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• Italian Canadian Club will host a lunch buffet of Italian comfort food March 28 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at 1511 Saint Edward Blvd. N. $15, all you can eat. Featuring Italian sausage lasagna, Rosemary Focaccia bread, Caesar salad, Gnocchi - Carbonara, and chocolate tiramisu. Take-out containers available for $15. Buy online or cash only if paying at the door (no credit or debit available). This event will sell out and give preference to online prepaid ticket holders. Purchase tickets online at https://italianpasta buffet.eventbrite.ca.

• Galt Museum’s Daytime Galt Workshops hands-on history program for adults and seniors continues March 28 from 10:30 a.m.-noon, featuring “String Egg.” Create a decorative Easter egg while learning about the history of egg decorating. Admission fees apply; free to annual pass holders.

• University of Lethbridge will present the Health Sciences/Fulbright-Palix Lunch & Learn program March 28 at noon at TH204, Turcotte Hall. Dr. Eva Hudlicka, FulbrightPalix Distinguished Research Chair, principal scientist at Psychometrix Associates and parttime lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, will discuss advanced technologies for behavioural health using the example of a virtual coach mobile app for relapse prevention.

• 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, 403-345-4242 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 403-3293222.

• 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.

• Southern Alberta Bikers meet fourth Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Coalhurst Legion. SAB is open to riders of all makes and models of motorbikes. For more information, email sabvpbrian@gmail.com.

• Métis Association, Local 2003 meets last Wednesday every month (except December, July and August) at 5 p.m. at Suite 1:32 909 3 Ave. N. For more information, call 403-328-7828. Everyone welcome. This is a free supper meeting; come and enjoy. For inquiries about membership, funding for school, etc., call Alice at 403-328-8952 or email metiswoman@shaw.ca.

• The Great Canadian Plains Railway Society meet on the last Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Galt Historic Railway Park. Visitors are welcome. If you have an interest in historical railway and want to become involved, come and join. The park is located just north of Stirling, 25 minutes south from Lethbridge on Hwy. 4, first turnoff to Stirling, follow the train station signs. Station phone, 403756-2220 or email gcprs@telus.net.

• 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, 403315-3482.

• 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 very 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.

• Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 2406 11 Ave. S., will hold Holy Week services, including: Maundy Thursday - March 29 at 7 p.m.; Good Friday - March 30 at noon; and Easter Sunday - April 1 at 10 a.m.

• The German Canadian Club of Lethbridge, 902 6 St. N., will host a Good Friday Brunch March 30 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost is $20 each for adults. Call 403-320-1689 (Ext. 3) for tickets.

• Shaughnessy Community Centre will host its monthly Pancake Breakfast March 31 from 8-11 a.m. at the Community Hall, 133 3 St., Shaughnessy. Cost $5. Secondhand Treasures rooms will be open.

• The Friends of the Lethbridge Public Library will host their huge spring blowout Book Sale March 31, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the Theatre Gallery at the Main Branch. The sale will include an excellent selection of adult, young adult, and children’s books as well as audiobooks and a few computers and monitors. Bring your own bag to fill: $5 per bag and $10 for large bags. Come early for the best bargains.

• Kids Club and MAKE break Crafting Classes take place on weekends at Michael’s Craft Store at Park Place, designed for kids of all ages. The upcoming schedule includes: March 31, Kids Club Paper Treat Bag - Create the perfect place to store treats, 10 a.m.noon, $2, ages 3-8; March 31, Kids Club Origami Treat Bag - Create the perfect place to store treats, 10 a.m.-noon, $5, ages 6+.

• Holy Week at Holy Trinity Ukrainian

Orthodox Church, 643 13 St. N. will be celebrated March 31, Vespers at 6 p.m.; April 1, Willow/Palm Sunday, Liturgy at 10 a.m. with Blessing of Willows and Palms; Holy Friday, April 6, Shroud Service at 4 p.m.; Holy Saturday, April 7, Vesperal Liturgy with Blessing of Baskets at 11 a.m.; April 8, Holy Pascha, Readers Service at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Sub-deacon Kyle at 403-2235283.

• Assumption of Holy Virgin Russian

Greek Orthodox Church, 907 9 Ave. N., will celebrate Easter week with the following services: March 31 - Lazarus Saturday - Vigil, 5 p.m.; April 1 - Palm Sunday - Services, 9:30 a.m. (Blessing of willows before Liturgy); Passion Week —

April 4 - Holy Unction, 5 p.m.; April 5 Last Supper - Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.; Reading of Twelve Gospels, 5 p.m. April 6 - Great Friday - Lamentations - Holy Shroud, 5 p.m.; April 7 - Annunciation of Holy Theotokos - Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. (blessing of baskets for out-of-towners); Evening Readings - Removal of Shroud, 11:30 p.m.; Paschal Services, midnight; Divine Liturgy, 1 a.m. (followed by blessing of baskets).

• A volunteer group at Chinook Regional Hospital seeks donations of materials to be used to make various items to be sold in the Hospital Gift Shop. Looking for cottons and flannelette as well as craft supplies to make tray favours. Donations can be dropped off at the Hospital Gift Shop or call 403-7950905 to arrange pickup.