Community CALENDAR
• Lethbridge Public Library is seeking artwork for the Kids’ Art Show Gala.
What does it mean to IMAGINE? Artists 12 years old and under can enter to win our prize draw by creating a work of art based on this year’s theme “Imagine” and submitting it for display at the Kids’ Art Show Gala to be held in December. Art can be submitted throughout the month of November on our website, lethlib.ca, or at the Children’s Services Desk at the Main Branch.
• Lethbridge Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets Mondays and Wednesdays. Details: Josephine, 587425-3232.
• Lethbridge Sport Council’s Roving Gyms program operates Mondays from 9:30-11 a.m. at Servus Sports Centre and from 6-7:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, offering free, inclusive play spaces for children five and under and their parents or caregivers. More details and registration online at https://lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/prog rams/roving-gyms.
• Barons United Church Thrift Shop ,at 113 Main St., Barons, is open, with opening days depending on health guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mondays Nov. 16-Dec. 28,
4:30-7:30 and every Saturday from Nov. 28-Dec. 19 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed
Thursdays Dec. 24 and 31. 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.
• Mindful Moments is offered every Saturday (except long weekends) from 11 a.m.-noon at Martha Retreat Centre, 1130 Scenic Drive S., featuring a drop-in session based in Mindfulness teachings that combines a short talk with formal group meditation in silence. No experience is necessary. Facilitator: Cheryl Dick. Freewill offering accepted. Official income tax receipts available upon request.
• Bold ‘n Brave, a local organization that inspires youth to be confident and learn life skills, is hosting a free family-friendly scavenger hunt from Nov. 20-30. Register to get your first clue and details on how to get your name entered for prizes. Register online at boldnbrave.ca.
• Christmas at Casa Holiday Market is operating online this year, running from Nov. 20-Dec. 1 at the
ChristmasatCasa.ca website, featuring more than 40 vendors offering handmade fine art and fine crafts. Depending on the vendor, there are options for local dropoff, shipping and safe curbside pick-up at AAC Works on 7 Street S.
• Lethbridge Public Library offers Holiday Crafting in December, continuing
until Dec. 24. Visit the Crossings Branch during the holiday season where kids can pick up a holiday craft pack. There will be four different packs with one being released each week. Each pack will contain supplies to make a fun holiday craft at home. Craft packs will also be available through Curbside Pickup. Supplies are limited.
• Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre presents
“Virtual Winter Wonderland” Nov. 30 starting live at 1 p.m. Get into the spirit of Christmas from the comfort of your home live through Facebook. Go to “NordBridge Seniors Centre” on Facebook. Can’t make the live event? Watch the video any time on Facebook or our website at
www.nordbridgeseniors.com. Call Ashley or Lorri at 403-329-3222 for more information. Want to donate your gently used Christmas decorations? Let us know and we would be happy to use
it as part of our Winter Wonderland.
• Farming Smarter Conference and Trade Show will be held Dec. 2-3 at Lethbridge Exhibition Park, providing an opportunity for farmers to do a little networking, learn some things to prepare for 2021 and check out products from local suppliers. Participants can register online (www.farmingsmarter.com) and get tickets to come in person or watch from the comfort of their own office.
• Lethbridge Public Library’s The Word On The Street Fall Reading Series continues Dec. 10, featuring New York Times bestselling author Shari Lapena. Shari will be discussing her latest novel, “The End of Her,” in an online author interview starting at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Visit lethlib.ca to register.
• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will hold a Turkey Dinner Special Curbside Pickup Lunch Dec. 11.
Cost: $10. Scheduled pickup time between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at northeast door of LSCO (closest to the Administration Office), 500 11 St. S. Must pre-order no later than 3 p.m. the day before by calling 403-320-2222 (limited to first 75 orders). Payment with Visa or Mastercard at time of order or debit, Visa or Mastercard at time of pickup. Cash accepted if necessary.
• Martha Retreat Centre offers Exploring Forgiveness: One Day Silent Retreat Dec. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Facilitator: Hailey Pinksen. Cost: $65 (lunch included). This one-day silent retreat explores forgiveness through meditation. We will explore forgiveness from the perspective of lovingkindness and curiosity while embracing the stillness of the moment. To register go to martharetreatcentre.ca or call 403-328-3422 or email admin@martharetreatcentre.ca.
• LSCO Roast Beef Dinner Special Curbside Pickup Lunch will be offered Dec. 18. Cost $10. Scheduled pickup time between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at northeast door of LSCO (closest to the Administration Office), 500 11 St. S. Must pre-order no later than 3 p.m. the day before by calling 403-320-2222 (limited to first 75 orders). Payment with Visa or Mastercard at time of order or debit, Visa or Mastercard at time of pickup. Cash accepted if necessary.
• LSCO 36th Annual Christmas Turkey Dinner — Join us for a free curbside or delivered Christmas dinner on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No inhouse dining for 2020. Dinner is open to everyone in the community as quantities allow. Deadline to book delivery is Dec. 22 at 4 p.m. Call 403-320-2222 for more information or if you wish to volunteer with meal delivery. Curbside pickup at northeast door of LSCO (closest to the Administration Office), 500 11 St. S. Donations gratefully accepted.