Upcoming Events & Trips

Understanding Behaviors and Improving Communication
will be presented by The Alzheimer’s Association on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Senior Services Plus. This presentation will help caregivers learn about their loved one’s strengths, supporting needs and maintaining independence. Topics include communication and managing challenging behaviors. To register please call the Alzheimer’s Association at (314) 801-0452. This event is free of charge.

Fall Festival and Quilt Show, Saturday, September 20, 2008
Come join us to view Quilts from our own Piecemakers Quilting group and community participants. SSP Piecemakers will demonstrate the art of piecing a quilt together to become a masterpiece. SSP Woodcarvers will be onsite demonstrating the wonderful art of woodcarving. There will be several vendors whose work is crafted by hand. SSP Artist work will be on display for all to admire. And if that’s not enough for you…there will be plenty of Food and Fun!!

Grants Farm Saturday, September 27, 2008
Bring your families for an intergenerational trip to Grants Farm in St. Louis, MO. There will be many exciting animal encounters on the 281-acre ancestral home of the Busch family. Cost is $20 per person. Lunch is on your own. Registration is required for ALL events. Please call 618-465-3298 for registration.

"The Music Man" at Stages Theater Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Breakout the brass bands as fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill rolls into town in The Music Man. Cost is $70 per person and includes transportation, lunch at the Home Town Buffet and ticket to the show at Stages Theatre in Kirkwood, MO. The bus will depart from the upper parking lot in front of Macy’s (Alton Square Shopping Mall) at 11:00 a.m. and return at approx. 6:00 p.m. Registration is required for ALL events. Please call 618-465-3298 for registration.

Party in the Park Friday, October 3, 2008
Bring your lawn chairs & Cowboy boots to enjoy the music by the Gene Maynard Band at Glazebrook Park in Godfrey. Cost is $10 per person and includes a catered meal by the SSP Schoolhouse Grill. Cost is $10 per person or $15 per couple. Registration is required for ALL events. Please call 618-465-3298 for registration.

Fall Color Cruise on the Mighty Mississippi River Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Enjoy the spectacular view of the fall colors from aboard the “Heron”. Cost is $40 per person and includes a 1 ½ hour narrated cruise by Captain Mick and transportation. Lunch is on your own at the historic Fin Inn in Grafton, IL. Vans will depart from SSP at 10:00 a.m. and return approx. 4:30 p.m. Registration is required for ALL events. Please call 618-465-3298 for registration.

"Little Women" at the Robert Orpheum Theatre Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Stages is presenting their holiday musical Little Women at the historic Orpheum Theatre. Cost is $80 per person and includes transportation, lunch at the Old Spaghetti Factory and ticket to the show. The bus will depart from the upper parking lot in front of Macy’s (Alton Square Shopping Mall) at 11:00 a.m. and return at approx. 6:00 p.m. Registration is required for ALL events. Please call 618-465-3298 for registration.