25 for LSCO members, $38 for non-members. Register by Jan. 4 (after this date add $5). For information or to register, call 403-328-2222.

• The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will visit the Lethbridge Public Library’s Main Branch Jan. 8–13 in the Theatre Gallery. The film lineup will include: The Last Honey Hunter (2017), Best Film: Mountain Culture; Intersection: Micayla Gatto (2017), Best Film: Mountain Sports; Into Twin Galaxies (2017), Special Jury Mention; The Frozen Road (2017), Special Jury Mention. To watch a clip of some of the films, visit www.lethlib.ca. Tickets available at the Main Branch only. Adults: $20/ticket or purchase 3 consecutive programs for $50. Seniors (65+) and Children 12 and under: $15/ticket or purchase 3 consecutive programs for $40. To get the special prices, the tickets must be all Adult or all Seniors/Children.

• Registration for the 2018 Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival is open. Competitors, parents, teachers and accompanists must each make profiles in order to complete the registration process. See website at http://lethmsf.org/reg/ for step-by-step information. Registration closing date: Jan. 10, 2018. Festival dates: March 1224, 2018.

• The Lethbridge Family History Centre will offer free public classes including: Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. - Early Canadian Records; Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. Between Censuses; Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. Alberta and British Columbia Records; and Feb 19 at 10 a.m. - Saskatchewan and Alberta Records. Located at 1912 10 Ave. S. (downstairs at south door). To register or for more details, call 403-3280206 or email lethbridgefamilyhistoryclasses@gmail.com.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer “Introduction to Computers” Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 15-24 from 10 a.m.noon at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. This class is designed for anyone learning to use a computer for the first time, or for anyone who feels lost in front of a modern computer. The class will guide you in the basics of using the computer, and allow you to navigate the computer more confidently. Fee: $30 for LSCO members, $50 for non-members. Register by Jan. 11 (after this date add $5). For details or to register, call 403-328-2222.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer “Movement Medicine” Thursdays, Jan. 18-March 29 (no class Feb. 22) from 5:15-6:15 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. (Free demonstration class Jan. 11 at 5:15 p.m.) Nia-inspired Movement Medicine is a celebration of the way your body moves — a blend of dance, sing a long music, martial and healing arts. Fee: $65 for LSCO members, $97.50 for nonmembers. Register by Jan. 12 (after this date add $5). For information or to register, call 403-328-2222.

• Register now for free tutoring or classes to improve your reading, writing, numeracy or English skills at Read On, Lethbridge Public Library’s Adult Literacy Program, 810 5 Ave. S. Call 403-3204977 for an appointment. $30 registration fee may apply.

• Minus One is a bereavement support group for younger widowed women in the Lethbridge area. If you have lost your spouse/life partner, Minus One offers understanding, encouragement, inspiration, friendship and social gatherings. The group’s aim is to share ideas, resources, energy and hope for the future. For more details, email MinusOneLethbridge@gmail.com.