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Thursday, Jan. 21

“Cooking With Patty” at the Villa at Riverwoods, #1 Pratt Place, at 2 p.m.  Director Patty O’Leary demonstrates how to prepare one of her favorite dishes and then she lets you sample it.  Limited seating. (314-839-5000)

Tai Chi for Seniors will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28, at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Reduce stress, strengthen joints, develop balance and coordination. R.S.V.P: 314-838-3877.

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, Jan. 22

Fish fry will be held every Friday through April 9, 4-7 p.m., at American Legion Post 444, 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. (2 1/2 miles north of Jamestown Mall) Dine in or carry out. Cash bar and desserts are available. Children welcome. (314-741-7786)

Sunday, Jan. 24

Bingo is held every Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m., at American Legion Post 444, 17090 Old Jamestown Road (2 1/2 miles north of Jamestown Mall) Food and refreshments available. (314-741-7786)

Tuesday, Jan. 26

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, Jan. 27

Valley Industries Wednesday Shopping. Shop for a good cause and find bargains for yourself, while helping Valley Industries to continue its mission of providing dignified and meaningful employment for people with developmental disabilities.

Thursday, Jan. 28

Tai Chi for Seniors will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28, at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Reduce stress, strengthen joints, develop balance and coordination. R.S.V.P. by calling 314-838-3877.

Friday, Jan. 29

Fish fry at VFW #4105, 410 rue St. Francois St., from 3-7 p.m. The next  fish fry will be on Feb. 19 and on each Friday through Lent. (831-6121)

Fish fry will be held every Friday through April 9, 4-7 p.m., at American Legion Post 444, 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. (2 1/2 miles north of Jamestown Mall) Dine in or carry out. Cash bar and desserts are available. Children welcome. (314-741-7786)

Dinner In & Acting Out at 6 p.m. at the Savoy Banquet Center, 119 S. Florissant Rd. in Ferguson. A sit-down dinner will include spaghetti, meatballs, salad or applesauce, garlic bread, dessert and beverage. Entertainment and a basket raffle. Tickets are $50 maximum for four or more in a family; $20/person, 13 years and over, $10 for ages 12 and under, and free for those under age five. (Dwain, 314-522-1857 or Jeff, 314-524-0500 ext. 13.

Saturday, Jan. 30

Parents as Teachers will hold a Screening Event from 10-noon at the  James J. Eagan Center. Learn about the benefits of participating in the Parents as Teachers program. Certified Parent educators will offer developmental, autism, hearing, vision, and dental screenings.  Age appropriate activities for children. Preregistration is required for screenings, call 314-506-9069.

Sunday, Jan. 31

Bingo is held every Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m., at American Legion Post 444, 17090 Old Jamestown Road (2 1/2 miles north of Jamestown Mall) Food and refreshments available. (314-741-7786)

Tuesday, Feb. 2

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.)

Friday, Feb. 5

Marygrove holds First Friday Mass the first Friday of every month. Masses are at 7 a.m. followed by breakfast, and 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch. No reservations are necessary.  Marygrove is located at 2705 Mullanphy Lane.  (314-830-6286)

Fish fry will be held every Friday through April 9, 4-7 p.m., at American Legion Post 444, 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. (2 1/2 miles north of Jamestown Mall) Dine in or carry out. Cash bar and desserts are available. Children welcome. (314-741-7786)



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