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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

• Galt Museum’s Wednesdays at the Galt lecture series for adults and seniors continues June 20 from 2-3 p.m., featuring “Music from the Movies.” Enjoy a musical performance by Chris Roedler as he plays a selection of his favourite songs from movies you know and love. Admission fees apply; free to annual pass holders.

• Seasons Lethbridge, 1730 10 Ave. S. (across from the hospital), will host a jam session June 20 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

• Coaldale Sunny South Speakers Toastmasters Club meets Wednesdays ,78:15 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 403-329-3222.

• 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.

• 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 403-3276644.

• The Sons of Norway, dedicated to preserving and promoting the Norwegian heritage in Lethbridge, meets the third Wednesday of the month for dinner, socializing and organization of activities. Anyone interested in learning more about the Sons of Norway can call Hans Isele at 403-328-0753.

• Alberta Genealogical Society Lethbridge Branch will hold its monthly meeting June 21 at 7 p.m. at Room 128, 909 3 Ave. N. Everyone is welcome. The presentation will be “Networking to Find my Mother’s Polish Family” by member Len Ross. Resource Centre hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:30–4:30 p.m. (last day June 22).

• The 2018 Internment Camp Tour (formerly called Ghost Town Tour) will take place from Thursday, June 21 to Sunday, June 24 inclusive. The tour will cover the Doukhobor Village and Museum in Castlegar, Slocan Valley, New Denver, Sandon, and Kaslo ... all in the West Kootenays. This is a guided study tour and participants will learn a great deal about the internment era during World War Two. Cost is $600/person and covers transportation, hotel accommodations, entry fees and two meals. Seats available on a first-come, firstserve basis. For further information, contact George at 403-328-0156 or email geotak@shaw.ca.

• Dynamically Speaking Toastmasters Club meets Thursdays, 7 a.m., Country Kitchen (lower level of The Keg). All are welcome. Details: Deanne Wirzba, 403-3288944.

• 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, 403-359-2169 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 403-329-4410.

• 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, 403-3153482.

• 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.

• Family Centre presents Me and My Family, a drop-in program designed for working parents to spend time playing and connecting with their children before heading home for the evening. For all families with children ages 0-8 years. Explore a wide range of activities that will encourage children’s physical activity, imagination and creativity. Takes place Thursdays from 5:307:30 p.m., until June 28 at Family Centre, Downtown, #225, 200 4 Ave. S. (in Lethbridge Centre).

• Lethbridge Horseshoe Club meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Henderson Lake park (next to the new pool). Come for fun, fresh air, exercise and make new friends. For more information, call Omer at 403-320-8246.

• Lethbridge Lodge #39 Ancient Free And Accepted Masons of Alberta meets third Thursday, 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, 316 10 St. S. Details: Kevin, 403-6347713. (Sept. through June)

• Want to learn more about Parkinson’s disease? You’re invited to the Parkinson Alberta Support Group meetings third Thursday of the month, September to June, 2 p.m., Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, 500 11 St. S. For more information, call Alicia Visser, 403-317-7710. (no meetings July/August)

• Lethbridge Photography Club meets third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Casa building. Photographers of all abilities are welcome. Details: Lorelei Hoffarth, 403-3828285. For more information, visit www.lethbridgephotoclub.org. (September through June)

• Interfaith Learning Garden invites the public to celebrate National Garden Day June 22 from noon-3 p.m. Free barbecue, garden activities, and a chance to learn more about the Interfaith Learning Garden and the many free activities available through Interfaith Food Bank this summer.

• Helen Schuler Nature Centre’s Junior Naturalists program for ages 6-10 continues June 23 from 10 a.m.-noon, featuring “Sunlight.” Adults must sign children in and pick them up promptly at noon. For details, call 403-320-3064.

• South Country Jamboree Society will hold a jam session June 24 at 1 p.m. at the Lethbridge Legion Memorial Hall. Supper may be ordered from Great Plate Catering after 3 p.m. Theme is Hawaiian; wear apparel accordingly.

• Martha Retreat Centre will celebrate 50 years in Lethbridge June 24 with Open House from 1-5 p.m. at the centre, 1130 Scenic Drive S. All are welcome to attend.

• The German Canadian Club of Lethbridge, 902 6 St. N., will host a German Dinner Night June 25, featuring Jaegar Schnitzel, and all the trimmings. Cost is $20. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., takeouts at 5 p.m., at dinner at 5:30 pm. For information and tickets, call 403-320-1689 (ext. 3).

• Lethbridge and District Horticultural Society will host a presentation titled “Plants at Alberta’s Natural Springs” June 25 at 7 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library Theatre Gallery. The speaker is Kayleigh Nielson, a research associate at the U of L with a special interest in the rich diversity of plants found at freshwater springs across southern Alberta. The plant communities found at these springs often include both native and nonnative species. This talk will explore which plant species are commonly found at springs in southern Alberta, as well as some of the environmental factors that promote the growth and establishment both native and non-native plants within these ecosystems.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens