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• A public panel discussion, “Thinking Globally, Thinking Nationally,” will be held Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library (Main Branch), with a focus on issues including trade, climate change, borders, and refugees/asylum seekers. Organized by the Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy and Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs.

• The German Canadian Club of Lethbridge, 902 6 St. N., is featuring a German Dinner Night on Oct. 22, serving delicious German cuisine. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., takeouts at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $20. For information and tickets, please call 403-320-1689 (ext 3).

• Chillin’ 4 Charity, presented by the Management Students' Society of the University of Lethbridge, a polar plunge-style event supporting United Way Lethbridge and Southern Alberta, is set for Oct. 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the campus bus loop. Join us as students, faculty members, politicians and community leaders brave the icy waters in support of the Community Fund! More information at http://lethbridgeunitedway.ca/chill.

• 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 Devan MacPherson, DTM (president), 403-3311984, or Charmaine Bonifacio (VP public relations). For more information, check out the website: https://coulee.toastmastersclubs.org or Facebook page: @couleecommentators.

• 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 to resume: Intermediate lesson on Mondays and Beginners on Tuesdays, both from 1-3 p.m. Located at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd at 2406 11 Ave. S. For more details, call Chris, 403-327-2222; Myrna, 403-328-6072; or Wendy, 403345-6035 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 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. The centre will be closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Mondays of statutory holidays. 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 403-3276797.

• 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.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization offers Beginner Pickleball Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3-4:50 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. A few paddles are available for use. Purchase monthly or day passes at the Administration Desk prior to playing. Fee: $15 for LSCO members, $30 for nonmembers. Drop-in: $2.50 for LSCO members, $3.50 for non-members.

• 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 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.

• Playgoers of Lethbridge will present their annual dinner theatre, “Till Beth Do Us Part,” Oct. 23-27 at Country Kitchen Catering (lower level of The Keg). This show is a raucaus comedic romp about romance and revenge from authors Jones, Hope and Wooten. Tickets are $55 and available at Casa, 230 8 St. S. • Downtown City Speakers Toastmasters Club meets every Tuesday over the lunch hour at City Hall, 3rd floor, Room 333. Guests always welcome and can attend at no charge — all ages and abilities. Free parking in the City Hall parking lot. For more information check out www.downtowncityspeakers.toastmas tersclubs.org.

• 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 403-3202005.

• 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. and Thursdays at 6 p.m. at 408 13 St. N. (front entrance). For more information call 403-331-0822.

• TOPS #AB 100, Lethbridge meets Tuesdays in the Lower Fireside Room, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 2406 11 Ave. S. Please use the door off the parking lot. Weigh-in time 9:15-9:45 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 more information, call 403-3806338 or email lethbridgelegalguidance@telus.net.

• 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.

• Craft and Chat takes place every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. at the Barons Legion. Bring whatever craft you’d like to work on. Cover charge $1.

• Join a weekly Adult ESL Interactive Conversation Cafe class, Tuesdays until Nov. 13, 6:30-8 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. $10 registration fee payable at the door. For more information, call Sunni at 403-381-7354 or Linda at 403-329-6252.

• Lethbridge Centennial Quilters’ Guild meets fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Casa, the new community arts centre on 3 Avenue South. New members are always welcome.

• Blankets for Canada will celebrate its 20th anniversary Oct. 25 from 10 a.m.noon at Southminster United Church, 1011 4 Ave. S. Everyone is welcome. Feel free to bring a donation of yarn.

• Seasons Lethbridge, 1730 10 Ave. S. (across from the hospital), will hold an evening of music with Tom Price Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

• A book signing featuring Donna Clewes, the author of “Safe Behind the Little Waterfall: Finding Peace and Freedom Through the Journey of Healing,” will take place Oct. 26 from 1-5:30 p.m. at Chapters in Park Place Shopping Centre.

• A Craft Sale and Bake Sale will take place Oct. 27 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre, 1904 13 Ave. N. There will be 25 craft table vendors to start your Christmas shopping early; plenty of fresh baked goods, too. Everyone welcome. Use northeast door facing 13 Avenue North.

• Boo Bash, a free family event featuring games and fun, will take place Oct. 27 from 1-4 p.m. at Exhibition Park (West Pavilion). Organized by the Family Centre Parent Advisory Council. All games are designed for children ages 2-10 years, including Bouncy Castle, photo booth, face painting, roving gym, crafting table, tattoos, games and more.

• Create a beautiful Shadow Box Frame, instructed by Joanne Vadnais of Julie Pike, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. at the Barons Community Hall. Participants will handcraft a Christmas-themed shadow box; choose from three colour scheme - red and green, black and gold or blue and silver (indicate colour choice when registering, and also either a black or white shadow box). Cost $40 (all supplies and shadow box included), to be paid to the Barons and District Agricultural Society. Contact Julie Pike, 403-892-7661, or Denise Peterson, 403-892-4150. Registration deadline Oct. 20 (spaces are limited).

• The Rangeland Collectors Club will hold its annual fall sale Oct. 27 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Oct. 28 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club, 3401 South Parkside Drive, featuring antiques and collectibles, with vendors from Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C. Admission $3. Proceeds will go toward the Chinook Regional Hospital Children’s Ward and Wood’s Homes youth organization.

• South Country Jamboree Society will hold a jam session Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. at the Lethbridge Legion (Memorial Hall), 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. Costumes optional. Meals may be ordered from Great Plate Catering after 3 p.m.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer an Apple Computers class Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 30-Nov. 15, from 9:3010:30 a.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Basic and simple instructions on how to use Mac Computers, MacBook and iMac will be given. Fee: $50 for LSCO members, $70 for non-members. Register by Oct. 29. For information or to register, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222 or visit www.lethseniors.com.

• The Gem of the West Museum Society in Coaldale will hold its annual Craft and Hobby Show Nov. 3 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1306 20 St., Coaldale. Admission by donation. Tables $20. Artists, crafters, and vendors, contact Myrna at 403-345-4521 or mlmo@shaw.ca.

• The Miners Day’s Historical Association of Coalhurst will hold its annual Christmas Craft Sale Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Coalhurst Community Centre, 527 50 Ave. There will be 50 tables of vendors along with a concession.

• Do you have an interest in improving the collection and use of data in the nonprofit sector? CCVO is convening a Stakeholder Roundtable for nonprofit professionals in Lethbridge to help determine sector priorities and develop a roadmap that will serve as a foundation for a provincial data strategy. This will take place Nov. 6 from 1:30-4 p.m. at Volunteer Lethbridge. To register visit Eventbrite and search: Stakeholder Roundtable Lethbridge. For more information contact Diana at 403-3324320 or email diana.sim@volunteerlethbridge.com.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer a “Strength and Stretch” class Wednesdays, Nov. 7Dec. 12, from 12:05-12:55 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Class is designed to increase physical strength through weight-bearing and resistance exercises. Fee: $33 for LSCO members, $50 for non-members. Register by Nov. 5. For information or to register, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222 or visit www.lethseniors.com.

• Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre will host a trip to Rosebud Theatre Nov. 8 to see “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol.” Cost will include bus, show and meal. For more information, call the centre at 403-329-3222.