Community CALENDAR

YOUR EVENTS GUIDE LISTING 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

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will host a Fraud Prevention Workshop with Better Business Bureau Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. at Room A/B at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Featuring information and tips on investment, house and home, windfall, heartstring and other scams aimed at boomers and zoomers. For more details, phone 403320-2222.

• The Neighbourhood Watch Society of Lethbridge will hold its Annual General Meeting Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association, 421 6 Ave. S. Everyone is welcome.

• 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 403320-2005.

• Downtown City Speakers Toastmasters Club meets every Tuesday over the lunch hour at City Hall, 3rd floor, Room 333. Guests always welcome and can attend at no charge — all ages and abilities. Free parking in the City Hall parking lot. For more information check out www.downtowncityspeakers.toastmastersclubs.org.

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

• TOPS #AB 100, Lethbridge meets Tuesdays in the Lower Fireside Room, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 2406 11 Ave. S. Please use the door off the parking lot. Weigh-in time 9:15-9:45 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 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. 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 403380-6338 or email lethbridgelegalguidance@telus.net.

• 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. Meat raffle every Saturday at 3 p.m. Public is welcome.

• Craft and Chat takes place every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. at the Barons Legion. Bring whatever craft you’d like to work on. Cover charge $1.

• The Lethbridge Blind Bowling league is looking for volunteers to assist with their Blind Bowling Program. We bowl every Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Holiday Bowl. If you can help with this fantastic program, call Bill at 403-942-1677.

• Join a weekly Adult ESL Interactive Conversation Cafe class, Tuesdays from Feb. 26-April 9 at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. $10 registration fee payable at the door. For more information, call Sunni at 403-381-7354 or Linda at 403-329-6252.

• Devotions at noon, combining physical and spiritual nourishment, take place Tuesday, 12-1 p.m. at #2 (basement), 310 12 St. S. Bring your lunch, drop in and share your thoughts and prayers. For more information, phone/text 403-394-8888 or email chinookhomes@gmail.com.

• Alzheimer Society Spousal Caregiver Support Group meets the third

Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., at #40, 1202 2 Ave. S. (office located on 12 Street S.). The meeting is an opportunity for caregivers to give and receive reassurance, comfort, support and information with trained facilitators. For more details, call the Alzheimer Society at 403-329-3766.

• 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 403-3806796 or 403-3315243.

• Bonsai Society of Southern Alberta meets the third Tuesday of every month except January, July and August. Meetings are held at Lethbridge College in the Richardson’s Oilseeds Room from 7-9 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Sandy at 403-393-3855.

• The PROBUS Club of Lethbridge will hold its next meeting Feb. 20 at 9:30 a.m. in Memorial Hall, Royal Canadian Legion, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. (entrance on north side of building). George Kush will speak about Fort Whoop-Up, the whiskey trade and some colourful characters, native and nonnative, who made this country “whoop.” This will include a power-point presentation with never-before-seen photographs. Guests are welcome.

• Galt Museum’s Daytime Galt Workshops hands-on history program for adults and seniors continues Feb. 20 from 10:30 a.m.-noon, featuring “Door Hangers.” Decorate a door hanger and explore the variety of door designs over time. Registration not required. Museum admission applies (free to annual pass holders).

• MADD Lethbridge & Area Volunteer Information/Orientation Meeting will be held Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. sharp at Southern Alberta Ethnic Association, 421 6 Ave. S. For more information contact maddlethbridgearea@gmail.com.

• Nord Bridge Seniors Centre will host a trip to Calgary Feb. 20 for a Stage West Dinner Theatre show, “Drinking Habits 2,” a must-see comedy. Tickets available at the Reception Desk. Cost will include bus transportation up and back. Call the centre at 403-329-3222 for more information.

• Galt Museum’s Wednesdays at the Galt lecture program for adults and seniors continues Feb. 20 from 2-3 p.m., featuring “Beyond Four Walls.” City of Lethbridge Community Planners will provide an introduction to city planning. Explore the relationship between home, neighbourhoods, city and region. Discover how planning leads to a heritage-rich and livable community. Registration not required. Museum admission applies (free to annual pass holders).

• The Playgoers of Lethbridge will present the comedy “Where’s Oscar” Feb. 20-23 at the Sterndale Bennett Theatre. Tickets are $22 advance, $25 at the door and can be purchased through the Ticket Centre — online at www.enmaxcentre.ca; by phone at 403-329-7328; or in person at the Enmax Centre or Yates Theatre.

• 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.

• 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, 403-345-2980.

• 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.

• Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre hosts carpet bowling Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Hall at 1904 13 Ave. N. New members are always welcome. Details: phone 403-329-3222.

• 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.

• 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 403-3276644.

• 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.

• The Alberta Genealogical Society Lethbridge Branch will hold is Annual

General Meeting Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Room 128, 909 3 Ave. N. Feel free to address your genealogical issues, brick walls, etc, and receive answers to your questions. If you have not yet renewed your membership, this is a good time to do so. New members are always welcome.

• Join Volunteer Lethbridge for their monthly Buzz Session Feb. 21 from 10 a.m.-noon to learn about Volunteer Management - Creating Volunteer Positions and Position Descriptions. Diana Sim will take you through a process to create innovative volunteer opportunities and drafting position descriptions to aid you with recruitment. For more details, contact Keith at 403-332-4320 or email: outreach@volunteerlethbridge.com.You can also register on Eventbrite; search BUZZ Session - Volunteer Management.

• The ASAA Rural Wrestling

Championships will take place Feb. 2223 at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute. Opening ceremonies Feb. 22 at 4:40 p.m. (main gym), preliminary round wrestling from 5-9 p.m. Feb. 23 - Wrestling resumes at 9 a.m. Medal presentations and team awards at 3 p.m.

• Shaughnessy Community Hall, 133 3

St. in Shaughnessy, will host its monthly Pancake Breakfast (cost $5) Feb. 23 from 8-11 a.m. Secondhand Treasures rooms will be open.

• Lethbridge Metis Local 2003 will celebrate Louis Riel Day Feb. 23 from 1-6 p.m. at The Loyal Order of Moose, 1401 5 Ave. N. There will be a crib tournament, beading, children’s crafts and games as well as chili and bannock for supper. For more information call 403-328-7828.

• The PAW Society will hold its annual Pool Tournament and Silent Auction Feb. 24 at Shotz Billiard Club and Lounge, 1120 2 Ave. S. Doors will open at noon and play will begin at 1 p.m. Registration is $25 and players can register before or on the day of the tournament. Prizes will be awarded. Donations for the silent auction are much appreciated. For further information, call Joan at 403-732-5708. • South Country Jamboree Society will hold a jam session Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. at the Lethbridge Legion (Memorial Hall), 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. Supper may be ordered from Great Plate Catering at 3 p.m.