The City started a Senior Citizen Activity program in 2001 in order to offer a variety of activities and services to both residents and non-residents alike. Although it got off to a rather slow start, it is now moving forward full force. The City employs a part-time coordinator who schedules monthly luncheons - complete with entertainment, various monthly trips, bi-monthly movies, weekly aerobics and T'ai Chi classes.

The Senior Program is the perfect way to get active, get involved and meet other seniors in your neighborhood. It is a great way to pass time with your old friends or meet new ones.

One of the first priorities when starting the program was to create a monthly newsletter called "Senior News". Approximately 325 newsletters are now distributed each month.

Previous trips/events include:

* President Casino
* Meskwaki Bingo and Casino
* Our Lady of the Snows
* Bingo in Swansea, IL
* Glory of Christmas
* Fairmount Park

For information on upcoming trips, contact our Senior Coordinator or go to the Calendar Section of our web site.

Contact the Senior Office:
Phone: 427-8700 ext 214
8944 St. Charles Rock Rd, St. John, MO 63114
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Monthly Luncheon
Monthly Luncheons are held on the third Wednesday of each month.

Doors open at 11:30am, lunch is served at 12:00. Entertainment begins at 1:00pm and ends by 2:00pm.

Tickets to the luncheon may be purchased in the senior office or city hall.
Tickets must be purchased the Monday preceding the luncheon.
Ticket price is $6.00 for non residents and $4.00 for residents.

Scheduled luncheon dates are available in the calendar section and infomation on each individual luncheon is available by calling the Senior Office.

Senior Aerobics
Senior Aerobics is offered at the St. John Municipal Building on every Monday and Wednesday. This Aerobics class is geared toward senior citizens and incorporates a light aerobics workout, strength exercises using dyna-bands, chair exercises, and stretching. This class is taught by a certified aerobics instructor, Suze Schwartz. Suze has instructed aerobics for seniors for several years.

Dates and Times: Monday and Wednesday 8:45am - 9:30am

Class Fee: $2.00 per class, pay as you go

T'ai Chi
Each Thursday morning, Deborah Flaugher instructs T'ai Chi. T'ai Chi incorporates deep breathing exercises mixed with a series of gentle fluid movements. It has been praised by health magazines and the Wall Street Journal as a great way to achieve better balance, lower blood pressure, tension and stress, as well as boost your energy.

Dates and Time: Thursday 8:00am - 8:45 a.m.

Class Fee: $1.50 per class, pay as you go


Movies
Join us for a free movie (newly released or an oldie but goodie) and popcorn at the Municipal Building shown generally on the first & third Mondays of the month, unless otherwise stated. The movie starts at 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome, so bring a friend!

Movies will be added as details are finalized. All movies are subject to change.

Feel free to contact Jackie Chumbley at the Senior Office @ 427-8700, ext. 214 for dates & titles.


Tax Help
The St. John Municipal Building is a CORP Tax Preparation site. CORP volunteers offer free tax service, for those who qualifying, between February and the April deadline. The volunteers will prepare State and Federal Income Tax forms, as well as the Property Tax Rebate. Appointments can be made by calling the CORP Tax Line. Assistance is available by appointment only.

Further details are available during tax season.