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.

Senior 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. The schedule is:

Friday, Sept. 3 -This year’s North County’s 10th Annual Gala will be held on at the James J. Eagan Center from 7-10 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 839-5575,

Ungoing 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 every Tuesday at the Savoy in Downtown Ferguson, from 7-9:45 p.m. Admission is $7. Music by the “Starlighters.” For information, call 521-2688 or 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.

To include your activity, call 314-831-4645 or email: independentnws@aol.com.

At 839-7604 or 839-7605.

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