South County Community Calendar: Week of Feb. 7 through Feb. 13

Friday, Feb. 7

• There will be a holy hour for priestly and religious vocations from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Monastery of St. Clare, 200 Marycrest Drive.

• The MOMS Club of St. Louis County-South will meet at 10 a.m. at Affton Christian Church, 9625 Tesson Ferry Road. The chapter includes members from South County and Jefferson County. For more information, email MOMSClubSouthCountySTL@yahoo.com.

• 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, Feb. 8

• The Lindbergh High School Orchestra is sponsoring a “Parent Prom” fundraiser to support its two-year endeavor with the Stuttgart, Germany, youth orchestra Die Telemänner at Royale Orleans, 2801 Telegraph Road, from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and include appetizers and open bar.

• The St. Louis County Library is holding a monthly “Sensory Saturday” from 8 to 9 a.m. to provide a special browsing hour for children with special needs to check out materials, engage in special activities and play in the Discovery Zone at the Meramec Valley Branch Library, 1501 San Simeon Way.

• 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, Feb. 9

• Join Embrace Church, 9373 Garber Road, for a weekly dinner worship gathering from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Child care provided. For more information, visit www.embracestl.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, Feb. 10

• Lindbergh School Gifted program will host Missouri State Director of Gifted Education Dr. Christine Nobbe from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sperreng Middle School, 1211 Tesson Ferry Road.

• The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, will host culture crafts at 10 a.m. Dive into a database or two to research different countries and cultural practices around the world and participate in a craft. For adults. Registration required at www.slcl.org/events.

• The Mehlville/Oakville Alumni Association will hold its monthly Ladies Bunco Club at 7 p.m. at 2625 Telegraph Road. Join newbies and veterans alike for a fun night of dice and social time. The cost is $5. Call Jenni to make reservations at 314-791-0269.

• 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, Feb. 11

• The Jefferson County Swing Dance Club – Arnold will host a swing dance from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Arnold VFW Hall, 2301 Church Road. Beginner lessons are at 6 p.m. First time visitors are free. Entry is $8 for non-members.

• The South County Older Residents Computer Club will host its monthly meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. at Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road. This month’s presentation is “No Dumb Questions.” Visit www.scorcc.org for more information.

• St. Clare Hospital Auxiliary will host a Valentine treat sale from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Clare Hospital, 1015 Bowles Ave. Candy, chocolates and sweets will be available for purchase. All proceeds go towards ongoing projects at the hospital.

• Expand your cultural knowledge and learn the techniques and rhythms of authentic instruments like the djembe, caxixi and more African percussion instruments at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road at 4:30 p.m. Presented by Freedom Arts and Education. For ages 8 and older. Registration required at www.slcl.org/events.

• “GriefShare,” a support group designed to help individuals cope with the death of a loved one, will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road. For more information, call 314-961-5275.

• The Affton White-Rodgers Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, offers open-play pickleball Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., with extra hours Thursday. The cost is $2 per person. For more information, call 314-615-8822.

• Affton Chapter 1015 of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will hold its weekly meeting 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 more information, call 314-640-8985.

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

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter 186 will hold its weekly meeting at 9 a.m. in Rooms 3 and 4 on the lower level at Mary, Mother of the Church, 5901 Kerth Road.

• SAJE Senior Ministry ZumbaGold dance exercises geared to older adults will be offered from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Concord Trinity Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh. The cost is $. For more information, call 314-822-4736.

• The SAJE Senior Ministry sponsors weekly chair yoga at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh. $3 or Silver Sneakers. For more information, call 314-822-4736.

• The Crestwood Senior Dance Club meets from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane. Ballroom, circle tag, round, line and Latin dancing are among the styles featured.  All skill levels are welcome. The cost is $1.

• The SAJE Senior Ministry’s faith community nurse will hold a weekly “drop-in” time for people to see her from 1 to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the St. Justin’s Martyr rectory, 11910 Eddie & Park Road, Sunset Hills. Call 314-484-9940 for an appointment or to talk to the nurse ahead of time.

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

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

• The Mehlville Garden Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 5252 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Dues cost $20 per year. Visitors are welcome. Snacks, dessert and coffee are served. For more information, call 314-892-2288.

Wednesday, Feb. 12

• The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, will host an ACT prep class from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays through March 18. Library staff will guide you through an online class and participants will receive a free copy of the “Official ACT Prep Guide Book.” Must attend all six sessions. Upon completion, attendees will receive one ACT test fee voucher. Registration required at www.slcl.org/events. Limited to 12 registrants.

• Learn how black Missourians led the way to freedom during the Civil War at Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, at 2 p.m. Presented by the Missouri History Museum in celebration of Black History Month. For adults.

• The Concord Garden Club will meet this morning at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 5252 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Visitors are always welcome and are asked to call 314-540-1962 for more information on this month’s program or outing.

• “GriefShare,” a support group designed to help individuals cope with the death of a loved one, will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 6101 Telegraph Road. For more information, email mary.wetzel@faithstl.org.

• The Kiwanis Club of South County will hold its weekly meeting from noon to 1 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road. For more information, call 314-623-6253.

• The South County Toastmasters will hold its weekly meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at the MetLife Building, 13045 Tesson Ferry Road. For more information, visit SouthCountyToastmasters.org. Free; guests are welcome. Toastmasters is dedicated to helping members become better speakers and leaders, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

• The Gravois Kiwanis Club will hold its weekly meeting at 12:15 p.m. at Sam’s Steakhouse, 10205 Gravois Road. For more information, call 314-293-2540.

• The Rotary Club of Crestwood-Sunset Hills will hold its weekly meeting at noon at the Holiday Inn-Viking, Lindbergh Boulevard and Watson Road. Visit www.cshrotary.org for more information.

Thursday, Feb. 13

• The February 2020 meeting of the Tesson Ferry Republican Club will take place at 7 p.m. at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 4355 Butler Hill Road. Mason Weaver, author, speaker, former radio host and advisor to President Trump, will be the guest speaker. For more information call 314-805-9127.

• SAJE Lunch and Learn will welcome Jane Sueme, Queen Bee of Isabee’s, who will share her knowledge and passion for bees, at Advent Episcopal Church, 9373 Garber Road, at 10:45 a.m., with lunch to follow at noon.

• The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., will present “The Tuskegee Airmen and Airwomen” at 2 p.m. Retired U.S. Air Force Major Yolandea Wood will disucss the first black military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps. For adults.

• Learn about Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm’s quest to become the first black and first female president in 1972 and design your own presidential campaign poster using graphic design software at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, at 4 p.m. For ages 9 to 14. Registration required at www.slcl.org/events.

• Create bracelets, keychains and more with beads made from recycled paper at Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, at 7 p.m. For ages 10 to 14. Registration required at www.slcl.org/events.

• Take a journey through the history of America’s first African American World War II combat aviators known as the Tuskegee Airmen at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1015 San Simeon Way, at 2 p.m. For adults. Registration required at www.slcl.org/events.

• 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 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.