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South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, Oct. 6 through Thursday Oct. 12

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Friday, Oct. 6 

  • 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.
  • The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Teens After Hours: Halloween Candy and Trivia” from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Topics include: Stranger Things, Twilight, Disney villains and Disney’s Descendents. Open to ages 12 – 17. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Shrewsbury City Center, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave., is hosting “Spooky Trivia.” Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Beer, soda and water provided, though outside food and drinks are allowed. Costumes and spooky table decorations are encouraged. The event is $25/person and/or $175/table. Maximum of 8 players per table. To register or to inquire about sponsorships, contact Kate Steele at 314-544-3433 ext. 317 or kate.steele@nursesfornewborns.org

Saturday, Oct. 7 

  • 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.
  • Share your garden and gardening knowledge with your neighbors at “Plant Swap” hosted by the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 2 – 3 p.m. Bring plants and seedlings in labeled containers, tools or seeds to swap with fellow plant lovers. Open to adults. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Teen Yoga” from 2 – 3 p.m. Beginners welcome. Open to ages 12 – 18. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Sunday, Oct. 8 (2nd)

  • 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.”

Monday, Oct. 9 (2nd)

  • 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.
  • Mix ingredients to yield magical results at “Potions Lab” hosted by the  Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 5 – 6 p.m. Open to ages 6 – 11. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • Learn basic features of iPads and iPhones at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Devices will not be provided, so bring your own. No previous computer experience necessary. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “The History and Mystery of Music: The Triumph and Tragedy of Bessie Smith” from 7 – 8 p.m. Open to adults. 

Tuesday, Oct. 10 

  • The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9-10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
  • The Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, is hosting “Pumpkin Party” from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 3 and up. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • Presented by Aging Ahead, learn how to use and store medicine safely, as well as who to call in case of a medicine question or emergency, at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The program will be followed by a healthy lunch. Open to adults. 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 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 South County Older Residents Computer Club (SCORCC) will hold its monthly meeting from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road. This month’s presentations are “Microsoft Word Basics” and “Mail Merge.” Guests 55 and over welcome. Visit www.scorcc.org for more information.
  • GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road. 

Wednesday, Oct. 11 

  • 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 Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “Beginner Food Preservation” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Wild Seed Field Museum, learn about canning, pickling, fermentation and dehydrating methods. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Thursday, Oct. 12 

  • 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” – an hour of fun, games and socializing – from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting “Lunch and Learn” at 11 a.m at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S Lindbergh Blvd. Attorney Alicia Albus will share her professional experience on the unique legal needs of the elderly, the disabled and their families. Lunch will be at noon for $5. 
  • Listen to a new book and create a cross stitch based on the cover at “LITStitch” hosted by the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 1 – 2 p.m. Supplies provided. Open to adults of all skill levels. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
  • Enjoy a space for open play and exploration at “Little Explorers” hosted by the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 3 – 4 p.m. Open to ages 2 – 5. 
  • The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Native Landscaping for Drought Tolerance” from 7 – 8 p.m. Presented by the St. Louis Audubon Society’s “Bring Conservation Home” program. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

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