To include your event in our calendar, email: independentnws@aol.com or mail to: Independent News, 25 St. Anthony Ln., Florissant, Mo. 63031.<\/p>\n
Thursday, Oct. 29<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Is your balance declining? <\/strong>If so, join us at noon at Northwest Health Care Community education Room, 1225 Graham Road.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n Tai Chi for Seniors, <\/strong>Thursday, Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m. at St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Reduce stress, strengthen joints, develop balance & coordination.\u00a0 RSVP314-838-3877<\/p>\n Friday, Oct. 30<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Volunteers are needed for Project Hands<\/strong>, a group who knits, crochets and quilts for various children’s organizations on the last Friday of every month. The next meeting is Friday, Oct. 30, 2 p.m., at St. Catherine Retirement Community<\/strong>, 3350 St. Catherine St. RSVP 314-838-3877<\/p>\n Saturday, Oct. 31<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Parker Road Baptist Church,<\/strong> 2675 Parker Road, will host its 23rd<\/sup> annual Fall<\/strong> Family Festival<\/strong> from 6-8 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Everyone is welcome. Preschoolers-6th<\/sup> graders may come in costume with their parents for games, prizes, food and candy, (314-831-6671)<\/p>\n Sunday. Nov. 1<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Quilt Social Bingo,<\/strong> sponsored by the St. Ferdinand Ladies Sodality will held from at the school gym, 1735 Charbonier Rd. Doors open at 11 a.m.- Games begin at 1p.m. Smoke-free, Refreshments available. Call\u00a0 314-837-3165.<\/p>\n Meat Shoot at American Legion Post 444,<\/strong> 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. every Sunday through Nov. 22, noon-dusk. House shotgun, hot food, inside TV and playground area for children.<\/p>\n Monday, Nov. 2<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n AARP River Roads Chapter,<\/strong> will have it’s regular luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Cannoli’s Restaurant, 462 N. Hwy. 67, (314-839-5988.)\u00a0 Opened to all AARP members.\u00a0 If you have any questions call 314-653-0717.<\/p>\n Friday, Nov. 6<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n A Trivia Night<\/strong> at Hope Lutheran-St. Ann at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per person before Oct. 16and $15 per person after thaty. Eight persons to a table. Call 429-1120 or 423-3828.<\/p>\n Fish Fry<\/strong> from 4-7 p.m. in St. Rose Philippine Duchesne School Cafeteria, 3500 St. Catherine St.<\/p>\n First Friday Mass at Marygrov<\/strong>e will be held on the first Friday of every month.\u00a0 Masses are at 7 a.m. followed by breakfast and 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch.\u00a0 No reservations are necessary.\u00a0 Marygrove is located at 2705 Mullanphy Lane in Florissant.\u00a0 (314-830-6286)<\/p>\n Saturday, Nov. 7<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Basement\/Breakfast\/Tailgate Sale<\/strong> at Northside Christian Church,\u00a0 9635 Hwy. 367 (Lewis & Clark Blvd.) every first Saturday of the month Pancake & sausage breakfast or 2 biscuits & gravy juice & coffee.. Call 314-868-1483, to reserve your tailgate spot.<\/p>\n Sunday, Nov. 8<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Meat Shoot at American Legion Post 444,<\/strong> 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. every Sunday through Nov. 22, noon-dusk. House shotgun, hot food, inside TV and playground area for children.<\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday, Nov. 12<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n St. Marks Fashions for Food<\/strong> clothing sale, 315 Graham Road, 8:30-11:30 a.m. All proceeds go to local food pantries. Sale is held on the second Thursday of each month. (837-9404)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" To include your event in our calendar, email: independentnws@aol.com or mail to: Independent News, 25 St. Anthony Ln., Florissant, Mo. 63031. Thursday, Oct. 29 Is your balance declining? If so, join us at noon at Northwest Health Care Community education Room, 1225 Graham Road.\u00a0 to learn more about keeping your balance and avoiding falls. 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