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South County Community Calendar: Week of October 11 through October

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Thursday, Oct. 11

  • SAJE Lunch & Learn with a program at 10:45 a.m. and lunch at noon, Advent Episcopal Church, 9373 Garber Road. An independent CLAIM counselor will explain changes and updates to medical coverage for 2019. Bring medical insurance cards.
  • Tim Jones, former speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives and radio personality on FM 97 will speak at the Tesson Ferry Township Republican Club at 7 p.m., Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 4355 Butler Hill Road.
  • The Tesson Ferry Township Republican Club will host their October 2018 meeting at 7 p.m., Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 4355 Butler Hill Road. Speakers will be Tim Jones, former speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives and Jeremy Cady, Missouri director of Americans for Prosperity.
  • The SAJE Senior Ministry will offer a lunch and learn program at 10:45 a.m. at Episcopal Church of the Advent, 9373 Garber Road. For more information, call (314) 822-4736.
  • The SAJE Senior Ministry will sponsor open-play pickleball, including instruction for new players, from noon to 3 p.m. at the St. Elizabeth of Hungary gymnasium, 1414 S. Sappington Road. The cost is $3. For more information, call (314) 822-4736.
  • The Crestwood-Sunset Hills Kiwanis Club will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rich & Charlie’s, 9942 Watson Road. For more information, call (314) 223-5264.
  • Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. at 9907 Gravois Road, Suite E. Enter at the rear of the building. For more information, call (636) 467-7023.
  • The SAJE Senior Ministry will offer a free chair exercise session for older adults from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Episcopal Church of the Advent, 9373 Garber Road. For more information, call (314) 822-4736.
  • The Retired Men’s Club of Webster Groves Presbyterian Church will meet to play bridge from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the church, 45 W. Lockwood Ave. Men of all faiths are welcome. For more information, call (314) 892-5319.
  • Free drop-in play of American Mah Jongg will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pavilion at Lemay, 305 Gregg Road, Jefferson Barracks Park. All levels are welcome; instruction will be offered for newcomers. For more information, call (314) 615-8877.
  • The SAJE Senior Ministry will offer cards and games from 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Episcopal Church of the Advent, 9373 Garber Road. For more information, call (314) 822-4736.

Friday, Oct. 12

  • St. Luke’s will have a fall fish fry from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., 2761 Telegraph Road. For those in a hurry, online ordering is available at www.stlukesumcmo.org and click on “Events” then “Fish Fry Online Order.”
  • The Cliff Cave Branch of St. Louis County Library will host laser tag at 7 p.m., 5430 Telegraph Road. For adults. Registration required. For more information visit www.slcl.org/events and select “Cliff Cave Branch” location.
  • Sunset Hills Parks and Recreation will host “Yoga and Wine” at the Sunset Hills Community Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m., 3915 S. Lindberg Blvd.
  • Sunset Hills Parks and Recreation will have an active living fair at the Sunset Hills Community Center. Geared toward the mature adult, 60-year-old and up. 10 a.m. to  2 p.m., 3915 S. Lindberg Blvd.
  • A jitterswing dance will be offered at the Concord Farmers Club, 10140 Concord School Road. Lessons start at 7 p.m. and dancing begins at 8 p.m.
  • ZumbaGold dance exercises geared to older adults will be offered by the SAJE Senior Ministry from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary, 1420 S. Sappington Road. The cost is $3 per class. For more information, call (314) 822-4736.
  • Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 765 Lemay Ferry Road, will offer open prayer sessions from 11 a.m. to noon Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays.
  • The Ladies of Oakland will host their monthly meeting at 1 p.m. in the Oakland House, 7801 Genesta Ave., Affton. Donna Carter will be presenting “The Singing Egg Lady.” The meeting is open to guests and visitors. Refreshments provided.
  • Join Gateway Mosaic Artists Association for a chance to meet the artists at a reception for their new gallery, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Gretchen Brigham Gallery in Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 N. Union Blvd. There will be prizes for attendance, snacks and music from pianist Jenn Asia. Cost is free.

Saturday, Oct. 13

  • Trivia and silent auction to support Show Me Care Bags at 6 p.m., St. Elizabeth of Hungary, 1420 Sappington Road. Reserve your table at www.showmecarebags.org.
  • Vendor and craft fair to support Show Me Care Bags from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Elizabeth of Hungary, 1420 Sappington Road. Bring donations for care bags, items especially needed are new fleece blankets and puzzle books.
  • We Are One Community Choir has a new name and are hosting a concert to celebrate. We Are One CommunityChoir have changed their name to Vita Cantus, meaning “life song”. Join them for ‘Life Song’, their first concert under their new name, at 7 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 737 Barracksview Road.
  • Celebrate October with PumpkinFest in Waterloo, Illinois, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Court House Square. Admission is free.
  • SSM Health will be offering free flu vaccinations from 8 a.m. to noon. All SSM Health flu clinics are for those ages 9 and above. SSM Health St. Clare Hospital – Fenton Conference Center, 1015 Bowles Ave., Fenton.
  • Park ranger Nick Sacco will give a presentation about Ulysses S. Grant and slavery at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road. Sacco will share his research about this topic. Presentations at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (1 p.m. has a wait list) Free reservation required. Call (314) 842-1867, extension 230.
  • The Mehlville Lions Club will host Mouse Races at St. Matthias the Apostle Catholic Church, 796 Buckley Road, 63125 at 6 p.m. Cost is $20 per person. Beer and soda are provided but attendees can “BYOB” and bring their own food. Call 314-276-0955 or email mehlvillelionsclub@gmail.com for reservations.
  • Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church will host a book fair from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., 8866 Pardee Road. Used books, record albums, CDs, DVDs and audio books will be available.
  • The St. Louis Science Center is hosting a free interactive exhibit showcasing games and gaming called GameXploration. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sundays. 5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis.
  • Join St. Louis Science Center for “Sci Fest: The Great Outdoors.” Discover ways to get more time in the great outdoors with STEM professionals and outdoor organizations. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis.
  • Kid’s Craft Day at Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library. Ages 4 to 10. 10 a.m., 842 S. Holmes Ave. Registration required. For more information visit www.slcl.org/events and select “Oak Bend Branch” location.
  • Learn about drones with the St. Louis WhirlyBirds at Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library. Ages 12 to 18. 10 to 11:30 a.m., 9700 Musick Road. Registration required. For more information, visit www.slcl.org/events and select “Grant’s View Branch” location.
  • The International Folk Dance Association will sponsor folk dancing from 7:30 to 10:45 p.m. at University United Methodist Church, 6901 Washington Ave. For more information, call (314) 638-4024.
  • Spirit of St. Louis Air Show and STEM Expo 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday at Spirit of St. Louis Airport,18270 Edison Ave, 63005. Performers include the Canadian CF-18 Hornet Demo Team and USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team Tickets online only at www.spirit-airshow.com/purchase-tickets.
  • ModernSTL will host the Ridgewood Home Tour in the Ridgewood neighborhood in Crestwood. Tour lasts from 1 to 5 p.m. and begins at 1331 Liggit Drive. Purchase tickets at  www.ModernStl.com

Sunday, Oct. 14

  • Join the Oakville Elks for their annual fall meat shoot, every Sunday through Dec. 2. Free soup and open to all with meat and cash prizes. Practice opens at 11:15 a.m. with the first round at noon. 2726 Oakville Elks Lane.
  • Overeaters Anonymous will meet from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 9907 Gravois Road, Suite E. Enter at the rear of the building. For more information, call (314) 638-6070.
  • The Meramec-Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, will offer bingo at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (636) 464-8960.

Monday, Oct. 15

  • The St. Louis County Senior Card Club for pinochle and bridge players meets from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Crestwood Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane.
  • Line dancing will be offered at the Concord Farmers Club, 10140 Concord School Road. Lessons are offered from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., followed by open dancing until 9:15 p.m.
  • The SAJE Senior Ministry will offer a free chair exercise session for older adults from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the St. Elizabeth of Hungary cafeteria, 1420 S. Sappington Road. For more information, call (314) 822-4736.
  • The SAJE Senior Ministry will sponsor open-play pickleball, including instruction for new players, from 9 a.m. to noon at the St. Elizabeth of Hungary gymnasium, 1414 S. Sappington Road. The cost is $3. For more information, call (314) 822-4736.
  • Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 1070 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Church of Latter-Day Saints, 4511 Butler Hill Road. Weigh-ins will start at 6 p.m. For more information, call (314) 550-9919.
  • ROC Ministries, 802 Kinswood Lane, will offer “Sewing-N-Faith,” a free gathering from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for crafting, sewing, knitting, crocheting and hand or machine quilting to serve those in need. For more information, call (314) 487-4843 on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays.
  • Concord Church, 13775 Tesson Ferry Road, will offer a depression/anxiety support group from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call (314) 807-5820.
  • The SAJE Senior Ministry will offer free quilting — all abilities — from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Episcopal Church of the Advent, 9373 Garber Road. For more information, call (314) 822-4736.

Tuesday, Oct. 16

  • Join Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library for Whole Health for Veterans to improve health and well-being. Presented by the St. Louis VA Health Care System. For adults. Registration required. 6 p.m., 842 S. Holmes Ave. For more information visit www.slcl.org/events and select “Oak Bend Branch” location.
  • St. Anthony’s Medical Center offers new moms the opportunity to meet new friends, share information and experiences and support from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Hyland Education and Training Center, 10020 Kennerly Road. Babies are welcome. Registration is required. For more information, call (314) 268-4669.
  • “GriefShare,” a support group designed to help individuals cope with the death of a loved one, will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road. For more information, call (314) 961-5275.
  • The Affton White-Rodgers Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, offers open-play pickleball Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $2 per person. For more information, call (314) 615-8822.
  • The Affton White-Rodgers Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, offers Senior Cardio/Flex from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Participants are asked to bring a towel and mat. The cost is $5 per person. For more information, call (314) 615-8822.
  • Affton Chapter 1015 of Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet at 10 a.m. in Room 103 of the Salvation Army, 824 Union Road. Weigh-ins begin at 9:10 a.m. New members are welcome. For more information, call (314) 640-8985.
  • Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 1 p.m. at the Concord Trinity United Methodist Church Library, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
  • Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 186 will meet at 9 a.m. in Rooms 3 and 4 on the lower level at Mary, Mother of the Church, 5901 Kerth Road.
  • ZumbaGold dance exercises geared to older adults will be offered by the SAJE Senior Ministry from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary, 1420 S. Sappington Road. The cost is $3 per class. For more information, call (314) 822-4736.
  • The SAJE Senior Ministry sponsors chair yoga at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Elizabeth of Hungary cafeteria, 1414 S. Sappington Road. The class offers stretching exercises with a Silver Sneakers benefit. The cost is $3 otherwise. For more information, call (314) 822-4736.
  • The Crestwood Senior Dance Club meets from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane. Ballroom, circle tag, round, line and Latin dancing are among the styles featured.  All skill levels are welcome. The cost is $1.
  • The Meramec-Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (636) 464-8960.

Wednesday, Oct. 18

  • The Concord Garden Club will meet this morning at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 5252 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Visitors and new members are welcome and are asked to call (314) 843-6219 for more information about this month’s program or outing.
  • The Mehlville/Oakville Alumni Association will sponsor a Bunco Club at 7 p.m. at the Upcycle Treasure Box, 2625 Telegraph Road. The cost is $5 and includes snacks, drinks and prizes.
  • Dottie’s senior group for single men and women is free to join and offers an opportunity to meet new friends. For information about the meeting time and location, call (314) 638-3402.
  • The Kiwanis Club of South County will meet from noon to 1 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road. For more information, call (314) 487-6877.
  • The South County Toastmasters, the local chapter of an international group dedicated to helping members become better speakers and leaders, will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the MetLife Building, 13045 Tesson Ferry Road. For more information, visit SouthCountyToastmasters.org. Guests are welcome; no fee is required.
  • The Gravois Kiwanis Club will meet at noon at Sam’s Steakhouse, 10205 Gravois Road. For more information, call (314) 556-8768.
  • The Rotary Club of Crestwood-Sunset Hills will meet at 12:15 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-Viking, Lindbergh Boulevard and Watson Road. Visit www.cshrotary.org for more information.
  • A family education and support meeting for family members coping with mental illness of a loved one will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at CenterPointe Hospital South County, 5000 Cedar Plaza Parkway, Suite 380. For more information, call (314) 842-4463.

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