Mark Your Calendar

Friday, Nov. 28

Project Hands at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. at 2 p.m. Volunteers needed to knit, crochet and quilt for various children’s organizations on the last Friday of every month. RSVP by calling 838-3877.

Sunday, Nov. 30

City of Ferguson’s Annual Holiday Celebration at Victorian Plaza, 20 S. Florissant Rd. The holiday market is open from 2 – 7 p.m. with specialty food and gift vendors. After the parade, which starts at 5, head back to the market for free cookies and hot chocolate.   Tree lighting after dusk.

Monday, Dec. 1

Party on the Patio from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Bridge of Florissant, 1101 Garden Drive, off Parker Rod. Call (314) 831-0988 for reservations.

Exercise with Melanie/Ann at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. at 1 p.m. Free classes led by a licensed physical therapist with the use of weights and resistance bands that are provided. Offered every Monday and Wednesday. No class on Dec. 17, 24, and 31. A make-up class will be held on Dec. 19. RSVP to: 314-838-3877

Line Dancing with Minnie at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. at 6 p.m. Free, beginners welcome. Offered every Monday. No class on Dec. 15. RSVP by calling 314-838-3877.

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Bingo at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6. For more information, call 314-921-2316. Offered every Tuesday evening.

Wednesday, Dec. 3

Bingo at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., games start at 9:30. For more information, call 314-921-2316. Offered every Wednesday morning.

Thursday, Dec. 4

Blood Pressure Clinic at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. at 10 a.m. Refreshments served. Also offered on Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. RSVP by calling 314-838-3877.

Annual UMW Christmas Auction at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 315 Graham Rd. Silent auction and preview begin at 8:30 a.m. with sweet breads and coffee, regular auction at 9:30, luncheon will follow. Tickets are $10. Childcare available with reservations. Make reservations and childcare reservations at the church office (837-9404) by Nov. 26.

Friday, Dec. 5

“A Little Bit of Christmas.” The a cappella singing group Men of Harmony will present their annual Christmas show at the Florissant Civic Center Theater at 7:30 p.m. Program will include traditional hymns as well as secular Christmas music in four-part harmony.  Tickets $6; contact 314-921-5678 for advance sales. Tickets will also be available on the night of the performance.

Bingo at Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Fatima Council #4429, 12 Teson Road, Hazelwood, every Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Games start at 6:45 Call 314-73-9330 for information.

Steak Fry at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois, from. 5 – 8 p.m. All profits go to support Veterans. Call 314-831-6121 for more information.

Tai Chi for Seniors at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. at 10 a.m. Free class helps reduce stress, strengthen joints, develop balance and coordination. Also offered Dec. 12 and 19. RSVP by calling 314-838-3877.

Annual Trinkets, Treasures, and Treats Sale at Ferguson Library, 35 N. Florissant Rd., from 2 – 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Ferguson Library Friends. Gift items and home-baked good. Sale continues Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 6

Pancakes with Santa from 9 – 11 a.m. at Florissant Valley Christian Church, 1325 N. Hwy 67. $5 per person, children three and under free.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

Christmas Happy Hour at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Entertainment with Gary Bennett at 10:30 a.m., happy hour 11:30 a.m., followed by complimentary lunch. RSVP by Dec. 5 to 314-838-3877.

Thursday, Dec. 11

St. Mark’s Fashions for Food clothing sale, 315 Graham Road, 8:30 – 11 a.m. All proceeds go to local food pantries. Sale is held on the second Thursday of each month. For more information, call 972-7838.

Northside Art Association meets on the second Thursday of each month to paint together at the Hazelwood Community Center, 1186 Teson Road, at 10 a.m. For more information, call J. Frericks at 837-5816.

Balance Screenings and Blood Pressure Clinic at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. at 9:30 a.m., complimentary breakfast at 9. Sponsored by GENTIVA. RSVP by Dec. 5 to 314-838-3877.

Friday, Dec. 12

Pork Steak dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois, from 5 – 8 p.m. All profits go to support Veterans. For more information, call 314-831-6121

Saturday, Dec. 13

Flea Market at VFW Post 4105, 410 rue St. Francois. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tables are $10. Call Rich at 837-7057 to reserve a table.

Home cooked breakfast at VFW Post 4105, 410 rue St. Francois. 8 – 10 a.m. $5 per person. All profits support Veterans. Call 831-6121 for more information.

Fair Trade Christmas Gifts sale from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Florissant Valley Christian Church, 1325 N. Hwy 67. Shop for unique gifts (jewelry, garments, ornaments, household items, foods, etc.) handmade by artisans in third world countries. All money goes to the artisans who made the products so they may be able to support their families.

Monday, Dec. 15

Northside Art Association meets on the third Monday of every month 7-9 p.m at the Prairie Commons Branch Library.

Friday, Dec. 19

Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Drive in Florissant, holds a Bingo Afternoon the third Friday of the month at 2 p.m. Call (314) 831-3752 for more information.

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