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• All ladies are invited to a dinner and program April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the lower level of The Keg (1717 Mayor Magrath Drive S.), featuring a fashion show by Coaldale Ladies Wear presenting Spring Fashion Trends; music by Coaldale soloist Margaret Breuer; and Rhonda Wiens, a teacher from Bow Island who will speak on “The Big Picture.” Cost: $18 inclusive. Reservations and cancellations essential. Call Bea at 403-328-1708 or Linda at 403381-2574. Presented by Lethbridge Women’s Connection, affiliated with RSVP Ministries.

• Southern Alberta Ethnic Association’s spring session of Building Cultural Bridges continues with the theme of “Religious Groups in Lethbridge.” The schedule includes: April 16 - Hutterite, with presenter John Hofer; April 23 - Buddhist, with Rev. Yasuo Izumi; April 30 - Christian, with presenter The Rev. Canon Erin Phillips; May 7 - Baha’i Faith, with presenter Mr. Mohsen; May 14 - Jehovah’s Witness, with presenter Joe Meli; and June 4 - Mormon, with presenter Daren Heyland. All sessions begin at 7 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the Multicultural Centre (northwest corner 5 Street and 6 Avenue South). For further information, contact George at 403328-0156.

• Raymond High School Comet Show Choir will present “Be Our Guest!” at Broadway Community Theatre, Main Street of Raymond, April 16-20 at 7:30 p.m. and April 21 at 2 p.m. Phone 403-752-3381, ext. 2 or contact Dawn Hamon at 403-8945202.

• 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, 403327-2222; 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 403328-0206.

• 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 403-320-8340 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.

• 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 Society Afternoon Caregiver Support Group meets the third Monday of each month from 1:15-3 p.m. at #40, 1202 2 Ave. S. (office located on 12 Street S.)

• 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: 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 details, call 403-380-6338 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.

• Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Club, 517 5 Ave. S., invites the public to play shuffleboard, mixed darts and billiards (pool) Fridays, 7 p.m.; shuffleboard Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; crib on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; and open crib tournament second Sunday of the month at 1 p.m.

• 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.

• Galt Museum’s Wednesdays at the Galt lecture program for adults and seniors continues April 18 from 2-3 p.m., featuring “Sports Cards & Memorabilia.” Grant Gatto of Pirates Cove Collectibles will speak about sports cards along with collectible memorabilia from sports, movies and TV. Admission fees apply; free to annual pass holders.

• Minus One, a bereavement support group for younger widows, will hold its next meeting April 18 at 7 p.m. at the Family Ties Gathering Space, 909 3 Ave. N. For more information, email minusonelethbridge@gmail.com, or go to Minus One on Facebook.

• Seasons Lethbridge, 1730 10 Ave. S., will hold a jam session April 18 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer a painting class, “Painting Animals in Acrylic,” Wednesdays, April 18-June 6 from 10 a.m.-noon at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Ask for a supply list upon registration. Fee: $40 for LSCO members, $60 for non-members. Register by April 16. For information or to register, call 403-320-2222.

• The Alberta Genealogical Society, Lethbridge Branch will hold its monthly meeting April 19 at 7 p.m. at Room 128, 909 3 Ave. N. Everyone is welcome. The presenter will be Jim Benedict, Guild of One Name Studies, Regional Representative, from Calgary, who will speak about the surname research, and the benefits of Guild membership. Resource Centre hours weekly: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 1:30–4:30 p.m.; first Tuesday of each month: 6-9 p.m. Website: https://lethbridgeags.theboss.net.

• The Southern Alberta Branch of the National Association of Federal Retirees (NAFR/FSNA) will hold an Annual General Meeting April 19 at Country Kitchen Catering (below The Keg restaurant, 1715 Mayor Magrath Drive S. Venue is wheelchair accessible. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner (salad, roast beef and dessert) served at 5:30 p.m. Cost $22 per person. Guest speaker will be Lori Penner, grief counsellor and support co-ordinator at Nord-Bridge Senior Centre. Members of the association who wish to attend are asked to phone 403-328-0801 and leave their name and the number of persons attending. Any ex-federal exployee who may be interested in joining the association is most welcome.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer a “Painting Water with Water” Workshop in Acrylic April 19 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Fee: $25 for LSCO members, $50 for non-members. Register by April 16. For information or to register, call 403-3202222.

• McKillop United Church, 2329 15 Ave. S., will host two National Film Board films from the Standing Alone Trilogy on April 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lane Lounge. The two films feature Blackfoot Elder Pete Standing Alone, filmed on the Blood Reserve. In “Circle of the Sun” (1960), a young Blackfoot man looks for his place in the world and the Sun Dance is shown on film for the first time. “Standing Alone” (1980) focuses on Standing Alone's transformation into a spiritual elder and community leader.

• Trinity United Church in Picture Butte will host a concert, “An Evening of Brass,” featuring University of Lethbridge students and faculty, April 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, and can be purchased in advance or at the door. Refreshments will be served following the concert. For more details, or for tickets, contact Joan at 403-732-5708.

• The 8th annual Coaldale 5K Family Fun Run will take place April 21 at 10 a.m. Starting line is at Coaldale Christian School, 2008 8 St. Registration cost: $10 for youth, $20 for adult. T-shirts $10. Children in strollers free. Sign up for the Corporate Team Challenge. To register or for more information, visit racepro.ca/coaldale.