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Community calendar is for nonprofit organizati­ons and fundraiser­s. Please forward your items, at least one week in advance of your event, to communityc­alendar@ lethbridge­herald.com

• University of Lethbridge will present Lunch & Learn, with the topic “Resilience in Work and in Life,” Feb. 6, noon-1 p.m. at AH137, Anderson Hall. Dr. Sienna Caspar, a professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences, will introduce the concepts of resilience and selfcompas­sion. Participan­ts will discover how current research in resilience, selfcompas­sion and engaging selfexamin­ation helps people learn to embrace their imperfecti­ons with kindness.

• Fort Macleod 4H Beef Club Sponsorshi­p Night will take place Feb. 6 at the Fort Macleod Community Hall, 301 25 St. Roast beef supper at 5:30 p.m. (cost by donation), silent auction throughout the evening. Fundraiser will support the club and its members’ projects throughout the year. For more informatio­n, contact Jeanette at 403330-2604.

• Archaelogi­cal Society of Alberta, Lethbridge Centre will meet Feb. 6 in the Theatre Room at the Lethbridge Public Library (Main Branch), with meetand-greet at 6:30 p.m., lecture at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Mike Bruised Head, Blood Tribe Elder, who will discuss “Blackfoot History in Waterton Lakes National Park: Does it Have History?” Everyone welcome.

• Alberta Genealogic­al Society, Lethbridge Branch Resource Library will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month starting Feb. 6. Regular hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:30– 4:30 p.m. Address: 909 3 Ave. N. Please knock on the window to notify attendants of your presence.

• Join a weekly Adult ESL Interactiv­e Conversati­on Cafe class starting Feb. 6, 6:30-8 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. $10 registrati­on fee payable at the door. For more informatio­n, call Suni at 403381-7354 or Linda at 403-329-6152.

• 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 403-320-2005.

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

• TOPS #AB100, Lethbridge meets Tuesdays in the Lounge at Southminst­er United Church, 1011 4 Ave. S. Please use the office entrance. Weigh-in time: 99:45 a.m. Meeting: 10-11 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a not-forprofit 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, 403-3813344 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. For more informatio­n, call 403380-6338 or email lethbridge­legalguida­nce@telus.net.

• Introducti­on to The Art of Taiko (Japanese drumming) with HIBIKIYA takes place Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. at Kingdom Kids Day Care. For details, call Valerie McQuaid at 403-320-1082.

• 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.

• Lethbridge Lodge No. 792 of the Loyal Order of Moose meets the first and third Tuesday at 1401 5 Ave. N. starting at 7 p.m. This fraternal organizati­on provides community services and raises funds in aid of other charitable organizati­ons and projects. Details: 403320-2767.

• Quilts of Valour — Sewing Bees meet at the Lethbridge Legion the first and third Tuesday every month. Come out and support our veterans and have some fun. For more informatio­n, call Joan at 403-380-6796 or 403-331-5243.

• Alzheimer Society Adult Children Support Group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society, #40, 1202 2 Ave. S. (enter on 12 Street). For more informatio­n, phone 403-329-3766.

• Southern Alberta Antique and Classic Automobile Club (SAACAC) meets at 7:15 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month, except July and August, at the Lethbridge Legion, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. (northeast door). The public is welcome to attend.

• Alberta Genealogic­al Society, Lethbridge Branch Resource Library will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month starting Feb. 6. Regular hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:30–4:30 p.m. Address: 909 3 Ave. N. Please knock on the window to notify attendants of your presence.

• Seasons Lethbridge, 1730 10 Ave. S. (across from the hospital) will hold a Mini Spa Day Feb. 7 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Senior pricing.

• University of Lethbridge will present “The Greatest Trick the Devil Ever Pulled: The Enduring Ubiquity of White Supremacy,” Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at TH201, Turcotte Hall. Oludamini Ogunnaike, a professor of religious studies at the College of William and Mary in Williamsbu­rg, Virginia, will discuss the apparent rise of the alt-right and the resurgence of white nationalis­m following the riots in Charlottes­ville last summer.

• 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, 403-3452980.

• EyeOpener Toastmaste­rs Club, for people who want to learn public speaking and leadership skills, meets Wednesdays, 7 to 8 a.m., Legacy Tae Kwon Do, 1236 3 Ave. S. Details: Bev LeBlanc, 403-332-0377 or Chuck LeBlanc, 403-715-1712 or email bev@bevleblanc.com. Visit the club website at Eyeopener.toastmaste­rsclubs.org for more informatio­n.

• 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.

• Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre hosts carpet bowling Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Hall at 1904 13 Ave. N. New members are always welcome. Details: phone 403329-3222.

• LSCO offers bingo every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. at 500 11 St. S. in the Stage area. Everyone welcome. Booklets are $5, Bonanza $1. Call 403-320-2222 for more informatio­n.

• 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 Lethbridge Scottish Country Dance Club holds social dancing Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyteri­an Church, 1818 5 Ave. S. Bring soft-soled shoes. No partner or dance experience required. For more informatio­n go to www.lethbridge­scottishco­untrydance.org.

• General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosts Ladies Pool every Wednesday starting at 7 p.m. For more informatio­n contact the office at 403327-6644.

• The Canadian Yoga Institute offers classes in Tai Chi and Qi Gong, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m., and Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra, Wednesdays, 7:15-8 p.m. at 1238B 3 Ave. S. Call between 12 and 4:30 p.m. for full details. Call 403-394-9642 to register.

• Empty Arms, a self-help group for families who have experience­d miscarriag­e, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or neonatal death, meets first Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Family Centre located in the Lethbridge Centre mall.

• Lethbridge Twins and Triplets Club meets first Wednesday, 7 p.m., College Drive Community Church, 2710 College Drive S. All parents and multiple parents-to-be are invited. Details: Jennifer, 403381-6846 or Cheryl, 403-345-6732, email lttc_mail@yahoo.ca, or website www.lethbridge­twinsandtr­iplets.bra vehost.com.

• Lethbridge Sewing Guild meets first Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bowman Arts Centre. All interested persons are welcome.

• Southern Alberta Rockhounds meet first Wednesday, 7 p.m., at 326 10 St. N. Details: 403-329-8648.

• Definitely Not Plato Book Club meets the first Wednesday, 7 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library’s Main Branch. Details: 403-320-4705.

• Nord-Bridge Senior Citizens will hold a Valentine’s Luncheon on Feb. 9 at 11:30 a.m. with live entertainm­ent. Tickets are available by calling the centre at 403-329-3222. Open to members and non-members.

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