Week of Friday, June 21 through Thursday, June 27 – St. Louis Call Newspapers

By Andrea Arnold On Jun 20, 2024

South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, June 21 through Thursday, June 27 – St. Louis Call Newspapers

June 20, 2024

Friday, June 21

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 “All Ability Crafting” from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to teens and adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Saturday, June 22

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.
Adventure through Middle Earth by watching the extended editions of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. This week, the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., will be showing “The Two Tours” from 12 – 4 p.m. The film has a runtime of 223 minutes and an MPAA rating of PG-13. Open to adults.

Sunday, June 23

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.

Monday, June 24

Start your morning off with a short program by Ranger Rob at “Coffee Chat with a Ranger” hosted by the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. These “coffee chats” are an opportunity for rangers to choose a topic of interest to share with others. The program is free and reservations are not required. For more information, call 314-842-1867 ext. 230.
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 Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting an ImpactLife Blood Drive 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/1.

Tuesday, June 25

The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting a “Rock & Roll Adventure” from 10 – 11 a.m. Presented by Mr. Stinky Feet, join a rockin’ expedition from the library, through the jungle, and up to the stars. Open to children and families.
Celebrate LGBTQ+ musicians while dancing and playing at “Dancing with Pride” hosted by the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 0 – 3. Registration is required. 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.
GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.

Wednesday, June 26

The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at noon at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
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.
Learn simple bookbinding techniques and create your own adventure journal at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Enjoy a creative and relaxing evening of coloring and drawing at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Supplies and coloring sheets will be provided. Open to teens and adults.
South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Enjoy a glass of sparkling cider and paint a rainbow mocktail at “Sip & Paint for Pride” hosted by the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Supplies will be provided. Open to adults. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Thursday, June 27

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.
SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting bingo from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, 9373 Garber Road.
SAJE Senior Ministry will be showing the film “Champions” – a 2023 comedy/drama – at 1 p.m. at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Light refreshments will be provided. $2 is suggested for entry.
Show your pride by creating a collage while listening to music by LGBTQ+ artists at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 2 – 3 p.m. Open to teens and adults. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
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.
The St. Louis Banjo Club is providing a free evening of live music at the Affton Elks Club, 6330 Heege Road, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. There will be table seating and a cash bar. For more information visit www.stlouisbanjoclub.org or call 314-952-0646.

Upcoming Events

The Residences at Tesson Ridge, 5400 Tesson Ridge, is hosting an Open House and Independence Day Celebration Sunday, June 30 from 6 – 9:30 p.m. Enjoy food from the much-anticipated restaurants at Tesson Ridge, family-friendly entertainment, pickleball and more! Plus, a show-stopping fireworks display over the lake at 9 p.m. Visit https://www.residencesattessonridge.com/openhouse for more information.