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South County Community Calendar: Week of  Friday, Nov. 17 through Thursday, Nov. 23. 

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Friday, Nov. 17 

  • SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair yoga at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $3 and SilverSneakers is accepted.
  • SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $3.
  • 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 $2 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
  • Learn about the flight of the Spirit of St. Louis at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 1 – 2 p.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “Card & Games Club” from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Discover a new game or enjoy your favorites with others. Various card and board games will be available. Open to adults.
  • The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Teen After Hours: Taylor Swift Karaoke” from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Dressing up and trading bracelets is encouraged. Open to ages 12 – 18. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Saturday, Nov. 18 

  • The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting a special 1st birthday party filled with snacks and stories from 10 – 11 a.m. for children born in October, November and December. Attendees will be able to take home a free book. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 11 – 1 p.m. and 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. Admission is $2 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
  • The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “DIY Wooden Creatures” from 2 – 3 p.m. Presented by Perennial, combine wood scraps, glue and eco-friendly milk paint to create anything from dinos to fairies to mini mansions. Open to ages 8 – 14. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Sunday, Nov. 19 

  • Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 3600 Hampton Ave., has worship recorded and streamed every Sunday at 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Facebook and Youtube, and in-person
  • Trinity United Church of Christ, 5200 Hilde Ave., is holding services at 10:30 a.m. “Open and affirming.”
  • Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.

Monday, Nov. 20 

  • Get moving with energetic games and a turkey craft at “Turkey Trot” hosted by the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Open to ages 3 – 8. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • 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 $2 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
  • Learn to play Codenames at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 6:30 – 8 p.m. If you already know how to play, come for the fun. Open to adults. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • It’s the last day to register for the SAJE Senior Ministry day trip to the Missouri History Museum on Dec. 9. Register for $10 by calling 314-664-9700. 

Tuesday, Nov. 21 

  • The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9-10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
  • Celebrate Dinovember with dinosaur themed stories, songs and crafts at “Dino-Rama!” hosted by the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 3 – 6. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • Explore STEAM concepts hands-on with autumn-themed activities at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 3 – 7. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair exercise at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is free.
  • SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $3.
  • 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 $2 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
  • The Ladies of Oakland will meet at 1 p.m. at the Oakland House, 7801 Genesta Street. This month’s program is Dan Fuller speaking on “Riverboat Captains of Bellefontaine Cemetery.” Refreshments will be provided. 
  • Learn about the history and tradition of the giving plate while decorating your own giving plate to take home at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 1 – 2 p.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “Dinosaur Stomp” – a dinosaur-themed dance party – from 2 – 3 p.m. Dinosaur themed attire encouraged. Open to ages 18 months – 5 years. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information. 
  • The Mehlville Oakville Alumni Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. at 2625 Telegraph Road.
  • The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Slow Movement Culture” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “Word Graphics” from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Create and modify graphic elements such as pictures, shapes and WordArt with Microsoft Office Word 2016. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The International Plastic Modelers’ Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Affton Elks Lodge, 6330 Heege Road.

Wednesday, Nov. 22 

  • The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at Jubilee Church, 10801 Sunset Office Drive, at noon.
  • 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 $2 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
  • The Kiwanis Club of South County meets at 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.
  • South County Toastmasters meets at 6 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 

Thursday, Nov. 23 

Happy Thanksgiving from the St. Louis Call! 

  • All branches of the St. Louis Public Library will be closed today and tomorrow for Thanksgiving.