GUIDANCE ON GUARDIANSHIP WEBINAR

VOYCE

September 19 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

VOYCE Community Education Webinar: Guidance on Guardianship and Public Administration, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Netflix’s movie “I Care a Lot” portrays a woman who quickly assumes guardianship over wards, stripping them of their rights, lives, and assets. Guardianship has been a popular topic in the media. Join VOYCE to learn about the legal reasons and purposes behind guardianships, who can become a guardian, scenarios where a guardian or public administrator might be appointed, and alternatives to plan for your future. Register at: https://www.voycestl.org/events/guidance-on-guardianship-and-public-administration/

Shelby Collier, [email protected], VOYCE, 314-919-2410,

https://www.voycestl.org/events/guidance-on-guardianship-and-public-administration/

POWER OF ACCEPTANCE WORKSHOP

BrahmaKumare St. Louis Meditation Center

September 23 - 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

BrahmaKumaris St. Louis meditation center presents Power of Acceptance Workshop Adults & kids 7+ Acceptance gives you sense of freedom and bring you closer to the truth. Learn about self-acceptance, acceptance of others and acceptance of problems in this interactive workshop. 15 minutes meditation included. Register: www.tiny.cc/accept_stl  Venue: 134 Enchanted Pkwy Suite 204B. Manchester MO 63021

BrahmaKumaris Meditation Center, [email protected], 636-362-4862,

www.bkmeditationstlouis.org

LEGACY FAMILY 101: DON’T LEAVE YOUR FAMILY GUESSING

St. Louis County Library – Jamestown Bluffs Branch

October 5 - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Legacy Planning 101: Don't Leave Your Family Guessing, from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., at St. Louis County Library's Jamestown Bluffs Branch, 4153 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO, 63034. With proper assistance, planning for the next chapter of life need not be stressful. Learn from an elder law attorney about the five essential documents needed to honor friends and relatives’ wishes. Registration is not required to attend, but is available through the St. Louis County Library at https://slcl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=342625

Shelby Collier, [email protected], VOYCE, 314-919-2410, www.voycestl.org/events  

JULY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Breakthrough Healthcare

Breakthrough Healthcare would like to congratulate Tiffany J on being our July Employee of the Month. She is a home health aide with us and does a fantastic job.

JonniSue Cudworth, [email protected], Breakthrough Healthcare LLC, 314-649-5586, https://breakthroughhealthcarestlouis.com/  

DEALING WITH DEMENTIA

VOYCE
October 17 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dealing with Dementia - When is it time to take the keys away? Presented live on Zoom from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Ensuring that everyone in our families is safe is of the utmost importance. Think about your father – he takes pride in his collection of guns. Think about your mother – she loves the freedom she feels in her vintage convertible. What steps would you take after the onset of dementia symptoms to ensure safety? Learn from an expert about considerations regarding persons with dementia and their living environment, driving habits, weapons, medications, falls, and more. Register here: https://www.voycestl.org/events/community-education-dealing-with-dementia-when-is-it-time-to-take-the-keys-away/

Shelby Collier, [email protected], VOYCE, 314-919-2410,

https://www.voycestl.org/events/community-education-dealing-with-dementia-when-is-it-time-to-take-the-keys-away /

MEMORY KEEPERS

Virtual Sessions

Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Memory Keepers has current openings for weekly group classes for people with mild-moderate dementia. Memory Keepers evidence-based program creates better lives for people with memory loss through socially engaging, cognitively stimulating interactions designed to help memory, thinking and quality of life. Sessions are held virtually on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Contact [email protected] to inquire. For private individual sessions, or if you have a group who would like to participate in a Memory Keepers program, email us or visit our website to find providers at https://memorykeepers.org/caregiver-resources/

Brittany Lueken, [email protected], Memory Keepers, 314-749-8783,

https://memorykeepers.org/

LEGACY PLANNING 101: DON’T LEAVE YOUR FAMILY GUESSING

VOYCE

October 26 - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Legacy Planning 101: Don't Leave Your Family Guessing, from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Jamestown Bluffs Branch, 4153 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO, 63034. With proper assistance, planning for the next chapter of life need not be stressful. Learn from an elder law attorney about the five essential documents needed to honor friends' and relatives’ wishes. Registration: Registration is not required to attend, but is available through the St. Louis County Library. Upon availability, you can register at: https://www.voycestl.org/events/legacy-planning-101-dont-leave-your-family-guessing/

Shelby Collier, [email protected], VOYCE, 314-919-2410,

https://www.voycestl.org/events/legacy-planning-101-dont-leave-your-family-guessing/

DIWALI CELEBRATIONS FAMILY AND FRIENDS – ALL AGES

BrahmaKumaris Meditation Center

November 18 - 12:00 p.m.to 1:45 p.m.

BrahmaKumaris St. Louis meditation center presents Diwali Celebrations Family and Friends-All ages. Explore the Indian culture through interactive workshop on “Awaken the inner light”| Creative meditation| Group activities| Indian cultural songs and dance performances| Indian food| Group Garba and Bhangra dance Register: www.tiny.cc/diwali_stl2  Saturday November 18, 12:00 to 1:45 p.m. Manchester Park Building. 359 Old Meramec Station Rd. Manchester MO 63021 Website: www.bkmeditationstlouis.org  Email: [email protected] Contact: 636-362-4862

BrahmaKumaris Meditation Center, [email protected], 636-362-4862,

www.bkmeditationstlouis.org

DENTAL COVERAGE

Advantage Plans
Dental Coverage with Medicare Advantage Plans Regular dental care is important for your teeth and overall health, but routine visits to the dentist for exams, cleanings and other basic and major dental services are Not covered by Original Medicare Part A or Part B. The good news is that many Medicare Advantage plans do include these benefits. Dental Benefits Provided by Medicare Advantage Plans Routine dental coverage is available with most Medicare Advantage plans, with a $0 copay for preventive services with in-network dentists. Many of the plans are available at no cost to you. Plans will offer different levels of dental care—from preventive and diagnostic services only, to more comprehensive dental coverage. In some areas, for an additional monthly premium, you can change your plan to get dental coverage through a Dental Rider. Check out these great options when going thru open enrollment. Here at Parkway Family Dental Care, we are credentialled as a PPO Provider, so you have the flexibility to pick us for your dental care! Please call 636-327-6880 to schedule a new patient appointment. Parkway Family Dental Care 1063 West Pearce Blvd. Wentzville, MO 63385.

Ryan Winschel, [email protected], Parkway Family Dental Care,

636-327-6880, [email protected]

REDUCE KILLINGS PROGRAM

Grace Chapel Ministries

Help our program to reduce killings. Visit our website at www.gracechapelministries.org

Rev. Brown, [email protected], Grace Chapel Ministries,

314-995-5013, www.gracechapelministries.org

GUIDED PRAYER MASSAGE

The Spa House

Enjoy a 30 or 60 minute massage with intermittent prayer (aloud or silently). You can advise what u want prayer for. No detailed info necessary.

Janet Gray, [email protected], The Spa House forxWomen, 314-578-1385,

www.janetkgray.com

WALKING PROGRAM TO HELP SENIORS STAY ACTIVE

South County Mall – Tuesday Mornings, 10:00 a.m.

Mid Rivers Mall, St. Peters - Friday Mornings, 10:00 a.m.

New Walking Program to Help Seniors Stay Active

Free fitness option for the senior community - Most of the declines experienced with aging are not due to illness, injury, or simply getting older, but actually due to inactivity. This means that many aging declines are preventable, such as: weakness, loss of independence, stamina, and falls, by simply adding more movement into our daily lives.

This is why HouseFit has decided to launch their MallFit Walking Programs, one portion of their Stay Active STL initiative. It’s a great way for seniors to come together and exercise in a warm, dry, climate-controlled environment with accessible restrooms and places to sit, if needed. Each week we layer in a challenge to focus on strength, endurance, or balance. We track progress to help people stay motivated and reach their goals. One participant, Gen Eiler, age 82, has not only doubled her walking distance in a few short weeks, but reports increased confidence with her walking, relying less on her cane, and being able to walk faster. Her and many others tell us that what they appreciate most is that we organize it, and all they have to do is show up. “We love being able to get out into the community and create a support network of like-minded

aging adults, who want to stay healthy and independent”, says HouseFit owner, Dr. Beth Templin. “The best part has been seeing the added benefit of socialization when people walk and talk for the full hour.” At HouseFit, we help adults 55+ maximize their independence and fitness, so they can continue to enjoy living a full and active life.

Join our Facebook group, Stay Active STL or join us at one of our MallFit Walking events: - South County Mall, Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and – Mid Rivers Mall, Fridays at 10:00 a.m.  For more information, visit our website www.housefitstl.com or call our office at 314-939-1377.

Dr. Beth Templin, HouseFit Physical Therapy and Fitness, 314-939-1377, [email protected]

COMMUNITY AWARENESS WEBSITE

Grace Chapel Ministries

We must make our community better, now and for the future. There are too many killings. Support our program called " I'm Alive, Let Me Survive". Our website is www.gracechapelministries.org

Rev. Larry Brown, [email protected], Grace Chapel Ministries,

314-995-5013

CARE CENTER FOR ADULTS

Sun Valley Adult Day Care Center

Very friendly and loving care center for all adults over the age of 18. This is a safe, beautiful, and fun facility with meals and transportation provided along with trained and qualified healthcare workers and volunteers. We are approved by the Department of Health and Senior Services. It is free for all who have Medicaid. We are well equipped to take care of your loved ones. Feel free to call us at our phone number 314-354-6121 or visit our website https://sunvalleyadultcarecenter.org/. This is our second new location.

Romana Aftab, [email protected], Sun Valley Adult Day Care Center - Chippewa St., 314-354-6121, www.sunvalleyadultcarecenter.org 

ALEXA CUSTOMIZABLE DEVICE

Veterans Home Care

New Customized Alexa Device Replaces Push Button Medical Alerts Veterans Home Care (VHC) announces the launch of VetAssist® Companion, an Echo Alexa device specially preprogrammed with new voice technology for seniors to reduce isolation and loneliness and replace push-button medical alert systems. The Companion’s launch has been stepped up to meet the needs of seniors during the recent pandemic. Others who are not VetAssist clients can purchase this new service under the brand, SmartCompanion. Companion can provide security 24 hours a day, seven days per week, when caregivers or loved ones are unavailable. It gives seniors increased independence and peace of mind. It also promotes engagement with unlimited on-demand information and entertainment featuring music, news, and more. Veterans Home Care helps wartime vets and their surviving spouses apply for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which pays for assistance with activities of daily living in their homes. More than 17,000 seniors have used Veterans Home Care to access VA benefits for the care they need. Veterans Home Care is not affiliated with the VA. For more info: https://www.veteranshomecare.com/companion   or 888-314-6075

Janet Jennewein, [email protected], Veterans Home Care,

314-520-0668, www.veteranshomecare.com

BLOOD DONORS NEEDED

American Red Cross

Healthy Blood Donors Needed Now. The American Red Cross of Northwest Missouri is holding blood drives at our Kansas City and St. Joseph locations. We are encouraging all healthy people to donate blood during this critical time. Click on the links below to make your appointment today. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=kcarc

Carina Kagan, [email protected], American Red Cross, 314-356-5726

PSYCHOTHERAPY

St. Louis University, Memory Care Center for Counseling and Family Therapy

The Medical Family Therapy program is offering low-cost psychotherapy to older adults suffering from issues such as stress, depression, health issues, family communication problems, caregiver stress, and other related areas. Current appointments can be done either by phone or video. Master’s and doctoral students are still taking openings for appointments. If you are interested in making an appointment for you or a loved one, please call 314-977-2505 or [email protected].

Max Zubatsky, Ph.D, LMFT, 314-977-2496

MEDICARE PLAN TELEDOC OPTION

Heartland Insurance

Call us to make sure your Medicare Plan include the up-and-coming TeleDoc option. We are helping local Americans get the most out of their Health and Medicare dollars.

Jim Williams, [email protected], Heartland Insurance, 314-324-4158,

www.HeartlandInsurance.net

SENIOR SERVICES FOR OUR VETS

Never Forget the Vet Program

My mother passed away not too long ago at the age of 93. She had been living happily in an assisted living facility for just over five years once she got over her desire to never leave her home of fifty plus years. She was a WWII widow since 1969, and spent 3 months in skilled care before returning to her assisted living facility. I share my mother’s story to illustrate that at Never Forget the Vet we realize seniors have many challenges unique to seniors, go thru many of the same stages and require assistance in numerous areas. The variables are significant but not insurmountable with the right guidance. Yet to the family they are often overwhelming and hard to put together. We don’t know what the future brings. We often don’t plan for things we don’t understand or want to face. Mom and/or Dad getting older is one of them. Do not put this off. Setup a free informational session before Mom needs someone to come into her home or she needs to be moved or you need to make some other rushed decision. Explore your options before you start losing options. Call Never Forget the Vet.

Bob Gergen, [email protected], NEVER Forget the Vet, 314-583-2807,

www.neverforgetthevet.us 

CROSSROADS HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS

SPRYTE Communications

A feel-good opportunity for your readers to give back to the community. Crossroads Hospice is seeking volunteers to help give hospice patients a gift of a perfect day. Hope you will consider running an item in The St. Louis Times Express. Please contact me at 215-545-4715, ext. 26.

Courtney Rice, [email protected], SPRYTE Communications, 215-545-4715,

https://www.crossroadshospice.com/

FREE HEALTH SCREENING WITH A FAITH COMMUNITY NURSE

Lutheran Senior Services

Mondays – 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Insurance information is not needed. Measure your blood pressure, weight, blood sugar levels, and pulse. This free service is offered at Lutheran Senior Services, Dunn Road Manor. Located at 3399 Dunn Road- Florissant, MO 63033, Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call 314-830-0919 for times and more information. Leigh Anne Hoormann, [email protected], 314-830-0919

Leigh Anne Hoormann, [email protected], Lutheran Senior Services

314-830-0919, https://www.lssliving.org

FREE HEALTH SCREENING WITH A FAITH COMMUNITY NURSE

Lutheran Senior Services

Wednesdays – 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Insurance information is not needed. Measure your blood pressure, weight, blood sugar levels, and pulse. This free service is offered at Lutheran Senior Services, The Village at Mackenzie Place. Located at 8520 Mackenzie Road, Affton, MO 63123, Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 314-884-7909 for times and more information.

Selma Vereget, [email protected], Lutheran Senior Services, 314-884-7910,

www.lssliving.org

FITNESS CONSULTATION

Womens’ Fitness and Designed Workouts

For women forty and older, please call to set up your free fitness consultation. Christine will sit down with you and listen to what you would like to do to feel and look better. Please don't let knee or back issues keep you from activity you enjoy as a part of your life. Please call Christine at 314-541-3556.  It will only take 30 minutes. Located in Fenton.

Christine Bond, [email protected], Womens’ Fitness and designed workouts,

314-541-3556

IMPROV COMEDY – WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY

The Factory

September 20 - 7:30 p.m.

The improv comedy hit, Whose Live Anyway? takes the stage at The Factory at The District on Wednesday, September 20. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster and TheFactorySTL.com. The show is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Featuring current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show, "Whose Line Is It Anyway?," Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave the audience gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before their eyes. Audience participation is key to the show so guests should bring suggestions and they might be asked to join the cast on stage. Whose Live Anyway? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones, featuring musical direction by Bob Derkach. This particular style of improvisational comedy is rife with countless gags, one-liners, hilarious games and even songs so good you will hardly believe they were made up on the spot. The teamwork and trust that it takes to perform a show with no script is apparent, but when the best of the best do it, they do it effortlessly. Watch them build entire scenes, characters, and storylines as they take the audience on a white-knuckle ride through endless chuckles.

Julie Lally, [email protected]  314-423-8500,

https://www.thefactorystl.com/event/whose-live-anyway/

ABHINAYA DANCE PROGRAM

Mahatma Gandhi Center

September 22 - 7:30 p.m.

ABHINAYA organization is presenting a Dance Program in the classical Bharatanatyam style from India. The artist couple Viraja and Shyamjith Kiran are from India. They will be performing at the Mahatma Gandhi Center on Friday September 22. The venue is at Mahatma Gandhi Center, Cultural Center 727 Weidman Road, St. Louis, MO 63011

Vijaya Rajagopalan, [email protected], Abhinaya, 314-518-3624, www.abhinayastl.com

JEOPARDY JOE

Jeopardy Joe is Everybody's Favorite Senior Community Entertainment -not just the same old “question and answer” trivia game. There’s music, singing, videos and fun topics. The program holds attention and gets all your residents and guests involved. There are specialized programs for Assisted and Independent Living communities, as well as engaging programs for Memory Care residents. JEOPARDY JOE… It's Fun. It's Entertaining. It's Stimulating and Educational. What more could you ask for? [email protected] 314-399-2223.

Joseph White, [email protected], Jeopardy Joe, 314-399-2223, www.JeopardyJoe.com

VIOLINIST ENTERTAINMENT

Winter Violin

Winter Violin is now performing socially distanced strolling violin concerts for senior communities. Hire Tom today and he will stroll, dance and sing outdoors. Tom is an experienced entertainer and works with budgets of all levels. Your residents have dreamed of adventure during quarantine. Give them the joy of music. Embark on the adventure with Winter Violin.

Tom Winter, [email protected], Winter Violin, 636-485-2494, www.Winterviolin.com  

HAPPY HOUR WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Fairwinds River’s Edge

Fridays – 3:00 p.m.

Fridays at Fairwinds River's Edge, please join us for happy hour with live entertainment Fridays at 3:00 p.m. RSVP required: 636-754-2317.

Stacy Welker, [email protected], Fairwinds River's Edge, 636-754-2311,

www.FairwindsRiversEdge.com

SPINE INDIE BOOK FAIR

Spine Indie Bookstore and Cafe

September 23 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Spine Indie Bookstore and Café is thrilled to announce the first annual Spine Indie Book Fair (formerly known as the St. Louis Indie Book Fair). Spine Indie Bookstore and Cafe, 1982 Arsenal St. St. Louis, MO 63118 The Spine Indie Book Fair will feature over 50 authors and publishers showcasing their works at booths along Illinois Ave., between Benton Park and Spine Indie Bookstore and Cafe. Attendees can expect a diverse range of titles spanning genres such as YA, Horror, Travel, Faith-based, Children’s, Thriller, LGBTQ+, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Historical, Literary, and many more. In addition to the vendor booths, writers are invited to the "Pitching Hour" from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. inside the bookstore. This unique opportunity allows aspiring authors to pitch their story ideas to small press publishers for potential contracts. The event will also host several panel discussions and instructive talks. Contact: Mark Pannebecker

Mark Pannebecker, [email protected], Spine Indie Bookstore and Café,

314-258-6251, www.spinebookstorecafe.com

BANJOS AT THE ELKS CLUB

St. Louis Banjo Club

September 28 - 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The St. Louis Banjo Club will provide a free evening of live music played on "America's fun instrument- the four-string banjo". Sing along and listen to 15 banjo players playing the songs you know. The Elk’s Club is located at 6330 Heege Road (at Mackenzie), St. Louis, MO 63123. For more information, call 314-952-0646 or visit our website: www.stlouisbanjoclub.org. Table seating and cash bar.

Don Dempsey, [email protected], St. Louis Banjo Club, 314-952-0646,

www.stlouisbanjoclub.org

COMEDY TOUR – BORED TEACHERS, WE CAN’T MAKE THIS STUFF UP

The Sheldon Concert Hall

October 1 - 7:30 p.m.

Class is in session. Bored Teachers, We Can’t Make This Stuff Up. Comedy Tour is heading to St. Louis. This hilarious group of teachers takes the stage Sunday, October 1, 2023 at The Sheldon Concert Hall. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $59.50, $49.50, $39.50 can be purchased online at MetroTix or by calling MetroTix at 314-534-1111. Tickets are also available one hour before show time at The Sheldon box office. The biggest entertainment platform for teachers in the world, Bored Teachers, presents the funniest teacher-comedians in the world all on one stage. Their hilarious skits have amassed hundreds of millions of views on the internet, and they are all joining comic forces on the stage for a night of laughter you do not want to miss. Teachers need an outlet to kick back and laugh at the trials and tribulations of daily classroom life, so put that red pen down, throw on your comfiest teacher tee, call your teacher besties, and come burn off some of that stress this school year has been dumping on you.

Julie Lally, [email protected], 314-534-1111,

https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/bored-teachers

THREE DOG NIGHT AND CHRIS TRAPPER

The Factory at The District

October 8 - 7:30 p.m.

Legendary music icons THREE DOG NIGHT with special guest CHRIS TRAPPER takes the stage at The Factory at The District on Sunday, October 8. Show time is 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Tickets are $89.50, $59.50, and $49.50. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster and TheFactorySTL.com. THREE DOG NIGHT, celebrating nearly five decades, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets than THREE DOG NIGHT.

Julie Lally, [email protected], 314-423-8500, https://www.thefactorystl.com/event/three-dog-night/

BITTER FRUIT

Upstream Theater

October 13-15, 19-22, 26-29 - 8:00 p.m.

October 15 at 7:00 p.m., October 22 and 29 at 2:00 p.m.

Upstream Theater invites you to the US premiere of Bitter Fruit by Héctor Levy-Daniel (Argentina) Translated by Philip Boehm María doesn’t understand why her mother hired this new maid. She’s convinced the woman’s spying on behalf of the workers in their factory. But there’s something about her even more unsettling… Tensions smolder as a web of secrets, deceptions, and denials begins to unravel in this taut drama by Argentine playwright Héctor Levy-Daniel, where even love may be sacrificed on the altar of class. With Michele Burdette-Elmore,* Isaiah Di Lorenzo, Jane Paradise,* Jennifer Theby-Quinn* and featuring live music by Lliam Christy. * Member, Actors Equity Association Oct. 13-15, 19-22, 26-29, 2023 at the Marcelle Theater 3310 Samuel Shepard Dr. (free parking across the street) All shows 8:00 p.m. except Sundays (Oct. 15 at 7:00 p.m., Oct. 22 and 29 at 2:00 p.m.) $35 general admission $30 seniors 65 and over $25 full-time students w/ valid id Bohemian Thursday is Oct. 19, all tickets $10 (limited seating) For group rates contact [email protected]

Caitlin Mickey, [email protected], Upstream Theater, 314-549-9990,

https://www.upstreamtheater.org/

ROCK N ROLL BINGO

HavenHouse

November 4 - 6:00 p.m.

Join us for our annual Rock 'n Roll Bingo on Saturday, November 4 to benefit the patients and families served daily by HavenHouse St. Louis. Rock 'n Roll Bingo is a fun and exciting twist on bingo. It's like music trivia - Listen to various songs, identify them correctly on your bingo card, and win! Grab your tickets today! https://givebutter.com/RNRBingo23 The ticket price includes beer and wine plus a whole lot of fun.

Heather Libhart, [email protected], HavenHouse St. Louis, 314-434-5858,

www.havenhousestl.org