Community CALENDAR
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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
• 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 want to learn healthier coping skills in their relationships, 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 nineinch 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 mall. For more information, call 403-329-6586 or 403-329-4410. • Adult Children of Alcoholics and/or
Dysfunctional Families, a support group for people who grew up with the rules Don’t Talk, Don’t Trust, Don’t Feel, meet Thursdays, 8 p.m., 408 13 St. N. Details: Ann, 403-382-9925, or Shannon, 403-315-3482. • 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 looking for a free place to get your kids out of the house doing productive things on a Thursday evening? Me and My Family promotes learning through play in a space designed for caregivers and their children to explore and grow. Building, colouring, painting and dress-up are all regular activities at Family Centre. Come down to Family Centre downtown on Thursdays from 67:30 p.m. Located at #225, 200 4 Ave. S. • Southern Alberta Model Builders meets the first Thursday of each month (except July) at 7:30 p.m. at Smittys restaurant, Mayor Magrath Drive South. Subject matter/discussions vary at each meeting.
• World day Of Prayer will be recognized locally at Knox United Church in Taber March 2 at 1 p.m., with the service this year prepared by the women from Suriname in South America. All denominations are welcome. • Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Club, 517 5 Ave. S., invites the public to play shuffleboard, mixed darts and billiards (pool) Fridays, 7 p.m.; shuffleboard Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; crib on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; and open crib tournament second Sunday of the month at 1 p.m.
• TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit organization which provides support to people wanting to lose weight, meets regularly in Lethbridge and area. Details: Eileen Schmidt, 403-4052410, or visit www.tops.org. • Celebrate Recovery — a Christcentred
recovery program for any hurt, hang-up and habit, meets Friday nights at Park Meadows Baptist Church, 2011 15 Ave. N. 6 p.m. - supper ($3); 7 p.m. large group; 8 p.m. - open share small groups; 9 p.m. - Solid Rock Cafe. Email celebraterecovery@parkmeadows.ca for more information or visit http://celebraterecovery.ca/wp/.
• Nordbridge Bingo welcomes the public (18 and over) for a cash bingo with no surcharges Fridays at 1 p.m. (except holidays) at 1904 13 Ave. N. A regular book is $5, extra games $1 each. Come early for breakfast or one of the daily lunch specials. Call 403329-3222 for more information and/or bus scheduling. • The Lethbridge Association of the
Blind (LAB) provides numerous activities for the blind and visually impaired in the Lethbridge area. Some of these ✦ include dinners with entertainment, attending musicals and tours of local museums. The association also runs a bowling league which takes place weekly at the Holiday Bowl. If you are interested in participating in any of these activities or volunteering to assist with these activities, call Bill at 403-942-1677 or email brownwj@shaw.ca.
• Kids Club and MAKEbreak Crafting Classes take place on weekends at Michael’s Craft Store at Park Place, designed for kids of all ages. Fees range from $0-$2 per child, or cost of base item. The upcoming schedule includes:
Mar. 3, Kids Club Spring Flowers, 10 a.m.-noon, ages 3-8; cost $2. Mar. 3, Kids Club Flower Canvas Art, 10 a.m.noon, ages 6+; cost $5. Mar. 3, MAKEbreak Clay Pots, 1-3 p.m.; buy the clay pot; rest of the supplies are provided.
• Community Cabaret with Hippodrome, Hibikaya (taiko drumming) and Red River jigging will take place
March 3 at 7 p.m. at the German Canadian Club, 902 6 St. N. “Connecting Community, Cultivating Relationships, Affordable Fun.” Presented by Southern Alberta Community Living Association and Geomatic Attic. Tickets and information: communitycabaret.ca; Facebook: community cabaret; SACLA, 403-329-1525.
• “A Taste of Jazz” will take place March 3 at 7 p.m. at College Drive Community Church, 2710 College Drive S., featuring the Lethbridge Community Brass Choir and specal guests Altius Brass. The event will feature works written and performed by past and present jazz greats. The audience will also be treated to a special performance of Giovanni Gabrieli’s “Sonata XX a 22.” Tickets: $15 regular, children 12 and younger free. Available online at lcbs.yapsody.com, Casa (230 8 St. S.) and the door. • Southern Alberta Community Living
Association (SACLA) and Geomatic Attic will present the 3rd annual “Community Cabaret” March 3 at 7 p.m. at the German Canadian Club, 902 6 St. N. Featuring Metis Red River jigging with Pogo, Taiko drumming by Hibikaya followed by Lethbridge dance band Hippodrome. Cost: Adults only, $20 per person which includes a lunch. Tickets available at SACLA, 401 21 St. A N. (phone 403-329-1525) or Geomatic Attic ticket outlets: Blueprint Entertainment, Casa, Mike Spencer Geometrics. Information: communitycabaret.ca, geomaticattic.ca or facebookcommunity cabaret.
• Building Cultural Bridges will hold its next weekly presentation March 5 at 7 p.m. at the Multicultural Centre, with the topic “Hungary” with guest speaker Bonnie Biscke. • Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer Active Aging Strength and Low-Impact Classes, Mondays and Wednesdays, March 5–
April 25 (no class April 2) from 8-8:50 a.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. These low impact classes will assist you to maintain, build and improve your balance, strength,
cardiovascular fitness and overall health. Fee: $75 for LSCO members, $98 for nonmembers. Register by Mar. 1 (after this date add $5). Register at the LSCO or call 403-320-2222. • The 9th Annual Gluten and DairyFree Dinner will take place March 6 at the Garden Court Restaurant at Lethbridge College. The family-friendly dinner starts at 6 p.m., with the meal prepared by the college’s Culinary Careers students. There will also be a number of door prizes courtesy of local businesses. Tickets are
$44 for aduts and $25 for children (prices include GST and one glass of wine or a soft drink). Tickets available until noon March
1 at Nutter’s Bulk and Natural Foods in Lethbridge or at the college (phone 403308-5048). • The German Canadian Club of
Lethbridge, 902 6 St. N., will host their March Dance March 10. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dance at 8 p.m. Live music by Randy Poirier. Members: $25; invited guests: $30. For details and tickets call 403-320-1689 (press “3” at prompt).