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• Join Volunteer Lethbridge, United Way and Inclusion Lethbridge on Sept. 10 from 9:30-11 a.m. at Volunteer Lethbridge for an information session led by Aileen on the voting process. This session will involve information on how to vote, ID you need, election registration and accessibility. For more information or any questions, email Aileen at aileen@inclusionlethbridge.com or call 403-327-2911. • International Literacy Day Trivia

Night will take place Sept. 10 from 78:30 p.m. at the Coaldale Library. Come play by yourself or with a team to show how much you know! There is a prize for each round, and a tablet as a door prize. • Galt Museum’s Indigenous History

program begins Sept. 10 and runs each Tuesday until Oct. 29 from 10:30 a.m.noon. The sessions will explore topics of Blackfoot history, led by Rebecca Many Grey Horses, along with other presenters and elders. • Archaeology Society of Alberta, Lethbridge Branch will hold its Welcome Back Meet & Greet Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library (Downtown Branch). • Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian

Legion No. 4 will hold its first meeting of the new season Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. (north door). This will be a regular meeting so bring all your new ideas; more ideas are needed for the coming season.

• Lego Club will be offered at the Coaldale Library Sept. 10, 17 and 24 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for kids in grades 15. Free drop-in to build, create and play with Lego followed by a snack. Preregistration is encouraged; call 403-3451340. • 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. • 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. 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 6:459:30 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 403-327-7083.

• 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 403-380-6338 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 403-9421677.

• 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.

• Golden Mile Singers gather Tuesday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, 500 11 St. S. If you enjoy music or love to sing, you are invited to join them. For more information, pick up a brochure at most clinic or hospital waiting rooms and at LSCO (phone 403-320-2222). • Lethbridge Insight Meditation meets Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Community of Christ Church, 425 11 St. S. Guided mindfulness meditation rooted in the insight meditation (vipassana) tradition. No previous experience required. We welcome new members. We generally sit for about half an hour, followed by a short dharma talk/teaching and discussion. Chairs, cushions provided. By donation.

• La Leche League meets monthly (typically the second Tuesday of each month) and provides breastfeeding support and research-based 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 403331-1003 for more information. For time, location and other details, check the website at www.lllc.ca. • 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 403-3593811 or email strokeresources@outlook.com for more information. • Lethbridge Women’s Connection will present “Finding Joy in Your Journey,” featuring songwriter, comedian and inspirational speaker Wendy, will take place Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the lower level of The Keg (1717 Mayor Magrath Drive S. Diagnosed with clinical depression in 2000 and then with breast cancer in 2009, Wendy now tours Canada sharing her music, humour and touching life story. Tickets $22 inclusive. Tickets available at the door. Reservations essential. Reserved seating. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Door prizes. For reservations, call Bea at 403-3281708 or Linda at 403-381-2574 or email infincom@telusplanet.net. For more information about Wendy, visit her website at www.wendy.ca. Wendy’s CDs, DVDs and jewellery will be available for purchase. Cash, debit and credit cards accepted. Lethbridge Women’s Connection is affiliated with RSVP Ministries. • Small Wonders will be offered at the Coaldale Library Sept. 11, 18 and 25 from 11-11:30 a.m. Sing-a-longs, stories and rhymes for newborns to preschoolers with their caregivers. No registration required. • 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. • Overeaters Anonymous (OA) meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at the Chinook Society, 408 13 St. N. OA is a 12-Step recovery program for those seeking a solution to an unhealthy relationship with food. Details: Ron, 403-382-7478 (cell). • 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 Barb at 403-3455038 or Marg at 403-634-9646.

• 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 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 403320-2222 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 403-327-6644. • The Lethbridge Military Museum is open to the public every Wednesday from 12-4 p.m. Located at the Vimy Ridge Armoury, 337 Stubb Ross Road, beside the Lethbridge Airport. www.lethbridgemilitarymuseum.org . • Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer “Evening Power

Walk” Wednesdays until Dec. 11 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Light hand weights will be used (optional) and all fitness levels are welcome. $2 drop-in fee each Wednesday. For more information, call 403-320-2222 or visit the website lethseniors.com. • A Stroke Survivors Group for stroke victims and their families meets second

Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Room A of the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Centre, 500 11 St. S. The group is part of the Lethbridge Stroke Recovery Association, formerly known as Chinook Stroke Club. (no meetings in June, July, August and Sept.) • Prairie Tractor and Engine Museum Society holds a directors’ meeting the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Kleeman Building at the Pioneer Village of Coyote Flats on Prairie Tractor property (1.5 km south of Picture Butte High School on Highway 843). An open discussion session immediately follows the meeting. Visitors are welcome. • Alzheimer Society Magrath Caregiver Support Group meets second Wednesday of each month from 1:30-3 p.m. at Garden Vista, 37E 2 Ave. N. in Magrath.

• Shaughnessy Community Hall, 133 3 St. in Shaughnessy, hosts its bi-weekly Share Your Craft night the second

Wednesday and fourth Tuesday of the month from 7-9 p.m. $2 drop-in charge. Bring a craft you’re working on; have tea or coffee, visit and share, ask questions about your craft or others.

• September brunch: all women are invited to a delicious brunch and an enjoyable morning Sept. 12 at the Taber Luigi’s Banquet Room. Feature presentation is Wendy Farha, a Christian comedian, singer and inspirational speaker. Check out her website at www.wendy.ca. Cost for the morning is $15 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Linda at 403-879-2082 or email lindamv555@yahoo.ca. Reservations must be honoured or cancelled by noon Sept. 10. Presented by Taber Christian Women’s Connection, affiliated with RSVP Ministries. Come out for a wonderful morning and bring a friend.

• Knit Wits takes place at the Coaldale Library Sept. 12, 19 and 26, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Keep up on your knitting and stitching projects and socialize. You bring the materials, we’ll supply the cozy seats and fireplace. • The 13th Annual Rob Dixon Memorial Classic Car Show, hosted by Logic Lumber, will take place Sept. 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Logic Lumber Car Museum, 214 31 St. N. Proceeds will again benefit Interfaith Food Bank. All registered vehicles are eligible for door prizes, and Logic Lumber will be giving away an 8-x-12foot shed built by Fox Buildings; enter as many times as you like, each entry requires a $10 donation to Interfaith Food Bank. Raffle tickets for the shed are available ahead of the event as well, at both Logic Lumber and Interfaith Food Bank. Spectators can participate in a 50/50 draw and silent auction. Food vendors will be on site. Car show registration from 8-10 a.m. or call 403328-7755. • German Canadian Club of Lethbridge will hold its Anniversary

Dance Sept. 14 at 902 6 St. S. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., dance 7-11 p.m. with music by Blue Steel. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for invited guests. For German dinner nights and dinners/dances, call 403-320-1689, ext. 3 to reserve your seats. • Family Concert and Comedy Night with Wendy — singer-songwriter, comedian and inspirational speaker —

Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at Maranatha Christian Reformed Church, 260 McGill Blvd. W. Tickets: $10 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more details, phone 403-381-7744. Childcare available. Refreshments served. For more information about Wendy, visit the website www.wendy.ca.