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Spicing up Hazelwood with dance

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Features (FLIP) Students dance during the salsa session of an El Movimiento: Latin Beginnings Ministries class.

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El Movimiento: Latin Beginnings Ministries offers free salsa and breakdance lessons By Charlotte Beard We are almost a month into the return of kids to school. Many parents have their children involved in some form of sport or extra-curricular activity; however, other parents struggle to find additional ways to engage their child. Financial burdens also cause a strain on finding those opportunities. A dance studio in Hazelwood has spent almost two years offering a no-cost quality alternative for youth. El Movimiento: Latin Beginnings Ministries located at 7211a North Lindbergh Blvd., was established in 2017 as a nonprofit for youth by dancers David Blake and Tashia Ochoa. However, the two dance instructors developed the concept for Latin Beginnings in 2014. “The whole thought process behind that was building a community that focused on beginners or people who were interested in (Latin dance) and didn’t know much about it,” stated Blake. Blake and Ochoa desired to provide a “layman’s” approach to Latin and breakdancing. They began to get requests for dance instruction for youth. It was then that they decided to open the studio and offer

salsa and breakdancing to K-12 youth. Classes run on a semester format with a one-month quarterly break. Current classes resumed Sept. 10. Pre-enrollment is not required; however, each class is progressive therefore, attendees are encouraged to start at the beginning of the semester. Alyssa Gray, age 14, has been attending the classes since the studio opened in 2017. Prior to her coming to El Movimiento she had dance experience in jazz, hip-hop, and ballet. “I knew next to nothing about Latin dancing and I hadn’t touched the surface of breakdancing…at all.” Gray’s family found out about the opening of El Movimiento and its youth Salsa classes while attending one of the studio’s Tuesday socials in St. Charles. Both Gray and her sister had previous desires to learn salsa and the offering of breakdancing was an added plus. The youth meet on Mondays at 6 p.m. starting with a short character-building session, followed by the salsa lessons and ending with the one-hour breakdancing instructions. Latin Beginnings Ministries aims to instill character strengths in the youth

that they can use outside of the class within any aspect of life. “It gives the kids a lot of opportunity to break the ice,” Blake said of the characterbuilding session. “You may have some that are very boisterous, then you may have some kids that are kind of shy. With the lessons we try to make it as interactive as we can by asking them questions and get the kids feeding off each other. Some of them know each other and some of them it’s their first time meeting each other. We get kids from different (geographical) areas.” Gray shared, “(The instructors) do a lot of devotions and they apply how dancing is a way to worship God. God wants me to be the best I can be, and they train you to be the best you can be.” This semester’s character-building sessions will cover nine attributes or characteristics of a person living in accordance with the biblical term “fruits of the Spirit”: love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, humbleness and control. Each principle is See ‘DANCE’ page 2

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‘DANCE’ from cover used as an opportunity to practice and apply in the students’ interactions during dance and throughout the week in between classes. Blake stresses, “Though we are faith-based we are not beating people over the head. We do welcome (the opportunity) to explain our position of faith. If kids decide it’s in their heart to take it to the next level (with questions), we want that eventually. But overall, if it’s not where they are at this point in their life, we’re planting seeds. You can’t deny that the respect we’re instilling in them transfers to impact this community and where ever they’re from. We want to teach them to have confidence, to have integrity in everything that they do and to respect their parents.” Gray went on to share her experience with the dance instructions. “They are very, very patient. They show you how to do things step-by-step and warn you. Like (telling you) if you do this part wrong it can hurt you, so you need to be sure you put your hands in the right spot. When we’re doing salsa (they show) how to lead your partner. For me, one of the hardest things was learning

how to follow because I always danced by myself where I could go and do my own thing. But now I have to learn to follow a partner.” “We encourage them throughout the lesson,” shared Blake. “We pair them up and rotate during the salsa and breakdancing. If someone is seen having a struggle [the kids] take some of those things learned from the lessons and [apply] them to [help] each other.” Besides the Monday night classes, the studio provides youth workshops. This semester they will host a workshop offering various opportunities such as: art of being a DJ, graffiti art, creation of rap/hip hop lyrics, and break dance battles. Blake and Ochoa are working towards a community within its youth group that allows for out-of-town competitions. Saturday, Sept. 22, the studio will host its first Toss Up: Break Dance Competition, a Jack and Jill style of competition, as part of its bi-monthly special youth night. All K-12 youth are invited for free; a donation of $5 for each adult who attends or competes is requested. The winning duo will be awarded a $100 cash prize. Registration begins at 6 p.m. with the competition beginning at 7 p.m. Registration is available by contacting David Blake or Tashia Ochoa at 314-200-5194. Those interested may also visit https://www.elmostl.org or @

latinbeginnings on Facebook. The studio does provide basic/intermediate Latin dance classes to adults as well on Wednesdays. Bachata is taught 6 – 7 p.m. and salsa from 7 – 8 p.m. There is a $10 charge which helps with the nonprofit’s overhead costs and free offerings to the youth. In addition, they host a “free-for-all” Tropicana Tuesday social 7 – 10 p.m. that offers lessons for beginners and first timers in St. Charles at Picasso’s Coffee House located at 1650 Beale St. #155. Additional parking is available in the adjoining garage. The social event is open to all ages. Attendees are introduced to salsa, bachata, kizomba, zouk, and the cha cha. All skill levels are invited to encourage social dancing. Those who are interested in private classes for Latin or hip-hop dance may contact the studio. For other youth who may consider attending a class, student Gray offers a word of encouragement. “Don’t be shy. It’s okay to be yourself. Part of dancing is about throwing out your own style because nobody is the same. Throw yourself into the dance. The dance doesn’t make you who you are. You get to make the dance what it is,” she said Adults who desire to volunteer their services or provide other support to the studio may contact David Blake or Tashia Ochoa at 314-200-5194 or elmolbm@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY VOICES Christian Hospital offers many opportunities to be proactive with your health this fall By Rick L. Stevens With the arrival of fall, I want to take this opportunity to remind readers to safeguard your health with an annual flu shot before the influenza season hits, and get screened for either prostate or breast cancer, both of which are spotlighted this time of year. When it comes to getting a flu shot, children and adults are recommended to get the annual flu vaccination, except for those with allergies to the vaccine ingredients. Many places throughout the community offer the flu vaccine, usually at no cost. Christian Hospital is offering free flu vaccinations to everyone aged three years and older while supplies last on Sept. 24 at Christian Hospital in the Detrick Building Atrium from 3 - 7 p.m.; Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Ferguson Empowerment Center; Oct. 12 from 2 - 6 p.m. at Northwest HealthCare; and Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Shalom Health Fair at Hazelwood East High School. For more information, visit ChristianHospital.org. Siteman Cancer Center is hosting a prostate and breast cancer prevention and early detection awareness event in the Christian Hospital Detrick Building Atrium on Oct. 13 that is completely free and open to the community. Washington University physicians will discuss the latest advances in cancer prevention, screening and treatment from 8-10 a.m. Following a light

breakfast, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with the physicians. More information and registration can be found at siteman.wustl.edu/events or by calling 800-600-3606. On that same Saturday, Oct. 13, free PSA screenings, which is a simple blood test for prostate cancer, will be available from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. right across the highway from Christian Hospital at the Shalom Health Fair being held at Hazelwood East High School. In addition, there will be cholesterol and glucose screenings, EKG testing and breathing lung function testing. Physical therapists will be on hand to do checks on grip strength, posture, balance, speech and body mechanics. OASIS, the senior program, will have representatives there offering free and confidential Medicare counseling and Missouri Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment, as well as other resources available to seniors. For more information on this event, visit ChristianHospital.org. The American Cancer Society recommends that men have an annual prostate screening at age 50 if at average risk; at age 45 if at high-risk, which includes African-American men and men who have a first-degree relative (father, brother or son) diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age (younger than age 65); and age 40 if

at an even higher risk with more than one first-degree relative diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age. The Christian Hospital Foundation is hosting a mammo-thon to provide 100 mammograms from 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 14, at Northwest HealthCare. Women aged 40 years and older who haven’t had a mammogram in the past few years are encouraged to participate. If someone can’t afford a mammogram or has no insurance, the foundation may be able to help. Reservations are required by call 1-855-9539355 and please make sure to mention the mammo-thon. These are simple steps to take, so please protect yourself against the flu and get vaccinated; and If you or a loved one falls into the parameters of getting screened for either of these cancers, please take action today and get screened. Until next time, best wishes for your good health! Rick L. Stevens is President of Christian Hospital. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Celebrating 60 years of marriage On July 1, Jerry and Alice McDaniel celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. A party was hosted for them at The Bridge in Florissant where they both reside and was attended by friends and family. Jerry and Alice met at the University of Missouri in Columbia. They were married on June 28, 1958 after graduating from the university on June 6. They both taught in Mexico, Missouri for three years before they moved to St. Louis County and worked for the Riverview Gardens School District.

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Hazelwood Parks and Rec and Kor Komplex co-host ‘The Charenji’ ninja/obstacle race

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Photo courtesy city of Hazelwood Kyle Stradtman of St. Charles, who was one of only 10 contestants who finished the “American Ninja Warriors’” Indianapolis course, has qualified to compete in Las Vegas. Known as the “Dog Walkin’ Ninja,” he may bring his dog Blazzo when he competes in “The Charenji” on Sept. 29.

A call is going out to all men and woman athletes, ninjas and Crossfit enthusiasts. The Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Division and Kor Komplex will be co-hosting “The Charenji” Ninja/Obstacle Course Race at Howdershell Park at 6810 Howdershell Road, on Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. The word “charenji” comes from the Japanese language meaning self-challenge, trying hard to do something. The event on Sept. 29 will feature the city of Hazelwood’s existing ninja obstacle course at Howdershell Park plus a few new challenges added to make it a unique, custom-designed course. Some of the obstacle stations in the race include the warped wall, tire pulls, wheel bridge, yoke carry, unstable bridge, cliff hanger, atlas stones, army crawls and climbing wall. Due to popular demand, the field of competitors has been enlarged to include individuals, age 18 and older.

Fee costs for each competitor are $35 in advance and $45 on the day of event. Only 40 spots are left before the event is sold out. Free parking is available as well as free admission for all spectators who show up as a cheering section. Participants can sign up beforehand at either Civic Center East or the Hazelwood Community Center. They can also register online at https://apm.activecommunities. com/hazelwoodmoparksandrec/home. Anyone interested in being an event volunteer should contact Doug Littlefield at (314) 731-0980 or send him an e-mail at dslittlefield@hazelwoodmo.org. All participants will be given a custom Charenji t-shirt, a commemorative medal and post-race party tickets. The top three men and women finishers will be presented with special medals during the post-event celebration. In addition, the after-event party will include a DJ, as well as food and beverages available for purchase.

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Ninth Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition announces call for entries The Ninth Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition registration is free and is now open online at foxpacf.org for all performing arts high school students in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Students will be vying for more than $40,000 in college scholarships, cash awards, and prizes as well as performance opportunities. Contestants must be enrolled in the ninth, 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the 20182019 school year and must attend a high school/ home school within a 50-mile bi-state radius from the Arch. Registration is open through Dec. 1. Performing arts categories include (but are not limited to): Singer, Actor, Musician, Dancer, Band, Comedian, Magician, Circus Act or Specialty Act--which may include up to six students performing as a group and can perform original or published material. “We hope students who are passionate about the performing arts will register for the competition,” said Jim Weidman, President of the FoxPACF Board of Directors. A “What It’s All About” pre-registration seminar will be held in October of 2018 to provide an overview of the entire experience

for anyone interested in competing. Once registered, students will also have access to precompetition workshops that delve deeper into the auditioning process, audition techniques, etiquette, song choice, attire, etc. Registration for all workshops is available online at foxpacf. org. The Preliminary Round will be held in early February 2019 and the Semi-final Round will be held in March 2019. The final competition on April 13, 2019 at The Fabulous Fox is a professionally staged production, adjudicated by both St. Louis and national performing arts professionals. This final event is free and open to the public. “We have been thrilled with the response to this event from students, parents, arts organizations and the community. The Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation is uniquely positioned to provide the opportunity for students to perform at the Fox and on other stages around St. Louis. We are pleased that we are able to put talented young people in the spotlight,” said Mary Strauss, creator of the competition.

Protection of animal life in the Galápagos Islands getting major boost with support of two iconic St. Louis institutions – UMSL and Saint Louis Zoo

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The Galápagos Islands became famous through Charles Darwin’s explorations of their unique biodiversity, which were foundational in the building of his theory of evolution by natural selection. More than 175 years after Darwin first published “The Voyage of the Beagle,” St. Louis has emerged as an unexpected but vibrant center for conservation in the Ecuadorian archipelago. Building local capacity to support research of pathogens threatening native species in the Galápagos Islands has been a goal of researchers from the University of Missouri–St. Louis and the Saint Louis Zoo since 2001 and continued with the 2004 launch of the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute Center for Avian Health in the Galápagos Islands. August provided a moment worth celebrating when the government of Ecuador’s Agency for Biosecurity Galápagos (ABG) opened the Galápagos Biosecurity Laboratory on Santa Cruz Island. It marks a significant step forward for Ecuadorians providing their own expertise to this critical conservation work, not only with birds but with all animals, wild and domestic, living on the islands. It is the result of nearly 20 years of collaboration – both in St. Louis and with Ecuadorian partners. “From our perspective, this is a giant breakthrough toward a commitment on the part of Galápagos to control the arrival of new pathogens and stay ever alert to monitoring,” said Patricia Parker, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed

Professor of Zoological Studies at UMSL and senior scientist at the Zoo. “They can now respond quickly to any reported disease outbreak without having to send for international help or go through the bureaucracy involved in exporting samples, all of which adds costly time, thereby limiting their ability to respond effectively. It marks a huge step forward in being able to protect this irreplaceable environment.” UMSL and the zoo both provided training to technical staff members along with guidance in designing the new expanded facility. Dr. Marilyn Cruz, a longtime collaborator of Parker’s and now the director of ABG, reached out in 2016 to facilitate that support. A team of researchers from UMSL and the University of Missouri–Columbia visited the Galápagos in 2016 and assisted with recommendations for better management of livestock on farms to prevent the spread of disease. Then a team of lab technicians and veterinarians from the Galápagos visited St. Louis last year. They divided their time between Parker’s lab at UMSL and the Saint Louis Zoo Endangered Species Research Center and Veterinary Hospital. They also spent a week at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbia, Missouri, where they visited local farms as well as the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. They took their new knowledge and experiences back to the Galápagos and used them when designing the new facility.

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Local foundation teams with Hollywood Beauty to supply school necessities for students

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Students at Jefferson and Lucas Crossing Elementary schools are recipients of a generous gift from two local organizations. Rickey Whittington of the R. Whittington Foundation and Mike Kouk, owner of the Hollywood Beauty stores, visited the Normandy schools to present more than 600

new school uniforms and backpacks for students. Shown here with students from Lucas Crossing Elementary are (from left): Dr. Kesha Whitley, assistant principal; Whittington; Kouk; and Dr. Tiffany McConnell, building principal.

Normandy announces new administrators for early childhood, kindergarten centers In anticipation of the new Early Learning Cen- mandy Superintendent of Schools. “Fortunately, ter scheduled to open in fall 2019, the Normandy we had strong internal candidates who were able Schools Collaborative has reorganized the leader- to step in to the roles immediately. We look forship structure this year for the Normandy Early ward to their leadership and supporting them in Childhood Center this exciting new time and the Normandy for the collaborative Kindergarten Center. and our community.” Earlier this summer, Samohya Stallons is Normandy leaderthe new assistant prinship hired a director cipal of the Normandy of early learning, who Early Childhood Cenwill oversee the early ter. Stallons joined the childhood and kinNormandy Schools dergarten levels at the Collaborative in 2016 new center. But inas a teacher at the Norstead of waiting until mandy Kindergarten the new facility opens Center. She previously next fall, the admin- Samohya Stallons has been named Aman Lado has been named the served as a general ednew NKC Assistant Principal. istration decided to the new NECC Assistant Principal. ucation teacher in the Photos courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative restructure the leadCape Girardeau Public ership team this year Schools and Riverview in preparation of the new center. Each school will Gardens School District. have an assistant principal providing instructionAman Lado is serving as assistant principal of al leadership. Both assistant principals will report the Normandy Kindergarten Center. Lado has to the director, Crystal Hunter. This management taught in the Normandy Schools Collaborative structure will move to the new building in August since 2007 where he worked as a pre-kindergarten 2019. teacher at the Normandy Early Childhood Cen“The Early Learning Center will serve as the ter. In 2016, he was recognized as the Normandy academic foundation for the next generation of Teacher of the Year. Lado’s philosophy as an eduNormandy scholars, so we must ensure that the cator is that the whole child is valuable; their social leadership is strong, cohesive and working togeth- and emotional beings, their physical bodies, and er from day one,” said Dr. Charles J. Pearson, Nor- their cognitive abilities must be nurtured.

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The Walk Through History Program unveils its 35th plaque in honor of the late Lowell Girardier

Photo courtesy city of Florissant Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider presents the mock plaque to Beverly Girardier. Also in the picture are members from the Old Town Partners organization, Rotary and family and friends.

On Aug. 29, a ceremony was held where Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider dedicated the 35th Walk Through History plaque in honor of the late Lowell Girardier who founded Girardier Building & Realty contracting in 1955

and built many Florissant homes, churches, schools, stores and offices. During development of the property in Old Town, located at Boone St and St. Catherine, he wanted to preserve the 1860’s French farmhouse and donated it to Old Town Partners and moved it to 601 Rue St. Charles which is the current office for Old Town Partners and Valley of Flowers. Girardier was a cofounder of the DePaul Foundation, was on SSM DePaul Health Center advisory board, Past-President of the Florissant Rotary Club and in 1992 he was named by www.alexanderstlouis.com the Greater North County of Chamber as Business Person of the Year, Girardier also received the Rosary High Ambassador’s Award, he served as Director of Marygrove, Florissant Valley Shelter Workshop, Emerson Electric and YMCA. He served as President of North County Incorporated and also received the NCI Elmer Belsha Leadership Award. Girardier and his wife Beverly exemplified pride in North County through volunteerism helping many organizations succeed. Following the ceremony the fourth Wednesday Night Out (WNO) was hosted by Stems Florist, Bunkers Tavern, Kay Bee Electric, State Farm Insurance, Old Town Partners www.LifeCareCenterOfFlorissant.com and That 90’s Shop.

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City of Florissant to host Senior Citizen Germanfest Dinner/Dance: City of Florissant Senior Citizen Germanfest Dinner/Dance will include polkas, waltzes and more traditional German music performed by St. Louis Express. A dinner of German kielbasa and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad and German chocolate cake will be served. Light snacks will be provided and beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase. The dinner/dance takes place Sept. 28 from 5

– 9 p.m., with dinner served at 5:30 p.m., at the James J Eagan Community Center at #1 James Eagan Drive in Florissant. Cost for residents is $12 and for non-residents is $15. Tickets are on sale through Sept. 25 to residents and non-residents in the Senior Office in Florissant City Hall. There will be no ticket sales at the door. Call the Senior Office at 314839-7605, for more information.

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Florissant Mayor to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from NCCU Dr. Rance Thomas, President of NCCU recently announced that Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider will be receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his support of NCCU and their principles of racial harmony and justice with his leadership in the city of Florissant, North St. Louis County and the state of Missouri Schneider will be receiving this award at the 14th annual NCCU Awards Dinner on Oct. 7 in the Paul F. Detrick Building Atrium at Christian Hospital Northeast located at 11133 Dunn Road in St. Louis. The program will begin at 4 p.m. “We congratulate Mayor Schneider on his 41

year career in Florissant municipal government serving as City Engineer, City Councilman and Mayor and also for his nine years of honorable service in the United States Navy Seabees and Civil Engineer Corps. During his entire adult life Tom Schneider has rendered service to either the Nation or to the City of Florissant and our region. He has worked to build a consensus for promoting the progress of Florissant, North St. Louis County, the region and the State of Missouri that has been of great benefit to our community” stated Thomas. For ticket information email NCCU at nccustl@gmail.com or call their office at 314567-7016.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Sept. 19: Karaoke

Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Sept. 20: Fundraiser

Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will hold its second annual Party for Packs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at OFS’ headquarters located at 1644 Lotsie Blvd. The cost is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. OFS’ Friends Board, a diverse group of young professionals vested in feeding the community’s hungry, is presenting the event which includes heavy appetizers, a variety of tastings, and music by The Nathan Rauscher Jazz Trio. There will be a silent auction, as well as raffle tickets available for purchase. Proceeds from Party for Packs will support Operation Backpack, which provides weekend meals to food-insecure kids throughout the school year. To make reservations or for more information, call 314-726-5355 or visit http://www. OperationFoodSearch.org.

Sept. 21: Pork steak dinner and POW-MIA ceremony

Pork steak dinner and POW-MIA ceremony at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Sept. 21-22: Table and tailgate sale

At Blessed Savior Lutheran Church at 2615 Shackelford Road in Florissant there will be an Indoor Table Sale and Outdoor Tailgate Sale run from 7 a.m. to noon both days. Suggested donation of $15 per table for Table Sale and $15 per three adjacent parking spots for Tailgate Sale (you will have to provide your own tables). Rain out dates will be Sept. 28-29. Call the church at 314-831-1300 for more details and to sign-up.

Sept. 22: Charity golf tournament

Greater Things Incorporated Foundation (GTIF), a nonprofit 501c (3) organization; will host its 13th Annual GTIF Charity Golf Tournament, which funds food pantry, adult education, housing, etc. Registration starts at 7 a.m. and a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The tournament will be held at Eagle Springs Golf Club, located at 2675 Redman Rd. in St. Louis County. Cost is $125 per person; $500 for a Four Person Scramble; which includes 18 holes of golf, green fees, cart fees, range balls, breakfast, lunch, gift bags, awards reception and registration. For more information, send an email to: Rev. Ronald L. Bobo, Sr. (via) rlbobo454@gmail.com. Make checks payable to: Great Things Incorporated Foundation, 4675 Page Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63113 or go to the website: http:/// www.greatthingsinc.org/.

Sept. 22: Rummage sale

Hidden Treasures Rummage Sale takes place at Crystal Creek at 250 S New Florissant Rd. in Florissant. Set up a table or two with us to sell your used items. Call Nikki or Leslie to reserve your space at 314-838-2211.

Sept. 23: Fall festival

St. Mark’s UMC at 315 Graham Road in Florissant is having their Fall Festival from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It will be held in the Fellowship Hall and the church grounds. It is all free, even the food. There will be pony rides and a petting zoo along with other activities.

Sept. 26: Karaoke

Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Sept. 28: Chicken dinner

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Dec. 13: Senior Citizen Exercise Class

Mondays: Workshop meetings

The City of Florissant has partnered with Oasis to host exercise classes for senior citizens in this community. ExerStart is a low-intensity exercise class for people who are looking to add more activity to their lives using resistance bands while standing or seated. This class encourages adults 50 and up to be active so they can do the things they want and need to do. The class takes place every Tuesday and Thursday through Dec. 13 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the Florissant Senior Dining Center at 621 St. Francois. Cost is 28 sessions for $28. To register call Oasis or for more information call 314-8624859 ext. 24.

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City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

Mondays: A cappella singers

All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane. We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment ). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.

Chicken dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Any time: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine by appointment

#1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314-921-7582, Vicki Wittman Email: vicray01@aol.com.

Chair Zumba every Tuesday from 2:15 – 3 p.m. at The Bridge At Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. (Parker @ Arlington). For more information call 314-831-0988.

Oct. 13: Writing retreat

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Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

Fall Writing Retreat in serene setting at Pallottine Renewal Center, 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road in Florissant takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Writing prompts, yoga/guided meditation, open mic finale and lunch. $25 fee. RSVP or questions to writesistahs@ yahoo.com or 314-210-4774.

Oct. 20: Fundraising event

Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host Handbags to End Hunger (formerly known as Purses for Pantries) for the fifth consecutive year. The fundraiser will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Clayton Plaza Hotel located at 7750 Carondelet Ave. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for the silent auction followed by a luncheon at noon and a live auction at 1 p.m. Both the silent and live auction will feature a variety of designer and designer-inspired handbags, evening clutches, vintage pocketbooks, totes, carryalls and more. Auction items also include restaurant and spa gift certificates, as well as jewelry. Tickets are $50 per person, and reserved tables for 10 are available. For more information, call 314-726-5355 or register at http://www.handbags. operationfoodsearch.org.

Oct. 27: Rummage sale

Calvary United Church of Christ, at 2501 Hartland Avenue, is inviting the community to its Fall Rummage Sale. This is one week earlier than normal. Doors open at 8 a.m. For more information call 314-429-7464 Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Nov. 10: Meat shoots

Florissant Eagles, Aerie #3638 Meat Shoots will start on Sept. 8 and run through Nov. 10 at 15245 New Halls Ferry Rd. Shoots start at noon and rounds go fast so get there early. There is a length limit and 670 choke maxi-

Every month CORP Legal Services provides: legal document preparations such as wills, deeds and power of attorneys at no cost to St. Louis County seniors 60 years and older. There is an income limit. Contact the coordinator at 314-615-0931 for more information.

Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.

Weekdays: Volunteer drivers

The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs need volunteer drivers who live in St. Louis County to give a few hours during the day to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments for our senior residents of St. Louis County that lives near you! No weekends and mileage reimbursement is available. Call today at 314615-4516.

Mondays: Choral Art Singers

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. This session will include performance at St. James Cathedral, Chicago on June 25. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

Mondays: City council meetings

City of Pine Lawn holds regular city council meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the second Monday of the month at

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.

Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 a.m. at Florissant Church of Christ, 16460 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604. Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

3-4 p.m., Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331.

Thursdays: Bingo

Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes. For more information call 314-831-0988.

From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476.

Thursdays: Quilting guild

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting

Thursdays: Blood pressure checks

6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.

Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church at 123 Carson Road in Ferguson. Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the month. Call 831-3752 for more information.

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Doors at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Every Thursday City Voices Chorus, a women’s chorus singing four-part a cappella harmony, meets at Church of the Good Shepherd at 1166 S. Mason Rd. in St. Louis. Members come from the entire bi-state region. Call Marcia at 636-274-0723 for more information or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church at 3975 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. For more information contact Norma at 314-306-4731.

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo

2 p.m., Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752.

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For 25 years Celebrate Recovery has been helping everyday folks find freedom from whatever difficulty you are experiencing in your life. This Christ-centered, 12-step program is based on the Beatitudes. We meet every Friday at 6:15 p.m. for dinner ($5); 7 p.m. large group meeting; 8 p.m. Small groups sharing; 9 p.m. dessert at First Christian Church of Florissant at 2890 Patterson Rd. in Florissant. For more information call 314-837-2269 or visit http://www.fccf.org/ or Facebook page Celebrate Recovery-FCCF.

Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic

Salam Clinic at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road at West Florissant in Ferguson is a free walk-in clinic open Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The clinic is jointly sponsored by the Muslim Community of St. Louis (MCSL) and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ to provide basic adult medical screening, treatment and referrals free of charge for the uninsured. For more information or if you would be interested in volunteering, please call 314-521-5694 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday or visit www.stpeterschurch.org

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Toastmasters meet-

Plus Factor Toastmasters is devoted to helping its members overcome their fear of public speaking and improve their communication skills in a friendly, positive and supportive environment. The group meets every Saturday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Normandy United Methodist Church at 8001 Natural Bridge Road (across from UMSL). For more information visit https://1229.toastmastersclubs.org or call John Vallely at 314402-7025.

Saturdays: Clothing sale

On the second Saturday of each month Bethany-Peace UCC at 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County hosts a clothing sale from 9 - 11 a.m. For sale are used clothing and shoes, some household items, books and toys. Fill your bag for $1.

Saturdays: Grief support

On the fourth Saturday of each month, grief support meeting “A Way With Words Ministry” meets at 12:30 p.m. at Community Christ Fellowship, rear, at 121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood, 1/4 mile south of Hwy 270 off Florissant Rd. There are a variety of topics monthly. You are not alone. Come help your heart heal with others. For more information call 314605-3949.

Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop

10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.

Sundays: Meat shoot

Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday in February and March in the spring

and every Sunday in October through the second-to-last week in November in the fall - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded. Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.

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Jennings

Do-Dads

The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.

CHURCH Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group

Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737

HEALTH Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation

Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954.

Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed 4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032.

1st Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting

Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@ sbcglobal.net.

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts. Comm. Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873.

Wednesdays: ACES Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171.

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.

Diabetes Basics:

314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll.

Crisis Nursery:

Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available yearround and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids. org

Center for Senior Renewal:

Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123.

Nutrition Education:

SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157.

Christian Center:

Hospital

Recovery

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100.

Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032 Nicotine Anonymous

Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124,

Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only

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requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314-822-2066 or visit WWW.Nicotine-Anonymous.org.

Look Good…Feel Better

SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314.344.6090.

able at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599.

Smoking Cessation Classes:

Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information.

SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre

A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is avail-

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SCC Cougar soccer back in action St. Charles Community College (SCC) men and women’s soccer teams were both back in action after a long break. This past Wednesday, the Lady Cougars were handed their first lose of the season by South Western Illinois College (SWIC) by a final score of 0-2. The Lady Cougars record is now 2-2-1 and they will look ahead to this upcoming Thursday when they will take on Parkland College at 4 p.m. on the campus of SCC. Following the first loss of the season Coach Wyland stated, “We came out slow today. It showed that we had a big layoff from our last match. We hung in there but ultimately SWIC was better on this particular day. We will get back to the basics and learn from our mistakes.” The men had a busy week, playing three games in five days. Over that three game span the Cougars went 1-2. They dropped Wednesday’s conference match-up to St. Louis Community College before heading on a road trip to Oklahoma to take on Coffeyville and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. The Cougars split the road trip by defeating Coffeyville on Saturday by a final of 2-0 and dropped Sunday’s match to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M by a final of 0-2. The Cougars will be back in action on Wednesday when they travel to SWIC. * Thanks to Timothy Brix for the story UMSL picks up victory in OT The University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) men’s soccer team played overtime for the fourth straight game, but this time the Tritons came out on top, defeating Drury, 1-0, in Great Lakes Valley Conference play as junior Magnus Anderson converted a penalty kick. UMSL picked up their second win of the young

season. Anderson’s game-winner came 38-seconds into the first overtime after the Tritons were fouled inside the box and he finished with two shots in the game, both landing on goal. UMSL had 10 shots as a team, including four on target, while Drury took 11 shots, placing five on goal. Junior goalie for UMSL Nedin Kudic played all 90:37 in the goal, recording five saves. * Determination The secret to adding years to your life Do you ever feel like you can’t keep weight off? Do you lose weight only to gain it back soon after? Do you have setbacks to your health due to a busy schedule or travel? Research shows that being overweight takes at least three-to-10 years off of your life! But there’s no reason why you can’t feel stronger, look better and live longer by keeping that weight off for good! The reason you can’t stay in shape no matter how hard you try is more than just diet and exercise, although they are important. The real reason lies in your mind. If you can change your personal goals, the weight can’t help but melt off! If you can change what is acceptable for yourself in your own mind, going to the gym and eating healthy will be easy and you won’t even have to think about it. Through a system of strategies, you can shape yourself be as fit as you want. There is no limit to your potential, no matter how busy you are! How important is your health to you? * Thanks to Christian with Bodenschatz Fitness Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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