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Thursday, Sept. 8

Blood Drive. Christian Hospital is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive open to the general public as well as employees and physician office staff, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in the Detrick Building Atrium.  For an appointment, call Sandy Barnes at 314-653-5719 or slm9123@bjc.org or visit the American Red Cross website www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: christianhospital

Modern Western Square Dance Lessons will be held for 10 weeks starting Sept. 8 At 7:30 p.m. atOld St. Ferdinand Shrine School, #1 St. Francois St. More information: Call 314-839-2134 or  314-921-7582

Senior Day of ReCreation at the Pallottine Renewal Center. Anyone 50 or older is welcome to attend the Senior Day of ReCreation that will be held from  9 a.m.-2 p. m.  Enjoy food, games with prizes and mass.  Suggested donation of $15.

Tai Chi for Seniors – free classes on

Thursday  Sept. 8, 15, 22,  and 29   10:30 a.m. at St. Catherine Retirement Center, 3350 St. Catherine, Florissant,  Reduce stress, strengthen joints, develop balance and coordination. RSVP : 314-838-3877

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

St. Marks Fashions for Food clothing sale, 315 Graham Road, 8:30-11:00 a.m. All proceeds go to local food pantries. Sale is held on the second Thursday of each month. (837-9404)

Friday, Sept. 9

Fit To Go exercise classes are held every Monday and Friday at 1 p.m. (Class will not be held Sept 2, 5 and 26; make up days will be on Wednesdays, Sept. 7, 14, and 28. Classes are led by a personal trainer with the use of weights, bands, and music. St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. RSVP 314-838-3877.

Monday, Sept. 12

Productive Living Board for St. Louis County Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (PLB) will hold a board meeting at 7 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch Library, 195 New Florissant Rd., South, in Room 2. (Kathy Williams, 314-726-2606, ext. 118)

Line Dancing with Minnie, Mondays, Sept. 12, 19 and 26, at 5:45 p.m., at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Beginners are welcome. RSVP 314-838-3877.

Tuesday, Sept. 13

Chinese Happy Hour, 10:45 a.m. Music by Dori Ollolini. Complimentary lunch at 11:30. St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. RSVP 314-838-3877.

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church of Florissant, 2890 Patterson Rd. (Mary Swip or Claudia Martin at 314-831-3750)

Thursday, Sept. 15

Blood pressure clinic, Thursdays, 10 a.m. at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. RSVP 314-838-3877.

Steak fry, 4-7 p.m., VFW 4105, 410 rue St. Francois. Steak fry will be held on the third Friday of each month. (831-6121)

Friday, Sept. 16

Steak fry, 4-7 p.m., VFW 4105, 410 rue St. Francois. Steak fry will be held on the third Friday of each month. (831-6121)

The County Older Residents Computer Club meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at the Prairie Commons Library, 915 Utz Lane, Hazelwood.   Bring your computer problems for discussion, Guest speakers sometime have a prepared program.

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