Events - Month View

Tuesday, April 2nd, 9:00 am - STL Village Aglow Planning Committee, Winslow‘s Table, 7213 Delmar Blvd.

Wednesday, April 3rd, 10:00 am - STL Village Coffee Klatch at Benton Park Cafe and Coffee Bar, 2901 Salena Street. Join us for delicious coffee or breakfast and great fellowship. A neighborhood walk will take place before the Coffee Klatch. Explore the Benton Park neighborhood with a walk before coffee. Meet at Benton Park Cafe, Salena at Pestalozzi, at 9 am, then walk to the park. For a shorter walk (park only) meet at the northeast corner of Benton Park at Spine bookstore, Arsenal at Illinois, 9:15 am. Metro with Melanie: call or text for wall/bus options at 314-306-7739.

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2:00 pm - Join STL Village members and friends for our Listening Circle. Come share and listen as we discuss "Have You Found Your Calling? Research shows that having a purpose in life can improve your quality of life. Join us in what will be a meaningful and lively conversation. Second Presbyterian Church, 4501 Westminster Place, 63108.

Thursdays at 10:30 am - STL Village Knitting Group, STL Village Office, 4501 Westminster Place. Would you like to learn to knit or gather with a group of experienced knitters? Learn the basics or get assistance with a project in progress from our Knitting Group. A great way to meet people.

Friday, April 5th, 9:00 am - Join STL Village members and friends for the presentation of the Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Award for Excellence in Service Award to Older Adults to STL Village Executive Director, Madeline Franklin, at the 23rd Friedman Lecture and Awards. Register to attend at: publichealth.wustl.edu/2024friedman.

PLEASE JOIN US! CLIMATE CHANGE & AGING HAPPY HOUR Enjoy lively discussion, drinks and appetizers with Keynote speaker, Karl Pillemer, & other activists. APRIL 5, 2024, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Brown Lounge, Brown Hall Washington University in St. Louis RSVP Required, Space is Limited Email ngalucia@wustl.edu to RSVP by March 31, 2024

Saturday, April 6th, 11:00 am - Go! St. Louis Mature Mile in Forest Park. Join older adults for a one-mile walk in scenic Forest Park.

Monday, April 8th - Join STL Village members and friends for an Escape to the Countryside for Magical Eclipse Viewing at Bold Spoon Farm in Farmington, MO. We will depart from Second Presbyterian Church at 9:30 am. Beverages and ice cream will be available for purchase at the farm. Bring a lunch or snacks. Transportation by motorcoach and eclipse glasses will be provided. The cost for the outing is $30.00. Registration is required and seats are limited. Register by calling the STL Village Office at (314) 240-5020 or by email at mfranklin@stlvillage.org.

Wednesday, April 11th, noon - The Wisdom Cafe is partnering with the Harvey Friedman Center for Aging to bring you: Putting Yourself First While Planning the Last Chapter. This event will help you feel more confident in asking the right questions and planning to increase your life quality for you and your loved ones. Lunch will be provided. Register for this event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/putting-yourself-first-while-planning-the-last-chapter-tickets-872070224517?aff=oddtdtcreator

INTERGENERATIONAL GAME DAY Thursday, April 11, 2024 3:00-5:00 PM Second Presbyterian Church 4501 Westminster Place St. Louis, MO 63108 Come join STL Village for an afternoon of fun! BOARD GAMES - CARDS - CHESS - CHECKERS Refreshments will be served Please call 314-240-5020 to RSVP

STL Village is Day Trippin‘ to Springfield, IL Friday, April 12, 2024 Depart Second Presbyterian Church at 9:00 am. • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum • Loukinens‘ on 4th Bar & Pub for Lunch (on your own). • Ace Sign Company Museum Return approximately 5:30 pm. Cost of outing: $55 includes motorcoach transportation and museum admission. Space is limited so reservations are required. To reserve your spot, call the office at 314-240-5020 or email mfranklin@stlvillage.com

Saturday, April 13th, 10:00 am - STL Village Community Engagement Committee via Zoom

Monday, April 15th, noon - STL Village Lunch and Learn. Bring your lunch and fellowship with STL Village members and friends. Eileen Wolfington, with Selfcare with Eileen, will guide us through an indoor labyrinth. The labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tool designed to promote contemplation and mindfulness. Come and learn about this ancient tradition in a relaxed setting.

Tech and Tea In person: Tuesday, April 16th at 4pm In the month of May, we celebrate the power of connection! Please join us for an evening of learning, community, and fun. Come ready with a device of your choosing, as well as questions regarding technology and community. We will also be setting up Slack, a new mode of communication for STL Village. Presented by Saint Louis University

Tech and Tea On Zoom: Tuesday, April 16th at 7pm Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89898726343 In the month of May, we celebrate the power of connection! Please join us for an evening of learning, community, and fun. Come ready with a device of your choosing, as well as questions regarding technology and community. We will also be setting up Slack, a new mode of communication for STL Village. Presented by Saint Louis University

Thursday, April 18th, 5:00 pm - STL Village Third Thursday Happy Hour. Join STL Village members for appetizers and conversation in the newly renovated Magnolia Hotel, 421 North 8th Street. We will gather in the plush Robie‘s Bar. Appetizers are on STL Village.

STL Village Souper Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 4 p.m.

Second Presbyterian Church
4501 Westminster Place 63108

"Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Grandchildren"

Guest Speaker Jill Aul

- Board Member, St. Louis Metropolitan Area PFLAG Chapter
- Former Regional Director, National PFLAG Organization
- Founder, PFLAG, St. Charles, MO Chapter

Jill Aul will lead a conversation which includes:

The important role of grandparents in the lives of their grandchildren. How to be a soft spot to land if your grandchild comes out as LGBTQ+.

How to reassure your LGBTQ+ grandchild of your unconditional love.

Free and Open to the Public

Registration is requested at info@stlvillage.org or 314-240-5020 by April 19

Refreshments will be served

Hosted by STL Village in partnership with AARP, PROMO, PFLAG

Friday, April 26th, 11:30 am - STL Village Ethnic Epicurean (Taste of the World) Lunch at Dos Reyes Mexican Restaurant, 5912 Hampton. Join STL Village members and friends for a delectable Mexican lunch and great fellowship as we explore another ethnic restaurant.