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• 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.

• General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosts Euchre Saturdays at 10 a.m. Bring your partner to play. For more information call the office at 403-327-6644.

• West Wind Gymnastics Club offers drop-in fun on Saturdays from 2-4 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to practise your gymnastic skills in a friendly, supervised environment. Age 5 and under $6 and must be accompanied by an adult; 6 and older $12.

• General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosts Jitney Darts Saturdays at 3 p.m. For more information call 403-327-6644.

• Are you a male caregiver looking for something to do with your children on a Saturday morning? Me and My Dad uses fun to create a healthy environment where dads come together with their children. Relationships are not only built stronger between father and child but also lifelong friendships between fathers and their children. Come down to Family Centre downtown Saturdays from 9:30-11 a.m. Located at #225, 200 4 Ave. S.

• Galt Museum’s Indigenous History Program takes place every Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon, exploring Indigenous history through story-telling and hands-on activities. Individuals and groups are welcome to attend. No registration required. Admission fees apply (free to annual pass holders).

• The Lethbridge Society of Glass Artisans (LSGA) holds monthly meetings on the fourth Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-noon at McNally Community Centre. The group meets from September to May.

• 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.

• Narcotics Anonymous meets Sundays at 7 p.m. at Chinook Meeting Hall, 408 13 St. N. (back door entrance off back alley); Tuesdays and Thursdays (new beginners group), 7 p.m. at Chinook Meeting Hall; Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at Christ Trinity Lutheran Church, 416 12 St. S. (downstairs, use south entrance). Details: 403-380-6536.

• 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 non-native 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 Organization will offer Women and Men Golf Lessons for Intermediate Players, Mondays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, from2-3 p.m. at Evergreen Golf Centre. Designed for the intermediate player that wants to enhance their golf skills. Fee: $75 for LSCO members, $100 for non-members. For information or to register, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222.

• 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 Shepherd at 2406 11 Ave. S. For more details, call Chris, 403-3272222; 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 has switched to summer hours and will be open Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and

Wednesdays 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Located at 1912 10 Ave. S. (downstairs at south door). Everyone interested in finding help in searching for ancestors is welcome to drop in. For more information, call 403-3280206. • 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.

• Alzheimer Café, put on by the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and N.W.T., is held the fourth Monday of each month (except December) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Pemmican Lodge, 102 5 Ave. S.) featuring information, refreshments and entertainment. It’s a relaxed place to meet others and learn more about dementia. For people living with dementia, their families, caregivers and anyone interested in finding out more. For more information, call 403329-3766 or visit www.alzheimer.ab.ca.

• The YWCA Turning Point Golf Classic will take place June 26 at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort. Format: 18-Hole Texas Scramble with cart. 11:30 a.m. registration, lunch and warm-up; 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. Featuring closest-to-the-pin, multiple holein-one opportunities, putting contest and grand prize draw. Awards banquet to follow, with roast beef dinner and Ukrainian buffet (perogies, sausage and cabbage rolls). Silent auction, 50/50 draw and prizes. Register online at https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/13th-annual-ywca-turning-point-golfclassic.

• YWCA Lethbridge & District will hold its 67th Annual General Meeting June 27 from 5-6 p.m. at the Lethbridge Lodge Hotel. Voting members and the public are invited. To RSVP: email inquiries@ywcalethbridge.org or phone 403-329-0088 and ask for Kathy.

• Galt Museum’s Archives program for adults and seniors will continue June 28, featuring “Life on Film Reels.” The CJOC TV film reels that were donated to the Galt in 2008 have been digitized. Please come for the first public screening of this unique footage. The films capture community events from the late 1960s and early 1970s including Indian Days, the Lethbridge Ice Arena fire and the 1967 Whoop-Up Days. Admission fees apply; free to annual pass holders.

• Carriage House Theatre in Cardston will present its lineup of alternating summer shows, running from June 29-Aug. 22. The lineup of musicals includes: “Oklahoma,” directed by Bill Simon; “Forever Plaid,” directed by Bill Simon; “Newsies,” directed by Sheila Hague; and “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” directed by Rachelle Robinson. For show dates and ticket information, visit http://www.thecarriagehousetheatre.com/.