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Just For Seniors
This column lists events for the senior citizens of Florissant and North County. Note that some of the activities are for Florissant residents only. For more information, call the Florissant Senior Office at 839-7604 or 839-7605, unless otherwise noted. To include your activity, call 314-831-4645 or email: independentnws@aol.com.
Senior Summer Dances
The City of Florissant Senior Commission continues to sponsor evening dances for ALL Senior Citizens, 55 years of age and older. Residents and Non-residents are invited. Tickets are now available. Upcoming dances are:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28th – Music by the Casuals Both Dances are from 7-10 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Center. Doors open at 6:30. Cost is $6, includes admission and snacks. Beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase.
Tickets may be purchased at the Florissant Senior Office or by mail. Make checks payable to the City Of Florissant and mail to City of Florissant/Senior Office, 955 rue St Francois, Florissant, MO 63031 (Tickets will be held at the door). There will also be a limited number of tickets available for $8 at the door.
Autumn Gala Sept. 4
This year’s North County Autumn Gala will be held on Friday, Sept. 4at the James J. Eagan Center from 7 until 10 p.m.. Join us as we “Salute St. Louis”. An 18-piece orchestra “SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY” will play for your dancing and listening pleasure. Anyone 50 years of age or older can participate. Tickets are available for $15 each at the following Communities. Bridgeton – call Mary Lane at 739-5599, Ferguson – call Nancy Whitener at 521-4661, Florissant – call Peggy Hogan, at 839-7604, Hazelwood – call Dave Thomasson at 513-5080.
Trip to Springfield, Ill. On Amtrak
The Florissant Senior Office is sponsoring a trip on Tuesday, Nov. 10 on Amtrak train to Springfield, IL to take in the Lincoln Presidential Museum, Illinois State Capitol, Illinois Museum and the Lincoln Home. The group will have a personal trolley to take them to the different sites. The cost for a Florissant Senior Resident is $55.00 and for a Senior Non-Resident is $60. Tickets are available for Senior residents on Aug. 18 and non-residents on Aug. 25 at the Florissant Senior Dining Center. The group will leave J.J. Eagan Center at 6:15 a.m. and plan on returning by 7:15 p.m. For more information call the Florissant Senior Trip Line at 314-595-3636.
Ongoing Activities
Adult Club of Florissant will meet at 11 a.m. at the James Eagan Center, lower level second Tuesday of the month Must be a Florissant resident with ID card. Membership fee for club is $10 annually. Call Norman Loebs at 921-0037.
Monday-Wednesday Bingo Club meets weekly, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at the James J. Eagan Center.
Senior dances are held each Tuesday at the Savoy in Downtown Ferguson from 7-9:45 p.m. Admission is $6. Music is by the “Starlighters.” For more information, call Mary, 521-2688 or Nonie, 521-7986.
Florissant Seniors Line Dancing Club meets every Wednesday at the James J. Eagan Center, 12:30-2 p.m. Must be a Florissant resident and have a Golden Age Pass. Registration is not necessary. Couples, groups, and individuals are welcome.
Florissant Seniors Bridge Club meets every Friday, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in the Arts and Crafts room at the James J. Eagan Center. A resident ID is required. Bring a sandwich. Coffee will be provided.
Pinochle Club meets every Tuesday, from 7-9 p.m., at the JFK Center at Koch Park, 315 Howdershell Rd. A current Resident Picture I.D. is required. For more information call the Senior Office.
North County Computer Club meets the first and third Friday at 1 p.m. at Prairie Commons Library, 915 Utz Lane in Hazelwood. The club is for seniors desiring to share computer secrets with others. Call 837-6102 or visit www.corcc-stl.com.
