Community CALENDAR

YOUR EVENTS GUIDE LISTING Community calendar is for nonprofit organizations and fundraisers. Please forward your items, at least one week in advance of your event, to communitycalendar@ lethbridgeherald.com

• Photo Fusion 2018, presented by the Lethbridge Photography Club, will take place March 6-7 at 7 p.m. at Casa, 230 8 St. S., in the ATB Community Room. Featuring slideshow presentations by local photographers; a celebration of digital photography. Free admission.

• 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 at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 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: 99:45 a.m. Meeting: 10-11 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a not-forprofit 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, 403-3813344 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. 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.

• 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 403-3296152. (ends March 20)

• 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: 403320-2767.

• 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 403-380-6796 or 403-331-5243.

• Alzheimer Society Adult Children Support Group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society, #40, 1202 2 Ave. S. (enter on 12 Street). For more information, phone 403-329-3766.

• Southern Alberta Antique and Classic Automobile Club (SAACAC) meets at 7:15 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month, except July and August, at the Lethbridge Legion, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. (northeast door). The public is welcome to attend.

• Alberta Genealogical Society, Lethbridge Branch Resource Library will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. Regular hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:30–4:30 p.m. Address: 909 3 Ave. N. Please knock on the window to notify attendants of your presence.

• Galt Museum’s Daytime Galt Workshops hands-on history program for adults and seniors continues March 7 from 10:30 a.m.-noon, featuring “Rag Dolls.” Learn about the history of a beloved childhood toy, the doll, and make your own rag doll to take home with you. Admission fees apply; free to annual pass holders.

• Galt Museum’s Wednesdays at the

Galt lecture program for adults and seniors continues March 7 from 2-3 p.m., featuring “Museum Collections Management.” Join Kevin MacLean, the Galt's Collections Manager, as he shares his insights about the practices and processes of managing the Museum’s movable cultural property and its unique efforts to expand and share its objects’ cultural significance. Admission fees apply; free to annual pass holders.

• Eye-Opener Toastmasters Club, for people who want to learn public speaking and leadership skills, meets Wednesdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Legacy Tae Kwon Do, 1236 3 Ave. S. Details: Bev LeBlanc, 403-3320377 or Chuck LeBlanc, 403-715-1712 or email bev@bevleblanc.com. Visit the club website at Eyeopener.toastmastersclubs.org for more information.

• Coaldale Sunny South Speakers Toastmasters Club meets Wednesdays, 7-8:15 p.m. at the Coaldale Public Library. Hone your public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact Jeff Forrest, 403-345-2980.

Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? You are not alone. There is a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Chinook Regional Hospital Parkade Meeting Room. Call Ron, 403-320-2075, or Josephine, 403-3454242 for details.

• Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre hosts carpet bowling Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Hall at 1904 13 Ave. N. New members are always welcome. Details: phone 403-329-3222.

• 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.

• General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosts Ladies Pool every Wednesday starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact the office at 403327-6644.

• The Canadian Yoga Institute offers classes in Tai Chi and Qi Gong, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m., and Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra, Wednesdays, 7:15-8 p.m. at 1238B 3 Ave. S. Call between 12 and 4:30 p.m. for full details. Call 403-394-9642 to register.

• Empty Arms, a self-help group for families who have experienced miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or neonatal death, meets first Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Family Centre located in the Lethbridge Centre mall.

• Lethbridge Twins and Triplets Club meets first Wednesday, 7 p.m., College Drive Community Church, 2710 College Drive S. All parents and multiple parents-to-be are invited. Details: Jennifer, 403381-6846 or Cheryl, 403-345-6732, email lttc_mail@yahoo.ca, or website www.lethbridgetwinsandtriplets.bravehost.com.

• Lethbridge Sewing Guild meets first Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bowman Arts Centre. All interested persons are welcome.

• Definitely Not Plato Book Club meets the first Wednesday, 7 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library’s Main Branch. Details: 403-320-4705.

• The Lethbridge Family History Centre will offer free public classes including: 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 403-328-0206 or email lethbridgefamilyhistoryclasses@gmail.com, or register online at www.findfamilystory.com/classes.

• Lethbridge Public Library will celebrate International Women’s Day March 8 with a special evening film screening and speakers starting at 7 p.m. at the Main Branch Theatre Gallery. There will be a screening of the film “The Breadwinner” as well as an opportunity for women in the community to speak about their lives and experiences. Featured speakers will include: Belinda Crowson (speaking on women in Lethbridge’s history), Rebekah Eckert (women and faith), Kelti Baird (brew master and owner of Theoretically Brewing Company), as well as several young women from Immigrant Services and the university’s Indigenous Studies program. A special puppet show will take place March 7 at 2 p.m. in Children’s Services at the Main Branch as part of International Women’s Day events.

• ARCHES (formerly Lethbridge HIV Connection) is holding its annual Gerbera Daisy Spring for Life fundraising campaign. Purchase 5 brightly coloured mini Gerbera Daisies for $6 a bouquet. They can be pre-ordered any time before

March 9 by calling the office at 403-7951535 between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday to Thursday or emailing student@lethbridgearches.com. The daisies will be available for delivery (on orders of 10 or more) March 15-16 or you can pick them up at ARCHES at 1206 6

Ave. S. between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 1516. All proceeds support the programs at ARCHES which provide services to those living with/or affected by HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C in Southwestern Alberta.

• World Day of Prayer service will take place March 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Coaldale United Church. The event was postponed from March 2 because of inclement weather.

• The Condo Owners Forum Society of Alberta, Alberta’s only registered nonprofit society for condo owners, will hold a free seminar entitled “What Every Condo Owner Needs to Know” March 10 from 1-4 p.m. (registration at 12:30 p.m.) at Rio Vista Condominiums (75 1 Ave. S. in Lethbridge). Advance registration is required, seats are limited. For more information, go to: http://cofsab.ca/events/lethbridge/.

• The German Canadian Club of Lethbridge, 902 6 St. N., will host their March Dance March 10. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dance at 8 p.m. Live music by Randy Poirier. Members: $25; invited guests: $30. For information and tickets call 403-320-1689 (press “3”

at prompt).

• Irish Ceili Supper and Dance will take place March 10 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 631 13 St. N. (downstairs). Cost: adults $45, children 6-12 yrs. $20, under 6 free; dance only, $20 (9 p.m. upstairs at the door). Tickets for supper and dance together must be purchased in advance at any Gas King Outlet by March

7 (or call 403-380-4281). Music by the Celtic Routes Band and short program of dancing by the Lethbridge Irish Dancers. Fundraiser for Lethbridge East NDP.

• Interfaith Food Bank will host at twosession Shop Smart and Collective Kitchen workshop March 13 and 15 at 6 p.m. each day. Shop Smart, taking place March

13, combines nutrition education with a grocery store tour to learn money-saving tips and plan healthy meals. Collective Kitchen, March 15, brings participants together to cook large batches of food for serving later (you must complete Shop Smart to take this class). Participants will be required to pay a portion of the food costs. For more details and to register, contact Robyn at 403-320-8779 or robyn@interfaithfoodbank.ca.