Senior Assistance & Volunteer Work Days-Expanded!
The City is coordinating additional efforts around expanding the home improvement volunteer days and is seeking your assistance.  If you are a senior in need of help  or a resident willing to help with a project, contact Marcia Mermelstein at the number or email listed to the right.
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Transportation Pilot
The Senior Commission is exploring the possibility of a pilot program for additional low-cost transportation resources for older adults in part of St. Louis County, including University City.  This program would be dependent on volunteer drivers.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and learning more, contact Marcia Mermelstein at the number or email listed to the right.
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First Friday Free Film Series
Free feature-length movies (with popcorn!) will be shown the first Friday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the U-City Public Library Auditorium, starting December 2 and running through April 7 (no movie in May---additional movies will be scheduled starting in June if there is interest in continuing the series.) 
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Coffee Talk
Weekly on Wednesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. at McArthur's Bakery, 6630 Delmar, in the community meeting room.  An informal gathering designed to give people a chance to talk about topics related to growing older in the 21st century; occasionally guest experts will be invited to speak.
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Elderlink St. Louis -  U City Library
A professional staff person will be available on the third Friday of each month, 12:00-2:00pm,  immediately following the monthly AARP U City chapter meeting; to answer questions related to older adult issues.
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Medicare Counseling: Every Tuesday, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. at the U City Library - A free service for those new to Medicare or for those trying to sort out their many choices.  Margie Diekemper, RN, is a volunteer Certified Medicare Counselor for the state of Missouri, and she is not affiliated with any companies marketing or promoting Medicare products and services.
Call 314-727-3150 for library staff to assist in contacting Ms. Diekemper or call the toll-free Missouri CLAIM central number, 1-800-390-3330, and ask to be referred to her.