Programs, Activities, and Locations
Aging Ahead has a variety of options to help older adults socialize and stay active in the community through presentations, programs, activities, and other opportunities. Many include the option of enjoying a delicious lunch. Our CHOICE Community Program, Senior Centers, and Volunteer Opportunities are located throughout St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, and Jefferson counties.
CHOICE
The CHOICE community program is a combination of presentations, activities, and lunch located in libraries, universities, YMCA, and other area locations where older adults naturally congregate. Not a CHOICE member, no problem sign up today, it’s FREE.
Gather at Jefferson College Arnold (1687 Missouri State Road, Arnold, MO 63010) on Mondays and Wednesdays and enjoy lunch and an activity. Lunch must be ordered 1 week in advance.
Gather at a St. Louis County Library once a week and enjoy lunch and a program. Lunch must be ordered 1 week in advance.
November 13: CHOICE: Healthy Living for Seniors – Managing Holiday Stress REGISTER
November 20: CHOICE: Healthy Living for Seniors – Meditation REGISTER
December 4: CHOICE: Healthy Living for Seniors – Understanding Self-Care and TeleHope REGISTER
December 11: CHOICE: Healthy Living for Seniors – 10 Warning Signs and ALZ Bingo REGISTER
December 18: CHOICE: Healthy Living for Seniors – Having End-Of-Life Conversations with Loved Ones REGISTER
January 8: CHOICE: Healthy Living for Seniors – Wolfner Library Services REGISTER
January 15: CHOICE: Healthy Living for Seniors – Wills and Estate Planning II REGISTER
January 22: CHOICE: Healthy Living for Seniors – Opioid Awareness and Overdose Prevention REGISTER
January 29: CHOICE: Healthy Living for Seniors – Bladder Matters REGISTER
Gather at Sullivan Community Center (730 West Main Street, Sullivan, MO 63080) on Mondays and Thursdays and enjoy lunch and an activity. Lunch must be ordered 1 week in advance. Contact Sullivan to make lunch reservations at sullivanRCA@agingahead.org or (573) 468-3766.
Gather in House Springs four days a week and enjoy lunch and a program. Lunch must be ordered 1 week in advance.
Monday & Wednesday 11am-2pm St. Martins UCC
Tuesday & Thursday 12:30pm-2pm Jefferson County Library – Northwest Branch
Gather at Artists First (7190 Manchester Avenue, Maplewood, MO 63143) on Tuesdays and Thursdays and enjoy lunch and an activity. Lunch must be ordered 1 week in advance.
Gather at University City Public Library (6701 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130) once a month and enjoy lunch and a presentation. Lunch must be ordered 1 week in advance. Register by calling 314-413-1240.
November 13: Fire Safety for Seniors REGISTER
December 11: Power of Attorney & Living Wills REGISTER
PARTNER PROGRAMS
Our Community Partner Programs are a variety of evidence-based programs located in libraries, churches and community buildings. Not an Aging Ahead participant, no problem sign up today, it’s FREE.
SENIOR CENTERS
Aging Ahead operates several senior centers throughout our 4 county service area. Each senior center offers meals and activities (crafts, exercise, bingo, games, etc.) for center participants along with delivered Meals on Wheels to eligible homebound seniors.
Check out your nearest senior center for monthly activities.
Covenant Place
314-442-3149
South County
314-631-8698
Crown Center
314-991-2055
West County
636-227-3882
Ferguson
314-867-5661
Check out your nearest senior center for monthly activities.
Check out your nearest senior center for monthly activities.
Check out your nearest senior center for monthly activities.
OPPORTUNITIES
A variety of flexible volunteer opportunities to serve our aging community are great for individuals and groups. For more information on becoming a volunteer, please contact Lydia Franklin at lfranklin@agingahead.org.