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• AboriginalIncludesFort Whoop-UpMetis Day storytelling,June will 21 celebratefroma scavenger1-4:30 Nationalp.m. hunt, Bruisedhead, Blackfoota mini stories powwowwith Blanchefrom 23:30 tables p.m.,and traditionala hoop dancer, foods. kids’ For activityall ages; free

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• 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, 403345-2980.

• 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.

• Tai-Chi Easy . . . Qi Gong is offered Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45 p.m. until June 30 at the Canadian Yoga Institute, 1238 B 3 Ave. S. Experience the simple rhythmic moves of these slow, graceful postures, held in a peaceful environment. This class is designed for beginner levels. Standing or seated forms are offered. Register by calling 403-394-9642 after 12:30 p.m.

• 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.

• The Sons of Norway, dedicated to preserving and promoting the Norwegian heritage in Lethbridge, meets the third Wednesday of the month for dinner, socializing and organization of activities. Anyone interested in learning more about the Sons of Norway can call Hans Isele at 403-328-0753.

• Dynamically Speaking Toastmasters Club meets Thursdays, 7 a.m., Country Kitchen (lower level of The Keg). All are welcome. Details: Deanne Wirzba, 403328-8944.

• 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: Pat, 403359-2169 or Marlene, 403-388-7319.

• “Easy Does It” Al-Anon for adult children of alcoholics, a support group for people who grew up with the rules Don’t Talk, Don’t Trust, Don’t Feel, meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2406 11 Ave. S., front door. Details: Judy, 403-329-0661.

• 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. For more details, call 403-329-6586 or 403-329-4410.

• Adult Children of Alcoholics and/or Dysfunctional Families 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.

• Are you interested in writing? The River Bottom Writers invite you to join them the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 6:45 p.m. in the Richardson Oilseed Room at Lethbridge College for a session of informal writing practice. All genre writers are welcome. Bring pen, paper or laptop.

• Fort Whoop-Up will present: June 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Eats ’n Entertainment Fireside fun before bedtime; June 23, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Blackfoot Stories - Listen to elders in the tipi and learn about Blackfoot culture; June 24, 1-2 p.m., Saturdays at the Fort family program. Admission fees apply; admission includes a complimentary wagon ride.

• “Songs from Shakespeare” will take place at Mocha Cabana Restaurant June 23 and July 7 from 6-8 p.m. Join the Shakespeare in the Park Singers, directed by Megan Wittig, for an evening of great food and beautiful music. Reserve a table at 403-3296243. For more information, call Kate Connolly 403-3294568.

• Taste of Ethiopia, a fundraising event for Galata Ministries, will take place June

24 at 625 21 St. S. starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at the door or in advance by calling 403-380-9154. Galata Ministries works with Ethiopian refugees stranded in Kenya and with the Malle people of South Omo, Ethiopia. More details at www.galataministries.org.

• Shaughnessy Community Centre will host its final pancake breakfast of the season June 24 from 8-11 a.m. Cost is $5. Secondhand Treasures rooms will be open. Pancake breakfasts will resume in September.

• YWCA Lethbridge & District’s 12th annual Turning Point Golf Classic will be held June 27 at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort. Registration is $200 for individual golfers, $700 for team registration. Includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch and dinner, prizes, silent auction and a chance to win $10,000 with a hole-inone. Funds raised go to YWCA Harbour House. For more information, contact Jennifer Lepko at 403-329-0088 or CEO@ywcalethbridge.org. For information about becoming a sponsor, contact Kelly Mettler at 403-329-0088 or partnerships@ywcalethbridge.org.

• A Canada Day Luncheon will be held June 30 from noon-1 p.m., outside at Seasons Retirement Community, 1730 10 Ave. S. $5 per person for burger, potato salad, cake and juice; seating is limited. For tickets, call Jan, 403-320-2270, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Ticket deadline June 23.

• Readymade Community Centre will host a Canada Day Celebration and Farmer’s Day Barbecue July 1. Fun starts at 5 p.m., barbecue dinner at 6 p.m. Dinner $10 per adult, $8 per student, kids 6 and under free. Free activities and entertainment. For more information, call Lorraine at 403-308-8288.

• West Wind Gymnastics Club is offering summer week-long camps for kids ages 5-11 where they will swim, craft, run, play, learn science experiments as well as gymnastics. It’s time to put down the electronics and try gymnastics. Camps run each week from July 4 to Sept. 1. Call 403-320-1373 for details.

• Volunteer Lethbridge Project Paintbrush is operating for another summer. The program organizes volunteers to paint exterior projects for seniors and people who are physically or financially unable to complete the work themselves. Homeowner applications are being accepted, and volunteers and sponsors are also needed. Homeowners can download an application form at http://volunteerlethbridge.com/project-paintbrush/ and submit it to Volunteer Lethbridge (324 5 St. S., Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 2B5 or fax 403-332-4321). To become involved as a sponsor or to volunteer, contact Hunter or Chelsea at 403-332-4320 or email projectpaintbrush@volunteerlethbridge.com.