Community CALENDAR
• Lethbridge Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets Mondays and Wednesdays. Details: Josephine, 587-425-3232.
• 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.
• Stay connected with Sunny South Speakers Toastmaster Club in Coaldale. Now meeting via Zoom every Wednesday, 7-8:15 p.m. Guests welcome anytime. Email for link arevallb@shaw.ca or call Barb, 403-405-5038. • The Lethbridge Military
Museum at the Vimy Ridge Armoury, Lethbridge Airport (337 Stubb Ross Road), is open each Wednesday from noon-4 p.m. No cost for admittance. Wearing of a mask is required. • 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, 403315-3482. • Coaldale United Church Thrift Shop (2022 18 St.) is open each
Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Our space has been re-arranged to support social distancing. Sanitizing hands is required, and wearing a mask (or other mouth and nose cover) is strongly recommended. We are limiting the number of adult shoppers in the hall area to 15 at any one time. For now, the only children allowed will be those in carriers or strollers. Most adult and youth clothing at $2, children’s clothing at $1 and baby at 50 cents. Household miscellaneous at reasonable prices. Cash only. • Christmas at Casa Holiday Market is operating online this year, running from Nov. 20-Dec. 1 at the
ChristmasatCasa.ca website, featuring more than 40 vendors offering handmade fine art and fine crafts. Depending on the vendor, there are options for local drop-off, shipping and safe curbside pick-up at AAC Works on 7 Street S.
• Christmas Food for Fines is back! Lethbridge Public Library is teaming up with Lethbridge Food Bank and Interfaith Food Bank to encourage community members with library fines to participate with the Food for Fines program Dec. 1-13. Every food item donated is equivalent to $5 off of library fines. Donations will be accepted at the Main Branch, 810 5 Ave. S., and at the Crossings Branch, 255 Britannia Blvd. W.
• The Canadian Yoga Institute is conducting its Toys for Tots Campaign throughout December, offering three types of unlimited passes to CYI’s virtual yoga classes, in exchange for a donation to the local “Toys for Tots” drive. For details or to register, visit http://www.canadianyogainstitute.com/ or contact Lyndsey at 403394-9642 for more information. • Farming Smarter Conference
and Trade Show will be held Dec. 2-3 at Lethbridge Exhibition Park, providing an opportunity for farmers to do a little networking, learn some things to prepare for 2021 and check out products from local suppliers. Participants can register online
(www.farmingsmarter.com) and get tickets to come in person or watch from the comfort of their own office. • The Dhillon School of Business Student Professional Development with sponsorship from CPA Alberta presents “Nothing Worth Having Comes Easy,” a free virtual presentation with James Boettcher Dec. 3 from 7- 8:30 p.m. Boettcher, CEO of Righteous Gelato, recounts his entrepreneural journey from buying a scoop shop business in Calgary with $1,800 in his pocket to operating a $10-million cult brand available in every major retailer in
Canada. All attendees will receive a discount coupon for Righteous Gelato following the event. To register for the Zoom link, go to https://www. uleth.ca/calgary/leadership-andinnovation-speaker-series. • Italian Canadian Club’s “Pick Up An Italian” Fridays continue Dec. 4 with curbside pickup between 4 and 6 p.m. at the club, 1511 St. Edward Blvd. N. Pre-pay by Dec. 2. $16. Menu: Mushroom chicken marsala, olive oil roasted potatoes and herbs, green beans with roasted red peppers and garlic, slice of fresh bread. Addons available. Pre-pay with cash, cheque or e-transfer to italianclub@hotmail.ca. Call or text Chef Adam, 403-317-3977, to receive a total, arrange payment and choose a pickup time. Prices do not include GST.
• Italian Canadian Club will present “Christmas Cookery!” drive-thru meal Dec. 5, with curbside pickup between 4 and 6 p.m. at the club, 1511 St. Edward Blvd. Pre-pay by
Dec. 2. $18. Menu: Roast beef ,AAA, dry rubbed and roasted, red wine gravy, cooked medium rare to medium; buttery garlic mashed potatoes; roasted cauliflower with garlic, parmesan and peas, and mini Yorkshire pudding. Add-ons available. Pre-pay with cash, cheque or etransfer to italianclub@hotmail.ca. Call or text Chef Adam at 403-3173977 to receive a total, arrange payment and choose a pickup time. Prices do not include GST.
• Lethbridge Public Library’s The Word On The Street Fall Reading Series continues Dec. 10, featuring New York Times bestselling author Shari Lapena. Shari will be discussing her latest novel, “The End of Her,” in an online author interview starting at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Visit lethlib.ca to register.
• Martha Retreat Centre offers Exploring Forgiveness: One Day Silent Retreat Dec. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Facilitator: Hailey Pinksen. Cost: $65 (lunch included). This one-day silent retreat explores forgiveness through meditation. We will explore forgiveness from the perspective of lovingkindness and curiosity while embracing the stillness of the moment. To register go to
martharetreatcentre.ca or call 403328-3422 or email admin@martharetreatcentre.ca.