Community CALENDAR
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• Opioid Information Sessions, free and open to the public, are continuing at public libraries across southern Alberta. The schedule includes: Oct. 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek Municipal Library;
Oct. 11, 7-8 p.m. at Taber Public Library. The sessions will be followed by a half hour of optional Naloxone training for those interested. • Galt Museum’s Daytime Galt Workshops program continues Oct. 3 from 10:30 a.m.-noon with “Napkin Rings.” Discover the origins of Thanksgiving while painting a set of napkin rings. Registration not required. Museum admission applies (free to annual pass holders). • Galt Museum’s Wednesday’s at the Galt lecture series continues Oct. 3 from 2-3 p.m., featuring “Collecting Memory.” Have you ever looked at an object and wondered about its story? The Galt’s collections department is in the business of uncovering those stories. Join Collections Assistant Elise Pundyk as she speaks about collecting the memory of the museum's earliest acquisitions. Registration not required. Museum admission applies (free to annual pass holders). For more Galt programs, visit www.galtmuseum.com.
• University of Lethbridge will present the Common Book Project launch — School of Liberal Education, Oct. 3, 5-6 p.m. at AH100, Andy’s Place, Anderson Hall. “The Education of Augie Merasty,” a national bestseller, is the story of a child who was taken from his family and sent to a residential school where he was taught, along with thousands of other Indigenous children, to be ashamed of his heritage and where he often experienced physical and sexual abuse. Speakers at the launch include Mike Mahon, U of L president and vice-chancellor; Laura Bryan, U of L Students’ Union president; Roy Pogorzelski, director of FNMI Student Services and Elder Francis First Charger. • 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 10 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 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.brav ehost.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. • The Lethbridge Family History Centre will present a series of free public classes throughout the fall, including: Oct.
3, 7 p.m., Genealogy for Beginners 01 Pedigree Charts & Family Group Sheets;
Oct. 4, 11 a.m., Danish Research and Patronymics; Oct. 10, 7 p.m., Genealogy for Beginners 02 Enter Data into computer; Oct. 11, 7 p.m., Scanning, Editing, and Posting Photos; Oct. 17, 7 p.m., Genealogy for Beginners 03 Using a Timeline. The centre is located at 1912 10 Ave. S. (downstairs at south door). Everyone interested in finding help in searching for ancestors is welcome to drop in. To register for classes or for information about other upcoming classes, call 403-327-6797 or go online at https://guestlist.co/u/lethbridgefhc. • Nord-Bridge Seniors will host a trip to the Calgary Zoo Oct. 4. Cost will include bus and admission into the Zoo. There are seats available on the luxury Carefree bus. For more information, call the centre at 403-329-3222. • Galt Museum’s Archives Program continues Oct. 4 from 7-9 p.m., featuring “Ship of Dreams, Ship of Nightmares.” The ship Empress of Ireland and southern Alberta shared a storied past long before the maritime disaster became known as “Canada’s Titanic.” Join Bobbie Fox to learn about the history and challenges of framing it as an exhibit. Registration not required. Museum admission applies (free to annual pass holders). For more Galt programs, visit www.galtmuseum.com. • Dynamically Speaking Toastmasters Club meets Thursdays, 7 a.m., Country Kitchen (lower level of The Keg). All are welcome. Details: Deanne Wirzba, 403-328-8944.
• 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: Martha, 403-381-0756, or ✦ Pearl, 403-3690890. • “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, 403-3290661. • 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. • Southern Alberta Model Builders
meets the first Thursday of each month (except July) at 7:30 p.m. at Smittys restaurant, Mayor Magrath Drive South. Subject matter/discussions vary at each meeting. • Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre will host a Thanksgiving Luncheon Oct. 5 at 11:30 a.m. at the centre, 1904 13 Ave. N. For information or tickets, call the centre at 403-329-3222. • A Thanksgiving Dinner and Dance will be held Oct. 5 in Memorial Hall at the Lethbridge Legion, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. Dinner from 6-8 p.m., cost $10 per person. Dance from 7:30-11 p.m., dance tickets (at the door) $10 each ($9 each for members). Live music by Fay Stevens. Door prizes and 50-50 draw. Everyone welcome. • Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer Introduction to
Paper Tole Fridays, Oct. 5-26, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Fee: $25 for LSCO members, $40 for nonmembers. For information or to register, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222 or visit www.lethseniors.com. • The Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold their regular
meeting Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m., featuring a nomination meeting. After the meeting there will be a special luncheon for all to enjoy. All members are urged to attend. • Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer Introduction to
Woodworking Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 9-25 from 1-3 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Interested individuals 55+ will gain basic knowledge for using carpentry tools safely. A small project will be completed. Register early; space is limited. Fee: $20 for LSCO members, $40 for non-members. Register by Oct. 5. For information or to register, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222 or visit www.lethseniors.com. • Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer Beginner Lapidary Lessons Tuesdays, Oct. 9-30, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or Wednesdays,
Oct. 10-31, from 1-4 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. All equipment is supplied. Fee: $15 for LSCO members, $30 for nonmembers. Register by Oct. 5. For information or to register, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222 or visit www.lethseniors.com.