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• The 14th annual Coaldale Community Fest will take place Feb. 19 (Family Day) with an assortment of family events throughout the day. The schedule includes: 8 a.m.-11 a.m., free pancake breakfast at Community Centre; 10 a.m.-noon, crafts and helium balloons at Coaldale Mennonite Church; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., hay rides at The Hub field; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., public skating, face painting, hot chocolate, coffee and donuts at the arena; noon-1 p.m., free chili lunch at the arena; free hotdog lunch at Coaldale Mennonite Church; 1-3 p.m., laser tag at Community Centre; all-ages crib tournament with prizes at Coaldale Senior Centre; 4-6 p.m., “A Goofy Movie” (1995) and snacks at the Gem of the West Museum. • Building Cultural Bridges will hold its next weekly presentation Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Multicultural Centre, featuring the topic “Bhutan” with guest speaker Purna Adhikari. • University of Lethbridge will present Play Day 2018 Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness. Various sporting activities such as basketball, floor hockey, swimming and fitastic play, and access to the Ascent Climbing Centre’s climbing wall will be offered. There is no charge for admission or parking and people are encouraged to bring gym shoes, comfortable clothing and a swimsuit to enjoy all the activities. An added bonus for those who attend Play Day is 15 per cent off regular-priced Horns Summer Camp registration fees. • 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 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, 403-3290577, 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, 403-3272222; 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. • 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 403-3280206. The centre will be closed for the Family Day weekend, Feb. 17-19.
• 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 403-320-8340 or Maureen at 403634-3062. • 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 403-329-3222. • 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. • 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, 403-331-3396 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, 403-381-3344 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 403-3806338 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. • Join a weekly Adult ESL Interactive Conversation Cafe class taking place Tuesdays, 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 403-381-7354 or Linda at 403-329-6152. • Alzheimer Society Spousal Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., at #40, 1202 2 Ave. S. (office located on 12 Street S.). The meeting is an opportunity for caregivers to give and receive reassurance, comfort, support and information with trained facilitators. For more details, call the Alzheimer Society at 403-329-3766. • Lethbridge Lodge No. 792 of the Loyal Order of Moose meets the first and third Tuesday at 1401 5 Ave. N. starting at 7 p.m. This fraternal organization provides community services and raises funds in aid of other charitable organizations and projects. Details: 403-320-2767. • Quilts of Valour — Sewing Bees meet at the Lethbridge Legion the first and third
Tuesday every month. Come out and support our veterans and have some fun. For more information, call Joan at 403-3806796 or 403-331-5243. • Bonsai Society of Southern Alberta
meets the third Tuesday of every month except January, July and August. Meetings are held at Lethbridge College in the Richardson’s Oilseeds Room from 7-9 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Sandy at 403-393-3855.
• The Probus Club will hold its monthly meeting Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m. at Country Kitchen Catering (lower level of The Keg). Guest speaker Michael Stephens, project manager of Fortis Alberta, will share his diary notations and photos in a lecture regarding Fortis’ efforts to restore power to the town of Waterton after last year’s fire. He will also discuss Alberta’s electrical grid system and how we get power from source to the user which includes our residences. A $5 fee is required at the door. Guests are most welcome. • Seasons Lethbridge, 1730 10 Ave. S. (across from the hospital) will hold a jam session Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. • McKillop United Church’s Justice, Peace and Social Action group will host a talk by James Daschuk, the awardwinning author of “Clearing the Plains: Disease, Politics of Starvation, and the Loss of Aboriginal Life,” Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Southminster United Church, 1011 4 Ave. S. Daschuk, a professor at the University of Regina, will be speaking about his research into how First Nations populations were driven from their traditional hunting grounds onto reserves in the mid-1800s, and the resulting tragedy. A time to share conversation and coffee will follow at 8:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The event is held in partnership with Southminster United Church, Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs and Ecumenical Campus Ministry. • Boys and Girls Club of Lethbridge will host its 5th annual “I Stand Against” event Feb. 21 from 7-9 p.m. at the Galt Museum and Archives. I Stand Against: Mental Health Stigmas tackles issues of bullying and abuse in the community. There will be over 20 organizations in attendance with activities including art therapy, yoga therapy, and pet therapy sessions. There will also be food and beverages along with youth and community speakers to talk about their experience with mental health. • The Lethbridge Family History Centre will offer free public classes including: Feb.
21 at 7 p.m. - Genealogy for Beginners 03 Use a Timeline; Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. Genealogy for Beginners 04 Use FamilySearch; March 1 at 7 p.m. Scanning, Editing, and Posting Photos;
March 7 at 7 p.m. - Genealogy for Beginners 05 Interviewing Ancestors. 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. • The Neighbourhood Watch Society of Lethbridge (NWSL) will hold its Annual General Meeting Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association, 421 6 Ave. S. The NWSL is dedicated to promoting safe and welcoming communities. For more information, contact John Pickles at 403-320-5614. • Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer “Seniors Martial Arts,” a six-week fitness class for older adults, Saturdays, March 3–April 14 (no class March 31) from 10-11 a.m. at C229 12 C St. N. Class is designed to challenge and improve balance, co-ordination, strength and general fitness through martial art movements and exercises. Fee: $36 for LSCO members, $54 for non-members. Register by Feb. 27 (after this date add $5). Register at the LSCO or call 403-320-2222. • Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer Active Aging Strength and Low-Impact Classes, Mondays and Wednesdays, March 5– April 25 (no class April 2) from 8-8:50 a.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. These low impact classes will assist you to maintain, build and improve your balance, strength, cardiovascular fitness and overall health. Fee: $75 for LSCO members, $98 for nonmembers. Register by Mar. 1 (after this date add $5). Register at the LSCO or call 403320-2222. • Nord-Bridge Seniors are hosting a trip to Calgary for Stage West Dinner Theatre March 14 for the performance “Baskerville,” a Sherlock Holmes comedy mystery. You can board the bus by calling the centre at 403-329-3222. There is a member and non-member cost.