Social Activities and More
Cultural Happenings | Dance Clubs | Next Chapter Book Clubs | Fitness in Motion Walking Clubs | Focus on ME Manners & Etiquette Class
Take advantage of all St. Louis has to offer! There are many ways the St. Louis Arc’s Leisure Services programs can help you get involved in the life of your community, meet new people, relax and enjoy yourself!
Cultural Happenings
Cultural Happenings participants get to experience many exciting St. Louis events and attractions. Each month, participants sign up for fun and interesting outings---from dinner and a movie to a Cardinals game to an evening at the casino! Transportation is provided from designated pick-up points. Events are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and are only open to participants who have registered for the program.
To register for Cultural Happenings, please print, complete and mail our Leisure Registration Form 
, along with any necessary fees, and we will send you confirmation information. You must be a resident of St. Louis County to participate in Cultural Happenings.
To view the current Cultural Happenings event offerings, click here 
.
You will receive confirmation of transportation arrangements for the Cultural Happenings event for which you register. Please do not go any pick-up/drop-off point unless you have a confirmation that transportation for that event is provided to or from that point!
Cultural Happenings program utilizes the following pick-up/drop-off points:
North Pick-Up Site West Pick-Up Site |
South Pick-Up Site Sunnen Center/Rainbow Village Pick-Up Site |
Dance Clubs
Dance Clubs are a great way to get together with friends for some fun and entertainment!
All Dance Club participants must present a valid Dance Club membership card for admission. To register for Dance Club, print and mail the Leisure Registration Form , along with necessary fees, and we will mail your Dance Club membership card in mid-August.
Dance South (16 years old or older)
1st Fridays from September to May (3rd Friday in November)
St. Lucas Church Gymnasium
7100 Morganford
St. Louis, MO 63116
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Club 1240 (18 years old or older)
3rd Saturdays September to May
Sunnen Center Gymnasium
1240 Dautel Lane
Creve Coeur, MO 63146
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Next Chapter Book Clubs
The Next Chapter Book Clubs offer adolescents (13 years and older) and adults opportunities to read, learn to read, talk about books and make friends in a fun, community setting. Book Clubs meet at local bookstores and cafes to read and discuss the books they choose! Book Club participants range from those who read well to those who do not read at all.
Next Chapter Book Clubs meet on Thursdays, 7-8 pm, from October through May at the following locations. To register, please complete the Leisure Registration Form or contact Jenny Shult, coordinator of Leisure Services at 314-817-2274 for more information.
Borders - Sunset Hills
10990 Sunset Hills Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63127
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Barnes and Noble - St. Peters
320 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
St. Peters, MO 63376
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Barnes and Noble - Chesterfield
1600 Clarkson Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
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Barnes and Noble - Florissant
13995 New Halls Ferry Road
Florissant, MO 63033
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Barnes and Noble - Ladue
8871 Ladue Road
Ladue, MO 63124
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Barnes and Noble - Crestwood
9618 Watson Road
Crestwood, MO 63126
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Borders - Creve Coeur
11745 Olive Blvd.
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
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Borders - Brentwood
1519 S. Brentwood
Brentwood, MO 63144
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Fitness in Motion Walking Clubs
Get moving with the St. Louis Arc! Participants, their friends and family members (ages 7 and older) are welcome. Build stamina and good health. You will track your steps with a pedometer, which is provided. You may even win a prize!
Walking Clubs meet at various locations on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 pm, May 6 - July 8, 2008.
We will accommodate the novice as well as the faster-paced walker. The fee is $50 per 10-week session. To register, please complete the Leisure Registration Form or contact Sonja Preston, coordinator of Leisure Services, at 314-817-2227 for more information.
Focus on "ME" Manners & Etiquette Class
Learn the importance of good manners and social skills! Focus on “ME” teaches personal style and grooming, telephone manners, table manners and other social courtesies that young men and women can use as strong, confident adults.
This class is designed for people ages 16 to 25 years of age. Classes meet on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 pm for a six-week session, October-November. Locations are determined based on enrollment. The fee for each six-week session is $60. To register, please complete the Leisure Registration Form or contact Jenny Shult, coordinator of Leisure Services, at 314-817-2274 for more information.