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South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, Nov. 3 through Thursday Nov. 9

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Friday, Nov 3 

  • 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.
  • Presented by Consuming Kinetics Dance Company, the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “Deep Stretch: Flexibility at Any Age” from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information. 
  • 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.
  • Using library resources, explore the life of James Hemings – the enslaved, French-trained chef of Thomas Jefferson – and his impact on American cuisine. Hosted by the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information. 
  • The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Teens After Hours: Pizza and Music Trivia” from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Open to ages 12 – 17. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • There will be a Holy Hour for priestly and religious vocations at the Monastery of St. Clare, 200 Marycrest Drive, from 7 – 8 p.m. 

Saturday, Nov. 4 

  • The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting an “Infant Massage” from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Presented by Lynn Barts, bond with your baby, promote relaxation and stimulate development through calm and soothing touch. Please bring a blanket, exercise mat or towel for your child. Open to ages 6 weeks – 12 months. 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.
  • Presented by Craft Academy, learn the basics of crochet at “Kids Learn to Crochet” hosted by the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 2 – 3 p.m. Supplies provided. Open to ages 8 – 14. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Craft + Conversation: Going Green for the Holidays” from 2 – 3 p.m. Presented by Perennial Craft, explore alternatives to traditionally wasteful party practices. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Sunday, Nov. 5 

  • 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.”
  • The St. Lucas United Church of Christ, 11735 Denny Road, is hosting a community meal from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Food is free and carry-outs are available.
  • Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.

Monday, Nov. 6 

  • 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.
  • Explore different topics in science, technology, engineering, art and math through hands-on projects at “STEAM Explorers: Dinovember” hosted by the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to ages 5 – 12. 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 a “Craft Lab” from 5 – 6 p.m. A variety of materials will be provided. Open to ages 6 – 12. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • Members of the South County Democratic Club are giving a presentation on the new system for the Democratic Party-Run Presidential Preference Primary Election at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, at 7 p.m. 

Tuesday, Nov. 7 

  • The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9-10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
  • 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.
  • In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, enjoy a screening of the documentary “The Thick Dark Fog: Reclaiming Native American History” and a sampling of Native American recipes at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. The film is not rated and has a runtime of 56 minutes. Open to adults. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Mehlville Lions Club will meet at  6 to 7 p.m. at Cafe Telegraph, 2650 Telegraph Road.
  • GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road. 
  • Do you have what it takes to beat your competitors in a timed contest to make an edible mug? If so, the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “Nailed It!: Cozy Candy Cups Edition” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Open to ages 11 – 17. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Wednesday, Nov. 8 

  • Learn about the history and tradition of the giving plate while decorating your own giving plate to take home at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • 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 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 
  • The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Beginner Food Preservation” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Presented by Wild Seed Field Museum, learn about the history and science behind preserving methods like canning, pickling, fermentation and dehydrating. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Thursday, Nov. 9 

  • The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 9:30 – 11:45, 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 Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Senior Game Day” from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting a “Lunch and Learn” at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S Lindbergh Blvd, at 11 a.m. Wilma Schmitz – an unbiased advocate, educator and assistant to people with Medicare and related health insurance needs – will provide updated information and answer questions. Lunch will begin at noon for $5. 
  • The St. Louis Banjo Club is providing a free evening of live music at the Affton Elk’s Club , 6330 Heege Rd., from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. A cash bar will be available. For more information, call 314-952-0646 or visit www.stlouisbanjoclub.org.  

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