Community CALENDAR

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• The German Canadian Club of Lethbridge, 902 6 St. N., will host a German Dinner Feb. 26 featuring pork hocks and Oktoberfest sausage. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., take-outs at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p,m. Cost is $20 per person. For reservations and tickets, call 403-320-1689 (press “3” at prompt).

• Building Cultural Bridges will hold its next weekly presentation Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Multicultural Centre, featuring the topic “Bhutan,” with speaker Purna Adhikari.

• The Waterton Natural History Association will hold its Annual General

Meeting Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. in the meeting room at the Crossings Branch of the Lethbridge Public Library, 255 Britannia Blvd W., and will be followed by a special meeting regarding the proposed deregistration of the association.

• 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, 403-329-0577, 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.

• 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. • Alzheimer Café, put on by the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and N.W.T., is held the fourth Monday of each month (except December) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Pemmican Lodge, 102 5 Ave. S.) featuring information, refreshments and entertainment. It’s a relaxed place to meet others and learn more about dementia. For people living with dementia, their families, caregivers and anyone interested in finding out more. For more information, call 403-329-3766 or visit www.alzheimer.ab.ca.

• Lethbridge Historic Society will meet Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library (Main Branch). Belinda Crowson will talk about “Hardieville: Stories of a Mine and a Community.”

• 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 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.

• 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, 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.

• 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, 403381-6215.

• Italian Canadian Club will host an allyou-can-eat lunch buffet Feb. 28 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at 1511 Saint Edward Blvd. N. Featuring a menu of Italian comfort food. Cost: $15. Buy in advance online at https://italianlunchbuffet.eventbrite.c a, or cash or credit only if paying at the door.

• Volunteer Lethbridge is accepting nominations for the annual Leaders of Tomorrow Awards Gala honouring outstanding youths in the community. The gala recognizes young people ages 5-24 for their commitment and dedication through countless volunteer hours within both Lethbridge and surrounding communities. The deadline for nomination is Feb. 28. Nomination forms are available at www.volunteerlethbridge.com, by email or may be picked up at the Volunteer Lethbridge office (324 5 St. S.). For more information, call Chelsea at 403332-4320. Tickets to the April 18 gala are available for purchase from Volunteer Lethbridge.

• Army Navy Air Force Unit 34 will host a general meeting Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. in Dieppe Hall. Guests from Provincial Command will be in attendance and elections will be held. It is important that all members be in attendance.

• A free, roundtable discussion session about investing, finance, economics and financial literacy will be held Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. (Location to be announced based upon number of attendees). Hosted by a 30-year industry veteran. Sessions are intended to help people learn how to protect their financial health and learn to confidently understand or manage their own investments. No products, no selling, no sales agents allowed. Just self-help questions and answers. The Who, What, Where, When and Why of things financial will be discussed. Reply by email if wishing to attend, to aworks@shaw.ca using “MoneyTalks” in subject line.

• A free information night for people interested in flipping homes or in doing real estate will be offered Feb. 28 from 68 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Conference Room. To reserve a spot, call Moh Harris at 403-942-1313.

• The Lethbridge Family History Centre will offer free public classes including: 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; March 14 at 7 p.m. - Genealogy for Beginners 06 Maps and Gazetteers, Directories; March 21 at 7 p.m. Genealogy for Beginners 07 Sources; March 28 at 7 p.m. - Genealogy for Beginners 08 Brick Walls. Located at 1912 10 Ave. S. (downstairs at south door). To register or for more details, call 403-3280206 or email lethbridgefamilyhistoryclasses@gmail.com, or register online at www.findfamilystory.com/classes.

• The 9th Annual Gluten and DairyFree Dinner will take place March 6 at the Garden Court Restaurant at Lethbridge College. The family-friendly dinner starts at 6 p.m., with the meal prepared by the college’s Culinary Careers students. There will also be a number of door prizes courtesy of local businesses. Tickets are $44 for aduts and $25 for children (prices include GST and one glass of wine or a soft drink). Tickets available until noon

March 1 at Nutter’s Bulk and Natural Foods in Lethbridge or at the college (phone 403-308-5048).

• 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.

• Lethbridge Children’s Benefit Gala, presented by Woods Homes, Lethbridge, will take place March 24 at 6 p.m. at the Coast Hotel Lethbridge. The 14th annual semi-formal event is held in support of the Woods Homes emergency youth shelter, The CORE. This year’s gala features Disney’s popular fairytale “The Little Mermaid.” The evening includes an amazing meal, silent and live auctions and entertainment by the Chevelles and St. Francis Junior High School. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, call 403-3171777 or visit woodshomes.ca.