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.

    October 9: CHOICE: Healthy Living for Seniors – Senior Services and Advocacy REGISTER

    October 16: CHOICE: Healthy Living for Seniors – Wills and Estate Planning REGISTER

    October 23: CHOICE: Healthy Living for Seniors – Introduction to the St. Louis Genealogical Society REGISTER

    October 30: CHOICE: Healthy Living for Seniors – 3D-Assisted Tools REGISTER

    November 6: CHOICE: Healthy Living for Seniors – Wellbeing and Mindfulness REGISTER

    November 13: CHOICE: Healthy Living for Seniors – Managing Holiday Stress REGISTER

    November 20: CHOICE: Healthy Living for Seniors – Meditation 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.

      October 9: Medicare REGISTER

      November 13: Fire Safety for Seniors REGISTER

      December 11: Power of Attorney & Living Wills REGISTER

      CHOICE Virtual is a monthly presentation, in partnership with the St. Louis County Library Digital Navigators. Please register ahead of the meeting time.

      October 30: Tech Topics REGISTER

      November 20: Aging Ahead Services REGISTER

      December 18: Aging Ahead Services 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. 

        October 6-November 24: OASIS: Matter of Balance #9640 REGISTER

        October 16-October 23: OASIS: Healthy Steps for Older Adults #10700 REGISTER

        October 28-December 16: OASIS: Golden Beats #10950 REGISTER

        November 13-November 20: OASIS: Healthy Steps for Older Adults #11700 REGISTER

        October 14-December 16: Stay Strong Stay Healthy (House Springs) REGISTER

        October 26-December 21: Stay Strong Stay Healthy (Ferguson) REGISTER


        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.

          Oโ€™Fallon
          636-272-4180

          Wentzville
          636-327-8720

          St. Charles
          636-949-0658

          St. Peters
          636-278-2410

          Check out your nearest senior center for monthly activities.

          St. Clair
          636-629-2187

          Washington
          636-239-3374

          Tri County
          636-257-6264

          Union
          636-583-5432

          Check out your nearest senior center for monthly activities.

          Quad-Cities
          636-937-8333


          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.