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• Building Cultural Bridges will hold its next weekly presentation Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Multicultural Centre, with the topic “Ukraine” with guest speaker Donna Whitton.

• The Lethbridge Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association will meet Jan. 29 at 7:15 p.m. at the Lethbridge Senior Citizen Centre, 500 11 St. S. The group helps newly diagnosed people to adjust to their gluten-free diet and also talk about recipes, restaurants, travelling, new research, organize cookie exchanges, gluten-free potlucks and special events. Everyone is welcome. The group meets three times a year, on the last Monday of January, May and September. For more information, call Karen Toohey, Lethbridge celiac peer counsellor, at 403-328-0615.

• 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 403-393-5590 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 403-393-8566 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 Herky, 403-432-0360. 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 invites the public to come play at open events: Monday and Wednesday at 7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday at 1 p.m.; 199er game Tuesday at 7 p.m. with lesson at 6:30. Newcomer game, 0-20, Friday at 1 p.m. Beginner lessons Monday and Tuesday at 1 p.m. Located at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepard at 2406 11 Ave. S. For more details, call Chris, 403-327-2222; Myrna, 403-328-6072; or Wendy, 403-345-6035 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, 403-345-4242, 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, 403-394-0317 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 403-393-5590.

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

• Transitions, a 15-week peer support program to help those who are separated or divorced, will take place Tuesday evenings beginning Jan. 30 from 7-9 p.m. at St. Basil’s Parish Hall (604 13 St. N.). Participants will meet once a week to reflect upon and discuss topics such as self-esteem, grief, stress, anger, guilt, blame, loneliness, forgiveness, blended families and more. To register, contact All Saints Parish office at 403-327-8931 or email allsaintslethbridge@shaw.ca. • 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.

• Do you, or someone you know, have a gambling problem which is causing havoc in your life and relationships? If so, you’re welcome to attend weekly meetings of Gamblers Anonymous, held Tuesdays 7 p.m. and Thursdays at 6 p.m. at 408 13 St. N. (front entrance). For more information call 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, 403-3313396 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 403380-6338 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 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.

• Support Group for Amputees and their families meets last Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., at St. Michael’s Health Centre (in the PARP area). Resource people often attend to provide information on issues of interest. Details: Don Young, 403-381-6215.

• January Bee Club will meet Jan. 31 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 Dr. Ralph Cartar from the University of Calgary who is coming to present on the topic of “Insights from nest boxes for bumble bees” based on the nest boxes used by Lethbridge’s Gordon Hobbs starting in 1960.

• The Lethbridge Family History Centre will offer free public classes including: Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. - FamilySearch Memories: Photos, Stories, Documents, Audio, etc.; Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. - British Columbia and Alberta Records; Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. - Genealogy for Beginners 01 Pedigree Chart; Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. Collaborative Research - getting help from others; Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. - Saskatchewan and Manitoba Records; Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. - Genealogy for Beginners 02 Use a Computer; Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. - How to Transfer Files To and From Flash Drives. Located at 1912 10 Ave. S. (downstairs at south door). To register or for more details, call 403-328-0206 or email lethbridgefamilyhistoryclasses@gmail.com.

• Galt Museum’s Saturdays at 1:00 hands-on history program for families will continue Feb. 3 from 1-2 p.m., featuring “Traditional Blackfoot Diet and Medicine.” Come learn about the traditional Blackfoot foods and medicine, listen to stories from the Galt’s Blackfoot Cultural Interpreter Blanche Bruisedhead and decorate your own pouch to take home. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders.

• “Ask Me About Kiwanis” will take place Feb. 3 from 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. at Park Place Shopping Centre, 501 1 Ave. S. The public is invited to meet representatives from the Kiwanis Club. Enter the free draw for children’s bicycle.

• Fort Macleod 4H Beef Club Sponsorship Night will take place Feb. 6 at the Fort Macleod Community Hall, 301 25 St. Roast beef supper at 5:30 p.m. (cost by donation), silent auction throughout the evening. Fundraiser will support the club and its members’ projects throughout the year. For more information, contact Jeanette at 403-330-2604.

• Join a weekly Adult ESL Interactive Conversation Cafe class starting Feb. 6, 6:30-8 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. $10 registration fee payable at the door. For more information, call Suni at 403381-7354 or Linda at 403-329-6152.

• Are You On Your Own? Come for the 3 C’s (Cooking, Conversation & Companionship), a six-week cooking class for individuals who live alone, Tuesdays, Feb. 6-March 13 at 2:30 p.m. at McKillop United Church, 2329 15 Ave. S. Instruction will be given each week to create simple, healthy meals to be taken home. The class offers the opportunity to interact with individuals in the same circumstances and to develop new friendships. Cost: $50 per person (fee must be paid at time of registration). To register, call Marlene at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, 403-320-2222, ext. 25. Register by Feb. 2.

• Nord-Bridge Senior Citizens will hold a Valentine’s Luncheon on Feb. 9 at 11:30 a.m. with live entertainment. Tickets are available by calling the centre at 403-3293222. Open to members and nonmembers.

• Lethbridge College’s Winter Open House will take place Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the college’s Centre Core, offering an opportunity for potential students to learn more about the college’s programs, student services, residences, clubs and anything else that may help their post-secondary decision-making. The day will include the opportunity to speak with faculty, take campus tours and visit interactive program areas. Applications to Lethbridge College can even be done on the spot. Those who register are eligible to win a $1,500 tuition credit. Get more information and register online at lethbridgecollege.ca/openhouse.