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• Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association is bringing two of their therapeutic horses to Galt Gardens every second Friday from 1:00pm - 2:30 pm for all park visitors to enjoy an unmounted equine wellness experience. Several AHS support and outreach teams will be walking along with the horses and LTRA equine professionals, and are available to talk about mental health and addiction issues, and access to community resources

• Owl Poetry Open Mic Poetry at the Owl Acoustic Lounge with MC Teri Petz April 27 at 7-9:15 PM 606-3rd. Ave South. Showcasing local talents - poets, bring your poems. Free admission. For more info see https:// facebook.com/tellit.like.it.is.poets/

• Lethbridge Revellers bus trip to River Cree Casino in Edmonton from May 1-3.

For details and ticket info: Call Mel at 403329-6455 or Ernie at 403-381-7223

• C.J.S. Casino Bus Tours invite you to join our Seniors for a Day of Fun and games at Cross Iron Mills and Century Downs Race Track and Casino. Tuesday April 26. To book call Mary 403-380-4304 or Arleen 403-.327-1813

• MoneyTalks is a safe place for group discussion on financial, political, social or economic forces which affect ones financial security. Moderated by Larry Elford, veteran of decades inside the investment industry. No financial industry employees or product-pitches involved. Wednesday, April 27, 7 pm, Parkbridge Estates Community Center, 2927 29 St S. Cost $5 per person to cover the room. • Read On at Lethbridge Public Library

offers small classes and tutoring to help adults improve skills for work and everyday life. This includes help with speaking and listening, writing, math, using technology, Canadian Citizenship test preparation, and more. Visit lethlib.ca/readon or call 403320-4701 for more information. • The Coaldale Public Library has a host of regularly scheduled programs and special activities and events throughout the winter for everyone from infants, children, teens, adults, families and seniors. For more information call 403-345-1340 or visit coaldalelibrary.ca • Lethbridge Sport Council Roving Gyms program nurtures physical literacy, the love of movement, and provides an environment for families to connect. Tuesdays 6 - 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church (West) and Thursdays - 10-11 a.m. at Servus Sports Centre (South).

Register at lethbridgesportcouncil.ca • Alberta Genealogy Society Lethbridge Branch Located at # 128 909 3 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 0H5. The AGS Resource Center has reopened to the public. Opening times are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:30 – 4:30 PM. Masking is preferred but optional. Our Facebook Page is located at Lethbridge Genealogy at: https://www. facebook.com/groups/ or phone (403)3289564. New members are very welcome.

• The Lethbridge Military Museum at the Vimy Ridge Armoury, Lethbridge Airport (337 Stubb Ross Road) is open to the public each Wednesday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Special arrangements for other times/ days can be made by calling 403-892-6531. There is no cost for admittance. Wearing a mask is required.

• Making Herstory: Roman Catholic Women Priests in Lethbridge panel discussion 7 p.m. Friday April 29 at Southminster United RCWP Canada is a movement of renewal in the RC Church. Panelists will address the background and theology of RCWP, and what it means to support a Catholic woman priest. All are welcome. Also livestream through www.facebook.com/Southminster.Rentals

• Helen Schuler Nature Centre come discover the wild side of Lethbridge! Open year-round, the Nature Centre is a unique urban escape within minutes of downtown. Visit the website at www.lethbridge.ca/ Things-To-Do/Nature-Centre/ phone 403320-3064 or email hsnc@lethbridge.ca.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization Drive Happiness Program volunteer drivers take seniors to their medical appointments, to pick up groceries or take them to important life activities. Many seniors in our community are facing extreme loneliness due to the lack of accessible transportation. Even one ride can make a difference. For more information call Shiloh at 403-320-2222 or visit https://lethseniors.com/lsco-drive-happiness/

• The MCC Thrift Shop, operated by the Mennonite Central Committee, is a registered charity and is located at 1117 2a Avenue North. Your generous contributions raise money to directly support poverty reduction in Lethbridge and abroad. The shop is open Monday through Saturday from11:00 - 5:00, and open for donations Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 - 4:30. We can be reached at (403) 329-4808.

• Trinity Thrift Store operated by Trinity United Church in Picture Butte at 528 Maple Cres S. will be opening Thursday May 12, 1pm-4pm. Hours of operation will be Thursdays 1-4, Saturdays 10:30-2:30. Donations are gratefully accepted. Drop offs can be arranged, for more information please call 403-915-1576.

• Interfaith Food Bank Seed to Supper - a beginner’s guide to lo-cost vegetable gardening. This is a five week course, Tuesday evenings, April 26 to May 24, 6:30-8:00pm. Learn to build healthy soil, plan your space, choose your crops, improve growth, and end with harvesting your efforts to be used at your table. Call Interfaith Food Bank at 403-320-8779 to register and arrange for your free packages of seeds, and gardening booklet.

• Rehoboth Garden Center will be hosting their Annual Spring Sale & BBQ on Saturday May 7, 2022. Coffee will be on at 9:30am, BBQ & Bake Sale will start at 10:00am – 1:00 pm. at 1222 – 20 Street Coaldale (1 km north from the intersection of Hwy 3 & Hwy 845) For info call 403-3455199.

• Green Acres Foundation annual Beef on a Bun Fundraiser is on June 10, at noon (proceeds go to the Sue Labuhn Library). To pre-order your Beef on a Bun meal(s), email rcampbell@greenacres.ab.ca, then pick up and pay for your order at the Green Acres Foundation Administration Office at 122 5th Avenue South