Community CALENDAR

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• Photo Fusion 2018, presented by the Lethbridge Photography Club, continues

March 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.

• 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.

• 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, 403345-2980.

• 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, 403-345-4242 for details.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 parentsto-be are invited. Details: Jennifer, 403381-6846 or Cheryl, 403-345-6732, email lttc_mail@yahoo.ca, or website www.lethbridgetwinsandtriplets.bra vehost.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.

• Leisure in Dementia Care for Family and Caregivers, an interactive presentation by an Alberta Health Services Recreation Therapist, will take place March 8 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Coaldale Public Library, 2014 18 St., Coaldale. The event will cover: what is dementia?; the art of dementia-friendly communication; the psychological needs of people with dementia; what makes an activity meaningful?; community resources and support; and ways to cope with caregiver stress and grief. Also available via videoconference through the RISE Network. Ask the staff at your local library about connecting to this presentation. For more information, call AHS Therapeutic Recreation at 403-388-6727.

• 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), and 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.

• Dynamically Speaking Toastmasters Club meets Thursdays, 7 a.m., Country Kitchen (lower level of The Keg). All are welcome. Details: Deanne Wirzba, 403328-8944.

• Al-Anon, a group for those facing problems caused by someone else’s drinking, meets Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Family Centre, Suite 225, 200 4 Ave. S. (Lethbridge Centre). Details: Pat, 403359-2169 or Marlene, 403-388-7319.

• “Easy Does It” Al-Anon for adult children of alcoholics, a support group for people who want to learn healthier coping skills in their relationships, meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2406 11 Ave. S., front door. Details: Judy, 403-329-0661.

• Blankets for Canada Lethbridge meets Thursdays from 10 a.m.-noon at the west entrance of Southminster United Church (11 Street and 4 Avenue). We are in need of more volunteers. Donations of yarn or financial donations are greatly appreciated, also eight- or nine-inch squares as well as strips 70 inches long, knitted or crocheted. Items may be dropped off at the church or at Michael’s craft store at Park Place mall. For more information, call 403-329-6586 or 403329-4410.

• Adult Children of Alcoholics and/or Dysfunctional Families, a support group for people who grew up with the rules Don’t Talk, Don’t Trust, Don’t Feel, meet Thursdays, 8 p.m., 408 13 St. N. Details: Ann, 403-382-9925, or Shannon, 403-315-3482.

• Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch No. 4 hosts cribbage every Thursday with a start time of 6:45 p.m. Don’t be late; come out and play.

• The Coaldale United Church Thrift Shop (2022 18 St.) is open Thursdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. as a service to the community. Most clothing and shoes at $2. Household items reasonably priced — Christmas decorations, bedding, tablecloths, curtains, kitchen items, books, fine china, jewelry and more. Cash only. Come and browse.

• Are you looking for a free place to get your kids out of the house doing productive things on a Thursday evening? Me and My Family promotes learning through play in a space designed for caregivers and their children to explore and grow. Building, colouring, painting and dress-up are all regular activities at Family Centre. Come down to Family Centre downtown on Thursdays from 67:30 p.m. Located at #225, 200 4 Ave. S.

• The Lethbridge Philatelic Society (stamp collectors) meets every second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Christ Trinity Lutheran Church, 416 12 St. S. Anyone interested in stamp collecting is welcome. For more information, contact Walter at 403-388-9174.

• 702 Wing Air Force Association meets second Thursday, 7:30 p.m., 702 Wing building at the airport. Ex-air force members or anyone interested in aviation are welcome. Details: Walter, 403-3814352, or Bruce, 403-381-3344.

• Are you interested in writing? The River Bottom Writers invite you to join them the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 6:45 p.m. in the Richardson Oilseed Room at Lethbridge College for a session of informal writing practice. All genre writers are welcome. Bring pen, paper or laptop.

• 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 403-795-1535 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 15-16. 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 bad 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 612 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 403-3804281). Music by the Celtic Routes Band and short program of dancing by the Lethbridge Irish Dancers. Fundraiser for Lethbridge East NDP.