Friday, July 24
- Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair yoga at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5 and SilverSneakers is accepted.
- Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5.
- Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
- Celebrate Christmas in July | Christmas in July, a holy jolly day of games and prizes, will take place from 4 – 5 p.m. at the Crestwood Aquatic Center, 9249 Whitecliff Park Lane. The event will also include special visitors, holiday themed snacks and treats. Regular admission or a pool pass is required.
- Puzzle contest | There will be a puzzle contest at 7 p.m. at the Kennedy Recreation Complex, 6050 Wells Road. All puzzles are 500 pieces, and you can compete in teams of 2-4 players. Ages 10+ are welcome, and it’s $10 per person. Trophies go to the top team in each group. Register in advance at tinyurl.com/KRCPuzzleCompetitions or call 314‑615‑5572.
- Attend a local musical | Embrace the spooky and the spectacular with Whitecliff Summer Playhouse’s production of “The Addams Family Musical” at Whitecliff Park, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane. Based on the characters created by Charles Addams, this dark comedy follows Wednesday Addams as she brings her “normal” boyfriend home to meet her unconventional family. Tickets go on sale at 6:30 p.m. before each performance. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Concessions are available, or bring your own food and drink, though no glass containers are allowed. Tickets cost $7 for adults and $3 for youth.
Saturday, July 25
- Dive into local history | People drawn to Webster Groves have undoubtedly been struck by the charming old houses tucked away on those leafy avenues. As the casual observer may suspect, there is history in those homes. “In Webster Groves: A Walk Through History,” author Steve Schoenbeck, a retired attorney and longtime Webster Groves resident, introduces the stories behind the development of one of St. Louis County’s oldest suburbs, including the time that Hardscrabble, Grant’s cabin, was located on Log Cabin Lane. Attend this author talk from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road. The program is free. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.
- It’s story time | There will be stories, songs and other activities in the Cliff Cave Community Garden, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Children and families are welcome.
- It’s play time | The LEGO Club will meet from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. This event is meant for children ages 5-11. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
- Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
- Celebrate Christmas in July | Christmas in July, a holy jolly day of games and prizes, will take place from 1 – 6 p.m. at the Crestwood Aquatic Center, 9249 Whitecliff Park Lane. The event will also include special visitors, holiday themed snacks and treats. Regular admission or a pool pass is required.
- Attend a local musical | Embrace the spooky and the spectacular with Whitecliff Summer Playhouse’s production of “The Addams Family Musical” at Whitecliff Park, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane. Based on the characters created by Charles Addams, this dark comedy follows Wednesday Addams as she brings her “normal” boyfriend home to meet her unconventional family. Tickets go on sale at 6:30 p.m. before each performance. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Concessions are available, or bring your own food and drink, though no glass containers are allowed. Tickets cost $7 for adults and $3 for youth.
Sunday, July 26
- Join in worship | Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 3600 Hampton Ave., has worship recorded and streamed every Sunday from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube and in person.
- Help those in need | The River Rock Church of Lemay will host its Better Rest program for families in the Lemay community who have children in need of a bed. Volunteers are wanted. Volunteers will go to homes to meet families and measure the bedrooms to make sure the bunk beds will fit. The church also needs volunteers to go into homes, build the bunk beds and gift bedding and Bibles. Donate new twin-size bedding, pillows, sheets, comforters and blankets at River Rock Church, 1601 Telegraph Road, from 9 a.m. to noon. Call the church office at 314-968-0600 if you have questions.
- Ranger Talk: Archeology | The science of archaeology relies on the discovery of artifacts to tell stories of what life was like in the past. Join Ranger Blake for a guided tour of the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site grounds as he uses artifacts and the landscape to show how archaeology works and what everyday life was like at the White Haven plantation. This event will take place at 1 p.m. at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road. Reservations are required for this program. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 to reserve your spot.
- Attend a local musical | Embrace the spooky and the spectacular with Whitecliff Summer Playhouse’s production of “The Addams Family Musical” at Whitecliff Park, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane. Based on the characters created by Charles Addams, this dark comedy follows Wednesday Addams as she brings her “normal” boyfriend home to meet her unconventional family. Tickets go on sale at 6:30 p.m. before each performance. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Concessions are available, or bring your own food and drink, though no glass containers are allowed. Tickets cost $7 for adults and $3 for youth.
Monday, July 27
- Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
- Get crafty | Reuse old toys or recyclables to create a unique planter. This crafty event will take place from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. It is meant for teenagers ages 12-17, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
- Get crafty | Bring your current fiber arts or craft project in and meet up with other crafters at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 28
- Connect with others | The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
- Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair exercises at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is free.
- Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5.
- Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
- Play a game | At Teen Game Night, learn to play Sushi Go, a card game where you try to draft the best hand of sushi. The event will take place from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. It is meant for teenagers ages 12-17, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
- Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.
Wednesday, July 29
- Connect with others | Join other veterans at “Veterans Coffee Talk” hosted at American Legion Post 162, 9305 S. Broadway Street, at 9 a.m. every Wednesday. Conducted by Saint Louis Vets Connect, “Veterans Coffee Talk” was created so veterans can enjoy the brotherhood shared by all branches of service, providing a non-political atmosphere where their stories and valor can be shared. Free donuts and coffee – and occasionally breakfast – will be provided.
- Connect with others | The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., at noon.
- Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
- Connect with others | The Kiwanis Club of South County meets at 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.
- Sensory Splash | At Sensory Splash, celebrate summer with sensory play and water activities. This event will take place from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. It is meant for children ages 18 months to six years.
- Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Thursday, July 30
- Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 9:30 – 11:45 a.m., noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
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Play bingo | SAJE is hosting bingo at 10 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, 9373 Garber Road. Socialize and win fun prizes.
- Watch a movie | Watch the movie “Blade Runner” from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. The film is rated R and has a runtime of 117 minutes. Stay after the film for a discussion of the novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep” by Philip K. Dick.
