Community CALENDAR
YOUR EVENTS GUIDE LISTING
Community calendar is for nonprofit organizations and fundraisers. Send your items to communitycalendar@ lethbridgeherald.com
In light of current provincial public health restrictions the Lethbridge Herald encourages organizations listed below to email communitycalendar@lethbridgeherald.com with any updated scheduling and event information. Residents are also encouraged to reach out to organizations before planning to attend any in-person events, as many will have been cancelled or moved on-line.
• Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre Monday Jam Sessions 1904 - 13 Ave. N. open to anyone in the community ($2 charge for non-members), listen to music and meet new people, 9:30-noon excluding holidays. Masks and proof of vaccination required. Call 403-329-3222 for more info.
• Tom Price and band perform every Saturday at 3 p.m. on Tom’s driveway weather permitting - at 6 Notre Dame Road West. Everyone is invited to bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music.
• The Lethbridge Military Museum at the Vimy Ridge Armoury, Lethbridge Airport (337 Stubb Ross Road) is open to the public each Wednesday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Special arrangements for other times/ days can be made by calling 403-892-6531. There is no cost for admittance. Wearing a mask is required.
• Coaldale Seniors’ Advisory Committee and Silver Linings are raising funds for AdoptA-Bag. This Christmas warm a senior’s heart by providing small items or a cash donation. Our goal is to match last year by providing 300 seniors with Christmas gift bags. Challenge your class, your church or your office to Adopt-A-Bag. Each bag will have a value of $20.00. Donations of $20.00 or more will be eligible for a tax receipt. Contact Taralynn Craig for donation ideas at 403-715-6593. Donations of cash or items can be dropped off at the Coaldale Library or the Gem of the West Museum by Dec. 1. Our Coaldale Seniors’ Thank You!
• Conversation Café online Tuesday evenings through November 16 at 6:30.
This year’s theme is “Canada—A Country of Immigrants”. Practice your English Speaking Skills as you find out about other people who have come to southern Alberta. For more information, call Suni at 403-3817354. Sponsored by Lethbridge Evangelical Free Church.
• Exploring Buddhism - (Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta, 470-40 Street S. Lethbridge) Saturdays, at 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Interested in learning about Jodo Shinshu Buddhism? The sessions are an open and free discussion in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you are new to Buddhism or a longtime practitioner, you are welcome to join us in person, for our weekly discussions at the temple boardroom. This is open to the public and free of charge. Additional information about Jodo Shinshu Buddhism can be found at on our website at thebtsa.com
• Martha Retreat Centre Saturday, Oct 30 – 1- 4 p.m. Explore some traditional as well as creative ways to pray, that is, to recognize this Mystery we call God, through words, silence, images, creativity, dreams and our bodies. Cost: $50 (in person); $40 (virtually)Facilitator: Cat Charissage Register at: www.martharetreatcentre.ca
• Helen Schuler Nature Centre come discover the wild side of Lethbridge! Open year-round, the Nature Centre is a unique urban escape within minutes of downtown. Visit the website at www.lethbridge.ca/ Things-To-Do/Nature-Centre/ phone 403320-3064 or email hsnc@lethbridge.ca.
• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization is launching the Drive Happiness program where volunteer drivers take seniors to their medical appointments, to pick up groceries or take them to important life activities. The Drive Happiness program is looking for volunteers to assist as drivers. Many seniors in our community are facing extreme loneliness due to the lack of accessible transportation in the community and COVID-19 has only compounded this loneliness. Even one ride can make a difference. To volunteer, call 403-332-4320 or email volunteer@volunteerlethbridge.com.
• Coulee Commentators Toastmaster Club meets Mondays at 7-8:30 p.m. online via Zoom (until further notice). Guests are always welcome to check out how Toastmasters can help them be better communicators and leaders and how use the new technology. Contact Michaela (VP of Membership) at vpm-3673@toastmastersclubs.org for the meeting link. For more information go to: https://coulee. toastmastersclubs.org or Facebook page: @ couleecommentators.
• Lethbridge Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets Mondays and Wednesdays. Details: Josephine, 587-425-3232.
• The MCC Thrift Shop, located at 1117 2 Ave. “A” N., is open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Barons United Church Thrift Shop Come check out our great deals at 113 Main St. Open Thursdays 12:30-4:30pm and Saturdays 10-2. Cash only. Also open Tuesdays 6-8pm from Oct. 19- Dec. 21.
• Coaldale United Church Thrift Shop (2022 – 18 St., Coaldale) is open Thursdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Most adult and youth clothing at $2, children at $1 and baby at 50 cents. Household miscellaneous at very reasonable prices. Cash only.