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South County Community Calendar: Thursday, May 11, through Wednesday, May 17

Thursday, May 11

• The Sunset Hills Economic Development Committee invites residents to attend its first Coffee With Mayor Pat Fribis from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Those attending also can tour the Community Center beginning at 9 a.m.

• The St. Louis Banjo Club will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Concordia Turners, 6432 Gravois Road. For more information, visit www.stlouisbanjoclub.org.

• The Butterfly House will present “The World of the Monarch Butterfly” during a lunch-and-learn program offered by the SAJE Senior Ministry at 11:45 a.m. at Episcopal Church of the Advent, 9373 Garber Road. Lunch will be served at noon. For more information, call (314) 822-4736.

• Assumption Parish, 4725 Mattis Road, will host a Taize Night of Prayer and Trust from 7 to 9 p.m. The ecumenical evening begins with song and prayer, and includes a short video and time to be part of a conversation on trust. The Taize Pilgrimage of Trust will culminate in a gathering on Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 to May 29, at St. Louis University. For more information, visit www.taize.fr/stlouis.

• A discussion about the legalization of medical marijuana in Missouri with speakers on both sides of the issue will take place during a meeting of the Tesson Ferry Township Republican Club at 7 p.m. at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 4355 Butler Hill Road. Attendees are asked to park in back and enter through the rear entrance. For more information, call (314) 845-6879.

• The SAJE Senior Ministry will sponsor open-play pickleball, including instruction for new players, from noon to 3 p.m. at the St. Elizabeth of Hungary gymnasium, 1414 S. Sappington Road. The cost is $3. For more information, call (314) 822-4736.

• The Crestwood-Sunset Hills Kiwanis Club will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rich & Charlie’s, 9942 Watson Road. For more information, call (314) 223-5264.

• Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. at 9907 Gravois Road, Suite E. Enter at the rear of the building. For more information, call (636) 467-7023.

• The Retired Men’s Club of Webster Groves Presbyterian Church will meet to play bridge from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the church, 45 W. Lockwood Ave. Men of all faiths are welcome. For more information, call (314) 892-5319.

Friday, May 12

• St. John’s Lutheran Church and School, 3517 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, will sponsor its eighth annual Neighborhood Block Party at 6 p.m. The free event, open to the public, will feature food, games, face painting, clowns, inflatables, pony rides and a petting zoo. Live music and a vintage car display also will be offered with fireworks at 9 p.m.

• A jitterswing dance will be offered at the Concord Farmers Club, 10140 Concord School Road. Lessons start at 7 p.m. and dancing begins at 8 p.m.

• ZumbaGold dance exercises geared to older adults will be offered by the SAJE Senior Ministry from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary, 1420 S. Sappington Road. The cost is $3 per class. For more information, call (314) 822-4736.

• Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 765 Lemay Ferry Road, will offer open prayer sessions from 11 a.m. to noon Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays.

Saturday, May 13

• The Sunset Hills Parks and Recreation Department will offer a Community Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Numerous community vendors will be available to educate attendees on ways to lead a healthier lifestyle, along with free chair massages, free fitness classes and a blood drive.

• Planet Fitness, 9450 Watson Road, will sponsor a Flood Relief Food/Cleaning Supplies Drive from noon to 3 p.m. Requested items include box meals like Hamburger Helper, canned meats, canned fruits, veggies, pasta and bottled water. No glass items. Cleaning supplies requested include disposable gloves, bleach, bleach wipes, trash bags, disposable masks and brooms. All items collected will be donated to the Arnold Food Pantry, which served hundreds of people who were devastated by the floods in 2015.

Sunday, May 14

• Overeaters Anonymous will meet from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 9907 Gravois Road, Suite E. Enter at the rear of the building. For more information, call (314) 638-6070.

• The Meramec-Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, will offer bingo at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (636) 464-8960.

Monday, May 15

• The Affton White-Rodgers Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, offers open-play basketball from 3 to 5 p.m. weekdays. The cost is $2 per person. For more information, call (314) 615-8822.

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 1070 will meet at 5:45 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Medstop Urgent Care, Room A, 2900 Lemay Ferry Road. For more information, call (314) 550-9919.

• Line dancing will be offered at the Concord Farmers Club, 10140 Concord School Road. Lessons are offered from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., followed by open dancing until 9:15 p.m.

• The SAJE Senior Ministry will offer a free chair exercise session for older adults from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the St. Elizabeth of Hungary cafeteria, 1420 S. Sappington Road. For more information, call (314) 822-4736.

• The SAJE Senior Ministry will sponsor open-play pickleball, including instruction for new players, from 9 a.m. to noon at the St. Elizabeth of Hungary gymnasium, 1414 S. Sappington Road. The cost is $3. For more information, call (314) 822-4736.

• ROC Ministries, 802 Kinswood Lane, will offer “Sewing-N-Faith,” a free gathering from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for crafting, sewing, knitting, crocheting and hand or machine quilting to serve those in need. For more information, call (314) 487-4843 on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays.

• Concord Church, 13775 Tesson Ferry Road, will offer a depression/anxiety support group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, call (314) 807-5820.

• The SAJE Senior Ministry will offer free quilting — all abilities — from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Episcopal Church of the Advent, 9373 Garber Road. For more information, call (314) 822-4736.

Tuesday, May 16

• Joan Komlos, the Antique Lady, will ap-praise your “treasures” during a meeting of the Ladies of Oakland at 1 p.m. at the historic Oakland House, 7801 Genesta St. The meeting is open to guests. For more information, call (314) 843-6346.

• The Affton White-Rodgers Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, offers open-play pickleball Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $2 per person. For more information, call (314) 615-8822.

• The St. Louis Lodge of the Ancient and Mystical Order Rosæ Crucis will conduct a Council of Solace, a meditation for world peace and heath, at 7 p.m. and a workshop, “The Power of Meditation,” at 7:30 p.m. on the second floor at 3225 S. Brentwood Blvd. Admission is free; donations are welcome.

• Affton Chapter 1015 of Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet at 10 a.m. in Room 103 of the Salvation Army, 824 Union Road. Weigh-ins begin at 9:10 a.m. New members are welcome. For additional information, call (314) 845-3046.

• Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 1 p.m. at the Concord Trinity United Methodist Church Library, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 186 will meet at 9 a.m. in Rooms 3 and 4 on the lower level at Mary, Mother of the Church, 5901 Kerth Road.

• ZumbaGold dance exercises geared to older adults will be offered by the SAJE Senior Ministry from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary, 1420 S. Sappington Road. The cost is $3 per class. For more information, call (314) 822-4736.

• The Meramec-Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (636) 464-8960.

Wednesday, May 17

• Salem Lutheran Church, 8383 Gravois Road, will host a Rummage and Bake Sale featuring books, clothing, toys and household items from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the church/school and the Affton Food Pantry.

• The Kiwanis Club of South County will meet from noon to 1 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road. For more information, call (314) 487-6877.

• The South County Toastmasters will meet at 7 p.m. at the MetLife Building, 13045 Tesson Ferry Road. For additional information, visit www.southcountytoastmasters.org.

• The Gravois Kiwanis Club will meet at noon at Sam’s Steakhouse, 10205 Gravois Road. For more information, call (314) 556-8768.

• The Rotary Club of Crestwood-Sunset Hills will meet at 12:15 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-Viking, Lindbergh Boulevard and Watson Road. Visit www.cshrotary.org for additional information.

• A family education and support meeting for family members coping with mental illness of a loved one will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at CenterPointe Hospital South County, 5000 Cedar Plaza Parkway, Suite 380. For more information, call (314) 842-4463.

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