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A Running Inspiration
Shrewsburys Dottie Gray is still running and racing at 86
by Jaime Mowers
then another and yet another. She entered nearly every local race she Dottie Gray, 86, hasnt stopped could find and continually increased running since she won a two-mile her mileage. In 1981 and 1982, she race in 1979. ran the St. Louis marathon. She The Shrewsbury resident has since would later run the Chicago (1986), run five marathons and countless New York (1991) and Boston (1996) 5Ks and 10Ks and has hundreds of marathons. medals and trophies to show for it. I got in the 100th running of the She races nearly every weekend Boston marathon through the lottery, and recently traveled to Utah for the she said. I was 71 years old and Huntsman World Senior Games. It finished in five hours, 57 seconds. was her third time competing in the Although she doesnt run as fast as World Senior Games. she used to, shes still Earlier this year, running. she competed in I used to run an the St. Louis Senior eight-minute mile Olympics and the and now I run about National Senior 14-minute miles, Games in Texas. Shes Gray said. Whats also run the famous important now is that Beach to Beacon 10K I finish. race in Maine 12 of the There was a time 14 years its been held. when she won in her After finishing this age category almost years race in August, every time she raced, Gray was greeted but as she got older by race founder and and the categories former Olympic got broader that was marathoner Joan harder to accomplish. Benoit Samuelson, and earned the - Dottie Gray Stuck in the 60 and up category for Johnny Kelley Award most races, she often as the runs oldest competes against finisher. The race, runners who are sometimes 20 to which begins at Crescent Beach State 25 years younger than her. She is Park and ends at the Portland Head working to get an 80 and up age Light, draws elite athletes from all category added to some races. over the world. If Gray ever doubts her ability, she Gray never dreamed her running neednt look further than the lower would take her this far when she level of her home where hundreds of decided to try it more than three her running trophies are displayed decades ago. She was 54 years old and commemorative posters of when a friend suggested she run in important runs line the walls. Theres a two-mile race during Kirkwoods a signed poster with a personalized Greentree Festival. So she did and note from former U.S. Olympian she won in her age group (50-54). Suzy Favor-Hamilton, and the I got excited about running, Gray 1993 National Senior Games poster said, sporting colorful running shorts features Gray herself. and tennis shoes with hot pink laces. An I Love Running bumper Then I started really running. sticker, a silver-painted tennis shoe, She signed up for another race,

It makes you feel better and stronger, and gives you more energy. It just makes you feel so good.

Dottie Gray began running in 1979 when she was in her 50s. photo by Diana Linsley and various ribbons and plaques are stashed among the overwhelming number of trophies, some of which are from her tennis playing days before she was a runner. cont. p. 2B

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Programs For Older Adults At Harrison Avenue Church

Each Tuesday, beginning Oct. 18, Harrison Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, 347 S. Harrison in Kirkwood, will begin a new program for older adults in collaboration with the Shepherds Center of WebsterKirkwood, called Adventures in Learning Harrison Avenue. All activities will held at the Harrison Avenue Annex. The group will meet 9 a.m. to noon. Cost per person is $4, including breakfast and classes. The upcoming schedule includes: 9 to 10 a.m. - Coffee Talk (coffee and bagels provided) Oct. 18 - Helpful Hints for Seniors: 10 Ways to Improve Your Memory by Carol Melka, Lutheran Senior Services Oct. 25 - UMSL Life Review Project with Laurel Willis Nov. 1 - Helpful Hints for Seniors with Terese Labovitz, County Older Residents Program (CORP) Nov. 8 - TBD Nov. 15 - TBD 10:10 to 11 a.m. Featured Speakers Oct. 18 - Adventures and Absolutes by Rev. Karen Anderson, Olive Chapel AME Oct. 25 - Gretchen Curry, Book Review, The Grace of Silence by Michele Norris Nov. 1 - Betsy Solomon, Edmonia Lewis and Camille Claudel: Two Women Artists of the 19th Century Nov. 8 - TBD Nov. 15 - TBD 11:10 a.m. to Noon Exercise Hour Chair Yoga and More with Holly Ohmes, a chair-based exercise class which is a blend of stretching and conditioning done to music. It includes some tai chi and yoga. Ohmes has taught this class in conjunction with the Arthritis Foundation. For more information, call 7799231.

Dottie Gray shows off the many trophies she has won running. photo by Diana Linsley

Runner Dottie Gray from page 1B

Although Gray didnt start running until she was in her 50s she was busy raising six children before that shes glad she happened onto the hobby. I think it was very fortunate how I became a runner, said Gray, who now has 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. I enjoy running. Dave McNaughton, former St. Louis Track Club president, can vouch for that. She enjoys it so much, he said. She has a lot of determination and shes very focused on what she does. Its just part of who she is. Gray said she likes all the benefits running provides. It makes you feel better and stronger, and gives you more energy, she said. It just makes you feel so good. Thats why she still walks four days a week, does a training run once a week and then races on the weekends. When shes not running, shes usually volunteering at one of the races. Gray wants to inspire others and she has.

Dottie has been inspiring me for the past two decades.

- Nancy Weigley
former director St. Louis Senior Olympics
Dottie has been inspiring me for the past two decades, said Nancy Weigley, former director of St. Louis Senior Olympics. No matter what, shes out there running and smiling, and encouraging others to participate. Shes a positive force. McNaughton echoed that sentiment. She is inspiring to some of us who are not that old that we can continue to run when we get a little older, and of course to competitors in her age group, he said. Shes one of the many in the track club who have continued to be part of the running scene in St. Louis and we appreciate her being out there.

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The Webster-Kirkwood Times and South County Times are soliciting recipes for publication in the annual Holiday Gift and Recipe Guide. This years theme is No Fork Required. Along with recipes for drinks, appetizers or desserts, readers are encouraged to share stories, memories and photos connected to their recipes. Recipes should be previously unpublished and include complete and specific lists of ingredients and quantities. Baking temperatures, cooking times or other instructions should be complete and as detailed as necessary for a successful result. Recipes submitted need to include the name, address, phone number and, if applicable, the email address of the sender. Only the name of the person submitting the recipe and his or her town will be published. Recipes need to be at the Times offices no later than Tuesday, Nov. 1. The name of each person who submitted one or more recipes will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift certificate. The winner will choose a gift certificate from one advertiser from the Holiday Gift and Recipe Guide. The winner will be announced in the guide on Nov. 18. Send recipes and photos to: Times Newspapers, 122 W. Lockwood, 2nd Floor, St. Louis, Mo. 63119. Recipes and photos may also be emailed to: katherine@timesnewspapers.com.

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Help Celebrate 20 Years At Powder Valley Nature Center

Oct. 22 event will feature music, activities and more

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Colonial Village is a secluded community of 72 apartment homes in five colonial style, red brick buildings, situated on four landscaped acres in the heart of Webster Groves. The apartment community was built in 1964 on the former site of Old Orchard Gardens at 7976 Big Bend Boulevard as a senior citizen complex. Today, Colonial Village residents are active seniors 55 or older who truly appreciate a senior lifestyle. The village surrounds a courtyard carpeted with bluegrass and adorned with hundreds of eyecatching flowers, with up to a thousand perennials blooming throughout the summer. A private swimming pool and clubhouse have been built at the edge of the grounds. Lovely, brick walls in the garden around the pool and grounds ensure privacy for our residents. While Colonial Village was under construction, particular attention was paid to soundproofing. Compressors for the central air conditioning units for each apartment are located in the foundation to ensure quiet operation. The spacious floor plan has two bedrooms, two full bathrooms and the option of wall to wall carpeting or gleaming refinished hardwood floors. The fully appointed kitchen features builtin oven, electric stovetop, frost free refrigerator, garbage disposal, dishwasher and microwave. The appliances and cabinetry are all in neutral almond tones. The spacious L-shaped living/dining room has a ceiling fan, chair rail, crown molding and accent wall feature. Throughout the apartment are mini-blind window treatments and float-away closet doors for ease of operation. Plush landscaping with outdoor sitting areas, club house, social activities, lighted pool, laundry, attentive on-site staff, 24-hour emergency response, a two-year rate lock-in lease availability, fabulous residents and a variety of local businesses within walking distance are only part of what make Colonial Village an outstanding community. Apartments currently lease at $835 per month. Cats always welcome. Please call Terri at 314-9681863 for more information and to learn of current specials or to arrange an appointment to tour our beautiful Colonial Village.

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Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center is holding a special day of activities to commemorate its 20th anniversary. The nature center first opened in October of 1991. The year-long 20th anniversary celebration culminates in a special event Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature with two special guest performances, plus ongoing activities throughout the day that will engage and educate the whole family. The event is free and open to the public with no reservations necessary. We want people to see what a great place this is, said Assistant Nature Center Manager Catherine McGrane, and we hope theyll get an idea of what weve offered the last 20 years. Visitors can enjoy a photo scavenger hunt, a discovery table with live reptiles and amphibians, crafts for kids, and a Powder Valley-version of the popular game show, Win It in a Minute. Contestants can test themselves with unique 60-second challenges that will help give them a greater appreciation of the natural world, like crawling from a simulated snake skin, taking the proboscis challenge, and a trying a deer antler ring toss. Highlights of the event will be

performances by the following two guest acts that make nature fun and accessible for all ages: At 11 a.m. and noon, Emmy awardwinning singer/songwriter duo Jan and George Syrigos, who make up the group WildHeart, will take the Powder Valley stage. WildHearts unique blend of music and dance moves help enlighten children of all ages about nature and wildlife. At 1 and 2 p.m., The Fishin Magicians, Amy Short and Steve Craig, will bring their exclusive blend of magic, humor, audience participation and fishing to Powder Valley. The duo has performed coastto-coast and appeared on the ESPN cable TV Network. Both lifelong anglers, they weave their genuine love of the outdoors into an entertaining show that will engage people of all ages. In addition, a there will be a ceremonial 20th anniversary cake cutting at 11:30 a.m. Visitors will also have the chance to see the newlyinstalled water feature in the wildlife viewing area. Simulating a natural Ozark spring-fed stream, the display was made possible by the Kathryn G. Favre Foundation for Animals through a donation administered by the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation. It was constructed by the firm Natures Re-Creations. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center is located at 11715 Cragwold Road in Kirkwood. The nature center is owned and operated by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

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Medication Collection Oct. 29 By Kirkwood Police & DEA

The Kirkwood Police Department, in collaboration with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be holding a Medication Collection on Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, at the Kirkwood Police Department, 131 W. Madison Ave. Please dont flush: Keep medications out of the environment where they can cause harm. And, dont stash: Keep medications out of the hands of children, and prevent the danger of unintentional misuse. The following unused, unwanted or outdated items will be accepted at the collection: Pills Ointments Prescriptions Over-the-Counter medications Unused, unwanted or outdated prescriptions will be accepted at the Oct. 29 collection.

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Retired Kirkwood School Employees Invited To Nov. 9 KARSEA Meeting

All educational retirees resident in the Kirkwood R7 School District are invited to attend the next meeting of KARSEA (Kirkwood Area Retired School Employees Association) on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m., in the Kirkwood ASC Board Room, 11289 Manchester Road in Kirkwood. KARSEA is open to all former educational employees and their spouses who live in the Kirkwood School District. This includes former teachers, administrators and support staff from all public, private and parochial schools throughout the area. The program for the Nov. 9 meeting is a presentation by Amy Smoucha on Affordable Health Care. Smoucha is health care coordinator for Jobs With Justice and a member of Missouris Healthcare for All. KARSEA members are excited about this years program and want all former educational employees in the Kirkwood R7 School District to be a part of the activities. For more information contact Erma Reid, KARSEA president, at 9658582.

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Ageless-Remarkable St. Louisans Honored

Local active seniors to be recognized at Nov. 6 gala
Most people have heard the old saying that age is nothing but a number, but today the adage is ringing truer than ever before. As the face of aging continues to change, more and more seniors have decided that retirement is no reason to slow down as they travel the world, embark on new careers, lend a hand in their communities and offer their talents and expertise to their favorite charitable organizations. The 2011 class of Ageless-Remarkable St. Louisans is no exception, as each honoree embodies the active and engaged spirit that is being embraced by countless numbers of older adults nationwide. On Nov. 6, at 6 p.m., this group of 20 outstanding citizens will be honored at the St. Andrews AgelessRemarkable St. Louisans Gala, to be held at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. Among this years honorees are local residents Charles H. Hoessle, 80, of Sunset Hills; Brother Leo Slay, 80, of Warson Woods; and Jean Woodard, 90, of Sunset Hills. Charles H. Hoessle Hoessle served as director of the St. Louis Zoo for 20 years. Since his retirement in 2002, he has served as the organizations director emeritus, and his leadership played a fundamental role in the development of zoo exhibits such as the Rivers Edge, Penguin & Puffin Coast and the Emerson Childrens Zoo. Charles Hoessle Today, he continues his support of the St. Louis Zoo and its mission as a regular speaker at zoo events and through his work to cultivate major donors. Hes also served on more than a dozen civic boards and commissions, traveled to seven continents and is currently on a mission to visit all of the nations national parks Brother Leo Slay Slay has served as food service director for the Marianist Schools for the past 40 years. During his career, his expertise in the food service industry took him to Armed Services bases and ships worldwide, where he evaluated food service operations and helped to raise the quality of the food served to men and women in uniform. In recent years, he founded and continues to Bro. Leo Slay direct the Metro Food Service Co-op and works with local food banks to provide food to those in need. Jean Woodard Woodard is a retired nurse who graduated from nursing school at age 53. Today, she continues to provide nursing care to patients at St. Anthonys Hospital as an emergency department volunteer. Working each weekend and most holidays, Woodard performs a variety of tasks, from delivering warm blankets and changing linens to pushing wheelchairs and spending one-on-one time with paJean Woodard tients. St. Andrews Charitable Foundation Gala In addition to Hoessle, Slay and Woodard, the list of extraordinary seniors age 75+ who will be recognized at this years event also includes: Rose Allen Col. Frank Bick Caroline Fisher George Fonyo Eleanor Gershien Milton Hieken W.F. Samuel Hopmeier Helen Hume Rev. Donald Hunter Ernest Jaworski, Ph.D. Sr. Madelene Reiners Jesse Swanigan Kenneth Teasdale Phyllis Tirmenstein Virginia Trent William Van Luven Paul Young, Ph.D. St. Andrews Ageless-Remarkable St. Louisans Gala will be held on Nov. 6, 6 to 9 p.m., at Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. The annual gala honors 20 older adults as Ageless-Remarkable Saint Louisans for their continued contributions well after the age of retirement. Hosted by the St. Andrews Resources for Seniors System, the event is expected to attract approximately 700 guests. The gala is the main fundraising event for St. Andrews and its Charitable Foundation. Funds generated by the gala support the provision of housing and supportive services to low-income and at-risk seniors in the St. Louis area. For more information on the Ageless-Remarkable St. Louisans event or on St. Andrews Resources for Seniors, call 726-0111 or visit www.standrews1. com. Photos courtesy of Obermoeller, Inc.

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Red Cross Offers Tips For Emergency Preparedness

Urges residents to take advantage of available programs
The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter is calling on families, businesses, schools and organizations to take steps now to become better prepared for the next emergency or disaster. Severe weather, power outages and water main breaks can strike at any time. The Red Cross recommends that people make a renewed commitment to being prepared by taking advantage of the programs offered by the Red Cross, and by compiling an emergency preparedness kit. Emergency preparedness kits should include enough supplies for at least three days in case residents have to evacuate. These include: Water(onegallonperperson,per day) Nonperishablefood Flashlight Battery-powered or hand-crank radio with extra batteries FirstAidkit Seven-daysupplyofmedications Multi-purposetool Sanitation and personal hygiene items Copiesofimportantpersonaldocuments. The Red Cross also recommends having at least two weeks worth of supplies at home, including emergency preparednesskitsandFirstAidkits. All members of the household should work together on an emergency plan. Designate a meeting place right outside the home in case of a sudden emergencylikeafire.Theplanshould include an out-of-area emergency contact person, and a location where everyone should meet if they cant go home. Throughout the year, the Red Cross offers programs to help people be better prepared, including First Aid and CPR/AED training. Visit www.redcross.org/training for details on classes and to register.

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Another tax season will soon be here and the St. Louis area AARP Tax-Aide, a free volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service, is seeking volunteers to assist local residents with their tax needs. Classes for tax preparation certification are held in January. Volunteers will work at least four hours a week during tax season, Feb. 1 through April15,atlocationswithinSt.Louis and St. Louis County. For details, call Liz Epps at 6160348 or email at liztaxes@gmail.com.

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Womans Place Co-Founder Honored For Years Of Service

by Brittany Nay
Sister Irma Kennebeck has led more than 5,000 abused women to healthy, productive lifestyles. The co-founder of Maplewood-based Womans Place, a domestic violence dropin center for women, retired from her directors post earlier this year. She will be honored for her 14 years of service during the centers Iris Ball on Friday, Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m. at Xavier Ballroom. Women have said, You saved my life, I dont know what I wouldve done without this place, and I feel at home here, Sister Kennebeck, 72, said. We all need a place like that. Sister Kennebeck, a Crestwood resident, and Jeanne Meurer co-founded Womans Place in 1998 as a not-for-profit organization supported by Franciscan Sisters of Mary, private grants and public donations. The center, which helps 300 women during 2,000 visits a year, has been a vehicle for women to leave lives of domestic abuse and take paths toward education, professional careers and healthy family environments. Women in a domestic abuse situation can come to Womans Place free of charge at any time to seek help. Three full-time staff members and multiple volunteers serve the women with resources and program information. The purpose is to help women empower themselves to make choices they need for their well-being and that of their children, Sister Kennebeck said. Once women are validated, they will take the opportunity to change their situation. Sister Kennebeck said Womans Place

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remains the only free drop-in center in the state. It is important for the center to be free and accessible without an appointment to give abused women ample opportunities to get help, she said. When women become aware of the need for safety, there is only a narrow window of opportunity, she said. If a woman has to wait to be seen, it may be too late or things will get better and the cycle (of abuse) will continue. Womans Place programs include support groups for domestic violence and sexual assault as well as educational seminars such as self-empowerment and healthy relationships. The centers staff also is developing a support group for family and friends of abused women.

Sister Kennebeck said the centers high attendance numbers from throughout the St. Louis area show its great need for domestic abuse services. Violence doesnt just occur in poverty-stricken areas, she said. Domestic abuse and sexual abuse have no geographic boundaries. When women are helped through the centers programs, it not only impacts their lives, but the safety of the entire community, Sister Kennebeck said. We have seen women that have gotten back on the road to healing and safety and now they are giving back to the community because they are willing and have the freedom to, she said.

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Iris Ball But the center also will need financial help from the community to keep going, Sister Kennebeck said. One way to contribute to Womans Place is the upcoming Iris Ball, where Sister Kennebeck will be honored. The event, which costs $100 per person, will benefit the center and its services. The ball will include a reception, dinner and an auction, featuring items such as a visit to the taping of Donnybrook on Channel 9, the chance to adopt a rescue puppy, parties and food and wine baskets. Sister Kennebeck said reaching out to others in the community not only benefits them, but also yourself. For me, it has been a privilege for me to work with these women, she said. Theyve made my life better. Womans Place is located at 7372 Marietta Ave. in Maplewood. The center is open weekdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Womans Place welcomes support in many ways, from monetary donations to volunteers. For more information on the center and its programs, call 645-4848 or visit womansplacestl.org.

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Webster-Kirkwood Times

October 14 - 20, 2011

Local Organizations Host Variety Of Events

Alzheimers Support Group
Alzheimers Association Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, 7663 Watson Road. The free confidential gathering is led by a trained professional or volunteer for family, friends and caregivers of those with Alzheimers, related dementia or memory problems. Groups provide opportunities for people to discover they are not alone. Attendees can also learn more about dementia, research and help that is available in their community. For more information, call Cheryl Woodruff or Kathryn Wobus at 962-7501. mission blitz of Kirkwood; a day when community members of all ages are encouraged to move beyond the comfort of their homes and places of worship to faithfully love and serve their neighbors. Come make a difference! This years event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Kirkwood Baptist Church, the YMCA, St. Louis Community College at Meramec and other locales. For more information, call 965-2349 or visit www. kirkwoodbaptist.org/community/ hands-on-kirkwood/ or on Facebook.

Listen and Learn

Bethesda Gardens has established a new, ongoing series of educational programs open to the public called Listen & Learn that will feature experts speaking on a variety of seniorbased topics. The series will take place on the third Tuesday of the month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bethesda Gardens, 420 S. Kirkwood Road, 63122. RSVPs are requested. Please call 965-8100 for more information.

Victorian Tea
The Kirkwood Historical Society is hosting a Victorian Tea at Mudds Grove, 302 W. Argonne, Kirkwood, on Oct. 15, 2 to 4 p.m. The afternoon will feature a talk entitled A Womans Life, 1861 to 1864 by Sheri Horton, president of the St. Louis Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy. An array of light sandwiches and sweets will be served with tea. Tickets are $15, and may be purchased in advance at the Kirkwood Library Gift Shop or Mudds Grove on Thursday and Sunday between 2 and 4 p.m.

Historical Home Bus Tour

A Historical Home Bus Tour, sponsored by the Kirkwood Historical Society, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27. Visit Mudds Grove in Kirkwood, the Sappington House in Crestwood and the Hawken House in Webster Groves. At Mudds Grove, visitors will be able to see the wedding exhibit. Attendees can enjoy lunch at Jefferson Grill. Cost, $73. For more information or reservations, call Peggy, 966-0486.

Senior Fun Day

Senior Fun Day at Douglass Manor, 546 N. Elm Ave. in Webster Groves, is held each Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come enjoy bingo, cards, T.V., games, refreshments and more. Sponsored by Webster/Rock Hill Ministries, North Webster Neighborhood Coalition and Morning Star Lodge #92.

Womens Health Issues

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NABO) will host a cocktail party and program on the latest health issues impacting womens lives on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Westborough Country Club, 631 S. Berry Road in Oakland. Dr. Susan Hoffstetter will discuss heart health, nutrition and sleep disorders, immunizations and health screenings, and pelvic and bladder health. Hoffstetter is a board certified Womens Health Nurse Practitioner and an associate professor at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Womens Health. The cost to attend is $35 for NAWBO members and $45 for guests. A $10 late fee will be added after Oct. 16. For further information, contact NAWBO St. Louis at 954-8344. To register visit: www.NAWBOstl.org.

Chemo Cap Workshop

Sewers as well as those who do not sew are needed to make caps for people suffering hair loss from chemo therapy at a Chemocap Workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m to 2 p.m., at St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church, 1969 Dougherty Ferry Road at Ballas in Kirkwood in Majella House. Bring a sewing machine or serger if you want. Bring sandwich for lunch; dessert and drinks furnished. Materials and equipment furnished. No experience needed. For more information, call 821-1562.

Shepherds Center of Webster-Kirkwood

The Shepherds Center of WebsterKirkwood will hold Adventures in Learning for senior adults, on Fridays, Sept. 16 through Nov. 4, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at Webster Hills United Methodist Church Christian Life Center, 1333 W. Lockwood, Glendale. Cost is $8 per person each Friday (includes breakfast) or $56 for the eight-week session. Each session features various classes and activities from exercise, line dancing to art history. For more information, call 395-0988 or visit www.shepherdscenterwk.org.

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The JULIETS (Just Us Ladies Into Eating Together) will hold its monthly Book Club on the second Friday of the month at 12:15 p.m., at the Shepherds Center of Webster-Kirkwood, which meets at the Webster Hills United Methodist Church Christian Life Center, 1333 W. Lockwood Ave. For more information call the center at 395-0988 or visit www.shepherdscenter-wk.org.

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Wild Bird Rehabilitation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for sick and injured native song birds and to release them back into the wild. A trivia night to benefit the organization will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road. Silent auction begins at 6 p.m. Trivia starts at 7 p.m. Reservations are required and non-refundable. Registration forms are available at Wild Bird Rehabilitation (426-6400) and at Wild Birds Unlimited in Warson Woods (821-2266). Put together a flock of eight or be matched up that night. Make checks payable to WBR and mail by Nov. 1 to : Cheri Wright, 603 Randale, Lebanon, Ill. 62254.

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Former classmates at Henry Hough Elementary School in Glendale pose for a picture at their Sept. 17 all-decade reunion. photo by Linda Wynn

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