Programs, Activities, and Opportunities

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 a St. Louis County Library once a week and enjoy lunch and a program. Lunch must be ordered 48 hours in advance.

January 17: Balance Barre – Lewis and Clark Library REGISTER

January 21: Identifying Nutrition Misinformation – Oak Bend Library REGISTER

January 24: Dad was a Collector: A Guide for Overwhelmed Heirs – Lewis and Clark Library REGISTER

January 28: The History of Women in Death Care and the Emergence of the Death Doula Profession – Oak Bend Library REGISTER

January 31: Balance Barre – Lewis and Clark Library REGISTER

Gather at University City Public Library once a month and enjoy lunch and a presentation. Lunch must be ordered 72 hours in advance.

Please check back closer to March for programs and dates.

Gather at Jefferson College Arnold on Mondays and Wednesdays and enjoy lunch and an activity. Lunch must be ordered 72 hours in advance.

Activity and Lunch Sign Up
  • Jan 22 Wednesday

Aging Aging Ahead 1-22-25

  • 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Location: Jefferson College Arnold – 1687 Missouri State Road, Arnold, MO, 63010 Programming: Aging Ahead-Arnold gathers at Jefferson College Arnold on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30pm-2pm. Enjoy lunch and socialization with other older adults. Registration: Lunch is provided free-of-charge to those adults age 60+ who preregister 72 hours in advanced with a suggested donation of $5.  

Aging Ahead and the Gateway Region YMCA have partnered, to provide programs, services, and resources. Join us for informative programs, group exercise classes, and a nutritious meal at the YMCA.  As a Y’s Choice member, you can participate in the programs, meet new friends, and enjoy a catered lunch.  Contact Emily Harrow at eharrow@agingahead.org for more information.

SENIOR CENTERS

Aging Ahead operates 15 senior centers, which are located in 4 different counties.  Each senior center offers congregate 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.

Affton
314-544-5100

Ferguson
314-867-5661

Covenant Place
314-442-3149

South County
314-631-8698

Crown Center
314-991-2055

West County
636-227-3882

Check out your nearest senior center for monthly activities.

O’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

Sullivan
573-468-3766

Union
636-583-5432

Check out your nearest senior center for monthly activities.

House Springs
636-677-4578

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.

Current Volunteer Opportunities