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• Southern Alberta Ethnic Association’s spring session of Building Cultural Bridges will begin April 9 and continue for seven weeks, with the theme of “Religious Groups in Lethbridge.” The schedule includes: April 9 Mennonite, with presenter Ryan Dueck;

April 16 - Hutterite, with presenter John Hofer. • Free outdoor fit camp, for all ages and all abilities, runs Mondays, Wednesdays and

Fridays at two locations in the city. A 9:15 a.m. session will be held at the playground on Stafford Drive North, and a 6 p.m. session will be held at Adams Park at 13 Street and 9 Avenue North. Call 403-393-5590 for more information. • Swing Bridge Dance Club meets Mondays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. (cancelled on holiday Mondays) at Eagles Hall, 631 13 St., featuring East Coast Swing dance lessons each week; $3 donation. Singles and couples welcome, from beginner to expert level. For more details, call Sheldon at 403-393-8566 or email swingbridgeleth@gmail.com. • The CRADLE, a support group for anorexics, bulimics and their families and friends, meets Mondays (except long weekends), 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 2K-169 at Chinook Regional Hospital. Details: Debbie, 403-894-3582. • Coulee Commentators Toastmaster

Club meets Mondays at 7-8:30 p.m. at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre (West Community Room), 1904 13 Ave. N. Guests are always welcome to drop in and check out how Toastmasters can help them. For more details, contact Darren, 403-329-0577, or Herky, 403-432-0360. More information at coulee.toastmastersclubs.org.

• Let It Begin With Me Al-Anon family group for people affected by someone else’s drinking meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m., at Central Church of Christ, 716 23 St. N. Details: Alice, 403-320-8340.

• Lethbridge Duplicate Bridge Club invites the public to come play at open events:

Monday and Wednesday at 7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday at 1 p.m.; 199er game Tuesday at 7 p.m. with lesson at 6:30. Newcomer game, 0-20, Friday at 1 p.m. Beginner lessons Monday and Tuesday at 1 p.m. Located at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepard at 2406 11 Ave. S. For more details, call Chris, 403-327-2222; Myrna, 403-328-6072; or Wendy, 403-345-6035 or 403-634-3577. • TOPS AB 672 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at McKillop United Church, 2329 15 Ave. S. Details: Lorraine, 403-328-8091. • Lethbridge Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Chinook Regional Hospital Parkade Meeting Room. Details: Josephine, 403-345-4242, or Ron, 403-3202075. • Discovering Choices Al-Anon meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, 411 11 St. S. (push open the gate, go back to right-hand building, downstairs). Details: Dee, 403-394-0317 or Nelly, 403-308-8417. • The Lethbridge Family History Centre is

open Mondays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Located at 1912 10 Ave. S. (downstairs at south door). For more information, call 403-328-0206.

• Alateen meetings (offering hope for children of alcoholics) take place Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Central Church of Christ, 716 23 St. N. For more information, contact Alice at 403-320-8340 or Maureen at 403-6343062. • Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre hosts floor curling every Monday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 9 a.m. at the centre, 1904 13 Ave. N. Details: phone 403-329-3222. • A free workout group meets Monday and Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. at The Gate church, 522 3 Ave. S. For all ages and levels. For details, call 403-393-5590. • Do you think you have a problem with alcohol? Help is a phone call away. Alcoholics Anonymous 24-hour answering service, 403-327-8049.

• All women are invited to a program and brunch April 10 at 9:30 a.m. at Luigi’s Banquet Room in Taber. With music by Kathie Friesen, and a feature presentation of “Unique Doll Clothes” by Helen Bekkering. Guest speaker Diane Laubenstein from Burdett will talk about “Who Do You Think You Are?” Cost is $15 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Jane at 403-223-1435 or Sylvia at 403-416-5075. Reservations must be honoured or cancelled by noon April 9. Presented by Taber Christian Women’s, affiliated with RSVP Ministries. • The Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion will hold their general

meeting April 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Legion, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. (north door). There’s lots to discuss so members are urged to attend. • 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 at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 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: 9-9:45 a.m. Meeting: 10-11 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a not-for-profit 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 1219, 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, 403-381-3344 or the armoury office on Tuesday nights at 403-3277083.

• Lethbridge Legal Guidance, a non-profit society offering free legal advice to lowincome 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. Some of the areas the society assists in include: Family, civil, criminal, traffic, employment, residential tenancy, immigration, AISH, EI and social assistance issues. For more information, call 403-380-6338 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. • 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.

• La Leche League meets monthly (typically the second Tuesday of each month) and provides breastfeeding support and researchbased information to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. All pregnant and nursing mothers, their babies and others interested in La Leche League may attend at no cost. Call 403-331-1003 for more information. For time, location and other details, check the website at www.lllc.ca. • Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting is held the second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m., Eagles Hall, 631 13 St. N. For more details, call 403-327-8365 or visit the website at www.foelethbridge2100.com. • Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies

Auxiliary meets every second Tuesday of the month in the lower level of the Eagle Hall, 631 13 St. N. • Order of the Eastern Star Maple Leaf Chapter #7 holds its monthly meeting the second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Masonic Hall in Lethbridge. • Oldman River Potters Guild meets every second Tuesday of the month (except July and August) at 7 p.m. in the studio at 326C 10 St. N. The public is welcome to attend. • Alzheimer Society Taber Caregiver Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. at Clearview Lodge, 4730 50 Ave., in Taber. • Stroke Care Partner Support Group meets second Tuesday of every month (Sept. to May) at 6:50 p.m. at the Lethbridge Seniors Centre Organization, Room B. Anyone who provides any level of

care to a stroke survivor is welcome. This is a free drop-in service, but please RSVP to our email if you plan on attending. Contact Kelly at 403-359-3811 or email strokeresources@outlook.com for more information.

• Revellers Dinner and Games Night will be held April 11 at the basement level at The Keg (Country Kitchen Catering) on Mayor Magrath Drive South. Facility is wheelchair accessible. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30. Cost is $20 per person. Newcomers - are you a crib or whist enthusiast? Come for a great dinner and a night of cards. There will be no membership fee for 2018. Tickets will be on sale one day only, Tuesday, April 10 from 2-3 p.m. at the same location (use east side entrance). Details: Ernie, 403-381-7223; Gerald, 403381-3620; or Alf, 403-317-7242.

• The 4th Annual Songs4Ken, a fundraiser for the ALS Society of Alberta, will take place

April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod, 235 Main Street. Junonominated John Wort Hannam gathers his Alberta artist friends The PolyJesters, Brooke Wylie, Mike Stack, Maria Dunn and John Rutherford to celebrate the life of longtime friend Ken Rouleau, who died of ALS in April 2012. High River visual artist Annie Froese will paint a work of art during the show that will be auctioned off before the finale. Tickets are $25, available by calling 403-553-4404 or 800-540-9229 or online at www.macleodempress.com.

• Nord-Bridge Seniors will hold their Spring Luncheon April 13 at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are available at the Reception Desk at NordBridge Senior Centre. Call the centre at 403329-3222 for more information.

• Rumble in the Cage Promotions will stage “RITC58” April 13 at Servus Sports Centre, with a portion of VIP sales going to Woods Homes and the Youth Shelter. Doors open at 6 p.m., fights start at 7 p.m. The event will feature gold-medal matches from the Canadian Amateur MMA Tournament taking place on the same card as local pro fighters. VIP tables are available by emailing rumbleinthecage@gmail.com or calling Lee at 403-634-7012. General tickets are on sale at www.rumbleinthecage.com.

• LCBI High School Concert Choir presents “Power of Love” at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (2406 11 Ave. S.) April 13 at 7:30 p.m. The concert from the 32-voice choir will include a variety of styles and ensembles. Free admission. An offering will be taken for this school from Outlook, SK.

• “Jake’s Gift,” the moving story of a World War Two veteran’s return to Juno Beach, will be performed April 14 at 2 p.m. at the Lethbridge Royal Canadian Legion, General Stewart Branch No. 4, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. The play is written and performed by Julia Mackey and directed by Dirk van Stralen. Tickets available at the Legion office; phone 403-327-6644. More details about the play at www.jakesgift.com. • The German Canadian Club of

Lethbridge, 902 6 St. N., will host its April Dance April 14. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dance at 8 p.m. Live music by Blue Steel. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for invited guests. For information and tickets, call 403320-1689 (prompt “3”). • The 6th Annual Colour Fun Run will take place April 15 on the University of Lethbridge campus, presented by Volunteer Lethbridge in partnership with the U of L Students’ Union. This fun and colourful 5K walk/run is for charity, and all proceeds raised will be used for Volunteer Lethbridge’s various community programs and services. Registration is open and tickets can be purchased at www.volunteerlethbridge. com/colourfunrun-register. Tickets are $42.50 per adult, $37.50 per student and $21 for youth 12 and under. For exciting volunteer opportunities at this event, call 403-332-4320.

• All ladies are invited to a dinner and program April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the lower level of The Keg (1717 Mayor Magrath Drive S.), featuring a fashion show by Coaldale Ladies Wear presenting Spring Fashion Trends; music by Coaldale soloist Margaret Breuer; and Rhonda Wiens, a teacher from Bow Island who will speak on “The Big Picture.” Cost: $18 inclusive. Reservations and cancellations essential. Call Bea at 403328-1708 or Linda at 403-381-2574. Presented by Lethbridge Women’s Connection, affiliated with RSVP Ministries. • The 11th Self-Advocacy Conference, organized by the South Region Self-Advocacy Network (SRSAN), will take place May 29-30 at the Sandman Hotel in Lethbridge. The event’s focus is on “Weaving Your Own Path.” The conference will provide participants of all walks of life with tools to begin weaving their own path. Keynote speaker Dave Hingsburger will discuss the importance of personal power and telling your own truth. To find out more or register, visit www.saipa.info/srsanselfadvocacy conference or contact Anna Olson, advocacy co-ordinator, at 403-320-1515 or anna.olson@saipa.info.