Friday, Oct. 18 

• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Choice: Healthy Living for Seniors – Balance Barre” from 10 a.m. – noon. Presented by Aging Ahead, Improve your posture and mobility using traditional barre exercises to help stretch and strengthen the body. Open to adults. No dance experience or equipment is required, though please wear lightweight shoes. This program is followed by a healthy lunch. Registration is required and must be received at least 48 hours prior to the program to receive lunch. To register, visit www.agingahead.org/events or call 314-994-3300.
• 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 $3 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 “All Ability Crafting” from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to teens and adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Saturday, Oct. 19 

• The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting a plant swap from 10 – 11 a.m. Share your houseplant and gardening knowledge with your neighbors, and bring outdoor or indoor plants, cuttings, seedlings or seeds to swap with fellow plant lovers. Please bring plants in labeled containers. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Share, discuss and edit your recent work with fellow writers at “Writers’ Workshop” hosted by the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to adults.
• Bring the family to the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. for fall activities, crafts and music. From 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., enjoy an outdoor concert featuring the Buckhannon Brothers. The event is free and does not require reservations.
• The Piecemakers are having a quilt sale in the Parkhurst Gym of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 2761 Telegraph Road, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Quilt sizes go from baby quilts to Queen size. There will also be quilted placemats, quilted table runners, quilted comfort wraps and fleece hats for sale. Profits go to make layettes for Nurses for Newborns, LifeWise Center and Feed My People.
• 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 $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Family Pumpkin Painting” from 2 – 3 p.m. Painted pumpkins will go on display in the library. Open to children and families. Registration is required. Register one person per family. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Reptiles and Amphibians of Missouri” from 2 – 3 p.m. Presented by Steve and Debbie Teson, meet and learn about animals that can be found in Missouri wetlands, creeks and backyards. Open to children and families.

Sunday, Oct. 20 

• 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
• The Piecemakers are having a quilt sale in the Parkhurst Gym of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 2761 Telegraph Road, from 10 a.m. – noon. Quilt sizes go from baby quilts to queen size. There will also be quilted placemats, quilted table runners, quilted comfort wraps and fleece hats for sale. Profits go to make layettes for Nurses for Newborns, LifeWise Center and Feed My People.
• The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is hosting a “Walk Through History” from 2 – 4 p.m. Join a park ranger for fun, fitness and history on a 3-mile, leisurely-paced, round-trip walk through Grantwood Village to the original site of Grant’s Hardscrabble cabin. The program is free. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.
• Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.

Monday, Oct. 21 

• The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “CAASTLC Outreach at Your Library” from 9:30 a.m. – noon. Need assistance with energy bills, water/sewer bills, rent/mortgage payment and/or home weatherization? County residents can meet with a representative to learn about programs and fill out applications. More information can be found at https://www.caastlc.org. Open to adults.
• 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.
• The Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, is hosting “Crochet Club” from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Basic supplies will be provided, or bring your own project to work on in the company of others. Open to adults.
• Support ImpactLife and help patients in need by donating blood at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Donors may be 16-years-old with parental consent or 17-years-old and up. All donors must present a photo ID. To make an appointment, please call 1-800-747-5401 or visit https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/128229.

Tuesday, Oct. 22 

• 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 $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Cards and Games Club” from 2 – 4 p.m. Open to adults.
• Learn to read, write and converse in English at “English Language Class” hosted by the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. Open to adults.
• GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.

Wednesday, Oct. 23

• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Baby Sign Language” from 10 – 11 a.m. Presented by Vicky Hickman, begin to learn baby signs and how they enhance language development and connection. Open to ages 0 – 18 months. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 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 $3 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 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.
• Practice speaking English and make new friends at “Cafe English” hosted by the  Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 4 – 5 p.m. Open to adults.
• South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
• Heartland Industries is celebrating 50 years of serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the South County area. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Heartland will be celebrating its workers with disabilities with an employee appreciation luncheon.

Thursday, Oct. 24 

• 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 $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting a Movie Matinee featuring the film “Ezra” at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S. Lindbergh Blvd., at 1 p.m.
• South County Separated, Divorced, Widowed and Remarried Catholics is hosting live music and snacks at the St. Catherine Laboure parish cafeteria, 9740 Sappington Road, at 7 p.m. Call 314-540-7400 for more information.
• Jeffco Swing Dance Club meets 7 to 10 p.m. at the Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road.
• ​​St. Louis Banjo Club will provide a free evening of live music from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Affton Elks Club, 6330 Heege Road. For more information, call 314-952-0646 or visit www.stlouisbanjoclub.org. Table seating and cash bar.