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• 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.
• Coaldale United Church Thrift Shop (2022 18 St.) is open each Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Our space has been re-arranged to support social distancing. Sanitizing hands is required, and wearing a mask (or other mouth and nose cover) is strongly recommended. We are limiting the number of adult shoppers in the hall area to 15 at any one time. For now, the only children allowed will be those in carriers or strollers. Most adult and youth clothing at $2, children’s clothing at $1 and baby at 50 cents. Cash only.
• Barons United Church Thrift Shop, at 113 Main St., Barons, is open Thursdays from 12:30-4:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Check out the great deals. Because of the shop’s small size, wearing a mask is mandatory. Clean, gently used donations are greatly appreciated. Call 403-757-2229 or 403330-6274 to make arrangements or drop in when open.
• Lethbridge Public Library presents The Word On The Street Fall Reading Series featuring Jeff Rubin Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. online via Zoom. Rubin, an economist and author, will be speaking about his newest book, “The Expendables: How the Middle Class Got Screwed by Globalization,” in an online author interview. Visit lethlib.ca to register.
• Oldman River Potters Guild Christmas Sale will take place Nov. 12-13 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Nov. 14-15 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. #2, 4416 1 Ave. S., featuring a wide assortment of pottery and ceramics. For more information, visit www.oldmanriverpottersguild.com.
• The 15th Annual Domesticated Divas Holiday Artisan & Gift Expo will take place Nov. 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the South Pavilion at Exhibition Park. Only one company per commercial product will be allowed (eg. Avon, Arbonne, Do-Terra, Passion Parties). With handmade and personally owned products/businesses, discretion will be used as to how many allowed. Details online at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/391 288250892093/.
• Martha Retreat Centre offers Desiderata – A Silent Reflection, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Using this beautiful text, participants will have a day of retreat to reflect on the wisdom and grace expressed by its author. There will be time for quiet discussion as well as silent meditation to remind us of how these truths reside in our own souls. Please arrive early to register and bring a floor mat and blanket. Facilitator: Cheryl Dick. Cost: $75 (lunch included). For more information or to register, contact the Martha Retreat Centre website martharetreatcentre.ca, email to admin@martharetreatcentre.ca or call 403-328-3422.
• Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre will host guest speaker presentations via Zoom Nov. 19 and 20. Nov. 19 at 9:30 a.m., Gloria Pasmeny will talk about “Seniors Mental Health and Addictions,” the effects, coping techniques, where to go to for help, etc. Nov. 20 at 9:30 a.m., Lorri Penner and Jody Johnson where we will talk about “Downsizing,” skills to do so, what emotions come with this and many more. If you’re interested in one or both of these talks, call 403-329-3222 or email akern@nordbridgeseniors.com for the Zoom invite.
• Start your Christmas Season right. Come out for our in-person Sunny South Speakers Toastmasters supper meeting and speakathon Nov. 25, 6 p.m. at the Coaldale Inn. RSVP to Barb at 403-4055038 or arevallb@shaw.ca. Our club continues to meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Zoom will also be available for our in-person meeting. Email arevallb@shaw.ca for Zoom link.
• Martha Retreat Centre offers Knitting Into the Mystery of Healing, Wednesdays until Nov. 25, 7-9 p.m. Coming together to knit a prayer shawl is a popular and delightful way to be present to others in prayer and socializing. At the close of the five consecutive Wednesday evenings, the beauty and colour of the completed shawls and the friendships developed are truly a cause for rejoicing. Please bring your own materials. Facilitator: Sharon Hagel Cost: Freewill offering. For more information or to register, contact the Martha Retreat Centre website, martharetreatcentre.ca, email to admin@martharetreatcentre.ca or call 403-328-3422.
• Martha Retreat Centre will offer “You’re Stronger Than You Think: Renew your mind, renew your life,” Nov. 21, 15 p.m. In Romans 12:2 St. Paul tells us we can be “transformed by the renewal of your mind.” Harley Packer will stir your imagination with a fresh and intuitive look at the beautiful, timeless truths of the faith designed to liberate our minds from negative thinking, debilitating anxiety and fear. Cost: $40. For more details or to register, contact the website martharetreatcentre.ca, email to admin@martharetreatcentre.ca or call 403-328-3422.