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

• Interfaith Learning Garden invites the public to celebrate National Garden Day June 22 from noon-3 p.m. Free barbecue, garden activities, and a chance to learn more about the Interfaith Learning Garden and the many free activities available through Interfaith Food Bank this summer.

• Growing Abilities is a parent support and play group for children with differing abilities. It is open to parents/caregivers and their children with disabilities, as well as siblings and support staff. There will be planned activities based on children’s developmental needs, abilities and interests. There will also be open-ended activities for siblings and space for parents to connect. This group will be facilitated by an Early Childhood Educator and a Parent Educator, so one-on-one support is not available to children. Give it a try at Family Centre Downtown on Fridays from 23:30 p.m. at #225, 200 4 Ave. S. The program is free but people are asked to register by calling 403-320-4232.

• 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, 403-405-2410, or visit the website, www.tops.org.

• Celebrate Recovery — a Christ-centred 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 403-329-3222 for more information and/or bus scheduling.

• Helen Schuler Nature Centre’s Junior Naturalists program for ages 6-10 continues June 23 from 10 a.m.-noon, featuring “Sunlight.” Adults must sign children in and pick them up promptly at noon. For details, call 403-320-3064. • General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosts Euchre Saturdays at 10 a.m. Bring your partner to play. For more information call the office at 403327-6644.

• West Wind Gymnastics Club offers drop-in fun on Saturdays from 2-4 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to practise your gymnastic skills in a friendly, supervised environment. Age 5 and under $6 and must be accompanied by an adult; 6 and older $12.

• General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosts Jitney Darts Saturdays at 3 p.m. For more information call 403-327-6644.

• Are you a male caregiver looking for something to do with your children on a Saturday morning? Me and My Dad uses fun to create a healthy environment where dads come together with their children. Relationships are not only built stronger between father and child but also lifelong friendships between fathers and their children. Come down to Family Centre downtown Saturdays from 9:3011 a.m. Located at #225, 200 4 Ave. S.

• Galt Museum’s Indigenous History Program takes place every Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon, exploring Indigenous history through story-telling and hands-on activities. Individuals and groups are welcome to attend. No registration required. Admission fees apply (free to annual pass holders).

• Tai Chi and Medical Qi Gong will be offered Saturdays, July 7 to Aug. 11, from 10-11:15 a.m. at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. Learn gentle, rhythmical movements to enhance your balance, breath and that quiets the mind. For information, call 403-328-8511 or visit nikkayuko.com. • South Country Jamboree Society will hold a jam session June 24 at 1 p.m. at the Lethbridge Legion Memorial Hall. Supper may be ordered from Great Plate Catering after 3 p.m. Theme is Hawaiian; wear apparel accordingly.

• Martha Retreat Centre will celebrate 50 years in Lethbridge June 24 with Open House from 1-5 p.m. at the centre, 1130 Scenic Drive S. All are welcome to attend.

• The German Canadian Club of Lethbridge, 902 6 St. N., will host a German Dinner Night June 25, featuring Jaegar Schnitzel, and all the trimmings. Cost is $20. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., takeouts at 5 p.m., at dinner at 5:30 pm. For information and tickets, call 403-3201689 (ext. 3).

• Lethbridge and District Horticultural Society will host a presentation titled “Plants at Alberta’s Natural Springs” June 25 at 7 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library Theatre Gallery. The speaker is Kayleigh Nielson, a research associate at the U of L with a special interest in the rich diversity of plants found at freshwater springs across southern Alberta. The plant communities found at these springs often include both native and non-native species. This talk will explore which plant species are commonly found at springs in southern Alberta, as well as some of the environmental factors that promote the growth and establishment both native and non-native plants within these ecosystems.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer Women and Men Golf Lessons for Intermediate Players, Mondays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, from 23 p.m. at Evergreen Golf Centre. Designed for the intermediate player that wants to enhance their golf skills. Fee: $75 for LSCO members, $100 for non-members. For information or to register, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222.

• The YWCA Turning Point Golf Classic will take place June 26 at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort. Format: 18-Hole Texas Scramble with cart. 11:30 a.m. registration, lunch and warm-up; 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. Featuring closest-tothe-pin, multiple hole-in-one opportunities, putting contest and grand prize draw. Awards banquet to follow, with roast beef dinner and Ukrainian buffet (perogies, sausage and cabbage rolls). Silent auction, 50/50 draw and prizes. Register online at https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/13 th-annual-ywca-turning-point-golfclassic.

• YWCA Lethbridge & District will hold its 67th Annual General Meeting June 27 from 5-6 p.m. at the Lethbridge Lodge Hotel. Voting members and the public are invited. To RSVP: email inquiries@ywcalethbridge.org or phone 403-329-0088 and ask for Kathy.

• Carriage House Theatre in Cardston will present its lineup of alternating summer shows, running from June 29Aug. 22. The lineup of musicals includes: “Oklahoma,” directed by Bill Simon; “Forever Plaid,” directed by Bill Simon; “Newsies,” directed by Sheila Hague; and “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” directed by Rachelle Robinson. For show dates and ticket information, visit http://www.thecarriagehousetheatre.c om/.

• Taber Communities in Bloom will hold the second annual Taber Yard and Garden Tour July 7 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Take a self-guided tour and enjoy a delicious lunch at Luigi’s at your leisure. Lunch tickets will be honoured until closing on July 7. Tickets are $15 (includes lunch at Luigi’s) and can be purchased at Luigi’s, Pharmasave, Johnson’s or Home Hardware.

• This summer, improve the skills you need every day and for future postsecondary classes. Lethbridge Public Library’s Read On Adult Literacy program offers ESL Conversation, Basic Computer, and Citizenship Preparation classes or oneon-one tutoring for adults. Call 403-3204977 or 403- 320-3133 to register. $30 registration fee may apply.

• Looking for a fun way to entertain your kids this summer? West Wind Gymnastics Club is taking registrations for summer camps. Included with the camps are gymnastics, swimming, fieldtrips, crafts, games, science and more. Your child will be kept busy from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. West Wind Gymnastics Club also offer morning or afternoon half-day camps and early and late care as needed. Book by the week or individual days over the summer. Space is limited. For more information or to register, visit westwindgym.com or call 320-1373.

• 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 403942-1677 or email brownwj@shaw.ca.

• The Chinook Society for Recovering Addicts, a not-for-profit registered society with charitable status, makes its renovated facility at 408 13 St. N. available as a meeting room space to 12-step groups as well as other groups or organizations. Each of the three available rooms includes tables, chairs, commercial coffee maker and sink. There is a centrally located locker room for group supplies as well as central men’s and women’s washrooms. The facility has central HVAC, is smoke free and wheelchair accessible. Rate per meeting room is $60 per month or $15 per meeting. For details, contact Allan at 403-381-8272 (If no answer, please leave a message) or email chinooksociety@gmail.com.