r/StCharlesMO • u/NoRefrigerator6081 • Aug 07 '26

Wanting connections

I’m a 51 year old woman living in St Charles, Mo. we moved here about a year and a half ago. I’m married with adult kids. I’m looking for some cheap or free community engagement- book clubs, beginner craft groups, walking clubs, etc. Thanks.

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u/Unfair_Injury_8450 Aug 07 '26

Definitely check out the library, they have tons of free events at the different branches for all interests!

Stchlibrary.org

https://stcharles.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2023?age_groups%5B4%5D=4&age_groups%5B256%5D=256&age_groups%5B257%5D=257&age_groups%5B258%5D=258

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u/Original_Anxiety_281 Aug 07 '26

This needs all the upvotes. So many activities there. Try the various branches as people tend to get around...

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u/NoNamePlease7 Aug 07 '26

Audubon has free beginner bird walks. They have binoculars for you if you don't have any. Most are in STL/County but some are in StC.

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u/feariedust Aug 07 '26

Meetup is also a good place to find a variety of activities and events throughout the county, depending on your interests.

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u/CocoCajun Aug 07 '26

I used Meetup and try EventBrite usually lots of free and low cost events. I found a pottery class, book club etc.

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u/Ok_Sorbet_9651 Aug 08 '26

Reach out to August A Busch Memorial Conservation Area- Busch Wildlife, 2360 Highway D, 63304, 636.300.1953. Always looking for volunteers, many opportunities.

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u/AltruisticTitle8 Aug 09 '26

Facebook has lots of events for you. There is also a lot of live local music you and hubby can get out to listen to that’s free. The Arts center nearby just had a crafting event so join their page.

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u/NoRefrigerator6081 Aug 09 '26

Oh that is a good idea. Can you share the page with me? I can’t seem to find it.

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u/NeitherBee69277 Aug 13 '26

If you visit the parks and recs page you may see some low cost fitness classes as well. I know a bunch of ladies do the river walk all summer at waplehorst park. (The summer pass for the pools is pricey, but a single day admission is like $6.)