Historical December 1980 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The St. Louis Area Agency on Aging is sponsoring a variety of seasonal programs for the elderly. Below is only a sampling of the activities offered.
Gift Shop
Just in time for holiday gift buying, the new Arts and the Elderly Gift Shop in the downtown Union Market building is open and ready for business.
The newly renovated shop has been combined with the Spirit of St. Louis Boutique formerly located in the Downtown VIP Senior Citizen Center.
The new gift shop features handmade gift items by older adults and is. open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
For more information about the elderly crafts gift shop call Loren Bailey at 622- 3764.
Shopping Tour
Members of the Downtown VIP Senior Citizens Center, 560 Convention .Plaza, will participate in the Target Stores seventh annual Senior Citizen and Handicapped Shopping Event, open exclusively for seniors and handicapped persons, from 9 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 2.
Special holiday activities have been planned and free refreshments will be served. Aisles will be cleared for easier mobility, with rest stops situated throughout the store. Volunteers will be available to provide assistance.
Free transportation from the downtown center to the University City Target Store on Olive Street Road can be arranged for any senior citizen by calling Clementine Allen at 622-3713.
Christmas Concert
On Friday evening, December 5, the Downtown VIP Senior Citizens Centerwill provide free transportation for Members to Powell Symphony Hall to attend the traditional candlelight Bach Christmas Concert. Admission to the concert is $5.50. Advance registration is required.
For more detailed information about the .concert call Marika Csapo at 622-3753.
Originally published in The Paper, December 1980.
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Original source: SD_Times1980_12.pdf, printed page(s) 7; PDF page(s) 7.
