South County Community Calendar: Week of Dec. 20 through Dec. 26

Friday, Dec. 20

• First Baptist Church of Oakville, 6741 Telegraph Road, is hosting an indoor computerized light show at 7 p.m., and again on Dec. 21. The event is free and free cookies and hot chocolate will be provided.

• Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary, 19620 Crown Ridge, Ste. Genevieve, 63670, is hosting a holiday light tour from 5 to 8 p.m. The sanctuary grounds will be lit up by hundreds of holiday lights. Learn about the tigers, decorate cookies and enjoy the hot chocolate bar. Tickets are $10 a person and must be purchased prior to arrival and for a specific date. To purchase tickets, visit crownridgetigers.com/events. The event also takes place Dec. 21.

• Peace Lutheran Church, 737 Barracksview Road, will host Christmas at Peace at 7:15 p.m., featuring The Chancel Choir, The Bells of Peace and The Orchestra of Peace.

• Dottie’s senior group for single men and women is free to join and offers an opportunity to meet new friends. For information about the meeting time and location, call 314-638-3402.

• A jitterswing dance will be held 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 11:15 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, Dec. 21

• The Oakville Elks Lodge is hosting their annual Hoop Shoot free throw contest at Queen of All Saints School, 6603 Christopher Drive, at 9:30 a.m. This is a free program for all boys and girls ages 8 to 13. Registration and warm-ups begin at 9 a.m. Winners advance to the district contest in January. For more information call 314-920-9410 or email jim@hohmeier.com.

• Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 2677 will host a cookie walk with a bakery and other last minute gifts for the holidays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Parish Hall, 17111 W. Bell Road.

• Come hear A Christmas Carol in Dickens’ own words at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, at 10 a.m. Historic interpreter and actor Anne Williams will recite the story. Free reservations are required. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230.

• The International Folk Dance Association will sponsor folk dancing from 7:30 to 10:45 p.m. at University United Methodist Church, 6901 Washington Ave. For more information, call 314-786-5098.

Sunday, Dec. 22

• Fenton United Methodist Church, 800 Gravois Road, will host a choir cantata during the 10 a.m. worship service.

• St. Lucas United Church of Christ, 11735 Denny Road, is offering a free community meal from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Are you short on food or need a warm meal? Are you a first responder? All are welcome to this family friendly environment. Carry-outs are available. For more information, call 314-843-2100 or visit www.stlucasucc.org.

• 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, Dec. 23

• The St. Louis County Senior Card Club for pinochle and bridge players meets from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Crestwood Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane.

• Line dancing will be offered at the Concord Farmers Club, 10140 Concord School Road. Open dancing is from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with lessons at 7:30 p.m.

• The SAJE Senior Ministry will offer a free chair exercise session for older adults from 9:30 to 10:15 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 distribute projects to various charities, both locally and internationally, and serve those in need. Donations of fabric are greatly appreciated. For more information, call 314-487-4843 on Fridays.

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

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter 204 will hold its weekly meeting at 11 a.m. at the Salvation Army, 824 Union Road. Weigh-ins will start at 10 a.m.

• The Affton White-Rodgers Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, offers open-play pickleball from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. The cost is $2 per person. For more information, call 314-615-8822.

Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday Dec. 25

Regularly scheduled events are canceled for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Happy holidays, from the Call!

• Fenton United Methodist Church, 800 Gravois Road, will host Christmas Eve candlelight communion services. The 5:30 p.m. service will feature live music, the 11 p.m. service will feature recorded music.

Thursday, Dec. 26

• Meet with other game enthusiasts to play games like Settlers of Catan, Dominion and Pandemic with the Tabletop Gamers from 6 to 9 p.m. at Grant’s View Library, 9700 Musick.

• The SAJE Senior Ministry will be playing bingo at 10:30 a.m. at Episcopal Church of the Advent, 9373 Garber Road. For more information, call 314-822-4736.

• The Affton White-Rodgers Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, offers Senior Cardio/Flex weekly from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Participants are asked to bring a towel, mat and water. The cost is $5 per person. For more information, call 314-615-8822.

• The SAJE Senior Ministry will sponsor open-play pickleball, including instruction for new players, from 1 to 4 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 hold its weekly meeting 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 SAJE Senior Ministry will offer a free chair exercise session for older adults from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at Episcopal Church of the Advent, 9373 Garber Road. For more information, call 314-822-4736.

• The Retired Men’s Club of Webster Groves Presbyterian Church will meet to play bridge from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the church, 45 W. Lockwood Ave. Men of all faiths are welcome. For more information, call 314-892-5319.

• Free drop-in play of American Mah Jongg will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pavilion at Lemay, 305 Gregg Road, Jefferson Barracks Park. All levels are welcome; instruction will be offered for newcomers. For more information, call 314-615-8877.

• The SAJE Senior Ministry will offer cards and games at 10:30 a.m. at Episcopal Church of the Advent, 9373 Garber Road. For more information, call 314-822-4736.

• Free pinochle is played every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 3 p.m. at the Affton Senior Center, 8520 Mackenzie Road.

• Conscious Body Alignment classes using tai chi principles from a chair is offered for seniors at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 5508 Telegraph Road. $10; first visit free.