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‘When You Know Better, You Do Better’

Financial Literacy Workshop Jan. 13

“When You Know Better, You Do Better” is a free Financial Literacy workshop set for Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 from 1-4 p.m. at St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church – Parish Hall, 1220 Paddock Dr., Florissant. The workshop series is hosted by St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Social Justice Council in collaboration with Red Dough, Jews United for Justice, and Excel Center.

Light refreshments served. Transportation provided upon request. Learn why it’s important to build good credit and who needs it. Learn how to read a credit report and interpret scores . Obtain tips for using credit wisely. Discuss the costly pitfalls of credit and solutions. Learn how to obtain, rebuild & maintain a good credit history.

Call Sharon Chisley (314-539-1311) for questions & transportation Learn more about collaborating partners at http://www.strpdparish.org/financial-literacy.

Filing Open for SSD Board Races in 2019

Candidates who want to apply for open seats on the Special School District Board of Education may pick up an information packet and application form at the SSD Central Administrative Offices, 12110 Clayton Road in Town and Country.

Applications will be distributed to interested candidates during regular business hours beginning at 8 a.m. Dec. 11 through noon on Dec. 21 when SSD offices close for winter break. The next opportunity for candidates to pick up applications will be during regular business hours when District offices reopen after winter break on Jan. 2.

Filing of applications closes at 5 p.m. on Jan. 15. Filing will not occur in the event that the District’s offices are closed due to inclement weather. There are two seats up for election. Both are for three-year terms.

Board terms begin in March 2019.

• Subdistrict 3 – Parkway School District
• Subdistrict 4 – Ferguson-Florissant, Pattonville and Riverview Gardens school districts. For more information, call the Superintendent’s Office at 314.989.8419.

Thursday, Dec. 20

Community Bingo every third Thursday from 2:30-4 p.m. at The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Drive, RSVP 314-831-0988. Bring a friend and get a special prize.

Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 123 Carson Rd, Ferguson.

Quilting Group at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, 315 Graham Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Thursday. Call 314-837-9404.

Chair Ballet Class! at St. Catherine Retirement Community at 1 p.m.

Join us for a relaxing hour of strengthening.

Friday, Dec. 21

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 info.

Bingo every Friday at Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Fatima Council #4429, 1216 Teson Rd. Doors open at 4; games at 6:45. Call 314-731-9330.

The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr., is hosting a Social Hour & Birthday Cake every third Friday of the month. 2:30-4 p.m. Come celebrate your birthday. Call 314-831-0988.

Chair Yoga! at St. Catherine Retirement Community every Friday at 1 p.m. with a certified aerobics instructor.

Thursday, Dec. 27

Community Bingo every third Thursday from 2 p.m. at The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Drive, RSVP 314-831-0988. Bring a friend and get a special prize.

Tuesday, Jan. 1

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

Wednesday, Jan. 2

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

Thursday, Jan. 3

Quilting Group at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, 315 Graham Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Thursday. Call 314-837-9404.

Friday, Jan. 4

Bingo every Friday at Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Fatima Council #4429, 1216 Teson Rd. Doors open at 4; games at 6:45. Call 314-731-9330.

Chair Yoga! at St. Catherine Retirement Community every Friday at 1 p.m. with a certified aerobics instructor.

Monday, Jan. 7

Men of Harmony Barbershop Chorus practices Mondays at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Rd. (the first house on Uthe Ln.) The group is always looking for new members; Al 993-6134.

Staying Fit at St. Catherine Retirement Commun ity every Monday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. Exercise with a certified aerobics instructor from ENVISION Home Health.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

“Happy 2019” Happy Hour at St. Catherine Retirement Community at 10:30 a.m. RSVP by Jan. 4 to 314-838-3877.

Wednesday, Jan. 9

The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr., is having a Senior Resource meeting every second Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Coffee and pastries. Call 314-831-0988

Thursday, Jan. 10

St. Mark’s Fashions for Food clothing sale, 315 Graham Rd., 8:30-11 a.m. All proceeds go to local food pantries. Sale is held second Thursday of each month. 314-837-9404.

Northside Art Association meets on the second Thursday of each month to paint together at the Hazelwood Community Center, 1186 Teson Rd., at 10 a.m. Call J. Frericks 314-837-5816.

   Chair Ballet class at St. Catherine RetirementCommunity on Jan. 10 and Jan. 17 at 1 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 12

Flea Market at VFW Post 4105, 410 rue St. Francois from 8 a.m. to 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 at 8-11 a.m. $5 per person.

Tuesday, Jan. 15

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

Wednesday, Jan. 16

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

Thursday, Jan. 17

Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 123 Carson Rd, Ferguson.

Quilting Group at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, 315 Graham Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mark Your Calendar is a regular feature in The Independent News each issue. Items of a general interest from non-profit and fraternal groups will be published if received at our office by mail, fax or e-mail by 4 p.m. Friday prior to the next edition.

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