February 25, 2015 - Lethbridge Sun Times - page 7 LIFE & STYLE Agency of the Week
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge & District Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge & District Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge has been creating friendships since 1973. They started out matching Big Brothers with Little Brothers and have grown to include a variety of different programs that serve both boys and girls. They are proud of their achievements and continue to strive to be on the leading edge of the Big Brothers Big Sisters movement in Canada. Their vision is that every child in Lethbridge & District who needs a mentor, has a mentor and their mission is to commit to the young people of Lethbridge & District that they will be leaders in providing them with the highest quality, volunteer based mentoring programs. How the community can help: Being a Big Brother or a Big
Sister is all about being a friend to a Little Sister or Little Brother. It’s about hanging out, eating pizza, watching a hockey game or a movie, or going for a walk in the mountains. As a volunteer, your focus is on friendship. The agencies focus is making sure the matches are a “good fit.” Their In-School Mentoring Program matches a volunteer with a child in Grades 1-12 and the visits focus around non-school related activities. The volunteer mentor and the student meet in the child’s school for one hour a week, for the duration of the school year, and spend time doing activities they both enjoy such as crafts, sports, and board games. Game On! is a group mentoring program for providing boys and young men with information and support to make informed choices about a range of healthy lifestyle practices. Through non-traditional physical activities, complemented with healthy eating support, participants are engaged in life skills, communication, and emotional health discussions designed to engage participants in the pursuit of life-long healthy lifestyles. Big Brothers Big Sister are holding their Bowl for Kids Sake on Feb. 27 and 28 and March 6 and 7, and require volunteers to assist with a variety of roles including registration, selling 50/50 tickets and ushering bowlers to their lanes. For more information contact Jen Visser 403-328- 9355 or email:
jen.visser@
bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.
Share your time with the help of Volunteer Lethbridge. Visit
www.volunteerlethbridge.com or call 403-320-2044.
• Lethbridge Artists Club presents classes and workshops in acrylics, encaustics, pastels and watercolors in the subjects of florals, landscapes, portraits and scultures at Casa. Any LAC members who register for classes through Casa will receive a $20 rebate directly from the club at course’s completion. Details: www.lethbridgeartistsclub.wordpress. comor call Iris at 403-317-9373. • The Galt Museum and Archives’ Daytime Galt Workshops continue Feb. 25 with “Checkers.” Create a portable checkerboard and pieces and learn about this history of this classic game. The program runs from 10:30 a.m.-noon and registration is not required. Admission fees are $6 for adults and $5 seniors, which includes exhibit access and all supplies. The program is free for Galt annual pass holders. • Harambee Grandmas, the Lethbridge chapter of the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF) Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, will host the SLF film “African Grandmothers Tribunal: seeking justice at the frontlines of the AIDS crisis” Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. at Casa, in the ATB Financial Community Room. This 43- minute film highlights three African grandmothers and their participation in the tribunal held in Vancouver in September 2013. Their powerful stories and the strong commentary from the judges resulted in a Call to Action in support of the grandmothers' battle for respect and protection of their human rights. Over one year in the making, this film captures the African grandmothers’ strength in providing support for their grandchildren and tireless advocacy for the communities. Everyone welcome. Freewill donations gratefully accepted. • Public PC Candidate advance poll will be held Feb. 26, 2-6 p.m. at Nord-Bridge Senior Centre, 1904 13 Ave. N.; final vote day will be Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Nord-Bridge Senior Centre. A valid Lethbridge East PC membership is required to vote; memberships are $10. PC memberships are available online at www:
pcalberta.org or from either nominee or their designate or at the polling station on voting day. Lethbridge East Progressive Conservative nominees Lorne Hickey and Tammy Perlich. • McKillop United Church will host a five- session Lenten Series on the Environment, Thursday evenings from Feb. 26-March 26 at the church, 2329 15 Ave. S. Presenters will share their environmental journey and expertise. Light meal at 6 p.m. Presentations and questions from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Free, everyone is welcome. For more information
Community Calendar
lethbridgeherald.com; mail to Community Calendar, 504 7 St. S., Lethbridge AB T1J 2H1. Notices must be received by 5 p.m. Thursday the week before Sun Times publication.
Fax 403-329-9355; email communitycalendar@
contact Mary Shillington, 403-894-0746, or
maryr.shillington@
gmail.com. • The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association in collaboration with the Colombian Culture Club will present “A Taste of Colombia” Feb. 27 at the Bill Kergan Centre, 207 13 St. N. Take-out pickup at 5:45 p.m., dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children, available at the Kerban Centre or call 403-320-1577 to reserve tickets. Menu includes patacon con todo (fried plantain with pork, beans, cheese and salsas), vegetable soup, sugar cane and obea (dessert cookie). • Lethbridge College’s Be Fit For Life centre will host the Winter Amazing Race Family Edition Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. at Henderson Lake. Tour around Henderson Lake and participate in the activity detours that will get the whole family moving and having fun. Check-in at snack pavilion, 1 p.m.; race, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Email
befitforlifecentre@gmail.com by Feb. 25 to register. For more information on Be Fit For Life, visit
lethbridgecollege.ca/befitforlife. • The Galt Museum and Archives’ popular family program Saturdays at 1:00 continues Feb. 28 with “Marbleized Paper.” Get ready to get a bit messy as you make marbleized paper and learn about the history behind this unique art form. The weekly program for families with
children aged 3-12 runs from 1-2 p.m.; registration is not required. Admission includes Discovery Hall access. Rates are $3 per week for youth 7 and up, $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $15 for families. Admission is free for children 6 and under and for annual pass holders. • City Rock Fest Tour 2015 will visit Victory Church in Lethbridge Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m., featuring the bands Disciple, Seventh Day Slumber, Decyfer Down and Nine Lashes. General admission tickets $15 (through Feb. 27) and $20 at the door; VIP tickets which include meet-and-greet are sold out. Tickets available at Victory Church and Dove Christian Supplies, as well as online at
http://www.itickets.com/events/337184/L ethbridge_AB/
City_RockFest_Tour.html or call 800-965-9324 to place your order with a phone rep (service fees may apply). • St. Augustine Anglican Church will host a musical fanfare Feb. 28 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the church, 411 11 St. S. The musical event will feature the Lethbridge Brass Band, Mark Nelson on classical guitar, soprano Alyssa Waldner, Wayne Edwards on steel drums and the St. Augustine Choir. An offering will be taken to support the building fund. Everyone welcome. • 2015 Year of the Ram New Year Celebration will take place Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Lethbridge Lodge Hotel Banquet Hall, 320 Scenic Drive S. Program includes lion dance, buffet dinner, variety show, lucky draw and karaoke. Tickets are $38 for adults, $20 for children 6-12, $10 for children 3-5. Tickets are available at Umami Shop, 814 4 Ave. S., from Kiroba Teppanyaki at the U of L Students Union Building, or by phone from Keanshen, 403-715-8560. Hosted by the Lethbridge Chinese United Community Association, Chinese Students & Scholar Association Lethbridge, and the Chinese Culture Club. • “Spirit, Mind and Body” Adult Retreat will take place March 2-3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. both days at First First Baptist Church, 1614 5 Ave. S., featuring speakers and activities regarding topics affecting our spirit, mind and body. Includes lunches, music and a Tuesday session with Dr. Paul Pearce on “Transitions of Life: Healthy Aging, Retirement and the Spiritual Journey.” $30 per person for both days or $20 per person for one day. Call First Baptist Church at 403-327-2082 or email Mark at
mark@firstb.net for more information about the event.
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