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Mark Your Calendar- October
Thursday, Oct. 15
Flu Shot clinic will be held on Thursday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m., at the Villa at Riverwood, #1 Pratt Place, Flu shots $35/Pneumonia shots $45. Medicare Part B covers both. RSVP 314-839-5000,
Tai Chi for Seniors, Thursday, Oct. 15, 22, and 29, 10:30 a.m. at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Reduce stress, strengthen joints, develop balance & coordination. RSVP314-838-3877
Northside Art Association meets on the third Thursday of each month to paint together at the Hazelwood Community Center, 1186 Teson Road, at 10 a.m. (J. Frericks, 837-5816)
Friday, Oct. 16
Steak fry is held on the third Friday of the month, 5-7 p.m., at VFW Post 4105, 410 rue St. Francois.
Blood Pressure Clinic, Wednesday, Oct. 8 and 16, 9:30 a.m., St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Refreshments served. RSVP 314-838-3877
St.Mark’s United Methodist Church, 315 Graham Road, will hold an indoor garage/rummage sale Oct. 16 11 -4 & Oct. 17 8 am-4pm Picnic style food available for purchase. One bock North. of I-270
Fall Book Sale, sponsored by Friends of Ferguson Library (FLIERS) will be held Friday from 3-6:30 and again Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9-3:30 in the library auditorium, 35 No. Florissant Road.
Saturday, Oct. 17
Charity Garage Sale at Salem Evangelical Free Church, 2490 Pohlman Road, from 8-noon. All proceeds go to Churches for Life Lots of items: clothes, knick knacks, kitchenware, some furniture, toys etc.
Barbecue, dine-in or carry-out at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Darst and Clay, Ferguson, from noon- 7 p.m. hot dogs, brats, chicken breast, pork steaks and rib dinners. Choice of two sides.
Shop For A Cause, to benefit parishioners in need at St. Norbert Catholic Church, will be held at Macy’s stores. Buy a $5 card to receive an all-day shopping pass with specials not advertised including a chance to win a $500 gift card and a 25% off one item coupon good for that day only. To buy a card call Don Fafferrs at 838-4381.
Card Party, sponsored by Florissant Elks Ladies Auxiliary, 16400 New Halls Ferry Road from 11-3. Doors open at 10:30. Tickets are $20 and include lunch. Attendance prizes and white elephant booth. For tickets, call Helen at 314-838-4103.
Bethel United Church of Christ tailgate sale will be held every Saturday through October, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 14700 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. $15 per space. (314-838-7853 or 314-831-2819)
Card Party, sponsored by Florissant Elks Ladies Auxiliary, 16400 New Halls Ferry Road from 11-3. Doors open at 10:30. Tickets are $20 and include lunch. Attendance prizes and white elephant booth. For tickets call Helen at 314-838-4103.
Sunday, Oct. 18
Meat Shoot at American Legion Post 444, 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. every Sunday through Nov. 22, noon-dusk. House shotgun, hot food, inside TV and playground area for children.
Benefit Concert at Northminster Church, 1570 Chambers Road in Dellwood, 4-5 p.m., the food pantry. Several choirs will perform a variety of Gospel, African, contemporary, and traditional music. Bring canned goods and/or donate to a free will offering. Call 314-867-2881 or online: www.nminsterstl.org.
Monday, Oct. 19
Eleanor Roosevelt’s 125th birthday celebration/presentation will be held at Immanuel United Church of Christ Education Building, 221 Church St., in Ferguson, at 7 p.m. Program is for the October meeting of the Ferguson-Florissant Branch of AAUW. (831-5359 or 867-4755)
“Reel to Real: The Life and Times of Hollywood Costume Designer Edith Head,” Monday, Oct. 19, 2:30 p.m., at the Villa at Riverwood, #1 Pratt Place, RSVP 314-839-5000,
Northside Art Association meets on the third Monday of every month 7-9 p.m at the Prairie Commons Branch Library.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Senior dances are held every Tuesday at the Savoy in Downtown Ferguson, from 7-9:45 p.m. Admission is $6. Music by the Starlighters. (Mary, 521-2688 or Nonie, 521-7986.)
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Flu shots will be available at the JFK Center Koch Park, 315 Howdershell Dr., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Shots provided by and fees set by MediNurse. (The HiNi flu shot will not be available) There is no charge if primary insurance is: Medicare Part B or GHP/Advantra or Mercy/Premier. Cost is $25 for all others. Pneumonia shots available $40.
Craig Kaintz and Bill Kasalko, authors of Cruzin’ North County, will be giving a presentation at the Greater North County Chamber’s Membership luncheon meeting. They will present information on their book, Cruzin’ North County, which is a collection of their memories growing up in North St. Louis County from the 1950s through the 1970s. The meeting will be held at the Heart of St. Charles Banquet & Conference Center, 1410 South Fifth St. in St. Charles, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations: 314-831-3500 or at www.greaternorthcountychamber.com.
Thursday, Oct. 22
Tai Chi for Seniors, Thursday, Oct. 22, and 29, 10:30 a.m. at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Reduce stress, strengthen joints, develop balance & coordination. RSVP314-838-3877
Friday, Oct. 23
Pumpkin tasting contest, 7 p.m., at Bethel United Church of Christ, 14700 New Halls Ferry Rd. Categories for judging: pies, break, cakes and cookies. Pre-carved pumpkins will be judged. (314-831-5808)
Saturday, Oct. 24
The Trinity Treasures Dinner Auction – Trinity, Put Your Best Foot Forward – will be held at Trinity. The evening will begin with an optional Mass at Trinity at 4:30 p.m. and the auction begins at 5:30 p.m. There will be silent and live auctions, in addition to dinner and cocktails. The cost is $50 per person. For more information, or reservations, call Dan Grumich at 314-741-1333, ext: 223.
The third annual Purina Pro Plan Rally to Rescue “Rally Across America” tour is stopping at the St. Louis The nationwide tour is dedicated to finding homes for animals in need and includes a professional dog trainer, pet personality information and much more. It will be at 6421 Hampton Ave., St. Louis from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Garage Sale at St. Ann Church, 7530 Natural Bridge Road, in Normandy. benefiting St. Ann School and the St. Vincent DePaul Society, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, and 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. Clothing, furniture, household items, books, toys and more will be available. Information or to donate items, call Bob Reid, 314-382-2697.
Sausage Supper, 4-7 p.m., Bethany-Peace United Church of Christ, 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. (314-741-9062)
Bethel United Church of Christ tailgate sale will be held every Saturday through October, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 14700 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Cost is $15 per space. (314-838-7853 or 314-831-2819)
Sunday, Oct. 25
Meat Shoot at American Legion Post 444, 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. every Sunday through Nov. 22, noon-dusk. House shotgun, hot food, inside TV and playground area for children.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Halloween Happy Hour, 10:30 a.m., at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Entertainment by Mr. K. Complimentary lunch and refreshments. Prizes for best costumes (costume optional.)
RSVP 314-838-3877.
Thursday, Oct. 29
Is your balance declining? If so, join us at noon at Northwest Health Care Community education Room, 1225 Graham Road. to learn more about keeping your balance and avoiding falls. Kristine Ward, of , BJC Home Care Services and Marsha Shepley, OT, BJC Home Care Services will discuss a variety of topics including: the risk of falls, home safety, Lifeline Emergency Response, common causes of balance problems, ballroom dancing and its effects on balance and posture. A light lunch will be served. Free. To register, call 314-747-WELL.
Tai Chi for Seniors, Thursday, Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m. at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Reduce stress, strengthen joints, develop balance & coordination. RSVP314-838-3877
