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FALL 2022 WINTER 2023 - REC CONNECT ACTIVITY GUIDE - Crestwood, MO
FALL 2022
R E C   C O N N E C T

WINTER 2023
A C T I V I T Y   G U I D E
C I T Y O F C R E S T W O O D . O R G
FALL 2022 WINTER 2023 - REC CONNECT ACTIVITY GUIDE - Crestwood, MO
CONTACT INFORMATION

                                       Crestwood Community Center
                              9245 Whitecliff Park Lane ~ Crestwood, MO 63126
                                 (314)729-4860 ~ www.cityofcrestwood.org

    DEPARTMENT INFORMATION                                        TABLE OF CONTENTS
     Director of Parks and Recreation
     Eilien Ramirez, CPRP    eramirez@cityofcrestwood.org
                                                                  Information                                  1
     (314)729-4861                                                Membership                                   2
     Recreation Manager
     Phil Lanio                  planio@cityofcrestwood.org       Special Events                           3-4
     (314)729-4863
                                                                  Senior Wellness                          5-6
     Recreation Specialist
     Stephanie Mata           smata@cityofcrestwood.org           Wellness
     (314)729-4862
                                                                                                               7
     Recreation Specialist
                                                                  Adult Programs                               8
     Megan Reininger       mreininger@cityofcrestwood.org
     (314)729-4864                                                Youth Programs                         9-10
     Inclusion Coordinator                                        Arts                                      11
     Terri Johnson, CTRS, CPRP    tjohnson@desperesmo.org
     (314)835-6157                                                Sappington House                          12
     Park Board Members
     Debra Hewing, Chair                                          Rental Information                        13
     Laquita Ogle, Vice-Chair
     Dan Krewson, Secretary                                       Park Information                          14
     Brian Koscielski
     Timothy O'Neil                                               Park Facts                                15
     Meghan Moore
     Joseph Seastrom
     Scott Shipley, Aldermanic Rep            Inclusive Recreation Services - American with Disabilities Act
     James Zavist, Aldermanic Rep                                        (ADA)
                                           Crestwood Park and Recreation Department invites people with and
                                           without disabilities to participate in our programs and events. Please
                                           notify us when you register, or at least three days in advance of the
                                           program/event date, if modifications due to a disability are needed to
                                           facilitate your participation and/or if there are medications or
                                           allergies in which we should be aware. If an inclusion support person
                                           is needed to assist the program participant with a disability, it may
                                           take up to two weeks or more to provide this type of modification. If
                                           we are unable to meet your needs, there is a grievance procedure
                                           available for ADA concerns. For assistance in arranging modifications
              Facebook                     for your participation or to notify us of medical concerns, please
City of Crestwood Parks and Recreation     contact Terri Johnson, TRS/ CPRP, Executive Director of Municipal
                                           Partners for Inclusive Recreation at (314)835-6157, use Relay
             Instagram                     Missouri 711 or email her at tjohnson@desperesmo.org to discuss
                                           your participation.
    @crestwoodparksandrecreation

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MEMBERSHIPS
                                                                                            COMMUNTIY CENTER
                                                                                            HOURS OF OPERATION
                                                    Lindbergh
            Pass Types              Resident                         Non-Resident
                                                   Res. Business
                                                                                        Monday-Thursday         8:00am-9:00pm
   All-Facility Individual Pass        $138            $220              $248           Friday                  8:00am-6:00pm
                                                                                        Saturday                8:00am-4:00pm
   All-Facility Family Pass            $330            $495              $550           Sunday                  Closed
        Additional Person
                                                                                                   SPECIAL HOURS
                                        $50             $50               $50

    Recreation Individual Pass         $115            $125               $144
                                                                                      Sept 5                               Closed
                                                                                      Nov 11                               Closed
                                                                                      Nov 24 &25                           Closed
                                                      $238                $256        Dec 23                    Closed @ 12:00pm
      Recreation Family Pass           $175
                                                                                      Dec 26                               Closed
          Additional Person             $20            $20                $20         Dec 30                    Closed @ 12:00pm
                                                                                      Jan 2                                Closed
              ID Card                  $5              $10               $10          Jan 16                               Closed
                                                                                      Feb 20                               Closed

            Tennis Pass               $50              $65               $70                  COMMUNITY CENTER
                                                                                                 DAILY FEES
                                                                                      $3/ Resident*
     10 Visit Recreation Pass         $25              $50               $50          $6/ Non-Resident
                                                                                      *Residents are required to have a current
                                                                                      ID Card to receive resident rates on daily
                                                                                      fees and facility reservations.*

ALL-FACILITY PASS                                             MULITPURPOSE ROOM
Includes Recreation and Aquatic Pass privileges.              Open basketball and volleyball time is subject to room availablity.
                                                              Open play schedules are published weekly on Facebook &
                                                              Instagram.
RECREATION PASS
Access to Fitness Center, Gymnasium, Racquetball              RACQUETBALL COURT USE
Courts and same privileges as Tennis Court Pass. It will
serve as ID for Aquatic Center, allowing residents to         All-Facility or Recreation Pass holders may make one racquetball
pay resident rates.                                           court reservation per day, up to one week in advance. Non-
                                                              members may play on a walk in basis only. Community Center
                                                              daily fees apply.
TENNIS PASS
Allows passholder to make tennis reservations a               FITNESS CENTER
maximum of one week in advance.                               The fitness room is open during normal operating hour of the
                                                              Community Center. A guardian must accompany youth ages 12 to
NANNY/ BABYSITTER PASS                                        14. Individuals 15 to 17 year old must have a parent release form
Available to All Facility Family or Family Aquatic            on file at the Community Center to use the facility on their own.
Center Passes. Pass holder must apply with the family         No one under the age of 12 will be allowed in the fitness room.
that is employing them and provide proof of
employment. Pass can only be used when the holder is          PROOF OF RESIDENCY - ID CARD
with a family member. Pass holder must be age 16 and          Two forms of identification that include your name and address
older.                                                        must be provided. One item must be a current photo ID. To
                                                              qualify for Lindbergh School District rates, Lindbergh residents
                                                              will need to verify two forms or current residency. Business
ADDITIONAL PERSON                                             Membership categories are available to anybody employed by a
This can be added to the Family Passes. Must follow the       business located within the appropriate boundaries, with proof
rules of family status.                                       of current employment such as current pay stub.

FAMILY STATUS                                                 INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
A Family is defined as no more than two adults and two        If Lindbergh School District cancels school for the day, or if they
dependent children under the age of 23 residing at the        delay start of the day, due to inclement weather all morning
same address. Anyone over the age of 16 being included        programs and activities at the Crestwood Community Center
on the pass will need to show proof of residency by the       will be canceled and the center will not open until 10 am.
use of a photo ID and/or any other record of residency.       This policy also applies if Lindbergh School District changes to
                                                              virtual learning for the day due to inclement weather. We will
                                                              make a determination on all afternoon and evening classes by 11
SENIOR MEMBERSHIPS                                            am. We will have the most up to date information on the City of
A 10% discount in extended to all seniors age 62 or           Crestwood Parks and Recreation Facebook and Instagram pages.
over. *Does not apply to ID card or daily admission           The Community Center staff will NOT call program participants
fees*                                                         to notify the of cancelations covered under this policy.

          REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 21. CALL THE COMMUNITY CENTER (314) 729-4860
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                                     E ICAI LA LE VE EV N  EN T  STS
                                                 CITY WIDE YARD SALE
STAR PARTY
Explore the galaxy with the St. Louis Astronomical     Fall cleaning out is here and it is your chance to
Society. On the Crestwood Park softball fields,        participate in the collaborative city-wide yard sale
bring chairs and blankets while taking turns           between Crestwood and Sunset Hills. Register
discovering the sky above. The equipment will be       online thru Civic Rec or Call the Community
provided and available to everyone. Coolers,           Center. Registration deadline is Monday, Sept 19
snacks and drinks welcome, but no glass.               at 8:00 am. Maps and list of addresses will be
                                                       available ONLINE via Facebook and Instagram by
Sept 3               S              7:00-9:00pm        the end of business Friday, September 23.
FREE
                                                       Sept 24               S           8:00am-12:00pm
                                                       FREE
THE DOGGIE DIVE
Come and join us for a day dedicated for the dogs!     HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN FEST
They will be allowed to splish, splash & doggie        Boo! It's time to get your costumes on and have a
paddle around the pool. Please bring in proof of       fun time at the Halloween Family Fun Fest at
current vaccinations at the time of registration at    Whitecliff Park. There is something for everyone!
the Community Center or Aquatic Center. Each dog       Festival games, activities, trunk-or-treat, hayrides,
must have a handler. Children under 13 years of age    food trucks and more! Everyone is encouraged to
must be accompanied by an adult.                       dress up. Admission will be charged for the bounce
Sept 6                T           5:00-7:00pm          house and games.
Registration by 4:30pm     $10/R Dog $15/NR Dog                      STRONG MIND
                                                       Oct 29                 S         11:00am-2:00pm
At the Gate                $15/R Dog $20/NR Dog        $2/ child
*Additional dogs of the same household receives
$5 off per dog.
                                                       MOVIE AT THE FIREHOUSE
                                                       Join the City of Crestwood Firefighters
TOUCH-A-TRUCK & CONCERT                                for a family movie night at the Firehouse.
Kids, put your toy trucks away! It's time to see the   Everyone will get a tour of the Firehouse and a
real thing! Climb in, hop on and honk the horns of     preview of what our firefighters do on a daily basis.
some really big trucks and other vehicles during       After the Firehouse tour there will be a movie and
Touch-A-Truck! More information and details to         popcorn. Pre-registration is required by Monday,
come. Mark those calendars.                            January 23. Limited space, this event fills fast!
Sept 10                  S                             Jan 28                 S          8:00am-12:00pm
Touch -A- Truck                     5:00-7:00pm        FREE
"Shadow Play"                       7:00-9:00pm
FREE                                                   INDOOR GARAGE SALE
                                                       Join us for our Winter Garage Sale! 17 booth
                                                       spaces are available, and can be purchased for $20
                                                       per booth (3-8 foot tables). Up to 3 attendants are
                                                       allowed per booth. A lottery drawing will be held
                                                       January 9th to determine booth selection order.
                                                       All booths are responsible for their own set up,
                                                       clean up, pricing, and change for the event. Booth
                                                       Registration begins on November 1st. Booth
                                                       space will sell out quickly, so please don’t wait to
                                                       register. Mark your calendars!
                                                       Feb 4                 S            8:00am-12:00pm
                                                       FREE for Shoppers

                                                       SWEETHEART DANCE
                                                       Bring your little sweetheart and join us at the
                                                       Community Center for a special evening. We will
                                                       have a night of music, food, fun and dancing.
                                                       Tickets will go on sale January 8 to February 13 or
                                                       until they sell out. Proceeds benefit Whitecliff
                                                       Summer Playhouse.
                                                       Feb 18                S             5:30pm-8:00pm
                                                       $35/ Couple
                                                       $15/ Additional Child

3        REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 21. CALL THE COMMUNITY CENTER (314) 729-4860
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SPECIAL EVENTS
CHRISTMAS IN CRESTWOOD
The Christmas in Crestwood Jollification             MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Specialists have planned a safe and lively             1pm 75th Anniversary Golf
celebration for the 2022 holiday season!             Tournament (Scramble)
                                                     $400 per foursome at
CONTEST BEGINS NOVEMBER 12                           Aberdeen Golf Club. Includes
   On Crestwood’s 75th Birthday!                     greens fees, box lunch and
Contests will kick-off on November 12 and            more. Limited space.
run through December 31, including the
 student essay contest. See details for the          SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
contests at ChristmasInCrestwood.org Support           9am Crestwood Beautification
for our contests (including great prizes) comes        Committee Day at Crestwood Park
from our generous Crestwood Business                 Starts with honeysuckle removal followed by
Community.                                           educational events and food trucks.
DECEMBER 3
    Santa is Coming to Crestwood!                    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
Our Winter Wonderland is back! Hosted in the            8am 75th Anniversary Pumpkin Pi Run
St. Raymond-St. Elizabeth Church, inside the         3.14 miles through scenic Whitecliff Park. $35,
gymnasium families find themselves immersed in       $40 day of.
fun and Christmas cheer featuring:                      12pm 75th Anniversary Parade
• The Goody Bag Food Drive                           Down Watson from New Sappington Road to Grant
• A Kids Workshop with activities, face painting,    Road, come early to pick out a good place to watch!
and more
• Additional activities and fun served up by            3pm Taste of Crestwood
participating Crestwood business                     Held at various restaurants and businesses around
• Santa available for photos                         town with main stage at Schnucks/Woodard Lot.
                                                     KSHE-95 DJs will be at main stage broadcasting
    Santa Car Cruise                                 live.
The Santa Car Cruise features Crestwood Fire            7pm 75th Anniversary Fireworks
and Police vehicles escorting Santa and an           Fireworks visible from around town including the
entourage of classic cars and decked out             various Taste of Crestwood sites. A great way to
vehicles. Local car clubs, businesses, and           end the day of Crestwood 75th Anniversary
enthusiastic residents are encouraged to             Festivities.
participate in the car cruise. Spectators enjoy
the spectacle from their front yards as the route    SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
rolls through many Crestwood Neighborhoods.             7pm 75th Anniversary Trivia Night
   Fireworks!                                        Join emcee Mark Klose as he takes you through 10
Finally, we finish Santa’s Big Day with a            rounds of classic trivia at St. Raymond-St.
spectacular fireworks display sponsored by Tom       Elizabeth Gym. $200 for table of eight, $250 after
Streib and Streib Company at 6:30pm.                 October 1.
                                                      Register at www.crestwood75.org/register.
Find more information about the 2022
Celebration at ChristmasInCrestwood.org, and
keep up-to-date by following
facebook.com/ChristmasInCrestwood.

LETTERS FROM SANTA
Kids, here is your chance to not only send your
Christmas wish list to Santa, but receive a letter
back from the Big Man as well! Along with your       CANDY CANE HUNT
wish list, please include a self-addressed,          Rudolph and his friends are up to their reindeer
stamped envelope. Santa will reply to letters that   games and hid Santa's candy canes in Whitecliff
are received at the address below between            Park! We need your help to find them all for Santa!
November 21 & December 15.
                           Santa Claus               Ages 2-5 Dec 17             S        10:00-11:00am
             Care of Crestwood Community Center      Ages 5-8 Dec 20             T          5:00-6:00pm
                    9245 Whitecliff Park Lane        $10R/$12NR
                      Crestwood, MO 63126            (Please bring a flashlight)

4       REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 21. CALL THE COMMUNITY CENTER (314) 729-4860
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                                                             Fitness Center
                                                               Pickleball

    SILVER SNEAKERS
    The Crestwood Community Center is
                                       ®                      Racquetball
                                                            50+ Fitness Class
                                                              Senior Dance
    thrilled to partnership with the
                                                    Early Bird Lap Swim (seasonal)
    SilverSneakers® and Prime® Fitness
                                                               Open Gym
    programs. SilverSneakers® is a benefit
                                                            TO REGISTER AT OUR
    for seniors that comes FREE with
                                                       LOCATION, PLEASE BRING
    qualifying Medicare health plans, giving         YOUR INSURANCE CARD AND A
    members unlimited access to fitness                          LICENSE.
    locations across the country.

    PRIME FITNESS                ®                RENEW ACTIVE                  ®
                                                   Renew Active® is a program for
    Prime® Fitness is a commercial fitness         seniors to take greater control of
    program and is available to individuals        their health. By participating,
    in the 18 to 64 age group, inspiring           seniors will be able to become a
    participants to take charge of their own       Crestwood Community Center
    health and fitness, stay motivated and         member for FREE. This FREE fitness
    active. Prime Fitness is available to          membership is offered in
    members of participating health plans          partnership with United Healthcare
    and employer groups.                           plans.

5         REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 21. CALL THE COMMUNITY CENTER (314) 729-4860
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50+ FITNESS                                            MAH JONGG CLUB
This class is designed for people in the prime         Come join us on Wednesdays from
of their life who want to maintain their               1:00-3:00pm to play Mah Jongg.
fitness level. Class consists of stretching and        Our group plays American Mah Jongg
toning exercises to an audio tape. Please              (using the annual National Mah Jongg League
bring a large towel or mat. (Included in               card and jokers). If you don’t know how to
SilverSneakers, Renew Active, OnePass, and             play and have been wanting to learn, this is
Prime membership, please register by visiting          your chance! We will be happy to teach
the Crestwood Community Center or by                   anyone who is just getting started and we
calling 314-729-4860. Please scan your                 would also be happy to learn Asian or any
membership prior to class for each visit.              other style of Mah Jongg if you are willing to
Please scan pass before each class.)                   teach us! If you have your own Mah Jongg
                                                       set, bring it along with you. You can choose
Fall Session                            Oct 3-Dec 23   to pay annually or per visit.
(No class Nov 11, 25, Dec 12, 14 & 16)
Winter Session                        Jan 9-March 22   Ongoing             W            1:00-3:00pm
(No class Jan 16 & Feb 20)
Ages 50+           M/W/F             9:00-9:50am       Annual option: $18/R $25/NR
$13R/$16NR                                             Per visit option: $1 per visit/R & NR

                                                       CRESTWOOD SENIOR DANCE CLUB
                                                       Join us every Tuesday afternoon for dancing,
PICKLEBALL                                             music and friends. Ballroom, circle tag,
Join the Pickleball craze! This paddle sport           round, line and Latin dancing are just a few
was created for all ages and skill levels.             of the styles you will enjoy. Any skill level is
 Pickleball is a fun sport that combines many          welcome! Free to Silver Sneakers, Renew
elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong.           Active & Prime Fitness.
The rules are simple and the game is quick,
fast-paced and easy for beginners to learn.            Ongoing              T          1:00-3:00pm
Ask about joining our Pickleball email list to         Annual option: $18/R $25/NR
receive any updates, changes or cancelations.
                                                       Per visit option: $1 per visit/R & NR
Open play for all levels.

Ongoing             M/W             12:00-3:00pm       PINOCHLE CLUB
Ongoing            T/TH          9:00am-12:00pm        Every Monday afternoon friends meet from
$3/R & NR                                              11:00 am-3:00 pm to play the wonderful card
                                                       game of pinochle. All skill levels are
                                                       welcome. You can choose to pay annually or
                                                       per visit.
LUNCH AND BINGO                                        Ongoing             M          11:00am-3:00pm
Lunch and Bingo is held the first Thursday of
the month. Meet for two hours of bingo,                Annual option: $15/R $22/NR
socializing, and lunch. Advance registration           Per visit option: $1 per visit/R & NR
is required. All lunch and bingos are held at
Webster Groves Recreation Complex, 33 E.
Glendale Rd. To register by phone, call (314)
963-5600.

1st Thursday of the Month 11:30am‑1:30pm                                        SCAN HERE FOR ONLINE
Fee: $10 (advance registration required)                                        CATALOGUE AND MORE
Registration Deadline: Monday prior to date                                     INFORMATION ON
                                                                                PROGRAMS AND
                                                                                LEAGUES:

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WELLNESS
                                WILSON & ARNOLD REAL ESTATE

HATHA YOGA
Improve your strength, flexibility, balance,
and peace at any age and any level. Yoga                 ABC'S (ARMS, BUTT, & CORE)
encourages the mind and body to be both                  This class will creatively focus on exercises
energized and relaxed. It is a beautiful                 pertaining to your arms, butt, and core. You will
combination.                                             rethink the way you define fatigue and find new
Instructor: Beronica Mead, ACE, AFAA                     boundaries that challenge your muscular
                                                         endurance and strength.
Fall Session (28 classes)               Aug 29-Dec 7     Instructor: GymGuyz
(No classes Sept 5 & Oct 31)          $145R/$174NR       Fall Session (25 classes)             Aug 8-Nov 7
Winter Session (26 classes)             Jan 9-April 12    (No classes Sept 5 & Oct 31)
(No classes Jan 16 & Feb 20)          $130R/$156NR        Ages 16+                  M/W        5:30-6:20pm
Ages 16+                   M/W           5:30-6:20pm      $125R/$150NR

                                                         FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH TRAINING
BALANCE & FLEXIBILITY                                    Check out our rebranding of ABC’s! This
This class is structured to help older adults avoid      redesigned class incorporates strength and
one of the biggest fears of aging-injury from falling.   cardio segments combine with equipment such
In this class, you will perform exercises that will      as dumbbells, body bars and bands to provide a
help develop balance and a strong core.                  total body workout. Instructor: GymGuyz
Instructor: Sarah, RYT                                   Winter Session (26 classes)       Jan 9-April 17
                                                         (No class Jan 16 & Feb 20)
Fall Session (10 classes)                                Ages 16+
                                         Sept 2-Nov 4                               M/W     5:30-6:20pm
Winter Session (10 classes)           Jan 6-March 10     $130R/$156NR
Spring Session (10 classes)          March 24-May 26
Ages 50+                    F         10:00-10:50am      KARDIO KICKBOXING
$60R/$72NR                                               No bags, no gloves, just a killer workout. This
                                                         is a dynamic and explosive class that
                                                         incorporates kickboxing techniques with an
GET TANKED - HYDROSTATIC BODY FAT TESTING                intense cardio workout. This class will
Get a 4-page personalized body fat analysis that         undoubtedly improve your endurance and
includes: body fat percentage, lean mass                 cardiovascular fitness, tone muscles and shred
percentage, target body fat percentage for optimal       your abs.
health, resting metabolic rate, caloric expenditure      Instructor: GymGuyz
by exercise and a detailed history of previous body      Fall Session (26 classes)          July 26-Oct 20
fat testing! Get Tanked and get the most accurate        Ages 16+                  T/Th       5:15-6:05pm
measurement of your body fat percentage! We
                                                         $130R/$156NR
advise you not to eat two hours before the test, this
may affect your results by up to 1.5%, but no more.
 You will be completely submerged in a heated
water tank (chemically treated for sanitization
similar to a pool) so please bring a swimsuit and
towel. Reserve your appointment time online below
at no cost. Payment is given to the instructor at the
time of the appointment (check, cash and credit
cards accepted).
Instructor: Laura Dobelman

Cost: $55/New Clients; $35/Retests
Session: Oct 22

7    PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SESSION
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                                                     TAEKWONDO (ADULTS)
BLUES GAME                                           Taekwondo is a martial art that stresses discipline,
Join us as we gather at Enterprise Center to         conditioning, stretching and kicking. This is an
cheer on your St. Louis Blues! Please be on the      excellent program for the whole family and is a
lookout for further details. Exact ticketing         superb vehicle to develop self-confidence. Due to the
information will be confirmed by the Blues in        physical nature of the program, a uniform is required
late Summer.                                         (approximate cost of $40).
                                                     See page 17 for Youth Taekwondo.
                                                     Instructor: Grant Meenach - 6th Degree Black Belt
FOX THEATER TOUR                                     Fall Session (24 classes)             Sept 13-Dec 08
You are invited to join us as we tour                (No Classes on Nov 22 & 24)
the beautiful Fox Theatre. This 90 minute guided     Winter Session (24 Classes)         Jan 10-March 30
walking tour will show you the behind the scenes     Ages 13+                  T/TH          7:00-8:00pm
details that you can’t see from your seats! Our      $90R/$114NR
tour will take place Saturday, December 3rd at
11:00am, and tickets are being offered at a 25%
discount!                                            T'AI CHI
Dec 3             S                     11:00am      T’ai Chi is a Chinese method of exercise and
Tickets - $7.50                                      “moving meditation” as well as an art of self-
                                                     defense. Its practice consists of slow,
                                                     continuous movements which are performed
                                                     in a relaxed manner. T’ai Chi training
                                                     cultivates patience, perseverance, and
                                                     strengthens the body, while restoring balance
MERCY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AT POWELL HALL             and developing deeper states of dynamic
Come witness Byron Stripling and the St. Louis       relaxation. T’ai Chi benefits the body with a
Symphony Orchestra perform a holiday                 balance of strength, flexibility, and controlled
celebration sure to get you in the holiday spirit!   energy through awareness. Participants start
The concert is traditional Christmas and             as beginners. Instructor: Lou Laudel (20+
Holiday pop tunes, and Santa is scheduled to         years of experience in T’ai Chi)
make an appearance! Tickets are offered at a                                                 Sept 28-Dec 7
                                                     Fall Session (10 classes)
15% discount, and there are no transaction fees,
so gather your loved ones for this cherished         $60R/$70NR
holiday tradition! Your seats will be in the         (No Class Nov 23)
orchestra center section, so you are sure to         Winter Session (12 classes)          Jan 11-March 29
have an incredible view of the performance.          $72R/$84NR
                                                     Ages 12+
Dec 17                    S               2:00pm                                              6:30-7:25pm
Tickets - $49                                        Beginner                    W
                                                     Intermediate                W            7:30-8:25pm
PICKLEBALL BEGINNER INSTRUCTION
Want to learn how to play the fastest growing        3 VS 3 MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE
sport in the country? Come join us for this          Crestwood Parks and Recreation is excited to offer a
instructional opportunity to learn the rules and     traditional 3vs3 Men’s basketball league. Games will
how to play Pickleball. This session is separate
from our regular pickleball drop in times. It is     be played on Monday evenings 7:00-9:00pm at the
intended to be a welcoming environment for           Crestwood Community Center. A 6-game season is
beginners only.                                      expected, and will run from October 17- November
                                                     28 (No games on Halloween). Team or Individual
Fall Session (6 classes)            Sept 14-Oct 19   registrations are welcome.
$3/ Week or $15 if you Register in advance
Beginner                 W           9:00-10:30am    Team - $180
                                                     Individual - $30
          SCAN HERE FOR ONLINE CATALOGUE
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          PROGRAMS AND LEAGUES:

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GYMNASTICS                                              DANCE
TUMBLING TOTS GYMNASTICS                                Grab your shoes and do a little turn on the
This class will encourage gross motor                   dance floor! From beginners to advanced
coordination through the use of gymnastics              dancers, this community based program offers
equipment and skill. Your little one will start         children the chance to experience dance with 6
learning the beginner stages of tumbling and            classes. Attire for class is as follows: For ladies
experience all of the different gymnastics              leotard and tights are mandatory with pink
apparatus like balance beam, along with many            ballet shoes and black tap shoes required for
different gross motor activities. Instuctor: Just       all classes. For gentlemen black pants and a
This, LLC                                               white shirt are required with black or nude
                                                        ballet and tap shoes. Recital will be held on the
LEVEL 1 GYMNASTICS                                      afternoon of Saturday, April 15. Recital
This program will introduce your child to the           rehearsal will be held on the evening of Friday,
sport of gymnastics. Each student will learn skills     April 14. Instructor: Sandy Book
on the balance beam, uneven bars, and vault,
                                                        Tuesdays
Instructor: Just This, LLC
                                                        Fall Session                           12 Classes
LEVEL 2 GYMNASTICS                                      Sept 6-Dec 6
This program is for students with previous              (No classes Oct 18 & Nov 22 )
gymnastics experience. Must have previously
taken Level 1 and have coaches recommendation.          Winter Session
Instructor: Just This, LLC                              Jan 3-April 11                         12 Classes
                                                        (No classes Feb 7, 14 & March 14)
Tuesdays
Fall 1 Session                              5 Classes   Preschool                            5:00-5:45pm
Oct 4-Nov 1                                             4 & 5 Year Olds                      5:45-6:30pm
                                                        6 & 7 Year Olds                      6:30-7:15pm
    Fall 2 Session                          5 Classes   Choreography                         7:15-8:15pm
    Nov 8-Dec 20
    (No classes Nov 22 & Dec 13)
                                                        Wednesdays
Winter Session                                          Fall Session                           12 Classes
Jan 10-Feb 7                                5 Classes   Sept 7-Dec 7
                                                        (No classes Oct 19 & Nov 23)
Thursdays
                                                        Winter Session
Fall 1 Session                              5 Classes   Jan 4-April 5
Oct 6-Nov 3                                                                                    12 Classes
                                                        (No classes Feb 8 & March 15)
    Fall 2 Session                          5 Classes   4 & 5 Year Olds                      5:00-5:45pm
    Nov 10-Dec 22                                       6 & 7 Year Olds                      5:45-6:30pm
    (No classes Nov 24 & Dec 15 )                                                            6:30-7:30pm
                                                        8 & 9 Year Olds
Winter Session
Jan 12-Feb 9                                5 Classes   Thursdays
                                                        Fall Session                           12 Classes
    Tumbling Tot                          4:30-5:20pm   Sept 8-Dec 8
    Ages 3-5                                             (No classes Oct 20 & Nov 24

    Level 1                              5:30-6:20pm    Winter Session
    Ages 6-12                                           Jan 5-April 6                          12 Classes
                                                        (No classes Feb 9 & March 16)
    Level 1 & 2                           6:30-7:20pm
    Ages 6-12                                           Preschool                            5:00-5:45pm
    $57R/$63NR                                          6 & 7 Year Olds                      5:45-6:30pm
                                                        10-12 Year Olds                      6:30-7:30pm
                                                        Adult                                7:30-8:30pm
                     SCAN HERE FOR ONLINE CATALOGUE
                     AND MORE INFORMATION ON
                                                         $96R/$111NR
                     PROGRAMS AND LEAGUES:

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                                                         TAEKWONDO (YOUTH)
                                                         Taekwondo is a martial art that stresses discipline,
                                                         conditioning, stretching and kicking. This is an
                                                         excellent program for the whole family and is a
                                                         superb vehicle to develop self-confidence. Due to
                                                         the physical nature of the program, a uniform is
NERF WARS                                                required (approximate cost of $40).
Let the battle begin! Grab your Nerf gun and             See page 14 for Adult Taekwondo.
family for the ultimate indoor Nerf War! Safety          Instructor: Grant Meenach - 6th Degree Black Belt
glasses and Nerf darts are provided. All you
need to bring is a Nerf gun and a guardian (No           Fall Session (24 Classes)               Sept 13-Dec 08
automatic guns). Pre-registration is required            (No classes on Nov 22 & Nov 24)
by October 27th at 7:00pm. Event is subject to           Winter Session (24 Classes)             Jan 10-March 30
cancelation, if minimum enrollment is not met.           Ages 6-12 years          T/TH              6:00-7:00pm
                                                         $66R/$90NR
Oct 28                    F                6:30-7:30pm
All Ages
$10/ Person

                                                         PINT SIZE PARTY
YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE                               Let's have a party! Parties will consist of a themed
Let your child burn off some of that winter energy!      arts, crafts, snack, game and free-play. Pre-
This is a FUN-damental setting, open to boys and         Registration and parent involvement is required.
girls ages 3-5. Uniform tops will be provided, and       Registrations are due by 5:00pm the Friday before
games will be held on Saturday mornings in the           the party.
Crestwood Community Center Multi-Purpose
room. A 3 game season is expected. Basic                 Nov 8    Thanksgiving             T     10:00-11:30am
instruction will be provided in the limited warm         Feb 14 Be My Valentine            T     10:00-11:30am
up/game time. Children are asked to bring their          Ages 2-5
own water bottle.                                        $5/$7NR

Games begin January 7th
$30 R/ $33 NR                                            TRAIL TIME FOR TOTS
Parent coaches are needed, and will earn a
registration refund at the end of the season for their   Trail Time for Tots is a unique opportunity
child (One child's registration refunded per team        for children and their parents or guardians to make
coached).                                                new friends while learning about nature through
                                                         trail walks and outdoor activities. Come together
                                                         with other families to sing songs, play games, and
                                                         enjoy Whitecliff Park!

                                                         Sept 10                 S             10:00-11:30am
                                                         Oct 8                   S             10:00-11:30am
                                                         Ages 2-8
                                                         $5R/$7NR

                                                         TOT TIME OPEN GYM
                                                         This open gym time for tots ages 5 and under will
                                                         allow them to play and explore with age appropriate
                                                         gym equipment while spending time with other
                                                         children their age. The class is active, fun and
                                                         requires parental involvement. There is a max of
                                                         two children per adult.

                                                         Oct 21 - March 10           F         10:30am-12:00pm
                                                         Ages 5 and Younger
                                                         $2/R & NR

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                                                         WHITECLIFF SUMMER PLAYHOUSE
                                                         Produced in joint cooperation by the Crestwood
                                                         Parks and Recreation Department and
                                                         Playhouse Productions Inc. The award winning
 PASTA & PAINTING                                        Whitecliff Summer Playhouse provides live
 Grab some friends (and maybe a bottle of wine), and     musical theatre for the entire family on the
 join us for Pasta and Painting on Monday, October       outdoor stage in Whitecliff Park.
 3rd. Included in your registration, is a light buffet
 from local favorite Rich and Charlie’s. This is a
 BYOB event if you would like to add even more fun
 to your experience. All artistic abilities are
 welcome, as the class will be led by a professional
 instructor. Rest assured you will leave with a canvas
 you can be proud of, and the memory of a great          AUDITIONS
 evening! All painting materials are included.           Call (314)729-4860 starting August 5 to
                                                         schedule an audition time for the summer
 Oct 3                         M                         season. Auditions consist of singing and
 6:00pm                                                  learning a short dance combination.
 Dinner will be served at 6:00pm, with painting          Auditionees must be Ages 10 & Up. If
 beginning around 6:30.                                  auditioning you should bring a prepared song
 $50/Person                                              with sheet music or karaoke track (with no
 Registration Deadline: September 29
                                                         backing vocals) and a recent picture. All shows
                                                         will be cast age appropriately. Auditions will be
                                                         held hourly. Rehearsal are scheduled for
                                                         Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays starting
                                                         on September 1 until October 6 from 6:00 to
                                                         8: 00pm.
                                                                       Saturday, August 13
                                                                    10:00am, 11:00am & 12:00pm
                                                         A $55 Playhouse Membership is required for each production.
                                                         Members will receive tickets to each performance. Fee is
                                                         required for those cast and MUST be paid per show

                                                         PERFORMANCES
                                                         All Whitecliff Summer Playhouse performances
                                                         take place outdoors on the Whitecliff stage.
                                                         Tickets go on sale starting at 6:30pm before
                                                         each performance. Bring your own lawn chair
                                                         or blanket to enjoy the summer stock musical
                                                         theatre at its best. Concessions are available
                                                         or bring your own food and drinks (no glass
                                                         containers).
                                                                         Young Frankenstein

                                                                              Oct 7, 8, & 9
                                                                                7:30pm
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                      PROGRAMS AND LEAGUES:

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HISTORIC SAPPINGTON HOUSE
ANCESTORS IN THE ATTIC - TWO           HOUSE TOURS                                           THOMAS SAPPINGTON HOUSE MUSEUM
GENEALOGY COURSES IN THE               Cousins Thomas and Joseph                             Explore the historic 1808 two-story brick
LIBRARY OF AMERICANA AND               Sappington built pioneer homes in                     Thomas Sappington house, considered a
DECORATIVE ARTS                        the early 1800’s. Thomas’ 1808                        mansion for the time. Group tours may be
A morning 103 class, “Hit the          brick, almost a mansion in its day,                   arranged through the Resident Manager,
                                       offers a contrast to the newly                        Sally Cakouros, at (314) 822-8171. A 19-
Trail” and then 104 class,                                                                   minute DVD of the tour is also available
“Breaking Brick Walls” will be         acquired Joseph’s 1816 traditional
                                       log house. Together at 1015 S.                        for viewing in the Library of Americana
taught by DAR genealogy                                                                      and Decorative Arts for individuals
specialist, Mary Jo Anderson           Sappington Road 63126, they will
                                       provide historic architecture                         unable to tour the two-level home. Visit
Reservations required by                                                                     the Loft Gift Shop to discover home and
Thursday, September 29th               where history can come to life,
                                       engaging school children and life-                    garden décor.
Oct 8     S       9am-2:30pm           long learners alike. Now is the                       W-F & 3rd S         11:00am-2:00pm
FREE ($10 for handouts)                time to come together to                              $5Adult/$1Child
                                       safeguard the Joseph log house
SAPPINGTON HOUSE FOUNDATION             for our community.                                   BARN COOKING DEMONSTRATION
                                       Go to https://historicsappingtonhouse.org/about-us/
The mission of the Sappington                                                Experience a new appreciation
House Foundation is to preserve                                              of how the culinary
the past by inspiring generations      SPIRITS OF SAPPINGTON HOUSE professionals prepare meals at
to encounter and appreciate            Long dead spirits rise from their     The Barn restaurant! Go behind the
Crestwood's heritage. To learn         rest to tell stories of days gone by. scenes to learn how a Barn chef
more about memberships or              Dr. John Murphy, colonial surgeon, makes a broccoli/cheddar quiche.
volunteer opportunities, call          will show us old-time medical         Make reservations with The Barn at
(314) 822-8171 or email                instruments that appear to be         314-966-8387.
info@historicsappingtonhouse.org       instruments of torture. S’mores       Nov 9                    W                  6:00 pm
                                       and cider served.
                                                                             $10/person
RENTAL INFORMATION                     Oct 29         S      6:30-8:30pm (includes one iced tea or soft drink. Cash bar available.)
The Historic Sappington House          $8/Adult
Park is the idyllic setting for your
                                       $1/Children Under 12                                  OUTDOOR FUNRAISER CONCERTS
outdoor dream wedding, party,                                                                Concerts will help pay for our major
class or family reunion. In                                                                  preservation project - the relocation
addition, The Barn restaurant          “A SPIRITED HOLIDAY PAST”                             and repurposing of the 1816 Joseph
offers a delightful venue for                                                                Sappington Log House. Mystery gift
catered events. For more          Historic Saint Louis presents "A
                                  Spirited Holiday Past" before                              card boxes and 50/50 chances on sale.
information call                                                                             Food and drink will be available for
(314) 822-8171 or (314) 966-8387  Christmas trees were a tradition,
                                  simple boughs of greenery                                  purchase at The Barn porch. Bring
                                  decorated Historic Sappington                              your lawn chairs. NO Coolers. Parking
THE BARN                          House. See and join in Regency-                            at Crestwood Elementary School and
Catering for Special Events: The era dancing performed by Dance                              south of the pond on Reco Avenue
Barn Restaurant offers a          Discovery from 10:30 am to 12:30 Rogers and Nienhaus
charming venue for catered        pm. Holiday treats will be served.
events: showers, rehearsal                                            Sept 24          S         4:00-7:00pm
                                  Partially handicap accessible. See
dinners, receptions, brunches,    more information at Winter Event Battle of the Bands
luncheons and cocktail parties.   (historicsaintlouis.org)             Wild House Kats & SappingTones
Whether you choose a sit-down
dinner or an hors d'oeuvres       Dec 3        S 10:00am-4:00pm Oct 8                   S         4:00-7:00pm
                                                                       $20/Adult      Kids  12  & Under   FREE
reception, proprietor Karen Mott $5/Adult
and her professional staff will   $1/Children Under 12
assure your event's success. Find
out more at
http://www.crestwoodbarn.com DAY TRIP TO QUAINT COUNTRY CHURCHES
                                  To Apple Creek churches we go! By motorcoach, join the tour of country
                                  churches adorned in Christmas finery sponsored by Historic Sappington
                                  House. Enjoy a home-style meal and shop for handmade crafts, wine and fine
                                  meats. Call Crestwood Community Center at 314-729-4860 to charge or mail
  Open for Breakfast and Lunch    checks payable to “City of Crestwood,” 9245 Whitecliff Park 63126. Trip
       W-F 8:00am-1:00pm          weather permitting. Departure will be from the Community Center at 9:45 am.
      SA-SU 7:00am-1:00pm
       Carryout available:        Dec 16                        F                              9:45am-8:00pm
         (314) 966-8387           $70/Person                                  Reservations required by Dec 6
         FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SAPPINGTON HOUSE EVENTS CALL (314) 822-8171
                               HTTPS://HISTORICSAPPINGTONHOUSE.ORG
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COMMUNITY CENTER RENTALS

                                                                                             Photo of Community Center Multi-Purpose Room
The Community Center has small meeting rooms, the mulitpurpose room
and lounge that are available for rentals. Room 106 and 107 can be rented
together to make one large room. Rentals can be made up to one year in
advance and must be booked at least two weeks prior to the event.
Please note There is an additional fee of $25/ hour for non-business hour rentals.
Minimum of 3 hours required for non-business hour rentals.

*Must have valid Resident ID Card

                                                                   Non-                             Non-               Non-
                                  Resident                       Resident/         Non-
                                                 Resident                                          Resident          Resident
         Community Center          Open                          Resident        Resident
                                                  Closed                                           Business          Business
         Hourly Rental Fees        Hours                         Business         Closed
                                                 Hour Rate      Open Hours                        Open Hour           Closed
                                    Rate                                         Hour Rate
                                                                   Rate                              Rate            Hour Rate

         1 Meeting Room             $30            $55             $45               $70              $55              $80

         2 Meeting Rooms            $40            $65             $55               $80              $70              $95

         3 Meeting Rooms
                                    $55            $80             $75               $100             $90             $115
            or Lounge

           Mulitpurpose             $70            $95             $85               $120            $105             $130

         Athletic (1 court)         $30             NA             $35               NA               $43               NA

              Athletic
                                    $60            $85             $70               $105             $85             $110
             (2 courts)

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FACILITY & RENTALS

 PICNIC PAVILION RESERVATIONS
                                                                                     Photo of Crestwood Park Upper Pavilion

 A current resident ID Card or membership is required to receive resident rates.

All pavilions can accommodate up to 75 people. Reservations may
be made up to one year in advance. Only residents may reserve
                                                                        BALLFIELDS
                                                                        Whitecliff Park has one dirt ballfield
Whitecliff Park Pavilion #2 or Crestwood Park Lower Pavilion more       available for rental on an hourly basis.
than 60 days in advance. All reservations must be made in person        Price is based on both residency and the
                                                                        use of ballfield lights. Crestwood Park has
at the Community Center during operating hours. Reservations            grass fields, with no lights available. Field
cannot be made less than 72 hours prior to the desired date. There      rentals start in early spring.
are no refunds or rescheduling of reservations due to inclement
weather. All pavilions except Whitecliff #1 have electrical service.    TENNIS COURTS
                                                                        All-Facility, Recreation and Tennis Pass
A Special Use Permit is required if you are using a city park and
                                                                        holders may make tennis court
will have: inflatables, tents or other structures, live music, charge   reservations for the Whitecliff Park courts
a fee or sell anything, or are having a special event. Contact the      by calling the Community Center one-
                                                                        week in advance. Reservations must be
Community Center to see if this applies to your reservation.            made by 4:00pm for the next day, or by
                 Pavilion rental dates are Apr 1-Oct 31                 4:00pm on Friday for Saturday, Sunday,
       Restrooms are winterized and closed annually Nov 1-Mar 31        and Monday reservations. Courts will not
                                                                        be cleared of snow or ice in the winter.
 RESIDENT                                       NON-RESIDENT
   RATE                                             RATE
  $35/day          Whitecliff Pavilion 1            $60/day             KITUN DOG PARK
                                                                        The 2 acre dog park is located at 12343 Eddie
  $45/day          Whitecliff Pavilion 2             $70/day            and Park Road. The park has separate areas
                      & 3 (Rotary)                                      for small and large dogs. Crestwood
  $45/day          Crestwood Upper                   $70/day            residents receive resident rates for annual
                   & Lower Pavilion                                     memberships. Tags are available at the
                                                                        Sunset Hills Community Center 3915 South
  $30/hour         Ballfield with lights            $40/hour            Lindbergh, Sunset Hills, MO 63127.
  $15/hour       Ballfield without lights           $20/hour            Park Hours: Dawn to Dusk
                                                                        Annual Fee: $50R/$65NR
  $6/hour             Whitecliff Sand               $10/hour            $10 for each additional dog
                        Volleyball                                      Membership valid Jan 1-Nov 30, 2022            14
SAVE THE DATES!
BACK TO NATURE EVENTS AT CRESTWOOD PARK
Saturday, September 24 & Saturday, October 29
Honeysuckle Removal Events, 9 AM - Noon
*In partnership with The Open Space Council

Saturday, September 24
Back To Nature Outreach Event, Noon - 2 PM
Join us to learn more about this 9-acre habitat restoration
project underway at Crestwood Park.
Meet some of the partners involved and enjoy nature-themed
activities. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Check out Crestwood's Facebook page and website to learn more
about these events. Details will be posted once they become
available.

      Ferndale
         Park
        1 Acre

                                                                                                  PARKS FAST FACTS
     1 Playground
     Sappington
        House
      2.5 Acres
        1 Pond
   Historical Home
                                    Sanders                                Whitecliff
  Grant's Trail access                Park                                     Park
                                    4.2 Acres                                85 Acres
      Crestwood
         Park                    2 Playgrounds                         Community Center
        21 Acres                 1 Tennis Court                          Aquatic Center
     1 Playground                                                         1 Playground
    3 Sports Fields            Park Hours                                 1 Sports Field
      Restrooms*         Whitecliff Park is open all year           4 Tennis Courts (lighted)
   2 Picnic Pavilions       from 5:30am-11:00pm                            Restrooms*
   Trails (1.3 miles)                                                   3 Picnic Pavilions
                          All other Crestwood Parks are
     Sledding Hill                                                 1 Basketball Court (lighted)
                         open 6:00am-9:00pm Sept-April
        Spellman                                                        Trails (1.5 miles)
           Park            6:00am-10:00pm May-Aug
                                                                              Quarry
          3 Acres          *All Restrooms Closed Nov 1-March 31*
                                                                       Grant's Trail access
       1 Playground
                                Rayburn                                  Sand Volleyball
      1 Sports Field               Park                                  Scan to learn
      1 Tennis Court             3.3 Acres                                more about
    1 Multi-Use Court         2 Playgrounds                               the parks.
            *Outdoor restrooms are winterized and closed Nov 1-March 31 annually.
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