South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, Dec. 13 through Thursday, Dec. 19

Friday, Dec. 13 

• SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair yoga at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $3 and SilverSneakers is accepted.
• SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5.
• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Donuts and a Classic Film: ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’” from noon – 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Open to adults. The film has an MPAA rating of PG and a runtime of 130 minutes.
• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting “Dear Reader: Taylor Swift Night” from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Come for an evening of singing and dancing through the eras with themed crafts, snacks and friendship bracelets. All attendees will be eligible for a door prize. Open to adults.

Saturday, Dec. 14 

• Christ Memorial Women’s Guild is hosting a “Cookie Walk & Holiday boutique” from 8 a.m. – noon at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 5252 S Lindbergh Blvd. Hundreds of cookies – inc;uding gluten and sugar free varieties – will be available for purchase. Cookies cost $12 per pound.
• The Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., is hosting a “Born to Read Birthday Party” – a special 1st birthday party at the library for children born in October, November and December 2023 featuring snacks and stories – from 10 – 11 a.m. All attendees will take home a free book. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• St. Louis Metro Singers will be performing at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church, 4900 Ringer Road, at 7 p.m. A free will offering will be taken at intermission.

Sunday, Dec. 15

• Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 3600 Hampton Ave., has worship recorded and streamed every Sunday from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube and in-person.
• St. Lucas United Church of Christ, 11735 Denny Road, is hosting “Live with Zac & Lizzy – A Musical Puppet Christmas Program” at 9:30 a.m.
• Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.
• The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is hosting “White Haven by Candlelight: Holiday Concert and Open House” from 5:30 – 8 p.m. The open house will take place from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m., and the concert – featuring festive traditional Irish holiday music by Celtica – will follow in the theater from 7 – 8 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 16

• Let your baby explore the world through winter-themed sensory play in a relaxed group setting at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 10 – 11 a.m. Open to ages 0 – 24 months.
• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Tech Talk: Crafting with Technology” from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Learn about Creativebug, digital downloads, using devices and more. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• The Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, is hosting “Art Lab: Sculpting Challenge” from 5:30 – 6:15. Dress to be messy. Open to ages 6 – 9. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Book Discussion: Read Me Loud & Queer” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. This month’s book is “Hell Followed with Us” by Andrew White. Copies will be available at the Service Desk. Open to adults.

Tuesday, Dec. 17 

• The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
• Dance and play at the “Winter’s Day Ball” hosted by the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 10 – 11 a.m. Dressy attire is encouraged. Open to ages 12 months – 24 months. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair exercise at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is free.
• SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5.
• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• The Ladies of Oakland will meet at 1 p.m. at the Oakland House, 7801 Genesta Street.
• Enjoy a fun story time all about penguins from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. Open to ages 2 – 6. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• The Mehlville Oakville Alumni Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. at 2625 Telegraph Road.
• The International Plastic Modelers’ Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Affton Elks Lodge, 6330 Heege Road.
• Alcoholics Anonymous meets at South Side Church of God, 12145 Tesson Ferry Road, at 7 p.m. Meetings are held weekly and free child care is provided.

Wednesday, Dec. 18 

• The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., at noon.
• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• The Kiwanis Club of South County meets from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.
• South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
• Practice yoga poses to relieve stress, increase strength and improve flexibility at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 7 – 8 p.m. Beginners are welcome. Please dress comfortably and bring your own mat or towel. Open to adults.

Thursday, Dec. 19 

• The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 9:30 – 11:45 a.m., noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting bingo at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, 9373 Garber Road, at 10 a.m.
• SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting a movie matinee featuring the film “Candy Cane Lane” at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S. Lindbergh Blvd., at 1 p.m.
• The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, is hosting “Feature Film: ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’” from 6 – 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. The film has an MPAA rating of G and a runtime of 85 minutes. Open to all ages.
• Meet reptiles and amphibians from the St. Louis Herpetological Society and share a story with them at “Read to a Reptile” hosted by the  Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Bring your own book or borrow one from the library. Open to ages 6 – 11.
• Jeffco Swing Dance Club meets from 7 – 10 p.m. at the Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Dance lessons will be held prior, from 6 – 7 p.m. Admission is $8. All are welcome. Visit https://jcsdcswingdances.wordpress.com/ for more information. $2 is suggested for admission as refreshments will be provided.