South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, May 8 through Thursday, May 14
May 5, 2026
Friday, May 8
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.
Watch a movie | Enjoy the classic film “The Wizard of Oz” from noon to 3 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. Refreshments will be provided. This film is rated G and has a runtime of 101 minutes.
Play a game | Play one of the library’s board games or bring your own to the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave., from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided. This game group is meant for those ages 12-17.
Saturday, May 9
It’s playtime | Let your child explore the world through play-centered, child-led activities at “Preschool Play Time” hosted by the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 2-5.
Get outside | Trail Time is a unique opportunity for children ages 3-10 and their parents or guardians to make new friends while learning about nature through trail walks and outdoor activities. Come together with other families to make crafts, play games and enjoy Whitecliff Park, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane, from 10 – 11 a.m. It costs $6 for residents and $8 for non-residents.
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.
Movie night at the fire house | Movie Night at the Crestwood Fire House is back! Head to the Crestwood Government Center, 1 Detjen Drive, for a fun, family-friendly evening featuring “How to Train Your Dragon” (2025) at 7 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Preregistration is required by emailing knaccarato@cityofcrestwood.org.
Sunday, May 10
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.
Make a difference | 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.
Join in worship | Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.
Monday, May 11
Connect with others | SAJE Senior Ministry’s AMen Men’s Group will meet at 10 a.m. Socialize with other men in the neighborhood, with coffee and breakfast. It will take place at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S. Lindbergh Blvd. in Room 101. Call 314-378-2227 for more information.
Avoid scams | Head to the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., for a free, two-part educational series designed to help older adults stay safe from modern scams — especially those using AI and new tech. Learn how to recognize common scams, understand why older adults are often targeted, and test your knowledge about today’s increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics. You’ll also learn prevention tools and best practices. It will take place from 1 – 2 p.m., and again on May 13 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Register over the phone at 314-842-7265, or online at https://www.sunset-hills.com/946/Seniors-Steps-to-Avoid-Scams.
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.
Watch a movie and craft | Bring and work on your fiber arts project while watching “Knives Out” at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 2 – 4 p.m. The film is rated PG-13 and has a runtime of 130 minutes.
Learn about dance | DaySpring Arts & Education presents Fairytale Dance for children ages 6-9. Discover how dance has been used to tell classic fairy tales and learn steps from classic ballets such as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake. This event will take place from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. Registration is required. Visitslcl.org/eventsfor more information.
Tuesday, May 12
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 | Learn and play dominoes in a fun and noncompetitive environment from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. Dominoes and snacks will be provided.
Get crafty | The entire family can work together to create a fun, make-and-take craft at Family Craft Night. This month, the craft will be butterflies. Families with children ages 3-12 are invited to participate from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave.
Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.
Wednesday, May 13
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.
Avoid scams | Head to the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., for a free, two-part educational series designed to help older adults stay safe from modern scams — especially those using AI and new tech. Learn how to recognize common scams, understand why older adults are often targeted, and test your knowledge about today’s increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics. You’ll also learn prevention tools and best practices. It will take place from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Register over the phone at 314-842-7265, or online at https://www.sunset-hills.com/946/Seniors-Steps-to-Avoid-Scams.
Connect with others | The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at the 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.
Play bingo | Monthly bingo will take place from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Kennedy Recreation Complex, 6050 Wells Road. They meet the second Wednesday of each month, and everything will be provided. It costs $4 for two bingo cards, and registration is open through May 13 at 1 p.m. Register online or call 314-615-5572.
Celebrate the start of summer | Sunset Nights is a fresh take on Sunset Hills’ concert series — known previously as Markets and Music — with live music, food trucks, themed activities and plenty of reasons to grab a chair and hang out at Watson Trail Park, 12450 W. Watson Road. The Summer Kick-Off will take place from 6 – 8 p.m., with music by John Jarrett. This event is free, but you can call 314-842-7265 if you want more information.
Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Learn about music | Chamber Project St. Louis invites you to participate in a Very Open Rehearsal. This is an opportunity to see working artists in action and learn how a musical work evolves from the beginning stage to the final polished product. The program will take place from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave. It is open to all ages, and registration is recommended. Visitslcl.org/eventsfor more information.
Thursday, May 14
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.
It’s playtime | There will be stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills for children ages 24-36 months at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave., from 10 – 11 a.m.
Lunch and learn | SAJE Senior Ministry will host a Lunch and Learn at 11 a.m., titled, “Dr. Maureen Dempsey and Your Health.” Dempsey is a multi-certified primary care physician and wellness coach. The Lunch and Learn will take place at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S. Lindbergh Blvd. There will be a homemade lunch at 12. There is a suggested donation of $5.